Over the past 3 weeks, we’ve been running a photo competition on our Sunset Beach Club Facebook Page. Guests were asked to post photos about their holiday experience at Sunset Beach Club -or Benalmádena.
Although we didn’t receive all the entries that we would have liked, we are extremely grateful to all those who made the effort to enter and sent us their wonderful photos!
Once the photos were up on our Facebook page, fans, their friends and families could vote on their favourite photo. All votes are now in and we have a clear winner… Lee Holmes with his fantastic Sunrise Photo! Not only does Lee get to boast about the fact that his photo won the competion, but he also wins a fantastic €50 Voucher to spend in our Oasis Restaurant the next time he visits Sunset Beach Club 🙂
I have also included the other entries below as they all deserve a mention…
The Mijas Fair starts on the 7th September 2011. This year, the town hall has prepared an amazing programme with activities, music and entertainment which are sure to make Mijas the go-to place for the next few days.
The official programme for the festivities is quite extensive, so we’ve picked out the best parts for you. Here’s what’s in stall for the next 5 days:
Wednesday 7th September, 2011
6 pm – Large procession along the main streets of the town with the typical “Giants” and “Bigheads” (don’t have a clue what we’re talking about? You’ll have to go along for yourself and see!) There will also be floats, animation groups, street performers with large inflatable, musical bands and even a Brazilian Capoeira group of performers. The procession leaves from the entrance of the Town Hall.
10 pm – Official Opening of fairground lighting by the Mayor of Mijas.
11 pm – Election of the Queen of the Feria for2011 inthe official Caseta (more…)
The Luna Mora Festival, a yearly event which is held in the quaint Málaga village of Guaro, starts next Friday the 9th September. For two weekends running, visitors to the town will be treated to the best of andalusí culture: Music, dance, workshops, street performers, a Moorish market and 20,000 candles which light up the town are just some of the treats you can expect when you visit this popular festival.
The towns main auditorium will liven up the Guaro evenings with a selection of concerts by renown Spanish singers: Miguel Poveda, Vanesa Martín (accompanied by the Málaga symphonic orchestra), Mónica Naranjo and local sensation, Pablo Alborán will all be delighting the crowds with their music. (more…)
Summer is almost over and our busy season of trade fairs and exhibitions is about to begin. This weekend, Annemie and Melissa are off to the Wedding & Honeymoon Show which will be held at the RDS in Dublin on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th September, 2011.
Apparently, the show was a great success last year with thousands of visitors attending; this year, over 200 wedding specialists will be exhibiting the latest ideas and trends to help you plan and organise the perfect wedding day!
If you’re planning on visiting the show, make sure you stop by the Sunset Beach Club stand (nº F9) where Annemie and Melissa will be able to give you lots of useful information about getting married in Spain and about the fantastic wedding facilities we have available; be sure to ask for our latest wedding packages, you’ll be amazed at their incredible value!
Make sure you enter our competition whilst you’re there and you could win a Romantic 3 day winter break at Sunset Beach Club!
The Wedding & Honeymoon Show starts at 11.30 am and ends at 5.30 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Aventura Amazonia, a new adventure park built amongst the trees, has just opened inMarbella. This new and innovative concept – apart from being great fun – is totally respectful of nature and the natural surroundings where it is located.
Visitors can enjoy 73 different challenges and 20 impressive zip lines including the longest in Andalucía (240 metresof exhilarating descent!). You get to decide which adventure circuit you want to attempt; all games and circuits are grouped according to their difficulty level, very much like ski slopes! (more…)
Sunset Beach Club is committed to sustainable development and we have a policy of continuous research and development in this area. Jose Ignacio (We call him Nacho), our Hotel Technical Director is constantly looking for ways to reduce energy and water consumption; not an easy task in a building that is 25 years old! Our constant refurbishment programmes take into consideration our commitment to environmental factors and although we might not be able to progress at the speed we would like, we are definitely making headway!
I spoke to Nacho about our energy and water saving initiatives here at Sunset Beach Club and the following are 5 of the main ones:
1) We are gradually installing energy saving LED lamps in all common areas of the hotel: Entrance, first floor, buffet area, reception and more… These light-emitting diode lamps have the traits of long life expectancy- they can last up to 45 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs – and have relatively low energy use which reduces electric energy consumption. Apparently, this type of lighting can result in savings of up to 85% on electricity costs!
2) Installation of tap and shower flow regulators throughout the hotel (rooms and public toilets and facilities). This will lead to savings of up to6 litres of water per minute with no apparent reduction in quality; the result will be lower energy and water bills 😉
3) The hot water that allows our guests to enjoy a nice warm shower – or bath -after a long day out is thanks, in part, to our 450m2 of solar panels located on the roof of the building; these panels allow us to heat and store more than 36.000 litres of hot water daily and reduces the work load on our main boilers by about 4 hours a day, even in the winter months. We found the best bath bomb supplier for even more relax.
4) Newly installed motion sensors have been placed in halls and corridors as part of the electrical installation. Again, this will have a significant impact on electricity consumption – and costs – especially at night.
