Torrox Costa

Torrox is actually divided into two parts, the upper village nestling in the mountains with its Moorish influence and the lower village (Torrox Costa), 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.

Torrox has Neolithic, Roman and Moorish origins and was an important Roman factory town and extensive ruins have been excavated and restored including baths, a luxury villa and a necropolis. Torrox reached the height of its prosperity during the Moorish period due to its pivotal role in the silk trade between Granada and Near Eastern cities such as Baghdad and Damascus.

Torrox Costa boasts 9km of beach and many of these have been awarded the Blue Flag.

Torrox is an ideal base for exploring this fascinating region with its mountains, national parks, and famous old historic towns. The town itself offers a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Local activities include golf, biking, hiking in the local countryside, horse riding in the Sierras, water sports, or touring the local villages to sample their wines and cuisine.

Nearest Airport - Malaga approx 45 minutes drive