30 minutes in a car. Can also be reached by bus or train.
Avda. Camilo Jose Cela, 6-29640 Fuengirola, Malaga
Tel: 34 952 66 63 01
Admission: Adults: E13.10 - Children: E9
www.zoofuengirola.com
A modern and very clean, well kept zoo, with excellent facilities for the whole family. See the fauna and flora in the Tropical Forest of Madagascar, Equatorial Africa and South East Asia.
Over 500 animals and 100 different species that will make your visit one you won't easily forget.
The spectacular Fuengirola Zoo is designed to replicate the natural habit of each and every one of the animal species living there. Large areas have been created in which water and vegetation take front stage - rivers, gigantic trees, impressive waterfalls, bamboo-shrouded temples, hanging bridges and abandoned mines taken over by birds and bats. These are just some of the magical places that will surprise you on your way through the grounds.
Selwo Park: at Estapona is home to more than 2000 animals. Visitors are taken on a four hour tour on foot or in a four-wheel drive truck to see the animals in their natural habitat. Here you can see the various species in relative freedom in conditions resembling their normal habitat.
Admission: Adults: E 15.03 Children: E 10.52
Approx 15km or 10 minutes by car
You pass it on your left hand side as you travel FROM the airport. Take the Fuengirola bypass to Torremolinos.
Tel: 34 952 46 04 04/08/09
Admission: Children under 4 free
This is a large water park with various slides, water rides and swimming area. You can eat there or take a picnic (no glass allowed). There are sun-beds for hire so you can plan to spend a few hours and get the most out of your visit. There are cloakrooms and changing rooms, showers and deposit boxes for any valuables. Gift shop stocking everything from films and souvenirs to suntan products and swimwear - if you forget yours!
An hour's drive along a winding road is the small picturesque town of Rhonda. The former home of bullfighters and bandits, it is known for its monuments and especially for its amazing views from its famous bridge. As the road winds its way up the mountain there are several places where you can stop and park to admire the stunning views over the valley. There are several restaurants to choose from some of which are situated on the edge of the cliff with breathtaking views of the valley below.
There is a high concentration of quality golf courses in this area and with warm sunny winters, golf can be enjoyed at all levels all year round.
If you are a golfer, you will be pleased to learn that the property is located in an area which is a affectionately known as “ Costa Del Golf”, with countless top class courses, all within a short distance.
The best known and most famous of these include:
Cabopino Golf Course,
La Cala Resort (Designed by Cabell Robinson),
Marbella Golf & Country Club (Designed by Robert Trent Jones),
La Quinta (Designed by Manuel Pinero),
El Paraiso,
Alhaurin (Designed By Seve Ballesteros)
Alcaidesa Links G.C. (Designed by Peter Allis and Clive Clarke)
They are all immaculately laid out with their own special features, nestling at the foot of spectacular Sierras, stunning views of the Mediterranean and North Africa, with lush green fairways meandering between olive groves and greens set among lakes and pine woods.
Green fees are generally Euro 65 - 75 all year round.
AND MANY MANY MORE...
Enjoy your stay