Torremolinos Gay Pride 2023

Torremolinos Gay Pride 2023

Torremolinos Pride may be one of the youngest pride events in Spain, but it is quickly establishing itself on the annual gay calendar as a fun Spanish event not to be missed. Torremolinos Gay Pride is an 8 day celebration of gay life on the Spanish Costa del Sol. The town swells with visitors from Spain and beyond. Last year more than 50,000 people attended the event. If you intend on attending, book your hotel now.

• 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!

Official Opening – Flag Raising

• Wednesday, May 31st 2023
  
• 10 am – Raising of the flat at the town hall.
  
• 8 pm – The gay pride festivities officially kick off at the gay pride flag raising. Venue to be confirmed.

High Heel Race

• Thursday, June 1st, 7 pm  – A fun high heel race through the streets, starting at Plaza Costa del Sol by Calle San Miguel.

Torremolinos Pride Parade

• Saturday, June 3rd 2023 –  The main parade kicks off on Saturday evening making its way through the streets of the town before ending at Plaza De La Nogalera. Leaving City Hall at 5 pm. Awaiting final route details.

Circuit Parties

• Parties to be confirmed. Typically the following events are held during the pride celebrations:
• Thursday, June 1st- Mordisko Torremolinos – Madrid’s uber-sexy and scruffy event comes to Torremolinos.
• Saturday, June 3rd – Papa Party – Eliad Cohen’s epic circuit event returns to the city one more time.
• Saturday, June 3rd – Matrix Party Pride Edition – The biggest party of the event, taking over the Palladium Club with guest DJs.

Gay Beach Parties

• Daily – Visit the beautiful Eden beach club during the weekend of pride and take in the great beach parties from early morning until late in the evening. The beach club transforms to an open-air disco with great guest DJs and the hottest dancers on the costas.

Where to stay during Torremolinos Pride

Pride is one of the busiest times of the year to visit Torremolinos. Book your hotel early. Here are our top recommendations:

• 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)

Gay Torremolinos

One of Spain’s leading gay destinations, Torremolinos has a lively gay scene with more than 30 bars and clubs catering to all tastes, from sex and cruise clubs to drag bars and discos. The friendly rivalry between venues ensures epic parties throughout the pride festivities.

Recommended Hotels in Torremolinos

Most of the gay bars can be found in Punto Blanco and La Nogalera, both a short walk from each other. The following hotels have high review scores and are close to the bars:

Hotel Isabel,   Melia,   El Tiburon,   Hotel Ritual