Torremolinos, the city that led the way

Torremolinos is the LGBTQ+ capital of southern Spain. A city with more than 325 days of sunshine a year, it has been an oasis of hedonism for decades. In the old days it was visited by such illustrious personalities as Frank Sinatra, John Lenon, Brigitte Bardot and Ava Gardner, among many others, who are said to have spent many crazy nights there. During the dictatorship, Torremolinos was home to the first gay and lesbian bars and clubs in Spain, something totally forbidden at the time. Special mention should be made of the Pasaje Begoña, a small alley with about 50 bars and live music venues where this movement started. On the 24th of June 1971 it suffered a large police raid that ended with dozens of arrests and the closure of many of these legendary bars, such as Tony's Bar, which many equate with the events at the Stonewall Inn in New York. We offer you the chance to get to know this welcoming city on the Costa del Sol, where you can spend a pleasant beach, sun and party holiday. In addition, it is perfect to visit other nearby points of interest such as Malaga, Ronda, Marbella or Nerja.