Activities
Things to do on your stay
Golf
They call it the Costa del Golf - and with nearly 60 golf courses in Andalucia, including more than 30 are on the Costa del Sol, it's easy to see why! With year round sun the Costa del Sol is perfect for your golfing vacation; and Mijas is ideally situated for these many championship courses.
For more detailed information please click on our Golf Page
Tennis
There is no shortage of places to play tennis on the Costa del Sol. Contact us for more details of local clubs etc.
Aqua Parks
The nearest aqua park is very close by on the Fuengirola ring-road next to the turn off for Coin/Mijas Golf. The other is located on the outskirts of Torremolinos just off the Motorway. The aqua parks open from about Easter onwards for the summer season. Look out for special entrance offers in the local English newspapers
Bullfights
Not to every ones taste but a fact of life in Spain! The nearest Bullring is in Benalmadena Pueblo
Dolphins
There are many Dolphin watching trips on the Costa del Sol the closest being from either Benalmadena Marina or Fuengirola Marina
Fishing
Big game fishing between March to October - enjoy an unforgettable day aboard Sama (pictured here). Based in Benalmadena port.
Go-Karting
The nearest Go-Kart track is at Funny Beach in Marbella...about 20 minutes drive away but if you want a great Go-Kart experience we recommend the championship track at Campillos north of Malaga...about 45 minutes drive which has 26 adult Karts for hire on a full size international track and a secondary track for kids. Ask us for more details
Horse Riding
There are many stables local to the Villa that offer a range of Horse Riding from the Beginner to Expert!! Ask Claire for more details.
Quad Biking
There are a couple of companies offering Quad Bike Tours please ask us for more details
Sailing
The most local Marinas to the Villa are Benalmadena and Fuengirola. From here you can hire windsurfers, jet-skis, sailing dinghies and go water-skiing and fishing. Usually there are larger boats you can charter by the day from the marina office.
Scuba Diving
Contact us for more info on the Scuba Diving available on the Costa del Sol
Sea Life Benalmadena
Enjoy an unforgettable experience for the whole family as you explore the wonderful sea creatures of the marine world at Sea Life Benalmadena.
Located in Benalmadena Port, open daily from 10 am.
For more information, please call on (0034) 952 56 01 50
Selwo Adventure
Open 7 days from 10 am.
Autovía Costa del Sol, km 162,5; Las Lomas del Monte s/n ; 29680 ESTEPONA Tél : (34) 902 19 04 82
Tivoli World
The oldest Theme Park in Europe! and great fun for all the family. Just 5 minutes drive from the Villa!!
In high season there is an open air theatre which caters for all tastes with live music, folklore, dances etc.
Avda de Tivoli s/n Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. 29631, Málaga. España.
July & August open 1800 to 0200 - for other months Tel: (0034) 952 577 016 or click on http://www.andalucia.com/entertainment/tivoli.htm
Tours
There any many many day tours that are available with pick ups in the Fuengirola & Mijas areas. Trips include: Gibraltar, Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Ronda, Tangiers, Tetuan (Morocco), Ceuta, Torcal, Jerez, Frigiliana etc. All can be booked from many agencies in the area.
Track Day Racing.
For a fantastic Racing Car experience Track Days Spain offer selected days at local race circuits to either take along your own car or hire one of theirs. Speaking from experience it is great fun and very addictive...so much so that we have our own BMW M3 Track Car now!! For more details www.trackdaysspain.com or 667 204 629
Walking
The areas around the Guadalhorce Lakes, El Chorro & Torcal have some of the most beautiful scenic countryside in Andalucia.
For more information see http://www.andalucia.com/rural/walking.htm
Wolf Sanctuary
The Lobo Park (Wolf Park) is located near to Antequera.
For more information please visit: http://www.lobopark.com
Jan. - Dec. 10:00 - 18:00
Fuengirola Zoo
The kids love this Zoo....and have been many times!
Located at: Calle Camilo José Cela 6, 29640 Fuengirola. Tel: 952 666 301