Resort, Sandy beach, Cable car, Temple
The popular resort of Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol, together with the neighbouring towns of Torremolinos and Fuengirola, forms one large holiday zone, offering endless urban beaches, as well as trips to romantic villages in the mountains, sightseeing and other attractions. [btn "Best beach resorts - Benalmádena" https://www.booking.com/city/es/benalmadena.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-costadelsol-benalmadena] Compared to the other resorts on…
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Fortress, Tourist town
The pleasant, historic town of Vélez-Málaga, known locally as "Vélez", is a popular destination for trips from Málaga or the nearby resorts of Torre del Mar or Nerja. As its centre is about 5 km from the sea, it is not as popular and therefore has a more authentic feel. [btn "Romantic hotels in the city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/es/velez.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-costadelsol-velez] Immerse yourself in the beautiful and peaceful…
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Castle
Colomares is a monument dedicated to the life and seafaring of Christopher Columbus, built in the form of a castle on the outskirts of the resort of Benalmádena. The castle stands on an area of 1,500 square meters and is thus the largest ever monument in the world dedicated to a sailor or adventurer. In its bowels you will also find, for example, the smallest church in the world, which stands on an area of just 1.96 square metres. [btn "Best…
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Castle
On the southern outskirts of Fuengirola, the medieval defensive castle of Sohail rises on a small hill above the sea and is one of Fuengirola's main sights and tourist attractions. [btn "Top 5 hotels in Fuengirola" https://www.booking.com/city/es/fuengirola.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-costadelsol-sohail] The castle was built as a defensive fortress to strengthen the coastal defences of the then Emirate of Córdoba. It was built in 956 AD by the…
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