Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend to hire a car or you can use the public transport, buses or taxis. More information about prices and timetable are available at reception.

We are sorry but we do not allow pets at Club Marbella.

The minimum stay is 3 days, but you can send us an email to plus@crownresorts.com and we will check our availabity in case there is any posibility for weekends stay and inform you accordingly.

If you love this sport and you want play golf during your holidays on the Costa del Sol, you will be happy to know that Club Marbella is very close to several golf clubs. You can book at Golf Cabopino, Marbella Golf Country Club, La Cala Golf, El Chaparral Golf Club or Golf de Mijas or many others.

You can either rent a car in advance for airport pick up, or once onsite at the resort.

Please contact us for more Information.

So you’re planning a family holiday with the kids and the Costa del Sol is top of your list… but you’re looking for some fun things to do with the little – or not-so-little – ones during your holiday.

Well, you’re going to love this post as we are going to give you a list of many activities, excursions, parks, daytrips, outdoor activities, cultural activities, water parks and some inland adventure activities you can enjoy whilst you are here. We’ve included activities and attractions all along the Coast.

It’s a long list so we’ve divided it up into useful sections so you can quickly browse through it and choose your favourite activities.

Local Parks and Wildlife

We’re very fortunate to have some amazing local parks, zoos and aquariums here on the Costa del Sol. Here are our favourites and the ones we know you kids will enjoy.

1:  Biopark Zoo Fuengirola

Located in the neighbouring town of Fuengirola, a very well designed and laid out zoo makes for a great morning or afternoon out. You’ll see tigers, silverback gorillas, crocodiles, snakes, and lots more! For more information you can visit their website at www.bioparcfuengirola.com

Location:  Fuengirola

2: Selwo Marina Benalmadena Costa

Just next to Paloma Park in the centre of Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena) you’ll find Selwo Marina, the only Dolphinarium in Andalucia and one of the most popular attractions on the Coast. Your kids will enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows, a visit to the penguin’s ice-cold habitat, dolphin encounters and more. For more information you can visit their website at www.selwomarina.es

Location: Benalmadena Costa

3: Zoo de Castellar de la Frontera

This has to be one of the Coast’s best kept secrets! The Zoo de Castellar isn’t your typical zoo… what makes it special is that you get to interact with many of the animals. You’ll meet tigers, emus, ostrich, rabbits, snakes, monkeys, eagles, vultures, Vietnamese pigs, crocodiles, and even a Hyena named Eddie 

Location: Castellar de la Frontera

4: Selwo Aventura Wildlife Park in Estepona

This is the largest wildlife park on the Costa del Sol and a great opportunity to see some of the Africa and Asia’s largest and fiercest animals as they roam in the wild. You’ll need a few hours to make your way around the whole park and a hat and sun-cream are highly recommended.

Location: Estepona

5: Sealife Aquarium Benálmadena

A visit to Sealife Aquarium in Benálmadena Marina makes for an interesting and educational morning (or afternoon) out with the kids. Sharks, jellyfish, giant turtles, sea rays, a giant Pacific octopus and lots of other fascinating underwater creatures await.

Location: Benalmadena Marina

6: Paloma Park Benalmádena

IThis 200,000m2 park is located in the centre of Benalmadena Coast town and boasts beautiful garden areas as well as a large lake in the centre. The kids get to run around, feed the large fish and turtles in the lake and play in the large kiddie’s park with climbing frames and slides. They’ll also come across lots of animals running freely through the park; Peacocks, hens, chickens, rabbits and hares are just some of the friendly creatures roaming the park. Free entrance.

Location: Benalmádena Costa

7: La Batería Park Torremolinos

Located in Torremolinos, Parque la Bacteria is another popular option for families with kids. There are plenty of green areas and playgrounds and you can also hire boats to row on the lake.

Location: Torremolinos

8: Butterfly Park Benalmadena Pueblo

With a collection of more than 1500 exotic butterflies from over 150 different species, this unique park is well worth a visit. Located just outside Benalmadena Pueblo, this 2000m2 complex features butterflies flying freely in their very own tropical paradise with plants, flowers and waterfalls. Don’t forget your camera as there are plenty of photo opportunities for you and the kids.

Price: From €7.50 for kids and €8.50 for adults

Location: Benalmadena Pueblo

9: Crocodile Park Torremolinos

The Crocodile Park is home to more than 200 crocodiles, including ‘Paco’, a 600 kg monster croc! Visits last a couple of hours and include a guided tour and live demonstrations from expert handlers. One of the highlights of the visit is the opportunity to hold a live croc in your arms!

