Seven things not to miss this summer on a visit to Torremolinos

For decades, it has been more than just a sun, beach, and fried fish destination. Torremolinos is one of those municipalities that knew how to reinvent itself before fading away, with a great tourist offering that includes theme parks, nightlife, and a diverse dining scene.

In summer, it would be a mistake to skip its beaches, but it's also important to consider the many other options available.

They are among the most reputable on the entire Western Costa del Sol. Despite the massive influx of tourists in summer, Torremolinos can boast about having quality beaches.

Of all the coastal strip, the most emblematic beach is La Carihuela, very crowded in the high season, which in Torremolinos is practically any day when the sun shines brightly. At its western end, there is Los Álamos beach, where many pubs and beach bars with a youthful vibe are currently concentrated, both at night and during the day.

To these beaches, we must add other very popular ones like Playamar, El Bajondillo, or El Saltillo. All of them are connected by a comfortable and well-equipped promenade, which always invites a leisurely stroll for better enjoyment of the Mediterranean.

Next to Los Álamos beach lies the most popular leisure area on the coast of Torremolinos. Right on the beachfront, where there used to be traditional beach bars, now there are beach clubs, where music, sophisticated cocktails, and a fun atmosphere are fundamental during the night.

You can also go during the day, of course, whether to enjoy a brunch, a different afternoon on the loungers, or even engaging in some water activities in the sea. It is the ideal place to disconnect and enjoy a different kind of beach day.

The historic center of Torremolinos can boast of being a true open shopping center. Not surprisingly, it revolves around the always busy San Miguel street, where it is possible to find a wide range of establishments. The same goes for other nearby spaces, such as La Nogalera and Independence squares, among others.

The gastronomic offering is one of the fundamental pillars of tourism in Torremolinos. Therefore, one should not skip having lunch or dinner at its varied dining establishments.

On the beachfront, it is usual to succumb to sardine skewers and fried fish, but it is also advisable to get lost, in the good sense of the word, in its streets to find restaurants that embrace other culinary concepts. Tres Catorce, La Viña de Ale, Frutos, Los Brocales, or Casa Pepa are some of them.

In the northern area of the municipality, Torremolinos has several attractions that can be ideal for these summer days. In the surroundings of the Torremolinos Congress Palace is the Molino de Inca botanical garden, which covers an area of about forty thousand square meters.

The main attraction of this garden is the opportunity to see there more than five hundred different botanical species and a restored flour mill. Around them, there are small lakes, waterfalls, and a natural maze of different plants.

The Nile crocodile, the spectacled caiman, or the American alligator are some of the reptile species that can be seen in one of the wildlife parks on the Western Costa del Sol.

Next to the Pinar de Torremolinos, these and other reptile species and other animals make up the wild offering of Cocrodile Park, a space committed to the protection of endangered species.

Kukulkán, Tsunami, Hurakán, or Namaka. These are some of the exotic names of the most thrilling attractions at Aqualand, the water park in Torremolinos that has been entertaining different generations for decades.

When summer arrives, whether going with children or not, it is the ideal destination for experiencing a day as refreshing as it is exciting among slides, tubes, and pools, while cooling off the high summer temperatures.