Patroc Torremolinos Gay Guide 2021

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Accommodation Tips

Hotel Ritual Torremolinos

Gay Hotel. ***, from 60 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Big gay hotel, very well located. The gay beach, most gay pubs and clubs and the train station are within walking distance.
Air-conditioned rooms with balcony, many with sea view.
The hotel has a restaurant, a pool area, a spa and wellness area and a rooftop terrace with bar and infinity pool.
Friendly and helpful staff. Raving guest reviews.

If you plan to further travel the south of Andalucia you might want to check out also their relaxation-oriented sister hotel Ritual El Palmar between Vejer de la Frontera and Cadiz.

@ Calle Brasil 2
Torremolinos 29620

Bajondillo Beach Cozy Inns

Guesthouse, gay-friendly. From 50 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Modern rooms in minimalist design, only few steps away both to the beach and to the shops, restaurants and gay nightlife in the town center.
With bar and a roof terrace with sun loungers.
Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent guest reviews.
Adults only.

@ Pasaje del Bajondillo 13
Torremolinos 29620

Beaches

Playa de El Bajondillo

Gay beach

Also known as Gato Beach or Eden Beach.

Gay-friendly places here are Eden Beach Club (resto-bar and beach loungers), Paraíso Beach (beach loungers) and El Gato Lounge (restaurant-bar).

It can be reached from various directions: from the south via Playa de La Carihuela and from the north and from the centre of Torremolinos on the seafront Paseo Marítimo and the (public) staircase (between Calle Danza Invisible and hotel Costa del Sol). Right next to the gay beach there is also a "private" staircase which can be used by, among others, guests of the gay hotel Ritual.

@ Paseo Maritimo
Torremolinos 29620

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Playa Guadalmar

Quiet beach between Torremolinos and Malaga.
Mixed clientele.
Clothing optional.

@ Torremolinos–Malaga
Torremolinos

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Playa de Benalnatura

Small nudist beach southwest of Torremolinos.
With beach bar and mixed clientele.

benalnatura.com

@ Benalmádena, Av. del Sol
Torremolinos 29630

Cafes

Caffè Venice

Reopened 2021; Monday-Friday 09:00 – 24:00; Saturday, Sunday 10:00 – 24:00

Small gay-friendly cafe bar, with big terrace towards the plaza.

facebook.com/Caffè-Venice

@ Plaza de la Nogalera, l. 308
Torremolinos 29620

+34 661 44 97 07 (mobile)

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Eden Beach Club

Reopened 2021, daily from 10:00

Gay beach club at Playa de El Bajondillo.
With beach loungers (hamacas) as well as a big lounge bar and restaurant.

facebook.com/EdenBeachTorremolinos

@ Paseo Maritimo
Torremolinos 29620

+34 952 05 61 64

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El Gato Lounge

Reopened 2021; daily except Wednesday 13:00 – 23:00

Gay-friendly restaurant and bar with terrace at the beach front of Playa de El Bajondillo.

elgatolounge.com

@ Paseo Marítimo 1
Torremolinos 29620

+34 690 00 57 94, +34 676 45 25 04 (mobile)

Restaurants

3 Monkeys

Monday-Saturday 10:00 – 03:30; Sunday 12:00 – 03:30

New popular gay bar in the Nogalera complex.
With food, big terrace and friendly staff.

facebook.com/3monkeystorremolinos

@ La Nogalera, l. 520-521
Torremolinos 29620

+34 711 06 27 57 (mobile)

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Casero

Reopened March 2021; daily except Tuesday 19:00 – 23:00

Small restaurant at the Pueblo Blanco.
Mediterranean cuisine and modern Tapas creations, incl. vegetarian and vegan food.
Reservation recommended.
Excellent guest reviews.

caserolacomida.com

@ Calle Skal 4
Torremolinos 29620

+34 665 10 48 56 (mobile)

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Eden Beach Club

Reopened 2021, daily from 10:00

Gay beach club at Playa de El Bajondillo.
With beach loungers (hamacas) as well as a big lounge bar and restaurant.

facebook.com/EdenBeachTorremolinos

@ Paseo Maritimo
Torremolinos 29620

+34 952 05 61 64

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El Gato Lounge

Reopened 2021; daily except Wednesday 13:00 – 23:00

Gay-friendly restaurant and bar with terrace at the beach front of Playa de El Bajondillo.

elgatolounge.com

@ Paseo Marítimo 1
Torremolinos 29620

+34 690 00 57 94, +34 676 45 25 04 (mobile)

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La Cueva

13-17 September 2021 closed

Bears-friendly resto-bar with Italian-influenced cuisine.

facebook.com/La-Cueva-Bar-Restaurante

@ Calle Casablanca 13
Torremolinos 29620

+34 611 09 57 30 (mobile)

Bars & Pubs

Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, some places might be closed or opening hours may have changed. Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.

