What's the weather like in Benalmadena in November
November is surprisingly quite mild compared to previous months. Many of the resorts are now closed and the area is fairly quiet.
Temperature
Daytime temperatures still reach a pleasant 18°C (64°F) but can fall to 10°C (50°F) in the evenings.
Rain
November is also the wettest month of the year in Benalmadena with an average of 115mm rainfall over the course of 11 days, so make sure you bring a waterproof!
Average Sunshine Hours and Sea Temperature
Still, there will be 8 hours of daily sunshine to enjoy, and the sea water temperature is a none to shoddy 18°C.
Benalmadena Hotels in November
Colourful, welcoming and upbeat, Holiday Polynesia is a newly built, Polynesian-themed 4 star hotel located just outside Benalmadena. The hotel welcomes families and is split into different sections by an impressive wooden suspended bridge.
The La Hacienda Apartments offer self catering accommodation in a traditionally Spanish style along with numerous convenient amenities. The multi room apartments the hotel offers are all very well furnished and come with a fully equipped kitchen. All communal areas are clean and smartly decorated to create a cosy and welcoming environment.
Bars and Restaurants
The Venta el Higueron is a luxurious restaurant famous for its extensive selection of fine Spanish and imported wines served alongside its world class dishes. The food here is exquisite and the prices match the restaurant's quality and reputation. This is a formal restaurant that is not especially suitable for young children.
Perhaps the most unconventional grill eatery in Benalmadena is the Tex Mex Bobby Peru. Boasting a unique Texan / Peruvian / Spanish menu and lots of unusual dishes, this is a great restaurant to dig into some seriously delicious steaks and moreish ribs. The music is Latin and Spanish, so sets the mood in suitable fashion.
Casino Torrequebrada is the largest casino on Costa del Sol and one of the top gambling destinations in southern Spain. The Casino is extravagantly luxurious and reels in gamers of all skill levels with high-octane games. Tourists visiting during high season enjoy a number of promotional bonuses that can further boost their winning chances.
Things to do in Benalmadena in November
Torrequebrada is a popular 18 hole, par 72 course located along Costa del Sol at the eastern side of Benalmadena. This is a fairly newbie-friendly course that also poses a considerable challenge to seasoned players who happy to try their luck with a slight handicap.
Castillo de Colomares is a modern day historic landmark built to resemble a mythical castle in all its extravagance. The castle is made entirely out of stone and features numerous intricate designs and embellishments. This is a very spectacular landmark and one that particularly attracts young children. The castle is dedicated to Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the Americas.
Artequus Centre is known as one of the most prominent horse centres for baroque dressage, a traditional horse riding method that is impressive to behold and very hard to master. The centre is the best place in Costa del Sol to enjoy this type of dressage and also enjoy a ride on some of the best trained horses in the area.
Dates for the diary
The annual "Blues at Moonlight" festival takes place in Benalmadena in November. Since its conception in 2006, the event has become a highlight of Benalmadena's events calendar bringing a weekend of impressive musical acts and performances, a great atmosphere and bags of fun to the town.