{"id":2229,"date":"2024-12-16T09:46:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T09:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/?p=2229"},"modified":"2025-02-21T12:21:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T12:21:29","slug":"marina-of-benalmadena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/en\/marina-of-benalmadena\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magnificent Marina of Benalm\u00e1dena"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2229\" class=\"elementor elementor-2229 elementor-2168\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51634af2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51634af2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dcef9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dcef9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Marina of Benalm\u00e1dena is a landmark of the charming town of Benalm\u00e1dena in M\u00e1laga. On your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/en\/holiday-costa-del-sol\/\">next holiday to Costa del Sol<\/a>, include this beautiful marina in your itinerary. Its architecture also deserves special mention, with a blend of styles that make Benalm\u00e1dena Marina one of the most stunning in the world.<\/p><p>Join us, where we\u2019ll explain how to get to Benalm\u00e1dena Marina, what activities you can enjoy, and why this fantastic destination is worth a visit. Not to mention everything else this remarkable region offers. If you love the sea, boats, and living life to the fullest, keep reading!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75cb4bb2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75cb4bb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-702e5d9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"702e5d9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__702e5d9e\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-651fcba2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"651fcba2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b1bcfe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b1bcfe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where is the Benalm\u00e1dena Marina?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82bd9d9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"82bd9d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-704ed7f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"704ed7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4132075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"4132075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Puerto%20Marina%20Benalm%C3%A1dena%20Official&#038;t=m&#038;z=14&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Puerto Marina Benalm\u00e1dena Official\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Puerto Marina Benalm\u00e1dena Official\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3873079 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3873079\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc7ff28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cc7ff28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-malaga\/\">charming towns in M\u00e1laga<\/a>, you\u2019ll find the Benalm\u00e1dena Marina. It&#8217;s considered one of the most beautiful in the world and a recipient of several awards for its architecture and quality. Located just 8 km from M\u00e1laga Airport, the town is well connected to major cities via several motorways. The marina is less than 15 minutes from Torremolinos, about 20 minutes from Fuengirola, and half an hour from M\u00e1laga, making it an easily accessible destination.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2f0f30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f2f0f30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-645f512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"645f512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Boat trips and excursions at Costas Cercanas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ee3957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ee3957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the best activities to enjoy in Benalm\u00e1dena is a boat trip. It\u2019s the perfect way to connect with the sea, relax, and savour life\u2019s pleasures. These trips offer a variety of experiences like dolphin watching, and group parties. Enjoy stag or hen dos, birthday celebrations, private family or friends\u2019 outings, or simply cruising to nearby beaches like Fuengirola.<\/p><p>If you want to expereince the sea but not go too far, the local beaches have plenty of fun activities. Try jet skiing, banana boat rides, parasailing, scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, and much more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f407f63 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f407f63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eed034b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eed034b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shops, restaurants and nightlife in Puerto Deportivo (Marina)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a13387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a13387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Benalm\u00e1dena Marina has a shopping centre, <em>Puerto Marina Shopping<\/em>, where you\u2019ll find a variety of shops, restaurants, a supermarket, and more. You can grab a bite to eat, enjoy a refreshing drink, pick up a gift, or even book a boat trip, among many other activities.<\/p><p>At night, Puerto Marina becomes one of the liveliest spots in Benalm\u00e1dena, with numerous bars, pubs, and clubs where you can enjoy a fantastic night out, especially during the summer months. Near the marina, you can visit an ice bar with a chilling temperature of -14\u00baC! Are you up for the challenge?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbc0e71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bbc0e71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eff6de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0eff6de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tiendas-puerto-benalmadena.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2200\" alt=\"tiendas-puerto-benalmadena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tiendas-puerto-benalmadena.