Places of interest in Benalmádena

Benalmádena marina

Located just across from the Palmasol Hotel, this is the main leisure and water sports point along the Benalmádena coastline, visited by an average of seven million people a year. A very attractive and eye-catching residential and recreational port complex, which is an international benchmark, thanks to currently being the second largest marina in the Mediterranean.

It is particularly well-known for its architecture and recreational area, thanks to which it has been the recipient of the best marina in the world award on several occasions. It is a must-see for anyone visiting Benalmádena.

Torrequebrada golf course

Located along the Benalmádena coastline, the Torrequebrada 18-hole golf course can be used for all kinds of competitions, attracting numerous players throughout the year, and offering additional services such as tennis, paddle, sauna, swimming pool and everything related to golf.

It is one of the most beautiful and entertaining courses along the Costa del Sol, thanks to its tree-lined course with fairways to cater for all levels of difficulty.

Club de hielo Benalmádena

The Benalmádena ice club rink is the first permanent indoor natural ice rink in Andalusia and is part of a 7000 m2 sports complex. It houses swimming pools, fitness room, meeting rooms and medical centre. You can enjoy a range of activities at this 900 m2 ice rink, such as recreational skating, skating school, all kinds of celebrations and parties for birthdays, accompanied by a cafeteria service at the foot of the rink. Located in Benalmádena, in the heart of the Costa del Sol, 500 metres from the sea.

Nautical Centre

Located along the Benalmádena marine, directly opposite the Palmasol hotel, this is an essential meeting point for sailors and nautical activity lovers, as well as housing a series of commercial premises dedicated to companies and organizations in this area. These include the Maritime Nautical Club of Benalmádena.

It boasts modern, quality facilities including sailing schools, scuba diving schools, boats and nautical article stores, social lounges, hangars, pontoons, two ramps and a 500 kg crane.

Selwo Marina

Selwo Marina is a new sea life park concept that offers an unparalleled adventure to discover the most representative marine mammals and birds from South America.

You can enjoy the first dolphinarium in Andalusia with intelligent bottlenose dolphins during this particular expedition through the New World. Selwo Marina also boasts the only Ice Penguinarium in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, an installation that recreates the natural habitat that different species of penguins call home. It offers dolphin, sea lions, penguins and exotic bird shows.

Sea Life Aquarium

Get to know a large number of species from our coastline in a fun and an educational manner at this Aquarium. This is located at the Benalmádena marina.

You can enjoy more than 30 different marine and aquarium scenes, the chance to meet face to face with more than 2,000 marine creatures, from sharks to the smallest and rarest fish. One of the most popular attractions involves feeding and petting the stingray.

It offers an extensive program of demonstrations, talks, presentations, gift shop, mini golf, children’s playground and cafe overlooking the harbour.