Torremolinos in Malaga, Costa del Sol

Torremolinos is one of the 100 municipalities of the autonomous Spanish region of Andalusia and a popular resort on the Costa del Sol, which has evolved since the sixties to one of the strongholds of tourism in Spain.

Over the last decades Torremolinos has advanced to the largest seaside resort, followed closely by Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Malaga. Here do not only meet people from mainland Europe, but also from North Africa and Asia.

VIPs and celebrities such as for example the Empress Soraya, the actress Ava Gardner, the director Orson Welles and Frank Sinatra made Torremolinos to their destination. Situated only 12 km from Málaga, this popular resort with its 7 km of coastline is placed in the heart of the Costa del Sol.

Due to the convenient location of Torremolinos, between the Bay of Malaga and the mountains of Mijas, the region is largely spared from the cold northern winds. This all year Mediterranean climate, with its average of 325 sunny days and a average annual temperature of 19.3 º C, turns Torremolinos into an the holiday destination for everyone and creates the conditions for bathing most of the year in the warm and clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

The more than six kilometers of groomed sand beach, warm water, gentle waves of the Mediterranean and the wonderful climate invite you to swim, relax and walks.

The continued efforts of the community to maintain and improve the cleanliness and safety of the six main beaches in Los Alamos, Playamar, Bajondillo, Carihuela, Montemar and El Saltillo are the guarantee of well-being and relaxation. The cliff-top of Torremolinos, also known as Castillo del Inglés, separates the eastern from the western beaches.

Torremolinos is a city of entertainment, sports and culinary delights. The resort offers its visitors a variety of activities. Besides the pleasure of sunbathing you can find all kinds of water sports on offer. Lovers of horse riding, tennis, golf or other sports will also get their full.

Numerous beach cafes and restaurants along the miles of sandy beaches invite you to linger. A wide selection of Andalusian specialties and international haute cuisine meets all requirements. In La Carihuela, the famous fishing quarter, can be found the best fish dishes. A stroll through the city is always varied and interesting.

Shops, boutiques, souvenir shops and cafes determine the city´s image. The nights of Torremolinos are the many bars, discos and night clubs.

Apart from the beaches, the pine forests of Los Pinares provide a large recreation area, with Pines, carob trees, oak trees, springs and wells to accompany the nature-loving hikers on their long walks.

Other recommended places in Torremolinos are: the Crocodile Park; the Pimentel Tower, a historic building from the 14^th century; the Jardín Botanico Molino is a botanical garden, located between Torremolinos and Malaga. The Aquapark Torremolinos is the largest water park on the Costa del Sol.

When it comes to transportation in Malaga, most people are interested in the local train line. This suburban train runs from Malaga centre to Fuengirola and has stops at Malaga train station, Malaga airport and all the main tourist areas. The carriages are clean and spacious and the next stop is always shown in panels above every door making them easy to use for visitors.

Public transport in Malaga is quite good what concerns the popular area between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. From Fuengirola unfortunately there are no more trains and the offer of public transport is limited to buses in which the journey can sometimes be a nightmare.

Furthermore, when you consider that Malaga has an excellent road and motorway network and many of the beautiful places in the province of Malaga can only be reached by car, then car hire Malaga is a very attractive alternative.