Torremolinos

Torremolinos tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Torremolinos is one of the most visited holiday resorts on the Costa del Sol. It has become a well developed and attractive resort with clean beaches of fine sand. There’ a wide range of restaurants serving foods from most European countries and plenty of hotel accommodation. It is without a doubt the liveliest resort of the Costa del Sol. Torremolinos has an ideal location between Malaga and Marbella on the Andalucian coast of the Mediterranean.

Attractions in Torremolinos

La Carihuela is the original fisherman's district and just west of the heart of the town. Here you can enjoy some of the best seafood dishes available in the whole area.

The town centre boasts the renowned shopping street of Calle San Miguel which winds down from the main street, almost to the seafront. It offers a glimpse of the old Torremolinos as a tiny fishing village, and is worth the walk.

The place has plenty of gardens open to the public and more than one thousand different sorts of trees have been planted, among them exotic magnolia and banana trees, colourful beds of roses and azaleas.

In the surrounding area of Torremolinos there are three forests to be found with freshwater springs and some excellent barbeque spots. It is strongly recommended for those looking for a little reprieve from the crowded beach scenario on the coast.

Torremolinos’ nightlife is easy to find and some hedonistic tourists start to party while already drinking the famous sangria in the late afternoon, just after siesta.

Torremolinos and the region can best be explored by hire car. Car hire makes it possible to investigate the region at your own pace. There are plenty of attraction to visit or activities to take part in. Click here for Torremolinos car hire.

Hotels in Torremolinos

Torremolinos features numerous hotels ranging from budget hotels to five star luxurious establishments. There’s hotel accommodation to be found in all the areas. Hotels in Torremolinos can be booked on line as most of the hotels with a good reputation provide on-line hotel room reservation services.

For discounted hotel rates it is best to reserve your hotel in Torremolinos in advance on-line. Making a hotel reservation will also give you peace of mind as Torremolinos welcomes masses of tourists during the holiday season. Click here for more Spain travel information.

Airport and car hire in Torremolinos

Malaga International Airport is very near to Torremolinos and serves direct international flights from many countries, and transport services to Torremolinos are frequent and reliable. The two terminals at Malaga Airport, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are located beside one another and are connected internal. The Centro Plaza in Terminal 1 boasts excellent shopping and eating facilities. A wide array of shops, restaurants, fast food and bars are to be found here. For further shopping opportunities, have a look through the duty-free and the other outlets on hand in the Centro Comercial, located in Terminal 2 departures, on the second floor.

Taxis leave from outside the two terminals, and arrive in Malaga, Fuengirola and Torremolinos within twenty minutes. Please bear in mind that an airport charge is added to the taxi fare.

Car hire at Malaga airport is very well catered for and the major car hire companies provide services. Hiring a car in Torremolinos is the most practical way of transport to investigate the area which offers plenty of attractions all accessible by hire car.

Parking at Malaga airport is sufficient and reasonably priced. Although for the best rates is advisable to reserve your airport car parking space on-line in advance. Short-term car parks are conveniently located outside both terminals. The car park outside of Terminal 2 provides covered and outdoor parking while long term parking facilities are to be found in the Terminal 1 car park. Click here to book your airport parking near Torremolinos.