With its countless entertainment options, the province of Malaga is the perfect destination for a family holiday. If you decide to visit the wonderful beaches and many other charming spots, you can’t pass on the opportunity to plan an incredible day out spent enjoying the many leisure activities in the Costa del Sol. Want to find out more? Keep reading.
Adrenaline rush
Aventura Amazonia (Marbella)
Located in Marbella, Aventura Amazonia is the biggest adventure park in Andalusia and the only one located on the coast, just 500m away from the beach. The park has a total of 83 tree-top games and 20 ziplines across six circuits. A variety of difficulty levels are available so that both you and the kids can enjoy your day out.
Sould Park (Fuengirola and Marbella)
With three locations in the Costa del Sol (two in Fuengirola and one in Marbella), Sould Park is for all the family. The facilities have a number of different games and structures so that your little ones will have an amazing time on the trampolines, jumping, bouncy castle, a mini Scalextric, motorbikes, assault course, drop towers, trains as well as a shooting range and a space where you can fish for ducks. And as if all that weren’t enough, the park also has a kiddies platform, a swing ride and a merry-go-round with balloons, offering fun for everyone from kids to teens.
Karting Campillos
Lovers of speed, adrenaline and driving are going to love Karting Campillos. This international go-karting circuit is supported by the CIK/FIA to host important international trials. The circuit has different sections that will force you to vary the speed of your go-kart, pushing you to the limit and beyond. The perfect place for your little ones to start out in the go-karting world.
Nature and the animal world
Bioparc (Fuengirola)
Fuengirola is home to a new zoo concept: Bioparc, whose ethos is to respect nature and conserve its species. Visitors will discover ecosystems which are inhabited by the animals that live in the park. The architecture of the zoo fully immerses you in the animals’ environment. A popular attraction is the baobab, which has become one of the biggest artificial trees in the world, at over 25m tall. Bioparc recreates habitats from across the five continents and puts on shows that will transport visitors to different latitudes of the globe at different times of the year.
Fuente: Bioparc
Selwo Aventura (Estepona)
Your kids will love seeing their favourite animals in the flesh. Selwo Aventura, in Estepona, is a theme park which is home to over 2,000 different animals that live together in semi-freedom. Bengal tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and lions are just some of the animals that you will see. Selwo Aventura also runs activities to make your visit even more enjoyable.
Selwo Marina (Benálmadena)
On the other side of the Costa del Sol, in Benalmádena, is Selwo Marina, a park that has the same concept as the latter, but which is dedicated to sea life. Here visitors can have a great time looking at dolphins, piranhas, sea lions, owls, turtles, pythons, penguins, flamencos, macaws, camain and more.
Sea Life (Benalmádena)
Sea Life Benalmádena is one of the best aquariums in the Costa del Sol. Sitting at the entrance of Benalmádena Marina, it is home to sharks, giant crabs, green turtles and much, much more. At the aquarium you can feed manta ray and play a mini golf course with a sea view. The aquarium offers countless activities for kids in the interactive area including face painting, balloon modelling and educational talks. It also has a space dedicated to marine species that appear in the film ‘Looking for Nemo’.
Fuente: Sea Life
Mariposario in Benalmádena
Can you imagine a zoo dedicated entirely to butterflies? Well, it exists in Benalmádena. Inside the Mariposario, or butterfly house, over 1,500 exotic butterflies fly freely around in a paradise filled with waterfalls and flowers. In addition to butterflies, you can enjoy looking at a large number of plants, caterpillars and other animals.
Cocodrilos Park (Torremolinos)
As its name suggests, Cocodrilos Park, is a theme park dedicated to crocodiles, prehistoric animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs. Over 16,000m², you can discover the natural habitat of these fascinating creatures. The park has over 200 crocodiles including Paco, the biggest crocodile in Europe. Open 365 days a year in Torremolinos, Cocodrilos Park has daily shows, dining options and a number of different recreational areas.
Reservatauro (Ronda)
Reservatauro is a fighting bull and horse breeding farm located in the midst of nature within spectacular Mediterranean countryside, just 5km from Ronda in Sierra de las Nieves National Park, which has been listed a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Reservatauro runs guided tours so you can discover the secrets to breeding and selecting fighting bulls, see the cows with their calves, and the mares raising their foals.
