Torremolinos, Costa del Sol
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Torremolinos is a Mediterranean resort town on southern Spain's Costa del Sol, known for its sandy beaches such as El Bajondillo and La Carihuela. Nightlife, dining and shopping are centered on Calle San Miguel. Away from the beachfront and its high-rise hotels are several golf courses and amusement parks, as well as pockets of traditional Andalusian culture such as the village of El Calvario.
Why Torremolinos ?
Torremolinos is a municipality of Malaga province. Located in a coastal town in the province of Malaga. It is in the west of the province, bordering the town of San Roque and very close to Cádiz. It is a very tourist town, especially in summer due to its good climate and ambience.
The Cost: “Really anywhere in Spain so it is a lifestyle choice, a single could live comfortably on €1,200 — or less. A couple can live for around €2,000 a month. Eating out at Restaurants is inexpensive as are childcare, groceries transportation and sport and leisure club membership/activities.
Where to Move:
Torremolinos: It is the core of the city. In it are most of the amenities
La Carihuela: Torremolinos old neighbourhood. Highlights its promenade and its church
El Bajondillo: Torremolinos old town. It has several shops and restaurants in typical Andalusian style
It has a population of approx. 68.262 people.
Take me there!
Costa de la Carihuela
What’s the story with house prices?
Torremolinos:
1 bed apartment - 120.000€
4 bed apartment - 260.000€
La Carihuela:
1 bed apartment - 130.000€
2 bed apartment - 230.000€
El Bajondillo:
2 bed apartment - 140.000€
3 bed chalet - 280.000€
Local amenities?
Town hall, banks, schools, supermarkets, park, bars and restaurants, water park.
Where should I get lunch?
For breakfast or coffee:
Torremolinos: Bar la Campana, La Pepa, El gato Lounge, Bar los Valles.
La Carihuela: Bar de Babbelaar, Bar elefante, Euro café la Carihuela.
El Bajondillo: Ana's Bar, Bar Titos, Bar Chill.
Where should i try for lunch or dinner?
Torremolinos: Vintage 8, Bistro Europa, restaurante Mejor con Reserva, Restaurante la Cacerola.
La Carihuela: Restaurante La Lonja, restaurante Juan Carmona, Casa Juan los mellizos, La reserva de Antonio
El Bajondillo: restaurante el Dorado, Chiringuito la Macarena, Restaurante la Brasería, el Velero.
So what’s the big draw?
Torremolinos is a city where most of the time there is a great climate, in addition to having the best beaches. It also has the best espetos in Spain.
What do people love about it?
La Carihuela beach is an excellent place in Torremolinos. This beach is concentrated. A part of the hotels in Torremolinos. It has a good promenade, excellent for doing sports first thing in the morning. It has many beach bars where you can eat very well, and eat the famous espeto.
And... what do people NOT love about it?
Torremolinos is a famous place where a lot of people go in summer, so it can be overcrowded in high seasons.
And what’s my new local?
Torremolinos: Bar Winston, Happy days Pub, The mad Monk, Horno beach Club.
La Carihuela: El Mojito, Nicks bar, Styles music bar.
El Bajondillo: The all blacks irish pub, The ship inn, Colibrí copas.
Schools and supermarkets?
Main Supermarkets: SuperSol, Mercadona, Día, Lidl, Coviran.
Schools:
Nursery: ABC, Mis muñecos, Casa azul, meri Popins, playamar.
Primary: EL Pinillo, Atenea, La paz, San Miguel.
Secondary: Los manantiales, Costa del Sol, Concha Méndez, Playamar.
OK, I’m sold. Give me one piece of local trivia to impress a local
In 1965 Frank Sinatra came to Torremolinos to record a movie under the command of Mark Robson. At that time, one night when he was dining at the Pez Espada Hotel Restaurant (one of the most luxurious hotels of that time), a paparazzi tried to take photos of him while he was dining. Having seen him, Frank went after him and punched him several times until the police came and arrested him for contempt and disorderly conduct and had to pay a fine of 25,000 pesetas.