Up Mount Calamorro
Benalmadena Cable Car to Mount Calamorro
The Benalmadena cable car carries you to the top of Mount Calamorro in modern cabins with an audio guide, the Costa del Sol spread out below. At the summit, six hiking routes start among Mediterranean mountain plants. Here is what the $19 ticket covers, the rules worth knowing before you pay, and how it fits with a day on the water.
Quick answer
The short answer. Yes, the Benalmadena cable car is worth booking if you want the widest view of this coast in one easy outing. The listing shows $19 per person, you choose a one-way or round-trip ticket, and it is rated 4.5 from 2,422 reviews. Two things to know first: the ticket is non-refundable, and some areas at the summit are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The ticket at a glance
What the cable car ticket gives you
Every line below comes from the live listing. Where the listing says nothing, we say so.
| What | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Price | $19 per person |
| Ticket types | One-way or round trip, chosen when you book |
| Rating | 4.5 from 2,422 reviews |
| Cabins | Modern cabins with an audio guide |
| At the top | Six hiking routes start at the peak |
| Bird presentation | At the summit, an additional paid activity |
| Validity | Valid for one day; check starting times |
| Cancellation | Non-refundable |
| Ticket by height | Adult 140 cm and over, child 100 to 140 cm |
| Wheelchairs | Folding wheelchairs only, with a companion |
| Ride time | Not stated on the listing |
The ride
What the ride up is like
Modern cabins, an audio guide and the coast below you the whole way up.
The listing calls this the only cable car on the Costa del Sol, and the selling point is simple: the Málaga coastline from a bird’s eye view. You ride in comfortable, modern cabins, each with an audio guide, so the landscape comes with a commentary as you climb.
As the cabin rises, the coastline and the Mediterranean landscape open up beneath you. The first stretch passes over the white houses and red roofs of Benalmádena on the hillside; higher up, pine trees take over and the sea fills the view behind you.
The listing gives no ride time, so we will not guess one. What it does say is that the ticket is valid for one day and that starting times show when you check availability. Pick your day, check the times, then decide whether you want to ride the Benalmadena cable car both ways or only one.
In pictures
From the cabins to the summit
Three frames from the line and the top: the town below, the last stretch through the pines, and the view inland from the rocks of Mount Calamorro.
Over the rooftops
The cabins climb above the white houses of the hillside, a Ferris wheel at the foot of the slope.
Through the pines
A cabin on the last stretch, with pines around it and the sea on the horizon.
Looking inland
On the other side of the summit, ridges and mountains roll away inland.
At the top
Six trails, mountain plants and a bird show
The summit is a starting point: walking routes, wild plants and an optional bird show.
The ride is only half of the ticket. Six hiking routes start at the peak of Mount Calamorro, through a natural environment of Mediterranean mountain plants and wildlife. The listing promises the chance to see diverse native flora and fauna along the way, and pitches the outing at nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
There is also a bird presentation at the summit, run by a foundation based at the top of Calamorro. It is an additional paid activity, not part of the cable car ticket, so check the listing if you want to see it and budget for it separately.
The listing does not give the length of the six routes, so wear shoes you can walk in and decide on the day how far you go.
Before you buy
Six things to check before you pay
The listing is clear on these. Read them once and you will not be surprised at the station.
- The ticket is non-refundable
The listing says plainly that this activity is non-refundable. Choose your day first, then pay.
- One-way or round trip
You pick the ticket type when you book. Check which one the price on your screen is for.
- Valid for one day
Your ticket covers one day. Starting times appear when you check availability.
- Tickets go by height, not age
Adult tickets are for 140 cm and over, child tickets for 100 to 140 cm. Check child prices on the listing.
- Wheelchair users need a folding chair
Only folding wheelchairs can go in the cabins, and people with reduced mobility must be accompanied. Some areas at the summit are not accessible.
- Getting to the station
The listing mentions no hotel pickup, so plan your own way to the cable car.
Who it suits
Who will enjoy the ride most
Four kinds of visitor get the most out of the Benalmadena cable car.
- Anyone who wants the view
The whole coast from above, with an audio guide explaining what you see.
- Walkers
Six hiking routes start at the peak, so the ride can open a morning on foot.
- Families with older children
Child tickets cover 100 to 140 cm, and the cabins do the climbing.
- Bird lovers
The bird presentation at the summit is an extra, paid separately.
Our verdict
Is the Benalmadena cable car worth it?
Yes. For $19 per person you get the coast from above, an audio guide and six trails at the top, with 2,422 reviews at 4.5 behind it. Book it for a day you are sure of, because the ticket is non-refundable. If someone in your group uses a wheelchair, read the access rules first.
Ready to go up? The Benalmadena cable car ticket is $19 per person on the listing, one-way or round trip.
Check availability→Pair it with a boat trip
See the same coast from the water
The cable car shows you the coast from above; a boat from Puerto Marina shows it from sea level. Our top pick is the private boat with drinks at $191 for the whole boat, up to 10 people, with snorkel gear and unlimited drinks and snacks. All six trips on our home page come with free cancellation.
Common questions
Benalmadena cable car questions, answered
How much is the Benalmadena cable car?
The listing shows $19 per person. You choose a one-way or round-trip ticket when you book, so check which fare the price is for. Adult tickets are for 140 cm and over, child tickets for 100 to 140 cm; check child prices on the listing.
How long does the cable car ride take?
The listing does not give a ride time. It says the ticket is valid for one day, and starting times show when you check availability.
Can you hike at the top of Mount Calamorro?
Yes. Six hiking routes start at the peak, through Mediterranean mountain scenery with native plants and wildlife. The listing does not give their lengths, so wear shoes you can walk in.
Is the cable car wheelchair accessible?
Partly. Only folding wheelchairs can be taken, and people with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs must be accompanied. At the peak, some areas are not accessible because of the terrain.
Can I cancel my cable car ticket?
No. The listing says this activity is non-refundable, so book once your day is settled.
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