by Justin | Mar 12, 2012 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
St Patrick's Day Decorations at the Panorama Bar
St. Patrick’s day is just around the corner and Benalmadena is gearing itself up for a great day of celebrations!
The Irish Association of Spain has organised a fantastic day to commemorate this popular festivity. It’s important to note that this year, the traditional mass has been changed to the Virgen del Carmen church in Benalmádena and will begin at 1pm.
After mass, the traditional parade will head down to the Feria ground behind Paloma Park for an afternoon of singing, dancing, drinking and all-round fun! From 2:15pm to 5:30pm you’ll be treated to a whole host of acts including Irish musicians and dance groups brought over from Ireland especially for the occasion (more…)
by Justin | Mar 7, 2012 | Golfer's Corner, On the Costa del Sol, What's On
Last Year's Winner, Paul Lawrie
The Andalucia Open 2012 – a European PGA Tour event – will be heading back to Aloha Golf, one of the Costa del Sol’s most long established and prestigious golf courses. From the 15th to 18th March, a strong field with some of the European Tour’s top golfers will compete for the €1 million prize pot!
For the last few years, this popular tournament – organized by local golfing hero, Miguel Angel Jiménez – has been played at the Parador del Golf in Malaga. Last year’s winner was former Open champion Paul Lawrie who will be coming back this year to defend his title at Aloha Golf. (more…)
by Justin | Mar 5, 2012 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
An image of the Holy Shroud...
A new exhibition featuring the Holy Shroud was opened to the public in Malaga on Thursday 23rd February. This was in fact the world debut of this fascinating exhibition which locals and visitors to Malaga will be able to see until mid June – after this date it will relocate to other cities in Europe and the Americas.
As we approach the Easter celebrations, this exhibition will undoubtedly become a major highlight for tourists who flock to the Costa del Sol’s capital for its popular Easter processions. This is actually the first time that the Holy Shroud – one of the most studied religious artefacts in history – receives its own featured exhibition. (more…)
by Justin | Feb 22, 2012 | What's On
As from next Monday the 27th February 2012 – and until the 3rd March – Torremolinos will be hosting a new edition (the 23rd) of the European Dance Championship.
This important event will attract more than 3000 participants from all overEuropeand will receive wide television and written press coverage.
Those of you who enjoy dancing will be able to visit the Palacio de San Miguel in Torremolinos and watch the great show up close: Tango, Waltz, Pasodoble, Salsa, Rock, Chachachá, Sevillanas, Artistic Dance, and Spanish Dance are just some of the amazing styles and disciplines gracing the dance floors of the Palacio.
The “show” starts on Monday morning (27th February) with the official parade. All the participants will walk the streets of Torremolinos showing off their beautiful dance attire, accompanied by two well known Spanish models – Fran Ramírez and Elisa Guahnich – who will be leading the parade. (more…)
by Justin | Feb 17, 2012 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
This coming Sunday (19th February 2012) sees the start of the new season of races at the Costa del Sol Racecourse. This opening day of races kicks off at 11:00am on Sunday morning; it’ll be a busy day on the turf as 65 horses participate in the 5 programmed races.
This new winter/spring season of racing will include five days of competition; this is the calendar of events:
19th February – Races start at 11:00am
26th February – Races start at 11:00am
4th March – Races start at 11:00am
6th April – Races start at 11:00am
13th April – Races start at 4:00pm
We must highlight the race that will be held on the 4th March, The Mijas Cup. This is one of the most important races held on turf and the one with the most prize money – of those that are run in Spain. The winning horse will take home an impressive €43.000 prize; that explains why some of the most important stables from all over the world will be participating 🙂
Horse racing fans who visit the Costa del Sol Racecourse this season will be able to enjoy a wider selection of leisure and entertainment services, complementary to the actual races. The restaurants and other food and beverage outlets have also been renovated for the new season.
Pricing for the racing this season is €5 per person, with children under 18 and seniors able to access the racecourse for free.
by Justin | Jan 30, 2012 | Eating & Drinking, On the Costa del Sol, What's On
From the 17th to the 26th February, Fuengirola will be presenting their latest gastronomic offering to help promote the town’s restaurants and bars: the 1st ‘Cazuela dela Abuela’ (literally translated as Grandma’s Casserole).
During the event, visitors and locals will be able to sample delicious home made stews, like the ones our grandma’s used to prepare! For the very reasonable price of €2, all participating restaurants will serve up a generous helping of warm stew (served in a clay bowl) and a drink; you can choose beer, wine or a soft drink.
Fuengirola continues to experiment and innovate with these original themed events designed to promote the towns gastronomic offering – a perfect example is last years Erotic Tapas Route – There is no doubt that this type of activity helps support the restaurant trade which, during the quiet winter months, can use all the help they can get to fill their establishments. (more…)
