Benalmádena
A community guide to Benalmádena in Andalucía, España.
- Population
- 58,854 residents
- Region
- Andalucía
- Country
- España
- Coordinates
- 36.5961, -4.5727
Overview
Benalmádena is a populated place in Andalucía, España. The community supports 58,854 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Andalucía. Its position within the broader regional network gives Benalmádena a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Benalmádena typically involves the regional road network of Andalucía or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse España. Local routes link Benalmádena to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Andalucía. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Benalmádena.
Community and amenities
Benalmádena offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Andalucía: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Benalmádena's residents. Visitors passing through Benalmádena encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Benalmádena sits at approximate coordinates 36.5961 latitude and -4.5727 longitude within Andalucía. The terrain and natural features around Benalmádena reflect those typical of its part of España, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Andalucía road network providing the principal routes in and out.