We've walked, drank, enjoyed the sites and sounds of Benal for the past 5 days, the restaurants, Benalmadena Pueblo, fine wine, the trains, the walks on the sea front, the friends we've met in the Forum and while being out in Benalmadena,(the rain saved a shower chore at night), the cheap cigarettes, beer (when bbb is paying,"cheers mate"), the park!!!!!,how do you beat that?, even on a rainy day the ducks still need a loaf. Benal is everything to everybody if u know what to look for. The best way is to be there or find out on the Benal Forum, thanks bbb, if not for the site would never have been enlightened to the joys of the friendly faces in and around Benalmadena,(a knighthood is on the way i hope).
Monsterdog
Our first meeting? - I still remember clearly after all this time.
It was a Friday, and I came by train, to seek a bargain and the odd tacky toy.
So that I could remember her with fondness and bring smiles of joy
to much loved tiny faces back at home.
My mission finished I did turn to go, but through the twinkling sunlight
and the jasmine-scented air, she whispered, "stay awhile".
And holding out her arms to me in loose embrace, she said,
"We could be lifelong friends, if you just look about and hear me out".
She told me she had several names, and they could suit my every mood.
"If it was peace I sought and views into forever, then I could call her 'Pueblo'.
But if sun and sea and sea and sangria were on my mind,
then I should call her 'Costa', or 'Puerto' widely famed.
"But what if I needed some hustle, or to put the world to rights -
or just sit and watch the people as they go about their lives?"
"Oh that's easy", she smiled broadly, as she handed me a drink.
"You need to call me 'Arroyo', and I'll be there every day,
with every creature comfort; you won't need to go away.
And so, for many years now, I have sampled her delights
From depths of despair on Heart Attack Hill to mountain top by Cable Car.
From white knuckle ride at Tivoli to joining Mary's procession to the Church.
And, with glass in hand, watching those sunsets!
Well, words alone cannot describe her incandesant beauty.
I do not come to own her but to dream with her, and let my worries drift away.
My tears have added to her tides, my smiles have stared into her horizon.
My kisses have been placed upon her face,
and I have bellowed and whispered songs and all my nothings in her ears.
Our love has grown as I have lived beneath her glowing sun
and sheltered neath her docile palms.
My memories now have built a home with her and my heart lives here,
in cool breezes and that bright, bright, moon.
There is no price on such peace and quietude.
In truth, she speaks to my soul and my heart gains strength
as I am joined with God in wholeness, honesty and peace.
Years will pass and die without a trace, but not for me this destiny.
For I am one with God and Benalmadena.
And together we remain for all eternity.
grandfrdavid
I love Benalmadena because I have the pleasure of meeting all of you, and the sun shines, (well not last week). Tomorrow I will get up early and take the dog down to the Sunset Beach Club, on the pebble beach, (yes you can take dogs there). I will spend a couple of hours throwing sticks in the sea, walking hand in hand with my man or just sitting on a rock watching the waves, then calling in for lunch somewhere and of course a couple of drinks. At about 3pm have a little sleep, then shower and out for the night. Then about 1am, walk back home knowing i don't need a coat. I am happy, the dog is knackered, my man is knackered, i'm knackered, but we are happy, happy, happy, and tomorrow I smile.
Rags (owner of the Potter)
I love Benalmadena because its:
15 mins from airport, without the air traffic noise.
got wonderful beaches
got quiet areas as well as mad ones
got lovely long walks
got a brilliant promenade
more Spanish than other resorts in Spain-believe it or not
got a brilliant park with all kinds of animals in
etc. etc. etc.
Tom C
Now ive only been there a few times and never in the height of the season but what i like about the place is the fact that it is so relaxed not as manic as some of the bigger resorts and as has been mentioned only a 20 minute journey from the airport. We were introduced to Benalmadena by my parents who used to spend 3 months there over the winter, so we decided to book a last minute deal to see what all the fuss was about and took an instant liking to the place. We like the diversity of it all from the typically Spanish areas in and around the pueblo to the mixture of English and Spanish bars and eateries on the beach plus good transport links to Malaga, Torremolinos, Mijas etc, etc. The only downsides being the scooters and that -------- hill!
Bluesman
Being an ex-pat living in Malaga I love Benalmadena as when I'm missing the Uk I can hop on the bus and be there in 30 mins (10 by car), head down to the Potter bar and eat some lovely English food and have some great English company ...
Costachick
Just after dawn, as tears of dew are shed upon my window view,
and autumn crispness fills the air and overtakes my senses,
I hear a quiet voice that floats across the stillness.
It is sweet Benal and she calls to me to take her hand.
It is that time again, she says, when you and I can wander side by side.
Perhaps along the beach for fine repast with Rags at Potter’s Bar,
and afterwards I can remind you just how many years we’ve shared
as your tired legs feel lead-like as they try to climb that hill.
We must have Fridays shared together in Arroyo when the Market comes to town,
but also quiet days in Pueblo and from the Church arrest our gaze on blue eternity.
Our evenings, we will spend in company of those we cherish most,
midst jasmine scent and sunset hue that has no equal anywhere.
One thing we really have to do is chill, and see what summer could have been
instead of howling wind and driving rain that wasted Blighty’s August days.
Take time to sit and just enjoy the view of high Sierra, lounge by the pool,
or sit in the quiet shade with drink in hand putting the world to rights.
Only a fool would turn away from such a call and so I answered with resounding “yes”,
The cases have been packed for many days. They too were waiting for her voice.
“Time out” – she calls to us – and so to Gatwick where our steed awaits.
Farewell to those we leave behind – but sweet hello to Forum faces in the sun
grandfrdavid
Beautiful Beaches
Enjoyable walks
Nice restaurants
Amazing Bars
Lazing in the sun
Marina
Arroyo de la miel
Delicious seafood
Efficient railways
Nightlife great
All very friendly
GCT & redhead
