During the months of July and August, Benalmadena town hall has once again organized a special programme called “Cultura en la Calle” (Culture in the streets), an impressive selection of free cultural shows in different locations around the municipality (Benalmadena Pueblo, Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Costa).
You’ll be able to enjoy entertainment in the following locations: Plaza Adolfo Suárez (Pueblosol), Paloma Park, Plaza de Andalucía, Los Nadales Fairground, Malapesquera Beach and the area in front of Bil-Bil Castle (just a few minutes walk from Sunset Beach Club).
The ‘Virgen del Carmen‘ celebrations take place in Benalmadena Marina this weekend (from Saturday).
The Benalmadena town hall has prepared various events which will take place on Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th, Monday 15th, and Tuesday 16th July, including a wonderful procession through the streets of Benalmádena Costa in which the fishermen will carry their ‘Stella Maris’ to the Marina. She’ll be lifted aboard a boat and paraded along the Benalmadena coastline (weather permitting).
If you’ve got some good binoculars, a great place to watch this is from the terrace in our Panorama Bar here at Sunset Beach Club or from the promenade just in front of the hotel. (more…)
Torremolinos’ famous ‘Parque de la Batería’ will host a fantastic live music event this summer: The Summer Jazz Festival 2024.
Poster for the Torremolinos Summer Jazz Festival
During July and August, you can enjoy four free concerts featuring artists from Germany, England, Cuba and Spain.
The event organiser, Javier Salinas from the Clarence Jazz Club, stated that
“The concerts seek the diversity of genres within jazz itself with an international focus”.
Salinas also added that this year’s festival will also feature short performances from locally-based violinist Konstantin Merezhnikov, as well as a diverse gastronomic offering with a selection of food trucks.
Dates and times for all the concerts:
Monday 8th July
The Ralph Moore Quintet will take to the stage with a more contemporary jazz style. Moore recorded and toured in the 80s and early 90s with some of the genre’s greatest artists.
Monday 22nd July
Pedro Pablo & Three Cuban Jazz Feat Andiley Mojena. A Cuban musician with a long and impressive musical career whose objective is to share an experience of a performance in which the real protagonist is the true sound of Cuban Jazz from the golden years of the 30s, 40s and 50s.
Monday 5th August
German band ‘The Sazerac Swingers’ take to the stage and will take us back to the 20’s, the era when jazz music started to take over dance clubs all over the world.
Monday 19th August
Spanish group ‘Swing For Five’ will take us through the soundtrack of the 20th century, offering tunes that form part of the basic jazz repertoire because they were written for cinema or because the musicians transformed it into jazz. Some of the tracks they will play belong to classics like Pinocchio or the Wizard of Oz.
If you’re planning on visiting the Torremolinos Jazz Festival over the summer and are looking for accommodation, Sunset Beach Club hotel is just a few minutes drive from Parque de la Bateria. You can check availability and prices here www.sunsetbeachclub.com.
The San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel is back again this year with a full programme of events which kicks of this Sunday 23rd June!
This year we’ll be able to enjoy the amazing firework display on San Juan night (23rd June) as well as the traditional bonfires all along the beaches. The popular ‘Casetas’ are back in the main fairground every night as are all the fairground attractions and live music concerts. The day fair will also provide hours of entertainment with live music and dancing featuring local artists.
Fancy trying a fun new water park where you’ll be able to jump, slide, dive and test your balance skills?
If you’ve walked along the promenade in Benalmadena, Puerto Banus or Fuengirola, you may well have seen some bizarre-looking inflatable structures floating about 50m offshore. Well, these are actually state-of-the-art water parks where you and the family will have a whale of a time!
This Sunday 2nd June 2024, Benalmádena will celebrate Corpus Christi, a gorgeous festivity full of colour and amazing aromas thanks to a spectacular carpet of flowers laid on the streets by the villagers.
This beautiful festivity is celebrated in many Andalusian villages sixty days after Easter Sunday; however, Benalmadena Pueblo’s rendition is now regarded as one of the most beautiful in the province, attracting many visitors.
The white village of Mijas has a hidden secret which for the last few years has been delighting chocolate lovers from all over the world… We’re referring to Mayan Monkey Mijas, a fabulous chocolate factory where you can take part in workshops to make your own sweet creations!
The sign above the entrance to this delightful chocolate factory and museum says it all, “Happiness Laboratory”.
Located in the village’s main ‘Plaza Virgen de la Peña’ Mayan Monkey isn’t your ordinary chocolate factory. From the minute you walk in you are greeted by friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff who are on hand to help you with all your chocolate-related queries or needs. They’ll tell you stories about the chocolate’s origins and offer you samples to try. And trust us, the place has an impressive collection of exotic chocolate treats which will make you think you’re in Chocolate Heaven!
Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical producer in the world arrives in Málaga next week with their show ‘Alegría’. From the 31st May to the 30th June locals and visitors to the Costa del Sol can enjoy this fun and colourful show in the ‘Grand Chapiteau’ which will be located in the Recinto Ferial Cortijo de Torres (Main Fair Ground) in Málaga.
Alegría premiered in 1994 and has become one of the most beloved Cirque du Soleil shows. It has been touring the world delighting more than 14 million spectators in 255 cities and over 40 countries!
Saturday 11th May 2024 sees the start of, the ‘Festival of Legends’ at the Benalmádena Auditorium. This cultural event offers top-class ‘Tribute’ concerts throughout the months of May, September and October.
The concert series begins with ‘From the Wall’, a fantastic tribute to Pink Floyd. Throughout September and October we can also enjoy an exciting program composed of great artists who will perform hits by musical legends such as Quuem, Madonna, Phil Collins or Elton John. A highlight this year will be that many of the shows will include professional dancers to add to the spectacle.
Benalmádena is getting ready to host it’s popular ‘Feria del Marisco’ (Seafood Fair) from 18th to 21st April. This event takes place in a large tent in the parking area (next to Kaleido Bar) in Benalmádena Marina. All visitors to the Marina will be able to sample some of the most delicious seafood at bargain prices! (more…)
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