As you probably know, southern Spain is famous for its touristic interest, the various themed restaurants; the climate is sunny all year, the proximity of people, the well known night life, discos and entertainment venues. But this is for adults. What to do and where to go with our younger members of the family? It turns out that the whole family can enjoy life in Costa del Sol the most. It is a place for family fun; you will find a lot of theme parks and entertainment for children and activities that you can do together.
If you decide for a holiday visit several theme parks, we recommend purchasing a comprehensive excursion ticket tale in these parks: Selwo Marina, Teleférico, Tivoli World and Selwo Aventura.
Water parks:
Aqua Park in the town of Fuengirola (Parque Acuático Mijas)
Address: Highway N340, Km.209, Mijas Costa
Tel. 952 4 April 46 – August 4 46 952 – 95 246 4 September
Tickets: adult – 18 €, children (4-12let) – 13 €, children up to 4 years – free of charge.
Aqualand Torremolinos
c / Cuba, 10
Tel. 952 38 88 88
Ticket price: Adult – 22.50 €, children (4-12let) – 16.50 €, children up to 4 years – free of charge.
AquaVelis
Avda. Juan Carlos I, s / n
Torre del Mar / Vélez-Málaga
Tel. 952 54 27 58
Ticket price: Adult – 19.50 €, children (4-12let) – 14.50 €, children up to 4 years – free of charge.
For beach lovers we recommend to visit:
Funny Beach
N340, Km 184, Marbella
Tel. 952 82 33 59
Open every day from 11:00 to 23:00.
There are organized entertainments on the land: go-carting, mini-golf, trampolines, etc. From marine entertainments you will be offered to rent a jet ski, ride on a “banana”, etc. It has beach restaurant and bar.
Nikki Beach
Luxury beach club which offers public and private events, excellent cuisine and the chance to spend the whole day doing various activities. This is a stylish luxurious way of relaxing and entertainment in Costa del Sol.
Playa Hotel Don Carlos
Carretera de Cádiz km 192
29600 Marbella, Málaga, Spain.
reservations.marbella@nikkibeach.com
Ocean Club
Swimming and dancing Luxury beach club which offers events, djs, restaurants, spa, cafes and is where Europe´s elite comes to play in a beautiful section of the beach.
Avda. Lola Flores s/n 29660 Nueva Andalucía.
Theme Parks;
Tivoli (Tivoli World)
Amusement park
Avd. Tivoli s / n, Arroyo de la Miel
Tlf .: 952 57 70 16
Tivoli has many attractions and is targeted at all ages of visitors. It is interesting to everyone! Also, there are a variety of entertainment shows; there are themed restaurants and cafes. On the final point is an observation deck with panoramic views of the entire Costa del Sol. Some facts are that the animals are freely around the park and a great place to have family fun for the day.
For lovers of fauna:
Biopark
C / Camilo José Cela, 6, Fuengirola
Tel. 952 66 63 01
Tickets: adults – 16 children (K-9 years) – 11 €
Biopark is located near the bus station and train station RENFE. The whole area is divided into sectors, corresponding parts of the world. In “Madagascar,” you will go to the forest, which grows an ancient baobab tree, see lemurs and other inhabitants of the jungle. The “Southeast Asia” appears like ancient civilizations with castles and mangrove forests, which are home to tigers. On your way you will meet a fascinating variety of amazing animals such as gibbons, gavials, flying foxes. The “Equatorial Africa” is where you and your children will hit the neighborhood of crocodiles to monkeys and birds Pink Flamingo. Open until midnight.
Marine Aquarium;
Sea Life
Puerto Marina (Puerto Marina), Benalmádena
Tel. 952560150
Opening hours: 10.00-18.00 (winter schedule), 10.00-20.00 (summer schedule)
Ticket price: Adult – 13.95 €, children – 10.95 €.
You find yourself in the glass gallery underwater. Around you will float even stingrays and small sharks. You will see lots of beautiful fish and get acquainted with more than 2,000 representatives of the marine world. Special fun for all family members.
Selwo Marina
Located in the town of Benalmádena near the park «Las Palomas»
Opening hours: 10.00-18.00.
Ticket price: Adult – 18 €, children (3-7 years), Pension 13 €, children under 2 years – free of charge.
This is the first Dolphinarium in Andalucía. Here you will visit the Antarctic island and get acquainted with its cold-loving inhabitants – penguins! You will see the friendly sea lions which can not only take pictures but also swim in their own pool. Do not forget to visit the dolphin show with your children, they will love it!
Selwo Aventura – Safari Park
Highway N-314, km 162.5, Las Lomas del Monte, Estepona.
Tel. 952792150
Opening hours: 10.00-18.00 (winter schedule), 10.00-19.00 (summer schedule) in November is open from Friday to Sunday.
Ticket price: Adult – 24, 50 €, children (3-7 years) -17 €.
This peculiar zoo will amaze you with the fact that animals live in semi-freedom. The park is divided into three separate park interconnected. In the first park you can see a lot of birds, animals and snakes. There is a lake where float white and black swans.
In the second park you can go two ways: by foot – through the canyon, home to birds, or take a tour bus-SUV. The road runs through the canyon of wild animals: ostriches, zebras, rhinos and buyvololami.
The third park resembles Africa. Here, surrounded by tropical huts you can relax and have a snack, meet the elephants, tigers and giraffes. For a surcharge of 10 Euros you can ride a camel.
The way back from the park exit advised to do on a suspension bridge. It takes about 20 minutes. But it is also possible to return to the tourist cars.
Lobo park- Wolf Park
The highway Antequera-Alora, 16 minutes away. (Antequera-Alora, km. 16)
Tel. 952031107
Opening hours: 10.00-18.00 (winter schedule), 10.00-20.00 (summer schedule)
Ticket price: Adult – 9.50 €, children – 6.50 €.
This park is unique in that it offers a chance to meet with the wolves in their natural habitat. The visitors are offered guided tours (every hour from 11.00 to 16.00). Also, there is a small zoo and amusement riding on horses.
ANCRAA – Nursery donkeys
Highway Costa del 501 (N-314), 1b4 th km (exit N340 – Las Dunas)
Tel. 952 790 511.
Hours: Sunday 11.00-14.00
Andalusian donkeys are quite rare animals. This nursery grows these intelligent and beautiful human helpers, without whom it was impossible to do in the farm. The nursery opens its doors to visitors on Sundays.
Crocodile Park
c / Cuba 14, Torremolinos
Tel. 95205 17 82
Opening hours: 10.00-18.00.
Ticket price: Adult – 13 €, children (4-12let) – 10 €, children up to 4 years – free of charge.
Children 12 years of age should visit the park in the company of an adult is mandatory!
This park is located in Torremolinos, next to the Aquapark. On its territory there is a feeling that you are in the wild African jungle. You find yourself face to face with these predators! Here you will meet the “big daddy” crocodile 4.6 m long and more than 600 kilograms of weight. As in 11:30, 13:30 y 15:30 brave conductors conduct educational tours through the park. We recommend visiting the Museum of crocodiles, where you will be introduced to an amazing event in the life of these animals.
Life in Costa del Sol offers everyone a special kind of entertainment were beaches, mountains, cultural events, wild animals, dancing Etc. the fact is that everything is possible here and all your family can have a wonderful time.