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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.