Malaga - Costa Del Sol
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Malaga - Costa Del Sol
Malaga TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Sun and Leisure COSTA DEL SOL TOURIST BOARD Plaza del Siglo, 2 29015 MALAGA - SPANIEN Telephone: (+34) 952 12 62 72 E-mail: info@visitcostadelsol.com Website: www.visitcostadelsol.com Tourist Guide 2 Available online: www.visitcostadelsol.com Spanish, English, French and German versions Costa del Sol Tourist Board index . . . . . 2 www.visitcostadelsol.com MÁLAGA, SUN AND LEISURE THEME PARKS Benalmádena Sea Centre Benalmádena Sea Life Benalmádena Selwo Marina Benalmádena Selwo Aventura Estepona Fuengirola Zoo Fuengirola Tivoli Amusement Park Benalmádena Crocodile Park Torremolinos WATER PARKS Mijas Water Park Mijas Aqualand Torremolinos EQUESTRIAN CENTRES Costa del Sol Riding School Estepona Costa del Sol Racecourse Mijas El Ranchito Horse Riding Club Torremolinos CRUISES Cruceros Málaga Málaga Costasol Cruise Lines Benalmádena Costa Aquavista Fuengirola Luna 7 Marbella ADVENTURES Benalmádena Cable Railway Benalmádena Born to be wild Marbella and Estepona Funny Beach Marbella Trenecito de Marbella Marbella Sightseeing Bus Tour Málaga and Benalmádena Buggy Safari Marbella Marbella Spheremanía Marbella CASINOS AND SALONS Torrequebrada Casino in Benalmádena COSTA DEL SOL TOURIST BOARD CABARETS Plaza del Siglo, 2 Sala Fortuna en Benalmádena Costa 29015 Málaga Telephone: (+34) 952 12 62 72 Cueva de Nerja Foundation Nerja E-mail: info@visitcostadelsol.com Website: www.visitcostadelsol.com IMAX CINEMAS Imax -YYelmo Cineplex Málaga . Graphic design: Conmunica Mediatrader. Editing: IT Department at the Tourist Board and Conmunica Mediatrader. TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU . . . page page page page page page page 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 page 18 page 20 page 22 page 24 page 26 page page page page 28 30 32 34 page page page page page page page 36 38 40 42 44 45 46 page 50 page 50 page 52 page 54 3 b ENALMÁDENA SEA CENTRE Benalmádena BENALMÁDENA SEA CENTRE Avda. Antonio Machado, 83 29630 Benalmádena (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 577 784 Fax: (+34) 952 577 784 E-mail: centrodelmar@yahoo.es TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Citizen awareness campaigns: informational citizen awareness campaign to prevent the consumption of baby fish. Preparation of publications: preparation of informational guides on CD-ROM and in book format regarding fish, molluscs and shellfish in Málaga. . Theme Parks . Season/opening hours: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM -Environmental education for students: programmes designed to teach students about the environment, including educational centre tours, preparation of teaching materials, etc. Prices/special discounts: PERSONALLY GUIDED TOURS: Adults: 4 euros. Children: 3 euros Children under the age of 4 and retired persons free with identification DISCOUNTS: Family: 2 euros discount for more than 2 people. Children: one child free when accompanied by the family Parking: Large car park next to the Centre on the promenade Tips: Comfortable clothing and shoes -Open classroom for seniors: design and implementation of a series of visits to the centre aimed at senior citizens: -Nature tourism: promotional campaign aimed at the tourism sector, including activities such as special receptions at the centre, the preparation of informational materials, etc. Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Special services for foreigners: Guided visit with a monitor through the Centre's different thematic rooms Málaga, Sun and Leisure . Málaga, Sun and Leisure ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMES Special services for children: Interactive visit for children, about 1 hour long, during which they can experiment, observe, touch, etc., actively participating in all the centre's activities and halls, with presents, games, and other things Theme Parks The Benalmádena Sea Centre ("Classroom of the Sea") is an interpretation centre that also focuses on nature conservation, while actually being located at the beach itself. Special leisure activities are offered for children, including guided tours through the centre and outdoor trips. Benalmádena Sea Centre also has an oceanographic laboratory, which allows direct contact with the marine species in the aquariums. This is where common endangered species can be found, such as the octopus, loggerhead turtle and grouper. In addition, a closer look into the reality of the sea is made possible through exhibitions and workshops that help visitors understand the marine ecosystems, the biodiversity and the richness of the underwater world. Restaurant services: Beach restaurants and other restaurants near the Centre . 4 Informational material: tourist leaflets, children's invitations, family discount pass, informational pamphlet for the campaign "The Sea is alive without plastics" and the Benalmádena Sea Centre activities programme. How to get there: Easy access from the promenade along the Arroyo de la Miel beach, about 20 metres before reading the Residencia Marymar in the direction of Fuengirola. There are signs indicating the Centro del Mar along the promenade. The Entrance is on the beach side, next to the tourist information point. Benalmádena Sea Centre Benalmádena Sea Centre Expansion of resources: installation of a new aquarium for the restocking of sea life that is representative of the species along our coast. USEFUL INFORMATION 5 s Benalmádena EA LIFE TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT SEA LIFE Benalmádena Marina Benalmádena Costa 29630 Benalmádena (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 560 150 Fax: (+34) 952 446 784 Website: www.sealife.es . Daily activities: Presentations regarding sharks and rays At certain times during the day, we can also observe how the sharks are fed by keepers, even eating right from the keepers' hands. Through its SOS programmes, The European Sea Life Centre Network leads a campaign every year for the conservation of species in danger of extinction. Surrounded by 500,000 litres of water, we will see close to 30,000 surprising creatures - some native to Spain, and others from exotic spots across the world. Among coral reefs and with a perfect recreation of marine banks, we will meet the species that live just off the Mediterranean shores. This trip will take us to the home of the stingray, a friendly animal that one can pet and even feed. We will also explore the surprising kingdom of the sea horse and see countless brightly coloured tropical fish The latest addition to Benalmádena Sea Life is an exhibition of more than 20 species of sharks from all over the world. This highly interactive initiative teaches us, through panels and discussions, the unique characteristics of certain animals that are unfairly preceded by dark legends. 