About Benalmádena
Benalmádena
Benalmádena is situated on the Costa del Sol and lies between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Benalmádena is a very vibrant town, with lots to offer for people of all ages. Just 20 kilometers away from Málaga Airport, with train and bus links to the town from Malaga, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, etc. The climate is mild, varying between a minimum winter temperature of 5 degrees and 35 in summer. Over the past twenty years Benalmadena has become one of the key tourism centers on the Costa Del Sol, tripling its off-season population of 30,000 inhabitants in the summer period.
Benalmádena is a municipality in the province of Malaga consisting of three main areas: Benalmádena Pueblo, Benalmdena Costa and Arroyo de la Miel.
Benalmádena Pueblo
Benalmádena Pueblo is a typical Spanish White Village also known as the Old Village, there are lots of little quaint streets and tucked away shops, bars and restaurants, offering a relaxed atmosphere and an insight into the Spanish way of life! It’s location also gives exceptionally easy access to all of the Costa’s local attractions. The Pueblo is the town's historical center. At 241 meters above sea level and 2.7 kilometers from the coast, the old center maintains the tradition and charm of Andalusian mountain villages.
Arroyo de la Miel
The picturesque town of Arroyo de la Miel is situated between Benalmádena Pueblo and Benalmádena Costa. This lively town is full of winding backs streets and pretty plazas that adhere to the old village way of life. It is one of the most popular destinations for tourists and also has a large British expat community. The town offers every type of bar and restaurant imaginable and visitors can enjoy traditional Andalusian tapas, avant-garde cuisine and high-street coffee houses, especially in the pedestrianised Calle Blas Infante. One of the most popular tourist destinations is the secluded Plaza de España, a delightfully tranquil square that is entered through the 18th century Portal de San Carlos, which bears the coat of arms of the town's founder, Felix Solesio.
Benalmádena Costa
Benalmádena Costa spans along the district with almost 9 km of clean and well taken care of beaches, equipped with a variety of all kinds of services. The fine sands alternate between lively beaches and small intimate coves which may be enjoyed throughout the whole year, thanks to the climate of this area. A modern marina with more than a thousand mooring points and an impeccable range of services, delights visitors who come to the town every year. A promenade connects Benalmadena Costa to Puerto Marina which offers excellent shopping and dining.
What to do & Where to go?
Puerto Marina Benalmádena
Puerto Marina Benalmádena
Puerto Marina Benalmádena
Take a stroll around the port and look at the floating hotels and millionaire’s yachts. When the sun goes down Puerto Marina becomes one of the coast’s best party destinations. This port has twice received the award for “Best Puerto del Mundo”, Best Port in the World.
Sea Life Aquarium
Puerto Marina Benalmádena
Puerto Marina Benalmádena
Discover the most amazing creatures through the windows into the ocean. Get your hands wet! Find out how it feels to touch a starfish, hermit crab and other creatures living in our windows into the ocean. Located in Puerto Marina.
Tivoli World
Puerto Marina Benalmádena
Cable Cars/Teleférico
Tivoli World is the largest family entertainment theme park on the Costa del Sol with over 300 rides and attractions and is easily reached by car, train, bus or taxi from Arroyo de la Miel.
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Cable Cars/Teleférico
Parque de la Paloma (Paloma Park)
Cable Cars/Teleférico
You can take a cable car to the top of Mount Calamorro where you can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean. When you arrive on the summit, you can take hikes or do bike routes, and there are also horse and bird shows. Opposite the cable car station you can visit Tivoli World.
Parque de la Paloma (Paloma Park)
Parque de la Paloma (Paloma Park)
Parque de la Paloma (Paloma Park)
Located in the heart of Benalmádena, a unique and charming park considered one of the most beautiful in the Costa del Sol, with 5 entrances, a labyrinthine path, artificial lake with ducks, swans, fish and turtles and hens, chickens, pigeons, sparrows and rabbits roaming freely!
Selwo Marina Delfinarium
Parque de la Paloma (Paloma Park)
Parque de la Paloma (Paloma Park)
Located next to Paloma Park with many attractions. The Tropics, and the Tropical Forest, and the land of the squirrel monkeys. Meet the Dolphins, Swim with Sea Lions, Meet the Penguins and the VIP Visit.
Castillo de Colomares (Colomares Castle)
Mariposario de Benalmádena (Butterfly Park)
Castillo de Colomares (Colomares Castle)
One of the most fascinating tourist attractions the municipality has to offer. It's not really a castle, it is a monument dedicated to the life and adventures of Christopher Colombus. From the traffic lights in Benalmádena Pueblo head down Carretera Costa del Sol and just a 10 minute walk will get you to the castle at Finca La Carraca.
Benalmádena Stupa (Buddhist Temple)
Mariposario de Benalmádena (Butterfly Park)
Castillo de Colomares (Colomares Castle)
The Buddhist Enlightenment Stupa in Benalmádena is on the viewpoint of El Retamar in Benalmádena Pueblo and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with fantastic views. According to Buddhist tradition you should walk clockwise around the Stupa, Many believe that this purifies negative karma on the path to enlightenment.
Mariposario de Benalmádena (Butterfly Park)
Mariposario de Benalmádena (Butterfly Park)
Mariposario de Benalmádena (Butterfly Park)
Located next to the Buddhist Temple. Ideal for families with young children who want a gentler up-close-with-nature experience, the Butterfly Park has over 1500 of the colourful little winged insects. The park is inside a Thai temple-style building; the blue tiles were actually made in Thailand.