Benalmádena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Benalmádena

With a population of 58,854, Benalmádena is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Benalmádena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Benalmádena

Benalmádena in January
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benalmádena in January
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Benalmádena

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 46h 40m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Seville takes 2h 09m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 16 km from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 145 km and will cost you around $67. From Seville, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 4 km from the city centre of Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 46h 40m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Seville takes 2h 09m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 16 km from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 145 km and will cost you around $67. From Seville, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 4 km from the city centre of Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Benalmádena

Airlines serving Benalmádena

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benalmádena

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena

Most booked hotels in Benalmádena

Estival Torrequebrada
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$184+
Benalmádena Palace - Hotel Spa & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Rincon Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$84+
Sunset Beach Club Hotel Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Holiday World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$135+
Hotel Best Benalmádena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$166+

Hiring a car in Benalmádena

Expect to pay $2.73 per litre in Benalmádena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.69 and $43.59.

Expect to pay $2.73 per litre in Benalmádena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.69 and $43.59.