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Marbella Family Fun Weekly Newsletter -- August 2, 2013 August 02, 2013 |
Marbella Family Fun update - Friday August 2, 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 August 2nd until Thursday August 8th. Cines Gran Marbella Puerto Banus:
Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar:
Plaza Mayor Malaga:
Click here to find movie times and locations... * Costa Water Park Costa Waterpark is the biggest attraction to hit Marbella this summer. Choose from two different locations where kids and adults can enjoy over 800 square meters of slides, trampolines and water fun seven days a week! Click here to read more… TIP: Have you been to Costa Water Park? We would love to hear what you think, so tell us about it! * Julio Iglesias in concert See Julio Iglesias in concert tomorrow night in Marbella at the Starlite Festival. Julio Iglesias has become the best-selling Spanish-speaking artist of all times and is performing tomorrow at Auditorio de Marbella, La Cantera in Marbella. Click here to read more… * Movies on the beach An open air movie is playing tonight on the beach in San Pedro on Playa La Salida. This is organized by ‘Cine Solidario'. Sounds like fun and a great chance to practice your Spanish! August 2: “El mundo es nuestro”, on Playa La Salida beach in San Pedro Alcántara. Starting at 10:00pm. August 23: “Los juegos del hambre” (The Hunger Games) on Playa La Venus de Marbella Click here to read more… * Marbepop concert The finalists of the Marbepop music contests perform in Puerto Banus August 7. Click here to read more… * Pilates Studios in Marbella One of our readers needs a recommendation and asks, ”hello i am looking for pilates studio in marbella. could you please help?” We got a great response, so check out this post if you also want to exercise. Or add to our growing list of recommendations. The more choices we have, the better. Click here to read more… * Stock! 2nd Feria Outlet Marbella The second edition of the outlet sale Stock! 2a Feria Outlet Marbella is being held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos in Marbella August 9 - 11. Find discounts from 50% to 90% on a number of items for sports, children, computers, surf, furniture, household items and much more. Click here to read more… * Wrapping and packing material One of our readers is moving and asks, ”I am looking for wrapping and packaging materials for a household move. Does anyone know where I can buy them at a reasonable price. I live in Marbella so somewhere within 20ks or so would be good. Many thanks Karen” We got a great response, so check out this post if you also need packing material. Or add to our growing list of recommendations. Click here to read more… * Andalusian horse show La Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre (Royal Equestrian Art School of Andalucia) is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a tour in Spain and France. ‘Cómo bailan los caballos andaluces’ show is held at the Marbella Bullring La Malagueta on Saturday August 3. Tickets 15,90 euros. Children free! Click here to read more… TIP: Check out the Marbella Calendar for more events on the Costa del Sol. * 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 - 10:00am and wrap up around 2:00pm. Click here to read more... TIP: Be sure to arrive as early as possible to avoid the heat and the crowds. * Autistic and Aspergers support group One of our readers is looking for support and asks, ”Does any one know of a support group for teenage children with Autistic spectrum disorder, Aspergers in the Malaga area of Spain” Please get in touch with Lesley if you know of any such support groups, or think of starting one together! Click here to read more... * Removal company Moving or have moved from Marbella abroad? Then maybe you can help Karen, who asks, ”Hi, can anyone help me with a recommendation of a removal company from Marbella to South Coast of England. My daughter is starting university at the end of September and I need to get her stuff to Brighton before then. I would love a personal recommendation if anyone has one.” Thank you to our MFF readers who came up with loads of recommendations. Take a look at this post if you are also looking for a van with a driver or removal company. Click here to read more… * Concert at Marbella Golf Country Club Tonight, August 2, jazz singer, songwriter, pianist Joanna Eden will be appearing at the Marbella Golf Country Club at 8pm. Price includes 3 course dinner with half bottle of wine per person. Click here to read more… TIP: Do you have an event you would like to announce? Tell us about it! We can post it in our Calendar of Events. * Marbella gyms One of our readers is looking into staying in shape during the summer and asks, ”Hello - we are looking for a gym open on Sundays around Marbella/Estepona?” We have a few responses already for Hennie, so take a look if you are also interested in going to the gym on a Sunday. Or, if you know of a gym open on Sundays, please tell us about it and add your comment. The more information we give to our readers, the better! Click here to read more… TIP: Just want to see what other gyms are out there? Check out our Health & Fitness guide. * Korean BBQ One of our readers is feeling like going out for a Korean meal and asks, ”Does anyone out there know if there is a Korean BBQ Restaurant here on the coast?” We have one recommendation for you in case you are also looking for a Korean restaurant in Marbella. If you know of others, please tell us about it. The more choices we have, the better. Click here to read more… TIP: Check out the Marbella Restaurant Guide for more family friendly places to eat.
