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Benalmadena Pueblo Hosts its Exotic Annual Arabian Market

From Thursday 24th August to Sunday 27th August 2023, Benalmádena Pueblo (the old town) will host the latest edition of its Arabian Market (Zoco), an event that once again returns to the town’s summer cultural programme. 

The Arab Market will take place in the following locations throughout the town: Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Plaza de España; in Calle Real and in the ‘Jardines del Muro’. Aimed to promote the town’s beauty and charm, the town hall hopes this unique event will again attract tourists from all over the Coast. 

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The Luna Mora Festival 2011: What to Do and What to See

Luna Mora festival in Guaro

Candles light up the town

The Luna Mora Festival, a yearly event which is held in the quaint Málaga village of Guaro, starts next Friday the 9th September. For two weekends running, visitors to the town will be treated to the best of andalusí culture: Music, dance, workshops, street performers, a Moorish market and 20,000 candles which light up the town are just some of the treats you can expect when you visit this popular festival.

The towns main auditorium will liven up the Guaro evenings with a selection of concerts by renown Spanish singers: Miguel Poveda, Vanesa Martín (accompanied by the Málaga symphonic orchestra), Mónica Naranjo and local sensation, Pablo Alborán will all be delighting the crowds with their music. (more…)

The 52nd Nerja Caves Festival: A Spectacle of Music and Dance

Nerja Caves Festival 2011Next Tuesday the 12th July sees the start of the 52nd edition of the famous Nerja Caves Festival, one of the most important music and dance events on the Costa del Sol.

Since the opening of this spectacular cave in 1960, this Festival has been held every year, attracting artists and musicians from all over the world. Thanks to its incomparable beauty and exceptional acoustics, the Nerja Caves attract thousands of spectators every year – approximately 800 people are seated every night in the “Sala de Ballet” auditorium to enjoy the very best music and dance shows.

This year, the festival will be split into four separate parts: An evening of Flamenco, an evening dedicated to music of the world, an evening of Spanish dance and opera and last, but by no means least, a lyrical concert.

The programme for the 5 day event is as follows:

Tuesday 12th July at 10 pm – Flamenco Evening

The Festival starts with a true andalucian flavour; Málaga flamenco dancer, Rocio Molina’s show “Danzaora”, winner of the 2010 Dance Prize. (more…)