On the wide promenade of Torrox Costa - where the sun always seems to linger - is La Farola. A classic among locals and returning vacationers alike. You literally sit here with your feet almost in the sand, while waiters haul in shellfish and the grill slowly smokes. The cuisine is Spanish-Mediterranean, specializing in fish, meat and shellfish. Think pulpo, sirloin steak, prawns and day-fresh dorado. The paella? You order that a few days in advance - and it's worth the wait. The atmosphere is familiar, the pace fast in high season, but always with a nod and a smile.