| Parque
Acuatico Mijas
Fuengirola (on the
by-pass)
One of the best water fun-parks around, located on the
outskirts of Fuengirola. Wave pool, kamikaze slide,
water chutes, adventure river with winding raft slides
and a mini aqua park for the kids. The park also has
a full entertainment program including shows for children,
water aerobics (displays and free classes), regional
dances and beach volleyball competitions.
Open 10.30 - 1.,30 (until May 31), 1.,00
- 18.00 (June)
Tickets: 12 euro adults, 7 euro children
4-12 years, pensioners over 65, 4 euro. Free admittance
for second child (4-12) of a family.
Discount of 40% after 15.00, or 16.00
in August.
Tel. 952 460 404, 952 460 409
Cable Ski in Andalucia
The easy and spectacular way to learn
to Water ski.
Cable Ski in Marbella
Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro, Marbella.
Tel. 952 785 579
Open from 11am to 9pm closed Mondays.
This attraction is either for those
wanting to learn or improve their water skiing, or just
for those who want a fun day out.
The cable system pulls skiers around
the lake. Each trip around the lake lasts about one
minute but the cable can be set at a speed to suit your
ability. Slow for children and beginners and faster
for the expert skier.
You can kneeboard, wakeboard, or waterski.
There is a cafe bar, restaurant, sun loungers, swimming
pool and ski shop. A great place to have a day out.
Prices: 4 circuits cost 8 Euro, 10 circuits
cost 16 Euro, 20 circuits cost 25 euro, 50 circuits
cost 50 euro, 100 circuits cost 85 euro. The 50 and
100 circuit tickets can be shared with 3 others and
you can come back another day to use up the ticket.
All equiptment included in the price except for Wakeboards
which cost 6 euro an hour.
BENALMÁDENA - FUENGIROLA
Boat trips on the Joven María
II between Fuengirola port and Puerto Marina, Benalmádena.
Sailings daily, from Fuengirola: 11.30, 13.30, 15.30;
and from Benalmádena, 10.30, 12.30, 14.30.
(Tickets, single, 5 euros adults, 2.50 euros children)
BENALMÁDENA - TORREMOLINOS
Puerto Marina, Benalmádena
to Torremolinos round trip, sailings daily. Take the
boat to Fuengirola or Benalmádena and stop off
and visit their street markets and explore the towns
or relax on an evening boat trip from Benalmádena
along the coast towards Torremolinos and back.
Tel. 952 44 48 81, 629
58 36 56
Aloha College
700 pupils spanning 46 nationalities, bilingual education
for ages 3 - 18. Academic excellence with International
Baccalaureate - top qualification for university. Max
20 students per class.
Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 81 41 33
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Calpe College
Age 3 to 18 years, British curriculum with parallel
Spanish curriculum. Approximately 180 students of mixed
nationalities. Maximum of 20 students per group.
San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 78 14 79
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Ecos College German international
school
Ages 1 to 18, Spanish, German and English.
Elviria Tel: 952 83 10 27
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Colegio San José New school in Guadalmina
and the original one in Estepona. Ages 2 - 11, Spanish
with English.
Guadalmina Tel: 952 88 38 58 Estepona Tel: 952 80 01
48
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Swans
Ages 3 - 12, English, Spanish and French primary course.
Many extra-curricular activities. Food service, no transport.
Marbella Tel: 952 77 32 48
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English International College
Ages 3 - 20 years. Approx 350 students (85% British)
Playing fields and 2 swimming pools. Catering.
Elviria Tel: 952 83 22 21
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Alboran
Ages 3 - 18. Academic program in Spanish - the Spanish
Baccalaureate. Excellent extra curricula activities,
horse stables, tennis courts etc.
Elviria Tel: 952 83 96 45
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Hijas de María Auxiliadora
Ages 3 - 12 years, Spanish primary school. It is a small
school with about 200 pupils, small classes.
Plaza de San Bernabe, Marbella. Tel: 952 77 13 96
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Grupo Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra
Ages 3 - 16 years, Spanish school with 400 students.
Excellent sports facilities. English and French as foreign
languages.
Marbella. Tel: 952 77 00 77
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Colegio Alemán
Ages 3 - 18, German school, excellent University opportunities
throughout the world, especially in Spanish and German
Universities.
Tel: 952 83 14 17
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Colegio Las Chapas
Ages 5 - 18, girl's school with excellent academic orientation.
It has approximately 600 students. Leading access to
Spanish universities. Classes in German, English and
French.
Elvira. Tel: 952 83 16 16
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Saint George's School
Ages 2 - 8. Academic program in English and Spanish.
Excellent primary college.
San Pedro. Tel: 952 78 66 06
Driving in Spain
Driving license, car document and insurance
must be carried at all times
• Seat belts are worn front and back at all
times.
• Less than 50mg/100ml of alcohol be in the blood
(less than many other countries).
• Two warning triangles must be carrrried.
• Do not use a mobile phone whilst driving unless
completely hands off system.
• Children under 12 are not permitted in front
seats or on a motorcycle.
• Radar detectors are illegal as is warning drivers
ahead of a checkpoint.
Speed limits:
• 120 km/h on motorways.
• 100 km/h on dual carriageways.
• 90 km/h on single carriageway roads.
• 50 km/h in towns.
Rules of the road:
• Give way to the right.
• Priority is to those already on a roundabout.
Fines - Traffic Violations are divided
into three categories:
Very serious "muy grave" incur fines from
€302 to €602 and suspension for up to 3 months
include:
• refusing to take a breath test.
• exceeding the speed limit by 50%.
• reckless driving.
• driving in the wrong direction against traffic.
• racing.
• carrying 50% more passengers than seats.
Serious "grave" incur fines from
€91 to €302 and possible suspensions include:
• Speeding in excess of 50%.
• Parking in a dangerous position.
• Negligence such as driving without lights.
• Throwing out an object which could cause an
accident or fire.
Minor "menor" incur fines up
to €91 and includes:
Parking tickets
Offenders may obtain a 30% discount for prompt payment
or may pay a policeman on the spot. Non residents tourists
are usually fined on the spot. The fine may be a "garantia"
so that you can continue you trip and you could then
contest the fine later in court.
Signposts
Signposting is generally not good and often inconsistent.
Old signs are often not taken down when new roads make
them redundant. This can lead to conflicting directions.
'Cambio de Sentido' indicates an opportunity to turn
round. Keep cool, you will get there in the end.
Motorways
Most of the major cities of Andalucia
are now linked by two lane fast motorways.
The toll motorways are from Seville to Jerez (Car =
4 Euro) and Cadiz (Car = 5 Euro) and from Malaga to
Marbella (Car = 5 Euro), from Marbella to Estepona (Car=
3 Euro) and from Estepona to Sotogrande (Car = 2 Euro).
These are all in very good condition and have low traffic
density.
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