Looking for an escape, beaches as far as the eye can see, gourmet cuisine and sunshine? Direction Spain, and more precisely towards Torre del Mar, about forty kilometres from Malaga.
In the province of Malaga, bordered by the warm waters of the Costa del Sol, Torre del Mar belongs to the municipality of Vélez-Malaga, of which it is the seaside resort. A sunny destination par excellence, it offers its visitors a dream setting for a family holiday between the sea and the mountains. Its asset? The quality of its beaches, undeniably, and this is what attracts visitors all year round. To get a glimpse of it, nothing beats a stroll on its long seafront promenade of more than 3 kilometres; ideal for your morning jogging as well as for your rollerblading and romantic walks at sunset, this seaside promenade is the beating heart of Torre del Mar. Do you want to dive into the waters of the seaside resort? From the playa de Benajarafe to the playa del Morche, not to mention the playa d'Algarrobo Costab, Las Palmeras and the playa de Torre del Mar, the beaches of Torre del Mar are ideal for your long breaks relaxing in the sun. Whether you are one of those who turn around on their towels at regular intervals to perfect their tan, those who have a secret passion for gigantic sand castles or those for whom "holidays by the sea" rhymes with water sports, you will necessarily find your happiness by planting your parasol on one of the beaches of Torre del Mar. One kilometre long, Playa de Torre del Mar is certainly one of the most popular in the region: family-friendly but also very dynamic, it seduces with its deckchairs, palm trees, parasols, chiringuitos and a wide range of water sports. Surfing, sailing, diving, paddle, kitesurfing, jet-skiing or towed buoys will satisfy thrill-seekers, while going out to sea in small boats will delight contemplatives who can admire the splendour of the coast.
Finally, staying in Torre del Mar is also the perfect opportunity to taste the delights of Spanish cuisine. The province of Malaga and Andalusia are known for their gourmet flavours, but it is also difficult to leave Torre del Mar without falling in love with local cuisine. On the menu? Goat cheese, espetos (roasted sardines), raisins, sweet local wine, olives, chestnuts, fig bread, Algarrobo pancakes, "ajobacalo de Vénèz", porra antequerana (gazpacho), fried fish (chanquete malagueno), gratinated shellfish, paella, migas andaluzas... Nothing very "light" we grant you, but it's the holidays, so we can have a good time, right?