With its whitewashed walls and red-brick roofs, it’s easy to recognise the village of Tolox from a far. As with many “Pueblo Blanco” villages in Málaga, its streets are winding and sometimes steep, with beautiful flowers hanging outside house windows.

This very quaint village offers a combination of nature, history, traditional culture, and beautiful mountain views. Not surprisingly, the origin of this town dates to the Neolithic time, with remains being found in the Cueva de la Tinaja.

The municipality of Tolox has a small population of just over 2,000 people and belongs to the Sierra de las Nieves region. It is located 52km west of Málaga, where you will find the nearest international airport.

It is famous for the Tolox Spa, also known as the spring of ‘bitter water’ due to the particular taste of the water, it was discovered by the pharmacist, Don José García Rey who conducted scientific studies on the water. Residents regularly visited the spring to experience its feeling of wellbeing.

Today, the Tolox Spa is recommended for those suffering from respiratory diseases as the "Water" gasses are medicinal when inhaled.

The area is well known for its natural beauty. Various great walking trails routes, some leading up to the summit of El Torrecilla, provide fantastic views over the Sierra de las Nieves.

The village has well-maintained sports facilities, including the Municipal Pool, José Mesa Soccer Court, Sports Centre and the Municipal Gymnasium. You can also enjoy the use of public outdoor fitness machines.

There is one school in Tolox, Colegio San Roque, for both primary and secondary aged children. The village also has a number of smaller shops, including a pharmacy, as well as a health office.

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