53rd Edition of the Nerja International Music & Dance Festival

Festival de Musica y Baile de Nerja

Flamenco in the Nerja Caves...

There are just a few days to go until the start of the 53rd Nerja International Music and Dance Festival. From the 17th to the 22nd July – this year there festival lasts a little longer – the famous Nerja Caves will be the setting for an amazing selection of music and dance performances: Ballet, flamenco, classical music, opera…each evening offers a different genre and style.

Nerja Music and Dance Festival – Programme of Events (more…)

Muelle Uno: Málaga’s Fantastic New Waterfront Complex

Sunset at Muelle Uno in Malaga

An amazing Sunset at Muelle Uno in Malaga

A visit to Málaga’s city centre is a ‘must do’ for anyone visiting the Costa del Sol for a holiday. You’ll want to do the whole cultural tour of the city taking in its famous museums and iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral or the Alcazaba; however, there’s a new attraction in town and it’s well worth a visit: Muelle Uno (Pier One).

This new (relatively) waterfront shopping centre is probably one of my favourite stops when I wonder in to Málaga city centre. With spectacular modern architecture and a fantastic selection of shops and restaurants, Muelle Uno provides the perfect setting for a family outing.

Málaga’s newest attraction is ideally split into 3 different areas: Services and accessories, fashion and restaurants. Another great advantage is that the complex offers a large underground parking area which means you won’t have to tackle the Málaga traffic for too long 🙂 (more…)

The Ultimate List of Costa del Sol Concerts for Summer 2012

Concerts on the Costa del Sol

Just some of the great artists playing on the Costa del Sol this summer

At the start of last summer we wrote a blog post highlighting the main music concerts on the Costa del Sol over the summer. Well, it proved so popular that we’ve decided to do the same for this summer 2012 season!

If you are on holiday on the Costa del Sol– or indeed if you live here permanently – it’s always nice to know what’s happening on the concert scene over the summer. I know many of our guests at Sunset Beach Club are more than happy with our great live music and entertainment shows in our Moonlight Theatre (shameless plug!) but there are many guests who also like to get out and see some of the Coast; a good concert is a great excuse for this 🙂

Without further a do, here is our ultimate list of Costa del Sol concerts for this summer: (more…)

Mijas Blues Festival 2012: 3 Days of the Best Blues

Mijas Blues Festival 2012It’s that time of year again… from the 6th to the 8th July 2012, Mijas Town becomes a haven for Blues lovers from all over as it celebrates the 6th edition of the Mijas Blues Festival.

Ain’t Nothin´But… in collaboration with the Mijas Town Council Foreigner’s Department have once again put together a fantastic event which aims to become one of Europe’s top Blues festivals. Best thing about this event fantastic event is that it’s FREE!

The festival will be held in the town’s main Plaza with Friday night’s acts on the beautiful old bandstand and Saturday and Sunday’s on the main stage.  (more…)

Pitbull Concert in Málaga on June 26th

Concierto Pitbull en MalagaArmando Christian Pérez, AKA Pitbull will be bringing his ‘Planet Pit’ World Tour the Costa del Sol’s capital next Tuesday the 26th June 2012.

After a string of hits with world famous artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Jennifer López and David Guetta, Pitbull lands in Málaga – on his own this time – ready to delight local fans with his unique mix of electro-house, hip-house and dance pop music!

The concert will be held at the ‘Auditorio Diputación de Málaga’ and will be the only concert the Miami born artist will be performing on Andalusian soil. With 5 albums under his belt, on this occasion Pitbull will be presenting his latest project, ‘Planet Pit’.

Tickets are priced between €36.70 and €62.30 and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.es. There will also be some special VIP tickets priced at €66 which allow access to a special ‘Planet Pit’ area (great for all those die-hard fans out there!).

The Pitbull concert starts at 10:30 pm so, if you’re planning on going, make sure you leave enough time to tackle the Málaga traffic and get a good parking space 🙂

Are you Going to the San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena?

Feria de Dan Juan Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena

It’s that time of year again! Arroyo de la Miel in Benalmadena is getting ready for its annual San Juan Festivities; a fun packed week full of great food; lots of drink; music and flamenco dancing!

If you’re here on holiday from the 24th to the 29th June (2012) we highly recommend you take a trip up to the fair and experience the fun atmosphere of a true Spanish “Feria”.

