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Totally devoted to the tourist world, Benalmadena has developed a magnificent structure to that purpose; its good hotels and urbanisation, golf courses and the well known amusement parks, its pleasure crafts harbour and other installations of high level, make this town one of the main attraction in the Costa del Sol for the international tourism. The beaches, as all the others in the Costa del Sol, are clean and nice and the mildness of the climate conduce to a complete enjoyment.

Something important to visit is the Archaeological Municipal Museum where a very interesting collection of Neolithic and pre-Columbian pieces are exhibited. Among its traditional dishes are the roasted baby pork, fried fish, grilled sardines, shell fish, gazpacho, etc.

This town in the province of Malga is situated between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Visigoth and Arab influences have all shaped Benalmadena, which consists of three areas: Benalmadena-Pueblo, in the mountains, Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena-Costa, a first-class tourist resort. Tapas bars, a wide range of cuisine and the open character of the people make this town a fun place to be with a nightlife which is second to none. The beaches, Bil-Bil Castle and the delightful marina, declared one of the world's finest for its housing complex, make Benalmadena a charming place to spend a holiday.

Benalmadena was the name given by the Arabs shortly after they defeated the Visigoth king, Don Rodrigo, in the battle of Guadalete in 711 a.d. It has become one of the many popular holiday destinations on the Costa del Sol and consists of three towns.

Places of interest in Benalmadena

Benalmadena Pueblo

The original settlement on the mountainside, which still maintains typical Andalusian style alleyways and whitewashed houses.

The Archeological and pre-Columbian Art Museum.

The Walled Gardens (Jardines del Muro) where the Santa Domingo Church is located.

The Colomares Castle, consisting of the popular garden of the Eagles and Snake City, both providing daily demonstrations.

Arroyo de la Miel (stream of honey)

A more populated, residential and business area resting midway between the pueblo and the coastline.

Casa de la Cultura (Cultural Centre).

Tivoli World - A great amusement park for the whole family.

It has a cable car which takes you high up into the Sierra de Mijas.

Benalmadena Costa

This part is on the coast line and it caters for a great number of visitors. It has become one of the most popular, touristy areas on the Costa del Sol for recreation and entertainment.

The Puerto Deportivo (sports harbour), which won the 1995 award for the best international marine port.

Sealife Centre - A deep sea aquarium, where you are able to feed manta rays.

The Mississippi Willow, a restored steamboat brought all the way from the USA.

The Arab style Bil Bil Castle. La Paloma Park, consisting of over 200,000 square meters of gardens overlooking the sea.

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