Stupa of Enlightenment Benalmádena

The Buddhist Temple in Benalmádena is located in a truly breathtaking place, with stunning views that create a sense of peace and harmony from the moment you arrive. The energy here feels incredibly uplifting and calming. I especially love meditating with Margaret on Sundays, just after sunset — the meditation is held in both Spanish and English, which makes it even more welcoming. It’s a deeply moving and beautiful experience that stays with you long after. A truly special place for reflection, mindfulness, and inner peace.

Sweeping views of the coast from the outside. Inside a quite, peaceful meditation hall where you can light incense sticks, appreciate the beauty of various Buddhist artifacts or just meditate in a corner. To the rear, a few paces away across the road is a Butterfly 🦋 sanctuary (tickets required). From the Stupa it's a 25mins walk-downhill (if not driving) by the road to the Colomores castle.

Nice location to come and enjoy the view. The temple is a beautiful landmark, nicely lit in the evenings and visible from coast or highway above when you cross Fuengirola . There are parking as available at the site so no hassle and good option for a pitstop :)

The Stupa in Benalmádena is an intriguing landmark and the largest stupa in Europe. It also offers fantastic views of the Costa del Sol, allowing you to take in the beauty of Benalmádena and the surrounding area.

Iconic area with breath taking view over the ocean and the mountains love it you most visite

Must visit! The place so different from beaches and tourist flows. Peaceful and friendly, great atmosphere. Guide always there to tell the story.

I really like this place, a shame you can't go down stairs anymore, last time there were different mandala's to see and the chanting was very relaxing. But it's still well worth visiting.

Arrived at 4:30 pm was closed. Here the real opening hours in July 2025 Just too sad they don't provide the real hours on Google. Anyway peaceful area.

Beautiful Tibetan Buddhist Temple atop Benalmadena hills, has amazing scenic views over looking Costa Del Sol. This Stupa of Enlightenment is the largest in Europe and one of the largest in Western World. A wonderful surprise for the inner Buddhist in me. Absolutely a must visit.

Hot at the top We planned our visit to the Temple because it is only open during certain times, so we went to the Butterfly farm which is right next door. However, the lady who comes to open the Temple was an hour late and by that time we everyone waiting was hot and bothered, as it is on top of a cliff, some people even left. We went into the temple which was lovely but I think because we were fed up by that time, we couldn't enjoy it. The gift shop was not that good and didn't sell the bells that were hanging up outside the Butterfly Farm which were excellent. I am glad I went for the experience as it is beautiful.