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Estepona will get a prehistoric invasion this summer as the world-renowned Dino Expo XXL unrolls its massive exhibition in Estepona. Billed as the world’s most-visited dinosaur exhibition, the touring phenomenon will transform the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos into a roaring, breathing jurassic world from June 27 until September 13, 2026.

What to expect at Dino Expo XXL in Estepona

Spanning a whopping 5,000 square metres, the fully air-conditioned indoor exhibition features around 120 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Families can walk among towering replicas that move, breathe, and roar, offering a glimpse into a world that vanished millions of years ago.

As an added bonus for history enthusiasts, the event includes a dedicated “Giants of the Ice Age” section. This specialized zone showcases meticulous replicas of prehistoric mammals, including woolly mammoths, cave bears, rhinos, and saber-toothed tigers. The exhibition has already drawn in over 3 million visitors across 250 cities globally.

Essential visitor information, dates, hours, and ticket prices

For those planning a family day out, the exhibition is open daily throughout its summer run. To help visitors avoid the peak afternoon heat, the event operates on a split daily schedule from 10am to 2pm and reopening in the evening from 7pm to 11pm.

An average visit lasts approximately two hours, and the entire venue is fully wheelchair accessible. On-site amenities include a dedicated kids’ zone, a snack bar, and a souvenir shop. Ample surface parking is available directly outside the Palacio de Congresos venue.

Tickets are priced at €12 for adults and €10 for children with toddlers under 24 months able to enter free of charge. Tickets can be purchased directly at the venue box office with no administrative fees, or booked online in advance via the official website Interactive highlights for families and group bookings

The event has several interactive zones designed specifically for younger palaeontologists. Children can get hands-on in dedicated sandboxes to excavate hidden fossils, climb aboard specialized dinosaur replicas for photo opportunities, and interact with digital drawing displays.