Benalmádena · Costa del Sol
Discover Benalmádena
Your local guide to the best of Benalmádena, Costa del Sol.
Explore Benalmádena
Marina, village and shore
Set on the Costa del Sol between Málaga and Mijas Costa, Benalmádena is really several characters in one town: a lively marina with a floating village, a whitewashed hilltop pueblo with sea views, and a long sandy coastline. Each has its own pace — this independent guide helps you find the beaches, attractions, food and places to stay that suit you.
Destination areas
Find your corner of Benalmádena
Benalmádena Costa
Beachfront promenades and seaside resort life.
Benalmádena Pueblo
The hilltop old village with sea views and quiet lanes.
Arroyo de la Miel
The lively town centre with shops, dining and transit.
Puerto Marina
The harbour and floating village of shops and restaurants.
Torrequebrada
A calm residential stretch with quiet beaches.
See & do
Top attractions in Benalmádena
Beaches
Sandy bays and beach clubs
The Costa del Sol’s calm, sun-warmed shore runs the length of Benalmádena, with gentle bays, beach bars and a handful of beach clubs dotted along the promenade.
Beaches & beach clubs
Pick your patch of sand
Taste
Restaurants and food
From fried-fish chiringuitos on the sand to tapas bars in the pueblo and tables around the marina, Benalmádena eats well.
Where to stay
Hotels and accommodation
Hotels are listed for convenience; we may earn a commission on some booking links at no extra cost to you.
Do
Things to do
Water sports, day trips to the white villages and mountains, hikes from the cable car, and evenings out by the marina.
Events & what’s on
Events and what’s on
Fiestas, festivals, markets and concerts run through the Benalmádena year. Here we list the town’s regular cultural and community events as they are announced.
Latest news
All newsLocal tips & travel guides
Plan your trip
How to get around
Trains, buses, taxis and renting a car on the Costa del Sol.
Day trips
Málaga, Mijas, Torremolinos and the white villages nearby.
Getting to Benalmádena
From Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) and the wider region.
Where everything is
Interactive destination map
Interactive map
Around Benalmádena
Benalmádena sits on the Costa del Sol, roughly 22 km south-west of Málaga city (36.6° N, 4.5° W). The marina, pueblo and coastline stretch from Arroyo de la Miel to Torrequebrada.
Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol, Málaga
