Tourist information
Things to see & do
Things to see & do
Things to see & do
Things to see & do
Things to see & do
Things to see & do
Festivals
Hocus Pocus Festival of Magic
Festivals
Jazz en la Costa Festival Internacional de Almuñécar
Things to see & do
Aquatropic Adventures: Water Fun for All Ages on the Costa Tropical
Aquatropic is situated right on Velilla Beach, just a short stroll from Almuñecar town centre, on the Costa Tropical. The park is quite large (18,000 square metres) and offers a range of water features, including slides (“ring-rapids” and, for the more adventurous, “kamikaze”). There are also a number of swimming pools catering for people of all ages. There is a wave machine, a waterfall, revolving current and a “black hole”. Aquatropic also offers other events and activities, including beach volleyball, massage, and, in the evenings, a disco. There are green areas throughout the park where visitors can relax beneath the shade of palm trees. The park has its own bar and restaurant in addition to a number of outlets serving pizzas, hamburgers, snacks, cold drinks and, of course, ice-cream. A picnic area has been provided for those who would prefer to bring their own lunch.
Aquapark is open from mid July to mid September.
Opening hours: 11am – 7pm
For further details, tel +34 958 633316
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Nerja Caves: A Stalactite Wonderland Beneath the Spanish Sun
The Caves of Nerja are a rocky formation of crystalline dolomites dating back more than 250,000 years. Technically just outside the boundaries of Granada, the caves are located in the village of Maro, just a few kilometres from the town of Nerja.
A narrow entrance to the caves was discovered in 1959 by five local boys hunting for bats. In 1960, a larger entrance was constructed to facilitate easy access for tourists, unveiling a breathtaking subterranean landscape adorned with mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites. Wall paintings found inside the caves date from the Palaeolithic and post-Palaeolithic periods while skeletal remains and other artefacts indicate that the caves were inhabited from about 25,000 BC up until the Bronze Age.
Visiting the Nerja Cave is to explore a natural monument declared a Cultural Heritage Site since 2006, with the category of Archaeological Zone. Additionally, it is an Artistic Historical Monument and a “Place of Spanish geological interest of international relevance,” proposed by the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain, due to its paleontological and geomorphological interest.
During the summer months, the Nerja Caves gardens transform into a natural amphitheater, hosting a variety of cultural events including pageants, concerts, and ballets.
Explore the caves taking advantage of the visitor center, restaurant, bar, gift shop, and convenient car park facilities. Families with children will delight in the dedicated play area, providing entertainment for little adventurers.
Opening times: Summer (June 23rd-September 8th) and Easter: 09.30 – 7pm (last access at 6pm). Rest of year 09.30 – 4.30pm (last access at 3:30pm). Admission is just 12,75 € if book online / 14 € at the office. Admission during bank holidays and summer (June 23rd-September 11th): Adults 13,75 € online / 15 € at the office. Children under 6 years old: free, children older than 6 years old: 2 euros.
Things to see & do
A Day with Feathered Friends: Loro Sexi Park in Almuñécar
The Loro Sexi bird park (“Sexi” was the original name of Almuñecar!) has a fascinating collection of tropical birds on display, including peacocks, parrots, tucans, cockatoos, swans, ducks, ostriches and many other weird and wonderful species. In summer the park holds regular parrot shows for children. The park also has a cactus garden.
Entrance to the Loro Sexi parks, rather appropriately, in the Calle Bikini, just off the Plaza de Abderramín on the beachfront below the castle, a short walk from the centre of Almuñécar town.
