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Torremolinos – A wonderful coastal town where you can find properties at good prices

Torremolinos is one of the most famous seaside resorts in Spain and is located just 7 km from Malaga city center and only 10 minutes from Malaga International Airport. During the 1980s it gained a reputation as a cheap package holiday resort similar to Benidorm. However, in recent times it has become an ideal destination for families and remains very popular with Spanish residents. It has become an attractive tourist center known for its clean beaches, excellent variety of restaurants, bars, hotels and many other activities. If you are looking to buy property in one of the most traditionally Spanish towns, but don’t want to be far from the coast, then Torremolinos has plenty of property deals on offer right now.

The city itself attracts young and old visitors alike, as it has a plethora of bars and restaurants catering to all types. During the day, Torremolinos is full of Spanish residents going about their daily lives. Every Thursday, Torremolinos holds its weekly market just behind the Town Hall, where you can buy a variety of products, from bags, clothes, gifts, fresh groceries, etc. The old town is located in the heart of Torremolinos and is a great place to shop, eat or just wander the small streets to while away the time. The properties located in this part of the city are usually older apartments without a communal pool and are often occupied by Spanish residents. Another reason for its popularity is the fact that the city has excellent connections to other parts of the coast and to the city of Malaga, which is just a short bus or train ride away. If you prefer the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the city of Torremolinos is your ideal real estate destination.

However, if you prefer a more relaxed lifestyle and want to buy a property closer to the sea, Torremolinos has one of the cleanest beaches on the Costa del Sol. During the real estate boom not many new properties were built in Torremolinos compared to areas farther from the coast and therefore retained more of its Spanish charm. The old fishing neighborhood of El Bajondillo is at the end of Calle San Miguel and here you will find great seafood restaurants, souvenir shops and the pristine beach. If you are looking for a property with a pool that is not too far from the beach, we recommend the Playamar area. Properties in this area tend to be more recently developed complexes geared towards tourists and vacationers.

One of the most picturesque areas is La Carihuela, the old fishing village of Torremolinos. Here there is a beautiful promenade that connects Torremolinos with the port of Benalmádena. A walk through La Carihuela is the perfect pastime and a wonderful way to relax and breathe in the fresh sea air. The sea breeze is refreshing, especially during the summer months when temperatures can reach 40 degrees. Here you will find couples, families, cyclists, skaters, etc. exercising quietly along the promenade. You can browse the beach stalls, have a cocktail at one of the beach bars, eat freshly grilled sardines at one of the famous beach bars and admire the many sand sculptures. It is a quiet area of ​​Torremolinos and epitomizes exactly why most people buy property in Spain. The lifestyle on the Costa del Sol is unmatched anywhere in the UK and properties in Torremolinos are the most reasonably priced in this coastal area.

Torremolinos is also famous for its annual festivals, or fairs, as they are called in Spain. Its main fair takes place the last week of September and is in honor of the patron saint of the town, San Miguel. The San Miguel fair is a well-attended week-long festival of processions, parades, and events. The Spanish certainly know how to party and in this area of ​​the Costa del Sol there is no exception. The week before Easter Sunday the locals also celebrate Holy Week with processions in Torremolinos on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Nearby, you can also visit the spectacular daily Holy Week processions in Malaga city center (the largest outside of Seville), as frequent train services take you right into all the action. The Día del Pescaito (Fried Fish Day) takes place every year on the first Thursday of June at Carihuela beach and is a great day out for the whole family, especially if you like fish! The Festival of the Virgen del Carmen de La Carihuela is one of the most popular fairs in this area and takes place on July 16 of each year. The climax of this spectacular act includes the procession of the image of the Virgin from the small church of La Carihuela through the streets and to the promenade, from where it enters the sea.


The recent development of the now famous Torremolinos park has been a great asset to the area. Battery Park was completed in 2007 and features a lake, magnificent views of the coastline, the most incredible playground for children, and beautiful green areas filled with exotic plants and trees. Here you can take a stroll on the well-groomed trails, ride your bike in the designated lanes, go for a run on the track, or work out in the special outdoor exercise areas. The park is patrolled by guards moving around on their segways and the grounds are very well kept. It costs just €1.00 for the whole family to take a half-hour boat ride on the pristine lake. We have numerous properties for sale in the area directly next to Bateria Park. This part of the city, called Montemar, is where you will normally find residential properties for those wishing to move to Spain permanently. There are a variety of apartments and villas for sale in this popular residential district.

One of the most interesting places to visit in Torremolinos is the Crocodile Park. It is a wonderful day out for both adults and children where you can see over 300 live crocodiles and if you are brave enough you can even hold one, a baby one! “Gran Paco” (Big Paco) is its most famous resident and is the largest crocodile in Europe, even without its tail, which was bitten off by a younger male. Needless to say, the younger man is now in the lobby as you walk through the park; But don’t worry, it’s just his dead body! After biting his tail off, Big Daddy made sure to get revenge and killed him a few days later. You cannot miss the tour guided by Enrique, the eccentric owner of the park who gets into the crocodile enclave and gets very close to the crocodiles. It is a wonderful and exciting day for the whole family. Torremolinos also has a large water park that opens during the holidays and is very popular with children and teenagers as there are numerous water slides for both the bravest and the smallest or those who are afraid of heights. It’s a great outing for the whole family and you can often find discount cards at hotel receptions or at the airport.

For golfers, Torremolinos is close to numerous golf courses: Guadalhorce, Lauro Golf, Alhaurin Golf and Torrequebrada, to name just a few. If you prefer to live on a golf course, we have numerous golf properties for sale that are located near Torremolinos.

Torremolinos is an exciting city that has remained popular with British tourists for over five decades since the resort was developed in the 1960s. It is a traditional town that has outgrown its tawdry image and is a great place to shop. a property, whether you want to live all year round or buy a vacation home. This is where you’ll find real bargains in the heart of a Spanish seaside town, as prices for apartments and villas can be much cheaper than anywhere else on the coast.