Castillo de Colomares, Benalmádena

Name: Castillo de Colomares
Address: Ctra. Costa del Sol, s/n, Benalmádena, 29639, Spain
Telephone: +34 678 03 40 11

#4 among attractions in Benalmádena

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Castillo de Colomares is a monument, in the form of a castle, dedicated to the life and adventures of Christopher Columbus. It was built near Benalmádena in Spain, between 1987 and 1994. Covering an area of 1,500 meters, it is the largest monument in the world to the explorer, but also contains the smallest church in the world, covering an area of just 1.96 square meters. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1994 (30 years ago)Coordinates: 36°35'26"N, 4°34'22"W

Address

Ctra. Costa del Sol, s/nBenalmádena 29639 Spain

Contact

+34 678 03 40 11

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Castillo de Colomares – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benalmádena Stupa, Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt, Benalmádena Museum, Holiday Palace.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castillo de Colomares open?

Castillo de Colomares is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 1:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 1:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Castillo de Colomares?

Nearby attractions include Benalmádena Museum, Benalmádena (10 min walk), Mariposario de Benalmádena-Butterfly Park, Benalmádena (13 min walk), Benalmádena Stupa, Benalmádena (13 min walk).

Castillo de Colomares, Benalmádena

Facts and practical information

Castillo de Colomares – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Benalmádena Stupa, Benalmádena

Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt, Benalmádena

Benalmádena Museum, Benalmádena

Holiday Palace, Benalmádena

Mariposario de Benalmádena-Butterfly Park, Benalmádena

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castillo de Colomares open?

Which popular attractions are close to Castillo de Colomares?