Costa Sel Sol- with 4 yr old

Lady_E

I will be taking little fella with me to Spain in November, and I wondered if anybody had ideas about things to do? I have decided against hiring a car, we are staying in Fuengirola .Is Gibraltar achievable or too far for little fella?
I was thinking about Tivoli Gardens in Benalmadena but will that be closed due to season ? Any ideas will be gratefully received.

Many thanks

wept

Tivoli World is only open on Sundays from 12-8 Nov/Dec.
There is also the Palomas Park in Benalmadena loads of birds and turtles etc
Marina is good with several attractions even a Sea Life Centre but not sure on opening times.

mutley74

i am off to Fuengirola in Mid October staying at the Las Piramides....i know theres a zoo and its meant to have a nice town and lots of cafes, restuarants etc.
http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/costa-del-sol/fuengirola.htm
http://www.zoofuengirola.com/eng/index.php?s=visitas

Rachie_B

The sealife centre in Benal,zoo in Fuengirola and Tivoli World were always on our list of things to do when we holidayed in CDS

( we always went out of season too so think they should be open then )

Gibraltar is worth a visit,depends on what your son is like on a coach ?

we always hired a car

mutley74

Rachie_B wrote: »

The sealife centre in Benal,zoo in Fuengirola and Tivoli World were always on our list of things to do when we holidayed in CDS

( we always went out of season too so think they should be open then )

Gibraltar is worth a visit,depends on what your son is like on a coach ?

we always hired a car

Wheres about is Benal? I tried a google search got nothing? is it far from Fuengirola?

Car hire - how easy is it to drive over there? i cant speak spanish. Can anyone recommend a decent reasonable place to hire a car in Fuengirola? And is there any DO and DOnt tips when hiring a car abroad???

many thanks

ailuro2

The apes in Gib are wonderful, but dangerous to get close to, and will rob you of anything in a plastic bag.;)

Much cheapness for cigs and drink, but not worth all the travel- I'm sure he'll find plenty to do in the immediate area.

BernadetteN

atpug wrote: »

Car hire - how easy is it to drive over there? i cant speak spanish. Can anyone recommend a decent reasonable place to hire a car in Fuengirola? And is there any DO and DOnt tips when hiring a car abroad???

many thanks

We are going to near Marbella next week. We have booked a rental car with RECORD RENTACAR which I found on the internet. It was cheaper than any other rental firm for the size of car we needed (compact MPV 7 seater). They had small cars for just €16 a day on their website, to be picked up at Malage airport.

mutley74

BernadetteN wrote: »

We are going to near Marbella next week. We have booked a rental car with RECORD RENTACAR which I found on the internet. It was cheaper than any other rental firm for the size of car we needed (compact MPV 7 seater). They had small cars for just €16 a day on their website, to be picked up at Malage airport.

hi
i already have my transfers booked from airport to hotel incl return. Want some ideas if there are any reasonable places to rent from in Fuengirola.

alba37

atpug wrote: »

Wheres about is Benal? I tried a google search got nothing? is it far from Fuengirola?

Car hire - how easy is it to drive over there? i cant speak spanish. Can anyone recommend a decent reasonable place to hire a car in Fuengirola? And is there any DO and DOnt tips when hiring a car abroad???

many thanks

Driving is no problem, honestly. Follow the car infont till you get used to the side of the road! Your left hand automatically goes for the gears for the first wee while too, but you get used to it quickly.

I always find good car hire prices through BCO. I've never had a problem with them.

Rachie_B

atpug wrote: »

Wheres about is Benal? I tried a google search got nothing? is it far from Fuengirola?

Car hire - how easy is it to drive over there? i cant speak spanish. Can anyone recommend a decent reasonable place to hire a car in Fuengirola? And is there any DO and DOnt tips when hiring a car abroad???

many thanks

Sorry ,Benal is Benalmadena and is about 8 miles from Fuengirola

most, if not all of the car hire companies will have English speaking staff so dont worry

some mad drivers over there :eek: so just be extra wary / careful !