Note: a car is essential to get around the area comfortably.
🗺️ The interactive map above is currently only in Spanish. Here you'll find the same information in English.
🏖️ Beaches
Carvajal Beach — Fully equipped accessible bathing point: barrier-free access from the promenade, firm walkways to the shoreline, adapted shaded area, assisted bathing service, and amphibious wheelchair, hoist, and water crutches. Allows people with disabilities to bathe with professional support and no barriers.♿
Malapesquera Beach — Fully adapted beach, with accessible restaurants nearby.♿
Fuengirola Promenade — Completely flat, with accessible restaurants.♿
🍽️ Where to eat and beach bars
Chiringuito Kalifato — 1.25 km — On Carvajal Beach, specialising in fresh fish and seafood, with a terrace facing the sea. Very well rated (4.3★, almost 2,500 reviews).♿
Saint Tropez Los Mellizos Seafood Restaurant — 5 km — On Santa Ana Beach (Benalmádena Costa). A local seafood landmark, with chargrilled fish and shellfish (4.2★, over 5,200 reviews). Accessible entrance, space, and parking.♿
Chiringuito Malapesquera — On Malapesquera Beach.
At the Altos del Higuerón Shopping Centre (supermarket and pharmacy area)
Pizzeria El Higuerón — Italian, casual, very popular (4.3★, 900+ reviews).
Restaurante Aviva — Fine dining, grill and signature menu (4.8★).
Nirvana Indian Restaurant — Traditional North Indian cuisine (4.6★).
🌿 Nature
Monowa Butterfly Park — 0.8 km — The closest one. Accessible, wide and comfortable route, with benches to rest and PMR parking. A calm, visual experience with tropical butterflies flying freely.♿
Selwo Marina🔗 Official site — 4.4 km — In Benalmádena, next to Parque de la Paloma.♿
Parque de la Paloma — Wide, very flat paths, with lakes, animals, and tropical gardens.♿
Jardines del Muro — 1.3 km — In Benalmádena Pueblo. A natural area that follows the line of the town's former medieval wall, redesigned in the 1980s by the renowned architect César Manrique. A viewpoint with 360° views from the mountains to the sea, next to an old church surrounded by trees.
Sea Life Benalmádena🔗 Official site — 6 km — In Puerto Marina. Lifts, PMR access, and a comfortable route.♿
Benalmádena Cable Car🔗 Official site — 4 km — Rises to Mount Calamorro (almost 800 m altitude) on a 15-minute ride with spectacular views of the whole coastline. At the top there's a daily birds-of-prey show (extra charge on top of the cable car ticket) and several short, well-signposted trails for a short walk on the mountain, with viewpoints at the end. Once at the top there is quite a bit of uneven ground on the hiking trails.
Bioparc Fuengirola🔗 Official site — 6.6 km — One of the best-rated zoos in Spain (4.5★). Fully adapted site: access, themed areas, restaurants, and accessible restrooms.♿
Selwo Aventura🔗 Official site (Estepona) — 47.1 km — Wheelchair accessible, though being an open-air safari park some areas have uneven terrain. For a full day out.♿
🎢 Water parks
Aqualand Torremolinos🔗 Official site — 8.1 km (≈15-20 min by car) — The largest and most popular water park on the Costa del Sol, perfect for a full day of fun with family or friends. It features high-speed slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, kids' areas, and plenty of green spaces to relax or have a picnic. Highlights include the Kamikaze and Boomerang for thrill-seekers, and the Mini Park and Children's Paradise for little ones. There are also loungers, snack bars, and shaded picnic areas. It can be reached by train (Torremolinos station) plus a 15-minute walk or a short taxi ride. Bring sunscreen, towels, and water shoes. Summer opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (please confirm in season, as it may vary). More info: aqualand.es/torremolinos
Aquamijas🔗 Official site — 6.8 km (≈15-20 min by car) — A family-friendly water park on the outskirts of Fuengirola, somewhat smaller than Aqualand but with everything you need: slides, pools, a lazy river, and splash areas for kids. Highlights include body slides, the Adventure River, and a wave pool, plus a children's pool and mini-slides for the little ones. There are loungers, shaded areas, food stands, and picnic spots. Free parking; the easiest way in is by car or taxi. A great option for families with younger children or for a half-day visit. Summer opening hours: 10:30–19:00 (please confirm in season, as it may vary). More info: aquamijas.com
🏛️ Leisure/Culture and Concerts
Marenostrum Fuengirola🔗 Official site — Concerts by the sea, with adapted spaces and reserved areas for people with reduced mobility.
