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Mariposario Benalmadena butterfly park

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Duration: up to 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Thousands of free-flying butterflies
Special activities for children
English-speaking guide
Magnified observation stations

What to expect

Butterflies are the world's most beautiful and delicate insects. And at the Mariposario butterfly park, you'll learn about the many exotic species that fly freely within this custom-built butterfly park and breeding centre.

Mariposario de Benalmadena is one of the biggest butterfly parks in Europe. It is beautifully located next to a Buddhist temple, with views over the coast. Being one of the few parks that breeds its own butterflies, it boasts large numbers of species from both the Americas and Asia. It's also home to some turtles, iguanas – and even a wallaby.

Regular tours are on offer where the guide will impart fascinating knowledge about these enchanting creatures. Learn and see how a butterfly is born, observe rare nocturnal butterflies and enjoy the unique experience of having more than 1,500 butterflies fly around you. And magnified viewing stations enable you to get a really intimate look into the life cycle and feeding habits of the residents.

What's included

Entrance to butterfly park. Guided tour and educational talk.

Where

Muérdago s/n

What to remember

Park opens at 10:00. Transport and park entrance included if taking the TUI Benalmadena Tour.

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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Excursões e passeios de um dia

Market, Colomares Castle and village charm

Swap the beach for a dose of Andalusian culture on this half-day tour. You'll start at Fuengirola's lively market, mingling with the locals and browsing stalls brimming with fresh produce, handmade crafts and local goodies like olives and manchego cheese.Next, it's on to Benalmadena to explore Colomares Castle, a fairytale-like monument honouring Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America. With a mix of Gothic, Romanesque and Moorish architectural styles, the castle is a real scene-stealer and a dreamy spot for photos. After this, you'll visit the Stupa of Benalmadena, a 33-meter-high Buddhist monument symbolising peace, prosperity and harmony – it's one of the largest of its kind in the western world.To wrap up the tour, you'll enjoy free time checking out Benalmadena Pueblo's highlights like its artisan shops and traditional tapas bars. If you prefer a deeper dive into the town's heritage, there's also an option to join a guided tour. Afterwards, everyone will regroup and return to your accommodation.

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Colomares Castle and Mijas mystical tour in Andalusia

Trade the beach for a morning of Andalusian history, culture and beauty on this half-day tour. You'll begin in Benalmadena with a visit to Colomares Castle. This fairytale-like landmark was built between 1987 and 1994 to honour Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America. With its blend of Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic and Mudejar architectural styles, it's a real scene stealer and a dream spot for photos. It also houses the world's smallest church, as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records.Next up, you'll head to the Stupa of Enlightenment, a Buddhist monument that stands as a symbol of peace, prosperity and harmony. At 33 meters high, it's the largest in the Western world and a peaceful place to pause and take in the views of the Costa del Sol coastline before the final leg of the tour.To wrap up, you'll explore the whitewashed Andalusian town of Mijas. You'll have free time to wander about, poke around the shops or relax at a café with coffee and churros – a deep-fried Andalusian treat. Highlights here include the chapel in the rocks, donkey taxis, a chocolate factory and a few small museums. After this, you'll regroup and return to your accommodation.

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