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Today, Benalmadena largely retains the flavor of the Andalusian village, despite its popularity with tourists. Of course, there are shops here. Most of them are concentrated near Puerto Marina. But if you can't imagine your vacation without visiting major shopping centers, it will be better to go to Malaga or Torremolinos for a day or two. There is not a large selection of branded clothing or shoes in Benalmadena itself. Most products are designed for tourists here. However, if you want to buy souvenirs instead of spending hours trying on a dozen blouses and searching for the perfect shoes from the latest collection, you will find everything you need in the town. It will be better if you have the opportunity to visit the local flea market. It only works on Wednesday. It opens at 10:00 and closes at approximately 14:00. You can find it in Paloma Park. This is an ideal place to get acquainted with the local flavor and buy souvenirs "with history". Everything is sold here, from old books to all sorts of interior decorations. New items are sold in the same square in the most ordinary Bazaar on Fridays. You can buy vegetables and fruits, as well as clothes, shoes, souvenirs, and even jewelry here. It is customary to bargain in the market. If you are going to go shopping, keep in mind that local sellers are not going to keep their stores open all day, even though there is a large influx of tourists. Siesta starts from 13:30 to 16:30 here. The few places that are open at this … Read further

Our guide to Benalmádena

Travel guide to Benalmádena

The total length of beaches available to vacationers exceeds 8 kilometers. All local beaches are sandy ones, so even vacationers with small children will find it very comfortable to relax there. It is also important to mention that the coast of Benalmadena meets even strictest ecological standards, so many local beaches have the honorable Blue Flag label. Savvy travelers will like the fact that absolutely all local … Open

Benalmádena for children - what to visit

It's a good idea to start visiting all the rides, moving from the highest point of the park to the entrance. First, you need to climb the hill on a special train to do this. It runs through the park. There are also rides for the youngest visitors in the park. This is a slow but bright carousel or Ferris wheel. It will appeal to those kids who are not afraid of heights. There is also a special playground here. It is … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

If you are going to go shopping, keep in mind that local sellers are not going to keep their stores open all day, even though there is a large influx of tourists. Siesta starts from 13:30 to 16:30 here. The few places that are open at this time have high prices. It will be good if at least one store out of five will be open on Sunday. Only shops at gas stations have a stable work schedule without days off and … Open

Best beaches

The length of the Benalmadena coastline is more than 9 kilometers. Rock cliffs pierce it, separating into incredibly beautiful and charming beaches. Malapesquera y Torrebermeja Beach starts not far from the port district of the town. This part of Benalmadena is usually quite crowded and loud. The most prestigious hotels, many popular restaurants and other entertainment venues are open close to Malapesquera y … Open

Traditions and mentality of Benalmádena

You can see the grand performance of the passion of Christ "El Paso" on the hills of Benalmadena during Easter. Interestingly, the vast majority of actors involved in it are ordinary residents. They are not related to the theater in everyday life. Several processions take place in Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Pueblo during Holy Week. Virgen de La Soledad is interesting. It is invariably held on Friday … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Interestingly, ham from Benalmadena and surrounding settlements is known far beyond the borders of Spain. The food of local pigs is the reason for this. Farmers carefully fatten them with acorns from unique "Stone oaks". In addition to pork, you can also enjoy game dishes in town restaurants during the hunting season. This can be a dish of wild boar, deer, and partridge. It is interesting that most often the meat … Open

Spain - moving around the country

There are about 40 airports in Spain. The largest air harbor is the airport in Catalonia called “Barcelona”. This airport has a traffic of about 50 million people a year. It operates in areas within the country. There are also a number of international flights. “Barcelona” also accepts cargo shipments. Free buses run between the terminals. A special underground electric train also operates to transport passengers. The airport has a variety of restaurants and cafes, lounges, offices of international and state banks, shops and souvenir shops within its territory. You can get to the capital by using a shuttle bus, taxi or the subway. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Spain

The Spanish bullfight is widely known all over the world. In Pamplona, the center of the bullfight, the most extreme festival in the world is taking place. That's the run with the Sanfermin bulls. The holiday is one of the oldest in the country. Races are held from around the 13th century. On the morning of July, 6, 12 furious bulls are released into the streets of the city. The main and only task of the participant is to run 850 meters along with animals. Not everyone can overcome the distance, as it is an incredibly traumatic activity. However, it annually attracts to the city millions of people. In Tarragona, there is an entertaining, but much less dangerous competition - the castellas. Thousands of travelers come to the city in order to build a tower of people. The towers look incredibly impressive and can have up to 10 levels. … Open

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