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6 of Benalmadena’s Most Popular Walking and Hiking Routes [Guide]

Do you enjoy walking and hiking in the countryside? Although better known as a sun and beach holiday destination, Benalmadena also offers many entertaining activities during the quieter and cooler winter months. Two of those activities are walking and hiking.

Benalmadena boasts an impressive network of natural walking routes and trails from which you can experience unbelievable views of the Costa del Sol and beyond.

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What is ETIAS and How Does it Affect My Travel Plans in Europe?

Rules for travelling to most European countries have changed.

From 2025 (Probably the second half of the year), From the end of 2026 (The start date has been delayed again until the new EES has been properly introduced), travellers from more than 60 visa-exempt countries (see image below to see if your country is included) will need to have a special travel authorisation, a valid ETIAS, (European Travel Information & Authorisation System) to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

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10 Reasons to Visit the Costa del Sol in Winter

10 Reasons to visit Costa del Sol in Winter

The Costa del Sol continues to be one of the most popular winter destinations for tourists from the UK, Ireland and northern Europe. Eager to escape the cold and dreary winters of their home countries, these visitors make the most of the great prices and short flight times to visit our beautiful Coast and bask in some winter sun!

But the sun isn’t the only thing bringing these visitors to our coast in the winter: Below we’ve put together our list of 10 reasons to visit the Costa del Sol in the Winter. (more…)