Here a few suggestions on things to do in Torremolinos:

1. Explore La Carihuela: Take a stroll through the charming neighborhood of La Carihuela, known for its traditional Andalusian charm and picturesque streets. Enjoy its vibrant atmosphere, browse the local shops, and dine at one of the many seafood restaurants along the promenade.

2. Relax on the Beaches: Torremolinos boasts beautiful beaches where you can relax and soak up the sun. Playa de la Carihuela and Playa El Bajondillo are popular choices, offering golden sands, clear waters, and a variety of beachside amenities.

3. Explore Plaza Costa del Sol: Visit the heart of Torremolinos, Plaza Costa del Sol, a lively square surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants. Take a seat at one of the outdoor terraces and soak in the atmosphere while enjoying a refreshing drink or sampling local cuisine.

4. Discover the Molino de Inca Botanic Garden: Escape to nature at the Molino de Inca Botanic Garden. Wander through its lush gardens, featuring a wide variety of plants, flowers, and water features. Don't miss the beautiful old flour mill that gives the garden its name.

5. Visit Casa de los Navajas: Step back in time by exploring Casa de los Navajas, a stunning mansion built in the early 20th century. Admire its impressive architecture, elegant interior, and picturesque gardens, offering a glimpse into the opulent past of the region.

6. Enjoy Water Sports at Playamar Beach: If you're seeking some adventure, head to Playamar Beach and indulge in water sports activities such as jet skiing, paddleboarding, or parasailing. Experience the thrill of these activities while enjoying the beautiful coastal views.

7. Explore Calle San Miguel: Take a stroll along Calle San Miguel, Torremolinos' main shopping street. Discover a variety of shops selling local products, clothing, jewelry, and souvenirs. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and pick up some unique gifts to take back home.

8. Visit the Torremolinos Aqueduct: Marvel at the impressive Torremolinos Aqueduct, an architectural wonder dating back to the 18th century. Admire its grand arches and the engineering feat it represents as you learn about its history and significance.

9. Enjoy the Torremolinos Nightlife: Experience the vibrant nightlife scene in Torremolinos. Explore the numerous bars, clubs, and live music venues in the town center and along the beachfront. Dance the night away, enjoy live performances, and mingle with locals and fellow travelers.

Torremolinos offers a diverse selection of child-friendly attractions in town or nearby cities, and not all of them have to cost a lot of money. Here are our top 10 picks for you and your kids: 

Hike to Cañada del Lobo

If you have active kids that like being outdoors, a fun hike to do is Cañada del Lobo. Expect it to take between 2 and 5 hours depending on the age group of your kids and how many breaks you take. The hike is easy to follow and can be done mostly on a dirt track. Once at the top, you will be met by a statue of a wolf overlooking spectacular coastal views.In the months from January until summer, you also must be careful about pine processionary caterpillars in Malaga’s nearby natural parks. These creatures walk in lines up to two meters and have millions of little hairs that are poisonous. So make sure your kids don’t touch them or step on them and keep your pets away.

Refresh at the waterpark

Aqualand is the largest water park in Costa del Sol. It is located just 10 minutes from the center of Torremolinos. The park has a total of 18 attractions. In addition, it also has a wave pool and a children’s play area and offers a unique surf simulator. A little more low-key and ideal for families with a range of basic slides, without a doubt, spending the day at Aqualand is a great option to have fun with friends and family.

Run them in the park at La Bacteria. 

La Bateria Park is located in Montemar, Torremolinos, and has a huge lake where kids can ride in a boat. It also has areas with trampolines and swings so a great time can be had by all. Feel free to bring your children to this space where you can also find several cannons which were used during the Spanish Civil War, as well as an area with passages and underground bunkers for storing shells which can be visited and which will definitely awaken your curiosity.

Jardin Botanico Molino de Inca 

Jardin Botanico Molino de Inca is a perfect place for family picnics. Surrounded by lush greeneries, ponds, fountains, and springs, this botanic garden offers a full day of entertainment. Once your kids set their feet onto the green grass and see those cute small ponds and exotic bird species, they wouldn’t want to leave this magical place. You will enjoy as much as they do. Molino de Inca is a perfect place to calm your mind while your kids discover the beauties of nature. 

There is always a beach

Of course, the main attractions in Torremolinos will always be its fantastic expanses of well-serviced, Blue Flag standard sandy beaches. The Playa de la Carihuela is the liveliest and where the Hollywood A-listers go when they hear you are in town. The Playa del Bajondillo is surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Torremolinos and has some of the top watersports attractions too. The Playa de Los Álamos is where the locals go to relax. Less busy and not as well catered for as the main Torremolinos beaches, it is unlikely to get as crowded.

Day Trip to Caminito Del Rey from Torremolinos

This stunning natural trail is one of the most visited attractions in the Malaga area, and there’s a good reason for that! This pathway was built into the rocks towering over the Gaitanes gorge, suspended at 100 m high. Don’t worry, even though the path is 8 km long, not all of it is on the suspended part and there is no need to be an athlete to take part! Plus, when you book a Caminito Del Rey day tour, the company will give you helmets and other protective gear so you know it’s completely safe. Only 8 years old and up.

