Benalmadena itself is one of those enclaves which is worth visiting, experiencing and remembering. It is a privileged town in which its affable people, peaceful atmosphere and beautiful landscape go hand in hand with a wide range of leisure and recreation. Due to Benalmadena’s location, which is geographically situated right in the centre of the ‘Costa del Sol’, and at only eleven kilometres from the airport, which is well linked by road, this town can offer possibilities of lively entertainment, a calm place to relax, and an important cultural activity at the same time. This town is presented as the ideal place for any kind of visitor.
Benalmádena, a friendly city open to the sea, where having a good time is really simple. It is not only one of the most beautiful and most popular destinations of the Costa del Sol, but also a friendly city to visit which surprises the visitors with all it has to offer, from its wonderful harbor to its monuments, its charismatic and typically Andalusian old town, its fine cuisine, its festivals and its unique spots; all accompanied by a typically pleasant Mediterranean climate.
Undoubtedly, one of the most emblematic tourist spots of Benalmádena, through which all tourists visiting the Costa del Sol pass by, is the Puerto la Marina de Benalmádena. This is a beautiful place. Since its inauguration in 1979, hasThe large marina has been a leader in water sports. Since many activities such as fishing, hiking and others can be performed. The port is also the center of entertainment in Benalmádena. It features numerous restaurants, bars, terraces and all kinds of stores and shopping centers. Each year attract more than 7 million tourists. It is in the evenings, after the sun sets, when the port shines the most and local bars and nightclubs get full of people that want to enjoy the night on the Costa del Sol in a fabulous atmosphere.
Another remarkable tourist spot of the city is the old town, situated at 300m high on top of a hill. Here, the best option is to let yourself go and wander aimlessly through its streets enjoying the tranquility and peace that permeates this place. Their houses are painted in a pristine white, where the vivid color of the flowers decorating the balconies stands out. In the center of the old town, there is a pretty church and a beautiful vantage point from which to contemplate an incredible panoramic view of the Costa del Sol.