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Useful Telephon Numbers

• Fire,Ambulance,Police 112
• Guardia civil  95 253 8008
• Local Police  95 253 9828
• Town Hall     95 253 8200
• Doctors        95 253 8271
• Taxi Rank     95 253 1030
• Tourist office 95 253 2155

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• Village and Torrox Costa

Fiestas

• 5th January Three Kings Procession
• 6th January Three Kings (traditionally when Spanish children get their gifts)
• February Carnival
• March/April Easter
• 14th June Romeria of San Antonio
• 24th June San Juan
• 16th July El Carmen
• 5th August San Roque & Virgen de las Nieves
• 26th August Romeria de San Roque
• 7th & 8th September Candelaria
• September (no specific date) Day of the Tourist
• October (begining of the month) Feria
• 1st November Chestnut festival
• December (last Sunday before Christmas) Fiesta de las Migas.

 

Torrox, one of the white villages of the Axarquia (the name for this part of the Costa del Sol), with 16,898 inhabitants in 2009, it is 45 km. away from Malaga and 20 km from Velez Malaga (the capital of the Axarquia). Torrox is proud of its denomination as the place with the best climate in Europe. Torrox is a privileged spot to stop and enjoy the mountains the beaches and of course to try some of its gastronomic specialities, such as "espetos of sardines", "migas cortijeras", fresh anchovies or "papas a lo pobre", enhancing the taste of any of them with the famous local wines.

Although Torrox has moved with the times and grown to accomodate the locals and tourists alike here you can still appreciate the Spanish way of life and have unmatched mountain and sea views. In Torrox you can find popular architecture such as the Moorish Quarter and wine and raisin presses and interesting industrial architecture such as the Sugar Factory.

Its urban architecture, of Moorish extraction, surprises the visitor with its steep streets, squares and corners where the light, the sun and the flowers are always united. The centre of the village is the Plaza de la Constitucion  above which towers the imposing parish church of la Encarnación (XVIII century). Other monuments in evidence include the Convent and Hermitage of the Virgen de las Nieves (XVI century), the Church of San Roque (XVI c.) and  the Sugar Factory (XIX c.)  The Romans settled on the coast, reaching their peak between the l and lV centuries, proof of this is found with the ruins of a necropolis and thermal ovens used to make ceramics and the foul smelling garum paste. Evidence of the Moorish occupation can also be found on the coast in the form of two watchtowers which were erected on two coastal headlands to give clear views along the 9 km. of Torrox beaches, the larger of the beaches are Ferrara, El Morche, Peñoncillo and Calaceite.

Popular traditions and festivities, are fiesta in honour of the Virgen de las Nieves (August the 5) the feria in honour of the patron saints (October 4-7), la Candelaria September 7-8), the night of San Juan (June the 24), the Cruces de Mayo (May 2-3) and the famous fiesta of Las Migas (Sunday before Christmas) with free sample of this typical dish and also of the good local wines. During all of the fiestas there is usually a programme of local dancing and singing, all dates and activities should be checked with the tourist information office.

From Torrox you will find it easy to explore this fasinating area with its mountains, national parks, and famous white villages, activities include hiking in the local countryside, horseriding in the Sierras or touring the local villages to sample their wines and cuisine. The National Hunting Reserve of the Sierras Tejada and Almijara are closeby, plus the famous Alhambra Palace, Granada and skiing in the Sierra Nevada, Gibraltar and the city of Malaga itself. Or for a relaxing beach holiday Torrox Costa has all you need, 9km of beach, lots of restaurants, bars and shops.

Spain in general culture and food.

Spain is part of Europe but with Africa as a close neighbour, therefore it boasts a cuisine that is a mix of two cultures combined. The information below will give you an idea of the world famous Spanish culinary experience, its roots, its culture and typical ingredients.

Spanish cooking is a direct result of its previous ancestry, making it reliant on anything from root vegetables and garlic, fruit and spices to grains, seafood, game and olive oil. Early settlers to Spain include the Iberians, Greeks, Phoenicians, Celts, Carthaginians and later the Romans. In the 8th Century AD, the Moslems (Moors) conquered the nation bringing the Moslem religion and culture with them. They ruled until the 13th Century when the Christians again took over.

Andalusia, in southern Spain, is most famous for its gazpacho (cold tomato-based vegetable soup) that was created to cool off the workers in the hot, dry sun. Inland, Rioja wines are produced which are amongst the world's finest. However today, with the great influx of foreign visitors to the area, availability has greatly increased for all types of European and international food.

The Spanish, like many Latin cultures, make the mid-day meal their biggest, often stretching it out for hours. Work places shut down at 2pm and after a long, leisurely lunch and often a siesta (nap), they return to work at around 4.30pm and work until late evening.

Saffron -Spain is the world´s leading producer of saffron. It is made mainly in La Mancha, a region just south of Madrid. Saffron is a unique spice made from flower stigmas. Each flower yields three stigmas and one ounce of saffron needs an overwhelming 14,000 hand-picked stigmas! This accounts for the high price of saffron, although it is widely available throughout Spain and cheaper than elsewhere. Saffron adds a golden glow and a subtle flavour to foods so remember to appreciate the hard work involved when you next taste saffron.

Sherry- Sherry is derived from the town of Jerez in Andalusia, where it originates. This fortified wine is drunk as an aperitif, with tapas,or after dinner. There are various different types of sherry produced: Fino sherries are light, dry and best when drunk chilled, while Amontillados are sweeter and drunk at room temperature. The most famous fino sherry is “Tio Pepe” from the Gonzalez Byass vineyards - their traditional enormous placards are often seen on the side of the road. Interestingly, these have been declared national monuments.