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 […]
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 […]
Dog-lovers (myself very much amongst them), look for any excuse to take their pampered pooches with them when they leave the house. As it is often difficult to know if your pet is going to be made welcome, frequently the poor things are left behind at home. San Pedro though, has […]
These two Spanish words are frequently heard in Málaga, especially during the summer season and San Pedro Alcántara is no exception. The word Espeto comes from the verb ‘espetar’ – to skewer. This cooking method is typical of this area and refers to five or six fresh sardines (it’s vital that […]
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 […]
As residents of San Pedro Alcántara, most of us are grateful for the beautiful weather that allows outdoor exercise all year round. The well-maintained paseo is a delight for joggers – stopping along the way to pump iron at the outdoor gym or a dip in the sea when the summer […]
Spring is advancing and San Pedro Alcántara is back once again with the weather that we know and love – endless blue skies and sunny days. Thanks to the wonderful micro-climate afforded by the mountains that lend this place its stunning backdrop, the sun is expected to remain in situ for […]
The daily routine of work may mean that for many of us the artistic streak we know we have inside becomes buried, and there just don’t seem enough hours in the day to indulge our more creative urges. Luckily, the Art Club in San Pedro proffers a solution. Paint and Sip […]
For most expats with children, decisions must be taken as soon as possible with regards to education. Home schooling is not allowed in Spain, therefore the main choice lies between private and state education. There are the excellent local state schools, which operate a points system to allocate places. The benefit […]
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 […]