An old fishing neighborhood located in thewest area, southwest of the municipality. The inhabitants of La Carihuela originally subsisted on the fruits of the sea: the rich fish and shellfish that the Mediterranean offers at this end of the Malaga bay. However, tourism development starting in the 1950s also opened up new possibilities, mainly with restaurants and beach bars where residents and tourists could taste the fishermen's catch.
Today the area has been modernized, but maintains much of its original essence, with traditional shops and narrow streets that are reminiscent of the Andalusian urbanism that so characterizes Andalusia. to. A walk that you can season thanks to the greatest gastronomic offer in the city, in which the quality of its “fried fish” stands out. There are also emblematic establishments Attics to admire what is known as ‘relaxation architecture: the Miami, Tropicana or Pez Espada hotels, and the emblematic Aladino bazaar, a ship-shaped building. Don' forget to enjoy its beach, La Carihuela, world-known, with a family atmosphere.
If you want to know the true idiosyncrasy of Torremolinos, La Carihuela is the ideal place. From there You will admire the Punta or Morro de Torremolinos, the natural monument that divides the Paseo Marítimo in two.