Torre de Benagalbón: Coast, Culture and Holiday Apartments

Torre de Benagalbón Beach stretches along around 3.5 kilometres of coastline and is the longest beach in the municipality. In summer, it offers accessible bathing with adapted showers, amphibious chairs and swimming aids. Its calm waters are suitable for water sports.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Torre de Benagalbón, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies in the respective listing. This information helps you assess your own travel period and the type of accommodation you want.

Coast and Nature

Native dune plants, including the protected sea lily, grow along the Torre de Benagalbón Ecological Promenade. The almost one-kilometre-long coastal path runs through Los Rubios beach and forms part of Stage 1 of the Gran Senda de Málaga. You can compare different route lengths for your own day planning.

The first construction phase of Parque del Mediterráneo was opened in Torre de Benagalbón; the new green space currently offers more than 30,000 square metres of recreational area. Parque del Mediterráneo has a 2,500-square-metre children's play area. It also includes a skate and bicycle course designed by BMX world champion Rubén Alcántara.

Culture and History

The Roman villa associated with Torre de Benagalbón included facilities for salting fish and producing garum. Villa Antiopa has been recognised as a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) since 2008, displays mosaics in the interior rooms and on the exterior porch, and can be visited.

The Torre de Benagalbón watchtower stands on a small promontory in the town of Torre de Benagalbón. A chimney is still visible inside, and some of the coating has also been preserved on the watchtower.

The Villa Antíopa museographic collection is intended to be housed in a new building at Avenida de la Torre 49 in Torre de Benagalbón, in the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria.

Festivals and Dates

The Feria de Torre de Benagalbón programme includes a traditional communal paella. The Feria took place from 1 to 3 August in 2025 and from 31 July to 2 August in 2026. During the Feria, a Día del Niño with reduced prices for the rides was held on 30 and 31 July in 2025 and on 29 and 30 July in 2026.

The annual celebration of San Juan in Torre de Benagalbón includes the traditional burning of a Júa at midnight. During this celebration, the Asociación de Vecinos Torresol distributes sardine skewers.

The XIV Festival de Títeres de Rincón de la Victoria offered free performances for families in Torre de Benagalbón.

Leisure

Añoreta Resort & Golf in the municipality of Torre de Benagalbón has an 18-hole golf course.

The first event of the XIII Liga de Barcas de Jábega Copa Pepe Almoguera of the Provincial Government of Málaga was scheduled to take place on 17 May on the beaches of Torre de Benagalbón.

Other Places

Jimera De Líbar, Casabermeja, Valle De Abdalajís, Caleta De Vélez, Benamocarra, Jubrique, Fuengirola, Guaro

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