Marbella Family Fun update - Friday November 12, 2010

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* English movie listings

These are the listing for movies that are playing in Marbella and on the Coast in English from Friday November 12th until Thursday November 18th. If you would like to receive regular updates on original version movies playing locally, please sign up to our newsletter.

Cinema Gran Marbella:
Unstoppable

Fuengirola Miramar:
Unstoppable

Plaza Mayor Malaga:
No original version movies playing this week.

Click here to read more...

* Andalucia nature walk through Malaga Mountains on Sunday

Marbella Town Hall organizes walks through nature reserves, parks, mountains and other outdoor areas in Andalusia at very reasonable prices called Salidas Abiertas. This is a great way to discover the nature that exists along the Costa del Sol and Andalusia as well as a wonderful opportunity to meet locals and practice your Spanish.

Sunday´s walk is in Algatocín-Benalauría-Benadalid, which passes through Valle del Genal (Genal Valley). It starts at Algatocín, passes through Benalauría arriving at Benadalid. The Genal Valley is particularly charming this time of year when the chestnut trees start to lose their leaves. This is an intermediate/advanced 14km walk and costs only 12 euros (includes transportation, accident insurance, and guides)! Click here to read more...

* Lunch on the beach

Today is a gorgeous sunny day (Saturday is also supposed to be nice) and it´s perfect weather to have lunch on the beach. One of our favorites is Los Sardinales in Elviria. This is a seafood restaurant, so make sure you try some boquerones fritas (fried anchovies), calamares, gambas pil pil (shrimp in oil, garlic and chili). The best paella on the coast is served up at Los Sardinales, so save room for this. If you´re feeling like something different try the black paella cooked in squid ink and served with aioli (garlic like mayonnaise). Hurry! Because on Sunday it´s expected to rain. Click here to read more...

* Hit the Fuengirola zoo this weekend

Beautiful weather is the forecast for tomorrow and it would be a shame to waste it indoors. If you´ve got little ones or babies, spend the day at the Fuengirola zoo, which is just 20-25 minutes from Marbella.

The zoo is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Click here to read more...

* Parent-child theater experience in Marbella

The Marbella culture delegation is announcing a theater and dance program titled “Llevo a mis papás al teatro” (I take my parents to the theater) which is a series of shows for the whole family to enjoy.

Tonight you can see the "Cascarón de huevo" (the Eggshell) at 5:30pm at the Camilo José Cela library in Marbella. Free entry! This show is for children even as young as 2 years old.

You can also see this show tomorrow at 12:30 in San Pedro at the Centro Cultural. Click here to read more...

* Business 1st supports FAMA

Business 1st the coasts leading Business Networking group are proud to be hosting their annual Charity event. This year, they are hosting a Psychic Dinner in aid of FAMA our local Dog charity at El Chapparal Golf Club in Mijas on Saturday November 13th. Click here to read more...

* Pet Day in Benahavis

If you like animals you don´t want to miss Dia del Mascota or Pet Day in Benahavis on Saturday November 13th. The event will be at the Benahavis Chapel (La Hermita, where the Romeria is held) from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Click here to read more...

* VIP Events

VIP Events is a new event planner in town and they are interested in planning your next birthday celebration, corporate function, or wedding. Click here to read more...

* Toys of the Avant Garde at Picasso Museum

Weather forecast calls for rain on Sunday, so why not head to the Picasso Museum in Malaga? There is an exciting new exhibition titled Toys of the Avant-Garde which runs until January 30, 2010. Click here to read more...

* Larachí Flamenco Festival

The Larachí Flamenco festival 2010 will be holding its last performance in Malaga on November 18th at the Auditorio de la Diputación Provincial at 8:30pm.

Larachí Flamenco means flamenco night in caló (gypsy language) and is a festival which is celebrated annually in Seville and Paris and now for the first time in Málaga. This is a chance to share your admiration for flamenco with the citizens of Málaga. Click here to read more...

* Rock n´Roll and Jive classes

One of our readers asks: "Hi! I have always wanted to learn how to dance Rock 'n Roll and Jive, and finally my husband has said yes to come along. So, if anyone knows any places where they teach, I would be very grateful!" Please make a comment below if you have any recommendations. Click here to read more...

