Alhaurín el Grande, Andalusia
Provincia de Málaga · Andalusia · Spain · 23,319 residents
Alhaurín el Grande is a town in Provincia de Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 23,319 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Castillo de Fahala. The nearest airport is Málaga (AGP), about 15 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castillo de Fahala.
- Easy to reach: Málaga (AGP) is 11 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Alhaurín el Grande
Ranked by how well known they are.
Castillo de Fahala
castle · 1 mile from the centre
Tours & tickets in Alhaurín el Grande
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Alhaurín el Grande can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Alhaurín el Grande are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Alhaurín el Grande and the villages around it is a hire car from Málaga (AGP), about 15 min away.
Best time to visit Alhaurín el Grande
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Málaga (AGP)11 miles, about 15 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Gibraltar (GIB)50 miles, about 1 h 11 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Granada (GRX)63 miles, about 1 h 29 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 11 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Málaga (16 miles), Algeciras (55 miles), Motril (65 miles).
Alhaurín el Grande is good for
Around Alhaurín el Grande
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Alhaurín el Grande worth visiting?
Yes. Alhaurín el Grande is known for Castillo de Fahala. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Alhaurín el Grande from the UK?
Fly to Málaga (AGP), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 15 min by road. Gibraltar (GIB) is an alternative, 50 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 11 min.
What is near Alhaurín el Grande?
Málaga (16 miles), Marbella (14 miles), Benalmádena (7 miles) and Fuengirola (8 miles) are all within an hour or so.