Benalmádena offers very original views, as the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, Colomares Castle and Bil Bil Castle and a Moorish-style building stands out in the landscape of the coast, thanks to its red decoration with tiles.
People Also Ask
Benalmadena is a popular tourist destination on the Costa del Sol, known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and variety of attractions. There are many places to visit in Benalmadena, including Benalmadena Pueblo, Benalmadena Costa, and Arroyo de la Miel.
Choose Malaga, you won't regret it. For a three day shirt visit break (as much as I love Benalmadena) I'd recommend Malaga as there is so much to see and do and some fabulous Hotels to stay in. I'm doing a long weekend there next month purely for relaxation and non Christmas shopping but to enjoy the lights!
If you're a sunseeker the best time to visit Benalmadena is between June and August. The hottest month of the year is August with an average daily maximum of 32 C and an average low of 23 C. The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 18 C and an average low of 8 C.
While people from all over Europe enjoy life in Benalmádena, Brits are one of the most prominent nationalities. Here you will find the most British shops and bars in all the Costa del Sol, converting Benalmádena into the British centre of the Costa del Sol!
Málaga neighbourhood: La MalaguetaWith a 1,200m long beach spanning from Puerto de Málaga to Playa de La Caleta some call La Malagueta the best neighbourhood to live in Malaga. The area's located east of the Historic Centre and offers many luxurious hotels and beach bars for your downtime.
Situated just west of Malaga and Torremolinos, Benalmadena is a thriving resort which boasts a multitude of fabulous night clubs, discos and late night bars. Most of the larger are more raucous clubs are situated in the aptly named 24-hour Square on the coast road, and the rest are in the award- winning Marina itself.
Benalmadena is crime-free for tourists, even during the night! Nothing wrong should happen, but there are pickpockets around, usually around the Torremolinos area, The Marina and the residencies.
The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high. Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects.
Benalmadena is probably the right choice, as it is a little less frantic, Fuengirola is busier, more Spanish. Both resorts have plenty of shops, bars, restaurants of all kinds, great beaches, good bus connections all along the coast from Fuengirola throught to Malaga.