Updated in October 2026, this Benalmádena Cablecar (Teleférico Benalmádena) guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
The Benalmádena Cablecar is a cable car in Arroyo de la Miel on Spain’s Costa del Sol. It climbs to the summit of Monte Calamorro in about 15 minutes. The official site sets full-price admission from age eight, while some listings still show a child fare up to age 10. You can book through GetYourGuide before you travel. As checked in October 2026, the official box-office price for an adult return starts at €21.90, not the €19.90 shown by some older listings.
Quick facts for the Benalmádena Cablecar
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Explanada del Tivoli, s/n, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga |
| Opening hours | Daily in season. In October the cable car runs 11:00 to 18:00 |
| Winter closure | Early January to mid-February |
| General admission return | From €17.90 online and from €21.90 at the box office (age 8 and over) |
| Reduced admission return | From €12.90 online and from €16.90 at the box office |
| Free entry | Children under 3 and under 1 metre tall. One companion of a visitor with a disability of 33% or more |
| Nearest transit | Cercanías station Arroyo de la Miel. Bus stop Tivoli |
| Journey time | About 15 minutes each way |
| Typical visit | Two to three hours |
| Phone | +34 952 577 773 |
Why book tickets for the Benalmádena Cablecar?
- 🚡 The only cable car on the Costa del Sol: A 15-minute ride of 2,646 metres takes you up to Monte Calamorro.
- 🌄 Views to Africa on clear days: The lookouts face the Guadalhorce valley, the Sierra Nevada, Gibraltar and the African coast.
- 🦅 Birds of prey at the summit: The Valle de las Águilas Foundation runs a flight presentation next to the upper station.
- 👶 Free for the youngest visitors: Children under 3 and under 1 metre tall travel free.
- 💰 Lower online prices: Online fares start at €17.90, against €21.90 at the box office.
Ticket prices for the Benalmádena Cablecar – and how to book
The prices below come from the official prices page. The site uses dynamic pricing, so online fares change with demand and advance purchase.
| Ticket | Online | Box office |
|---|---|---|
| General admission return (age 8 and over) | From €17.90 | From €21.90 |
| Reduced admission return (children from 1 metre or aged 3 to 7, visitors with a disability, large families) | From €12.90 | From €16.90 |
| One way, general admission | From €10.90 | From €12.90 |
| One way, reduced admission | From €9.90 | From €11.90 |
| Open-date return (any day until the end of the season) | €25.90 | Online only |
| SelwoPack, 3 parks (cable car, Selwo Marina and Selwo Aventura) | From €48.90 | €54.90 |
| Children under 3 and under 1 metre tall | Free | Free |
| Cyclist bike ticket (single trip, cable car ticket not included) | Not sold online | €4.00 |
| Cyclist daily pass (includes the cable car ticket) | Not sold online | €30.00 |
| Cyclist weekly pass (includes the cable car ticket) | Not sold online | €70.00 |
Visitors with a disability of 33% or more pay the reduced fare, and one companion travels free.
The Bono Zoollower season pass costs €89 and is now on sale for 2027. It covers the cable car and five other animal parks in the group.
Tickets are for a chosen date rather than a timeslot. The booking calendar can show a day as full or closed, so check it before you travel. Advance booking secures your date, and you can book through GetYourGuide or buy from the official site.
Opening hours for the Benalmádena Cablecar
The cable car opens every day in season, with hours that change by month. The official calendar is date-specific, so check your day before you travel.
| Period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Mid-February to end of March | 11:00 to 18:00 |
| April to June | 11:00 to 19:00 |
| July and August | 10:00 to 23:00 |
| September | 11:00 to 19:00 |
| October | 11:00 to 18:00 |
| November to early January | 11:00 to 17:00 |
| Early January to mid-February | Closed |
The last ride up leaves 15 minutes before closing. The last ride down leaves 15 minutes after closing. Weather, capacity, safety or maintenance can suspend the service. The official site shows a banner when the cable car is closed that day.
How to get to the Benalmádena Cablecar
By car, leave the A-7 motorway at exit 1003, signed Benalmádena – Arroyo de la Miel. By bus, take the Portillo lines 121 or 126 to the Tivoli stop. The local lines L1 and L2 also stop at Tivoli. By train, take the Cercanías service to Arroyo de la Miel. The lower station is in the centre of Arroyo de la Miel, so the walk from the station is short.
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Parking at the Benalmádena Cablecar
Parking areas are available close to the cable car. Older visitor reports mention free parking beside the former Tivoli World site. Confirm the current rules on arrival or by phone.
How long to spend at the Benalmádena Cablecar
Allow two to three hours. The return ride takes about 30 minutes in total. Add time for the lookouts, the bird presentation and a meal at La Cima.
Accessibility at the Benalmádena Cablecar
Folding wheelchairs, and chairs under 70 cm wide, can enter the cabins. Staff can slow or stop the cabin, and a ramp is available. Access for electric wheelchairs depends on the user’s ability to manoeuvre, so it is not guaranteed.
