Car Hire Benalmadena - Mini guide to Benalmadena

This busy Andalusian resort town offers a little bit of the old and the new. The Benalmadena Costa has numerous beach, sporting and leisure activities, and the Benalmadena Pueblo remains an attractive Andalusian village, complete with narrow flower lined streets.

The Museo Arqueologico in the Benalmadena Pueblo is one of the more interesting museums on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. The beautiful marble floor of the museum comes from an eighteenth century ship that sank off the coast of the city and the museum itself contains an impressive collection of pre-Columbian and Neolithic artifacts from around the region.

Other interesting sites in the old city include the Castillo de Comares, a monument to Christopher Columbus and the nearby Jardin de las Aguilas. The spectacular Castillo de Comares, recently constructed by local people, celebrates the Spanish discovery of America. The Jardin de las Aguilas is a sanctuary for birds of prey. It features many varieties of raptors, rehabilitates injured birds and has regular displays of falconry.

Leisure activities are abundant in the city. The Benalmadena Costa offers a 9km stretch of beautiful beaches and the Benalmadena Pueblo has a rich nightlife. If you are looking for a pleasant stroll, the Benalmandena Marina was voted best marina in the world in 1995. Containing a string of artificial islands, this pleasant man-made marina attracts the rich and famous as well as tourists.

A drive along the Spanish Mediterranean coast offers some spectacular views. If you are inclined to go sight-seeing, this coastline offers many beautiful beaches and scenic lookouts over the ocean.

The nearby Malaga airport has flights to many cities throughout Spain including Madrid. From Madrid flights can be gotten to cities around Europe, North America and beyond. Malaga Airport is also popular with charter flights.