Benalmadena is ready for Christmas. During December and the beginning of January, we´ll enjoy a wide and varied program of activities for the whole family.
Below we’ve highlighted some of these activities and at the end of this post you will find a link to the complete program – we couldn’t fit the whole thing in the post! (Please note that the program is in Spanish)
With just a couple of weeks to go until Christmas, Benalmádena is getting into the Christmas spirit by celebrating the 16th edition of the International Christmas Festival.
On the 28th, 29th and 30th November, you can visit Plaza Mezquita from 12:00h to midnight and enjoy the festive customs, musical shows, exquisite gastronomy and typical products and crafts from all the participating countries.
This is what the Malaga Christmas Lights will look like this year (2025)
If you’re planning on visiting the Costa del Sol this Christmas, you’ve got to visit Málaga City Centre to see the stunning Christmas Light display and show in the city’s famous Calle Larios as well as other colourful decorations throughout the city centre.
Next week, from October 29 to November 2, Benalmadena Marina welcomes the Galeón Andalucía, a replica of the ships that were used for trade and maritime expeditions between Europe, America and Asia in the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries.
Everyone is welcome to visit and discover how sailors lived aboard as they explored the seas of the world on this impressive galleon. You’ll be able to walk through its multiple decks, enjoy interactive exhibitions, and chat with the young crew who will share stories about the ship and their experiences on board.
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.
So you’re planning a family holiday with the kids and the Costa del Sol is top of your list… but you’re looking for some fun things to do with the little – or not-so-little – ones during your holiday.
Well, you’re going to love this post as we are going to give you a list of 50 fun activities, excursions, parks, daytrips, outdoor activities, cultural activities, water parks and some inland adventure activities you can enjoy whilst you are here. We’ve included activities and attractions all along the Coast so it doesn’t matter if you are staying in Estepona, Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmadena or Torremolinos, you’ll find something of interest in the list.
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