Sunset Beach Club
by Justin | Feb 24, 2012 | Local News
Two of our favourite attractions on the Costa del Sol, Selwo Marina Dolphinarium and Selwo Aventura will be opening for the new season today (Friday 24th February 2012).
After a well earned winter break, these popular parks are ready to delight visitors with their unique facilities.
Selwo Marina Dolphinarium, located just minutes away from Sunset Beach Club, will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. Special activities will be planned throughout the season to celebrate, so visiting the park is a must if you are visiting theCosta del Sol 🙂
Selwo Aventura, the wildlife adventure park located near Estepona (Approx. 1 hour drive from Sunset Beach Club) also opens to the public today. In a constant effort to reinvent the visitor experience, Selwo Aventura will be introducing new species and animals to their, already impressive, wildlife family. Here’s a quick list of the new attractions:
- Two new Hippos – Margarita and Manolito (can’t get more Spanish than that!! ) – have been brought to the park in the hope that they’ll be able to add to the parks population with a little Manolito Hippo! The Masai Mara area of the park has been especially prepared to welcome the two Hippos and to make sure they feel at home.
- HyenaTerritoryis one of the new installations which will be introduced this season. This is perfect opportunity to learn more about this roaming carnivore, vital for the African ecosystem.
- The newLionTerritory. Located in the main village area of Selwo Aventura, this new feature will allow visitors to see the King of the Jungle up close!
- The “Reserva de losLagos” area of the park will be the new home of the Sitatunga (don’t worry, I had to look it up too 😉 it’s a type of antelope) another African species.
If you are planning on visiting Sunset Beach Club for a holiday – and especially if you have kids – make sure you include Selwo Marina Dolphinarium and Selwo Aventura on your list of ‘Places to see’, you’ll have a blast!
by Justin | Feb 22, 2012 | What's On
As from next Monday the 27th February 2012 – and until the 3rd March – Torremolinos will be hosting a new edition (the 23rd) of the European Dance Championship.
This important event will attract more than 3000 participants from all overEuropeand will receive wide television and written press coverage.
Those of you who enjoy dancing will be able to visit the Palacio de San Miguel in Torremolinos and watch the great show up close: Tango, Waltz, Pasodoble, Salsa, Rock, Chachachá, Sevillanas, Artistic Dance, and Spanish Dance are just some of the amazing styles and disciplines gracing the dance floors of the Palacio.
The “show” starts on Monday morning (27th February) with the official parade. All the participants will walk the streets of Torremolinos showing off their beautiful dance attire, accompanied by two well known Spanish models – Fran Ramírez and Elisa Guahnich – who will be leading the parade. (more…)
by Justin | Feb 20, 2012 | Holiday Tips, Things To Do
Reading through our latest reviews on Tripadvisor, I came across a very complementary comment by a guest who recently stayed with us at Sunset Beach Club.
Apart from his very kind words praising our facilities and friendly staff (thank you!), this guest also reminded me of our hotel’s fantastic location as a base to explore other areas and towns on the Costa del Sol. In particular, he made reference to the bus stop just outside the hotel and the fantastic nº120 bus! Yes, we have taxis outside the hotel, but the beauty the 120 bus is that it only costs €1.50 per trip 🙂 (more…)
by Justin | Feb 17, 2012 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
This coming Sunday (19th February 2012) sees the start of the new season of races at the Costa del Sol Racecourse. This opening day of races kicks off at 11:00am on Sunday morning; it’ll be a busy day on the turf as 65 horses participate in the 5 programmed races.
This new winter/spring season of racing will include five days of competition; this is the calendar of events:
19th February – Races start at 11:00am
26th February – Races start at 11:00am
4th March – Races start at 11:00am
6th April – Races start at 11:00am
13th April – Races start at 4:00pm
We must highlight the race that will be held on the 4th March, The Mijas Cup. This is one of the most important races held on turf and the one with the most prize money – of those that are run in Spain. The winning horse will take home an impressive €43.000 prize; that explains why some of the most important stables from all over the world will be participating 🙂
Horse racing fans who visit the Costa del Sol Racecourse this season will be able to enjoy a wider selection of leisure and entertainment services, complementary to the actual races. The restaurants and other food and beverage outlets have also been renovated for the new season.
Pricing for the racing this season is €5 per person, with children under 18 and seniors able to access the racecourse for free.
by Justin | Feb 15, 2012 | Hotel News
This weekend – from the 17th to the 19th February 2012 – our friends in Belfast will have the chance to attend ImagineNation, ‘A 3 day fantasy themed celebration of creativity’.
