Benalmadena is a magnificent beach resort on Spain’s ever popular Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. This purpose build resort lies along an 8km stretch of magnificent Costa del Sol beaches, where the mountains drop sharply onto the coast, providing a staggering backdrop to your beach holiday. A Benalmadena apartment for rent is in amongst the best nightlife on the Costa del Sol too.
The original village of Benalmadena Pueblo is a beautiful old Spanish whitewashed village high on the side of the mountain. The cobbled streets of Benalmadena Pueblo hide some magnificent cafes, providing a great escape from the more modern developments of the coast.
Firstly, to get an image of Benalmadena, and to see exactly how your villa to rent in Benalmadena fits in the landscape, take the cable car from the town centre to the top of the mountains for a spectacular view.
An apartment to rent in Benalmadena gives you access to over 8km of fabulous blue flag beaches. There are not only the wide, sweeping, fine sandy beaches synonymous with the Costa del Sol, but small cove beaches headed with rocks where the atmosphere is serene.
The newly renovated Marina of Benalmadena is the focus for not only 1,000 of luxury yachts and larger boats offering expeditions to Gibraltar, Morocco and the Caves of Nerja, but also the focus of Benalmadena’s nightlife.
To entertain children when taking an apartment to rent in Benalmadena, Tivoli World Amusement Park is not far away in Arroyo, and the Selwo Marina Dolphinarium and Sealife Centre has the largest shark collection in Europe.
There are also plenty of activities to entertain adults. There are numerous golf courses, all the water sport facilities you would expect from a top-class Costa del Sol beach resort, and even a casino for evening entertainment as well as numerous bars and clubs.
Summer temperatures can soar to 35°C in the height of summer, and do not drop below 5°C in the winter. The mild climate and easy lifestyle mean that people keep coming back to their holiday rental in Benalmadena year after year.
Apartments to rent in Benalmadena are just 15km southwest of Malaga Airport (AGP), which receives many daily flights from the UK. There are regular deals on cheap flights to Benalmadena, so it is advisable to check all the major providers.