Live Music in the Moonlight: The Buddy Holly Show

Poster for the Buddy Holly Show at Sunset Beach ClubOnce again, Active Sound Productions, a local production company specialising in the organisation of musical events on the Costa del Sol have organised an evening of the best live music in Sunset Beach Club’s Moonlight Theatre.

For the 3rd year in a row we are delighted to welcome back Buddy Walker with his fabulous tribute to the legendary Buddy Holly. A talented singer and musician, Buddy Walker is a previous winner of ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ where he performed his tribute to the rock ‘n roll legend.Walker has taken his tribute show all over the world and has even played on the stage of the legendary Surf Ballroom in Clearlake, Iowa, where Buddy Holly first played live.

The Buddy Holly Show which will take place on the 5th October 2013 is a tribute to one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century and his exceptional songs. His music has inspired some of the greatest artists of our time: The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies and Bob Dylan to name but a few.

A couple of interesting facts about this amazing singer and composer: (more…)

Things To Do in Malaga: Gourmet Tapas Tours

Photo of Tapa in MalagaWe’re always looking for fun and interesting things for out guests to do whilst on holiday with us and we think we might well have stumbled across a great one here: Gourmet Tapas Tours in Malaga.

It’s funny how we came across these unique tapas tours… they actually mentioned us on Twitter after having taken a group of guests who were staying at our hotel on one of their fabulous gastronomic tapas tours of Malaga. Turns out they’ve actually had over 30 groups of Sunset Beach Club guests take one of their tours so they must be doing something right 🙂 (more…)

An Afternoon at Bioparc [Photos]

This summer one of our colleagues braved the hot weather to visit Fuengirola’s famous zoo, Bioparc; he tells us it was definitely worth the sacrifice 😉

Who would have thought that you could find such a beautiful spot full of the most fascinating wildlife in the centre of town. Although the park is quite small, don’t let this put you off. The design and layout of the park is spectacular and at times you really do feel as if you are walking through the jungles of Asia or the African Savanna.

In the photos below you’ll see a small sample of the animals and birdlife that inhabit Bioparc. You’ll notice that a lot of effort has gone into creating installations and scenery which mimic the animals natural habitat; the tiger’s area is absolutely amazing!

If you’ve yet to visit Bioparc, we hope these photos will help convince you to visit next time you are on holiday on the Costa del Sol 🙂

Falmingos in Bioparc Fuengirola

Flamingos

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Best Place to Grab a Bite to Eat at Malaga Airport?

Dani Garcia Deli Bar at Malaga airport

We’re not sure if it’s the best place but it will certainly provide a welcomed change to the overpriced sandwiches and snacks available at most of Malaga airports food outlets.

Local chef, Dani García (2 Michelin stars) recently launched his latest gastronomic concept, a Deli Bar aiming to seduce traveller’s senses with a range of mouth watering dishes with a clear identity: the gastronomic traditions of the south of Spain and the use of local produce.  (more…)

The Eagerly Awaited Luna Mora de Guaro Festival 2013 Starts this Weekend

Festival Luna Mora de Guaro 2013This weekend sees the start of the acclaimed Luna Mora Festival in the beautiful white village of Guaro. This unique event is your opportunity to witness and experience the magic of ‘Andalusi’ music and culture.

The Festival takes place on the 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th of September 2013 and is sure to be a great success with visitors coming from all over Spain to experience its rich blend of true Andalusian culture and tradition.

Two of the team from Sunset Beach Club visited the Luna Mora Festival last year and took some great photos which will give you a great idea of what to expect if you choose to venture into the hills and take part in the festivities; you can see the photos HERE.  (more…)

Visit Lobo Park and Learn the Truth About Wolves

Photo of wolves at Lobo Park near Antequera

Lobo Park (Wolf Park) is located in the true heart of Andalucía (see map below) and is the only wild like park of its kind.

Founded by Daniel Weigend and Alexandra Stieber as a private initiative in 2002, Lobo Park soon opened its doors to the general public in 2004 and has since welcomed thousands of visitors. The founders idea was to provide a natural habitat which would protect the existent wildlife and allow the wolves – and other animals – to live without interference from humans or domestication.  (more…)

A Wedding Day at Sunset Beach Club

Promenade wedding at Sunset Beach Club

The Promenade at Sunset Beach Club

We’ve got lots of great options for Brides & Grooms looking to get married at Sunset Beach Club: Seafront blessings; church weddings; wedding receptions in our Sala Malaga overlooking the sea; Drinks cocktails in our chill out Bar on the promenade, wedding receptions at Luna Beach Bar to name but a few.

We’re just in the process of preparing a wedding for a lovely couple who have decided to include many of the above options in their wedding day celebrations. To give you an idea of what their special day will include, we’ve put together a sample of their wedding day schedule including the delicious food they have chosen. (more…)

Kayak & Stand Up Paddle on the Costa del Sol: Two Fun Activities From Just €35 Per Day!

SUP and Kayak on the Costa del Sol

Have you ever tried Kayaking? How about the latest water sport craze, SUP (Stand Up Paddle)?

Both of these fun activities are available on many of the Costa del Sol’s beaches and for just €35 per day, you can enjoy a wonderful day out paddling on the Mediterranean whilst experiencing our amazing coastline from a completely different perspective!

Another added benefit is that a day out in a Sea Kayak Explorer or standing on a surf board will certainly help burn off those extra calories many of us tend to put on whilst on holiday 🙂 (more…)

A Different Way to Visit Málaga… By Ferry!

Ferry from Benalmadena to Malaga

UPDATE: This ferry service has stopped service until 2017. We will let you know as soon as they start operating again

Are you thinking of visiting Malaga city centre? Forget the busy train, the packed bus or trying to find a parking space in the mad city centre… just go on a fun ferry ride from Benalmadena Marina to Malaga Port.The trip only takes an hour and you get the added bonus of enjoying the stunning views of the coastline.

You’ll be jumping aboard a super modern and fast catamaran with capacity for up to 250 people. The ferry has two decks, an upper open deck (great for soaking up some sun) and a cooler and more protected interior deck. As you’d expect, there is also a full bar service so that you can enjoy a refreshing drink as you cruise into Malaga port! (more…)

Volvo National Golf Club Challenge 2013 Auction

National Golf Club Challenge

We’re delighted to, once again, collaborate with the Volvo National Club Challenge, the UK’s largest amateur charity golf competition, supporting and helping members of the Armed Forces through the Help for Heroes Charity.

Last year’s event was a great success and Sunset Beach Club was delighted to contribute by donating a fantastic 3 night winter break as one of the prizes. This year, in addition to the actual golf challenge, the Volvo National Club Challenge has set up an auction page on their website (http://nationalgolfclubchallenge.org.uk/auction/index.php ) with some fantastic holidays and breaks for people to bid on.  (more…)