Designed to inspire, educate and entertain, this event will be held at W5 Odyssey in Belfast and features great photo opportunities with the Emerald Garrison’s costumed characters, sets and props in the Heroes & Legends Convention.
With guest appearances form actors such as Colin Baker (Doctor Who) and Michael Biehn (Terminator and Alien) as well as a series of talks and demonstrations about visual effects, drawing comics and film production, sci-fi lovers and families are guaranteed a great day out!
As a popular family resort- and contributing to the family theme of the event- we at Sunset Beach Club will be collaborating with Aer Lingus, one of the shows main sponsors, and the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin by offering a wonderful 7 night holiday at Sunset Beach Club for 2 adults and 2 children, including return flights from Belfast International to Malaga! If you visit the show, make sure you stop by the Aer Lingus stand and enter the competition!
by Justin | Feb 13, 2012 | Hotel News
If you live in or around Liverpool, we highly recommend you grab a copy of the Liverpool Echo at some point over the next couple of weeks – if you don’t live in Liverpool, not to worry, you can read the paper online at www.liverpoolecho.co.uk – Why? Because you could win a 4 night break at Sunset Beach Club plus a load of other goodies (see below).
We’ve partnered with Ryanair in order to promote their Liverpool to Malaga route; the result is a fantastic 4 night package break (for two people) at Sunset Beach Club which includes the following:
- 4 Night Stay at Sunset Beach Club including Buffet Breakfast
- Ryanair Flights from Liverpool to Málaga (and back, of course :-))
- 2 Rounds of Golf at La Cala Golf
- Car rental for the duration of the stay
That’s a pretty great prize! To enter, all you have to do is go to www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/myecho and answer one easy question.
Best of luck and look forward to meeting the winners here at Sunset Beach Club soon!
by Justin | Feb 9, 2012 | Holiday Tips, Places to See
Amazing Skiing in Sierra Nevada
You’ve probably heard people mention it and you may have read about it in magazines and newspapers, but have you actually been to Sierra Nevada?
This impressive ski resort is located a mere 2 hour drive from Sunset Beach Club, which makes it an ideal destination for a day trip into the mountains or a longer weekend break.
Regarded as one of the top ski resorts inSpain, Sierra Nevada is a favourite destination for snow lovers from all over Spain, and indeed, other European countries. (more…)
by Justin | Feb 8, 2012 | Special Offers
This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday. As most happy couples will probably want to celebrate this special day without worrying about having to work the next day, we’ve decided to offer a special Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday 11th February 2012 (note: we are also offering the same set menu on the 14th February :-)).
If you are looking for somewhere special to celebrate Valentine’s Day, may we suggest you take a look at our fantastic set menu which will be served in our Oasis Restaurant on Saturday evening… (more…)
by Justin | Feb 3, 2012 | Hotel News
David Benito – or Sr. Benito as we all call him – has been heading our Reservations Department for 25 years. He has been an integral part of the team that has seen Sunset Beach Club grow into one of the most successful and highly regarded hotels on the Costa del Sol. However, all good things come to an end and it is now time for Sr. Benito to retire and enjoy a well earned break from the day to day “madness” of our reservations department.
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish Sr. Benito the very best for the future. We’re also delighted to inform you that Armando Martinez, who has been our Reception Manager and Reservations assistant for the past 9 years, will now take up Sr. Benito’s role.
In turn, Silvia Bellido, who has worked on our reception desk for the last 15 years, has been promoted to the position of Deputy Reception Manager.
Those of you who are regular visitors to Sunset Beach Club will, no doubt, already know Armando and Silvia; we are sure you will join us in congratulating them both on their promotions and wish them the best of luck in their new roles.
If any of you wish to contact our Reservations Department, the email address remains the same: booking@sunsetbeachclub.com
by Justin | Jan 30, 2012 | Eating & Drinking, On the Costa del Sol, What's On
From the 17th to the 26th February, Fuengirola will be presenting their latest gastronomic offering to help promote the town’s restaurants and bars: the 1st ‘Cazuela dela Abuela’ (literally translated as Grandma’s Casserole).
During the event, visitors and locals will be able to sample delicious home made stews, like the ones our grandma’s used to prepare! For the very reasonable price of €2, all participating restaurants will serve up a generous helping of warm stew (served in a clay bowl) and a drink; you can choose beer, wine or a soft drink.
Fuengirola continues to experiment and innovate with these original themed events designed to promote the towns gastronomic offering – a perfect example is last years Erotic Tapas Route – There is no doubt that this type of activity helps support the restaurant trade which, during the quiet winter months, can use all the help they can get to fill their establishments. (more…)
