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Family days out
Selwo Aventura A unique nature park, just off the N340 highway, close to Estepona
which provides a unique and fantastic experience for the whole family. The park is based on the African safari park idea and
houses 2,000 animals in semi-wild conditions.
It is easy to get to, with ample parking outside the front gate,
and plenty of places to eat and drink and although some of the park is by all-terrain vehicle, be prepared for a good long
walk.
Selwo Marina Located in Benalmadena, Selwo Marina complements Selwo Aventura and
is devoted to the exotic sea life and birds of South America.
You
can see dolphins, sea lions as well as visit Ice Island, a glass-enclosed
area and the home of the penguins. Shops and food services are also available.
Aqualand said to be the largest
aqua park in Europe, the Aqua Park in Torremolinos covers more than 70,000 square metres, with rides including the hair-raising
kamikaze twister and several near vertical slides, together with a tiny tots area, waves swimming pool and even a Jacuzzi.
This aqua park has all the attractions you would expect from a park of this size, with plenty of space within the park
for sunbathing as well as many restaurants and a golf zone. Special prices for groups and children under three free.
Mijas Aqua Park is the other main water park on the coast and is located along the main road heading
towards Fuengirola. Open from 10:30 hrs. to 18:00 hrs. Facilities include self-service restaurant, changing rooms, safety
deposit boxes, gift shop, floats and a picnic area.
Sea Life Benalmadena, a unique and magical marine experience on the Costa del Sol. With over 500,000 litres
of water you can meet more than 5,000 different creatures. These include species from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic,
Indian and Pacific oceans and even creatures normally found in the Red Sea. Don't forget the diverse and amazing species from
the Amazon. Enjoy an unforgettable experience for the whole family as you explore the wonderful
sea creatures of the marine world of SEA LIFE Benalmadena.
Tivoli World is an amusement park located in Arroyo
de la Miel, just 2 km from the Benalmádena Costa. There are various rides as well as a tiny tots section,
restaurants, bars and a professional calibre programme of concerts mainly by Spanish performers, as well as some 'lookalike'
stars.
Telerifico is a cable car ride from
the coast at Benalmadena, just outside Tivoli World to the peak of Monte Calamorro at 725 metres. Fantastic views
over the Mediterranean, Africa & Gibraltar. The duration each way is 12 minutes with the first ride leaving at 10.30h
and the last return at 19.00h.
Funny Beach. Have fun on the go-karts, trampolines, mini golf - and it's only a
few minutes from Elviria, along the N340 towards Marbella - by the big Coke can!
Crocodile Park Situated in Torremolinos, the heart of the Costal del Sol. In Crocodile Park you will find yourself
in front of prehistoric monsters which have miraculously survived 200 million years of evolution - carnivores which knew the
dinosaurs and use the distance of less than 2 metres, you can wonder at the gigantic crocodiles by silently walking beside
them, observing the secrets of one of the most fascinating creatures of our world.
Dolphin Safari Established in 1969, the Original Dolphin Safari TM is the longest running and most popular marine
safari in Europe. Our brand new boat called GOLDFIN, 430 horse power, is especially designed to watch dolphins and whales
in the bay and Straits of Gibraltar. Strong, fast, modern, safe, with all the accomodation necessary inside and outside for
one of the most enjoyable and unforgetable experience of your life.
Whale Watching is a tourist, as well as educational activity. It consists of sailing in the Strait of Gibraltar,
looking for and identifying the different types of whales and dolphins that live or migrate in this area. Three different
types of dolphins inhabit the recently established Natural Park of the Strait of Gibraltar: Common, Striped and Bottlenose,
and they share the habitat with Pilot Whales. Furthermore, Killer Whales, Sperm Whales and Fin Whales migrate through the
Strait from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, and vice versa.
Sports and Activities The apartment
is located beside the Santa Maria Golf and Country Club, one of the finest courses along the Costa del Golf. 
If you don't play golf but would like to try, there is a multi-tiered driving
range, next to Greenlife Golf, a spectacular par 3 course, just a few minutes drive away. Find out more about
the Golfing opportunities in the area. Santa Maria Golf and Country Club
also has a bowls club, tennis courts and swimming pools. Other local activities include walking, horse riding, snorkeling
, sailing, mountaineering, water skiing, fishing, and many more. The Costa Del Sol provides
you with lots to see whilst diving, including wrecks, reefs, drop offs, prolific life, underwater mountains, caves and blue
blue water. The Atlantic stream brings lots of plankton and other micro life forms to
these waters resulting in a varied and abundant selection of marine life including octopus, conger, moray, lobster, grouper,
weaverfish moonfish, dasmil, wrasse, scorpion fish, salifish, swordfish, dolphin, silverfish, nudibranchis, flowers, faunas
and corals. www.happy-divers-marbella.com
www.divingcostadelsol.com
www.simplydiving.com
www.divingmarbella.com You may prefer to charter a boat or go deep sea fishing? Discover the amazing wild world
in the Straits of Gibraltar, cruise up the coast or go out to sea for the day. See whales and dolphins in their Mediterranean
sea environment. Go windsurfing. Sip champagne served to you by highly experienced crews or parasail above the waters behind
a speed boat. It's all happening off the beaches of the Costa del Sol www.lunapesca.com
www.marinamarbella.co.uk
www.marinamarbella.co.uk
www.nauticapuertobanus.com
www.marbellayachtcharter.com 
If you fancy some adventure Trial Biking up at Alhaurin el Grande then check out ToroTrail
Short / Half-day trips
Take a short drive/taxi to one of the most prestigious marinas in the world - Puerto Banus. Once you’ve
enjoyed viewing the millionaire yachts, celebrity spotting and wandering around the designer boutiques, why not relax
and watch the world go by in one of the quay side café bars or top up your tan on the beach.
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| Puerto Banus Marina |
A lot of people booking holidays on the coast will enter Spain at Malaga's airport and never visit
the city. From historic castles to urban green parks, this Mediterranean port is pleasing to all interests. Take
a look at the city that influenced the works of Picasso. You can visit his birthplace and museum. It has excellent beaches,
shopping and a fabulous cathedral, and only half an hour away. Why not get tickets to see some football and watch
Malaga CF take on the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.
So remember Malaga isn't just where the airport is.
Further Afield
Within easy reach are the renowned cities of Granada, Cordoba and Seville. Granada
is home to La Alhambra, Spain’s most visited tourist site. See www.alhambra.org for more information.
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| The Alhambra |
Venture a little inland and explore the many pueblos blancos (white
villages) such as Casares, Gaucin, Mijas and Benahavis or visit Ronda with its ancient Bull Ring, Arab Baths and the
breathtaking gorge.
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| Ronda |
If you are feeling homesick, take a day trip down to Gibraltar,
shop in Marks & Spencer, see the Barbary Apes, go on a Dolphin Safari, explore the Rock, pick up duty free bargains. Don’t forget to take your pounds!
Did you know that Africa is a mere 70 minutes from Spain? Why
not combine your stay with a day trip to Morocco, taking in the souks and kasbahs of another world. An experience
not to be missed! Ferries run from Gibraltar, Algeciras and Tarifa to the Moroccan port of Tangiers.
Ferrys Rapidos del Sur offer a highspeed catamaran service - see their website for online timetables, fares, reservations
and information about excursions.
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