Manolo Mateos

When families start planning a day out on the Costa del Sol, the same two names always come up: Selwo Aventura and Bioparc Fuengirola. They’re well-known, easy to find, and heavily marketed as “must-do” attractions for kids. But many parents quietly wonder if there’s something better. Crowds, fixed schedules, long queues, and high prices can […]

Marbella and Málaga are known for great restaurants, stylish dining rooms and long lunches by the sea. But for many travellers, that’s no longer enough. More and more food lovers are looking for something else: context.They want to know where ingredients come from, who grows them and how flavour changes when food is made slowly

The Costa del Sol is one of Europe’s most popular family destinations, and for good reason: great weather, easy travel and plenty of entertainment options.But families spending more than a few days here often discover something else — the most meaningful memories don’t always happen on the beach. Many parents staying in Málaga city, Fuengirola,

The Costa del Sol is an easy place to holiday with children. The weather is kind, beaches are everywhere and family-friendly restaurants are never far away.And yet, many parents realise something after a few days: kids remember experiences, not places. Sandcastles blur together. Pools look the same. What stays with them are moments where they

Golf on the eastern Costa Tropical has never tried to compete with the big resort destinations further west.And for many players, that’s exactly why it works. If you’re staying near Motril or Nerja, golf here tends to be part of a relaxed day rather than the centre of it. Golf near Motril: simple, open and

When families travel to southern Spain, planning activities that genuinely work for both kids and adults is not always easy. Museums last ten minutes.Walking tours lose attention fast.Beaches work… until they don’t. That’s why karting has quietly become one of the most reliable family-friendly activities on the Costa del Sol — energetic, memorable and surprisingly