Torrox comes closer to coastal path with new 165-metre wooden bridge contract

Torrox continues progress on its shoreline improvements through a major infrastructure project. Local authorities have awarded construction works contract for the second-longest wooden bridge in Andalucia at a cost of more than €700,000.

Contract details and timeline

The local council has confirmed the eight-month delivery period begins upon contract formalisation, so we can expect completion of the bridge by early 2027. This initiative forms part of ongoing coastal improvements in the town.

Planners first revealed plans for the 165-metre structure in January of this year. The new crossing will allow pedestrians to traverse the Torrox River and link existing sections between Punta del Faro and Peñoncillo Beach.

Bridge design and comparison

Engineers designed the walkway to be three meters wide and entirely made of pine wood. Project elements also incorporate around 100 metres of access paths to support smooth pedestrian and cycle movement.

This structure ranks as the second-longest wooden bridge in the region. A longer example crosses the Guadalhorce river mouth on the western edge of Malaga city, exceeding the Torrox version by more than 100 metres and connecting Sacaba Beach to Guadalmar.

Connection to existing coastal routes

The construction of the bridge will join nearly four kilometres of finished coastal path sections. Mayor Óscar Medina described the development as essential for advancing the full coastal walkway, a project that is hoped to link the entirety of the southern and eastern coasts one day.

Initial estimates from January placed total investment n the coastal path near €2,000,000, covering materials supply in addition to construction. Local government sources expect continued partnership with Malaga Provincial Council to extend pedestrian links across the entire coastline of Torrox.

Torrox residents will gain better access to scenic routes near the lighthouse and Roman villa archaeological site. Authorities view this addition as a practical step towards unified pedestrian connectivity along the shore.

The project is all part of a commitment to coastal upgrades without disrupting natural surroundings.