This walk immerses us fully in the value of water as a natural and cultural heritage. The route runs alongside the Alfaguara River, also known as the Horcajos River. The Andalusians of Tolox called it the Moagil River—which means “River of the Mills”—because of the many water-powered flour mills that once stood, and still stand, along its banks.
The route ends next to the Virgen de las Nieves chapel, and along the way, in addition to the aforementioned flour mills, we come across fountains and springs—such as Fuente Amargosa—as well as old vegetable gardens nestled in an exceptionally narrow valley teeming with various crops, irrigated by an intricate network of irrigation channels and reservoirs dating back to the Al-Andalus period. There are also several lime kilns—small artisanal lime-burning facilities.
In addition to this cultural legacy, we must also consider the ecological values of the area, where we find numerous riparian plants and a diverse array of bird species.
Paseo de la Alfaguara, Tolox
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