Location: Torremolinos (Next to Aqualand)

 10: Water park  Aqualand Torremolinos

The largest water park on the Costa del Sol, Aqualand offers a fantastic selection of exhilarating water slides coupled with excellent facilities (restaurants, bars, sunbathing areas). Adrenalin junkies have to try the Kamikazee, one of the highest slides in Europe.

Location: Torremolinos

11: Aquamijas in Mijas Costa

The Mijas Water Park renamed Aquamijas promises a fun day out for all the family. With a wide selection of water slides for children of all ages, your kids will have a ball!

Location: Mijas Costa

 12: Aventura Amazonia Elviria Marbella

Enjoy an exhilarating adventure in the treetops. Aventura Amazonia has 103 challenges in the trees and 24 ziplines distributed over 6 adventure circuits. You’ll also get the chance to launch yourself down the longest treetop zipline in Andalucia (240 metres in length).

There’s a mini-kids area for children from 4 to 7 years of age and plenty of challenges for children above 7 years and adults.

Location: Elviria (Marbella)

13: Altitude Trampoline Park Malaga City

Located in Malaga’s Marenostrum shopping centre, this enormous trampoline park promises and fun and energising activity for kids. Whether your kids are diving into the foam pit, running down the basketball lanes before leaping in the air for the ultimate slam dunk or testing their skills in the ultimate challenge… the extreme Dodgeball court, they’re guaranteed to have a brilliant time.

Location: Marenostrum Shopping Centre (Málaga City)

14: Costa Jump San Pedro de Alacántara

Although not an outdoor adventure, this certainly qualifies as an adrenaline rush! The Coast’s first trampoline park offers an enormous indoor arena filled with 50 interconnected wall-to-wall trampolines. Enjoy the basketball slam dunk, dodgeball, foam pit, cardio wall or the Olympic trampolines!

Location: San Pedro de Alcántara

15: Sunview Park Zip Line Alhaurin de la Torre

Sunview Park is the longest Zip Line in Andalucia. It’s 1350 metres long and you can reach maximum speeds of up to 100 km/h as you quite literally ‘fly’ through the stunning countryside. It’s a unique and electrifying experience in a magical setting set between the mountains and the sea.

Location: Alhaurin de la Torre (Málaga)

16: Go Karting Marbella, Fuengirola, Málaga

Fancy go karting? There are a few locations along the Coast where you can test your driving skills. You can try Funny Hill in Marbella, the Karting area on the roof of the Myramar shopping centre in Fuengirola or the Karting at Plaza Mayor shopping centre in Málaga.

Location: Marbella, Fuengirola, Málaga

17: Horse Riding Fuengirola

There are plenty of stables along the coast but we recommend Rancho La Paz near Fuengirola. They offer 1 or 2 hour horse riding excursions through the countryside.

Location: Fuengirola

18: Buggy Offroad Adventure Mijas Costa

Speed through the Andalusian countryside in a buggy. Our friends at Rangers Buggy Safari offer a tour which lasts 3 hours and on which you’re guaranteed to get wet and muddy as you speed through the fantastic countryside and make your way inland. The scenery is spectacular as you drive past olive and orange groves, cork trees and plough through river beds. Cameras are a must as you’ll be stopping to take in the views and take unforgettable holiday snaps.

Location: Mijas Costa

Activities on the beach and in the sea

19: Water Parks in the Sea

Costa water Parks is a local company which has inflatable and floating water parks at different locations along the coast. You can’t miss them as they are located about 100m from the beach and you’ll probably see kids and adults bouncing around on these fun and challenging structures.

Location: Puerto Banús, Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola

20: Dolphin and Whale Watching

Would you like to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat? You’ve got a few options… if you’ve hired a car, we recommend you drive down to Tarifa, on the Atlantic coast and book one of their dolphin and whale watching excursions. It’s a bit of a drive but they pretty much guarantee viewings (if not you get a ticket to go out another day for free).

Location: Tarifa Port

21: Pedalo Fun

Most beaches along the Coast have areas where you can rent out a pedalo for half an hour or an hour. Most of the newer models come equipped with a mini slide allowing the kids to slide into the sea for added fun!

Location: You’ll find pedalos for hire on most of the big and popular beaches.

