Benalmadena Map & Guide - Costa del Sol, Spain

Benalmadena - Tourist information & resort guide

A young couple on the top of Calamoro Mountain, with Benalmadena Marina near the girls shoulder, and Torremolinos on the extreme left. A cable car runs to nearly the top of the mountain, from near the Train station inBenalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel.

Description of Benalmadena

Benalmadena has developed into a large resort of 27 square kilometres consisting of 3 areas - Benalmadena Pueblo, Benalmadena Costa & Arroyo del Miel

Benalmadena Costa

Benalmadena Costa. the coastal strip with 9 km of beaches and cove including the Nudist Beach Benal Natura and has a fabulous marina & harbour.

Benalmadena Pueblo

The area located inland from the western coastal strip of Benalmadena Costa.The original urban centre a retaining much of it's old Andalusian village structure with flowers in window boxes, pots on the ground, in & in pots in wall brackets. Being located in the hills behind the coast there are some amazing views, especially from the church. The walls of the houses of Benalmadena Pueblo are all white washed and most of the streets are narrow, typical of the "White villages of Andalusia.

There is also a very peculiar fairy tale style castle, Castillo de Colomares, a short walk from the village centre.

Arroyo del Miel

• Arroyo del Miel. The area located inland from the eastern coastal strip of Benalmadena Costa.
• This area is the location of businesses & the main majority of the local population.
• Very popular attractions:
  • Teleferico Cable Car & Tivoli World.
  • It is also the location of the Train station.
  • The resort is rather hilly especially cardiac hill, Avenida de Teleferico.

Location of Benalmadena

• Benalmadena is located 17km west of Malaga
• Malaga airport, the gateway to the Costa del Sol, is a few kilometres closer
• Also immediately to the east and joining Benalmadena is Torremolinos the main resort on the Costa del Sol

Benalmadena Attractions

• All Benalmadena attractions are listed on our Benalmadena Attractions Page

Benalmadena Beaches

• Benalmadena Beaches are listed on our Benalmadena Beaches page

Benalmadena Nightlife, Bars & Clubs Guide, Shows

Our Benalmadena Nightlife, Bars & Clubs Guide page has great information on some of the populat bars, clubs, shows & the casino in Benalmadena including information on the nightlife areas of:

• 24 Hour Square
• The Marina
• Bonanza Square.
• and more nightlife locations in Benalmadena

More Information Benalmadena Bars & Clubs

Benalmadena Shopping

Benalmadena Souvenir Shop

Benalmadena Citywalk Fashion Shop

Whether it is great chic boutiques, tourist style souvenir shops or daily holiday essentials try the Marina

Puerto Marina Shopping Centre Banks, bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets

Benalmadena Restaurants

• There is plenty of choice for all eating tastes, whether it be Spanish, British or international cuisine that you are looking for. From fast food outlets to gourmet cooking  - take your choice.
• When in Spain you must try a Spanish Tapas bar. ideal for a quick snack or choose a few dishes for a meal
• For many Brit's something and chips in a British Pub may suit you down to the ground, but when you have such a variety of food be a little adventurous occasionally
• The harbour & marina area have some excellent restaurants for you to enjoy a good meal and view the activity in the marina.

Benalmadena Casabianca Cafe

Benalmadena La Torre Cafeteria

Benalmadena Kaleido Restaurant

Benalmadena Jacks Bar

Penny Lane Bar & Bistro

• English home cooked food
• Pool table

Penny Lane Bar Bistro, Avenida Palmeras Local 18, Conjunto Benalmar, Benalmadena Costa, Malaga Tel 34 952 56 14 15

Restaurante Zacarias

• Seafood, Fish & Spanish restaurant

Restaurante Zacarias, Ctra. Capitania,Benalmadena Marina - Puerto Deportivo de Benalmadena, Malaga. Tel 34 952 56 67 94

The Wok

• Brilliant Chinese restaurant
• Near the police station

Pasa Doble

• On the sea front

Benalmadena Transport

Benalmadena Arroyo de la Miel Train Station

Benalmadena Arroyo de la Miel Train Station Entrance

Benalmadena Train Station Arroyo

Benalmadena Train Station Escalators

Train Route from Benalmadena

• Malaga - Fuengirola Line C1
• Via Malaga Airport, Torremolinas. Torrebraca and several more stops

Location of Arroyo de la Miel Train Station, Benalmadena

• The Benalmadena Train Station is located at Arroyo del Miel fairly near to the cable car and Tivoli amusement park
• It is around 2 kilometres inland from the Benalmadena sea front by Bil Bil Castle

See Train Station location on our Benalmadena Map

Benalmadena Buses

Benalmadena Bus Stop Central  Outside Tourist Information Office inland from the Marina Puerto

There is a network of buses that run along the coast and to inland towns

The bus stop is located in Av de Alay 200-300 metres inland from the marina & outside the Official Tourist Information Office

Benalmadena has both local routes and inter town routes the most important local route for tourists is the one from the Marina to the railway station and Tivoli World. There are also 2 more local routes

Local Line 1 Puerto Marina - Arroyo Station - Tivoli World

Bus stops at:-

Puerto Marina - Parking Puerto Marina - C. C. Benalmar -  Hotel Triton
Av. Antonio Machado - Parque de la Paloma - Jupiter Apartments - Ave. Gamonal
Arroyo de la Miel Station - Tivoli World /- Rot. Av Cuba

The most important inter town route is the Coastal Route connecting the coastal towns with bus services to

Bus Stop

Interactive 360⁰ Photograph of Benalmadena Pueblo heading twards the butterfly Park

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The return bus stop is

Benalmadena Pueblo, Mijas, Fuengirola, Malaga, Torremolinos, Estepona, Jerez and La Linea.

Destinations from Benalmadena

Algeciras

Benalmadena Open Top Sightseeing Bus

Benalmadena Tourist Bus, behind the palm trees

• This is a Hop on, Hop off service with open top sightseeing buses
• Tickets last 24 hours, buses every 30 min's through the day
• Ear phones provided for a commentary in 8 languages
• Adult price around €13
• Stops at Plaza Solymar, Hotel Riviera, Ruinas Benalroma, Selwo Marina Auditorio, Parque de la Paloma
• 10% reduction if you show a ticket from a ticket from a previous trip on one of there buses throughout the world

Book Benalmadena Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour

Benalmadena Tourist Mini Train

• This mini tourist train runs through the streets passing most of the popular attractions in Benalmadena

Nearest Airport to Benalmadena

Malaga Airport

Public Transport between Benalmadena & Malaga Airport

Malaga Airport Transfers

• This is the method that we recommend unless you are within walking distance, with suitcases, to the train station. And transfer passengers between Airport & Resort Hotel or Apartment complex.
• You can easily book your Airport transfers online in advance

Malaga Airport Transfers Information

Taxis

• Very convenient but the most expensive. although cheap compared to UK Taxis

Benalmadena Train Station RENFE Train

Train

• The Malaga Train stops at Malaga airport and can be caught at Benalmadena Train Station at Arroyo de la Meil
• Trains every 30 minutes

Bus

• There is no direct bus service you would have to change buses in Torremolinos

Benalmadena Official Tourist Information Office

Benalmadena Official Tourist Office

The official Benalmadena Tourist Information Office is located on Avda. Antonio Machado, the main road from Torremolinos 150 metres inland from Benalmadena Marina

See Benalmadena Tourist Information Office location on our Benalmadena Map

Holidays to Benalmadena

Costa del Sol Pages

Resorts in the Costa del Sol

Torremolinos

Costa del Sol Hotels & Apartments

Airports

Malaga Airport

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