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Sunset on Benalmádena seafront promenade

LOCAL GUIDE

Costa del Sol: sea, white towns and Andalusia within easy reach

An original guide from the beaches of Benalmádena and Torremolinos through the marina, Málaga, Mijas, Estepona and Marbella to outstanding golf courses and full-day trips to Ronda and Setenil. The photographs were taken by the owners of the local apartments.

Photos: archive of the local hosts in Spain

The essentials

The essentials

  • Beaches, promenades and a marina for easy car-free days
  • Golf, white towns and local food beyond the summer season
  • Ronda and Setenil as a full-day inland Andalusia trip

GALERIA

Choose a place, browse the gallery and see authentic photographs from our stays.

Places worth your time

Places worth your time

Palms and Benalmádena promenade at sunset
01

SEA & PROMENADE

Plaże Benalmádeny i Torremolinos

Santa Ana, Malapesquera and La Carihuela combine beach time, a promenade walk and dinner by the sea without travelling between attractions.

Best for
A first day, families and an evening walk.
Good to know
In summer go early or late, carry water and check sea conditions.
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Stone towers of Castillo de Colomares under a blue sky
02

ARCHITECTURE

Castillo de Colomares

This Benalmádena Pueblo monument combines towers, arches and details inspired by several styles. It is a compact, highly photogenic visit that pairs well with a village walk.

Best for
Architecture, photography and a relaxed morning.
Good to know
Check current opening times before travelling; the monument is inland from the seafront.
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Palm trees in Parque de la Paloma
03

PARK

Parque de la Paloma

This broad green space in Benalmádena offers a break from the beach and heat. It works best in a day with short coastal walks.

Best for
Families, picnics and a quiet walk.
Good to know
Combine the park with Santa Ana beach or the marina; seek shade and carry water at midday.
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Yachts and architecture at Puerto Marina Benalmádena
04

MARINA

Puerto Marina Benalmádena

Distinctive architecture, boats, restaurants and an evening walk come together in one place. It is walkable from La Carihuela.

Best for
Evenings, couples, photography and dinner by the water.
Good to know
In high season book a chosen restaurant ahead and arrive before sunset.
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Putting practice at Atalaya Golf on the Costa del Sol
05

YEAR-ROUND GOLF

Golf: Marbella, Benahavís i Estepona

Marbella officially lists 14 courses, while the Marbella–Benahavís–Estepona area offers even more choice. Atalaya, Guadalmina, La Quinta and Los Naranjos can be close to stays on the western coast.

Best for
Beginners, active holidays and players planning several different courses.
Good to know
Autumn, winter and spring suit lessons and play in milder temperatures. Academies, driving ranges, equipment hire and Polish-language lessons are available; book tee times and coaching ahead.
Note
Distance depends on the chosen apartment. Confirm the instructor language, lesson level, green fee and equipment-hire terms before booking.
Current informationLessons in Polish · Polish Golf & Recreation CenterPolish coaching and trips · Marbella Golf Association
Interior of historic El Pimpi in Málaga
06

CITY & CULTURE

Málaga: stare miasto i port

The historic centre, museums, tapas and waterfront make a complete day that is also reachable by train from the western coast.

Best for
Culture, food and a day away from the beach.
Good to know
Choose two main sights instead of trying to cover the whole centre and every museum at once.
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White houses of Mijas Pueblo beneath the mountains
07

WHITE VILLAGE

Mijas Pueblo

White houses on a hillside, viewpoints and winding streets offer the classic Andalusian pueblo blanco experience close to the coast.

Best for
Views, photography and a half-day trip.
Good to know
Arrive in the morning, wear comfortable shoes and use parking at the edge of the centre.
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Flower-lined street in Estepona old town
08

OLD TOWN

Estepona: kwiatowe uliczki

The renewed old town leads through white façades, colourful flowerpots, squares and short walks towards the sea. It is best explored without a rigid route.

Best for
A relaxed walk, photography and lunch in town.
Good to know
Combine the old town with the promenade; in warmer months walk early or late.
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Sculptures on Avenida del Mar in Marbella
09

CITY, SEA & MARINA

Marbella i Puerto Banús

The old town, Avenida del Mar sculptures and Puerto Banús marina are only the start: Marbella also offers long beaches, chiringuitos, a coastal trail, the Artola dunes and Sierra Blanca trails.

Best for
Architecture, art, beach, nature, food and a full day of walking.
Good to know
Split the day between the centre and Puerto Banús, or pair the old town with the beach and dinner. Leave the La Concha trail for a separate day and match it to weather and fitness.
Current informationSea, beaches and marinasNature and trailsMarbella gastronomy
Puente Nuevo above the Tajo gorge at night
10

FULL-DAY TRIP

Ronda i Setenil de las Bodegas

Puente Nuevo above the Tajo gorge and Setenil homes tucked beneath rock overhangs provide a striking contrast to the coastal resorts.

Best for
Landscapes, history and travellers ready for a longer day.
Good to know
Start early, wear comfortable shoes and do not add another distant attraction that day.
Current information

Ready-made day plans

Ready-made day plans

01

Car-free Benalmádena

The best first day after travelling.

  1. Morning: Parque de la Paloma and coffee
  2. Afternoon: Santa Ana or Malapesquera beach
  3. Evening: promenade and Puerto Marina
02

White towns and old streets

Choose one direction so there is time for a relaxed lunch.

  1. Eastern option: Mijas Pueblo and Castillo de Colomares
  2. Western option: Estepona or Marbella old town
03

Golf beyond summer

Milder months make it easier to combine learning, play and rest without summer heat.

  1. Morning: a lesson with a coach or driving-range warm-up
  2. Midday: 9 or 18 holes on a pre-selected course
  3. Evening: a seafront walk and dinner at a chiringuito
04

Inland Andalusia

A full day for travellers who want to see beyond the coast.

  1. Early departure to Ronda and a walk by Puente Nuevo
  2. Afternoon: Setenil de las Bodegas
  3. Return before late evening

Places to stay nearby

Places to stay nearby

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