Event Dates
From: Friday, August 7, 2026
To: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Another year and a special week of summer fun, to enjoy the sun with large parties day and night,
Mad Bear Beach Torremolinos is a Summer event taking place in the hot month of August, the height of the season in Spain’s Costa del Sol.
Trending Hotels
Hotels fill up fast for the Mad Bear Beach Festival, especially during the second half of the event which falls on a Spanish Bank Holiday (Aug 15th). The following hotels have limited availability and space due to cancellations:
- Melia Costa Del Sol – Highly recommended, especially the Level Suites. – 4 Star (150 m from centre)
- Fenix Torremolinos – Adults only beachfront hotel with excellent pool. – 4 Star (250 m from centre)
- Sol Torremolinos – Beachfront hotel on Bajondillo Beach with great breakfast – 4 Star (500 m from centre)
- Hotel Isabel – Rated “Fabulous” by guests, on Playamar Beach with excellent swimming pool. – 4 Star (0.9 km from centre)
The Event
- Next Edition: Friday August 7th – Tuesday August 18th 2026
- Shimmering shores, pulsing beats, and a kaleidoscope of colorful personalities await you in Torremolinos.
- Mad Bear Beach is where the bears come out to play under the Spanish sun.
- It’s a fiesta of fuzzy chests, funky dances, and fabulous vibes.
- This isn’t just any beach party; it’s the ultimate bear bash on the Costa del Sol.
- Events include a series of beach parties at Eden Beach, Circuit Events in some of the resort’s biggest clubs, two boat parties and a legendary day at the pool.
The Mad Bear Pool Parties
- Saturday 8th August, Monday 10th August and Saturday 15th August, 2026.
- The Hotel Ritual hosts the hottest ticket in town, the pool parties.
- Enjoy the perfect bear party by the pool in one of Spain’s leading gay hotels.
- Parties Run from 11.45 am to 7 pm.
Day, Date – Time Party Name + Description / Lineup Saturday 9 Aug – 12h-19h MAD.BEAR Pool Party – Hotel Ritual pool session Monday 11 Aug – 20h-00h Sunset Naked Pool Party – Rooftop at Hotel Ritual Friday 15 Aug – 12h-19h MR. MADBEAR Contest 2025 Pool Party – Contest day pool party at Hotel Ritual Sunday 17 Aug – 12h-19h MAD.BEAR Fur Pool Party – Hotel Ritual pool session Monday 18 Aug – 20h-00h Sunset Naked Pool Party – Rooftop at Hotel Ritual The Mad Bear Boat Party
- Sunday 10th August – Boat Party with Daddy J – Puerto Benalmádena – 17:00 to 21:00
- Hello Sailor! Enjoy fun on the high seas at the Mad Bear Boat party on aboard the Costa Sol Cruise.
- Boat leaves from Calle Fragata, at the port in Benalmádena, 10 minutes drive from Torremolinos.
- The boat party departs at 5 pm and run until 8 pm.
Mr Mad Bear Competition
- Friday 15th August – Mr. Mad Bear Contest with Salinas & Boli – Ritual Hotel – 12:00 to 19:00
The Mad Bear Torremolinos Beach Parties
- Enjoy 4 days of great beach parties at Eden Beach
- Featuring local and international DJs.
- Parties kick off at 5 pm and run until 10 pm.
Day, Date – Time Party Name + Description / Lineup Tuesday 12 Aug – 17h-22h Eden Beach Club – Free entry – Bajondillo gay area beach session Wednesday 13 Aug – 17h-22h Eden Beach Club – Free entry – Bajondillo gay area beach session Saturday 16 Aug – 17h-22h Eden Beach Club – Free entry – Bajondillo gay area beach session Bunker Fetish Parties
- Bunker hosts the hottest, hardest parties during the Mad Bear Weekend
- Parties include the opening night on Friday + several Naked, Jockstrap and Fetish Themed events.
- Stay at El Tiburon – Boutique Hotel and one of our top choices in Torremolinos, located on La Carihuela, one of the most beautiful beaches – 4 Star (1.6 km from centre)
Day, Date – Time Party Name + Description / Lineup Saturday 9 Aug – 01h-A cierre Naked – Fetish – Jockstrap Thursday 14 Aug – 01h-A cierre Naked – Fetish – Jockstrap Saturday 16 Aug – 01h-A cierre Naked – Fetish – Jockstrap Sunday 17 Aug – 01h-A cierre Naked – Fetish – Jockstrap Aqua Parties
- Held every night (except Friday which takes place at Centuryon Club
- Aqua is the leading gay party venue in Torremolinos located in the heart of the gay district.
