Discover the Beauty of the Costa del Sol’s Interior Towns, Villages and Countryside

Excursions

Excursions that take you inland…

The Costa del Sol is predominantly known as a sun and beach destination; however, what many visitors don’t realise is that there are some amazing and beautiful locations to discover by travelling into the interior towns, villages and countryside.

Well, we’re happy to introduce a new excursion to our – already ample – list of great day trips on offer at our Leisure Desk: Introducing the new excursion from our new collaborating company, Parknatur. You’ll be taken on a unique trip which will allow you to discover the ‘other’ Andalucia; rest assured, it will seduce your senses!

Parknatur will be offering daily excursions (Monday to Friday) which will take you on a truly memorable adventure into the Biosphere Nature Reserve of the Sierra de las Nieves, approximately40 kminto the mountains. Here’s a brief summary of what you’ll get to see on this great day out: (more…)

Have You Tried Our New Homemade Dishes of the Day?

Homemade dish of the day - Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev - Looks delicious doesn't it?

Our Head Chef and his fantastic team have recently introduced a new addition to the – already ample – evening dining options in the Oasis Restaurant: A Homemade Dish of the Day!

Every evening, guests who choose to dine in the Oasis Restaurant will have the option to try a delicious homemade dish of the day. Feedback from guests has been very positive and the kitchen team will be constantly tweaking the options available. The dishes are very reasonably prices between €10 and €12 for a main course and between €13 and €15 if you wish to add the soup of the day as a started. At the moment, the mouth watering dishes available (one each evening) are the following: (more…)

Benalmadena Hosts the National Electronic Darts Championship

electronic darts championship BenalmadenaThis coming weekend – from 23rd to 25th March 2012 – Benalmadena will host the National Electronic Darts Championship.

According to figures released by the Championship’s organisers, there are approximately 2500 players signed up for the event. Benalmadena will be welcoming players from all over Spain, many of whom, will be coming with their families; great news for local tourism! (By the way, if anyone is looking for accommodation for the event, we know a really good 4 star hotel located on the seafront..;-))

The Championship will be held at the Holiday Village Hotel and will include the following categories: Individual male and female, pairs, mixed triples and teams. The whole tournament will take place under the ‘open’ format meaning that anyone who is interested in playing can sign up to compete.

Juan Olea, local councillor in charge of sports, has expressed his satisfaction at the number of players signed up for the event: “The National Darts Championship will be a splendid opportunity  for thousands of people to get to know Benalmadena and for them to enjoy the large variety of activities we have to offer”.

The town hall hopes that talks held with the Federation of Darts Clubs will help to establish Benalmadena as the official host of this Championship.

The finalists of the different categories will travel t oLas Vegas representing the National Team 🙂

If you are looking for accommodation over this Championship weekend, head over to www.sunsetbeachclub.com for great rates!

Barbershop Singers Convention Comes to Benalmádena

Barbershop Singers Convention in Benalmadena

Southern Sound from Fuengirola

Don’t be surprised if you are walking down the street in Benalmadena next weekend – from the 22nd to 25th March 2012 – and come across groups of singers performing a cappella! You’ll have witnessed barbershop singers and enthusiasts showing off their harmony singing talents.

Benalmadena will welcome approximately 600 barbershop singers for the  4th annual convention of the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS). Delegates will be flying in from the Americas, the UK and from all over Europe.

Barbershop singing originated in the United States in the early 1900’s and has since gained worldwide popularity with thousands of singers practising and promoting this unique art form of four-part a cappella singing. (more…)

Charity Show In Aid of the Tomas Leighton Care Charity with Ricky Lavazza

Ricky Lavazza

Ricky Lavazza on stage in the Moonlight Theatre

This Friday the 16th March 2012, we’ve got a very special event in the Moonlight Theatre: Ricky Lavazza – and special guest artists – will be performing his fabulous tribute show in aid of a very special cause: The Tomas Leighton Care Charity.

