Essentials
You pass the Lidl at Torrox on the approach down to the coast. It is the nearest big supermarket with a great selection of fresh produce at reasonable prices. The taxi rank is nearby. Less than 5 minutes in a car to the villa.
37 locals recommend
Lidl
s/n Ctra. de TorroxYou pass the Lidl at Torrox on the approach down to the coast. It is the nearest big supermarket with a great selection of fresh produce at reasonable prices. The taxi rank is nearby. Less than 5 minutes in a car to the villa.
Aldi Torrox is just next to the Lidl. It is actually directly opposite the bus station and the taxi rank, so ideal shopping if you are using public transport. Just a few minutes drive back to the villa. You can walk there, but a bit too far to carry heavy shopping back! Great selection of products at great prices.
39 locals recommend
ALDI
10 C. la NoriaAldi Torrox is just next to the Lidl. It is actually directly opposite the bus station and the taxi rank, so ideal shopping if you are using public transport. Just a few minutes drive back to the villa. You can walk there, but a bit too far to carry heavy shopping back! Great selection of products at great prices.
This is a bit further along Torrox Costa. Ideal if you have a hire car. There are also 2 further stores in Nerja. Great selection of produce, reasonably priced. Great fresh fish counter. Where the locals shop.
174 locals recommend
Mercadona
11 C. San MiguelThis is a bit further along Torrox Costa. Ideal if you have a hire car. There are also 2 further stores in Nerja. Great selection of produce, reasonably priced. Great fresh fish counter. Where the locals shop.
Food Scene
We have an abundance of superb bars and restaurants in the area. I hope you enjoy some of my favourites ;-)
Great beach restaurant, just across the road on the beach opposite the house. Chill out beds, cocktails, fresh local food, DJ’s some nights, live music. Non-stop kitchen. Great vibe.
Bossa Playa
45 Av. del PeñoncilloGreat beach restaurant, just across the road on the beach opposite the house. Chill out beds, cocktails, fresh local food, DJ’s some nights, live music. Non-stop kitchen. Great vibe.
Great new bar, cafe, pub located just at the end of the road from the villa. Great vibe, live music several times a week, flamenco nights. Super drinks menu, ice creams, coffees, bar snacks only. Sea views, right on the doorstep next to the communal pool. Open from 3pm daily.
The Butterfly Beach Club
Great new bar, cafe, pub located just at the end of the road from the villa. Great vibe, live music several times a week, flamenco nights. Super drinks menu, ice creams, coffees, bar snacks only. Sea views, right on the doorstep next to the communal pool. Open from 3pm daily.
More than a Chiringuito...this is a new beach restaurant with a twist. Great menu, slightly different from the other restaurants along the beach. Super atmosphere. Beachfront location serving breakfast - dinner. Live music some nights.
Mediacaña Merendero
More than a Chiringuito...this is a new beach restaurant with a twist. Great menu, slightly different from the other restaurants along the beach. Super atmosphere. Beachfront location serving breakfast - dinner. Live music some nights.
Great food and friendly service in a super location, just along the promenade on Torrox Costa
14 locals recommend
Chiringuito Mambo
Great food and friendly service in a super location, just along the promenade on Torrox Costa
Little gem of a cafe, next to the lighthouse, Avenida El Faro, Torrox. Fabulous food and cakes. We particularly love it for breakfast, superb fresh juices and smoothies. Equally nice for afternoon coffee and cake!
6 locals recommend
Entre Vientos
23 Av. el FaroLittle gem of a cafe, next to the lighthouse, Avenida El Faro, Torrox. Fabulous food and cakes. We particularly love it for breakfast, superb fresh juices and smoothies. Equally nice for afternoon coffee and cake!
Great homemade ice cream shop, just a short walk along the beach along from the villa.
TERRAL HELADERIA
Avenida del PeñoncilloGreat homemade ice cream shop, just a short walk along the beach along from the villa.
We had very good lamp chops for 14€ and a bottle of cava for 12€! They have a good selection of typical Spanish cuisine, jamón, fresh fish, gambas al pil pil as well as meats. There is no need to book, you can just walk in, they are closed on a Friday though.
Venta El Peñoncillo
69 Av. del PeñoncilloWe had very good lamp chops for 14€ and a bottle of cava for 12€! They have a good selection of typical Spanish cuisine, jamón, fresh fish, gambas al pil pil as well as meats. There is no need to book, you can just walk in, they are closed on a Friday though.
