Benalmádena Reseguide – Sevärdheter och turer

När du ska besöka

The beach season is May to October. July and August are hot and crowded. Spring and autumn are good for sightseeing and hiking. Winters are mild.

Bästa tiden att besöka: mars, april, maj, juni, juli, augusti, september, oktober, november

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Bra

15° (känns som 12°) · extremvärden 5°–19°
9° på natten
8 regndagar
15 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
16 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Bra

16° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden 5°–20°
9° på natten
6 regndagar
14 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
15 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i mars

Utmärkt

17° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 7°–22°
11° på natten
7 regndagar
16 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
16 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Utmärkt

19° (känns som 17°) · extremvärden 9°–23°
12° på natten
6 regndagar
17 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
17 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i maj

Utmärkt

22° (känns som 21°) · extremvärden 11°–27°
15° på natten
4 regndagar
22 soldagar
11 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
18 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i juni

Utmärkt

26° · extremvärden 15°–30°
18° på natten
1 regndag
26 soldagar
12 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
20 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 9 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Utmärkt

29° (känns som 30°) · extremvärden 18°–33°
21° på natten
0 regndagar
28 soldagar
12 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
22 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 9 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Utmärkt

29° (känns som 31°) · extremvärden 19°–33°
21° på natten
1 regndag
27 soldagar
11 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
23 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i september

Utmärkt

26° (känns som 27°) · extremvärden 16°–30°
19° på natten
3 regndagar
20 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
22 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Utmärkt

22° · extremvärden 13°–27°
16° på natten
6 regndagar
17 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
20 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i november

Utmärkt

18° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 8°–23°
12° på natten
7 regndagar
14 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
18 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i december

Bra

16° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden 6°–19°
10° på natten
8 regndagar
13 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
17 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 2 · lågt

Klimatdata: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Främsta sevärdheter

Castillo Monumento Colomares is a monument built in the 1980s in honour of Columbus, shaped like a castle, in the Benalmádena Pueblo area.
Enlightenment Stupa is the largest Buddhist stupa in Europe, a place of worship open to visitors.
Selwo Marina is a marine park with dolphins and sea lions.
Mariposario de Benalmádena is a tropical butterfly house in the Pueblo area.
Castillo Bil-Bil is a small 20th-century castle in Moorish style on the seafront.
The Teleférico Benalmádena is a cable car to the top of Monte Calamorro.
The Museo Precolombino is a museum of pre-Columbian art in the Pueblo.
The Parque de la Paloma is a park with a lake near the coast.

Utvalda listor

Lilange / CC BY-SA 3.0

Benalmádena's Essential Treasures

Benalmádena features diverse landmarks ranging from the Colomares Castle, a monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, to the Enlightenment Stupa, the largest Buddhist stupa in Europe. The Teleférico cable car ascends to Mount Calamorro for panoramic coastal views, while Selwo Marina and Sea Life provide marine wildlife exhibits. Architectural highlights include the Neo-Arabic Bil-Bil Castle and the Mariposario greenhouse, home to 1,500 butterflies. Family-oriented sites include Tivoli World amusement park and the central Playa de Bil Bil.

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Cultural and Architectural Gems

This collection showcases Benalmádena’s architectural diversity, ranging from the 14th-century Torre Vigía Bermeja watchtower to the 20th-century Castillo de Colomares, an eclectic monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. The list features the Enlightenment Stupa, Europe’s largest Buddhist monument, alongside the Neo-Moorish Castillo Bil-Bil. Cultural venues include several open-air auditoriums and the historic Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, the town's oldest church, offering a look into the region's religious and artistic heritage.

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Parks and Nature Escapes

Benalmádena's natural landscape ranges from the coastal TorreMuelle watchtower to the 771-meter summit of Monte Calamorro. This collection features the expansive Parque de la Paloma, known for its free-roaming wildlife and cactus collection, alongside high-altitude viewpoints like Cerro del Moro. Visitors can explore a series of interconnected green spaces including the Mare Nostrum ponds and various local playgrounds, offering a mix of Mediterranean flora, coastal panoramas, and quiet recreational areas.

