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Torremolinos
Torremolinos was the first major resort on the Costa Del Sol. This clean and attractive resort has seen a redevelopment over the years, and now features many beautiful public gardens and attractions.
Torremolinos has six main beaches which are connected by the seafront promenade, Paseo Maritimo, and there are plenty of beachfront cafes which sell snacks and drinks. Alternatively Torremolinos has many great local bars where you can rest your feet and enjoy some ice cold sangria. The pedestrianised street Calle San Miguel is the heart of the shopping district, and leads to the pretty fishing village of El Bajondillo. The resort is lively in the evenings, and a popular spot is Pipers, said to be the largest disco in Europe. For fun in the sun at a great price, book your Torremolinos holidays through Travelwasp.com.
Other Costa Del Sol holiday resorts
Benalmadena | Estepona | Fuengirola | Marbella | Nerja | Torremolinos
Currency:
Spain’s official currency is the Euro often signified by € or EUR. One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money. The Euro is used in 12 members of the European Union. Countries and territories using the Euro include: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Reunion, Montenegro, and Kosovo.
Torremolinos Climate:
Dedicated sun seekers will love the Costa del Sol in summer when average temperatures reach 29°C, and swimmers and divers will enjoy the sea as it reaches 23°C and stays there. But for some people it may be a little too hot, despite the welcome afternoon sea breeze. Anyone who wants to avoid the hottest months should consider visiting during May or June, when the average maximum temperature is 23-27°C or September to early October, when the average maximum temperature is falling from 28°C to 23°C. At these times temperatures are warm enough to ensure that a beach holiday is extremely pleasant, but not too hot, and any winter rain is avoided.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz.
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.
Tipping
Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services rendered. In established restaurants tips of about 10% are expected. Drivers of metered taxis expect small tips and it is customary to tip usually 5-10% for most services, including guides.
Communications
The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).
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.
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 Palladium disco being a good bet. The best selection of clubs is along Avda Palma de Mallorca. There is a big gay scene in Torremolinos centred on La Nogalera, where the clubs vary from the mainstream to drag bars. Exotic shows are a feature here and are popular with both the gay and straight visitors. For those looking for more options, Benalmadena Port and 24 hour square a short distance from Torremolinos might have what you looking for.
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, both offering 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. Visit www.aqualand.es for more information. Popular excursions from the resort include a trip to El Ranchito, a wonderful show where horses and riders display their skill in a form of equestrian ballet, choreographed to music www.ranchito.com The spectacular hilltop town of Ronda is also worth a visit for those wanting to escape the beach for a day.
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. The upmarket harbourat Puerto Banus is only ten miles (16km) along the coast and is packed with good restaurants overlooking rows of expensive-looking yachts.
Other Costa Del Sol holiday resorts
Benalmadena | Estepona | Fuengirola | Marbella | Nerja | Torremolinos
Other Costa Del Sol holiday resorts
Benalmadena | Estepona | Fuengirola | Marbella | Nerja | Torremolinos
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04 Oct 12 from 7 Nights, Other Costa Del Sol holiday resorts
Benalmadena | Estepona | Fuengirola | Marbella | Nerja | Torremolinos
