Things to Do in Torremolinos, Spain: Sights, Beaches and Trips

If you only have a few days, start with the places that make Torremolinos different from its neighbours. Bajondillo cave, in the town itself, is an archaeological site where early human fossils were found, and it gives the seafront a history most visitors never suspect. Playa del Bajondillo runs right below it, and Playa de la Carihuela lies about half a mile along the shore, so the cave, a swim and a long lunch fit easily into one morning.

For something greener, the Jardín Botánico Molino de Inca is a botanical garden about a mile from the centre. Golfers have the Parador de Málaga Golf Club roughly 2.5 miles away, and Bodegas Quitapenas, a winery around 4 miles out, makes a good half-day. These are among the best things to do in Torremolinos when the beach starts to feel repetitive.

In Torremolinos proper, the things to see in Torremolinos cluster around the seafront: Bajondillo cave, Playa del Bajondillo and Playa de la Carihuela. Heading east towards Málaga, Playa de San Julián (about 3 miles) and Playa de Guadalmar (about 4 miles) are quieter stretches, and the Fuente del Rey water conduit, an old aqueduct about 2.5 miles away, rewards the curious. Further out, the Cerro del Villar archaeological site sits roughly 4 miles off, and Málaga's Museum of Airports and Air Travel is about 4 miles away near the airport.

Arroyo de la Miel, about 2.5 miles west, is where many Torremolinos tourist attractions for families sit. Sea Life Benalmádena and Selwo Marina are both here, alongside the Castillo de Bil Bil, and Playa de Malapesquera and the wider Playas Benalmádena are within easy reach. For things to do near Torremolinos without hiring a car for long, this is the obvious first stop.

Families are well served. Sea Life Benalmádena, an aquarium about 2 miles away, and Selwo Marina, a marine park around 2.5 miles away, are both in Arroyo de la Miel and make an easy pairing for a day when the children have had enough sand. The botanical garden at Molino de Inca is a calmer outing, good for the cooler months.

On the beach front, Playa de la Carihuela and Playa del Bajondillo are right in town, so little legs never have far to walk. Older children with an interest in aircraft may enjoy Málaga's Museum of Airports and Air Travel, a short drive towards the airport. Bear in mind July and August average 31°C highs, so plan outdoor visits for mornings.

You can compare tours and tickets for local attractions on this page, alongside car hire if you want to reach the winery, the outlying beaches or the archaeological sites under your own steam. Day trips from Torremolinos, Spain, are simple because Málaga is so close: the city's ferry port is about 8 miles away, and Málaga airport only 6 minutes by road.

Most British travellers come on a package with flights from the UK, hotel and transfers, and the page shows live deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach, with hotel prices to check too. School holidays usually push package prices up. April to September, plus November, are the best months; October is the wettest, averaging 112mm of rain over 11 days, so keep an indoor option such as Sea Life in reserve.