Christmas in Benalmadena: Don’t Miss These Fun Activities and Events

Benalmadena is ready for Christmas. During December and the beginning of January, we´ll enjoy a wide and varied program of activities for the whole family.

Below we’ve highlighted some of these activities and at the end of this post you will find a link to the complete program – we couldn’t fit the whole thing in the post! (Please note that the program is in Spanish)

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12 Interesting Things to do in Benalmadena at Christmas Time

Things to do in Benalmadena over ChristmasAlthough not the high season here in Benalmadena, Christmas time offers lots of interesting things to keep the whole family entertained.

Our guests often ask us for recommendations on things to do at this time of year so we’ve decided to put together this list which includes activities and specific places you can visit during the holidays. Although the title of this post specifically states Benalmadena, you’ll find that our list wanders a little further down the Coast; that being said, all of these places are well connected by public transport.

If you’re planning on visiting the Costa del Sol this Christmas I’m sure you’ll find something of interest on the list. Here goes… (more…)

Christmas & New Year’s Eve Programme at Sunset Beach Club

Christmas and New Year Programme at Sunset Beach ClubHave you made any plans for Christmas and New Year? 

It’s a fun and exciting time to visit Sunset Beach Club, and whilst it’s a little different than spending it in front of the fire with rain or snow outside, there’s something special about enjoying a glass of Bucks Fizz whilst sitting out in the Winter sunshine 🙂

As is the tradition here at Sunset Beach Club, we’ve put together another fantastic Festive Programme for all guests who choose to spend Christmas and New Year with us (see below).  (more…)

Benalmadena’s International Christmas Festival in Arroyo de la Miel

With just a few weeks to go until Christmas, Benalmádena is getting into the Christmas spirit by celebrating the 14th edition of the International Christmas Festival.

International Christmas Festival Benalmadena

On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of December you can visit Plaza Adolfo Suarez (it was Plaza Mezquita last year but they’ve changed to this new location this year) from 12:00pm to midnight (until 8:00pm on Sunday 3rd December) and enjoy the festive customs, musical shows, exquisite gastronomy and typical products and crafts from all the participating countries.

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Things To Do When You Visit Benalmadena in December & January

Things to do in Benalmadena in December and January

We all know Benalmadena is a popular holiday destination in the high-season Spring and Summer months. However, this gorgeous part of Spain is also fantastic to visit in the quieter Winter months.

We’ve put together a list of great things you can do when you visit Benalmadena in December and January. Whilst we’ve recommended things in the Benalmadena area, we have also ventured a little further afield with some must-do’s in neighbouring Malaga city, especially over the Christmas period… you can thank us later!

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Ice skating in Benalmadena… Yes, you can!

We can finally enjoy ice skating in Benalmadena again!

At the end of October, the new Palacio de Deportes (former Ice Club) opened to the public with great facilities, including a magnificent 600 square metre ice rink.

It’s the only ice rink in Andalusia and will undoubtedly become a major visitor attraction for Benalmadena as it offers a unique sporting activity which will be available all year round.

Those in charge of the ‘new’ ice rink want to expand free-skating sessions with other activities such as school trips and birthday parties.

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Top 10 Things to Do With Kids in Benalmádena

Things to do with kids in Benalmadena

If you’re planning a holiday in Benalmadena and are looking for fun ideas to keep the kids happy, this post is going to come in handy.

We’ve put together a list of – what we consider to be – the best things to do with kids in Benalmádena. Whilst most of the attractions and activities recommended here are located in Benalmadena, there are a couple (Aqualand and Bioparc) which are in neighbouring towns but which need to be included on this list as they’re some of our favourites!

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Benalmadena Hosts the 7th Film Tapas Route

Tomorrow sees the start of the 7th edition of Benalmadena’s Film Tapas Route. From the 27th of October to the 5th of November we’ll be able to enjoy this unique tribute to the world of film as it also coincides with the Benalmadena Film Festival (FICCAB).

Featuring short films from all over the world, this festival is the perfect occasion to introduce our mouth-watering local gastronomy through this unique medium: the Film Tapas Route.

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The King’s League Comes to Malaga: An Electrifying Fusion of Football and Gaming

Prepare for an electrifying fusion of football action and your favourite Twitch streamers as Malaga gets ready to host the epic finals of the gaming extravaganza which has taken the internet (and the footballing world) by storm… The Kings and Queens Cup!

This exciting tournament recently kicked off, and the location for its grand finals has recently been unveiled. Numerous cities, including Barcelona and Madrid, were considered, but the spotlight is now on Málaga. The Costa del Sol’s capital city was chosen to host the finals after winning a live poll, surpassing contenders like Bilbao, Valencia, Zaragoza, La Coruña, Sevilla, Madrid, and Barcelona.

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Cueva del Tesoro – One of The Only Marine Caves in the World

On our latest travels exploring the Costa del Sol, we came across a real hidden gem! It goes by many names, but the oldest one you’ll hear is “Cueva del Higuerón,” although nowadays we know it as “La Cueva del Tesoro” (The Treasure Cave).

The most incredible part? It’s one of only three caves of marine origin in the entire world! Yep, you heard that right, one in Asia, one in Central America, and the last one on the European continent is just a half-hour’s drive from Sunset Beach Club.

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