{"id":1664360,"date":"2026-10-28T13:41:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/?p=1664360"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:41:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:41:18","slug":"puerto-marina-benalmadena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/segelmagazin\/puerto-marina-benalmadena\/","title":{"rendered":"Puerto Marina in Benalm\u00e1dena: Getting there, harbour information and destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Puerto Marina is the yacht harbour of Benalm\u00e1dena on the Costa del Sol, about nine kilometres as the crow flies south of M\u00e1laga airport, and has over 1,000 berths. Here you can read how to get there for your trip start, where to shop, what winds to expect, which destinations are nearby and what skippers need to bear in mind when approaching and berthing.<\/p>\n<h2>The essentials at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>From M\u00e1laga airport, local line C1 takes around 18 minutes to Benalm\u00e1dena-Arroyo de la Miel. The station is right at Terminal 3.<\/li>\n<li>By taxi or car you're at the harbour from the airport in about 15 minutes via the motorway.<\/li>\n<li>Two supermarkets are located around 700 and 750 metres as the crow flies from the harbour basin.<\/li>\n<li>Off the coast blow mainly Levante from the east and Poniente from the west, most pronounced in the winter months.<\/li>\n<li>Fuengirola lies around 6 nm away, Marbella around 20 nm, Gibraltar is a long beat at around 53 nm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where is Puerto Marina in Benalm\u00e1dena?<\/h2>\n<p>Puerto Marina is located in Benalm\u00e1dena Costa, the district by the sea, between Torremolinos to the northeast and Fuengirola to the southwest. Around 1.5 nm southwest of the harbour, Punta Negra juts out into the sea; to the harbour of M\u00e1laga it's around 16 kilometres as the crow flies to the northeast.<\/p>\n<p>Puerto Marina is both yacht harbour and residential complex: apartment buildings, restaurants and bars stand right on the water. The municipality of Benalm\u00e1dena has three districts: Benalm\u00e1dena Costa on the coast, Arroyo de la Miel halfway between coast and mountains, and Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo in the mountains.<\/p>\n<p>The harbour is operated by a municipal company wholly owned by the municipality of Benalm\u00e1dena. In the harbour of M\u00e1laga, Real Club Mediterr\u00e1neo operates a small marina with 83 berths; there is seldom space available there for visiting yachts.<\/p>\n<h2>Arriving for your trip start at Puerto Marina<\/h2>\n<p>The nearest airport is M\u00e1laga-Costa del Sol. From there you can reach Benalm\u00e1dena via the motorway or by local train.<\/p>\n<h3>From M\u00e1laga airport to Benalm\u00e1dena<\/h3>\n<p>Taxis are right outside the terminal; via the motorway you're at Puerto Marina in about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Cheaper is the local train. Aeropuerto station is right at Terminal 3. There stops line C1, which connects M\u00e1laga with Fuengirola. You travel towards Fuengirola and get off after around 18 minutes at Benalm\u00e1dena-Arroyo de la Miel. The station is in Arroyo de la Miel above the coast, so not at the harbour.<\/p>\n<h3>By train and bus<\/h3>\n<p>If you're coming from the centre of M\u00e1laga, get on line C1 at M\u00e1laga Centro-Alameda station. It continues via the airport to Benalm\u00e1dena; to the airport takes about 12 minutes. The main bus stop in Benalm\u00e1dena is on Avenida Antonio Machado next to the tourist office. From there buses run along the coast and inland.<\/p>\n<h3>Showers and sanitary facilities<\/h3>\n<p>Puerto Marina has three washroom areas with showers and a laundry.<\/p>\n<h3>Shopping for the trip<\/h3>\n<p>The nearest supermarket is a Carrefour Market around 700 metres as the crow flies from the harbour basin; a Lidl is around 750 metres away. Two further supermarkets, a Maxi Dia and an Aldi, you can reach after around 1.2 kilometres. Ice and some provisions are also sold at the fuel station in the harbour.<\/p>\n<h3>distress call<\/h3>\n<p>These numbers apply in Benalm\u00e1dena and at sea off the Costa del Sol:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>112: general emergency number for ambulance, fire brigade and police<\/li>\n<li>900 202 202: free emergency number of the Spanish sea rescue service Salvamento Mar\u00edtimo, if you are reporting someone in distress at sea from land<\/li>\n<li>At sea: emergency call via VHF channel 16 or distress alert via DSC on channel 70<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Puerto Marina at a glance<\/h2>\n<p>Puerto Marina accommodates boats from 6 to 35 metres in length; berths are at quays and finger pontoons. The key details at a glance:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Position of harbour entrance (south mole)<\/td>\n<td>36\u00b0 35,6&#8242; N, 004\u00b0 30,8&#8242; W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operator<\/td>\n<td>Puerto Deportivo Benalm\u00e1dena S.A.M., municipal company of the municipality of Benalm\u00e1dena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Address<\/td>\n<td>Edificio Capitan\u00eda, 29630 Benalm\u00e1dena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phone<\/td>\n<td>+34 952 57 70 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Berths<\/td>\n<td>over 1,000, boats from 6 to 35 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water depth<\/td>\n<td>Outer harbour 5\u20136 m, inner harbour 2\u20135 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VHF channel<\/td>\n<td>9, Mariner\u00eda manned around the clock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Harbour office<\/td>\n<td>daily 8 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fuel station<\/td>\n<td>at the waiting quay, daily 8 a.m.