Apart from the obvious attractions of sun, sand, Sangria and sea, Nerja and the surrounding area offers a variety of activities from walking to horseback riding, kayaking to retail therapy (no mean achievement!), abseiling to museums (takes a bit of practice!). Bowling OZONE is a modern 18 lane alley next to Dunnes Stores in the El Ingenio/Eroski centre in Vélez-Málaga. There is a cafeteria and a sports shop for bowling articles amongst other things. The opening times are: Monday - Thursday 16:00 to 012:00 Friday 16:00 to 02:00 Saturday 12:00 to 03:00 Sunday 12:00 to 01:00 Something completely different If you are in Nerja on May 15th, the Festival of San Isidro, and you have reasonable experience riding horses, why not join in the festivities on horseback! Rent a horse for the day, get decked up in your finery and join the procession, it’s great fun. See the horse riding section for details of the riding centres in Nerja. Karting Karting del Sol, km 268 on the N-340 to Málaga at Almayate, Torre del Mar. Tel: 95 255 60 39 Open Monday to Friday from 16.00h to 24.00h and Saturday & Sunday from 12.00h to 24.00h 160cc and 120cc karts, 2 circuits for children and adults, Circuit for electric motor bikes, 18 hole Minigolf, Trampoline, Playground, Bar and restaurant. Canyoning Explore the Alpujarra mountains, abseil down waterfalls….have an adventure. Sierraventura offer a full day adventure in the Alpujarras. Includes all equipment, abseil training, professional instructors and insurance. Costs around €75 per day. Bookings and Info: Tel: 636369064 Nerja 4 Kids For families with children, especially younger ones, check out the Nerja 4 Kids section to see what Nerja has to offer and for some ideas and suggestions to keep them occupied and amused. Microlighting Take to the skies in a one or two-seater microlight and fly along the Mediterranean coast - provided you have a licence, of course. There are a number of schools where you can learn to fly one of these things or maybe catch a ride with an experienced pilot. You can get more information from the Federación Andaluza de Deportes in Sevilla, Tel: 954 235 864. Parapente Motorised paragliding really, and becoming more and more popular in Andalucía. Hang beneath a parachute with what looks like a huge fan strapped to your back and explore the area, hovering at will to enjoy the scenery. Highly manoeuverable, if you know how. There are plenty of clubs around or you could always contact either the Club-Escuela Parapente Aventura in Fuengirola on 952 664 722 or Escuela Parapente Abdelajis in calle Sevilla 2 for information on what is available and where. Horse Shows El Ranchito Senda del Pilar, 4 29620 Torremolinos - Málaga Tel: (0034) 95 238 30 63 or (0034) 609 717 741 www.ranchito.com We Recommend · Five not-too-energetic things to do in Nerja · Five trips from Nerja El Pinarillo El Pinarillo is a picnic and barbeque area in the heart of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park and a popular base for ramblers and walkers. It is situated about 5kms inland from the Nerja Caves and to get there, just follow the track which starts to the left of the main entrance to the Nerja Caves. Although the route up to El Pinarillo is an unmade road and a little rough in places, a 4×4 is not essential. Once at the picnic area, there is ample parking. There are purpose-built barbeque areas and play areas for the kids. Old water bridge in Nerja/Maro