Costa del Sol holiday attractions, activities & things to do

There is more to the Costa del Sol than just beachare two concentric tracks, floodlighting for nighttime
holidays. For family entertainment, the Costa del Solracing, a grandstand for 5,000 spectators and
has a huge range of holiday attractions and activitiestrackside seating for a further 5,000 people. Knowing
to keep the whole family happy and busy during yourthat many horse ridings are also dog lovers, there is
holiday stay in Andalucia.a dog hotel available where you can leave your pets.
ADVENTURE THEME PARKSSCUBA DIVING
Isla Magica is an exciting and modern amusementThere are several scuba diving and PADI dive centres
park located in Seville. It is divided into seven themednear Nerja on the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical in
areas centred on a lake, each representing asouthern Spain. There are PADI dive programs for all
different episode in Spanish 16th century history. Thelevels of divers and snorkelling trips from beginners to
seven areas are Port of the Indies, Amazonia, Piratesadvanced divers.
Cove, Gate to the Americas, Fountain of Youth,WALKING AND HIKING IN ANDALUCIA
Eldorado and the Fury of the Gods.Andalucia is one of the best walking regions in Spain
Tivoli World in Benalmadena is one of the bestbecause it has everything to offer the seasoned and
amusement parks you will find in Spain. There are anovice traveller. It has a great climate, one of the
host of attractions including an amusement park,highest mountains in Europe, fantastic towns and
funfair rides, water flume, wild-west theme town,cities full of history and culture. There are also wild
open-air theatre and a mock Spanish plaza offering aunfrequented areas filled with dramatic scenery and
host of shows overlooked with cafes andsome of the most interesting flora and fauna to be
restaurants.found anywhere in Spain.
DOLPHIN WATCHING IN GIBRALTARWATER-PARKS
Fantastic opportunity for photographing and gettingThere are many water-parks on the Costa del Sol so
close to up to 3 different species of dolphin, 7you shouldn't have much difficulty finding one near
species of whale, turtles and flying fish, whileyour holiday resort. Water-parks are a great place to
enjoying a cruise around the spectacular bay ofspend the whole day as a refreshing alternative to
Gibraltar. Gibraltar itself is a great place to visit andthe beach.
less than a 2 hour drive from Malaga InternationalAquatropic water-park can be found next to Velilla
Airport.beach in the town of Almunecar, on the Costa
MINI HOLLYWOODTropical. The park offers an array of water slides
The desert hills of Almeria were the location forincluding the firm favourites like the kamikaze &
many of the famous Spaghetti Westerns such as Aring-rapids, with a range of swimming pools with
Fistful of Dollars and A Few Dollars More. It is nowwave machine, waterfall, and revolving current with
where you will find the Mini Hollywood near Tabernasinflatables. There are plenty of green areas to relax
on the A370. A full-blooded Western Theme Parkand eateries offering snacks, meals and
with realistic sets, saloons and staged gunfightsrefreshments.
throughout the day.Aqua-Velis water-park can be found opposite the El
NERJA CAVESIngenio shopping mall in Torre del Mar. It has over 20
Discovered in 1959, the Caves of Nerja have becomedifferent rides for all ages including some super fast
one of the most visited attractions in Andalucia andslides for the more adventurous. There is an inflatable
each summer hosts the spectacular Festival of Musicring ride and wave machine along with a large sun
and Dance. They are truly worth a visit to seeterrace for sunbathers and cafeteria serving food
nature's creation of the great hall with magnificentand drinks.
limestone designs, the centrepiece of many theatreThe water-park at Torremolinos is especially large,
productions.offering many water-based attractions including
RACE COURSE AT MIJAS HIPODROMEwater flumes, huge slides, large pools, and artificial
The Mijas Hipodromo on the Costa del Sol was theriver with wave machine.
first racecourse to open in Spain for 25 years. There