Although we have listed opening hours & prices, these are there for you to have an idea and do not reflect the prices on any given day. We advise that you call for opening times & prices, before you go. They will all have English speaking receptionists! Contact details are included under each suggestion. If you prefer, let us know and we will be more than happy to get the information you need for the day you plan to go!
Also, to further help out with your planning, we have included the dates of all the ferías being held this year on the Costa del Sol! If you need our help – we are one call, one click or one email away!
A favorite on the Costa del Sol! Africa in Europe! Large open sided trucks drive you through the various animal enclosures and up into the hills above Estepona. Gets as close to a safari without being in Africa. There are elephants, bears, hippos ... just so much to see. As you will be doing a lot of walking, we recommend you wear sensible shoes.
Where:
Las Lomas del Monte s/n, Crta. N – 340 km 162,5
29680 Estepona
Entrance Fee: Adults €23.00 Children €16.00
Opening Hours:
Tel.: 902 190 482
Website: www.selwo.es
TIVOLI WORLD
The biggest theme park on the Costa del Sol and really good fun for everyone. Over 20 rides from merry-go-rounds to Water featured rides. There are kids’ shows, flamenco shows, restaurants & gardens to just hang out in. A great family day out and open until 2:00 am in the summer!
Where:
Avda. Tivoli s/n
29631 Benalmádena
Entrance Fee: €6.00 to the park itself. (Kids under 1m height free).
Every Sunday from 11:00 – 13:00 hrs only 1.00€
Opening Hours: 16:00 – 23:00 in general you cannot go wrong with these hours, but we do recommend to check their web site for more specific hrs., or call our concierge to confirm them based on the day you would like to go!
Tel.: 952 577 016
Website: www.tivoli.es
Purpose built Crocodile Park with 300 Crocodiles. You can have the chance to even hold one! There are guided tours and shows around the park and even a baby crocodile nursery to see. There is also a mini zoo, kids’ play area and cafeteria.
Where:
C./ Cuba, 14
29620 Torremolinos
Entrance Fee: Adults €11.00 Kids (4-12) €8.50, under 4years free Senior Citizens (65+) €9.00
Opening Hours:
March – May & October: 10:00 – 18:00
June – September: 10:00 – 19:00
Tel.: 952 051 782
Website: www.crocodile–park.com
Sea Life Benalmádena is a magical marine experience on the Costa del Sol. It has over 500.000 ltrs of water in which swim more than 5.000 different creatures, including species from the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans as well as creatures normally found in the Red Sea.
Where:
Puerto Marina
29630 Benalmádena
Entrance Fee: Adults €12.00 Kids €8.00, under 3yrs free.
Opening Hours:
Open all year round from 10:00 am (excluding Christmas Day).
Tel.: 952 560 150
Web: www.sealifeeurope.com
Fuengirola Zoo is also one our favourite days out. Its the perfect size, where you can walk around it numerous times, whereby all the animals will be doing something different. There are shows throughout day which are really good fun and so many animals to see from Flamingos to Monkeys, Crocodiles to Tigers.
Where:
Avda. Camilo José Cela, 6 – 8
29640 Fuengirola
Entrance Fee: Adults €15.50 Kids (3-9) €10.60 under 3yrs free Senior Citizens (65+) €10.60
Opening Hours: Open daily from 10:00
Tel.: 952 666 301
Web: www.zoofuengirola.com
The first Dolphinarium in Andalucía where you can not only see Dolphins but also Sea Lions and Penguins. During the summer months you have the chance to swim with the Sea Lions! Advanced bookings recommended! Bookings online offer a discount on the below mentioned prices.
Where:
Parque de la Paloma, s/n
29630 Benalmádena
Entrance Fee: Adults €16.50 Kids (3 - 7yrs ) €12.20 under 3yrs free.
