UKIPT Malaga, which is being held in conjunction with the ESPT, offers seven days of non-stop action from June 10-16 at Casino Torrequebrada in Benalmadena, a popular Costa del Sol resort just 20 minutes from Malaga airport and 40 minutes from the city centre. With sun, sea, beautiful beaches and historic Malaga nearby, we’re expecting UKIPT Malaga to attract big numbers.
Among the highlights on the schedule are the:
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UKIPT Malaga Hotels
As you might expect from a Costa del Sol resort, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to hotels and several are within walking distance of Casino Torrequebrada.
3* Casinomar
They don’t get much closer than Casinomar which is just 200 metres from the beach and five minutes’ walk from Casino Torrequebrada. Decorated simply and with wooden furnishings, the Casinomar apartments each have their own private balcony and even a parking space. Facilities include a dining area with TV, kitchenette, fridge and washing machine. Casinomar has a bar on site, an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Although there is no onsite restaurant, there are plenty nearby.
3* Flatotel Internacional
The Flatotel Internacional is just 14 minutes’ walk from Torrequebrada Casino and 20 metres from Benalmádena's Yucas Beach. It features an outdoor pool with a bar, a buffet snack bar and a gym. All the rooms have air-conditioning, and the apartments and studios also have private balconies with sea views. Free WiFi is available and there is also a games room, gym and on-site restaurant. It’s also bang next door to the local golf course!
3* MedPlaya Hotel Alba Beach
This pleasant hotel is situated just a stone's throw from Benalmádena's Torrequebrada Beach. There are two outdoor pools, bars and a restaurant and it’s close to lots of little shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. The Torrequebrada Golf Course is right next door and the Casino is just a short walk away.
3* Sahara Sunset By Diamond Resorts
Just seven minutes by cab from the Casino Torrequebrada, the Sahara Sunset punches above its weight when it comes to comfort and amenities. Designed to emulate Moorish architecture, this 3* hotel has both an outdoor pool – set in landscaped surroundings – and an indoor pool. Rooms are spacious and welcoming and each has its own private balcony or terrace. Dining – and cocktails – are at the hotel’s Casbah Café and the hotel also offers massage services.
4* Las Arenas Affiliated by Melia
Featuring an outdoor pool and offering a beachfront location opposite the 1920s-built Bil Bil Castle, Hotel Las Arenas is a great option for your UKIPT Malaga stay. Every room has air-conditioning, TV and minibar along with its own balcony. Some rooms also have a sea view and the hotel offers a spacious sun terrace. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar and lounge plus free wifi. It’s a six-minute drive to the casino (or 25-minute walk.)
4* Moon Dreams Torremolinos
Further afield, there are some great properties in the neighbouring resort of Torremolinos. The Moon Dreams Torremolinos is 60m from La Carihuela Beach and has its own outdoor pool. Each air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, private bathroom and hairdryer. As well as onsite restaurant, the hotel offers a spa and massage services. A 24-hour reception is also available and there is free high-speed WiFi. It’s a 20-minute cab journey to UKIPT Malaga venue.
4* Ilunion Fuengirola
Lying to the south of Benalmadena is another well-known Costa del Sol resort called Fuengirola. The 4* Ilunion Fuengirola is located on the seafront with amazing views over Boliches Beach. The hotel boasts a splendid terrace, an outdoor pool, and children's recreation area. There’s free Wi-Fi. The Ilunion Fuengirola Hotel is also just 300 metres from Los Boliches train station which has a direct train to/from the airport. All the air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and a minibar and many have their own balcony. There’s an on-site restaurant as well as a poolside snack bar with sea views.