Villa VR7 · Area guide

Guide to Benalmádena and the Costa del Sol

Honest tips from people who actually live here: no generic listicles, just what genuinely works for our guests at Villa VR7 in Torremuelle.

From Málaga Airport to the villa by train

The easiest, cheapest way to arrive: the C1 train straight to Torremuelle, then a 5-minute walk.

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Beaches near Torremuelle

From the quiet cove on our doorstep to the beach bars of Carvajal: where to swim depending on the day's plan.

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Benalmádena with kids

Dolphins, butterflies, a cable car, a fairytale castle and water parks: plans that actually work.

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Where to eat near Torremuelle

From beach-bar sardine skewers to a Michelin-starred restaurant: our tried-and-tested favourites.

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Getting around Benalmádena without a car

A train every 20 minutes, the M-120 coastal bus, and tips so you never need to hire a car.

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What to see in 7 days from Benalmádena

A day-by-day itinerary: Málaga, Mijas, Marbella, beaches and sunsets — no rushing.

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