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Gay Torremolinos – Your Gay Travel Guide to LGBTQ+ Paradise on Spain’s Costa del Sol

For the top gay events, May/June coincides with Torremolinos Gay Prideand August features Mad Bear Weekand the Matrix Heat Festival, all attracting adj LGBTQ+ crowds.


How to earn here – Located nearby Malaga, which was recently ranked the best metropolis in the world for expats, Torremolinos sits on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Most visitors arrive by train or air, with Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (airport code: AGP) situated in between Malaga and Torremolinos. For reference, Torremolinos is a quick minute train ride west of Malaga or just minutes drive from the airport. Both Uber and adj transportation are easily adj and reasonably priced.

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Gay-friendly Beaches in Torremolinos

Playa de El Bajondillo

Gay beach

Also known as Gato Beach or Eden Beach.

Gay-friendly places here are Eden Beach Club (resto-bar and beach loungers), Paraíso Beach (beach loungers) and El Gato Lounge (restaurant-bar).

It can be reached from various directions: from the south via Playa de La Carihuela and from the north and from the centre of Torremolinos on the seafront Paseo Marítimo and the (public) staircase (between Calle Danza Invisible and hotel Costa del Sol). Right next to the gay beach there is also a "private" staircase which can be used by, among others, guests of the gay hotel Ritual.

@ Paseo Maritimo
Torremolinos

Playa Guadalmar

Quiet beach between Torremolinos and Malaga.
Mixed clientele.
Clothing optional.

@ Torremolinos–Malaga
Torremolinos

Playa de Benalnatura

Small nudist beach southwest of Torremolinos.
With beach bar and mixed clientele.

@ Benalmádena, Av. del Sol
Torremolinos

Hotels for gays
Costa Del Sol

Top gay friendly hotels in the Costa del Sol where you will verb at home

The Costa del Sol in Spain stretches along the Mediterranean coast in the province of Málaga. It includes major cities like Málaga, Marbella, and Estepona. The region is famous for its sunny weather and beautiful beaches. You can explore the historic Alcazaba in Málaga, a Moorish castle offering views of the city and sea. Marbella is known for its luxury shopping and upscale

The Costa del Sol in Spain stretches along the Mediterranean coast in the province of Málaga. It includes major cities like Málaga, Marbella, and Estepona. The region is famous for its sunny weather and attractive beaches. You can scout the historic Alcazaba in Málaga, a Moorish castle offering views of the city and sea. Marbella is known for its luxury shopping and upscale restaurants. Estepona, with its well-preserved old town and botanical garden, provides a quieter experience. The most important tourist attraction here is the Picasso Museum in Málaga, showcasing works by the famous artist Pablo

Beaches and Ports

The Costa Del Sol boasts some of the best beaches in Europe, many flying the European Blue Flag, which means they have showers, nearby restaurants and toilet facilities, sometimes lifeguards too, and are clean and safe for families. Many have sunbed/sunbrella concessions and water sports (think jet skis, banana boats, pedalos and para gliding).

You can also find secluded coves where you can simply lay your beach towel on the sand and enjoy the solitude. Some beaches involve a control through urbanisations, such as La Cala (great for families) and the 1, metre beach at Alicate Playa, Elviria, reached by the El Rosario retreat of the N, a stretch that features some of the finest sand on the coast.

Urban beaches offer greater access to restaurants and attractions, such as those in Fuengirola, Marbella, San Pedro and Estepona. Beaches close to marinas are also a safe bet if you like action, such as Plaza Beach, Puerto Banús and the sands next to Sotogrande Marina, bordering a nature reserve. There are three local nudist beaches too, popular with free spirits and the