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How to get to Torremolinos
Torremolinos, along with Marbella and Benalmadena, is a Mediterranean resort on the Costa del Sol. This resort is considered small, like most resorts on the coast, but the tourist infrastructure is well developed here, excellent sandy beaches are equipped, there are various entertainments, and it is also convenient to go on excursions in the surroundings from here, so Torremolinos is consistently very popular among tourists and travelers.
Torremolinos is located in the Andalusia region, just a couple of tens of kilometers from Malaga and the international airport, so it is most convenient and fastest to get here from Malaga, but if you wish, you can get to Torremolinos from any city in Spain, and even from Madrid, since the resort has railroad station.
How to get to Torremolinos from Madrid
Torremolinos is located at a distance of about 540 km from Madrid. The cities are connected by the A-4 highway through Granada. To get to Torremolinos by train, you must choose the route to Malaga. Travel time from Madrid to Malaga is only 2 hours and 20 minutes on high-speed AVE trains. You can check the schedule on the railway service . Further from Malaga directly to Torremolinos can be reached in different ways - by train, bus or taxi. Read more about this.
How to get to Torremolinos from Malaga
The distance between Torremolinos and Malaga is only 19 km. From the Malaga airport, as well as from the city center to Torremolinos and other coastal cities, trains, buses run, and you can also take a taxi.
By train
If you plan to use the services of electric trains, then you need to know that electric trains depart either from the T-3 terminal of Malaga Airport or from the central railway station of Malaga, Málaga Centro Alameda. Focus on the direction of the C-1 line. Travel time is from 10 to 20 minutes. Trains run only during the daytime. From 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., trains do not run on the route.
By bus
You can also get to the resort from the airport and the center of Malaga by bus, however, buses run less frequently, with a frequency of about 1 time per hour, while electric trains run every 20 minutes. Numbers of bus routes to Torremolinos: M-110, M-112, M-128. Travel time will be longer as the bus makes stops along the route at all major hotel chains.
By taxi
The fastest way to get from the airport or the center of Malaga to Torremolinos is to use the shuttle service. In addition, unlike trains and buses, the taxi service operates around the clock, this is especially true if you are in Malaga at night. Taxis can be ordered upon arrival at the information desk, can be caught in the city, can be ordered in advance on transfer services websites and others. When ordering in advance, the cost of the trip starts from 25 euros, depending on the class of car. Travel time is about 15 minutes.
By rented car
It is no less convenient to get from Malaga to Torremolinos by a rented car, which can be rented not only in Malaga itself, but also at the airport of arrival. It is quite convenient, fast and inexpensive. It is believed that is one of the cheapest in the country. The convenience of renting also lies in the fact that it will be possible to go around all the surroundings of Torremolinos, visit neighboring resorts and get into the mountains, where public transport does not go. The cities are connected by highway No. A7. For registration, you will need a foreign passport, international driving license and a bank card to pay for services.
manuelflores/Torremolinos Torremolinos Hotels
In Torremolinos you can find hotels of all star categories, many hotel complexes have their own outdoor pools, restaurants, bars and other additional services. When looking for accommodation, you should pay attention to the availability of parking spaces if you plan to rent a car while traveling. Not all, even high-star hotels, have their own parking lots. But, unlike most other resorts in Spain, Torremolinos hotels often offer not only breakfasts, but also half boards and even boarding houses to their guests.
Hotel Isabel 4 stars
The Isabel is within walking distance of the beach. On its territory, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with sea water, a sun terrace, a garden and a bar. Free Wi-Fi works. Luggage storage and tour desk services are available at the front desk. There is also a currency exchange office on site.
The hotel has single, double and triple rooms. All of them are equipped with hairdryer, telephone, TV, radio, safe, air conditioning. The rooms have balconies. Breakfasts may be included in the price, depending on the type of room booked. Breakfasts are provided as a buffet. The hotel received the best reviews for its location and cleanliness of the rooms.
The front desk is open 24/7. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 12.00. You can find out more about the availability and cost of staying at the hotel for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.
