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Things to do in Benalmadena
23 verified places and 91 missions to truly experience Benalmadena. Must-sees: Colomares Castle, Sierra de Mijas, Enlightenment Stupa, Sea Life Benalmádena. Best known for: Culture, Leisure, Nature.
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Places in Benalmadena
CultureColomares CastleColomares Castle is a monument in the shape of a castle that tells the story of the life and voyages of…NatureSierra de MijasThe Sierra de Mijas is a mountain range next to the Costa del Sol, in the province of Málaga.CultureEnlightenment StupaThe Enlightenment Stupa in Benalmádena is a 33-metre-high Tibetan Buddhist structure on a hillside of the…LeisureSea Life BenalmádenaSea Life Benalmádena is an aquarium home to sharks and more than 5,000 creatures from ecosystems such as the…CultureFelipe Orlando Museum of Pre-Columbian ArtThe Felipe Orlando Museum of Pre-Columbian Art displays a collection of around 750 pieces of pre-Columbian…LeisureSelwo MarinaAt Selwo Marina, visitors can watch dolphins and sea lions in large pools, attend exotic bird and snake shows…NatureParque de la PalomaAt the Parque de la Paloma, visitors follow cobbled paths through spacious gardens, an artificial lake and…LeisureSan Miguel Street, TorremolinosSan Miguel Street is a busy pedestrian thoroughfare that serves as the main shopping street and tourist area…CulturePasaje BegoñaPasaje Begoña is an urban passage in Torremolinos (Málaga) that was a hub of LGBT nightlife during the Franco…LeisureBenalmádena MarinaBenalmádena Marina, known as Puerto Marina, is a harbour opened in 1979 and reopened under its current name…CultureBermeja TowerBermeja Tower is a coastal watchtower on the Punta Saltillo, now incorporated into the landscaped entrance…CultureMolinos TowerMolinos Tower is a Nasrid-era defensive tower built around 1300, located in the municipality of Torremolinos.CultureEl Bil Bil CastleEl Bil Bil Castle is a Neo-Moorish building with red rendering, decorated with tiles, bas-reliefs, epigraphy…CultureColomares Monument CastleThe Colomares Monument Castle is an architectural complex built between 1987 and 1994 by Dr.CultureBenalmádena Exhibition CentreAt the Benalmádena Exhibition Centre, visitors explore a minimalist brick building inspired by Nasrid walls…CultureEnlightenment StupaThe Enlightenment Stupa is a 33-metre-high Tibetan Buddhist monument, considered the largest stupa in the…LeisureEagles' GardenAt the Eagles' Garden, visitors can watch birds of prey such as eagles, falcons, owls and vultures flying…Food & drinkLa Embajada GourmetAt La Embajada Gourmet, visitors will find a restaurant with an outdoor terrace and an indoor dining room…LeisureBenalmádena Cable CarThe Benalmádena Cable Car connects the town centre of Arroyo de la Miel with the summit of Monte Calamorro…LeisureMonowa Butterfly ParkAt Monowa Butterfly Park, visitors walk through a 900 m² tropical garden where between 1,800 and 2,000 exotic…LeisurePrison IslandAt Prison Island Benalmádena, visitors form teams of 3 to 5 people to take on a series of cells decorated…NatureLas Yucas BeachLas Yucas Beach lies between rocky cliffs and palm-lined slopes, offering a natural setting sheltered from…NatureTorremuelle BeachTorremuelle Beach is a semi-urban beach roughly 1 km long and 15 metres wide, located in Benalmádena, Málaga.
Hiking trails near Benalmadena
SL-A 50 · One-wayArroyo Zambrano - Pico JabalcuzaClimb to Jabalcuza peak, with views3.5 km · +461 m · 2 h · EasyPR-A 54 · One-waySendero Puerto de las Ovejas - CalamorroClimb to Calamorro from Puerto de las Ovejas4.4 km · +491 m · 2 h 30 min · Easy
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Frequently asked questions
What to see in Benalmadena in one day?
If you only have one day, start with the essentials: Colomares Castle, Sierra de Mijas, Enlightenment Stupa, Sea Life Benalmádena and Felipe Orlando Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
What can you see for free in Benalmadena?
No entry fee: Sierra de Mijas, Enlightenment Stupa, Parque de la Paloma, San Miguel Street, Torremolinos, Pasaje Begoña and Benalmádena Marina.
Are there hiking trails near Benalmadena?
Yes, 2 waymarked trails. For example: Arroyo Zambrano - Pico Jabalcuza (3.5 km · +461 m · 2 h · Easy) and Sendero Puerto de las Ovejas - Calamorro (4.4 km · +491 m · 2 h 30 min · Easy).