Nestling in the countryside, surrounded by trees, greenery and flowers, and with the distinctive aroma of Cestrum Nocturnum (Night Blooming Jasmine) scenting the air, the Venta Madrid is a great setting for lunch or an evening meal. Or just for a drink and a chat. The Venta Madrid opened for business in February this year and is run by Ángel …
Tragedy in El Morche
A five-year-old boy died in the early hours of Friday morning at the Carlos Haya hospital in Málaga after having been rescued from the water at El Morche beach, Torrox.
Extra money for Torrox
Torrox Council is set to receive an additional €194,000 under the Second Plan Proteja, the award based on unemployment levels in the various municipalities in Andalucia.
Torrox postpones water rates increase
Torrox Council has decided to postpone the proposed increase in water rates, due to take effect on July 1st, until after it has carried out a public information campaign to explain exactly why the increase is necessary.
Body found on Torrox beach
The body of a 62 year old man was found on Sunday morning between the beaches of Calaceite and Peñoncillo at kilometer 286 of the old N-340 in Torrox Costa.
Trip to Germany by Torrox Councillors attracts criticism
The PSOE in Torrox has criticised a trip by the Mayor, Toñi Claros (IU), and six Councillors to the German town of Kirkel as part of the twinning arrangement.
Real estate slump continues in Torrox
Real estate activity, the backbone of revenue (licences, taxes etc) for most municipalities, continues to decline at an alarming rate in Torrox.
Complaints about rubbish in Torrox
The Young Socialists group in Torrox has complained to the Council that the rubbish collection area next to the Colina del Sol school has become an unhealthy site attracting insects and rodents and poses a potential health risk.
Cycling fatality in Torrox
A 76 year old man died this morning at km 286 on the N-340 between Torrox and Nerja after falling from his bicycle. The man suffered serious head wounds and the Emergency Services could do nothing to save his life.
All in vain
Just twenty-four hours after the Department of Coasts finished the perpetual, and expensive job of replenishing Ferrara Playa in Torrox with fresh sand, high winds have destroyed all the good work.