Hotel Pueblo Camino Real 4 stars
The hotel is located near the beach, has a typical Andalusian interior, an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant on its territory.
The hotel has rooms designed for a different number of guests. The rooms are equipped with everything you need, including air conditioning, TV and a balcony. The hotel received the best ratings for the cleanliness of the rooms, the work of the staff and the location.
The hotel has a luggage storage, a tour desk, and a currency exchange office. The front desk is open 24/7. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 12.00. You can find out more about the availability and cost of staying at the hotel for specific dates on the booking websiteBooking.com.
Melia Costa del Sol 4 stars
Located a 1-minute walk from Bajondillo Beach, this hotel offers an outdoor pool, gym and spa services. In the evenings there is a bar with live music. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and private paid parking (reservation required).
The hotel has rooms of various categories and capacities. All rooms are equipped with a balcony, hairdryer, telephone, TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, safe. Some room types include breakfast buffet, half board or full board (check when booking). The hotel received the best reviews for the location, cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, as well as for the work of the staff.
The hotel provides luggage storage and currency exchange. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Standard check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 12.00. You can find out more about the availability and cost of staying at the hotel for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.
Sol House Aloha - Costa del Sol, 4 stars
The hotel is located next to the Carihuela beach and has its own outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room. Free Wi-Fi is available on site. The hotel also offers luggage storage, currency exchange, tour desk.
The hotel has standard, superior rooms, junior suites and suites. The rooms are equipped with a balcony, hairdryer, telephone, TV, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning. Breakfast, half board or full board can be included in the rate (specify when booking). The hotel received high ratings from guests for the location, the work of the staff and the cleanliness of the rooms.
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 12.00. You can find out more about the availability and cost of staying at the hotel for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.
Hotel Don Paquito 3 stars
The hotel is well located relative to the beaches and the city promenade. The hotel has an outdoor pool, sun terrace, solarium. Free Wi-Fi works. You can also find a currency exchange office on site.
The hotel offers its guests double rooms equipped with hairdryer, telephone, TV, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning. Breakfast or half board can be included in the room rate. The hotel received the best reviews for the location, the work of the staff and the cleanliness of the rooms.
The front desk is open 24/7. Check-in is from 15.00, check-out is until 12.00. You can find out more about the availability and cost of staying at the hotel for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.
xiquinhosilva/Beaches of Torremolinos Attractions Torremolinos
In terms of entertainment, Torremolinos has a little bit of everything, so. in the resort you can stroll through the old town with its architectural monuments, you can go shopping, in addition, there are places to go with children and there are opportunities to feel the wonderful nature of Andalusia. Torremolinos is also good in terms of a beach holiday with its many kilometers of sandy beaches equipped with everything you need to relax. The neighboring towns of the Costa del Sol also have a lot of entertainment, so after exploring Torremolinos, you can safely go to Marbella, Benalmadena, Mijas, Fuengirola and, in fact, to Malaga.
Avenues are the central arteries of the city. Palma de Mallorca And San Miguel, it is here that life is in full swing almost around the clock. Bars, discos, restaurants, shops for shopping - all this can be found here. The historical center of the city is not so well preserved, but it is still worth attention. Casa de las Navajas, an early 20th-century villa perched on a cliff; old mill tower, a kind of symbol of the city, after which Torremolinos was named; bullring, a place of attraction for absolutely all local residents; House Knives, a Moorish-style residence.
terry whalebone/House Knives More modern entertainment in Torremolinos includes Aqualand water park, the largest water park on the entire Costa del Sol; Crocodile farm where giant predators live; Botanical Garden "Inca Mill" with curious artifacts and a collection of exotic vegetation; La Bateria Landscape Park, striking the imagination with its skillful sculptures of plants.
stevie/Inca Mill Botanical Garden
The entire beach line of Torremolinos is public, there are no paid areas belonging to hotel chains, so tourists can choose any part of the coastline for recreation without restrictions. Conventionally, the coastline of Torremolinos is divided into 2 beach areas - El Bajondillo in the east and La Carihuela in the West. This division is purely arbitrary, since it does not contain any differences in the coastline: both there and there the beaches of Torremolinos are sandy, with a gentle entrance to the sea. Besides, The beaches of the Costa del Sol are considered among the cleanest and most well-maintained in all of Europe, and not just in Spain, many of them are marked with the Blue Flag insignia. The beaches of Torremolinos are great for families with children.
ana rey/Beaches of Torremolinos The development of tourism in Torremolinos began in the 1950s; before that, the resort was a modest fishing village. Now it is especially popular with British youth. In the west, Torremolinos is closely adjacent to the resort.
