Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia, Spain 14 kilometres west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Benalmádena is the 6th most populous municipality in the province, with 54,636 inhabitants (2015), and the tenth most populous in Andalusia.
The town comprises three distinct areas: Benalmádena Pueblo (the old town), Arroyo de la Miel (the commercial centre) and Benalmádena Costa (purpose-built tourist resorts).
A popular tourist destination, Benalmádena has many hotels and beach resorts. It is home to Selwo Marina, a park which contains dolphins, sea lions, penguins and other marine animals. The Parque de Paloma, a park with an artificial lake and gardens, lies next to Selwo Marina. Tivoli World is an amusement park located in Arroyo de la Miel offering rides for children and live music performances.