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Coastal path and seafront promenade: Los Álamos–El Bajondillo–La Carihuela

Hiking · Torremolinos

About

• A little over 6 km of seafront promenade in Torremolinos, in sections: Los Álamos, Playamar, El Bajondillo, La Carihuela and El Saltillo
• Part of the province's Senda Litoral (coastal path, from Estepona to Nerja) and of the GR-92 trail (E-12)
• Halfway along is El Morro (Punta de Torremolinos): a natural monument that separates El Bajondillo from La Carihuela
• Torremolinos Tourism lists it as accessible

Good to know

• The best stretch is Bajondillo–La Carihuela: El Morro, fishermen's cottages and chiringuitos (beach bars) serving espetos (sardines grilled on skewers)
• Continuing west you can walk to Puerto Marina (Benalmádena)
• Easy return on the Cercanías C-1 (suburban train): Los Álamos, La Colina, Torremolinos and Montemar-Alto
• In summer, go early or at sunset

Near here

• 
  La Taberna K PasaHome-style Andalusian tapas · La Carihuela · 5 minSimple tavern in La Carihuela, with a terrace; the owners are a Spanish-Dutch couple, according to customers.
• 
  Casa Juan Los MellizosClassic fried-fish and rice restaurant in La Carihuela · La Carihuela · 5 minThe La Carihuela classic: several dining rooms and a huge terrace on the square (about 600 seats, according to GastroRanking).
• 
  McJamón La CarihuelaBreakfasts, tapas and cheap raciones (sharing plates) · Paseo marítimo de La Carihuela · 5 minHard-working bar on the La Carihuela promenade: opens for breakfast and carries on with tapas, lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner.
• 
  Playa de La Carihuela (with Montemar)Beach · Torremolinos · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 (listed by ADEAC as 'La Carihuela-Montemar') and Ecoplayas certificate

Opening hours and prices can change: check before you go.