6 . . Theme Parks Theme Parks Opening hours: Every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in winter and from 10:00 AM to midnight in the summer . The first interactive aquarium in Andalusia offers us a glimpse of the most hidden mysteries of the underwater kingdom. The penetrating aroma of the sea and the whispering of the waves let us know that our fascinating journey to the sea world has begun. The centre has several reproduction and breeding in captivity programmes. In terms of breeding in captivity, the biologists at Sea Life have obtained notable achievements, like the birth of eagle rays, redspotted catshark and seahorses in captivity. Location: The aquarium is located in the Benalmádena Marina, right in the centre of the Costa del Sol. Sea Life Sea Life A FASCINATING UNDERWATER JOURNEY Sea Life is not only a centre for recreation and education, but also a place investigation and preservation. USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 7 s TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Benalmádena ELWO MARINA SELWO MARINA Parque de la Paloma, s/n Arroyo de la Miel 29630 Benalmádena (Málaga) Tel.: 902 190 482 (only from Spain) Fax: (+34) 952 257 763 E-mail: selwo@grpr.com Website: www.selwomarina.com Amazonia transports the visitor to the most celebrated and charismatic tropical rainforest with a large selection of flora and fauna from the mighty Amazon. In total, this habitat houses over 800 animals, with nearly 50 different species, and 40 species of plants. ICE ISLAND A change to the tour landscape and temperature moves the visitor into the chilly southern lands of Latin America -Ice Island, where the cold is the star of everything around. Ice Island houses the first Penguinarium in Andalusia and the Placita de las Américas - where visitors are shown out, but not without the opportunity to quench their thirst and satisfy their appetite in the La Colonial Restaurant-Cafeteria. USEFUL INFORMATION How to get there: -By car on Autovía A7, exit 222 BenalmádenArroyo de la Miel, or on Avda. Antonio Machado (former N-340). -If you use public transport, the local train stops at the Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmádena). By coach, take Autobuses "Portillo", the Málaga-Benalmádena Costa and MálagaFuengirola lines. Opening hours: From 10:00 AM. . Theme Parks . Málaga, Sun and Leisure After visiting and enjoying the dolphins and sea lions, head in and discover La Hondonada, a gully area for exhibiting exotic birds from one of the most legendary and outstanding areas in South America - Amazonia. . 8 EXOTIC BIRDS AND AMAZONIA Theme Parks The adventure starts in La Placita de las Américas, where a legendary 'crista gallis' tree from the faraway lands of Latin America, with its twisted trunk and beautiful red velvety flowers, welcomes visitors and invites them to embark upon a fascinating expedition of discovery through SELWO MARINA. A relaxing stroll leads to the Las Antillas area. Unique, playful young sea lion specimens from the far-off lands of Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia welcome the visitor to this Caribbean landscape. The large Selwo Marina Dolphinarium complex is made up of a large stand so as to comfortably see the dolphin and sea lion shows and by five swimming pools, two for training, one for reproduction, one for veterinary treatment and one for shows. . Located in Benalmádena, in the heart of the Costa del Sol, Selwo Marina has the only Dolphinarium and Penguin Colony in Andalusia. In this exclusive Park, you can enjoy incomparable adventures transporting you to different South American locations to learn about their most charismatic fauna up-close in a land full of contrasts, starting in the warm Caribbean and ending in the icy Antarctic lands. Selwo Marina Selwo Marina DOLPHINS AND SEA LIONS Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 9 s Estepona ELWO AVENTURA SELWO AVENTURA Autovía Costa del Sol, Km. 162.5 Las Lomas del Monte 29680 Estepona (Málaga) Tel.: 902 190 482 (only from Spain) Fax: (+34) 952 577 763 E-mail: selwo@grpr.com Website: www.selwo.com TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU The 4x4 trucks transport visitors along the Route of the Valleys, where the adventure begins with a run through wild country playing home to American bison, kulan wild horses, European bison, camels and Arabian camels. Further on are Bear Gorge, Tiger Valley and Lion Ridge. The Valley Route leads to the Vantage Point of Africa, the highest area in the park. Opening hours: Open from 10.00 am EXTEND THE ADVENTURE Number of animals: 2,000 + . The Portico to Nature, the visitor welcoming area at Selwo Aventura, houses a careful leafy tropical and subtropical environment where Washingtonia palm trees, Fiji fan palms, split leaf philodendrons, birds of paradise, banana plants and a Nature Reserve with different primate species stand out. Bird Canyon, the Park's second route and largest natural aviary in Europe, plays home to nearly 1000 bird specimens from all four corners of the Planet. For Selwo Aventura, maintaining an environmental balance is a priority with a commitment to protecting endangered flora and fauna. The Nature Classroom runs innovative environmental activity programmes aimed at 8 to 17 year olds, where respect for the environment, animals and plants is learnt whilst surrounded by nature in the exceptional setting of Selwo Aventura. Type of flora: Indigenous, tropical and subtropical. Internal transport: 27 all-purpose trucks with 40 seats each. Parking: Capacity for 800 spaces. Other facilities: Restaurants Cafeterias Shops Special exhibits Medical centre Customer Service Centre The Central Village is the geographic and strategic heart of Selwo Aventura. On entering the Central Village, visitors come upon the Lakes Reservation, an area covering over fifty thousand square metres and housing different African and Asian species that live in the six spacious reservations. 10 . . Theme Parks Theme Parks NATURE CLASSROOM Number of species: 200 + . A walking and air-conditioned 4x4 tour around this fascinating area on exclusive comfortable routes transports the visitor to different African and other continental landscapes, all without leaving the Costa del Sol. TOUR Size: 100 hectares Selwo Aventura Selwo Aventura Selwo Lodge is a comfortable hotel meaning visitors may extend their stay in Selwo Aventura and be transported to African Reserve style accommodation. It is consists of the Watu and Masai Villages - 23 replica huts of typical wood and stone housing from the legendary Continent. Selwo Aventura is a unique park in Europe where fauna, nature and adventure are the stars. Located in Estepona, at the heart of the Costa del Sol, more than 2000 animals from all continents live on the vast one million square metre Area in the semi-wild, in conditions similar to their natural habitat. USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 11 f Fuengirola UENGIROLA ZOO TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU MODERN FACILITIES FUENGIROLA ZOO Avda. Camilo José Cela, 6 - 8 Tel: (+34) 952 666 301 Fax: (+34) 952 586 892 Email: comercial@zoofuengirola.com Web: www.zoodefuengirola.es Fuengirola Zoo has been referred to in National Geographic as one of the most modern zoos in Spain and one of the best in Europe. It has transformed the old concept of "beast cages" showing wildlife just as it is. The Fuengirola Zoo faithfully recreates the tropical forest. Fuengirola Zoo Precios: Adults: 14.90 euros Children: 10.20 euros Seniors: 10.20 euros Birds and mammals exhibition: Twice a day, or three times a day in the summer. CLARO DE SELVA, A LIVE DOCUMENTARY With the exhibition Claro de Selva, visitors get closer to some animals that are found in tropical forests. The setting reproduces a clearing in the forest around two gigantic trees, a waterfall, a river and tropical vegetation. Visitors can pay a virtual visit to the tropical forest while looking at the animals in their natural environment. This exhibition -the first of its kind in Spain- brings together land mammals and birds. . You'll be impressed as soon as you enter the zoo, as a big baobab tree, over 25m high, welcomes visitors. This tree represents the doorway to Madagascar, an island on which three different varieties of lemur live -one of the endangered species that are kept in the Fuengirola Zoo. . Málaga, Sun and Leisure . . Theme Parks Over 120 different species and 1,300 animals dwell in this lush tropical forest located in Fuengirola. Many of these animals belong to European endangered species programmes controlling captive breeding, which are of utmost importance to preserve the continent's native fauna. Theme Parks 12 Opening hours: Daily, till dusk July/August, till midnight Fuengirola Zoo What makes this zoo original and exclusive is the careful recreation of the different habitats. The park represents the natural environment of wild animals so that visitors can feel as if they were walking along trails in Madagascar, tropical