TIVOLI WORLD
Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena
By Dee McMath
Tivoli World is the largest centre for family entertainment on the Costa del Sol. It is in the heart of Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena and is easily to reach by car, train, bus or taxi. However you get there, it's a visit well worth making.
The setting is a wonderful combination of tropical gardens, beautiful plazas, luminous fountains, exiting fair ground rides, theatres, restaurants and much more. There are over 300 rides and attractions. Some of the best Flamenco shows are held here and many important musical artists appear in concert every season. The fabulous outdoor theatre can seat up to 3,000 people and the atmosphere is often electric. For variety and as a contrast to the Spanish Flamenco theatre, there is also a fabulous Far West corner, where you enter the world of the cowboy can even find out your skills as a bucking bronco rider! Tivoliandia is a new section, which has recently been added to the Park, offering 11 rides for the youngest members of the family. So, from small children to grandparents, Tivoli World has something for everyone.
Artists and groups who regularly appear at the Tivoli Theatre are famous Spanish Singers, Rocia Jurado and Isabel Pantoja, as well at the Moscow Ballet Company.
Other type of shows you can expect, include:
In the Plaza
Folklore Dancing, Flamenco Dancing and Classical Flamenco
In the Wild West Plaza
Circus, Wild West Show, Stars on Broadway and A night with the Moulin Rouge
In the Theatre
Teletubbies and Friends (Free), Golden Abba (6 Euros) and Elvis, the Legend (6 Euros)
The warm summer evenings in this part of the world lend themselves to a totally enjoyable family afternoon or evening out, with enough to do to keep all ages mesmerized and happy for hours. Whether you go to see a specific show or music concert, or to let the children have fun on the Tunnel of Fear, Twister or Carrousel - or both, it's worth checking out the prices. Like in Disney, Tivoli World has its own currency in the form of 'Tivolinos'. Buying a blanket entrance ticket can be more economical than paying individual rides and entrance to some shows. (See prices below).
