Make a holiday rental apartment or self-catering villa in Tolox, Spain your home away from home
The village of Tolox lies on a hill at the foot of the Blanca and Parda sierras, in the Spanish province of Málaga, Andalusia. The steep, winding streets are lined with pretty whitewashed houses that display colourful flowerboxes at the windows in spring. In this quiet, traditional village the pace of life is slow. Staying in holiday rentals in Tolox is the perfect way to experience rural Andalusian life. With such a peaceful atmosphere visitors cannot help but be content to unwind away from the rush of city life.
Things to do on holiday in Tolox, Spain
The beautiful natural surroundings of Tolox provide visitors with plenty to do. The mountains that surround the village are perfect for relaxing walks, challenging hikes, horse riding and mountain climbing. The area forms part of the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park, which is also home to La Tinaja Cave. There are three picturesque rivers in the area: Río Verde, Caballos and the Alfaguara.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Tolox is the Fuente Amargosa spa. The spa is famous for its healing properties and is popular with people suffering from allergies, respiratory infections and kidney problems. Even if you aren’t sick you can enjoy a day of pampering at the spa.
In the village itself there are attractions such as the church of San Miguel, and ancient Moorish architecture in La Rinconada del Castillo. When you have finished your sightseeing you can enjoy traditional confectionery such as date bread, fig bread, olive oil cakes at one of the cafés, or you can buy produce from local farms such as oranges, grapes, olives and wine, at one of the shops.
A few times a year the sleepy village is transformed into a vibrant and colorful place. The annual Tolox Carnival is famous for the final day, Dia de los Polvos (Day of Powder), which takes place on Shrove Tuesday. Following an ancient tradition the villagers take to the streets and hurl powder at one another. In August, there is the Fair of San Roque, and the Immaculate Conception festival is in December. These celebrations feature singing, parades, flamenco, performances and plenty of excitement.
Places to visit on holiday in Tolox, Spain
Tolox is situated only 40 minutes away from the beautiful Puerto Banus and Marbella coast, where visitors can enjoy an endless variety of water sports or soak up the sun on beautiful beaches.
The city of Malaga is an hour away and makes a great day trip. There is excellent shopping and historic monuments and landmarks that are worth exploring.
Weather in Tolox, Spain
Summers are hot and dry and winters cool. Summer temperatures frequently reach 35°C during the day. The warm weather all year round means that any time is a good time to rent a villa in Tolox.
Flights to Tolox, Spain
Tolox is a one-hour drive from Malaga Airport (AGP). Aer Lingus, Monach Airlines, FlyBe and easyJet offer cheap flights to Malaga from various airports in the UK. From the airport visitors can hire a car and take a scenic drive to Tolox accommodation.