Tomas was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He was also born blind. All proceeds raised at the event this Friday will go towards helping 7 year old Tomas get the much needed specialist medical care he needs now and for his future. If you’d like to read more about the Tomas Leighton Care Charity, please visit their website www.tlc-charity.com .

Tickets are just €10 for adults and €5 for children and you’ll be entered into the raffle which will be held during the show – there are some great prizes to be won! Ricky Lavazza will be performing his highly rated show with tributes to some of the all time greats, including: Michael Bublé, Tom Jones, Robbie Williams and the one-and-only Elvis!

We look forward to welcoming you down to Sunset Beach Club’s Moonlight Theatre on Friday evening for a great night of entertainment, but more importantly, to help us raise funds for young Tomas.

Doors open at 8:00pm with the show starting at 8:45pm. Tickets can be purchased at Sunset Beach Club or you can call Jo on 645 145 177 or John on 952 964361/628 562 580.

PS. Please share this…we need to fill the Moonlight on Friday 🙂

Benalmadena Gets Ready to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2012

St Patricks Day at Sunset Beach Club

St Patrick's Day Decorations at the Panorama Bar

St. Patrick’s day is just around the corner and Benalmadena is gearing itself up for a great day of celebrations!

The Irish Association of Spain has organised a fantastic day to commemorate this popular festivity. It’s important to note that this year, the traditional mass has been changed to the Virgen del Carmen church in Benalmádena and will begin at 1pm.

After mass, the traditional parade will head down to the Feria ground behind Paloma Park for an afternoon of singing, dancing, drinking and all-round fun! From 2:15pm to 5:30pm you’ll be treated to a whole host of acts including Irish musicians and dance groups brought over from Ireland especially for the occasion (more…)

The Andalucia Open 2012 Comes Back to Aloha Golf

Andalucia Open 2012

Last Year's Winner, Paul Lawrie

The Andalucia Open 2012 – a European PGA Tour event – will be heading back to Aloha Golf, one of the Costa del Sol’s most long established and prestigious golf courses. From the 15th to 18th March, a strong field with some of the European Tour’s top golfers will compete for the €1 million prize pot!

For the last few years, this popular tournament – organized by local golfing hero, Miguel Angel Jiménez – has been played at the Parador del Golf in Malaga. Last year’s winner was former Open champion Paul Lawrie who will be coming back this year to defend his title at Aloha Golf. (more…)

The Holy Shroud Exhibition Comes to Malaga

Holy Shroud Exhibition in Malaga

An image of the Holy Shroud...

A new exhibition featuring the Holy Shroud was opened to the public in Malaga on Thursday 23rd February. This was in fact the world debut of this fascinating exhibition which locals and visitors to Malaga will be able to see until mid June – after this date it will relocate to other cities in Europe and the Americas.

As we approach the Easter celebrations, this exhibition will undoubtedly become a major highlight for tourists who flock to the Costa del Sol’s capital for its popular Easter processions. This is actually the first time that the Holy Shroud – one of the most studied religious artefacts in history – receives its own featured exhibition. (more…)

We’re Giving Away a Fantastic 4 Night Break at the Cork Over 50’s Show

Although Sunset Beach Club will not have its own stand at this years Over 50’s Show in Cork, we have joined forces with the Senior Times (organisers of the show) and prepared a great holiday competition.

All you have to do is answer a quick – and very easy – question and you could win a fabulous 4 night Spring Break at Sunset Beach Club for two people! The prize includes accommodation in a one bedroom exterior apartment and full buffet breakfast every morning. The lucky winner will have until 30th April 2012 (excluding 5th-7th April) to enjoy their break.

If you are in Cork (or nearby) over the weekend, be sure to visit the Over 50’s Show at the City Hall: there will be a stand near the entrance where you will be able to enter the competion.

The show opening times are as follows:

Saturday 3rd March – 11am to 6pm

Sunday 4th March – 11am to 5.30pm

Best of luck and look forward to welcoming the lucky winners to Sunset Beach Club soon!