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Top 10 Things to Do With Kids in Benalmádena

Things to do with kids in Benalmadena

If you’re planning a holiday in Benalmadena and are looking for fun ideas to keep the kids happy, this post is going to come in handy.

We’ve put together a list of – what we consider to be – the best things to do with kids in Benalmádena. Whilst most of the attractions and activities recommended here are located in Benalmadena, there are a couple (Aqualand and Bioparc) which are in neighbouring towns but which need to be included on this list as they’re some of our favourites!

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Benalmadena Hosts the 7th Film Tapas Route

Tomorrow sees the start of the 7th edition of Benalmadena’s Film Tapas Route. From the 27th of October to the 5th of November we’ll be able to enjoy this unique tribute to the world of film as it also coincides with the Benalmadena Film Festival (FICCAB).

Featuring short films from all over the world, this festival is the perfect occasion to introduce our mouth-watering local gastronomy through this unique medium: the Film Tapas Route.

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Oktoberfest comes to Benalmádena

From the 15th to the 17th September Benalmadena will host a new edition of its Oktoberfest Beer Festival.

This fun concept has been highly successful in other towns along the Costa del Sol and now returns to Benalmadena for 3 days of fun and the best beers! The event takes place in Plaza Adolfo Suárez (Pueblo Sol).

This Beer Festival will bring together the essence of the world-famous Oktoberfest celebrations and the hospitality of Benalmadena and its citizens. Visitors to the festival will have the opportunity to sample more than 20 different beers from Germany and other parts of the world, and we mustn’t forget the delicious and typical German foods on offer… Roast pork, a wide variety of sausages, sauerkraut and pretzels to name but a few!

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Benalmadena Pueblo Hosts its Exotic Annual Arabian Market

From Thursday 24th August to Sunday 27th August 2023, Benalmádena Pueblo (the old town) will host the latest edition of its Arabian Market (Zoco), an event that once again returns to the town’s summer cultural programme. 

The Arab Market will take place in the following locations throughout the town: Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Plaza de España; in Calle Real and in the ‘Jardines del Muro’. Aimed to promote the town’s beauty and charm, the town hall hopes this unique event will again attract tourists from all over the Coast. 

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‘Virgen del Carmen’ Celebrations this Weekend in Benalmadena

Virgen del Carmen Benalmadena 2023

The ‘Virgen del Carmen‘ celebrations take place in Benalmadena Marina this weekend (from Friday).

The Benalmadena town hall has prepared various events which will take place on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, and Sunday 16th July,  including a wonderful procession through the streets of Benalmádena Costa in which the fishermen will carry their ‘Stella Maris’ to the Marina. Here 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 of this Friday 23rd June!

This year we’ll be able to enjoy the amazing firework display on San Juan night (23rd June) as well as the traditional bonfires all 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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