Charity walk in San Pedro for Brittle Bone Syndrome

To mark the occasion of the International Day of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, San Pedro will be holding the II edition of a Charity Walk in favour of the Research of Osteogenesis Imperfecta – commonly referred to as Brittle Bone Syndrome (or in Spain Huesos de Cristal). The walk will take place on […]

The big Patatas Bravas debate

Patatas bravas, also known as papas bravas here in Andalucía, is a traditional dish to be found in most of Spain’s autonomous regions, and is usually taken accompanied by a beer or glass of wine. Served as a portion (ración) or tapa, it is considered to be one of the cheapest […]

San Pedro basilica dating back 1,500 years

There are some who believe that the Costa del Sol is a modern-day tourist destination with little history, but naturally, a place as beautiful as this has been long since discovered and visited by seafarers and conquerors since the earliest of times. Proof of this is the discovery of Phoenician, Roman […]

San Pedro’s Church Square

Plaza de La Iglesia

Most towns, cities and villages in Spain are centred around a main square, and in that main square you will usually find the parish church. San Pedro is no different, and although it has grown over the years from a small sugarcane settlement to a bustling cosmopolitan town, the church square […]

Important survey for San Pedro Alcántara’s residents

From 9th until 18th of April, all residents of San Pedro who are registered and over 18 (empadronados) are called to vote on the future pedestrianisation of one of the main commercial arteries into the town: Avda. Marqués del Duero. In order to participate in the survey, you can vote online, but it […]

Age Concern

Age Concern España have been providing much needed support and promoting the well-being of the over 50s in Spain since 1994. They initially started in the Balearic Islands on Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, before establishing branches on mainland Spain in the late 90’s from the Costa Blanca to the Costa del […]

Crossfit Marbella – everybody’s welcome!

There are so many sporting disciplines available in San Pedro it is hard to know where to start either when just moving to the area, or looking to shape up after a time away from the lycra. When looking around to get myself into shape, a friend recommended CrossFit. Immediately discounting […]

Summer School in San Pedro Alcántara

As the summer season looms and the long school holidays are coming into view, parents’ thoughts begin to turn to activities to occupy their kids and lure them away from the ubiquitous television sets and electronic games. Situated in San Pedro town, very close by the main avenue Avda. Pablo Ruiz […]

San Pedro’s tunnel – a new lifeline

There was a time, not so long ago, when driving through San Pedro Alcántara was not as easy as all that. In fact, traffic regularly backed up as it tried to cross the charming little town that had become somewhat of a bottle-neck. A solution was needed both for the benefit […]