Starlite Marbella🔗 Official site — 31 km — A summer concert festival at the Marbella Auditorium, featuring international artists.
Plaza de Toros de La Malagueta (Málaga) 🔗 Official site — 21.6 km — As well as bullfighting, it also hosts concerts.
Teatro Cervantes (Málaga) 🔗 Official site — 21.4 km — A historic theatre with a programme of theatre, dance, music, and the Málaga Film Festival.
Teatro del Soho CaixaBank (Málaga) 🔗 Official site — 20.5 km — Antonio Banderas's theatre in the Soho district, with musicals and plays.
Colomares Castle🔗 Official site — A monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. Spectacular architecture, well worth it for photos. Largely wheelchair-accessible (some areas have steps or uneven ground).♿
Plaza de España (Benalmádena Pueblo) — Fairly flat, cafés all around, typical Andalusian atmosphere.♿
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán — A 17th-century parish church with lovely views.♿
Stupa of Enlightenment (Buddhist Temple) — Adapted entrance, accessible parking, comfortable outdoor area, spectacular sea views, very peaceful atmosphere.♿
⚓ Marinas and harbours
Puerto Marina Benalmádena🔗 Official site — Flat waterfront promenade, accessible restaurants, lively atmosphere. The closest one, right by the village.♿
Fuengirola Marina — 5.5 km — A fishing and leisure harbour with bars and restaurants by the water, a nice spot for a stroll or a drink while watching the boats.♿
Muelle Uno🔗 Official site (Málaga) — 21.2 km — A promenade by Málaga's harbour, with shops, restaurants, and views of the yachts, very close to the historic centre and La Malagueta. A completely flat, fully adapted area.♿
Puerto Banús🔗 Official site (Marbella) — 35.2 km — The most glamorous marina on the Costa del Sol, known for its yachts, high-end shops, and lively atmosphere. Part of Marbella's accessible seafront promenade. For a full day out.♿
🛍️ Shopping
CC Miramar🔗 Official site (Fuengirola) — 7.5 km — Cinema, Carrefour, go-karts on the rooftop.
CC Plaza Mayor🔗 Official site (Málaga) — 12.3 km — An open-air shopping centre.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Málaga🔗 Official site — 12.5 km — Right next to Plaza Mayor.
CC La Cañada🔗 Official site (Marbella) — 27.2 km — The largest shopping centre in the area, for a full day out.
🧴 Supermarkets and pharmacies
Aldi🔗 Official site — 0.73 km — The closest one, at the Altos del Higuerón Shopping Centre.♿
Alcampo Supermarket🔗 Official site — Opening at the end of 2026, at the same shopping centre as Aldi.♿
Mercadona🔗 Official site (Av. Estrella del Mar, 21) — 2.2 km — An alternative if you can't find something at Aldi.♿
Farmacia El Higuerón (open 365 days, until 1pm) — 1.1 km.♿
Pharmacy Orthopedics Benalmádena (Benalmádena Pueblo) — 1.5 km — Also stocks orthopaedic products.♿
🚗🚆 Transport
Carvajal Cercanías (local train) station🔗 Timetables — 1.8 km — Line C1 (Málaga–Fuengirola), with a stop at Málaga Airport. A good option if you're arriving by plane and don't want to use a car to get to Málaga or Fuengirola.♿
Málaga-María Zambrano🔗 Official site — 19.6 km — Málaga's main railway station (local, regional, and high-speed AVE trains), with numerous shops and restaurants. Ideal if you want to catch the AVE to other cities.♿
Bus stop (near Benalmádena Pueblo) — Connections to Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena Costa, and Torremolinos.