Don’t Miss the 5th Blues Festival in Mijas Village

Mijas Blues FestivalThis weekend, visitors to the traditional village of Mijas wont be spending their time visiting the usual tourist attractions and riding on the famous Mijas donkeys! This weekend, the town has lined up a fantastic event which has the makings of a great weekend of music and fun: The Mijas Blues Festival.

Starting tomorrow Saturday 4th June and continuing until late on Sunday evening (5th June), the main square of Mijas will become the centre stage for some of the best Blues music.

This exclusive event has been jointly organised by Ain’t Nothin But the Blues Bar in London and the Mijas Town Council Foreigner’s Department; anyone planning on attending will be happy to know that all the music is FREE J, just make sure you turn up early as they’re expecting large crowds!

Here’s a quick look at the line ups for the weekend: (more…)

The James Bond Show at the Moonlight Theatre

James Bond show at Moonlight theatreJames Bond fans, or to be more precise, fans of the music from James Bond films, are in for a real treat this weekend. On Saturday evening (28th May) Trevor Brooks and his team at Entertain in Spain will be presenting their latest production which pays tribute to songs from all the favourite James Bond films.

Entertain in Spain put on two shows last year in our Moonlight Theatre and both were extremely popular: The “Back to the 40’s” show and “The Christmas Show”. This new show will be no exception with its state of the art visual effects and video, as well as some of the Coast’s most talented singers and performers.

The show starts at 8:30pm (we recommend you get there early to get a good seat) Tickets are 15€ for adults and 10€ for children and can be purchased at the Sunset Beach Club Leisure Desk or online at www.entertaininspain.es.

 

European Darts Championship: Radikal Darts

European Radikal Darts Championship BenalmadenaAre you a darts fan? Yes! Well, this weekend, you won’t want to miss the “Radikal Darts” Spanish and European Darts Championships which will be held at the Torrequebrada hotel (just a few minutes walk from Sunset Beach Club).

More than 2000 darts fans will flock to Benalmádena to take part in this unique championship organised by the Spanish Darts Confederation; over 100 of these players will be staying at Sunset Beach Club J Many will be travelling to the Coast to enjoy some sunshine and their favourite hobby, whereas others, will be attracted by the chance to win some cash; there will be a prize pot of 30.000 Euros!

The most curious fact about this tournament is that it involves the use of the “Radikal Darts” dart board; a special electronic dart board which allows players to play and compete over the internet. Thanks to this innovative technology, many of the players taking part in the tournament actually qualified from the comfort of their local puds! The Radikal Darts system allowed for scores to be collected over the internet…technology at its best!

Two watch the Spanish Championship, just head down to the Torrequebrada hotel at 10am on Friday the 20th May; the European Championship starts on Saturday 21st May at the same time.

If you are planning on attending the Darts Championship and need accommodation, we’ve got some great value apartments starting at €63 per night. To book, please visit www.sunsetbeachclub.com .

 

Travel Back in Time: Visit the Medieval Market in Benalmadena Port

Medieval Market

Sweets and Pastries...yuuuum!

One of this weekend’s highlights will be the Medieval Market which will take place at the Benalmadena Marina.

From tomorrow Friday 13th May – and until Sunday the 15th – tourists and locals who wonder down to Puerto Marina will feel like they have been transported to medieval times as they make their way around the Medieval Market which will be located in the large exhibition tent in the “Pueblo Marinero” area of the Marina.

A walk through the market will allow visitors to see artisans (my favourite are the ones who make sweets and pastries!), exhibition workshops, theatre groups, street performers and dancers, circus acts, jugglers, theatre for children, musical groups, snake charmers…the works!

There’s no doubt that the Medieval Market will provide a fun alternative for all the family this weekend. By the way…it’s free! 🙂

Photo: Keith Williamson

Malaga Natura: Healthy Life and Sustainable Development Trade Show

Healthy Life and Sustainable Development trade fairFriday sees the start of the 3rd edition of Natura Malaga, a  trade fair dedicated to healthy living and sustainable development. Last year, this very same fair was extremely successful, attracting over 5000 visitors; this year organisers expect to exceed this figure as they have enabled more showroom areas and presentation space (almost double).

Who is the show for? The theme of the trade fair as well as the excellent content of the workshops and activities programmed, make it a must for all professionals working in the “eco” or Bio” industries. The Show is also ideal for anyone who uses eco-friendly services or products; people who are passionate about our planet and its natural resources.

This year’s Málaga Natura Trade Show presents new activities and workshops: Presentations, PNH displays and areas devoted to a wide range of products and services for everyone who wants to lead a more fit and healthy life.

If you are interested in local London healthy food, natural cosmetics, sports, diet, training, natural medicine (find here https://www.ukmeds.co.uk/treatments/weight-loss/alli-orlistat-60mg/), London based osteopath healing practices, natural and alternative therapies or rural tourism and sustainability, you are really going to enjoy the wide variety of stands and workshops available. Here’s a brief outline and description of some of the workshops and presentations available during the show:

• massage and naturopathic techniques (osteopathy, Shiatsu, Reiki)
• Workshops physical (Naturaula) (Yoga for kids, Pilates for physical restoration)
• Practical workshops on Yoga
• Children’s workshops (Recycling, Water Care, Food, Environment)
• Informative Presentations on naturopathic techniques (How to use Feng Shui to improve our health and welfare)

The Natura Malaga Trade Fair will be held in the Exhibition and Congress Centre of Malaga and will be open to the public from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

New Magic Show at the Moonlight Bar: Imagine

magic show in benalmadenaGuests who visited Sunset Beach Club last year would have had the chance to experience an evening of magic and illusions at our Moonlight Bar. Every week, the “Urban Magic Show” delighted kids and parents alike.

Well, we’ve got good news for you: This year, Jose Manuel (AKA Jose 13) is back with a new show full of new tricks, illusions and pure magic! Imagine (Name of the new show) has been designed to be highly interactive, aiming to keep the audience involved and on their toes at all times; definitely a fun evening for all the family!

“Imagine” is a free show for all guests of the hotel – non residents are welcome, but will have to pay a small entrance fee – and starts at 10:30pm every Thursday evening.

Stay tuned as I will be posting photos and video footage of the new show in the next few weeks!