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Cities Near Benalmádena

Cities near Benalmádena, Spain: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Málaga, Marbella, Vélez-Málaga. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Benalmádena, Spain is Málaga, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 41 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Málaga12 mi / 19 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Marbella18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Vélez-Málaga29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Estepona34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
La Línea de la Concepción52 mi / 84 km1 hr 34 minDrive/railDay trip
Motril59 mi / 96 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip
Ceuta64 mi / 103 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Granada67 mi / 108 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Utrera78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Tétouan83 mi / 134 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Benalmádena

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Málaga, Marbella, Vélez-Málaga, Estepona, La Línea de la Concepción. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Benalmádena include Málaga, Marbella, Vélez-Málaga, Estepona, La Línea de la Concepción. The closest is Málaga, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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