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Torrox Culture
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| Torrox all year, and especially in summer, cultural and
leisure activities take place in Torrox: theatre, exhibitions, music concerts,
flamenco and traditional dance. It is underlining the International Chorus
and Dance Festival that coincides with the patron saint celebration of
Ntra. Sra. De las Nieves; the Flamenco and Chorus competition. During
the summer, some bars of the coast offer music shows and flamenco performances.
And for the youngest, there are pubs and discotheques enough for their
enjoyment. Those who like sport can find suitable installations for playing
football, basketball, volleyball, aerobic tennis, swimming and for other
disciplines. On El Peñoncillo beach there is a nautical school where windsurfing
and canoeing can be practised. Besides there are almost infinite possibilities
for trekking or mountain cycling. No matter how small, the villages in the Torrox region nearly all have their own celebrations whether religious, secular or simply traditional. For more information see Tradtions and Festivities in Torrox. |
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The roots of these celebrations are in the region’s history, the agriculture and the sea, going back to the beginning of time. Chronologically, the first feast day is Candlemas on February 2nd with special celebrations in Torrox. The light of the bonfires is the main feature of this feast. After Candlemas we have Holy Week to commemorate the Passion of Christ with processions in all the villages of the region. In Riogordo the whole village enacts the Passion. From the beginning of May until summer there are popular romerias (pilgrimages) to local shrines or sanctuaries on the feast days of a Saint or Virgin. Here are some of the local romerias : San Antonio in Torrox ; San Isidro in Nerja, Almachar, Lomas de la Vaca, and Frigiliana ; San Marcos in El Borge and Alfarnate, Alcázar and Alcaucín, and the feast of the Patroness in Colmenar. The May Crosses are celebrated on May 3rd in Vélez. All the villages celebrate the day of their Patron Saint or some other religious feast day during the summer months. The feast of the Virgen del Carmen is in July. The virgin is taken in procession out to sea to bless the waters ; Judas Iscariot is burnt on bonfires on the night of San Juan, there is a Moors and Christians pageant in Alfarnate and Benadalid. In Competa the night of the 15th of August is the night of the wine and in Comares they celebrate the night of candles in September. In the summer there are also flamenco festivals, folk dances, the "Verdiales" which are especially popular in the village of Torrox. In August there is a festival of classic Spanish music and ballet in the caves of Nerja. In December the village of Torrox invites everyone to try their local "migas", this feast closes the annual calendar of feast days. Torrox has a wealth of traditions whose roots come from a special idiosyncrasy ; the traditions are part of a way of life, they come out of the villages, their customs and celebrations. They are based on every day occurrences like cultivating the vine, making their wine, drying their raisins ; preparing their varied gastronomy, their festivals and religious celebrations ; their crafts ; their Verdiales ; their folk songs and dances. |
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| Most of the sports in Torrox and the eastern
part of the Costa del Sol are in direct contact with nature. An excursion
into the mountains of the Sierras de Almijara and Tejeda is an unforgettable
experience. It is still possible to find places almost untouched by man,
the fauna is exceptional with the special attraction of the mountain goat.
Some of the villages organise walking excursions for those who want to
come into direct contact with the mountains. Wherever you are, you can
look down onto the wide strip of the Mediterranean coastline. Many hunters
are attracted by the small game and near the coast there are trails where
you can horse ride or learn to ride if you don’t already know. Añoreta
golf, the first golf course in the Axarquía is already operating
near Rincón de la Victoria and there are projects for more courses
in Nerja and Torrox. In some of the villages there are excellent sports
facilities that can also be used by visitors, there is a project for an
Olympic sports centre in Torrox. On the almost 200 urbanisations scattered
all along the eastern part of the Costa del Sol you will find swimming
pools and tennis courts, not forgetting that you can windsurf off all
the beaches. The beaches and coves at Nerja and Maro are perfect for scuba
diving and fishing. |
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| Torrox is an ideal base for exploring
this fascinating region with its mountains, national parks, and famous
old towns. Local activities include hiking in the local countryside, horseriding
in the Sierras or touring the local villages to sample their wines and
cuisine. There are Roman ruins all along the coast and the caves at Nerja
for those with sightseeing in mind. The ruins of the Roman Village at
the Torrox Lighthouse are protected as a Property of Cultural Interest.
The National Hunting Reserve of the Sierras Tejada and Almijara are closeby,
and the famous Alhambra Palace, Granada and skiing in the Sierra Nevada
are also within easy reach.
For a touch of the tourist life you can try Torrox Costa, a resort only some some 4 kilometres (2 miles) from Torrox with beautiful beaches, promenade, restaurants, shops, night life, tennis courts, swimming pools, etc. It is this combination of old and new which makes Torrox such an interesting place to stay. Here you can have a quiet villa holiday in the Torrox countryside with the convenience of easy access to modern Costa del Sol holiday resort facilities. |
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There are plenty of restaurants, tapas bars, cafes and terraces to choose from in Torrox. Typical cuisine in Torrox includes specialities such as Ajoblanco (cold garlic soup) Ensaladilla Arriera (salad), Migas (dish made with semolina flour), Potaje (typical stew), Pescaíto-Espetos (fish on a skewer), Arropía (honey sweetmeat), Navidad (Christmas dough cakes), subtropical fruit and local wine from Torrox. |
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