The 15 Best Benalmadena Tours

1.Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,786 reviews · 1h 40m · from $22Our pick

Cruise aboard the New Magic for a 100-minute dolphin-watching trip from Benalmádena. The captain chooses the route according to sea conditions and dolphin activity. Look for coastal landmarks and marine life, then enjoy the bar, shaded seats and underwater windows. A summer swim may be possible if time and conditions allow. The crew speaks Spanish, English and French.

“We absolutely loved this trip!! The captain knew exactly where the dolphins were and ensured that we had lots of time to see them. I would recommend sitting at the front of the boat as we had the best view! Would book again next time we come! Highly recommended”

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2.Benalmádena: Mount Calamorro Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,901 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Take the Costa del Sol’s only cable car up Mount Calamorro in a modern cabin with an audio guide. Choose a one-way or round-trip ticket, then enjoy coastal views and access to six hiking routes at the summit. A cafeteria and, at times, an optional bird-of-prey show add to the visit. The ride takes about 15 minutes each way.

“Stunning views, enjoyable ride, does everything u expect and more”

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3.Benalmadena: Colomares Castle Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 552 reviews · 40 min · from $10Best value

Meet your guide at Colomares Castle for a 40-minute tour of its unusual architecture, Columbus symbolism, church, and Costa del Sol views. Guides such as Cynthia and Christine bring the monument’s story to life in English or Spanish, then you can explore on your own. Expect stairs, and plan your transport before you arrive.

“The tour was interesting, and the guide spoke passionately about the castle's history and the meaning behind each detail.”

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4.Benalmadena Aquarium Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 398 reviews · 1 month · from $25

Visit Sea Life Benalmádena for Mediterranean marine life, a 180-degree tunnel with sharks and a green turtle, an Amazonia freshwater zone, and an interactive rockpool where you can touch creatures such as starfish and hermit crabs. Look out for talks, quiz trails and the otter feeding session. No guide is named for this self-guided aquarium visit.

“Amazing! Huge variety of sea life and well worth a visit. Mini golf afterwards only €5 each and a nice sunny spot in the cafe for drinks/ice cream after! Worth the money.”

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5.Benalmadena: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 379 reviews · 2 days · from $17

Ride Benalmádena’s open-top sightseeing bus for 48 hours, hopping between Puerto Marina, Malapesquera Beach, Bil-Bil Castle, Parque de la Paloma and more. Audio commentary is offered in English, Spanish, French and German. You can add Butterfly Park admission with the appropriate ticket, and use connecting local buses for some stops that are temporarily out of service.

“lovely bus ride, got to see where loads of things where that we can do with the kids, thank you so much”

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6.From Benalmadena: Gibraltar Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 204 reviews · from $36

Ride from Benalmadena to Gibraltar with round-trip bus transport and WhatsApp assistance. You get about six hours to explore independently, with tips on the Rock, cable car, St. Michael’s Cave, monkeys and Main Street. Attraction tickets and food are extra, so plan your choices and bring the ID or passport required at the border.

“We had a great day the driver was informative, made the experience”

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7.Benalmádena: Deluxe Parasailing Flight from Benalmadena Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · from $57

Leave Benalmádena Port by boat for a 12-minute parasailing flight, with views of the coast, Fuengirola and, on clear days, the Sierra Nevadas. The full outing lasts about an hour and includes equipment, a safety briefing and a boat ride. Fly solo or with others, subject to weather and the 200-kilogram limit.

“Highly recommend it! Everything was perfect! Was a great experience :)”

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8.Boat Tour w/ Snorkeling, Water Activities, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 105 reviews · from $101

From Benalmádena, join a 3.5-hour coastal boat trip with a crew that may include Luis and Alvaro. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel near a 19th-century wreck, then try a 20-foot sea slide, kayak, or paddleboard. Lunch, snorkeling gear, and pickup are included, though pickup is not offered in Málaga city.

