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Holidays to Benalmadena are all about choice. This upmarket resort is bursting at the seams with a variety of beaches, tonnes of children's attractions, and an old town and marina to explore.

Benalmadena

The Costa del Sol is a firm holiday favourite with British sun-seekers, promising great year-round weather and miles of pristine golden coast. Take a Cruise & Stay break in Benalmadena and you’ll be delighted with the variety of attractions on offer.

A slice of coastal Spain

Located just 10 minutes south of Torremolinos, Benalmadena is a lively resort area with enough choice to suit all kinds of cruise-goers, including families and couples. Benalmadena sits on a 20-kilometre stretch of beaches, so you’re sure to find the perfect spot for relaxation. Meanwhile, further inland, you can shop and dine the day away in the elegant Arroyo de la Miel area.

A historic centre

Wander around the old town, Benalmadena Pueblo, where you’ll be charmed by the narrow streets and whitewashed buildings. The town is the perfect place to combine your beach break with a spot of historic sightseeing. Places of interest include Colomares Castle, the church of Santa Domingo, and the Buddhist temple Benalmadena Stupo, to name but a few.

Family friendly days out

Benalmadena offers plenty of opportunities for action-packed days before or after a cruise trip. Arroyo de la Miel is home to Tivoli World, an amusement park that’ll delight the kids with everything from rollercoasters to magic shows. If you have a head for heights, take the cable car to the top of Monte Calamorro, 800 metres above sea level, for incredible views of the coast and Sierra Nevada Mountains. At Puerto Marina, the resort’s thriving port, pay a visit to Sea Life to learn about aquatic species from all over the planet.

Marvellous Malaga

If you fancy venturing beyond the resort during your stay, Malaga is just a 30-minute drive from Benalmadena, with ample public transport links available, too. The city is Picasso’s birthplace and along the 'mile of art', you will find a range of spectacular galleries, including the Picasso Museum and the Centre for Contemporary Art. If you want to soak up history and enjoy Malaga’s architecture, make sure you visit Malaga Cathedral or one of the two Medieval fortresses, Alcazaba and Gibralfaro.

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TUI BLUE Riviera

  • Adults only
  • Wellness centre
  • Sea-view pool

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.5

Prices from £718 per person

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Bali Hotel & Studios

  • 5-minute walk to a sandy beach
  • Close to shops and restaurants
  • 2 swimming pools

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 3.5

Prices from £572 per person

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Hotel Polynesia

  • Waterpark
  • Near the beach
  • Large lagoon pool

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.0

Prices from £740 per person

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AT A GLANCE

  • Stretch out on the Blue Flag sands at Santa Ana Beach
  • Take the cable car to the summit of Calamorro Mountain
  • Nibble on tapas in Plaza de Espana
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Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Benalmadena.

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

MonthTemperatureRainfall
JAN 17.0 71.0
FEB 18.0 60.0
MAR 20.0 51.0
APR 22.0 40.0
MAY 25.0 21.0
JUN 28.0 7.0
JUL 31.0 3.0
AUG 31.0 3.0
SEP 28.0 31.0
OCT 24.0 58.0
NOV 20.0 65.0
DEC 17.0 113.0

WHEN TO GO

Spain has a typically Mediterranean climate. In the Balearic Islands, things start to heat up in May, when you’re looking at highs in the mid-20s. Temperatures reach their peak in July and August, with the mercury topping 30°C. Things are much the same on the mainland, with mild spring and autumn months, and summers that see plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the high 20s. Further south, the Canary Islands enjoy mild, sub-tropical weather. Dubbed the ‘Islands of Eternal Spring’, they rarely see temperatures dip below 20°C in winter and 25°C in summer. The western islands see the most rain, although during the summer it’s only the odd shower here and there.

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  • Festival of the Virgin of the Cross

    The heart of the action for this four-day festival is Plaza Espana in the old town where there’s tonnes of live music, from…

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  • Have a night out in 24 Hour Square

    The name gives it away, really. This area off Avenida de Antonio Machado doesn’t do much in the way of sleeping. It’s wall-to-wall…

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  • Beach hop at Benalmadena

    Torre Bermeja is a good place to start a beach hop. It’s a 600-metre stretch of grey sand packed with sunloungers and hammocks.…

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  • Have fun at Tivoli World

    Tivoli World takes a theme park – then ramps it up a notch. The place is packed with 40 rides including the Big Wheel, Roller…

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  • Eat seafood at Puerto Marina

    You can’t get much more of a swankier location than Benalmadena’s marina – and at night the restaurants here are buzzing.…

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