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The Torrox area is among the few places in Europe with anear perfect climate. Its surrounded by mountains that shield it from strong and cold winds and it boasts an average temperature of 18 degrees all year around.Initially, accessing the area was quite difficult but since they opened the new coastal highway (N340), the time it takes to arrive at Torrox from Malaga Airport has since been cut down to roughly 40 minutes.Once you take exit 285 off the coastal way, you can follow the road signs as they will take you all the way to the Costa. The area benefits from great hotels and accommodation for holidaymakers. Alternatively, you can choose to take the route that takes you up to Pueblo where you can enjoy a beautiful traditional Andalusian village.The two areas are four kilometres apart and what makes them a huge attraction to tourists is the presence of old and traditional Spanish life as well as a ton of other facilities that any tourist can enjoy.Torrox PuebloTorrox Pueblo shares Arabic roots, as do most of the areas in this larger region. This means the place consists of miles of winding streets sandwiched between whitewashed houses.Whats pretty impressive about this small town is that its quiet and calm and it continues to hold tightly to its old character. Even with huge numbers of tourists flocking to the area, there hasnt been asignificant change in its character and way of life.Its only recently that there has been a huge influx of locals and foreigners alike who look to buy property here, thanks to its beauty and closeness to the coasts.Things to SeeTorrox Pueblo isnt as versatile as some of its neighbouring towns but the little it has is what might just make you like it. Some of the places to check out include:Iglesia de la Encarnacion and Iglesia de San Roque ( Both 16thC churches)Ermita de Nuestra Seora de las Nieves ( An ancient church)Custom House & Mint (18thC building)Casa de la Cultura( 19thC building)The main town square is beautiful and very relaxing. Bordered with very nice and inexpensive bars and restaurants. Sitting outside enjoying a meal and drink is an absolute pleasure. Dont miss it.Festivals and EventsPueblo usually hosts festivals all year round. At least each month has its own special festival. For instance, theres the February Carnival celebrations, the Cruces de Mayo that takes place in May, the Son Roque festivities in October, Fiesta de migas in December, just to name a few. Torrox CostaUnlike its neighbouring towns, Torrox Costa is less of a traditional town and more of a town muscling its way into elements of modernity. It boasts of a number of high rise apartment blocks and a good portion of these apartments belong to foreigners, mostly German and Spanish nationals. Its coastline stretches three kilometres.Strangely, until mid-2003, this place had no hotel. And to date, a huge portion of its lands and spaces remain unsold reason being it isnt very well advertise, compared to most holiday destinations. In fact, word of mouth recommendations remains the onlyway it is promoted.The good side of this is that those months when Tourism isnt at its peak, the town is mostly calm and peaceful. At the heart of Torrox Costa is the Paseo Maritimo, a promenade where you can enjoy easy and breathtaking walks while exploring the town. It begins at El Faro and stretches along the Playa Ferrara Beachs length. And besides the apartments, there are also shops, restaurants and bars along the promenade.The food is good, prices are inexpensive, and the view to the sea, along the beach and the hills in the distance is priceless.The east side of El Faro isnt as developed as its counterparts. This is where you will find El Penoncillo Beach. Much less built up, plenty of inexpensive Chiringitos, or beach bars, where you can eat and drink right on the beach.You will enjoy the fact that in this side of Torrox Costa, the beaches are a very rugged and natural. If you are driving, you can pull off the road and just park on the beach.BeachesPlay Ferrara is Torrox Costas main beach. But there are a couple of others such as Playa Las Lindas and Penonchilo.Food and DrinkingTorrox Costa has a good supply of cafes, restaurants and bars. Most of them sit on Paseo Maritimo and on the sides of the streets that lead to the beach. You can as well find a few eateries around Plaza Constitution, which is the towns main square.Things to SeeEven though its largely a beach resort, a walk along the Paseo Maritimo will expose you historical monuments such as those left behind by the Romans who once inhabited this place mostly in the 17thand 18thC. For better viewing of these remains, you can walk over to the Balcon Mirador de la Punta de Torrox.Things to DoThe majority of fun activities you can try while here are beach-centered. During summer, you can go ahead and hire some jet-skis, kayaks, pedaloes, not to mention the obvious activities such as swimming and snorkelling. Some beaches such as Playa Ferrara have Volley ball courts. If you play golf, you can visit the nearby Baviera Golf.ShoppingIf you are here to shop, be sure to take a walk along the Paseo Maritimo promenade because thats where most of the shops are situated. Theres a huge selection of shops and in addition to that, you can get to visit some of the available supermarkets. Make sure not to miss the weekly street market that takes place every Monday.https://youtu.be/Ztc0gnzQBbAVisit ushttp://www.nerjatorroxholidayrentals.com/
It seems all I am photographing at the moment is sunsets but it is hard not to when you have a beautiful unhindered view like this!
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During dinner in a restaurant close to this nice square in the centre of Torrox it became dark outside what gave me a perfect oportunity to take this shot.
And the outcome is so perfect especially the movement of the water from the fountains.
This elaborate and futuristic structure is actually supporting a roof that shelters a small heritage site below it, here on the right
Torrox Costa is a well-known resort in Spain and it attracts many tourists due to its unique attractions. Even though the area isnt as versatile and developed as the neighbouring resort towns of Costa del Sol, the tourist numbers are still high especially during summer. The area is very close to Torrox Pueblo, an inland area just a few kilometres away from the coast.ClimateTorrox is among the few regions in all of Europe that boasts of a great temperate weather. With hills surrounding it, the town is protected from cold winds making it a calm and exciting place to visit any time of the year.BeachesEl Penochillo is Torrox Costas most beautiful and renowned beach. Besides possessing a blue flag award, the beach boasts of a nautical school that allows one to practice not just windsurfing but canoeing as well.Other AttractionsBesides the beautiful El Penochillo beach, theres a lot more you could enjoy here. Theres a plethora of great bars on the Paseo Maritimo and also on the stretch that leads to the beach. Most of these bars host music shows concerts and festivals. Not to mention theres still a great selection of discos and pubs where the young can visit.Torrox Costa townThe Torrox Costa area isnt one of those package holiday resorts. Most of the recently built apartment blocks you will come across here are largely owned by foreigners who only use them once in a while, particularly during holidays.The town itself has banks, supermarkets and other related facilities that make your stay here convenient. On the main walkway (Paseo Maritimo), you will find shops, restaurants, bars and plenty of other amenities and if you happen to come here over summer, you will be lucky to come across temporary stalls that sell different types of art, souvenirs, and crafts as well.Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy their stay here as well because the town has facilities for different sports including basketball, volleyball, football, tennis, aerobics, swimming just to name but a few, and there are free exercise machines available at various points along the paseo.Food and EateriesLocal cuisines in Torrox are basically what you would find in any part of the larger Axarquia area. Special cuisines include Garlic Soup with Grapes, Roast Marinated Lamb, Kid in Almond Sauce, and delightful churros.At Torrox Costa, you will find a wide selection of decent eateries along the towns main promenade, Paseo Maritimo and also along the side streets that lead to the beach.Where to goExhibitions, flamenco festival, music concerts, theatre, and traditional dance are all leisurely activities you shouldexpect to see once you tour this place. They take place throughout the year.Another place you might want to visit is the ever striking Axarquia area. It boasts of beautiful outdoors and its one of the few nice places you can go rambling.Granada, a town famous for its rich history, and the Sierra Nevada are all an hour away from this town if you are driving. Both are beautiful towns and so you can extend avisit to these places too.https://youtu.be/37YLWbeoYtkVisit ushttp://www.nerjatorroxholidayrentals.com/