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Butterfly Park Benalmadena (Mariposario de Benalmadena)

Just on the edge of the pretty village of Benalmadena Pueblo you will f ind the colourf ul world of the Mariposario de Benalmadena butterf ly Park. It is open every day of the week f rom 10am 6pm (not closed f or siesta) and houses more than 1,500 butterf lies. T hroughout the whole year more than 150 dif f erent species f rom tropical areas all over the world are exhibited here. With each new visit you will f ind new species to see as their lif e span is only 2-3 weeks. T he environmental conditions of the park match that of the butterf lies natural habitats with the temperature being between 24-29 degrees Celsius with humidity at 80%. Many of the species reproduce in the park itself , so as well as butterf lies you can watch the f ascinating stages of their biological cycle, observe their courtship f lights and mating and see the cycle f rom eggs to caterpillars. As new butterf lies are born every day in the nursery you wouldnt want to miss the rare opportunity of seeing how they hatch f rom the chrysalis, open their wings and take their f irst f light.

Alongside the butterf lies you will f ind an array of plants that are essential f or their lif e. Each species of butterf ly needs a specif ic plant to lay its eggs in. T his is called the Host Plant. T his close relationship between plants and butterf lies is a result of millions of years of evolution. It is important that f emale butterf lies f ind and recognise their host plants among the vast botanical diversity of the tropical f orests. With so many amazing natural sights to see you wont want to f orget your camera. Taking photographs

is allowed, including f lash photography. Disabled access is good and small dogs are allowed if carried by their owners and there is also waiting area f or larger dogs. While you are in the area, why not visit the Benalmadena Buddhist Stupa which is just across the road? When is the Mariposario de Benalmadena Open? T he Butterf ly Park is open every single day of the year f rom 10am to 6pm and doesnt close f or siesta. How Much Does It Cost? Prices (as of February 2012) Adult.8.50 Euros Children (3-12 years). 5.00 Euros Retired7.50 Euros Disabled.7.50 Euros A special of f er is available on Tuesdays and T hursdays..5.00 Euros Per Person *Special of f ers do change so please check bef ore you go* How Do I Get T here? By Car:- Take the Autovia del Mediterraneo A7, Salida (Exit) 217. By Train:-Take the train to Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel station. When you walk out of the train station there is a bus stop f or the L2 bus. You need to take that and get of f at the Buddhist Temple (Stupa) T he Mariposario de Benalmadena is right next to it. By Bus:- L2 (Benalmadena) M112 ( Malaga-Mijas) M121 ( Torremolinos-Benalmadena-Mijas) What Is T he Contact Information? T he Mariposario de Benalmadena can be contacted via telephone on +344 951 211 196 or via e-mail at :- mail@mariposariodebenalmadena.com You can also f ind all the inf ormation you require on the website www.mariposariodebenalmadena.com If you are planning to visit the Butterf ly Park in a group, please consider using BMET transf ers. We can accommodate very large groups up to 55 people and provide comf ortable, f ully air conditioned vehicles. Our drivers also speak English. Please join our community on Facebook and Twitter to receive regular updates and of f ers.