5 Days of Soul, Motown & Sun in Benalmádena: Costa del Soul (February Edition)

Northern Soul promoters, GoldSoul, are heading back to Sunset Beach Club this February with another edition of their winter soul break, a fun-packed 5-day soul music experience! 

As many of you know, for the last 17+ years we’ve welcomed GoldSoul for their week-long Costa del Soul events. These usually take place at the end of October, and are, undeniably the top soul music events on the Costa del Sol.

Building on the success of their autumn Costa del Soul holidays, GoldSoul recently (before Covid messed things up) added this new Soul and Motown Break to their calendar!

From the 7th to 12th February (2025) Soul and Motown music fans can enjoy a jam-packed long weekend break in the sun with music every night in the Sunset Beach Club Moonlight Bar and daily lunchtime sessions at the Kanaloa terrace, by the pool.

Some of the UK’s top northern soul DJ’s will be flying in especially for this Soul music weekend including Kev Roberts, Snowy, Ozz, Ossie Stewart, Tim Rabjohn, Sam Evans, Andy Baskett as well as other DJ’s and guests yet to be announced.

If you’re a Soul and Motown music fan and are interested in more information about this weekend break, please contact www.goldsoul.co.uk . You’ll be able to book a full package including accommodation and full entertainment pass for all the shows throughout the 5 days.

This is a privately organised event; however, hotel guests and non-residents are welcome to join in the fun. Entrance fee will be €10 per person and night and is payable at the door each night.

Full Programme

Moonlight Bar: 9:30pm to 2:00am

Friday 7th February

9:30pm – Kev Roberts, 11:00pm – Snowy, 12:30am – Sam Evans 

Annexe (Modern/Disco): 11:30pm to 1:30am – Andy B

Saturday 8th February

9:30pm – Kev Roberts, 10:30pm – Ozz Osborne, 11:30pm – Tim Rabjohn 12:30am – Sam Evans 

Annexe (Modern/Disco): 11:30pm to 1:30am – Andy B

Sunday 9th February

9:30pm – Ozz Osborne, 11:00pm – Tim Rabjohn, 12:00am – Sam Evans. 

Annexe (Modern/Disco): 11:00pm to 1:00am – Ossie Stewart

Monday 10th February

9:30pm – Kev Roberts, 10:30pm – Ozz Osborne, 11:30pm – Snowy, 12:30am – Sam Evans

Annexe (Modern/Disco): 11:00pm to 1:00am – Andy B

Tuesday 11th February

9:30pm – Kev Roberts, 10:30pm – Ozz Osborne, 11:30pm – Snowy, 12:15am – Tim Rabjohn, 1:00am – Sam Evans  

Annexe (Modern/Disco): 11:30pm to 1:30am – Ossie Stewart

Kanaloa Terrace 2:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday 8th February: Sam Evans

Sunday 9th February:  Snowy

Monday 10th February:  Ozz Osborne

Tuesday 11th February: Ossie Stewart

Ricky Lavazza’s Ultimate 50’s & 60’s Weekend in Benalmadena

Ricky Lavazza, one of Sunset Beach Club’s most popular entertainers, is putting on another edition of his special and fun-packed weekend of Rock ‘n roll and music from the 50’s & 60’s. From Friday 24th January to Monday 27th January (2025) you’ll be able to enjoy great music and activities throughout the weekend.

Ricky Lavazza Rock n Roll Weekend

After another successful event last year, this year will also feature 4 days of music and fun with all the greatest hits from the 50’s and 60’s.

Guests purchasing tickets for the whole event (including accommodation) are in for 4 days of fun with a packed activities program. It all kicks off on Friday 24th January with a welcome drink followed by Professional dance Sessions in the Sala Ronda. At 9:00pm you can enjoy the first of 4 amazing shows in the Moonlight Bar. ‘Revival live band’ will be  Ricky’s guests for the Rock n’ Roll Rewind Show playing songs from stars like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Eddie Cochran and lots more!

On Saturday 25th January, you’ll be able to enjoy dance lessons at 11.00am in Sala Ronda followed by Twisting by the pool at the Paella Party with live music at 2:00pm. (more…)

Timetable for the Three Kings Parades in Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Málaga 

Three Kings Parade in Benalmadena, fuengirola and Malaga
In the afternoon of Sunday 5th January, kids all over Spain will be lining the streets of all the main towns and cities to watch the traditional Three Kings Parades.

This is the highlight of the Christmas festivities and a must-watch for anyone visiting at this magical time of year. Many of our guests like to venture into town and watch the colourful parades so we’ve put together this blog post highlighting some of our favourite processions with timetables and the exact locations of each. All you have to do is choose the most appealing to you! (more…)

The Women’s European Cricket Championship: 12 days of Exhilirating Cricket

As the official hotel partner of the European Cricket Network, we’re delighted to welcome them back for the second edition of the successful Women’s European Cricket Championship which will be held at the Cartama Oval from the 9th to the 20th December 2024.

This exciting tournament will follow in its men’s counterpart’s footsteps and be divided into two divisions; the Challenger and Premier. As we experienced with the men’s Championship held in October, this new format will ensure competitive balance and allow all participating teams to show off their skills at the Cartama Oval.

Another unique feature this year is that we’ll have two champions crowned, one for each division.

The teams taking part this year are as follows:

Challenger DivisionPremier Division
SpainEngland XI
AustriaIreland XI
GermanyScotland XI
JerseyNetherlands XI
CzechiaItaly

From the 9th to 15th December we’ll see the Challenger division teams take to the field and we’re hoping to see a repeat of the great cricket experienced last year!

From the 15th to the 20th December Europe’s top cricketing nations take centre stage with the England XI looking to retain their ‘Champions’ status. We’re sure last year’s runners-up, Netherlands XI will have something to say about that!

We look forward to welcoming all the teams to Sunset Beach Club next week and can’t wait to sit back and enjoy some world-class women’s cricket over the next couple of weeks!

Anyone looking to stay at Sunset Beach Club during the tournament can check availability and prices online through our website www.sunsetbeachclub.com.

Christmas & New Year’s Eve Programme at Sunset Beach Club

Festive ProgrammeHave you made any plans for Christmas and New Year? 

It’s a fun and exciting time to visit Sunset Beach Club, and whilst it’s a little different than spending it in front of the fire with rain or snow outside, there’s something special about enjoying a glass of Bucks Fizz whilst sitting out in the Winter sunshine 🙂

As is the tradition at Sunset Beach Club, we’ve put together another fantastic Festive Programme for all guests who spend Christmas and New Year with us (see below). (more…)

The Nao Victoria visits Benalmadena and Malaga this December

Nao Victoria visits Benalmadena and Malaga

Do you want to visit a replica of the first sailing ship to sail around the world?

Well, you’re in luck because this December, the Nao Victoria, a replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the world, will visit Benalmadena and Malaga.

From December 4 to 7, 2024 it will be docked in Puerto Marina, Benalmádena and from December 12, 2024 to January 12, 2025 you can visit it in the Muelle Uno area of the Port of Malaga.

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