by Justin | Feb 17, 2012 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
This coming Sunday (19th February 2012) sees the start of the new season of races at the Costa del Sol Racecourse. This opening day of races kicks off at 11:00am on Sunday morning; it’ll be a busy day on the turf as 65 horses participate in the 5 programmed races.
This new winter/spring season of racing will include five days of competition; this is the calendar of events:
19th February – Races start at 11:00am
26th February – Races start at 11:00am
4th March – Races start at 11:00am
6th April – Races start at 11:00am
13th April – Races start at 4:00pm
We must highlight the race that will be held on the 4th March, The Mijas Cup. This is one of the most important races held on turf and the one with the most prize money – of those that are run in Spain. The winning horse will take home an impressive €43.000 prize; that explains why some of the most important stables from all over the world will be participating 🙂
Horse racing fans who visit the Costa del Sol Racecourse this season will be able to enjoy a wider selection of leisure and entertainment services, complementary to the actual races. The restaurants and other food and beverage outlets have also been renovated for the new season.
Pricing for the racing this season is €5 per person, with children under 18 and seniors able to access the racecourse for free.
by Justin | Jan 11, 2012 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
I know, I know, you’re just recovering from New Year’s celebrations and here I am enticing you to celebrate again; this time, for Chinese New Year!
The Costa del Sol Racecourse will be hosting a special Chinese New Year celebration this coming Sunday the 15th January 2012. Starting at 4pm – which is 11pm inChina – the event is open to all residents and visitors to theCosta del Sol and is absolutely free J
All those who attend will be treated to performances by local dance groups as well as a special performance by well known Chinese dance group Jin Fan; made up of 25 dancers, this group of entertainers will be flown in from Beijing specially for the event which is financed by the Chinese government.
The Chinese New Year celebrations at the Costa del Sol racecourse are also sponsored by the Chinese Association in Andalucía and the Association of the Qingtián Community in the South of Spain.
Those of you who are a little more knowledgeable about Chinese culture might have realised that these celebrations are actually a week early as the Year of the Dragon actually starts on the 22nd January! The reason for this is that the Jin Fan group hired for the event has to be back in China on that date…
Anyway, could be an interesting event to attend; something a little different for all those of you visiting the Costa del Sol, or indeed, those of you living here 😉
Let us know how you get on!
by Justin | Sep 19, 2011 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
Last Saturday the 17th September, a new season of horse racing got underway at the Costa del Sol Racecourse in Mijas.
This new autumn season promises a great line up of horse racing events from now until Christmas. Horse racing fans living on the Coast – and holiday makers who visit – will be able to enjoy the amazing facilities the Costa del Sol Racecource has to offer. (more…)
