Look out of your window; is it rainy and miserable? Fancy a little fun in the sun? It’s easy: log on to one of the budget airline websites and grab a cheap flight to Málaga. Actually, you might want to check on our website first – just to make sure we have availability! Once you’ve got your flight and have booked accommodation (we’ve got some fantastic winter offers for seniors) we’ll take care of the rest!
Here’s 5 suggestions on what to do during your winter break at Sunset:
A game of Darts
1) First of all, get those bags unpacked and head straight down to our fantastic landscaped pool area. Hopefully the sun will be shining – we do have over 300 days of sunshine a year – and you can enjoy a quiet drink whilst soaking up some of our Mediterranean sun. Feeling relaxed? Good….now its time to join in some fun activities. Our in house entertainment team organise a wide range of activities over the winter months: Exercise classes, petanca, darts, bingo, bridge; you can even learn how to make a traditional Spanish paella at one of our cooking lessons!
2) Game of Golf or some pampering at our “Thalgo” beauty salon? Decisions, decisions…….. If you choose to play golf, just head up to our Golf and Leisure desk on the 6th floor and they will take care of everything for you. You’ve got a choice of the top courses on the Coast to choose from and you can purchase tee times at discounted rates. If a little pampering is more to your liking, you can indulge in some fantastic treatments in our onsite beauty salon. Marine Algae envelopment for anyone?
Learn how to make a Paella!
3) Ok, it’s time to head back up to the leisure desk and ask for advice on excursions and sightseeing tips. The Costa del Sol is often associated with beach and sun holidays; what many people do not realise is that we have a wonderful selection of cultural and historical treats too! Ask about tours to Málaga city centre where you can see the wonderful cathedral and the famous Picasso Museum. If you feel a little more adventurous, consider taking the trip to the Alhambra Palace in Granada; short listed as a potential 8th wonder of the world, it’s Moorish architecture and amazing views will not disappoint.
4) Go Shopping!!! There’s plenty of choice when it comes to shopping. The El Corte Inglés shopping centres are always popular as is the Plaza Mayor centre just outside Málaga. If luxury is what you are looking for, then look no further than the world famous Puerto Banús with its expensive boutiques and amazing choice of restaurants; even if you just fancy a little window shopping, this is the place to go.
An evening stroll on the Promenade?
5) Forget the above and just take a gentle stroll along the new promenade in front of the hotel; perfect at any time of day during the winter months. You can even walk down to the Marina (about 25mins) stopping off on the way for a couple of tapas and a refreshing drink; don’t forget to take a good book too! The perfect way to end your day? I suggest you visit our Oasis Restaurant where you can dine in style and dance the evening away to live music.
So, what do you think? Are you up for it?
No messing with this Fella!
If you have been to the Sea Life Aquarium in Benalmadena Marina, you will have had the chance to meet one of their star attractions: a giant pacific octopus weighing in at an amazing 15 kilograms! I actually took my family a couple of weeks ago and I have to say that this creature is impressive; every time it moved around the tank, water spilled out over the top –that’s how big this thing is!
Anyway, I digress…… Apparently, last weekend, the octopus in question laid thousands of eggs; she’s going to be a busy mum over the next few weeks as she protects the eggs and keeps them oxygenated until they hatch. Once they hatch, the babies which will measure between 3 and 5 millimetres will be kept in quarantine so that keepers at the aquarium can feed them, thereby, increasing survival rates.
Here’s an interesting fact: the giant pacific octopus is the largest of its species; the largest specimen found measured 9 metres and weighed a staggering 272 Kilos! No messing with him! Wow, it’s like something out of a Jules Verne novel.
The octopus is considered a highly intelligent creature with a great capacity for learning; they have been known to take tops off containers, make their way out of man-made labyrinths and, of course, predict football results!!!! J
This Week at Sunset…….
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Weddings Galore!
The guys that look after weddings and banquets have a busy week ahead of them……we’ve got four weddings at the hotel. The smallest is for only 6 people but the largest is for 100 guests! That’s a lot of food and drink!
Congratulations to all the brides & grooms!
New Activities Programme
We’ve got a new activities programme this week. There’s plenty to do for kids, teenagers and adults: Aquagym for those looking to do a bit of exercise; Beach Soccer for the sporty at heart; Cooking lessons for those eager to learn how to make the perfect paella! – there’s something for everyone.
Evening entertainment in the Moonlight bar continues with shows every night. On Tuesday evening we have a new show: A Tribute to Gloria Estefan and on Sunday guests can enjoy another new show: “Divas”.
A Tribute to Gloria Estefan
Sports at the Panorama Bar
At the Panorama Bar, guests can enjoy their favourite sporting events on one of the Plasma screens. Highlights this week are the following:
Us Open tennis – Live form New York – everyday from 17:00 hrs
Football – Euro Qualifyers – Friday at 16:30 Armenia v. Rep of Ireland
Friday at 20:30 England v. Bulgaria
Rugby – London Irish v. Saracens – Saturday at 14:15 hrs
Wasps v. Harlequins – Saturday at 17:30 hrs
GAA – Hurling Finals – 14:30 hrs
20.000 Candles Light Up the Luna Mora Festival
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Thousands of Candles Light up the Street
For two weekends in September, the white village of Guaro becomes the centre of andalusi music and culture. Every year, this traditional village hosts one the most popular and entertaining festivals of the summer: The Festival of the Luna Mora.
