4 Reasons to Visit the ‘San Miguel’ Fair in Torremolinos


Next week, our neighbours in Torremolinos celebrate their local festivities in honour of their patron saint. The ‘Feria de San Miguel’ is their biggest event of the year and offers 4 days (from 27
th September to 1st October) of fun and entertainment to all who visit the town. 

There’s lots going on over the course of these 4 days and below we’ve put together 4 reasons why we think you should visit the Torremolinos fair next weekend. It’s a great opportunity to experience true Spanish culture and have a blast! 🙂

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10 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Sunset Beach Club This Winter

10 reasons to visit Sunset Beach Club in winterIf you’ve been toying with the idea of booking a Winter Sun Break in Benalmadena, and more specifically, at Sunset Beach Club, we’ve come up with ten good reasons to choose from!

#1: Amazing Facilities & Fantastic Service

Whether you’re planning on travelling as a family or looking for a quiet romantic break, Sunset Beach Club offers something for all tastes. Our apartment-style accommodation (many with stunning sea views), 24-hour reception service, gym with a heated pool (Fee applies), Panorama Bar with breathtaking views to the sea, Oasis Restaurant with buffet dinner option or a great-value a la carte menu and live music many evenings… These are just a few of the reasons to consider choosing us for a winter break. (more…)

Winter Dance Holidays on the Costa del Sol, Spain

Winter Dance Holidays in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol

Fancy a dance holiday in sunny Spain this coming Winter?

Get away from the damp and cold UK and Irish winters and jet off to sunny ‘España’ for an amazing dance holiday here at Sunset Beach Club in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, next January (2024). With average daily maximum temperatures of 18ºC in January, clear skies and sunshine prevailing and only 6 days of rain in the whole month (2016 figures), it’s the perfect destination for your next dance holiday abroad!

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Oktoberfest comes to Benalmádena

From the 15th to the 17th September Benalmadena will host a new edition of its Oktoberfest Beer Festival.

This fun concept has been highly successful in other towns along the Costa del Sol and now returns to Benalmadena for 3 days of fun and the best beers! The event takes place in Plaza Adolfo Suárez (Pueblo Sol).

This Beer Festival will bring together the essence of the world-famous Oktoberfest celebrations and the hospitality of Benalmadena and its citizens. Visitors to the festival will have the opportunity to sample more than 20 different beers from Germany and other parts of the world, and we mustn’t forget the delicious and typical German foods on offer… Roast pork, a wide variety of sausages, sauerkraut and pretzels to name but a few!

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All Your Spanish Wedding Queries Answered at The Wedding & Honeymoon Show at the RDS in Dublin

Wedding and Honeymoon Show Dublin RDS 2023The busy wedding show season starts this September when we head to Ireland to attend the Wedding & Honeymoon Show at Dublin’s RDS.

On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September 2023, our Wedding team will be manning our stand and will be available to answer any questions or queries you may have about getting married in Spain. You’ll also have the chance to collect lots of great information about the different wedding options and packages we offer at Sunset Beach Club. (more…)

Enjoy the Best Craft Beers at the Benalmadena Pueblo Beer Fest

This Thursday, 20th July sees the start of the Benalmádena Pueblo ‘Craft Beer Festival’; 4 days for you to enjoy a fantastic selection of craft beers, great food and live music.

This will be the 4th edition of the Craft Beer Festival which will once again be held at the Los Nadales Fairground in Benalmádena Pueblo from Thursday 20th July to Sunday 23rd July, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day.

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New LEGO® Exhibition in Malaga

Lego Exhibition in Malaga
An 11 metre-long Titanic model

LEGO® fans are in for a treat!

Until the 8th October 2023 you can visit the largest LEGO® exhibition in Europe.

The exhibition is made up of more than 100 large LEGO®models located in a large 1500m2 space in Málaga Factory (Málaga Nostrum Shopping Centre).

You’ll find stunning special sections featuring specific themes such as spectacular buildings, interactive models, world architecture, educational models, the Human Body, science, history, superheroes, paintings made from LEGO®pieces and lots more!

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26 Fun Things to do on Your Next Benalmadena Holiday: Our A to Z Guide!

26 fun things to do in Benalmadena

Are you looking for a list of fun things to do the next time you visit Benalmadena?

Well, you’ve come to the right place. There are loads of things to do and fun attractions to visit when you come to spend your holidays in Benalmadena. We’ve put together an A to Z list with 26 ideas to get you started…

A – Aqualand

Have a splashing time at the Costa del Sol’s biggest water park. The kids will love it…and so will the adults. There are plenty of fun rides to keep the whole family entertained for hours!

Aqualand in Torremolinos
Some of the water slides at Aqualand in Torremolinos

B –Butterfly Park

Visit Europe’s largest Butterfly exhibition where you’ll be able to see more than 150 species of butterflies. You can read more about the Benalmadena Butterfly Park on our blog.

C – Cable Car Ride to the Top of Benalmadena

If you don’t mind heights, this is a definite must! A 15-minute ride to the top of the Calamorro Mountain behind Benalmadena for some of the most amazing views. Make sure you also watch the amazing birds of prey show!

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Dinosaurs Tour in Málaga: See Life-Sized Animated Dinosaurs

Jurassic Expo in MalagaIf you’re planning on visiting the Costa del Sol over the next few weeks and you have kids (or are interested in dinosaurs) you might want to pay a visit to the Dinosaurs Tour exhibition taking place in Málaga from the 20th May 2023 to the 4th June 2023.

Located in a large marquee in Malaga’s fairground (next to the Conference and Exhibition Centre) the Dinosaurs Tour exhibition will feature 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs simulating the real-life movements and behaviours of these fascinating prehistoric creatures. You’ll come across all your favourite species of dinosaur including, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Protoceratops, Diplodocus and Triceratops! (more…)