Guide to the Costa del sol, Andalucia, Southern Spain.

When we mention tourism in Spain we are talking about the Costa del Sol, Andalucia, and within the Costa del Sol, La Carihuela is unique, a small, quiet, Picturesque and friendly village with very homely people, who have a vast experience in the tourist industry, catering  and the general day to day things we take for granted.

La Carihuela is the old fishing quarter of Torremolinos. A pedestrian street runs the length of the village. Although the fishing tradition still continues, many fishermen have swapped their fishing nets for restaurant and beach-bar businesses, to cater for the many tourists who visit the area every year to enjoy its sunny beach and excellent food.

The area is the most famous in Spain for it´s taditional fish dishes and every one of them are worth trying and are very well priced.

The beach of more than 2 kilometres is noted for its cleanliness, excellent offer of beach beds sun-shades and most of all for it´s famous beach restaurants called "chiringuitos" where the best and freshest Mediterranean sea-food is served. The Promenade runs parallel to the beach and connects with the Port of Benalmadena, with it´s distinctive architecture, well known lively night life, shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants.

The local bars are a must serving every kind of drink immaginable from Sangria to great british beers.

This is probably one of the most beautiful areas to visit on the Costa del sol and is located just 15 minutes from Malaga airport by taxi.

There is a wide selection of entertainment in the area from well known drag artistes, vovalists and even the odd game of bingo.

Public transport is close by with the main bus terminal in Torremolinos centre and a train station just up the hill in Montemar Alto. 

La Carihuela, Beach