Arroyo de la Miel’s Famous ‘Urban Turkey Race’: A Fun & Healthy Morning Run for all the Family

Arroyo de la Miel is getting ready to celebrate the 37th edition of its famous ‘Carrera Urbana del Pavo’ (Urban Turkey Race) which will take place on Sunday the 15th December, 2019.

Urban Turkey Race - Carrera del Pavo BenalmadenaThis traditional race was first held 37 years ago when participants had to run after a live turkey! Nowadays the turkey is taking a well-earned rest; however, the winner of the race does get to take home a fantastic specimen to enjoy with their family over Christmas dinner! 🙂  (more…)

Faulty Towers: The Original Dining Experience

Faulty Towers Dining Experience November 2019Faulty Towers, The Original Dining Experience is coming back to Sunset Beach Club on Saturday 16th November 2019!

Officially the world’s longest-running dining experience, this one-of-a-kind original has been selling out at venues around the world for nearly 22 years – including Sydney Opera House and London’s West End. Critically acclaimed as an ‘outrageously funny’ night out (Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe), this all-in-one experience returns to Spain and Gibraltar for a short tour in November 2019 and will be held in Sunset Beach Club’s Sala Málaga Banquet Hall on Saturday 16th November. Be warned: tickets for all the other shows on the Coast are practically sold out, so early booking is essential so that you don’t miss out on this evening of fun dining! (more…)

The Night of San Juan and the Arroyo de la Miel Fair: Two Festivities you Wont Want to Miss

The Night of San Juan

A bonfire during the Night of San Juan…

If you are planning on visiting Benalmadena this week (from the 23rd June) there are a couple of events you won’t want to miss: The Night of San Juan and the San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel. 

The Night of San Juan is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of the summer. All over Spain, people flock to the beaches to enjoy a magical night with bonfires, barbeques, fireworks and lots of food and drink!

Benalmadena is no exception with bonfires being lit all along its beaches. This year, there’s the added attraction of a full piro-musical show (fireworks, music and lasers) which takes place just down the road from the hotel, at the Bil-Bil Castle.  (more…)

Sunset Beach Club Charity Gala in Aid of Three Children’s Charities

On Saturday 25th May Sunset Beach Club will be celebrating its 4th annual charity gala in aid of three amazing children’s charities: Debra Spain (The Butterfly Children Charity), Barretstown and Make-A-Wish® Spain.

Disco Fever at Sunset Beach Club Charity GalaThe talented Ricky Lavazza will once again take to the stage for this fun “Disco Fever” show along with special guests, The Abba Experience. Featuring hits from artists such as Kool and the Gang, Sister Sledge, Barry White and, of course, Abba, you’ll certainly need your dancing shoes for what promises to be a fantastic evening. (more…)

Benalmadena’s Healthy Tapas Route: Enjoying the Very Best of the Mediterranean Diet

From the 10th to 19th May, Benalmadena will host the 5th edition of the Healthy Tapas Route to promote all the virtues of our famous Mediterranean Diet.

Health Tapas Route in Benalmadena 2019After the success of previous years, this unique tapas route is back promising visitors exquisite tapas based on the healthier Mediterranean Diet. Organised by the Association of Local Businesses, the Benalmadena Town Hall, the Healthy Lifestyle Habits Group and the Andalucian Health Service, the Healthy Tapas Route also forms part of Benalmadena’s ‘Healthy City’ programme. (more…)

“Little Italy” in Benalmádena Marina: An Opportunity to Discover Italian Culture

On the 10th, 11th and 12th May, Benalmádena Marina will host a new event called “Little Italy”, an opportunity for visitors to get to know Italian culture through its gastronomy, fashion, art and folklore.

Little Italy in Benalmadena MarinaOrganised by the “Italiano Vero” collective who are dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture throughout Europe, “Little Italy” will offer local residents and visitors a little piece of Italy in our Marina, as well as help raise awareness of the Benalmádena’s spectacular Marina in Italy. (more…)