The Benalmadena Butterfly Park is a magical place where visitors immerse themselves in the habitat of butterflies, sharing the space with these fascinating insects and observing them up close in their natural environment.
Inaugurated in 2011, the Butterfly Park is the largest in Europe, covering around 900 square metres. It is located in an impressive Thai-style building, decorated with elements brought exclusively from Thailand, giving it an exotic and unique atmosphere.
The facility maintains stable climatic conditions to recreate a tropical garden, with a relative humidity of 80% and an average temperature between 24 and 29°C. This environment is ideal for housing up to 2000 exotic butterfly species, typically from tropical regions around the world. Throughout the year, you can discover around 150 different species.
In the Butterfly Park, visitors can observe the chrysalides and the birth of butterflies in a carefully designed area with abundant tropical plants, adapted to the needs of various butterfly species. This wonderful garden also houses other animals that visitors can discover during their walk, making it a recommended activity for the whole family.
The entrance fees are as follows:
Opening hours are from 10:00 to 18:30.
By Car: Take the Mediterranean Motorway A-7 and exit at 217, which leads to Calle Muerdago (very close to the Buddhist temple) El Retamar, 29639 Benalmadena.
By Public Transport: You can take the train and get off at Arroyo de la Miel, from where you can take a bus line 103, 112, 121, or 126.
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In addition to the Benalmadena Butterfly Park, the area offers several points of interest worth visiting:
A few steps from the Butterfly Park is the Buddhist Stupa of Benalmadena, the largest in the West. This impressive monument is not only a symbol of peace and harmony but also offers a unique opportunity to explore Buddhist culture. From its terrace, visitors can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast, a perfect place for meditation and reflection.
A short drive away, you can visit the Colomares Castle. This charming castle is a tribute to Christopher Columbus and his voyages to the New World. Built between 1987 and 1994, the castle combines architectural elements of Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and Mudejar styles, creating a unique and fascinating structure. The castle also houses the smallest church in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records.
A short drive or public transport ride away, you will find Puerto Marina in Benalmadena Costa. This marina is one of the most attractive and lively on the Costa del Sol, with a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and leisure activities. Visitors can enjoy a boat ride, explore the Sea Life aquarium, or simply relax on one of the terraces overlooking the marina.
For an even more exciting experience, don't miss the Benalmadena Cable Car. This cable car takes visitors from the coast to the top of Mount Calamorro, offering stunning views of the coast and inland Andalucia. Once at the top, visitors can enjoy nature trails, bird of prey shows, and on clear days, even see the coast of Africa.
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