Guidebook for Benalmádena
Entertainment & Activities
A bit like Seaworld it's a great place to bring the kids - or anyone who, like us, just loves dolphins.
453 locals recommend
Selwo Marina
s/n Parque de la PalomaA bit like Seaworld it's a great place to bring the kids - or anyone who, like us, just loves dolphins.
Lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, zebras etc. Plus camel-back riding, archery, zip-lining and other fun stuff.
356 locals recommend
Selwo Aventura
s/n Autovía del MediterráneoLions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, zebras etc. Plus camel-back riding, archery, zip-lining and other fun stuff.
Heat getting to you? Need to cool down? There's plenty of opportunities for that here with splash pools for the smallest ones and slides, waves etc. for big "kids" looking for an adrenaline rush.
370 locals recommend
Aqualand Torremolinos
10 C. CubaHeat getting to you? Need to cool down? There's plenty of opportunities for that here with splash pools for the smallest ones and slides, waves etc. for big "kids" looking for an adrenaline rush.
Things getting boring, kids getting restless? Here's the solution: Disneyland meets Copenhagen Tivoli park, and it's all just a short drive from Casa Tonto.
524 locals recommend
Tivoli World
Avenida del TivoliThings getting boring, kids getting restless? Here's the solution: Disneyland meets Copenhagen Tivoli park, and it's all just a short drive from Casa Tonto.
All the stuff you'd expect from a good aquarium: sharks, rays, giant turtles, underwater tunnel, touch-a-creature, tutorials etc. Have fun!
281 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Benalmadena
s/n Av. del Puerto DeportivoAll the stuff you'd expect from a good aquarium: sharks, rays, giant turtles, underwater tunnel, touch-a-creature, tutorials etc. Have fun!
Sightseeing
See the birds of prey exhibition, the equestrian show, the planetarium - or simply hike and enjoy the scenery and view.
271 locals recommend
Teleférico Benalmádena
s/n Av. del TivoliSee the birds of prey exhibition, the equestrian show, the planetarium - or simply hike and enjoy the scenery and view.
It's a 1.5 hour drive from Casa Tonto but seeing the monkeys and the rock is pretty exciting. And you can say that you've almost been to Africa...
439 locals recommend
Gibraltar
It's a 1.5 hour drive from Casa Tonto but seeing the monkeys and the rock is pretty exciting. And you can say that you've almost been to Africa...
Alhambra is under 2 hours from Casa Tonto, if you have a week or more we recommend you visit this true marvel of Moorish architecture. Check their website and book in advance, it gets busy.
933 locals recommend
Alhambra
s/n C. Real de la AlhambraAlhambra is under 2 hours from Casa Tonto, if you have a week or more we recommend you visit this true marvel of Moorish architecture. Check their website and book in advance, it gets busy.
Everything Else
Just a short distance from Casa Ton to you can get to/from the airport in 15-20 minutes by car.
243 locals recommend
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
s/n Av. del Comandante García MoratoJust a short distance from Casa Ton to you can get to/from the airport in 15-20 minutes by car.
Closest station to Casa Ton to if you choose to take the train from Malaga airport. Take a taxi or do the 30 minute / 2 km walk to the penthouse.
20 locals recommend
Estación De Torremuelle
17 Av. GuadalmedinaClosest station to Casa Ton to if you choose to take the train from Malaga airport. Take a taxi or do the 30 minute / 2 km walk to the penthouse.
Easily the cheapest place to rent a car (from under 10€/day), and they are just as good as everyone else's.
32 locals recommend
MalagaCar.com
34 Av. del Comandante García MoratoEasily the cheapest place to rent a car (from under 10€/day), and they are just as good as everyone else's.
Here's where you get on/off if you take the train from/to Malaga airport. You can also stay on and go to Malaga downtown or to Fuengirola.
7 locals recommend
Aeropuerto station
Here's where you get on/off if you take the train from/to Malaga airport. You can also stay on and go to Malaga downtown or to Fuengirola.
