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Benalmadena is Located in the western Costa del Sol region, 20 kilometres from the city of
Malaga and 15 kms from Malaga Airport. This municipality, which stretches from
the southern foothills of the Sierra de Mijas to the sea’s edge, consists of
three population centres, which are now practically joined together, but which
nevertheless are still well differentiated: Benalmadena Pueblo, Benalmadena
Costa and Arroyo de la Miel.
Directions from Malaga Airport:
Turn right onto Avenida del Comandante Garcia Morat
Take Avenida del Comandante Garcia Morat for 1.2 Km
Turn right into Avenida de Velazquez N-340 for 2.5 Km
Continue along N-340 for 12 kms
Follow signs to Benalmadena
The first known settlements in Benalmadena date back to the end of the upper
late Palaeolithic, as evidenced by the archaeological remains found in some of
the municipality’s caves (Cueva del Toro, Cueva de los Botijos and Cueva de la
Zorrera).
In the 7th and 8th centuries B.C. the Phoenicians reached this coastal area and
the remains of some of their settlements can be found in the municipality.Roman
settlements followed and numerous remains can be found along the coast of
Benalmadena. The ruins of a salting factory in the Benal-Roma area, together
with ruins of other villages and fishing facilities near Torremuelle and
Capellanía are particularly noteworthy. The watchtowers marking the Benalmadena
coast, whose mission was to keep the area free from the attacks of the pirates
that threatened the coast, also date back to that time.
When the Arabs arrived in southern Spain they named the town ‘Ben-Al-Madina’,
which means ‘children of the mines’. This could be due to the existence of mines
in the area, from which iron ore but mainly ochre had been extracted since
Phoenician times.
Christian troops not only conquered but also destroyed the village, and with it,
its castle:some of the watchtowers that still stand close to the sea date from
that era.
When several paper factories began operations in the eighteenth century the
region began to recover a stable population. It was to increase years later with
grape cultivation but it was the phenomenon of tourism, which began in
Benalmadena in the 1960’s, which was to drive the economy forward at an
unstoppable rate.
Benalmadena can be reached by a four-lane highway and by train. There is also an
excellent marina that is being enlarged in order to enable small cruise ships to
dock.
Benalmadena Pueblo is a typical whitewashed Andalusian village with narrow
streets and relaxing squares. Due to the elevation (almost 300 metres) of the
village centre, and its proximity to the sea, it has a number of exceptional
vantage points for viewing the Costa del Sol.
A large part of the population and municipal services are concentrated in Arroyo
de la Miel, a subsidiary administrative district that owes its growth to the
commuter railway station, and is the economic centre of the municipality.
Benalmadena Costa is the most cosmopolitan section and it is here that the
tourist attractions of sun and beach are found: large hotels, a casino, leisure
port and businesses of all kinds. The port in particular to comes alive at night
and boasts some excellent disco bars.
The Costa del Sol is aptly named – the sun makes an appearance almost every day
and temperatures range from a mild 8ºC in the winter to a very pleasant 30ºC in
the summer, consequently outdoor activities play a huge part in our lives, from
the more energetic pursuits such as sailing, swimming and golf to the very
popular relaxing pastime of eating and drinking!
Culture vultures are certainly not forgotten. The magnificent historical cities
of Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba and Jerez are only a pleasant day trip away. Who
could visit the Alhambra in Granada and not be impressed! Conversely, North
Africa is an hour’s boat ride across the strait from Algeciras – Morocco,
Tangier, Casablanca - names to fire the imagination.
Enjoy ‘Costa Living’ to the full! Experience the vast cultural heritage of
Andalucía: fairs, festivals, castles, cathedrals, equestrian shows, bull-fights,
fine wines, electrifying flamenco music and dance and much more…
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