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The Eagerly Awaited Luna Mora de Guaro Festival 2013 Starts this Weekend

Festival Luna Mora de Guaro 2013This weekend sees the start of the acclaimed Luna Mora Festival in the beautiful white village of Guaro. This unique event is your opportunity to witness and experience the magic of ‘Andalusi’ music and culture.

The Festival takes place on the 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th of September 2013 and is sure to be a great success with visitors coming from all over Spain to experience its rich blend of true Andalusian culture and tradition.

Two of the team from Sunset Beach Club visited the Luna Mora Festival last year and took some great photos which will give you a great idea of what to expect if you choose to venture into the hills and take part in the festivities; you can see the photos HERE.  (more…)

54th Edition of the Nerja Caves Festival: 4 Magical Nights of Music & Dance

Programme for the Nerja Caves Music and Dance FestivalNext week sees the start of the 54th edition of the Nerja Caves Music and Dance Festival. As we’ve come to expect, this year’s line up of artists is just as impressive as previous editions and includes guitar ‘maestro’ Manolo Sanlúcar.

The festival will take place from the 24th to the 27th July; it has been shortened to just 4 days in order to reduce its impact on the conservation and maintenance of these famous caves.

Below we’ve included the full programme for the Festival and all the artists and musicians taking part this year:  (more…)

Mijas Gets Ready for the 7th Edition of its Popular Blues Festival

Mijas Blues Festival 2013The usually quiet and tranquil white village of Mijas is about to get a little noisier… but it’s a good kind of noise: The Mijas Blues Festival!

For the 7th year running (from the 5th to 7th July) this fantastic festival, organised by ‘Aint Nothin’ But…’ and the Mijas Town Hall Foreigner’s Department, will once again provide 3 days of the best Blues music; and all for FREE!

This year the whole festival will be held in the main ‘Plaza’ and visitors will also be able to enjoy lots of delicious food and drink in the many bars and restaurants surrounding the square (that part isn’t free though ;-))  (more…)

The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) Celebrate their Annual Convention in Benalmadena for the Second Year Running

Affinity Show Choir

Affinity Show Choir

For the second year running, The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) will be celebrating ‘En Armonia’ – their annual convention – in Benalmadena.

Once again we at Sunset Beach Club are delighted to form part of this fabulous event. Many of the delegates will be staying with us and this year all the contests and shows will be held in our Moonlight Theatre.

This year the event promises to be even bigger and better with its second International Chorus and Quartet Contests (including a senior quartet contest). (more…)

The Luna Mora Festival: Two Weekends of True Andalusian Culture

Luna Mora de Guaro 2012

25.000 candles light up the town...

Once again, the white village of Guaro is ready to welcome visitors from all over the Costa del Sol (and the rest of Spain) for its spectacular Luna Mora Festival. Showcasing the diversity of Andalusian music and culture, this unique festival takes place on the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of September and promises visitors an impressive programme of events including live music, dance, street performers and a large selection of workshops to participate in.

The previous edition of the Festival attracted more than 50,000 visitors, a figure which will undoubtedly continue to grow as word spreads of this beautiful event which is known for the 25.000 candles which light up its streets come nightfall.

The daily programme of events is extensive; we’ve highlighted some of our favourites below:  (more…)

53rd Edition of the Nerja International Music & Dance Festival

Festival de Musica y Baile de Nerja

Flamenco in the Nerja Caves...

There are just a few days to go until the start of the 53rd Nerja International Music and Dance Festival. From the 17th to the 22nd July – this year there festival lasts a little longer – the famous Nerja Caves will be the setting for an amazing selection of music and dance performances: Ballet, flamenco, classical music, opera…each evening offers a different genre and style.

Nerja Music and Dance Festival – Programme of Events (more…)