* Live music at El Banco New restaurant, bar and Café El Banco is celebrating the start of a summer of live music with a special event on Thursday 8th August from 8pm. Guests arriving between 8 and 9pm will be given a free glass of cava upon arrival on the terrace before enjoying the three hours of live music at the bar, or at one of the tables for dinner. Click here to read more… * Marbella Festivals Marbella festivals take place all throughout the year particularly in summer when everyone takes to the streets for any excuse to celebrate. We have organized a list of some of the main festivals taking place in Marbella so you can plan your holiday. Click here to read more… * Secondhand children’s books One of our readers is cleaning up house and posts, "Due to moving I'm selling all my books, suitable for children from Yr 4 to Yr 9, all in perfect condition. I have authors such as Jacqueline Wilson, Roald Dahl, David Almond, and more educative ones such as the Horrible History collection. In addition I'm selling some primary school spanish books that were compulsory to read, easy to understand, and have interactive pictures in them." She also is offering dictionaries, DVDs and toys, so contact Jacqueline if you are interested. Click here to read more… * BBQ at La Verana Verde This Friday (2nd of August) La Veranda Verde Restaurant hosts a big BBQ party! The evening includes live Music and various BBQ dishes. Click here to read more… TIP: Check out the Marbella Restaurant Guide for more family friendly places to eat. * Marbella summer camps Looking for a summer camp for the kids in August? Marbella camps are fun and a great way to keep the kids occupied whether you live on the Costa del Sol full time or are simply visiting. These summer programs offer your kids to learn sports, art, music, theater and so much more. Check out our listings to see which summer programs are most suitable for your child. Click here to read more… * Costa Women raises 22,000kg for Food Bank 250 Women celebrated Costa Women Marbella’s 1st Anniversary Party on Friday 26th July 2013 at La Veranda-Verde in the Royal Tennis Club in El Rosario. The evening raised 1,320€ for Bancosol Alimentos, to enable a donation of 22,000 kilos of food into their Food Bank for the Malaga region. Click here to read more… * Boot camps in Marbella One of our readers is looking for a recommendation and asks, ”Has anyone any advice on day long boot camps running in Marbella or the surroudning area in August. I've seen a lot of reference to ones running on the beach. Has anyone got any names of people who run these?” We’ve got a few answers for you if you are also looking for something similar. Or, if you have somewhere that you can recommend, please tell us about it! Click here to read more… * Nourish The Children Marbella Family Fun provides free content and we are always happy to help answer questions guiding families through their travel and holiday plans. If you found our services to be useful and would like to express your gratitude, please consider donating a bag of Vitameal through Nourish The Children to our charitable initiative A Million Meals Our objective is to fund 1,000,000 daily nutritional meals before November 1st, 2013, to help feed 2,740 children for a year. Click here to read more… * Dog Park at Nagueles One of our readers needs help and asks, ”I have seen a thread in a previous forum which suggests there is a dog walking park at Nagueles. Is it still there or is it now only a camp for children? I'm trying to find somewhere to let me labrador run off lead please! Thanks, Rachel.” If you have a clue and can help us answer Rachel, please let us know! Our readers will appreciate it. Click here to read more… * The Fish Factory One of our readers is looking for a contact and asks, ”Does anybody have the mobile number of the guy that used to have the Fish Factory in Cancelada as he is mobile but closed his shop?” If you can help us answer this question, please let us know! Click here to read more… * Thank you It’s always great to hear nice feedback and this is one of our recent postings on Facebook ” A BIG thanks to Marbella Family Fun - so many new clients and new friends for my photography/videography business through your network - www.waynebellingphotography.com” Click here to read more… * 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.
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