Alora's castle was first built by the Phoenicians and subsequently expanded under Roman rule. In the 5th century the castle was virtually destroyed by the Visigoths, only to be rebuilt under the Moors; remnants of this era still remain, namely the decorative steel door and the traditional Arab mirador.
Far below in the shadow of the castle is what was once the olive processing plant, it long ago fell into disrepair but now it’s getting a new lease of life, it’s soon to become a disco bar.