Useful Information About Benalmádena

How to get there.

Due to Benalmádena's perfect location on the Costa del Sol, Benalmádena is very easy to reach by the Mediterráneo Expressway (AP-7/N-340). There is also a very good train service that runs from Fuengirola to Malaga twice an hour, stopping at all the main town centers along the coast.

Getting Around in Benalmádena

Getting to Benalmádena by Air
Malaga Airport (Aeropuerto Pablo Ruiz Picasso) is serviced by most European carriers otherwise fly in to Gibraltar, both airports are around 20 minutes drive from Benalmádena Pueblo.

Getting to Benalmádena by Car
The main coast road (N340) connects the major towns along the whole southern coast and Benalmádena is approx 20 minutes drive along the N340 from the provincial capital, Malaga. If you are prepared to pay the toll fee (around 5-10 Euros depending upon season) you can take the new AP-7 road which runs parallel to the N340, but with less traffic and higher speed limits means you will reach your destination more quickly.

Take a Taxi to Benalmádena
Taxis are cheap enough and plentiful, though if travelling any distance, you would be advised to agree the fare in advance. Official rates should be displayed inside any licensed taxi. It is possible to hail a taxi in the street, just look for the green 'libre' notice on the windscreen or the green light on the roof at night.

Hire Cars in Benalmádena
All the major car hire firms are represented, but the best value will probably come from local firms. Guide prices vary, but you should be able to pick up a small car for around 80-90 Euros for a week in off season.

The Train to Benalmádena
The railway station for Benalmádena is located in Arroyo de la Miel, close to the Tivoli Theme Park. Trains run from here to Fuengirola and Malaga. Train travel is cheap and very efficient.

The Bus to Benalmádena
The coastal bus service runs along the seafront road. There is also an excellent circular service running between the village and the port.

Useful Information about the Town of Benalmádena

Tourist Office: - Calle Antonio Machado, 10, Benalmádena Costa, 29630.
Telephone: 952 442 494 / 952 441 295
Fax: 952 440 678
turismo@benalmadena.com

Emergency: 112

National Police: 091

Local Police: 092
Municipal Police: 95 256 21 42

Guardia Civil: 062

Ambulance: 061
Fire Brigade: 080
Sea Rescue: 900 20 22 02

Taxi Service: 95 244 15 45