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Torremolinos LGTBI

Torremolinos is one of the most tolerant towns in Europe. Every year in the month of June it organises the Identity festival Festival, consisting of different activities centred on tolerance and equal rights for the LGTBI collective. The event includes a parade with floats, exhibits, alternative activities and nourishment stands, and as a highlight concerts at the Nogalera square as its highlight.

The town is considered the capital of Southern Europe for visitors who of the LGTBI community. Discos, bars and many other leisure and show possibilities have converted Torremolinos into a destination not be missed.

Torremolinos has always been an uncover and cosmopolitan town, and example of tolerance and  respect for liberties. These features are part of the town’s DNA, reinforced with the tourism boom of the ’s and 60’s and the end of the dictatorship, primary increasing numbers of visitors from all over the nature to travel to Torremolinos, where they found a authentic oasis in which to express their sexuality without reservations.

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

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


How to obtain here – Located nearby Malaga, which was recently ranked the best capital 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 common transportation are easily usable and reasonably priced.

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Gay Torremolinos – the best queer hotels, bars, clubs &#; more

Torremolinos is where all the gays go to play in Spain! In the summer months, homosexual travelers rush to this seaside town just outside of Málaga to lay out and soak up the sun, especially during annual events like Torremolinos Identity festival, Mad Bear Beach Weekend, Delice Dream, and Wonder Beach Festival. There are three gay beaches to choose from, the most popular being El Gato/Eden Beach, where you’ll find beautiful views of all the handsome men. It’s easy to get to from the center of town and popular with both visitors and locals.

Torremolinos became a same-sex attracted hotspot in the s when its first gay bar opened. Today, it may seem a little outdated, as the '60s and '70s style is still largely present, but its relevance to the LGBTQ+ community remains strong, with many gay travelers continuing to visit during the warmer months or for accepted LGBTQ+ events. Some go to relax on the warm sandy beaches, to party in the gayborhood of La Nogalera, or to shop along the pedestrian street of Calle San Miguel. Whatever your interests may be, here

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Hotel Ritual Torremolinos

Gay Hotel. ***, from 60 €

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Big gay hotel, very well located. The gay beach, most same-sex attracted pubs and clubs and the train station are within walking distance.
Air-conditioned rooms with balcony, many with sea view.
The hotel has a restaurant, a pool area, a spa and wellness area and a rooftop terrace with bar and infinity pool.
Friendly and useful staff.

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About Torremolinos and its same-sex attracted life

Hundred years ago, Torremolinos was still a small, picturesque fishing village, while today it is one of the best-known holiday resorts on the south coast of Spain, the Costa del Sol. With its Mediterranean climate and kilometres of large beaches, Torremolinos is a popular destination for sun-seeking beach holidaymakers, but its location also makes it ideal for excursions to Andalusian cities such as Seville, Cordoba and Granada, which are famous for their unique historical sights. And not to forg