Benalmadena Tourist Information
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This website has
been
published to help holidaymakers to get the most out of their
time
in Benalmadena and Arroyo de la Miel on Spain's Costa del Sol. If
you
follow the site menu on the left, you will find everything you need
to
enjoy a fantastic visit here including local transport information,
hotel
and apartment accommodation, places to go and things to do. We
have a
page specifically for children's entertainment venues and another
detailing the best places to eat, drink and be entertained. There are
interactive
maps of the resort, and mini guides and maps for cities, towns and
villages
that you may wish to visit on an organized excursion, hire car
or by
the excellent public transport system. There is so much to do in
Benalmadena and Arroyo de la Miel you are really spoilt for choice. And
with over 300 sunny days each year, the weather is unlikely to be a
problem.
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Some
of the
main attractions of Benalmadena are the Paseo Maritimo or
promenade that
stretches the length of the resort, and with a small
break at
Benalmadena's wonderful Puerto Marina, continues on to the
neighbouring
resort of Torremolinos.
The world class Arabian style Puerto Marina which has
over one thousand
moorings, is Benalmadena's centerpiece and should
not be missed. It
houses many restaurants, bars, discotheques and
shops, and should be
visited both in the daytime and after dark. Paloma Park with it's
large lake, water plume and
beautiful trees and landscaped gardens is
a favourite with children and
adults alike. Rabbits, peacocks and
other wildlife roam freely.
Contained inside the park is a cactus
garden with species from all over
the world. There are also two
childrens playgrounds and three cafes.
In
Avenida Garcia
Lorca you will find the indoor swimming pool and the
Costa del Sol's
only real ice skating rink. The Cable Car or teleferico
ride from
Arroyo de la Miel to the top of Monte Calamorro is another
popular
attraction. The ten minute journey provides fantastic panoramic
views
over the area, and on a clear day you may even get a glimpse of
the
north African coast.
And
finally lets not
forget the municipalities historic centre, Benalmadena
Pueblo,
dating back to Moorish times. The village still retains the
Benalmadena
town hall and mayoral office. The Pueblo sits on a hillside,
280
metres above sea level with marvellous views across Malaga bay. On a
clear day, vivid views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range can also be
seen.
Over the years the developers have moved up the hillside from the
coast,
but the Pueblo has still managed to retain its character as a
typical
Andalucian village, with its whitewashed houses, narrow cobbled
streets
and balconies decorated with flowers according to the season.
Whilst
walking around the streets you will come across natural springs
which
were put to many uses in days gone by, for example the spring at
Calle
Chorrillo fed the stream where until the 1960s the ladies from the
village did their laundry. The main village square in the centre of the
pueblo is Plaza de Espana and contains the statue known as Fuente de la
Nina. This is of a young girl who has become the symbol of Benalmadena,
and her outline is on all official tourist information and
websites. There
are many places of interest to visit in the village,
including the
Archeological Museum with its many artefacts and
collections of
Columbian relics. Castillo Colomares commemorates
Christopher
Columbus's arrival in the New World. Built by a father and
son and
completed in the early 1990s, to some it looks like a fairy
castle as
you approach, but it is not what you imagine a castle to be.
Just
outside the village is the Benalmadena Stupa with its golden
copula.
This is the largest Buddhist monument in the western world and
is
well worth a visit even if it's just for the fantastic views towards
Fuengirola
and beyond. Returning to the Pueblo itself, a visit to the
Church of
Santo Domingo, sitting high on a promontory with magnificent
views
in all directions is another highlight not to miss.There are many
tapas
bars and restaurants to visit here where you can take refreshment
and
people watch. After a while you too will become to understand why
the
Pueblo, even with all the tourists is still just a village at
heart.On
leaving the Pueblo, and as you head down the hill towards
Arroyo de
la Miel, you will pass the sports centre with outdoor swimming
pool
and fitness centre. Next to this is the munincipalities bullring. A
frequent bus service operates from Benalmadena Costa and Arroyo de la
Miel
to the Pueblo, and takes around half an hour. |
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As well as being the
perfect
summer holiday resort, other times to visit Benalmadena are
for the
festivals of Easter, (Semana Santa), and the eve of Three
Kings day,
(Los Reyes), which is the day the Spanish really celebrate
Christmas,
and is accompanied with fantastic parades through the
streets of
Benalmadena and Arroyo de la Miel. The Three Kings parades
on the
evening of 5th of January includes children aboard colourful
floats
throwing sweets to the crowds. It is always advisable to carry
an
umbrella, not for the rain, but to protect yourself from these
sweet
missiles. All the main streets are decorated with beautiful
lighting
effects. The other main festivals held locally are Corpus
Christi and
San Juan in June, and La Virgen del Carmen, (protectress
of seamen), in
July. Also in June is the feria, (fair), which is held
at the top end of
Parque Paloma.
If you have never
visited Benalmadena previously, we are certain that
after reading
through our pages of information, you will have all the
knowledge you
need to have a great, fun filled holiday, and you will
return as we
have, many times. |
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