El Pinillo is a quiet residential district in the northeast corner of Torremolinos, set inland from the coast between the Málaga ring road and the seafront neighbourhoods to the south.
The area sits on raised ground above the coastal strip, with a mix of low-rise apartment blocks, townhouses, and some detached villas. The streets are broader and less densely built than the beachfront parts of Torremolinos, and the tone is more suburban. Most properties date from the 1980s onwards, and you will find a good share of family-sized homes with private gardens or community pools. Buyers looking for something quieter than the busier tourist zones often consider El Pinillo for its calmer pace and practical layout. El Pinillo does not have a beachfront or a pronounced centre, but it is well connected by road. The neighbourhood lies close to the A-7 coastal motorway and the N-340, making it straightforward to reach Málaga airport, Benalmádena, or Fuengirola by car. Local shops, small supermarkets, and a few bars serve day-to-day needs, though residents typically drive to Torremolinos town centre, Benalmádena Costa, or one of the larger retail parks nearby for a wider choice. Schools and health services are available within a short drive, including access to the hospital facilities in the surrounding area. The lifestyle here is low-key and suits people who want proximity to the coast without living in the thick of it. Families with children, retirees looking for peace, and year-round residents who work locally or remotely all find a home in El Pinillo. The Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez lies a short distance away, and the beaches at Playa de la Carihuela and Benalmádena Costa are both reachable in under ten minutes by car. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola is also close by for marina dining and boat berthing. Buyers here tend to prioritise space, convenience, and affordability over seafront views or pedestrian nightlife. The district offers a practical base for those who want to be near Torremolinos and the wider Costa del Sol without paying the premium attached to first-line locations. If you are after a settled, residential feel with good road links and room to breathe, El Pinillo is worth a closer look.
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