The 5 best things to do with children in Benalmádena
Benalmadena, located in the Costa del Sol of Malaga, Spain, has a maritime area inhabited by starfish, dolphins or sharks that presents a fantastic environment for boat trips, but also to venture out to meet the dreaded crocodiles or enjoy the thrill of interacting with the penguins of the distant Antarctic.
This wide range of leisure activities attracts a lot of tourists, especially those who have children at home and are looking to spend the summer in a place that provides them with security and extraordinary memories.
In Benalmádena, every corner tells a story and its immense beaches immerse you in a magical universe, so we guarantee you and your loved ones, regardless of age, that you are going to live an unbeatable adventure no matter what your age.
List of activities ideal for children in Benalmádena
Here are the best five options to guarantee fun for the youngest members of the family in the attractive town of Benalmádena:
1. Sports
Visit the town's sports facilities: in addition to indoor and outdoor courts, there are swimming pools and a unique ice rink in this Costa del Sol municipality.
2. Hiking trails
If your children are nature lovers, Benalmadena's network of trails is the most suitable option, because it will give them the chance to be in direct contact with less explored areas and where you will enjoy nature by exercising outdoors, enjoying the Benalmadena landscape.
3. Promenades
The seafront promenades of the Costa del Sol are a much appreciated tourist attraction: the union of the sea with the immensity of the sky, which is tinged with different colours at sunset, is the perfect setting to nurture the creativity and dreams of the little ones.
4. Parks and gardens
The municipality of Benalmádena has a long list of green areas, including the Parque de los Árboles, the Parque Rústico Casablanca and the Parque de la Paloma, next to Selwo Marina: all of these areas have large expanses of nature and vegetation in all its splendour, which also host activities all year round, ideal for children to play and interact with nature.
In terms of gardens, the Cactus and Succulents garden is within the Parque de la Paloma and the Jardín del Muro is higher up, at the top of Benalmádena Pueblo. In both you'll find a wide selection of plant species and extensive areas to encourage children's direct connection with the natural environment.
5. Theme and leisure parks
If you are looking for an experience full of debauchery, in Benalmádena you will find first class tourist attractions that will take your emotions to the highest level: you can observe the most genuine expression of nature, the animals, exploring the bottom of the oceans and meeting the feared sharks in Sea Life or get to know the most emblematic fauna of the marine world and cool off with dolphins, sea lions and penguins in Selwo Marina.
What do we offer at Selwo Marina?
At Selwo Marina we work every day to live up to the standards that have made us one of the most important theme parks on the Costa del Sol and, today, thanks to the memories we leave with our visitors, we are the theme park with the largest number of visitors in Benalmádena, offering unforgettable experiences in contact with nature to all the children who visit us.
We also host the only dolphinarium and the only penguinarium in Andalusia and we offer the possibility of living an experience of interaction with the most representative animals of the sea. Of course, we always raise awareness among all our visitors, especially the younger generations, about respect for nature and the problems that affect the survival of endangered species and habitats and how each of us can do our bit to protect the environment.
Other great options for the whole family
Other alternatives to consider are those which, although not directly aimed at children, provide a safe and quiet enough space for parents to feel confident enough for their children to explore freely.
Doing a route from Benalmádena to Gibraltar
Travelling along the coastline from our municipality to Gibraltar is a great way to discover the secrets and magic hidden in the Mediterranean Sea. In Gibraltar, which is just over an hour's drive from Benalmádena, history lovers will enjoy the various sites of great architectural and historical significance that show tourists the development of the United Kingdom.
Summering on the best beaches on the Costa del Sol
If you're not a fan of visiting historic areas and you're more interested in the depths of the sea, you'll find beaches that are fully adapted for family enjoyment. In fact, people from all over Spain travel to Benalmádena for the beauty of its beaches, which in 2022 renew their 6 blue flags that recognise the sustainability of its beaches by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC). In addition to this award, there is also recognition for inclusive beaches.
Likewise, the hotel sector strives every season to offer the best stay to all travellers, so that from the very first moment they also feel that Benalmádena is their home.