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tiendas-puerto-benalmadena-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1631e1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1631e1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e156d0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e156d0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Events and festivals at the Benalm\u00e1dena Marina<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-987a70b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"987a70b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Throughout the year, the Benalm\u00e1dena Marina hosts various events, festivals, and competitions that attract thousands of visitors and locals. Here are some of the most notable ones:<\/p><ul><li><strong>International Big Game Fishing Tournament<\/strong>: Held in August, this prestigious competition draws national and international anglers eager to test their skills at sea. All catches are donated to charitable organisations.<\/li><li><strong>Only Fest<\/strong>: This lively event, designed especially for singles, features activities such as speed dating, express weddings, concerts, and plenty of entertainment. Who knows? You might even meet the love of your life!<\/li><li><strong>Andalusian Folklore Festival<\/strong>: Experience the spirit of Andalusia with traditional crafts, music, and cultural activities. This family-friendly event usually takes place in March and offers an unforgettable cultural experience.<\/li><\/ul><p>We recommend checking Benalm\u00e1dena Marina\u2019s event calendar before your visit \u2014 you might find the perfect event to enhance your trip!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895b191 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"895b191\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143f1ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"143f1ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paseo-puerto-benalmadena.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2202\" alt=\"paseo-puerto-benalmadena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paseo-puerto-benalmadena.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paseo-puerto-benalmadena-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-797bd54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"797bd54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b90c24d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b90c24d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nearby attractions <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27d8778 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27d8778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many reasons to visit Benalm\u00e1dena and its surrounding areas. Here are some of our favourite spots in the area:<\/p><ul><li><strong>El-Bil-Bil Castle<\/strong>: This unique and iconic building hosts art exhibitions, concerts, conferences, and various cultural events. Originally built as a summer home, it changed ownership several times before being purchased by the Benalm\u00e1dena Town Council in the 1980s.<\/li><li><strong>Selwo Marina<\/strong>: One of the best places to learn about marine life through fascinating shows, animal encounters, educational talks, and exciting adventures. It\u2019s an ideal family-friendly attraction that kids will absolutely love.<\/li><li><strong>Benalm\u00e1dena Butterfly Park<\/strong>: Another fantastic family activity, this tropical butterfly park is home to hundreds of butterfly species from around the world, creating a magical and colourful environment that amazes visitors of all ages.<\/li><\/ul><p>For even more places, check out this article detailing all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/blog\/en\/benalmadena\/\">must-see attractions in Benalm\u00e1dena<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84f3a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a84f3a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3786a2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3786a2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enjoy the Benalm\u00e1dena Marina on your next holiday<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b1261 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19b1261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Did you know that Benalm\u00e1dena Marina has proudly earned the prestigious Blue Flag? This recognition highlights it as one of the cleanest beaches in Europe, having won the award every year since 1987. Thanks to its pristine waters and top-quality services, it has also been named the Best Marina in the World twice. Clearly, a visit to this stunning destination should be on your travel list. During the day, you can relax in its laid-back atmosphere, while at night, the marina comes alive with vibrant entertainment.<\/p><p>Moreover, if you\u2019re searching for accommodation in the area for your next trip, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/en\/\">Alfresco Stays<\/a>, experts in holiday rentals on the Costa del Sol. First, choose the type of accommodation that best suits your needs. Next, specify the number of guests and your travel dates. Finally, discover the perfect place tailored just for you. Sea views? Absolutely. A private terrace? Without a doubt. The choice is yours!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05c5405 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"05c5405\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef64e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"6ef64e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"2059\" class=\"elementor elementor-2059 elementor-1477\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ada9036 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ada9036\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a428ccf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a428ccf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34cee632 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"34cee632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/en\/rentals\/rentals-benalmadena-d207\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Accommodation in  Benalmadena<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc791ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4dc791ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4137a2c0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4137a2c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alfrescostays.com\/en\/rentals\/apartments-benalmadena-c1d207\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apartments in Benalmadena<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Marina of Benalm\u00e1dena is a landmark of the charming town of Benalm\u00e1dena in M\u00e1laga. 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