Art and architecture lovers will now be able to appreciate a new sculpture that has just been inaugurated by deputy mayor Rafael Piña. ‘La danza’ (the dance) by Vicente de Espona was forgotten and shut away in the municipal storerooms until it was recently discovered and restored to its former glory. […]
Next week, San Pedro de Alcantara will be celebrating the ‘Día de Andalucía’ that falls on Thursday 28th February, a public holiday in the autonomous region of Andalucía. A festive day that is celebrated throughout the whole of Andalucía with many cultural events and competitions, people commemorate this special date by […]
The City of Marbella is hiring private security for twenty-eight public spaces in San Pedro Alcántara in a contract worth 1.4 million euros over a four-year duration. Marbella town hall is to place private security guards in 28 public spaces in San Pedro Alcántara, including parks and gardens as well as […]
Wild boar in the hills and dolphins in the bay? Trees full of singing parakeets and dangerous pet killing caterpillars? After recent news reports and much local gossip it appears that the land and waters around San Pedro Alcántara are literally teaming with natural wildlife right now. Since sightings of a […]
Looking for suitable accommodation for a family member for a few nights? Need a recommendation for a good hotel or information on where to park a motorhome this year? The good news is that San Pedro is not only welcoming, but it has plenty of room at the inn and a […]
Fancy something a bit different for Valentine’s Day this year? Surely Día de los Enamorados, the annual day devoted to love, shouldn’t just be the social realm of besotted young couples and diehard romantics. Perhaps this year we can all spread a general feeling of happiness, afterall the day doesn’t always […]
Dog owners have a few issues to deal with on a daily basis: obligatory early morning walks, plastic bags with unpleasant contents and making sure that tempting food is kept out of paws reach. However, no problem is more pressing than who to trust to look after your beloved friend on […]
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: At the Trapiche de Guadaiza Cultural Centre until March 4th. BODY AND HEART: a photography exhibition about the human body with works carried out in the studio and with a natural model. The exhibition has a total of 23 images photographed in both black and white and colour. Friday […]
Watch out Paris and Milan there’s a brand new catwalk in town! Rival capitals of fashion should be on the alert as San Pedro Alcántara has been appointed a special part of Marbella’s Fashion Week in 2019. Details have just been announced of plans to turn San Pedro into a venue […]
The international tourism trade fair – FITUR, held its 39th event in Madrid last week with over 10,000 exhibitors attending from 165 countries. Together with the attendance of over 7,000 journalists and over 110,000 members of the public passing through the doors, proves the importance of the event as the largest […]