Here is a quick guide to five of the best family attractions that you can visit during your Costa del Sol holiday. All of these attractions are within easy reach of the popular tourist resort of Malaga.

1. Aqualand

A visit to the Aqualand water-park (at Calle Cuba 10, 29620 Torremolinos) is a great way to cool off. It will take you just ten minutes to reach the park from the centre of Torremolinos, or twenty minutes to reach it from Malaga, if you decide to try car hire.

Aqualand has rides and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Thrill-seekers will love the Boomerang ride and Kamikaze, one of the highest water slides in Europe, and there are also plenty of other slides to try out. If you prefer something a little more sedate, you can relax in the Jacuzzi or the tropical lagoon, or splash about in the Surf Beach wave pool. There is also a Mini Park to keep little ones entertained.

You can park your hire car in the car park in front of the entrance.

2. Tivoli World Show & Amusement Park

Tivoli World is one of the most popular Costa del Sol attractions and is well worth visiting during your hire car holiday as it really does have something for everyone.

It is packed with rides to suit all ages and is particularly well-known for its shows, which include flamenco demonstrations and Wild West shows. It also has beautiful botanic gardens, a Jurassic Adventure exhibit and the largest permanent model railway in Southern Europe.

It will take you about 20 minutes to drive from Malaga to Tivoli in a car, and there are plenty of parking spaces available at the entrance.

3. Selwo Adventure Park

If you hire a car during your Costa del Sol holiday, you can visit Selwo Adventure Park, near Estepona. This safari park is home to more than 2,000 animals and, once you have parked your car, you can explore the park on foot or take a safari in a 4x4 vehicle.

Other attractions at Selwo Adventure Park include falconry demonstrations, camel rides, archery and an adventure playground.

It will take you about an hour to drive from Malaga to Selwo Adventure Park if you opt for car hiring.

4. Fuengirola Zoo

For a great day out, you can visit Fuengirola Zoo, where you can see over 1300 animals, birds, fish and reptiles including leopards, tigers, gibbons, orang-utans, flamingos, crocodiles and snakes. There is also a great childrens play area with swings, ball pools and tree huts, and a Jungle Clearing exhibit, where you can see some of the zoo residents up close.

You can grab a bite to eat in one of the two restaurant areas, and buy souvenirs in the zoo shop. If you are visiting the Costa del Sol during July or August, you can experience Fuengirola Zoo at night as it stays open until midnight. Night-time entertainment includes a candle-lit dinner, and African music and dance on certain evenings.

5. Crocodile Park

It will take you about 15 minutes to drive to the Crocodile Park (C/ Cuba, 14 29620 Torremolinos) from the centre of Torremolinos, and about 20 minutes to drive there from Malaga.

You can park your car at the entrance, and explore the park, where you can see more than 300 crocodiles in the Crocodile Lake, a family of alligators, and baby crocodiles. Do not miss Paco, a 4.6 metre long crocodile, weighing 600kg!

Other attractions at Crocodile Park include a prairie dog exhibit and an African Museum. http://www.by-car.co.uk/spain/costa-del-sol/