Queer Switzerland

Torremolinos

Torremolinos

Spain· Costa del Sol

Gay hotspot on the Costa del Sol near Málaga: the La Nogalera plaza full of bars and clubs, beaches right next door, Torremolinos Gay Pride in June and mild weather almost all year.

Gay districts

La Nogalera — The gay plaza with the highest concentration of bars and clubs.
Playa del Bajondillo / La Carihuela — Beaches within walking distance of the centre.

What to do

Bars and clubs around La Nogalera.
Beach days at Bajondillo and La Carihuela.
Torremolinos Gay Pride in June.
A trip to cultural Málaga right nearby.

When to go: Spring to autumn; Pride in June.
Pride: Torremolinos Gay Pride · June
Getting there from Switzerland: Flights to Málaga from Zürich, Geneva and Basel in about 2h30, then a short train/taxi ride.

Sources

Updated: 2026-06-21

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