Best Benalmádena QQQQ

Torremolinos market

Located in the older part of town, Torremolinos market has over 200 stalls selling a variety of merchandise including clothes, shoes, jewellery and Mediterranean ceramics. Perhaps pick up a bargain to take home! After browsing the market you’ll continue to Bodega Quitapenas where you’ll have the chance to taste the sweet wine produced locally.

Half day

Colomares castle and Benalmadena

On this half-day excursion, your first stop is at Colomares castle, where you will learn about its history, and the reason why and how it was built.

Then continue to the ’Estupa’ a Budist temple before visiting the beautiful Benalmadena Pueblo, where you can walk through narrow streets to the Plaza España, to see the fountain and statue ‘La Niña’, which is the symbol of Benalmadena. You will have some free time to perhaps relax with a coffee in the square or wander around the pueblo.

Half day

El Chorro

Travel to the village of El Chorro set amidst dramatic scenery. Admire its three beautiful lakes, created after a dam was built across the Guadalhorce River gorge. Take in views of the rocky gorge that has made this a well-known rock climbing venue, and spot the treacherous ‘King’s Pathway’ that clings to the side of the sheer face, over 300 foot up!

Half day

Gibraltar

Gibraltar has a fascinating history as a British outpost and its landmark Rock is a beacon for miles around. A cable car ascends up to the Rock's 450-metre-high summit from where great views of the Atlas Mountains and Bay of Algeciras can be enjoyed. An 8th-century Moorish castle halfway up the Rock, and miles of siege tunnels through it, attest to Gibraltar’s military heritage.

Full day

Ronda

Discover historic Ronda with its breathtaking scenery and dramatic El Tajo gorge. The town is made up of the ‘old’ town with its Moorish roots and the ‘new’ town, separated by the towering gorge at the base of which flows the Rio Guadalevin. Ronda’s fascinating history, which dates from the Phoenicians, is reflected in its early buildings such as the 14th-century Palacio de Mondragon, home to the city Museum, the Giant’s House – Casa del Gigante – and an 18th century bullring, one of the world’s oldest.

Look out too for the impressive Puente Nuevo, the 18th century bridge constructed over the gorge and still in use today.

Full day

Malaga and the Castle of Gibralfaro

Travel by coach to Malaga where you’ll visit the motor museum, which is housed in the old tobacco factory. The collection consists of over 90 classic and vintage cars and over 200 items of haute couture. After exploring the exhibition there will be time for you to purchase a coffee before returning to the coach for a panoramic drive of Malaga taking in the views from the Castle of Gibralfaro which looks out over the city and port.

Half day

Marbella and Puerto Banus

The summertime home of the international jet set, Marbella is one of Europe's most exclusive resorts, with an attractive old town of stylish shops, restaurants and plazas. Admire scores of luxury yachts and look out for celebrity visitors in Puerto Banus, the Marbella Riviera's ritzy marina.

Half day