Things to do in Benalmadena

Benalmadena offers many quality attractions for the whole family including more than a dozen dazzling beaches and some great shopping and dining. Apart from the beaches and beautiful marina area, Benalmadena also has many fine areas and thoroughfares for strolling as well as quality family attractions including a well-established sea life centre and a theme park.

Beaches

Benalmadena has 13 beaches stretching along six miles of beautiful coastline that range from quiet coves and manmade beaches to family-friendly and activity-focused beaches. Three of Benalmadena’s most popular beaches include: Torre Bermeja Beach, which is a family beach featuring water sports activities; Malapesquera Beach, a long beach backed by a bustling promenade; and Arroyo Beach, which is located at the foot of the popular Arroyo de la Miel village.

Benalmadena Marina

This amazing marina is one of the best equipped in the Mediterranean and is great for strolling. The marina area is loaded with interesting shops and cafés, and has been awarded the European blue flag award for its quality services and cleanliness. More than 1,000 boats can be moored here at one time and various activities and events take place throughout the year.

Benalmadenas favourite thoroughfares

Puerto Marina is a very popular area for locals and tourists alike, and is best known for its numerous bars and nightclubs, while Paseo Maritimo fronts a long beach and is a great place for shopping, with its many quality tourist-friendly outlets.

Castillo de Colomares

Located near the Archaeological Museum, Castillo de Colomares is a striking monument to Christopher Columbus, commanding a fine vantage point over Benalmadena Pueblo. Consisting of several striking turrets and archways, the castle features many architectural styles and offers some great views of the sea.

Museo Arqueologico

The Archaeological Museum is Benalmadena’s finest museum, which displays a collection of Neolithic and pre-Columbian artefacts from around Andalusia. Many visitors come to the museum especially to see the beautiful marble floor that was recovered from a ship that went down just off the coast in the 1800s.

Sea Life Centre

The Sea Life Centre is one of Benalmadena’s finest attractions and a must-see for families with children. The centre is located next to the marina and features many tanks and tunnels with all manner of exotic creatures, such as stingrays and starfish. Many of the inhabitants can be observed very closely and patrons can even feed the fish. Many visitors head straight for the fascinating stingray tank, while the laboratory marino is great for kids and is home to many types of interesting creatures including starfish and hermit crabs.

Tivoli World theme park

Another favourite with families, the Tivoli World theme park, located in Arroyo de la Miel, is beautifully landscaped with gardens, fountains and walkways, and is one of the oldest parks on the Costa del Sol. Attractions include: the theatre, which seats 3,000 spectators and features children's shows, music and many international events; Andalucia Square, which offers free flamenco shows nightly and a bar and restaurant; and the Western Square, featuring everything Western, including western and comedy shows.