Sights in Torremolinos

Gay attractions in Torremolinos almost inevitably lead to the Pasaje Begoña, a narrow alley next to today's Plaza de la Nogalera. In the 1960s, this passage developed into perhaps the most important queer meeting place in Spain, with Tony's Bar as one of the first gay bars in the country. If you want to understand the place, start here, because the history of the Pasaje explains why Torremolinos is still considered a queer destination today.

At the same time, the passage stands for a dark chapter. On the night of June 24 to 25, 1971, the Franco regime razed Pasaje Begoña, numerous people were arrested and many bars were closed. This history is commemorated today by the Asociación Pasaje Begoña, the place has been recognized by the Andalusian government as a site of historical and democratic memory, and recreated neon signs of lost bars have been reinstalled. Beyond the queer history, it's worth taking a walk through the old quarter down to Playa del Bajondillo, where the gay beach sits in front of the beach clubs. The most important dates in the queer calendar are Torremolinos Pride in June and Mad Bear in August, which fills the city with beach and pool parties for about two weeks. If you want to get to know Torremolinos not only as a party place, but also through its long history, you will find many points of contact here. The following locations will take you to the most important stations.