There is plenty to do in the area beyond lazing at the pool or beach. Here are a few ideas:
Water Park Zoo Crocodile Park Aquarium Big game fishing Horse Racing Go Karting Sohail Castle Tivoli Park Teleferique Casino
There is a large water park, open from June to the end of September, just off the N340 / A7, Coin exit.
From the villa, drive down to the dual carriageway, turn right at the roundabout and join the N340 A7; the water park is at the second exit (Coin) but towards Fuengirola. It is in walking distance – go to the roundabout of the A7, carry on along Avda de Mijas to the next roundabout and turn right.
Phone 952 460 404
Near the police station and bull ring close to the centre of Fuengirola.
Phone 952 666 301
This is at Aljaima, near Estacion do Cartama, about 30 kms from the centre of Fuengirola
Phone 952 118 318
At Benalmadena Marina; open from 10 am
Phone 952 560 150
Fortuna Fishing, at Benalmadena Marina 665.
Phone 670 709 000
The race course is at the Hippodromo (go towards Marbella on N340 / A7, and take the La Cala exit, from where it is signposted. During the summer months, racing takes place at night.
Phone 952 595 700
Behind the BP station on the Carretera de Coin
Phone 952 581 704
On the outskirts of Fuengirola, towards Marbella, closed on Mondays and mid afternoon. Various festivals are held here, including the annual beer festival.
Phone 630 229 390
Take Arroya de Miel turnoff from the N340 / A7(near Benalmadena) and follow signposts. Cable cars go up the mountain.
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Take Arroya de Miel turnoff (near Benalmedena) and follow signposts. Afternoon and evening entertainments. Tivoli-atracciones.com
Phone 952 383 140 for details of single ticket for both Tivoli and Sealife (Euro 16.50)
Phone 952 577 016
Take the N340 / A7 towards Malaga, and it is on the right at Torrequebrada
Phone 952 446 000