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Marbella Family Fun Weekly Newsletter -- February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 |
Marbella Family Fun update - Friday February 15, 2013 * English movie listings This is the listing for movies that are playing in Marbella and on the Costa del Sol in English from Friday February 15th until Thursday February 21st Cines Gran Marbella Puerto Banus:
Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar:
Plaza Mayor Malaga:
Click here to find movie times and locations... * The Multisports Club If your kids are already on half term, check them into The Multisports Club to burn off some energy and have fun. Kids half term camp runs Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm for the next two weeks! Click here to read more... TIP: This is also a great venue for birthday parties. They’ll organize all the fun, games, cake and clean up too! * Cafe de Ronda There is a new French menu offered by Relais de Paris at Cafe de Ronda in Marbella. This is a great cafe located in the heart of Marbella and is a perfect meeting spot for a full lunch, dinner, tapas or just a quick coffee. Click here to read more… TIP: Free wifi and a comfortable terrace! Check out the Facebook page for all of their latest creations. * Pointer Clinic drawing competition During the week of Semana Blanca (25 Feb - 1 March) Pointer Clinic Estepona will be having a drawing competition for children age 3 to 11. Draw or paint your pet dog /cat/horse/rabbit/Guinea pig etc. We will display them all in the waiting room. On Friday afternoon we will select the 3 winners. You can win a pony riding lesson, a checkup for your cat or dog, or a cat or dog toy. Click here to read more... TIP: There are two Pointer clinics. One in Estepona and one in Nueva Andalucia (Marbella). * Delivering at Costa del Sol Hospital One of our readers got some great advice when asking, ”Hi there, I wonder if anyone can tell me if I can pay privately for healthcare at the Costa del sol hospital? I'm pregnant, due in May. I'm not entitled to social healthcare and not covered under my private medical insurance. I have been paying privately for antenatal care but have heard that Costa Del sol hospital is the only hospital in the area which has a birthing pool. I would really like a pool birth. Can anyone help?” What an amazing response we got to this question! If you plan to deliver on the Costa del Sol, you must read all of the great tips, hints and advice we received. Click here to read more... TIP: Got something to add? Make a comment here . * Marbella Jobs We received a couple of new postings on the Marbella Job Board. Check it out if you are looking to hire or get hired for the perfect job. Click here to read more... TIP: Looking for a babysitter or some help during your holiday to the Costa del Sol? Check out this list of available child minders. * Elite Fitness Academy The Elite Fitness Academy have set up a fitness school for anyone over the age of 16. A number of different fitness courses will be offered and include recognised CYQ qualifications. Distance learning courses are also available. Click here to read more... * Abandoned dog looking for home One of our readers posts, ”Cookie needs a loving home after being abandoned in Marbella. She was found cold and hungry and very scared and seemed to be waiting for her owner to return for many hours, maybe even days.” If you cannot adopt Cookie, can you please share this link with friends and family. It’s a very helpful way we can all work together to find a home for this lovely dog. Click here to read more… * Ruta de la Tapa Ruta de la Tapa Invierno (Winter Tapas Route) is held from February 15 to 24 in Marbella and San Pedro. Tapa and drink for only 2 euro at 62 participating restaurants. Click here to read more… * Marbella street markets No trip to Marbella is complete without a visit to the Marbella or San Pedro street market. The Puerto Banus 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.Click here to read more… TIP: If you miss the Saturday street market, you can still make it to the Monday market in Marbella center. * Semana Blanca Next week get ready for Semana Blanca starting February 25 and ending March 1. This is an elective week of vacation in the school calendar. It is chosen by the Autonomous Communities to compensate for the local ferias that occur during the summer break. Click here to read more… * Sierra Nevada Tired of the sun and sand? Then head out just a few hours to the mountains for a bit of snow and ski. Sierra Nevada is the perfect getaway for those of us who want to feel like it’s winter time. Read our review before you head out. Click here to read more… TIP: Sierra Nevada is not only for winter sports, but it’s a lovely getaway during the summer season too! * Día de Andalucía Thursday February 28th is "Andalusia Day" which celebrates the February 28, 1980 referendum on the Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia. This is a public holiday and most businesses and schools will be closed. Be sure to run your errands and get what needs to be done earlier on in the week. Click here to read more… * Duathlon Ciudad de Marbella In case you are heading toward San Pedro beach this Sunday, you will surely see the XII Duathlon 'Ciudad de Marbella'. This event will be held on Sunday February 17 on the Paseo Marítimo in San Pedro Alcántara starting at 10.00am. Click here to read more…
* Hike La Concha mountain The weather has been great for getting outdoors and going for a walk or hike in the mountains. If you haven't been up to La Concha (Marbella's landmark mountain), think about heading up before the summer heat hits. Read these tips before you go. Click here to read more… * Looking for young helpers Costa Bear Marbella is looking for some young helpers to assist during parties on Saturdays at their shop in San Pedro. Anyone 15+ that speaks Russian, German, Danish, Spanish or English are welcome. Costa Bear is also looking for help from Wednesdays to Saturdays for anyone 18+. Click here to read more… TIP: This is a paid position and a nice chance to get the kids a bit of work experience * Advertise with us Does your business need a boost? Looking for a way to promote your family friendly business? Consider advertising with MarbellaFamilyFun.com to reach the audience you need. We have a wide variety of packages to choose from to list and promote your business. Contact us if you would like to meet up or have any questions: 609 790 305. Click here to read more… Don´t forget the power of the BUZZ! Please tell your friends and family about our newsletter or to follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
Thank you... and see you next Friday.
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