La Carihuela
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Why go
- The Virgen del Carmen festival, with a procession and the landing of the Virgin on the beach.
Don't miss
- Bazar AladinoA famous shop housed in a building shaped like a boat.In the area
- La PuntaA natural rock formation, also called El Morro de Torremolinos, that almost splits the promenade in two.Walk east along the promenade to reach it
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del CarmenThe church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, one of the district's places of interest, can be visited.In the historic quarter
- Paseo MarítimoThe seafront promenade, lined with shops, bars, restaurants and beach clubs. You can walk, skate or cycle along it.Along the beach
- Calle de los PerrosA few of the original single-storey houses and shacks still stand on this street.Calle de los Perros
Tips for your visit
- The beach is about two kilometres long.
- The beach has showers, lifeguards and a Red Cross first-aid post.
- The old neighbourhood keeps the charm of old Andalusian quarters, with narrow streets and traditional shops.
- Walking east takes you past shops, restaurants, La Punta and other beaches up to Los Álamos.
Best time to visit
- First Thursday in June: Pescaíto Day, the fish-frying day.
- 16 July: the Virgen del Carmen festival, patron of the municipality.
- In high season, pedal boats and other water sports equipment can be rented on the beach.
Interesting facts5
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Its elevation differs by about 30 m from central Torremolinos, so it developed apart from the town.
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In some versions the name means 'fishing village'.
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At its peak, the fishing fleet numbered about forty boats.
La Carihuela, referente mundial de la Costa del Sol - Barceló Experiences -
Grace Kelly, Ava Gardner, Orson Welles and Frank Sinatra enjoyed its beach in the 1950s and 1960s.
La Carihuela, a flagship resort on the Costa del Sol - Barceló Experiences -
The area is modernised but keeps much of its original character.
La Carihuela Area | Official Tourism Website of Torremolinos
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History
La Carihuela was a fishing settlement on the edge of Málaga Bay, in the southwest of Torremolinos. Its residents lived from fishing and seafood. As tourism grew, fishermen gradually left their boats to open restaurants and beach bars. Tourist accommodation now stands right on the beach.
- 1948El Remo nightclub opens, and hotel building begins on the area's former orchards.
- 1950sTourism booms, and restaurant businesses develop, mostly serving fish, especially pescaíto frito.
- 1957Hotel Pez Espada, a signature relax-architecture hotel.
- 1960Hotel Carihuela Palace, among its early hotels.
- 1961Hotel Tropicana, a signature relax-architecture hotel.
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- 1962Hotel Tres Carabelas, among its hotels.
Accessibility
- Toilet Public toilets on the beach.
Sources: La Carihuela - Wikipedia · La Carihuela Area | Official Tourism Website of… · La Carihuela, referente mundial de la Costa del… · La Carihuela, a flagship resort on the Costa de… · checked 20 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
How do I get to La Carihuela in Torremolinos?
Train and bus services serve La Carihuela. You can also start a seaside walk from plaza del Remo to reach it.
What is the beach at La Carihuela like?
The beach is known around the world and has a family atmosphere.
What is Pescaíto Day in La Carihuela?
Pescaíto Day, the fish-frying day, has been held each year since the late 1980s.
What can you do on the seafront at La Carihuela?
The Paseo Marítimo is lined with shops, bars, restaurants and beach clubs. You can walk, skate or cycle along it.
Which restaurants are in La Carihuela?
Restaurants include Arrozante, Morrofino, Toro Azul, Moma Beach Club and Doña Gabriela. Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Moroccan food is also served.
Can you stay on the beach at La Carihuela?
Yes. Hotels and other tourist accommodation stand right on the beach front.
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