Tourism
Benalmádena overtakes tourism 'giants' in Spain, such as Benidorm and Barcelona, and this is why
The town hall has described last year's tourism figures as 'spectacular' and announced a strategic plan it is working on for the coming years
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Tourism
Brits boost tourist numbers in record-breaking month for Torremolinos
The arrival of 10,000 holidaymakers from the UK helped the town register a record number of visitors for the month of February
José Rodríguez Cámara | -
Roman remains project in Benalmádena Costa to be revived after 40 yearsv
The Benalroma site is to be part of a local archaeology route that also takes in Torremuelle and Los Molinillos
Lorena Cádiz | -
Infrastructure
Week-long resurfacing of three key roads starts in centre of Arroyo de la Miel on 1 April
The asphalting will be carried out in such a way as to “cause as little inconvenience as possible” to local residents and businesses, according to the town hall
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Renovation of Los Molinillos Roman site in Benalmádena almost complete
Although originally expected to be finished by the beginning of March, the work on the archaeological remains, one of the municipality’s most important sites from the Roman period, has been delayed by “arduous technical work”
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Safety
Around 250 women attend self-defence course in Benalmádena
It was the latest in a series of initiatives and events staged to mark this year's International Women’s Day, which was on 8 March
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Travel
Major tour operator prepares to pack bags and move headquarters from Malaga back to Torremolinos
TUI's new offices will be located in the Avenida de la Riviera area of the Costa del Sol town
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Tourism
Holiday World Resort, the largest on the Costa del Sol, targets gamers with new facilities
A special area for young holidaymakers, dubbed 'The Zone', will have PC gaming machines, video consoles, a rest and relaxation area and a retro area with arcade games, pinball, air hockey and table football
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Crime
Pet owners alerted to fake police officers targeting foreign residents exercising their dogs on the Costa del Sol
The Local Police force in Torremolinos has been made aware of the imposters who have allegedly tried to fine people up to 500 euros for acts such as not cleaning up after their pets
José Rodríguez Cámara |
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Planning
Groundbreaking plans unveiled for troubled building site in Benalmádena
The original Edificio Singular project was the brainchild of former mayor Enrique Bolín who, in 2003, announced his plans to construct three 15-storey towers in the heart of Arroyo de la Miel
Lorena Cádiz | -
Infrastructure
Lifts from town to beach back in action in Torremolinos
The two old lifts that had been out of order since 2021 and seriously vandalised have been completely replaced
José Rodríguez Cámara | -
Tourism
Iconic Benalmádena hotel set to reopen for the summer
The seafront Hotel Tritón has been completely remodelled and extended
Lorena Cádiz | -
Environment
Torrequebrada coastal path to be repaired, 16 years after collapse
Benalmádena town hall has commissioned work for 136,000 euros to rebuild the footpath
Lorena Cádiz |
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International Day of Happiness
New poll ranks Benalmádena 13th happiest town in Spain
The study focused on specific aspects that favour the well-being of residents and visitors, which included an affectionate and cordial atmosphere, a calm and stress-free pace of life, quality outdoor attractions and local cuisine, among other things
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History
Overdue restoration work on Villa Romana de Torremuelle archaeological site gets under way in Benalmádena
The Roman remains were discovered 20 years ago, but, according to the town mayor, despite the historical value of the site, “it was never adequately protected”