5) This coming winter, we will be making a substantial investment by changing our present system of gas-oil generated burners to natural gas burners in our main boiler room; this will result in much more efficient and cleaner energy.
In addition to the above and as our “highlight” investment project, engineers from Caterpillar are designing a co-generation power station which will allow us to simultaneously generate both electricity and useful heat (for hot water, etc.) The design of this proposed co-generation system will include a heat recovery steam generator; a steam boiler that uses hot exhaust gases from the gas turbine in a combined heat and power plant to heat up water and generate steam. This steam in turn drives a steam turbine which will be used to generate electricity! Although in its early stages and yet to be fully approved, this project will undoubtedly be one of the most ambitious and potentially profitable – economically and environmentally – undertaken to date by our hotel.
It’s all exciting stuff and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on the progress of these sustainable development projects.
If you’ve stayed with us during these summer months, you will undoubtedly have had a chance to watch some of the fantastic shows at our Moonlight Theatre which have been a great hit this season. Some of these shows are high quality acts brought in specially and some are fantastic tribute shows produced in house by our entertainment team; this year, they’ve prepared tributes to two fantastic musicals: The Lion King and We Will Rock You!
The work that goes into the preparation of these shows is unbelievable; you only have to take a look at the costumes and choreography to see that this is no mere improvised show, the team went through hours of gruelling rehearsals to ensure that guests get to watch a top quality show, week in and week out.
If you haven’t had a chance to watch them yet, you’ll need to hurry as they are only going to be performed until the end of August! Join Rocio and her talented team as they bring you their impressive versions of two of theWest End’s biggest hits.
Here’s a short video preview of “We Will Rock You” and “The Lion King” to give you a taste of what to expect:
We Will Rock You
In a future world dominated by the digital era of Globalsoft, a small group of bohemians fight for their dreams; fight to create their own music…
The Lion King
Based on the Disney hit film, this moving musical tells the story of Simba, the young lion cub and his adventures in the African Pride Lands. With music that was composed and written by Elton John and Tim Rice, this is a family show you won’t want to miss…
Fuengirola Zoo, or Bioparc, as it is now called is a favourite amongst holiday makers who visit theCosta del Sol. If you haven’t been, you need to make sure you a visit in to your busy holiday plans; the kids will love you for it and you’ll have a blast of a time! Until the end of August, they’re even open at night!
Divided into different themes, Bioparc Fuengirola offers visitors a unique experience as you are taken on a fascinating tour that includes visiting Africa’sCongoValleywith its lush vegetation and a group of gorillas, including an enormous silverback! (more…)
After weeks of rumours and speculation, it’s now a done deal… Tom Jones will be performing live at the Puente Romano Tennis Club inMarbellaon Thursday the 18th August!
I’m sure many ladies (and gentlemen), up and down the Coast, will be delighted at the chance to see the one and only Tom Jones live in concert. The beauty of the venue is that it is relatively small – not like those massive football stadiums – so the concert will be more of an “intimate” affair; fans are practically guaranteed a good view of the man himself!
With his powerful voice and trademark moves, the talented Sir Tom Jones (Yes, he was knighted in 2006) is sure to put on an amazing show. Expect to hear all his classic hits such as “It’s not Unusual”, “Delilah”, “Kiss” or “Sex Bomb” as well as songs from his latest album, “Praise & Blame”.
It’s not a cheap concert: Tickets start at 90€ and go up to 250€; however, being in Marbella, in the height of the summer, I don’t think they’ll have too much trouble filling the place up 😉 If you’re interested in attending one of the concerts of the summer, you can buy tickets at the El Corte Inglés stores or online at www.ticketmaster.es .
Doors open at 8:00pm and the concert starts at 10pm. I recommend you get there with plenty of time to spare as parking could be tricky…
It’s definitely a busy week as far as fairs and local festivities are concerned! In a previous post we mentioned the Málaga Fairwhich starts this weekend and today we’re letting you know about the fair in Benalmadena Village which kicks off tomorrow (11th August).
Nowhere near as busy – or chaotic – as the Málaga fair, this local fair is more of a low key affair and a great option for those looking to experience a traditional local fair for the first time.
As is typical in most local festivities, the fair is split into two: A day time version where you can indulge in some great tapas and wines as well as dance to sounds of traditional flamenco music! At night its time for the fun fair where children and adults alike will have a blast on all the rides available!
There will be live music every evening at the main fair ground for those who fancy it and on Monday the 15th August, the town hall has organised its first fancy dress rally where participants have to decorate their cars as extravagantly and originally as possible; the best “design” gets a prize! Should be fun to see how artistic the Benalmádena locals can get 😉
Throughout the 5 days, there will be a number if competitions and tournaments which will allow visitors to the “feria” the chance to win some great prizes, including restaurant meals, toys and other fun gifts.
If you’re staying at Sunset Beach Club, make sure you visit Benalmádena village fair for a taste of the real Spain…and a whole lot of fun too!
Just a friendly reminder that if you are looking for somewhere to stay during “Feria Week”, you can check availability for our hotel at www.sunsetbeachclub.com
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