Fun In The Sun

The Costa del Sol is famous worldwide for its beautiful weather. There are over 320 Sunny days a year and it never goes below freezing. Thankfully the area does receive rain in the winter; this precipitation allows the luxuriant plant life to thrive.

Here you will find listed some tourist attractions and local entertainment to amuse both the young and the old, come rain or shine...

Outdoor Fun

Outdoor activities for you and the kids to enjoy. For things to do if it rains or for a break from the sunshine, see fun undercover.

CROCODILE PARK

www.crocodile-park.com
C/ Cuba 14, Torremolinos
Tel: 952 051 782

Located in Torremolinos next to Agua Land, this large outdoor space makes for an enjoyable visit - it is educational and relaxing. Every two hours from 11:30 onwards there are keeper led tours. There is a café, a museum and a gift shop. You get up close to the crocodiles and can even hold one for a souvenir photo! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Open: 10:00 - 18:00
Adult: 9,50€
Child: (2 - 12 yrs) 7€

FOXY PARK NATURA AVENTURA

www.natura-aventura.com
C/ Santa Beatriz 32, San Pedro de Alcántara
Tel: 902 011 077

Waterfalls, river and rock formations abound! Designed to offer children an opportunity to practice outdoor sports in a safe environment. Climb look out towers or consider kayaking, riding a quad, shooting a bow and arrow, or rock climbing. Lodging is available in the form of well outfitted rustic huts which sleep 7. This is a popular destination for school trips, summer camps, families and group tours.

FUENGIROLA ZOO

www.zoofuengirola.com
C/ Camilo José Cela 6
Tel: 952 666 301

Amazingly located in the centre near the bus and train station, this zoo is a treat, with a Madagascar rain forest, an Equatorial African adventure and a recreation of a South East Asian temple.

(mon-sat): 10:00 - 18:00
(sun & holidays): 10:00 - 19:00
Last entrance 1 hour before closing
Adult: 13,10€
Child: 9€

LOBO PARK

www.lobopark.com
On the A-343 Antequera/Álora road, Km 16, Antequera
Tel: 952 031 107
Guided 1 hour tours are held daily between 11:00 - 16:30 allowing you to view four different subspecies of wolves in a semi-natural habitat. There is a petting zoo, horse riding and snack bar. They have BBQ dinners overlooking el Torcal rock formation followed by a 2 hour night tour!

Open: 10:00 - 18:00
Adult: 7,50€
Child: 5,50€

MIJAS AQUA PARK

www.aquamijas.com
Ctra. N-340, Km 209, Mijas Costa
Tel: 952 460 404

Mijas Aqua Park is a water park on the coast and is located near Fuengirola opposite Dunnes Stores. Attractions include: Slides, Rapids, Kamikaze, Miniature Golf, Volley Ball, Wave Pool, Kiddies Area and Body Ski.

April 24 - May 31: 10:30 - 17:30
June 1 - 30: 10:00 - 18:00
July 1 - Aug 31: 10:00 - 19:00
Sept 1 - Oct 1: 10:00 - 18:00
Adult: 14,50€
Child: (4 - 12 yrs) 9,50€

See website for special offers, discounted week passes and late afternoon reduced admission.

MINI HOLLYWOOD

www.hvsl.es/lei/hojas/leio0002.htm
Near tabernas in Almería - 24 km from Almería along the N-340 on the road to Tabrernas at Km 464.
Tel: 950 365 236

If you are in the mood for a drive, go over and visit the film sets for the old spaghetti westerns. Wander through the deserted streets, at 12 noon and 17:00 watch re-enacted showdowns complete with shoot outs and stage coach robberies! Legends such as Clint Eastwood, Raquel Welch and Charles Bronson sported holsters here! Restaurant, playground and souvenir shop.

