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Torrox - Andalucia, Spain

Torrox Pueblo

Some 47 kilometres from Malaga, Torrox Pueblo is a traditional Andalucian white village on the side of a mountain 4 kilometres inland from Torrox Costa.

Of Arabic origins it has a labyrinth of narrow windings streets radiating up and out from the main square by some very steep steps. Tourism has not greatly affected the Pueblo and, even in high season, the village is a calm and peaceful place to visit.

There was once a Moorish castle at the top of the hill on which the village now stands where it is claimed King Almanzor was born in the 10th century. Throughout the village there are plagues on the walls depicting the history of the pueblo.

Torrox tourist information pamphlets boast that it has the best climate in Europe with an average temperature of 18° and no drastic seasonal changes.

Torrox Pueblo has 14 bars and restaurants most offering Tapas to the excellent cuisine to be found at El Figon On the coast in Torrox Costa you will find a more international cuisine.

Local dishes include ‘migas’ breadcrumbs fried with garlic, ‘maimones’ bread and oil soup, ‘papas a lo pobre’ which translates to 'poor potatoes', ‘ajoblanco’ cold soup, etc. There is also ‘zoque’ or ‘gazpacho de tomate’ cold soup.

Torrox Fiestas & Festivals

Torrox as with many towns and villages of Axarquia, Andulicia and, indeed, Spain, has many fiestas, saint days and wonderful traditions.

• On the Sunday before Christmas Day the 'Migas' festivities are held.
• In February it is carnival time
• At the beginning of May , the Cruces de Mayo (Crosses of May) are made in many houses. They include flowers, ornamental objects and mirrors. The walls are decorated with garlands and shawls.
• On 13th June, the patron saint San Antonio is celebrated in the densely populated neighbourhood of Ntra. Sra. De las Nieves, with a country party and with three days of fair in Torrox.
• On 24th June, San Juan is celebrated
• On 5th August, patron saints San Roque and Virgen de las Nieves are celebrated
• 7th to 9th September, Virgen de la Candelaria celebrations
• 4th to 7th October is the big fair

Around Torrox Pueblo there are plaques depicting the history of the town. You can just stroll around and discover these for yourself or undertake more structured walks around Torrox reliving history.

The square is overlooked by the Church of la Encarnación, being brown it contrasts with the white village

Torrox provides an ideal base to discover the Axarquia and Andalucia as well as having a lot to offer in itself

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• The 16th century Convent and Hermitage of the Virgen de las Nieves, which may have been the birthplace of Almanzor.
• The 16th century Church of San Roque.
• The 18th century Hospital of San Jose.
• The 19th century Sugar Factory.

Torrox Costa

Located between Torre de Mar and Nerja, Torrox Costa is a popular 9 kilometres of coastal strip, particularly with German holidaymakers who flock there during the summer. It boasts beautiful beaches, a promenade, restaurants, shops, night life, tennis courts, swimming pools, etc and there is a large choice of hotels and accommodation available. It is the site of the remains of a Roman necropolis and villa located immediately west of its lighthouse.

Although much more lively and modern than Torrox Pueblo, Torrox Costa is not as busy as the larger costal developments on the Costa Del Sol and has been tastefully developed.

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