Benalmádena Costa

Benalmádena Costa is the sun-drenched coastal strip of a multifaceted Spanish town, a place where life unfolds alongside the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Unlike the quiet, whitewashed village (Pueblo) further up the hill, the Costa is dedicated entirely to the pleasures of the sea.

Its personality is arguably best embodied by its renowned Puerto Marina. Voted one of the best marinas in the world, this complex is an architectural fantasy, built in a unique, romantic Moorish style with residential islands floating on the water, creating a highly photogenic landscape of bridges and waterways.

The long promenade is the spine of the Costa, a place where locals and visitors take their morning strolls past sun-drenched beaches and small, rocky coves. Along this walk, you encountered the curious, neo-Arab Castillo Bil-Bil, an iconic red building that serves as a cultural center right on the sand. Banalmádena Costa combines accessible seaside leisure with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for those who want their days defined by the rhythm of the waves and the ease of a coastal lifestyle.