Days Out on the Costa del Sol
Benalmadena Marina
Great development featuring bars, restaurants, gift shops and boats to ogle at. Plenty of entertainment for the kids too, especially during the summer months.
Casares
Traditional hillside "white pueblo" village, inland between Estepona and Duquesa. Can be difficult with pushchairs or less able walkers as there are lots of steps and the streets are quite steep. Traditional Spanish bars and restaurants and stunning views from the ruins.
Estepona
Nice Spanish town with good shopping and bustling marina. Long promenade and clean beaches. Many bars, restaurants, water sports and excursions, including dolphin spotting trips.
Gibraltar
A “must do once” visit! Take a trip up the Rock, either with a guide from the border or on the cable car to visit the infamous Gibraltar apes, siege tunnels and St Michaels cave. Main Street is the main shopping area with recognisable UK High Street names, as well as duty free electronics, alcohol and cigarette shops. Gibraltar is not in the EU so duty free allowances apply and are verified by Spanish customs on the way back into Spain. Shops here take euros or sterling but try and use sterling if you can to avoid bad exchange rates. Park in La Linea and walk across the border in order to avoid long traffic queues. PASSPORTS REQUIRED!
Marbella
Visit the very quaint and traditional Marbella old town for a stunning array of independent shops, bars and restaurants, or walk along the Paseo Maritimo where Spanish families frequently spend their Sunday afternoons.
Mijas Pueblo
Typical and traditional white washed village in the mountains behind Fuengirola. Fantastic views over the coast, gift shops and restaurants.
Puerto Banus
Playground of the rich and famous, complete with huge yachts and cars to die for. Many restaurants and gift shops complement all the designer names that you can find here. Prices vary hugely so have a good look round before settling on your favourite place to dine.
Ronda
Moorish town approximately one and half hours drive from the Coast. Renowned for its 19th century bridge that spans the gorge and one of the oldest bullrings in Spain. Alternatively, take the scenic train from Algeciras.
Sierra Nevada
The snowy slopes of the Sierra Nevada are only two and a half hours from the Coast. Click here for more info!
Sotogrande
Visit the marina where you can wine and dine while gazing at the amazing yachts, or watch the local polo team practicing or playing in a match at one of the nearby polo fields.
Also…
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Big Fun Bowling Centre |
Plaza Mayor |
00 34 952 172 631 |
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Bolera Montemar (10-pin) |
Torremolinos |
00 34 952 387 459 |
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Camelot Park |
Puerto Banus |
00 34 952 818 546 |
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Iguana Park |
Sotogrande |
00 34 956 794 667 |
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Megabowl |
La Cañada, Marbella |
00 34 952 903 370 |
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Mijas Aqua Park |
Mijas Costa |
00 34 952 460 404 |
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Pablo Picasso’s Birthplace |
Malaga |
00 34 952 060 215 |
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Picasso Museum |
Malaga |
00 34 952 602 731 |
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Sealife Centre |
Benalmadena Marina |
00 34 952 560 150 |
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Selwo Wildlife Park |
Estepona |
00 34 952 792 150 |
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Tivoli World |
Benalmadena |
00 34 952 445 045 |
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Torremolinos Aqualand |
Torremolinos |
00 34 952 114 996 |
Shopping
The main shopping areas on the Costa del Sol are as follows:
La Canada - Marbella
Large scale indoor shopping centre with cinema and ten pin bowling, located just off the N340/A7 north of Marbella – take exit for Ojen
Avenida Ricardo Soriano - Marbella
Marbella’s main street for designer and high street shopping brands
El Corte Ingles
Spain’s leading department store with branches in Marbella (Ricardo Soriano), Puerto Banus and Fuengirola (Mijas Road)
Myramar Centre
Newer indoor shopping centre, also with cinema, located just off the N340/A7 at Fuengirola, Mijas Costa |
