There is no shortage of places to play tennis on the Costa del Sol. The two most famous clubs are the Punte Romano in Marbella where the Marbella Open is held each summer and Lew Hoads Campo De Tennis in Mijas (tel. +34 952 474858).
The Lew Hoads facilities include 8 tennis courts, tuition, beautiful landscaped gardens, bar, restaurant, pool, boutique and changing rooms. There are year round Tuesday and Thursday tournaments for all standards, plus another 5 major tournaments throughout the year. Ideal tennis playing conditions with an average daily temperature of 20 deg.C make it possible to play tennis all year round.

An excellent riding school is located at the Alhaurin Golf & Country Club (tel. +34 952 595800). Horses are provided for experienced riders and lessons can be arranged if required.

If you wish to see dressage demonstrations they are held every Thursday at The Andalucian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez. Many local tour operators have organised trips to Jerez include a visit to a sherry bodega. An Andalucian horse show is held locally at El Ranchito near Torremolinos every Wednesday at 5.30 pm. (tel. +34 952 383140).

There are 15 marinas on the Andalucian coast – including the marina at Puerto Banus. From most places you can hire windsurfers, jet-skis, sailing dinghies and go water-skiing and fishing. Usually there are larger boats you can charter by the day from the marina office.


 

The nearest aqua park is on the Fuengirola ring-road next to the turn off for Coin/Mijas Golf. The other is located near the town of Torremolinos. Families travel from as far away as Gibraltar to spend a day at the Mijas aqua park. The aqua parks open from about Easter onwards for the summer season. Look out for special entrance offers in the local English newspapers (The Entertainer & Sur).
 

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.

 

The most modern Zoo in Spain, Fuengirola Zoo reflects the true environment of the animals
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.
Set amidst tropical forests of Madagascar, Equatorial Africa and south-east Asia, this zoo is designed to replicate the natural habitat of each of the animal species living here. Large areas have been created in which water and vegetation are plentiful - rivers, gigantic trees, waterfalls, bamboo-shrouded temples, hanging bridges and abandoned mines.
Located at:
Calle Camilo José Cela 6, 29640 Fuengirola, Malaga Province. Tel: 952 666 301

Funny Beach Located on the National Highway N- 340, at  Km 184 Marbella. Open Hours 11:30a-9:30p Tu-Su. Tel: +34 95 282 3359
Gran Karting Club Mijas - The track is located close to the Mijas Golf road. Models from professional to kiddies, 2 tracks, bar, cafeteria.
Ctra. de Coin, s/n, Fuengirola. Tel : 952 581 704
 

South Coast Quad - are run by an English family who decided to offer something different to do in Spain & take pride introducing you to a fun day out. So why not take the opportunity and live life in the open air of the Mijas mountains and in harmony with nature … they will find you the best route up into the mountains, stop for a quick drink in a typical venta and return by breathtaking views to the coast.

Located in Fuengirola Port Tel: 676 771 120

Big game fishing between March to October - enjoy an unforgettable day aboard Sama (pictured here). Based in Benalmadena port, for full details tel. (0034) 617 923 178.
Also try Luna 5 also based in Belmadena Marina - you should see the picture of their record tuna catch of 628lb ! Their boat is a new luxury Astinor 1000 with twin 240 hp diesels, cabin, shower, flybridge etc - full details at (0034) 670 611 427
 

Established in 1969, the Original Dolphin Safari TM is the longest running and most popular marine safari in Europe. Based in Gibraltar our brand new boat called GOLDFIN, 430 horse power, is especially designed to watch dolphins and whales in the bay and Straits of Gibraltar. Strong, fast, modern, safe, with all the accommodation necessary inside and outside for one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable experience of your life.

For Reservations telephone: (0034) 607 290 400

There any many many day tours that are available with pick ups in Puerto Banus and area. Trips include: Gibraltar, Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Ronda, Tangiers, Tetuan (Morocco), Ceuta, Torcal, Jerez, Frigiliana etc.

All can be booked from many agencies in the area.
 

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 Wester 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 Andalusian Folklore with 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, dances etc.
Avda de Tivoli s/n Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. 29631, Málaga. España.
July & August open 1800 to 0200 - for other months Tel: (0034) 952 577 016

Enjoy an unforgettable experience for the whole family as you explore the wonderful sea creatures of the marine world at Sea Life Benalmadena.
Discover the kingdom of the seahorses and enjoy our colourful tropical fish.
Enjoy the biggest collection of sharks in Europe and come face to face with more than 20 species of sharks from around the world.
Located in Benalmadena Port, open daily from 10 am.
For more information, please call on (0034) 952 56 01 50

Simply Diving invites you to choose from a wide selection of marine life dives, wreck dives, night dives and deep dives. From Gibraltar, Tarifa and Marina del Este all your scuba diving needs are catered for along the Costa del Sol coast
Snorkelling is very popular in the marine reserve and equipment including buoyancy aids may be rented. Scuba diving along the Costa del Sol coast is simply some of the best diving in Spain.
Dive packages available on request, all diving includes transfers to and from dive sites, tanks and weights , full rental equipment also available.
Calle Carmen Montes, Edificio Cortijillo Locale 4, 29620 Torremolinos
Tel: (0034) 600 506 526