Utility Companies in
Torremolinos:
Electricity:
Sevillana, Calle Europa, 8. Tel: 902 516516
In
order to change the name on an electricity contract, it is now
necessary to first obtain a "boletin", a certificate verifying that the
installation complies with current legislation. This can be arranged by
most qualified electricians, and costs between €120 - €150
Water/Sanitation:
Astosam, Avda Loma los Riscos. Tel: 952 057010
In
order to obtain a discount on your water and "basura" (rubbish
collection) bills, you need to register on the "padron" at the
town hall, then present the
certificate at Astosams office.
Telephone/ADSL:
Telefonica Customer Service 1004. (English speaking operators available
on request)
Broadband
(ADSL) internet connection is available in most parts of Torremolinos.
According to Telefonica, there are already 8,000 broadband customers in
Torremolinos. In February 2008, Telefonica announced plans to extend
availability to areas where it was previously not available, including
El Pinillo and El Pinar de la Colina, following requests from the Mayor
of Torremolinos.
Internet /
International Calls:
If you are visiting Torremolinos and need internet access, there are
several "Locutorios", or call centres, around town, which offer cheap
international phone calls as well as internet facilities. Phone calls
from these centres are much cheaper than from public telephones. The
international dialling code for the UK is 0044. Usually, you will need
to drop the first 0 of the UK number you are calling after first
dialling the UK code.
Butano:
(gas bottles): Information 952 212473; Orders 952 214152 / 952 211521