Parking in Benalmadena
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There is a lot of Parking in Benalmadena and its easy to drive around. The parking places we have chosen consider driving skills, pay and free parking. We suggest that if you do street park be very careful and have a good look for parking meters and restrictions to avoid parking violations which can result in fines and tow always. If you do then please check the rules for parking and read general rules to street parking below. All the parking places on this webpage are pinpointed with an interactive google map. These maps will direct you to the parking place and help you find the parking place if you get lost while exploring Benalmadena using a smart phone. So save this page. Don't forget to have a look at the toolbar on the left for all the attractions in Benalmadena, all with interactive directional maps.
The first place is near Selwo Marina and Paloma park. This is a great place to park. It is free street parking so check and look at the General rules to street parking as rules can change. From this location you can walk through Paloma park down to the promenade and the beach. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Av. De Rocio Jurado, Benalmadena. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Benalmadena.
The second place is next to the southern entrance to Paloma Park. It is free street parking so check and look at the General rules to street parking as rules can change. This is a great place to park with Paloma park, promenade and beach only minutes away. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Av. Federico Garcia Lorca, Benalmadena. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Benalmadena.
The third place is in Arroyo de la Miels Tivioli world. It's free to park ish. There are car park attendants, not sure if they are official or not that charge 1 euro. All day parking for 1 euro is a bargain so does it really matter. The car park is a 20 minute walk to the beach through Arroyo de la Miel, Paloma park and the promenade. On Fridays there is a street market on the carpark so there is no parking there that day. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Av. Manantial, Arroyo de la Miel. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Benalmadena.
The forth place is in the Benalmadena port. It's is a pay carpark and its a bit trickier to get to but the location is in the middle of the main attraction in Benalmadena and it has 1000 parking spaces. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Calle la Fragata, Benalmadena. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Benalmadena.
More information
General rules to street parking in the Costa Del Sol
A few years ago most parking in the Costa Del Sol was mostly free but that has now changed. There is still free parking available in most towns but you have to be careful. If you do get a parking ticket it can be paid at most ticket machines and you may get a 20% discount for prompt payment. If you are driving a hire car and get a ticket it will catch up with you which ever country you live in. Most towns have a free car park but finding them is not easy. Fairgrounds and bullrings tend to have the best free parking but thats not guaranteed. Below are 3 simple signs to watch out for when street parking but this is only a guide so be careful there are some rules that only local residents can know. The guide was correct at the time of publishing 2022 and is periodically checked so make sure it is still free if you park there, this website will not be held responsible for any parking violation's.
White lines
Parking spaces either with white painted bays or white lines generally means free parking. But read the third rule below.
Blue & green lines
Parking spaces either with blue or green painted bays or lines generally means it is paid parking with a time limit. There will be a pay meter near by again read the third rule below.
Yellow zig zag lines
Parking spaces with a yellow zig zag line means that there is a restriction to parking there and there will be a sign to explain. It can mean many things from disabled parking to only parking at certain times of the day to taxi's only. So find out the restriction before parking there. The yellow zig zag line can be on free or pay parking zones.
Package Holidays
Benalmadena has a great selection of hotels. Below are six popular hotels in near by with package holidays from Jet2 Holidays and Love holidays. Also have a look at the Accomodation only from VRBO, Hotel.com and Booking.com.If you book a holiday through one of these links it helps us to keep this webpage going and growing.
Hotel Best Triton
Benalmadena Beach
Hotel Aleysa
Main attractions
What to know before you go. All the best places to visit in Benalmadena Click / tap on the buttons below for more information and directions only.
Puerto Benalmadena is situated at the end of the Promenade in Benalmadena and borders Torremolinos.
Paloma park is Situated in the heart of Benalmadena Paloma park is a must for everyone to explore. Its perfect for kid's take a picnic .....
Benalmadena Pueblo is situated on the A368 above Torremuelle. It is a typical Spanish white washed village and a great place visit.
Castillo de Colomares is situated in the hill below Benalmadena Puablo and above Torremulle. Its a stunning folly to visit,
The Promenade starts at Castillo Bil Bil and stretches 2.3 kilometres to the marina. Here it links up to Torremolinos's promenade
Arroyo de la Miel is Situated above the centre of Benalmadena. Arroyo De La Miel is one of the three villages that make up the resort.
