Coast of Torremolinos.
Sun and beach in Torremolinos.

Torremolinos Coast

Only 12 kms from Malaga capital, forming part of his bay and with a shoreline of nearly seven kilometres, Torremolinos is situated in the heart of the Costa del Sol. Due to its ideal location between the bay of Malaga and the foothills of Mijas mountain range, which protect it from the northern winds, Torremolinos enjoys a privileged site that gives it an ideal mild climate all year, with an average daytime temperature of 19º C in winter.

This mild subtropical climate, one of its principle values, makes it possible for such fruits as avocados, custard apples, bananas and sugar cane, to be grown in the Torremolinos vicinity.

Thus, Torremolinos can offer its visitors, almost twelve months of the year, the opportunity to dive into the crystal clear and warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, while they enjoy this excellent beach front facilities, along the recently inaugurated "Paseo Marítimo" (beach promenade). The Englishman's Castle formely known as the Point of Torremolinos forms a geographical element separating the easterly and westerly beaches. Its six main beaches are "Los Alamos", Playamar, Bajondillo, La Carihuela, Montemar and El Saltillo.

The beaches of Torremolinos have the best facilities available, and as an important attraction, year after year, they strive to present more and better services that guarantee the cleanliness of its fine sand and calm waters, better security, medical assistance and more comfort, making them ideal for sun and relaxation.

All the continuous effort involved in the maintenance of these marvellous beaches is acknowledgedby the European Community year after year, in the symbol of the "Blue Flag" distinction.