The two main beaches of Playa de Bajondillo and Playamar are no longer littered with drink cans and fish and chip wrappers and are cleaned daily, and the new promenade stretches for over five miles, from the eastern fringes of the resort at La Colina to the western edge of Benalmadena Costa, with just a small break at the Puerto Marina. There are many seafront cafes / bars, (chiringuitos), where you can stop for a drink or snack if the weather is hot. Water skiing, paragliding and windsurfing are all available from the beaches, as well as pedaloes for the young and not so young! New parks have been constructed and over a thousand different species of trees planted. On the outskirts of the town, there are three forests with barbeque facilites together with freshwater springs, if you want a break from the beaches. Torremolinos is beckoning, give her a visit.

The main shopping street in the centre of town is Calle San Miguel, which is completely pedestrianised, and this then converges into the picuresque Cuesta del Tajo with it's souvenir kiosks and restaurants. Many steps lead down through the old fishing quarter of El Bajondillo to the beach of Playa de Bajondillo below. El Calvario is a lesser known area to the average holidaymaker, and is located on the north side of the main road that runs through Torremolinos. It is a lot quieter than the centre, and consists of narrow streets with bars and restaurants. Torremolinos has become a favourite with the gay community in recent years, with many gay friendly bars and clubs, the La Nogalera area being the place to be seen.

La Carihuela is the original fishing area of Torremolinos. There are many fresh fish restaurants lining the promenade and it is very popular with Spanish families, especially at weekends. Many of the original fishermens cottages have remained intact and a visit here is highly recommended. Holidaymakers looking for culture or architecture will be disapointed with Torremolinos, but their appetites can be wetted by travelling a few miles inland to some of the many unspoilt towns and villages of Andalucia. As a holiday resort, Torremolinos has a great deal going for it, give it a try, you may come to love the place as much as the thousands who return each year.