Benalmádena
is situated on the side of the Sierra de Mijas, at 280 metres above
sea level, and easy to get to from Malaga, just 20 kilometres away,
by the Autovía de Mediterráneo. There are also train
and bus links to the town from Malaga. The climate is mild, varying
between a minimum winter temperature of five degrees and 35 in summer.
Over the past twenty years Benalmádena has become one of
the key tourism centres on the Costa del Sol, triplicating its off-season
population of 30,000 inhabitants in the summer period. It is divided
into three urban areas: Benalmádena Pueblo, Arroyo de la
Miel and Benalmádena Costa. The first is at 280 metres above
sea level, a typical mountain village with narrow streets and geranium-potted
windows. The second is between this area and the sea, an urban area
that grew up around the train station and the main road between
Benalmádena and the coast. The third, Benalmádena
Costa, is just what the name suggests: a coastal town with all the
relevant facilities of such a place.
There is plenty to do here all the year round, among the attractions
being the Puerto Marina, the Telecabina, the Casino in Torrequebrada
and the golf course of the same name. The marina, in Benalmádena
Costa, can take up to almost 1,000 boats of up to six metres long,
and almost all types of water sports are practiced here, including
hang-gliding and underwater snorkelling. The cable cars (telecabinas)
link Arroyo de la Miel with the peak of the Carramolo mountain,
and from here, on a clear day, one can see right across to Africa.
Heading down from the town on the Torremuelle road, one arrives
at the Torrequebrada Casino, one of the best entertainment and conference
centres on the entire coastline. In the housing development of the
same name one finds the Torrequebrada Golf Course.
PLACES
Puerto Marina
Puerto Marina is one of the most important recreation centres in the
municipality, with boats moored there from all corners of the world.
Apart from sailing, the sporting facilities here include water skiing,
canoeing and underwater diving. The harbour area has plenty of bars
and restaurants with terraces, where one can simply sit and watch
the activity of the port, if one so chooses.
Telecabina
Parques
reunidos
This recently installed facility is the only one of its kind on
the Costa del Sol. It leaves from the Tivoli esplanade, crossing
high over the motorway to the peak of the Carramolo mountain, one
of the most spectacular natural balconies in the province of Malaga,
from where one can view the entire Costa del Sol and the mountains
of Africa across the Mediterranean on a clear day. There are sign-posted
pathways down from the mountain for those who may wish to walk.
For information, call: 952 575 038 Fax 952 575 061.
Church of Sto. Domingo
This church is in Benalmádena Pueblo, and to get there one
goes from calle Real through the Plaza de España, continuing
to the open plaza in which we find the 18th century church..
Benalnatura
There is a small cove in Benalmádena called Benalnatura,
which is a nudist beach. To get there, take the N-340 in the Fuengirola
direction and turn off at the roundabout between Torrequebrada and
Torremuelle. A concrete road leads down on the right to the beach
and chiringuito below.
Tivoli World
Tivoli
World is the Costa del Sol’s best-known theme and attraction
park. Here there is something for everyone: restaurants, theatre
and shows in which the top performers in Spain and abroad take part,
from Isabel Pantoja to the Moscow Ballet. Tel: 952 577 016 and 902
114 700.
Municipal Archaeological Museum. Avda.Juan Peralta, 43. Tel: 952
448 593. From 10 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
Sea-Life Aquarium, Benalmádena Costa Pleasure Port. Tel:
952 560 150. From 10 to 8 p.m.
SELWO MARINA
Parque de la Paloma s/n Arroyo de la Miel Telf.902190482
Adults: 13,90 EUR Kids 9,90 EUR
Where to sleep:
Hotel Torrequebrada
*****Crta.de Cádiz Km. 220Telf. 95244 6000 Fax 95244 5702
Aleysa Playa
****Avda. Antonio Machado 54Tel. 952576100 Fax. 952576335
Hotel Playa Bonita ****Crta.de Cadiz Km.217Telf. 952442840
Fax 952561429
Hotel Balmoral **Crta.de Cádiz Km.221Telf.952563262 Fax 952563262
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