Europe's best climate
Torrox Costa, on the Costa del Sol , is a settlement with ancient origins, and even today clear traces of the Romans and Moors remain.
The Torrox area consists of two distinctive central towns, precisely Torrox Costa , which today is the more modern coastal town with all that that means in terms of facilities and infrastructure. The other town 4 kilometers inland is Torrox Pueblo , the charming village with whitewashed houses, narrow streets and several buildings of historical interest, such as the 16th century Iglesia de la Encarnacion and Iglesia de San Roque
The inhabitants of the village, it wouldn't be Andalusia otherwise, are very happy in all their annual festivals, such as: the national February carnival , the May festival of Cruces de Mayo, the Quema de Los Júas in June, or the special Fiesta de Migas organized on the last Sunday before Christmas.
The coastal strip of Torrox stretches for 3 kilometers, and the location by the sea combined with the protective mountains means that the climate is absolutely excellent! In fact, the municipality's slogan is "Europe's best climate". Few places on earth are like the Spanish Sol Coast with a warm and sunny summer half and mild winter half freed from frost. According to Malaga University, there are seven such healthy "hot spots" on earth with ideal climates. In addition to the Costa del Sol, California, Queensland Australia and Cape Town can be mentioned.
The annual temperature in the fertile Torrox valley is a high 18.2 degrees, and the area has nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. The valley is very beautiful and fertile, and colorful wild flowers and tropical fruit grow here.
The residents of the area also firmly claim that the sunrise and sunset during the mild winter are the most beautiful right here in the Torrox area. The calm, the weather, the sea, the good and healthy food and the clean air (there are no heavy industries here) make Torrox an excellent choice for those who want to relax and live a healthy life.
The climate combined with long fine beaches, cozy bays and all amenities without the intrusive hysteria of mass tourism make Torrox Costa an absolutely excellent place to settle. There is everything you need, a good varied selection, but without all the queues that otherwise plague many resorts on the Costa del Sol . If you prefer an even more relaxed atmosphere in a village environment, Torrox Pueblo is a popular choice.
During the pandemic, the demographics have changed somewhat in the area. Many older foreign (mainly British) residents have sold up and moved home. Now there is a rejuvenation and diversification of nationalities moving to this popular part of Spain.
The main beach in Torrox Costa is called Playa Ferrara and along it runs the promenade Paseo Maritimo , which, in addition to restaurants and shops, boasts the 39-meter high old lighthouse El Faro .
Sights and things to do in Torrox
Torrox is primarily a city for those looking to eat good food (there are a large number of good and affordable restaurants, with everything from international cuisine to traditional tapas, such as the famous "sardine kebab") and enjoy the tranquility and beach life. As it is a cheap city compared to many other cities in Andalusia, Torrox is an excellent base for those who want to alternate their sun vacation with excursions (for example to Malaga, Cordoba, Seville, Gibraltar or Morocco ).
Some restaurants recommended by locals are: Chiringuito Pepe Rico, Pizzeria Giuseppe, Taj Mahal, Assador de Pollos Elena and La Farola. Most restaurants are found around the Paseo promenade, on all its side streets and along the main street.
Here there are activities such as tennis, padel, rock climbing, bicycle trails (ink mountain biking), fishing excursions, horse riding, wind and kite surfing, and diving in all its forms.
There are also plenty of good hiking trails in and around Torrox for those who want a physically active holiday. Between October and May, the majority of guided walks (trekking) are organised.
The nearest golf course is 10 km away in Baviera. However, a local golf course is planned. During the pandemic, Torrox has invested heavily and aims to become one of the more prosperous resorts on the eastern Costa del Sol, which means several major investments in infrastructure etc. [This again makes Torrox an interesting area for investors, as prices are still low compared to the rest of the Costa del Sol. Write to info@spanskafastigheter.se for the most interesting homes for sale in Torrox for the day. info@spanskafastigheter.se]
The most popular festival (fiesta) is the aforementioned annual festival held on the last Sunday before Christmas. Then the traditional dish Migas (pork and grapes) is served and liters of wine.
Feel free to also visit the 17th century church Nuestra Senora de la Encarnacion, San Rafael sugar factory and the ruins of the old Roman villa by the sea.
Other information Torrox:
- Thanks to the new N340/E15 autovía, it now only takes 35 minutes to drive the 44 kilometers to Malaga International Airport from Torrox.
- Popular Nerja is 5 kilometers to the east
- At only 2 hours' drive from Torrox, skiing is found in the Sierra Nevada
Map Torrox:
If the accident is imminent - important telephone numbers
- The Swedish consulate is located in Malaga, more specifically at Calle Córdoba 6. Opening hours are normally 10am-1pm. Telephone number for the consulate: +34 952 604 383
- Embassy of Sweden in Madrid +34 917 02 20 00
- Should you happen to be involved in a crime, it is most appropriate that you visit the police station in Torrox. C. Almedina, 22, 29793 Torrox, Málaga, Spain. Telephone: (0034) 952 538 115. For Torrox Pueblo, the number is: 952 539 828.
- The emergency number in Spain is the same as in Sweden: 112.
- If you need to contact the police by phone, call 091.
- The Swedish Church in Fuengirola is still active. Although so many people may not turn there when they encounter problems, it can still be good to know that they have an emergency telephone number: +34 675 945 929.
Read also:
About the new marina planned in Torrox.
About investing in an apartment on the sunny coast
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