Championship course right next to Casa Tonto. Costa del Sol offers lots of courses, this is one of the best with superb ocean and mountain vistas plus plenty of lakes and bunkers to keep you focused.
100 locals recommend
Golf Torrequebrada
1 Calle Club de GolfChampionship course right next to Casa Tonto. Costa del Sol offers lots of courses, this is one of the best with superb ocean and mountain vistas plus plenty of lakes and bunkers to keep you focused.
Ocean view from some holes, some of the best greens around, one of those courses you should try when you're on Costa del Sol. Tee off before 9:00 or after 14:30 to save some cash. 20-25 min away.
21 locals recommend
Chaparral Golf Club
km 203 N-340Ocean view from some holes, some of the best greens around, one of those courses you should try when you're on Costa del Sol. Tee off before 9:00 or after 14:30 to save some cash. 20-25 min away.
Amazing resort 30 min drive from Casa Tonto with three 18-hole courses plus a Par 3 course, beautiful views and challenging golf for everyone. They offer tennis, spa, gym etc. too.
36 locals recommend
La Cala Hotel
1 C. Mirador del GolfAmazing resort 30 min drive from Casa Tonto with three 18-hole courses plus a Par 3 course, beautiful views and challenging golf for everyone. They offer tennis, spa, gym etc. too.
A fairly new but well designed course situated a few miles (30 min drive) inland with views of the mountains and the ocean in the distance. Check out their informative Facebook page.
42 locals recommend
Calanova Golf Club
A fairly new but well designed course situated a few miles (30 min drive) inland with views of the mountains and the ocean in the distance. Check out their informative Facebook page.
Over 1 hour away but worth it, it's a spectacular and challenging mountain course. Leave the driver at home, bring lots of balls and enjoy. Call first to check course condition, it can get soft.
Monte Mayor Spain
Over 1 hour away but worth it, it's a spectacular and challenging mountain course. Leave the driver at home, bring lots of balls and enjoy. Call first to check course condition, it can get soft.
A hilly Seve-designed mountain course with great vistas 40 min away. Walk it for some real exercise or choose a cart for comfort then enjoy a bit to eat and drink at their nice restaurant.
15 locals recommend
Hotel Alhaurín Golf Resort
A-7053A hilly Seve-designed mountain course with great vistas 40 min away. Walk it for some real exercise or choose a cart for comfort then enjoy a bit to eat and drink at their nice restaurant.
Essentials
Av. Estrella del Mar, 21
21 Avenida Estrella del MarLarge supermarket 2 minute walk from Casa Silly, super convenient.
Massive supermarket with all the food you can dream of - plus several other things.
81 locals recommend
Carrefour
Massive supermarket with all the food you can dream of - plus several other things.
Come here to buy fresh fish, meat, vegetables, fruit etc. Great selection and prices, cool experience too. Get here early for the best quality.
490 locals recommend
Mercado Central de Atarazanas
10 C. AtarazanasCome here to buy fresh fish, meat, vegetables, fruit etc. Great selection and prices, cool experience too. Get here early for the best quality.
Food Scene
Great little place for breakfast, coffee, tapas or a drink, literally 2-3 minutes walk from Casa Tonto. Cozy and convenient.
Av. Estrella del Mar, 18
18 Avenida Estrella del MarGreat little place for breakfast, coffee, tapas or a drink, literally 2-3 minutes walk from Casa Tonto. Cozy and convenient.
Good sushi, reasonable prices - and less than a 10-minute walk from Casa Tonto.
19 locals recommend
Restaurante Yin Teppan Yaki
C.C. TorrenuevaGood sushi, reasonable prices - and less than a 10-minute walk from Casa Tonto.
Excellent seafood restaurant in excellent setting right on the beach. Start with a cocktail at their Malibu Beach Bar then come here for their paella and romantic atmosphere.
64 locals recommend
La Viborilla
Excellent seafood restaurant in excellent setting right on the beach. Start with a cocktail at their Malibu Beach Bar then come here for their paella and romantic atmosphere.
