Visiting Benalmadena during the busy summer months – July & August – can be stressful. Too many people, too much traffic, too many queues, it’s too hot… stress!
However, if you’re willing to hold off on your holiday plans until September, the panorama changes… drastically!
September is probably one of the best times of year to visit Benalmadena. Although it’s still busy, kids are back at school and Spanish travellers (who usually holiday in August) are back at work. You’ll also find that flights and accommodation are considerably cheaper and the weather is still fantastic; lots of sunshine but not as stiflingly hot as July and August.
From Thursday 27th August to Sunday 30th August 2026, Benalmádena Pueblo (the old town) will host the latest edition of its Arabian Market (Zoco), an event which, once again, returns to the town’s summer cultural programme.
The Arabian Market will be spread out throughout various locations, running from Calle Real to Plaza de Andalucia and Plaza Santa Cruz. Aimed to promote the town’s beauty and charm, the town hall hopes this unique event will once again attract tourists from all over the Coast.
Next week (from the 12th to the 16th August) is ‘Feria’ week here in Benalmadena with the ‘Pueblo’ (Old Town) celebrating festivities in honour of their patron, the Virgen de la Cruz.
Obviously, this is a very traditional event and many of the activities and events organised for the week may not appeal to many of our guests; however, we’ve put together a short list of what we feel are some of the highlights of the fair and that you might enjoy. Here goes…
Next weekend sees the start of the Costa del Sol’s largest and most popular fair, the Malaga Fair or Feria de Málaga as it’s referred to here!
If you haven’t been before, we highly recommend you do so! Get ready for 8 days of fun and entertainment as the city welcomes thousands of visitors from all over Spain for what has become the most popular summer fair in Andalucía and one of the most popular festivities in Spain.
The fair starts on Friday 14th August with a Historical Parade through the streets of the old town at 8:00pm. At 11:50 p.m., you’ll be able to enjoy a special Drone light show, which, following last year’s success, promises to be even more spectacular, with over 200 drones flying simultaneously through the skies of Malaga.
From midnight, you get to watch the spectacular pyro-musical and fireworks display from the cruise terminal access area in Malaga Port. Lasting 20 minutes and using more than 500 kilos of gunpowder, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!
The fair’s official opening takes place on Saturday 15th August in the same location as last year; the Cortijo de Torres fairground. Malaga CF coach Juan Francisco Funes Arjona will conduct the traditional ‘Pregon’ (opening speech) before the switching on of the fair lights.
Holidaymakers visiting Benalmadena and the Costa del Sol in August 2026 are in for a real treat! On Wednesday 12th August 2026, one of the most remarkable astronomical events of the decade will be visible from Benalmádena: a solar eclipse. While the path of totality will pass further north across parts of Spain, we’ll still enjoy an impressive partial eclipse with around 94-95% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
Here’s everything you need to know about experiencing this unforgettable event during your stay at Sunset Beach Club.
If you’re staying at Sunset Beach Club this week and looking for something a little different to enjoy in the evening, the Birra & Art Craft & International Beer Festival is taking place in Benalmádena Pueblo from 23rd to 26th July.
Held at the Recinto Ferial Los Nadales (the fairground), this popular summer event combines craft beer, live music and a lively atmosphere in one of the Costa del Sol’s most charming settings.
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