On either side of the marina you will find lovely sandy beaches with plenty of sun-beds and umbrellas to hire if you would like. You can play volleyball, take out a pedalo, go for a boat ride, or just be lazy and enjoy an ice-cream!

Definitely worth a visit! This beautiful marina, one of the best in the world, has both small and large boats to see while you stroll around the harbour. There a large variety of excellent bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a meal and take in the views. There is also a wide selection of shops.

Parque de la Paloma has extensive gardens, two children’s playgrounds, a little zoo, and lots of cafes! It’s a great place to take a stroll!

A special treat for children of all ages and excellent family fun! Spend a day watching dolphin shows, sea lions, penguins, exotic birds and more!

You’ll find a lot of good reasons to visit the fun park Tivoli World, with exciting rides and a lot of varied shows and events - a world of magic that the whole family will enjoy.

A piece of Africa on the Costa del Sol! Visit and interact with a wide variety of animals, including giraffes, lemurs and wallabies.

Situated right in Puerto Marina at Benalmadena! Here you can visit sharks, rays, seahorses and more - check for the daily feeding times at the Centre.

This park boasts over 300 crocs, including the largest in Europe. Why not visit it during your vacation on the Costa del Sol.

There are two large aqua parks on the Costa del Sol - one in Fuengirola and one in Torremolinos.  Both aqua parks have children’s pools and slides, and Aqualand in Torremolinos boasts the ‘Black Hole’ - over 100 metres of breath-taking drops, mountains and mystery bends.  Dare to take on the unknown!

On a hill overlooking Granada, the Alhambra is a fine example of Moorish architecture and well worth a day trip. For more information and advance booking visit their website.

What Bioparc Fuengirola represents is a different concept of zoo. A zoological park where animals live side-by-side, recreating their natural habitat and so fostering their development at all levels.

Take a ride 724 metres up the mountain for fantastic views over Benalmadena and the coast. At the top is a Bird of Prey Reserve. If you are feeling energetic you can walk down, but take water with you!