Top Things to do in Benalmadena
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Benalmadena, Andalucia
While most visitors choose Benalmadena for its glorious beaches, there are plenty of other attractions to keep your family amused. Take a trip out to sea on a boat or a ferry; you can even go whale and dolphin watching. A cable car ride would make a welcome change, or perhaps a visit to Bil Bil Castle. The castle is distinctive with its Arabian architecture, and it hosts concerts as well as art exhibitions. Visit the Sea Life Centre, where you can walk through the transparent tunnels in the underwater park or watch feeding demonstrations; the centre even has a mini golf course. At the end of a relaxing day, Benalmadena becomes a great place for nightlife. Whatever kind of cuisine you are looking for, you are sure to find a restaurant that will suit your family's tastes.
Restaurants in Benalmadena
1. Buddy's Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 111brian - Coventry, United Kingdom
Found this little gem on a previous visit to the area lovely friendly hosts who made you feel really welcome, spent a couple of hours every evening talking to other holiday makers whilst sampling there drinks, can't wait to go back when in area again.
2. Borrasca Experience
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5.0 based on 454 reviews
We are a British catamaran based in the beautiful Benalmadena Puerto Marina, Spain. We offer a 1st class sailing experience on a luxury catamaran. All of our staff are fully qualified and speak both English and Spanish. Our beautiful catamaran takes 12 people only... This is to ensure a more intimate setting, offering space to relax or dance, its up to you. Our aim is to offer our clients a 1st class service. Whether you want a fun filled Stag or Hen party, with music, food, champagne and swimming. Or a romantic setting for a proposal or wedding.. We can promise you an experience of a life time..
3. FunSail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 200 reviews
DOLPHINS CRUISE. With us you will spend an unforgettable day. Relax, fish, swim in crystal clear water. Very often you can see dolphins, whales, sunfishes, turtles, flying fishes and a variety of marine species. Organize something different: birthdays, hen and stag dos, or everything you can think about. With us you can programme private fishing trips and private saling.
4. Benalmadena Pueblo (The Old Village)
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4.5 based on 2,854 reviews
Reviewed By 445catherineh - Luton, United Kingdom
We have visited the Publo on many occasions and it never seems to change it is still as tranquil as ever.. If you like peace and tranquility this is the place for you.The little white houses with bright flowerpots ,quiet narrow streets is wonderful.The view from the top of the Publo are spectacular,looking down over the coast. There are a few little bars and restaurants so no need to go hungry or thirsty. Can't wait to go back.
5. Garden of Eagles (Jardin de Las Aguilas)
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Birds of Prey center
Reviewed By Kelpie48 - Inverness, United Kingdom
TIP - The shop at the top is really slow, and you should consider taking your own drinks up with you. we had to give up queuing after about 20 minutes and get the cable car back down. we got this as part of the cable car ticket, and were not disappointed with the display, the birds were just beautiful and looked extremely well looked after and health. Where i live i sometimes see Golden Eagles in the distance, and am always excited when i do. The golden eagle here was just spectacular, it soared high, and then it dropped for the 'kill' on a fox fir, and i can honestly say that i have never seen anything so impressive, and will remember it for ever. the other birds were really impressive too, and flew very close to one part of the audience. this is well worth a visit as part of the cable car ticket
6. Santa Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santa Domingo)
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Ollie612 - Preston, United Kingdom
This church is set on a square above an area of gardens and sea views, the gardens have water flowing through them and some very vocal tiny green frogs.
7. Castillo de Colomares
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
All year open from Wednesday to Sunday. Visit our webpage for further info.
Reviewed By Twotoneskaman
We were staying in Benalmadena Pueblo and this was just a short 15-20 minute walk down hill (but a steep walk back up) from where we were staying.The entrance fee was just €2.00 which was great value and in our opinion was well worth a visit.
8. Plaza Espana Benalmadena
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Really nice square with a very well kept fountain in the middle of the square. Nice place to sit out and enjoy the calm.
