Torremolinos



Anyone who has been travelling to the Costa del Sol for many years knows that Torremolinos was the small fishing village that led the tourist boom in the late fifties and sixties. Now, it has become one of the biggest resorts on the coast and is regarded as the South coast’s equivilent of Benidorm so if you are looking for a cultural experience this is not the place for you.

If you like to party then Torremolinos is definately the place for you!! There are not many towns along the Costa del Sol that have more bars, restaurants and nightclubs (including a large gay community) and with 70% of its visitors coming from the UK there is virtually no language barrier. Less than 10 minutes from Malaga Airport it is the most accessible of the resorts along the coast.

There are two main beaches to Torremolinos that are both long and sandy and with the many activities on the beaches including para-gliding, water skiing and banana boats plus plenty of beach bars and restaurants to choose from there is always something to do while you soak up the mediterranean sun. if you fancy getting wet in a different way you can try the aqua park on the outskirts of town.

The heart of the town is the pedestrianised area known as Calle San Miguel which is packed with shops and boutiques selling all kinds of products for all you shop-aholics out there!!! At the height of the season this area is packed with people and is a hive of activity. During the summer, the town hall hosts an unlimited number of events including festivals of music, dance and jazz as well as volleyball and football competitions.

The local council has invested heavily in the area over the last few years including a new seafront promenade which stretches all the way to the neighbouring resort of Benalmadena and more than a thousand species of trees, shrubs and flowers have been planted around the town in public gardens providing a welcome reprieve from the surrounding hustle and bustle of bar and beach life.

Torremolinos is not for the culture seekers, but for beaches, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, shops and a generally fun packed holiday Torremolinos is one of the best spots on the Costa del Sol.

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