Original post: September 29, 2023
Last update: January 21, 2024
There are five train stations in Torremolinos. It is well deserved. After all, as Torremolinos slogan says, it is the origin of paradise – which is true, as the Costa del Sol started in Torremolinos.
Table of Contents
Some Stations are more touristic than others, but all are great value for the residents. Check here which ones you intend to visit 😉 Let’s take a closer look at each of these 5 stations, on the route from Malaga to Fuengirola. We have a lot to see here, as Torremolinos is full of good surprises! Our first stop is in Los Álamos.
Related posts:
Train Stations in Benalmadena
Train Stations in Fuengirola
Train Stations in Malaga – splendid stops and a secret
Free train travels in the Costa del Sol
Free train tickets in the Costa del Sol – Questions and Answers
Los Álamos
Such a cute place, the neighborhood around Los Álamos station. So close to the beach, but still with a feel of being nearly untouched by developers. On the short walk from the station to the beach, there are beautiful houses, small buildings, and little commerce on a flat area with many trees.
To me, Los Álamos feels like a small and cozy beach village, with the occasional airplane crossing the sky.
If you want to pamper yourself, you can rent this tent for the day:
That luxury tent is called a Balinesa, and is available on the Chiringuito Pepe-Beach, across from the Hotel Occidental Torremolinos. Renting it costs 50 euros for a full day. It is a lot more expensive than the regular hamacas for 7 euros, but hey, it fits at least 2 (maybe a kid too?). Come on, it’s not every day that luxury is in this range!
Los Álamos felt a bit dreamy to me, until I checked the prices of the real state in the neighborhood, on Idealista:
These prices are a lot above the average for Torremolinos!!! I guess I’m not the only one who finds this area adorable. Well, it seems the only real state I can afford in Los Álamos is to rent a Balinesa…
La Colina
La Colina train station is very close to Los Álamos, but the area already feels a bit different. The main thing here is that it feels a bit void. But I don’t think it’s gonna last – there is plenty of construction going on. The area from the station to the beach (which, by the way, belongs to Los Álamos neighborhood) will soon, or in a few years, have the most modern apartments of Torremolinos, without a doubt. But for now, you can find something you find nowhere else in the Costa:
There are horses too:
It is a flat area, and the station is a 15 minute walk to the beach. There are buildings along the way, but they are concentrated either near the beach or near the train station.
Then you get to the Promenade, and it is as delicious as always in Torremolinos. Beautiful palm trees, sand, sunshine, chiringuitos – a vacation dream turned reality.
Feels like we should stop here and just stay enjoying this beach. But Torremolinos has a lot more to offer!!! And now we are heading towards the main and most central station of the city:
Torremolinos
Torremolinos station sits right in the Plaza de la Nogalera and is the main station of the city. It is also the most central station of Torremolinos and is important for tourists and locals alike. From here there is so much to do and to see!
Across La Nogalera is the famous Calle San Miguel (shown below) a walk-only street full of commerce on both sides. Great place for clothes and souvenirs. 😉
When going to Calle San Miguel from La Nogalera, we reach the famous commerce street at about it’s middle, right at a crossroad. Now comes the tough decision: going up, towards Plaza Costa del Sol, going across, towards the Plaza de la Unión Europea or down, towards Plaza San Miguel? It’s a hard life, I know. Why not do it all? Yes! First, we’ll go up.
Going up Calle San Miguel, from La Nogalera
The picture above was taken on the day of the parade of the Feria de San Miguel 2023, also known as Feria de Torremolinos. This event is happening until October 1st, so if you haven’t check it yet, there is still time!
Walking around this area is a pleasure. Torremolinos has added a beautiful wavy structure providing shadow at the Plaza Costa del Sol, which is a delightful place to rest during shopping or pub/coffee crawls. This Plaza also displays some beautiful sculptures, it is worth visiting!
Going across Calle San Miguel, from La Nogalera
Going this way, we reach the Plaza de la Unión Europea, a calm way shaded by trees and sided by commerce and cafes.
From here, we can explore the interior of the city center, with some remarkable surprises, such as cute little plazas and artistic murals along the way.