3 Monkeys

Monday-Saturday 10:00 – 03:30; Sunday 12:00 – 03:30

New popular gay bar in the Nogalera complex.
With food, big terrace and friendly staff.

facebook.com/3monkeystorremolinos

@ La Nogalera, l. 520-521
Torremolinos 29620

+34 711 06 27 57 (mobile)

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Aqua Terraza

Reopened 2021; daily 16:00 – 02:00

Spacious, stylish gay bar, one of the most-visited ones in Torremolinos.
With several music video screens, terrace and a large glass front.
Mixed ages.

@ La Nogalera
Torremolinos 29620

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Bacchus

Torremolinos' bears bar.

@ La Nogalera
Torremolinos 29620

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Boomerang

Reopened 2021; daily 19:00 – 02:00

Terrace bar in the Pueblo Blanco.
Mixed clientele.

facebook.com/boomerang.torremolinos

@ Pueblo Blanco
Torremolinos 29620

+34 665 455 318 (mobile)

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Caffè Venice

Reopened 2021; Monday-Friday 09:00 – 24:00; Saturday, Sunday 10:00 – 24:00

Small gay-friendly cafe bar, with big terrace towards the plaza.

facebook.com/Caffè-Venice

@ Plaza de la Nogalera, l. 308
Torremolinos 29620

+34 661 44 97 07 (mobile)

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Cesar's

Small corner bar with a touch of rustic ambience and an outdoor terrace.
Middle-aged and mature guys, bears, muscle bears and other tribes.

@ La Nogalera, l. 509
Torremolinos 29620

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Colibrí Copas

Reopened 2021; daily 19:00 – 02:00

New gay-friendly bar.

facebook.com/colibricopas

@ La Nogalera, l. 522
Torremolinos 29620

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Eden Beach Club

Reopened 2021, daily from 10:00

Gay beach club at Playa de El Bajondillo.
With beach loungers (hamacas) as well as a big lounge bar and restaurant.

facebook.com/EdenBeachTorremolinos

@ Paseo Maritimo
Torremolinos 29620

+34 952 05 61 64

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Eden Copas

Reopened 2021; in the season daily 23:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30

Stylish bar, with outside terrace and small stage for drag shows etc.
At the weekend usually very well visited.

edentorremolinos.com

@ La Nogalera, l. 114
Torremolinos 29620

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El Gato Lounge

Reopened 2021; daily except Wednesday 13:00 – 23:00

Gay-friendly restaurant and bar with terrace at the beach front of Playa de El Bajondillo.

elgatolounge.com

@ Paseo Marítimo 1
Torremolinos 29620

+34 690 00 57 94, +34 676 45 25 04 (mobile)

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Hakuna Matata

Reopened 2021; daily except Tuesday 17:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30

New friendly gay bar in the center of Torremolinos.
With Happy Hour and at the weekend with drag show.

facebook.com/Hakuna-Matata-bar

@ Calle La Nogalera, Plaza del Pozo 19
Torremolinos 29620

+34 691 65 52 67 (mobile)

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La Cueva

13-17 September 2021 closed

Bears-friendly resto-bar with Italian-influenced cuisine.

facebook.com/La-Cueva-Bar-Restaurante

@ Calle Casablanca 13
Torremolinos 29620

+34 611 09 57 30 (mobile)

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Men's Bar

Reopened 2021; daily 21:30 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30

Big music video bar.
Busiest after 23:30. Rather mature clientele.
In the basement with small dark cruising area.

facebook.com/mensbartorremolinos

@ La Nogalera, l. 713-714
Torremolinos 29620

+34 952 37 24 48

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Parthenon

Reopened May 2021; in summer daily 22:00 – 03:30

Disco-bar with music videos.
Charts and Pop, both international and Spanish.
Mixed ages.

facebook.com/parthenondisco

@ La Nogalera, l. 713-716
Torremolinos 29620

+34 678 47 93 81 (mobile)

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Ritual Copas

Reopened May 2021

Big modern music bar with terrace and small dancefloor.
Music: Pop and Commercial.
Very popular at the weekend. Rather young and middle-aged clientele.

facebook.com/ritualcopastorremolinos

@ La Nogalera, l. 203
Torremolinos 29620

+34 620 69 29 18 (mobile)

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The Hole by Querell

Opened July 2021; daily 21:00 – 03:30

New music bar with terrace in the Nogalera complex, by the team of the cruising club Querell.

