Benalmadena is not among the top resorts on the Costa del Sol for nothing. In addition to the beautiful beaches and cosy family hotels, you'll find plenty of ways to entertain your child. For example, visit the Sea Life Aquarium in Benalmadena to make a children's holiday in Spain educational. It's home to 2,500 creatures that live in the water.
Who can be seen in large aquariums? All kinds of fish, from carefree clownfish to vigilant winged fish. Molluscs, arthropods, echinoderms — octopus, crabs, starfish. Reptiles and amphibians — that is, turtles and frogs. The giant marine predator — sharks. And even aquatic mammals: Sea Life Benalmadena is home to some cute otters.
The aquarium area is divided into several sections. You can see the diversity of the underwater world in the Mediterranean and the tropical seas or look into the mysterious and eerie depths of the Amazon. Some creatures can be seen in large aquariums, while others can walk through a tunnel with transparent walls.
Some inhabitants have separate homes. You can try counting the teeth of a shark near Shark Reef — and it's interesting to learn why many sharks swim with their mouths open. Approach the stingray aquarium, and you can see their graceful movements reminiscent of a bird's flight. Different creatures, but real fish, live in the Kingdom of the Seahorses.
The Claws aquarium features giant lobsters and crabs, including a Japanese spider crab. There are also fish-feeding events at certain times, which is very interesting to watch.
But the Sea Life Benalmadena contact pool gets the kids most curious. From there, they can catch a crab or a starfish and hold them. The aquarium staff tell them about the different inhabitants of the sea floor, but only in Spanish.
And how are conditions created for sea plants and animals to thrive in the aquariums? Find out during the half-hour "Behind the Scenes" tour. Experts on marine fauna share their knowledge and experience and talk about scientific research and conservation. Underwater scenery can also be found on the mini-golf course, where you can continue your holiday.
Benalmadena is also home to the Selwo Marina Dolphinarium,and the Butterfly Park.
