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The Gala Drag Queen Torremolinos takes place during the Torremolinos Carnival, one of the busiest weekends of the year.
Carnival in Torremolinos is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar, brightening up the town after the long Winter. The event attracts thousands of locals and visitors from across Spain and beyond for a weekend of fun parties, parades and the perfect opportunity to dress up! This will be the 6th edition.
- For a unique stay, we recommend the stunning Hotel Melia Costa Del Sol . Opt for a room in “The Level” section of the hotel for great views and executive lounge access and a sublime rooftop pool!
The Drag Queen Gala
- Awaiting line up and presenters for the 2024 edition.
- Think of the event as a mixture of part festival part vogue ball! There are three prizes ranging from 1, 200 EUR to 300 EUR. Each drag act gets 5 minutes to perform and wow the audience.
- The event is organized by the Association of Gay Merchants of Torremolinos (Acogat) with the collaboration of the City Council.
- The jury, composed of professionals related to the fashion industry in Torremolinos, will select the winners based on originality, imagination and the ease and grace with which the drag queen is able to walk in their outfit.
- The winner will be crowned as Drag Queen 2024 and participate in the Pride parade in June.
- Last year’s event, which attracted over 4,000 people, presented some of the gaudiest costumes imaginable and this year promises to be equally as spectacular.
- Lacquered wigs, shocking makeup, ostentatious costumes and fast-fire, brazen humor is certain to make this a night to remember.
- Stay at The Fenix Torremolinos, an adults-only beachfront hotel with excellent pool. – 4 Star (250 m from centre)
The Venue
- Torremolinos Gala Drag Queen is one of several events taking place during the carnival festivities.
- At 8 pm the event kicks off in the Auditorio Príncipe de Asturias, one of the largest auditoriums in Andalusia.
- Entrance is free – Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8. The venue has a bar and fills fast. Arrive early. The venue has a capacity of approximately 1,700.
- The venue is a 3 minute taxi ride or a 15 minute walk from the gay district.
Where to stay
Torremolinos has a busy and vibrant gay scene, located in the heart of the town, close to the beach. Visitors can find a bar for all tastes in La Nogalera, a busy commercial centre full of cruise bars, cocktail lounges and drag dens! Punto Blanco, meanwhile, offers a more relaxed vibe and is the perfect place to begin your night of Carnival debauchery.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Meliá is where we stay when we visit
Torremolinos. Close to the gay beaches
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The Torremolinos gay scene and night is focused in and around La Nogalera – an open-air shopping complex in the very centre of town. With the gay scene in the very center of town, and the main hotels close to the beach, walking will get you to most places.
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Hotel Isabel is directly in front of Playamar Beach, 700 m from central Torremolinos. It offers an outdoor salt-water pool and sun terrace, and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Each room at the Isabel Hotel has a safe, balcony and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms have fridge. A varied buffet breakfast, and snacks are available all day from the bar.
Meliá Costa del Sol is set on Bajondillo Beach in Torremolinos, offering a rooftop terrace with sea views and free Wi-Fi. It has an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa. Modern rooms are bright and spacious. They have a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. All are air conditioned and have a safe, flat-screen satellite TV, a well-equipped bathroom and free WiFi.
Just 60 m from the charming La Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos, El Tiburon Boutique Hotel & Spa (Adults Recommended) offers an outdoor pool. Free WiFi access is provided. Each air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV and Virtual Reality headset. All have a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Located in La Nogalera area in Torremolinos, known for its lively gay scene, this central and stylish hotel offers a spa and 2 outdoor pools. Hotel Ritual – Adults Only has direct access to Bajondillo Beach. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, modern décor and private balcony, some with sea views. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
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An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 126 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Room service, premium bedding, and free bottled water are among the other amenities available to guests.
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free airport shuttle. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 622 rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find balconies, memory foam beds, and pillow menus.
A rooftop terrace and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. All 22 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and memory foam beds. Guests can enjoy heated floors, and other standard amenities include minibars, Egyptian cotton sheets, and plasma TVs.
When you stay at this beach hotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers. All 40 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and Select Comfort beds. Kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves are standard, and guests will also find flat-screen TVs with digital channels and washing machines. Weekly housekeeping is available.