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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benalmádena has to offer.
When to visit Benalmádena
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 11h 05m.
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 AED 129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 103 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 Centauro 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 169 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 154 for a journey of 241 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.
Airlines serving Benalmádena
Where to stay in Benalmádena
Average rates range from around AED 396 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 496 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena
Most booked hotels in Benalmádena
Hiring a car in Benalmádena
Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 AED 78.45 and AED 104.60. The most frequently booked car type in Benalmádena is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.