by Justin | Sep 14, 2010 | At Sunset
Back to the 40's
Next Monday the 20th September, guests and visitors can enjoy an evening of classic songs and dancing from the 1940’s in our Cabaret Moonlight Bar.
Produced by Entertain in Spain’s Trevor Brooks, the show includes performances by several artists and also incorporates the use of a large video screen with original film clips and sounds of the times. Sing along to classics like We’ll Meet Again, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Love Letters and more…..
For more information on the artists, please visit Entertain in Spain’s Website at www.entertaininspain.com
The show starts at 9.00pm and tickets are available through the Entertain in Spain Website – Price is €20 for adults and €10 for OAP’s and children.
by Justin | Aug 30, 2010 | At Sunset
Weddings Galore!
The guys that look after weddings and banquets have a busy week ahead of them……we’ve got four weddings at the hotel. The smallest is for only 6 people but the largest is for 100 guests! That’s a lot of food and drink!
Congratulations to all the brides & grooms!
New Activities Programme
We’ve got a new activities programme this week. There’s plenty to do for kids, teenagers and adults: Aquagym for those looking to do a bit of exercise; Beach Soccer for the sporty at heart; Cooking lessons for those eager to learn how to make the perfect paella! – there’s something for everyone.
Evening entertainment in the Moonlight bar continues with shows every night. On Tuesday evening we have a new show: A Tribute to Gloria Estefan and on Sunday guests can enjoy another new show: “Divas”.
A Tribute to Gloria Estefan
Sports at the Panorama Bar
At the Panorama Bar, guests can enjoy their favourite sporting events on one of the Plasma screens. Highlights this week are the following:
Us Open tennis – Live form New York – everyday from 17:00 hrs
Football – Euro Qualifyers – Friday at 16:30 Armenia v. Rep of Ireland
Friday at 20:30 England v. Bulgaria
Rugby – London Irish v. Saracens – Saturday at 14:15 hrs
Wasps v. Harlequins – Saturday at 17:30 hrs
GAA – Hurling Finals – 14:30 hrs
by Justin | Aug 13, 2010 | On the Costa del Sol
Bjorn Again Show in Marbella
Are you an Abba Fan? If you are, then we’ve got good news for you as the international sell-out show, Bjorn Again, will be performing exclusively in Marbella next Wednesday the 18th August.
This fantastic evening of entertainment for the whole family will take place at the Marbella Bullring. During the show you will be able to sing and dance to classics from Abba and Mamma Mia (Show): Waterloo, Super Trouper, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia….. all your favourite songs will be performed live!
Although the Bjorn Again show is the highlight of the evening, the fun doesn’t stop there; supporting acts include Ruth Lorenzo, the Spanish finalist from the X Factor as well as Becky Tate, finalist of our local Wow Factor.
Tickets start at €20 for kids and €30 for adults and can be purchased at an El Corte Inglés store or online at www.ticketmaster.es . Doors open at 8pm.
by Justin | Aug 9, 2010 | On the Costa del Sol
If you are lucky enough to be on holiday on the Costa del Sol this week, then you are in for a real treat! This week we have two “Ferias” (local festivities): one in Benalmadena Pueblo and the other in Málaga.
Have you ever had the chance to experience the magic of a local “feria”? If not, you can’t miss out this time! It’s the perfect opportunity to experience some traditional Spanish culture as well as have a blast of a time!
For a “full on” first time Feria experience, I recommend you join the festivities in Málaga; it’s regarded as one of the best in Andalucia – second only to the famous Seville Fair in April – and you are guaranteed a great day out. Don’t be fooled by the photo; you will get a chance to jump on all the rides at the Fun fair which takes place in the evening but the real Feria atmosphere is lived during the daytime in the centre of the city. Bars, music, flamenco dancers, beautiful “señoritas” and “señoritos” dressed in traditional costumes, great food and drink……just a taste of what you can expect!
If you are feeling really adventurous – once you’ve made your way through the streets of the old town and experienced the true essence of the Feria – you can head for Málaga’s famous Bullring and enjoy a true taste of the Spanish fiesta by watching a Bull fight; it wont be any old bull fight, as the Malaga Fair attracts some of the best fighters in Spain! (more…)
by Justin | Jul 14, 2010 | On the Costa del Sol, Things To Do, What's On
The "Virgen del Carmen" procession
This Friday the 16th July many coastal towns throughout Spain will celebrate the festivities of the “Virgen del Carmen”. This is a special day for many of the small original fishing villages (I know, they’ve changed a lot!) on the Costa del Sol as the Virgen del Carmen is actually the patron saint of fishermen (she’s also the patron saint of the Spanish Navy) and no fishing boat sets to sea without her image on board.
Head down to “La Carihuela” in Torremolinos, Los Boliches in Fuengirola or even the Marina in Benalmadena, and you will witness the beautiful processions which pay homage to the Virgen del Carmen. Each locality will have a slightly different ritual but all include the amazing procession of the Virgen del Carmen in the sea. She will be carried from the church to a beach or port and then placed on one of the fishing boats surrounded by flowers; what follows is a beautiful spectacle as dozens of boats surround the “Stella Maris” – as she is also referred to- and follow her out to sea.
If you haven’t seen this procession, I recommend you take a drive down to the port in Benalmadena (or any of the other fishing ports and villages mentioned), you won’t be disappointed! You might even be able to see the boat procession from the terrace of our Panorama Bar as they often come up as far as the hotel; make sure you bring your binoculars!
by Justin | Jul 11, 2010 | Holiday Tips, On the Costa del Sol, Things To Do, What's On
A live concert at the Nerja Caves
The famous Caves of Nerja come alive next week with their 51st Festival. From the 13th to the 17th July, visitors can enjoy evenings of music and ballet in these spectacular caves which have been set up with special seating and lighting to host a number of shows.
Not only will you get the chance to see the amazing rock formations of stalagmites and stalagtites – a must see if you have never been to the caves – you will also be able to watch the following amazing artists: Flamenco singer, Estrella Morente; the RTVE(Spanish Television) Orchestra; the Prague National Theatre Ballet and the Argentine Ballet by Julio Bocca. (more…)