Summer rush parking eased as Benalmadena creates 40 new beachfront parking spaces

Drivers heading to Benalmadena’s busy coast this summer will be happy to find more room to park, thanks to a fresh road-marking scheme rolled out by the town council. Forty additional parking spaces have appeared along the seafront after officials redesigned how existing bays are laid out.

New layout boosts capacity

Police traffic planners, working with the local mobility department, reworked 120 parking spaces on Avenida del Sol, switching them from a straight-line layout to a reverse herringbone (spike) formation. This adjustment makes fuller use of the road’s width, allowing extra bays to fit in without extending the parking area itself. Officials say the new arrangement also improves safety for both motorists and pedestrians using the busy coastal road.

Safer to walk along the streets

It’s not only parking that is receiving the boost. The plan thankfully brings upgrades for pedestrians also. Protective grid markings have been installed at beach entrances near Carvajal and Tajo de la Soga to stop unauthorised parking. Every crossing in the area has been repainted, with ten new ones added, with safe walking paths created at Playa de la Morera and near Nueva Torrequebrada, helping sun and beach lovers move safely between their cars and the promenade.

Council commits to ongoing improvements

Town Hall leaders are working towards smarter, more organised public spaces, particularly during Benalmadena’s busiest tourist months. Remaining phases are due to roll out over the coming weeks, continuing the areas efforts to upgrade and modernise road signage along the busy stretch. Tourists and residents will be able to mooch down to the seafront armed with towels, chairs and sun cream in an easier, safer environment.

If you are hiring a car or driving around Spain this summer. Ensure you are aware of the hidden and bizarre parking rules some areas enforce.

For more information on the upgrades visit the Benalmadena Town Hall website