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Selwo
Marina and La Paloma Park
Selwo Marina which is on the western edge of the Paloma Park in
Benalmadena Costa and this gorgeous
park spreads out on two hectares and
forms part of the municipality of Benalmadena. The visitor is guided
to the marine world and the
surrounding of exotic birds from
South America. Especially attractive
are the pools dedicated to dolphins
and sea lions, where shows take
place on a regular basis. There is
also a one of a kind habitat for
penguins covered with ice and thus
recreating the normal life
conditions of these peculiar
species. Especially interesting is
the part where exotic birds live.
Also in this area there are highly
interesting exhibitions also a special virtual
reality zone with 3D features as
well as an underwater observation
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Benalmadena
Cable Car
The Costa del
Sol Cable Car joins Benalmadena and
the top of Monte Calamorro, one of
the most elevated points of the
province of Malaga, at a height of
769 meters. From the top a panoramic
view of the Costa del Sol can be
seen. Also, The Sierra Nevada, The
Valley of the Guadalhorce and on
clear days Gibraltar and the African
coast. Each cabin of the Cableway
has a capacity of 4 people. The
duration of the car ride itself is
approximately 15 minutes. At the top
of the mountain it is possible to
walk to
the tremendous viewpoints..
also sign-posted pathways down from the mountain for those who may wish
to walk.
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Benalmadena
Sea Life Centre
This
British company which has
developed such sites all over the
UK and Europe. The one in
Benalmadena is situated right in Puerto
marina, Children love it. This Sea Life
Centre is different
and reflects the area in which they
are situated. At this centre
is an exhibit of sea life to be
found in the Mediterranean.
There is a walk-through Lost City
of Atlantis where the sea and its
creatures are all around, even
above you. There are
sharks, a tank of sting rays and a
seahorse exhibit. Expect to spend
quite a bit of time here. It
is both entertaining and
instructive and opportunities to
actually touch or feed some of the
fish. Most of the centre is
indoors
but there is also an outside area.
There are over 30 displays and
what is claimed to be the largest
collection of sharks in Europe
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Benalmadena Casino
Benalmadena has one of the finest
casinos in all of Spain - It is located within the 5-star
Torrequebrada Hotel which overlooks the sea and which is situated on
the coastal road just a few kilometers west of Benalmadena Costa.
The 5 star hotel boasts a first-class restaurant open in the
evenings and an excellent garden-side restaurant open at lunchtime -
both restaurants available to non-residents. You can also have
dinner in the Sala Fortuna and take in a flamenco show and a cabaret
show of a very high standard. The
Casino itself has a variety of games such as roulette, poker and
blackjack and a tempting array of slot machines.
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Benalmadena Tivoli
World
This compact amusement park is situated in Arroyo de la Miel and has
a large car park. During
the winter (November to March) it is open every Saturday and
Sunday (1pm-10pm). It is open daily the rest of the year from
4pm-2am and till 3am in July & August). The main areas are
Andalucia with live Spanish music and dance, Western Square with
live country music and dance, and Tivolilandia with children's
rides. The entrance fee includes all entertainment but Tivolino (the
parks own currency) has to be purchased to use the rides which are
scattered throughout the park. There is also a 3500 seat theatre
which features a variety of events throughout the year. Can-Can and
flamenco shows as well as music concerts and theatre are all on
offer and draw crowds, there is a wide range of restaurants, cafes
and bars and on Sunday mornings for 1euro entrance fee there is a
flea market. Stick around after the market closes and you can take
advantage of the park's other facilities without a further entrance
fee! The regular Friday market is held in the Tivoli car park.
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Water Parks
There's a great day out for all the family at Aquapark Torremolinos -
the biggest water park on the Costa
del Sol, with 70,000 square meters of rides, slides, pools and
pure pleasure. The attractions include a wave pool, tropical lake,
wild river ride, a bubble pool, kamikaze death slide and foam slides.
For the less active there are restaurants and mini golf.
The park is open from May to September.
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Fuengirola Zoo
Zoos aren't what they used to be, fortunately. You
won't find miserable animals pacing up and down shoebox cages at
Fuengirola's new, animal-friendly zoo. Instead, as you wander through
this simulated tropical forest, lush with vegetation, rivers and
waterfalls, you'll see crocodiles basking on the sandy shores of the
Nile, Sumatra tigers bathing besides Angkor Wat, lemurs playing around
an ancient Baobab tree and, if you're brave, bats flitting around
abandoned mines. Look down in The Forest Floor section and you'll spot
meerkats, giant snails and river hogs. Look up in the Forest Canopy
and you'll see gibbons and hornbills and rainbow loris monkeys.
Wherever you look in this pioneer zoo, the only thing between you and
the animals are natural barriers like bridges and riverbanks. Maybe a
"moonlight visit", throughout July and August the zoo stays
open until 1.00 am...! Extra fun for the kids is provided, with
a large play area, including a miniature farm.
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Costa del GOLF
A concentration of quality golf courses, combined with the unique
sunny and warm winter climate enjoyed by the region makes it an
excellent winter golf destination. The coast boasts beautiful golf
courses for every level of play, from the wide open fairways of Mijas
to the spectacular mountain course at Los Arqueros. Prices vary from
course to course and from high season to low season. Most visitors
find the Costa del Sol irresistible in the winter, Benalmadena Costa
is a good central base for the costa del golf, there are fantastic
deals to be found during the summer months.
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Not too be missed....
The beautifully designed Puerto Marina, with its fascinating
architecture and wealth of quayside bars, restaurants and
entertainment, buzzes round the clock. It is popular with day
trippers, families and water sports enthusiasts as it is with all
night ravers.
The village of Mijas is perched high above Fuengirola on
the Costa del Sol. Heavily wooded mountains surround the pueblo.
Discover its narrow cobbled streets, stunning views & hospitality.
Malaga is Spain's second largest port and a cosmopolitan city with a
population of more than half a million. The old blends comfortably
with the new in a maze of medieval streets where you'll find a jumble
of tapas bars, art galleries and modern boutiques for great shopping.
Puerto Banus is located just west of Marbella. This is the place to be
pampered yachtside and ogle those fabulous luxury yachts belonging to
the rich and famous while sipping a drink at one of the many open air
restaurants and bars.
It's not Marbella's history which brings foreign visitors in droves to
this most favoured of towns which has gained a worldwide reputation
for its glitz and glamour. Expect to pay more for everything
than you would in most other Spanish resorts. There are world-class
restaurants offering top quality cordon bleu cuisine at top prices.
Market Days
Weekly markets in main resorts:
Monday: Marbella, Las Albarizas
Tuesday: Fuengirola Fair Ground - Nerja
Wednesday: Estepona Avda. - Mijas Costa
Thursday: Torremolinos Zona Calvario
Friday: Benalmádena Arroyo de la Miel - Mijas Costa
Saturday: Fuengirola - Puerto Banús - La Cala Mijas Costa
Sunday: Fuengirola Port - Estepona - Malaga
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