Stupa of Enlightenment Is situated the highest point of Benalmadena, close to Benalmadena Pueblo. It is Buddist Temple .......
The street markets in Benalmadena are held in the Fairground every Wednesday and in the car park of Tivioli world car park on Friday's.
It is always a good idea to check the information centres. They have discount vouchers for many of the attractions.
Markets, music & festivals
All the main outdoor markets on the Costa del Sol.
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Getting around the Costa del Sol
Malaga Fuengirola trainline
The trainline has a station at Benalmadena also known as Arroyo de la Miel click below for more information including directions
Benalmadena Bus service
Benalmadena has more of a bus stop than a station. The main bus stop is called Benalmar / puerto Marina.
Parking in Benalmadena
there are some great parking options in Benalmadena and a lot of it is free or very cheap. Click below for all the options.
Day trips & Attractions
Tours, trips & activities by Tiqets in Benalmadena
The day trips and attractions below are offered by Viator to open an account click here then grab a great day out or trip
Hop on hop off Benalmadena sightseeing bus
Discover Benalmadena on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. With your 24-hour ticket, travel around the pretty Costa del Sol town aboard an open-top bus, passing sights such as Puerto Marina and Tivoli World Park. Learn about each landmark from the onboard commentary and enjoy the freedom to hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops.
Sea life Benalmadena
Skip the line and get the best price by pre-booking your entrance ticket to Sealife Banalmádena—leaving you with more time to explore the marine displays and watch feeding demonstrations. See a variety of sharks and the Costa del Sol's largest collection of seahorses. Walk beneath the skeleton of a Plesiosaur and, in the Interactive Rockpool Experience,
Benalmadena cycling adventure
Do you want to enjoy a MTB Cycling Day in one of the warmest winter Spots in Europe ?. Are you looking for a holiday cycling experience ?. Come and ride through some fabulous routes around the Benalmadena bike Park. 1 Cable Car Day Pass (1px + Bike) 1 Day MTB Bike Rental -
Natural park jeep eco tour
We will create a whole bunch of positive memories about this wonderful land to all of our guests and they will feel that we deeply encourage respect, appreciation, and care for nature, the traditions, and the people of Andalusia. For more information, Prices & tickets click / tap the image.
Boat rental without licence in Benalmadena
Boat rental by the hour. Enjoy family and friends with the tranquility that sailing and the sea give you. Do not miss the opportunity to be the skipper of your boat! You only need to be over 18 to rent it. Perfect to know the beaches and coves of the coast, dolphin watching, snorkeling, swimming in the high seas, romantic walk enjoying the sunset of the Costa del Sol and a long etc.
The Starfish
the popular ferry boat which takes passengers from Benalmadena Marina back and forth to Fuengirola Many have taken this trip and highly recommend it. Why? Well here are just a few reasons: - The Views: Your trip aboard ‘Starfish’ will allow you to enjoy spectacular views of the whole coastline. Camera in hand, you’ll grab some fabulous shots of local landmarks and attractions. - A visit to Fuengirola:
Party on the craziest boat on the Costa del Sol
Summer is here and you just want unbridled fun, forget everything you've experienced so far and enjoy letting loose on the high seas with Mad Boat Party. You can't come to the Costa del Sol without hitting it off at the most sought-after hotspot in the region. Get on our catamaran and get ready to celebrate life! .
Ronda & Setenil guided visit
We
will visit Setenil de las Bodegas where we will have free time to walk through the charming town of the Serranía, where the houses are dug into the mountain. We will arrive in Ronda, which is one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Andalusia. Local guides of Ronda will be in charge of making the visit in a very pleasant way in which they will explain the history of Ronda, gastronomy and customs.
Benalmadena Guided Tour With Courtesey Transport
We will start the visit from above, visiting the tallest Buddhist stupa in Europe (from the outside, if it is open, access is free). It is located right next to the butterfly museum. Stop to explain the panoramic visits and take photos.
