Benalmadena Pueblo Hosts its Exotic Annual Arabian Market (Zoco)

From Thursday 28th August to Sunday 31st August 2025, 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 del Aguacil and Plaza de las Tres Culturas. 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. 

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‘Virgen del Carmen’ Celebrations in Benalmadena

Virgen del Carmen Benalmadena 2025

The ‘Virgen del Carmen‘ celebrations take place in Benalmadena Marina from next Sunday 13th July, 2025.

The Benalmadena town hall has prepared various events which will take place on Sunday 13th, Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, and Wednesday 16th July,  including a wonderful procession through the streets of Benalmádena Costa in which the fishermen will carry their ‘Stella Maris’ to the Marina. She’ll be lifted aboard a boat and paraded along the Benalmadena coastline (weather permitting).

If you’ve got some good binoculars, a great place to watch this is from the terrace in our Panorama Bar here at Sunset Beach Club or from the promenade just in front of the hotel. (more…)

A Fun-Packed Week at The San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena

Feria San Juan Benalmadena

The San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel is back again this year with a full programme of events which kicks off on Monday 23rd June!

This year, we’ll be able to enjoy the amazing fireworks display on San Juan night (23rd June) as well as the traditional bonfires along the beaches. The popular ‘Casetas’ are back in the main fairground every night as are all the fairground attractions and live music concerts. The day fair will also provide hours of entertainment with live music and dancing featuring local artists.

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Cudeca Walkathon 2025: Raising Funds for the Cancer Hospice

On Saturday 24th May 2025, the promenade in front of Sunset Beach Club in Benalmádena will become the meeting point for another edition of the Cudeca Walkathon

Every year, we here at Sunset Beach Club provide our unconditional support to this fantastic event aiming to raise awareness for the incredible work the Cudeca Foundation does for Cancer patients here on the Costa del Sol. The funds raised during the Walkathon also allow for the continued palliative care the Cudeca Hospice offers to more than 1400 cancer patients and their families free of charge.

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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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