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PARASAILING – DOLPHIN WATER SPORTS
Do you want to fly like a bird, ever wondered what it would
feel like?
Why not join us for the most exciting experience you will ever
have in Spain!
Come parasailing with Dolphin Water Sports.
We will take you parasailing over the spectacular coastline of
the Costa del sol. Enjoy the ride with friends, family or
lovers. No getting wet either, as you have a perfectly safe dry
take off and landing from the Dolphin Parasailing boat.
There are no age restrictions, so good fun for all the family,
flying up to five people at a time.
Join Adrian and the team for day to remember.
Contact:
dolphin-watersports@hotmail.co.uk or Telephone: 6999 953 947
or call port ticket office on: 952 588 458 |
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LUXURY SPORTS MOTOR CRUISER
Private Luxury boat trips available along the Costa del sol
coast to Benalmadena, Nikki beach, or Marbella, on a beautiful
35 knot, 40 ft motor boat. Go for lunch at one of the many fish
restaurants in Marbella old port, or maybe choose the award
winning Benalmadena marina with its many international bars and
restaurants.
Another idea is to drop anchor at the world famous NIKKI BEACH,
have a picnic on the boat, swim, play on the tender boat and
just chill out and sunbath listening to the music.
All drinks included, perfect for couples or large groups up to
10, children welcome, from 2 hours min up to 6 hrs max
Trips to suit all age groups.
Contact: Maria 0034 675 537 803 or email
info@justmijas.com |
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HORSE RIDING- English Stables.
Enjoy a Trek through the beautiful local countryside or along
the river beds. See the amazing sea views from the mountains
accompanied by an English guide, ideal for all the family.
1, 2 or 3 hour hacks available depending on riding experience.
Tuition available by English teacher, ½ hr to 2 hrs lessons
depending on experience. Large selection of horses available for
hire. Enjoy the farm experience with all the family. See the
donkeys, Shetland ponies, cows, rabbits, monkeys, parrots and
birds. plus a trampoline. There is a restaurant on site which
serves food and drink all day, there is an outside terrace with
spectacular views of the mountains. You can sit and enjoy a
drink in the sun whilst the children ride of generally just look
around. Sunday Lunch is a must during the winter month’s only 10
Euros for three courses, children 4.50 Euros. BBQ served during
the summer months.
La Finca Alegria La Cala de Mijas La Rosa No.26 Call Maria for
details: 675 537 803 |
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SEA FISHING
Aboard "Jody" a New 7.5m Specialist Fishing boat
with Capt'n Dean.
A Great day out for all the family. Enjoy relaxing day
aboard “Jody” waiting for the catch of the day!
Join Dean a local fisherman with years of experience in
fishing these local waters. Guaranteed fish every trip!
Price €60.00 per person.
All bait and equipment supplied including unlimited
drinks, ideal for beginners and experienced.
This is one of the most popular trips out of Fuengirola
Port.
Contact Dean direct on 676631 161 Quoting
Puebla Aida
E-mail deanscharters@gmail.com
Meeting point is the Karma Bar in Fuengirola port.
The boat is moored just opposite in Pantalan 2 Attraque
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TIVOLI WORLD - The Show and Amusement
Park of the Costa del Sol.
Tivoli World is the biggest amusement park
on the Coast with more than 40 rides,
musical shows for all ages and restaurants
for all tastes. You'll have special day with
your family and friends.
Enjoy the thrill of the many rides and
amusements, using the Tivolino, the parks
own currency or alternatively you may take
advantage of the Supertivolino, which is a
special offer that enables unlimited use of
some 30 rides.
There are several squares where you will
enjoy varied free shows. At the Western
Square: An authentic reproduction of a Wild
West Town, you will be delighted by
sensational French Can-Can, and Country
Western Shows. Also special kids shows are
performed. At Andalusian Square, you will be
able to appreciate the best flamenco and
Spanish ballet shows on the coast.