\u20132:30 p.m. and 3\u20139 p.m., petrol and diesel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Technology<\/td>\n<td>Travellift 50 t, crane 5 t, slipway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The opening times for the harbour office and fuel berth are correct as of October 2026. All berths have 220-volt electricity and water; the harbour also has Wi-Fi and waste separation. For boat work there is a chandlery, a boatyard and mechanics on site.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the weather like in Benalm\u00e1dena for sailing?<\/h2>\n<p>In the Strait of Gibraltar and along the adjacent coast, two winds prevail: the Levante from the east and the Poniente from the west. Both arise from the pressure difference between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; the strait funnels them. They are strongest in the winter half of the year and weakest in summer.<\/p>\n<p>Also typical for the coast around M\u00e1laga is the Terral, a wind that blows from the land out to sea. In summer it brings great heat to the coast, but it also occurs in spring, autumn and winter.<\/p>\n<p>For coastal waters, the Spanish weather service AEMET issues a yellow warning from wind force 7, an orange warning from force 8 and a red warning from force 10.<\/p>\n<h2>What sailing destinations are near Benalm\u00e1dena?<\/h2>\n<p>From Puerto Marina you can sail either south-westwards along the coast towards Marbella and Gibraltar, or north-eastwards into the Bay of M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n<p>Distances are rounded figures over the water on the usual route from Puerto Marina; for precise planning the sea chart applies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fuengirola: around 6 nm south-west<\/li>\n<li>M\u00e1laga: around 9 nm north-east<\/li>\n<li>Cabopino: around 14 nm, beyond Punta de Calaburras<\/li>\n<li>Marbella: around 20 nm<\/li>\n<li>Puerto Ban\u00fas: around 24 nm<\/li>\n<li>Caleta de V\u00e9lez: around 23 nm, straight across the Bay of M\u00e1laga<\/li>\n<li>Estepona: around 34 nm<\/li>\n<li>Gibraltar: around 53 nm, round Europa Point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond Gibraltar lies the Atlantic; the strait also marks the route to the Canary Islands. Read more about the destination on Gran Canaria in the profile of the <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-magazine\/marina-las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\">ports of Las Palmas<\/a>. We introduce a further Spanish sailing area in the Mediterranean in our profile of <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-magazine\/palma-mallorca-marinas\/\">Marinas in Palma de Mallorca<\/a> .<\/p>\n<h2>What can you do on a harbour day in Benalm\u00e1dena?<\/h2>\n<p>Beach, promenade and restaurants are right next to Puerto Marina. For trips into the mountains or to M\u00e1laga, take the cable car, bus or train.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1664067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/toernfinder-ben2-Ixi3WUoRxoc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Stupa at Benalm\u00e1dena\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/toernfinder-ben2-Ixi3WUoRxoc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/toernfinder-ben2-Ixi3WUoRxoc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/toernfinder-ben2-Ixi3WUoRxoc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/toernfinder-ben2-Ixi3WUoRxoc-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/toernfinder-ben2-Ixi3WUoRxoc-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/toernfinder-ben2-Ixi3WUoRxoc.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beaches at the harbour: Sheltered beaches accessible all year round lie to the left and right of Puerto Marina.<\/li>\n<li>Cable car to Monte Calamorro: The Benalm\u00e1dena cable car runs about three kilometres up to the summit at around 800 metres altitude. From the top you can see across the Costa del Sol as far as the Sierra Nevada and Gibraltar; in very clear conditions you can see as far as the African coast.<\/li>\n<li>Stupa of Enlightenment: The Buddhist stupa is over 33 metres high and was consecrated in 2003; you can see its golden tip from the coast between Benalm\u00e1dena and Fuengirola. It is open Tuesday to Sunday; it is closed on Mondays.<\/li>\n<li>Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo: The old town centre lies in the mountains above the coast. Buses into the hinterland depart from the stop in Avenida Antonio Machado.<\/li>\n<li>M\u00e1laga: Line C1 takes you to M\u00e1laga Centro-Alameda in the city centre. Above the town lies the Gibralfaro castle, which you can already see from the water when approaching the harbour of M\u00e1laga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For skippers: Berthing and sea conditions in Benalm\u00e1dena<\/h2>\n<p>The mariner\u00eda of Puerto Marina is manned around the clock and can be reached on VHF channel 9, so you can announce your arrival before entering.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration and Berthing<\/h3>\n<p>Visiting yachts without a permanent berth first make fast at the waiting quay. According to the harbour regulations, you register there with the harbour office. State how many days you wish to stay and what services you need, plus the length, beam, draught and propulsion of the boat. The harbour office is manned daily from 08:00 to 15:00; you can reach it by telephone on +34 952 57 70 22. The harbour is often full, even outside the high season, so advance booking is worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>The waiting quay is a concrete pier which lies exposed in swell and strong wind. Rig plenty of fenders there; the boat can be pressed against the quay wall. The fuel berth with petrol and diesel is also located here. When fuelling, the engine remains off; smoking is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>A berthing day runs from 12:00 to 12:00 the following day; part days count as full days.