... Fuengie to Montemar-Alto (large villas, beautiful park, Carmelite Convent, not to be confused with Montemar-Bajo!) and then follow the road over the railway track and down past the park towards the sea you will hit the seafront at the western end of Carihuela village. Turn right for Montemar ... more

... s not a bad walk up to Montemar-Alto station - wish I could afford one of those wonderful villas behind the high walls that you pass on the way....one sold last month for €1.6m so maybe not. And you can wave at the Carmelite nuns at the top ... more

... which is full of lovely villas, a Carmelite convent, the Parque de la Batería and has a railway station) start at the Sol Aloha Puerto and run along Calle de Salvador Allende until that road is crossed by Calle Nerja. So, if you are coming along the Paseo from Benalmádena ... more

... is indeed full of lovely villas which are largely hidden, a new park and a railway station which I suspect is more of a residential amenity, like the area, than of any visitor interest. Whilst admiring the park, usually from the windows of the small bus, it doesn't seem ... more

... nature. The walk around the villas and up to the park is a feast for the senses and there are many people in Torremolinos who fight bitterly to make sure the area retains the charm it currently has (they don't always win unfortunately and a couple of new apartment ... more

... is probably closer to the Pez than El Pinillo anyway. Certainly a much much nicer walk down past all those lovely villas in Montemar-Alto. It's certainly the best station for the Los Arcos, which isn't even as far along as Mercadona (if coming from the Torrie end ... more

... walk to boot (through the wonderful villas of Montemar and past the convent of the Carmelite nuns). You could also, if you are feeling a bit lazy when you reach Montemar station, jump on the L1 bus which goes to the Pez Espada. There is no bus from El Pinillo ... more

There are some great options for self-catering apartments out there. Have a look at: www.lacarihuela.com www.rentals-in-spain.com http://www.villarenters.com/villas-to-rent/torremolinos/default.htm http://www.playamiguel.es/ing/principal.html http://www.apartamentosleonor.com/index.php?idioma=en&PHPSESSID=ea1c70f9c43fd81a4517b91bc39808d7 ... more

... winding streets surrounded by lovely villas. Definitely NOT for those with mobility issues though, or if you haven't got pull-along luggage. However, as Badger says, the walk up is a lot more tiring, especially if you have lots of luggage. If you are staying in Montemar-Bajo note ... more