by Justin | Dec 4, 2019 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
Arroyo de la Miel is getting ready to celebrate the 37th edition of its famous ‘Carrera Urbana del Pavo’ (Urban Turkey Race) which will take place on Sunday the 15th December, 2019.
This traditional race was first held 37 years ago when participants had to run after a live turkey! Nowadays the turkey is taking a well-earned rest; however, the winner of the race does get to take home a fantastic specimen to enjoy with their family over Christmas dinner! 🙂 (more…)
by Justin | Jul 15, 2019 | Holiday Tips, Things To Do
Next Saturday the 20th July Benalmadena will host the 2nd edition of an event in which participating businesses, bars and restaurants will host concerts with all different types of music: The Ruta de la Música (Music Route).
This year the organisers will be celebrating two events, one this weekend and the other on the 4th October so that they take place in two different seasons and so that they can see the impact each of these events has on the local economy.
Poster for the Benalmadena Music Route with all the venues/locations and times.
This project is a collaboration between Benalmadena Town Hall’s Youth Department, The local chamber of commerce (ACEB) and Benalmadena´s Association of Musicians. All three have joined forces to once again create a route which will allow visitors to enjoy good music as well as the local shops and businesses. The idea is to use live music to revitalize local business. (more…)
by Justin | Jun 18, 2019 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
A bonfire during the Night of San Juan…
If you are planning on visiting Benalmadena this week (from the 23rd June) there are a couple of events you won’t want to miss: The Night of San Juan and the San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel.
The Night of San Juan is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of the summer. All over Spain, people flock to the beaches to enjoy a magical night with bonfires, barbeques, fireworks and lots of food and drink!
Benalmadena is no exception with bonfires being lit all along its beaches. This year, there’s the added attraction of a full piro-musical show (fireworks, music and lasers) which takes place just down the road from the hotel, at the Bil-Bil Castle. (more…)
by Justin | Jun 3, 2019 | Eating & Drinking
From the 6th May to the 9th June, the city of Málaga will host Andalucia’s most important gastronomic event: Malaga Gastronomy Festival.
This will be the 6th 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. (more…)
by Justin | May 9, 2019 | What's On
On the 10th, 11th and 12th May, Benalmádena Marina will host a new event called “Little Italy”, an opportunity for visitors to get to know Italian culture through its gastronomy, fashion, art and folklore.
Organised by the “Italiano Vero” collective who are dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture throughout Europe, “Little Italy” will offer local residents and visitors a little piece of Italy in our Marina, as well as help raise awareness of the Benalmádena’s spectacular Marina in Italy. (more…)
by Justin | Mar 19, 2019 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On
On the 22nd, 23rd and 24th March Benalmadena will host the ‘Festival Hispano Argentino’ (Hispanic & Argentinian Festival). This unique fusion of Argentinian and Spanish culture promises a weekend of fun for all the family.
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