#Benalmadena 


Why is it people of all ages – especially families – love coming to the holiday resort Benalmádena to spend their summer?

Benalmádena is well known for its beautiful beaches, the great entertainment on sea and on land, and of course the lively nightlife should you want it! Amusement and water parks and other places attract many holidaymakers to the Spanish Costa del Sol every year. But we also meet fans of history in the ‘pueblo’ (old village district) on the big hill of the area. 

If you want to have fun, eat well and relax in the sun, spiced with Andalusian history, then you should look into Benalmádena!



Benalmádena is located in Andalusia on Spain's Mediterranean coast and is one of the largest and best situated tourist resorts on the Costa del Sol. It borders Torremolinos to the north-east and Fuengirola to the south-west, both also well-known holiday destinations. The international airport of Malaga is only 20 kilometres away; Benalmádena is easily accessible by hire car, train and bus from the airport.
The long sandy beaches, the reliably good weather (at least 300 days of sunshine a year!) and the construction of a tourist-friendly infrastructure with a variety of gastronomic and leisure offerings are the main reasons for the popularity of Benalmádena. This is especially the case in the heights of summer with the British, but it is also popular during the rest of the year amongst holidaymakers from many other countries across Europe and the world.
The resort consists of three areas. 



In the district of Benalmádena Pueblo is the picturesque old town which is located high above the sea with stunning views along the coast. 
Benalmádena-Costa is the area densely developed with hotels and holiday apartments at the coast and where most of the beaches are to be found. 
The third district of Arroyo de la Miel is the epicentre of the town with its residential and commercial buildings, but also with hotels and tourist attractions.
The historic centre on the hill with its white-washed houses adorned with flowers is a perfect place to take a stroll. In the neighbourhood is also the ‘Castillo de Colomares’, the Spanish version of a fairytale castle. For anyone interested in Asian culture, the Buddhist Stupa will be a highlight, a monument which is the largest of its kind in the western world. Down near the beach is the Castillo Bil-Bil - with its red facade - a stunning example of the Moorish architectural style. The watchtowers of Torrebermeja, Torrequebrada and Torremuelle are reminders of the time when the inhabitants of the coastline were under constant threat from pirates.

Tourists arriving to Benalmádena usually come for a beach holiday, but they get so much more than that. Here the popular, award-winning harbour of Puerto Marina has over 1,000 mooring berths for private yachts and motor-boats, a sight to get the pulses of yachting fans racing. As well as this there are an array of boutiques, restaurants, bars, discos and nightclubs to be found here.
In addition to this, there is an almost limitless range of water-sports activities, many leisure options for the whole family and an enormous selection of bars, snack bars and restaurants offering local and international food and drink. A large proportion of these attractions are located on or near Paseo Maritimo, the road which stretches along the coast. For most of its nine kilometres it runs along the beaches of the town, with its pedestrian area forming the beach promenade.
If you like heights, then take the (Teleferico Benalmádena) cable car up Mount Calamorro to enjoy amazing views as far as Gibraltar. From here there are several hiking trails that offer more stunning views and lead through the beautiful nature of the area. The elaborately landscaped Paloma park is also worth a visit. Alternatively, several amusement parks are in the area, such as Tívoli World, SeaLife and the Selwo Marina Dolphinarium. Those who prefer to visit our dolphin friends in their natural habitat can book excursions out to the open sea at the harbour.
The large beaches of Benalmádena offer a lot of space for sun-seekers, bathers, water sports enthusiasts, rentable sun-loungers and numerous ‘chiringuitos’ (beach restaurants). On almost all the beaches of Benalmádena there are public amenities: showers, toilets and lifeguards. Wheelchair accessibility is also provided on some beaches. 
In high season the town gets inevitably busy and louder, but that is part of the experience! But even in the heights of summer Benalmádena caters for all types of holiday: peace and relaxation is there to be found as well as lively entertainment!