- The club has a large terrace with two party rooms, Aqua Emporio and Bunker Club.
- Featuring two dance floors, House and Pop.
- Parties run from 1 am ’till closing.
- Two of our favourite events are Maschio Peloso, which is typically held on the pre bank holiday evening and Furball on Saturday, one of the busiest nights of the year in Torremolinos.
Aqua Schedule
- Events include, Man Bear XXL, Stay Istanbul, Maschio Peloso, Furball and more.
Day, Date – Time Party Name + Description / Lineup Sunday 9 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre MAD.BEAR XL – (Sala Pop) MAD.DADDY Monday 10 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre BEARSURRECTION – (Sala Pop) BEAR POP Tuesday 11 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre BEARLAND – (Sala Pop) MAD.DADDY Wednesday 12 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre BEEFDIP – (Sala Pop) MAD POP Thursday 13 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre COMPANY CLUB – (Sala Pop) MAD.DADDY Friday 14 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre MASCHIO PELOSO – (Sala Pop) MAD.DADDY Saturday 15 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre FURBALL NYC PARTY – (Sala Pop) MAD.DADDY Sunday 16 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre STAY CLUB ISTANBUL – (Sala Pop) BEAR POP Monday 17 Aug 2026 – 01h-A cierre MAD.BEAR CLOSING PARTY – (Sala Pop) MAD.DADDY A trip to Malaga
- And remember, culture vultures will be spoilt for choice in nearby Malaga with some of Spain’s finest museums including Picasso, Thyssen, and Pompidou. Discover the best of the city with a 3 hour tour. Book in advance.
Where to stay in Torremolinos
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to the gay beach and the bars in La Nogalera.
Melia Hotel, El Tiburon Hotel, Guadalupe Cozy Inns, Hotel Ritual
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.
Address: Paseo Marítimo 11 Playa del Bajondillo, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Paseo Marítimo 47, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle Brasil 2, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle los Nidos, 7 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle del Peligro 15, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: 1 Paseo Marítimo, 29620, Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Address: C. Casablanca, 6, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga
Address: La Nogalera, l. 114, Torremolinos 29620
Address: Calle La Nogalera 4, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle La Nogalera 13, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle Danza Invisible 3, local 519, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Av. Palma de Mallorca, 14, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle Casablanca 15, 29620 Torremolinos
Address:Plaza de la Nogalera 4, Local 112, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: La Nogalera, l. 701-702, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle Casablanca 13 / Calle Danza Invisible 8, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle La Nogalera 13, Torremolinos 29620
Address: C. la Nogalera, 19, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: La Nogalera, l. 522, Torremolinos 29620
Address: 520 Calle Danza Invisible, La Nogalera, Torremolinos, 29620
Address: La Nogalera 710, Torremolinos-Málaga
Address: Plaza de la Nogalera, l. 307-308, Torremolinos 29620
Address: La Nogalera, local 501, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Paseo Maritimo, Torremolinos 29620
Address: Av. Palma de Mallorca, 8, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga
Address: La Nogalera, l. 504-505, Torremolinos 29620
Address: La Nogalera, l. 210, Torremolinos 29620
Address: La Nogalera, l.203, Torremolinos 29620
Address: C. la Nogalera, 11, 29620 Torremolinos.
Address: C. Danza Invisible, 4, Local 713-714, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Plaza Tientos, Torremolinos, 29620
Address: Calle de la Nogalera, 715, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: La Nogalera ,l .701,Torremolinos 29620
Address: Plaza de la Nogalera ,l .309 ,Torremolinos
Address:Plaza de La Nogalera, C. Danza Invisible, 1, Local 523 Torremolino
Address: Pl. de la Nogalera, 9, local 109, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Plaza de Andalucía/Pasaje de Pizarro, Torremolinos 29620
Address: C. la Nogalera, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Address: Calle la Nogalera 21, Torremolinos 29620
Address: Calle Casablanca 12, Torremolinos 29620
Address: La Nogalera, 710, Urb Calle Danza Invisible, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: C. Skal, 2, 29620 Torremolinos
Address: Calle Casablanca 15, 29620 Torremolinos
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Highlights of the event!
From the sultry beats of La Nogalera’s bustling nightlife to the sun-drenched boys at Playa El Bajondillo, Torremolinos boasts a blend of fiesta and siesta like no other. Pitch your parasol in La Nogalera, the heart and soul of gay Torremolinos, and let the party come to you!
Once a simple fishing village, now home to famous gay beach clubs and a superb beachfront promenade.
Beachside promenade is an ideal place to sample local seafood delicacies and enjoy views of the Mediterranean.

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