Fuente: Reservatauro
Lobo Park (Antequera)
We’ve had bulls and crocodiles and now we’re onto wolves. Lobo Park has 40 hectares that have been adapted to the needs of different species of the animal. On the night of the full moon, you can listen to the wolves howling. The park also runs horse rides and horse riding classes, as well as the farm school where your little ones can enjoy the company of the loveliest animals, like pigs, ducks, geese, goats and chickens.
Parque Ornitológico y Botánico La Alcua (El Borge)
If you’re really into nature, Parque Ornitológico y Botánico La Alcua, an ornithological and botanical garden, situated in El Borge, gives you the opportunity to take a fantastic family walk. As you make your way around the park, you will see a spectacular variety of fauna and flora including ostriches, peacocks, geese, swans, parrots from Patagonia, lovebirds, pheasants, Castellana Negra and mixed-breed chicken, and more. All under the shade of the trees and plants like Old World sycamore, bamboo, ferns, jasmine, palm trees, yucca trees, and, of course, a selection of native vegetation.
Parque de La Paloma
Located in Benalmádena, Parque de La Paloma has a total surface area of over 200,000m². The park has an artificial lake, paved trails, recreational areas and restaurants surrounded by gardens and relaxation areas. Everything you need to have a lovely day out with all the family. Inside the park, you might just see peacocks, chickens, ducks, swans, turtles and rabbits.
Orquidario de Estepona
Would you believe it if we told you that there was a 15,000m² place that is home to over 1,300 different species of orchids and 5,000 tropical plants? Well, it does and you don’t need to go to some far-flung destination for a visit. The biggest orchidarium in Spain is located in Estepona and is the conduit between the plant and the animal world with the sea and mountains in the background. The combination of colours, aromas and sensations will blow you away.
Fuente: Orquidario de Estepona
Parque La Batería (Torremolinos)
One of Torremolinos’ green areas, Parque La Batería is a wonderful space dedicated to leisure where visitors can have fun while enjoying the natural world. The main attraction of the park is the 900m² lake inside it. Here you can rent a boat and go for a sail. Afterwards, make sure you take a ride on the merry-go-round, a wonderful classic Venetian style carousel that your kids are going to love. The park has a 15m tall observation tower, a network of pathways, an exercise area and an amazing children’s play park.
Water fun
Mijas water park
Mijas water park has slides and attractions for all the family like the children’s pool, Isla Lagartos, Kamikaze, Laberinto and the Jacuzzi. It has recreational areas, shows in the lake, lounger hire, and dining options, as well as transport to the centre of Fuengirola.
Aqualand (Torremolinos)
Aqualand Torremolinos is the biggest water park in the whole of the Costa del Sol. Located in Torremolinos, it has 14 water attractions with a total 19 slides for adults, 15 slides for children and an 18-hole mini golf course. Kamikaze is the tallest slide in Europe, with a 22m drop. The park has a 1,400m² wave pool and Boomerang, the only attraction of its kind in the Costa del Sol which takes you zigzagging down a slippery surface as you sit on a float. There is a range of dining options and a relaxation area where you can unwind and recharge.
Fuente: Aqualand
Aquavelis (Vélez-Málaga)
Located in Torre del Mar, Aquavelis offers water-based fun and adventures for all the family. It has ten attractions, loungers and souvenir shops. In terms of dining, there is a pizzeria, a hamburger joint, an ice cream parlour and a café. An amazing place to cool off in the summer and have an amazing day out.
Beyond all these leisure activities in the Costa del Sol, the province of Malaga has countless attractions that will make your family holiday an unforgettable one. With its nature reserves, zoos, theme parks, water parks and more, the Costa del Sol is one of the holiday destinations that has the most to offer kids. Beyond the large collection of hotels that meet the needs of little ones and long beaches with countless wonders (such as, for example, the opportunity to enjoy water sports), you will find all sorts of ideas that will keep the whole family happy so that you can, most importantly, enjoy quality time together. Discover everything you can get up to in the Costa del Sol with kids here.
