Toast to Torrox

TORROX is preparing to offer a sensory experience like no other as the town hosts southern Europe’s largest wine fair next month.

On Monday, May 1, more than 1,000 wine enthusiasts will gather at the El Faro de Torrox Costa lookout point to savour the best of the region’s wines.

This year’s aptly named ‘Cata Junto al Mar’ (Tasting by the Sea), is set to attract twice the number of visitors as last year according to the mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina and council organiser, Sandra Extremera who visited the site last week to check up on progress.

“The event is one of the reasons why the Torrox brand is so strong, and people are eager not only to visit but to return,” explained Medina, who added that the tasting event is part of the council’s campaign to promote the region’s gastronomy enjoy their rights,” she added. Last week local schools also marked the international event with a charity run. and typical products, after the town was named the first ‘gastronomic capital’ in the Malaga region. The council has timed the event to coincide with the

May Day bank holiday.

Registration for the event opens on Monday, April 10. Tickets are free but are required for entry.