#7 in Tripadvisor’s hot spots for 2009 is Torre del Mar in Spain…

What’s the deal?
Torre del Mar is a coastal town situated in the Costa del Sol region of the south coast of Spain. Coastal Spain has long been a popular holiday destination for the Brits and with Torre del Mar, I see no reason why this resort would be any different. Think wide sandy beaches and a Mediterrean climate set to a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains. However, while there are a couple of “British pubs”, this resort has managed to retain it’s Spanish authenticity. So, if you’re looking for a bit of British familiarity in your Spanish holiday, perhaps Torre del Mar is not the place for you. But, for me, it’s this untouched Spanish authenticity that provides Torre del Mar with it’s appeal.

What are other traveller’s saying?
When I started reading about Torre del Mar I felt a little guilty that I was going to write about it. People have commented on the mystery of Torre del Mar and while it has been a popular holiday destination for the Spanish for some time , it remains relatively undiscovered by the Brits. I almost want to keep Torre del Mar a secret so that it does not lose it’s Spanish authenticity by pandering to an onslaught of holidaymakers. I can only hope this does not happen in spite of it’s growing popularity. I’ve also been reading that there are some great seafood tapas bars along the seafront with both Seafood Tapas La Cueva and El Yate recommended. The reviews also suggest that Torre del Mar is a great resort for all the family.

How do I get there?
Torre del Mar is accessible from Malaga airport where you can rent a car (Avis has a car hire office at the airport). Alternatively, you can catch a shuttle to Malaga bus station where you can catch a bus to Torre del Mar on one of the routes operated by the ALSA company.