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Nighttime in Torrox main square, Plaza de la Constitution. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (Our Lady of the Incarnation Church, 17th century) overlooks the far end.
Travelling to the Nerja / Torrox area is easy. If you are coming from Malaga Airport via the N-340 coastal highway, you only have roughly 65 kilometres between you and Nerja. Malaga itself is about 55 kilometres away from the town. Time-wise, the journey only takes about 50 minutes.To get from Malaga Airport to Nerja, you can board a taxi, bus or minibus, or rent a car. It all depends on your personal preferences, budget, time, and alsoaeroplane arrival time.Some of the common transfer companies include Nerja Taxis, Transfers Sol, Malaga Shuttle, Holiday Taxis and Hoppa. All are locally based. You can request from them a Taxi, Minivan, or Minibus and alsopay in cash. But out of these three options, Taxi transfer has always been a favourite of many because its comfortable and more convenient. The average price for a taxi around the time of writing is usually 65 each way. Prices are generally cheaper if you book before travelling rather than finding a taxi at the airport.If you come as a group, a minivan would be great or a private car that fits all of you. If you book early enough, all arrangements will be made for you to be picked from the airport. A driver will hold a placard bearing your details at the airport and he/she will help you take care of everything from there.Best Taxi ServicesClient feedback is the best way to evaluate the reliability of a business and in Nerja, Nerja Taxis have stood the test of time. Their high ratings onTripAdvisorare proof that they offer excellent services. If you intend to travel as a group of not more than four to Nerja from Malaga Airport, you will only pay about 53. You can visit their website to book or call +34 600 54 12 99or email them atbookings@nerjataxis.net.Why Choose Taxi Transfer?Finding a place to park your car in Nerja can be a problem. Its an old Spanish town, and not designed around car travel. Even if you find one, youll probably have to pay an hourly fee, or park quite a distance from your accommodation.Out of season this is less of a problem, but in the summer months it can be difficult.If you a rent a car, this is one of the major challenges youll have to overcome. Some hotels and apartments do have parking, so check when you book. But you can avoid this by opting for a taxi transfer. Unless you intend to use a car to go sightseeing or touring other places, a taxi transfer will serve you right if you look to just exploring the town and its local area. There is a good bus service, and everything in the town is a walk away. But it can be hilly in parts.Is Pre-booking Necessary?Well, if you wish to have an easy time and fair rates, which we all do, pre-booking is a necessary option. If you do, pick any of those reputable Nerja companies we mentioned earlier or any other you may know of. The drivers will show you around and even get you to those little-known places. Unfortunately, if you choose to pick a cab at the airport, you might be overcharged especially over the weekends or late nights.How about a bus?If your trip starts from Malaga airport, then youll have to,first of all,take a bus (An Express bus- Line 75) to the Malaga bus station, a journey that usually takes roughly 20-30 minutes. The buses often wait for passengers at the T3 arrivals and operate between 07:00 hours 01:00 hours. If you are coming from Malaga to the airport, you can board the bus anytime between 06:25 hours 23:30 hours.123456PreviousNextNormally, the busestake the following route/pass through the following places when either leaving the airport or coming from Malaga:Avenida de VelazquezHeroe de Sostoa/Maria Zambrano Railway StationHeroe de SostoaAvenida AndaluciaAlmeda PrincipalPaseo del ParqueOnce you arrive at Malaga Bus Station, you can go straight to theAlsa Bus Companyoffice from where you can purchase a ticket and then board the bus at bay 38. A direct bus takes roughly one hour to arrive at Nerja from the bus station and only stops at three stations along the way.However, normal buses take a little longer. Usually 1 hours.Overall, the buses are pretty comfortable and air-conditioned and the cost is only 5 or thereabouts as fare from the bus station to Nerja, and around 1 from the airport to the bus station.Unfortunately, the busesdont operate weekends and public holidays.Renting a carAlternatively, you can as well rent a car from Malaga airport. Its a journey that might take almost an hour depending on the traffic.Coming out of the airport is pretty easy because theres only one way out. Thereafter, join the M23 and drive on until you spot the M20. This will lead you to the A7/E15 which is going to take you straight to Nerja. Along the highway, you will see an exit 292 that leads not just to Nerja, but to Torrox Costa and Frigiliana.VisitNerja Car Rentalfor more information on how to rent a car.Taking a Train from Malaga AirportAnother means of transport you can use from the airport to Malaga Center is thetrain.Just thirty minutes from the terminal, youll find a train station from where you can book a train to take you straight away to Malaga city. With the stations closeness to the airport, it means you dont have to go through the pain of having to carry your bulky luggagethrough a long stretch before you finally arrive at a place you can board a bus or taxi.The train operates from 07:00 hours to 00:00 hours and it leaves/arrives at the station at intervals of 30 minutes.Once you get to Malaga centre you can then opt to go by bus or taxi transfer.https://youtu.be/YhQ2L_MUApoVisit ushttp://www.nerjatorroxholidayrentals.com/
