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Place in Andalusia, Spain
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Torremolinos is a tourist sandy beach town on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. It appeals to domestic tourists, Northern Europeans, families and LGBT people (and probably LGBT families, too). It is approximately 12 km south of Malaga between Malaga Bay and the Mijas Mountains.
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fishermans quarter
beach
It is one of the biggest auditoriums in Andalucia. Used mainly for classical concerts, ballet, theater and all types of cultural events.
Inside the park is tower Torre Mirador, from which is a good view towards the sea/town.
Italian
Family ran restaurant different of the touristic mainstream in torremolinos.
Small but lovely place. People who are running this are so humble.
French/Spanish restaurant. Here you can eat e.g. frogs legs and snails.
An oasis in the Spanish Beer Desert. More than 100 beers from around the world, including 6 trappist beers.
Clean and small basic hotel. The room contains air-conditioner and own bathroom. Breakfast is included in price.
One of the biggest and luxury 4-star hotels in Torremolinos, situated in front of the Alamos Beach.
Turistic complex of apartments in front of the Carihuela Beach.
Nice 4-star hotel in front of the Carihuela Beach.
Great 4-star hotel near the beach with swimming pool and spa services.
Nice and quiet hotel in a residential area just a few minutes away from the beach and centre of Torremolinos.
Clean and small basic hotel. The room contains air-conditioner and own bathroom. Breakfast is included in price.
Nice 3-star hotel in front of the beach (Playamar).
By train
Torremolinos Rail StationThe main Renfe app/website does not find Torremolinos as a destination because this is Cercanías line which has its own website.
By bus
Bus terminal Torremolinos Buses of ALSA and Avanza stop here. If there are no direct rides to Torremolinos from where you come from, go to Malaga or to the Malaga airport first.
By carpooling
There are usually plenty of rides offered on Blablacar. As well: If not to Torremolinos, check to Malaga or to the Malaga airport.
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