Panorama bistro bar
57 Av. Antonio MachadoGood Italian food, great view and location right by the water.
ERASE UNA VEZ
12 Pl. OléRock solid traditional Spanish food.
Have a tender, juicy Argentinian steak while enjoying the view of the marina.
27 locals recommend
Steakhouse Angus Puerto Marina
Have a tender, juicy Argentinian steak while enjoying the view of the marina.
Restaurant Toro
Spanish classics with a modern twist.
In old Benalmadena right by the church with great views of the town. Cool, cozy and quirky all at the same time - and with great drinks and food.
24 locals recommend
La cupula lounge
s/n C. Maestro Santos MarecaIn old Benalmadena right by the church with great views of the town. Cool, cozy and quirky all at the same time - and with great drinks and food.
Come to Benalmadena Pueblo, the old town, for excellent tapas served in an idyllic setting on a town square.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant La Fuente
9 Pl. de EspañaCome to Benalmadena Pueblo, the old town, for excellent tapas served in an idyllic setting on a town square.
A little further away but worth the drive. Eclectic gourmet-style food, small portion tasting menu, unusual flavor combinations, cool interior, not cheap. Think twice before bringing the kids.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron
48 Avenida del HiguerónA little further away but worth the drive. Eclectic gourmet-style food, small portion tasting menu, unusual flavor combinations, cool interior, not cheap. Think twice before bringing the kids.
Going to Fuengirola for some shopping? Stop by here (or one of the neighboring bars) for excellent tapas. Don't worry about upset stomach, "colon" means "pillar" in Spanish, not that other thing...
61 locals recommend
Casa Colon
2 C. TroncónGoing to Fuengirola for some shopping? Stop by here (or one of the neighboring bars) for excellent tapas. Don't worry about upset stomach, "colon" means "pillar" in Spanish, not that other thing...
Drinks & Nightlife
Up for a spot of fun? It's not quite Las Vegas but you can play poker, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, slot machines etc. - and it's open 3pm to 5am. Good luck!
7 locals recommend
Hotel Estival Torrequebrada
89 Av. del SolUp for a spot of fun? It's not quite Las Vegas but you can play poker, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, slot machines etc. - and it's open 3pm to 5am. Good luck!
Great place for a sundowner or two - before you have dinner at Panorama or one of the other restaurants next door.
PALM 5 BEACH BAR
1 Las GaviotasGreat place for a sundowner or two - before you have dinner at Panorama or one of the other restaurants next door.
Great atmosphere, good food, friendly service, can be busy. Come here for a good time, watch soccer, sing karaoke, listen to local guitar players etc., almost always something happening.
Bull Bar Benalmádena
15 Av. del ChorrilloGreat atmosphere, good food, friendly service, can be busy. Come here for a good time, watch soccer, sing karaoke, listen to local guitar players etc., almost always something happening.
Shopping
El Corte Inglés
2 Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheMacy's meets Neiman Marcus.
Huge department store if you're in the mood for shopping.
39 locals recommend
Swarovski - El Corte Inglés Malaga
4 Av. de AndalucíaHuge department store if you're in the mood for shopping.
Pedestrian shopping street in downtown Malaga, come here for all your fashion cravings.
645 locals recommend
Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de LariosPedestrian shopping street in downtown Malaga, come here for all your fashion cravings.
Excellent shopping center with all the usual stores i.e. clothing, accessories, jewelry etc. as well as restaurants and cinemas.
35 locals recommend
Parfois
s/n Calle OjénExcellent shopping center with all the usual stores i.e. clothing, accessories, jewelry etc. as well as restaurants and cinemas.
Typical shopping mall concept with around 50 stores.
20 locals recommend
Centro Comercial Málaga Plaza
12 C. Armengual de la MotaTypical shopping mall concept with around 50 stores.
Big shopping mall with well-known brand stores as well as Burger King, KFC etc. plus movie theaters.
465 locals recommend
Miramar Shopping Centre
s/n Av. de la EncarnaciónBig shopping mall with well-known brand stores as well as Burger King, KFC etc. plus movie theaters.
Vodafone
Huge shopping center with 120 stores of all kinds.