Underwater World

'Sealife' centre, a journey to the bottom of the sea with over 30 displays.  Open every day from 10am.  Close to Benalmádena Marina.

Bird Park

'Jardins de Las Aguilas'.  A fascinating display of birds of prey.  In a lovely setting with spectacular views in Benalmâdena Pueblo.  Open every day - 65 256 8239.  Also in the town centre of Almuñecar 'Lori Xexi? a bird park with parrot shows etc. 

Hot air ballooning

'Aviacion del Sol' in Marbella.  Early morning flights over Ronda - with champagne breakfast or flying over Marbella just before sunset - champagne and tapas - 95 287 7249.

Bull fighting

Watch for the giant posters in all the relevant towns such as Mâlaga, Nerja, Fuengirola, Mijas, Torremolinos, Marbella, Ronda and Granada, normally held on Sunday evenings.

Childrens theatre

An open air live stage, in Fuengirola, performances 9pm in English - 95 247 1565

Go-Karting

Fun for all ages - tracks at Torre del Mar and Marbella.

Aqua-Parks

Fun for all the family, pools, children's pools, slides, wave pools, chutes and much more.  Open April/May to September.  Velez Málaga, Almuñecar, Torremolinos and Mijas.

Wax Museum

An exhibition of over 70 life sized figures of famous people past and present.  In the centre of Torremolinos.  Open from 10am to 10pm.

Ice skating

'Marbella Cooler', a new skating complex on the main road towards Puerto Bañus.  In Málaga, 'Fun Ice' at the Larios Centre.

Zoo

In Fuengirola, behind the bullring.  The only zoo in the Mâlaga area.  Open every day from 11am.

Horse riding

There are many equestrian centres all along the coast as well as inland, some with exhibitions, and some offering all day excursions.  Available in Nerja, Frigiliana, Mijas Costa, Benalmádena Costa, Tarifa, Marbella and Estepona.

Boat trips

From most of the pleasure harbours up and down the coast, a variety of short trips and mini cruises are available.  Also deep sea fishing and boat hire.

Casino

Fancy a flutter?..In Torrequebrada and Marbella with all the usual tables and machines.  Passports needed for entry, formal dress is required, and gents must wear a tie.