Best Gay Beaches in Torremolinos Travel Guide: Torremolinos has a huge gay scene with lots of gay bars, gay beach clubs, a very open culture and of course a gay beach.
Torremolinos is part of the Costa Del Sol and is just a ten-minute drive from Malaga airport. It’s been a popular gay holiday destination for many years and its gay history goes all the way back to 1962 when Spain’s first gay bar opened here.
If you are looking for a gay beach holiday in Spain, Torremolinos is a good bet.
Read on for my mini-guide to finding the gay beach in Torremolinos:
Where to find Torremolinos Gay Beach?
The gay beach in Torremolinos is called Playa del Bajondillo spread out in front of two gay beach clubs.
You can’t miss either beach club because they are both proudly flying rainbow flags next to each other: Eden Beach Club and Paraiso Beach Club.
The gay beach in Torremolinos is made up of both these beach clubs (as they offer lots of sun loungers), the open sand in front of each club and either side. It’s quite obvious by the crowd in high season.
High season in Torremolinos peaks from July to August but as we write this in October, the beach is still busy and the temperature perfect for sunbathing!
Walking route to get to the Gay Beach, Torremolinos
From the seafront to the main town there is a very steep incline so maps can be a little deceiving.
The easiest way to access the gay beach is turning off from Calle Casablanca down Calle Santos Arcangeles (there are signs to the beach – playa in Spanish) and keep walking down.
Once you hit the beachfront turn right and walk along the promenade until you hit Eden Beach Club and Paraiso Beach Club. You have found the gay beach.
Gay Beach Clubs in Torremolinos
There are two gay beach clubs in Torremolinos, right next to each other on the gay beach. I think Eden is connected to Hotel Ritual (the gay hotel).
Eden Beach Club
This is the newer beach club and I this is the one I would recommend.
It’s been refurbished and is super stylish, giving Ibiza beach club vibes. They have a full resaturant and bar built onto the beach which then extends out into the sunlounger area.
The food, drinks and general atmosphere here is all excellent. I’d say this is my favorite gay spot in Torremolinos.
Paraiso Beach Club
Right next door, you have Paraiso. This is a little more low-key and chill so if you just want a bed and to relax in the sun this could also be a good option.
What Facilities are there at Torremolinos Gay Beach?
Because there are two beach clubs there are plenty of sun loungers to hire and food and drink on offer.
If you don’t want to use the beach clubs the whole beachfront has showers, toilets and is lined with small shops, bars and restaurants. Unlike most gay beaches, this one is not in the middle of nowhere!
More Gay Beaches in Torremolinos?
The above is the main gay beach in Torremolinos, if you want to explore a couple of other spots further afield, mentioned by locals, then take a look at these other options:
Playa Nudista Benalnatura
This beach is a drive or bus journey south from Torremolinos, past Benalmadena. Popular with local gays since it is a nudist beach with access to a beach bar.
Playa Nudista Guadalmar
In the opposite direction, there is another nudist beach if you head north from Torremolinos, 15 minutes by car or 40 by bus. Playa Nudista Guadalmar is a little more secluded and sits between Torremolinos and Malaga.
I hope you enjoy the gay beach in Torremolinos and spot some hot Spanish guys! Have fun!
For a full gay guide to Torremolinos including a detailed list of everything you need to plan a trip see my Complete Gay Torremolinos Guide.
For more gay beaches around Spain and Europe: Gay Beaches in Europe
There are also lots of gay hotels and gay friendly hotels in Torremolinos!