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Monowa Butterfly Park

Monowa Butterfly Park, until 2025 the Mariposario de Benalmádena, is a 900 m² Thai-style tropical glasshouse beside the Benalmádena stupa with 1,800–2,000 free-flying butterflies.

About Monowa Butterfly Park

Monowa is the name taken in November 2025 by the Mariposario de Benalmádena, open for over a decade beside the Buddhist stupa above Arroyo de la Miel. It is a 900 m² heated, Thai-themed garden under glass, and its foundation funds butterfly conservation, including work on the Jamaican swallowtail and a study with the Andalusian Entomological Society.

Between 1,800 and 2,000 butterflies of more than 40 species fly freely among waterfalls and tropical plants. They arrive as chrysalides from sustainable farms in countries such as Costa Rica, Thailand and Kenya, and you can watch them emerge in the puparium. Birds, fish, turtles and stick insects share the garden, and children can follow games and meet the mascot.

Open 365 days from 10:00, closing at 18:00 in winter and 19:00 in summer and on spring weekends; last entry is 30 minutes before. 2026 tickets: general €13.50, children 3–12 and over-65s €11.50, under-3s free. Allow 45–90 minutes. The route is step-free for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Street parking is free, and bus 103 from Arroyo de la Miel station stops at Stupa Tibetana.

Go early, when butterflies are most active; they fly less on cloudy days. Inside it is 24–28 °C with 80% humidity, so wear light clothes and let camera lenses clear. Do not touch the butterflies, watch where you step, and keep food for the café outside.

Monowa Butterfly Park in pictures

Large black-and-red swallowtail butterfly resting on a branch at Monowa Butterfly Park, Benalmádena

Newly emerged butterfly beside hanging chrysalides in the puparium of Monowa Butterfly Park, Benalmádena

What you’ll find

AnimalsAnimal park visit (€14, 10:00–18:00)Ticket
Bus connectionPublic transportBuy
Car parkParkingFree
Gift shopSouvenirsBuy
Indoor areasCovered attractionsTicket
Online ticketsOnline booking discount (€14)Book
RestaurantsFood and drinkBuy
Season passAnnual passApply
Step-free accessAccessible visitFree

Nearby places to visit

Monowa stands beside the Benalmádena Stupa, a large Buddhist monument that is free to visit and has wide views over the coast (under 1 km). Below, the Benalmádena Museum (1 km) in Benalmádena Pueblo displays local archaeology, and the old village itself has a small main square and gardens. The nearest beach is Playa de Carvajal (2 km), a quieter stretch between Benalmádena and Fuengirola. Selwo Marina (4 km) and the cable car are down the hill in Arroyo de la Miel, and the white village of Mijas Pueblo (5 km) is a short drive along the mountain road to the west.

Monowa Butterfly Park at a glance

Category
Leisure Family attractions

Location
Costa del Sol, Málaga

Town
Benalmádena

Address
Calle Muérdago s/n, 29639 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain

Opening hours
Open 365 days a year. 1 January–28 March and 25 October–31 December 10:00–18:00; 29 March–30 June and September Monday–Thursday 10:00–18:00, Friday–Sunday 10:00–19:00; July and August 10:00–19:00. Last entry 30 minutes before closing; 24 and 31 December close at 15:00.

Prices
General €13.50, children 3–12 €11.50, over-65s €11.50, under-3s free (2026); annual pass available.

Checked 4 Nov 2026 on the official website. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

Website
monowa.es/en

Phone
+34 951 211 196

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