When talking about beautiful villages in Malaga, we cannot fail to mention Benalmádena, a place of reference for Spaniards and foreigners who want to enjoy their holidays on the Costa del Sol. This tourist town does not renounce its origins despite being a holiday destination for thousands of people every year.
As is the case with other beautiful towns on the coast of Malaga, it has good beaches where you can cool off or enjoy the views, as well as a full range of leisure activities. However, Benalmádena is much more than just this, and in the village you can see the remains of the town walls, and visit the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán or the sculpture of the Girl of Benalmádena, without forgetting other places of interest such as the castle of Colomares, the Butterfly Farm or the Buddhist temple of the Stupa of Enlightenment. For all these reasons, it is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Malaga.
The municipality of Benalmádena, home to around 60,000 people, is divided into three parts: Benalmádena Pueblo, which is the most authentic part and has steep streets and white houses; Arroyo de la Miel, located between Benalmádena Pueblo and Benalmádena Costa and being a residential area; and Benalmádena Costa, where all kinds of tourist attractions, shopping centres, hotels and nightclubs are located.
As far as beaches in Benalmádena are concerned, there is something for all tastes, with a coastline of great quality, services and facilities, with the beaches of Fuente de la Salud and Santa Ana - Torrebermeja standing out, among others. It has nearly 20 kilometres of sand, gravel and palm groves to enjoy.
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