AQUAPARK TORREMOLINOS
Carretera Circunvalacion 10, Torremolinos
Tel. 952 38 88 88
Numerous water rides and slides, also sea lion shows.
Open: 10.00 - 18.00

AQUA VELIS
Torre de Mar
One of the largest, splashiest water-parks in the province with 21 different rides to choose from including some super-fast slides, dingy river ride and paddling pool for young children (and parents).
Tel. 952 54 27 62

HOT AIR BALLOONING
Aero Andaluz in Osuna. Hot-air balloon flights in the spectacular Spanish countryside with an alfresco picnic and chilled Cava.

TELECABINA - CABLE CAR
Benalmádena
Explanada Tivoli, Arroyo de la Miel.
Tel. 952 57 50 38. This spectacular cable car that takes you from just outside Tivoli to the peak of the Calamorro Mountain, rising up 724 meters, where the panorama is spectacular, with views on a clear day as far as the Rock of Gibraltar and the Coast of Morocco.

CAVE VISITS
Sierra de Ronda (Malaga)
Cueva del Gato - This cave measure 4.5 kilometers in length and crosses the Sierra de Grazalema, following an underground river which forms huge caverns and 21 underground lakes which are perfect for a cool dip.
Cueva de la Pileta - with astounding 25,000 year old cave paintings near the village of Benaojan.

Rincon de la Victoria (Malaga)
Cueva de Tesoro - on the coast with a main gallery of 500m.

Sierra de las Nieves (Malaga)
Cueva de la Tinaja - Surrounded by beautiful orange groves, this cave is especially noted for the dramatic rock formations.
Cueva de Los Organos and La Arańa - These two caves are situated close together and have impressive, large caverns and rock formations.

El Torcal de Antequera (Malaga)
There are many caves in the Natural Park.

BOAT TRIPS
Benalmádena - Fuengirola
Boat trips on the Joven María II between Fuengirola port and Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Sailings daily, from Fuengirola: 11.30, 13.30, 15.30; and from Benalmádena, 10.30, 12.30, 14.30.

Benalmádena - Torremolinos
Puerto Marina, Benalmádena to Torremolinos round trip, sailings daily. Tel. 952 44 48 81or 629 58 36 56. Take the boat to Fuengirola or Benalmádena and stop off and visit their street markets and explore the towns or relax on an evening boat trip from Benalmádena along the coast towards Torremolinos and back.

Andalucia - North Africa
There are ferry services from Gibraltar and Algeciras to North Africa

SEA LIFE CENTRE
Darsena de Poniente Puerto Marina, Benalmádena
Tel. 952 560 150
Sea life recreates the different natural habitats of over 100 marine species. It includes "touch pools" where visitors can handle specimens or feed the fish in the Ray Tank, a Mediterranean reef with anemones and starfish; one can also walk through a glass tunnel where they can observe sharks, morays and barracudas. Attractions also include "Atlantis, The Sunken City", which recreates the aura of mystery and magic surrounding the legend of the sunken city.

AMUSEMENT PARKS
TIVOLI WORLD
Tel. 952 57 70 16
The Costa del Sol's biggest amusement park, located in Arroyo de la Miel, just 2 kms from the Benalmádena Costa. There are over two dozen thrilling rides to choose from as well as a tiny tots section, restaurants, bars and a professional caliber programme of concerts mainly by Spanish performers, as well as some 'look-alike' stars.

PARKILANDIA
Tel. 952 58 12 86
You can't miss this colourful amusement park for youngsters. It is located right in the port at Fuengirola and comprises a maze, trampolines and mini race track, as well as slides, swings, an electric train, bouncy castle and lots more.

WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS
Selwo
Ctra. N-340 Km 162.5, Estepona.
Tel. 952 79 21 50
Selwo is a fascinating adventure in contact with nature. The park covers 100 hectares and is home to more than 2.000 animals from the five continents. The animals live in liberty recreating the animal's natural habitat. Visitors are taken on a four-hour tour, on foot and in four-wheel drive trucks.
Open daily 10.00 - 19.00.

Crocodile Park
Torremolinos, Málaga.
Tel. 952 051 782.
Imagine an African Adventure at Your Feet, but fenced off! Europe's only crocodile park with 200 crocodiles, from babies right up to the huge five-meter long adults approx weighing in at almost 500 kilos. The park has now set up a mini zoo especially for the children with mouflons, Nan dues, deer and miniature ponies. Crocodile Park is home to more than 300 crocs, including the massive Giant of the Nile and 'Big Nose', an old age pensioner of 77, measuring nearly 5 meters. The park's 'nursery', always busy thanks to the park's successful breeding programme, thanks to which each female has 30-50 eggs. There is also a museum where you can swot up on croc facts, a video presentation, restaurant and souvenir shop.
Open daily 10.00-18.00.

Jardin de Las Aguilas
Benalmádena pueblo.
The Jardin de las Aguilas is clearly signposted from Benalmádena pueblo.
Tel. 95 256 8239
Majestic birds of prey spread their wings under the supervision of expert handlers at the Jardin de las Aguilas (Garden of Eagles). There are displays throughout the day giving all 152 birds a turn. Among the stars is Yaku, a rare Condor.

Next door there is a miniature castle to visit - the Castillo Colombo, with beautiful grounds to walk around, breathtaking views and Snake City, an impressive reptile sanctuary that will be sure to make your skin crawl

Fuengirola Zoo
Avda. Camilo José Cela, Fuengirola. 5 minutes from the bus station and train station.
Tel. 952 586 892
Zoos aren't what they used to be, fortunately. You won't find miserable animals pacing up and down shoebox cages, clinging to solitary branches or paddling around in sad puddles at Fuengirola's new, visitor and animal-friendly zoo.
Open daily 10.00 - 20.00, July and August 10.00 - 0100.

CABLE SKI MARBELLA
Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro, Marbella.
Tel. 952 785 579
This attraction is either for those wanting to learn or improve their water skiing, or just for those who want a fun day out. The cable system pulls skiers around the lake. Each trip around the lake lasts about one minute but the cable can be set at a speed to suit your ability. Slow for children and beginners and faster for the expert skier. You can kneeboard, wakeboard, or water ski.
Go Karting

KARTING CLUB MALAGA
Carretera de Coin, Mijas Costa, Fuengirola
Tel. 952 581 704
A great go-cart circuit with formula competition, carts for the kids, 2 seaters and mini bikes. Parents can also relax in the terrace bar.

FUNNY BEACH MARBELLA
CN•340, Near the East Marbella Arch, Marbella.
A great go-cart circuit by the beach.