From Thursday 29th August to Sunday 1st September 2024, Benalmádena Pueblo (the old town) will host the latest edition of its Arabian Market (Zoco), an event which once again returns to the town’s summer cultural programme.
The Arabian Market will be larger this year, running from Calle Real to Plaza del Aguacil. Aimed to promote the town’s beauty and charm, the town hall hopes this unique event will once again attract tourists from all over the Coast.
Visiting Benalmadena during the busy summer months – July & August – can be stressful. Too many people, too much traffic, too many queues, it’s too hot… stress!
However, if you’re willing to hold off on your holiday plans until September, the panorama changes… drastically!
September is probably one of the best times of year to visit Benalmadena. Although it’s still busy, kids are back at school and Spanish travellers (who usually holiday in August) are back at work. You’ll also find that flights and accommodation are considerably cheaper and the weather is still fantastic; lots of sunshine but not as stiflingly hot as July and August.
Next weekend sees the start of the Costa del Sol’s largest and most popular fair, the Malaga Fair or Feria de Málaga as it’s referred to here!
If you haven’t been before, we highly recommend you do so! Get ready for 8 days of fun and entertainment as the city welcomes thousands of visitors from all over Spain for, what has become, the most popular summer fair in Andalucía and one of the most popular festivities in Spain.
The fair starts on Friday 16th August with a Historical Parade through the streets of the old town at 8:00pm. At 11:50pm you’ll be able to enjoy a special Drone light show which, after the success of last year’s unique show, promises to be even more spectacular with over 200 drones flying at the same time through the Malaga skies.
From midnight, you get to watch the spectacular pyro-musical and fireworks display from the cruise terminal access area in Malaga Port. Lasting 20 minutes and using more than 500 kilos of gunpowder, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!
The fair’s official opening takes place on Saturday 17th August in the same location as last year; the Cortijo de Torres fairground. Local musician Juan Gómez- El Kanka will conduct the traditional ‘Pregon’ (opening speech) before the switching on of the fair lights.
Next week (from the 14th to the 18th August) is ‘Feria’ week here in Benalmadena with the ‘Pueblo’ (Town) celebrating festivities in honour of their patron, the Virgen de la Cruz.
Obviously, this is a very traditional event and many of the activities and events organised for the week may not appeal to many of our guests; however, we’ve put together a short list of – what we feel are – some of the highlights of the fair and that you might enjoy. Here goes…
Some of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting the Costa del Sol during the hot summer months are the Water Parks. There are two located within easy driving distance from Sunset Beach Club; however, today we will feature the Coast’s biggest water park: Aqualand!
Located in Torremolinos, Aqualand provides a truly amazing day out for all the family. Our Community Manager recently re-visited the park with his family and some friends and the following is his review of a day at Aqualand. Over to you Justin…
If you’re a fan of food trucks and street food then you’re going to love the Festival taking place in Pueblosol (Arroyo de la Miel) from the 2nd to the 4th August.
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