Torrox

Torrox is located 47km east of Malaga in between Torre del Mar and Nerja. Torrox centre is approximately 4km inland but the town is an established resort and is particularly popular with Germans. The mountains situated close to Torrox are enveloped in vineyards and olive trees although more recently, large numbers of glasshouses have been constructed.

Similar to most Andalusian towns, Torrox has Neolithic, Roman and Moorish origins. Torrox was an important Roman factory city and extensive ruins have been excavated and restored including baths, a luxury villa and a necropolis. The walls of Torrox and its clock tower are of Moorish origin. Torrox boasts 9km of beach and many of these have been awarded the Blue Flag.

Torrox is actually divided into two parts, the upper village nestling in the mountains with its Moorish influence and the lower village, nearer the sea reflecting its Roman origin. More recent sites of historical interest include the sixteenth century convent and the imposing eighteenth century parish church.

Airports - Málaga (30 km)

Beaches - 9km of clean, long, sandy beaches

Golf Courses - Anoreta, 25km; Baviera Golf, 12km

Other Sporting Facilities - Winter sport in Sierra Nevada, Granda (115km), Nautical sport school in El Morche, Municipal swimming pool in La Granja

International Schools - Almunecar International School (34km)

Other Points of Interest - Roman Ruins at Torrox Lighthouse, Moorish old quarter in Torrox village.

Local Markets - Monday street market (either in the village or on the coast), Friday car boot sale on the coast, evening artisan market on the promenade (only during the summer months).

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