Holiday rentals and apartments in La Carihuela (Torremolinos)

Enjoy the best of the Costa del Sol's lively, resort atmosphere where you can soak up the year round sunshine and experience the allure of superb local beaches. Spend lazy days relaxing by the sea and play golf on premiere golf courses! This buzzing Andalusian holiday town is part of a series of vibrant coastal resort towns along the Costa del Sol and boasts a host of interesting historical and family attractions. Delectable local and international cuisine, shopping and family adventure awaits!

Find a breezy, spacious, upmarket, contemporary holiday rental just for two or rent a stylish, impeccably furnished holiday apartment perfect for a family or family group or four to six guests! Most of the lovely, holiday rentals in the area are just a stone's throw from buzzing local amenities such as restaurants and bars! Properties in the area are located within the La Carihuela resort area of Torremolinos and feature immaculate, fully equipped, tastefully decorated accommodation options. Most of the properties on offer boast a stunning balcony view of the ocean and are located under 200m from the beach.

Holidays in La Carihuela: The area and getting around

Jet off and enjoy the vibrant resort vibe of La Carihuela with flights landing in gorgeous Malaga, just 30 minutes away. Enjoy a range of excellent local tourist infrastructure such as typical chiringuito beach bars, supermarkets and shops, with easy access to several, fabulous fine sand beaches, incredible championship golf courses and excellent dining options in this popular, cosmopolitan, Torremolinos area. This dazzling Costa del Sol resort destination is perfect for a sunsoaked winter break!

La Carihuela is perfectly situated for an idyllic beach holiday with lots of opportunities for lazy days relaxing, sunbathing and swimming in calm waters! The area is renowned for its pristine beaches with top-rated amenties and a buzzing resort atmosphere with plenty of fantastic nightlife options. In La Carihuela you are also perfectly located for fantastic adventure day trips to some of the fascinating heritage sights on the Costa del Sol with the glamour of the beautiful city of Malaga within easy reach.

Travellers and activities

In the vicinity you can explore no less than 6 magnificent beaches, all linked by a promenade bustling with beach bars and excellent seafood restaurants that forms a part of the beautiful Malaga Coastal Path! Soak up the charm of the old fishing village of La Carihuela featuring whitewashed patios, tumbling bougainvillaea and little traditional bars where you can act like a local and drink old-fashioned anis and see local elderly gentlemen playing dominoes!

Andalusia's Costa del Sol is one of Europe's premiere golfing destinations, boasting over 100 golf courses. Year round sunshine, guaranteed warm weather, and a huge variety of spectacular courses with both mountain and ocean views place you in the heart of a region that is a top choice for golf enthusiasts from around the globe. In the Torremolinos area you are only a few minutes drive away from 13 of the top coastal golf courses along the Costa del Golf, the Golfers Paradise of the region!

Top 5 travel tips for La Carihuela

Just 7 minutes east of La Carihuela near Torremolinos you will find a fabulous, family friendly water slide attraction called Aqualand. If you fancy making a splash you can have a blast enjoying the giant pool areas, a wave pool and a variety of daredevil water slides. Popular thrills include the world-class Crazy Cones, the Boomerang drop and the exciting multi slide racetracks perfect for group fun. Be sure to try out the thrill of rafting on the rapids and experience Europe's highest Kamikaze drop. Buy a day ticket or multipass for double the fun!

If you are looking for a spectacular place to pose for holiday photos, head just 15 minutes north east to the hills between Fuengirola and Benalmadena to Castillo de Colomares. Though built in the 80s and 90s this eclectic homage to Christopher Columbus has all the allure, detail, mystique and palatial splendour of Renaissance Castillion hilltop fortresses. Featuring ornate turrets, intricate carving, beautiful views and an on site cafeteria, this is a delightful afternoon destination for a stroll.

Lovers of lazy sun soaked beach days will find everything necessary for the perfect day of sunbathing, swimming and beachfront relaxation at your local Playa de la Carihuela! Located just a stone's throw from the town centre, this popular beach offers you 2.1 km of fine sand backed by a beachfront boardwalk buzzing with amenities and wonderful swimming conditions. Take your pick of excellent chiringuito beach bars that serve delectable fresh seafood and ice-cold drinks!

Tee off on this 18 hole stunner of a course designated as one of Europe's best courses. Play an exciting game that features a number of shimmering lakes, bunkers and verdant trees on a course designed by the famous Jose Pepe Gancedo known as the Picasso of golf! Enjoy sublime views of the Mediterranean while you play and a luxurious lunch at the upmarket clubhouse after a great game!

Just 20 minutes northwest of La Carahuela, headed inland, you will find yourself surrounded by the quintessential Andalucian charm of a bygone era in the lovely town of Mijas situated at a dramatic elevation of 400m. Here you can admire the whitewashed beauty of town houses clustered against verdant mountain slopes that tower in the background. Explore narrow alleyways and old-fashioned streets replete with handmade, traditional Andalusian ceramics, and enjoy the impressive view of the town from the bullring at Plaza de Toros.