The Torremolinos blog and guide

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Torremolinos has long outgrown its Monty Python spam and chips image and, over recent years, has evolved as an attractive and appealing resort noted for its clean sandy beaches, wide choice of hotels and restaurants and an unparalleled variety of entertainment, activities and nightlife available.

Torremolinos is located 7km west of Málaga airport and was the first Costa del Sol resort to be developed back in the early sixties when it was little more than a sleepy village, still today the town reflects its heritage with several of the original fresh fish bars located right in the shopping centre, incongruously flanked by exclusive boutiques and gift shops. In general, however, the wave of tourists who descended on the town in the fifties and sixties changed the face of Torremolinos for ever.

At the height of summer, the resort has a great appeal for the younger set, with a reputation for its hectic nightlife. Out of season, however, it takes on a different character. Now practically a suburb of Málaga, the atmosphere is much more Spanish, especially at weekends, with an air of friendliness and welcome.

 

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For more information see the following links
Tourism in Toremolinos
History of Torremolinos
Source: Andalucia.com

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Torremolinos is a gay-friendly city and gay pride is held every year in May/June, in the last more than 30,000 people attended the Torremolinos parade, which is a new record. Torremolinos has several gay hotels, beaches and lots of bars in the area called Nogalera.

It’s great to see how a city can mix people whether you’re gay or straight! Torremolinos Gay Pride is a 7-day celebration taking place on the Costa del Sol. The town comes alive with rainbows and glitter! It is an event embraced by everyone!

Pride LGTBI meets during the first week of June with up to 30,000 people each year. Exhibitions, films, concerts and festivals are some of the attractions of these festive days, although the parade is without doubt far more important. A large number of modern and fun floats drive through the streets, accompanied by thousands of participants and onlookers. Music and dance convert the municipality into a huge festive outdoor party in motion, ending in the Plaza de La Nogalera, epicenter of the LGBT tourism in the city. And lets not forget the beach party.!

https://turismotorremolinos.es/en/discover/gaypride/

Official Opening – Flag Raising

  • Wednesday, May 31st 2023
  • 10 am – Raising of the flat at the town hall.
  • 8 pm – The gay pride festivities officially kick off at the gay pride flag raising. Venue to be confirmed.

High Heel Race

  • Thursday, June 1st, 7 pm  – A fun high heel race through the streets, starting at Plaza Costa del Sol by Calle San Miguel.

Torremolinos Pride Parade

  • Saturday, June 3rd 2023 –  The main parade kicks off on Saturday evening making its way through the streets of the town before ending at Plaza De La Nogalera. Leaving City Hall at 5 pm. Awaiting final route details.

Circuit Parties

  • Parties to be confirmed. Typically the following events are held during the pride celebrations:
  • Thursday, June 1st- Mordisko Torremolinos – Madrid’s uber-sexy and scruffy event comes to Torremolinos.
  • Saturday, June 3rd – Papa Party – Eliad Cohen’s epic circuit event returns to the city one more time.
  • Saturday, June 3rd – Matrix Party Pride Edition – The biggest party of the event, taking over the Palladium Club with guest DJs

The Big Day

Saturday is the biggest day of the entire event when the main parade makes its way through the streets of the city from 5 pm, through a now established route with includes, Rafael Quintana, Europa, las Avenida Isabel Manoja y Manantiales, la plaza Costa del Sol y al Avenida Palma de Mallorca. The event culminates in Plz La Nogalera with international acts, DJs, tributes and one amazing party atmosphere.

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