22: Jetskis

Hire a 2 man jetski for an exhilarating ride skimming over the sea and jumping waves. As with the pedalos, you’ll find plenty of places to hire a jetski.

Marbella: Funny Beach

23: Parasailing

If you aren’t afraid of heights and would like to experience some of the best views of the Coast, you’ll want to try Parasailing. Get towed behind a speedboat on the end of a 200-metre cable!

Location: Marbella Port, Fuengirola Port,

24: Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Jump aboard this Moggaro M700 Waterjet speedboat with more than 440 horsepower where extreme sensations are guaranteed! 360º turns and power breaks will have you screaming in delight (or terror) on this fun ride.

Price: Approx. €35 per person for a 20-minute thrill ride!

Location: Benalmádena Marina, Playa Rafa (Torremolinos) or Fuengirola Port

25: Stand Up Paddle

One of the most popular water sports at the moment, and one that all the family can enjoy, Stand Up Paddle or SUP is a fun activity you can practice at various locations along the Costa del Sol.

Location: Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella

26: Scuba Diving

PADI Dive Centre and Dive Shack. They offer courses from beginner to advanced. Available along the Coast

Location: Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella

Things to do in the evening

27: Ten Pin Bowling

Always a fun activity for all the family, there are a couple of bowling alleys on the Coast. One is on the road to Mijas Golf from Fuengirola (Dubai Boll) and the other is in the Malaga Nostrum Shopping centre near Málaga airport.

Location: Mijas, Las Lagunas (Dubai Boll) & Malaga Nostrum Shopping Centre in Málaga

28: Go to the cinema

There are a few cinemas on the Coast which show the latest movie releases in English. If you’re looking for something to do when the weather isn’t great or you need a little break from walking and sightseeing, this is a great option!

Location: Puerto Banús cinema, Miramar Shopping Centre (Fuengirola) and the Yelmo Cinemas in Plaza Mayor Shopping Centre in Málaga.

29: Local Fun Fairs

During the warmer spring and summer months, many of the local towns and cities celebrate their local ‘ferias’ (fairs). Lasting anything from 5 days to 10 days, they all feature fun fairs in the evenings with lots of rides and activities for all the family. Here’s a list of some of the top ‘ferias’ along the Coast (exact dates vary from year to year):

• June: Marbella and Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena)
• July: Estepona
• August: Málaga
• September: Torremolinos and Mijas
• October: Fuengirola and San Pedro de Alcántara

Daytime excursions, activities & trips

30: Adventure Fun at Prison Island and Laser Island

Prison Island is an adventure park/escape room inspired by the classic TV show ‘Fort Boyard’ where you have to use teamwork to escape from the ‘prison’ cells in the shortest amount of time.

Laser Island is the new theme park where you’ll enjoy a fun game of ‘Laser Tag’. Your team will have to obtain as many points as possible!

Games have a duration of 12 and 24 minutes with little breaks between.

Location: In Benalmadena Marina Port

31: Kiddies Fun Parks

If you’ve got younger kids, some of the local kiddies’ fun parks make for a great few hours of entertainment. Most of these parks offer a whole range of different adventures for the little ones including slides and ball pits. Here are some of our favourite kiddies parks on the Costa del Sol:

Kidz Kingdom: Bel-air (Estepona)

Mini-golf park: Torremolinos

Sould Park: Fuengirola Port

32: A trip on the Benalmadena Cable Car

For some of the most stunning views of the Costa del Sol, we recommend. Once you get to the top you can enjoy a walk along the specially designated pathways or watch the spectacular birds of prey exhibition. Don’t forget your camera as the views are out of this world!

Location: The cable car leaves from the Tivoli World parking area in Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena)

33: A ride on the tourist train

If you’re near Fuengirola, this city have a tourist train which takes you on a local tour. The Fuengirola ‘City Tour’ train takes you on a 45-minute trip and visits Fuengirola’s main attractions.

Location: Fuengirola

34: Visit the World’s Smallest Chocolate Factory

For a sweet treat, take the kids up to Mayan Monkey Mijas, a wonderful little chocolate factory where kids can make their own chocolate bars. We actually wrote all about Mayan Monkey Mijas in this blog post on our blog.

