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 In the hills behind the resort sits the original Benalmadena Pueblo (village) with its steep narrow alleys and whitewashed houses. The daytime fun focuses on the new Moorish-style port area which features several small beaches where you can enjoy your own private space and while away the day. All around, you'll find a good variety of restaurants, shops and cocktail bars. Benalmadena is an upmarket coastal resort built around a large marina equipped to handle more than 1,000 boats and yachts of all types. Characterised by luxury hotel and apartment complexes, the resort also offers many sports facilities. It is home to the Sea Life Centre and the Mississippi Willow, a restored steamboat. Along the main promenade are a number of Moorish watchtowers and also the Arab-style Castillo del Bil-Bil, used for conferences, concerts and exhibitions. Sports-wise, there are plenty of facilities, including a scuba-diving centre with beginner's courses.  "Tivoli World" amusement park ensures hours of fun for children, where you'll find funfair rides, amusements and restaurants open till late at night. In high summer, you'll get the chance to join in the festivities of the resort's annual romeria. Journey time from airport: 40 minutes.

With the huge number of resident and visiting foreign Tourists to Benalmadena and the Costa del Sol in general, the variety of types of restaurants is enormous. There are many English, Scottish and Irish pubs, most of which have live big screen sporting events. You have the choice of all nationality restaurants, including, Chinese, Italian, Dutch, Lebanese, etc. There are also plenty opportunities to try out the local dishes and the best place to go is along the beach or to the Marina and visit a "Chiringuito" (Beach Bar) where fresh fish dishes are served up with a wonderful chilled wine or a refreshing glass of sangria. One of the best places on the Costa del Sol for nightlife is Benalmadena, with so many different types of bars, clubs, restaurants that there is always something to suit all tastes. From the latest Clubland sounds with top D.J.'s to swish sophistication and the live jazz, or salsa dancing till dawn, the Marina Port has it all.

At the crossroads before going down to the Port, is the Solimar Plaza, where there are more pubs and clubs for the night owls, as well as a recently built commercial centre with 8 cinemas to choose from. In Benalmadena there are plenty of things to see as well as enjoying entertaining family days out to places like the theme park, Tivoli World, the fabulous Jardin de Las Aguilas (Garden of Eagles), see the penguins and dolphins at Selwo Marina and Sea Life or take a ride in the Cable Car to see breathtaking views of the coast. All along the promenade, which stretches from the Bil Bil Castle to the Marina, you will see an amazing variety of mosaics done by different artists. The styles and materials differ greatly, with some artists using a ceramic finish, while others have opted for metal, wood or natural stone. The overall impression of this outdoor 'exhibition' is the result of the Plan of Local Art Development, which has encouraged local artists to add beauty to the area by exhibiting their art in this way.

The promenade is one of the smartest of the Costa del Sol and plans are afoot to extend it further. It presently covers several kilometres and stretches across the Benalmadena area with the relaxing tranquillity of sand and sea on one side and the bustling commercial hubbub of activity on the other. There are many bars and restaurants all along the sea front, where you can enjoy a pleasant time looking out across the Mediterranean or watching the world go by.

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