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'''Torrox''' is a municipality in the [[province of Málaga]] in the [[autonomous communities of Spain|autonomous community]] of [[Andalusia]], southern [[Spain]]. It belongs to the ''[[Comarcas of Andalusia|comarca]]'' of [[Axarquía]]. It is located in the [[Costa del Sol]] (specifically the Costa del Sol Oriental), on the shores of the [[Mediterranean Sea]] and the foothills of the [[Sierra de Almijara]]. |
'''Torrox''' is a municipality in the [[province of Málaga]] in the [[autonomous communities of Spain|autonomous community]] of [[Andalusia]], southern [[Spain]]. It belongs to the ''[[Comarcas of Andalusia|comarca]]'' of [[Axarquía]]. It is located in the [[Costa del Sol]] (specifically the Costa del Sol Oriental), on the shores of the [[Mediterranean Sea]] and the foothills of the [[Sierra de Almijara]]. The municipality is divided into two distinct areas: Torrox Pueblo (the historic inland village) and Torrox Costa (the modern coastal resort area). |
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It is frequented especially by German and British tourists. The city itself is divided into sections: Torrox Costa on the sea and Torrox Pueblo, 4 km inland. Torrox Park, a housing section in between the costa and the village, could be seen as another division. Torrox is near [[Nerja]]. |
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Torrox is a historic town with a rich cultural heritage dating back to ancient civilizations. Nestled along the Mediterranean coastline, Torrox has witnessed the influences of Phoenicians, Romans, and Arabs, each leaving their mark on the town's history and development. |
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Before the Roman era, the Phoenicians had established settlements in the region, much like in other parts of the Málaga coast. However, it was the Romans who made a significant impact, with the discovery of the Roman factory known as Claviclum attributed to the Torrox Costa lighthouse keeper Tomás García Ruiz. Claviclum was known for producing the famous "garum," a preserved fish sauce exported to Rome. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Almanzor]], Former Chancellor of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba |
* [[Almanzor]], Former Chancellor of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba |
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* [[Raúl Baena]], footballer |
* [[Raúl Baena]], footballer |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Municipalities in Málaga}} |
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Latest revision as of 22:04, 8 December 2024
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Torrox | |
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 Plaza de la Constitucion | |
 Flag .svg) Coat of arms | |
  Torrox Location in Spain  Torrox Torrox (Andalusia)  Torrox Torrox (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 36°45′N 3°57′W / 36.750°N 3.950°W | |
| Sovereign state |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
| Province |  Málaga |
| Comarca | La Axarquía |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonia Claros Atencia |
| Area | |
• Total | 51 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 16,465 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (840/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Torroxeños |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
Torrox is a municipality in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Axarquía. It is located in the Costa del Sol (specifically the Costa del Sol Oriental), on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Sierra de Almijara. The municipality is divided into two distinct areas: Torrox Pueblo (the historic inland village) and Torrox Costa (the modern coastal resort area).
Climate
[edit]Torrox has an average annual temperature of 18 degrees."[2]
Notable people
[edit]- Almanzor, Former Chancellor of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba
- Raúl Baena, footballer
Twin towns
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References
[edit]- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ Sol, Costa del. "The best climate in Europe is in Malaga: Torrox". blog.visitacostadelsol.com. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
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