Things to Do
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TIVOLI WORLD - The Show and Amusement Park of
the Costa del Sol.
Tivoli World is the biggest amusement park on the
Coast with more than 40 rides, musical shows for
all ages and restaurants for all tastes. You'll have
special day with your family and friends.
Enjoy the thrill of the many rides and amusements,
using the Tivolino, the parks own currency or
alternatively you may take advantage of the Supertivolino, which is a special offer that enables
unlimited use of some 30 rides.
There are several squares where you will enjoy
varied free shows. At the Western Square: An
authentic reproduction of a Wild West Town, you will
be delighted by sensational French Can-Can, and
Country Western Shows. Also special kids shows are
performed. At Andalusian Square, you will be able to
appreciate the best flamenco and Spanish ballet
shows on the coast,
In High season there is an open air theatre which
caters for all tastes with live music, folklore and
dancing.
Telephone: (0034) 952 577 016
www.tivolicostadelsol.com |
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FUENGIROLA ZOO
The spectacular Fuengirola Zoo is set amidst tropical forests of
Madagascan Equatorial Africa and south-east Asia designed to
replicate the natural habitat of each and everyone of the animal
species living there. This is the most modern Zoo in Spain . Large
areas have been created in which water and vegetation are plentiful
– rivers, gigantic trees, waterfalls, bamboo-shrouded temples,
hanging bridges and abandoned mines.
Most people that have visited the Zoo have returned to enjoy the
experience again. It is a beautiful Zoo, and a pleasure to walk
round and see the animals so well kept and happy in there natural
settings. The Zoo is positioned in the centre of the town of
Fuengirola only a few minutes walk from the bus terminal and train
station. Open from 10.00h to midnight during July and August, giving
a chance to see nocturnal animals by moonlight. Otherwise open from
10.00h to sunset.
www.zoofuengirola.com
Located at:
Calle Camilo José Cela 6, 29640 Fuengirola, Malaga Province. Tel:
952 666 301 |
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AQUALAND WATER PARK TORREMOLINOS
If you are going to visit a water park this is
the one to go to! It is a good day out for all the
family and has large grass area with plenty of shade
and umbrellas.
The rides at this park are far superior to Parquet
Aquatico in Mijas.
Prices per adult 19.50 euros and children 14 euros.
It is advisable to take a cool box with a picnic and
drinks as the park can be quite costly.
Directions: Exit Main Gates and turn left. Continue
down to A7.
Head towards Malaga. When you join the three lane
carriage way, you will need to take the Torremolinos
turn off which is roughly three exits away.. Turn
right at the top of the slip road and follow road
down.
The water park is on the right next door to the
crocodile park. |
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BULL FIGHTING
The bull fights create a mixed view. If you are
interested in Spanish tradition and there is a
bullfight on at the Plaza de Toros in Mijas Pueblo,
you may well wish to check it out for yourselves.
I have been told it is one of the greatest shows on
earth, although I have never been myself. Be warned
there is blood and they do kill the bulls, so it is
not recommended for the light hearted.
Bulls fights are just as popular today as they have
ever been in Andalusia. Booking in advance is highly
recommended as the tickets sell very fast. |
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TRADITIONAL
FLAMENCO
Hotel Torrequebrada: (tel 952 446 000) has a show nightly from Tuesday to
Saturday, with or without dinner. The program is : 2230 International show, 2330
Flamenco show, 0030 end. Torrequebrada is about 15/20 mins from Mijas by car.
Sala de Fiestas Bona Dea: (tel 952 816 044) at Nueva Andalucia which is near
Puerto Banus (25/30 mins by car). This show of Spanish classic ballet and
flamenco is every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening at 2230 (please check
current times and dates); there is also an optional restaurant and bar service
from 9pm.
Both the above are staged for tourists; if you are looking for 'real flamenco'
then there are also many ferias and fiestas throughout the year where flamenco
can be seen. If you would like to know more about flamenco click here for a
listing of flamenco festivals, courses and competitions throughout Andalucia. |
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