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The Costa del Sol in southern Spain is not just about its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes and great restaurants. There is also a variety of animal-related attractions to visit. Read up on six of them below;
Sea Life Benalmadena - Puerto deportivo s/n, Benalmadena, Malaga
Sea Life Benalmadena is an interactive aquarium, taking visitors on a journey through marine life, including everything from colourful fish to seahorses, sea turtles, piranhas and moray eels. Visit octopus, jellyfish, sharks and the aquarium’s friendly otters, Oscar and Maya. There is an opportunity to make friends directly in the touch pools, feed a ray or enjoy a 9-hole round of mini golf.
Jardin de las Aguilas (Garden of the Eagles) - Monte Calamorro, Benalmadena
Take an enjoyable cable car ride up Mount Calamorro to visit this fascinating Birds of Prey Centre, 250m above sea level. Besides strolling the rocky walkways and enjoying the panoramic views, visitors can enjoy watching the majestic raptors as they take to the sky, always under the supervision of multi-lingual and expert handlers. Among the birds are a rare condor, eagles, owls, kites, falcons and vultures. In the video you will see a plane landing at Malaga airport, from above!
Bioparc Fuengirola - C/Camilo Jose Cela, 6, Fuengirola
The unassuming building where you enter the Bioparc gives no hint of the wonderful green and leafy oasis within. The Bioparc hosts a range of animals, including endangered species, living in natural enclosures. Many births by endangered species have been recorded at the Bioparc and it works hard with animal conservation. There is also a jungle clearing for educational talks, a children’s play area and snack bars to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Mariposario de Benalmadena (Butterfly Park) - Autovia del Mediterraneo, A7, salida 217, Benalmadena
The park is set in a recreated Thai temple with waterfalls and flowers and which is home to more than 1,500 exotic and colourful butterflies. There is also butterfly art and educational information to be seen. Learn how the insects are born and how they reproduce.
Parque Cocodrilos (Crocodile Park) - C/Cuba, 14, Torremolinos
The Crocodile Park is located in Torremolinos in scenic surroundings and is home to more than 300 crocodiles. Visitors can learn more about crocodiles and there is a petting area where you can hold a “cute” baby croc! Your daring tour guide at the park even jumps into the water with the crocs as he informs you about their daily life.
Selwo Aventura (Animal adventure park) - Autovia del Mediterraneo, Km. 162, 5, Estepona
If you’ve always wanted to experience an African safari, but never managed to get to Africa, here is a great replacement. This sprawling animal park offers walking trails and vehicle trails to visit lions, elephants, flamingos, zebras, lemurs and other animals. Educational exhibits tell you about the various species and how they live.
