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Benalmádena

Benalmádena

Mariposario de Benalmádena

Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
Mariposario de Benalmádena
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Mariposario de Benalmádena
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Benalmádena Stupa
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About Benalmádena

The village's municipal area stretches from the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas to the sea, where it occupies a short coastal strip. Completely devoted to tourism, Benalmadena is one of the most important resorts on the western Costa del Sol, offering a variety of options: firstly, the village itself, located in the upper part of the municipality, featuring traditional architecture which reflects its origins and affording beautiful panoramic views; further down stands a district of great importance, Arroyo de la Miel, where most of the population live, with its wealth of tourist facilities, including an international pleasure park; and, finally, Benalmadena Costa, where most of the facilities for sun and sand tourism are concentrated.

The Arabs gave the village its name, which appears to be derived from Banu Al Madena, meaning "sons of the mines", a reference to the important mineral deposits which had been heavily exploited since Roman times; a number of archaeological remains pertaining to this period have been unearthed here, notably a mosaic which can be found in the Alcazaba Museum in Malaga.

During Arabic times, the castle was an important defensive structure. After the surrender of Marbella, the Catholic Monarchs turned their attention to Benalmadena, believing that the remaining villages on the way to the city of Malaga would present few difficulties. This was not the case, however, as its inhabitants, protected by their fortress, offered stiff resistance, and King Ferdinand was forced to direct operations himself. Following its capture in 1485, the castle was totally destroyed and its inhabitants dispersed.

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