Africa or Southeast Asia, where water courses and vegetation abound. The Fuengirola Zoo has soon become one of the leading zoos in Europe. It has recently been granted an award for the excellent recreation of the area known as El Manglar (The Mangrove). Moreover, the well-known magazine National Geographic published an article on its innovative park design, and Time also featured an article on the major conservation efforts and the extraordinary recreation of different animal habitats at the Fuengirola Zoo. USEFUL INFORMATION Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 13 t TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Benalmádena IVOLI NEW ATTRACTIONS TIVOLI AMUSEMENT PARK Avda. Tivoli, s/n Arroyo de la Miel 29631 Benalmádena (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 577 015/ 902 114 700 Fax: (+34) 952 445 045 E-mail: tivoli@ingenia.es Website: www.tivolicostadelsol.com Techno jump: incredible vertigo jumps. Giant panoramic Ferris wheel: undoubtedly the best views. trenecito: a lovely tour around the park leaving you refreshed. Children's freefall tower: making them feel like real grown ups. Freefall tower: taking you up 60 metres and letting you fall back. Feel the force of gravity live! SHOWS In high season, you may enjoy a wide varied show programme in our different squares. In Andalucía square, there are colourful exciting Andalusian folkloric shows where the Flamenco spirit truly comes alive. Prices: Admission: 4 euros Supertivolino bracelet: 12 euros * Timetables and prices valid for 2008 (subject to changes). Tivoli Amusement Park . . The Tivoli wild west square is an authentic reproduction of an American wild west city throbbing to the 'far.west' and 'cancan' shows whilst enjoying the best mixed grill in the Texas grill restaurant. Performances from the most outstanding contemporary artists are held in the 2300 capacity open air theatre. Theme Parks . The theme and show park on the Costa del Sol houses new and exciting attractions, a variety of shows in the different squares and a selection of . 14 Tivoli Amusement Park Theme Parks How to get there: Via A-7motorway 'autovía del mediterráneo', exit Km. 222, 5 minutes from the train station for RENFE commuter train services and scheduled buses to Arroyo de la Miel. Opening hours: January/February: Noon-7:00 p.m. (Sundays) March/October/November/December: Noon-8:00 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays) April/September (15 to 30 Sept): Noon-8:00 P.M. (Saturdays and Sundays) May: Open daily Noon-8:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday) 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (Saturdays) Noon-10:00 p.m. (Sundays) June: 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. (Daily) July/August/September (1 to 15 Sept):6:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m. (Daily) catering options where you can satisfy your appetite in the theme bars and restaurants whilst enjoying the park's magnificent atmosphere. Tivoli World park is packed with fountains and gardens where you can enjoy both classical and the latest and most inventive rides. There are 44 rides for each family member to enjoy their own adventure. USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 15 c Torremolinos ROCODILE PARK CROCODILE PARK C/ Cuba, 14 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 051 782 (information and reservations) Email: arkosaurio@crocodile-park.com Web: www.crocodile-park.com EXOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL Crocodile Park Following spectacular nuptial courtship during which this great male performs an elaborate aquatic dance, his five females are left in a state of gestation for 2 months, after which they deposit from 30 to 50 eggs. Every year a large number of baby crocodiles are born. Lacation: "Cocodrilos Park Torremolinos" is located in the well-known "Milla de Oro" (Golden Mile), a sports and leisure area comprised of a water park, sports village, botanical garden, the new bullring and the Los Manantiales complex. Don't forget to bring your camera and have a picture taken holding a baby crocodile in your arms! You'll never regret it!!! In addition, Cocodrilos Park Torremolinos has an African fortress from Mali, a lakeside settlement made of straw and adobe, a Crocodile Museum, care centre for baby crocodiles, audio-visual and educational hall, children game room, swings, cafeteria and gift shop. The guided visits include a presentation of our experts feeding the crocodiles. . BIG DADDY Theme Parks Big Daddy is a giant Nile crocodile who is a native of the Zambeze River, about 80 years old, and disproportionate in size. 16 . . The Nile's riverbanks have been home to animals that, for centuries, have shaken the nerves of the bravest explorers: crocodiles. Take on the role of an adventurer and bring your family to "Cocodrilos Park Torremolinos" With your mouth wide open!!!, That is how you will react when you see the star of Cocodrilos Park. "Big Daddy", -Paquito for Spaniards- is one of the marvels of zoology that you will have the opportunity of observing. . Theme Parks You will have to show him all the respect that his 5 metres long body and more than 580 kilograms clearly demand. There are only four others like him in captivity in the world. USEFUL INFORMATION Crocodile Park This thematic park, the only one of its kind in Europe, with over 300 specimens representing fourteen different species of crocodiles, has succeeded in achieving a perfect combination of exotic and educational elements. TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 17 m TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Mijas IJAS WATER PARK How to get there: The Water Park is located in the centre of the Costa del Sol, on the Fuengirola ring road, 25 minutes from Málaga, 20 minutes from Marbella and 5 minutes from the centre of Fuengirola. -Coach every half-hour from the Fuengirola coach terminal -Free parking MIJAS WATER PARK Ctra. N-340, Km. 209 Mijas Costa 29649 Mijas (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 460 404 / (+34) 952 460 408 / (+34) 952 460 409 Fax: (+34) 952 469 442 E-mail: aqualand@pacuatic-mijas.com/ aqualan@ari.es Website: www.aquamijas.com -Picnic and rest area -Restaurants, bars and ice-cream parlour -Cloak room, dressing room, safes -Inflatable armband rental 18 . . Water Parks Entertainment programme and activities, water aerobics, interactive games for children. Water Parks . SERVICES Wave pool Slide labyrinth Soft slides Río Bravo Río Aventura Kamikaze Island of Lizards Aqualandia (mini-slides for the little ones) Blue Lake Climbing wall Jumping mats Mini-golf Tyrolese Game room Photographs Gift shop . Located in the centre of the Costa del Sol, Mijas Water Park is a water park with attractions for the whole family. It is open from May to October and offers reduced prices for groups and schools. Season and opening hours: -Open from May to September -10:00 AM - 9:00 PM in July and August -10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in May, June and September. Mijas Water Park Mijas Water Park MAIN ATTRACTIONS USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 19 a TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Torremolinos QUALAND TORREMOLINOS How to get there: Coach to the centre of Torremolinos and a five-minute walk from there . By car, on the N-340 and on the Autovía, take the Torremolinos-Palacio de Congresos exit. AQUALAND TORREMOLINOS C/ Cuba, 10 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 388 888 Fax: (+34) 952 370 199 Website: www.aspro-ocio.com Season/opening hours: Open May to September. Opening hours: May, June and September from 10 AM to 6 PM. July and August from 10 AM to 7 PM. ATTRACTIONS -Black Hole: Fantastic and exciting attraction with over 100 metres of fun and suspense. . -Tropical Lagoon: enjoy a tranquil and peaceful swim. -"Mini - Park" children's playground: guaranteed fun for the younger ones. -Grand Canyon Rio