The beaches of Torremolinos
The coastline of Torremolinos stretches for six kilometers and is divided into six beaches. All city beaches have excellent conditions for outdoor activities: windsurfing and paragliding.
Bajondillo And Cariuela- the main beaches of Torremolinos, located in the west and east of the resort, respectively. The beaches are separated by a rocky stretch of coastline and are well equipped. Umbrellas, sunbeds and water bikes can be rented; on the beach there are children's areas, sports grounds, showers and changing cabins.
Behind the Bajondillo beach are natural beaches Los Alamos And Playamar where it is deserted even in high season. Calm waters and a long, gentle entrance to the sea make the beaches suitable for families with children. Sunbeds and sun loungers are available for rent, as well as water bikes.
To the east of the resort, behind the Cariuela coastal area is the beach Montemar- one of the most popular in Torremolinos. On the beach there are 24-hour bars and the best fish restaurants in the city. A little further on is the beach. El Saltillo.
Hotels in Torremolinos
In Torremolinos, mainly three- and four-star hotel complexes are concentrated. In addition, it is possible to rent apartments of the 2* and 3* levels, as well as villas, for almost any period of time. Hostels and campsites sprawl along the Mediterranean coast.
Things to Do in Torremolinos
Torremolinos is a predominantly student resort; on the promenade along the beaches of Bajondillo and Cariuela, as well as on San Miguel street, there are round-the-clock bars and clubs.
The city has the largest water park on the Costa del Sol, offering a variety of water activities for children and adults. In addition, sports competitions are held in Torremolinos during the summer months, as well as one-day fish festivals with free refreshments.
How to get to Torremolinos
The nearest airport to Torremolinos is located at (12 km). Renfe commuter trains connect the city with the nearest resorts, including Malaga (journey time - about half an hour) and (journey time - 25 minutes). The train station is located on San Miguel Street.
You can also get to other Andalusian cities by bus. The bus station is located in the east of Torremolinos, on Calle Hoya.
Hello our dear readers)
Today we again have a piece of our Spanish autumn, or rather, today I will show and tell you about the city in which we lived for all 3 months. I only recently realized that I never wrote anything about the city itself. Torremolinos and decided that it urgently needs to be fixed.
There were no articles about him for one simple reason - there are simply no significant sights in Torremolinos itself, so there seemed to be nothing to tell. But today I will tell you not about the sights of this town, but about the cute and not very features that you should know about when going on vacation or wintering to this place.
The sights of Torremolinos can be counted on the fingers. This is, for example, a monument near our house. Who he is, I don't remember, to be honest.
But first, just a few words about the city itself. It is not big at all and is closest to . For us, this was a real plus, because. From here it was very convenient to travel to different towns. The main attraction and favorite place in the city for us was, of course, the beach of Torremolinos. The beach strip lasts about 7 km and is very beautiful and wide in all areas. We were in and in Fuengirola, but since in Torremolinos, we didn’t like the beach anywhere else. But maybe we are also used to it) The beaches were cleaned every day, cleaned and leveled the sand. So every day it was a pleasure to come to the seashore and enjoy the beauty and the sea breeze.
The beaches of Torremolinos are wide, clean, well maintained and fully equipped. Relaxing on such beaches is a pleasure.
It also offers a beautiful view of the mountains and Malaga itself.
There is nothing special to see in Torremolinos itself. Of the attractions of the city: a couple of monuments, a couple of old houses, and the tourist street of San Miguel. I won’t even write something about the sights, because. there is a lot of this information on the net, but I can’t think of anything new for sure) I’ll tell you about what can really be important for life in this city.
