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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benalmádena has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Benalmádena
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
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Benalmádena include British Airways, Iberia and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 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 £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 09m 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 Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, Interbus and Renfe. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 169 km and will cost you around £19. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £47 for a journey of 261 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.
Airlines serving Benalmádena
Where to stay in Benalmádena
Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena
Most booked hotels in Benalmádena
Hiring a car in Benalmádena
Hiring a car in Benalmádena costs £20 per day, on average, or £123 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Benalmádena.
Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.10 and £22.80. The most frequently booked car type in Benalmádena is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 Top! or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.