“Ole Chanteclaire sure struts like a peacock.”

Parque de la Paloma, Benalmadena

A short walk up the hill from the round about with all of the windmills playing in the breeze will bring you to the entrance of Parque de la Paloma.  It is a little longer adventure to ride the #103 to Benalmadena centro and descend to the back entrance of the park.  There are shops and services to enjoy as you make your way to the park.  Entering the park you veer to the right while passing a myriad of birds, bantam roosters, pigeons and green parrots which are either grazing in the grass or nesting in the shaggy palm trees.  On the right the path leads to the Auditorium outdoor restaurant where you can have a lunch or refreshments.  They serve the best thin crust pizza with a variety of toppings and a cold beer.  A great lunch.  On the slopping path you come to the man made lagoon filled to the brim with seagulls, ducks, and two swans that will pose for their portrait shot.  As you exit the park you are escorted by more roosters, pigeons and the security statue of a painted zebra.  All in a good walk.