If you’re planning a holiday in Benalmadena and are looking for fun ideas to keep the kids happy, this post is going to come in handy.
We’ve put together a list of – what we consider to be – the best things to do with kids in Benalmádena. Whilst most of the attractions and activities recommended here are located in Benalmadena, there are a couple (Aqualand and Bioparc) which are in neighbouring towns but which need to be included on this list as they’re some of our favourites!
Carnival Season is well underway and most towns and cities on the Costa del Sol (Including Benalmadena) are submersed in fun programs to celebrate this colourful festivity.
Poster for the 2026 Malaga Carnival
Although the Carnival is celebrated all over Andalucia—the Cadiz Carnival is probably the most famous—for this article, we’ll focus on the Málaga Carnival. Only 25 minutes from our hotel and easily accessible, it’s a ‘must visit’ if you’re planning a trip to the Costa del Sol in February.
We’re lucky enough to enjoy mild winters. This luxury allows the city of Málaga to live one of its most colourful, multicultural and spontaneous festivities of the year: The Carnival.
This traditional festivity of colourful fun, singing and dancing which starts on the 2nd February 2026, and goes on until Sunday 15th February 2026, offers local residents and visitors a full events programme with activities and entertainment to suit all ages.
Official Poster for the Benalmadena Carnival
The fun-packed programme takes place in Benalmadena Pueblo and in Arroyo de la Miel; however, to save you the hassle of deciding what to see, we’ve taken the liberty of putting together a few suggestions…
This week sees the opening of Fun Street Park Málaga—the largest inflatable park in the world. This new venue promises visitors of all ages hours of endless fun.
What Is Fun Street Park Málaga?
Fun Street Park Málaga is a huge 5,000 m² space dedicated entirely to active play: giant inflatable castles, jumping zones, obstacle courses, American-style tracks, and even a climbing wall area with a zipline and trampolines.
Located in Málaga Fórum, within the Guadalhorce Industrial Estate, the new park is about a 25‑minute drive from Sunset Beach Club.
Northern Soul promoters, GoldSoul, are heading back to Sunset Beach Club this February with another edition of their winter soul break, a fun-packed 5-day soul music experience!
If you’re planning a trip to Málaga this month, make sure you don’t miss this unique experience! The historic replica of the Nao Santa María, one of the most iconic sailing vessels in maritime history, is making a stop in the city’s port.
A Floating Piece of History
The Nao Santa María is a faithful and to-scale reconstruction of the legendary vessel which Christopher Columbus sailed to the Americas on in 1492. Built in 2018 using traditional shipbuilding techniques, this stunning replica offers visitors a chance to step aboard and immerse themselves in the life of 15th-century sailors.
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