Bravo and Rio Salvaje "Rapids": two of the most popular attractions. -Mini - golf: 18-holes. Aqualand Torremolinos is Spain's first water park. It is a world of water, sun and fun where you will have an unforgettable time together with your family and friends. Open from May through September, it offers visitors a unique place to have great fun. With its 70,000 metres squared, large landscaped areas, outdoor stage, hospitality services, gift shop and more. -"Crazy race" tracks: for a high-speed unforgettable experience. -Twister: a winding corkscrew slide that gets the adrenalin pumping with controlled speed.. -"Super Slalom" slides: slides in a zig-zag shape with different slopes and sensations. -Boomerang: a slide with floats, return trip, a sensation of coming and going through the same place. Aqualand Torremolinos belongs to the Aspro-Ocio group, water and theme park leader in Spain with 26 parks at present. -Surf Beach: covering 1,500 square metres, the wave pool will provide exciting moments immersed in water with waves over one metre high at times. and an Restaurant services: Self-service, hamburgers, cafeterias, pizzeria, beverages, sandwiches and icecream. Special services for children: Attractions for children, game machines PARK SERVICES Water Parks Self-service, cafeteria, hamburger stand, pizzeria, baguette sandwich stand, beverage kiosk, gift shop, photo shop, recreational centre, cloakroom, safes and parking. 20 . . speed, Parking: Own parking with surveillance run by AMIFTO. . Water Parks -Jacuzzi: pleasant moments to share with your family and friends. Prices/special discounts: Adults: 18.90 euros Children: 13.30 euros (4 to 12 years of age) Special rates for groups and for two-day ticket Aqualand Aqualand -Lago azul [blue lake]: Two lakes, one for the younger members of the family and another for adults, -Kamikaze: vertigo, unforgettable ride. . USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 21 c OSTA DEL SOL RIDING SCHOOL Estepona COSTA DEL SOL RIDING SCHOOL Ctra. N-340, Km. 159 - Río Padrón Alto, s/n 29680 Estepona (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 808 077 Fax: (+34) 952 808 078 E-mail: info@escuela-ecuestre.com Website: www.escuela-ecuestre.com Costa del Sol Riding School . How to get there: By car. Easy access from Marbella and Estepona on the Autovía del Mediterráneo (N340) and on the new toll motorway. Just fifty minutes from Málaga's International Airport. Restaurant services: Restaurant and snack bar Special services for children: Pony Club and day care centre Other special services: Organisation of different events and celebrations as well as private equestrian shows Entrance, horse shop, reception, indoor riding school, outdoor ring, event hall, pony club, cafeteria - restaurant, stables, service area, tack and harness workshop, leather factory, training ring, horse walker and a car park. Season/opening hours: Open every day of the year, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM approximately ACTIVITIES Parking: Indoor and outdoor parking 530 vehicle capacity Prices/special discounts: Special prices for groups -Art and Feelings: Spectators will enjoy a marvellous show with Miguel Barrionuevo's pure Spanish horses and riders and Sebastián Fernandez' Riders and Spanish "Cowhorses", who will dance to Spanish and Andalusian music. Tips: Comfortable clothes for riding activities Equestrian Centres . -Training: British Horse Society courses. Specialisation and Vocational Training courses. . 22 . Equestrian Centres -Competitions: the Costa del Sol Riding School Costa del Sol organises many competitions. USEFUL INFORMATION Costa del Sol Riding School Costa del Sol Riding School, founded in 1998 by its President, Mr Thomas Schmutzer Maycas, is a must-see stop for equestrian sports lovers. -Poni-Club: Horseback riding lessons adapted to all levels and ages, in addition to horseback rides, show jumping, classical equitation, outings and games. Special Summer Courses during the months of July, August and September. Birthday parties with pony rides, snack, games and "piñatas". -Organisation of events: the organisation of events for groups and incentives are particularly noteworthy amongst the wide range of top-quality services it offers. FACILITIES The TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 23 c Mijas OSTA DEL SOL RACECOURSE TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU COSTA DEL SOL RAC Urb. El Chaparral, s/n Mijas Costa 29649 Mijas (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 592 700 Fax: (+34) 952 592 718 E-mail: hipodromo@microsur.es Website: www.hipodromocostadelsol.es - Paddock: next to the saddling area, the horses walk around for a closer contact with the public. . - The winning horse does a parade or winners ceremonial entry into the public enclosure. The horse races are broadcast by N340 Television in Mijas and Televisión Española. Enjoy thrilling race days at Mijas Racecourse! An ideal place to hold celebrations, product presentations, fairs and events, the day is split amongst five races with half hour intervals in between. The track order so as to enjoy the races is as follows: Málaga, Sun and Leisure The racetrack consists of two sand tracks: one 1,700 m and the other 1,600 metres in length and both are 25 metres wide. It currently has 322 fully finished stalls, with plans for a second phase to reach a total of 650 stalls Visitors have at their disposal a large square in front of the tracks which measures 30,000 m2, stands to accommodate 2,000 spectators and all the amenities of a modern racetrack. Other facilities include three classrooms for ongoing . . - Saddling area: get up close to the horses and see how they are prepared with the saddle, the identifying numbered saddle pad, etc. FACILITIES Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Equestrian Centres 24 Furthermore, the area includes a choice of bars, restaurants, cafeterias and terraces, catering to many different tastes and budgets. . Equestrian Centres - Start of the race: the horses exit the starting gate. As a complement to the sports activities, there is an Olympic Athletics Stadium in the centre of the racetrack. It can be accessed via a 70m tunnel. How to get there: The Costa del Sol is located in the El Chaparral Residential Development in Mijas Costa, right in the heart of Costa del Sol in the Mijas municipality. There are two direct entrances: one from Cala de Mijas and another from road N-340 opposite the Fuengirola Castle, towards Cerrado del Águila. Equestrian services: Horseback riding classes for all ages. Other special services: On days when races are held, the Racetrack also hosts musical performances, children's activities, etc. Restaurant services: Bars, cafes, and international restaurants to suit all tastes: Patsy Fagans Pub, game room, Papa Luigi Pizzeria, No. 1 Bar, Ceferino Restaurant, El Caballo Racetrack and Cafe, Thar-Lap Terrace (weddings and events). Opening hours: Winter: morning races. Sunday 25th and Wednesday 28th February see the Mijas Cup Grand Prize (Andalusia Day). Sunday 4th, 11th and 18th March see horse races at 10.30. There are races at 2130 every Saturday in June, July and August. Ticket prices: Visitors older than 18: 3 euros. Parking is free. Other: All information distributed will be in Spanish and English. In addition to the horse races, the Racetrack also hosts a series of events such as competitions and championships coordinated with the provincial and national Equestrian Federations, horse auctions, concerts, crafts markets, etc. Costa del Sol Racecourse Costa del Sol Racecourse - Once the paddock walk has finished, the horses are taken to the track. This is when to place a bet. training and two show-jumping courses, covering a total area of 15,400 m2 (110m x 140m) USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure 25 e Torremolinos L RANCHITO RIDING CLUB TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU FIELD WORK AND GOAD SHOW EL RANCHITO RIDING CLUB Senda del Pilar, 4 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 383 140 Fax: (+34) 952 387 566 Email: info@spanishhorsesshow.com Website: www.feriadelsur.es FAIR FANTASY . RHYTHM ON HORSEBACK is a very successful horse show that has been run since 1993. Without doubt, the fifteen-year experience and the quality of the shows ensure customer satisfaction. This beautiful show is well-known throughout the Costa del Sol. Over 100,000 people have watched and enjoyed it. It was also staged successfully in horse shows abroad, like the World Equestrian Week, held in The Hague (Netherlands). LONG REINS AND IN-HAND WORK With the rider standing on the ground, the performance begins with the most difficult highschool gaits like piaffe, the Spanish passage, courbette, capriole. 