Open: 10:00 - 19:00 Extended hours in summer.
Adult: 18€
Child: 9€

SELWO COSTA DEL SOL

www.selwo.es
Ctra. N-340, Km 162.5, Las Lomas del Monte, Estepona
Tel: 952 792 150

Selwo is the largest man - made nature reserve in Spain. It has over 100 hectares of land on which different natural habitats have been recreated. There are over 2,000 animals living in semi - freedom. You will see over 40 species of birds, buffalo, llamas, lions, tigers, bears, giraffes and other large mammals. Luckily the huge pythons and anacondas are not free range, but are kept in the huge reptile house. There is a restaurant in the visitor's centre. Selwo has a birthday party service and offers over night stays as well as a summer camp program. The park opens at 10:00.

Adult: 22,50€
Child: (4 - 12 yrs) 15,50€

SENDA EL RETIRO

www.sendaelretiro.com
Ctra. Coín, Km 88, Churriana
Tel: 952 623 540

140,000 square metres of exotic plants and outdoor space that the kids can explore to their heart's content. Declared a national historic monument, this animal and botanical park has over 30,000 palm trees, fish, reptiles, flamingos, and a recreated Andalusian village complete with café.

Open: 10:00 - 18:00 Last entrance at 16:00.
Adult: 15,00€
Child: (4 - 9 yrs) 12,00€

SELWO MARINA

www.selwomarina.com
Benalmádena, situated next to Parque de Las Palomas
Tel: 902 190 482

The Dolphinarium is a must see! In the ice living - station you can observe sealions and watch the penguins socialise. Great for younger children - they will enjoy the dolphin and sealion shows.

(mon-fri): 10:00 - 18:00
(sat & sun): 10:00 - 20:00
Adult: 16€
Child: (3 - 7 yrs) 11,90€

SEALIFE CENTRE

www.sealife.es
Puerto Deportivo, Benalmádena
Tel: 952 560 150

Kids will just love this place. Fun and educational, with the added thrill of having the largest display of sharks in Europe not to mention the sea lions, rays, sea turtles, otters, eels and sea horses. The underwater passage is always popular and there is a great deal to look at and learn. There is a gift shop, a snack bar and it is wheelchair accessible. The latest attraction is the pirate adventure miniature golf.

open (winter): 10:00 - 18:00
open (summer): 10:00 - 20:00
Adult: 10,95€
Child: 8,25€

TIVOLI WORLD

www.tivoli.es
Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
Tel: 952 577 016

The largest amusement park along the Coast, Tivoli offers a selection of different rides plus musical shows and a variety of foods. The entrance fee is 6€, and the various rides and attractions are paid for with tokens inside the park. For 10€, you can purchase a Super Tivolino token that allows unlimited access to the 34 attractions in the park. The park has specially designed areas for children under twelve and has the added perk that the kids can run around while their parents calmly dine.

(may-mid sept) 7 days a week: 18:00 - 02:00
(sept, oct, april - sat & sun): 12:00 - 20:00
(nov-mar): only sundays
Adult: 10,95€
Child: 8,25€

TORREMOLINOS AQUALAND

www.aspro-ocio.es/torremolinos
C/ Cuba 10, Torremolinos
Tel: 952 388 888

Located just ten minutes from the centre of Torremolinos, this aqua park has lots of slides, multi slides (four soft lanes where you can reach an amazing velocity), jacuzzi, children's zone, Kamikaze Twister (the highest in Europe with a 22 metre vertiginous descent that will leave you breathless) Rapids, the Black Hole (a 100 metre drop) and the Boomerang that looks startlingly fast! Services include a snack bar, gift shop and film processing on site.

(may, jun, sept): 10:00 - 18:00
(jul & aug): 10:00 - 19:00
Adult: 18,90€
Child: 13,30€

Fun Undercover

AGRO JARDÍN GARDEN CENTRE

www.agrojardin.com
San Pedro de Alcántara, located along the A7 at Km 164, along the Guadalmansa River; 5 minutes from San Pedro / 15 minutes from Marbella
Tel: 952 796 231

This is more then just a garden centre. This well thought out store has a Children's play area complete with a mini ball pool and a snack bar. The kids love visiting the pet section with puppies, kittens, rabbits, hamsters, fish and even hedgehogs! There's an on-site vet and large pet food/accessories section including equestrian equipment and supplies.

