Benalmádena
What has Benalmádena got to offer tourists and property buyers?
Comfortably situated just to the west of Torremolinos, Benalmádena is a fun and exciting urban centre with a more contemporary and modern feel than many of its neighbours on the Costa del Sol. Hitting its stride a little later than many other coastal enclaves, Benalmádena was allowed the time to apply the lessons of the past to its own development, emerging from the experience with a bustling and expansive urban landscape that appeals equally to families and younger visitors.
While the town has indeed kept hold of its roots, evident in its older, more traditional neighbourhoods, Benalmádena has its eyes set firmly on the future of Andalusian living. The town’s forward thinking has made it an ideal location for a number of unique regional firsts, including the Costa del Sol's only ice-skating rink and the Benalmádena Cable Car, offering stunning panoramic views on its way up to Monte Calamorro, an outlook located 800 metres above the Mediterranean. Originating from the original Benalmádena Pueblo, complete with whitewashed homes lining narrow cobblestone streets, the town has grown towards the seaside, creating Benalmádena Costa, a busy collection of beach side restaurants, commercial centres and the award-winning Puerto Marina. Fast on its way to becoming one of Europe’s most popular leisure ports, Benalmádena's spectacular Puerto Marina, winner of the Best International Port in the World award, is fully equipped to moor over 100 vessels and offers a broad selection of excellent night clubs and bars located in the Puerto Marina area and the famous 24 hour square...say no more!
It is not difficult to see why so many people choose to buy a property in Benalmádena, whether it is in the slightly busier Benalmádena Costa or a property located in the more tranquil setting of Benalmádena Pueblo.
The focal point for the town’s leisure economy, the coast is lined with hotels and residences, overlooking a series of recently refurbished plazas, hosting one of the liveliest and most popular nightlife experiences on the Coast. Bridging the old and the new is Arroyo de la Miel, the commercial and residential centre of Benalmádena, home to a booming business district and the town’s main transportation lines, which includes quick train access to Fuengirola, Málaga city centre and Málaga's Pablo Ruíz Picasso International airport.
Though Benalmádena has experienced a steady pace of growth and development over the past two decades, the town has kept a close eye on new construction, recently advocating quality over quantity and has launched civic efforts such as a public arts project along its seaside promenade, to help preserve Benalmádena's local charm.
Healthy, wealthy and wise
Essential to any modern urban centre, Benalmádena's selection of services and amenities ensure that residents will never have to travel far to find their needs met. While there is a public health centre associated with Málaga’s University Hospital in Torremolinos, additional medical attention can be found at the private Xanit International Hospital, located in Benalmádena town. Unique to the coast, Benalmádena is also home to the Cudeca Cancer Hospice, providing home care for up to 600 patients, and on-site care for up to 120 patients.
Apart from a selection of Spanish nurseries, primary schools and secondary institutions, Benalmádena also boasts some of the finest educational programmes for non-Spanish residents on the Costa del Sol. The town is home to two major International schools, Benalmádena International College and The British College of Benalmádena. Further, parents can find programmes for younger children at the local Costa Kinder Care or the Peter Pan Nursery. Financial needs can also be easily met in the Arroyo de la Miel business district, home to a number of local bank branches.
Stepping out
A coastal favourite for visitors of all ages and tastes, Benalmádena has grown into a virtual holidaymaker’s paradise, complete with enough attractions to keep anyone’s calendar full. Young and old alike are sure to enjoy the town’s Tivoli Amusement Park, which sponsors a number of concerts and spectaculars throughout the summer, the El Ranchito Equestrian Centre and the exciting Selwo Marina and Sea Life centre, where visitors can see dolphins and penguins living right in the heart of the Costa del Sol. Benalmádena Costa offers a wide selection of bars and restaurants, open throughout the year and is also home to one of the coast’s few casinos, located in the luxurious Torrequebrada Hotel. In addition to the long list of water sports available along the beach, Benalmádena also boasts a number of outdoor activities including the Torrequebrada Golf Club, the lush Paloma Park, and the aforementioned ice skating rink, recently completed as part of a larger municipal sports complex, which includes heated swimming pools, a gym and a fitness centre.
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