<\/p>\n<h3>Harbour rules<\/h3>\n<p>The harbour regulations of Puerto Marina stipulate for guests, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the entrance and in the harbour basins you proceed at a maximum of 3 knots.<\/li>\n<li>Swimming, bathing and fishing are prohibited in the harbour, as is open fire.<\/li>\n<li>You connect electricity and water only after clearance by the harbour office.<\/li>\n<li>You secure halyards so that they do not strike the mast.<\/li>\n<li>If you leave the boat without crew, you provide in writing a responsible contact person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Approach<\/h3>\n<p>The coast around Benalm\u00e1dena is steep and rocky, broken by small sandy beaches. The harbour entrance is about 180 metres wide; in the outer harbour you have 5 to 6 metres of water, in the harbour basin 2 to 5 metres.<\/p>\n<p>West of the entrance lies the shoal Laja Bermeja with only 2.5 metres of water over it. It is marked by an east cardinal buoy (white flashing light, three flashes every 10 seconds) at approximately 36\u00b0 35.4&#8242; N, 004\u00b0 30.9&#8242; W. You enter between the buoy and the breakwater, thus passing the buoy on its eastern side. The lights at the entrance: green light at the southwest head of the southern outer breakwater, red light at the head of the western breakwater.<\/p>\n<p>In strong easterly winds the entrance is dangerous. Coming from M\u00e1laga, you keep about 2 nautical miles offshore in front of the ammonia terminal.<\/p>\n<h3>Which sea weather forecast applies in Benalm\u00e1dena?<\/h3>\n<p>For Benalm\u00e1dena the coastal forecast of the Spanish meteorological service AEMET for the coastal waters of M\u00e1laga applies. It extends to 20 nautical miles offshore and gives wind, sea state, visibility and warnings. For longer passages over open water, sea area Albor\u00e1n is additionally relevant.<\/p>\n<p>You can read the current report on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aemet.es\/es\/eltiempo\/prediccion\/maritima\">AEMET sea weather page<\/a>. Whilst under way, the Salvamento Mar\u00edtimo rescue coordination centres broadcast the coastal forecast over VHF. You can receive Tarifa station via NAVTEX, in English under identifier G on 518 kHz.<\/p>\n<h2>Trips from Benalm\u00e1dena on T\u00f6rnfinder<\/h2>\n<p>In October 2026 there are 7 trip dates on T\u00f6rnfinder in the next twelve months with departure or destination at Puerto Marina Benalm\u00e1dena. Most start in August, July and December; 10 days is typical.<\/p>\n<p>All current offers are in the <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-trips\/\">trip overview<\/a>. An overview of the whole country is given on the page <a href=\"\/en\/cabin-charter-spain\/\">Sailing in Spain<\/a>; you will find trips in the wider sailing area under <a href=\"\/en\/cabin-charter-mediterranean\/\">Sailing in the Mediterranean<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do I get from M\u00e1laga airport to Puerto Marina?<\/h3>\n<p>By car you're at the harbour in about 15 minutes via the motorway. Cheaper is the local train line C1 towards Fuengirola, which reaches Benalm\u00e1dena-Arroyo de la Miel in around 18 minutes. The station is above the coast, not directly at Puerto Marina.<\/p>\n<h3>Is there a marina for visiting yachts in the harbour of M\u00e1laga?<\/h3>\n<p>Only a small one: the Real Club Mediterr\u00e1neo has 83 berths in the harbour of M\u00e1laga and a few visitor berths. Visiting yachts are therefore often sent on to the Puerto Marina at Benalm\u00e1dena.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there showers at Puerto Marina?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the harbour has three sanitary blocks with showers and a laundry.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there electricity and water at the berths at Puerto Marina?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, all berths have electricity at 220 volts and water. According to the harbour regulations, you only connect both once the harbour office has authorised it, that is, after you've registered at the harbour.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I provision in Benalm\u00e1dena for the trip?<\/h3>\n<p>At supermarkets a good kilometre around Puerto Marina: a Carrefour Market is around 700 metres from the harbour basin, a Lidl around 750 metres, a Maxi Dia and an Aldi around 1.2 kilometres.<\/p>\n<h3>On which VHF channel can I reach Puerto Marina?<\/h3>\n<p>On channel 9. The marina office is manned round the clock.<\/p>\n<h3>How far is it from Benalm\u00e1dena to Gibraltar?<\/h3>\n<p>Around 53 nautical miles by sea, round Europa Point. That's a long day's passage; shorter destinations on the way are Marbella at around 20 nautical miles and Estepona at around 34 nautical miles.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Puerto Marina in Benalm\u00e1dena: travel from M\u00e1laga Airport, shopping at the harbour, wind on the Costa del Sol and sailing destinations to Marbella and Gibraltar.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":1664066,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[536],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1664360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviere-haefen","category-536","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1664360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1664360"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1664360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1664376,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1664360\/revisions\/1664376"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1664066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1664360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1664360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1664360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}