Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Torrox

Torrox is a town in Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 16,890 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Roman Baths (4 km), Faro de Torrox (4 km) and Necropolis Fenicia Trayamar (11 km).

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Torrox, Andalusia
Torrox, Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Torrox at a glance

Location
Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 16,890
Coordinates
36.7579° N, 3.9523° W
Places within 50 km
72 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Torrox

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Forts & heritage near Torrox

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Torrox. The closest is Roman Baths (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Torrox

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Torrox. The closest is Playa Los Cuartos (4 km); the best-known is Playa de Torre del Mar (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Torrox

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Torrox. The closest is Balcón de Europa (9 km); the best-known is Cerro Lucero (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Torrox

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Torrox. The closest is Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Torrox

13 churches within 100 km of Torrox. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (1 km); the best-known is Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Torrox

12 museums within 100 km of Torrox. The closest is Museo de Nerja (8 km); the best-known is Fortaleza de Vélez-Málaga (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Torrox

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Torrox
  2. 4 km Roman Baths · heritage site, Malaga
  3. 11 km Necropolis Fenicia Trayamar · heritage site, Malaga
  4. 7 km Castillo de Benthomiz · heritage site, Malaga
  5. 17 km Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama · nature spot, Malaga
  6. 15 km Cueva de Nerja · cave, Malaga
  7. 12 km Back to Torrox

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From travellers near Torrox

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Torrox by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2496Roman Baths (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1620Playa Los Cuartos (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints620Balcón de Europa (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (15 km)
    Churches613Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (1 km)
    Museums512Museo de Nerja (8 km)
    Parks29Parque El Majuelo (29 km)
    Other attractions48Torre Vigía Cala Aceite (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Embalse de Los Bermejales (31 km)
    Caves33Cueva Oscura (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Mezquita de Al-ándalus (54 km)
    Buddhist sites12Stupa Karma Guen (24 km)
    Waterfalls12Corridor Tracing the Course of the Chillar River (8 km)
    Treks01Caminito del Rey (95 km)

    Torrox: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Torrox?

    Roman Baths (heritage site, about 4 km), Faro de Torrox (attraction, about 4 km), Necropolis Fenicia Trayamar (heritage site, about 11 km), Cueva de Nerja (cave, about 12 km), Castillo de Benthomiz (heritage site, about 12 km), Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (nature spot, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Torrox?

    72 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Torrox?

    Roman Baths, about 4 km by road; Torre de Güi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Torrox?

    Playa Los Cuartos, about 4 km by road; Playa de Ferrara (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Torrox?

    Balcón de Europa, about 9 km by road; Cerro Lucero (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Torrox?

    Start in Torrox, visit Roman Baths, then Necropolis Fenicia Trayamar, then Castillo de Benthomiz, then Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama, then Cueva de Nerja, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Torrox?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Torrox

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Torrox’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Torrox on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.