Malaga is one of Spain’s major port cities, and thanks to its enviable location on the sunny Costa del Sol, it’s a popular holiday destination too. But you don’t have to spend all your time lying around on the beach when there are so many activities and entertainments available for all the family to enjoy.
You can get your holiday tan just as easily by walking around Malaga and spending time visiting its family-friendly attractions, and you won’t have to worry about keeping the kids entertained when there’s so much to see and do. Popular places for kids include Tivoli World – a theme park that features rides as well as live entertainment, aimed at satisfying all ages – as well as the nearby Aqualand Torremolinos, which is open between May and September every year and features more extreme rides like the Boomerang and Kamikaze for older kids and adults.
There are plenty of chances to get up close to wildlife during your trip to Malaga too, from a day out at Fuengirola Zoo to a trip to the Dolphinarium. This latter destination features all manner of fascinating marine life, including penguins and sea lions as well as dolphins, and entry is free for young children.
To get even closer to wildlife during your visit, as well as a chance to get out of the city, you could enjoy a trip to the Crocodile Park Torremolinos, which features around 300 crocodiles and even offers visitors the chance to hold one of the reptiles themselves. If you don’t feel quite that brave, a great alternative is the Donkey Sanctuary, El Refugio del Burrito, where donkeys and mules rescued from cruelty are well looked after.
Back in the city, Malaga’s museums can provide an interesting day out for all the family to enjoy. There are around 20 museums in Malaga, including sites dedicated to such esteemed artists as Pablo Picasso, but the Maritime Museum could be of the greatest interest for family visits, due to the high quality exhibitions and presence of rescued sea turtles.
You don’t have to head to the tourist hotspots to enjoy great family holidays in Malaga of course, and simply spending time exploring the city can reveal a multitude of public parks and playgrounds, including Gonbolandia in the city centre, that offer a rest for parents and some play time for kids. Malaga’s excellent beaches shouldn’t be overlooked either, especially with locations such as El Candado being popular centres for water sports.
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