The streets of the “Old Town” come to life with musicians, dancers and artists, allowing visitors to travel back in time (almost 5 centuries) and experience traditional Andalusi culture. Read More→
Annemie & Melissa
It’s that time of year again! Summer is nearing its end and our commercial team are getting ready for another season of Exhibitions throughout Europe.
Next Friday the 3rd September, Annemie and Melissa will be packing their bags and heading off to Dublin for the Wedding & Honeymoon Show at the RDS in Dublin. They’ll have a busy weekend promoting our fantastic wedding packages at the show, but will hopefully have a little free time to see the sights of Dublin!
Open to the public – albeit for a small entrance fee – the show opens on Saturday morning (11.30am). Visitors will have access to almost 200 professionals dedicated to help future brides and grooms prepare for their special day.
If you are planning to attend the show or are in the area, please stop by and say Hi to Annemie and Melissa! And whilst you are there, you can enter the prize draw for a romantic holiday at Sunset Beach Club; 3 nights accommodation including breakfast and a romantic meal for two in our fabulous Oasis restaurant……sounds good doesn’t it?
New Amphibious Chairs for Benalmadena Beaches
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Amphibious Chair
Many people who suffer mobility difficulties are unable to enjoy what many of us take for granted: a day on the beach and a refreshing swim in the sea.
Thankfully, many towns along the Costa del Sol, Benalmádena included, have gradually been introducing new facilities for elderly people and anyone with mobility difficulties. The highlight of these new facilities are the new Amphibious Chairs (see image above) which are specially designed to allow easy movement through the sand and are able to float in the water.
The Malapesquera Beach near the Marina in Benalmádena is a perfect example of these new services and facilities at work: adapted showers and changing rooms as well as specially designed crutches – for those with a little more mobility – for use on the sand and in the water complete the range of facilities available.
Anyone interested in using the above services just has to head over to the Civil Protection Post (Protección Civil) where volunteers will provide more information.
A great initiative which deserves applause!
Selwo Marina
If you are planning on visiting Benalmadena for a family holiday, there are plenty of activities to keep you and the younger ones entertained. Most hotels have fantastic entertainment programs; however, if you are looking to get out a little and see some of the sights, the following 3 recommendations shouldn’t disappoint you especially if you have kids with you. Read More→
Learn How to Make a Paella – Sunset Style!
By · CommentsEvery week, our Entertainment Team carry out cooking lessons for guests who are interested in learning how to make traditional spanish dishes like paella or tortilla. This week I decided to film their cooking skills; it was time to make a Paella!
The actual lessons take place in a make shift kitchen set up by the pool area and as you can see in the video, many of the guests stop by and watch; we are not sure whether the free glasses of wine and chance to taste the finished product have anything to do with this!
I noticed no-one took notes(understandable seeing as they are only in swimwear 
) so I decided to make the video into a step by step guide of how to make the paella. If you decide to give it a try and make your own, let us know how you get on! Even better, post a photo of your paella on our Facebook page!
If you are planning to visit the Costa del Sol for your next holiday – or any other area of Spain – there is a good chance that you will want to hire a vehicle to give you a little more freedom and really take advantage of some of the beautiful scenery our country has to offer.
You’ve probably heard some horror stories about driving in Spain and might have been put off by it but I assure you it is not that bad! If you are careful and respect speed limits and road signs, you won’t have a problem. The following tips and guidelines will give you a brief overview of the more important points you need to be aware of when driving in Spain.
1) First and foremost, we drive on the right in Spain!!!! Seems like a trivial point as most people are aware of this; however, you’d be amazed at how many accidents are caused by tourists who “forget” when turning out of a petrol station or similar and end up heading the wrong way – please just be careful and alert at all times. Read More→
Bjorn Again Show in Marbella
Are you an Abba Fan? If you are, then we’ve got good news for you as the international sell-out show, Bjorn Again, will be performing exclusively in Marbella next Wednesday the 18th August.
This fantastic evening of entertainment for the whole family will take place at the Marbella Bullring. During the show you will be able to sing and dance to classics from Abba and Mamma Mia (Show): Waterloo, Super Trouper, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia….. all your favourite songs will be performed live!
Although the Bjorn Again show is the highlight of the evening, the fun doesn’t stop there; supporting acts include Ruth Lorenzo, the Spanish finalist from the X Factor as well as Becky Tate, finalist of our local Wow Factor.
Tickets start at €20 for kids and €30 for adults and can be purchased at an El Corte Inglés store or online at www.ticketmaster.es . Doors open at 8pm.
