| The modern day Benalmadena comprises of three | | | | provided for sailing with about 1100 moorings. All of |
| districts: The original, bronze age dated, Benalmadena | | | | these have instructors to provide you with the |
| Pueblo lies about 3 km inland at about 200m above | | | | necessary coaching to give you a safe but |
| sea level. Benalmadena Costa, a purpose built tourist | | | | thoroughly enjoyable experience. |
| attraction area that supplies beaches, theme parks, | | | | Restaurants and bars are plentiful in Benalmadena. |
| shopping, nightlife, hotel accommodation and a well | | | | There are restaurants to cater for most tastes from |
| equipped marina. Arroyo de la Miel was originally a | | | | local Andalucian dishes to those of other national |
| separate village. It has now become the main | | | | origins, such as Chinese, Italian, Dutch and Lebanese. |
| residential area. It also has an amusement park and a | | | | Spanish and British bars also serve hot food and |
| cable car that runs to the top of the local peak - the | | | | provide refreshments. Shopping can be enjoyed at |
| Calamorro. The views from here are simply | | | | the Marina, which offers a diverse selection of retail |
| breathtaking and afford a view of the African | | | | therapy. There are also museums and archaeologically |
| coastline. | | | | sites to whet the appetite of the cultural traveller. |
| The beaches vary from fine-sanded beaches to | | | | Benalmadena is just 8 km west of Malaga's |
| more rocky and pebbly. From the well equipped, | | | | international airport. Flight transfers by organisations |
| chiringuito (beach bar) lined to the more secluded. | | | | such as Shuttledirect are easily accessible and can be |
| There are 12 glorious beaches to choose from with | | | | booked at the same time as your flight tickets. Also |
| average annual temperatures ranging from 12°C | | | | car hire can be made available this way too. |
| in the winter to 26°C in the summer. | | | | Accommodation is plentiful. There are plenty of |
| Tourist attractions include SeaLife aquarium, Selwo | | | | hotels to choose from the lofty five star hotel such |
| Marina, a theme park for aquatic animals such as | | | | as the Torrequebrada with its casino, spa, cabaret |
| dolphins, penguins and seals. Parque Paloma houses a | | | | nightclub, indoor and outdoor pools to the more |
| large lake, landscaped park with animals roaming the | | | | humble Bed & Breakfasts. However, if being a |
| grounds. If feeling the thrill of a fast ride is more to | | | | little more independent is your style, then renting a |
| your liking then a visit to Arroyo de la Miel to the | | | | holiday home is the perfect option. Townhouses, |
| Tivoli World amusement park is a must do. | | | | villas, and other dwellings in period style to the more |
| Puerto Marina besides offering the aquarium above | | | | modern look and feel with all facilities included. |
| offers some of the best water sports there are, | | | | Benalmadena is a truly cosmopolitan town with a truly |
| kayaking, water skiing, and scuba diving. It is also well | | | | cosmopolitan feel. |