10 things to do in benalmadena marina

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10 Things To Do In Benalmadena Marina

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Benalmadena Marina, is in the coastal resort o f Benalmadena Costa on the Costa del Sol. Several times

winner of the Best Marina in the World award, Puerto Marina is one of the Cos ta del Sols busiest and

most popular areas by both day and night.

The locality and overall architectural design of the marina really does make it one of the most att ractive

places t o visit while on holiday here.

Below we have put together a list of 10 things f or you t o do there.

Sea Life Aquarium

The aquarium is open f rom 10 am until 6 pm every day of the year except Christmas day. With more than

2,000 creatures o n exhibition, it is a great place to discover the amazing ocean world and get up close with

an amazing selection of sea creatures including sharks, rays, tropical f ish, seahorses , octo pus, eels,

ot ters and much more.

Feeding demonstrat ions are held throughout t he day and there are 36 spectacular displays, as well as the

rock poo l experience, where you can hold a crab or touch a starf ish. You can also take a walk through the

underwater tunnel and your litt le ones can play in the sof t play area.

If you plan your t rip and go o n a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday you can see sharks devour their f ood at

f eeding time.Ticket prices are:-

Adult (12-65 years )..16.25 euro s

Children (3-11 years)..14.00 euros

Concession (65+ years)14.00 euros
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Guide.3.95 euros

Def initely one f or the kids!

Pirate Adventure Mini Golf

Next door to Sea Lif e Aquarium you will f ind the Pirate Adventure Mini Golf . It is open f rom 10 am every day

(except Christmas day and weather permitting) and is great f or a f amily day of f un!

Enjoy the lavishly themed nine hole course, where each hole has its own challenge and at the same time

learn about some of the worlds f amous pirates.

Ticket prices are:-

Adults ( 12+ years)5.00 euros

Children (3-11 years)..5.00 euros

Shopping

The marina has many shops selling perfumes, craf ts , clothes, local artef acts sunglasses, jewellery and

more. Spending the day perusing the shops will enable you to f ind those holiday souvenirs you are loo king

to take home and at the same time you may f ind something for yourself !

Feed the Fish

Children and adults alike enjoying f eeding f ish, so why not take a s tro ll along t he marina, grab an ice-cream

and feed the many f ish that swim around the luxury boats. You dont have to worry about taking your o wn

bread either as about half way through the marina heading towards The Metro restaurant, there is a small

bar that sells bags of bread to f eed to the f ish, f or just one euro!

Dining Out

The marina is f ull of f antast ic restaurants and bars that o f f er both lunch and dinner menus.

For those who want to enjoy some Spanish tapas, there are at least 20 little terrace bars scattered aroundthe marina for you to choose f rom. You can sample many types of f ish and other Spanish delicacies, while

admiring the fabulous selection of luxury yachts and boats moored in the port .

Night t ime dining brings a completely dif f erent f eel to the marina, with couples, f riends and families all trying

to decide between the many diff erent cuisines that are on o f f er. The air is f illed with the mixed aroma of


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Spanish, Greek, Italian, American, Indian and Chinese f ood, to name but a f ew, so you are certainly spoilt

f or choice!

Once you decide which is the cuisine for you, sit back and soak up the electric atmosphere of the port while

looking out over t he illuminated marina with its beautif ul Moro ccan architecture.

It is most def initely one of the liveliest , but at the same time most ro mantic places to dine, so close to

luxurious yachts and the twinkling Mediterranean Sea.

Take a Boat Trip

As you can imagine, being in a marina you are surro unded by bo ats. Many of these are privately owned, but

many also o f f er boat trips. Boat t rips depart every 15-30 minutes, some of f er you the chance to see

dolphins, whilst o thers just cruise along the shoreline enabling you to see the beautiful coastline of the

Costa del Sol.

One of the most enticing boat t rips is the glass bot to m boat where you can see what goes on beneath the

sea as you sail along enjoying the glorious sunshine. The children abso lutely love this one!

Another very popular boat trip is the pirate ship or Junco Chino (Chinese Junk). It was o riginally f rom China

and was built in 1972. The boat sets sail f rom the marina every two hours between 10 am and 8 pm and

takes you around the marina, then along the coastline of Torremolinos, giving you views o f the beautiful

beaches and Malaga.

Mississippi Willow Bar and Restaurant

An extremely popular attract ion at the marina is the beaut if ully restored American paddle steamer, the

Mississippi Willow. Transf ormed into a f loating bar and restaurant that runs an af ternoon cruise around the

bay, it really is a great way to view the port. If you want something a little bit livelier you could wait until the

evening when the atmosphere completely changes and it becomes party time on board!


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Benalmadena Beach

The Marina isnt just about boats , it also has a beautif ul sandy beach that s ince 1987 has consistently

been awarded the European Blue Flag for its excellent service and clean waters.

So tear yourself away f rom the hustle and bustle of the port , grab one of the many sunbeds and parasols

f or hire and lie back with a book and relax!

Night-life

There are nightclubs a plenty in Benalmadena Costa, some of the more raucous ones can be found in 24hr

square, just outside the marina, but the night- life inside the port carries on in a more upmarket,

sophisticated way.

You will f ind many Spanish people partying in the marina as there are lots o f Latin and Salsa clubs there.

Prices o f drinks however are much higher, with the price of spirits averaging 10 euros each, but this is

def initely the place to be seen amongst the power boats and luxury yachts.

The Tourist Train

Benalmdena has its very own tourist train that runs f rom Puerto Marina to Tivoli World and back. Tickets

can be purchased at the ticket-o f f ice in the marina and cost f our euros f or a round trip.

Each round trip takes 45 minutes, stopping at Puerto marina, Parque Selwo Marina, Parque de la Paloma,Telefrico cable car, Tivoli theme park and back again. It is a f un way fo r young children through to

grandparents t o explore the sights of Benalmadena, whilst waving at the onlookers.
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We hope that the 10 tips above have given you some inspiration. Dont f orget that if you need

transportation to and f rom Malaga airport , we at B-MET would be happy to set you on your way. Visit us at

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