Opening Hours: Open daily from 10:00
Tel.: 902 290 482
Web: www.selwomarina.com
If you like heights and scenery then you must take a trip on the Cable Car! It will take you to the peak of Calamorro Mountain at 769 m, where you can take a donkey ride, see Spanish horse riding displays or do a bit of hiking; have a coffee in the cafeteria with its amazing views over Malaga and Costa del Sol coastline.
Where:
Avda. Tivoli s/n
29631 Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
Entrance Fee: Adults €15.00 return Kids €10.00 return, under 5yrs free
Opening Hours: Open from 10:00 – 18:00 (March – December) with the exception of July & August open until midnight
Tel.: 952 575 038
Web: www.telefericobenalmadena.com
If you are visiting Gibraltar to see the Barbary Apes then take a trip to the Dolphin World too. It combines a fascinating cruise around one of the most visually spectacular bays in the world with a chance to see and photograph different species of dolphin, occasional whales, flying fish, turtles and sunfish - all with commentary on the world of Dolphins. The cruise takes around an hour and a half.
Where:
Marina Bay 6, The Square
Gibraltar
Entrance Fee: Adults €35.00 Kids (under 12) €25.00
Opening Hours: 7 days a week 10:00 - 17:00 (closed Feb & March)
Tel.: +350 2007 1914
Mobile: +34 607 290 400
Web: www.dolphinsafari.gi
A truly unique and thrilling experience for anybody with a zest for all things big and bouncy! The impressive 200m course offers you the chance to glide down the hill at mega speeds of up to 27mph and provides the ultimate adrenaline rush. On site there is a high quality designer bar and restaurant which is available for use by SphereMania customers. Participants and spectators alike can chill in the sun, whilst having a drink or snack on the terrace. Baboo is a great place to watch the delights provided by SphereMania as it overlooks the runway. Also on site participants are welcome to make use of the clubhouse changing facilities including toilets and showers. There is a huge free car park and for those interested there is a driving range, 9 hole golf course, and bowling green as well.
Where:
Benalmádena Golf, Crta. De Arroyo de la Miel,
29639 Benalmádena
Entrance Fee – Harness Sphereing: Adults €28.00 (14+ years) Kids €23.00
Entrance Fee – Aqua Sphereing: 1 pax €45.00, 2 pax €56.00, 3 pax €65.00
Opening Hours: All year round (booking essential!)
Mobile: +34 693 509 275
Web: www.spheremania.com
The largest water park on the Costa del Sol, Aqualand covers more than 70.000 sm2 and has rides such as the recently installed Boomerang, the only one of its kind on the Costa del Sol, the incredibly exciting Kamikazee Twister, Rapids and the Black Hole. There is also an area for small children, waves pools, lots of grassy areas for those wishing to sunbathe, many restaurants and an 18-hole mini golf course.
Where:
C./ Cuba, 10
29620 Torremolinos
Entrance Fee: Adults €21.50 Kids 4 – 12 yrs €15.50 Senior Citizens (65+) €15.50
Opening Hours:
May 23rd – June 21st 11:00 – 18:00
June 22nd – June 30th 10:00 – 18:00
July – August 10:00 – 19:00
September 1st – 13th 11:00 – 18:00
Tel.: 952 388 888
Web: www.aqualand.es
Apart from the range of water slides there is a wave pool, a jacuzzi, a lake for swimming in and an area with slides for kids. There is also a games arcade, a picnic area and restaurants. From June 15th through September 15th there is a daily aerobics session, a music / dance & a parrot show.
Where:
Ctra. N – 340 km 209
29649 Mijas Costa
Entrance Fee: Adults €17.00 Kids 4 – 12 yrs €12.50 (0+ yrs Free) Senior Citizens (65+) €9.00 Family €46.00 Couple with 1 kid 4 – 12 yrs old (2nd kid free)
Opening Hours:
April 27th - 31st May from 10:30 – 17:30 (40% discount from 15:00)
June from 10:00 – 18:00 (40% discount from 15:00)
July & August from 10:00 – 19:00 (40% discount from 16:00)
September from 10:00 – 18:00 (40% discount from 15:00)
Tel.: 952 460 404
Web: www.aqualand.es
Spanish horse show (“Ritmo a Caballo”) every Wednesday at 17:45, followed by a four course dinner in a typical Spanish restaurant (venta). At the end of the dinner the flamenco-show starts. It is composed of both traditional and modern Spanish- and flamenco dance. NOTE: Dinner & flamenco show are optional! Due to its enormous popularity this show has been running since 1993. Fifteen years of experience and the show’s quality are a sure guarantee of a wonderful experience.
