by Justin | Mar 5, 2020 | Holiday Tips
Whenever I speak to guests who are thinking of travelling to Benalmadena (and to Sunset Beach Club, of course) one of the first questions I get asked is “What’s the weather like in Benalmadena?” It’s to be expected, after all, most visitors are coming to the Costa del Sol to enjoy the sun!
So, I thought I’d write a quick blog post about the weather in Benalmádena; average temperatures, what to expect at different times of the year, and how to keep up to date with local weather forecasts. (more…)
by Justin | Feb 26, 2020 | Things To Do
Next week Benalmadena will host the 2nd Half Marathon and 5th Coast Run organised by Holiday World Resort and the Benalmadena Town Hall. All funds raised during both events will go to the Proyecto Hombre foundation in Málaga.
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by Justin | Feb 12, 2020 | Holiday Tips, Things To Do
UPDATE: After a long 4-month delay due to problems with the road access to the shopping centre, Designer Outlet Malaga will finally open to the public in Thursday 13th February 2020.
Shopaholics will be delighted to know that McArthurGlen will be opening Designer Outlet Málaga on the 13th February 2020, the first shopping destination of its kind in Spain.
The 17,750 metre squared shopping centre will be located next to the famous Plaza Mayor Shopping centre next to Málaga airport and a short 20-minute drive from Sunset Beach Club. (more…)
by Justin | Jan 13, 2020 | Things To Do
From January 17 to April 19, 2020, art lovers visiting Malaga can enjoy the immersive art exhibition ‘El Oro de Klimt’. You can dive into the colourful world of Gustav Klimt through this unique and novel experience that will allow you to see, hear and even smell the Austrian painter’s art.
After the success of the ‘Van Gogh Alive’ exhibition in 2019, Nomad Art returns to the Coast’s capital bringing the best art with this impressive proposal that promises to bring the Klimt universe closer to all ages, especially youngsters, using a language they understand: Technology and multimedia. (more…)
by Justin | Dec 30, 2019 | Winter in Spain
Those of you who have been lucky enough to celebrate New Year’s Eve here in Spain will be familiar with the tradition of eating 12 ‘lucky’grapes as the clock strikes midnight. If you haven’t the faintest idea what we are talking about, be sure to read on as we explain where this bizarre tradition originated and what it actually entails.
Although many believe the tradition of eating the 12 lucky grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve originated in 1909 due to a bumper crop of white grapes in the Almeria, Murcia and Alicante regions, it appears that this might not be entirely correct. (more…)
by Justin | Dec 26, 2019 | Holiday Tips, Things To Do
If you’re spending the Christmas Holidays on the Costa del Sol and have kids, you’re probably looking for ideas of things to do to keep them busy…
Well, a visit to Malaga’s MIMA Children’s fair is a great option for a fun day out for all the family. This fabulous event is now entering its 16th year and was originally conceived to provide a large, fun and educational space where kids and parents could enjoy a wide selection of activities and attractions over the Christmas holidays. (more…)
