The Costa del Sol is not just about beautiful beaches, famous monuments or excellent beach clubs. This region is also known throughout Spain for its excellent range of theme parks, where you will be able to admire animals from all over the world! Meet four places where you can discover a fascinating, adventurous world of wildlife.
Sea creatures from around the world
Selwo Marina is a popular theme park and oceanarium in Benalmadena, in the south of Spain, near Marbella. The park is best known for its wide range of attractions related to marine life. Visiting Selwo Marina, you can see many species of sea creatures, including dolphins, seals, penguins and various species of exotic fish or sharks. The park also offers shows, including dolphin and seal shows, which are some of the region’s most popular attractions.
Selwo Marina is not only an oceanarium, but also a theme park offering many interactive experiences. There are special zones such as the ‘Island of Ice’, where you can see penguins, or the ‘Amazon’, where you will learn about different animal species from South America. Many visitors also appreciate the opportunity to have direct contact with some of the animals – dolphin encounters or penguin feedings are available at an additional cost. The park is also very committed to education and conservation, running a number of educational programmes and activities to protect endangered species.
Selwo Marina is a fantastic place for people of all ages who want to learn more about marine wildlife and have a great time watching some of the world’s most amazing animals. The park is open 7 days a week, from 10:30am to 11pm, and ticket prices start from €15.90 (for children). For more information, visit.
Feel like a beautiful butterfly
The Mariposario de Benalmádena, or Butterfly House in Benalmádena, is the largest site of its kind in Europe. It is located in the beautiful and historic town of Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol in Spain, not far from Malaga. The Mariposario offers visitors a unique experience, giving them the opportunity to observe thousands of exotic butterflies from around the world in their natural habitat. The facility has a unique design – it was built as a Thai house, which pays homage to the places where most butterflies come from.
The Butterfly House is home to more than 1,500 different species of butterflies. Visitors can watch these amazing creatures fly around, often landing on visitors, providing an unforgettable experience and fantastic photo opportunities. However, the Mariposario de Benalmádena is not only home to butterflies, but also to many species of birds, animals, and plants that make up the beautiful and lush tropical landscape. In addition, visitors can learn more about the life cycle of butterflies – from egg, caterpillar and pupa to full growth. This is a fascinating educational experience for children and adults. Admission prices to the model house range from €8.50 to €12, and you can visit all year round from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. For more information, visit the website.
Dive into the depths of the ocean
Sea Life Benalmádena is a fascinating oceanarium located on the Costa del Sol in Spain, offering unique experiences for people of all ages. Located in Puerto Marina, it is one of the most important places to visit in Benalmádena, being home to dozens of species of animals and mammals – from all over the world.
Visitors can immerse themselves in an underwater world by following a journey through glass tunnels surrounded by water, full of different species of sea creatures. These include sharks, rays, sea turtles, seahorses, as well as many species of coral and exotic fish. Sea Life Benalmádena is known for its attention to education, holding numerous workshops and presentations to help visitors understand the importance of protecting the marine environment. The park also hosts interactive experiences, including the opportunity to get to know the animals up close in special pools.
Sea Life Benalmádena stands out from other aquariums because of the incredible facilities that will bring you even closer to the marine inhabitants. Visitors can take part in feeding stingrays, otters, octopuses and seahorses. These unique experiences take place on different days and at different times, so it’s worth checking the schedule before your visit so you don’t miss out on this opportunity. The park is open seven days a week, from 10:30am to 11pm, and tickets range from €18.50 to €20 per person. More information can be found at.
Feel like you’re on a Safari
Selwo Aventura is a unique wildlife park located in Estepona, in the south of Spain. Stretching over 100 hectares, it combines elements of a safari, zoo and nature park, so it offers plenty to see and do for the whole family. One of the most important aspects of Selwo Aventura is the opportunity for close contact with wildlife. The park offers safari trails that take you through different ecosystems. Educational walking trails are also available within the park, allowing visitors to learn more about the animals and their natural habitats.
The park is divided into several zones that simulate the natural environment of different regions of the world – such as Africa, Asia and the Americas. Visitors can see more than 50 species of animals from all over the world, including lions, giraffes, hippos, white tigers, rhinos, lemurs and many more. The animals live in conditions as close to their natural habitat as possible, which is one of the park’s main objectives.
Selwo Aventura is a wildlife-watching destination where you can experience incredible adventures. The park offers a range of activities for adrenaline junkies, such as suspension bridges, rope slopes and the opportunity to stay overnight in a safari lodge, allowing for a completely different perspective on animal watching. Selwo Aventura is not only a tourist attraction, but also an educational and adventurous one that will provide unforgettable memories for anyone who visits. Admission tickets cost from around 22 to 28 euros and you can buy them on the website. For those thirsty for excitement, the Serengeti VIP Safari Tour is a tour of the reserve in an all-terrain vehicle, where you will meet some of Africa’s most representative species – white rhinos, plump hippos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes.
At the Serengeti Safari, you will be accompanied at all times by an expert who will guide the entire tour and you will learn how they work every day to protect the animals. In addition, you will be able to feed the zebras or hippos. You will feel like you are on an African safari.
Passes are also available that guarantee you entry to both Selwo Aventura and Selwo Marina.
We also encourage you to take a look at the range of water parks located on the Costa del Sol, which you can find out more about here.
