Benalmadena
Benalmadena
The town of Benalmadena is located in Malaga, which in turn is located in Andalusia, an autonomous community of Spain. The town dates back to prehistoric times, but was almost destroyed in 1485 by natural disasters. In the 18th and 19th century, the town experienced economic regrowth with thanks to the paper industry and cultivation of vineyards.
Weather
Benalmadena has typical Mediterranean weather. This means the summers are long, dry and hot and winters are short and mild. Rainfall occurs in the winter months with heavy rains that may occur in November and December.
Temperatures in summer reaches into 30˚ Celsius and winter temperatures seldom go below 20˚ Celsius. It may get cold at night in the winter when the temperature can falls to as low as 7˚ Celsius.
Activities and attractions
Benalmadena is the perfect place for a vacation with activities to suit every member of the family. Activities range from historic landmarks and sites to modern theme parks and casinos.
The Parque De La Paloma is a fenced public park with plenty of animals for the children to view and feed. Children can play in the activity centre in the park while the adults relax with a coffee at the cafeteria. There is also a lake in the park with paths to and around the lake for a perfect outing for fresh air.Selwo Marina is an amusement park with marine life and birds, which is located in this park.
Book in for a cable car ride that goes to the top of Calamorro Mountain. From here, you have a great view of the coast. On clear days, you can also see the coast of Africa.
For a more spiritual experience, visit the Buddhist Temple. It has beautiful views and you can relax at the cafeteria with a drink and a snack. When you leave there, you will feel revived and relaxed by the peaceful atmosphere of the temple.
Visit the “Old Town”, or Pueblo, in the upper part of the town. Here you can walk through buildings and houses that are all painted white. The paths are paved with cobblestones, which leads to the town square with its beautiful flowers and shrubs and a fountain.
The oldest church in Benalmadena is the Santa Domingo church that was built in 1621. It was remodelled twice after that and contains three naves: an exterior nave featuring the coat of arms, an Evangelical nave and an Epistle nave.
Accommodation
To experience the true lifestyle of Benalmadena, rent a villa or apartment directly from the owners. Located in sought after areas and with beautiful views over the town and sea, it makes private rentals a very popular option.
For the more traditional visitor, there are over 60 hotels of top standard. The most popular is the Benalmadena Palace, located within walking distance from the local promenade and close to most of the amenities and the marina.
Stay in an internationally acclaimed hotel from the Triton group and Sirocco Hotel group to ensure luxurious and unforgettable accommodation.
Conclusion
The Mediterranean towns are always popular for vacations due to the fantastic sea and Mediterranean climate. Benalmadena is a hive of activities and local population to give tourist an unforgettable experience.