Plans with Children for White Week: Adventure and Fun without Leaving the Province of Málaga

A whole week of vacation ahead for the little ones, during which parents can't always join them on these days off. It's true that there are many camps held during White Week at educational centers or other facilities that help parents balance their children's leisure time with their work schedules. But, for those who can enjoy these days, or at least some of them with their children, there is an opportunity to enjoy the many offerings in the province of Málaga for the little ones.

Walking through a lush Pinsapo pine forest, spotting, even from a distance, the Spanish ibex, or reaching remote places without much effort. All this is possible on many of the hiking trails within the Sierra de las Nieves National Park. Children, as long as they are accustomed to walking in nature, have good options to go with their parents on the trails of the Cueva del Agua and Puerto Bellina in Yunquera. There are also relatively comfortable but slightly more demanding options in El Burgo (Turón River route), Tolox (Charco de la Virgen route), or Parauta (Pinsapo de la Escalereta).

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Not all are accessible, but those that are can be a good proposal for children to learn how the first settlers lived. Cave paintings and other surprising finds await in the caves that can be explored with a guided and very educational tour. The most famous is the Cueva de Nerja, which also has a circular trail that can be done additionally outside. But, you can also visit the cave of Ardales (by appointment and with some notice), the Tesoro, in Rincón de la Victoria, and the Pileta, in Benaoján. This last one is privately owned, but also offers guided tours that can be booked days in advance.

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These days can also be ideal for children to get a good dose of adrenaline among trees. In the province of Málaga, they primarily have two great options. On one hand, in a dense pine forest in Villanueva del Trabuco awaits the Pindongos arborism park, where there are up to three possible courses, one of them for the little ones. On the other, in Marbella awaits Amazonia, an adventure park equipped with this type of installation that makes children and even adults feel like a squirrel for a day as well as other fun and thrilling activities, such as zip lines or 'Monkey Jump' (jumps into the void, but tethered).

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Some travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers to seek castles with thrilling medieval stories. Those living in the province of Málaga don't have to make long trips. Although they are also found in other regions, like the Valle del Guadalhorce, the Serranía de Ronda, and the Axarquía, in the Guadalteba area several visitable bastions and castles are concentrated. These sites have witnessed fierce battles and episodes that have a place in history, with protagonists like the Scottish noble Sir James Douglas or the rebel Omar Ben Hafsun, who challenged the Umayyads themselves. All this and much more can be discovered in the interpretation centers of these castles or through guided tours. Among the visitable ones are the La Estrella (Teba), Hins Cannit (Cañete la Real), and La Peña (Ardales). To these, the remains of Bobastro, the headquarters of Ben Hafsun, must be added.

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After the Copper Forest, it's true that there is a period when the chestnut trees of Genal, without leaves, do not shine the same. But, gradually, the first green shoots begin to appear on these deciduous trees. It is also a less noisy time and, therefore, ideal for those families who want to explore the Enchanted Forest of Parauta in a more relaxed atmosphere. Children will equally enjoy the journey through this stretch of hiking trail filled with mythological forest characters. This tour can be complemented with a visit to Parauta itself or other nearby towns, like Cartajima and its murals or Júzcar, now known as the Blue Village. Today, this small mountain town is especially oriented towards the little ones. In this area of the Upper Genal, you can also make beautiful excursions to Los Riscos, through the Las Eras hiking trail, or see the Chorreras de Balastar, also through a well-marked itinerary.

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This White Week opens to the public a new attraction in the interior of the province, Laberintus Park, in Humilladero. Very close to the Santillán Park, this facility boasts the largest maze in Spain and the first classified as biotechnological. Besides the maze itself, where the plants interact in a very original way, there are also traditional games and other attractions for the little ones and also, why not, for the adults. This park announced its opening for this February 22 and is planned to be open every day.

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This White Week coincides with the celebration of the Ruta de la Cuchara in Rincón de la Victoria, where up to 26 different tapas can be tasted such as gazpachuelo, fabada, or Argentine-style lentils. All are different, but have in common the utensil with which they can be eaten. It's a good opportunity for the little ones to enjoy a cuisine as tasty and nutritious as it is authentic. At the same time, they can combine this itinerary with surprising visits, like the path between tunnels in El Cantal Bajo, the Cueva del Tesoro, the Roman Villa of Antiopa, the Casa Fuerte de Bezmiliana, or the watchtowers (Torre de Benagalbón and El Cantal).

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