One of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Spain, and the one most synonymous with the British tourist, Torremolinos is situated on the heart of the Costa del Sol on the Mediterranen. Such has been the pace of expansion to meet the never ending tourism boom that the outskirts of Torremolinos now blend in with the suburbs of Malaga to the north. Many UK residents who have holidayed there over the years and fallen in love with almost year round sun, the relatively low cost of living, and the unhurried atmosphere, have made Torremolinos their home. Many of then earn their living serving the many hundreds of thousands of visitors that continue to flock to the region every year for their annual holiday.

The many beautiful beaches in the area are simply unsurpassable and makes this entire stretch of the beach a heaven on earth for those who come to escape th erratic UK weather at least for a couple of weeks every year, The climate aside, this is a fascinating area with a rich and unique history and the town has a great variety of busy restaurants, bars and bodegas. Tourism is a major industry in Torremolinos and has been for more than fifty years, when the British as well as sun seekers form the other major European countries discovered the city’s attractions.

Based around La Carihuela, which was the original fisherman's district, Torremolinos has constantly expanded since then and there are promenades lined by high rise apartment blocks and hotels, for those who have developed this acquired taste, some of the best seafood available in all of the coastal plain can be found in Torremolinos. If your palate comprises mostly of the food that you were used to in Great Britain then it is not difficult to find, and most lovingly cooked by some expatriate who has established one of the many “Genuine British” Restaurants in the town,

Torremolinos is all about the night life and every attraction that the typical holiday maker loves is all around you. Washed down by the local highly potent Sangria or by the best of British beer, dancing and partying till dawn goes on seven days a week at a full pace. For those who would like to tour a little, there is much to do and see both up and down the coastline. Little coves making an ideal spot for some private sunbathing or a picnic, some very enchanting fishing villages housing friendly little stores offering some beautiful and inexpensive local produce are worthy of vesting.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Torremolinos and the greater region. There are several pick up areas around the city with discounts are on offer for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Torremolinos comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in Spain, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Torremolinos as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the greater region.