{"id":1132,"date":"2026-06-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/que-ver-en-torrox\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T08:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T07:10:22","slug":"que-ver-en-torrox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/que-ver-en-torrox\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Torrox: the village, the Roman lighthouse and the coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seeing Torrox comes down to two visits that complement each other: the village, with its Church of La Encarnaci\u00f3n, the remains of the Moorish fortress and its whitewashed streets, and the coast, with a lighthouse built on a Roman site, a flat seafront promenade and seven beaches. The two are about 4 km apart, so one day is enough to see the essentials of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're writing from Torrox-Costa, where Milucar is, with what's worth seeing, how long it takes and how to get around if you arrive by motorhome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torrox, a town with two sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Torrox is in the Axarqu\u00eda, the eastern district of M\u00e1laga province, between Torre del Mar and Nerja. The municipality is split into Torrox Pueblo<\/strong>, the old town on the hillside of the Torrox river valley, and Torrox-Costa<\/strong>, the resort area by the sea. The Costa del Sol Tourist Board boasts about its climate: an average annual temperature of around 18 degrees, thanks to a valley that opens onto the sea and is sheltered by mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That climate explains why Torrox is a favourite winter destination for so many motorhomers. And also why the usual plan is to combine a morning of heritage in the village with an afternoon strolling and eating at a beach bar on the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to see in Torrox Pueblo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The old town keeps the layout of narrow streets and whitewashed houses typical of Axarqu\u00eda villages. You can walk around it in a couple of hours, stops included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church of Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de la Encarnaci\u00f3n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the village's main monument. It was built in the 16th century and enlarged in the 17th. Inside, the Mud\u00e9jar timber roof framework stands out; outside, the rectangular tower topped with a pyramid-shaped spire, visible from almost anywhere in the old town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Port\u00f3n, El Torre\u00f3n and the Moorish legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Torrox still has remains of its Moorish fortress and of the wall that once surrounded the town. The most recognisable spots are El Port\u00f3n and El Torre\u00f3n. Don't expect a complete castle: these are fragments built in among the houses, and the fun is coming across them as you wander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the heart of village life. Locals come here for tapas or a caf\u00e9 con leche, and it's a good spot for a mid-morning break before carrying on through the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa de la Moneda and historic buildings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Casa de la Moneda, also known as the Palacio de la Aduana, is an 18th-century building that recalls Torrox's former commercial importance. It's privately owned, so you can only see it from outside. On the same walk you can look out for other buildings mentioned by the Costa del Sol Tourist Board:<\/p>\n\n\n\n