Why You Don’t Want to Lose Your British Passport Whilst on Holiday in the South of Spain

Don't lose your British PassportHave you ever wondered what would happen if you lost your British Passport whilst on holiday in the South of Spain? 

Unfortunately it’s quite a regular occurrence and one you’ll want to avoid if you don’t want to go through the hassle of having to replace it with an emergency one before flying home.

Passports could be misplaced or lost and, in some unfortunate cases, may even be stolen by petty thieves who thrive on unsuspecting holiday makers.

Whatever the reason for the loss of your passport, replacing it is a complex and costly process which is to be avoided at all costs. (more…)

The 8th Mijas International Blues Festival: From 4th to 6th of July

Mijas International Blues Festival 2014 Next month – from the 4th to the 6th of July – the stunning white village of Mijas will host the 8th edition of its popular International Blues Festival. An impressive line up of free concerts awaits blues fans with veteran artists such as Jimmy Thomas, Bob Margolin, John Primer, West Weston, Jerimiah Marques and Bob Stroger taking part in the weekend’s festivities.  (more…)

Sunset Beach Club Awarded 2014 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Certificate of Excellence 2014 Sunset Beach ClubWe’re delighted to announce that Sunset Beach Club has received a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence award for the second year running. Honouring hospitality excellence, this highly recognised accolade is only awarded to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on Tripadvisor. 

The world’s largest travel site stated that establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website. That makes us all, here at Sunset Beach Club, even prouder of this achievement! 🙂 (more…)

Arroyo de la Miel & Benalmadena Costa Celebrate 7th Annual Tapas Route

Ruta de la Tapa Arroyo de la Miel 2014Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Costa are getting ready to celebrate the 7th edition of their annual Tapas Route (Ruta de la Tapa), a gastronomic event which helps promote the town’s culinary culture as well as its establishments. 

The route takes place from the 29th May to the 8th June and will have 40 participating bars and restaurants offering mouth-watering tapas for just 2.5€, drink included! (more…)

Luna Beach Club Staff Rescue a Baby Dolphin Which Crashed into the Rocks Last Saturday

Baby Dolphin at Luna Beach ClubLast weekend’s strong easterly winds and gigantic waves brought an unexpected visitor to the shores of Luna Beach Club: A baby dolphin. 

Disoriented by the rough seas the tiny creature could not fight the heavy seas and smashed against the rocks of the peer located just in front of Luna Beach. Realising that the dolphin was in trouble, the Luna staff quickly ran to its rescue and carried it to the ‘relative’ safety of the beach as it was clear that it could not fend for itself. (more…)

The Málaga Food & Wine Festival: 23rd May to 1st June (2014)

Malaga Food and Wine FestivalIf you love Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, then you’ll want to make a note on your calendar to visit the upcoming Málaga Food & Wine Festival which takes place from the 23rd May to the 1st June. 

Top industry professionals – including Michelin-starred Chefs, journalists and producers – will take part in different events to promote Andalusian cuisine.  (more…)

Sunset Breaks: Creating Special Memories for Children Battling Serious Illness

sunset breaks charity programmeEvery year, Sunset Beach Club contributes to various charities as part of our ongoing corporate responsibility programme. This year our General Manager, Mark Wardell, wanted to do something different, concentrating our fund raising efforts on a very specific cause… that’s when we came up with the idea for ‘Sunset Breaks’. 

It’s our job to provide an enjoyable experience in a fun and safe environment. One could say we are in the ‘dream business’; the business of creating special memories.

Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to travel to foreign countries and enjoy family holidays; however, there are many who aren’t so lucky… So this year, we’ll focus our efforts on creating special memories for those less fortunate, more specifically, for children who are battling serious illness. (more…)

Big Celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of Fuengirola’s ‘Feria Internacional de los Pueblos’

Feria Internacionalde los Pueblos in FuengirolaThe ‘Feria Internacional de los Pueblos’ (International People’s Fair) in Fuengirola takes place from the 30th April to the 4th May (2014), making good use of the long May bank holiday weekend – or ‘Puente’, as it is known here. 

This colourful celebration has become one of the city’s main tourist attractions – and one of the most popular – with a million yearly visitors. As in previous years, 33 countries and regions from all over the world will take part in the festivities by showing off the best of their gastronomy, traditional products, music and folklore.  (more…)

A visit to the Honey Museum in Colmenar

Honey Museum in Colmenar, MalagaAccording to Einstein, “If a bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four more years of live left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” 

Whilst this statement may not be entirely true, studies show that millions of human beings would not survive and thousands of plant species would die out without them; there is no doubt that these fascinating creatures play a vital role in nature.

If you’d like to learn more about these vital little creatures, we highly recommend a visit to the Honey Museum located in Colmenar, a small town in the Axarquia area in the Hills of Malaga. (more…)