Mary Roulston
Andalucia Recommendations
Ranchito, Torremolinos
Horse-riding centre with lots of activities for children based in Malaga
Senda del Pilar, 4 29620 Torremolinos - Málaga (34) 95 238 30 63/ 609 717 741
E-Mail: info@ranchito.com www.ranchito.com
Comments:
"Lessons and treks for families, beginners and children (over five). They also put on fantastic shows every Wednesday evening" (MR)
Sea Life, Malaga
Sea life Aquarium open all year round from 10am
Benalmadena, Puerto Marina, Malaga ( 34) 952560150 www.sealifeeurope.com
Comments:
"Large aquariums. Boys especially will love the shark feeding times. Plenty for all ages" (MR)
Parque de Paloma, Benalmadena
Large well-managed park. Every day 10am-7pm
Avda. Federico Garcia Lorca s/n, Benalmadena Costa, Malaga www.benalmadena.com/turismo/puntos-de-interes-en-Benalmadena/P17/Parque-de-la-Paloma.html
Comments:
"Lots of grassy areas (no dog poo) which were great for my crawler. She also loved all the animals and chickens roaming free in the park. Play ground apparatus for older kids and plenty of ducks to feed." (MR)
Lake Bermenjales
Large lake situated in the west of Granada Province oÂn the northern boundary of the Natural Park of Las Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama with opportunity to enjoying numerous watersports.
Near Alhama de Granada
Comments:
"Beautiful blue reservoir with beaches, picnic spots and a campsite. Pedalo hire available. The campsite has a pool but gets very noisy at weekends" (MR, Aug 09)
El Chorro. Málaga
12 km west of Alora, along the river Guadalhorce, El Chorro is a breathtaking gorge formed by the river. Over 200 meters high with a narrow opening leading to the reservoir now formed by the dam, it is an amazing site.
Ardales, Malaga
Comments:
"Lovely campsite where you can pick a pitch in the trees overlooking the lake - feels like rough camping. There are pedalos for hire and BBQ areas" (MR)
Lobo Park, Antequera
This wolf reserve park is opened daily from 10am until 6pm with daily guided tours.
Ctra. Antequera-Alora (A343), 16 km Apartado de correos 244 29200 Antequera, Tel 34 952 03 11 07 info@lobopark.com www.lobopark.com
Comments:
"Fantastic seeing different types of wolves in a near-wild state. Also petting enclosures for younger children to enjoy. Very educational, conservationist message." (MR)
Creperia La Fuente
This family run creperia/brasserie offers fantastic home cooking. Crepes, milkshakes and icecreams for kids and great grown up food too.
Bubion, La Alpujarra, Granada province
Comments:
"Has a large garden terrace where toddlers are safe to roam and babies safe to crawl" (MR, Aug 09)
Estacion 4
Slightly inland but if you are in the area this restaurant serves a mix of Moroccan and Mediterrenean food
Calle Estacion 4, Bubion
Comments:
"No outdoor space but Ramon, the owner and chef, opens early in the evening which is convenient for eating before children's bedtimes. He is also very tolerant to our daughter crawling around on his floor!" (MR, Sep 09)
Vecinas de Bayacas
Playgroup, every Tuesday 11am-1pm, which asks for a voluntary donation of a couple of Euros per session
The old school building, Bayacas, nr Orgiva, Granada
Comments:
"A friendly little group making use of the school building which was only in use for a year as a school. Plenty of toys and the mums take turns in organising arts and crafts and music sessions." (MR, Aug 09)
Little Hands
An organised activities group for children aged 3 and under and their carers. Every Friday 10.30-12pm. Entrance costs 5 Euros.
Little Hands takes place at Centro Libertad, next door to Bar Scondit, C/Libertad 36, Orgiva
For information contact Nikki on 675033474, or Angie 669349972 or email littlehandsorgiva@gmail.com
Comments:
"It aims to provide a fun, safe environment to encourage toddlers to discover music, art craft and messy play. Each week there is a selection of activities to explore, including painting, sticking, play dough, sand and water play and messy play. Refreshments are provided and each session is rounded off with 'circle time', where we all come together to sing English and Spanish nursery rhymes." (MR, July 09)
Amira
Amira is a toy shop in Orgiva
Calle Correos, Orgiva
Comments:
"Nice quality and handmade wooden toys and games. Also greeting cards and clothes" (MR, Aug 09)
Eco-Loco
Organic fruit & vegetables
La Galeria Market, Orgiva
Comments:
"Sells in season fruit and veg from the owner's own huerta." (MR, Sep 09)
Las Torcas
Organic Co-operative
La Galeria Market, Orgiva or online at www.lastorcas.com
Comments:
"A shop selling products from the Las Torcas cooperative of certified organic farmers in Andalucia. Good quality fruit and veg as well as olive oils." (MR, Sep 09)
Carmac
British Health Food Shop
Calle Real 7, Orgiva, 958 784 616
Comments:
"A bit of an Orgiva institution. A British run health food shop now moving more towards stocking "Brit Favourites" alongside organic fruit and nuts. Some British baby foods including Farley's Rusks" (MR, Sep 09)
Motril Santa Ana Hospital
General hospital with maternity department
Avenida Enrique Martín Cuevas S/N 18600 Motril Tel 958 038 200
www.juntadeandalucia.es/servicioandaluzdesalud/hmotril/inicio.php
