Torrox’s beach resort
Torrox Costa is a modern coastal town. First impressions are it is awash with apartments that are high-rise and take advantage of the breathtaking panoramas that overlook Torrox Costa’s Mediterranean sea. But, don’t be put off by the thought of looking closer at the city since it has plenty to offer visitors .
The most notable feature is the Costa’s long sandy beaches that are surrounded by an extremely long promenade. There are plenty of facilities like restaurants, bars as well as ice cream shops and play areas for children, all with views of the ocean.
If you are who is looking for a change from the sea and sun, there’s a museum to explore the intriguing Roman remains discovered in the region.
Ferrara Beach and Promenade
Ferrara is the principal Torrox costa beach. It’s located just next to the Torrox lighthouse.
The promenade is long that runs alongside it, and is home to a range of cafés, pavement restaurants and bars. There are more restaurants located on the streets that run toward the promenade.
The beach is sand-colored and has many palm umbrellas, as well as places where you can relax, and there are shower facilities, toilets , and access for disabled.
In the evening, the promenade is a favorite place for strolls in the evening. In summer there are usually market stalls for shoppers to peruse as well as street musicians who entertain guests while enjoying an outdoor dining experience in one of the many eateries.
The “Balcon de Torox”
The main promenade is located to the west. in Torrox Costa stands an interesting balcony with views of the sea. The balcony is designed to resemble an emerald yacht’s sail constructed of glass and metal It is among the most prominent landmarks in the region and marks the beginning on the promenade of Ferrrara. The Balcon can also be utilized as stage for local fiestas.
Just behind the Balcon de Torrox is a high white lighthouse which was constructed in 1864. it’s 39 meters tall. The first lighthouse’s signals were made by using lamp lamps made of olive oil. At the beginning of the 20th century, they were replaced by lighting made of petroleum. Electric power was first utilized in 1922. However, in the Civil War, the keeper required a switch back to oil lamps because of frequent failures. In 1947, a generator was added to ensure the electricity.
Roman remains, and Lighthouse Visitor Centre
The area that is located below the ‘Balcon’, and close the Lighthouse are numerous Roman remains. The ‘Balcon’ is an open floor with glass, from which one can gaze down upon what remains of Roman artifacts (the glass may be stained sometimes). There are other remains along the promenade.
In May of 2015, a visitor center was inaugurated at Torrox Lighthouse. The centre is located in the former home of the keeper, it has over 200 square meters of exhibits that include an exact scale model of the garum pool and a model of ceramic ovens, and an exact model of an Roman ship. Also, there is the full-sized reproduction of one the Roman burials discovered in the region and replicas of some of the archaeological finds in the excavations. The center also houses an exhibit on the history and development of the lighthouse.
El Morche and other beaches of Torrox Costa
In the western part to the west of Torrox Costa, is El Morche A long, sandy beach, which is situated next to a less developed area, where high-rises become low-rise structures.
The beach offers all the amenities you’d think of, including showers, umbrellas and toilets as well as access for handicapped.
Other beaches that lie along the coastline of Torrox include Penoncillo, Mazagarrobo and Calaciete. They are also less developed, natural beaches that are located near Torrox’s main road (N340) which leads to the village of Nerja. There are fewer amenities, but they are dotted with beach-side restaurants and bars, and are extremely popular during summertime.
Torrox Costa Watchtowers
Two watchtowers over 400 years old are visible close to Torrox Costa, Torre del Morche and the Torre de Calaceite. They were built to monitor the sea to protect local residents from continuous attacks of pirates. They are both classified as ‘Bien de Interes Culturales’ (Assets of Cultural Interest).
Torre del Morche Torre del Morche is located just in front of the beach in El Morche, hence the name (although it is also called Torre Gui). This was the very first watchtower constructed in Torrox and is recorded in documents from 1497 onwards. The 9-metre high conical tower was recently restoredand retains its mudejar-style stuccoed faces. It’s visible from N-340 motorway, and at night is lit.
The Tower of Calaceite was built during the fifteenth century. It is constructed from limestone mortar and masonry. It is also 9 meters tall. Because of its cliff-top position, which is about 130 feet higher than the sea The view of the Mediterranean is stunning in clear weather, which naturally was the initial purpose behind its placement.
