A Typical Week for Families
This information is regularly updated by the owners to give you an inside track on what to see and where to go around Villacana. It contains some things which happen on particular days, like markets or social golf, and others such as restuarants which can be any evening, though at peak periods you should book in advance, preferably before you catch the plane! You should check availability of all items with our agents, before you travel as some restaurants and other amenities are not open in off peak periods.
Don't worry if you can't do all of it. Some people, like us, don't do much on holiday at all. However this will enable you to pick and choose some of the things we have liked very much in the years we have been coming to Villacana.
Don't worry if you can't do all of it. Some people, like us, don't do much on holiday at all. However this will enable you to pick and choose some of the things we have liked very much in the years we have been coming to Villacana.
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MORNING
Market in Puerto Banus - go early to avoid the rush. Look at the antique stalls at the town end and the nicer stalls at the top.
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LUNCH
Have lunch in the house
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SUN
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Market in Estepona Port and stop for a drink in many of the marina bars
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Have lunch at the bar and restuarants around the pool in Villacana
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Take the rackets and balls and stroll up to the tennis court to teach the kids how to play or simply bang a ball around, though you may have to book through the office at the top of the drive. Afterwards have a quick shower and jump in the pool or jacuzzi near to the courts. For more keen players go to the Bel Air club, 5 minutes away, by car
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Drive up the mountain road to Benahavis, a small spanish village with cobbled streets and lots of charm. We always end up at a resturant in a small square, good food and service in the open air.
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MON
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Make sure that the first one up goes up to the shop and gets the croissants and bread for breakfast. make up some rolls with Spanish ham and cheese and relax by the pools
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Have fun around the pool or at the beach
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To and from Estepona, stop off at Laguna Beach and have a look around at the opulence of the place and the hideous drinks prices. If you want to people watch and have a day of luxury, you might like this.
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Take a trip to Estepona port. If you have small children, let them play in the childrens playground with loads of other kids, supervised by staff, whilst you enjoy a drink in one of the bars around the port. Enjoy a variety of resturants and go to Le Cazedor, enormous portions so either share or just order a starter. Let the kids throw bread to the grey mullet in the harbour.
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TUE
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Fancy a break from the beach and pools, put the kids in the car and get down to Aquapark in Torremolinas, get there early and enjoy a day of thrilling water rides - it's not Disney but its very good just the same.
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Fancy an Chinese, Thai, Indian or other, ask in the office, there are loads of resonably priced resturants within a few minutes drive, or take a walk along the beach .
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Take your family to 'Funny Beach' a 30 minute drive towards the airport. Go karting is suitable for all ages, they have junior and 'proper karts' for adults. They also have a variety of other things to do. Look them up on the web www.funnybeach.com or call on 952 823 359
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Again, take a trip across the road to Cancellada, try out Le Carnicero, one of our favourites, or if you are on the beach or round the pool, take a stroll out on the beach and turn left to Pepe's, a five minute walk, literally on the beach serving the staples of kids and adult Spanish food at good prices
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WED
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If it's a dull day, then a good outing is to Selwo Adventure Park, you'll see many animals and birds in close to their normal habitat, and its close by.
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By now you'll be wanting to see a genuine Tapas bar. Go into Gualdalmina a five minute drive and find La Cantina, it's on Trip Advisor, lovely family run bar/restuarant where they make their own tapas
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Have an afternoon game of Bingo, or Risk, at the house.
If you have teenage children, go for the River Gorge adventure! This is near Benahavis. Scrambling over rocks and swimming down the river. Going down waterfalls on a rope - not for the fainthearted - look it up on Trip Advisor
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Puerto Banus
take a cab or drive in and park. Stroll down 'Millionaires Row' where all the large yachts are, people watch and make sure you keep an eye on your wife and your money as expensive fashion shops abound. 
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THU
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Market in San Pedro. Get up early and arrive in san Pedro before 9:30, buy loads of Spanish stuff, bric a brak, good for kids and adults.
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Golf
make sure you've signed up for the golf with Colin, a frindly social event at one of the many courses around Villacana 
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have a game of football at heaven, on the beach out side Villacana or on the 'green' when security isn't watching
Go for the Gorge walk. Just before Benahavis on the right is a bridge over the ravine. Park 500m below it in the car park and walk over the bridge. Follow the path for 5km and walk back up the road to the car
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Fancy another resturant with no driving? Go east along the beach for a ten minute walk to Pepe's, great for adults and children. Good value and friendly service.
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FRI
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Get up early and go to the gym. Five minutes should be enough to get all that alcohol, and unhealthy food out of the system
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Have lunch or dinner at Osaka's and see the Teppanyaki chefs do their stuff
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If the wind is up, you can go to the beach and swim against the waves or stroll up the beach east to the beach club (20 minute walk or five minute drive) to hire a Hobie Cat for an hour.
Go for the River Gorge Adventure again!
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Fed up of going out - stay in and have a BBQ and go to one of the bars on site for a drink and overlook the children playing
or go to Gregorio's on site for some good value food and good service
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