What's on at Macdonald Doña Lola Holiday Resort Costa del Sol Spain

Our Top 10 Essentials

If you want to get a really complete picture of the region, here are our top ten essentials.

1. Do the daytime scene in Puerto Banus. Linger over a drink at the Sinatra Bar or the Saladuba Pub and admire the yachts. Then move on for a long lunch at one of the stylish open-air restaurants on the quayside.
2. Enjoy fresh seafood at any one of the chiringuitos (beach restaurants) in La Carihuela, Torremolinos.

3. Wander around the picturesque old town of Marbella and round off with a drink in the Plaza de los Naranjos.

4. Visit Malaga and do an evening round of the wealth of tapas bars centred in the old town.
5. Walk up to the Alcazabo and the Gibralfaro for the panoramic views over Malaga and the bay.
6. See a Flamenco Show at Dona Lola on a Wednesday evening.
7. Have an evening drink on Marbella's promenade and watch the sunset, taking in a wide view of the Rock of Gibraltar and coastline of Africa.
8. Do the rounds of Banus by night. The fun starts around midnight and continues until dawn with dozens of bars, disco's and clubs. Take your pick!
9. Drive up into the hills to Mijas and enjoy the magnificient views. Visit Macdonald La Ermita and relax on the terrace with a snack and a cool drink and take in the wide views or enjoy a dip in one of the two outdoor pools on the Resort.
10. Visit Ronda to admire its stunning setting and famous old bridge which has featured in countless paintings and photographs.

Our Top Excursions

Take an excursion to Alhambra in Granada, Romantic Ronda and Sevilla, capital of Andalucia. All of our excurisons are provided by our partner Transandalucia Tours and can be booked at the Resort Reception on arrival.

The Moroccan Experience (Passport Required) Tangiers Every Tuesday & Saturday Cross to Morocco from Tarifa, the southern most tip of Europe. The ferry crossing takes approximately 35/40 minutes. What's included: Coach pick up & drop off at Dona Lola Ferry crossing to/from Morocco Services of a Guide Travel to the Caves of Hercules Lunch & Berber Arabian Show Tour of Medina (old town) Souk (market)

Granada Every Wednesday Lunch Optional The city of charm and mystery - situated at the foot of Sierra Nevada - was the last Arab stronghold in Spain. The Alhambra is the best conserved example of Islamic architecture in Spain. During the walking tour of approximately 3 hours your guide will reveal to you the fascinating history of the Alhambra.

Romantic Ronda Every Thursday After a tour of the famous Marbella District your tour will climb upwards passing through the impressive Sierra Bermeja Mountain Range & Sierra de las Nievas Nature Park. A stop is made at the old Venta Inn - 'El Navasillo' for a Spanish Mountain brunch. After your meal you'll be ready to discover one of Andalucia's oldest cities; Ronda has been inhabited by Romans, Visigoths & Arabs. A 100m gorge separates the town into the old and the new part.

Sevilla Every Friday Lunch Optional Sevilla is the capital of Andalucia. The landmark of Sevilla is the cathedral minaret 'La Giralda', built in the 12th Century. Your tour of Sevilla will include a 'La Giralda' and the majestic Plaza de Espana. You then have time to explore the city and perhaps take a ride in a horse drawn carriage through the Maria Luisa Park or a walk around the famous jewish Quarter 'Santa Cruz'