Guide to Gay Torremolinos: Gay Bars, Beaches & more

Torremolinos is the gay hotspot of the Costa Del Sol. We knew plenty about other popular gay places in Spain like Madrid and Barcelona, but were very surprised to find out that Torremolinos also has a huge gay scene to rival these cities.

Torremolinos is on the South coast of Spain and is part of the Costa Del Sol – literally the ‘Sun Coast’. It’s been an incredibly popular tourist destination for years given that it is only ten minutes from Malaga airport, has hot weather for the majority of the year and beaches stretching all the way along the coast.

When it comes to gay Torremolinos, it has a very long and interesting gay history. Torremolinos was considered to be the liberal, hedonistic escape in Spain during the Franco era and it was here that Spain’s first ever gay bar opened back in 1962.

With this in mind, it starts to make sense why Torremolinos has eventually become a thriving destination for gay travellers with a lot to offer in terms of it’s gay scene.

Perhaps we were late to the party, but this was news to us!

We spent three weeks in Torremolinos and here is everything you need to know, read on for our Torremolinos gay guide:

Gay Area of Torremolinos

The main gay area of Torremolinos is very easy to find and is known as the La Nogalera area.

The gay area is just off Plaza de la Nogalera and forms a huge square of densely packed bars and clubs.

Just across the road from here off Calle Danza Invisible and Calle Casablanca is what we consider to be the second gay area. This has a few gay bars and cruise clubs but not as densely packed as the main gay area.

You then also have the gay beach area with two gay beach clubs, Eden and Paraiso.

Finally, there is also the odd gay bar or cruise club scattered around the town.

The map below indicates the three main gay areas:

Torremolinos Gay Bars, Gay Clubs and Cruising Clubs

The gay scene in Torremolinos is very liberal, open and creates an attitude of ‘anything goes’.

It’s also one of the most sexualised gay scenes we have ever come across which is no bad thing – we are pro owning your sexuality!

The reason that we say this is because we have never seen such a high density of cruising bars and clubs in one area. Most gay bars also have a small dark room or cruising area as standard. We have found this is quite typically a European thing, also common in places like Berlin.

There are plenty of gay bars, just a few places we would class as clubs you would dance at and then plenty of cruising clubs.

Take a look at our exhaustive list of Torremolinos’ gay bars and clubs:

Torremolinos Gay Bars

The majority of these gay bars are all found in the gay area of Torremolinos, just off Plaza de la Nogalera.

• Aqua Terrace – this is where we started most of our nights. It has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and feels like it is in the heart and centre of it all. They also played Little Mix on the huge projector so we are now sold. Drinks are c€6 for a generous spirit and c€4 for a beer.
• Ritual Copas – owned by the gay hotel Ritual, Ritual Copas is a very popular place to go for drinks to get your night started.
• Eden Copas – is next door to Ritual Copas and equally as busy.
• Ego Bar – this bar plays music and video clips from the 80s and 90s and prides itself on good vibes. They have good offers including two drinks for €10 (selected brands).
• Vida Bar – open since 2013, this bar is also in the centre of everything with a mixed friendly crowd.
• Bar Arcos – this is a gin bar that advertises itself as ‘straight friendly’ and is found in the second gay area.
• Codigo – Codigo has a large terrace, is known for its cocktails and offers a cool place to socialise and enjoy cabaret/drag shows.
• Bacchus Bear Bar – the longest running bear bar in Torremolinos. Has both indoor and outdoor seating.

We only had so much time whilst in Torremolinos so we could only visit so many! However the list goes on, you also have:

• Vanilla Lounge – this bar is more casual and is on the main pedestrian area
• LA Biznaga – for food and drink
• Lio Disco – this is a showbar
• Disco Help
• TNT Torremolinos – small gay bar
• Gay Bar – the clue is in the name
• Obbio by Studio 54
• Chessa Bar

Gay Clubs Torremolinos

After you have hit the gay bars, it’s time to move on to a gay club.

Tip: you are in Spain now, some of these clubs don’t open until 2 am and don’t get going until 3am/4am. Plan your night accordingly.

• Parthenon – this club is one of the main places to dance with two floors and huge screens playing pop and house music. Like other venues it also has a small darkroom, is open every night in peak season and opens earlier than the other clubs.
• Centuryon – this gay club is another great place to dance and gets very busy late on in the night. They also sometimes run theme nights and have gogo dancers which we are always happy to see!
• Aqua Emporio – out of the three Aqua venues, Aqua Emporio is the main dance club with a mix of music and a very hot crowd.
• Aqua Club – This is really for the cruising club section below, but it does have a dancefloor and is a good option for low season when Aqua Emporio closes. 

