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Attractions: Places to Visit 2

The Calahonda area and the Costa del Sol have many great attractions, here are a few activities you could try while staying on the Costa del Sol.

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Selwo Marina - Benalmedena

Andalucias one and only Dolphinarium and Penguinarium. Selwo Marina has a range of fauna attractions, including Sealions, Dolphins, Penguins, Exotic birds and much more South American wildlife.

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Other attractions at the Marina include a 3D cinema and Virtual Reality Games, a childrens playground, a touch and explore pool and much more...

Situated in Benalmedena which is between Fuengirola and Torremelinos, the Marina is about 15 - 20 minutes from Calahonda, with some parking available and buses including the Portillo bus line.

Open 7 days a week from 10am throughout the year with special events from July to September.

Up to date information on all the current deals , opening times and other activities at the park should be got from the Selwo Marina - Benalmedena - website

The Marina has a Restaurant, Self-Service fast food restauant, Ice-cream parlour and gift shops.

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Tivoli World (Show and Amusement Park)

The park is a great day out experience for the whole family, in a popular and convenient location on the Costa del Sol.

The park has a range of water, whirling, karting, childrens rides and thrill rides such as the 60 metre high 'Torre de Caida Libre.

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Situated in Benalmedena (Malaga), this park is about 20 minutes from Calahonda, it also has a parking service and easy access public transport.

Open every day from May to mid September (plus other days through the year), the park has many promotional deals such as the SuperTivolino ticket allowing unlimited use of 35 rides and attractions.

Up to date information on all the current deals , opening times and other activities at Tivoli World Park should be got from the Tivoli World website.

It's Showtime!!

Experience one of the best flamenco shows on the Coast. You can live the "duende" and the feel the magic.

In high season, you'll be able to enjoy a large and varied program of shows in the Tivoli World squares and stages. In the Andalusian Square you'll experience the colour, strength and power of the folklore where flamenco "duende" is at its' very best.

In Tivoli World you can admire the biggest permanent miniature train layout in southern Europe. Highly recommended for children and adults!

The park also has many bars and themed restaurants serving all types of food.

Image showing a map of the Tivoli World Park

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More attractions to visit!

There are many great places to visit stretching along the Southern Coast from Granada and Almeria in the South East to Seville, Cadiz and Gibraltar in the South West and all the Towns and Villages in between such as Nerja, Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Puerto Banus, San Pedro de Alcantara and many others.