Torremolinos was for a long time one of the most popular towns on the Costa del Sol. Then the city went down significantly. In recent years, however, the city has developed in a positive direction and has abandoned, as andalucia.com put it, "its Monthy Python ... and chips image". Torremolinos is once again an attractive coastal resort with fine beaches, and a wide range of hotels and restaurants.
The future also looks very bright for the area since it became clear that "Intu Costa del Sol" in Torremolinos is planned to become the world's first "global resort", a gigantic (235,000 m2) and innovative melting pot for art, relaxation, wind tunnel, rock climbing -simulation, etc., shopping center, focus on food experiences, beach club, casino, as well as large areas dedicated only to children, including a funfair. There will also be 2 hotels, a concert arena by the sea, over 70 restaurants, 262,000 m2 of green spaces inspired by "Central Park, but with the lushness of the Mediterranean area and proximity to water", conference rooms, Spain's largest urban farm, water country, etc. etc. Intu Costa del Sol is ready for inauguration already in 2023. This investment will cost €800 million and the Corona crisis did not stop it. It was hammered through that they continue already in May, before the quarantines were released. This part of Spain is expected to become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.
New Development in Torremolinos
19 townhouses located about 10 minutes' walk from the beach in the Los Alamos area outside Torremolinos. Good connections by both bus and train. It takes about 5 minutes by train to and from Malaga airport.
Open floor plans, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, private parking, community pool. Gated community.
Alegra is located in a very quiet area but close to the sea, the center and the golf course. It is also a short distance from the popular shopping and entertainment center Plaza Mayor.
M2: From 115 to 127 m2
Reference: SF Alegra
Price: €270,000 to €310,000
Released February 2020.
More about buying a home in Torremolinos
However, despite intu, the city does not yet come close to attracting investors to the same extent as Nerja on the eastern Costa del Sol, or Malaga City . However, the prices for a nice home in the sun are somewhat better here, especially compared to Marbella. Read more about Torremolinos further down in the article. First, however, we want to go through some homes for sale in the area, so that you can get an overview of the range and prices of properties right now.
Note. Older article below with some sample properties for sale in Torremolinos as well as facts and short guide to the area at the bottom.
Apartments and houses for sale in Torremolinos
Modern townhouse right opposite La Carihuela
Split over two floors, this townhouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Nice view from the terrace. The area has gardens and a swimming pool. Only 10 minutes to La Carihuela beach. Construction area: 116 m2.
Award: 224 000 €
Reference: SF2393525
3 bedroom apartment in Montemar
Nice apartment with 3 bedrooms and great sea views, located in Montemar, right next to the famous Parque de la Batería. Terrace in south-west position (11 m2). 700 meters to the beach, 400 meters to the city. Close to bars, restaurants, shops etc. 450 meters from the train station.
3 bedrooms, open plan lounge and kitchen, private terrace, underground parking, storage room. Construction area: 99 m2, Area fee: €80 per month. IBI tax: €1057 per year. Year of construction: 2002. A good rental property.
Reference : SF2901782
Award: 219 000 €
Duplex by the sea - 3 bedrooms
A few words about bank objects in Torremolinos
As far as bank withdrawals in Torremolinos are concerned, the supply has more or less completely dried up. At the time of writing, there are only 6 apartments and houses for sale in the largest (La Caixa) bank's real estate database. None of these are recommended. Should it happen that there would be an attractive bankruptcy object in Torremolinos, we will publish it directly in our newsletter (it covers the whole western Costa del Sol). Sign up for the newsletter here.
Facts Torremolinos:
- The city is only 7 kilometers west of Malaga so it is close to the airport.
- Train connections that take you directly to the airport in 10 minutes or to Malaga center in 15 minutes. Fuengirola is also just 15 minutes by train. Guide Fuengirola.
- The sleepy little fishing village of Torremolinos was the first to develop into a tourist resort on the Costa del Sol. This development took place as early as the beginning of the 60s.
- The city mainly attracts tourists in the summer months, and then mainly a younger crowd. During the winter, however, Torremolinos has a completely different, slightly more relaxed aura.
- The city, which can basically be considered a suburb of the growing million-strong city of Malaga, generally has a very international aura in terms of its range of restaurants and shops.
- The most popular street is Calle San Miguel, which is lined with modern shops and restaurants.
- The historic fishing district of El Bajondillo is also a very popular area.
- The Paseo Maritimo promenade stretches, from Playamar in the east, nowadays as far as Benalmadena Marina . The stretch towards the old fishing village of La Carihuela offers very beautiful views of the sea and the dramatic cliffs.
- Torremolinos has long had a bad aesthetic reputation due to its many and ugly tall buildings. However, this has been compensated for by establishing many parks and other green areas. In fact, over 1,000 different species of trees have been planted in the city, ranging from magnolia to banana trees. On the outskirts of the city there are forests with barbecue areas, framed by beautiful waterways.
- There are several golf courses near Torremolinos, such as Alhaurin and The Parador.
- In recent years, Spain in general has broken one tourist record after another, and the Costa del Sol in particular is the locomotive of Spain's tourist victory train.
- Torremolinos, with its history and its strategic location, close to dynamic Malaga, clearly faces a bright future.