Benalmádena: Cultural Attractions and Beautiful Beaches
Benalmádena is a small resort town situated on the sunny shores of Costa del Sol in southern Spain, lying 12 km from Málaga, between Fuengirola and Torremolinos. The name of the town is derived from the Arabic “Ibn al-Madina”, meaning “son of the mines”, pointing to the mining activities carried out in the region during the Moorish period. Discover Benalmádena There are three main parts to the town. First, there’s the sprawling old town of Benalmádena Pueblo, perched atop a