Benalmádena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Benalmádena
With a population of 58.854, Benalmádena is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Benalmádena
How to Get to Benalmádena
Plane
When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around RM 119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about RM 110 for a 2h 42m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car hire from Seville, which is about 157 km from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ok Mobility, among others, in Seville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, Interbus and iryo. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 71. From Seville, the ticket costs about RM 200 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 4 km from the city centre of Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Benalmádena
Where to stay in Benalmádena
Average rates range from around RM 513 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 630 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena
Most booked hotels in Benalmádena
Hiring a car in Benalmádena
Expect to pay RM 8.58 per litre in Benalmádena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 102.94 and RM 137.26. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Benalmádena, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.