(mon-sat): 09:00 - 21:00
(sun & holidays): 10:00 - 20:00

BIG FUN BOWLING CENTRE

www.plazamayor.es
Málaga Autovía Mediterránea, Málaga
Tel: 952 172 631

Located on the E15, Km 231 (Parque de Ocio Plaza Mayor) take exit "Aeropuerto/Coín" in front of the Golf Parador "Guadalmar."

This family entertainment centre is huge with over 3,500 square metres of virtual game machines, pool tables, air hockey, boxing and football. It has 20 tenpin bowling lanes and is located outside of Málaga at the Plaza Mayor, an immense shopping centre/entertainment complex. Good for all age groups.

Open 365 days a year!
(mon-thu): 14:00 - 24:00
(fri): 17:00 - 03:00
(sat): 16:00 - 03:00
(sun & holidays): 16:00 - 24:00

BOLERA MONTEMAR

Avda. Montemar 35, (near the Paloma Hotel), Torremolinos
Tel: 952 387 459
Tenpin bowling alley with a snack bar.
Open: 18:00 - 02:00
mon - fri: 2,70€ & shoe rental 0,80€
Weekends & holidays: 3,40€ & shoe rental 0,80€

CANGOOLANDIA PARK

www.cangoolandia.com
Ctra. N-340, Km 189, El Rosario, Marbella
Tel: 951 310 227
Mob: 657 716 348

A deluxe world of learning fun and fantasy for younger children. Kindergarten (4 months - 6 yrs.) babysitting, theme parties, workshops or school holiday camps. Drop in for a visit with admission at 3,50€ per hour / per child. Your little ones will love the ball pools, slides, castles and play courses.

EUROFANTASY

www.restaurante-bohemia.com
Along Coin's main road is an indoor play park with ball pool, indoor roller skating area with miniature rock climbing, and crawl tubes. There is a pet store upstairs so the kids can gaze at fish and reptiles.

Tel: 952 450 545

ICE SKATING RINK

www.clubdehieloBenalmádena.com
Avda. Garcia Lorca, corner Ciudad del Melilla, Benalmádena
Tel: 952 577 050

The Benalmádena town hall recently opened this fantastic sports centre with pool fitness centre and a 600 metre ice rink. Season tickets are available and a variety of discounts.

(mon-fri): 12:00 - 14:00 / 20:00 - 22:00
(weekends & holidays): 11:00 - 14:00 / 16:00 - 19:00
(fri-sat): late night special 22:30 - 24:30
Adult: 10,50€
Child: 6€

IGUANA PARK

Cucurucho Beach Club, Paseo del Parque, Sotogrande
Tel: 956 794 667

Iguana Park's indoor facilities are ideal for younger children having: games, ball pools, rope bridges & slides, mini - basketball, volleyball, roller - skating and an area for private parties. There is a bar next to the game room that serves snacks. Iguana caters birthday parties.

(mon-fri): 16:00 - 20:00
(sat-sun): 11:00 - 14:00/16:00 - 20:00
admission: 3,60€
Child: / hr

MÁLAGA DOLLS HOUSE MUSEUM

C/ Álamos 32
A fine collection of miniatures, dolls and doll houses.
(tue-sat): 11:00 - 13:00
Adult: 5€
Child: 3€

MARBELANDIA

Nueva Alcántara, San Pedro beachside
Tel: 670 743 011

Marbelandia is a ball park and activity centre serving snacks. For kids between 1 and 8 yrs old. They also cater children's parties. 3,50€ per hour.

(mon-fri): 12:00 - 21:00
(sat & sun): 15:00 - 21:00
20 Jun - 15 Sept from 12:00 on weekends.

MISTER BOLO

www.misterbolo.com
Ctra. Coín - Cártama, Km 1, Coín
Tel: 951 315 095

At la Trocha shopping centre in Coín there is a cinema complex, a bowling alley game and arcade downstairs. Wednesday evening is 3 games for the price of 2; Fri/Sat nights are black light disco bowling. Ear plugs a must!

