Benalmádena travel guide & transfers
Marina, cable car and a village on the hill — three towns in one
About Benalmádena
Benalmádena stacks three distinct areas up the hillside: Benalmádena Costa with its beaches and hotel strip, Arroyo de la Miel around the theme park and station, and Benalmádena Pueblo, a white village with views over the whole bay. Puerto Marina, an award-winning marina of white cubist buildings, holds the restaurants and nightlife, and the Teleférico climbs 769 m to Calamorro for the best panorama on the coast. Málaga airport is only 20 km away.
Top attractions
Puerto Marina, voted the world's best marina for its architecture
Teleférico Benalmádena to Monte Calamorro
Tivoli World and Selwo Marina in Arroyo de la Miel
Colomares castle, a monument to Columbus
Benalmádena Pueblo's white lanes and Muslim Precinct gardens
Travel tips
- The three zones are 3-5 km apart and uphill; check which one your hotel is in before booking excursions.
- The cable car closes in high winds — check the forecast before planning that day.
- Puerto Marina parking is tight in August; a drop-off at the entrance saves a long loop.
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