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Mijas Hipodrome and Cerros de Aguila Mijas Hipodrome is situated close to the village of Cerros del Aguila in the hills above Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas. The Hipodrome opened in 1999 and previously featured horse racing on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Although the course closed in late 2013, it re-opened in 2015 and now hosts regular dressage events. A 9,600 metre jumping...

International schools in Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos One of the most important decisions to make when moving to the Costa del Sol is finding a good school for your children.If you are planning to move to the eastern end of the Costa del Sol, between Fuengirola and Torremolinos and you are looking for an international school, you will be spoilt for choice. The Swedish School,...

The lively amusement park, Tivoli World is something of an institution on the Costa del Sol and has been entertaining holidaymakers and locals for 45 years in Benalmadena. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to midnight, Tivoli World is situated among fountains and gardens in Arroyo de la Miel and offers a host of rides, shows, restaurants and themed bars within the park. Tivoli Attractions Over...

Things to do in Mijas Pueblo Mijas-Pueblo is located 8km inland from the bustling Costa del Sol resort of Fuengirola, and is one of the most charming white villages of Andalucia. As you make your way up the winding roads towards this pretty village, you will notice the white-washed houses in the distance, almost clinging to the hillside. Shops, bars, and quaint cafes sit around ornate squares...

Fuengirola Feria – one of the best on the Costa del Sol! If you are lucky enough to be planning a trip to the Costa del Sol in October, make sure you visit between the 6 and 12 October for the fabulous Fuengirola Feria. Held annually in honour of Our Lady, the Virgin of El Rosario, the Patron Saint of Fuengirola this huge festival takes place in the main fairground at night and through the...

Located on the road to Mijas Pueblo from Fuengirola, just past the toll roundabout on the right, the Lew Hoad Tennis and Paddle Club is one of the most picturesque and idyllic places to play tennis in southern Spain. Originally opened by Lew Hoad, a famous Australian tennis player in the 50’s and 60’s who won Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open, the tennis club of the same name enjoys...