Torremolinos, Malaga.
Tourist Guide of Torremolinos.

Torremolinos Malaga

The approach to Torremolinos is easily done via a 20 minute ride on the electric train from Málaga centre or just 10 minutes from Malaga airport. Torremolinos has grown from being a small fishing village in the 1920´s to a tourism driven town of about 43,000 residents.

The town used to have a rather poor reputation but in recent years new rules and regulations have helped to clean up the town and it is now a safe place to live or visit. In recent years the resort has also undergone a facelift with a new promenade being built and the old town streets and alleys being renovated which along with a rich variety of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes make Torremolinos an interesting and enjoyable place to visit.

The main commercial areas of the town are Playamar which has a large number of the towns tourist hotels, El bajondillo which is the beach area closest to the centre, La carihuela which is just west of the centre and popular amongst Spanish visitors because of its more traditional feel and also the pleasant district of Los Alamos. La carihuela district is also well known in Spain for its restaurants serving fine traditional Andalusian dishes so it´s well worth a visit to sample the foods and then take a stroll around the areas pedestrianised streets and promenade.

Torremolinos has a more multicultural feel to it than other towns in the area with many Latin-American restaurants and shops nestling between British, Irish and Spanish businesses so whether you want to dance to Latin rhythms or just drink a few pints of Guinness then this is the place for you.

There is also a lot to do for all the family with Aqualand Water Park just outside the town being top of the list for most families with children. This huge water park has enough to keep any child happy and claims to be the largest of its kind in Andalucía. There are also many other attractions which can be easily reached with a quick drive or bus ride. Don’t be put off by its past reputation go and see Torremolinos for yourself.

Tourist information about Torremolinos:

Town council: Plaza Blas Infante, 1 - 29620.
Phone: (+34) 952 37 95 11
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torremolinos.

Malaga to Torremolinos:

Torremolinos is just next to the airport, you can reach it in less than 15 minutes by car (8 km journey). Find the cheapest car hire at Malaga airport rates and see how to get from Malaga airport to Torremolinos.