Things to do with kids on the costa

Top 10 Things to Do in Costa del Sol with Kids

1. Visit Bioparc Fuengirola
A beautifully designed zoo with immersive habitats. Kids will love seeing tigers, lemurs, crocodiles, and more up close.

2. Enjoy the Beach
Costa del Sol is famous for its family-friendly beaches with calm waters, playgrounds, and pedal boats. Try Playa de Santa Ana (Benalmádena) or Playa de Burriana (Nerja).

3. Discover Selwo Aventura (Estepona)
A safari-style park where kids can see giraffes, lions, zebras, and even walk over hanging bridges.

4. Explore Sea Life Benalmádena
An interactive aquarium where children can walk through underwater tunnels and touch starfish in the rock pool experience.

5. Ride the Benalmádena Cable Car
Take a ride up Mount Calamorro for amazing views and fun bird of prey shows at the top.

6. Spend a Day at Tivoli World (if reopened)
This traditional amusement park offers rides, shows, and attractions suitable for all ages.

7. Splash Around in Water Parks

Aqualand Torremolinos – great slides and wave pools.

Aquavelis (Vélez-Málaga) – family zones and kid-friendly areas.

8. Visit the Butterfly Park (Mariposario) in Benalmádena
Walk through a tropical paradise filled with colorful butterflies flying freely.

9. Explore the Cueva de Nerja (Nerja Caves)
Older kids will love these vast prehistoric caves with impressive rock formations and underground chambers.

10. Go Dolphin Watching from Puerto Marina
Family boat trips are available from Benalmádena to spot dolphins in their natural habitat.