Lora de Estepa
Small locality belonging to the Campiña region located in the south-eastern part of the province, at the limit with the province of Málaga. The majority of its land is flat and devoted to the culture of olive trees. The most interesting monument is the Church of San Miguel.
History
Under the Roman domination it was a recreational settlement called Lauro which may have been linked to Ostipo and Ventipo.During the period of Al-Andalus it was a fairly important urban centre called Al-Auria.
It belonged to the Military Order of Santiago from the Christian conquest until the 16th century, when Philip II donated it to Adán Centurión y Ultramarino.
The origins of the present village date back to the late 16th or early 17th century.
It was part of the domain of the marquis of Estepa until 1837, year in which all feudal domains were abolished.
Eminent citizens
Carlos Borrego Ruiz "Zocato", bullfighter.
Lora de Estepa
Municipio
The weather today in Lora de Estepa
- Max 16
- Min 6
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- Min 42
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Lora de Estepa
Tourist area
Distance to the capital (km)
116
Altitude above sea level (m)
447
Extension (Km 2 )
18
No. of Inhabitants
752
Demonym
Loreños
Postal Code
41564
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