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Upplevelser att prova

Visit the stupa and the Colomares monument.
Ride the cable car to the top of Calamorro.
Walk around the marina in the evening.
Spend a family day at Selwo Marina or the butterfly house.

Turer och aktiviteter

Benalmádena – Karta

Dagsutflykter

Málaga (about 15 km): the capital of the Costa del Sol.
Mijas (about 12 km): a white village on a hill.
Antequera (about 70 km): dolmens and churches.
Ronda (about 100 km): a gorge town.
Marbella (about 45 km): an old town and marina.

Områden att utforska

Other places nearby:

Costa del Sol: Málaga, Torremolinos, Mijas and Marbella.

Resa dit

By air: Málaga airport is about 10 km away.
By train: The Cercanías C1 line stops at Benalmádena Costa and Arroyo de la Miel, with links to Málaga and Fuengirola. Book long-distance trains on Renfe.
By bus: Buses link the three areas and Málaga.
By car: The A-7 and AP-7 motorways.

Ta sig runt

On foot: Each part is walkable, but the Pueblo is up on a hill, and distances between parts are long.
Train and bus: The C1 line serves the coast, and buses link the Pueblo.
Cable car: Goes up the mountain.

Bilkörning

Is a car worth it?: Optional. A car is useful to reach the Stupa and the Pueblo.
Parking: Paid car parks, with limited space in summer.
Roads: The A-7 coastal road is busy in summer.

Mat och dryck

The food is Andalusian coastal cuisine. Try espetos (grilled sardines), pescaíto frito, gazpachuelo and boquerones. The marina has restaurants of many cuisines, and the Pueblo has Spanish tapas bars.

Frukost

Churros Churros con ChocolateFried dough sticks served with a thick, dark hot chocolate for dipping — a classic Spanish breakfast or late-night snack.

Lunch

Paella ValencianaA saffron-scented rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan. The traditional Valencian version uses chicken, rabbit, and green beans — best eaten at midday.

GazpachoA cold, blended soup of raw tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, originally from Andalusia. Served as a drink or a starter, especially in summer.

Middag

Pulpo a la GallegaBoiled octopus sliced onto a wooden board and dressed with olive oil, coarse salt, and smoked paprika — a signature dish of Galicia.

Mellanmål och gatumat

Jamón IbéricoDry-cured ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, sliced paper-thin and eaten on its own or with bread. The finest grade, jamón ibérico de bellota, is one of Spain's most prized products.

Tortilla EspañolaA thick potato and egg omelette, served warm or at room temperature, found in virtually every bar in Spain. Often eaten as a tapa or a quick meal.

Patatas BravasFried potato chunks served with a spicy tomato sauce or aioli — one of the most common tapas across the country.

PintxosSmall snacks anchored to slices of bread with a toothpick, the Basque Country's answer to tapas. Found in bar counters across San Sebastián and Bilbao, often with elaborate toppings.

CroquetasCrispy breaded cylinders with a creamy béchamel filling, typically made with jamón, bacalà (salt cod), or mushrooms.

Drycker

Rioja Wine Vino de RiojaSpain's best-known wine region produces full-bodied reds from Tempranillo grapes, aged in oak. The crianza, reserva, and gran reserva labels indicate increasing age and complexity.

Säkerhet och hälsa

Benalmádena is a safe resort. Use sun protection in summer and take care of belongings at crowded beaches and the marina.

Historia

The hill village has Moorish roots, and a watchtower, the Torre Bermeja, stands on the coast. The town stayed small until the tourist boom of the 1960s, when the coast was built up.

The Colomares monument was built from 1987 by the doctor Esteban Martín, and the Stupa was inaugurated in 2003.