In High season there is an open air theatre
which caters for all tastes with live music,
folklore and dancing.
Telephone: (0034) 952 577 016
www.tivolicostadelsol.com |
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FUENGIROLA ZOO
The spectacular Fuengirola Zoo is set amidst
tropical forests of Madagascan Equatorial
Africa and south-east Asia designed to
replicate the natural habitat of each and
everyone of the animal species living there.
This is the most modern Zoo in Spain . Large
areas have been created in which water and
vegetation are plentiful – rivers, gigantic
trees, waterfalls, bamboo-shrouded temples,
hanging bridges and abandoned mines.
Most people that have visited the Zoo have
returned to enjoy the experience again. It
is a beautiful Zoo, and a pleasure to walk
round and see the animals so well kept and
happy in there natural settings. The Zoo is
positioned in the centre of the town of
Fuengirola only a few minutes walk from the
bus terminal and train station. Open from
10.00h to midnight during July and August,
giving a chance to see nocturnal animals by
moonlight. Otherwise open from 10.00h to
sunset.
www.zoofuengirola.com Located at:
Calle Camilo José Cela 6, 29640 Fuengirola,
Malaga Province. Tel: 952 666 301 |
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AQUALAND WATER PARK TORREMOLINOS
If you are going to visit a water park this
is the one to go to! It is a good day out
for all the family and has large grass area
with plenty of shade and umbrellas.
The rides at this park are far superior to
Parquet Aquatico in Mijas.
Prices per adult 19.50 euros and children 14
euros.
It is advisable to take a cool box with a
picnic and drinks as the park can be quite
costly.
Directions: Exit Main Gates and turn left.
Continue down to A7.
Head towards Malaga. When you join the three
lane carriage way, you will need to take the
Torremolinos turn off which is roughly three
exits away.. Turn right at the top of the
slip road and follow road down.
The water park is on the right next door to
the crocodile park. |
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BULL FIGHTING
The bull fights create a mixed view. If you
are interested in Spanish tradition and
there is a bullfight on at the Plaza de
Toros in Mijas Pueblo, you may well wish to
check it out for yourselves.
I have been told it is one of the greatest
shows on earth, although I have never been
myself. Be warned there is blood and they do
kill the bulls, so it is not recommended for
the light hearted.
Bulls fights are just as popular today as
they have ever been in Andalusia. Booking in
advance is highly recommended as the tickets
sell very fast. |
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TRADITIONAL FLAMENCO
Hotel Torrequebrada: (tel 952 446 000) has a
show nightly from Tuesday to Saturday, with
or without dinner. The program is : 2230
International show, 2330 Flamenco show, 0030
end. Torrequebrada is about 15/20 mins from
Mijas by car.
Sala de Fiestas Bona Dea: (tel 952 816 044)
at Nueva Andalucia which is near Puerto
Banus (25/30 mins by car). This show of
Spanish classic ballet and flamenco is every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening at
2230 (please check current times and dates);
there is also an optional restaurant and bar
service from 9pm.
Both the above are staged for tourists; if
you are looking for 'real flamenco' then
there are also many ferias and fiestas
throughout the year where flamenco can be
seen. If you would like to know more about
flamenco click here for a listing of
flamenco festivals, courses and competitions
throughout Andalucia. |
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SELWO SAFARI PARK
Just of the A7, close to Estepona lies one
of the world’s most unique nature parks, the
park is based on the African safari park
idea and houses 2000 animals in semi-wild
conditions.
The staff are very helpful and friendly.
There are ample places to eat and drink.
Some of the park is accessed by all-terrain
vehicles, be prepared for a good walk and it
is recommended that you wear comfortable
clothes and shoes.The journey begins in the botanical gardens,
you will see a wide variety of plants, some
of which are quite rare. One of the most
unusual walks is through bird canyon, the
bird fly freely as though in the wild.
The safari trucks take you on two routes,
where you will have the pleasure of seeing
the bears, lions and tigers among many other
animals. This is a spectacular day out, on a
clear day you can see Morocco and Gibraltar
from the park.
