{"id":7031,"date":"2020-10-23T15:56:45","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T13:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=7031"},"modified":"2020-10-23T16:53:59","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T14:53:59","slug":"10-adrenaline-pumping-activities-to-try-next-time-you-visit-the-costa-del-sol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/10-adrenaline-pumping-activities-to-try-next-time-you-visit-the-costa-del-sol\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Adrenaline-Pumping Activities to Try Next Time You Visit the Costa del Sol"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"sunsetbeachclub\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/10-adrenaline-pumping-activities-to-try-next-time-you-visit-the-costa-del-sol\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10-Adrenaline-pumping-activities.png\" alt=\"Adrenaline-Pumping Activities to try on the Costa del Sol\" width=\"945\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10-Adrenaline-pumping-activities.png 945w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10-Adrenaline-pumping-activities-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10-Adrenaline-pumping-activities-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/>Are you looking for something more adventurous to do next time you visit the Costa del Sol?<\/p>\n<p>A visit to this beautiful part of Spain doesn\u2019t mean you have to make do with sun, sea and sangria. If you\u2019re a bit of an adrenaline junkie, you\u2019re going to love this list of <strong>10 exciting activities<\/strong> to try next time you are here.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling with kids, you might want to take a look at our monster blog post featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/50-fun-things-to-do-with-kids-on-the-costa-del-sol\/\">50 fun things to do with kids on the Costa del Sol<\/a>, we guarantee you won\u2019t have any kids complaining of boredom with this list under your belt! &#x1f60a;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>#1: Buggy Safari<\/h2>\n<p>These self-drive guided buggy safaris are great fun for all the family. You\u2019ll climb aboard a two-seater, road-legal and easy-to-drive buggy and speed through the Andalusian countryside splashing through shallow rivers following the old trade routes and cattle tracks to discover wonderful groves, be it Almond, Olive, Lemon or Oranges. &nbsp;The tour includes many stops allowing you to take in the vista and capture these treasured moments on your camera. One of these stops is at a typical Spanish \u2018Venta\u2019 so that you can enjoy a refreshment en-route.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac145 for a shared buggy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Mijas Costa<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UHcAgUuffvg?rel=0\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>#2: Caminito del Rey<\/h2>\n<p>Since re-opening this stunning walkway has earned the title of \u2018Worlds scariest walkway\u2019. A short stroll along its narrow wooden planks and you\u2019ll soon understand why!<\/p>\n<p>Built along the rock face of the Gaitanes gorge in a beautiful area called El Chorro, El Caminito del Rey is a must-visit if you enjoy the outdoors and aren\u2019t bothered by heights \u2013 at some points along the walkway, you\u2019ll be 100m above the river bed.<\/p>\n<p>A visit to the <em>Caminito<\/em> requires a prior reservation as demand is high and there are waiting lists. We recommend you book well in advance of your holiday. You can do this by going to the official website or, if you\u2019re staying at Sunset Beach Club, contacting the Leisure Desk on the 6<sup>th<\/sup> floor of the hotel; they\u2019ll be happy to call and book for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like more information about the <em>Caminito<\/em> del Rey, we wrote a detailed blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/sunset-beach-club-hotel-in-benalmadena-official-blog\/the-essential-guide-to-the-caminito-del-rey-the-worlds-scariest-walkway\/\">HERE<\/a> where you\u2019ll find all the information you need, including maps on how to get there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Approx. \u20ac18 (includes guided tour)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ardales\/El Chorro<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7043\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7043\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Caminito-del-Rey-2.jpg\" alt=\"Caminito del Rey\" width=\"720\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Caminito-del-Rey-2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Caminito-del-Rey-2-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caminito del Rey and it&#8217;s spectacular views<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>#3: Powerboat Ride<\/h2>\n<p>Take an extreme powerboat ride aboard a Moggaro M700 waterjet speedboat packing more than 440 horsepower!<\/p>\n<p>Skimming over the waves you\u2019ll experience 360\u00ba turns and power breaks as you scream your head off (hopefully in delight) on this 20-minute adrenaline rush. Don\u2019t believe us? Just watch the video below\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Approx. \u20ac35 per person<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Benalmadena Marina<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gShWd-V1tUg?rel=0\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>#4: Go-Karting<\/h2>\n<p>There are quite a few go-karting venues along the Costa del Sol but for simplicity\u2019s sake, we\u2019re going to recommend Kart &amp; Fun which is located next to the Plaza Mayor shopping centre in M\u00e1laga (just by the airport).<\/p>\n<p>They offer 3 types of go-cart: Extreme, for adults; Junior, for kids aged 10 to 15, and one for kids aged 5 to 10. They also offer special events such as races for groups. &nbsp;and prices start at \u20ac10 for kids and \u20ac20 for adults.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Kids from \u20ac10 &amp; Adults from \u20ac20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> M\u00e1laga (next to Plaza Mayor)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7036\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7036\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Go-karting-on-the-Costa-del-Sol.jpg\" alt=\"Go Karting in Malaga\" width=\"720\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Go-karting-on-the-Costa-del-Sol.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Go-karting-on-the-Costa-del-Sol-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Go karting in Malaga<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>#5: Aventura Amazonia<\/h2>\n<p>Fancy gliding down the longest zip line in Andalusia (240 metres)?<\/p>\n<p>Well, a visit to Aventura Amazonia in Marbella will allow you to do that and more! This treetop adventure park actually has 20 zip lines and 83 challenges split into different difficulty levels. From the Mini Kids circuit (4 to 6 years old) to the challenging Adventure circuit for the fearless. Better give this one a miss if you\u2019re not keen on heights. &#x1f60a;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:&nbsp;<\/strong>Kids: from \u20ac17&nbsp; Adults: from \u20ac21<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Elviria, Marbella<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7042\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7042\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Aventura-Amazonia.jpg\" alt=\"Aventura Amazonia in Marbella\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Aventura-Amazonia.