Best way to get to Torremolinos from Malaga
To get from Malaga to Torremolinos, you have a few transportation options, depending on your preferences and budget. Here are the most common methods:
Taxi: Taking a taxi is the most convenient but also the most expensive option. Taxis are readily available at the Malaga Airport and throughout the city. The journey to Torremolinos will take around 17-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Rental Car: If you prefer more independence and flexibility, you can rent a car at Malaga Airport or in the city. Follow the signs for the A-7 or AP-7 highway (toll road) and follow signs straight to Torremolinos. This option allows you to explore the surrounding areas as well.
Bus: The local bus company, Avanza or Alsa, operates a bus service from Malaga to Torremolinos. You can catch the bus at the Malaga Bus Station (Estación de Autobuses) located near the city center. The journey takes about 32-35 minutes.
Here’s the schedule and prices from Malaga bus station
Train service: Another option is to take the C-1 Cercanías train from Malaga to Torremolinos is usually the easiest and cheapest way to get to the city but i little hassle with the crowds. Total time to get to Torremolinos station is about 22 minutes
To find out about the regional trains and schedules check this website below
Horarios de Trenes de Cercanías ( Málaga ) Renfe
Airport Transfer Service: If you’re arriving at Malaga Airport, you can book an airport transfer service in advance. This option provides convenience and comfort, as a driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your destination in Torremolinos
Each of these options has its advantages, so choose the one that best suits your schedule, budget, and preferences for transportation.
How to get around the city of Torremolinos
Once you get to the main Torremolinos station, everything is walkable from the shops, plazas and walking promenades. If you need to get to some of the other attractions and outlying areas, you can easily catch a taxi or local bus service. The city is very well connected by public transportation, but you can easily get around the city, beach areas and most attractions by foot.
Top things to do around Torremolinos
There’s plenty to do in Torremolinos outside of just finding a perfect spot on the beach, check out all these places and links of activities and fun things to do in town until the late hours of the night.
Enjoy the beach scene
With over 6 different beaches to explore in Torremolinos, you’ll love spending a day on the beach here to explore and enjoy the water, beach and some fun beach club or eating fun
Walk the 7Km of walking beach promenade
If you want to exercise and enjoy the coastal areas, why not walk along the beach promenade to see the changing venues, shopping, cafes and fun things you’ll see along the way
Walk through the Old Town of Torremolinos
One of the oldest towns in the Costa del Sol, Torremolinos still has many old landmarks that are preserved and visiting around the old town area including:
Parque La Bateria
Plaza Costa del Sol
Centro Cultural Pablo Ruiz Picasso
Plaza de la Nogalera
Torre de Pimentel
Shop till you drop on Calle San Miguel
The main shopping street that cuts through the heart of Torremolinos is Calle San Miguel, leading up to a variety of squares and the train station. You can find plenty of boutique stores, tourist venues, cafes, bakeries, bars and plenty of fun and colorful hang out spots to enjoy the ever changing crowds and scenes through this busy thoroughfare.
Enjoy the night and party like scene
All the squares, promenades, restaurants and clubs are fun and active late into the night and morning hours, if you love to party, check out clubs or just hang out into the night with old and new friends. Torremolinos is definitely the spot to find some cool venues, eateries, pubs and clubs to entertain in and enjoy an evening out on the town.
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