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Benalmádena

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What to see in Benalmádena

Beach, a marina of impossible shapes, a white village in the hills and a cable car with views over the Costa del Sol.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Benalmádena highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Puerto Marina

    A fairy-tale marina.

  2. Colomares Castle

    A monument to Columbus.

  3. Buddhist stupa

    One of the largest in Europe.

  4. Benalmádena Pueblo

    White and peaceful.

  5. Cable car

    Up to Mount Calamorro.

Day trips from Benalmádena

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Benalmádena

Any time of year is good to travel to Benalmádena: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Benalmádena

What to see in Benalmádena?

Puerto Marina, Colomares Castle, Buddhist stupa, Benalmádena Pueblo and Cable car.

What to see in Benalmádena in one day?

Don’t miss Puerto Marina, Colomares Castle, Buddhist stupa, Benalmádena Pueblo and Cable car. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Benalmádena?

Any time of year is good to travel to Benalmádena: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Benalmádena?

Dolphins in Benalmádena and Caminito del Rey.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.