Benalmadena is a picturesque resort town in the Andalusian province of Malaga . It is located on the Costa del Sol on two hills: Cerro Moro and Cerro Castielloho . The city is distinguished by a well-developed tourist infrastructure, unique architecture, a rich history, and also proximity to other tourist destinations on the coast (Alaourin de la Torre in the north, Mijas and Fuengirola in the west, Torremolinos in the northeast, and the boundaries between the cities are gradually eroding) . Washed by the gentle Mediterranean Sea of Benalmadena with It is a universal resort: a lot of entertainments are meant for active youth and there are quiet corners for families with children where they will feel comfortable. .
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How to get here
Air ticket from Moscow to Malaga - the capital of this Spanish region , will cost from € 119 to € 320 depending on the chosen airline, type of flight (direct, with transfers) and other factors.
From Malaga to the resort itself, you can drive no more than half an hour by car: a taxi will cost approximately € 18-30 depending on the distance to the end point. You can also go by bus, the ticket price is € 3-5, or by train. It only takes 20 minutes, the fare is € 1, 5-2 per person. Trains run every half hour, while you can choose any kind of composition - they vary in comfort and speed.
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Climate
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Day | + 15 | + 15 | + 17 | + 19 | + 22 | + 26 | + 27 | +28 | + 26 | + 22 | + 18 | + 16 |
| at night | + 6 | + 7 | + 9 | + 10 | + 12 | + 16 | + 19 | + 20 | + 18 | + 13 | + 11 | + 8 |
| water | + 15 | + 14 | + 16 | + 16 | + 18 | + 20 | + 23 | + 25 | + 23 | + 21 | + 18 | + 15 |
The temperate climate of Spain has one feature - frequent shifts Temperature. The area is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. The number of sunny days in Benalmadena is about 150 per year. The average temperature is +25 ° C, in summer - + 30-35 ° C, in autumn - + 10-15 ° C, in the spring - up to +5 ° C, in winter not below 0 ° C. At the same time, the water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea even at the height of the season does not exceed +24 ° C due to the cold currents passing here.
How to orient yourself
Benalmadena is divided into three large areas: the coastal tourist part of Benalmadena costa, Arroyo de la Miel, located on a hill and considered primarily a shopping and entertainment part of the city, and Benalmadena-Pueblo (Benalmadena Pueblo), and the remaining quiet Andalusian village on the hillside is a residential and essentially non-tourist part of the resort.
Beaches
Benalmadena is famous for its well-kept, well-maintained beaches, the total length of which is more than 8 km. The clean sand and clear water of the resort are awarded with the Blue Flag International Award for cleanliness and environmental friendliness
All the beaches of Benalmadena are free of charge municipal, none belong to the hotel or hotel, but sun loungers, umbrellas and other infrastructure, of course, for an additional fee.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Benalmadena
The oldest surviving buildings on the territory of the resort are the observation towers Torre Bermeja, Torre Quebrada and Torre Muelle 15th c. The buildings that once protected the coast from numerous attacks from the sea. However, on the territory of the settlement there are also evidences of more ancient times: Roman ruins on Benalmádena Costa and traces of human settlements of the Paleolithic times in the caves of El Toro, Los Botijos and Las Zorreras
Among other historical attractions of the resort are the Church of Santo Domingo (17 in .), Municipal Archaeological Museum with the richest collection of ancient art presented to the city by the Mexican artist Felipe Orlando, as well as the castle of Colomares (El Castillo de Colomares), built in the late 20th at . in memory of Christopher Columbus . Not far away in the central square of Benalmadena Pueblo, there is a symbol of the town - the sculpture "The Girl from Benalmadena" . And in the municipality building there is the Museum of the pre-Columbian era, which houses a collection of objects of life of the Indians of Latin America and their art, brought during the first Spanish expeditions .
Walking along the Benalmadena Costa promenade, you should pay attention to the Bil-Bil palace built in the 30s. 20 century in the Moorish style, typical of Spain 11-14 centuries. Regular concerts of classical music are held in the palace premises, exhibitions and other cultural events are organized
- Walk through the tunnel with transparent walls in the Sea Life aquarium in the sports port and hold your breath when the shark swims right above your head.
- Look at the penguins (and not only) in the marine park of Selwo-marina
- Feel free fall from a height of 60 m in the Tiwoli World amusement park.
- Up the cable car to a height of almost 800 m above sea level.
- And there, in the mountains, use the donkey "taxi" if you do not want to trouble your feet.
In area A Royo de la Miel, on a hill, the most spectacular views of the coast. Here is the famous amusement park Tiwoli World, known all over the Costa del Sol. Tropical gardens, fountains and artificial lakes keep cool even in the heat, and the Great Singing Fountain, built according to the project of Russian specialists, will be proud of the domestic engineering thought.
To fully enjoy the natural beauties of the resort, it is worth to stroll through the gardens of El Muro and Las Águilas and climb the Cablecar cable car to the Carramolo peak. Also from Benalmadena you can go to Malaga where you can choose an excursion to the architectural monuments of the capital of Andalusia.
Activities in Benalmadena
For fans of water sports, Benalmadena offers a lot of opportunities: in Puerto Marina you can take lessons in sailing yacht management, book an exciting excursion to three artificial islands located near the shore, or devote time to explore the beauty of the underwater world.
Zoo Selwo Marina and the Sea Life aquarium with a huge number of inhabitants, Tiwoli World amusement park, two bullfighting arenas, where fights are held every Sunday at 7 pm, and huge shopping and entertainment complexes will allow to choose new entertainment every day.
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