Benalmadena (Spain)

Benalmadena lies 15km south west of Malaga airport between the resorts of Fuengirola and Torremolinos. Benalmadena is split into two sections with Benalmadena Costa the most popular part to the many tourists who visit every year, and is characterised by high-rise tourist developments.

Benalmadena has more than 8km of blue flag beaches, some of which are in small coves and often have rocks at the ends of them. There are plenty of bars and restaurants which make for a pleasant walk along the promenade. It is home to the stylish Casino de Torrequebrada, situated in an upmarket hotel, which forms part of the vibrant nightlife and entertainment available in Benalmadena.

There is no shortage of places to stay in Benalmadena Costa with a whole range of hotels and self catering apartments to suit the budget conscious family visitors as well as the some more exclusive accommodation for the yachting fraternity.

Popular excursions from Benalmadena include Marbella, Fuengirola market and Mijas. If you wish to travel slightly further afield you can visit the Caves of Nerja and take a Malaga city tour. A number of full day coach tours are also available to Granada to visit the Alhambra Palace, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Gibraltar and even Tangier in Morocco.

Puerto Marina has given Benalmadena Costa a new focal point, creating a centre where families can spend time during the day with several shops, cafes and restaurants, while in the evening it is transformed into the place for young people to go and party the night away.