La Bateria Park is one of the few highlights of Torremolinos.
One of the features of the city of Torremolinos is sand sculptures. They were made by local hippies for thanks in the form of euro coins) For three months we saw sooo many of them. But at the same time, every time they admired, like the first)
Transport
The main transport in the city itself is buses. They go according to schedule throughout the town. About bus routes, it is better to initially be interested in tourist centers, of which there are several on the coast. For the first time, we clarified in these offices, and then we were well oriented ourselves. In general, bus routes are always written at stops, and if you know the name of your stop, then you can figure it out yourself without any problems.
There are, of course, also Taxi. You can call by number 952380600. Arrives within 1 minute. The cost of ordering by phone is 1 euro (added to the bill when paying). Can be taken on the street. There are often taxis near large hotels.
We only took a taxi to the airport. The price of the trip was 17 euros once, the second time 20. Why the price changed at an equal distance remained a mystery to me
And so is train (renfe.com). It's like an electric train. In Torremolinos, the station is located right in the center of the city, on the square, off the tourist street of San Miguel. Trains run every 15 minutes in both directions (to Malaga and to Fuengirola). Weekend breaks are longer, especially in the morning.
The shops
With shops in Torremilinos, the situation is not the most interesting. You will not find any large shopping complexes here. Lots of little shops in the San Miguel area and on the promenade. But in general, for clothes shopping, for example, we went either to Malaga, or, in the end already, to Fuengirola.
If you need some little things for your home, then you can safely go to the Chinese. Here you will find at least 3-4 stores with goods from China. The stores are very large and you can buy everything in them: clothes, linen for the house, everything for the kitchen, books, games, sports goods, etc. We most often went to one that was not far from our house (36.627849, -4.495079), but we also went to the same ones on the embankment and in the city center.
In addition, as throughout Spain, many shops (not grocery stores) close during the day for a siesta. Time may vary. But more often everything is closed from 16.00 to 18.00. But again, not all are closed. Apparently those who are not lazy continue to work.
Well, the sweetest thing is that on Sunday all the shops of the city are closed. Large supermarkets including.
We were able to get used to it only at the end and therefore often on Sunday we were left without food at home. Saved, again, a Chinese restaurant near the house. Oh those Chinese, they are everywhere
But everything is not so sad, and we still found 3 stores that work on Sunday. One store is generally open 24 hours a day. And in Torremolinos, he seems to be the only one. To be 36.626849, -4.499431. The assortment is so-so, but you can buy something to eat. The second is located near the main arena of the city. Coordinates 36.620568, -4.507896. Here the assortment is already very decent, so you can safely go. And the third one is right on the main square near the metro. But he has a nuance - everything needs to be bought in bulk. Inexpensive, but for 1 piece almost nothing is sold.
Since I have already touched on the topic of Sunday, I will immediately note that every Sunday in Torremolinos takes place swap meet. It is located just at the arena of the city. Opening hours from 10.00 to 14.00. We went once and, to be honest, just freaked out from the size) There are crowds of people, even more sellers) You can really buy EVERYTHING! In general, if you have time, take a look. colorful place)
Well, continuing the theme of shops and markets, a few words about San Miguel street. This is the main tourist street of the city. It is completely pedestrian and goes from the city center to the embankment. I don’t know what is there in winter and spring, but until November it was quite active and interesting. Lots of shops, lots of restaurants and snacks. It was here that we found a very tasty Indian restaurant and our favorite Yoguy yogurt ice cream. At the end of November, however, it was no longer so interesting, because. many shops have simply been closed.
Well, we smoothly flowed to the topic restaurants. Oh, this Spanish cuisine) Tasty-tasty-tasty) Everything that we tried during these 3 months, everything was delicious. There has never been such a thing that we came somewhere and we did not like it. But thanks to our good friends, today I can safely advise you a couple of places that you should definitely visit if you want to eat very tasty.
The best meat restaurant in Torremolinos is La Huerta. To be here 36.613087, -4.502846. It is held by a wonderful couple Carlos and Natasha. Here is the best meat, cooked, really, with love. I still remember oxtails and the most tender lamb) This is some kind of fairy tale)
Very good fish restaurant Caribbean. Located right on the Carihuela promenade and cooking mmmmm. Almost ate their hands.
