Puerto Marina Benalmádena – What to See, Restaurants, Parking, Tours & Day Trips

Information on Puerto Benalmadena

1. Overview

Puerto Marina Benalmádena is one of the most recognisable marinas on the Costa del Sol and one of the main attractions in Benalmádena. Its distinctive architecture, canals, boats, restaurants, shops and waterfront promenades give it a very different feel from a traditional marina.

The port is a great place to visit during the day, but it becomes particularly lively in the evening when the restaurants, bars and terraces fill with visitors.

Puerto Marina is also an important departure point for boat trips and activities on the Mediterranean, making it a good place to combine a walk around the marina with a boat trip, meal or evening out.

2. Location & Address

Puerto Marina is located directly on the seafront at Benalmádena Costa, between the beaches of Benalmádena and La Carihuela in Torremolinos.

Address:

Puerto Marina Benalmádena
29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain

It is approximately:

5 minutes' walk from the main Benalmádena beaches
5 minutes' walk from Sea Life Benalmádena

The marina's central location makes it easy to combine with the beaches, promenade and other attractions around Benalmádena Costa.

3. Opening Times

Puerto Marina itself is an open public area and can be visited throughout the day and evening.

The individual shops, restaurants, bars, attractions and boat-trip operators have their own opening times.

The marina is particularly lively during the evening when the restaurants and bars around the waterfront begin to fill up.

If you are visiting specifically for a boat trip or other activity, check the departure time with the individual operator before travelling.

4. What You'll Find at Puerto Marina

Puerto Marina offers a mixture of attractions, restaurants, shopping and activities, including:

Restaurants and waterfront terraces

Cafés and bars

Shops and boutiques

Souvenir shops

Ice-cream shops

Boat trips and excursions

Evening entertainment

The unusual architecture is one of the main features of Puerto Marina, with buildings surrounding the marina and waterways creating plenty of interesting places to walk and take photographs.

The marina is also one of the best places in Benalmádena to arrange a trip out onto the Mediterranean, with several operators offering different types of boat trips and activities.

5. How to Get There

By train:

The nearest Cercanías station is Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel. From the station you can continue by local bus, taxi or walk down towards the coast.

By bus:

Local buses connect Puerto Marina with Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena Costa and neighbouring resorts including Torremolinos.

On foot:

Puerto Marina is easy to reach along the promenade from the surrounding beaches. You can also walk from La Carihuela in Torremolinos along the seafront.

By car:

Puerto Marina can be reached easily from the N-340 and A-7, with parking facilities available around the marina.

6. Parking

There are several parking options around Puerto Marina, including underground parking close to the marina and shopping areas.

Parking can become busy during the summer months and particularly in the evening when the restaurants and bars are at their busiest.

If you are visiting for a boat trip, allow plenty of time to find a parking space and walk to the departure point.

But have a look at the parking options below for more information about parking in Benalmádena and the best places to park when visiting Puerto Marina.

7. Tips for Visiting

Allow at least a couple of hours to explore the marina properly.

Walk around the different sections of the port rather than just visiting one restaurant.

Consider taking a boat trip from the marina.

The marina is particularly attractive around sunset.

Take a camera as the architecture and boats provide plenty of photo opportunities.

If you are staying in Torremolinos, consider walking along the promenade from La Carihuela to Puerto Marina.

8. Nearby Attractions

Sea Life Benalmádena

Selwo Marina

Parque de la Paloma

Puerto Marina shopping area

9. Overall Experience

Puerto Marina is one of the places in Benalmádena that is worth experiencing both during the day and after dark. During the daytime you can watch the boats, explore the unusual architecture, browse the shops and enjoy a drink or meal overlooking the water.

For many visitors, however, the biggest attraction is the opportunity to get out onto the Mediterranean. Boat trips, dolphin watching, fishing trips and other water-based activities operate from the marina, giving visitors plenty of choices.

Our tip: Don't just visit Puerto Marina for a meal. Take some time to walk around the whole marina, look at the boats and explore the different areas before choosing somewhere to eat. If you have time, combine your visit with a boat trip and then return in the evening when the marina has a completely different atmosphere.

Address. Edificio Capitania, Av. Juan Sebastian Elcano, s/n, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga