by Justin | Jan 4, 2012 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
The kids are getting excited as their favourite day of the year approaches: Three Kings. As is tradition here in Spain, families congregate to watch the popular Three Kings parades which take place in most towns and cities. This year, Benalmadena town hall has organised a fantastic parade which you wont want to miss.
Official Route of the 3 Kings Parade in Benalmadena
12:00 pm – The 3 Kings arrive by boat at the Marina’s eastern pier. Upon arrival, they will head to the area between Avenida Alay and Antonio Machado; fromm here, the children will have the opportunity to hand over their letters (with their present wish list) to the 3 wise men as well as enjoy entertainment and animation which has been organised. The local business association will also donate a large number of gifts and toys which will be handed out amongst all children who attend the arrival of the Three Kings. (more…)
by Justin | Dec 30, 2011 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
The best of freestyle motocross comes back to Málaga (the Martín Carpena Sports Arena). The 4th edition of “Freestyle Ciudad de Málaga” is set to be an unforgettable spectacle with some of the sports biggest names attending.
The impressive list of riders is headed by non other than Dany Torres, local hero(from Sevilla) and proud winner of the recent Red Bull X-Fighters World Championship held in Sydney, Australia. (more…)
by Justin | Dec 21, 2011 | At Sunset, Eating & Drinking, What's On
With just over a week to go until Christmas, we’re busy getting everything ready for a fantastic Christmas Day celebration here at Sunset Beach Club. We can think of lots of reasons why you should come and spend this special day with us; here’s 3 of them:
#1 – Santa Claus is Coming to Visit
Santa has made a very big effort to fit us into his extremely busy schedule and will be stopping off at Sunset Beach Club at midday (12 pm) on Christmas day. All kids staying at the hotel will get a chance to speak to Santa and they’ll even get a present from him!
Mums and Dads are also invited to a traditional Bucks Fizz cocktail whilst the kids are playing with their new toys J
#2 – A Delicious Christmas Lunch
Our Head Chef and his team have been slaving away in our kitchens and have come up with an amazing traditional Christmas lunch for our guests. Here’s a peek at the menu:
Traditional game terrine with a cranberry chutney
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Christmas pea and bacon cream soup
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Traditional roast of stuffed turkey, smoked roasted ham, glazed root vegetables, roast potatoes and cranberry sauce
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Christmas pudding served with a brandy sauce
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Wines, Cava, liqueurs, coffee and mince pies are all included in this special Christmas menu priced at €49 for adults and €15 for children aged 3 to 12.
The restaurant opens at 1:00 pm and lunch will be served at 1:30 pm.
#3 Live music and a whole load of fun!
During – and after – your amazing Christmas lunch, you’ll be able to enjoy live music with the fabulous Michelle Jane. A great opportunity to dance off those extra pounds you will have just put on!
There you have it, 3 reasons why you need to book now and come and spend Christmas, Sunset Style!
For more information and reservations, please call +00 34 952 579 400.
Merry Christmas!
by Justin | Dec 13, 2011 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
If you enjoy Ballet, you’ll be delighted to know that the Cervantes Theatre inMalaga will be showing three performances of “The Nutcracker”.
Performed by the Russian National Theatre Ballet of Moscow, this Christmas classic is sure to be a great success. Inspired on A. Dumas’ adaptation of E.T.A Hoffman’s famous story, The Nutcracker narrates the story of a young girl’s adventures with her only Christmas present; a nutcracker in the shape of a small soldier which comes to life. Together they travel to the magical Sweet kingdom where they are welcomed by the Sugar Fairy, candy sticks and marzipan figures.
Prestigious French choreographer M. Petipa put together the original choreography for this successful ballet; the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky adds magic to a performance that you surely wont want to miss.
Performances of “The Nutcracker” will be on the following days:
- Thursday 22nd December at 9:00 pm
- Thursday 29th December at 9:00 pm
- Friday 30th December at 9:00 pm
Tickets are priced from €22 and can be purchased at the Cervantes Theatre.
Why not combine a night at the ballet with a romantic weekend getaway at Sunset Beach Club. Apartments available from just €45 per night… Go to www.sunsetbeachclub.com for more information and to check availability.
by Justin | Nov 24, 2011 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
Málaga is set to become the first Spanish city to welcome Cirque du Soleil’s new show, “Alegría”.
From the 1st to the 4th December, Cirque du Soleil fans – and those who plan to experience their magic for the first time – will be able to watch the exciting new show at the Martin Carpena Sports and Events Hall in Málaga.
The show promises to be every bit as spectacular as previous Cirque du Soleil performances, with a total of 55 artists (because they truly are artists!) made up of 15 different nationalities. The unique mix of athleticism, artistic flair, amazing costumes, spectacular make-up and live music make this a show not to be missed.
The following is a descriptive excerpt taken from the “Alegría” website: (more…)
by Justin | Nov 17, 2011 | At Sunset, Eating & Drinking, What's On
Christmas is just around the corner and it’s all hands on deck here at Sunset Beach Club. Our Head Chef and his team have been working hard, preparing the delicious menus for Christmas lunch and the New Year’s Eve gala dinner; meanwhile our marketing team has been busy putting together our Festive Programme for the holidays.
The end result: Great food, fun parties and the traditional visit of Father Christmas, to name but a few. These are some of the highlights of the Festive Programme:
- Bucks Fizz cocktails and mince pies followed by a special visit from Santa Claus who will be bringing gifts for the little ones!
- Traditional Christmas lunch in the Oasis Restaurant – A delicious 4 course treat which you don’t want to miss!
- New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in the Oasis Restaurant – 5 course meal, live music, party bag and the traditional Spanish grapes.
- New Year’s Eve Party in the Moonlight – From 11pm until early hours of the morning; live music, party bag and lucky grapes. (For real party goers!)
You can view and download the full Festive Programme here…
If you’ve booked to stay with us over the Christmas and New Year period, be sure to book for the Christmas Lunch and New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner as we’re expecting a full house 😎
And for those of you who haven’t made up your minds about where to spend Christmas this year, what are you waiting for? Head on over to our brand new website at www.sunsetbeachclub.com and check out our rates for the Christmas holidays…you’ll be pleasantly surprised! Prices start at €56 per apartment (external) per night including buffet breakfast for 2 people 🙂
Are you ready to spend a fun Christmas and New Year in the sun?