As with most local festivities, the San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel is split into two: A day fair (form 12pm to 7pm) which is located in the centre of town and a night fair which is located just above Paloma Park. (more…)

Sting Concert Announced for the 30th June in Marbella

Sting concert in MarbellaSting has just announced a last minute change to his world tour by adding a concert in Marbellaon the 30th June 2012.

Great news for Sting fans as the concert will be held at the Puente Romano Tennis Club, a small and intimate venue and a unique opportunity to be one of the lucky 2000 people (more or less) to witness this great concert. Sting usually plays to massive stadium audiences so this will be a great chance to see him up close!

The Marbella concert is one of only two venues which Sting will be playing in Spain as he makes his way around the globe on this 60 city world tour.

Sting will be joined on stage by a spectacular band of musicians including Dominic Miller (guitar), David Sancious (Keyboard), Vinnie Colaiuta (Drums), Peter Tickell (Electric Fiddle) and Jo Lawry (Vocals).

Important Information about the Sting Concert in Marbella

Where: Puente Romano Tennis Club inMarbella

When: 30th June 2012

Time: 9:30 pm

Price: Between €90 and €250

Where to Buy Tickets: Call the hotline on 608 134 380 or www.ticketmaster.es

This will be an unforgettable show which will include hits from Stings 25 year long career, including favourites from ‘The Police’.

Our New ‘Golf Breaks in Spain’ Video

During the Costa del Sol’s golf season – between October and April – Sunset Beach Club welcomes many keen golfers looking to enjoy our fabulous sunny climate, the fantastic selection of top class golf courses and, of course, enjoy one or two drinks 🙂

Our extensive facilities and central location (we’re just 20 minutes from Málaga airport) make us popular choice for golfers looking for a great value golf holiday on the Costa del Sol. We offer comfortable 1 bedroom apartment accommodation, a full English/irish buffet breakfast for an energy boosting start to the day, a dedicated golf desk to help you with tee time bookings and transfers and a – highly popular – daily happy hour in our Panorama Bar.

We could go on and on about why you should consider Sunset Beach Club for your next golf break inSpain; however, we decided that the best way to transmit the Sunset Beach Club golf experience was to shoot a video… (more…)

Live Euro 2012 Football Matches at Sunset Beach Club

Euro-2012Euro 2012 kicks off tomorrow – 8th June – with the inaugural match between Poland and Greece at 6pm.

We know that many of our guests are ‘football mad’ and won’t want to miss any of the big games – especially the ones involving their national squad – so we’ll be showing comprehensive coverage of most games.

Most of the Euro 2012 games will be shown on the screens in the Panorama Bar; however, the big games involving Spain, Ireland and England (Most of our guests hail from these countries) will be shown on the fantastic 6 square metre screen in our Moonlight Theatre!

Here’s a list of the games we’ll be showing in the Moonlight:  (more…)

Medieval Market in Benalmádena Marina this Weekend

Mercado Medieval y Mitología Marina en BenalmadenaThe Marina in Benalmadena is becoming a true centre for family fun and entertainment; this weekend is no exception. From Friday the 8th June to Sunday 10th June, visitors to the Marina will be able to wander around a Medieval Market as well as enjoy an ample programme of activities aimed at families.

Workshops, kids activities, street performers, theatre, plays and a flying exhibition are just some of the activities on the cards for this weekend of fun and games.

The market will have 60 stands which will showcase more than 300 varied items such as leather goods, silver, stones and minerals, natural soaps and glass blowing. There will also be a medieval camp, a school of squires, a small stable with ponies which the little ones can ride on and a bird of prey exhibition where you’ll be able to take lots of photos.

Programme of events

Friday 9th June – The programme and evening shows will focus on medieval tyrants and mystical pirates.

Saturday 10th June – A day dedicated to Mythological Greek Gods with a fantastic evening show which includes theatre, humour, circus acts – including fire eaters, aerial acrobats and street performers.

Sunday 10th June – The final day of the market is dedicated to medieval warriors. Don’t miss the ‘Juicio de Dios’, a performance in which two warriors will do battle to conquer the ‘Villa de Benalmadena’.

The fun begins on Friday the 8th June at 7:00pm (until 1:00am). On Saturday and Sunday the market will open between 11:00am and 2:30pm in the mornings and 7:00pm and 1:00am in the evenings.