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The village of Valor can be found in the Alpujarras región of Granada, a rough mountainous area full of ancient customs and traditions. The village owes its existence to the Moors and was the birthplace of the rebel leader, Aben Humeya. Aben Humeya wa proclaimed king of the Andalucians in 1568, born in 1520 into a prominent Arabic family, who in 1492 converted to the Christian faith. Aben Humeya rejected the Christian faith and became a rebel leader until he was overthrown by his cousin Aben Aboo. Aben Humeya was a harsh leader and some say his followers grew to hate him, eventually leading to his assassination in 1569, others say he was assassinated by Arab double agents acting for the Castillian Royal family. The rebellion was finally put down in 1571 by Juan De Austria, the brother of the King. To this day the villagers celebrate every year the defeat of the Moors by the Christians, dressing up and igniting large quantities of dynamite. The village of Valor has some beautiful surrounding countryside, in the distance the Contraviesa Mountains can be seen shimmering in the summer heat. One of Valors main attractions are the miraculous waters of the Fuente Agria, supposedly the water has medicinal properties and can be found at Cuesta Vinas. Close by are two hamlets, Nechite and Mecina Alfahar where one of the largest medieval castles can be seen, albeit just the remains. There is also evidence of the Bronze Age and Roman occupation prior to the Moors. The village still retains some beautiful examples of Mudejar architecture such as the church and a single red brick arched bridge forming part of the Camino Real. The Sierra Nevada Mountains can be seen and form part of the territory, there are some fantastic hikes and walks in the area, within the village you can find guides who will take you out into the Sierra Nevada natural park. Although the journey to Valor is a long one, the passing countryside and landscapes are beautiful and make the long journey worthwhile, the kilometers fly by. To get to Valor from Malaga take the A7 to Motril, then the motorway to Granada, take the Orgiva exit, A4131 which will take you to Valor. It is worth considering hiring a holiday rental car, within and between major towns and cities public transport is first class however in the back and beyond public transport becomes a bit thin on the ground, especially between these remote villages. Car hire Malaga airport offers cheap reliable car hire.
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