 Apartments
to rent in Benalmedina for a fun filled, relaxing
and sun drenched vacation. Why not book your holiday
in Benalmedina or as it is properly spelt Benalmadena,
with a stress on the third syllable. No matter how it
is spelt or pronounced there is only ONE Benalmadena
and it is located 19 kilometres from
Malaga Airport. and just up the road from its
big sister, Marbella on the famous Costa del Sol. So
if you can get a cheap
flight to Malaga, Spain, you
can be soaking up the sun on the fabulous beach in less
than 20 minutes from leaving the airport.
But what is it about this town that makes it so popular
with tourists who arrive in their droves having booked
villa rentals in Spain’s stunning Benalmadena?
Well, it has so much to recommend itself for accommodation.
Not only does it offer the tourist magnificent apartments
to rent in Benalmedina but a tourist can also rent a
wonderful holiday in Spain villa.
In addition to this, a luxury
holiday in Spain villa Benalmadena will place you
in one of the most modern and sought after resorts on
the Costa del Sol. So what’s going on besides sun,
beach, restaurants and relaxation?
 Well,
the name itself does have an interesting history. The
name "Benalmedina" or "Benalmadena"
is an enigma and there are a number of theories as to
the name’s derivation. Some say it comes from the
Arabic “binaa al-medina” which means “city
buildings”. However other sources conclude it was
named after a well known and eminent “Madena”
family who lived in the area. So the confusion over
the spelling and pronunciation is understandable. No
wonder tourists often book apartments to rent in Benalmedina!
Be that as it may, its roots clearly show evidence
of many cultures and influences upon this province of
Malaga. In fact the Castillo de Colomares acted as a
" look out castle" for the town and as evidenced
from its architecture it is a patchwork quilt of various
historical and cultural influences. It is worth a visit
to see the beautifully detailed shapes and intricate
carvings. The meagre entry fee is well worth the visit
and it is said to be the only means of maintaining this
historical site. So do go along and experience this
awesome architecture.
It seems apt that even now, due to its ever increasing
popularity with tourists from a range of countries,
Benalmadena has undergone some dramatic developments
to its landscape with the building of new homes. Though
it is necessary to add that sometimes these developments
have not always been to Benalmadena’s advantage,
albeit the latest developments and in particular the
port and marina are stunning.
Fun-filled Family Holiday in Benalmadena
 Needless
to say the location, which seems to have everyone’s
vote as being
one of the key places to visit, is the
striking Puerto Marina in Benalmadena. This is truly
a magnificent marina and one of the busiest in all Spain.
It houses over
a thousand moorings for boats of all
nationalities and the architecture of the properties
overlooking the marina is truly breathtaking, especially
at night.
During the day, the marina acts as a centre for families
to spend time shopping for presents, enjoying the cafes
and restaurants but at night this place
transforms into
a venue to “par-tay". This area is crammed full
of night clubs and bands playing up to date music until
all hours of the morning. Prices are on the expensive
side for drinks but no more than in other tourists resorts
in other countries.
One of the many reasons which make Benalmadena so
popular is its fabulous range of activities which are
on the doorstep, so to speak. Tourists love the fact
that they can experience a range of outdoor and water
activities that are available along the marina. In fact
this is undoubtedly an ideal venue for families and
has led to the popularity of apartments to rent in Benalmedina
and some families even booking luxury villa rentals
in Spain’s Benalmadena . Not only is the marina well-equipped
with a number of tourist attractions but along the Benalmadena
coast there is The Sea Life aquarium and the fabulous
theme park Selwo Marina which houses a generous number
of seals, dolphins and other mammals. However for a
quiet afternoon engaging the children there is nothing
more pleasant than Paloma Park …
Promenade or Play in Peaceful and Pleasant
Paloma Park
 If
you want to experience the tranquillity that is Benalmadena
one of the most under-rated places is Paloma Park. Again
this is an ideal venue for families especially now it
has undergone a series of improvements. More gardens
have been added for young and mature couples to saunter
through and enjoy of an evening. The cactus garden with
its pond is delightful. The goat enclosure has also
been expanded and the children’s playground area
has had a makeover with a rope bridge and a sandpit.
All wonderful and if you feel you want to tire those
children out before bedtime, then there are many small
animals and birds who roam free and children have an
opportunity to feed the turtles and ducks; spot the
rabbits and admire the peacocks.
To complete the family friendly atmosphere there are
also well-maintained toilet facilities for children
and adults. This makes an ideal place to visit for an
afternoon then you can return to your apartments to
rent in Benalmedina. However it is also a wonderful
place to stroll of an evening, especially stopping at
the Café and bars, where you can sit with a brandy
and watch the world go by.
So why not a get on-line and contact the owners directly
for holiday in Spain villa or apartments
to rent in Benalmedina? You could always push the
boat out and book a luxury villa for rent in Spain’s
Benalmadena. The choice is yours.
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