Where is Torrox?
Situated some 47 kilometres east of Malaga, Torrox lies on the famous Costa del Sol coastline of southern Spain.
What kind of place is Torrox?
Like a number of towns along the Costa del Sol, Torrox is actually made up of more than one area. The old town of Torrox Pueblo is located 2 kilometres inland and at an elevation of 125 metres above sea level, whereas Torrox Costa and El Morche lie on the coast. Between the three locations, the visitor can appreciate the full range of the Costa del Sol experience. The area or Torrox is home to around 13,000 residents, many of whom are British.
Torrox Pueblo is one of the many towns in the region which features whitewashed buildings and little narrow streets. It is here that the visitor will get a glimpse into the history of Torrox.
El Morche, which lies on the coast to the west of Torrox Costa, is a small and unspoilt coastal village which features the new ‘Balcon de Torrox’, a lookout towards the sea with a transparent platform through which you can view the Roman remains below.
Torrox Costa, meanwhile, is a lively tourist resort where you can expect to find all the amenities that you need to make this a perfect holiday.
What is there to do and see in Torrox?
Largely untouched by tourism and with superb views towards the coast and the mountains, Torrox Pueblo is filled with Spanish charm. Here you can visit the 16th century church of Nuestra Senora de la Encarnacion and the shrine and convent of the Virgen de la Nieves, as well as the Moorish quarter and the wine and raisin presses. As testament to the area’s sugar cane industry, you can also see the 19th century sugar factory.
Although Torrox Costa is the modern resort, it also retains its links with the past, in the form of an ancient Roman necropolis and thermal baths and villa. It seems likely, therefore, that the first settlement was actually in this area.
Nowadays, it is the glorious, wide sandy beaches of Torrox Costa with their two beautiful promenades that draw most holidaymakers to the area. The resort offers an excellent range of attractive bars, restaurants and shops, as well as a buzzing nightlife. If all that good food and sangria becomes too much, you can always take a spot of gentle exercise at one of the area’s swimming pools or tennis courts.
What is there to do and see in the area generally?
Not only is a visit to the provincial capital of Malaga a ‘must’ during your stay in Torrox, but also a trip into neighbouring Nerja. This largely unspoilt Andalucian town perches high above the landscape and is an excellent place to relax, enjoy a traditional meal and marvel at the spectacular views from the Balcon de Europa. The nearby Nerja Caves, meanwhile, are a natural wonder which should not be missed by anybody visiting the Costa del Sol, no matter where they are staying!