Activities Around about the Resort of Benalmadena Costa
Benalmadena is located in an area acknowledeged as an excellent golfing area, and boasts more activities than you could imagine. The abundance of facilities and warm climate makes Benalmadena absolutely ideal for sport lovers. For children there are aqua-parks, zoos, theme parks and nature centres. There is also Go-karting, jeep safaris, ballooning, mountain biking. Just think of a sport and it’s possible to do in Benalmadena, almost every day of the year!
Surrounded by an extensive coastline and 24 different beaches, there is guarenteed to be something for everyone. Whether you're into some dare-devil sport or simply looking to enjoy some of the best fresh seafood in the world, you'll find it all at Benalmadena's seafront bars and restaurants, and watersports centres. You can hire a jet ski or water bike from many of the seafront bars. Safety standards are high and wearing a life jacket is obligatory. Jet-skis have their own access lanes to avoid accidents with swimmers. Benalmadena's weather is the determining factor for sport, for professionals as well as new enthusiasts. As you will discover, the excellent temperatures allow you to practice of all kinds of open air sports and activities.
Benalmadena Water Sports and Theme Parks
The abundance of facilities, the wonderful climate and the hospitality of the people make this area absolutely ideal for sport lovers. You can enjoy water sports, swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing, and also track and field sports. There are sports complexes, football fields gyms all over the coast, which are open all year round. If the sea attracts you, you will find sub aqua and sailing clubs all along the coast. Windsurf boards can be hired from most of the ports and on the majority of tourist beaches. The beaches of western Costa del Sol have the best winds due to their proximity to the Straits of Gibraltar. But the winds off the rest of the coast are generally mild and the water calmer. For holiday makers, the major attraction is windsurfing, they say that windsurfing is the most fun you can have with your shorts on, and more people are interested in having fun rather than winning races. It is not necessary to be superbly fit to cope with windsurfing, just able-bodied. Similarly, the sport does not demand much physical strength, although this might depend on just how many times your sail flops into the sea and the need to haul it back up again. Overall though, a good sense of balance is more important with windsurfing, women are apparently often better than men because of their natural centre of gravity.
Accessibility, safety and an ample range of complementary services are the main characteristics of nearby Fuengirola marina. It has many large berths, as well as yacht clubs, sports facilities, boat and equipment rental, hotels, and shopping areas, plus fuel, workshops, cranes and winter hangars. There you can find a flotilla of Topper and Optimist dinghies, ideal for beginners, as well of other boats for experienced sailors.
Tivoli World, the Costa del Sol's biggest theme park, is located in nearby Arroyo de Miel. There are two dozen rides to choose from, including those geared towards tiny tots, as well as regular concerts, flamenco shows and a choice of restaurants and bars. It's open daily from 10am to 6pm.
Sea Life, situated at the entrance of Benalmadena Port, is an excellent aquarium park with a touch pool educational section for young children, who can handle crabs and starfish, as well as see tiny sharks and rays swimming in their egg cases which you can see with the aid of magnifying glasses. Opening hours are 10 am to 8 pm.
Aquapark, about ten minutes walk north of Calle San Miguel near the Palacio de Congresos, is a typical family-fun water park with more than 30 rides, including the blood-curdling Kamikaze chute. The park is open from May until September, 10am-7pm.
Benalmadena Golf
Torrequebrada Golf The 18 holes of Golf Torrequebrada are situated between the mediterranean sea and the mountains. The large number of lakes and bunkers make each hole a different experience for the golfer. Built in the 1970's by Malaga's favourite golf course designer, Pepe Gancedo, Torrequebrada has flourished and is highly popular and a delight to play. Torrequebrada has lakes, mature semi-tropical vegetation and offers superb views of the mediterranian. It's most curious hole, the third (Par 3) ,is a cliff-top 79 metre plunge which will send shivers up your spine, no matter how many times you play it. It offers everything you wish for as a golfer, stunning views, elevated fast greens, water hazards and rich vegetation in a very well maintained surrounding. Both the beginner and the experienced golfer will enjoy themselves playing this course. One of the Costa's favourite golf courses, has hosted two Spanish PGA Championships.