Benalmádena is located at the foot of the mountains Sierra de Mijas.
There are only 15 kms (10 miles) to Malaga Airport, and the motorway is on the hillside giving easy access to the neighbouring towns and villages.
Commuting by bus and train is also easy. The train runs along the coast between Fuengirola and Malaga, and stops in Benalmádena every 30 minutes.
If you are planning to buy a property for rental, Benalmádena is ideal as the holiday guests do not need to rent a car.
Benalmádena Pueblo
This is a typical beautiful Spanish village (pueblo) with narrow streets and old houses. The tourism has not yet reached the old part of Benalmádena as it is drawn back from the busy beaches, even though it is close to the main attractions of the area.
In Benalmádena Pueblo Spanish property sales are mainly apartments, penthouses and town houses.
Arroyo de la Miel
This area has now turned in to the town centre of Benalmádena. It is rich in small restaurants and shops, and in the middle of everything you can find Tivoli, one of the main attractions.
Tivoli has entertainment for all ages, offering great fun for the family.
The cable car is located next to Tivoli, taking you to the top of the mountain where you can enjoy spectacular views of the coast and the sea.
In Arroyo de la Miel Spanish property sales is mainly apartments and penthouses.
Benalmádena Costa
As the name indicates, this part is located on the sea front, stretching several miles in both directions. This is where you find the beaches and lots of life in the summer.
The famous sports harbour, Puerto Marina, is particularly well-known for the cosy atmosphere and the beautiful architecture. This is a lively place with more than 1000 moorings and all sorts of water sports: sailing, water ski, big-game fishing, diving etc.
In Benalmádena Costa Spanish property sales is mainly apartments and penthouses, but moving further along the coast, also villas can be found, making Benalmádena Costa a diverse area for Spanish property sales.
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