If you want a holiday to get away from it all in a beautiful seaside resort then Torrox could tick all the boxes.
Torrox has been given the distinction of being the healthiest town in Europe and this has been scientifically proven.
Torrox is known for its laid back way of life. If you need a little more action then visiting neighbouring Nerja with its beaches is a must.
Torrox and Nerja are a far cry from the most popular resorts on the Costa del Sol like Marbella, Malaga, Puerto Banus and Torremolinos.
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Torrox Costa and Torrox Pueblo
Torrox is very popular with German tourists but lately the British are discovering this lovely beachside resort. The city itself is divided into two sections: Torrox Costa on the sea and Torrox Pueblo inland from the coast.
Torrox is situated off the N-340 coast road and the AP-7 Motorway. The old town of Torrox Pueblo has a long history but most people will visit the separate coastal beach area of Torrox Costa and Punta de Torrox which are completely different being modern beach resorts.
The pretty white-washed village of Torrox Pueblo is located in the area of La Axarquia, 145 metres above sea level and surrounded in the background by the Tejeda and Almijara mountain ranges.
To the east of Torrox nearby towns include Punta Lara Canamiel before you hit the town of Nerja with it’s beach areas of La Torrecilla, Playa del Salon, La Almijara and Playa de Calahonda.
Heading west of Torrox towards Velez-Malaga and Torre del Mar you come across the towns of Santa Rosa, El Morche, Huit, Lagos, Mezquitilla, Algarrobo and Algarrobo Costa and then Camarillas.
We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and Torrox webcams so you can see what Torrox has to offer you for your Torrox holiday.
Property and Accommodation
We also have help and information to those people who are looking for Torrox property or Torrox properties. There are lots of properties for sale in Torrox mostly Torrox apartments and Torrox villas.
One of the most popular apartments you can rent are the Complejo Laguna Beach in Torrox Costa. Directly beside the sea, the Complejo Laguna Beach apartments are close to the town centre with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants nearby.
For Torrox Pueblo hotels try the Hotel La Casa, the Rural Cortijo Amaya and the Alandalus.
For Torrox Costa hotels try the SR Hotel Torre Arena or the SR Hotel Santa Rosa.
History and Sights
Historically Torrox was of strategic importance as it was the harbour exporting silk between Granada and the Near Eastern cities of Baghdad and Damascus. The Romans settled here calling it Faro or Punta de Torero, you can still see some Roman ruins to this day including a bathhouse and necropolis.
Situated in the souther area of La Axarquia, pretty Torrox village inland from its coastal resort sister Torrox Costa is framed by the Tejeda and Almijara mountain ranges and 145 metres above sea level.
Torrox is situated on the eastern Costa del Sol in Spain at the foothills of the Sierra de Almijara mountain range, and enjoys a fabulous climate with an annual average temperature of 18 degrees centigrade.
Torrox is very picturesque and rural with vineyards and olive groves as far as the eye can see.
Torrox Costa (Beaches)
Torrox is a typical seaside resort with a beautiful beaches and a promenade with shops and boutiques and bars and restaurants. Be sure to order your Menu del Dia or maybe try the regions speciality of sardine kebabs washed down with a bottle of local wine.
Fiestas
The most popular fiesta in Torrox is the Migas Fiesta which is held annually on the last Sunday before Christmas. More than 40,000 people attend this fiesta in the village square. Migas is cooked in huge pans with music and dance and large amounts of wine.
Excursions
While enjoying your vacation day trips can be made to Seville, Cordoba, Frigiliana, Ronda, Gibraltar and Morocco. A trip to the weekly market for your frui