Telephone: 952 792 150 Address: Carretera A7
Km. 162.5 Las Lomas Del Monte. 29680
Estepona. |
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SEA LIFE
Fancy diving beneath the sea without getting wet?
Coming eyeball to eyeball with everything from
shrimps to sharks and learn tons of stuff from Sea
Life experts?
Marvel at a bewildering array of jellyfish from the
world's oceans. With their primitive anatomy and
truly bizarre lifecycle, there are few animals more
intriguing than these. As you will discover...they
can also be hauntingly beautiful.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience for the whole
family as you explore the wonderful sea creatures of
the marine world, discover the kingdom of the
seahorses and enjoy our colourful tropical fish.
Enjoy the biggest collection of sharks in Europe and
come face to face with more than 20 species of
sharks from around the world.
Feed the sea rays and stroke them from the natural
habitat. The Sea life centre is situated in the
heart of Benalmadena port, so it is ideal for an
afternoon out, as the port itself is worth the
visit.
Open daily from 10.00am For more information, please
call on (0034) 952 56 01 50
http://www.sealife.es |
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THE CABLE CAR - BENALMADENA
The Telecabina takes you on an amazing 15-minute
journey in a four-person cable car right up to the
highest point on the Málaga coast at an altitude of
almost 800m above sea level. From this superb
vantage point, you not only have the most
magnificent views of the Costa del Sol, but also the
awesome panoramic vistas of the Sierra Nevada
mountains (white with snow in the winter months),
the Guadalhorce Valley and on a clear day you can
see Gibraltar and the coast of Africa.
At the top you can take a donkey ride through the
natural surroundings, you can also watch an
exhibition on Spanish dressage horses. Don’t miss
the demonstration on birds of prey which is all
included in the price.
In July and August the Bird of Prey Exhibition is at
1pm and 8pm and the Spanish Horse Dressage
exhibition at noon, 6pm and 10pm.
Prices: 10 Euros for adults 7 Euros for children (4
- 12 years)
5.50 Euros one way (same for person plus bike). |
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SCUBA DIVING
One of the most wonderful experiences is to take an
open sea dive to see a world.that most people never
see. The first thing you need to do is find a good
qualified diver instructor. Just Mijas recommends
Simply Diving, they are a friendly company with much
experience of the Costa. They cover diving
throughout Andalucia and have fully qualified PADI
instructors along with TDI trained staff catering
for all types of divers whether beginners, newly
qualified or experienced divers.
They offer a full range of scuba diving courses for
those wishing to further their dive education. They
also offer facilities for disabled divers with an
HSA trained instructor.
Let the whole family get a taste of the underwater
world and discover snorkelling, let us take you on
an unforgettable journey around the best areas of
the Mediterranean coast. there's no minimum age
required to enjoy this great introduction to sealife.
A qualified guide and all the equipment is provided.
Contact Simon on 0034 600 506 526 or e-mail dive@simplydiving.com
or book via our Port Ticket office: Nicki on 952 588
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PLAZA MAYOR
Plaza Mayor is a huge leisure park located between
Torremolinos and Malaga city, in fact it is adjacent
to Malaga airport. It features a 20 Screen Cinema
with 2 English films everyday, 50 restaurants and
bars, bowling, a state of the art gymnasium, discos,
plus a selection of shops
Opening Hours:
Cinema 15.00hr – Last session 1.00am
Bowling 15.00hr – 24.00hr
Health and Fitness 07.00hr – 23.00hr
Restaurants 12.00hr – 24.00hr
Bars 15.00hr – 03.00 hrs
DISCO-S 19.00hr – 06.00 hrs
Directions to Plaza Mayor: Malaga Highway E15 Exit
Parador De Golf, If you are coming from the east (Fuengirola-Marbella)
its the exit AFTER the Airport Exit on the main
E15-A7 |
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CLIMBING
Those who find hiking not quite exciting enough, may
like to try mountaineering, rock climbing or caving,
all of which are popular in this part of Spain with
a wealth of challenges and some of the best areas in
Europe outside the Alps.
