This monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus was built by Doctor Esteban Martîn y Martîn, with the help of builders from nearby Mijas, between 1987 and 1994. It pays homage to the Discovery of...
The entertainment does not stop in Benalmádena, a town which is 20 kilometres from the centre of Málaga and has all the attractions to spend an unforgettable vacation. The offer of tourist attractions is the most complete of the Costa del Sol and is also well distributed between the three cities.
Benalmádena town represents calmness through a picturesque urban landscape of narrow streets and plazas, while Benalmádena Costa brings together good part of holiday offer and a long coastline divided into 15 beaches. Arroyo de la Miel, with strong growth in recent years, is the place where a large number of leisure attractions that complete the attractions of this destination are concentrated.
This has led to almost 5,000 British having chosen Benalmádena as place of residence.
IN BENALMÁDENA YOU CANNOT MISS
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Benalmádena offers very original views, as the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, Colomares Castle and Bil Bil Castle and a Moorish-style building stands out in the landscape of the coast, thanks to its red decoration with tiles. In Benalmádena, besides, the tourists can visit the three watchtowers that are conserved in the city: Torre Bermeja, Torrequebrada and Torremuelle.
To explore its historic centre, it is recommended to start with the church of Santo Domingo, next to which there is a viewpoint that offers an extraordinary view of the coast. Close to this monument are the Jardines del Muro, designed by César Manrique. This walk can add two more stages: the sculpture de la Niña (sculpture of the girl) and La Fonda, whose building is now occupied by a hospitality school.
Culture manifests itself in many different ways in Benalmádena. Felipe Orlando Pre-Columbian Art Museum is a must see for lovers of this genre, as it hosts one of the best collections of Spain. Culture manifests itself in many different ways in Benalmádena.
Image Image This collection of some 750 pieces of Pre-Columban art contains items from Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru. There are also some representative pieces from Ecuador, Chile, Honduras, Panama, Colombia and...
Image This tower is a christian building for surveillance of the coast and sending communication signals. In the first attempts to organize a coastal defense system it was set that guards must be...
Malapesquera Beach is in Benalmádena. According to the older fishermen from the area, the name of the beach, Malapesquera (Bad fishing) comes from the few fish caught there. Now, it is among the...
Tajo de la Soga Beach is in the Malaga district of Benalmádena, next to the Hotel Holiday World. Tajo de la Soga is one of the wildest natural beaches in the district. It is made up of several...
Image This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Image The first settlements that makes any direst reference to Benalmadena date back to the end part of the Patheolithic Era. This is witnessed to by the remains discovered in some caves within the...
Image Benalmadena Golf opened its doors to the public in 2006 and is one of the coasts finest 9 hole, par 27 courses, with a strong emphasis on golf classes for players of all ages and handicaps. The...
Image Selwo Marina is a sea life park that is home to many plant and animal species from all over the world, including dolphins, penguins, sealions, exotic birds, crocodiles, snakes, piranhas, anacondas,...
Image The Jardines del Muro are a beautiful natural viewpoint from which we can get a wide view of the entire municipality and the coastal landscape, even reaching, on clear days, to see the Strait of...