Benalmadena

All too soon, my time in Benalmadena has come to an end. Ten weeks have passed – so quickly. It is very relaxing and comfortable here, I feel a bit sad and reluctant to leave. Very easy to adapt to life here indeed.

However, much as I like the place, it is not home. After ten weeks, home beckons, and I must go. I guess all good things, and good times must come to an end at some point.

What is Benalmadena all about?

Benalmadena is a dormitory town of Malaga. Most people go to work in Malaga. That is why it is known as a dormitory town. There is no big industry or businesses here, just a quiet town, but busy with tourists.

Benalmadena is made up of the Benalmadena Pueblo in the mountains, Arroyo the town centre and Costa de Sol, the beach. The Costa de Sol is more touristic whereas the Pueblo and Arroyo are more local.

There are generally three groups of people in Benalmadena. The locals, the expats and the tourists. Locals are mainly in the Pueblos and Arroyo. Expats are mostly in Arroyo, and you find the tourists down on the Costa del Sol.

Arroyo has many holiday apartments owned by Europeans who come here to escape the cold in Winter, or to enjoy the sun and sand in Summer. A big section of the people living here are retirees from the UK. Therefore, the place is peaceful, relaxing and the pace is slow.

There are many little shops here and a few big supermarkets. They are all within walking distance. One doesn’t have to go far for the daily necessities.

Up on the main street, or the town center, where there are more tourists, prices are a bit dearer, as with any place where there are tourists. But on the whole, Arroyo is self-sufficient, and you don’t need to go to Malaga, the city center if you are happy with a simple life.

The Costa del Sol is the main tourist attraction of Benalmadena. The peak period is July, August when the schools are out and it is the European summer holidays. This will continue into September.

Benalmedena is 26.87 square kilometres and has a population of about 65,000 people. Most of these are in the pueblos and the Costa the Sol. In Arroyo, you see more elderly people, and retirees. There doesn’t seem to be too many people about. During the day, the place looks like an empty town.

Benalmadena is a very likeable town. It is basically a holiday town on the Costa del Sol – the Costa del Sol being Spain’s most popular holiday destination. It is a town of holiday makers and retirees.

The pace of life is slow and laid-back. No one is in a hurry. Life is simple, and very affordable. The locals are friendly and accepting. The town is multinational. There are British, Europeans, Russians, Chinese, and Africans living here. It is easy to settle down here if you are the type who likes a slower pace of life.

Refer to my previous post on the Attractions in Benalmadena. 👉 HERE

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