Restaurants
Evening meals in Spain are fun-filled occasions, often lasting long into the night as groups of family and friends enjoy each other's company over some fine food and wine. Why not try the local Tapas or dine on freshly caught seafood in one of the many quaint quayside restaurants. Vegetarian? No problem with a vast selection of locally farmed fresh produce. Meat lover? Then try the huge selection of steaks and barbecued meats from the menu. All set within the beautiful surroundings.
www.restaurantereginamarbella.es
www.restauranteellago.com

Bars
After a hot day baking on the beach, cool down with a refreshing glass of sangria in one of the beach-side “chiringuitos”. In the evening there are many friendly inexpensive Spanish bars serving local wines and brandy´s. However for those who miss their favourite tipple from home, there is an extensive range of international bars for all ages and tastes. Also remember that children are welcome in most Spanish establishments. You´ll be more than pleasantly surprised at the price, normally half the price you would pay at home.

Cafes
Watch the world go by with a tantalizing pastry and one of the wide selection of coffees. Or why not try a traditional Spanish breakfast of churros and hot chocolate at a pavement café in the town square. You will find that most cafes also serve a large selection of fresh Tapas and traditionally cured hams or if you simply fancy a quick refreshing beer, don´t worry, cafes in Spain all serve alcohol.

Music
With fabulous weather, in a stunning setting with a spectacular, backdrop of mountains, a glorious clear blue sky over the glittering Mediterranean and an artist roster to make the mouth water, it is no surprise that the Marbella Jazz Festival is a stunner.
With more than 40 concerts in 10 days, this will be remembered as one of the great jazz events.
www.bigbearmusic.com/mijf/home.html

Gatecrasher
www.dreamersdisco.com

Bored With the Beach?
TIVOLI WORLD is an amusement park located in Arroyo de la Miel, just 2 kms from the Benalmádena Costa. There are various rides as well as a tiny tots section, restaurants, bars and a professional calibre programme of concerts mainly by Spanish performers, as well as some 'look-alike' stars.

Recent additions to the park include Tivolilandia and Tivoli Agua; the former is an infant area with 11 rides and other attractions specially adapted for very small children and babies; the latter is a water mountain flume ride which has proved very popular.
www.tivoliworld.es

Bored With the Beach?
MIJAS PARK is the other main water park on the coast and is located along the main road heading towards Fuengirola. Open from 10:30 hrs to 18:00 hrs with a discount for people who arrive after 15:00 hrs, as well as free entrance for children under the age of four and other special rates for parties and season tickets.
Facilities include self-service restaurant, changing rooms, safety deposit boxes, gift shop, floats and a picnic area.

Just remember if you are planning on spending the day at the aqua park, bring along plenty of suntan lotion.
www.aqualand.es

Bored With The Beach?
SEA LIFE is located in Benalmádena Port (30 Km from Marbella). The 'Danger in the Reefs' exhibition here allows you to experience the ocean's most deadly creatures, ranging from the Blue Ring Octopus, capable of killing a person in 20 seconds, to the comical Puffer Fish which is only fatal if you are foolish enough to eat it!.

This is a great one to take the kids to, they will love it. Loads of local and more exotic Mediterranean wildlife, sharks, rays, eels and more. The underwater passage is always popular and there is a great deal to look at and learn.
www.sealifeeurope.com