And the place where you can drink very tasty cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) is Playa Miguel. Also located on the Carihuela promenade.
But in general, friends, everywhere in Spain is tasty and good) Come, try, experiment, and I'm sure your heart, like your stomach, will forever remember these divine tastes and aromas.
This is probably the main thing I wanted to tell you, but there are some points that are not so important, but very curious) For example:
In Torremolinos very many gay couples. I don’t know exactly why, but it so happened historically that same-sex couples have a rest here. This was indeed noticeable in September and October, when the concentration of people was greater. In November, we met such comrades much less frequently, but we did meet them. It didn't bother me personally, although there were a couple of moments when even I felt uncomfortable seeing boys in pink thongs dancing, hugging each other. I guess for most it doesn't matter, but maybe someone might not like it, so better to know about it in advance)
In addition, along with a large number of same-sex couples, there are a lot of stray cats in Torremolinos. It surprised me all the time, but cats living on rocks are like sparrows on our birches
Mountain goats live somewhere, and mountain cats live in Torremolinos)
Plus, in September-October there were a lot of mosquitoes And flies. And if the mosquitoes gradually faded away, and we were not embarrassed, then the flies really got it. The creatures are so arrogant that they could unceremoniously sit right on the nose or climb into the eyes. There was no escape from them. Only the onset of cold weather in November somehow improved the situation.
with the weather By the way, we consider ourselves lucky overall. It became not comfortable only at the end of November, the last couple of weeks. It was already cool during the day, and I had to wear jackets and sweaters. It became very cold at night, and the most unpleasant thing was that it began to rain. A few days before departure, a tornado happened at all (a real sea tornado that completely demolished the Capacabana restaurant and partly one gas station) and we realized that we had to run. Otherwise, all three months were warm and sunny. True, the icy sea became the biggest disadvantage of this region of Spain. In fact, we were only able to swim for a few days at the end of October! Apparently, warm currents came and the water became normal. But in September, when it was impossible to get hot outside, it was impossible to enter the water. Cold currents did their vile business, which spoiled the whole buzz)
In general, the city of Torremolinos left the warmest memories in my heart. The whole town is very nice, clean and somehow homely. By the end, I was already recognized by all the neighbors, sellers in various stores and owners of nearby restaurants. All three months of our life here were very comfortable and calm. All days we felt at home and didn’t worry about anything. Except, perhaps, how to get yourself food on Sundays)
We can absolutely recommend visiting this corner of the world. Here you will see the real Spain, so bright, beautiful, colorful, authentic, comfortable, clean, kind ... and, of course, very, very tasty)
You can get from Malaga to this resort town along the A-7 highway, the distance is 13 km. More recently, Torremolinos was a poor fishing village, but in the 50s of the last century, the tourism industry turned it into one of the best and most popular resorts in Spain. According to 2012 data, the city covers an area of 20 km² and has a population of 66,4957 people. However, being one of the most popular resorts, both in Spain and on the entire Mediterranean coast, during the summer months the city increases the population up to 7 times, surpassing such world-famous resorts as Mallorca, Benidorm or Lloret del Mar.
Torremolinos is especially popular among the British, many of whom immigrated to this friendly and sunny city. In the past, the flow of Britons has been so great that it has caused some friction and gossip by the local authorities as well. However, migration led to rapid economic growth and the creation of a developed urban infrastructure.
In addition to the developed tourist sector, the city is known for its vibrant nightlife, in particular for its nightclubs and bars.
Torremolinos: a bit about the history of the city
Archaeological finds, including the remains of human bones, tools and household items, confirm that even in the Neolithic era, there was a settlement on the territory of Torremolinos. Radiocarbon analysis has helped to establish that a number of the remains belong to Neanderthals, and their age is 150,000 years.
