Self Catering in Torremolinos: Where to Stay and Book

Torremolinos proper is the obvious choice if the beach is the point of your trip. Playa del Bajondillo sits right in town, beside the Bajondillo cave where early human fossils were found, and Playa de la Carihuela is roughly half a mile along the shore. A short way inland, about a mile out, the Jardín Botánico Molino de Inca offers a green, shaded break when the midday sun gets fierce, and golfers have the Parador de Málaga Golf Club around 2.5 miles away.

Arroyo de la Miel, some 2.5 miles to the west, is the base I'd suggest for families. Sea Life Benalmádena is about 2 miles from the centre, Selwo Marina and the Castillo de Bil Bil around 2.5 miles, and Playa de Malapesquera and the wider Playas Benalmadena are within easy reach. It is a smaller place, with roughly 18,000 residents, and the transfer from Málaga airport takes only eight minutes.

Self catering holidays in Torremolinos suit travellers who want to live on the beach rather than at a buffet: with Playa del Bajondillo and La Carihuela on your doorstep, a base with your own kitchen lets you eat when and where you like. Look for apartments close to the seafront in town if walking to the sand matters most, and check the distance to the beach in each listing before you commit.

If you are weighing up family resorts in Torremolinos, think about what the children will actually want each day. Staying towards Arroyo de la Miel shortens the trips to Sea Life and Selwo Marina, while a hotel near the main beaches in Torremolinos keeps sandcastles a few minutes' walk away. Compare both styles side by side with the live prices shown here.

Timing shapes everything. April is remarkably dry, with just 4mm of rain and highs of 22°C, and May and June warm steadily towards 27°C. July and August hit 31°C with barely a drop of rain, which is also when British school holidays push demand up, so book early for those weeks. October is the wettest month, with 112mm over 11 rain days, while November often settles back to 21°C and only three rain days.

Many British travellers book a package with flights, accommodation and transfers bundled together; with Málaga airport so close, transfers are short whichever base you pick. You can compare package deals, hotel prices, car hire and tours and tickets on this page. If you plan to explore further, Málaga's ferry port lies about 8 miles away.