Torremolinos mixes the modern with the quaint in some style. It is a holiday haunt popular with the young and mature alike, and for golfers it is the gateway to the Costa del Sol's forty or so golf courses.

The Old Torremolinos – La Carihuela is the old fisherman’s quarters in Torremolinos. Seemingly untouched by time it encourages visitors to bask in the aura of Spanish old-world charm. Just take a walk along the narrow lanes lined with original cottages, and you'll see what I mean. The old sea-faring atmosphere is palpable, and defines this little village even though a few of the cottages have been turned into shops and bars for the paying public. El Calvario and El Bajondillo are two other traditional neighbourhoods untouched by urban development, so much so that you could forget that modern-day Torremolinos even exists!

A Piece of History – If you head down to the historic part of town, prepare to be amazed by the architectural wonders that await you. The parish church of Nuestra Senora del Carmen, the Casa de los Navaja, and the Torre de Pimentel also known as the Torre de los Molinos from which the city takes its name, are all wonders made of stone. It might also interest you to note that archaeological discoveries belonging to the Neolithic age have been uncovered in Cortijo del Tajo.

When hunger strikes – Its seafood all the way! That’s the magic of the Mediterranean cuisine. You just can’t pass up on pescaito frito, and fish cooked any way you care to take it! Besides local fare, almost all kinds of international cuisine are available here. What more could you ask for?

A Day at the Beach – Is the perfect way to wind down and just relax on vacation in Spain. Torremolinos has some of the best-loved and cleanest beaches on the Costa del Sol coastline. El Canuelo, Montemar, Playamar, and El Lido are just some of the beautiful beaches that await your presence.

Getting around Torremolinos - Hiring a car is essential if you are to fully appreciate everything that Torremolinos and the surrounding area has to offer. If you plant on visiting several golf courses on the Costa del Sol, a car that is large enough to take your golfing equipment is vital. To avoid the hassles of trying to arrange car hire at the airport, why not visit Your-Carhire.com - specialists in Spain car rental services where you can book your hire car in advance for pick up at the airport. It's quick to do and it'll save you a lot of trouble when you arrive in Spain.

Article written by Seb Jay for http://www.your-carhire.com