Alozaina. Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park (Málaga)

Discover Alozaina by playing

Marco Topo arrives in Alozaina with a double route covering the town centre and the nearby village of Jorox. It is a fun family tourism game for learning interesting facts about these mountain communities in the spectacular setting of the Hoya de Málaga and Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. Marta Topo introduces the game mission dressed as María Sagredo, a young medieval heroine who, according to tradition, cleverly defended the town by throwing beehives at the Moriscos besieging Alozaina. The feat appears on the town’s coat of arms and features prominently in the game challenges. The adventure takes you through Alozaina’s white streets, showing the typical architecture of these mountain villages and the lasting influence of its Moorish past. The route naturally includes viewpoints with spectacular scenery and heritage landmarks such as the entrance arch to Alozaina, the Torreón and the Parish Church of Santa Ana. In the Jorox valley you will see some of the aromatic herbs used to season Aloreña olives, the first Spanish olives to receive Protected Designation of Origin status. These cracked olives are cured in brine and then seasoned with fennel, thyme, garlic and pepper. You will also see esparto grass and learn about the importance that crafts made from these natural, biodegradable fibres once had in the mountain economy before plastic replaced them. The game highlights the need to return to sustainable products, such as those made from esparto, instead of plastic objects that pollute the planet. Water plays a leading role on the Jorox route, which takes you to the river source, ancient irrigation channels and the Charco de la Caldera, a spectacular waterfall of clear water in an area that is popular for swimming and canyoning.