10 things to do in costa del sol

Here a list of 10 great family days out on the Costa del Sol .For more details and directions click here. We also have very cheap car hire from only €50.00 per week from Malaga airport …

1 , Parque Natura Aventura

This is a great adventure park situated close to Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Activities include rock climbing, kayaking, archery and paintball. You can also enjoy quad biking and younger kids are also catered for with safe play areas. Cabins are also available if you want to stay overnight, making Parque Natura Aventura the perfect place to visit for family fun on the Costa del Sol.

2 , Mijas Water Park

Mijas Water Park is one of the best water parks on the Costa del Sol. Mijas Water park provides the perfect family day out during your stay on the Costa del Sol, and all ages are catered for.
All the usual water slides, swimming pools and water adventures can be found at the Mijas Water Park, plus a host of new and exciting additions including a mini-golf course, an arcade room and a rock-climbing wall. Restaurant and bars also serving snacks, cold drinks and refreshments throughout the day. Mijas Water Park provides everything you need for perfect family fun on the Costa del Sol.

3,Marbella Football Club

The Marbella Football Club ground is situated close to the centre of town, on the road heading towards La Cañada Shopping Centre. Playing in the 2nd division B of the Spanish league, UD Marbella is run by British directors, Ian Radford and Wayne Elliott. Most home games are played on a Sunday afternoon, under-16s are admitted free and there is always a great fun family atmosphere. For more information check out www.marbellafc.com The season runs between May and August.

4,Crocodile Park

The famous Crocodile Park at Torremolinos has become a massive tourist attraction on Spain´s Costa del Sol. Resembling an African fortress, the building is home to over 300 crocodiles. Crocodile Lake is where most of the crocs live, and you can get as close as 2 metres to these dangerous reptiles. Also worth seeing is the African Museum, the Bird Reserve, the West African dwarf goats and the emus. There is no better place to take the kids while on holiday on the Costa del Sol. Family fun guaranteed.

.5,Wolf Park

this is one of the Costa del Sol´s most famous wildlife parks. Nestling in 40 acres of natural park land, Lobo Park is home to a wide range of rare plants and species of animals. A guided tour around Lobo Park will take you up close and not too personal to various species of wolves. Foxes, horses and farm animals also have a home at Lobo Park, and this is a great place to take the kids if you are on holiday on the Costa del Sol.

6, Sea Life Benalmadena

One of the best family attractions on the Costa del Sol is Sea Life, Benalmadena. Home to over 2,000 species of sea animals, including penguins, sea lions, seals, sharks and stingrays, this is the perfect place to bring children of all ages. Also educational, staff also teach visitors the importance of looking after the environment so that sea animals are protected from danger.

7,Tivoli World

this is situated in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol. A fabulous theme park where kids can enjoy the music, the rides, the attractions and even a Sunday market. Several shows are hosted around the park, and children are encouraged to dress up for the event. Themed restaurants serve a wide range of drinks and snacks, and this is a fun day out for the whole family. Live entertainment and shows in summer.

8,Selwo Safari Park (Selwo Aventura)

this is one of the most amazing theme park of its kind in Europe. Offering visitors a range of safari adventures, walking routes and even overnight stays, this is the perfect place to talk to the animals. Situated in 100 hectares of open parkland, near Estepona, there are four walking routes for visitors to enjoy and over 2,000 species of animals, birds and reptiles can be seen here.

9, Aqualand Torremolinos, Costa del Sol,

this is situated just ten minutes away from the beaches of Torremolinos, and offers family fun for all ages. Boasting a wide range of aquatic attractions plus a mini-golf course, restaurants, bars and swimming pools for all the family. Rides include the kamikaze, the boomerang, the black hole and a wave pool and various wild water slides. Great holiday fun on the Costa del Sol.


10 , Senda el Retiro

this is a botanic theme park for lovers of flora and fauna. Offering a tranquil and peaceful environment, Senda el Retiro feels a million miles away from the madness of the Costa del Sol. Several bird species and some of Spain´s most beautiful flowers are situated at Senda El Retiro. This is one of the most stunning ornithological parks in Europe.

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