26 . . The horse show features five different performances. Its runtime is one and a half hours, with a 10-minute interval. A real equestrian ballet whose choreography is based on classical dressing and "doma vaquero" (commonly used to work cattle), with Spanish music and Andalusian clothes. Equestrian Centres Since our visitors requested it, we started offering FERIA DEL SUR (Southern Fair) in 2000. It consists in dinner with a flamenco show that, along with RITMO A CABALLO make the perfect Andalusian mix. (1) They say this is the most beautiful performance in horse shows because it harmoniously combines difficulty, beauty, grace, presence, and composure of horsewomen. (2) A magic understanding between man and horse. Different gaits from high school dressing movements like passage, piaffe, change of leg and airs above the ground. (The two are performed alternately) This carrousel is a kind of summary of the harmony and serenity of the elements in the show Rhythm on Horseback (Ritmo a Caballo) The traditional and strict elegance of this dressage can be seen in a group of Spanish horses moving in unison to the rhythm of music. The Spanish horse is noble, generous, fine-looking, and brave, fit for a king. Others: Free bus service that picks up customers along the coast from San Pedro de Alcántara to Torremolinos. . Equestrian Centres HORSEWOMAN DREAM (1) EQUESTRIAN MAGIC (2) HIGH SCHOOL CARROUSEL Commercial Management: PROMARKETING, S.L. C/ Murillo Bracho, 3 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga) El Ranchito Riding Club El Ranchito Riding Club Men and women on horseback perform the flat walk and the gallop and take spectators to the joyful, colourful Andalusian fairs. This kind of work comes from the country, where fighting bulls graze freely on Andalusian valleys. DATOS ÚTILES Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 27 c TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Málaga RUCEROS MÁLAGA Mooring at quay no. 12 in Malaga Port, just five minutes from the city's shopping district and entire cultural and monumental visits. SERVICES CRUCEROS MÁLAGA Cruceros Málaga S.Coop.And. Puerto de Málaga, Muelle Nº 2, 29001 Málaga Spain Tel.: (+34) 952 12 22 88 Fax: (+34) 952 12 22 77 E-mail: info@crucerosmalaga.com Website: www.crucerosmalaga.com The boats' versatility means a large selection of services is available such as programmed trips, panoramic tours around the Bay of Málaga, excursions to Nerja's natural beauty spots and the eastern side of the Costa del Sol, trips around the western Coast to the ports in Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Marbella and Puerto Banús or optional services such as charters, incentives, conferences, conventions and celebrations. . 28 . . Sea Crossings On the lower decks of the two hulls, under the waterline, is the submarine view where you can observe the seabed, the marine species living there and, possibly, dolphins playing in their natural habitat. In the stern area are two sea-level platforms for swimming and water sports. All access to the quay, main room, bow deck, stern galley, and ladies and gents toilets is suitable for disabled passengers. Sea Crossings Services are run on new Catamaran style pleasure boats boasting the latest technology and fulfilling all safety requirements under European legislation. They have a capacity of 150 passengers comfortably accommodated on the large decks. In the main air-conditioned salon with music and a dance floor, the visitor may use enjoy bar-cafeteria and buffet. In the upper or imperial solarium-type deck you can enjoy the trips panoramic views. . BOAT Cruceros Málaga offers a wide selection of client-tailored services: Bonus for groups on visits to the City of Málaga Panoramic trips around the Bay of Málaga Cultural Trip Tourist Cruises along the Costa del Sol: -Western Costa del Sol Cruise Route -Eastern Costa del Sol Cruise Route -Nature Reserve Cruise Route -'Golden Mile' Cruise Route -'Dolphins in their Habitat' Cruise Conferences and Conventions. Incentives and Company Parties Weddings, Anniversaries and Celebrations Charter Cruceros Málaga Cruceros Málaga All these services may include onboard lunches, live music, entertainment, etc. Our Star product is the bonus for groups on a cultural visit to the city of Málaga - a trip with lunch aboard. Cruceros Málaga S. Coop. And., a company located in Málaga capital city and based in the port, organises tourist cruises and sea trips along the Costa del Sol, with a large selection of services able to be tailored to client requirements. USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 29 c TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Benalmádena OSTASOL CRUISE LINES How to get there: Puerto Deportivo, Dársena de Levante (Pueblo Marinero) BOATS COSTASOL CRUISE LINES Special services for children: Special prices for schools - Starfish Dos: It carries 150 passengers. Length: 20m. Breadth: 5.8m. First aid service, public address and music system, bar service, ladies and gents toilets, obligatory passenger and general insurance, life jackets and rafts, state-ofthe-art navigation systems, indoor salon on main deck with tables and chairs, bow and upper decks with solarium. Special services for foreigners: Languages: Spanish, English, French, German Other special services: Charters Season/Opening hours: Yearlong, request information Parking: In Puerto Marina Recommendations: Warm clothing (sweatshirt) Costasol Cruceros is a company that has been organising in mini-cruises for tourists along the Costa del Sol since 1980, when it began operations with the Joven María II, which used to pick up customers along the beaches of Torremolinos. The company's based at the Benalmadena marina or Puerto Deportivo, in the Dársena de Levante (Pueblo Marinero). - Starfish Dos - Underwater View. Departures everyday from Benalmádena ( 10:30 - 12:30 - 2:30 - 4:30) and Fuengirola (11:30 - 1:30 - 3:30- 5:30). There are also trips along the Torremolinos coast (7:00). 