Guidebook for Torremolinos
Sightseeing
The old town of Marbella is lovely. If going to Marbella for the day it is always fun to pay a visit to Puerta Banus (just past Marbella) to see the expensive yachts in the port and count the amount of Ferraris doted about.
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Marbella Town Hall
1 Pl. de los NaranjosThe old town of Marbella is lovely. If going to Marbella for the day it is always fun to pay a visit to Puerta Banus (just past Marbella) to see the expensive yachts in the port and count the amount of Ferraris doted about.
The Alhambra is an amazing Arabic palace on the edge of Granada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A must visit for those exploring Andalusia. Make sure you buy your tickets online and in advance as they only let in a certain amount of people a day.
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Alhambra
s/n C. Real de la AlhambraThe Alhambra is an amazing Arabic palace on the edge of Granada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A must visit for those exploring Andalusia. Make sure you buy your tickets online and in advance as they only let in a certain amount of people a day.
Getting Around
This is the closest train station to the apartment. Its a bit of a hike up the hill but you have trains into the center of Malaga and the other way into Fuengirola.
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Montemar Alto Train Station
37 C. Decano Jacinto de MesaThis is the closest train station to the apartment. Its a bit of a hike up the hill but you have trains into the center of Malaga and the other way into Fuengirola.
The nearest bus stop to the complex is right in front of the main gates onto Calle Carlota Alessandri. The bus stop on the complex side of the road has buses going to the center of Malaga. Cross the road for buses to Benalmadena and Fuengirola.
Av. Carlota Alessandri, 43
43 Avenida Carlota AlessandriThe nearest bus stop to the complex is right in front of the main gates onto Calle Carlota Alessandri. The bus stop on the complex side of the road has buses going to the center of Malaga. Cross the road for buses to Benalmadena and Fuengirola.
A great way to go to Malaga for the day. Just walk up to Puerto Marina and get on the ferry which takes about 1 hour and drops you off at the new port in the center of Malaga. Here is the website so you can see prices and timetable:
http://eventos.mundomarino.es/ferry-malaga/?lang=en
Ferry Málaga Benalmádena
A great way to go to Malaga for the day. Just walk up to Puerto Marina and get on the ferry which takes about 1 hour and drops you off at the new port in the center of Malaga. Here is the website so you can see prices and timetable:
http://eventos.mundomarino.es/ferry-malaga/?lang=en
Food Scene
Great place to try some typical Spanish tapas. Order a drink and the tapas comes for free.
La Taberna de Tito Juan
3 C. Decano Higueras del CastilloGreat place to try some typical Spanish tapas. Order a drink and the tapas comes for free.
Probably the most famous seafood restaurant on the coast. Slightly more expensive than other seafood places, but well worth it for the quality of the food.
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Casa Juan Los Mellizos
20 C. de San GinésProbably the most famous seafood restaurant on the coast. Slightly more expensive than other seafood places, but well worth it for the quality of the food.
An excellent pizza restaurant with nice views of the port.
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Pizzeria La Parolaccia
An excellent pizza restaurant with nice views of the port.
Drinks & Nightlife
Puerto Marina is full of bars, clubs and restaurants and only a 15 minute walk from the apartment complex.
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Puerto Marina Benalmádena OFICIAL
A11 C. La FragataPuerto Marina is full of bars, clubs and restaurants and only a 15 minute walk from the apartment complex.
Shopping
The best shopping center in Malaga. It also has a Yelmo cinema complex with films in English as well as many restaurants.
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Vodafone
The best shopping center in Malaga. It also has a Yelmo cinema complex with films in English as well as many restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
A great walk from the apartment is stroll up the main road (Calle Carlota Alessandri) towards the center of Torremolinos. Then take the winding Calle San Miguel down to the waterfront and walk back to the apartment complex along the beach. Make sure you stop for a couple of tapas on the way :)
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Calle San Miguel
Calle San MiguelA great walk from the apartment is stroll up the main road (Calle Carlota Alessandri) towards the center of Torremolinos. Then take the winding Calle San Miguel down to the waterfront and walk back to the apartment complex along the beach. Make sure you stop for a couple of tapas on the way :)
An excellent waterpark. Great for all ages.
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Aqualand Torremolinos
10 C. CubaAn excellent waterpark. Great for all ages.
A lovely small zoo with all sorts of animals including Komodo dragons and tigers.
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Bioparc Fuengirola
6 C. Camilo José CelaA lovely small zoo with all sorts of animals including Komodo dragons and tigers.
An excellent day visit, the kids loved the dolphin show.
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Selwo Marina
s/n Parque de la PalomaAn excellent day visit, the kids loved the dolphin show.
Parque de los Cocodrilos
14 C. CubaTivoli World
Avenida del TivoliA small but fun amusement park.
Arts & Culture
Has a great variety of art on show
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Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Calle CompañíaHas a great variety of art on show
Lovely museum in the center of Malaga.
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Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San AgustínLovely museum in the center of Malaga.
Modern art museum in the new port area of Malaga.
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Centre Pompidou Málaga
s/n Pasaje Doctor Carrillo CasauxModern art museum in the new port area of Malaga.