On the boundary between Torremolinos and the airport, Los Álamos Beach has one distinctive feature: aircraft pass low overhead on their approach to Málaga Airport. A drawback for some, an attraction for aviation enthusiasts, and for everyone else: 1,100 metres of sand with direct access from the train station.
Getting there
The most convenient of any beach in this guide: Cercanías line C-1, Los Álamos station, with the beach 300 metres away. No car, no parking, no waiting. Ideal for a day trip from Málaga or Fuengirola. By car: a large free car park beside the beach, with no trouble finding a space even in high season.
Facilities
- ✓ Lifeguard
- ✓ Beach bar
- ✓ Showers and toilets
- ✓ Free parking
- ✓ Accessible for people with reduced mobility
Planespotting from your towel
Los Álamos is one of the few places in Europe where you can go planespotting lying on the sand. Aircraft landing at Málaga Airport pass roughly 200 metres above the beach on final approach. Families with young children often enjoy it as much as the swimming. A free show every 10-15 minutes in high season.
What to do nearby
The airport itself has a free public viewing terrace for watching take-offs and landings up close. Aqualand Torremolinos is 3 km away. Central Torremolinos is 10 minutes by train.
Places to stay nearby
Hotels along the airport–Torremolinos corridor, practical for travellers arriving or departing. Good prices and good train links.
See places to stay in Torremolinos →
Frequently asked questions
- Do the aircraft spoil the beach?
- It depends on the traveller. They pass low every 10-15 minutes in high season. For aviation fans it’s a draw. If you want silence, this isn’t your beach.
- Is there free parking?
- Yes, plenty of it and at no cost. No problems even in summer.
- Can you get here by train?
- Yes, Los Álamos station on the C-1 line. The beach is 300 metres away.
The verdict
Los Álamos is the most practical beach in Torremolinos: a train station 300 metres away, free parking and an aviation show thrown in. Perfect for a day trip without a car.