30 . . - Joven María II - Dolphin Trip. Daily departures from Benalmádena marina (10:00 - 12:15 - 2:30 - 4:45). - Joven María II: Wooden hull. It carries 100 passengers. Length: 17m. Breadth: 5m. First aid service, public address and music system, bar service, ladies and gents toilets, passenger and general insurance, life jackets and rafts, state-ofthe-art navigation systems, bow deck, stern and upper decks, solarium and slide. Sea Crossings Sea Crossings Later on, the company added the Starfish Dos, a bigger and more modern vessel. SERVICES . . Food services: Beverages and snacks Costasol Cruise Lines Costasol Cruise Lines Avda. Antonio Machado, 30 Mariola I Building, Suite 2 29630 Benalmádena (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 444 881 Fax: (+34) 952 447 680 Mobile phones: (+34) 667 711 919 (+34) 600 532 002 Email: info@costasolcruceros.com Website: www.costasolcruceros.com USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 31 a Fuengirola QUAVISTA TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU USEFUL INFORMATION How to get there: Easy access to the Fuengirola Port AQUAVISTA Restaurant services: Bar Fuengirola Port 29640 Fuengirola (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 666 607/ 679 554 067 (reservations) Fax: (+34) 952 666 607 Special services for children: There are no special services for children Special services for foreigners: Languages: Spanish, English, French Other special services: For handicapped persons The boat can be rented for all kinds of parties Parking: There is parking next to the boat's mooring . Sailing on board the Aqua Vista catamaran provides the opportunity to witness a magical sight on the other side of the glass: view rocks shaped like cliffs, schools of fish, algae, sea urchins, shells, sargos and everything going on at that moment. Trip length: 90 minutes. IN THE WATER Sea Crossings Sea Crossings UNDER WATER . A quavista is a catamaran equipped to enable passengers to see under water and thus discover the magic world that exists in the sea. A catamaran with three decks, one of which is covered in the winter months. It has a capacity for 126 people and all security measures required. The ride lasts an hour and a half, during which you will see dolphins, algae, schools of fish, etc. .. -17,5 metres long -Satellite navigation -VHF and HF radio -Nautical and fire prevention security systems -Bar service (inexpensive prices) -Obligatory Passenger Insurance included, and all requirements set by Spanish authorities have been complied with. Departures: March and April at 12:00 and 16:00. June at 12:00 and at 17:00. July, August and until September 15th at 11:00-13:00-17:00-19:00 and 22:00. From September 15th to October at 12:00 and at 16:00. November and December at 12:00. From June every Thursday, night departures with barbecue onboard. . With some luck, you will be able to see dolphins diving and playing around the boat. . 32 Aquavista Aquavista TECHNICAL FEATURES Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 33 l Marbella UNA 7 TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Hours: Morning: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Afternoon: 2:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Full day: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. LUNA 7 Boat rental for rides, dolphin watching, fishing and deep-sea fishing, trolling, or bottom fishing. With 14 fishing equipments and the newest accessories to catch gigantic tuna, sword fish, bluefin tuna, shark, sea bream, sea bass, red bream, conger eel, among other species. . . Rides: Every two hours, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Luna 7 Luna 7 Puerto Banús - Berth 324 Marbella - Málaga Email: info@lunapesca.com Web: www.lunapesca.com BOATS INCLUDE Fishing equipment, beverages, insurance, fishing licence, etc. 34 . . Sea Crossings Sea Crossings USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 35 b ENALMÁDENA CABLE RAILWAY Benalmádena TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU USEFUL INFORMATION How to get there: By car, on Autovía A7, exit 222 Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel. By public transport: take the local train and stop at Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmádena) or the coach company Autobuses "Portillo" BENALMÁDENA CABLE RAILWAY Explanada Tivoli, s/n Arroyo de la Miel 29631 Benalmádena (Málaga) Tel.: 902 190 482 (only from Spain) Fax: (+34) 952 577 763/ (+34) 952 577 764 E-mail: selwo@grpr.com Website: www.teleferico-benalmadena.com Opening hours: From 10.00 AM. Parking: Easy parking at the Teleférico Information of interest: Monte Calamorro measures 769 metres, equivalent to two and half times the height of New York's Empire State Building and twice as high as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. . 36 . . The offer of the Benalmádena Cable Railway includes the possibility of taking a donkey ride on these docile animal breeds from Cordoba, Zamora-Leon and Catalonia. The donkeys take visitors on a relaxing ride along a route in which the open air, the sun and nature are the With this unique donkey ride route, inaugurated at Easter in 2002, the Benalmádena cable railway has contributed to the survival of a very endangered species. In the last 40 years, in view of the mechanisation of agriculture and rural exodus, more than 1,100,000 donkeys have disappeared. At present there are only 65,000 donkeys in Spain, many of which are unable to procreate. Adventures Adventures The backdrop of your view is dominated by the Málaga skyline and the Mediterranean Sea. Horses are also included in this new leisure offer. Visitors that travel to the summit can enjoy an equestrian show performed by purebred Spanish horses. protagonists. On the backs of these animals, visitors will discover the best views of the Costa del Sol, including Sierra Nevada and on clear days Gibraltar and the African Coast. . The Benalmádena Cable Railway offers a spectacular fifteen-minute ride in comfortable, modern cabins, each one with capacity for four people. The cable railway covers a route that connects Benalmádena Costa with the peak of Monte Calamorro, one of the highest points of the Costa del Sol, at almost 800 metres above sea level, where visitors can enjoy the exclusive landscape together with a complete selection of activities for people of all ages. The cable railway's appealing leisure offer was expanded in 2003 with the incorporation at the summit of the Calamorro of exhibits of Birds of Prey, with falcons, eagles, owls, vultures, etc flying around in liberty in an incredibly beautiful natural setting, against the stunning background of the skies of Málaga and the Mediterranean. Benalmádena Cable Railway Benalmádena Cable Railway SHOWS AT THE SUMMIT Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 37 b ORN TO BE WILD TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Marbella and Estepona USEFUL INFORMATION Special services for children: Programmes for everyone (regardless of age or physical condition) BORN TO BE WILD C/ Igualada, 3 29670 Marbella (Málaga) Special services for foreigners: A passionate multilingual staff (Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch) Blue Dolphin Beach Club Estepona Beach - 100 m from Carrefour Shopping Centre Estepona (Málaga) Tel.: (+34)606 454 431/ (+34)639 720 246 Fax: (+34) 952 781 006 E-mail: info@borntobewild.es Website: www.borntobewild.es Prices/special discounts: It depends on the programme requested TEAM BUILDING "Jeep Rally", Mountain Bike "Rally", "Scooter Rally", "Treasure Hunt Walking Rally" "Challenges" (Olympic games on the beach or at the hotel and "Team Building Event" programme) ADVENTURE TOURISM Born To Be Wild . 38 . . -Hiking: Whether on the slopes of Sierra de las Nieves or of any other Natural Park The Restaurant, in the true tradition of the "beach restaurants" of the Costa del Sol, offers typical regional cuisine in an environment that is pleasant thanks to its decor (teak tables, gardens, etc. ) and the friendliness and charm of the staff. Adventures Adventures -Mountain Bike: travelling by bike is another option for exploring the most beautiful corners of Andalusia. The Blue Dolphin is unique because of its privacy, its atmosphere and its real character as a "Beach Club", with nautical activities (ships, canoes, water skiing, wake board, monster tube, etc.), sport activities (Olympics, beach volley, beach football, etc.) and games. . “Born To Be Wild Adventures" is a company that specialises in outdoor activities. It offers action and excitement in an exceptional setting under the supervision of a qualified, multilingual team. -Jeep Safari: The objective of the "Jeep Safari" programme is to discover Andalusia through its well-cared for and privileged Nature Reserves. "BLUE DOLPHIN" RESTAURANT AND BEACH CLUB Born To Be Wild -Dolphin Safari: on board a 4-seat unsinkable boat, you can enjoy the delights of navigation, view the Strait of Gibraltar or search for the dolphins of the Mediterranean. Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 39 f Marbella UNNY BEACH TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU How to get there: It is located on the coast side of CN-340 (Km.184 Cádiz-Málaga), 300 metres from the Marbella arch, thus easily accessible for all residents and visitors to the city. FUNNY BEACH Ctra. N-340, Km. 184 29600 Marbella (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 823 359 Fax: (+34) 952 823 359 E-mail: funny@arrakis.es Website: www.funnybeach.net Season/opening hours: Open everyday. Summer: from 10:00/11:00 AM to 03:00/02:00 AM Winter: from 11:00 to 23:00. Prices/special discounts: Free entrance ticket Karting for Adults: 14 euros (8 minutes) Karting for Children: 7 euros (5 minutes) Jumping mats: 3 euros Super Jump: 6 euros Electric Motorcycles: 2 euros Bumper Boats: 6 euros . -Special services for children: The majority of the attractions are suitable for both adults and children. Other special services: Recreational craft with a skipper can be rented for boat rides along the coast. We can organise a day of fishing during which we will provide the drinks and all necessary equipment. Please contact us for further information regarding availability and rates. 40 . . Adventures Parking: Large area with free parking. Adventures If you like fun, speed, vertigo and an adrenalin rush, this place is for you. There are special prices with significant discounts for groups and schools . tracks for adults and for children 6 years of age or older. Show off your skills on the Jumping mats. You can also have fun with the Bumper Boats, the Mini Golf… and many other entertaining activities, including Video Games, Electric Cars and Motorcycles, Billiards and Child Attractions. In addition, during a good part of the year can enjoy our water activities: Jet skis, Bananas, Water Skiing, etc. -Restaurant services: The Restaurant offers a varied and inexpensive menu, suitable for all age groups, including hot dogs, fish and a delicious barbecue. It is also well equipped to organise all shorts of events and parties. At the beach restaurant, a variety of crêpes, cocktails, fresh fruit juices, sun beds, beach umbrellas and ... lots of music at one of Marbella's best beaches. Funny Beach Funny Beach SERVICES Karting USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 41 e Marbella L TRENECITO TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU USEFUL INFORMATION Journey: Departure: C/ El Faro across from the restaurant La Pesquera Tour of the historic district Calle Peral Parque de la Represa Puente Málaga Bonsái Museum Ricardo Soriano Plaza Rodrigo Bocanegra Camilo J. Cela Frank´s Corner Parque de la Constitución Tourism Office Paseo Marítimo EL TRENECITO C/ El Faro, s/n 29600 Marbella (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 789 998/ 639 765 981 Fax: (+34) 952 782 578 E-mail: pessin@teleline.es Website: www.homepage.mac.com/ppessin MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE TRAIN El Trenecito . -The panels located on the roof of each coach and the side panels can be used to carry your company's advertising. . The tourist train participates in all of the city's parades and events. El Trenecito -The Marbella Visitors' Train is painted pearl white with blue trimming. Adventures Adventures -In addition to its useful function as common transport facility, our train's old-fashioned design attracts all kinds of customers. 42 . . -The train operates 12 hours daily, covering the route through the centre of Marbella's historic district and the points of interest for visitors. Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 43 s IGHTSEEING BUS TOURS Málaga and Benalmádena b Marbella UGGY SAFARI MÁLAGA COACH STATION BUGGY SAFARI Paseo de los Tilos, s/n Tel.: (+34) 902 101 081 Fax: (+34) 902 101 082 Email: info@malaga-tour.com Web: www.malaga-tour.com Email: info@benalmadena-tour.com Website: www.benalmadena-tour.com Ctra. N-340, Km. 191. Elviria Telephones: (+34) 952 833 664 (+34) 651 053 518 (+34) 655 891 422 Email: info@buggysafarimarbella.com Website: www.buggysafarimarbella.com USEFUL INFORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION A fantastic buggy ride to discover the beautiful countryside near Marbella along routes planned by expert guides. Fun for the whole family and the possibility to discover unspoiled spots. Requirement: All the buggies feature a 250cc engine and seat 2 people. Driver's licence required. . . City Sightseeing Costa del Sol offers sightseeing tours of Málaga and Benalmádena. The ticket is valid for 24 hours. The bus offers a hop-on / hop-off service. In Benalmádena, there are 12 stops: Puerto Marina, Parque de la Paloma, Arroyo de la Miel, Tivoli-Cable Railway, Selwo Marina, Playa del Arroyo… LANGUAGES Buggies are safe vehicles, so previous driving experience isn't required to turn the excursion in an unforgettable moment. Visitors can get information in eight different languages: Spanish, English, German, Italian, Swedish, Russian and Japanese (in Málaga), and Portuguese (in Benalmádena). Adventures Get a day off the beach and golf courses and spend it discovering the magnificent Marbella countryside while driving a buggy along special trails. 44 . . Adventures Hours: Open 365 days a year 3-and-a-half- to 6-hour rides Stops: In Málaga City, there are 15 bus stops at the city's major attractions: Cathedral, Castle, Port, Bullring, Vialia, Plaza de la Merced… Buggy Safari Sightseeing Bus Tours Frequency: Buses depart every 30 or 40 minutes. Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 45 s Marbella PHEREMANIA TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU USEFUL INFORMATION How to get there: Take the A-340 toward San Pedro and then the A-370 to Ronda. Follow directions to La Quinta Resort. Location facilities: Bar and restaurant Children club and swings Changing room and showers Tennis and paddle tennis courts Golf course and golf practice course Spa and fitness centre What you need to know Recommended for children (minimum height: 1m) and adults Incentive groups Conference groups Birthday parties . You may or may not have tried bungee jumping, sky diving, white water rafting and any number of imaginative ways to get from the sky to the ground, but if you are willing to try something radical, completely different from other adventure sports, then you've got to try Sphereing®! You will experience the hill rolling ride of your life! SPHEREMANIA Golf practice area at La Quinta Golf & Country Club, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella - 29660. You can share a ride with two friends. 46 . . Contact Details Telephone: (+34) 693 515 666 Email: marbella@spheremaniaespana.com Website: www.spheremaniaespana.com Aqua sphereing is exhilarating, unlike anything you've ever experienced before. Adventures SphereMania is a brand new adventure activity that has hit the UK and at last has reached Marbella. Aqua sphereing (you must be at least 1m high) Slide down a hill inside a ball with 30l of water. You'll try what it's like to be in a washing machine. . Adventures Harness sphereing for two (you must be at least 1.4m high) Two people are fastened in a 4m sphere and roll down a hill at a speed of up to 30 mph. SphereMania SphereMania YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 47 t ORREQUEBRADA CASINO Benalmádena TORREQUEBRADA CASINO Avda. del Sol, s/n Benalmádena Costa 29630 Benalmádena (Málaga) Tel.: (+34) 952 446 000 Fax: (+34) 952 445 702 E-mail: casino@torrequebrada.com Website: www.torrequebrada.com TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU - The Torrequebrada Casino is classified as one of the biggest casinos of Spain and consists of a slot-machine room, a very large main gambling room and a private one. American Roulette, French Roulette, Black Jack, Baccarat and Poker. - The Restaurant Grill-Casino offers an elegant and meticulous atmosphere where guests can have a pleasant dinner and evening enjoying the traditional dishes or new creations of Mediterranean cuisine and a select wine list. - A large, easily accessible parking