theholebyquerell.com

@ La Nogalera, l. 109
Torremolinos 29620

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Vanilla Café

Monday-Friday 09:00 – 24:00; Saturday, Sunday 10:00 – 24:00

Cafe bar, with terrace towards the plaza.

facebook.com/vanillaTorremolinos

@ Plaza de la Nogalera, l. 309
Torremolinos 29620

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Vida

Reopened 2021; daily 19:00 – 02:00

Gay bar with terrace in the Nogalera complex.

facebook.com/nogalera.torremolinos

@ La Nogalera, l. 523
Torremolinos 29620

Clubs & Parties

Aqua Club

Reopened June 2021; Friday and Saturday 23:00 – 03:30 (in summer more nights, up to daily)

Dance club with big cruising areas.
Music: House and Commercial remixes.
Mixed ages and tribes. Shirts-off-friendly.
Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink

facebook.com/aquaclubtorremolinos

@ La Nogalera
Torremolinos 29620

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Aqua Emporio

Reopened May 2021

Music: Pop and Charts.
Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink

facebook.com/aquaemporiooficial

@ La Nogalera
Torremolinos 29620

+34 673 35 66 58 (mobile)

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Centuryon

Reopened Mai 2021; Saturday 23:00 – 03:30 (in summer more nights)

Big dance club for gays and friends.
Commercial remixes and mainstream Techno.
Gets busy usually quite late (after the nearby bars have closed).
Admission: from 10 €, incl. 1 drink

facebook.com/salacenturyon

@ Calle Casablanca 15
Torremolinos 29620

+34 622 13 60 01 (mobile)

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Ritual Copas

Reopened May 2021

Big modern music bar with terrace and small dancefloor.
Music: Pop and Commercial.
Very popular at the weekend. Rather young and middle-aged clientele.

facebook.com/ritualcopastorremolinos

@ La Nogalera, l. 203
Torremolinos 29620

+34 620 69 29 18 (mobile)

Cruising & Fetish

Alcatraz Men's Club

Reopened June 2021; Wednesday-Saturday 21:00 – 03:30; Sunday 16:00 – 24:00

Fetish-friendly cruise club in the center of Torremolinos.

alcatrazmensclub.com

@ Plaza de Andalucía/Pasaje de Pizarro
Torremolinos 29620

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Aqua Club

Reopened June 2021; Friday and Saturday 23:00 – 03:30 (in summer more nights, up to daily)

Dance club with big cruising areas.
Music: House and Commercial remixes.
Mixed ages and tribes. Shirts-off-friendly.
Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink

facebook.com/aquaclubtorremolinos

@ La Nogalera
Torremolinos 29620

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Cuero (ex Qüero)

Reopened 2021; daily 21:00 – 02:00

Small simple gay cruise bar. Bears-friendly and fetish-friendly.
Rather mature clientele.

querogaybar.com

@ Calle la Nogalera 21
Torremolinos 29620

+34 609 53 57 85 (mobile)

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Exxxtreme

Reopened 2021; Wednesday-Sunday 21:00 – 03:30; in summer daily

Small gay bar, with dark cruising labyrinth.
Mixed ages.
Admission: 10-12 €, incl. 1-2 drinks

exxxtremeclub.com

@ Calle Casablanca 15
Torremolinos 29620

+34 679 92 83 40 (mobile)

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Men's Bar

Reopened 2021; daily 21:30 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30

Big music video bar.
Busiest after 23:30. Rather mature clientele.
In the basement with small dark cruising area.

facebook.com/mensbartorremolinos

@ La Nogalera, l. 713-714
Torremolinos 29620

+34 952 37 24 48

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Querell

Reopened May 2021; Wednesday-Sunday 21:30 – 03:30; in August daily

Gay cruising club. A bit out of the way, but well-appointed and imaginatively equipped.

querelltorremolinos.com

@ Avenida Carlota Alessandri 146
Torremolinos 29620

Saunas

Apolo Sauna

Monday-Saturday 15:00 – 22:00; Sunday 14:00 – 22:00

Gay sauna approx. 2 km south of the centre of Torremolinos.
Usually very busy on Sunday afternoon/evening, with both tourists and locals from the area around Torremolinos. Mixed ages.

Admission: 9-18 €

facebook.com/SaunaApolo

@ Avenida Carlota Alessandri 105
Torremolinos 29620

+34 951 50 12 89

Shops

Boxer

Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 14:30 and 17:30 – 21:00, Sunday 17:00 – 21:00

Fetish clothing, accessories and toys.

Seasonal opening hours (and extended opening hours during Torremolinos Gay Pride).

boxertorremolinos.com

@ Calle Danza Invisible 7
Torremolinos 29620

+34 952 40 93 41, +34 633 64 53 47 (mobile)