26 Fun Things to do on Your Next Benalmadena Holiday: Our A to Z Guide!

26 fun things to do in Benalmadena

Are you looking for a list of fun things to do the next time you visit Benalmadena?

Well, you’ve come to the right place. There are loads of things to do and fun attractions to visit when you come to spend your holidays in Benalmadena. We’ve put together an A to Z list with 26 ideas to get you started…

A – Aqualand

Have a splashing time at the Costa del Sol’s biggest water park. The kids will love it…and so will the adults. There are plenty of fun rides to keep the whole family entertained for hours!

Aqualand in Torremolinos
Some of the water slides at Aqualand in Torremolinos

B –Butterfly Park

Visit Europe’s largest Butterfly exhibition where you’ll be able to see more than 150 species of butterflies. You can read more about the Benalmadena Butterfly Park on our blog.

C – Cable Car Ride to the Top of Benalmadena

If you don’t mind heights, this is a definite must! A 15-minute ride to the top of the Calamorro Mountain behind Benalmadena for some of the most amazing views. Make sure you also watch the amazing birds of prey show!

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Malaga Pass: The Easy (and Economical) Way to Explore Málaga City Centre

Malaga Pass Card
Examples of the 24hr and 48hr cards.

Making your way around all the museums, galleries and other “must-see” tourist attractions which the Costa del Sol’s capital has to offer can get rather expensive. But don’t worry. Malaga town hall offers a ‘Malaga Pass Card’ which helps tourists gain access to the city’s best attractions and monuments.

We’re going to tell you all about this nifty little card called a ‘Malaga Pass’ which will come in handy if you’re planning on visiting many of the city’s museums and attractions.

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Guide to the Costa del Sol’s Best Street Markets

Guide to the Best Street Markets on the Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is known for its wide choice of street markets – or flea markets, as they are sometimes referred to. As visiting these markets seems to be on most of our guest’s to-do lists, we thought we’d put together a short and concise guide featuring the most popular markets along the coast (You’ll find a link to download a printable version at the end of this post). 

Many of the local street markets combine flea markets and boot sales, so for the sake of this guide, we’ll just refer to all as street markets.  Although we haven’t included all the markets which take place throughout the week, we have tried to add all the ones that we’ve actually been to and that our guests have recommended.

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February Half-term in Benalmadena: 5 Great Reasons to Stay at Sunset Beach Club

Are you planning on visiting Benalmadena for the February Half term holidays?

At Sunset Beach Club we’ve put together a fantastic activities programme for all the family which you won’t want to miss. Add to that all the fun things to do in the area and the great-value room rates during the month of February and you’ve got the makings of a wonderful half-term break.

Here’s why you should stay at Sunset Beach Club…

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You Can Now Hire Your 100% Electric & Sustainable Car Next Time You Visit Sunset Beach Club

At Sunset Beach Club we now offer guests the option of renting a 100% electric car through a Carsharing service.

Designed for hotel guests who prefer a more sustainable mobility option to travel, this new service will offer them the opportunity to visit the most emblematic sites of Malaga and Andalucia.

Through Activacar, providers of 100% electric mobility, we offer a new easy-to-use service. Our customers will always have an electric vehicle available in the interior car park of our hotel (3rd floor) to be able to move around the coast in a sustainable way.

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