Overview
Torrox claims Europe's best climate according to a 2008 study, with an average temperature of 18°C and only 54 days of rain per year. This small town on the Costa del Sol offers 9 km of clean beaches with full facilities, including sunbed and parasol hire, at a fraction of the cost of nearby Nerja or Malaga.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Family Travel · Festivals
Before you go
Beach
9 km of clean, sandy beaches with full facilities including sunbed and parasol hire. Beach promenade stretches the entire coastline with restaurants and shops.
Connectivity
4G from Vodafone, 5G from MasMovil/Movistar/Orange available as of Dec 2024. WiFi common in hotels and restaurants.
Festivals
Semana Santa (April-May) features moving religious processions. Fiesta de las Migas on Sunday before Christmas celebrates traditional garlic dishes.
Transport
30 minutes from Malaga Airport via A7. Local buses (lines 1 and 2) connect Torrox-Costa and Torrox Pueblo. Central bus station links to regional network.
Weather
Mediterranean climate with average temperature of 18°C and only 54 days of rain annually. Mild winters (16-20°C) make it ideal for winter sun breaks.