Events and Festivals in Torrox run from the start of the year all the way to December. Heres a brief overview of what to expect: January:6thof January is the date when the three kings Celebration takes place.February:This is the month when festivals start to happen in Torrox. Over the carnival period, expect humoristic shows (chirigotas) and dances in which dancers don unique costumes.May: Las Cruces de Mayo popularly known as the May Crosses festival is often characterisedby flowery houses. In place of the typical flowerpots, homeowners don their houses with flowers and polish up the crosses using shawls and doilies.June:Romeria de San Antonio is usually held on the 13thof June every other year. During this festival, theres a regular supply of delightful food and wine as well from Axarquia area. The event is hosted by the Las Protegidas district.On the 23rdof June, San Juans night takes place in Torrox. Water is the key item in this festival. Locals and visitors alike head out to the Torrox River where they soak themselves.August:Virgen de las Nieves (Patron Saint Day) takes place during this month. Its the event where the Virgin together with Saint Roque are picked from their dedicated chapel and taken to the Parish Church until October before they are transferred back.Our Lady of Carmel (Virgendel Carmen) is also held on the 15thof this month. Usually, the event is held in July but Torrox hosts it during this month just so that many visitors can have the opportunity to enjoy it. As the procession takes place, there will also be musical concerts, fishing competitions, amongst other events.September:Candelaria festival is held during this month. It involves Torrox town habitants moving to their farmhouses and then having lots of good drinks and food inside circles made of candles.October:October is famous for the October festival. The festival which is ever full of fireworks takes place over the first week and it involves honouring the transfer of the Virgin and San Roque back to their dedicated chapel.December:Migas Day Food takes place over this month just like it does in every other town and place in Costa del Sol. It takes place every Sunday leading up to Christmas. The festival is named after bread crumbs and bread plays a key role. In Andalusia, the celebration has earned so much recognition that it attracts even international tourists.Torrox FoodsTo make the most out of what Torrox has to offer when it comes to meals, be sure to come fully prepared to eat. Some of its top cuisines include:Migas Garlic friend bread crumbs served with a host of ingredients including peppers, cold cuts, sardines, just to name but a few.Arriera Salad Its a salad that comprises of onions, olives, oranges, tomatoes and cod.Papas a lopobrewhich is basically Potatoes that have been sauted with onion.Gazpacho This is cold tomato soup comprising of garlic, pepper, olive oil and cucumberAjoblanco soup This is a cold soup consisting of almond and creamy garlic and normally served with grapesNot to mention garlic soup, pumpkin casserole, fennel stem, sardines, and skewered anchovies.You can have any of these dishes served with some of the areas best regional wines. Or you can as well go for the exquisite arropias (regional sweeties) made out of sugar cane syrup and the wine flavoured pastries. https://youtu.be/Q3T5to9rkk8Visit ushttp://www.nerjatorroxholidayrentals.com/
Adrian and I regularly hike up the steep hills around our house and we never get bored of the views once at the top. I have been up here so many times but never bothered to take pictures. It's so easy to take beautiful things around you for granted.
As you can see we are still for waiting for signs of autumn
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Faro de tráfico marino. Situado en la costa del término municipal de Torrox (Málaga), España. Se terminó de construir el día 1 de mayo de 1864. Funcionamiento automático, eléctrico, encendido por célula fotoeléctrica. Tiene una altura de 39 m sobre el mar y 26 m sobre el suelo.
Señales luminosas: 4 destellos cada 15 segundos. Alcance teórico: 20 millas marinas.
Está siendo acondicionado para albergar el Museo Marino de Torrox en su interior.Wikipedia.
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 us http://www.nerjatorroxholidayrentals.com/
Model making soap bubbles in the streets of the village of Torrox, Malaga.
Modelo haciendo pompas de jabón en la calles del pueblo de Torrox, Málaga.
Torrox town has diverse origins and all of them point to the fact its an old town where rich history lurks. One of the most popular is that a polished stone axe associated with the Neolithic period was discovered in Los Casarones, an area sitting roughly two kilometres to the north of Torrox. The discovery birthed the belief that the area was home to prehistoric settlements.Some scholars also believe that Phoenicians colonised the land at the time. But the discovery of a site named El Faro brought in a new perspective. Many pieces closely linked to Caviclum, an old Roman city, were found at the site meaning Romans too settled here.Another account is that experts believe Torrox to be HisnTurrus, a site where Abd-ar-Rahman IIIs army triumphed over Umar ibnHafsun in 914. Umar ibnHafsun was a leader of the Christian faith who opposed the Umayyad Dynasty. After the defeat, Torrox area got annexed to Frigiliana and this lasted for the entire time the Muslim conquered part of Spain.Torrox had a significant role in the development of the silk industry. This was when Almanzor reigned. He was born in Torrox and besides being the Governor of Seville, he also commanded Muslim troops and distant cities such as Leon, Zamora and Santiago de Compostela.The fight for land between Muslims and Christians didnt stop. After five centuries, Christians re-grouped and seized back Valez Malaga. This was during the Reconquista. Not all villages surrendered peacefully though, some did put up a resistance.On the 29thof June, 1487, Torrox capitulated to Christians but a year later, an uprising led by El Zagal led to the village being taken back to the Muslims. Months later, the Christians took it back and this marked the end of the back-and-forth fight over it.In 1568, the Moorish riot erupted. At the time, the population comprised half old Christians and the other half Moors. The majority of these population took part in the El Penon Uprising in Frigiliana. But by 1571, Granadas Holy Office Court had prosecuted over 22 insurgent. And the manner in which the insurrection was tackled led to the majority of the Muslims running for their lives.Sugar cane production dominated Torroxs economy in the 18thCentury. Well over 80 % of the arable land was taken up by Sugar cane and this led to the setting up of two major sugar mills. Unfortunately, four years later, there was a yellow fever outbreak. A large section of the entire population was wiped out as a result and even those who survived found themselves battling French troops who had stormed the area. The Napoleonic war was on.Luckily, the troops had left Torrox in 1812 but they left behind really huge damages including blowing up the towns castle. As if this wasnt enough, two earthquakes rocked the town and took the damage to a whole new level. These are the two famous earthquakes of the 19thCentury that shook all of Southern Spain.Generally, Torrox has a rich historical past and it isnt hard to tell why its main attractions include historical monuments.https://youtu.be/T-Y_o4f7jpUVisit ushttp://www.nerjatorroxholidayrentals.com/