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Parque de la Paloma
From Torremolinos centre10 min
Duration1-2 h
KidsSí
AddressAvenida del Parque, Arroyo de la Miel, 29631 Benalmádena. Cercanías C-1: estación Arroyo de la Miel
About
- More than 200,000 m² of gardens between Arroyo de la Miel and the coast, opened in 1995
- Large artificial lake with ducks and swans; peacocks, hens, rabbits and turtles roam free in the park
- Collection of over 90 species of palm and one of the best cactus and succulent collections in Europe
- Children's areas, cafés and an auditorium with summer concerts; Selwo Marina is inside
Good to know
Free and open all day: perfect late in the afternoon, when the heat drops and the animals come close to the paths. Bring something to sit on by the lake. Official opening hours not verified.
Near here
Selwo Marina (dolphinarium and marine park)Family / Leisure · Benalmádena (Arroyo de la Miel) · 10 minDolphins, sea lions, penguins, exotic birds and giant tortoises
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Gastrogaucho Malbec Wine ClubArgentine grill · Benalmádena Costa · 10 minArgentine grill, the best-rated international restaurant in Benalmádena on GastroRanking (9th of 1,134 restaurants in the municipality).
Restaurante La SirenaFish and rice dishes with sea views · Benalmádena Costa, paseo marítimo · 5 minMediterranean fish and seafood restaurant on the seafront promenade, with a terrace with views and a reduced-price set menu.