Malaga · BENALMADENA ATTRACTION TICKETS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 attraction tickets in Benalmadena worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Take a modern cable car from Benalmádena up Mount Calamorro, with an audio guide and about 15 minutes of views on the way. At the summit, you can follow six hiking routes, spot Mediterranean flora and fauna, and pay extra for a bird of prey show. Choose a one-way or return ticket.
“Really worth doing the cable cars. The view is astounding. The ride in the cable car is really fun to.”
Visit Benalmadena’s Colomares Monument on a 40-minute guided tour with entry included. Your guide, often Cynthia or Christine, explains the castle’s unusual architecture, Columbus symbolism, Spanish history, and church. You’ll also have time to explore the numbered sections and take in the Costa del Sol views.
“Cynthia was absolutely fabulous! She was very knowledgeable, but also transmitted great vibes to the group!”
Visit SEA LIFE Benalmádena for Mediterranean and tropical sea life, a 180º tunnel with sharks and a green turtle, touch pools, talks, feeds, and Spain’s interactive bio-beach. The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, but many visitors finish in 25 to 60 minutes.
“Went with my fiancé and she loved it, as did I! Lots of various species of marine life swimming around above you, amazing. And very relaxing!”
Visit SEA LIFE Benalmádena for sharks, otters, a Plesiosaur skeleton, and a hands-on rock pool zone. The aquarium suits families and animal lovers, takes about an hour for most visits, and offers a useful indoor plan near public transport. Some people finish in 15 to 20 minutes.
“Leuke uitstap maar waren rap rond. De kinderen vonden het in elk geval een toffe uitstap. Het positieve is dat we heel de dag binnen mogen.”
Spend a full day at Bioparc Fuengirola, a compact, wheelchair-accessible zoo built around Madagascar, Equatorial Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific. See more than 200 species, walk close to lemurs, watch feeding sessions and bird flights, and learn about endangered wildlife protection.
“Very nice! The animals look happy also, they have a plenty of space”
Spend about 40 minutes at Castillo Colomares in Benalmádena with an English-speaking guide. Learn how its symbols tell the story of Columbus’s first voyage, see unusual architecture, and hear lively explanations from guides such as Cintia. Admission is included, but transport and parking are up to you.
“Very rewarding visit, the guide (Cintia) is very professional, very audible and attentive. You have to plan to park, the parking is small.Auto-translated”
Visit Sea Life Benalmádena for sharks, rays, starfish, hermit crabs, and Yellow, a 100-kilogram green turtle. Your Premium ticket allows all-day re-entry and includes a Gold Pass with Puerto Marina discounts. Creature feeds, talks, and quiz trails add extra interest.
Pick a fortress, a gorge, a deck or a table.
