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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Free Tour - 60's Torremolinos Tour
We are passionate bilingual local guides in this, our beautiful province of Málaga. Our love for the history and art of this region is inexhaustible, and our goal is to share that passion with you on every tour. With us, you will not only experience Málaga's iconic places but also immerse yourself in its rich culture, delightful gastronomy, and fascinating local stories. We will take you beyond the surface, offering an enriching experience filled with authentic content and details that will truly allow you to discover this gem of southern Spain. Join us to explore Málaga in a unique and unforgettable way!
Tour description
Free Tour 60's Torremolinos Tour, the essential history of this city in 1:45h on foot with local guides.
Did you know that there was a time when Torremolinos was the holiday destination for international artists such as Dalí, Ava Gardner or Frank Sinatra? And that while Spain was living through the times of the Regime, Torremolinos stood as an oasis of color in times of black and white?
Join us on an exciting journey back in time as we explore every corner of Costa del Sol's golden age.
Discover how this small fishing village became a world vacation reference that attracted artists, celebrities, travelers from all over the world and learn about the emblematic places that marked its history.
But there is no beginning without an end and this wonderful era also had its decline in an event that would mark a before and after that we will reveal to you at the end of the Tour.
Get to know Torremolinos on a 1:45 hour visit with us and you will take with you all the essentials of the city, as well as a guide of recommendations to do in Torremolinos and a digital gift.
What are you waiting for? Reserve your place now.
What will we visit on this tour?
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Meeting point:Pl. de la Nogalera, 5, 29620 Torremol...Pl. de la Nogalera, 5, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
I will be carrying an aquamarine green flag with the word TOURS, wearing a light blue polo shirt, or a navy blue jacket
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1Outside visitCalle San Miguel
Main street of the city and witness of the change from what was a small fishing neighborhood to the epicenter of World Tourism.
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2Outside visitTorre de Pimentel
Tower that gives the city its name, and that gives access to the El Bajondillo neighborhood.
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3Free admissionCentro de Interpretación Turística
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4Outside visitCuesta del Tajo, El Bajondillo
We will see in images the passage of time in emblematic places that have changed from 1959 to the present day.
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5Outside visitCalle Bajondillo y su entorno
We will walk through emblematic areas such as Hostal Micaela, El Volcán, or the Palacio de la Sardina, with old houses that were acquired by counts such as Tim Willoughby from Eresby, 'The man who danced on the Volcano'.
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6Outside visitPaseo Marítimo Torremolinos.
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7Outside visitLa Nogalera
Modern neighborhood of 1966 that witnessed the cultural wave of musicians, artists, art gallery owners, hippies, beatniks and 'clubs' where the best Rock, Soul, Funky and Disco of the time sounded.
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8Outside visitPueblo Blanco Apartment 1A
A neighborhood created at the end of the 70s and which represents a return to the original aesthetics of what Torremolinos was at the beginning of the Tourist Boom.
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9Outside visitPlaza de la Nogalera
In this place, we will project videos from the 1960s and 1970s and make a comparison of what this same area was like in the days of the tourist boom.
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10Outside visitPlaza Costa del Sol
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11Outside visitPasaje Begoña
In this place, we will narrate something disturbing that will mean a twist and that will give meaning to the tour, a fact that will mark this city forever.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).