Firstly, the village, located in the upper part, with traditional architecture, a picturesque urban landscape of narrow streets and squares, from which there is a beautiful panoramic view. Travelling down towards the coast you find an urban centre around , so named for the sugar cane honey factory which was located there and where most of the population is now concentrated. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Finally, Benalmadena Costa, where most of the tourist facilities are to be found: hotels, casino, golf courses, the marina and 15 wide beaches.
The Arabs gave it the name of Benalmadena, which comes from Banu Al Madena – sons of the mines – given the importance of the mineral deposits that have been intensively exploited since Roman times; archaeological remains have been found from this period, including a mosaic that is preserved in the museum of the Alcazaba in Malaga. Of the main attractions in Benalmadena, Parque de la Paloma stands out as one of the most beautiful parks on the Costa del Sol. 200,000 square metres of trees, plants and lawns, footpaths, an artificial lake, two playgrounds and a host of birds and animals.
On the beachfront stands Bil-Bil Castle, a curious neo-Arabic style construction from 1934, now a cultural centre where numerous concerts and exhibitions take place, organised by the . Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Do remember to come back and check website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories and remember,.