Guidebook for Benalmádena

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Guidebook for Benalmádena

Entertainment & Activities

A bit like Seaworld it's a great place to bring the kids - or anyone who, like us, just loves dolphins.
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Selwo Marina
s/n Parque de la Paloma
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A bit like Seaworld it's a great place to bring the kids - or anyone who, like us, just loves dolphins.
Lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, zebras etc. Plus camel-back riding, archery, zip-lining and other fun stuff.
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Selwo Adventure
s/n Autovía del Mediterráneo
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Lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, zebras etc. Plus camel-back riding, archery, zip-lining and other fun stuff.
Heat getting to you? Need to cool down? There's plenty of opportunities for that here with splash pools for the smallest ones and slides, waves etc. for big "kids" looking for an adrenaline rush.
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Aqualand Torremolinos
10 C. Cuba
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Heat getting to you? Need to cool down? There's plenty of opportunities for that here with splash pools for the smallest ones and slides, waves etc. for big "kids" looking for an adrenaline rush.
Things getting boring, kids getting restless? Here's the solution: Disneyland meets Copenhagen Tivoli park, and it's all just a short drive from Casa Tonto.
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Tivoli World
Avenida del Tivoli
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Things getting boring, kids getting restless? Here's the solution: Disneyland meets Copenhagen Tivoli park, and it's all just a short drive from Casa Tonto.
All the stuff you'd expect from a good aquarium: sharks, rays, giant turtles, underwater tunnel, touch-a-creature, tutorials etc. Have fun!
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SEA LIFE Benalmadena
s/n Av. del Puerto Deportivo
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All the stuff you'd expect from a good aquarium: sharks, rays, giant turtles, underwater tunnel, touch-a-creature, tutorials etc. Have fun!

Sightseeing

See the birds of prey exhibition, the equestrian show, the planetarium - or simply hike and enjoy the scenery and view.
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Teleférico Benalmádena
s/n Av. del Tivoli
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See the birds of prey exhibition, the equestrian show, the planetarium - or simply hike and enjoy the scenery and view.
It's a 1.5 hour drive from Casa Tonto but seeing the monkeys and the rock is pretty exciting. And you can say that you've almost been to Africa...
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Gibraltar
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It's a 1.5 hour drive from Casa Tonto but seeing the monkeys and the rock is pretty exciting. And you can say that you've almost been to Africa...
Alhambra is under 2 hours from Casa Tonto, if you have a week or more we recommend you visit this true marvel of Moorish architecture. Check their website and book in advance, it gets busy.
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Alhambra
s/n C. Real de la Alhambra
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Alhambra is under 2 hours from Casa Tonto, if you have a week or more we recommend you visit this true marvel of Moorish architecture. Check their website and book in advance, it gets busy.

