The Costa del Sol/Malaga region

The Costa del Sol reputed to being one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world is translated as the coast of sun benefiting from approx 320 days of sunshine per year there are miles of safe sandy beaches an abundance of fantastic golf courses and of course the snow caped mountains of Sierra Nevada. Whether relaxing on the beach, sightseeing, fishing or shopping the Costa del Sol has something to offer to young and old alike. The area is steeped in history dating back before the Greeks, Romans and Moors.

Benalmadena / Benalmadena Costa area

Benalmadena Costa has numerous Bars, Night Clubs and Dancing venues. There are venues showing well known acts and also lots of stars of yesteryear as well as bars hosting nightly quizes and even bingo. A lot of the bars have large screen TV's and show all the main sporting events. At Benalmadena's award winning Puerto Marina you will find an abumdance of restaurants offering almost every cuisine throughout the world, bars, cocktail bars and nightclubs in fact something to suit all ages and tastes.

Tivoli World at Arroyo de La Miel which is just a short bus or train ride away has a Spanish theme park with an array of breathtaking rides, beautiful gardens and superb Flamenco dancing or for those with a head for heights why not take a ride on the cable car to the mountain top and take in the breathtaking views.

Paloma Park again only a short distance away is beautifully landscaped with a lake and fountains, there you will find chickens, rabbits and even peacocks all roaming freely. It is also the home to the Sea Lions and Selwo Dolphins who perform there daily.

There are two excellent water parks in the area which are easily accessible and an excellent fun day out for all the family.
On the beach you will find there are many water sports that you can participate in and for the daredevils why not try your hand at paragliding .
If your a keen angler there are many good fishing spots and organised sea fishing trips from the Marina and Port at Fuengirola.
Bored with sunning yourself on the beach? Then why not take a boat trip, there are many that go out daily from the Marina.

Throughout this area there are many pretty white villages which are much more the traditional Spain e.g: Benalnadena Pueblo and Mijas Pueblo can both be reached by bus are well worth a visit, Mijas Pueblo being the larger of the two. Both have bull rings, beautiful churches and breathtaking views over the costa, there are lots of quaint shops and many authentic restaurants and bars.
If you want to venture a lttle further a trip to Gibraltor takes approx 1hour

Restaurants:
One of the many attractions is the range and diversity of both cafes and restaurants where you can eat a hearty English breakfast for 5 euros and the Menu of the Day (three courses) for 10 euros.

The small one time fishing village of Carihuela with its many fish and seafood restaurants is a must for all food enthusiasts.
Fish Alley in Fuengirola is a hive of activity in the evenings, having every type of restaurant including some with live music and many bars and clubs.
The Village of Arroyo de la Miel is a short bus ride away is always buzzing no matter what time of year,it has many cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets and lots of shops to browse.
Benalmadena Puerto Marina has a fantastic choice of restaurants from Spanish to Italian,Greek, Mexican, Indian and Chinese to name but a few.

Shopping:

There is a new Miramar shopping mall in Fuengirola situated on two floors with an array of shops including many fashion stores, shoe shops, household ,furniture and hypermarket there are also restaurants and a multiscreen cinema.

Playa Mayor is an outdoor complex located between Torremolinos and Malaga (approx 20 mins on the train ) is buzzing during the summer months there you will find many types of designer shops and dozens of restaurants and bars with various themes as well as a multiscreen cinema.

Torremolinos & Fuengirola are easily accessible by bus or train both having many shops of all desciptions and some great Tapas restaurants.

There is also the famous Tuesday market in Fuengirola where you can pick up many bargains including amazing fruit and veg for next to nothing.
Malaga approx 30 mins away by train is the capital of Andalucia and has many attractions including a magnificent Cathedral , designer shops and departmental stores as well as hundreds of bars and restaurants that make fantastic tapas and paella.

How to get there

There are various low cost airlines that fly into Malaga. Residencial Los Nadales is only 15 minutes drive from the airport via A7 / N-340 road (turn off 217). If travelling by train, the journey takes about 15 minutes from Malaga airport to the Arroyo de la Miel station, next to which is the bus stop and taxi rank.
There are regular local buses from the village to the train station, to the beach and other tourist areas.
Taxis are available from the airport at a reasonable cost. (25-30 euros).
We recommend that you hire a car to get the full benefit from the area.

Tourist Information  Benalmádena - Mijas :  http://pandoapartments.es/infoturist_benalmadenamijas.html