Family surf camp - Learn to surf for young and old

Both accommodations are located in El Palmar and offer the same program, but differ in the accommodations.

Surf camp on the beach

Our beach camp is very popular as all accommodations are just a road crossing away from the beach. No hassle packing, just grab the kids and walk to the beach. From the camp terrace you can watch the waves and enjoy your meal with a sea view. The open playroom is just a few steps away from all accommodation.

Surfcamp Oasis

The Oasis Camp is located around 350 meters from the sea, surrounded by greenery and somewhat quieter than the beach camp. Children can play outside undisturbed. You can get to the beach quickly with the free camp bikes. All houses have their own garden, some even have a small pool. There is a dartboard and lots of games for the whole family.

Adventurers take note. Pack your swimsuit and head to the watermill trail. We already recommended this hike in another blog post and are doing so again. Because the so-called Molinos de Agua is perfect for families with children. During the 15 km hike, you will find everything that fascinates children and parents: Enchanting nature, water mills and an old aqueduct for mom and dad, waterfalls and natural pools for the kids. This hike is perfect for families with children, as there is plenty to see and, of course, to splash around in.

Tip: Pack your swimsuit and sunscreen!

Strong guy: Federico the donkey can carry up to 150 kg. Image: www.losburrosdejuanino.com

On the donkeys, get set, go! The association Los Burros de Juanino offers donkey tours in Vejer. Juan takes you through the Buena Vista area on old, listed trading routes. Cars are prohibited here. Only four-legged friends and pedestrians are allowed. The nature is correspondingly quiet and untouched. Juan is less quiet. He knows everything about the area and is happy to tell you what he knows. Children can either ride a donkey on their own or join mom and dad on the donkey's back. Anyone can take part, says Juan. The animals are calm and used to people. The best thing is that the contribution for the hike goes directly to the animals. One walk takes around 45 minutes.

Tip: Booking recommended.

Me Tarzan, you Jane? The adventure park, Entre Ramas Aventura is its own little world in the trees. On 18,000 square meters of forest, you can satisfy your thirst for adventure with zip lines, bridges, Tarzan swings, a flying car, a spider's web and many other surprises. The adventure paradise is located in the fragrant pine forests of Roche (Conil de la Frontera). There are 70 different games and activities on offer for all ages from 6 to 99.

Tip: There is a beautiful beach just 1 km away.

The beaches of the Costa de la Luz are wild and natural. You won't find any hotel complexes here, but nature, nature - and nature. Here are our favorites:

• The Playa Bolonia is a dream beach with a huge dune and a great view of Africa.

• The Playa Barrosa beach is located near Chiclana and offers 7 km of the finest white sandy beach.

• Playa Atlanterra is 60 meters wide and offers golden sand.

• Small and secluded bays can be found at Cabo Roche

• In the shadow of the historic lighthouse at Cape Trafalgar lies the beach Caños de Meca or Faro de Trafalgar. Here you can watch the many kitesurfers when the wind is blowing.

• Playa Los Alemanes is reminiscent of a postcard from paradise

• Caribbean feeling at Playa Sancti-Petri

• And of course. Playa El Palmar right on our doorstep.

You can find even more beaches on the Costa de la Luz here.

Raise your sails and grab a pair of binoculars. We are now going in search of Flipper and Free Willy. Numerous whale watching tours depart from Tarifa. From April to November, the company firmm sets sail every day. This is the best time to see the fascinating animals. The staff speak German and other languages and will tell you everything they know about the animals and life in the sea. Fun for the whole family! The price for a regular 2-hour whale and/or dolphin watching tour is €30.00 per adult, children from 6 to 13 years pay €20.00 and children from 1 to 5 years pay €10.00.

Tip: There is a 10% discount for A-Frame guests. To make a reservation, it is best to call firmm about 2-3 days in advance. The telephone number is 0034 956 627 008.

For horse fans: ballet performance with horses Photo: Get your Guide

Are there any horse girls among you? Jerez de la Frontera is home to the Royal Andalusian Riding School. It is home to the finest horses in the world. Every week there are spectacular dressage shows that are among the best in the world. The show "Cómo Bailan los Caballos Andaluces" or "How do the Andalusian horses dance") is a breathtaking ballet performance with horses and riders. Tickets can be purchased here. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: From €31.50

Tip: If you don't want to go to the show, you can also watch the training sessions. You can also visit the stables, the saddlery, the harness room and the palace rooms.

Would you like to ride yourself? No problem. The riding stable "Cortijo Mangueta" is just 700 meters from the beach. Here, children and adults can get into the saddle themselves. You can practise in a small riding arena before heading out into nature and onto the beach. There are horses for every level in the riding stable. Beginners and advanced riders can join in. You can make appointments conveniently by phone or WhatsApp: 0034 651010396 or 0034 691210844

El Torcal is a huge nature reserve near Antequera with impressive rock formations. The so-called karst formations were created millions of years ago when the area was still under the sea. The fascinating formations were created by limestone deposits. Wind, weather and the leaning of the earth's crust have ensured that an exciting rock labyrinth has been created here, which is great for hiking and playing. There are various routes with different levels of difficulty. The easy routes are suitable for families with small children.

Have you always wanted to play cowboys and Indians? Follow us to the Wild West. The Fort Bravo Texas Hollywood Theme Park is located in the province of Almeria, not far from the Tabernas Desert. The landscape is actually reminiscent of a desert landscape in Texas or Mexico. Fort Bravo features faithful replicas of a town in the Wild West. There are two areas: America and Mexico. In the American section you will find a saloon, a hotel and a prison. In the Mexican section, there are typical Mexican buildings and a church. The replicas are still used today as backdrops for films and series. Visitors can explore everything here, watch cowboy shows or book horse rides.

Tip: You can cool off in a swimming pool.

You won't find any fences in this zoo, because the main focus here is on the welfare of the animals. The exotic animals are kept in their natural habitat as much as possible, even if it's not actually in Spain ;-) At Biopark Fuengirola, you can travel around the world in one day: Observe the curious lemurs of Madagascar, the gorillas and crocodiles of Africa, endangered orangutans and tigers of Southeast Asia and the Komodo dragons and turtles of the Indo-Pacific. Stroll between mangroves and mountain forests and observe animals from all over the world.

Tip: Especially atmospheric in the summer evening hours.

In the surrounding area, you will find two particularly beautiful playgrounds that we love to visit with our children:

1) La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Nature Park is located in the middle of a beautiful pine forest. Here you will find a playground and beautiful hiking trails for the whole family. The pine trees offer ideal protection from the sun and on windy days.

2) Atalaya near Conil is a wonderful park with a playground. The park is located directly on the coast and therefore offers a magical sea view. There are shady pine trees here too, as well as a lovely meadow for picnics. Coffee connoisseurs can look forward to a nice café.

For slightly older children who love cars and action, the go-kart track in El Palmar is definitely perfect. Here you can let the tires squeal as a family. The track, KR24, was only built in 2015 and is a very well-maintained kart track on the main road from Conil to El Palmar. You can find more information on the Facebook page of KR24.

The Barbary apes on "The Rock"

Gibraltar offers two exciting experiences: You can travel to Great Britain for a day. And you can observe the only free-roaming monkeys in Europe. How exactly the so-called Barbary apes got there is unclear. Many suspect that they once arrived here via Morocco. In any case, a visit to these cute little animals is always worth a trip. Especially for animal-loving children.

Tip: The rock can be climbed on foot with children aged 6 and over who enjoy hiking. Otherwise, there are also numerous minibuses that drive up the rock.