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 […]
Last weekend saw the final of the Champions League, and although football is low on this writer’s list of favourite things, even I became caught up in the festive atmosphere that pervaded San Pedro Alcántara as English team Liverpool battled Spanish rival Real Madrid.
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 […]
Opened several years ago, the Tres Jardines park is still something of a well-kept secret. Indeed, a good number of people are blissfully unaware of this wonderful park that exists right under their noses. Now you might think it is pretty hard to hide a park, being big and green and […]
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 weekly market in San Pedro, otherwise known as ‘El Barato’ or ‘mercadillo’, is held on the Recinto Ferial fairground every Thursday morning and opens from 8:00am to 3:00 pm. However, it’s always preferable to arrive from 9:00 am onwards, as many of the stalls are still not set up until […]