It all started in Torremolinos. At present, the Costa del Sol is a premier destination with an entertainment, museum, culinary and scenic offer unique in the world. But this combination had its major focus of international attention in the town of Torremolinos during the 60s, and since then, it has attracted thousands of travellers. Among its current residents, one of the most important communities is the British (approximately 3,000 residents).
But what many don´t know is that Torremolinos is now the first tourist destination of the Costa del Sol in number of visitors, and the fifth most searched Spanish town by European users in the travel portal Trivago. In addition, when a tourist decides to discover its wonders, the stay takes an average of 5 days. It’s clear that nobody wants to miss a thing of Torremolinos!
Why Torremolinos?
Torremolinos is one of the emblems of the transformation of the Malaga coast. It was especially from the 60s, when the world laid eyes on a place that had everything and began to fall in love with the Costa del Sol. In those years, locals could see both national and international glamorous celebrities walking through their streets and swimming in their beaches, such as Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra.
That charm is still present in Torremolinos, a municipality that is a symbol of the celebration of life, discovery and freedom. In fact, this town never sleeps. There are many beachfront properties in the areas of Los Alamos and Playamar and in La Nogalera you will find a wide range of bars and nightclubs. Furthermore, Torremolinos is one of the most important gay friendly destinations in Europe.
Leisure plans in this town are many and varied. Torremolinos has the largest water park in the whole province, Aqualand, a prominent attraction especially for those travelling with family. Nearby too is Cocodrilos Park, which gathers more than 260 specimens of these reptiles.
Here you can also enjoy the popular culture, attend flamenco shows, watch Andalusian horses prancing in El Ranchito Centre and discover the world of bullfighting.
The location of Torremolinos, in the heart of the Costa del Sol, makes it very easy to visit other nearby towns, such as Marbella, Benalmadena and Malaga.
After reading this, the next step is deciding where to stay. We make it easy for you! Here is the list of hotels, you just have to make your choice.
