SOME LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Golf Courses

Lauro Golf www.laurogolf.com (10 minutes)

Mijas Golf www.mijasgolf.org (25 minutes)

Zoos & Parks

Butterfly Park (Benalmadena) www.mariposariodebenalmadena.com (33 minutes)

Crocodile Park (Torremolinos) www.cocodrilospark.com (27 minutes)

Bioparc (Fuengirola) www.bioparcfuengirola.es (31 minutes)

Selwo Marina (Benalmadena) www.selwomarina.es (33 minutes)

Sea Life (Benalmadena) www.visitsealife.com/benalmadena (35 minutes)

Snakeroom Serpentarium (Fuengirola) www.snakeroomserpentarium.com/ (35 minutes)

Selwo Adventure Safari (Estepona) www.selwo.es (53 minutes)

Barranco Blanco (Fun River Hike)

Hike up to a river with a waterfall at the end (depending on time of year for amount of water).
In winter you can drive up to the bridge that crosses the river from where you can walk along the river to the waterfall (head right down the river when you get to the bridge). In summer you have to leave the car a few km away at the entrance off of the MA-3303 road between Alhaurin el Grande & Coin. Directions  (15 minutes)

Water Parks

Aqualand (Torremolinos) www.aqualand.es/torremolinos (33 minutes)

AquaMijas (Mijas) https://aquamijas.com (28 minutes)

Costa Water Park (Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Puerto Banus) www.costawaterpark.com

Caminito Del Rey

Probably the top tourist attraction in Andalucia. Spectacular scenery, hiking, rock climbing and walks where it's best not to look down! A walkway built into the walls of the Gaitanes gorge. Recommend to book first.

www.caminitodelrey.info (59 minutes)

Alhaurin & Mijas Mountain Treks

Great for hiking and mountain biking.

This is the mountain full of trees you can see from Laila. To get to the entrance turn left out of Laila, go all the way to the end of the road and then turn right and go up the hill to the entrance. You will find various Trekking routes on a map at the entrance. Is walkable (20 minutes) or you can drive (4 minutes). Directions

Horse Riding

Rancho Pancho in Alhaurin el Grande. Explore the breathtaking landscape of Andalucia on horseback.

www.ranchopancho.es WhatsApp +34 608 784614 (speak to Annemieke)

Costa Del Sol Coast

Down on the coast you will find various activities such as a catamaran sailing trip, boat parties, dolphin watching, scuba diving etc.

Longer Excursions

  • Gibraltar - visit the apes, Windsor suspension bridge, St Michaels cave, the Great Siege Tunnels, the 11th century Moorish castle, go on the Skywalk or to the top of the rock by cable car, and of course plenty of shopping. (3 hours)
  • Ronda - visit the new bridge for amazing views, the bullring, the Arab baths, Mondragon palace, medieval walls, Santa Maria la Mayor church or walk to the bottom of the gorge, a historians dream place. (1.5 hours)
  • Granada - known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation. The No 1 attraction is the La Alhambra de Granada, a fortress and palace built on the hill of Granada. (4 hours)
  • Marbella & Puerto Banus - not too far to go for the shopping, nightlife, beaches or boats. (45 minutes)

Historic Malaga

In the centre of Malaga you will discover the Picasso Museum and many historic buildings along with an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants.

Traditional Spanish Villages

You could drive out the other side of Coin and try Guaro (29 minutes), Tolox (39 minutes) or if feeling like a longer scenic drive there is El Burgo (59 minutes).

Sierra de Las Nieva National Park at Tolox
At Tolox you will find a National Park with spectacular mountain views and treks. Park at the top of the village when you drive into the village, avoid driving down into the village as the streets are very narrow. (38 minutes)

www.toloxturismo.com/en/routes-and-maps/

Mijas Pueblo - Pretty Touristy Spanish Village

Individual shops, cafes, restaurants, donkey rides, etc. (25 minutes)
Directions to Public Car Park

Coin Sunday Market

Every Sunday morning from around 9am to 2pm at La Trocha in Coin, you'll find the most amazing second-hand flea market where you can find some unique items, usually at great prices but don't forget to barter!

Next to it you'll also find a great fresh food market. Directions (16 minutes)

Selection of Other Activities

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