Event Dates
From: Saturday, August 5, 2023
To: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Mad Bear Beach Festival
Torremolinos 2023
Another year and a special week of summer fun, to enjoy the sun with large parties day and night,
Mad Bear Beach Festival Torremolinos 2023
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.
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Hotels are almost at full occupancy for this event. 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 Mad Bear Torremolinos Beach Parties
- Tuesday, August 8th to Saturday, August 12th, 2023 – Enjoy 5 days of great beach parties at Eden Beach with local and international DJs. Eden beach will host the Mad Bear/Eden Village, an exclusive space over 4 days. The venue will also host the election of Mr Mad Bear and the Bear of the Year.
The Mad Bear Pool Parties
- Saturday, August 5th and Monday, August 14th, 2023 – 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.
The Mad Bear Boat Parties
- Sunday 6th and Sunday 13th of August, 2023 – 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 Mad Bear Club
- Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 13th, 2023 – This year Mad Bear has its own disco! Enjoy the best DJs and bear circuit music, nightly.Events take place in the Madbear Club, located on C.Skal, No 2 and kick off each night at 1am.
- 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)
Macho Closing Party Torremolinos
- Monday, August 15th, 2023 (Bank Holiday in Spain) – MACHO, one of Madrid’s leading gay circuit events comes to Torremolinos for the closing night of Mad Bear. The event takes place at The New Palladium, the largest club in Torremolinos.
Other Events
- Other popular events during the Mad Bear week in Torremolinos include the Mr. Mad Bear competition at Eden Beach, the bar crawls to venues in the gay districts of La Nogalera and Punto Blanco and the main Saturday night party at the New Paladium Club.
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
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Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Meliá is where we stay when we visit
Torremolinos close to the gay beaches
Official Website
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Mad Bear Beach visit The Website
Gay Map of Torremolinos
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
4 Star, Beach
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.
Melia Costa del Sol
4 Star, Readers Choice
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.
El Tiburon Hotel & Spa
4 Star, Great Value
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.
Hotel Ritual
3 Star, Gay Hotel
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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Hotel Fénix
4 Star, Adults Only
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.
Apart Hotel Bajondillo
4 Star, Stylish
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.
Hotel Perla Del Sur
3 Star, Readers Choice
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.
Castillo del Vigía
3 Star, Modern Classic
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.
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