Torekov
Torekov | |
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Coast of Torekov, facing West | |
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| Coordinates: 56°25′N 12°38′E / 56.417°N 12.633°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Skåne |
| County | Skåne County |
| Municipality | Båstad Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
• Total | 863 |
| • Density | 485/km2 (1,260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Torekov (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈtûːrɛˌkɔv]) is a locality situated in Båstad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 863 inhabitants in 2010. It is still a fishing village but it is today known as a summer resort.
In August 1971 Torekov hosted a meeting in which it was decided to strip the king of all but his symbolic formal political powers, known as the "Torekov Compromise".
The walking trail Skåneleden passes through Torekov, connecting it to Hovs hallar to the north and Vejbystrand to the south.