If you’re planning a holiday to the Costa del Sol for Easter this year (Holy week is from the 29th March until the 5th April 2026), we highly recommend you take at least a day to explore the wonders of this fantastic festivity; you won’t regret it.
The ‘Semana Santa de Málaga’ (Malaga Holy Week) is famous for its impressive processions in which the ‘cofradías’ (brotherhoods) proudly parade their ‘Tronos’ (Thrones) through the streets of the city as the expectant crowds cheer, sing and applaud to the sound of the unmistakable music played by the marching bands. (more…)
St Patrick’s Day is a popular celebration in Benalmadena. Every year, over 1000 people (Irish locals, visitors and pretty much anyone looking to have a good craic) join in the parade in the centre of town and the amazing party taking place afterwards!
It’s no secret that Sunset Beach Club is an Irish-owned hotel, and that the 17th March is an important day in our calendar. Every year, we prepare our “Sunset Style” celebrations which include consuming copious amounts of Guinness at the Panorama Bar and a fantastic “Irish Themed” buffet dinner for all our guests in our Oasis Restaurant!
This year’s celebrations in nearby Arroyo de la Miel have now been confirmed. Weather permitting, you’ll all be able to enjoy a fun day out on the 17th March! There will be live music and shows all day in Plaza de la Mezquita (see below for programme and times).
Carnival Season is well underway and most towns and cities on the Costa del Sol (Including Benalmadena) are submersed in fun programs to celebrate this colourful festivity.
Poster for the 2026 Malaga Carnival
Although the Carnival is celebrated all over Andalucia—the Cadiz Carnival is probably the most famous—for this article, we’ll focus on the Málaga Carnival. Only 25 minutes from our hotel and easily accessible, it’s a ‘must visit’ if you’re planning a trip to the Costa del Sol in February.
We’re lucky enough to enjoy mild winters. This luxury allows the city of Málaga to live one of its most colourful, multicultural and spontaneous festivities of the year: The Carnival.
This traditional festivity of colourful fun, singing and dancing which starts on the 2nd February 2026, and goes on until Sunday 15th February 2026, offers local residents and visitors a full events programme with activities and entertainment to suit all ages.
Official Poster for the Benalmadena Carnival
The fun-packed programme takes place in Benalmadena Pueblo and in Arroyo de la Miel; however, to save you the hassle of deciding what to see, we’ve taken the liberty of putting together a few suggestions…
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!
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 23rd January to Monday 26th January (2026) you’ll be able to enjoy great music and activities throughout the 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 23rd 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 24th January, you’ll be able to enjoy dance lessons at 11.00am in Sala Ronda followed by Twisting at ‘La Terraza’ with the Paella Party and live music at 2:00pm. (more…)
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