The records of the great mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy, who lived from 90 to 168 AD, who during the time of Roman domination visited the settlement located on the site of modern Torremolinos, which at that time was called Saduce, have survived to this day. The Romans built a road passing through it, connecting the cities of Cadiz and Malaga. Also in 1993, a Roman-era necropolis with 23 graves was found on its territory.
Torremolinos was occupied by the Arabs shortly after their arrival in Spain. The Arabs erected many mills in the city, which, in fact, served as the basis for the modern name of the city. Derivative words were "Torre" - a tower and "Mollino" - a mill. Since 1300, the city came under the control of the Nasrid dynasty of the Emirate of Granada. During this period, a fortification tower was built in the city, the remains of which can be seen on San Miguel Street.
After the fall of Granada, which marked the end of the Reconquista in Spain, the city was constantly attacked by North African pirates, which continued until the 18th century. During the War of the Spanish Succession of 1701-1714, Torremolinos was repeatedly attacked by the combined forces of the Anglo-Dutch flotilla under the command of Admiral George Rook and was practically wiped off the face of the earth. A document describing these terrible events and dating from 1769 states that only 106 inhabitants remained in the city.
During the first half of the 19th century, the city was actively rebuilt, and by 1849 there were only 14 mills in it. With the decline of the flour-grinding industry, the city began to look more and more like a fishing village.
However, in the 50s, tourism began to flourish in Torremolinos, as well as throughout the Costa del Sol, especially for citizens from Britain. Most of the mills were demolished and hotels were built in their place. At the moment, only one Molino de Inca remains.
Torremolinos today
Today, Torremolinos is one of the largest and most popular holiday destinations on the Costa del Sol, not far from which there are other resort towns such as Malaga or Benalmadena. The city authorities pay close attention to cleanliness, especially the cleanliness of local beaches, which is why this resort is so loved by tourists from all over the world. Its popularity is facilitated by a surprisingly mild climate with daytime temperatures, which, as a rule, do not exceed 32 degrees. This temperature is perfect for families with children and for people of age. Young people are attracted by the vibrant nightlife that takes place in numerous clubs, bars and restaurants of the city. Most of them are located along the beach stretching for 9 kilometers, beautifully equipped for swimming and sunbathing. Torremolinos is famous for its nightlife: the central streets of the city and the line along the beach are literally crowded with bars and clubs. During the tourist season, all of them are completely filled with vacationers, and the city is filled with an atmosphere of fun, bright colors and the sounds of modern dance music at night.
Entertainment and gastronomy
The gastronomy of Torremolinos is rich in variety and offers both traditional dishes from Anadalusia and international cuisine. Here you can try almost any cuisine of the world, whether it be Chinese, Indian, Russian or Argentinean. At the same time, the Spaniards are extremely sensitive to cooking, so in fact, every restaurant uses the freshest products, and the dishes are prepared with care and love. The city has a place La Carihuela, which has a large number of fish restaurants, so if you want to enjoy fresh seafood, then you should definitely visit it.
Main Attractions
Of the attractions of Torremolinos, it is worth highlighting:
- Botanical Garden
- Built during Moorish rule, the Torre de Pimentel tower
- Fisherman's quarter La Carihuela
- Crocodile farm on the territory of which lives a 600 kilogram crocodile named Paco. Five-meter Paco is the largest of all crocodiles kept in zoos in Europe.
- Cassa de las Navajas (Spanish: Casa de los Navaja) is the city government building erected in 1925.
- The largest water park on the Costa del Sol
- City park La Bateria with an area of 74,000 m2.
- Sunday fair"flea market" in Mercadillo Square, here you can buy antiques, Spanish coins, orders and even swords quite inexpensively.
- Bullring, where the best Spanish bullfighters come during the summer season.
Holidays in Torremolinos
The most significant event in the city is the day of the patron saint of the city, St. Michael, which is celebrated annually on September 29th. The holiday lasts for three days: the city hosts a fair, dances, as well as processions of pilgrims. An interesting event is the day of the tourist, which takes place on the first Thursday of the first autumn month, September. By tradition, the most beautiful couple of the city is chosen among the vacationers. During these holidays, sports games and competitions, bullfights are held in the city every day.
