The best activities to do in Torre del Mar
In this article, you’ll find lots of ideas and all the best things to do in Torre del Mar and the surrounding area.
- A few words about Torre del Mar
- What to do in Torre del Mar
- Water sports and activities in Torre del Mar
- What to do for free in Torre del Mar
- Adventure activities in Torre del Mar
- Excursions to the east of Málaga from Torre del Mar
- Excursions in Andalucia from Torre del Mar
- What to do with children in Torre del Mar
- What to do in Torre del Mar when it rains
- Experiences around Torre del Mar
- Booking accommodation
- The main festivities in Torre del Mar
- The latest articles on Andalucia
A few words about Torre del Mar
Torre del Mar is located in Axarquia in the province of Malaga. It is the family resort by excellence on the Costa del Sol. It is located 40km from Malaga.
What to do in Torre del Mar
Here is a list of activities and things to do in Torre del Mar. They are listed by theme.
Note: some activities may be listed several times, depending on the theme.
Water sports and activities around Torre del Mar
Boat trip from Torre del Mar (June to October)
This excursion, which lasts a few hours by boat, allows you to discover this part of the Costa del Sol from the sea, and with a bit of luck see some dolphins 🙂 .
Find out more and book.
Note: the water activities below are just a few kilometres from Torre de Mar, in the municipalities of Torrox and Nerja.
Sea kayaking
From Burriana beach in Nerja, you can sign up for a sea kayaking trip. You’ll follow the Maro cliffs. Depending on the season, you may be able to enjoy an extraordinary waterfall.
Find out more and book.
Guided walk near the Maro cliffs
This hike along the cliffs of Maro ends in a cove where you can do some snorkelling if you wish. Find out more and book.
Paddle boarding
You can book a paddle from Burriana beach.
Find out more and book.
Snorkelling
A diving centre in Torrox offers a magnificent snorkelling activity, in an area where the seabed is of outstanding beauty.
Find out more and book.
Diving underwater
The same diving centre offers several types of scuba diving, from beginner level upwards.
Find out more and book.
Free things to do in Torre del Mar ?
Take a stroll along the paseo maritimo, nicknamed the paseo mas bonito de Europa.
The 4 km or so of the paseo maritimo is an area of outstanding beauty. You can also reach the delightful fishing port of Caleta de Velez.
Río Chillar walk
This is one of the most beautiful walks in the province of Málaga. All you need is an old pair of trainers. It should soon be possible to book in advance, in order to limit the number of hikers and preserve nature.
Click here to find out more about the Río Chillar hike.
Visit the former Torre del Mar sugar cane factory
This site, now a museum and exhibition centre, tells the story of sugar cane in Torre del Mar and the Costal des Sol. This free visit is really interesting. There is also a permanent exhibition on the settlement of the Phoenicians in the region 3,000 years ago!
Here you’ll find the location of the site.
Adventure activities around Torre del Mar
Here are three great activities proposed by David, an active tourism guide. The meeting point for these activities is at the Nerja bus station:
The via ferrata at Zafarraya
The via ferrata at Zafarraya is a colourful ‘vertical hike’ in Andalusia. A via ferrata (which can be translated as ‘vertical hike’) is a route that is both vertical and horizontal, equipped with a variety of equipment.
Note: what you’ll find on a via ferrata: steel holds, chains, suspension bridges and tyrolean traverses, which allow you to safely reach areas that are difficult to access.
