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Travel guide – torremolinos

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Overview

Southern Spain’s answer to Benidorm, Torremolinos is a vast purpose-built resort situated 10 miles (16km) west of Malaga, on the road to Marbella. Holidaymakers looking for a cultural experience will be disappointed, as Torremolinos, particularly in high season, is noisy and fast-paced 24 hours a day. With six miles (10km) of wide, sandy beaches, lots of watersports, masses of bars and restaurants and an exhausting nightlife, the resort attracts tourists of all ages from all over Europe. There is a large gay scene, but the resort is equally popular with families and the inevitable 18 to 30 crowd.

Shopping

There is a great range of shops in Torremolinos ranging from international clothes stores to lots of small shops catering for the tourist trade. Good buys include the local jewellery, leather goods and the famous Spanish Lladro porcelain. For self-caterers, there is a good selection of corner shops and supermarkets stocking all the well-known international brands. Calle San Miguel is at the heart of the shopping centre; it is an attractive pedestrianised street, flanked by small shops and cafes and is a good place to sip sangria and people watch for those not interested in shopping. More extensive shopping can be found in Malaga.

Restaurants

Torremolinos is packed with restaurants catering for the tourist trade but few could be described as serving haute cuisine. The menus, usually in a few languages, offer good staple dishes such as fish and chips, steak, pasta and schnitzel. However if they look hard visitors can find some excellent Spanish restaurants. Some of the best seafood restaurants are in the fisherman’s district of La Carihuela which has been relatively undisturbed by high-rise hotels and has retained its Andalucian coastal charm. Casa Joaquin, which offers great sea views from its terrace, is probably the most notable. The upmarket harbour at Puerto Banus is only ten miles (16km) along the coast and is packed with good restaurants overlooking rows of expensive-looking yachts.

Nightlife

Night time in Torremolinos can be fairly intense with dozens of bars and clubs catering for all tastes and persuasions. A good place to start the evening is in one of the tavernas in Calle San Miguel or in one of the cafés and restaurants that line the promenade. The clubs start to open at around 10pm; the best selection is along Avda Palma de Mallorca where the massive Fun Beach, reputedly the largest club in Europe, boasts several dance floors and a swimming pool. Other clubs along here include Palladium and Voltage. There is a big gay scene in Torremolinos centred on La Nogalera, where the clubs vary from the mainstream to drag bars. Exotic reviews are a feature here and are popular with both the gay and straight visitors.

Activities

Most people come to Torremolinos to spend idle days on one of its beaches. The largest and most popular two are Playamar and Bajondillo, which both offer safe swimming and all sorts of watersports. Bars and cafés along the promenade offer respite and refreshment away from the sun. The nearby water park is one of the best on the continent and is a great family day out (tel: 952 38 8888). Popular excursions from the resort include a trip to El Ranchito, a wonderful display where horses and riders display their skill in a form of equestrian ballet, choreographed to music (tel: 952 38 3063). The spectacular hilltop town of Ronda is also worth a visit for those wanting to escape the beach for a day.

Climate

The summer sunshine and mild winter climate along the coast make the Costa del Sol a year-round attraction. Inland temperatures have greater extremes, with scorching summers and cold winters, where nights can become close to freezing in Granada.

Health

There are no health risks associated with travel to Spain, and no vaccination certificates are required for entry. Spain has a reciprocal health agreement with most EU countries, including the UK, providing free emergency health care at State run hospitals. UK travellers should take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Note that private clinics are not covered, and the scheme gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised.

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