Nowadays, San Pedro Alcántara is a tourist centre of the first order, with numerous luxury urbanisations and golf courses, although it still retains features of its colonial past. The seaside tranquillity, microclimate and its inhabitants’ friendliness, both locals and foreign residents, are keys to what makes this picturesque place so special. Its […]
St. Patrick ‘s Day is a worldwide celebration of Irish culture that takes place on March 17th. Also known as San Patricio, it is a festival that is celebrated annually to commemorate the death of St. Patrick of Ireland, patron saint of the whole island of Ireland. It is a national […]
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 […]
Film enthusiasts who like their cinema experience to take place in an independent movie theatre will be happy to hear that the Cultural Centre in the Plaza de Libertad are showing original version films this autumn. No need to take a bus to Puerto Banús or a taxi to Marbella to […]
Better known as El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead or All Souls Day), Halloween in Spain is a three-day celebration that kicks off on October 31st with Día de las Brujas (Day of the Witches), continues with Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints Day) on November 1st […]
As you drive out of San Pedro Alcántara in the direction of Estepona there is an area of town that you have to pass on your left before taking the road for Guadalmina. Just at the end of the fantastic boulevard and sitting proudly on its neighbouring roundabout, above the concealed […]
A new edition of the Flamenco Show ‘La Calle Flamenca’ (The Flamenco Streets) is currently taking place. Organised by San Pedro Alcántara Town Hall’s Cultural & Youth delegation in collaboration with the flamenco dance school of Marta Álvarez this is its 4th edition. So for the next three Thursdays – 23rd […]
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 […]
Lovers of 80s music should head to the Parque Tres Jardines near the San Pedro poligono (business park) on Friday, 10thAugust. The concert starts at 9pm and offers several hours of nostalgic fun and good music in the beautiful surroundings of this popular green zone on the edge of San Pedro. […]
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 […]