Walk 3. Torrox, Calaceite and Torrox Costa

Overnight rain and forecast of more, meant an alteration of the original route inland to one nearer the coast.

From the Torrox Plaza and a short length of road, the track descended to a ‘Roman bridge’ across the Rio de Torrox, then up the valley side, under the Autovia, on to a steeply rising road through the mist to a collection of communication masts and a trig point at 350m. Only four took the five minute diversion up to the top for a photo, while the rest took a welcome drink stop, after the arduous climb.

Descending southwards revealed a view of the coast through the mist until a junction where seven of the group descended a very eroded steep track down to the Torre de Calaceite, while the rest continued down the wider, easier track eventually re-grouping in a covered area on the beach for a lunchstop.

Then a warming coffee break in a beach bar and a walk along the seafront with a diversion along the beach to arrive opposite the Faro de Torrox (lighthouse). The planned route up the dry river bed was prevented by red and white tape so after a left and right turn, a littered track between hothouses and fields led back to the river bed for the final ascent back into Torrox, past the old disused sugar mill.

After expecting to get thoroughly soaked today, we were extremely lucky to enjoy an almost rain-free day.