Costa del Sol
Torrox Costa
When looking to buy property in Torrox, you need to consider 2 areas, the Pueblo and the Costa. The Costa is just 5 minutes drive or bus ride from Torrox Pueblo, which brings you to the 8km beach and promenade. Heading out along the coast road, either towards Nerja or Torre Del Mar, you come across many isolated coves and smaller beaches.
On the larger beaches you will find "chiringuitos" offering a variety of grilled food and drinks. The beach is also flanked by some interesting Andalucian architecture.
Torrox Pueblo is a sizeable village some 4km inland from its coastal off-shoot and not without charm. Historically, 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. The centre is very pretty with brilliant white-walled houses clinging to the steep slope on which the town is built.
Back on the coast, Torrox Costa is a popular coastal strip, particularly with holidaymakers who flock here during the summer, with a choice of hotels and accommodation available. Torrox Costa is also the site of the remains of a Roman necropolis and villa located immediately west of the lighthouse.