Benalmádena is a great place to take a holiday on the Costa del Sol – it’s easy to get to, has all you could need, and it’s close to several other popular cities too. It’s also reliably warm, even in the winter. With an average summer temperature of 30°c, sun worshippers have good reason to flock to its long, sandy beaches.
You will find most of the town’s attractions in the Benalmádena Costa area, including the beautiful park, El Parque de la Paloma. You will find a lake, waterfalls and landscaped gardens, and may even see some wildlife walking around. The adjacent Selwo Marina will give you a glimpse of dolphins, sea lions and even penguins.
Puerto Marina provides an attractive place to stroll around looking at boats, have a meal or do some shopping. Arroyo de la Miel is another great place to do that and is virtually a town in itself. It’s here that you can get on a train and take a day trip to the likes of Málaga or Fuengirola.
Close to the train station, there’s the ever-popular Tivoli World theme park and the cable cars which take you to the highest point in Málaga province. There is also a butterfly park, a swimming pool and a Buddhist temple – Benalmádena is home to the largest Buddhist stupa in the western world.
The town also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, with live music, street theatre and food all important components. And on the subject of eating, don’t miss out on trying the local seafood at one of the restaurants on the beach.