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Buddist Temple

29639 Benalmadena, Spain
+34.952.56.96.62
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Ranked #12 of 33 attractions in Benalmadena
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description: Buddhist Temple Paraje El Retamar, s/n. Benalmádena Pueblo Tel: 952-569-662 Web : www.stupabenalmad... Entrance: Free. Hours: Tues-Fri – 10.30am-2pm... more »
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Campanillas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This Stupa is reputedly the largest in the western hemisphere. It incorporates an interesting museum, and the souvenir shop is worth a visit. It is far quieter and more peaceful than many stupas that I have visited in India.

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washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

beautiful building but twice visited and bothe times unable to see inside .view wonderfoul over coastline can see for miles .combine visit with butterfly house ,they are next to each other

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Derry, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

right beside the butterfly park we visited the temple, it is very nice to see. as it was a very short visit due to time restriction ther is not a lot i can say., Check the photos

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Huge on the outside, but small inside beautiful Gold Buddha, lovely views of the coast from there. Worth a few minutes to look at if in the area, it is exactly opposite the Butterfly park.

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Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Probably wouldn't have gone here if we didn't get a recommendation from a friend. The temple is quite impressive, but it is just that, a temple. It is calming and a nice change from the crowded and noisy beaches. We did go downstairs to the "museum" which we found interesting and it did have a fee (or donation). It details... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Very interesting, felt very peaceful in there.Fantastic views from there. You must visit the little shop at the side of temple, lovely gifts.

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Bath
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I only happened to see this 'attraction' as I was at a hockey festival at the Benalmadena Hockey and Sports Club which is right behind it. Only locals live in this area but it is a pleasant and refreshing change from the 'madness' on the Costa itself. It does seem out of place here, but it is positioned in a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Wonderful Energy, strangely enough I found sitting outside in front of the Stupa the energy was amazing, positive energy was flowing in all directions. I felt recharged.

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

High on hill opposite butterfly park. Built in 2005 in the form of traditional Buddist Stupa no charge to visit but 2 euro suggested, small exibition on lower floor. Get there by bus - long walk uphill otherwise.

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York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The temple was lovely, but seemed a little out of place in Benalmadena and if I'm honest, looked a bit tacky!

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