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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pil Pil (Av. de la Constitución, 35) and Amigos Torrequebrada (Av. del Sol, 18, Local 6) are great picks.
When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 20m.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by iryo. The train journey from Benalmádena to Madrid takes 2h 36m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $60 for a 2h 54m trip.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, FlixBus and Renfe. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 153 km and will cost you around $78. From Seville, the ticket costs about $72 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.
Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.92.