Living in Spain is fantastic especially on the Costa del Sol; eternal sunshine and beautiful beaches, just like paradise. But an emergency can ruin your little paradise if you don’t know what to do or who to call. Many tourists and even foreign residents who came here to enjoy a carefree […]
A new Wi-Fi station, setup for free on the main San Pedro Alcántara beach is now operational. Set on the actual promenade more less half way down the boardwalk it is between the area of the ‘Moragas’ (barbecue boat area) and the beach of La Salida. Users can recharge their mobile […]
You may have noticed the construction work going on at the entrance to the Avenida Marqués del Duero. Where an old and somewhat neglected section of park stood, a new structure is arising that will look altogether more modern and functional. Once charming, the little park had fallen into disuse […]
The white shelving, bright lighting and product ranges of Primor have now landed on the streets of San Pedro, and this brilliant Spanish retail chain is already doing great business in the town. For all the ex-patriots who have previously lamented the absence of a pharmacy that also sells an extensive […]
San Pedro Alcántara enjoys the ideal situation as, although a small town, it is set just ten kilometres from the glamorous Marbella, a few minutes’ drive from the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda, and only 20 minutes from Estepona. Over the past few years it has undergone extensive remodelling […]
It is generally agreed that climate change is probably responsible for the abnormally high numbers of jellyfish arriving at the shores of the Mediterranean coastline in recent years, as jellyfish reportedly thrive in warmer waters. What to do if you are stung by a jellyfish However, not being scientists in any […]
You don’t have to head off out to Marbella or the delights of Nikki Beach to appreciate a great beach club this summer. San Pedro Alcántara has less famous but just as enjoyable beachside hotspots where you can laze, dance, drink or eat the day away. Each beach club has a […]
The healthy living bug can be infectious, not only from one person to another, but how it infiltrates parts of your life other than just exercising. If you haven’t already gone vegan or vegetarian you might have reduced the amount of meat you eat – not only for your diet’s sake, […]
Someone once described San Pedro Alcántara as a ‘sleepy little town’, but when you look at the programme of cultural events that form the Festival de Calle this summer, you realise it is just the opposite of sleepy. It includes theatre, dance, circus arts and puppetry workshops. What a fantastic opportunity […]
San Pedro Alcántara, we know it as Spanish town with beautiful beaches, traditional tapas restaurants, stunning parks and gardens and a boulevard that has become a symbol of this remarkable town. San Pedro is hidden in the middle of Marbella’s luxurious golf courses, but not many people know that it has […]