Benalmadena
Marina
A visit to Benalmadena would not be complete without a
visit to the popular Benalmadena marina, also known as
"Puerto Benalmadena" or "Puerto de Benalmadena". It's a
thriving marina boasting some great bars and restaurants.
You can even jump on one of many boat rides that operate
daily to go and see the dolphins out in the bay. This
amazing marina is one of the best equipped in the
Mediterranean and is great for strolling. The marina area is
loaded with interesting shops and cafés, and has been
awarded the European blue flag award for its quality
services and cleanliness. More than 1,000 boats can be
moored here at one time and various activities and events
take place throughout the year. Its also very popular area
for locals and tourists alike, and is best known for its
numerous bars and nightclubs.
Castillo de
Colomares
Located near the Archaeological Museum, Castillo de
Colomares is a striking monument to Christopher Columbus,
commanding a fine vantage point over Benalmadena Pueblo.
Consisting of several striking turrets and archways, the
castle features many architectural styles and offers some
great views of the sea. The Castillo de Colomares (Colomares
Castle) is even more eccentric, if such a thing is possible.
It was built by Esteban Martín with the aid of two
bricklayers between 1987 and 1994 and dedicated to the
discovery of America. Every possible architectural style is
brought together in this structure in a strange, almost
dreamlike and visually gripping conjunction.
Benalmadena Golf
Benalmadena golf not only offers an excellent 9 hole par
3 course it is also an innovative sports and leisure
complex.
With a very family and friendly atmosphere, its aim is
to make golf more accessible to the larger public and
does it very well.
Apart from the par 3 course the complex has a large
practice range for 48 people ( it is flood lit and open
to 11.00 pm most days ) , an extensive range of lessons
and courses open to golfers of all standards , a bowls
green, a great club house and a not to be missed
restaurant Baboo"
which offers fine Fusion cooking at very reasonable
prices.
For any people wishing to start I would highly recommend
the 3 hour baptism informal chat and course which will
take you through the basics of golf.
All this is all nicely washed down with a welcome
cocktail
Sea Life
Benalmadena
A unique and magical marine experience on the Costa
del Sol. With over 500,000 litres of water you can meet
more than 5,000 different creatures. These include
species from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Indian
and Pacific oceans and even creatures normally found in
the Red Sea. Don't forget the diverse and amazing
species from the Amazon. The Sea Life Centre is one of
Benalmadena’s finest attractions and a must-see for
families with children. The centre is located next to
the marina and features many tanks and tunnels with all
manner of exotic creatures, such as stingrays and
starfish. Many of the inhabitants can be observed very
closely and patrons can even feed the fish. Many
visitors head straight for the fascinating stingray
tank, while the laboratory marino is great for kids and
is home to many types of interesting creatures including
starfish and hermit crabs.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience for the whole family
as you explore the wonderful sea creatures of the marine
world of SEA LIFE Benalmadena.
Museo
Arqueológico - Archeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum is Benalmadena’s finest museum,
which displays a collection of Neolithic and pre-Columbian
artefacts from around Andalusia. Many visitors come to the
museum especially to see the beautiful marble floor that was
recovered from a ship that went down just off the coast in
the 1800s.
Felipe Orlando-García Murciano, the prestigious
Anthropologist and artist, who died in April 2001 at the age
of 90, inherited a collection of pre-Columbian relics from
his grandfather.
In 1968 he donated his collection of 137 historic objects
to the Benalmadena Town Hall, under the proviso that they
build a museum to house the precious pieces and appoint him
honorary director and curator for life. In February 1970, Sr. Orlando donated a further 138
pieces from Honduras, Costa Rica and Santo Domingo, bringing
the exhibited collection up to a total of 275 pieces. Soon
after, Manuel Jiménez Gómez, Ernesto García Herrera Reboull
and Bernadé Fernández Canivell, also donated a further
collection of historical archeological relics, attracting
many more visitor to the archeological museum.
Entrance is Free
Information is in English, Spanish, French and German.
Tivoli World
Theme Park
Another favourite with
families, the Tivoli World theme park, located in Arroyo de
la Miel, is beautifully landscaped with gardens, fountains
and walkways, and is one of the oldest parks on the Costa
del Sol, the park is
designed for adults as well as children and has wonderful
gardens, fountains and walkways. There is also a market
held here on Friday. With over
30 rides & Attractions including the theatre, which
seats 3,000 spectators and features children's shows, music
and many international events; Andalucia Square, which
offers free flamenco shows nightly and a bar and restaurant;
and the Western Square, featuring everything Western,
including western and comedy shows.
Benalmadena -
Beach
Benalmadena Costa also has almost 10 kilometers of beach
to chose from. From the quiet cove, to the family focused
beaches with plenty of activities. The beaches are a mixture
of man-made, golden sand and shingle, all are generally well
maintained and clean.it counts on an extensive promenade
that arrives until the sport port of the Navy and unites two
high towers.This port unites two high towers: Mayte I and
Maite II. The beach is between the Black end and the Castle
of Bil-Bil and in her is all type of equipment and services.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public
toilets, beach umbrellas and hammocks, dissable facilities,
parking area, volleyball nets, windsurfing, sailing, and
fishing.
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WEEKLY
MARKETS
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Benalmadena
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Friday |
(behind the train
station) |
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Fuengirola |
Tuesday |
(feria ground) |
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Malaga |
Wednesday |
(next
to Avda.juan XXlll) |
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Malaga |
Saturday |
(in
El palo area) |
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Marbella |
Monday
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(at fair ground-Las Albarizas) |
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Marbella |
Tuesday |
(in
Puerto Banus(next to bullring) |
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Torremolinos |
Thursday
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(on feria ground) |
Benalmadena is the perfect all year round holiday
resort, with around 300 days of sunshine and an average
annual temperature of eighteen degrees centigrade. The
Costa del Sol as a whole has the best
climate in mainland Europe, and it has been known for
temperatures to reach the mid twenties in January and
February. In the months of July and August, daytime
temperatures can and do rise above forty degrees centigrade,
and great care should be taken regarding dehydration. The
sea temperature from July through to October is on average
around twenty degrees, with fifteen degrees the normal for
the rest of the year. Below are yearly average minimum and
maximum shade temperatures.
AVERAGE
DAILY TEMPERATURE IN "C"
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January |
13 |
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February |
15 |
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March |
18 |
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April |
20 |
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May |
22 |
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June |
28 |
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July |
30 |
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August |
32 |
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September |
27 |
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October |
21 |
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November |
15 |
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December |
13 |
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