Torrox is a small town overlooking the Mediterranean coast on the eastern side of Málaga city, 40 minutes drive from Málaga airport & 9kms from Nerja.  This part of the coast is renowned for its micro-climate and Torrox boasts it has “the best climate in Europe”.   The town, which has its own beaches and holiday attractions at Torrox Costa only 2kms away, is a typical maze of small streets, alleyways and steps, all whitewashed and wreathed in flowers, clearly echoing its Arab origins.  It's geographical location makes visits to Granada with the world famous Alhambra, (an hour and a half), Sevilla with it's cathedral, (two and a half hours), Córdoba with it's mezquita, (two and a half hours), and of course Málaga with the new and impressive Picasso museum, (thirty-five minutes) all easily accessible. Inland from Torrox there are a multitude of beautiful whitewashed villages with Arab church towers and battlements waiting to be explored.

Our house is one of the oldest and largest in the historic centre and dates back to the 16th century.  It's front door is only half a minute’s walk from the main square, the Plaza de la Constitución, with its cafés and restaurants but, at the back, it overlooks the river, open countryside and spectacular mountains. The house is known locally, without any real proof, as the House of the Inquisition and is thought to have been the home of various famous people including Luis de Torres, the Jewish convert, who sailed with Christopher Columbus, as translator, on his first voyage to America.

The house is on three floors surrounding a central andaluz patio with open staircase.  It is a family home but has two self-contained floors that are available for holiday letting when not used for holidays by members of the family itself. People who have stayed in my Welsh cottage will know that these properties are very much part of our family life and not commercial letting facilities.  Each flat has its own terrace with the spectacular view.  The virtual tours give a very good idea of the house and it’s surroundings.

(Please note that popups must be unblocked to view the virtual tour features)