Sunny Costa Del Sol - June'16
We stayed at the recently refurbished Hotel Sirocco on a half board basis and were pleased to have the sea view room we requested. The room also offered great views over the hotel garden which was a nice quiet spot within the hotel complex.
The hotel had a large pool area with a small pool for young children which was perfect for us with having two young girls. There are also grassed areas near to the pool with shade provided by some palm trees to escape the heat of the sun when you need it.
The hotel has a large restaurant which had plenty of choice to suit all tastes and we never had any issues finding something we all liked. Plenty of tables for the guests so never had to wait around to be seated.
There are plenty of activities during the day and evening at the hotel to keep all age groups occupied.
The resort of Benalmadena has plenty to offer, a large beach which is a short walk from the hotel Sirocco, a nice marina which rates amongst the best in the world with numerous bars, restaurants and shops. We ate out one afternoon at the Metro Italian restaurant located in the Marina which is highly recommended.
We caught a little train which takes you up to the area of Arroyo de la Miel which has a more Spanish feel and plenty of nice shops and restaurants. You can catch the train from here to Malaga or in the oppose direction to Fuengirola. We alighted off the little train at Tivoli World which is a theme park which will keep the children occupied for the day. Plus you can also catch a cable car which will take you up a mountain to give you a view right across the Costa del Sol. This was certainly one of the highlights of our trip.
Also a must when in the area is to visit the lovely Mijas located up in the hills and can be reached by bus from Benalmadena. On route to Mijas you will also pass through Benalmadena old village which is also worth a visit too. This whitewashed village of Mijas is stunning, it has a tiny bullring, offers spectacular views and if you fancy a donkey ride you can even do that too!
Benalmadena is close to the larger resort of Torremolinos. The beach here is huge and stretches for miles. Plenty of beach bars and restaurants to choose from and some really nice old parts of the resort which have a very Spanish feel to them.
During my stay in Benalmadena I made the time to visit various hotels in the resort so can therefore recommend which ones are the best!
I would recommend Benalmadena to anyone looking for a beach holiday with plenty of things to do for all age groups.