Torremolinos Gay Cruising Clubs

Like we said, most clubs and bars have cruising areas, but in terms of dedicated cruising clubs with everything you can think of, here are your options:

• Exxxtreme Cruising Bar (across the road from the gay area)
• Alcatraz (5 minutes from the gay area)
• New Free Eagle
• Quero/Cuero 
• Aqua Club – the full name is Aqua Disco Cruising Club, so it’s a great choice regardless of what you want from your night. It is located right next door to Aqua Terrace Bar. 
• Men’s Bar – this doubles up as a typical gay bar and cruising bar. In the week in low season it is one of the few that is still open playing music videos on its big screen. Popular for tourists, locals and expats to socialise.
•  Querell – full on cruising club hosting themed parties including a naked night.

Torremolinos Gay Beach

Torremolinos gay beach is very easy to find, it’s not hidden like many other gay beaches.

You can find the gay beach in front of two gay beach clubs – Eden Beach Club and Paraiso Beach Club.

Here is a full guide to getting to the gay beach in Torremolinos.

Gay Events Torremolinos

Gay Pride Torremolinos

At the end of May/start of June over 40k people descend on Torremolinos for gay pride! For a small coastal town this is huge!

The festival lasts 4 days, with parties going on all day and night from the beach to the clubs.

If you can’t make the full 4 days, make sure you are there for the main parade on Saturday which starts at 6pm and finishes in the main gay area of Torremolinos where the party will continue.

Delice Dream Gay Spring Party

Delice Dream is a huge gay festival held every April for 5 days.

Expect pool parties, beach parties and club parties that are going to take you through until 7am in the morning. We have been to Torremolinos a couple of times – sleep is a luxury!

In April it’s starting to get hot so it’s the perfect time to top up your tan and dance all day and night with hot guys from all over Europe. In 2020 they will be celebrating their 10^th year.

Find our more at Delice Dream.

Torremolinos Leather and Fetish Festival

TLF began in 2015 and has now become one of the best known leather and fetish festivals in Europe with about 2000 attendees each year.

They run the main week in April and then also have some pre-parties in October. We were here during October and it was still really busy! TLF runs events every night across all the different cruising bars and clubs.

Mad Bear Beach Torremolinos

A whole week of pool, beach and club parties dedicated to the bear crowd. This event happens once a year in August and you can find out more on their website.

Gay Shops in Torremolinos

With all these gay bars you are definitely going to need something to wear! Check out:

• Boxer Torremolinos – Boxer is a well know brand and chain of shops across Europe. They sell everything from sporty gear, to full on fetish gear and everything in between.
• Go Go Torremolinos – Go Go is a gay mens lifestyle and fashion shop. It has everything from cool accessories/ornaments for around the home, to sunglasses, shirts and some fetish gear – a very diverse shop!

Gay Sauna Torremolinos

There is one gay sauna in Torremolinos called Apollo Sauna Cabaret.

Like most gay saunas, it offers plenty of modern facilities including a Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, maze, private cabins and so on, but  guests can also enjoy drag shows, go-go dancers and steamy shows!

Apollo Gay Sauna Torremolinos also gets involved with some of the gay events in Torremolinos and held an event this year for the TLF festival.

General entry is €11, however sometimes they have deals on certain days for €9 or €5 for certain age groups.

Address: Avd. Carlota Alessandri, 105 Edf. Ole II. Local 129620 Torremolinos-Málaga

Gay Hotels in Torremolinos/Gay Friendly Hotels in Torremolinos

Spain is a very gay friendly country and you should not expect to have any trouble as a gay traveller in any hotel. We have never had any problems at all.

These are the hotels we recommend based on our experience, recommendations from friends and research.

Ritual Hotel Torremolinos

Ritual is the biggest outright adults only gay hotel in Torremolinos. It has a modern, large pool area with jacuzzi. You will also find a sauna, Turkish bath, and a nudist sunbathing area on the rooftop if you want an all over tan.

It also overlooks the beach front and is a short walk into town. If you come to Torremolinos for any of the parties, this is the place to stay.

See availability and prices here.

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Fenix Hotel

Another adults only hotel near to the gay area with gym, pool and rooftop bar.

The hotel offers bed and breakfast, half and full board.

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Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea

This hotel has a rooftop pool, outdoor pool with sun terrace, gym & sauna. It’s well located near the beach and a short walk into town and the gay area.

You also have an onsite restaurant and spa if you really want to relax and not have to leave the hotel.

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There are many more great options, you can do a full search for your specific dates below:


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We really enjoyed our stay in Torremolinos, and after three weeks, could easily see ourselves spending an extended period here.

If you are looking for a gay beach break in Spain, Torremolinos is definitely a top contender. Beaches, sun, boys and gay bars, what more do you need?

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