They have a huge indoor play area with lots of slides, huge ball pool, exciting tunnels and maizes, air powered guns and a great Zip Wire.  There are camaras on all play areas to give parents piece of mind. For the little ones there is a dedicated toddler area.

There is a play area outside as well which will be ideal when the weather is cooler, this area has lots of comfy sofas for mums and dads to chill out a little and relax.  There are plans to have different activities outside according to the weather, during the summer there will be a covered paddling pool (monitored at all times) once a week, just to give the kids something different to do.

Prices: for unlimited access in one day

Under 1´s Free, Under 2´s €2, Under 3´s €4, Ages 3 – 12 €8

Also available are two types of membership, the Gold membership which is €40 and gives you half price entrance and 5% discount on drinks and toys from the toy shop, the Platinum membership is €350 and gives free entrance all year, 10% discount of drinks and toys from the toy shop.

If you want a Gold membership they are €25 until the end of July only!

Coming soon there will also be a full Restaurant with an award winning chef from the UK,  as well as a toy shop and dance room with climbing wall that will be ready in a few weeks.

If you would like to have a birthday party there then there is a dedicated party area as well as full use of the play area as well.  Birthday parties are €12 Monday to Thursday and €14 Friday to Sunday, per child minimum of 10 children- includes unlimited water and squash for the kids, large selection of food to choose from and either sweet bags or Piñata – it also includes a cake!   Lots of extras available too!!

If you book your party before the end of July you will receive one free membership!

I am pleased to report that there is also going to be a baby changing and breastfeeding room for people to use which, as a mum to a new baby I am very pleased about, sometimes you just need somewhere a bit quieter to sit and feed, well done on that one!

For more information call 952885530, email info@galaxiaplay.com or visit the website www.galaxiaplay.com

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The atmosphere is very chilled and relaxed…..it reminds me of Tarifa + good quality food and exceptionally delicious cocktails!!! The staff is very child friendly and the menu as well. Not only they have a kids menu but a wide selection of finger foods that my son absolutely adores. So….if you what to have a nice relaxed dinner with your kids or simply meet up for a cocktail on their summer terrace with your friends…this is the place to go!!

For more details, such as reservations or menu, please visit their site: www.tanino.es

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I woke up today and as it is such a beautiful Sunday I decided to take my family somewhere different. I had visited this horse riding school few years ago and was ready to give it another try. As I visited their website I found put that they are organizing 2 events for Easter….so, here’s the info!!!

For more information please visit: www.escuela-ecuestre.com

The play area is on the ground floor of the shopping centre, it has two little houses, some building bricks and toys.  It has a fence all the way around apart from at the entrance where there a couple of benches, or you can sit at one of the cafes in there as the tables are right next to the play area.  I think kids upto the age of 3 would find it quite interesting, after that they could get bored quite easily.

I always have a fresh juice and a piece of carrot cake from Terra Sana, they also do kids meals at a reasonable price, (well for Puerto Banus it is anyway).

Just outside across the square there is also a small amusement arcade with euro rides which the kids love, unless like me you never seem to have a euro and then my little boy just gets to sit on the rides but this seems to do just as well.

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El Pinar del Rey is a vast woodland area just past San Roque, with lots of little car parks and places to stop, and hundreds of picnic tables and bbq areas scattered around so you can make a day of it.

There are a couple of infant playgrounds dotted around but you have to go for a bit of a drive to find them, although the wood is one big adventure playground for the kids already.  There are several marked walks that can be taken, the signs indicate an aproximate length of time each will take so you can plan your day better.

I imagine this is the ideal place to go in spring and the earlier hotter months of summer as there is lots of shade, we went in November which was equally nice but not too warm, we did keep ourselves busy collecting pine cones for the fire!

I am not sure how busy the area gets but I can imagine it gets very popular at weekends when its warmer. If you have been or do try it out please do let us know your thoughts.

N340, Salida 117, follow signs for Pinar Del Rey

The picnic is being held at the park at Los Hidalgos, Manilva. (Weather permitting)

If you haven’t got any plans and fancy meeting up with some other famlies for a nice afternoon then this is the perfect event.

For more information visit www.manilvamums.com or http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3720104&id=530072153#/group.php?gid=46609700355&v=wall

The big draw about this place is the huge AstroTurf and play area out the back where the main terrace is and other than the entrance it is completely gated so very safe and secure.  It is ideal for somewhere to go with the kids so they can have a run around and you can sit and relax.  We took along a football and some mini golf clubs, it would also be ideal for little motos and other ride ons.

They do serve food including a kids menu so good for a lunch or tea time stop.  The play area is not covered so this time of year plenty of sun cream is needed, there are a few tables with parasols on the terrace.

The staff seemed friendly and not bothered by the kids running around and the prices were reasonable as well.

Address: Km 167, Benavista, Estepona, 29680

Tel: 696 19 90 26

www.barlosarcos.com

It is a great place for kids as they can play for hours in the water…there are no stones and it’s normally quite shallow…so just perfect. The only downside is that it can get quite windy….on windy days it is better to visit the beach after lunch at it seems to drop down then.  Also be warned that it gets extremely busy on weekends and during the summer months.

To get there you have to exit by EL ROSARIO and then go down to the beach….you will find the car park infront of the chiringuito strait away.

Once you get to the top there is a wooded area with picnic tables overlooking the coast, and unbelievably there are toilets up there as well.  It is a lovely place to go for a picnic breakfast or lunch and depending on the age of your children a great place to have a run around and explore.

The Mirador is a short drive further up where you will find a small car park and then you continue the rest of the way on foot, it is less than 1km but not suitable for pushchairs so again it depends on the age of your child and how well they can walk.

We went up around 12ish on what was a very warm morning on the coast but it was pleasantly cool up there verging on cold, so possibly a great idea if you are trying to escape the heat.

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The staff are very friendly and always welcoming to the children.  Kids are provided  with colouring mats and pencils  to keep them entertained.  The children’s menu starts from €5.95 for two courses, including fish, sausages and chicken nuggests and an ice cream dessert.  They have highchairs for the smaller kids.

For parents there is the usual wide choice that you would expect, cod, haddock, pies, chicken and sausages all at a reasonable price considering the portion sizes.

You don’t have to eat in either as they provide a take away service as well.

Opening hours: Mon – Sat 18:00 – 23.30, Closed Sundays

Address: Salida Urbanisation El Pilar, Crta N340, km 168

Tel: 952 88 36 66