Everything Else

Just a short distance from Casa Ton to you can get to/from the airport in 15-20 minutes by car.
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Iphondo lezithixo leMálaga-Costa del Sol
s/n Av. del Comandante García Morato
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Just a short distance from Casa Ton to you can get to/from the airport in 15-20 minutes by car.
Closest station to Casa Ton to if you choose to take the train from Malaga airport. Take a taxi or do the 30 minute / 2 km walk to the penthouse.
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Estación De Torremuelle
17 Av. Guadalmedina
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Closest station to Casa Ton to if you choose to take the train from Malaga airport. Take a taxi or do the 30 minute / 2 km walk to the penthouse.
Easily the cheapest place to rent a car (from under 10€/day), and they are just as good as everyone else's.
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MalagaCar.com
34 Av. del Comandante García Morato
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Easily the cheapest place to rent a car (from under 10€/day), and they are just as good as everyone else's.
Here's where you get on/off if you take the train from/to Malaga airport. You can also stay on and go to Malaga downtown or to Fuengirola.
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Aeropuerto station
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Here's where you get on/off if you take the train from/to Malaga airport. You can also stay on and go to Malaga downtown or to Fuengirola.
Championship course right next to Casa Tonto. Costa del Sol offers lots of courses, this is one of the best with superb ocean and mountain vistas plus plenty of lakes and bunkers to keep you focused.
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Golf Torrequebrada
1 Calle Club de Golf
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Championship course right next to Casa Tonto. Costa del Sol offers lots of courses, this is one of the best with superb ocean and mountain vistas plus plenty of lakes and bunkers to keep you focused.
Ocean view from some holes, some of the best greens around, one of those courses you should try when you're on Costa del Sol. Tee off before 9:00 or after 14:30 to save some cash. 20-25 min away.
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Chaparral Golf Club
km 203 N-340
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Ocean view from some holes, some of the best greens around, one of those courses you should try when you're on Costa del Sol. Tee off before 9:00 or after 14:30 to save some cash. 20-25 min away.
Amazing resort 30 min drive from Casa Tonto with three 18-hole courses plus a Par 3 course, beautiful views and challenging golf for everyone. They offer tennis, spa, gym etc. too.
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La Cala Hotel
1 C. Mirador del Golf
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Amazing resort 30 min drive from Casa Tonto with three 18-hole courses plus a Par 3 course, beautiful views and challenging golf for everyone. They offer tennis, spa, gym etc. too.
A fairly new but well designed course situated a few miles (30 min drive) inland with views of the mountains and the ocean in the distance. Check out their informative Facebook page.
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I-Calanova Golf Club
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A fairly new but well designed course situated a few miles (30 min drive) inland with views of the mountains and the ocean in the distance. Check out their informative Facebook page.
Over 1 hour away but worth it, it's a spectacular and challenging mountain course. Leave the driver at home, bring lots of balls and enjoy. Call first to check course condition, it can get soft.
Monte Mayor Spain
Over 1 hour away but worth it, it's a spectacular and challenging mountain course. Leave the driver at home, bring lots of balls and enjoy. Call first to check course condition, it can get soft.
A hilly Seve-designed mountain course with great vistas 40 min away. Walk it for some real exercise or choose a cart for comfort then enjoy a bit to eat and drink at their nice restaurant.
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Hotel Alhaurín Golf Resort
A-7053
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A hilly Seve-designed mountain course with great vistas 40 min away. Walk it for some real exercise or choose a cart for comfort then enjoy a bit to eat and drink at their nice restaurant.

Essentials

Large supermarket 2 minute walk from Casa Silly, super convenient.
Av. Estrella del Mar, 21
21 Avenida Estrella del Mar
Large supermarket 2 minute walk from Casa Silly, super convenient.
Massive supermarket with all the food you can dream of - plus several other things.
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Carrefour
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Massive supermarket with all the food you can dream of - plus several other things.
Come here to buy fresh fish, meat, vegetables, fruit etc. Great selection and prices, cool experience too. Get here early for the best quality.
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I-Mercado Central de Atarazanas
10 C. Atarazanas
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Come here to buy fresh fish, meat, vegetables, fruit etc. Great selection and prices, cool experience too. Get here early for the best quality.

