Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia in southern Spain, 12 kilometers west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola.[1][2][3] It caters for a large number of tourists, and is also home to the 33 meter tall Buddhist Benalmádena Stupa. The area of Benalmadena is rich in nice beaches, interesting places like the Colomares Castle, the biggest buddhist stupa in Europe, the benalmadena Marina (it has been awarded twice (1995 and 1997) as the "Best Marina in the World" award granted by specialized international magazines) and other amenities.