Where:
C./ Munillo Bracho, 3
29620 Torremolinos
Entrance Fee “Ritmo a Caballo”: Adults €20.00 Kids 5 – 11 yrs €10.50
Entrance Fee “Feria del Sur”*: Adults €45.00 Kids 5 – 11 yrs €33.00**
*Includes the four course dinner and flamenco show as mentioned in the short description
**Special Kids’ Menu
Opening Hours: 09:00 - 14:00 & 17:00 - 20:00 closed during Christmas
Telephone : 952 383 140
Web: www.feriadelsur.es
FERIAS on the COSTA DEL SOL
FERIAS! Party Spanish Style! Day and night! The intention to give you all the dates in advance is so that you can plan your stay on the Costa del Sol around the dates of the different Ferias! The dates below have been checked and are set for the year 2009! Take note that during the week of festivities most businesses are closed in the afternoon!
| Marbella | It's like a 'calling-in the -summer' ritual! The first major Feria on the Costa del Sol and it shows on the streets! | |||||||||||
| 8th – 14th June | After the winter people can’t wait to get out and enjoy the warm sunshine! | |||||||||||
| The colors in the streets are as vibrant as the atmosphere! Marbella stands still for a week! | ||||||||||||
Marbella
Estepona
13th – 17th May Considered the ‘mini’ fería among the locals
7th – 12th July Principle fería of the Municipality – and never short of trying to match the previous month which was the Fería in Marbella! Neighboring Municipalities rivalry results in a common good for everyone!!
Benahavís
13th – 16th August Gotta love this one! This is a unique fería because the town of Benahavís has maintained its charm throughout the years of growth on the Costa del Sol. Ironically the road leading to it is a Cul de Sac, so… a one way street to the fería! Perfect! Highly recommended to take a taxi there and back! The police arealways waiting at the end of the street!
Benalmádena Pueblo
13th – 16th August A melting pot of cultures all doing the same thing from the Spanish culture – fiesta time! It is so easy to go with the flow during the fería, anything else would not be advisable! Enjoy, watch people enjoy, and enjoy some more! Certainly something to write home about!
Málaga
14th – 23rd August This is by far one of the largest fairs of the Costa del Sol with a huge firework display on August 14th at midnight on the popular Malagueta beach and another spectacular display on the final night of 23rd August at the Cortijo de Torres
Ronda
2nd – 6th September The day fair at Ronda (Fería del Día) is renowned for being one of the best on the Costa del Sol and is worth a trip up to the mountain town of Ronda.
Mijas
6th – 11th September A traditional fería in comparison to the Municipalities surrounding the town, like Benalmádena, Torremolinos & Fuengirola! Much more intimate, but certainly not lacking in flair and atmosphere!
Torremolinos
25th – 29th September While the fair is officially held for five days, it includes a number of events in the run-up to the main celebration, spilling over into more than a week of festivities. Traditionally free paella is served every day of the week!
Fuengirola
6th – 12th October Stalls are open throughout the town with typical Spanish music, food, drinks and dancing ...lots of dancing! There is also an excellent exhibition of Spanish horses in the processions. A multicultural community with a lot of European countries represented – you would not know that is the case as everyone blends in and joins the festivities!
San Pedro de Alcántara
14th – 19th October Just like Marbella is deemed to be the opening fería to the fería season, San Pedro has the status of being the one to close the festivities until the next year! Meaning…. Everyone comes out in force! NO Exceptions! Just one more time to dance in the streets!
