For families planning an August break with children, the Costa del Sol offers far more than just beaches and swimming pools. The stretch between Marbella and Fuengirola runs a varied programme of activities that suits all ages, one where adults genuinely enjoy themselves too.
Below we share a hand-picked selection of plans for making the most of August, mixing sport, adventure and the kind of moments children actually remember. These are ideas where parents also get to breathe, unwind and have fun.
Aventura Amazonia Marbella: Adrenaline among the pines
Aventura Amazonia has a site in Marbella. The park features high-ropes circuits, zip-lines, suspension bridges and jumps across different age groups and difficulty levels.
Several dedicated children’s circuits cater to varying abilities, all with full safety systems in place. Adults can join in the fun or simply follow along from the ground and enjoy watching. It makes for a genuinely original summer activity. These activities build coordination and self-confidence in children while encouraging respect for the natural environment and delivering real physical and psychological benefits in the process.
Karting Mijas: competición en familia
Set against a striking natural backdrop, Karting Mijas stands out as one of the top options for families looking for things to do in August. The facilities handle special events and celebrations such as birthdays or communions, with bouncy castles, a small football pitch and trampolines adding to the mix. Karts cater to adults and children from age five upwards, making a proper family competition perfectly realistic, with everyone racing on equal terms within their age group.
What sets Karting Mijas apart is the quality of its circuit: a professional track, well-maintained karts, electronic lap timing and a paddock area that puts younger visitors right in the atmosphere of a real race. For children with a genuine interest in motorsport and speed, this is one of the best options anywhere on the Costa del Sol.
Buggy Safari: The South from a different angle
Buggy tours along the mountain tracks of the Marbella and Mijas hinterland rank among the most popular activities for families with older children and teenagers. The experience combines adventure, landscape and a degree of freedom that conventional tourist circuits simply cannot match.
Buggy Safari runs guided routes along dirt tracks with views over the Mediterranean, crossing private estates and natural areas that you cannot access any other way. The buggies seat two or four people, so parents can take younger children in the same vehicle while teenagers drive themselves in the models built for it.
Most routes run between one and three hours. In August, early-morning tours are by far the most comfortable in terms of temperature. Book ahead as a requirement here, not a suggestion.
Water activities: paddleboarding, sailing and kayaking
For non-motorised water activities, the Costa del Sol offers an ideal setting throughout summer. The easterly wind tends to pick up during the mornings in July and August, so paddleboarding and kayaking work best first thing, when conditions are at their calmest.
Various sailing schools in Marbella, Estepona and La Duquesa run courses for both adults and children, and also hire out boards and kayaks. Among the most rewarding experiences in the area are coastal routes from Marbella to Cabopino, a straightforward and relatively affordable way to discover coves that you can only reach by sea.
Golf lessons: A skill that grows with them
Enjoy the finest golfing destinations on the entire Iberian Peninsula. The Costa del Sol concentrates more than seventy golf courses, many of them with academies and dedicated junior programmes. August, with schools closed and time to spare, is an ideal moment to introduce children to the game or push their level further if they already have some grounding.
Academies at Valderrama, Santa María Golf and Aloha Golf all run summer programmes for juniors with coaches who specialise in beginners. Group lessons give children a chance to socialise with others from similar backgrounds, practise their English naturally and develop a skill that will stay with them for decades.
For families who own or are considering buying property on the Costa del Sol, access to golf is simply part of the lifestyle.
The Costa del Sol works all year round, not just in Summer
Many families who discover the Costa del Sol in August arrive planning a few weeks away and leave with the idea of putting down proper roots. The climate, the range of activities, the quality of international schools and the strong air connections across Europe make it a compelling choice for anyone with the freedom to decide where they live.
At Prime Invest Club, we advise families who decide to make that move from visitor to owner. If your August here has shown you what the Costa del Sol can offer, get in touch. Together, we will look at which areas suit your lifestyle best and which new-build property developments from the Prime Invest portfolio fit your profile most closely.
