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La Carihuela

Within a short distance from the resort you will find yourself in a vibrant area of shops/bars/restaurants where you will be spoiled for choice. There are also supermarkets and as previously mentioned on the sea front there are again more dining and shopping opportunities. The promenade is very long but about 30 minutes walk brings you to Benalmadena Marina and a little further you will reach Costa Benalmadena. Torremolinos is a short walk in the opposite direction around the headland. There are many steps up to the town but there is a lift for a small charge.

 

Just outside the resort on the main road there is a lift to Battery Park – well worth a visit with its outstanding views, walking circuit, children’s large play park and World War 2 cannons and turret. (See photos above). From here the Montemar Alta train station is a short walk away. In high season there is a large water park and crocodile park close by.

Local places of interest

There is a bus stop on the main road where buses provide services to the following locations. The journey times are 45 minutes or less

Arroyo de la Miel

The picturesque town of Arroyo de la Miel is one of three districts that make up the town of Benalmadena.. It is a lively town full of winding back streets and pretty plazas that adhere to the old village way of life. It is a popular destination for tourists.

Mijas

One of the jewels of the Costa del Sol is the beautiful little Mijas Pueblo (Village of Mijas) which nestles comfortably in the mountain side 400 metres above sea level. It has many cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. The views over the coastline are breathtaking

Benalmadena Pueblo

The town has retained the ambience of a sleepy white Andalucian village.  The Old Town is a maze of whitewashed narrow cobbled streets adorned with displays of colourful geraniums spilling out of wall mounted plant pots. The Plazza de Espana is the central point of the Old Village and it is also home to the Nina de Benalmadena (The little girl of Benalmadena).  The May 1976 sculpture of the little girl was sculptured by a local artist Jaime Pimentel.  Close by are Butterfly Park and the Buddhist Stupa.

Fuengirola

Fuengirola is a resort on the Costa del Sol coast about 15KM from Carihuela. It is a major tourist resort with more than 8KM of beaches and a medieval Moorish fortress.

Malaga

Malaga City is the capital of the Costa del Sol.  It now competes successfully for attention with Seville thanks to its profusion of quirky museums, delightful pedestrianised centre and innovative restaurants.  The Port now has upmarket shops and restaurants and also boasts a cruise terminal.  The Picasso Museum was opened in 2003 and this port City has top class cuisine and fascinating monuments from Moorish and Roman times through to modern day while retaining its authentic Andalucian feel including an Alcazaba, Gibralfaro Castle and a magnificent Cathedral.

Day Outings

Further afield it is possible to visit such iconic locations as…

• Granada – the Alhambra Palace

• Cordoba – Mosque (the Cathedral of Cordoba)

• Ronda – set above a deep gorge across which is the Pouete Neuvo(the famous stone bridge)

• Seville – the largest city in Andalusia with historic monuments,Plaza`s and flamenco dance/music

• Caminito del Rey – a 7 kilometre walkway along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro

These can be reached by organised tours or by car hire