Benalmádena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Benalmádena

With a population of 58.854, Benalmádena is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benalmádena has to offer.

Where to Eat in Benalmádena

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pil Pil (Av. de la Constitución, 35) and Amigos Torrequebrada (Av. del Sol, 18, Local 6) are great picks.

When to visit Benalmádena

Benalmádena in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benalmádena in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Benalmádena

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 56h 50m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 16 km from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 169 km and will cost you around $23. From Seville, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 4 km from the city centre of Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 56h 50m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 16 km from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 169 km and will cost you around $23. From Seville, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 4 km from the city centre of Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Benalmádena

Airlines serving Benalmádena

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benalmádena

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena

Most booked hotels in Benalmádena

Estival Torrequebrada
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$240+
Benalmadena Palace Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$214+
Moon Dreams Calabahia
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$108+
Rincon Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$95+
Sunset Beach Club Hotel Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$210+
Holiday World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$254+

Hiring a car in Benalmádena

Expect to pay $2.70 per litre in Benalmádena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.39 and $43.18.

Expect to pay $2.70 per litre in Benalmádena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.39 and $43.18.