What's the weather like in Benalmadena in July?
July is statistically the hottest month of the year in Benalmadena and as such it is packed with sun seeking tourists.
Temperature
Daytime temperatures reach a sweltering high of 29°C (84°F) and fall no lower than 19°C (66°F) in the evenings.
Average Sunshine Hours and Sea Temperature
With a whopping 14 hours of sunshine and virtually no chance of rain, this is an ideal time of year to visit for that perfect beach holiday. The sea water temperature is a very pleasant 23°C.
Benalmadena Hotels in July
The Hotel Alba Beach is a large budget hotel in Benalmadena located just 50 metres from the famous local beach in the city. The hotel sports 210 well furnished rooms distributed along seven floors. All rooms have seaside view and are very well maintained. The hotel is fairly close to the marina and the popular local casino.
Hotel Palia La Roca is an attractive hotel that offers great value for money to tourists who wish to stay on Playa Santa Ana beach without overspending. The hotel is decent across the board and is popular with savvy tourists on a budget who often book well in advance to get a room at the Palia La Roca during high season.
Benalmadena Beach for July
One of the most popular blue flag beaches on Costa del Sol, the Carvajal is the quintessential golden sand Mediterranean beach, with azure waters and lots of fun things to do. This beach features at numerous posters about Benalmadena and is considered one of the most beautiful in the area. It's spotlessly clean, with azure waters and several tourist facilities at very close proximity.
Located under a cliff and having a unique calmness and visibility, the Viborilla Beach is an incredible place to practice scuba diving and snorkelling in Benalmadena. The beach's unique conditions make it very popular with divers across the Mediterranean. This is a particularly newbie-friendly beach, ideal for scuba diving beginners.
Popular for its beach bars and sand sports activities, the la Morera is a relatively dark sand beach that is located within Benalmadena's urban area. The beach is literally surrounded by lots of different local bars including some very popular ones that hold parties as soon as the sun goes down.
Bars and Restaurants
As its name implies, the Rodeo Steak House is a larger-than-life BBQ and steak house restaurant that serves huge portions of fresh Spanish meat and lots of spicy sauces to go with it. The food here is plentiful and the meat is always thoroughly cooked, so if you want your steak medium-rare do not forget to specifically ask for it!
A popular fish restaurant, La Gran Ola is a traditional Spanish restaurant known for its fish BBQ and large menu, which offers almost every Spanish dish imaginable. The food here is unpretentiously delicious, with no frills, and served at fairly low prices. This is a very busy restaurant that is almost always full throughout high season, so book ahead.
Located at La Viborilla beach, the Malibu Beach Bar is a very popular beach bar that plays host to parties that attract a vibrant, mixed crowd. The drinks are well-priced; fuelling plenty of late night shindigs. During the day, the bar is much more laid back, catering to a chilled out bunch and families with children.
Things to do in Benalmadena in July
Amazingly popular with children and adults alike, Selwo Marina is the best theme park to enjoy seeing dolphins, seals and other aquatic mammals while visiting Benalmadena it's well priced, too. There are numerous shows where trained animals perform all kinds of tricks, so don't forget your camera.
The old village of Benalmadena, also known as Benalmadena Pueblo, is a scenic historic landmark located in the northern section of the city. The old part of the city is full of historic buildings and is fantastically preserved, with cobblestone streets and quiet, narrow alleys. The old town square is planted with aged trees and an old fountain that is still fully operational. The old town of Benalmadena makes the perfect backdrop for romantic evening walks.
Dates for the diary
Benalmadena Summer Festival of Music, Theatre & Dance takes place this month. This popular event is held in the Auditorium of the Parque de La Paloma in Arroyo de la Miel.
