Renting your flat to tourists in Torremolinos: rules, real numbers and neighbourhoods (2026)
Torremolinos admits new tourist homes. Which neighbourhoods work (La Carihuela, Bajondillo, Playamar, the centre), what a flat takes in by type and what to check before starting.
Reviewed on 22 September 2026 · Versión en español
In short: Torremolinos is, in 2026, one of the Costa del Sol municipalities where new tourist homes can still be registered, under Andalusia's general conditions (flat requirements, three-fifths agreement of the owners' association since 2025). The Costa del Sol's reference numbers come mostly from here: a central studio takes in €16,000-19,000 gross a year; a well-located 4-place flat, €20,000-25,500; a 6-place one, €28,000-30,000.
Can a new tourist home be registered?
Yes. As of 19 September 2026, Torremolinos has not suspended new registrations. The trend on the Costa del Sol is towards more control, so it is best not to delay. The three filters (municipality, association and flat) are in Can I rent my flat to tourists where it is?.
The neighbourhoods, seen from the bookings
- La Carihuela: the old fishing quarter, promenade, beach bars. Studios and flats in high demand all year round; high price per square metre.
- El Bajondillo: the big beach below the centre, apartment buildings with pools. The most sought-after by families.
- Playamar and Los Álamos: developments next to the beach, with pool and parking. Families and groups in summer; very strong from June to September.
- Centre (San Miguel, La Nogalera, Plaza Costa del Sol): 5-10 minutes' walk from the beach, with the suburban train. Works all year: couples, remote workers, winter stays.
- Montemar and El Pinar: more residential and inland; lower nightly prices, but good occupancy on long stays and with parking.
What a flat takes in in Torremolinos
Gross annual reference figures, September 2025 – August 2026 season:
| Type | Gross revenue |
|---|---|
| Central 2-place studio | €16,000 – 19,000 |
| Well-located 4-place flat | €20,000 – 25,500 |
| 6-place flat in the centre | €28,000 – 30,000 (annualised) |
| 6-place villa with pool, 1.3 km from the beach | €33,000 |
Average nightly rate charged in 2026: €85, from €48 in January to €164 in August. The spread across the year is in Seasons on the Costa del Sol.
What to bear in mind in Torremolinos
- Suburban train: the C-1 line (airport – Málaga – Fuengirola) has several stops in the municipality. A flat less than 10 minutes from a stop rents all year to those who do not come by car.
- Parking: difficult in the centre and in La Carihuela. A flat with a garage space charges more and fills up sooner.
- Feria de San Miguel (late September) and Easter Week: high prices and minimum stays.
- Owners' associations: in the beach apartment buildings, tourist use is common and the agreements usually pass; in residential blocks inland, they take work. See How to ask your association for the vote.
- Winter: Torremolinos does not close. Pensioners from northern Europe, airport workers and month-long stays keep occupancy up at low prices.
What would we do with your flat?
Tell us the street and the number of places: we compare it with the most similar flats we know and tell you what range it would take in, whether the building already has registered tourist homes and what it would be missing. No obligation, by WhatsApp or from contact. And if you would like us to take care of it, management in Torremolinos is explained by Torremolinos Gestión Vacacional.