A child of the sixties, Torremolinos grew from a quiet little fishing village into a thriving resort city almost overnight, from British and Scottish holidaymakers desperate to soak up the sun in Costa del Sol. Straight off the plane, and seven kilometres away from the airport, was exactly what the doctor ordered, a laid-back atmosphere, healthy seafood and sandy beaches from one end of the city to the other.

Over the years, the sun and surf weren’t enough to keep them entertained, they yearned for a vibrant nightlife with parties and more things to do. Necessity is the mother of all invention, and before long, fine dining restaurants popped up all along Playa la Carihueula, and in the centre, boutique shops covered every corner of Calle San Miguel while musicians strummed away, playing f

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