things to do in benalmadena area
Naturally the beaches in Benalmadena are a huge draw for people visiting and living in the area. They are wide, sandy and safe, ideal for beach loving families. A bustling promenade runs parallel the shore and houses many lovely seaside restaurants, bars and shops.
benalmadena Marina is one of the biggest in Spain and was voted best marina in Europe a few years ago, if you like boats and fishing then there's loads to do. If you're fortnate enough to bbe considering buying your own boat then there are UK based RYA instructors we recommend called Mendez Marine who are fantastic and offer a huge array of motor boat training courses including
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA Yachtmaster
RYA Day Skipper
RYA VHF Course
The area has plenty of activities to keep youngsters entertained including Tivoli World, a very popular family theme park which hosts various concerts and themed nights throughout the summer and Selwo Marina, a wonderful sea life park.
The Benalmádena Cable Car offers breathtaking views of the entire coastline as it steadily climbs Monte Calamorro, located 800 metres above the Mediterranean Sea. Not for the fainthearted!
A variety of water sports are also available locally and Benalmádena also boasts a number of outdoor activities including the Torrequebrada Golf Club and the lush Paloma Park.
In addition, Benalmádena Costa offers a wide selection of bars and restaurants and is also home to one of the coast’s best casinos, located in the luxurious Torrequebrada Hotel.
For nightlife, the marina area is a popular haunt and ideal for those looking for good restaurants and live entertainment. Indeed, Benalmádena is known for some of the liveliest and most interesting nightlife to be found anywhere up or down the Costa del Sol.