Guide to the Parque de La Paloma in Benalmadena, Malaga Spain.

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Parque del la Paloma Benalmadena – Dove Park In Malaga
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If you are visiting Malaga and the Costa del Sol this Summer and are seeking a change f rom the beach or
golf course, why not pop along to the lovely Parque Paloma (Dove Park) in Benalmadena?
Considered by many to be the best on the Costa del Sol, the park covers over 200,000 sqm of land
which has been developed into rolling hills, walkways and green areas.
At the
bottom of
the park you
will f ind a
large man-
made lake
which is
home to
many
varieties of
birds and
amphibians
including
swans,
ducks,
turtles,
seagulls
and carp.
T here are
also many
other
animals
roaming the
park
including Parq ue Palo ma Lake
beautif ul
peacocks,
hens, pigeons and rabbits.
Near to the top of the park you will f ind a couple of enclosures which also house Emu’s and mountain
goats. It is at this level that you will also f ind one of two great play areas that the park has to of f er, plus
a Cactus area which is home to around 400 dif f erent specimens.
If you are

2. If you are
f eeling
peckish or
thirsty, you
may want to
head to one
of the three
bars and
restaurants
within the
park serving
everything
f rom
cof f ee, ice
creams and
lunch time
snacks.
What is
T here to
Do?
Feed
the
Parq ue Palo ma Cac tus G ard e n
f ish,
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turtles, seagulls and ducks.
See Peacocks, swans, hens, chickens and even Emu’s and mountain goats in their enclosures.
Take a leisurely walk and take in the beautif ul views.
Hire a quad bicycle and cycle around the park with the kids.

3. Have a picnic.
Eat and drink at one of the three restaurants.
Watch a concert at the municipal auditorium at the top of the park.
View one of 400 dif f erent varieties of Cacti that you will f ind in the Cactus garden.
Is T here Anywhere to Eat and Drink?
Yes, there are three bar/restaurants within the park serving ref reshments, ice creams and hot snacks.
Are T here Toilets at the Park?
Yes, there are toilets and baby changing f acilities.
How Much Does it Cost?
Parque Paloma is completely f ree.
When is it Open?
From 9am to 10pm
Is T here Disabled Access?
T he park is suitable f or wheelchair users but there are a number of steeper areas where wheelchair use
may not be appropriate. Most of the lower areas though are just f ine.
Where is it?
Parque Paloma is around 100 yards inland f rom the Benalmadena beach and the windmill roundabout.
See our map below.
Avda. Federico García Lorca s/n
Arroyo de la Miel
29631
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You may also want to consider Parque la Bateria in Torremolinos.
Images courtesy of Terry Wha , Antonio Ortiz and Z ahori on Flickr.