Banks: 08.30 to 14.00, Monday to Friday; some open 09.00 to 13.00 Saturdays
Post Offices: 08.00 to 16.00, Monday to Friday
Government Offices: 08.00 to 14.00, Monday to Friday (summer); 09.00 to 16.00, Monday to Friday (all other seasons)
Business Centres: 08.00 to 14.00, Monday to Friday (summer); 09.00 to 16.00, Monday to Friday (all other seasons)
Shops: 09.30 to 13.30 and 16.30 to 20.00, Monday to Saturday

Torremolinos is a popular tourist destination and as with all busy towns, there is a risk of opportunist thieves taking advantage of holidaymakers. The best way to ensure you don’t become a victim is to keep hold of your belongings and leave all valuables at home or in your hotel safe. It is, however, a safe city, and as long as you stick to the beaten track and don’t venture out alone at night you shouldn’t run into any problems.

220V, 50Hz; two-pronged round pinned plugs

220V, 50Hz; two-pronged round pinned plugs

There are no unusual risks to health in Torremolinos, but it is important to act sensible when sunbathing. Always use suntan lotion and never stay in the sun for too long. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and if you have drunk a lot of alcohol the night before it is adviseable to stay out of the sun completely. Torremolinos has good healthcare facilities, while nearby Malaga has the capacity to care for more complex procedures.

Emergency services: 061
Torremolinos Hospital: +34 952 38 64 84

The national language of Spain is Spanish, but regional dialects vary.

Spain uses the euro (EUR), with €1.00 equal to 100 cents.

Spanish people are very friendly and eager to show their affection. When you meet a family for the first time, you will be warmly welcomed with hugs and kisses. If you are a man you will also get many pats on the back and firm handshakes. Physical contact is seen as a form of communication in Spain and not an invasion of privacy. The family is very important in Spanish society and many activities revolve around children.

The Spanish, like many European nationals, enjoy a hearty meal at lunchtime. This can stretch out for hours, through until mid-afternoon. Everything in town shuts down, apart from the restaurants themselves, and after a good feed and a rest, people return back to work. The evening meal is usually eaten at around 21.00 or later and is much lighter. Tapas are not thought of as a meal; they are merely a snack to enjoy in between meals. Dress is informal for most occasions, although the Spanish like to dress up at weekends.

If you are an EU national, you will not need a visa to enter Spain. If you are from a non-EU country and want to enter Spain, you might be required to show a tourist visa upon arrival. Spanish embassies and consulates throughout the world issue tourist visas.

Visitors will find the Torremolinos tourist information office on Plaza Pablo Picasso. Phone: +34 95 237 9512.