Jardin de Las Aguilas
(Garden of the Eagles)
By Dee McMath
The Jardin de las Aguilas (‘garden of the eagles’) is a wonderful Birds of Prey Centre clearly signposted from Benalmádena pueblo. Majestic birds of prey spread their wings under the supervision of expert handlers, and there are displays throughout the day giving all 152 birds a turn. Among the stars is Yaku, a rare condor.
In this fabulous zoological garden overlooking the Mediterranean at 250m above sea level, there are daily demonstrations of magnificent birds of prey in flight. The centre is dedicated to raising and protecting many different species of raptor. You can see eagles, falcons and vultures flying freely. The experience of seeing these majestic birds in flight is enhanced by the medieval atmosphere of the nearby Castillo de Colomares (Colomares Castle), which is a must to visit the same day and an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
To get there, take the road towards the coast from Benalmádena pueblo. Next door there is a miniature castle to visit Castillo de Colomares with beautiful grounds, breathtaking views and Snake City, an impressive reptile sanctuary that will be sure to make your skin crawl.
Shows are normally between 1-5pm in summer months.
Price ranges from around 6 Euros for adults and 5 Euros for children
Tel : 952 568 239
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