Torremolinos is also famous for its dance traditions, teak every year it hosts a flamenco festival and a world dance championship.
Torremolinos is a small resort town in Spain, belonging to the province of Malaga on the Costa del Sol. Until recently, it was a poor fishing village, but the tourism industry has created a popular and comfortable resort out of it.
Torremolinos, view from La Bateria Park (photo: N i c o_)
The city of Torremolinos (Torremolinos) with a population of 66.5 thousand people is located on an area of 20 km², but in the summer months the population increases 7 times due to the influx of tourists.
Torremolinos is especially popular among the British, and many have immigrated here for permanent residence. Migration contributed to rapid economic growth and the formation of a developed urban infrastructure.
Historical facts
House of Knives (Casa de los Navajas) (photo: Blas Galey)
Archaeological finds: household items, tools, including human bones, indicate that the Torremolinos area was inhabited in the Neolithic era. Radiocarbon analysis showed that the age of the found human remains is 150 thousand years.
The first mentions of local settlements date back to the 2nd century AD. in the records of the great mathematician, astrologer, geographer and astronomer - Claudius Ptolemy, who, under the rule of the Romans, visited these places, then called Saduce. And in 1993, a necropolis of the Roman era with 23 burials was discovered on the territory of Torremolinos.
Pimentel Tower (photo: Eutimio Garcia)
When Spain was occupied by the Arabs, the city was actively developed and rebuilt. At this time, many mills were built. And because of the constant attacks in 1300, under the Nasrid dynasty of the Emirate of Granada, the construction of the fortification tower Torre de los Molinos (Tower at the mills) began, which gave the name to the city (from the words: - "Torre" - the tower and "Molino" - the mill ). A little later, this tower was renamed Pimentel. Now its remains are kept by San Miguel street.
At the beginning of the XVIII century. During the war, Torremolinos was practically destroyed. A document dated 1769 claimed that after that only 106 inhabitants remained in the city.
Back in the 19th century The place looked like a modest fishing village. However, the last century has changed this state, thanks to the development of the tourism sector.
Torremolinos today
La Carihuela Beach, Torremolinos (photo: Michael Niven)
Torremolinos is loved by tourists from all over the world. This is facilitated by a very mild climate. Young people are fond of vibrant nightlife. 9 km of beach give everyone the opportunity to sunbathe and swim. Here you can also have a delicious meal in a variety of cafes, bars, restaurants located on the coastline.
Attractions map
Botanical Garden of Molino de Incas
Aqualand Torremolinos water park
crocodile park
Bullring in Torremolinos
La Bateria Park
House Knives
Mill tower
Attractions
For nature lovers, an unusual botanical garden-museum has been created in the city - the Botanical Garden « Mill of the Incas" (Jardin Botánico « Molino de Inca » ). The ancient mill (Molino de Inca), built in 1488 on underground keys, is currently the Museum of the History of the Mill. Around the old mill there is a large picturesque park with an impressive collection of plants. In addition, the garden has many fountains, marble statues and ponds with blue water.
Also of great interest to tourists is the crocodile farm (Crocodile Park), within whose walls lives the crocodile Paco, 4 meters long and weighing 600 kg, the largest crocodile bred in captivity in Europe.
The city has a huge water park. In summer, the best bullfighters in Spain gather at the bullring (Plaza de Toros Torremolinos).
How to get from Malaga to Torremolinos?
- By train C1 from the station Málaga-Centro Alameda or Málaga-María Zambrano, the price is €1.80.
- By bus from Malaga for €2.41. Tickets and timetable for, go about 20 minutes.
Make your route by public transport from any city:
How to get from Malaga airport to Torremolinos?
- By train C1 for €1.80. Drive 15 minutes.
- A convenient and inexpensive way is to take a shuttle bus directly from Malaga airport to your hotel in Torremolinos for only €10 per person. You can buy a ticket.
- If you are 3-4 people, you can order a private transfer from Malaga airport to your hotel in Torremolinos. It will cost around €22. You will be met with a sign at the airport even at night and taken to the door of the hotel. Child seat is provided free of charge. Look at transfer prices.
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