Benalmádena Marina is getting ready to host a very special gastronomic event… the Food Truck Experience. It’s the third time this unique culinary experience – which is having great success in other towns and cities – is celebrated here.
Archive | Eating & Drinking
‘La Cazuela de la Abuela’ Gastronomic Contest: A Great Opportunity to Sample Traditional Spanish Casserole Dishes
If you enjoy a warm and hearty casserole during these cooler winter days (well, cooler by Costa del Sol standards) then we highly recommend you take a quick trip down to Fuengirola for their annual ‘Cazuela de la Abuela’ (Grandma’s Casserole) event which starts this weekend.
From the 8th March to the 24th March, locals and visitors to Fuengirola will be able to sample tasty traditional Mediterranean casserole dishes – including yummy ‘lentejas’ and ‘callos’- just like the local’s Grandmas used to make (or still do!). Continue Reading →
Have You Made Any Plans For Valentine’s Day?
Have you made any plans for Valentine’s Day?
This year the 14th February falls on a Thursday so we’ve decided to offer our Valentine’s Gala Dinner every evening from Saturday 9th February to Saturday 16th February so that you can choose the day that works best for you! We’re going to celebrate it in style here at Sunset Beach Club! 🙂
Surprise your loved one with a romantic dinner in our Oasis Restaurant with live music and a superb menu our chefs have put together for the occasion.
Here’s a quick look at the delicious menu… Continue Reading →
Christmas & New Year’s Eve Programme at Sunset Beach Club
Have you made any plans for Christmas and New Year?
It’s a fun and exciting time to visit Sunset Beach Club, and whilst it’s a little different than spending it in front of the fire with rain or snow outside, there’s something special about enjoying a glass of bucks fizz whilst sitting out in the Winter sunshine 🙂
As is the tradition here at Sunset Beach Club, we’ve put together another fantastic Festive Programme for all guests who choose to spend Christmas and New Year with us (see below). Continue Reading →
Málaga Gastronomy Festival: The City’s Biggest Food Event
From the 24th May to the 27th May, the city of Málaga will host Andalucia’s most important gastronomic event: Malaga Gastronomy Festival.
This will be the 5th edition of this festival which is a strategic project for the city of Málaga, its province and Andalucía. The objective of making the city a gastronomic reference is slowly becoming a reality with yearly growth in terms of content for the festival and the level of chefs taking part.
Visitors will be able to enjoy debates, food tasting, movies, photographic exhibitions, workshops, show cooking and lots more. It’s a festival which serves as a showcase to the areas gastronomic heritage and culture attracting food lovers of all ages and with varied tastes. Continue Reading →
Our Facebook Fans Recommend Their Favourite Restaurants in Benalmádena
It’s just over 5 years since we first asked our Sunset Beach Club Facebook fans what restaurants they could recommend in Benalmadena. We wrote a blog post with their answers which over the years has been viewed by thousands of people; however, we felt it needed updating…
So a couple of weeks ago we asked our fans the same question and we’ve included their answers in the blog post below. As you can see, we had a great response. We hope it’ll serve as a great guide for anyone thinking of staying at Sunset Beach Club – or any other Benalmadena hotel – in the future.
The first 12 restaurants are listed in order of popularity (number of people who recommended them).The rest of the restaurants on the list (13 to 41) were recommended at least once.
Here goes… our list of 41 recommended restaurants in Benalmádena (and nearby areas): Continue Reading →
7 Refreshing Summer Drinks (+ Recipes) You Need to Try Next Time You Visit Spain
Summer is upon us and it looks like we’re in for a hot one! So we thought we’d put together a list of refreshing summer drinks to help ward off the heat and keep cool.
Many of these are alcoholic but it’s easy to make them into non-alcoholic versions. You’ll recognise a few of but we’re sure there are some you’ve never heard of and may even seem a little strange… we recommend you try them all; you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
For those of you who like to try out new drinks at home or would like to impress friends when you get home from your hols, we’ve included a list of ingredients and instructions on how to prepare each of these delicious summer drinks. Cheers! Continue Reading →
Our New Takeaway Menu: Pizzas, Paella, Wok Noodles and Lots More!
The beauty of our self-catering apartments is that you always have the choice to stay in and eat lunch or dinner on the balcony overlooking the Mediterranean (if you have a sea view, if not the mountains will have to do :-)).
Yes, our Oasis Restaurant is located nearby – on the 1st floor – but sometimes you don’t feel like going to all the trouble of dressing up to eat in the restaurant; you’d rather just stay in your shorts or bikini and relax on your balcony. Continue Reading →
Food Truck Festival at the Sohail Castle in Fuengirola
Foodies are in for a treat this weekend as Fuengirola’s Sohail Castle hosts Andalusia’s first ever Food Truck Festival.
From the 20th to the 23rd August, this unique event promises a fabulous gastronomic experience as well as music and entertainment for all the family. These food trucks will offer around 15 different street food options, most from local establishments.
Equipped with modern kitchens and appliances it’s amazing what these chefs can rustle up in such a tight space: succulent and tasty dishes at very reasonable prices. During this weekend’s event, visitors will have the chance to sample a wide selection of food including meats, kebabs, fish, seafood, Iberian hams, sandwiches, hotdogs, burgers, home-made ice-creams, milkshakes, cocktails and lots more. Continue Reading →
Mijas Tapas Festival: Enjoy a Tapa and a Drink for Just 2€!
As from the 27th February – and until the 29th March – the white village of Mijas will celebrate it’s Tapas Festival (Festival de la Tapa de Mijas).
Every weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) participating bars and restaurants will offer their best tapas to all visitors. You’ll have the chance to sample traditional and typical tapas dishes as well as more exotic and innovative recipes. Continue Reading →
