Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa de Bil Bil
Highly visible Benalmádena beach beside Castillo Bil Bil and the main promenade.
Playa de la Viborilla
Small cove with clearer water and a more intimate feel than central Benalmádena.
Playa de la Yuca
Rocky-cove beach valued by locals for snorkeling and quieter coastal character.
Playa de Santa Ana
Central Benalmádena beach close to restaurants, hotels, and promenade activity.
Playa de Tajo de la Soga
Small, less obvious cove west of the main resort beaches.
Playa de Torrebermeja
Busy beach beside Puerto Marina, useful for resort visitors and nightlife access.
Playa de Torrequebrada
Rockier beach area with clearer water and a quieter feel than central resort beaches.
Benalmádena sits in Andalusia / Málaga, Spain and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Benalmádena or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
