Situated conveniently close to Malaga airport this once small fishing village, Torremolinos is now a popular and busy tourist resort on the Costa del Sol. Holidays in Torremolinos are particularly popular with British tourists who are attracted to the tidy, sandy beaches, wide range of accommodation, and 24 hour activities and entertainment. Torremolinos has six main beaches to offer , they are; Playamar, Los Alamos, Bajondillo, La Carihuela, Montemar and El Saltillo. The four-mile promenade Paseo Maritimo follows the coastline and runs the length of all the beaches. Great for a stroll, this flat walkway is lined with large hotels, bars and restaurants.
Malaga
from Birmingham, 27/04/2010, 2 Star, 4 nights
£138 p/p
The beaches offer an array of water sports, you can try your hand at paragliding, water skiing, windsurfing and pedaloes to name a few. The marina is situated in the centre of the promenade and here you will find an abundance of bars, restaurants and nightlife. Holidays in Torremolinos feature a wide choice of nightlife, combining everything from British Pubs, traditional flamenco dancing through to large nightclubs featuring big-name DJs. If you would like to take a break from the busy holiday lifestyle you don't have far to go just head inland from the main street to the quiet area of El Calvario, a great spot to sip a glass of sangria and enjoy a few tapas.
Torremolinos is a great base from which to explore the region there are plenty of excursion options for all the family. Day trips include, a trip to the Costa del Sol's biggest theme park, Tivoli World just 2 miles west of Torremolinos with its exhilarating rides and live shows. Other popular local attractions include Sea Life, Aquapark and the Equestrian Show. Keen golfers can practise their swing at several golf clubs in the area. Those who fancy a taste of traditional Spanish life can stroll all the way along the promenade to the old fishing village of La Carihuela, famous for its excellent seafood restaurants and pretty houses with picturesque flower-clad patios.Further away you can visit Seville, Granada, Nerja, Gibralter and even Morroco.
Travel Empire's favourite spots in Torremolinos; The Kiss bar and head for Carihuela for superb fish restaurants!
