OUT & ABOUT

So much to do you'll be spoilt for choice!

Set in the perfect location to access great beaches, bars, restaurants and sports facilities all within walking distance you may not want to venture too far!  If you do here are some of our recommendations.  

Our Menu

A Day on the Beach!

The Don Carlos Beach Club
Part of the 5 start Don Carlos resort the Orange beach club is an exclusive area with a fantastic pool, large sun bathing terraces and attentive staff. The club has direct beach access .
The Beach House

Fine dining, cocktails and cabana beds.  A great place to spend a lazy day on the beach.  Stay for the evening too to experience great food and drink along with special events and live music. Tel +34 952 83 94 58

La Plage Casanis

Just a 15 minute stroll west along the beach this venue has great value sun beds and a superb restaurant. Great for lunch and dinner.  Watch the sunset with an ice cold G&T!  www.laplagecasanis.com Tel +32 952 83 78 62

Nikki Beach

A chic beach club that really is the place to be seen!  With a superb restaurant, swimming pool, VIP beds and bars plus direct beach access this is a must visit destination!  www.nikkibeach.com Tel. +34 952 83 78 62

El Laurel

Just a few minutes walk away El Laurel offers great value sunbeds!  It also serves excellent food with super view of the sea!

Sugar bay Marbella

A chic beach club with great food and sunbeds.  A hidden gem!  www.sugarbaymarbella.com.  For bookings call +34 952 832 438 or email reservas@sugarbaymarbella.com.

Must See Places!

Mijas
A beautiful little village nestled in the mountainside at 428 metres above sea level. With spectacular views over the coast, numerous gift shops, restaurants and cafes this place is well worth a visit.
Puerto Banus
Puerto Banus is the playground for the rich and famous. With designer shops, chic bars and restaurants and buzzing nightlife it's a great place for a bit of celeb spotting.
Marbella
Marbella old town with its narrow cobbled streets is packed with delightful shops and art galleries. Orange square is a must visit destination, lined with restaurants and cafes its a great place to people watch!
Malaga
The capital of the Costa del Sol. With quirky museums, a lovely marina and castle this place is well worth a visit.
Rhonda
Rhonda is famous for its dramatic escarpments and views and for the deep El Tajo gorge that carries the rio Guadalevin through its centre. Make sure you visit the18th century Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge that straddles the 100m chasm below.

Where to Eat and Drink!

El Laurel

Located right on the beach next to Jardines de las Golondrinas this family friendly restaurant serves great value food and drink.  Enjoy watching the sunset while the kids play on the beach!  www.restauranteellaurel.es Tel. +34 952 83 49 34

Ombu

Perfect for enjoying dinner in a spectacular garden setting.  This restaurant is located next door in the Don Carlos and serves superb thai food.  Just remember men must wear trousers! Tel. +34 952 76 88 00

San Martino

A great Italian restaurant set in a lovely square.  Make sure you book a table outside.  www.ristorantesanmartino.es Tel. +34 952 83 27 02

Restaurant/Snack/Bar
The on-site restaurant offers a great range of food and drink. Opening times vary throughout the year.
Restaurante Orient Palace
This restaurant serves great Teppanyaki and Thai food. Kids and grown up will love this place, make sure you book seats around the hot plate for the best experience. Located just a short walk across the carratera.
Rosemarino

A lovely restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean Food.  Just a short walk over the carratera.  www.rosemarinodellapiazza.com Tel. +34 952 85 01 48

Perla Blanca

Located on the beach just a short walk West this is a great place for a bite to eat on the way back from the beach.  Friendly and great for families.  Tel. +34 952 83 59 14

Bistro Casanis

This restaurant is located in Marbella old town and has a lovely courtyard for alfresco dining.  The menu has a French inspiration.  www.casanisbisrot.com  Tel +35 952 90 04 50.  

Puente Romano

The most famous 5 star resort in Marbella has a range of restaurants including the Pan-Asian influenced Nobu.  
www.puenteromano.com Tel +35 951 403 219

El Barracon de las Tapas

This Tapas bar is located in the square just over the carratera.  It serves delicious, authentic Spanish food and is good value.

Tel +34 952 832 118

Caffe San Martino Bistro

This caffe and pizza restaurant is located in the square just over the carratera.  It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The pizzasare great and very cheap!

www.sanmartinobistroelviria.com Tel +34 952 83 24 68

Divino

This restaurant is located before the carratera.  It serves great breakfast and spanish food as well as fabulous pasta and pizza.  www.cafeteriadivino.com  Tel +34 952 83 94 95

La Lonja Chiringuito

This restaurant and bar is located right on the beach in Cabopino.  Why not walk there (40 mins) along the beach!  wwwchiringuitolalonjadecabopino.com +34 952 835 353

Simbad Restaurant and Beach Bar

Located a short walk East along the beach this is a great venue for drinks, lunch or an evening meal.  +34 952 838 770

Entertaining the Kids!

Aventura Amazonia
This is the largest adventure park in Andalusia and is only a short walk away. With 83 challenges in the trees and 20 ziplines for children of all ages this is highly recommended. Book online in advance.
Bioparc Fuengirola
Wander through this simulated tropical forest, lush with vegetation, rivers and waterfalls, you'll see crocodiles basking on the sandy shores of the Nile, Sumatra tigers bathing besides Angkor Wat, lemurs playing around an ancient Baobab tree and, if you're brave, bats flitting around abandoned mines.
Aqualand
Situated in Torremolinos this water park has rides for kids of all ages (and the adults too!). There is also a smaller water park in Mijas. Book online in advance for discounts.
Mariposarion de Benalmadena
In this spectacular Thai temple, you can walk among more than 1,500 exotic butterflies from around the world, flying freely in a tropical paradise between waterfalls and flowers. The kids will be able to observe how they are born, how they reproduce and enjoy learning many things about these wonderful insects.
Gibraltar
If you're feeling adventurous why not visit Gibraltar the British Overseas territory. Take a trip up the rock by cable car to enjoy the views of Africa and see the resident Barbary Macaques (the famous 'apes'). There are also caves and siege tunnels to explore.
Marbella Rent a Bike

Whether you are looking for a leisurely family ride along the promenade or a challenging road trip through the mountains this company can cater for all requirements.
www.marbellarentabike.com Tel +34 628 174 930

Watersports

Fancy a jetski, a pedalo or some windsurfing?  There are several places that you can hire equipment from on the beach inlcuding the Don Carlos and Beach House.

Marbella Buggys

Marbella Buggys offers a great adventure with off road powerful buggies.  For older kids only!  www.marbellabuggys.com

Adult Time

Spa

Everyone needs some pampering on holiday.  The Oasis Spa in the Don Carlos is great place to escape the hustle and bustle of life and treat yourself to a massage, facial or a variety of other treatments.

Golf

Fancy a round?  There are numerous superb golf courses located in the Marbella area close to Arrayanes.

Gym & Fitness

Want to stay active while away.  The Gimnasio Romana is located just next door and offers plenty of gym equipment and fitness classes. www.romanafitness.com

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