Local activities include a wide array of possibilities for all ages and preferences. As with almost everything in Andalusia, most activities relate to the impressive natural resources of this Southern region.

Settings such as the Mediterranean Sea, Sierra Nevada mountains, ancient white villages of Ronda or Mijas Pueblo, or El Chorro dam with its forbidden “royal path”, just to name a few, will make you feel in different worlds just minutes away from each other.

Andalusia offers all kinds of sporting activities. If you´re into water sports and activities, you´ll find some of the best marinas in Spain where you can sail off on rented yachts and catamarans and do whale and dolphin watching off the coasts of Marbella and Gibraltar. Fishing for swordfish is a must and you can try your hand at this sport from July to September.

Water sports are played year round in Marbella. Kite surfing, rowing, snorkeling, surfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and windsurfing are the most popular ones.

Minutes away from Casa Elviria, you may also try one of the most spectacular experiences, paragliding! This exhilarating sport has become increasingly more popular since the 80’s and now many parts of Andalusia have become a Mecca for this and other air sports.
Popular sports like football (soccer), tennis, aerobics and gyms can be played at the local “polideportivo”, the city public multi sports center as well as a variety of country clubs and other sports centres that are open to the public.

Believe it or not, skiing is also very popular in Malaga! The Sierra Nevada ski resort is located two hours away by car, in the neighbouring province of Granada. This is the most southerly ski resort in Europe and it is quite small in comparison to other European resorts.
However, the facilities are considered top rate and it has, therefore, hosted numerous national and international ski events.

The Sierra Nevada ski resort has numerous runs of varying difficulties to satisfy all levels of skiers. Natural snow is supplemented by snow cannons on some runs, and many skiers are pleasantly surprised to find that, because of its southerly position, the air temperature is usually warmer than other resorts. Depending on the snow levels, the season generally runs from the end of November or the beginning of December until sometime in April.

Golf is perhaps the most popular visitor sport in Marbella. With ten courses, including the world renowned Valderrama Golf Club, ranked at the very top of Golf World Magazine’s Top 100 Courses of Continental Europe for the past 15 consecutive years, golfers will definitely find their piece of paradise in Marbella.

Shopping is also a good idea in La Cañada Shopping Center, Marbella's top mall, where you will find all major brands of clothing and accessories, home and decoration goods, electronics and music stores, plus several restaurants and cinemas.

For those who aspire to the best of the best, Puerto Banus should do with its impressive marina, which has berths for 915 boats, including those of the King of Saudi Arabia and several of the world's wealthiest individuals. You will also be able to count lots of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porches, parked by the most exclusive boutiques and fine cuisine restaurants.

Nightlife is almost an exclusive trademark of Marbella, with one of the largest pubs and disco strips in the Muelle Rivera area, by Puerto Banus. Dreamers discotheque, home of TIESTO, one of the most famous DJs in the world, is a must for the trendiest.

The “créme de la créme” gathers at Nikki Beach, right by Casa Elviria. Nikki Beach is the ultimate beach club concept that brings dining, fashion, music and entertainment together earning itself, as quoted by the London Observer, the undisputed reputation as being the “The Sexiest Place on Earth”. It is here that you will find a unique blend of gorgeous people from all parts of the globe sharing languid afternoons and endless nights. Nikki Beach is world renowned for its surreal beauty and ambience. It is one of the few places on the planet where champagne and cocktails at noon, accompanied by contemporary European delights and mood enhancing tunes, is a consistent reality.

If you have kids, you may want to spend a day (or two!) at the Mijas Aquapark. Other parks include Sea Life and Selwo Marina, both in Benalmádena, and Selwo Aventura, a unique park which combines Adventure, Fauna and Nature, in Estepona.

Plaza Mayor is also a good alternative where you will find plenty of kids activities, including 3D cinemas and a small funfair. This is also a great place to try one of the most varied food courts in Malaga as well as to do some shopping at the Nike outlet or at the more than 50 stores located there.

THE WEATHER

The Costa del Sol, and Marbella in particular, is famous for its great weather. With more than 320 days of sunshine every year and an average of 22º Centigrades, this is clearly a great place to be!