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Torrox Beaches
ALGARROBO
Location: From auto via de Mediterraneo
take the exit to Algarrobo, follow the coast direction.
Services: Parking, public showers, footbath,
security team, lifeguards and Civil Protection, maritime rescue,
cleaning services, bins chiringuitos, and the bathing safety
zone is marked with beacons
Description: The whole area of Algorrobo
has only two kilometres of coast, one part The Mezquitilla
is slightly over a half a Km, which is divided by a spit into
two beaches. The spit is man made in an effort to minimize
sand loss. On its western point lies the beach of Las Palermas,
which in the spring undergoes regeneration with foreign sands.
The others are Bau Hoffman and Centro Internacional; these
are more extensive and reach a width of 50 m in parts. There
are plans for a paseo maritimo but none exits as yet.
THE MEZQUITILLA
Location: In Autovia Del
Mediterraneo take exit 277 connecting it to the old N340,
the beach lies just past the bridge over the river Algarrobo .
Another route is via the old N340 but it is considerably slower.
Services: Cleaning, bins, Civil Protection
Security team, showers, footbaths, paseo maritimo volleyball
nets, sunbeds, parasols, watersports area,
Description: A very stony beach sensitive
to marine currents, there are days when is has a covering
of sand and others when its just rocks, Bathing is painful
without sandals or other foot protection... It’s of
700 m in length and oscillates from 20 to 40 in width.
EL MORCHE
Location: from auto via
Del Mediterraneo, to Algarrobo, follow the old N340 to El
Morche.
Services: Parking, public showers, footbaths,
security services, sunbeds parasols promenade, daily cleaning,
a soccer pitch very nearby, and playgrounds.
Description: It was originally a fishing
beach which is now transformed into a tourist attraction.
Nevertheless it has maintained some if its original traditions.
It is a very long beach, complete with chiringuitos. Its sands
are dark and fine, not too many stones to be found. In the
buildings nearby you will find a wealth of bars, and cafes...
FERRARA
Location: Bypass to Torrox–Costa
from the N–340 to the Lighthouse of Torrox. It can be
reached by car with easy parking or by bus from Malaga, Torrox
Nerja and Torrox Costa.
Services: Showers, footbaths, bins, cleaning
services, disabled access. Ramps chiringuitos, watersports
rentals, sunbeds etc Maritime rescue lifeguards,
Location: The beach of Ferrara of Torrox
is the most visited one of this municipality, due to its proximity.
With its family environment it a has all the services necessary
for a perfect day out. Three chiringuitos continue well into
the night with music and drinks. The foods include the traditional
fried fresh fish. Nearby there is an area or archaeological
interest, with remains of the Greek, Roman and Phoenician
eras.
WILCHES
Location: By the auto via
Del Med to Torrox, by the old N340.
Services: sunbeds, parasols, chiringuitos, with specialty grills Hawaiian
style.
Description: remote and very small Beach,
with a small public attendance. Perfect for the escapists
and those who seek peace and quite. It is an unappreciated
little paradise.
EL PEÑONCILLO
Location: via the auto via
Del Mediterraneo Torrox, follow the direction Torrox Costa,
There is ample parking.
Services: Civil Protection Agency provides
security and rescue, showers, footbaths, daily cleaning, chiringuitos,
sunbeds, parasols,
Description: Although slightly urbanized
this beach is very peaceful. Its excellent services and cleanliness
are a hugh attraction.. It has fine sands with natural stones
in some areas; it is 1400m in length. The water deepens very
gradually for extra safety, with moderate swell. This beach
attracts a small crowd even though it is easily accessed from
the highway.
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