Torremolinos

Is one of the best-known tourist resorts on the Costa del Sol. In 1930 groups of English people started arriving at the “Englishman’s Castle”, an estate belonging to George Langworthy, “The Englishman”, Torremolinos’ favourite adoptive son, who that year converted his estate into the first place of residence for foreigners on the Costa del Sol. However, tourism really took off at the start of the 50’s with the building of spacious, high class hotels. In the 60’s, Torremolinos was the real heart of the Cost del Sol.

DETAILS

Torremolinos’ climate is exceptional all year round due largely to the Sierra de Mijas which protects the town against the cold northerly winds, creating a microclimate with an average temperature of 22’ centigrade and over 325 days of sun a year. This means visitors can enjoy the Beach and practise open-air sport at any time of year—hiking, bowls, horse riding, swimming,  water sports, etc ……. A few kilometres away there are several golf courses and a first-class marina

FAIRS & FESTIVITIES
There is the romeria (open-air party) of San Miguel, the town’s patron saint, is considered to be one of the best in Andalusia, as well as the fair held in his honour. Also, being a fishing village, La Virgen de la Carmen is carried in a maritime romeria in mid July. Finally, in homage to its visitors, there is the “dia del Pescaito” (Fish Day) in June and the “Dia del Turista” in September.

CUISINE
There is a great variety, from the most exotic dishes to the most typical, “el pescaito frito” (small fried fish) which can be enjoyed along the whole of the coast of Torremolinos, nearly 7 kilometres of beaches packed with restaurants and beach bars. “La Carihula”, the famous fishing area, and the Bajondillo district being worthy of special mention. There are numerous discotheques, bars, flamenco halls, bowling alleys etc. to liven up the Torremolinos night.