Malaga - Costa Del Sol

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Malaga - Costa Del Sol
Malaga
TOURIST BOARD
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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:
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Spanish, English, French and German versions
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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
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IMAX CINEMAS
Imax -YYelmo Cineplex Málaga
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Graphic design: Conmunica Mediatrader.
Editing: IT Department at the Tourist Board and Conmunica Mediatrader.
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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
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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
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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.
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Special services for foreigners:
Guided visit with a monitor through the Centre's
different thematic rooms
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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
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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
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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.
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Benalmádena
EA LIFE
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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
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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.
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Opening hours:
Every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in winter
and from 10:00 AM to midnight in the summer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EXOTIC BIRDS AND AMAZONIA
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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.
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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
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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
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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 +
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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.
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NATURE CLASSROOM
Number of species:
200 +
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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.
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Size:
100 hectares
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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.
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Fuengirola
UENGIROLA ZOO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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Tivoli Amusement Park
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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.
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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.
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BIG DADDY
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Big Daddy is a giant Nile crocodile who is a native
of the Zambeze River, about 80 years old, and
disproportionate in size.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Entertainment programme and activities, water
aerobics, interactive games for children.
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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
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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
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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.
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-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.
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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.
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Parking:
Own parking with surveillance run by
AMIFTO.
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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. .
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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
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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
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-Training: British Horse Society courses.
Specialisation and Vocational Training courses.
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Equestrian Centres
-Competitions: the Costa del Sol Riding School
Costa del Sol organises many competitions.
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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
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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.
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- 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:
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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
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- Saddling area: get up close to the horses and
see how they are prepared with the saddle, the
identifying numbered saddle pad, etc.
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Furthermore, the area includes a choice of
bars, restaurants, cafeterias and terraces,
catering to many different tastes and budgets.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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With some luck, you will be able to see dolphins
diving and playing around the boat.
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Aquavista
Aquavista
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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.
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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.
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Sea Crossings
Sea Crossings
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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.
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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.
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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
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ORN TO BE WILD
TOURIST BOARD &
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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
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-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.
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“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.
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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
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-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.
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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
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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
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Marbella
L TRENECITO
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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
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-The panels located on the roof of each coach
and the side panels can be used to carry your
company's advertising.
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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.
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-The train operates 12 hours daily, covering the
route through the centre of Marbella's historic
district and the points of interest for visitors.
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IGHTSEEING BUS TOURS
Málaga and Benalmádena
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marbella
PHEREMANIA
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 &
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- 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Benalmádena
ALA FORTUNA
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Reservations:
International show and flamenco performance
Torrequebrada Casino
Benalmádena
Reservations by telephone:
(+34) 952 446 000
MAGIC UNLIMITED SHOW
SALA FORTUNA
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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Cine Yelmo Cineplex
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