local attractions & days out
PLAZA MAYOR (Malaga – near airport)
Bowling, Amusement arcade, 50 Restaurants, 30 shops (including Nike and Levi Factory stores), 20 Bars, Cinema (1 film a day in English) www.plazamayor.es
LOBO PARK (Antequera)
Wolf Park. Guided wolf tours, Petting Zoo, Horse riding, Café www.lobopark.com
AQUALAND - (Torremolinos)
Waterpark, with slides, Children’s water play area, ‘Boomerang’ ride, mini golf – Open late May – late Sept www.aqualand.es/torremolinos/en
CROCODILE PARK - (Next to Aqualand)
Over 300 crocodiles. Live demonstrations of feeding, Hold one! if you dare! www.crocodile-park.com
TELECABINS - (from outside Tivoli)
Take a cable car from Arroyo de la Miel to the peak of Mount Carramola and see the most spectacular views and on a clear day you can see across to Africa. At the peak there is also a bird sanctuary and café. www.english.telefericobenalmadena.com
SELWO MARINA - (Benalmadena)
Amazing dolphin show, Penguins, sea lions, exotic birds. Children’s playground, swim with the dolphins and sea lions! Cafe. www.selwomarina.es/en
SEA LIFE - (Benalmadena Port)
A magical, educational marine experience. Hundreds of species of fish, 20 species of sharks, seahorses, Touch pool, Children’s play area, Pirate Adventure mini golf. Hint – while you are there take a walk around Benalmadena Port – well worth seeing. www.visitsealife.com/benalmadena/en
FUENGIROLA ZOO - (Fuengirola )
A unique experience with direct contact with wildlife. Lemur Tour, Zoo by Night (July & Aug), children’s play area, Cafe www.bioparcfuengirola.es/en
MIJAS AQUAPARK - (Fuengirola)
Free bus from Fuengirola. Waterslides, childrens water play area, cafes, mini golf. Live daily show. Open late April – Oct. www.aquamijas.com/en
BORN TO BE WILD - (Estepona)
Jeep Eco Tours – guided tours through Unesco Nature Park and white villages. Dolphin Eco Tours – Also, a fantastic beach bar and restaurant. www.borntobewild.es
SELWO ADVENTURE - (Estepona)
Much more than a zoo. More than 2000 animals and 1000 bird in semi - freedom. Adventure activities, Archery, Rope bridges and much more. Highly recommended. www.selwo.es/en
ZOO DE CASTELLAR - (Sotogrande)
An animal rescue center, is a private initiative started since 1998 which officially opened in 2002 in order to aid animals which were seized by the authorities. These animals that were the victims of the black market were mistreated and uncared. The purpose of the rescue center is to provide to these animals with better living conditions by the best carers. Several years after its commencement, the center opened its doors to the public for their enjoyment, but also to increase awareness. Gradually, with economic support, the Castellar Zoo is improving its facilities and installations for the public and animals. The center offers a second chance for the animals, and to the public an entirely different zoo, where visitors may feed the animals and interact directly with them. www.zoodecastellar.es/english
MAYAN MONKEY - (Mijas Pueblo)
Chocolate making experience and cafe with great cakes and of course chocolate!! www.mayanmonkey.es
MIJAS WINE MUSEUM - (Mijas Pueblo)
Mijas wine museum gives wine lovers the chance to taste different wines from all regions of Spain. Wines including Cavas, table wines, reds, whites, rose’s and the more noble of wines are there to be sampled alongside gourmet foods chosen to enhance the wine tasting experience.
www.museovinomalaga.org
AMAZONIA - (Elviria, Marbella)
AVENTURA has a total 83 challenges in the trees and 20 ziplines distributed over 6 adventure circuits: MiniKids, Kids, Explorador, Jungla, Aventura and Deportivo, and 3 training circuits. You can also launch yourself on the longest treetop zipline in Andalusia, an amazing 240 m. in length.www.aventura-amazonia.com/parques-amazonia/marbella-eng
INDOOR PLAY CENTRES There are a few different indoor activities. This is the nearest
YOYUBA ADVENTURE PARK - (Fuengirola/Mijas Costa)
Indoor activity centre with Cafe and an array of activities that will keep them running, jumping and sliding for hours! From the Baby Zone to the Multi-level Junior Softplay area with Giant Ball Pit and Multi Adventure Zone for the older child. Or, for the true adventurer… ring the bell at the top of our climbing wall)
www.yoyuba.es
MIRAMAR CENTRO COMMERCIAL - (Fuengirola/Mijas costa)
The Miramar Shopping Centre, which officially opened in 2004, has an area of 119,000 m2, making it one of the Costa del Sol's largest shopping spaces. All the well known shops, carrefour supermarket, but also many restaurants, fast food, traditional Spanish food, Starbucks! Also there is a cinema which shows some films in English and Spanish. On the roof there is karting and other activities for children.
www.miramarcc.com
Altitude Trampoline Park - (Malaga)
Over 3.000m2 of fun and sports, with the best and most complete set of events you have ever seen in a Trampoline Park. Dodge the balls they throw at you while you play in the Extreme Dodgeball court; slam the ball into the basket like a Harlem Globetrotter, fight a friend on the Battle Beam over the foam pit, or slide 11 metres down our giant twisted slide.
altitudemalaga.com/en/homepage/
MARKETS:
Mondays: Alora, Marbella center
Tuesdays: Fuengirola (feria ground),
Wednesdays: Benalmadena (Parque de la Paloma), La Cala, Mijas Pueblo
Thursdays: Alhaurin el Grande, Torremolinos,
Fridays: Benalmadena (Tivoli gardens), Elviria
Saturdays: Fuengirola, La Cala, Ojen Pueblo, Coin, Marbella (Puerto Banus)
Sundays: Fuengirola (near mosque), La Trocha Coin.