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Aventura-Amazonia-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aventura Amazonia Tree-Top Adventure Park<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>#6: Aqualand<\/h2>\n<p>The Costa del Sol\u2019s largest water park is located just minutes from Sunset Beach Club (in Torremolinos). You\u2019ll find a fantastic selection of water slides including the famous Kamikaze which is one of Europe\u2019s highest water slides and features an almost vertical drop which will certainly get your heart racing.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like more information about Aqualand, you can read our in-depth review of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/aqualand-water-park-torremolinos\/\">water park here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Children from \u20ac18 and Adults from \u20ac26<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Torremolinos<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7037\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7037\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Aqualand-Torremolinos.png\" alt=\"Aqualand in Torremolinos\" width=\"720\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Aqualand-Torremolinos.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Aqualand-Torremolinos-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A couple of the water slides at Aqualand (Kamikaze on the right)<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>#7: Parasailing<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine flying high above the sea, harnessed into a parachute which is attached by a 200-metre line to a speedboat pulling you on a breathtaking ride with the most exclusive views of the coast\u2026 That\u2019s what you get when you go parasailing!<\/p>\n<p>There are various places along the coast offering this experience. If you\u2019re staying at Sunset Beach Club you can try the watersport centre on the beach next to the hotel or you can head down to Benalmadena Marina where you\u2019ll find another company offering parasailing trips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Approx. \u20ac45 per person<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sunset Beach Watersports (next to the hotel but nothing to do with us) &amp; Playa Rafa (Torremolinos and Benalmadena Marina)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7038\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7038\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Parasailing.jpg\" alt=\"Parasailing in Benalmadena\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Parasailing.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Parasailing-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parasailing in Benalmadena<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>#8: Scuba Diving<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re really fortunate to have our own PADI dive centre within the grounds here at Sunset Beach Club. Guests and visitors from outside the hotel can enjoy dive lessons for beginners as well as more advanced PADI certifications.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst beginners will start their scuba diving experience in the Sunset Beach Club swimming pool, more advanced divers will get to explore dive sites along the coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac90 for the PADI \u2018Discover Scuba Diving\u2019 course<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sunset Beach Club (Benalmadena)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7040\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7040\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Scuba-Diving-at-Sunset-Beach-Club.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba diving at Sunset Beach Club, Benalmadena\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Scuba-Diving-at-Sunset-Beach-Club.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Scuba-Diving-at-Sunset-Beach-Club-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scuba diving in the Sunset Beach Club pool<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>#9: Paintball<\/h2>\n<p>Fancy a fun afternoon covered in paint? Paintball is a great activity for relieving stress and getting your adrenaline pumping. Whilst there are a few places along the Coast for practising this activity, we think Paintball Mountain is a great choice. They offer 5 different scenarios for paintball battles and also cater for groups and special celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got kids, they have Paintball Splatmaster which is specially designed for younger players aged 8+, allowing them to play safely and without injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>From \u20ac15 per game<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Campanillas, M\u00e1laga<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7039\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7039\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paintball-1449873_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Paintball in Malaga\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paintball-1449873_1280.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/paintball-1449873_1280-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paintball fun in the hills behind Malaga<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>#10: Kite Surfing<\/h2>\n<p>Kitesurfing is probably one of the most popular water sports in recent years. We\u2019ve been told by pro\u2019s that, unlike windsurfing, it can be picked up reasonably quickly and you can be skimming over the waves in no time!<\/p>\n<p>If you fancy giving it a go, there are various beaches along the coast where you\u2019ll see locals practising their favourite sport: Guadalmar in Malaga; Los Alamos in Torremolinos, Rio Real in Marbella or Heaven Beach in Estepona. If you\u2019d like to try a lesson, you\u2019ll have to go to Heaven Beach in Estepona and sign up for some lessons with Freedom Kite School.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a car, we recommend you take a drive down to Tarifa, on the Atlantic coast, the mecca of kitesurfing in Europe. The wind is strong and there are literally dozens of Kite Schools for you to choose from if you want to book lessons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Lessons start from \u20ac80 for a 3-hour lesson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Heaven Beach (Estepona) or Tarifa<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7044\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7044\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kite-Surfing-on-the-Costa-del-Sol.jpg\" alt=\"Kite Surfing on the Costa del Sol\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kite-Surfing-on-the-Costa-del-Sol.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kite-Surfing-on-the-Costa-del-Sol-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kite Surfing&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So what do you think? Will you be trying out one of these adrenaline-packed activities the next time you visit the Costa del Sol? Let us know your favourite in the comments below &#x1f60a;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a Google Map which shows the location of each of the above activities.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Q2CETba9RLJ18q436eoW9nzBTWLgfno0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>If you\u2019re looking for a hotel for your stay, Sunset Beach Club Hotel is ideally located to serve as a base for your adventures. Just a 20-minute drive from Malaga airport, we offer comfortable apartment-style accommodation and fantastic facilities for a fun holiday in the sun. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\">www.sunsetbeachclub.com<\/a> for more information and to check availability.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet Are you looking for something more adventurous to do next time you visit the Costa del Sol? A visit to this beautiful part of Spain doesn\u2019t mean you have to make do with sun, sea and sangria. 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