Torrox Pueblo (Torrox Village)

Torrox Pueblo is a traditional Andalucian white village, clinging to the side of the mountain about 4km from Torrox Costa and the Costa Del Sol

Torrox Pueblo is a typical white mountain village, narrow winding streets decorated with flowers and plants lead to hidden squares and surprises. Steep steps and slopes can make this difficult for some visitors but they do help keep you fit! 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.

The streets are full of surprising small squares and alleys full of potted plants and flowers. 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. Torrox Pueblo is not a 'tourist trap' . No tatty gift shops offering souvenirs you regret buying. Life centers around the Plaza de la Constitucion with its bars and cafes. Take a look up and you will see Roman busts on the top of the buildings. The municipal market offers an opportunity to buy fresh fish and vegetables. Buying bread from the bakery in Torrox involves passing the temptation of sweet cakes and doughnuts. Not good for your diet!!

Plaque on Torrox Wall

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 just outside your door.

• 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.

Words can not do justice to Torrox Pueblo, why not visit our photo galleries.

There is also a municipal swimming pool where a cooling dip can be had if you do not fancy the short trip down to the coast.