"Torrox, where the sun always shines and the soul feels at home."

Torrox Costa: sun, sea, and spotless sand

If sandy toes are more your style, Torrox Costa has you covered. The beaches are wide, well-kept, and fully equipped. There’s a broad range of hotels, restaurants, and chiringuitos (beach bars) where sardines sizzle over open flames. Bonus: the climate. Torrox proudly claims the best weather in Europe, boasting an average of 320 sunny days a year.

From Roman port to silk trade hub

Torrox comes with a serious historical résumé. Where once the Phoenicians and Greeks traded, the Romans built a major settlement: Caviclum. It grew into a regional hub with factories and port activity. Remnants of this Roman era are still visible today near the Torrox lighthouse.

During the Moorish period, the town thrived thanks to silk production, olive oil, sugarcane, almonds, and figs. Torrox was firmly on the map — not just in Andalusia, but across the Mediterranean.

Christian reconquest and earthquake damage

After the arrival of the Catholic Monarchs in 1487, the townscape changed. At the time, Torrox consisted of three small hamlets surrounding a castle that now gives its name to the municipality. The final takeover came in 1488, after a brief return by Moorish leader El-Zagal.

On Christmas Day in 1884, Torrox was hit hard by a massive earthquake that shook Andalusia. The damage was extensive. King Alfonso XII personally visited the affected area shortly afterward. The building where he stayed now serves as a cultural centre.

19th-century grandeur and sugarcane

The 19th century brought economic prosperity through sugarcane plantations. Many of the town’s stately homes and industrial buildings date from this era. The former sugar factory from 1890 still stands as a tangible reminder.