Holidays to Torremolinos
Holidays to Torremolinos? Torremoli-YES, PLEASE! From glorious golden beaches, buzzing beach bars and nightlife that knows when to turn up the volume to mountain views and historical highlights, this Costa del Sol classic has got your holiday sorted.
Every day’s a beach day
Torremolinos has welcomed beach-bound Brits to its shores since the 60s. And it’s got mighty good at it. Whether you want to sizzle on the sand or whip across the waves on your board of choice, this is the place to do it.
Roll back the years at one of its oldest beach resorts, Playa El Bajondillo, for bars, loungers and beachfront entertainment. Or hit up the small but mighty Playa la Fuente de la Salud for Blue Flag beauty, parasails and beach art.
The Costa del Culture
There was a Torremolinos here long before the package holiday. And the locals were nice enough to leave a lot of it behind. Start your tour-emolinos with a wander around the pedestrianised Plaza de la Costa del Sol, where you’ll find plenty of opportunities for dining, drinking, shopping and ice cream.
Next up, check out the 14th-century tower, Torre de los Molinos. No prizes for guessing where this town got its name! If you need another history hit, try the neo-Mudéjar architecture of Casa de las Navajas – an ornate mansion with beach views built in 1925.
Little fishes in little dishes
Locals love the see-food diet. They see food – and if it’s seafood, they eat it! The pescaito frito (fried fish to you and me) is legendary. Anchovies, squid, cuttlefish. It’s caught fresh, fried until crispy and served with little more than a lemon. Try it at its very best at Restaurante José Cerdán.
Mix up the mini plates even more at the Tapas Route Festival. A celebration of Russian salad, chicken croquettes, patatas bravas and signature local loveliness.
Take to the trails
Walk off what you’ve added to your waistline with a trek in the mountains at the back of town. Swap your flip-flops for your hiking boots and head for La Cañada del Lobo – aka Wolf’s Ravine.
The pretty uphill wander along the mountain trails is more than worth it for the views of the Mediterranean. From the summit, take a beat to look across the Sierra Nevada before starting the winding walk down under the shade of wild olive trees.
Sneak Peek
Best for... A beach break with a side of Spanish culture ☀️
Go... To Playa de la Carihuela for a beach day built for Brits abroad 🏖️
You have to... Try pescaito frito while musing over the Med 🐠
Torremolinos holiday deals
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BLUESEA Al Andalus
8.8
Excellent
- 18 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Manchester
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Meliá Costa del Sol
- 19 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Manchester
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Sol Torremolinos Don Pablo
9
Excellent
- 19 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Manchester
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Ibersol Torremolinos Beach
7.9
Good
- 19 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Gatwick
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Cheap Torremolinos holidays under £350pp
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BLUESEA Al Andalus
8.8
Excellent
- 12 Jan 2027
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Manchester
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Royal Costa
8
Good
- 12 Jan 2027
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Manchester
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Ibersol Torremolinos Beach
7.9
Good
- 28 Sept 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Manchester
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Key facts
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
Spanish
Time difference
GMT+2
Cost of a beer
€2-4
3-course meal
€12-30
Flight time
3h
Things to explore
Top beaches: Sandtastic shores!
You come to the Costa del Sol, you want beaches. And Torremolinos has beaches. Playa de la Carihuela is the pièce de résistance. Or whatever that is in Spanish. Sheltered, shallow waters are super for swimmers. And its long stretch of volcanic sand means you’ll always find a spot to sizzle by the shore. Head west to Puerto Marina for watersport wonderfulness. Kayaking, diving, catamarans: it’s all here. For an altogether different kind of beach day, try Playa de los Alamos. All grey shimmering sands and long protruding palm trees, it’s a bit of a party paradise a little way out of town.
Nightlife: Fiesta post-siesta
Plaza Costa del Sol keeps its cultural capital long after sundown. Sip in the street from the prime people watching pews of Clock Tower. Or polish your pipes with a rousing rendition or two at Karaoke Costasol. For chilled-out cocktails or lagers with the #ladz, head over to Pueblo Blanco. Here, Boomerang and Bar Havana have both got you covered for beachtown vibes and pre-club tipples. When it’s time to let your hair all the way down, head for Mana to throw shapes, steps from the sea.
Family-friendly: Cold-water shocks and massive crocs
Are the attractions in Torremolinos family-friendly? Of course, they arrrrr. Pirate Bay at Aqualand has a pool, float or flume for every member of the fam – from game old grandads to tenacious tweens. And don’t you dare leave without careering down the kamikaze! For bants with a bit more bite, head over to Crocodile Park. Give a nod to a Nile croc, sidle by a spectacled caiman and say hola to the American alligator. The park’s open till 6pm during the summer, so no need to make it snappy!
When to go to Torremolinos
The Torremolinos summer lasts longer than the construction of La Sagrada Família. Fly in between June and September and you’ll be bronzing on the beach with the best of them.
Cheap holidays to Torremolinos are plentiful between November and April. Temperatures swing from the mid-teens to the single figures throughout the off season. But while the beaches may be brisk at times, the beauty of the old town and freshness of the fish doesn’t diminish.
The goldilocks zone of warm weather and wallet-friendly prices is May and October when temperatures tickle 20C.
