Playa de Los Álamos (Torremolinos)
Long, lively urban beach at the eastern edge of Torremolinos, just below the airport's flight path. Wide stretch of dark golden sand, sunbed-and-parasol rows, popular beach clubs and chiringuitos — a Costa del Sol classic for summer days.
Type
Sand beach · 1200 m of shoreline
On-site
LifeguardChiringuitosShowersAccessible
Right now
Live conditions unavailable right now — see Today's conditions below.
About the Q de Calidad
ICTE certification awarded to beaches that pass an annual audit covering sand condition, water management, signage, accessibility and lifeguarding. Renewed yearly — beaches lose the Q if they fall short.
Sampled 23 Jul 2026
Officially available numbers say the water is clean.
EU primary indicator for sewage in seawater.
Backup check for faecal contamination.
Bacteria readings come from NÁYADE, Spain's official bathing-water lab network (Ministerio de Sanidad).. View on NÁYADE
In the press
Recent news coverage about this beach.
- Ayuntamiento de Torremolinos· Jun 2026
Torremolinos revalida la excelencia en sus playas con la izada de la Bandera Azul
facebook.com
- Euro Weekly News· 23 Apr 2026
Stay out of the sea: Torremolinos imposes immediate strict bathing ban at Los Alamos beach
euroweeklynews.com
- The Spanish Eye· 23 Apr 2026
Warning for swimmers as a Torremolinos beach is closed due to dirty water
thespanisheye.com
- Triathlon Today· Apr 2026
Municipality bans swimming at Torremolinos beach; Europe Triathlon Cup becomes Duathlon
tri-today.com
Headlines link directly to the original outlet — we cite, we don't republish.
Essentials
- Showers
- Lifeguard
- Accessible
Food & drink
- Chiringuitos
Activity
- Volleyball
- Playground
- Boat ramp
Special features
- Naturist area
- Wild dunes
Sun, sea & air
Live air, sea and wind right now.
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