Torremolinos is a commune of Spain located in the province of Malaga, on the Mediterranean coast of Andalusia. It is located on the Costa del Sol, on the west coast of the Gulf of Malaga and outside the Sierra de Mijas. At a distance of 13 km is the center of Malaga, the capital of the province. It is connected by the A-7 highway, which surrounds the city to the north, as well as by suburban train.
During the last decades, Torremolinos has established itself as the most important tourist destination in Andalusia, ahead of cities such as Seville, Marbella and Roquetas de Mar, together with Marbella, the two cities with the largest housing offer in Andalusia. .
In the common language of Malaga, Torremolinos are also known as Torroles.
Where to park in Torremolinos
If you are visiting or are a resident of Torremolinos, you should know that there is NO blue zone in Torremolinos, so you can park for free in the streets of this city. Although if you prefer to leave your car in a safer place, we always recommend you to leave it inside a guarded parking, above all. It may cost you a few euros, but certainly no more if your car is stolen or hit on the street.
In case you are planning to fly elsewhere, you can park your car in a parking lot near the airport, which will be more convenient, both to get to the airport and to return home or to your accommodation in Malaga. We recommend you to book a parking in advance once you know the time you need to leave your car in order to secure your parking space and not run the risk of looking for last minute parking. Book your parking online through Parkimeter.
Public transport in Torremolinos
Whether you are a tourist or a local, cycling is an excellent way to get around Torremolinos, being one of the cheapest options, easy to use, with plenty of parking space and safe for your health. There are bike paths along the waterfront from Bajondillo to Los Alamos. Another option is on foot, starting in the center of town to the promenade.
Torremolinos has an extensive network of fast, comfortable and inexpensive buses that connect all points of the city, as well as with other cities on the Costa del Sol. Depending on the route and the season, the city buses usually run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Another interesting alternative is the train, the Cercanías line, which connects Malaga with Fuengirola, has five stops in the municipality of Torremolinos. You can go to the central Plaza La Nogalera, El Pinillo, Montemar Alto, La Colina or Los Alamos and in minutes to the airport or vice versa, María Zambrano station, the city center, the shopping center, Plaza Mayor de Arroyo, La Miel or Fuengirola, among others.