Things to Do in Benalmádena

Bil Bil Castle is a neo-Mudéjar Arabic-style fortress built in 1927, owned by Benalmádena Town Hall since 1980. Its decorative tilework, horseshoe arches, and twin turrets make it a distinctive landmark on the Benalmádena seafront. The building hosts rotating art exhibitions, classical concerts, conferences, and civil wedding ceremonies in its 100-seat courtyard. Free entry lets you explore without commitment. Visit takes 1–1.5 hours. Opening hours are weekdays 9am–2pm and 5pm–10pm, with varied Saturday schedules around events. The interior courtyard is a cool refuge in summer. ✨ Highlights: 🎟️ Free entry ⏱️ 1–1.5 hours; Mon–Fri 9am–2pm and 5pm–10pm 👨‍👩‍👧 Architecture and culture enthusiasts; easy walk from the seafront 📌 Check Benalmádena Town Hall for current exhibitions and event schedule

Parque de la Paloma is a large, free public park in the heart of Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, covering more than 200,000 square metres of landscaped gardens, shaded walking paths, and open green space. 🦜 The park is home to free-roaming animals including ducks, rabbits, peacocks, and parrots, with a peaceful central lake popular with turtles and water birds. Facilities include a striking cactus garden, two children's play areas, a café, and a public library on site — all at no cost. ✨ Highlights: 🆓 Free entry — no tickets, no booking required 🕘 Open daily 09:00–22:00, every day of the year 🦚 Free-roaming wildlife: ducks, rabbits, parrots, peacocks, turtles 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 One of the best-rated free family days out on the Costa del Sol 🌵 Impressive cactus garden with rare specimens 📚 Public library and café on site

Walk one of Spain's most spectacular restored hiking routes on this full-day guided day trip to the Caminito del Rey. The path clings to near-vertical cliff faces deep inside the Málaga gorge at El Chorro, with restored wooden walkways and steel bridges suspended hundreds of metres above the El Chorro reservoir below. 🏔️ Your expert guide leads the full 7.7-kilometre route at a comfortable pace, sharing the fascinating story of this century-old workers' path — originally built for hydroelectric workers — and the remarkable multi-year restoration that returned it to the public. All safety helmets and harnesses are provided. Suitable for most fitness levels; minimum age applies. ✨ Highlights: ⭐ Rated 4.8 stars on GetYourGuide — one of the highest-rated day trips from the Costa del Sol 🪖 Safety helmet and harness provided — no equipment needed 🏞️ 7.7 km of restored walkways and steel bridges across sheer cliff faces 🚶 Suitable for most fitness levels — guided at a relaxed pace 🌊 Dramatic views of the El Chorro gorge and reservoir throughout 🎟️ Book online in advance — Caminito entry slots are limited and sell out 🚌 Route: Fuengirola ➡️ Benalmádena ➡️ Torremolinos ➡️ Málaga ➡️ El Chorro (Caminito del Rey)

Experience the grandeur of Seville on this full-day guided excursion from the Costa del Sol. The centrepiece is skip-the-line entry to the Real Alcázar — one of the oldest royal palaces still in use in the world, with stunning Mudéjar architecture, intricate tilework, and lush garden terraces that served as a filming location for Game of Thrones. 🏰 Explore the historic Santa Cruz quarter with its whitewashed lanes and orange-blossom courtyards, and admire the immense Gothic Cathedral of Seville — the largest in the world. Your expert guide brings the stories of this ancient city to life throughout the day. ✨ Highlights: 🎟️ Skip-the-line Real Alcázar tickets included — no queuing 🎬 Real Alcázar featured in Game of Thrones (Dorne scenes) ⛪ Gothic Cathedral of Seville — the largest Gothic cathedral in the world 🏘️ Guided walk through Santa Cruz — Seville's historic Jewish quarter 🧭 Expert guided commentary throughout the full day 🚌 Route: Fuengirola ➡️ Benalmádena ➡️ Torremolinos ➡️ Málaga ➡️ Seville

Benalmádena's Feria de San Juan is one of the most enjoyable fairs on the Costa del Sol — a week-long celebration in the village of Arroyo de la Miel that kicks off with the drama of San Juan night and carries on through six full days and nights of traditional Andalusian festivity. San Juan Night (23 June): The fair opens with bonfires at Playa Bil-Bil and Playa Santa Ana, the burning of the júas at midnight and a spectacular pyromusical display launched from Castillo Bil-Bil at 1:00 am — fireworks choreographed to music above the sea and the castle walls. One of the most dramatic San Juan displays on the entire coast. The Fair (24–29 June): From 24 June, the Feria de Día comes to life in the town centre of Arroyo de la Miel with music, street performers and a relaxed daytime atmosphere. Evenings shift to the Recinto Ferial at Parque de la Paloma — casetas, live music, dancing sevillanas and the full fairground experience, running every night until the early hours. ✨ Highlights: 🏰 Pyromusical from Castillo Bil-Bil at 1:00 am on San Juan night 🔥 Bonfires at Playa Bil-Bil and Playa Santa Ana on 23 June 🎪 Six-night fair at Parque de la Paloma: 24–29 June 💃 Casetas, sevillanas and live orchestras nightly 🌞 Daytime fair in Arroyo de la Miel town centre 🆓 Free entry