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Only
50
years
ago
Torremolinos
had
just
one
street
and a
score
of
houses
and
now we
see
the
tiny
fishing
village
become
a
massive
resort
area
with
rows
of
high-rise
apartments
and
hotels.
It is
a
household
name
all
over
the
world.
It is
without
a
doubt,
a
family
resort
aimed
at the
package
holiday
business.
More
than
70% of
its
visitors
are
British
and
English
is the
accepted
language.
The
local
drink
is
lager.
Due to
the
immense
competition
prices
are
kept
low;
among
the
lowest
in
Europe.
Torremolinos
is
located
just
8km
from
Malaga
airport
and
13km
from
the
port
of
Malaga.
There
are
two
principal
beaches,
both
long
and
sandy.
Shopping
is
vast
with a
wide
selection
of
shops
all at
very
reasonable
prices.
Very
little
of the
old
town
of
Torremolinos
still
remains
although
a fine
14th
century
Arab
watchtower
can be
found.
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Torremolinos
offers
just
about
everything
you
could
possibly
want
in the
way of
beaches,
nightclubs,
restaurants
and
bars,
not to
mention
the
human
contact
with
every
language
and
description.
Central
is
Plaza
Costa
del
Sol.
From
here,
head
off in
any
direction
to
find
the
fun.
The
number
one
street
for
shopping
is
Calle
San
Miguel
where
you
can
find
any
manner
of
goods.
To hit
the
beaches,
go to
the
end of
this
street
and
descend
the
steps.
Here
you
find 6
miles
of
sand
where
summertime
temperatures
can be
in the
high
80's
and
the
humidity
is
low.
You
will
also
find
all
the
beach
facilities
you
would
expect,
such
as
brollies,
sun
beds,
water
sports
and
beach
bars.
This
resort
was
first
established
in the
1960's
and
Torremolinos
will
continue
to
draw
huge
crowds,
well
into
the
next
century
and
will
always
be a
favourite
with
the
English
holiday
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Right
next
to
Torremolinos
is the
coastal
resort
of
Benalmadena
Costa. |
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