“I had a blast! I travelled alone and was a bit unsure of what I was getting myself into. Turned out I had nothing to worry about! I was well taken care of by the guide/captain Elena. And the other people on the boat were awesome as well! This was the first time I have ever seen dolphins, and what a sight to behold! I felt like a kid again playing in the water: snorkling, going on the slide, and paddling. I loved sitting on the deck reading my book while having the view of the malaga coastline! 11/10 would do againRead more”

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9.Benalmádena: Costa del Sol License-Free Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 92 reviews · 30 minutes - 4 hours

Take the helm of a private, license-free boat in Benalmádena after a short lesson from the staff. You can choose an outing from 30 minutes to four hours, then cruise, swim, fish, snorkel, sunbathe, or watch for dolphins. The boat comes with a fridge and Bluetooth music system. Sergio is one of the staff members named by guests, though your instructor may vary.

“fabulous day out ,but save yourself money & book direct at the marina. I paid DOUBLE the amount through this app .”

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10.Benalmadena: Private Boat Trip with Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · from $181

Set out from Benalmadena’s marina on a private boat for up to 10 people, with a skipper and sailor, snorkel and fishing gear, and unlimited drinks and snacks. Choose a trip from one to six hours, swim when conditions allow, and keep an eye out for dolphins. Helena, Alejandro, and Pedro are among the crew members associated with the trips.

“A lovely, well maintained boat and friendly professional crew. Everything was super, from the greeting as we boarded to the team calling out to other boats to track the dolphins, our trip couldn’t have been better. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, thank you!”

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11.Benalmadena: Boat Party with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join an 18-plus catamaran party at Puerto Marina in Benalmádena for three hours of urban, pop and hit music, dancing and Costa del Sol views. Your ticket includes one drink, with extra drinks and snacks sold at the bar. A swim stop may happen if conditions are safe, but it is not guaranteed.

“Las capas muy caras después de lo que se paga. y el baño no es lo que esperaba. es tirarse y subirse solo”

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12.Benalmádena: Sea Life Benalmádena Premium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 37 reviews · from $26

Sea Life Benalmádena’s Premium ticket covers aquarium entry, all-day re-entry and a Gold card with Puerto Marina discounts. Look for Yellow, a green turtle weighing more than 100kg, in the Jurassic Tunnel, then explore marine habitats, touch-pool creatures, feeding sessions, talks and quiz trails. Minigolf is not included.

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13.Benalmadena: Boat Rental without License Required

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours

Take charge of a small boat from Benalmádena Marina after an instructor explains the controls and safety basics. Choose a rental from 30 minutes to three hours, then cruise the Costa del Sol with up to five companions. You can swim, listen to music, and look for dolphins, but bring your own snorkel gear and budget for fuel.

“Of all our holiday memories this boat hire Company provided the most fun and unique experience. Our apprehensions about handling the vessel were soon dispelled by a professional and thorough introduction. We had two families so we had a boat each - Amazing! It is essential to see the Benalmadena coast from the sea it was magical and our teenagers went again the next day! 10/10”

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14.Benalmadena: Dolphin Sighting Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Set out from Benalmádena marina with a captain and sailor for a two-hour search for wild dolphins in the Alboran Sea. The trip includes three 40-minute stretches at sea, two drinks, and commentary in English or Spanish. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, and swimming is only possible if the captain allows it.

“Great tour we were very lucky to see lots of dolphins and were able to spend a long time observing them - totally magical! Friendly staff. Was great sitting at the front of the boat on the way out and back. Highly recommend. It was really nice just being on a small boat in a group of 12. Thank you”

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15.From Benalmádena & Torremolinos: Dolphin Watch Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · from $42

Set out from Lu Sea Charters on a 10.6-meter boat with a captain, music and complimentary water. During this 90-minute trip along the Benalmádena and Torremolinos coast, you’ll look for bottlenose and common dolphins, with a possible swim stop if sea conditions allow. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

“Unfortunately we missed our trip due to our taxi driver not really knowing where we wanted to be even though I showed him the address we arrived at the marina at 10.05 but as we didn’t know our way around by the time we got directions we had missed the boat I think a obvious meeting point would be helpful we where dropped at the Marine shop by our taxi driver maybe this would be a better option as the marina itself is quite a maze”

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