The guitar legend and soul sensation comes to Marbella for one night only in June. Fans will be able to see the grammy winning musician up close and personal, under the stars on the tennis club’s center court. Nothing tells you more eloquently that the summer concert season is just around the corner, than when […]
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George Benson : Breezin’ into Marbella
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Picasso at work. Through the lens of David Douglas Duncan
The Picasso Museum in Malaga will be exhibiting the works of American photographer David Douglas Duncan in an exhibition entitled Picasso at work. Through the lens of David Douglas Duncan from 20 June to 25 September. David Douglas Duncan, born in 1916 in Kansas City, is one of the most influential photographers of the 20th […]
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Destination desire: Marbella voted most fashionable city in Spain
Andalucía, Spain’s most southerly region and home to Spain’s most traditional experiences including tapas, bullfighting, flamenco and most notably, the string guitar is a land of colour, wonder and contradiction that has rightfully attracted hoards of holiday makers and property owners to the region year after year. Andalucía pulsates with life, bursting with fashionable towns […]
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Tourism gathers speed ready for the summer
Spain’s tourism figures for the first four months of this year are better than even the most optimistic forecasts. The Minister for Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Miguel Sebastián, reported on Tuesday that the number of foreign visitors to Spain was up by 8.5 per cent between January and April this year. He added that the […]
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The Superyacht Cup
With only a week before the start of the 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup in Palma (June 22 – 25th), the organisers are pleased to announce a full entry list and several new sponsors. Among the fleet of 20 yachts heading to Palma in the next couple of weeks are 12 entries making their […]
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Summer Solstice Festivities on the night of San Juan
The festival of Sant Joan takes place between June 20th till 24th and is a huge party full of bonfires, fireworks, music and dancing. Six months after Christmas the arrival of the summer solstice is celebrated during the shortest night of the year. The celebrations of Sant Joan are of pagan origin and consist to […]
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Jet2.com expands Spanish routes from Glasgow
Nine million visitors to Spain in first three months of 2011 as Jet2.com announces new route from Glasgow to Spain for 2012 . As peak season approaches for many of the popular holiday destinations, Spain is already enjoying a noticeable increase in visitors this year. Information from The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade puts […]
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Life’s a beach! Spain awarded highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the world
The prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ eco label bestowed upon 3,550 beaches and marinas in 41 different countries across the globe has awarded Spain 511 Blue Flags for its beaches and 92 for its marinas, more than any other European country, in recognition of the Iberian nation’s beautifully pristine beaches. The Blue Flag is a highly recognised […]
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Joaquín Cortés to perform in Marbella
Flamenco dancer Joaquín Cortés is coming to Marbella to perform his latest work – Calé! Joaquín Cortés is one of the most charismatic and international flamenco dancers around. After a long and successful career as a dancer and choreographer, Joaquín Cortés has opted for experimentation and has composed a unique performance fraught with passion and […]