with 8 levels, 700 metres from Benalmádena Costa . Admission regulations: In order to have access to the Gambling Halls, you have to show an entrance card that you will be given upon presentation of your national identification card, passport or driver's license. The card is personal and nontransferable. The Casino Director may, in general terms, request visitors to adhere to certain dressing and etiquette standards, the character of which may be general, seasonal, for specific days or times during which the gambling rooms are open. Gambling: -Roulette -Black Jack -Poker without discarding -Baccarat -Slot machines - During the winter, opening hours are from 9:00PM to 5:00AM and during the summer, from 9:00PM to 6:00AM. Open everyday except 24 December. - Its facilities have been recently remodelled, including specific renovations to the décor, gambling furniture, air conditioning system, lighting and restaurant area. 48 . . Casinos and salons Parking: Parking available Casinos and salons Nearby there are golf courses, beaches and many other leisure options to choose from during your holidays. And for sea lovers, the Benalmádena Marina, with its ample shopping area, is just 2 kilometres away. Prices: Per Day: 4 euros. Week: 20 euros. Month: 40 euros. Year: 100 euros. . The Torrequebrada Casino is located between Málaga and Marbella, in the municipal district of Benalmádena Costa. Given the extraordinary climate and surroundings of this privileged location, the Torrequebrada Casino is an ideal location to spend a few days at any time of the year enjoying a rest and having fun at the same time. - The Torrequebrada Casino opened on 1 April 1979. 26 years later it continues to be one of the major tourist centres of the Costa del Sol and one of the most complete complexes at a national level with an extensive offer of leisure activities. It comprises a Casino, 5-star Hotel, the Fortuna Night Club, Restaurants, Convention Centre… Opening hours: Opens: 9:00 PM Closes: 5:00 AM Admission: 4:30 AM Torrequebrada Casino Torrequebrada Casino TWENTY-FIVE YEARS LATER USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 49 s Benalmádena ALA FORTUNA TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Reservations: International show and flamenco performance Torrequebrada Casino Benalmádena Reservations by telephone: (+34) 952 446 000 MAGIC UNLIMITED SHOW SALA FORTUNA . Tuesday to Saturday, Sala Fortuna puts on this extraordinary show, the only one of its kind in Andalusia. The first part of the show is an excellent dance fusion performance full of light and colour. The costumes are magnificent and the production, fantastic. MAGIC UNLIMITED SHOW Sala Fortuna is an extraordinary hall on the Costa del Sol. It seats 500 people and is the ideal venue to hold events, since it's been offering quality, professional services for 30 years now. The stage at Sala Fortuna, in the Casino Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena, welcomes Oscar, Renzo & Mara, internationally renowned Dutch magicians and illusionists. . You can't miss one of the best shows in Spain. They present the most entertaining and spectacular show on the Costa del Sol. Thanks to their talent, these young stars add lots of energy, humour, romance and intrigue to their performances. In part, Oscar, Renzo & Mara's success lies in their ability to take the audience to a fantastic world where happiness prevails under the wave of their magic wand. 50 . . The second part of the show takes the audience to a "tablao flamenco," a stage on which several "palos" are played by a "cantaor" or singer from Jerez, a guitarist and a percussionist who hits the "cajón flamenco." The stage looks like a typical Andalusian street on which fourteen dancers do traditional flamenco dance. Cabarets Cabarets From Artists: Oscar, Renzo & Mara Email: info@magicshow.es Website: www.magicshow.es Venue: Hotel Casino Torrequebrada. Showtime: Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. Tel.: (+34) 677 245 588 Sala Fortuna Sala Fortuna Address: Avda. del Sol, Benalmádena Costa Tel.: (+34) 952 579 529 / (+34) 952 579 530 Fax: (+34) 952 445 702 Email: fortuna@torrequebrada.com Website: www.torrequebrada.com USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 51 n TOURIST BOARD & CONVENTION BUREAU Nerja ERJA CAVE HIGH AND NEW GALLERIES CUEVA DE NERJA FOUNDATION Ctra. de Maro, s/n 29787 Nerja Málaga Tel.: (+34) 952 529 520 (5 lines) Fax: (+34) 952 529 646 Email: admon@cuevadenerja.es www.cuevadenerja.es Most of the cave corresponds to the so-called High Galleries and New Galleries, which can be visited in spelunking tours in winter. You need to register for a tour of this kind. FESTIVAL The Nerja Cave has been home to the "Cueva de Nerja" International Dance and Music Festival held for five days in the second half of July- since 1960. The festival draws top international artists in the fields of ballet, opera, Spanish dance, and flamenco. Some of the artists who have taken part in it are Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, José Carreras, Paco de Lucía, and dancers from the Vienna State Opera Ballet. . It has been designated as a Historic and Artistic Monument and Asset of Interest in the category of Archaeological Site. In fact, it is a major tourist attraction in Spain. Admission: Adults: 7 euros Children (6-12) 3.50 euros Children under 6: free Discounts available for groups Facilities: - Visitor centre - Restaurant and coffee shop - Picnic area - Children's park - Gift shop - Gardens It contains a large number of speleothems stalactites, stalagmites, draperies or curtains, rimstone dams or gours, among others- began to form some 800,000 years ago, and they have come down to us. GUIDED TOURS Cabarets Tours of the Nerja Cave cover a third of its total surface. They take visitors to different rooms: the Hall, the Cascade, the Cataclysm, and many others. 52 . . Located only 4km to the east of Nerja, it can be reached via the A-7, exit 295 to Maro, Cueva de Nerja. If you're in Nerja, you should take the N-340 in Maro. Closing days: 1 January and 15 May (St Isidore the Farmer's Festival) . Cabarets Lhe Nerja Cave was discovered in 1959 by a group of guys from Maro, on the outskirts of Nerja, Málaga Province. It opened its doors to the public in 1960. The Nerja Cave's formation dates back to the Triassic. It emerged from the bottom of the old Mediterranean Sea, i.e. the Tethys Ocean. Its definitive shape was the result of geological processes taking place during the Cretaceous, the Miocene, and the Pleistocene. Hours: Winter: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. July and August: 10:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Festival days: 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Nerja Cave Nerja Cave CAVE FORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION Málaga, Sun and Leisure Index www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 53 c Málaga IMAX - YELMO CINEPLEX CINEPLEX Centro de Ocio Plaza Mayor Avda. Alfonso Ponce de León, 1 Rotonda Parador del Golf 29004 Málaga Tel.: (+34) 902 902 103 Tel.: (+34) 951 231 980 ext. 200 The Imax screen of the Yelmo Cines Plaza Mayor is the only large-format, 3D cinema theatre in Andalusia. American feature films and documentaries are shown here. It's 300 sq m and has 12,000 watts of digital surround sound. The comfy seats, in a steep gradient, and the great size and resolution of the films will make you feel the fantastic Imax experience. It's like you become part of the movie. Showtimes: Every day, from 12:00 to 01:00 Ticket prices: 2D and 3D Movies Adults: 7.40 euros Children and Seniors: 6.40 euros 2D and 3D Documentaries Adults: 6 euros Children and Seniors: 5 euros Special prices for groups Enquiries to: imax_plazamayor@yelmocpx.com . Imax Cinemax . Cine Yelmo Cineplex USEFUL INFORMATION 54 Málaga, Sun and Leisure www.visitcostadelsol.com Málaga, Sun and Leisure 55 www.visitacostadelsol.com www.visitacostadelsol.com 56