The region of Benalmadena
Benalmadena is divided into three distinct parts, Benalmadena Pueblo, Benalmadena Costa and Arroyo de la Miel. It's where actor Antonio Banderas comes from, and he and Melanie Griffith often visit Benalmadena's attractive marina. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs all passed through and left their mark on the area, the Romans and Moors in particular having a noticeable effect on its architecture. The Catholic Kings, Ferdinand and Isabel, also established a defence base there.Benalmadena Pueblo
The original heart of Benalmadena remains as a typical Andaluz village in the foothills of the mountains which sweep down to the shore. It covers an area of 26,58 sq. km. and has an average height of 280 metres above sea level. The narrow, flower-filled streets hold plenty of traces of the former civilisations which used to exist in the area. This picturesque village and its coastline are eminently suitable for tourism, with a population of over 60,000 people at the height of the season.Benalmadena Costa
This is the coastal strip of the municipality enjoying a 9-kilometre stretch of attractive beaches and all the sporting and leisure possibilities of a busy resort town. You can stroll down one of the most attractive promenades in Europe and enjoy the relaxing blend of sea and sand as you're drawn in to seafront restaurants and shops. You'll soon come across the CASTILLO DE BIL BIL, a neo-Arab construction built in 1934. As well as a visitor attraction and wonderful viewing platform out over the Med, it's used by the Town Hall as an exhibition centre and a venue for various concerts and cultural events.Benalmadena Marina (Puerto Deportivo)
The marina is man-made, created using artificial islands and has its own special ambience. Voted "Best Marina in the World" in 1995, it also boasts some particularly attractive architecture.Watchtowers
The three watchtowers which feature on Benalmadena's crest make an attractive visit as you walk around Benalmadena Costa. La Torre Bermeja, la Torre Quebrada and la Torre MuelleAbout Andalucia
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Andalucia is the autonomous region covering the south of Spain, including the provinces of Malaga, Sevilla, Granada, Cadiz, Almeria, Jaen, Huelva and Cordoba.
It's the part of Spain with the Flamenco culture, best climate and where millions of tourists go each year for their sun, sea and sangria! Nevertheless it is very easy to find places to stay in Andalucia just a few miles from the beaches where you can lose yourself and relax in the other Spain of white hill villages and mountain scenery and still enjoy all the fun of the coast. It is one of the areas with the most resources of Spain. The proximity between mountains and sea offers the chance to touch the snow of the Sierra Nevada, one of the main mountains to ski in Spain, and also enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Costa del sol, Costa de la luz just an hour apart. Active visitors won't be able to sit still in Andalucía. With such a fantastic choice of watersports on the coast, and golf, cycling, hiking, surfing and horse riding inland, you won't know whether to pick up a board or a whip. If binoculars are more your thing, Andalucía is also great bird-watching country. If your preferences are art and historical monuments, you are in the right place, Andalucía's cultural heritage is impressive. Towns such as Cordoba, Granada and Seville are among the most wonderful in the world. There you will be overwhelmed by the many historical places and the magic of their architecture. The Alhambra Palace in Granada being just one example. Spain is an excellent destination for those who are truly interested in good food. In Andalucia the emphasis is on the freshest of ingredients, simply prepared so that the quality can be really appreciated. The Mediterranean diet, with its emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables, exquisite seafood and extra-virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest in the world. |
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