The Spanish national health service is a wonderful resource for locals and expats alike, with modern facilities such as online booking and access to medical records, as well as a downloadable app that keeps all aspects of a patient’s health-care in one easily-accessible place. For emergencies and outpatient treatment, the walk-in […]
The Department of Culture and Education has organised a festival of Spanish films. This event will run from 2nd to 24th of July in Marbella and San Pedro where a variety of movie genres will be presented including comedy and drama. Some of the films have received awards as prestigious as […]
Summer’s here, temperatures are rising and the days are stretching long into the evening. San Pedro Alcántara is blessed with a wide stretch of sandy beach and most of us have access to at the very least a communal pool. However if you want a change of pace, to cool off […]
While the shopping mecca of La Cañada in Marbella houses the usual high-street stores under its capacious roof, the town centre of San Pedro Alcántara offers discerning shoppers originality and individuality whether they are looking for fresh fruit and veg, a unique range of clothes or even kitchen equipment. A […]
Originally – and officially – a chiringuito (beach bar), Guayaba has grown into much more than that. No, it’s not a swanky beach club pumping out the tunes and serving chilled sushi either. Guayaba enjoys a great beachfront setting close to the San Pedro seaside promenade, but it’s above all an […]
The long beachside promenade shaded by tall palm trees and lined with charming eateries is one of San Pedro Alcántara’s most winning features. It’s an area frequented not only by beachgoers, lovers of water sports, swimmers and those who join ‘beach fit’ exercise groups, but the promenade itself is also a […]
If you’re browsing this website, then you either already know and love this special part of the Costa del Sol, or you are lucky enough to be visiting for the first time. But did you know that for those who live here permanently, or holidaymakers wanting a change from the beach, […]
Noche de San Juan is celebrated in Spain on the night of June 23rd and this year, as is tradition,San Pedro Alcántara will observe the festivities on the Playa La Salida (San Pedro’s main beach). The fun starts at 7pm with entertainment for all the family, including free live music continuing until […]
The Elena Benítez Sports Pavilion will host the 7th edition of the Sunny Dance sports dance festival on July 1 1,050 dancers and some 1,500 audience members from all over Spain will participate in the event. The head of the Fiestas of San Pedro Alcántara, María Guerra, has announced the seventh […]
One of the typical dishes people enjoy in Spain, especially in Andalucía, is called GAZPACHO. A traditional, cold soup with unknown origins but generally thought to date back to the time of the Moors and Arabic culture – which today is a staple of Spanish cuisine. It’s an excellent choice on […]