By Lucy Ramnought • Published: 10 Aug 2026 • 16:23 • 1 minute readBodybuilders hit Benalmadena Credit: BenalmadenaTH/FBGreased up and tanned pecs with warriors clad in fur and leather descended on a Benalmadena plaza this weekend, flexing, posing and competing for trophies in the Barbarian Muscle festival. This display of pure muscle once again came to the town on August 8, bringing in bodybuilders and fitness competitors from across the continent to Plaza de la Mezquita. A costumed clash of strengthCompetitors donned barbarian-style costumes as part of the event’s signature identity, taking to the stage across nine separate categories. Women competed in Bikini First Timers, Bikini Open and Wellness Open, while men battled it out across Men’s Physique First Timers, Bodybuilding First Timers, Men’s Physique Open, Classic Bodybuilding Open, Bodybuilding Master Open and Bodybuilding Open. Reflecting on the day, Benalmadena’s town hall offered its thanks to everyone involved, congratulating “the organisation, participants and everyone who enjoyed this sporting day.”