The Garganta el Chorro (El Chorro Gorge - pictured
here), two and a half miles long, up to 1,300 feet
deep, and, in places, barely 30 feet wide, briefly
splits the Andalusian heartland. Join the countless
climbers who home in from all over the world and
whose bright colors make its walls shimmer.
Choose from over 200 routes traced into the rock
face. Their names-The Policeman Stole My Walkman,
Brain Clot, Mama Wants to be a Bullfighter-are as
intriguing as the routes themselves. Standards range
from beginner-type clambering up the Placa de los
Cotos to scary routes up the near-vertical walls of
the gorge's steepest sections. There are several
mountaineering clubs and some challenging rock
faces, particularly around the area of El Chorro
near Alora (see above). Sierra de las Nieves,
between Ronda and Malaga or Sierra Almijara are also
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HOT AIR BALLOONING
A Balloon Flight in Spain ................ a truly
magical experience!
Come and join us for the exclusive thrill of a
lighter-than-air flight in the undiscovered
Andalucian hinterland near to the Costa del Sol, and
take a birds-eye view of the spectacular Spanish
countryside. Weather permitting, we offer daily
passenger flights in Ronda and Antequera two of the
most historic towns in Andalucia and only a short
drive from either Marbella or Malaga.
With the predominantly good flying conditions here
in Southern Spain, we can offer balloon flights all
year round. The changing seasons enhance the
experience and offer something unique during each
flight. So climb aboard and enjoy the magic of the
oldest and gentlest form of aviation.
Telephone Booking Enquiries: (0034) 952 166 358 |
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WOLF SANCTUARY
The Lobo Park (Wolf Park) is located near to
Antequera, an unspoilt nature and wildlife park in
the heart of Andalusia. You will find four large
enclosures and observe European wolves, Timber
wolves, the rare white Alaska-Tundra wolves (polar
wolves) and Iberian Wolves. The 40-hectare protected
and untouched nature park has innumerable rare plant
and animal species. Unlike other parks you find
socialised but not domesticated wolves that live in
a semi-natural environment. The guided tour (Spanish
and English) will lead you through and explain
everything you need to know to have a better
understanding of these precious animals.
See the pack when they are most active and you even
get the chance to howl along! If you are looking for
a very special evening out, don't miss the regular
weekend "Howl Nights" from May until October. Enjoy
a BBQ on the terrace with a spectacular view of the
El Torcal during sunset. Our "Wolf Howl Night" is a
unique experience which will stay in the memory of
the visitors. Definitely unforgettable!
For more information telephone: 952 031 107 or visit
www.lobopark.com |
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WALKING
Mijas is ideal if you like to walk or hike. The
views from the top of some of these local mountains
are breathtaking and a must. Locally there are a
great deal of walks that are beautiful and
picturesque, but if you are a serious walker then
you must try the Guadalhorce lakes.
The areas around the Guadalhorce Lakes, El Chorro &
Torcal have some of the most beautiful scenic
countryside in Andalucia.
For more information see
http://www.andalucia.com/rural/walking.htm |
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TENNIS
Spain is an ideal place for tennis, not only because
of its climate and many hours of sun, but also
because of the number and quality of its clubs and
courts available to play on the Costa del Sol.
The two most famous clubs are the Manolo Santana
Club in Marbella where the Marbella Open is held
each summer and Lew Hoads Campo De Tennis in Mijas
(tel. +34 952 474858).
The Lew Hoads facilities include 8 tennis courts,
tuition, beautiful landscaped gardens, bar,
restaurant, pool, boutique and changing rooms. There
are year round Tuesday and Thursday tournaments for
all standards, plus another 5 major tournaments
throughout the year. Ideal tennis playing conditions
with an average daily temperature of 20 deg.C make
it possible to play tennis all year round.
