Where is Torremolinos?
Torremolinos is situated just 7 kilometres southwest of Malaga Airport on southern Spain’s popular Costa del Sol.
What kind of place is Torremolinos?
Perhaps because of its close proximity to Malaga Airport, Torremolinos has been a favourite tourist destination since as far back as the 1960s. Today, this Costa del Sol equivalent of Benidorm still rates as a huge attraction to many British holidaymakers and is a firm favourite for families. The range of things to do here is absolutely endless and the fabulous beaches and gorgeous weather make it as popular as ever.
Whilst it does have its old town, Torremolinos is largely dominated by high-rise hotels and apartment blocks which cater for the considerable number of annual visitors. Its resident population, however, numbers around 55,000, a fair proportion of which is accounted for by British ex-pats.
What is there to do and see in Torremolinos?
It is hard to know where to start with the attractions of Torremolinos, for they are countless. To begin with the fabulous beaches for which it first became so popular, however, these extend for 7 kilometres along the Mediterranean coast, offer a great range of watersports and are a lively and fun place to soak up the sun. As they lie beneath the town itself, if you are staying at one of the hotels in the upper area, you can either reach them via the Calle Cuesta del Tago, a fairly steep and winding street with lots of steps and slopes, or you could pay the small fee to travel up and down via the cliff lift – ideal at the end of a hard days’ sunbathing.
Calle San Miguel, the town’s main street and the heart of its shopping centre, is a busy but attractive pedestrianised street offering a superb variety of shops selling everything from jewellery and good quality clothes to cheap leather goods, crafts and souvenirs. You will also find a fine range of cafes where you can take a rest and watch the world go by.
The old part of the town, which is located close to the Town Hall and the House of Culture, or Casa de Cultura, provides a much more typical view of Andalucian life. Its narrow cobbled streets are overlooked by houses with balconies which are decorated with pots of brightly-coloured geraniums, and you will find a good range of tiny traditional tapas bars where you can taste the local fare.
If you are looking for a little more excitement, why not try the Aqualand Water Park, the Crocodile Park or the town’s Sea Life Centre.
The nightlife in Torremolinos is, of course, legendary, and your biggest problem will be deciding which bar or club to choose.
What is there to do and see in the area generally?
The neighbouring resort of Benalmadena is where you can find the Selwo Marina with its dophins, sea lions and penguins, and nearby Arroyo de Miel is where the superb Tivoli World theme park is situated and where you can enjoy all the fun of the fair!