At the summit, the central lookout is close to the upper station and has no steps. The paths to the north and south lookouts have slopes and steps. They are not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
The toilets have baby-changing tables and an adapted toilet. Free noise-cancelling headphones are available for a €20 refundable deposit. Visitors with hidden disabilities can ask for the official Sunflower symbol at the visitor services office.
What to see at the Benalmádena Cablecar
The cable car ride. The journey covers 2,646 metres in cabins for four people. An audio guide plays in Spanish, English, French or German. You pass over the Tivoli World site and see Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmádena Costa below.
The central lookout. This lookout is next to the upper station at 720 metres above sea level. Most summit activities take place here, and it has the easiest access.
The north and south lookouts. The north lookout faces the Guadalhorce valley. The south lookout faces the African coast. The Sierra Nevada lies to the east, and on a clear day you can see Gibraltar to the west.
The birds of prey presentation. The Valle de las Águilas Foundation runs the flight displays and it is not included in your ticket. Adults aged 12 and over pay €7 and children aged 3 to 11 pay €4. In August the shows start at 11:45, 13:00, 18:30 and 20:00, and times change by season.
The hiking trails. The summit is the starting point for six mountain itineraries through the Sierra de Mijas. They include the Stream of the Dead and Woodcutters’ trails. Mediterranean plants such as zahareña, rockrose and thyme grow on the slopes.
La Cima restaurant. The restaurant is next to the upper station, with a closed cafeteria and an open-air terrace. The official site also sells express menus as extras when you buy your ticket.
Practical visitor tips for the Benalmádena Cablecar
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Online fares start about €4 below the box office and the calendar can show a day as full. Book tickets in advance to secure your date. |
| Check for closures on the day | Weather, safety or capacity can suspend the cable car. Call +34 952 577 773 if the forecast looks poor. |
| Carry cash for the bird show | The Valle de las Águilas Foundation takes payment in cash at the entrance. Adults pay €7 and children aged 3 to 11 pay €4. |
| Plan around the last ascent | The last ride up leaves 15 minutes before closing. Arrive early so you have time at the summit. |
| Plan for children | Children under 12 need an adult aged 18 or over in each cabin. Each cabin carries up to four people. |
Frequently asked questions about the Benalmádena Cablecar
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Benalmádena Cablecar open every day? | Yes in season, with hours that change by month. It closes from early January to mid-February. Weather or maintenance can also close it on the day. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Walk-up tickets are sold at the box office. Advance booking is recommended in busy periods because online fares are lower and the calendar can show full days. |
| Is the bird show included in the ticket? | No. The Valle de las Águilas Foundation runs it. You pay in cash at the entrance to the presentation area. |
| Can wheelchair users ride the cable car? | Folding wheelchairs, or chairs under 70 cm wide, can enter the cabins. The central lookout is step-free, but the north and south lookouts are not. |
| Which age pays the adult price? | General admission applies from age 8. Children aged 3 to 7 pay the reduced fare. Children under 3 and under 1 metre tall travel free. |
Things to do near the Benalmádena Cablecar
Parque de la Paloma is a large free park in Arroyo de la Miel with a lake and roaming birds.
Selwo Marina is an animal park next to Parque de la Paloma, with sea lions and penguins.
Puerto Marina is the Arabic-style marina with restaurants, shops and boat trips, and the SEA LIFE aquarium is at its entrance.
The Stupa of Enlightenment is a Buddhist temple in Benalmádena Pueblo with a free meditation room.
Benalmádena Pueblo is the whitewashed old village on the hillside, and the Portillo bus 126 from the Tivoli stop serves it.
Alternatives to the Benalmádena Cablecar
The Benalmádena Cablecar is the only cable car on the Costa del Sol. The options below are other scenic and nature attractions within about two hours’ travel.
Selwo Aventura is a wildlife park in Estepona, about 40 minutes away by car. It belongs to the same group, so the SelwoPack ticket covers both.
Caminito del Rey is a gorge walkway of 7.7 kilometres, about one hour away by car. Allow three to four hours for the walk.
Mijas Pueblo is a hillside white village in the same Sierra de Mijas. Bus line 121, which stops at Tivoli, links Torremolinos and Mijas.
Ronda is a clifftop town with the Puente Nuevo bridge over the El Tajo gorge. It is about 90 minutes away by car.
Crocodile Park is an animal attraction in neighbouring Torremolinos, and it suits a shorter outing with children.
More Andalucia travel
Other Andalucia travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Visitor guide to the Alcazaba in Malaga.
- Gibralfaro Castle visitor guide: Why one of Malaga’s top attractions is worth the climb.
- Practical guide to visiting Malaga Cathedral.
- What to know about visiting the Roman Theatre in Malaga.
- Museo Carmen Thyssen visitor guide.
