Benalmadena holidays 

Glorious beaches and a sophisticated marina

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Beautiful Benalmadena is located on the Costa Del Sol, between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, just 19km from Malaga airport.   Families, especially those with small children, are well catered for as the main sandy beach offers shallow waters for safe swimming.  Singles and couples of all ages who choose to holiday in Benalmadena will not be disappointed with its wide range of facilities and fabulous selection of restaurants and bars.

Benalmadena is split into two sections with Benalmadena Costa being the part that thousands of holiday makers flock to every year.  It is a lovely coastal resort with more than 8km of blue flag beaches.  It also boasts a world class marina, with boats and yachts of every size, surrounded by sophisticated restaurants and bars.

A short walk from the marina along a flat promenade will take you to the livelier town of Torremolinos.  Here you will find plenty of bars and restaurants, serving everything from Tapas to your favourite English dishes.

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A short walk from the marina along a flat promenade will take you to the livelier town of Torremolinos.  Here you will find plenty of bars and restaurants, serving everything from Tapas to your favourite English dishes.

No holiday to Benalmadena is complete without a visit to the old part of town, known as Benalmadena Pueblo.  It is a traditional Andalusian village in the mountains, with whitewashed houses and narrow, steep winding streets.  This is the place to soak up traditional Spanish life, as well as enjoying the magnificent views.

Whether you choose a 7 night or 14 night holiday, you will never be short of things to do during your time in Benalmadena.  A cable car ride to the top of the mountain ‘Monte Calamorro’ is great fun, as is Tivoli World amusement park which has Wild West and Flamenco shows.  Selwo Marina Marine Park offers a host of animals including dolphins, penguins and sea lions, whereas Benalmadena Sea life centre has the biggest collection of sharks in Europe.

Many holidaymakers take the opportunity to visit the surrounding region, either on an excursion or by hiring a car.  Popular trips include a visit to see the apes of Gibraltar, to the city of Seville, to inland Ronda or to take in the glitz and glamour of Puerto Banus

Benalmadena offers something for everyone.  It is a destination that provides a taste of traditional and modern Spanish culture, fantastic beaches, a sophisticated marina and plenty to do and see.  Benalmadena offers the perfect climate with mild winters and very hot summers.  So whether you’re looking for a winter or Summer 2011 holiday, The Co-operative Travel has the perfect Benalmadena holiday deal for you.