Open: 16:00 - 23:00

RAINBOW CREATIVE CRAFTS FOR KIDS

Centro Comercial Guadalmina IV, Guadalmina, Next to Supersol
Tel: 952 880 652
Mob: 626 664 813

Rainbow Arts and Crafts Centre offers a variety of fun to do and make activities for children over 4 right through to adults. There are many specialised workshops including t-shirt painting, foam and wood crafts, jewellery making; and also on offer are catered birthday parties, summer and holiday schools, weekly toddler mornings and specialised techniques workshops. Opening hours vary.

Kids Classes & Courses

If you move to the Costa del Sol and it's summer, we would definitely recommend some kind of group/camp, as your children may meet some other kids that live here and that may even go to the schools you are thinking about; you may all make some new friends!

SWIM BEBE SWIM & AQUANATAL

www.swimbebeswim.com
swimbebeswim@ya.com
Bénalmadena - Marbella - Estepona
Swimming classes for infants and toddlers 3mths - 4yrs. Also AquaNatal classes & a great place for new mums to network!
Contact Claire Charnock
Tel: 609 474 038

Indoor Activities

PAINT & FUN CERAMIC CAFÉ

www.paintandfun.com
San Pedro de Alcántara, (opposite McDonald's)
Tel: 952 783 884

This is a great place to take young kids for a break, they can paint a cup or a plate for mum or dad or grandma. Choose from over 70 different shapes of pottery bisque: mugs, platters, bowls, figurines....As well as from over 30 different colours of paint.

Visit their website for more information. Closed Mondays.
(tue-fri): 10:00-13:00 / 16:00-20:00
(sat): 11:00 - 20:00
(sun): 11:00 - 15:00

SUMMER CAMP

Tel: 952 814 086
Mob: 656 618 712

Aloha gardens multi sports club summer camp runs June to September, Mon - Fri, 10:00 - 13:00. Age 4 to 14 years.

Sport activities include 6 a-side football, tennis, cricket, basketball, hockey, touch rugby and more. Refreshments are included and you may be able to get a discount if you pay in full on the first Monday. Weekend kids club is also available.

Snorkelling / Scuba Diving

What a great way to discover the natural beauty that the Mediterranean has to offer. Learn about the native fish and subaquatic plants while getting fabulous exercise. Spanish law states that children may begin to learn how to dive after the age of 14. Snorkel classes are available for younger children.

ONE2ONE DIVING

www.one2onediving.com
info@one2onediving.com
Paseo Maritimo 124, Torreblanca, Fuengirola
Tel: 952 196 090
Mob: 617 016 738

HSA instructor for disabled divers; P.A.D.I diving centre beginners through to dive master levels

YellowSub Tarifa

www.divingtarifa.com
C/Covadonga, local 4, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz
Tel: 956 680 680
PADI authorised dive center offering a variety of PADI courses and dive trips in the natural park of the Isla de las Palomas.

HAPPY DIVERS CLUB

www.happy-divers-marbella.com
Atalaya Park Hotel, Ctra. N-340, Km 168.5, Estepona
Tel: 952 889 000
Offer a variety of diving courses designed for children 8+.

SCUBANERJA DIVE CENTRE

www.scubanerja.com
Playa Burriana, Nerja
Mob: 629 271 798

SCUBADOO DIVE CENTRE

www.scubadoospain.com
Paseo Marítimo 22, El Morche, Málaga (near Nerja)
Tel: 952 967 126
Certified instructors, P.A.D.I, beginners to dive masters.

BUCEO COSTA NERJA

www.nerjadiving.com
Apartamento Bahía, Local 6, Playa Burriana
Tel: 952 528 610
Offer a half day introduction course. The P.A.D.I. Discover Scuba Diving program introduces you to scuba diving in a highly supervised, but relaxed manner 60€

SIMPLY DIVING

www.simplydiving.com
C/ Carlotta Alessandri 25, Bloque 5, Aloha, Torremolinos (across from Hotel Kris Princesa)
Mob: 600 506 526
Operating along the entire Coast, Simply Diving advertises themselves as the 5 star scuba diving outfit complete with hotel pick-ups.