You are in the centre of everything

Sierra Tejeda with the peak Maroma 2.060km, a natural park with wild goats is very close and covers a very big area suitable for driving, walking etc.
There is riding available a short distance from Los Marines, and there are sailing and other water sports on the big Lake Viñuela only few km. from the house.
There are many interesting and historical villages in the area, such as the Moorish villages of Frigiliana; and Comares which, perched upon a high peak, is surely one of the most spectacular pueblos in Andalucia.  The Alhambra of Granada is about one and a half hours distant, and this too is well worth a visit, being one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in Spain.
There are execelent shopping possibilities in Velez Malaga/Torre Del Mar
There are excellent sandy beaches at Torre del Mar (about 25 km from Los Marines), Nerja, and many other places along the coast, and a variety of clubs and discos. There are also many " chiringuitos", beach bars, where one may eat fish and shellfish freshly caught: along with a variety of delicious local dishes.

50 km. from Malaga
160 km. from Cordoba
180 km. from Sevilla
And remember - from May to October there is always feria in one or more of the small villages.