Benalmadena is a large town on the Spanish Costa del Sol. It consists of three parts; Benalmadena Pueblo, Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Costa. The most worth visiting of these is Benalmadena Costa with its long stretch of sunny beaches, a lively nightlife and excellent cuisine.

It is located approximately 15 km south west of Malaga and merges with Torremolinos lies just north east of it along the coast.

Understand

Get in

By plane

The closest airport is Malaga airport, which is along the coast, just a few minutes by train or car.

By train

Benalmadena can be reached by the frequent, inexpensive, and comfortable air conditioned trains which run along the coast from Malaga to Fuengirola, with a station at Malaga Airport. The station at Benalmadena is in Arroyo de la Miel, with taxis and buses to take you to all parts of the town.

By car

By bus

By boat

Get around

See

  • '''Benalmadema Marina''' -The inner part is surrounded by shops, cafes, bars and apartments and is nice to walk around.
  • Do

  • Boat trips. Some of these include '''dolphin watching'''.
  • Cable car to top of mountain
  • Learn

    The best boat trip, takes place daily from 10-00am, out to sea looking for wild dolphins. Costa Party Catamarans operate luxury sailing catamarans and their english speaking crews are fabulous. take a look at the website [http:/www.costapartycats.com].

    Work

    Buy

    Eat

    Budget

    Mid-range

    Splurge

    Drink

    The harpenny bridge is a great bar to watch football , as you guessed it is a irish pub and they do amazing variety of whiskeys and spirits , they also are one of the only bars around allowed to sell black vodka.

    Sleep

    Budget

    Mid-range

    Splurge

    Contact

    Stay safe

  • Xanit Hospital which is a privately run hospital is located in Benalmadena should the need arise.
  • Cope

    Get out