There is an excellent level of instruction for
learners and it is always possible to play as a
guest of a member by paying a court rental fee, many
hotels, housing complexes and commercial zones have
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CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
Near the white village of Monda, the Marbella Gun &
Country Club is more than what the name suggests.
They organise a wide range of activities including
various formats of clay pigeon shooting, quad
biking, jeep safaris, air rifle shooting, mountain
biking and even archery.
For the less ambitious there is a beautiful
swimming pool and children's area. Reservations are
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PLAY PETANQUE (BOULES)
At Puebla Aida we have our own Pitch situated at the
rear of the Castle This has been recently built for
all to enjoy! The game is simple and fun, and gives
you the opportunity of meeting a great number of new
friends
Basic rules: Teams of three. Play two balls each.
Single Players play three balls. The jack is thrown
and one player from each team throws a ball.
The one with the nearest ball then makes the other
team continue throwing until they either win the
nearest ball or all of their balls are gone.
Scoring: The closest ball wins and also scores 1
point for each of the nearest balls if they are on
their team. If the other balls belong to the
opponents then only one point is scored. The other
team scores nothing if their ball is not the
closest. Play continue up to 13 points. Max of 4
points can be scored at any one time. Single game
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SIERRA NEVADA
Just a mere 2 hour easy and beautiful drive away
from Mijas golf is the most southern ski resort in
Europe,” the Sierra Nevada” boasting mainland
Spain’s highest mountains at 3200 mts,
Great skiing for beginners and intermediates and
easily accessible for one day’s skiing but
recommended for a short stay of 2 to 3 days as the
resort is just above the stunning city of Granada
with the world famous Alhambra Palace [ the most
visited site in Spain ] .
With its many tapas bars and old Arabic quarter, it
makes it an ideal base to explore the city and the
sierra Nevada, although there are many reasonable
priced hotels in and close to the ski village
itself.
We are a ski family ourselves and often go just for
one days skiing as it is so well organized [
parking, lift passes etc ] that you can leave home
at 9am be on the slopes at 11 am finish at 5.30 pm
an après ski drink for an hour and then be home for
8.30 pm, never any queue’s during the week but can
get busy at weekends |
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ICE SKATING
New ice skating rink and indoor swimming pool now
opened in Arroyo del Miel, Benalmadena
The new ice skating rink and indoor swimming pool
has now opened in Avenida Garcia Lorca.
The urban bus route 2 stops right outside. This is
the only "real ice" rink on the Costa del Sol. |
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DOLPHIN SAFARI
When visiting Gibraltar, don't miss the unique and
memorable experience of watching wild dolphins at
play! The area where the Atlantic Ocean meets the
Mediterranean sea is literally teeming with schools
of these beautiful, intelligent mammals who are only
happy to put on a show for an appreciative audience.
Established in 1969, the Original Dolphin Safari TM
is the longest running and most popular marine
safari in Europe. Based in Gibraltar our brand new
boat called GOLDFIN, 430 horse power, is especially
designed to watch dolphins and whales in the bay and
Straits of Gibraltar. Strong, fast, modern, safe,
with all the accommodation necessary inside and
outside for one of the most enjoyable and
unforgettable experience of your life.
For Reservations telephone: (0034) 607 290 400 |
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QUAD BIKING
Great fun for all the family!
QMA will provide you with a safe but truly unique
adventure with allows you to enjoy the nature and
scenery of the beautiful country plus the
hospitality of other quad/qva enthusiasts.
All you need to do is speak to us and tell us what
you require…. Then show up ready to enjoy the
Andalusian countryside.
The 2008 Quad Bikes that we provide are one of the
best in the market place today, they are
comfortable, reliable and simple to operate with
the ability to carry two people.
Ideal for families, women and men.
Call Andy ….952 454 296 / 616 774 330
Call Graham 952 119 821 / 654 100 227 |
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