Riding a cable car is a fantastic way to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible—or at least much harder to get to. With the Benalmádena Cable Car, you can travel from the town center to the top of Mount Calamorro, where plenty of great activities await.
In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know for your next trip to Benalmádena and the Costa del Sol: Benalmádena Cable Car ticket prices, opening hours, available activities, and much more. Check out our tips to make your trip unforgettable.
Benalmádena Cable Car tickets
This is a highly recommended experience, both for the views and for the many activities you can do at the top of Mount Calamorro. Here’s everything you need to know about Benalmádena Cable Car tickets:
- General admission: from €13.90 (round trip) when buying online, and from €19.90 when buying at the ticket office.
- Reduced ticket, round trip (for children aged 3 to 7, people with disabilities, and large families): from €9.90 online and €14.90 at the ticket office.
You can also buy one-way tickets, and children under 3 go free. There’s also a great-value package that combines the cable car ticket with entry to two theme parks in Benalmádena: Selwo Aventura and Selwo Marina, for a full day out. The package starts at €48.90 online and €54.90 at the ticket office. As you can see, it’s worth buying tickets online in advance, as it helps you save money and guarantees availability for you and your group—especially important during peak season.
Benalmádena Cable Car opening hours
The Benalmádena Cable Car is open all year round, but opening hours aren’t always the same. In July and August, it runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, while the rest of the year it opens a bit later (at 11:00 AM) and closes a bit earlier during the winter months (between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM).
In any case, we recommend checking the official, up-to-date information on Benalmádena Cable Car opening hours on its website, where you can also see which activities are available on the days you’re planning to visit.
How to get to the Benalmádena Cable Car
Getting to the Benalmádena Cable Car is very easy, whether you’re driving or prefer public transport.
- By car: you’ll most likely enter Benalmádena via the A7, in which case you should take exit 1003 toward Benalmádena / Arroyo de la Miel. Then you’ll find signs leading you to the Tivoli World amusement park, where the open area with the cable car station is located.
- By bus: you can take lines 121 and 126, which connect Benalmádena with other places in the area, or the local lines L1 and L2, which operate within the municipality.
- By train: the C1 commuter line connects Málaga to Arroyo de la Miel and drops you less than a 15-minute walk from the cable car entrance, making it a practical, affordable, and more eco-friendly option.
What to see and do
There’s plenty to see and do in Benalmádena, including around the cable car area. Here are the highlights:
Panoramic views
The views from Mount Calamorro are incredible, as you can see the entire urban area of Benalmádena, the coastline of the Costa del Sol, with the impressive Mediterranean Sea, and even the African coast if you’re lucky enough to visit on a perfectly clear day. Get ready to take lots of souvenir photos!
Nature and activities
When you get off the cable car, you’ll find prepared and signposted trails with different difficulty levels, letting you explore the region’s natural beauty, enjoy a picnic with sea views, or simply switch off from everyday stress. If you like birds, you’ll be glad to know that the Valle de las Águilas Foundation offers spectacular flight displays that both kids and adults will love.
Plan your visit to the Benalmádena Cable Car
Here are a few tips that will be really useful for your next trip to Benalmádena and the Costa del Sol in general:
- Choose the best time: there are two ideal times to ride the Benalmádena Cable Car: early in the morning and late in the afternoon. These times mean fewer crowds and the light is much nicer, too.
- Get ready for nature: if you’re going up, it’s best to take advantage and walk one of the trails. So bring comfortable shoes, water, snacks, and sun protection.
- Book in advance: we always recommend buying your Benalmádena Cable Car tickets ahead of time. In peak season it can be harder to get them, and buying online also lets you take advantage of the lowest prices.
- Check the weather: look up the forecast and check the cable car website, because if conditions are bad, the cable car may not be running.
Make the most of the Costa del Sol
If you’re thinking about visiting the Costa del Sol, we encourage you to try the Benalmádena Cable Car. The views are incredible; there are lots of activities to enjoy, both at the top and down in Arroyo de la Miel, and it’s a great plan for all ages. For a different kind of day out, there’s nothing better. Come to Benalmádena and enjoy its wonders. You won’t regret it.
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