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Selwo Marina (dolphinarium and marine park)
From Torremolinos centre10 min
DurationHalf day
DifficultyEasy
PriceOnline from €15.90; on taquilla.com, €16 adults, children aged 3 to 7 and over-65s; free for under-3s. Combined with the Cable Car from €26.90; SelwoPack (Marina, Aventura and Cable Car) from €48.90 (October 2026). Dolphin or penguin encounters are extra
Best timeAll year
KidsSí
AddressParque de la Paloma, s/n, 29630 Benalmádena. Cercanías: estación Arroyo de la Miel. A-7, salida 222
Opening hours10:00–18:00 according to taquilla.com (2026); the calendar changes, check the official website.
About
- Dolphins, sea lions, penguins, exotic birds and giant tortoises
- Experiences paid separately: penguin encounter, swim with sea lions and dolphin encounter
- Exotic bird show and educational talks
- Notice (October 2026): the main pool is temporarily without activities due to technical adjustments, according to the official website
Good to know
- CAREFUL before buying: in October 2026 the official website shows the park as closed, ticket sales disabled for maintenance and the main pool without activities; a visitor in September 2026 reports there was no dolphin show. Check the website or call 952 57 77 73 on the same day
- The show area gets a lot of sun and the toilets are a bit dated (reviews on taquilla.com)
- The penguin area is the coolest and the one children like most
- It's inside Parque de la Paloma: combine it with the park and the Teleférico
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