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Torrox

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Torrox

Torrox is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Frigiliana, 10km from Caves of Nerja.

Torrox is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 16,890, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Torrox sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Torrox to your route.

About Torrox

Torrox is a municipality in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Axarquía. It is located in the Costa del Sol (specifically the Costa del Sol Oriental), on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Sierra de Almijara. The

Read more municipality is divided into two distinct areas: Torrox Pueblo (the historic inland village) and Torrox Costa (the modern coastal resort area).

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Torrox offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Torrox located?

Torrox is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.7579 latitude, -3.9523 longitude.

What is the population of Torrox?

Torrox has a population of approximately 16,890 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
16,890
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.7579, -3.9523

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Torrox

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Balcón de Europa, Nerja

A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Frigiliana

Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.

7 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.

10 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Alcazaba de Málaga

A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.

41 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Costa del Sol

Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Alhambra

Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.

57 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

El Torcal de Antequera

A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Capileira

Highest of the three whitewashed villages stacked in the Poqueira gorge of the Alpujarras, its flat-roofed Berber-style houses and chimney pots facing Mulhacén. End of the paved climb on the GR-421 before the old Sierra Nevada track.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Torrox

  • Right hereBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 62 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
  • 75 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Torrox.

Frigiliana

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 2,560

Nerja

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7 km awayPop. 21,811

Sayalonga

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7 km awayPop. 1,366

Algarrobo

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8 km awayPop. 5,073

Cómpeta

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 3,832

Árchez

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 432

Canillas de Albaida

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 797

Arenas

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 1,200

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