Posts Tagged ‘Costa Del Sol’
Discover the real Seville …
“¡Quien no ha visto Sevilla – no ha visto Maravilla!” (“he who has not seen Sevilla – has not seen a miracle”) is the famous Spanish saying about the capital city of Andalucia.
(and wonderfully cool on a hot day), the Real Alcázar is like a smaller version of the Alhambra and has lovely gardens and of course the maze-like streets of the Barrio Santa Cruz are as unique and charming as ever. You can happily take the tourist bus around the city or a boat cruise on the Rio Guadalquivir along with the millions of other tourists who flock here every year, but Sevilla has so much more to offer its visitors.
Sevilla is known as the city of a thousand shoe shops and the shopping is excellent here, from large branches of Spanish favourites El Corte Ingles, Zara and Mango to a wealth of small independent shops. If you like Spanish ceramics then the very best place to buy them in the world is their cultural heart – the barrio of Triana. Here generations of artisan families have made them in the back, and sold them in the front!
Don’t Miss the Last Nights at the Races …
Saturday 24th July saw the highest attendance at the Mijas racecourse this season, over 7,000 people enjoyed another warm “Night at the races” with the theme of “Ladies Night” organised by the Costa del Disco group. Hundreds of the coasts beautiful Ladies arrived sporting a variety of headgear and stunning outfits making Mijas a contender to Ascot for fashion at the races!
The first of five races started at 10.30pm allowing families to enjoy a meal at one of the many eateries within the course. Pre race entertainment was provided by local musician and DJ, Ian Jacks with his “Flashback to the 80s” show in the VIP terrace bar “Le Chic”.
Throughout the evening displays of flamenco were given by a group whose youngest dancers were only 8 years old.
Winner of the closely contested third race was Missin, jockey Ivan Lopez, trainer Blas Rama and head groom Alejandro
*Pictures by W.Thomas*
This week the race night changes from Saturday to Friday for the remaining two race nights of the summer season.
Friday 30th July the gates open to the public at 8.30pm and the first race is at 10.30pm. This night is dedicated to Mijas with free sangria given out to all and an exhibition of handicraft from the Mijas arts centre.
Entertainment will include a special performance by Frank Burke (formerly of one of the 70s biggest disco bands – HEATWAVE) who will be treating the crowds to his “Greatest disco hits of the 70s” show, which of course will include all those “Heatwave” classics. Frank, and local group “Traffic Jam”, whose repertoire includes some great U2 tribute songs, can be seen in the Live Music venue “Le Chic” from 9pm.
Entry to the racecourse is only 5 euros and under 18s and over 65s get in for FREE. All attractions within the racecourse are free entry.
For more information about the Mijas Race Nights :
Call 952 661 819
Local Craft Fayre , 29th May
Now that the sun is shining and fiesta’s are looming its time to get out and about and what better occasion that this weekend’s craft fayre in GALERIAS PANIAGUA, SOTOGRANDE? It will be a fun, family day out with lots going on and will be supporting local business at a time when the economy desperately needs in it, in addition catch up with old friends and meet new ones! Plus its all FREE! FREE ENTRY – FREE PARKING!
There will be a variety of different stall’s promoting local crafts and businesses and the stalls are raising money for The Tramps Fund (reg 42) in Sotogrande which does extremely important and special work looking after stray dogs and cats in our area.
The fayre will open at 11am and close at 5.30pm, Pepe’s Cafe Bar will be serving refreshments and of course Mary will be selling her delectable pies and cakes. There will be Krafty Kids there to keep the children busy, pop into Glad Rags & The Book Angel for a FREE GLASS OF CAVA TOO!
Dr Susan Pheonix, internationally acclaimed author of Out of the Shadows:
A Journey Back from Grief and Policing the Shadows will be launching her new book with Gratitude Art and will be available to sign copies on the day.
Stalls include:
- Gratitude Art – gift cards, stationary, etc.
- Finger Tipz – Make-up Artistry & Tanning
- Debbie Durant – Handmade jewellery
- Dr Susan Phoenix – Aura Photography/Angels & Energies & Author
- Hand Crafted Cards by Patti
- Soto Maps
- Beverley Anne Heys – Psychic Medium & Card Reader
- Lucy Gabzdyl – EFT Therapist
- Glad Rags Sotogrande – Designer Dress Agency
- The Sentinella Costa West Magazine
- Lisa Sadleir – natural tanning products
- Be Awake Yoga
- Elaine O’Connell – Life Coach & Yoga Instructor
- Krazy Kids – Children’s party planners
- Janie Jewson – Handmade jewellery/Art Classes
- Mary’s homemade cakes
- Cudeca – Cancer care charity
- Gilly Jaxon – Palmist
- Anna Viale – Antiques & Collectables
- Gala Puro – Homemade Beauty Products
- Permanent Perfect Make-up
- Pearl Burrows – Communication Coaching
- Claire – Maui Jim´s Sunglasses
- Joan Pinnock – Hand Crafted Cards
Local L.I.V.E Charity Event is Huge Success …
Last weekend saw weeks of preparation finally come together in the 1st Annual Children’s Fayre for L.I.V.E. Charity.
The sun was shining and the day was a phenomenal success, with approx 500 visitors, both local and holiday makers. Families enjoyed the market stalls, the games, activities and entertainment and raised more than €2,000 for charity.
This day would not have been the huge success it was without the visitors and the generosity of those from the Costa del Sol community who gave up their time and donated services.
L.I.V.E. would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all those who made the day the great success it was. And a special mention to Marleen Gosselin from Andalusian Events for donating her time & expertise with the event co-ordination.
For a list of the raffle prize winners, please go to www.live-spain.org
The Sentinella Costa West
The Sentinella Costa West is a community magazine aimed at expats who have decided to move to Spain. It is distributed in the Costa Del Sol region of Spain (in the province of Malaga) covering the West Coast of Malaga, from Riveria del Sol to San Roque on the coast and inland to Ronda. The Sentinella Costa West has been established for two years.
There are four editions of The Sentinella Global Magazine Network which has been established for over 5 years.
Our magazines and websites are designed to put a smile on you face! Feel free to send in your own funny jokes/ stories/experiences of life here in Spain … oh, and don´t forget to tell us what you would like us to feature…