And of course, Plaza de Andalucia is there to be found too!
Going down Calle San Miguel, from La Nogalera
Oh, this way we’ll get to the beach. 🙂 Going down Calle San Miguel, we soon reach the crossing with Calle de las Mercedes:
If we follow Calle de Las Mercedes, we find (or not, because it is a bit hidden) the famous lift to the beach. Here is a picture of the lift, from the upper side, for reference.
And a google map image of this area of the Calle de las Mercedes. See it on the back?
If instead of turning at Las Mercedes we continue walking down Calle San Miguel, we reach the Church of San Miguel.
By climbing the stairs in front of the church, we reach Plaza San Miguel:
Walking across the plaza, a bit further we find the entrance to one of the stairs that leads to Bajondillo beach:
From these stairs the view of the beautiful Bajondillo beach is amazing. There is a lift here too, but I don’t think it is working.
If instead of climbing the stairs in front of the church, we go along the church, we reach another set of stairs, and the Torre (Tower) Pimentel on the back:
This is a long set of stairs – be prepared! – but it is a nice walk. A few pictures of this way to the beach:
In between the white buildings on the left of the image above is the lower side of the lift to the beach.
A few important info about the lift: it costs 50 cents to use, paid on the upper side. Payment with coins is preferable, but it is also possible to pay with small bills; cards are not accepted. No bicycles are allowed in the lift, but bags are ok, up to 2 per user. Finally, kids up to 5 years old travel for free (like on the train!)
From now on it’s flat. We follow Calle del Peligro (Danger Street, but why this name? Because we may overspend?) and get to the beach!
We continue walking on the promenade a bit, towards Malaga.
Then we turn back towards the city on Calle Antonio Navajas Ruíz (hint!) to see one last gem we can get to from Torremolinos Station…
La casa de Los Navajas was a residence built in 1925 by a wealthy family of the area – the Navajas. The building belongs currently to the municipality, is open for visitation (see times here), for free, and can be rented for weddings and other celebrations. Remember that proposal that may have happened in El Chorro? So, getting married here would be a fit follow up.
Lovely Torremolinos central station. Now that we have warmed up, let’s move on to the next station! Choo choo!
Montemar Alto
Montemar Alto is mostly a residential neighborhood, but there is one reason that makes it unmissable for those visiting Torremolinos: the Parque de la Batería, a beautiful park, with a lovely pond, great views and a kid’s playground.
See the little white boats, on the right side of the picture? I bet it would be fun to go around the pond on them, but I think they are not working anymore. I just saw them out in pictures!
Edit: Torremolinos’s city council said the boats are available again! They restarted on October 6th 2023, and are available on fridays, saturdays, sundays and holidays from 16:00 to 19:00. Really good news! 🙂
Edit 2: the boats are no longer available, as the city council decided to empty the pond to use the water for emergencies during the drought 🙁
Walking around the park, it’s hard to miss the aptly named Torre Mirador (Watch Tower). In the past, part of the park was an artillery battery spot, and this tower was used to watch the sea for enemies approaching. As soon as one was spotted, the cannons would all aim at the enemy together. Hence the name of the tower and the name of the park.
The park also has beautiful fountains and fitness equipment. Places to walk under shadow and a lot of sunshine. It is a great place for picnics or just for enjoying the day.
For those who enjoy parks and for kids, Parque de la Batería is a favorite place in Torremolinos; it’s also home to my Kiddo’s favorite playground in the Costa del Sol, because it has trampolines! And because I can take him there by train, I don’t need to worry about finding a place to park.
El Pinillo
El Pinillo Station is our last station in Torremolinos, located in a calm residential neighborhood. Walking up, towards the hills, we find a warehouse area, with car repair shops and large furniture shops. Going downhill we find a small park and many residential buildings surrounded by flowers, giving a glimpse of how it is to live in Torremolinos.
Did you like our train trips around Torremolinos? There is no doubt this town offers a lot to see. I hope you learned something new or, at least, had fun seeing again some of the best things Torremolinos has to offer. See you around!
