Things to Do in Torremolinos

This is a lovely bar with the warmest host and a cozy atmosphere just beside a beautiful fountain in Pueblo Blanco. You will get spoilt for choice out here with a fantastic range of cocktails and yummy snacks. There is also outdoor sitting areas and a rooftop bar out here.

This is a lovely restaurant on the beach with a funky menu and friendly staff. The cuisine is mainly a blend of Spanish and Fusion and the highlight is the yummy ‘Tapas Box’ that is rarely found elsewhere. The handmade wine, salads, cold sandwiches and sea food are also recommended a try. 

This is a themed water park for the perfect family holiday. Known for every kind of water rides starting from thrilling to relaxing ones, this is the perfect place to enjoy water!

The rides you can look for out here are:

• Adrenaline Fun- These are rides that are high in thrill level and are mainly for adults.
• Boomerang
• Crazy cones
• Anaconda
• Twisters
• Super Saloms
• Rapids
• Kamikaze
• Spirals
• Crazy Race
• Black Hole
• Boomerang
• Multipista
• Kidzworld- This is the children’s amusement park and here you can relax yourself seeing the little ones enjoying.
• Laguna Tropical
• Aquatic Mushroom
• Children’s Paradise
• Laguna Tropical I
• The Family area means the large surf pool where artificial waves crush against your body. This is meant for people of all ages.
• There are also two Jacuzzis for you to chill out!

This is a typical Spanish street located just in the heart of the city. It is a one- stop destination for all shoppers. Situated very close to the Carihuela Beach, this street is lined with pubs, bars, shops, cafes, boutique and restaurants. The street is also known for its traditional charm and cleanliness.

If you are at the beach front then you have two options- first to find 182 stairs that will take you to this street or the lift that will take you there. You get a lovely feeling once you reach the top and it is worth all the stress.

This park as the name suggests conserves beautiful specimens of crocodiles of various species. The park moved down to its present location in 2003 and it is well equipped with facilities that enable you to get the closest encounter with crocodiles of all colors and sizes.

There is also the African Museum here which is highly recommended. Here you will get to know a lot about the life of these reptiles. The best bonus is that you get to photograph yourself with a baby croc in your arms. They also organize exhibitions on how the caretakers feed the animals, especially Europe’s largest crocodile names as ‘The Great Paco’. 

This is more of a hidden gem of the stone in spite of being located in an important destination. It was once a military base during the mid 20th century and this is still evident from the guns that you will see displayed around the park. The park was publicly opened in 2007.

The main features of the park that you can look out for are:

• The high tower that symbolizes the fortifications of the past.
• The children’s attraction area with a variety of adventure rides.
• The garden where they have conserved a variety of exotic species of trees.
• The artificial lake where you can go boating.
• The ‘dummy tree’ is a children’s favorite where they can leave their own dummies hanging.
• There are also benches, roofed picnic areas, fountains.

This beach is a great place for an all –year- round visit and especially for sunbathing. It is a flat beach and thus safe for all ages. It is a very clean and well maintained beach with very good restaurants and bars. The food here is very reasonable and tasty too. Altogether, it is a very good place for strolling and relaxing.

This is one of the best beaches of Costa del Sol with very clean waters and sands. They also have plenty of beach beds and umbrellas for you to relax and get a sun bathe. There are also restaurants and bars that serve very good food.

This is one of the best and few Irish restaurants in the city that have very friendly staff, yummy food and a very comfortable atmosphere. The highlights are beef steak and Guinness Pie. The helpings are larger compared to any other place and once you finish it you can almost go along with no food for the rest of the day. The drinks are also reasonably priced and the music is soothing. It is altogether a very good place that you must try. 

This is mainland Spain’s one of the best three public gardens. The name “Molino de Inca” has originated from the license that was obtained by Joseph de Inca Sotomayor in the 18th century for building a twin flour mill project on this same piece of land.

The garden area was much later designed by Manuel Simon and opened publicly in 2003 with almost a 100 types of palms. The main attractions in this garden are the huge eucalyptus tree and the more than century old Aquarius tree that is above 50 m high.

The garden also has an artificial lake surrounded by beautiful statues and also fountains. This place is usually not very crowded and this acts as an added advantage for people who like to stay away from crowded places. 

Situated in the front of the Playa El Bajondillo, this is a neat 18- holed mini golf course. It is a complete relaxation that is perfect for all ages. Apart from just the golf course, the surrounding greenery and the picturesque views are just mind blowing. It does not even take much time to gain the full experience of one of the premier attractions of the city. The Statue of Liberty and Big Ben are important landmarks just surrounding the golf course.

This is a premier scuba diving school in Malaga that offers established as well as new divers to dive along the colorful coral reefs of the city. This is maintained by father and son duo, Alex and Simon Bell, it is a fantastic way to explore the underwater world.

This is a PADI 5- Star IDC Dive resort and the only one on Costa del Sol. This is also the official partner of AWARE, which is an organization that works towards protecting underwater species. Not only can you enjoy the adventure but also get a professional diver license and certificate that is valid all over the world after you finish your course here. 

This is a parish church dedicated to Torremolinos’ patron saint, St. Michael Arcangel. It is a small but beautiful church. The environment is very peaceful and comfortable. The interior of this simple building is well decorated with stained glass windows and an ornate altar. The church also overlooks the Carihuela Beach and offers mesmerizing views.

This is the best Flamenco show in town and one of the best you will see anywhere else. A group of 10 very talented dancers will give jaw- dropping performances. They are all classically trained and the singers are also equally good. The charm that spreads all around will keep you hooked to your seats till the end of the show. 

Situated on top of the Calle San Miguel, this is a city square that makes the heart of the beautiful city. This is also the center for all main activities that take place here. Wherever you go around, this has to be a common place. Lined with a large number of shops, bars, restaurants, clubs, pubs, cafes, boutiques and much more, this is a very cheerful area. Be it hanging out with friends and family, shopping, strolling, eating out or anything else- this is just that one stop destination for all. There is also a beautiful fountain and a few benches on which you can just sit down with a book and spend some me- time away from all worries.