Torremolinos Gay Pride 2024

Torremolinos Gay Pride 2024

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.

• 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 Event

• Torremolinos Gay Pride is an multi-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.

Official Opening – Flag Raising

• June 1st, 2024 – 12 pm – Raising of the flag at the Plaza de la Nogalera.

Torremolinos Pride Parade

• Saturday June 1st, 2024 – The main parade kicks off on Saturday evening making its way through the streets of the town.
• The parade will leave at 6 pm from the town hall, making its way through the streets of Torremolinos before ending at the Picasso Cultural Centre.
• The rally will take place in Plaza Blas Infante and will begin its journey along Rafael Quintana Rosado Avenue, ending at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Center.

Post Parade Party

• Saturday June 1st, 2024 – Events continue after the pride parade with the reading of the Manifest.
• Events continue with performances by Chanel, Varry Brava, Nebulossa, Amatria+Trashi, Mario Jefferson, E’feme and Falete
• The concerts will be presented by artists including Xenon Spain, Kelly roller, Jota Carajota and Sharonne along with journalist Iván Gelibter.

Confirmed Circuit Parties

• Thursday May 30th, 2024 – Mordisko Torremolinos – Madrid’s uber-sexy and scruffy event comes to Torremolinos.
• Saturday June 1st, 2024 – Maschio Peloso at Aqua, Special pride edition with sexy dancers, and buff bear DJs.
• Saturday June 1st, 2024 –  Matrix Party Pride Edition – The biggest party of the event, taking over the Palladium Club with guest DJs.

Events Awaiting Dates

Parties to be confirmed. Typically the following events are held during the pride celebrations:

• Saturday –  Papa Party – Eliad Cohen’s epic circuit event returns to the city one more time.
• Sunday –  Menage a 3 – Infinity Festival organisers present a special Pride edition of their signature party, the ultimate closing event at the Aqua Emporio complex.

High Heel Race

• Awaiting dates and venue – A fun high heel race through the streets.
• The event begins in Front of Al Bulevar in Nogalera, then makes its way through San Miguel ending at Plaza Costa Del Sol.
• To enter send a WhatsApp to +34 672 439 258

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.
• The festival will close on Sunday (5pm) with a huge beach party held on the Bajondillo beach (next to Bar Eden).

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