Having lived for seven years in Barcelona, I didn’t really know what to expect when I first visited Torremolinos. I must confess I had imagined little more than concrete tower blocks and beaches packed like sardines. Obviously that is one aspect of the place, no different to many other Spanish holiday resorts in summer, but it proved more than a pleasant surprise to discover a city with more leisure, sporting and cultural activities than you could shake a stick at. The mayor of Torremolinos has said that he wants the city to become the number one tourism destination in Andalusia. There are countless beach resorts if you want little more than sun, sea and sand (as the mayor himself said, if you want that you can go to the Caribbean and never leave your hotel), but if you fancy more variety of activities during your holiday (or your life, if you choose to move here), then Torremolinos is certainly a good choice. The UK market has fallen recently due to the poor sterling/euro exchange rate, but the French and German market is thriving. As in most places, you need to know where to look and choose carefully. For example, eating at a beachfront restaurant is always going to be more expensive than one that is two or three streets back.

The following YouTube video offers an overview of every aspect of life in Torremolinos. It even shows car parks, perhaps not the most exciting of scenes but life isn’t all sun, sea and sangria!

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