Sights to see

Camelot Park

(Centro Comercial Marina Banús, Puerto Banus; Tel. 952 81-85-46; www.camelotbanus.com). Special park for munchkins 12 years and under and adults who are young at heart. Features karaoke, castles, bowling, minigolf, billiards, internet.

Megabowl Sports Bar

(La Cañada, Tel: 902 232 999, Fax: 952 857 875 info@megabowlmarbella.com ; http://www.megabowlmarbella.com), bowling fun for everyone.

Selwo. Costa Del Sol

(A-7 Autovia Costa del Sol, Km.162,5. Las Lomas del Monte 29680 Estepona, Tel. 902-19-04-82, www.selwo.es). Perhaps this was where Noah’s Ark parked first when the floods subsided? For here is an incredibly unique nature park where animals of the five continents coexist in semiwild conditions, each variety to its own zone (elephants, giraffes, Bengal tigers, lions, bison, zebras, flamingos, etc.). You could spend days merging into its natural and orchestrated features that include a lagoon populated by exotic birds, a massive enclosed area of hills and plants called bird canyon, slide on a flying fox over a huge African lake, an archery range, the 'Aguada.' A great part of the circuit is made in all-terrain trucks, shops, restaurants, parking and more.

Fuengirola Zoo

(Camilo Jose Cela, 6, 29640 Fuengirola;Tel. 952 666 301; info@zoofuengirola.com; www.zoofuengirola.com). According to National Geographic Magazine, this zoo is one of the most modern in Spain and one of the best in Europe. Caged animals are a thing of the past. The ingeniously recreated habitats of the tropical forest—ecosystem, vegetation and water features—transports you to Madagascar, Equatorial Africa and Southeast Asia without air miles. A consummate feat that brings conservation, research and education to amazing levels! Excellent facilities plus staff technical expertise joins forces with international and European conservation and captive breeding programs for endangered species. Here you can enjoy an up close and personal feel of some of its inhabitants’ lifestyles and learn about animals you probably never even knew existed. Forest opens all year round at 10 AM, till midnight in July and August.

Parque Acuatico De Mijas

(Ctra.N-340, Km.209 29650 Mijas-Costa; Tel. 952-46-04-04; aqualand@ari.es; www.aquamijas.com). Family kind of water park on the coast with wild water, whirling rides and waterslides. 'Aqualandia' is for the tots. Open from 10AM-6PM, discount if you arrive after 3PM, free for children under four years, special party and season rates. Aerobics from 15th June to 15th September; self-service restaurant, changing rooms, safety deposit boxes, gift shop, floats and a picnic area.

Aquapark Internacional, S.A.

(C/ Cuba, 10 29620 Torremolinos; Tel. 952-38-88-88; www.aqualand.es/torremolinos). At 70,000-plus square metres, 50 Km from Marbella, this is the largest aquapark in Europe, with death-defying rides like the twister, almost vertical slides, tiny tots area, virtual waves swimming pool, restaurants, golf, more. Special group prices, free for children under three.

Sea Life Benalmadena

(Puerto Marina 29630 Benalmadena; Tel. 952-56-01-50; info@sealife.es; www.sealife.es). Situated 30 Km from Marbella. Watch the ocean's most deadly creatures like the Blue Ring Octopus that can kill a person in 20 seconds, the comical Puffer Fish plus local and exotic Mediterranean wildlife, sharks, rays, eels, etc.

Teleferico De Benalmadena

(Explanada Tivoli, s/n Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena; Tel. 902-19-04-82; www.teleferico.com/benalmadena/). Malaga’s highest point, 769 meters above sea level affords magnificent panoramic views of the Costa del Sol ….the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Guadalhorce Valley, and on a clear day, Gibraltar and the coast of Africa. The Benalmadena cable car takes you up there (including bicycles), and you can walk or mountain bike down along signposted footpaths.

Crocodile Park Torremolinos

(C/ Cuba, 14. 29620 Torremolinos, Malaga; Tel. 952-05-17-82 ; Fax. 952-37-84-93; infoarkosaurio@cocodrile-park.com; www.crocodile-park.com) . Watch, hold, smell and possibly feed different types of this reptile from newly-laid eggs up to monstrous lengths. With experienced guides of course!

Magic Palace

(C/Cuba 3 29620 Torremolinos; info@magicpalace.info; www.magicpalace.info). The dynamic and original Oscar, Renzo & Mara present magic shows you will never forget. These young entertainers are world-renowned for their fantastic talent and theatrical pizzazz.

El Refugio Del Burrito

(Apartado 25 Fuente de Piedra 29520 Malaga; www.elrefugiodelburrito.com). “The Refuge of the Burrito” is not a restaurant that specializes in that Mexican favorite. Donkeys and mules have been ensconced in Spanish culture since ancient times and immortalized by Don Quixote. “El Refugio…” is a registered Spanish Association dedicated to protecting them. Safely sheltered in this traditional Spanish cortijo (farm) in the pastoral village of Fuente de Piedra, Antequera, with a charming olive grove, traditional farm structures, donkeys and mules rescued from across Europe roam un-pestered. A live show of old Spanish interiors, donkey lifestyle, fabulous flamingos at the nearby Flamingo Lake. Entrance is FREE! Gates open from 11:00AM to 7PM.

Lobo Park

(Ctra. Antequere-Alora (A343), km 16 Apartado de correos 244 29200 Antequera; Tel. 952-03-11-07; Fax. 952-03-10-15; info@lobopark.com; www.lobopark.com). This one is for the wolves. Forty hectares of protected and untouched nature park in the heart of Andalusia are devoted to harboring European, Timber, Iberian, and the rare white Alaska (Tundra or polar) wolves, plus innumerable rare plant and animal species to watch and study. Ride the noble Andalusian horses to tour this wonderful landscape, or hop on a donkey, or chill out on the enormous terraces for front seat spectacular views, enjoy Spanish specialties at the eateries, check out the souvenir shops.

Senda El Retiro

( km 88 29140 Churriana Malaga; Tel. 952-62-35-40; www.sendaelretiro.com). Declared a National Historical Monument in 1984, this botanical and ornithological park highlights a significant bird collection, tropical fishes in the fresh and salt water aquarium, reptiles, amphibians, fantastic frogs, butterflies, flora, vegetation, and subtropical rainforests. Fresh free-flowing water is everywhere—waterfalls, historic fonts, lakes, rivers, rains, storms... Totally amazing!