Food Scene

Great little place for breakfast, coffee, tapas or a drink, literally 2-3 minutes walk from Casa Tonto. Cozy and convenient.
Av. Estrella del Mar, 18
18 Avenida Estrella del Mar
Great little place for breakfast, coffee, tapas or a drink, literally 2-3 minutes walk from Casa Tonto. Cozy and convenient.
Good sushi, reasonable prices - and less than a 10-minute walk from Casa Tonto.
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Restaurante Yin Teppan Yaki
C.C. Torrenueva
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Good sushi, reasonable prices - and less than a 10-minute walk from Casa Tonto.
Excellent seafood restaurant in excellent setting right on the beach. Start with a cocktail at their Malibu Beach Bar then come here for their paella and romantic atmosphere.
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La Viborilla
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Excellent seafood restaurant in excellent setting right on the beach. Start with a cocktail at their Malibu Beach Bar then come here for their paella and romantic atmosphere.
Good Italian food, great view and location right by the water.
Panorama bistro bar
57 Av. Antonio Machado
Good Italian food, great view and location right by the water.
Rock solid traditional Spanish food.
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ERASE UNA VEZ
12 Pl. Olé
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Rock solid traditional Spanish food.
Have a tender, juicy Argentinian steak while enjoying the view of the marina.
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Steakhouse Angus Puerto Marina
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Have a tender, juicy Argentinian steak while enjoying the view of the marina.
Spanish classics with a modern twist.
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Restaurant Toro
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Spanish classics with a modern twist.
In old Benalmadena right by the church with great views of the town. Cool, cozy and quirky all at the same time - and with great drinks and food.
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La cupula lounge
s/n C. Maestro Santos Mareca
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In old Benalmadena right by the church with great views of the town. Cool, cozy and quirky all at the same time - and with great drinks and food.
Come to Benalmadena Pueblo, the old town, for excellent tapas served in an idyllic setting on a town square.
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Restaurant La Fuente
9 Pl. de España
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Come to Benalmadena Pueblo, the old town, for excellent tapas served in an idyllic setting on a town square.
A little further away but worth the drive. Eclectic gourmet-style food, small portion tasting menu, unusual flavor combinations, cool interior, not cheap. Think twice before bringing the kids.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron
48 Avenida del Higuerón
A little further away but worth the drive. Eclectic gourmet-style food, small portion tasting menu, unusual flavor combinations, cool interior, not cheap. Think twice before bringing the kids.
Going to Fuengirola for some shopping? Stop by here (or one of the neighboring bars) for excellent tapas. Don't worry about upset stomach, "colon" means "pillar" in Spanish, not that other thing...
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Casa Colon
2 C. Troncón
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Going to Fuengirola for some shopping? Stop by here (or one of the neighboring bars) for excellent tapas. Don't worry about upset stomach, "colon" means "pillar" in Spanish, not that other thing...

Drinks & Nightlife

Up for a spot of fun? It's not quite Las Vegas but you can play poker, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, slot machines etc. - and it's open 3pm to 5am. Good luck!
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Hotel Estival Torrequebrada
89 Av. del Sol
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Up for a spot of fun? It's not quite Las Vegas but you can play poker, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, slot machines etc. - and it's open 3pm to 5am. Good luck!
Great place for a sundowner or two - before you have dinner at Panorama or one of the other restaurants next door.
PALM 5 BEACH BAR
1 Las Gaviotas
Great place for a sundowner or two - before you have dinner at Panorama or one of the other restaurants next door.
Great atmosphere, good food, friendly service, can be busy. Come here for a good time, watch soccer, sing karaoke, listen to local guitar players etc., almost always something happening.
Bull Bar Benalmádena
15 Av. del Chorrillo
Great atmosphere, good food, friendly service, can be busy. Come here for a good time, watch soccer, sing karaoke, listen to local guitar players etc., almost always something happening.

Shopping

Macy's meets Neiman Marcus.
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El Corte Inglés
2 Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe
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Macy's meets Neiman Marcus.
Huge department store if you're in the mood for shopping.
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Swarovski - El Corte Inglés Malaga
4 Av. de Andalucía
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Huge department store if you're in the mood for shopping.
Pedestrian shopping street in downtown Malaga, come here for all your fashion cravings.
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Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de Larios
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Pedestrian shopping street in downtown Malaga, come here for all your fashion cravings.
Excellent shopping center with all the usual stores i.e. clothing, accessories, jewelry etc. as well as restaurants and cinemas.
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Parfois
s/n Calle Ojén
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Excellent shopping center with all the usual stores i.e. clothing, accessories, jewelry etc. as well as restaurants and cinemas.
Typical shopping mall concept with around 50 stores.
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Centro Comercial Málaga Plaza
12 C. Armengual de la Mota
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Typical shopping mall concept with around 50 stores.
Big shopping mall with well-known brand stores as well as Burger King, KFC etc. plus movie theaters.
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I-Miramar Shopping Centre
s/n Av. de la Encarnación
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Big shopping mall with well-known brand stores as well as Burger King, KFC etc. plus movie theaters.
Huge shopping center with 120 stores of all kinds.
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Vodafone
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Huge shopping center with 120 stores of all kinds.