Alozaina Arch

What to visit

Throughout the Middle Ages, the current population centres arose, governed by the Almoravids, Almohads and, finally, the Nasrids. All of them left their mark on the castles, the town planning, the typology of the houses, the irrigation channels and ponds, the terraces and many other elements that are still a hallmark of these villages today.

This large stone arcade with three sections, all horseshoe-shaped, the central one larger than the two lateral ones, was built in the mid-20th century to commemorate the Arab past of the town, becoming the entrance portico to the village, giving way to an eminently Muslim urban structure, especially in its oldest part.

These streets are steep, labyrinthine and narrow, sometimes with no way out, with gleaming white façades and hidden corners, dominated by colourful and eye-catching flowers.

In the old areas, traditional houses still predominate. On the one hand, the more stately ones, usually built in squares or main streets, with two or three floors, a wide front door and windows and balconies with beautiful trellises. On the other hand, the more humble ones, with no more than two storeys, both of which are not very tall. On the façade, the small size of the windows is usually striking, which, like the thick walls, is intended to keep the house isolated.

Next to these old houses there is occasionally a small monument or a vestige, a reminder of a long history.

Visiting hours: all year round.
Location: c/ Calvario s/n. Alozaina

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