5 Best Beaches in Torremolinos

Brimming with sunbeds, watersports and pedal boats, there’s no shortage of activities to keep you occupied at Playamar. Sometimes referred to as Retiro beach, dark sand runs for 1 km along the resort region’s waterfront. The moderate waves that lap at the beach are ideal for sailing and diving for those looking to engage in a more active day out.

This beach has all the amenities you need including beach bars, kiosks, umbrella rental and bathrooms. Throughout the summer a range of beach entertainment is available to watch and Playamar is one of the best places in Torremolinos to watch the sunset as you enjoy a sundowner from one of the many chiringuitos running along the promenade.

Sheltered, clear, shallow waters are ideal for swimming at Playa de la Carihuela, the largest of Torremolinos’ beaches. Like most of the beaches along this expanse of coastline, its dark sand is great for beach sports including volleyball. At Puerto Marina, on the western end of the beach, you can access everything from diving and sailing lessons to boat and catamaran hire.

The most popular of all the Torremolinos beaches, its sandy shores quickly fill through the height of summer due to the proximity to the major resorts in the region. Shops, restaurants and bars are plentiful along the promenade, as well as providing play areas for children.

The urban beach of Playa El Bajondillo connects to Playamar and offers beachgoers plenty of shaded green spaces for a relaxing picnic or to escape the midday sun. As with the other beaches in the area, there is plenty of choice for dining and drinking options along the seafront as well as concert and entertainment facilities throughout the summer.

What was once a quiet fishing village quickly expanded in the 1950s to attract a new crowd as a vacation hotspot among Europeans. After seeing a period of young travellers through the ‘80s and ‘90s for ‘disco tourism’, the beach now welcomes families as well as those in search of year-round sunshine.

Those looking for a more peaceful beach experience will find a haven at Playa Los Alamos. The furthest from the centre of Torremolinos, the 1-km beach is covered in grey sand with towering palms peppered throughout. A little more hidden than the other beaches nearby, visitors are often rewarded with fewer crowds and plenty of space.

By day, the beach entertains sunseekers with kitesurfing and ping pong, but at night the nearby bars along the promenade come to life with many also featuring beach clubs. Groups can often be found practising pilates or getting their adrenaline pumping with fitness classes, making the most of the outdoor atmosphere.