Costa del Sol Towns

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Cueva del Toro is the most important reservoir of the Prehistory in the town since it was discovered in 1969. 15,000 years ago was occupied and used as a sanctuary in the Upper Paleolithic period. Here you can find ancient paintings. it is located on Mount Calamorro. Other caves are the Cave of the Botijos, Zorrera the Cave, the Cave of the Cave and Pileup Alquibla (the remains found are on display in the archaeological museum of  Benalmadena).

 

There are several ancient sites that can be found in Benalmadena. Among the most notable is the site of the Phoenician Era. From the second century BC, the Romans were in the town highlighting several of these factories and the salting of complex Benal-Roma ", the" Torremuelle "(since disappeared) or" The Grinders "in Benalmadena Costa .

There are three watchtowers that are within the municipality: Tower Pier, Tower and Tower Creek Bermeja. Some of them are part of the system of fortifications built on the eastern coast of Andalusia, as defensive system of the Kingdom of Granada, built or restored and then again during the Christian repopulation to protect the Spanish Mediterranean coast from the incursions of the Berber pirates. Throughout the centuries have suffered damage and reconstruction because of the passage of time and the action of earthquakes.

Gardens of the Wall located in Benalmadena Pueblo, where was formerly the stronghold. Among the gardens stands thechurch ofSanto Domingo de Guzman, the oldest in the municipality. One of the most outstanding qualities of the environment are the views of the coast can be seen from their viewpoint. The design of  these gardens is attributed to the Canarian artist Cesar Manrique.

Colomares Castle is a monument to honor Christopher Columbus and the discovery ofAmerica’s and was built by Dr. Stephen Martin between 1987 and 1994. It has several different architectural styles and materials, its interior is notable for its stained glass. Previously it was the scene of spectacular birds of prey which today is found at the summit of Mount Calamorro.

The site of the Plaza de España in Arroyo de la Miel is attributed to the origin of the nucleus Arroyo de la Miel in the eighteenth century, where Felix Solesio constructed a set of buildings to house workers of the factory. From this period is preserved the configuration of the square and a stone arch that crowns the entrance. After a thorough reform, we can enjoy one of the former factory building known as La Tribuna and the sculpture in honor of Felix Solesio.

La Niña de Benalmadena is a bronze sculpture created by Jaime Pimentel. It is one of the icons of the city and is located in the centre of a fountain in the Plaza de Espana BenalmadenaPueblo. It represents a girl with her hair gathered in collection and offering water in a shell for the model that was used as the niece of a fisherman who was a niece of Almayate Manolo "El Petaca" which served as a model for the same sculptor Cenachero statue of Malaga. The Girl with a statuette was the award that was given to the winner in the Festival de Cine de Author benalmadenses the authorities held at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de la Costa del Sol

In the vicinity of the Dove-cot is the Municipal Auditorium, Public Library, the exhibition and the Dolphinarium and Pinguinario Selwo Marina. It has the Spanish flag on the mast high in the region, next to the plaque in honor of the XXX Anniversary of the Spanish Constitution.

La Paloma Park is located on Avenida de Federico García Lorca and has an area of 200,000 square meters of lakes, lawns and pine trees. It has a garden of cacti and there are several kiosks, bars and cafes. In this park you can see various species of wildlife such as ducks, swans, peacocks, chickens and rabbits.

There are three Catholic churches: Santo Domingo de Guzman (in Benalmadena Pueblo), Immaculate Conception (in Arroyo de la Miel) and Our Lady of Mount Caramel (in Benalmadena Costa) and a Protestant church.

The Stupa of Enlightenment is the largest in the Western world. This Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, opened in 2003, and is a project of the great Buddhist teacher Lopon Rinpoche Tsechu. The stupa represents peace, prosperity and harmony, is also a place of meditation. Stresses its golden dome and its privileged location in the mountains visible from the coast of the municipality.

Close to the fairground and the Parque de La Paloma is a Hindu temple, easily distinguishable by its speculiar architecture.

There is a small local mosque as authorized for use by members of the Islamic community and a Muslim cemetery.