Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Benalmádena (Spain). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Tivoli World, Benalmádena Stupa, and Castillo de Colomares. Also, be sure to include Selwo Marina in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Benalmádena (Andalusia).
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Tivoli World
Amusement park in Benalmádena, Spain
Address: Av. Tívoli, 29630 Benalmádena
Benalmádena Stupa
Also known as: Estupa de la Iluminación
Buddhist monument with a meditation hall. Benalmádena Stupa is a stupa in Benalmádena, Málaga in the Andalusian region of southern Spain, overlooking Costa del Sol. It is 33 m high and is the tallest stupa in Europe. It was inaugurated on 5 October 2003, and was the final project of Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche.[1]
Address: Calle Rododendro, 3, 29630 Benalmádena
Castillo de Colomares
Castle in Benalmádena, Spain. Castillo de Colomares is a monument, in the form of a castle, dedicated to the life and adventures of Christopher Columbus. It was built near Benalmádena in Spain, between 1987 and 1994. Covering an area of 1,500 meters, it is the largest monument in the world to the explorer, but also contains the smallest church in the world, covering an area of just 1.96 square meters.
In 1987, Dr. D. Esteban Martín Martín began this singular work in an improvised way and with the help of two masons he created Colomares in seven years of artisanal work using brick, stone and cement. Thanks to his knowledge of art, history and architecture, Dr. Martín was able to mold this work at his whim, turning it into a "unicum" due to the stony way of narrating the Discovery of America.[2]
Address: Ctra. Costa del Sol, s/n, 29639 Benalmádena
Selwo Marina
Animal park in Benalmádena, Spain. Selwo Marina is a small marine park located in Benalmádena, Spain. It is the only park of its kind in Andalusia.
The park has 4 areas; 'Antillas', 'Las Hondonada', 'Amazonia' and 'Isla de Hielo'. 'Antillas' is where the dolphin and sea lion pools are located. There are 4 large pools, three of which are home to their three bottlenose dolphins, and the last used for interactive programmes such as Swim With a Sea Lion. The main large pool (The 'Show Pool') is used by both the dolphins and sea lions during shows, however the sea lions do not have access to it otherwise. 'Las Hondonada' is the area in which the Bird and Snake Shows take place. There are also aviaries to view the parrots when they aren't performing. 'Amazonia' is a small indoor area containing tank of snakes, lizards, fish, caimans and a collection of others. 'Isla de Hielo' translates to 'Island of Ice' and is home to their collection of penguins. The penguin exhibit mimics that of their natural habitat; the amount of light they receive during the day is relative to what they would receive in the wild, so that during the summer the lights are at their dimmest, and in winter they are at their brightest.[3]
Address: Parque de la Paloma, s/n, 29631 Benalmádena
Benalmádena Museum
Also known as: Museo de Arte Precolombino Felipe Orlando de Benalmádena
Museum in Benalmádena, Spain. The Benalmádena Museum is located on Luis Peralta Avenue, in the Benalmádena old town area, in the province of Málaga, Spain. The museum was opened to the public on 5 May 1970 and renovated on 26 April 2005. The main museum collections are:[4]
Address: Av. Juan Luis Peralta, 49, 29631 Benalmádena
Holiday Palace
Palace
Mariposario de Benalmádena-Butterfly Park
Zoo
Address: Avenida de Retamar, Benalmádena, Benalmádena