Parque de la Batería
A 15-metre observation tower rises above old pines and artillery emplacements, and somewhere below it a Neptune statue stands ankle-deep in a 9,000-square-metre artificial lake. Parque de la Batería holds these contradictions without apology: cannons and carousels, bunkers and boat rentals, a Dummies Tree imported from Sweden and eight bronze sculptures of Spanish comic-strip characters.
The park sits just north of La Carihuela, connected to the shore by a panoramic lift on Avenida de Carlota Alessandri. On a clear morning the tower's upper platform gives you the coast in both directions — a view the Moors valued enough to build a fort here centuries before anyone thought to plant a thousand trees on the hillside.
💛 What travellers fall for
People who come back tend to time it for the August Jazz Festival — free concerts on three nights, starting at 9:30 pm when the heat has finally eased. The €1 elevator on Carlota Alessandri (tap card only) is worth knowing about if you're walking up from the beach rather than arriving by train.
The story behind Parque de la Batería
Long before the park existed, this ridge above La Carihuela held Moorish-era watchtowers built to spot pirates approaching the coast. Those structures were long gone by the Spanish Civil War, when a guardhouse on the site was expanded into a full artillery battery — bunkers, underground tunnels, and four Schneider 155mm cannons that had been Spanish Army standard since 1922.
The battery fired its last shot in 1951 and was fully disarmed by 1957, after which the military handed the land to Torremolinos town hall. The park that eventually replaced it was inaugurated on 28 July 2007, keeping the cannons, the bunkers, and three artillery emplacements as open-air exhibits while layering in everything else around them.
Good to know
Cercanías line C-1 stops at Montemar Alto, right at the park's edge — the easiest approach. Entry is free. The panoramic elevator to the shore costs €1 by tap card; free for visitors 65 and over with ID. Confirm opening hours before you go, as published times appear incomplete.
Spring and autumn — April through June and September through November — give you temperatures between 19°C and 26°C with reliable sunshine and little rain, which suits an outdoor park well. July and August are dry and bright but can push past 30°C by midday; the old pines provide real shade, and the evening jazz concerts in August sidestep the worst of the heat.
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What travellers say about Parque de la Batería
Parque de la Batería is one of the most pleasant green spaces in Torremolinos. Wide paths, tall palm trees and beautifully kept gardens create a relaxing place for a walk. The small lake with rowboats adds charm, and the watchtower offers a lovely view over the coast. There are plenty of shaded benches, playground areas and open spaces where people read, stroll or simply enjoy the sun. A calm and well-maintained park that feels like a peaceful pause between the city and the sea.
This is a clean and well-maintained park. Great for toddlers and children. The playground is not so big but has interesting equipment. Sometimes it can be a bit crowded. The carousel near the park is wonderful and affordable. There is an elevator with a great panoramic view of the city Toremolinos and the coast with the beach. I recommend it!
Lovely park, great vistas, however the panoramic lift was out of order. Got off at the local train station and we walked through the park to Torremolionos along the beech, just beautiful
Nice little park. Easy access via lift from main road. Lift is free for over 65's, otherwise 1 euro.
Lovely area, great little park, beautiful walks, very peaceful. The views are stunning.
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