Recently refurbished Chiringuito, split over 2 levels on Peñoncillo Playa, just across the road from the villa. It is the first restaurant you come to, serving freshly caught fish, sardines cooked on BBQ, fresh salads, Sangria. Great local food, perfect just for a coffee, or for lunch or dinner, either in the main restaurant or down on the terrace on the beach.
9 locals recommend
Merendero Costa Del Sol
Avenida del PeñoncilloRecently refurbished Chiringuito, split over 2 levels on Peñoncillo Playa, just across the road from the villa. It is the first restaurant you come to, serving freshly caught fish, sardines cooked on BBQ, fresh salads, Sangria. Great local food, perfect just for a coffee, or for lunch or dinner, either in the main restaurant or down on the terrace on the beach.
Shopping
El Ingenio shopping centre is only 15 minutes drive from the house. Good selection of Spanish stores, Mango, Zara, Stradivarius, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, H&M etc. It has just had a total refurbishment and has some great shops, cafes and dining and cinema with films in English. There is also a big Carrefour. Lots of sports and clothing shops as well as a big Dunnes Stores.
242 locals recommend
Shopping Centre El Ingenio
18 Av. del Rey Juan Carlos IEl Ingenio shopping centre is only 15 minutes drive from the house. Good selection of Spanish stores, Mango, Zara, Stradivarius, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, H&M etc. It has just had a total refurbishment and has some great shops, cafes and dining and cinema with films in English. There is also a big Carrefour. Lots of sports and clothing shops as well as a big Dunnes Stores.
Lots of little boutiques, scattered between tapas bars along the quaint streets
26 locals recommend
Calle Pintada
Calle PintadaLots of little boutiques, scattered between tapas bars along the quaint streets
Parks & Nature
Cuevas de Nerja (Nerja Caves) are situated in the National Park in the village of Maro, just outside Nerja, less than 10 minutes from Torrox. Discovered by 5 school children in the 1950’s, a must see when visiting Nerja. One of the top tourist attractions in Spain. https://www.cuevadenerja.es/
103 locals recommend
Nerja (Cuevas) station
Cuevas de Nerja (Nerja Caves) are situated in the National Park in the village of Maro, just outside Nerja, less than 10 minutes from Torrox. Discovered by 5 school children in the 1950’s, a must see when visiting Nerja. One of the top tourist attractions in Spain. https://www.cuevadenerja.es/
Sightseeing
Stunning spot for a stroll, breathtaking sea views. Wander along the quaint Spanish streets and take in the atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
Balcon De Europa
1 Pl. Balcón de EuropaStunning spot for a stroll, breathtaking sea views. Wander along the quaint Spanish streets and take in the atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
You can buy a bono ticket and travel on the tourist train, it gives you entry to the museum and the caves and takes you to both.
57 locals recommend
Museum of the village of Nerja
4 Plaza de EspañaYou can buy a bono ticket and travel on the tourist train, it gives you entry to the museum and the caves and takes you to both.
City/town information
Nerja is a pretty coastal town just 5 minutes from El Penoncillo. It has beautiful beaches, Burriana Beach being the largest, with a selection of restaurants, bars and chringuitos. The quaint streets are perfect for an evening stroll, with an abundance of tapas bars and restaurants to choose from. There are small boutiques and gift shops along the way and of course no visit to Nerja would be complete without a visit to the famous Balcon De Europa, the southern most tip of Europe. A stroll along the palm tree lined balcony offers incredible panoramic sea views. Take in the view whilst having a drink or a coffee, watch the world go by, have your caricature drawn, or enjoy a delicious ice cream alongside the glorious El Salvador church.
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Nerja is a pretty coastal town just 5 minutes from El Penoncillo. It has beautiful beaches, Burriana Beach being the largest, with a selection of restaurants, bars and chringuitos. The quaint streets are perfect for an evening stroll, with an abundance of tapas bars and restaurants to choose from. There are small boutiques and gift shops along the way and of course no visit to Nerja would be complete without a visit to the famous Balcon De Europa, the southern most tip of Europe. A stroll along the palm tree lined balcony offers incredible panoramic sea views. Take in the view whilst having a drink or a coffee, watch the world go by, have your caricature drawn, or enjoy a delicious ice cream alongside the glorious El Salvador church.