15 days in Benalmadena Itinerary

Stretching from the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas mountain range to the Mediterranean ocean, Benalmádena offers all the highlights of southern Spain: traditional whitewashed villages, beautiful Costa del Sol beaches, and strong Andalusian influence.

Family-friendly places like Bioparc and Aqualand Torremolinos will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Benalmadena: Marbella (Climbing Tours & Marbella Old Town), Ronda (Old City, Puente Nuevo, & more) and El Torcal de Antequera (in Antequera). There's much more to do: go for a stroll along the water at Puerto Marina Benalmadena, identify plant and animal life at Butterfly Park of Benalmadena, find something for the whole family at Tivoli World, and enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Santa Ana.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Benalmadena day trip planning website .

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major airports are Málaga Airport, Jerez Airport and Sevilla Airport. In May in Benalmadena, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.