20 attractions: what to do on the Costa del Sol

Why are there no playgrounds, no large green areas and no animation team in Costa del Sol hotels?
20 attractions: what to do on the Costa del Sol

Why are there no playgrounds, no large green areas and no animation team in Costa del Sol hotels? Because the Costa del Sol resort has so much entertainment that travellers only spend the night and wait out the siesta at the hotel.

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Unbridled fun The list of ideas for things to do in the Costa del Sol with a child starts with the water parks. The water is always warmer than the sea. Aqualand in Torremolinos is a huge park with incredible slides and a colourful children's area. To the east of Málaga in the town of Torre del Mar is another water park called Aquavelis.

Here are the main attractions for children and adults:

All these attractions are within the province of Málaga. If the roads of Andalusia beckon, however, the list of excursions expands. For a real western experience, visit the Oasys Mini Hollywood in Almeria. In Seville, spend time with children at the Isla Magica amusement park.

Butterfly park, Costa del Sol, Spain. Cheap car hire in Torremolinos via RentlineCar

Butterflies, dolphins, crocodiles, wolves and more...

In Costa del Sol there are no traditional zoos, but there are places where you can see animals in their natural habitat. To learn more about the lives of animals and birds, visit:

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Places to explore on the Costa del Sol

The "Parque de Poniente" is one of the most beautiful parks in Fuengirola and the one with the children in particular.

Paloma Park

One has to have fun but you also need somewhere to relax and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. Benalmadena has the spacious Paloma Park with picnic areas and children's playgrounds. Cyclists and rollerbladers roam its paths, but a special option for families is to rent a quad bicycle wheelchair.

Paloma Park in Costa del Sol, Spain. Cheap car hire in Torremolinos via RentlineCar

La Concepcion Botanical Garden

In Málaga, look for shade and freshness in the La Concepcion botanical garden and the Palmeral de Las Sorpresas park. Torremolinos' largest playground is at La Batería park. And in the local botanical garden Molino de Inca you can literally find yourself in a green maze.

La Concepcion Botanical Garden in Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain. Cheap car hire in Malaga via RentlineCar

Africa is near

Mount Calamorro in Benalmadena is more than just a natural landmark. It is accessible by cable car and rises so high it is possible to see the shores of Africa. The African countryside is also visible from the slopes of El Parque de San Isidro Nature Park in Estepona. Finally, the ferry journey to Africa takes just over an hour and takes you to Algeciras, where the African city of Ceuta, although separated from Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar, is a Spanish territory.

Mount Calamorro in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, Spain. Cheap car hire in Torremolinos via RentlineCar to see Africa.

The travel possibilities don't end there. For example, if you're holidaying with a child on the Costa del Sol, you can easily reach the Atlantic coast. A day trip to neighbouring Portugal is made adventurous by taking the cable car across the Guadiana River.

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