Benalmadena likes to surprise and although it is much smaller than Malaga, we can find it in it many attractions, especially for the youngest.
Besides Dolphinarium Selwo Marina or Teleferico hides another treasure, Castillo de Colomares, which would not be ignored is Disney cartoons :)
As the name suggests, it is a beautiful castle, or rather a castle,
which, however, was never the seat of kings. This is because it is of unprecedented size monument, designed in honor of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of America.
Castillo was built by an American physician Esteban MartÃn y MartÃn in 1987 - 1994, which decided to pay tribute to the explorer.
It is real architectural fantasy that emerging from brick, concrete, natural stone, wood and other materials combines style byzantine, romanesque, Gothic and Mudejar.
Walking on the surface We will discover 1,500 square meters many hidden symbols from the three cultures present in medieval Spain (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), to the three ships on which Columbus sailed discovering America. In addition, the attractions include the world's smallest chapel with an area of just 1.96 square meters, permanently subscribing Guinness Book of Records.
The whole structure is a carefully carved work of art, a symbol of intrepid adventures and discoveries of Columbus, beautifully blending in with the Costa del Sol coast.
The ticket price is € 2 for adults and € 1.50 for children and pensioners.
Opening hours:
Fall and Winter: from 10.00 a.m. down 1.30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 18.00
Spring: from 10.00 a.m. to 13.30 i from 4 p.m. down 19.00
Summer: 10.00 a.m. to 13.30 pm. and from 5.00 p.m. down 21.00
The best way to get to Castillo is by car, see Map here or take the suburban train to the station Estación De Torremuelle
It is a real piece of art hidden in the brush, that is for sure you will like it too and your children;)