Location: Mijas town

35: Visit the Monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar

A visit to Gibraltar to visit the Barbary Macaque Monkeys is a fun experience for kids and adults alike. The top of the rock is home to the only free-living monkeys in Europe and a visit to Ape’s Den provides the perfect opportunity to see semi-wild primates up close. You need to be careful though as they can be mischievous. To see the monkeys you can take the cable car to the top of the rock, take a guided tour with our tour company , or you can drive your own car to the top of the rock (charge applies).

Location: Gibraltar

36: Skate Parks

If your kids are into skateboarding or BMX, most of the major cities have specialised skate parks where these popular sports can be practised. One of the biggest is the one located next to the Miramar Shopping Centre in Fuengirola!

Price: Free

Location: Miramar Shopping Centre (FuengirolaCultural activities & excursions

37: The Nerja Caves

Take your kids on a fascinating journey through one of Spain’s most popular and spectacular historical sites, the Nerja Caves. This series of enormous caves stretching for almost 5 km underground is home to the world’s largest stalagmite, a 32-metre high monster! Some parts of the caves also contain prehistoric cave paintings.

Location: Just outside the town of Nerja

38: The MIMA Interactive Music Museum

Unlike most museums, here, your kids are encouraged to touch the works of art and can actually get to play most of the instruments on display. With over 1000 pieces, this is one of the most important private collections featuring instruments from many cultures and dating back thousands of years.

Location: Málaga City Centre

39: The Automobile Museum

Malaga’s Automobile Museum features a private collection of vintage cars said to be worth around €25 million. During you’ll visit you’ll get the chance to see more than 80 amazing cars including Bugatti’s, Bentleys, Ferraris, Jaguars and more! The museum also caters for those less keen on motor vehicles… Mums will be delighted to visit the collection of 300 vintage hats from all the top fashion houses including: Chanel, Dior and Lanvin.

Location: Málaga

Inland adventures

40: Lobo Park (Wolf Park)

Located in the true heart of Andalucia, Lobo Park is the only wildlife park of its kind and the perfect opportunity to see wolves in their natural habitat. During your visit, you’ll be given a guided tour of the park and get the opportunity to learn all about the fascinating life of these amazing creatures.

Location: El Torcal (Near Antequera)

41: The Lakes at ‘El Chorro’

You’ve probably seen them when landing at Málaga airport… Three large lakes surrounded by pine forests just west of the quaint village of Alora. You can swim, fish, hire kayaks or just enjoy a quiet picnic on the lake shore! The stunning scenery makes this the perfect spot for a relaxing day out.

Location: Just west of the town of Alora

42: Juzcar: Home of the Smurfs

Famous for being chosen for the launch of Sony Picture’s hit movie, The Smurfs, the town of Juzcar (located about 1 hour from the coast) now welcomes thousands of visitors every year. The whole town is painted ‘smurf’ blue and you’ll come across many of the film’s characters either painted on the walls of buildings or walking through the streets ready for taking photos with visiting kids.

Location: Júzcar

43: Go Skiing in Sierra Nevada

Did you know that one of Spain’s largest ski resorts is just a 2-hour drive from the Costa del Sol? During the wintertime you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and other fun winter sports. During the summer, the resort becomes popular for nature walks, hiking trails, mountain biking, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures.

Location: Sierra Nevada (Granada)

44: The Donkey Sanctuary

‘El Refugio del Burrito’ is a Donkey Sanctuary located in Fuente de Piedra, a short 45-minute drive from the Coast. A traditional Spanish Cortijo serves as home to over 70 rescued donkeys. Visitors get to meet the friendly residents and learn all about their life stories from qualified staff who will walk you around the sanctuary.

Location: Fuente de Piedra (Málaga)

45: Caminito del Rey

Described as the world’s scariest walkway, the Caminito del Rey has quickly become one of Andalucia’s most popular tourist attractions. You’ll walk along a purpose-built wooden walkway which, in areas, towers 100 metres above the river bed. This is definitely an attraction for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies! Please note that kids need to be at least 8 years old to walk the Caminito. Ask at our reception for this spectacular guided tour.

Location: El Chorro (near Ardales)

46: Walking the Rio Chillar

Taking a walk up the ‘Rio Chillar’ in Nerja has become a summer classic amongst locals. This fun route takes you on an exciting adventure as you walk through the river and make your way up to the rock pools where the kids can swim in the crystal clear water. There’s lots of shade along the way as you walk through the pine trees and through the deep gorges; however, we recommend you put on lots of sun cream and make sure you wear some comfortable shoes which you don’t mind getting wet!

Location: Nerja