by Justin | Apr 3, 2019 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
Next Friday 5th April sees the start of the 11th edition of Natura Málaga, a trade fair dedicated to healthy living and sustainable development. The fair was a great success last year managing to attract more than 8600 visitors, 150 exhibitors and offering more than 120 parallel activities; success that has turned it into an industry leader in Andalucia.
So who’s the trade fair for? Due to the theme and excellent content of the workshops and activities, any professional who works in the ‘eco’ or ‘bio’ industry can’t miss the event. Anyone who consumes ecological products and services and feels a deep respect for mother earth and her natural resources will also enjoy the fair. (more…)
by Justin | Mar 25, 2019 | Holiday Tips, Things To Do
Málaga Port will host ‘Van Gogh Alive’, the world’s most visited multimedia exhibition experience until the 9th June 2019. This is by no means a traditional museum visit… You’ll venture into a unique and exciting new world which will allow you to engage with the work of Van Gogh from a completely new perspective.
This experience comes to Málaga after breaking attendance records in 45 cities across 4 continents. After visiting Seville, Alicante and Madrid, it’s now Málaga’s turn to enjoy Van Gogh’s masterpieces from new angles and discover unique perspectives thanks to the state-of-the-art technology used to display his work on giant screens, walls, columns, ceilings and even the floor. You’ll be treated to an explosion of vibrant colours and details so characteristic of Van Gogh’s style. (more…)
by Justin | Mar 19, 2019 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
On the 22nd, 23rd and 24th March Benalmadena will host the ‘Festival Hispano Argentino’ (Hispanic & Argentinian Festival). This unique fusion of Argentinian and Spanish culture promises a weekend of fun for all the family.
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by Justin | Mar 7, 2019 | Eating & Drinking, What's On
If you enjoy a warm and hearty casserole during these cooler winter days (well, cooler by Costa del Sol standards) then we highly recommend you take a quick trip down to Fuengirola for their annual ‘Cazuela de la Abuela’ (Grandma’s Casserole) event which starts this weekend.
From the 8th March to the 24th March, locals and visitors to Fuengirola will be able to sample tasty traditional Mediterranean casserole dishes – including yummy ‘lentejas’ and ‘callos’- just like the local’s Grandmas used to make (or still do!). (more…)
by Justin | Feb 1, 2019 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
Poster for this year’s Rockin Race Jamboree 2019
Thursday 7th February 2019 sees the start of another edition of the Rockin’ Race Jamboree music festival in Torremolinos. This is the event’s 25th anniversary and will attract thousands of visitors from all over the world eager to enjoy a fun packed long weekend (7th, 8th, 9th & 10th February) to the sounds of their favourite musical genre: music with American roots from the 50’s.
This year’s festival features some of the world’s top artists exclusively for the event! There are approximately 28 artists and bands playing during the 4-day event, including:
- Mike Hillman & His Latin Hillbillies
- The Blasters
- The Kabooms
- Eddie & The Head-Starts
- Los Torontos
- The Radions
- The Phantom Surfers
- The Paladins
- Mitch Polzak
- Sarah Vista
- Eddie Angel’s Guitar Party
- Mike Bell & The Belltones
- And lots more!
Please click here to see all the featured artists at this year’s Rockin’ Race Jamboree
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by Justin | Jan 15, 2019 | Holiday Tips, Places to See
One of the most popular places to visit in the Benalmadena/Torremolinos area is the Crocodile Park. If you’ve got kids and are looking for a fun day out, you’ll definitely want to add this one to your to-do list!
Located next to the popular water park in Torremolinos, the Crocodile Park is home to more than 200 crocodiles, including ‘Paco’(also known as Big Daddy), a 600 kg monster croc!
The visit to the park lasts approximately 2 hours and includes guided tours and live demonstrations. Watching ‘Paco’ at feeding time must be quite a spectacle 🙂 The Park’s experienced guides show you how they handle these fascinating creatures and explain the intricate details of the croc’s lifestyle. (more…)