Water Sports Playa Rafa

They offer the most fun nautical sports that can be done on the entire Costa del Sol; parascending, jet ski, banana boat, wakeboard, jobe sonar T, rosco, flyfish, aquarocket, seadoo R3 and pedal boats. You can find them at Rafa Beach, where their operations center is located. You can even combine several activities and enjoy an unforgettable day.

Cable car to the top

In the neighbor city, these  cable cars will take you in an amazing 15-minute journey in a four-person cable car right up to the highest point on the Málaga coast at an altitude of almost 800m above sea level. From this superb vantage point, you not only have the most magnificent views of the Costa del Sol, but also the awesome panoramic vistas of the Sierra Nevada mountains (white with snow in the winter months), the Guadalhorce Valley and on a clear day you can see Gibraltar and the coast of Africa. A great location to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Costa del Sol and on a crystal clear day right over to North Africa.Once on top, you can several trails and things to do. You can choose to return the same way or as many people, opt to walk down on the special footpath or even take mountain bikes in the cabin and cycle down.

Divernostrum. A day of fun!

Divernostrum, located in the Nostrum shopping center, is one of the most complete centers in the capital with the following characteristics: The largest bowling alley in Malaga, Mini golf, Playground, Food and drink available.Be the star of bowling in our leisure center, go with your family or friends, and have an incredible day in their bowling alley. In their Recreative Room, you can test your skills driving a Formula 1 or in a game of air hockey with your friends. Larger than any playground in Malaga, your children will not get bored by all the things that can be done inside.

Happy Days

Two mini golf courses located just across from the beach; one in the area of Playa El Bajondillo (at the foot of the hill on which stands the Casa de los Navajas) and the other in the area of Playa la Carihuela. The first is the largest and is the perfect distraction for a few hours during a day at the beach. As well as a miniature golf course there are other activities: circuit for trains and electric bikes, billiards, table tennis, rides, video games, etc.

Here are the main reasons why you should retire in Spain:

• Spain is a very safe place to live in. The crime rate is low and you can walk through the streets safely any time of the day or night.
• The Spanish are known for being very healthy, thanks to their  Mediterranean diet and outdoor lifestyle. Spain is ranked the healthiest country in the World. Spain also has one of the highest life expectancy in the World. 
• Spain has great healthcare and you’re rarely more than 15 minutes away from a hospital or clinic. The healthcare system is in the top 10 around the World, above the healthcare systems of Italy, France, Greece, Germany, the UK and Portugal.
• Living up to its name, Costa del Sol is actually the sunniest area in Spain, with shining rays beating down on the region for almost the entire year. South of Spain has the warmest winters in Europe and over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and up to 15 hours of light in a day.
• Spanish culture is very relaxed and hassle-free.
• Spain has a secure banking system and dependable infrastructure. With 3,100km of rail track the Spanish high-speed AVE trains operate on the longest high-speed network in Europe.
• Spain has a large expat community in Costa Del Sol.
• Once you've the visa to live in Spain or your permanent residency, you can easily travel within the Schengen area.Spain is located on the west side of Europe, making traveling to the American continent fast and efficiant. A flight from Spain to New York is barely 8 hours. 
• Retiring in Torremolinos offers a delightful combination of stunning coastal beauty, a vibrant social scene, and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. With its sunny climate, gorgeous beaches, and picturesque promenades, Torremolinos provides the perfect backdrop for a fulfilling retirement. The town boasts excellent healthcare facilities, a wide range of amenities, and a welcoming expat community, ensuring that retirees can enjoy a comfortable and enriching lifestyle. Whether it's strolling along the beach, indulging in delicious cuisine, or immersing oneself in the local culture, Torremolinos offers a fulfilling retirement experience for those seeking relaxation, recreation, and a charming coastal ambiance.

Torremolinos has a good selection of shops and shopping facilities, with everything from clothing to authentic Spanish leather products. The main street of the centre of Torremolinos is calle San Miguel, the town’s busiest pedestrian street. You can spend hours there, window shopping, cooling down in the summer with an ice-cream or enjoying a warm tea in the winter. From calle San Miguel you can access all of the town’s commercial areas, including Cauce and Casablanca streets and the Costa del Sol, Andalucía and La Nogalera squares.There are two street markets in Torremolinos. On Thursdays there is a general market 'mercadillo' selling everything from fruit and veg, plants, to clothes and household appliances.  On Sundays there is a 'rastro'  selling second hand goods, antiques, collectors items and handicrafts. Both are located in the feria ground, next to the bullring and San Miguel at the end of Avenida de Real on the mountain side of the N-340a coast road. They have all supermarkets available. Their major shopping brand is Carrefour and Torremolinos is just a few minutes away of the popular Plaza Mayor.

The average cost of living per person in Torremolinos is $1115 per person. That is 23% cheaper than Madrid,  25% cheaper than Barcelona, 47% cheaper than Paris, 48% cheaper than Amsterdam, 51% cheaper than Dallas, 59% cheaper than Miami, 60% cheaper than London, 61% cheaper than Los Angeles and a whopping 69% cheaper than New York. It is even cheaper than its more neighbor's town Benalmadena.