* Need a film maker on the Costa del Sol

Another one of our readers asks: "We are celebrating a double 40th in Mijas on Saturday, do you know someone can film it??? Not too expensive..." We have a great recommendation, but maybe you do too! Please let us know. Click here to read more...

* 24th Malaga International Jazz Festival

Starting Tuesday November 9th and running through Saturday November 13th, the 24th Malaga International Jazz Festival will bring a wide variety of performances, conferences and activities to Malaga.

Tonight and tomorrow are your last chances to see some of these great artists. See the schedule! Click here to read more...

* Bellaria Treats

Cakes so moist they melt in your mouth. Ingredients so fresh you could have grown them yourself. Service so impeccable it reinstates the words customer service and punctuality in the Spanish dictionary. Bellaria has taken what's good and made it BRILLIANT.

We´ve got our first order of Carrot Cake today! Can´t wait to sink my teeth into it. Click here to read more...

* Storytelling at El Corte Inglés

Every Friday at 7:00pm until December 17, 2010, the book department at El Corte Inglés in Costa Mijas and in Marbella will be holding a Storytelling Session (Cuentacuentos) for children. Click here to read more...

* Christmas fair at Mijas Hippodrome

On December 12, 2010 the Hipodromo Costa del Sol in Mijas will be holding a Christmas fair and party from 12:00pm - 11:30pm.

This event promises to be a fun day out for everyone, with entertainment all day and night, talent competition with cash prizes, Santas grotto, hog roast, one of the worlds leading clairvoyants - Anna, Lebanese buffet, bouncy castle, manicures, pedicures and beauty treatments and more! Click here to read more...

* Verdiales Festival in Malaga

The Verdiales Festival takes place every year on the outskirts of Malaga on December 28th from approximately 11:00am to 6:00pm. It is a competition of song and dance which is a must-see if you are in the area at this time. Click here to read more...

* The Music House San Pedro

If you´re looking for a way to introduce music or an instrument to your child, then you may want to try The Music House in San Pedro. They offer a fun brand new approach to learning music.

If your children are already attending classes at The Music House, or have attended, we are very interested in receiving a review...both positive or negative (preferably constructive criticism!) comments are welcome. Click here to read more...

* Glitterati Christmas shopping event

Glitterati English bookshop is an Aladdins cave of interesting and unusual gifts. For the third year running Glitterati will be holding a Christmas shopping evening on Wednesday November 17th (for those who like to shop and wrap early ready for going back to UK for the holiday maybe)and another on Thursday December 9th. Each year they have grown in popularity -a rare thing to Christmas shop in comfort and enjoy a glass of wine at the same time. Click here to read more...

* San Pedro street market

I just spent my morning at the San Pedro street market and have to say that no trip to Marbella is complete without a visit to the Marbella or San Pedro street market. The Marbella street market is held on Saturday mornings and the San Pedro street market is held on Thursday mornings. Both street markets start at around 9:00am and wrap up around 2:00pm, so everyone can go and have lunch. Click here to read more...

* Schoollege Classifieds

Second hand school uniforms, children's clothes, toys, children's bedroom, musical instruments, summer camps, tuitions, babywear or schoolpool, there are plenty of categories where you can advertise for free to sell or buy or even swap or donate! Click here to read more...

* Weekly courses to shine this Christmas

Next 16th of November and until Dec. 18th, the weekly course “Shine This Christmas” will take place in several venues along the Costa del Sol .

This event unites under the same umbrella some of the best professionals in Decoration, Fashion, Make-up, Food, and Hair-style with one purpose: To teach you during 5 days (3 hours a day) all the tips, tricks and possibilities that you need to know to get ready for Christmas. Click here to read more...

* Mother, Baby & Toddler Exhibition postponed

The Mother, Baby & Toddler show that was scheduled this Saturday & Sunday in Estepona has been POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT JUNE. The economic climate appears to have prevented many exhibitors from booking stand space. Click here to read more...

* Another beautiful morning in San Pedro

We had another beautiful morning today in San Pedro de Alcantara. I took the kids to school and headed to the beach for a nice bike ride with my trusty dog. I even encountered another dog that looked exactly like my mutt. Click here to read more & see nice photos...

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