7 Legitimately Awesome Family Fun Days Out

As an Expat or Tourist Family, it’s important to have a varied selection of adventures and activities, whether just for fun or educational for the young people in your family.

It’s important to do things that underline “Family Glue”, forming those memorable moments as a family, especially when your children are varying in age and interest. You can find fun for all the family at any time of the year at the Costa del Sol’s leisure parks. These include zoos, aquariums, multi-adventure activities and all kinds of theme parks where you are guaranteed to have a great time.

Looking for affordable ways to keep your little ones occupied all year round is a tall order, and family budgets multiply very quickly for four people, let alone larger families! We want the Best of the Best for you, our loyal reader, so we’ve rounded up free (and almost free) activities and days out that are fun, interesting and suits all ages to create those magical childhood and family memories.

1. Aquamijas

The Mijas Water Park promises a fun day out for all the family. With a wide selection of water slides for children of all ages, your kids will have a ball!

Prices: From €14.40 per child and €24.90 per adult purchasing online.

Autovía del Mediterráneo, Km. 208, 29651 Las Lagunas de Mijas, Málaga www.aquamijas.com +34 952 46 04 04

2. Go Karting

Fancy going karting? There are a few locations along the Coast where you can test your driving skills. You can try Ojen just a few minutes from Marbella, Estepona, the Karting area on the roof of the Myramar shopping centre in Fuengirola or the karting at Plaza Mayor shopping centre next to Málaga airport. Prices vary depending on location.

3. La Paloma Park

This is a well established park, with lots of facilities, and is a natural home to some wonderful wildlife. If you have kids they will love it as you

5. Aventura Amazonia

Enjoy an exhilarating adventure in the treetops. Aventura Amazonia has 103 challenges in the trees and 24 zip-lines distributed over 6 adventure circuits. You’ll also get the chance to launch yourself down the longest treetop zip-line in Andalucia (240 metres in length). There’s a mini-kids area for children from 4 to 7 years of age and plenty of challenges for children above 7 years and adults. Price: Starting from €15 to €21 (depending on age)

ELVIRIA RESERVE ONLINE www.aventura-amazonia.com

6. Prison Island

stumble upon so many animals that roam freely around the park, there are terrapins in the central lake too. This is an oasis of relaxation, free to enter and so close to the tourist heart of Benalmadena. With recreational areas, toilets and catering establishments surrounded by gardens and rest areas, it has everything you need to spend a pleasant day with the whole family and friends. Open all year round, make the most of the Winter sun from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

V. Federico García Lorca, 13, Arroyo de La Miel, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, 29631 +34 952 57 98 00

4. Kidz Kingdom

Kidz Kingdom hosts a mix of nationalities including Swedish, British, Latvian and of course, Spanish! In Kidz Kingdom you will find a magical display of kids’ play equipment, where you can have hours of excitement, thrills and fun with new friends. Don’t miss out on special offers and discounts.

Kidz Kingdom, N340 KM 166 2, Bel Air, Estepona 29680, Málaga www.kidzkingdom.eu/en/ +34 952 928 936

Prison Island has a perfect environment to enjoy family challenges, making you think together and work side by side. All ages are allowed. Prison Island is perfect for family time, with activities that challenge the family’s logic, physical dexterity, and coordination. Prison Island is located in the most central area of Puerto Marina, Benalmadena. It is located on the second floor of the Puerto Marina Shopping Mall building (above the Supercor). You will see it when you walk through Puerto Marina.

Puerto Marina Shopping, Plaza de la Goleta s/n C.C, Local L3, 29631 Benalmádena, Málaga www.prison-island.es +34 951 81 09 22

7. Chocolate Factory, Museum & Café

Mayan Monkey Mijas, the smallest chocolate factory in Spain host workshops designed for children of three years and upwards. No upper age limit: suitable for actual kids & older kids! Ideal & novel way of enjoying a family day out, making and eating your own chocolate creations from a selection of over 54 ingredients!

Pl. Virgen de la Peña, 15, 29650 Mijas, Málaga www.mayanmonkey.es