"Costa De Sol" Benalmádena by Jim_Eliason

Benalmádena Travel Guide: 141 reviews and 396 photos

Benalmadena - Benalmádena
Benalmadena

Benalmadena is one of the original resort cities along the Cost de Sol. However unlike Malaga or Marbella it appears to be without a historic core. Its a good place as a beach resort but does not offer much more than that.

Costa De Sol - Benalmádena

Costa De Sol - Benalmádena

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Great beaches, tons of restaurants and shops
  • Cons:100% tourist trap
  • Last visit to Benalmádena: Jun 2005
  • Intro Written Jul 3, 2005
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Parque de los Palomas - Benalmádena Parque de los Palomas Things to Do (5)

This nice little park is about a block up from the beach. It features a large pond full of fowl and fish. more travel advice

Pirate ship - Benalmádena The Marina Things to Do (5)

This replica of a pirate ship sits in the Marina which features a modern shopping center more travel advice

Benalmadena boardwlak - Benalmádena The Boardwalk Things to Do (5)

All along the beach stretching for miles across Benalmadena and Torrelimos is this boardwalk full of restaurants and... more travel advice

Watchtower - Benalmádena Watchtower Things to Do (5)

Remnants of towers like this dot the Spainsh coast. They were used to watch for Pirates sailing in from Africa. more travel advice

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    pepples46's Profile Photo
    Nov 15, 2005 at 7:47 PM

    beautiful intro pic, sure the Costa do Sol is quite touristy, but hey...always good for a party.

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    Aug 25, 2005 at 8:10 PM

    thanks for an honest view on this part of spain. looks a bit too touristy for my liking, but im sure its a nice place to kick back and relax. thanks for sharing.

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    keida84's Profile Photo
    Aug 1, 2005 at 3:39 PM

    Jim, I have never been to Spain, maybe someday? Your photos are terrific, thanks for sharing Benalma'dena. Kat

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    stevezero's Profile Photo
    Jul 17, 2005 at 2:47 PM

    One of the favourite haunts of my missus.

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