Cervantes, Torremolinos

Advantages: Lively and Central for other parts of Southern Spain
Disadvantages: Pretty commercialised

...My husband and I have been going to Torremolinos for 6 years now. If we had the preverbal lottery win I'd be there right now. We go mostly at the end of April when the weather starts to heat up, and the majority of people start to arrive. When we leave the temperature is hitting 34. We fly into Malaga Airport, the main airport for the south coast. A clean, airy and well organised airport you arrive and set off un-flustered. On the way out from the airport the tour buses are straight ahead and the taxi's are to the right, under cover. A taxi journey is only about £11 to Torremolinos, which is nearest big resort town from Malaga. Torremolinos although very commercialised [as are all the resorts on the South coast] has evolved as an appealing resort noted for its clean sandy beaches, wide choice of hotels and restaurants and variety... Read review

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Advantages: Day trip to Gibraltar
Disadvantages: Boring, short of things to do

...Me and my fiance went to Torremolinos last November. Maybe it was the weather, maybe it was the lack of things to do, maybe it was the fact our appartment wasn't even big enough to swing a cat, but we really were not keen on this place at all. Having gone to Menorca 2 months prior to this (my first trip abroad) I think I was expecting alot more. Comparing Torremolinos to Menorca is like comparing say....Elvis Presley to Elvis Costello. The beach is a long stretch about 2miles long with only resteraunts and little gift shops dotted along reminding me of Blackpool somehow. These resteraunts can be quite nice giving you a good view of the sea at night but some of the locals don't speak very good English at all, in one we decided to order a sweet, so as you do we asked the waiter for the sweets menu and were instead handed the bill... Read review

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Advantages: cheap, hot, no stress, friendly, healthy
Disadvantages: Gypsies in some areas, flies

...Want to move, take the plunge, Spain, a beautiful country. The people are very friendly and helpful, the prices are much cheaper than uk. The air is a lot healthier, there is no stress, no rushing about and inland no congestion. I recomend Granada and surrounding areas, particularly Iznalloz. An hour to beaches, 1 hour to the top of Sierra Nevada and snow. Things to watch out for, Gypsies, The Spanish hate gypsies, some are fine, a lot will nick whatever they can. I would stay away from the built up areas such as Malaga, Torremolinos etc,too many brits, high prices etc. Because of the heat there are many flies but i had them where i lived in uk. Property is very cheap, im my village prices start from as little as £25000 for a 3 bedroom house.... Read review

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