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Marbella Family Fun Weekly Newsletter -- December 23, 2011 December 23, 2011 |
Marbella Family Fun update - Friday December 23, 2011 * English movie listings This is the listing for movies that are playing in Marbella and on the Coast in English from Friday December 23rd until Thursday December 29th. Cines Gran Marbella Puerto Banus
Fuengirola Miramar: Plaza Mayor Malaga:
Click here to find movie times and locations... * The Original Dolphin Safari The weather has been holding up very well in Marbella, so it is a great time to visit the dolphins in Gibraltar with The Original Dolphin Safari. Our family had an amazing time with them and got some lovely photos and memories. We have never seen so many dolphins in the same place (literally hundreds!). Tours run throughout the holidays, so book your place now! Click here to read more... * Jeans Factory Marbella Outlet Tomorrow is the last shopping day for Christmas! Do you have your shopping all done? If not, pop into the Jeans Factory Marbella Outlet now to get your last minute pieces. They have a new shipment of brand name items from Juicy Couture, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Diesel, Ed Hardy, Miss Sixty, B.T Jeans, Moschino, Prada and more...all at discount prices. Check it out! Click here to read more... * Gymnastics for children One of our readers asks, ”Does anybody know of any gymnastics classes for beginners in either Marbella or Fuengirola areas? We have given a quick response on our experiences. If you have had an experience of your own with the local gymnastics clubs, please add your comments. Click here to read more... * Marbella Souk Zoco del Sol The Marbella Souk Zoco del Sol will take place every Saturday from 10.00 am to 16.00 pm in Plaza Antonio Banderas in Puerto Banus (next to El Corte Inglés department store), where 25 stands will be presented with arts & crafts. The Zoco del Sol will be open on Friday December 23 and Saturday 24, 2011 from 10.00 to 16.00 as well as on Friday December 30 and Saturday December 31, 2011. On Fridays the blues band "The Moochers Trio" will play live from 12.30 to 14.30, making it an even more interesting and enjoyable visit. The whole family will enjoy fun on Plaza Antonio Banderas with a race track for children and adults, children's play area, cafe and commercial stores on Puerto Banus which is a must see for Christmas!Click here to read more... * Marbella shopping Marbella has loads of places to go shopping from street markets to super malls. Check out our Marbella Shopping directory to get a quick look at the top shopping venues in the area. Click here to read more... * Puerto Banus street market The Puerto Banus street market will be open tomorrow, however I am told that some stands will not be out due to the fact that many people will be home cooking preparing for Christmas dinner. So, it may or may not be a great place to visit tomorrow. I would still take my chances if you need to pick up some last minute items, but just keep in mind that it is an unusual market day. Click here to read more... * Three Kings arrive in Marbella The Royal Mailman to the Three Kings visit Parque de la Alameda in Marbella center from Wednesday December 27 until January 5, 2012. The Royal Mailman to the Three Kings welcomes all children with their requests and letters at the park. NOTE:Three Kings Day is a major holiday in Spain when many families exchange gifts to each other on January 6th . Click here to read more... * Día de los Inocentes The day of the Holy Innocents, el dia de los Inocentes, is the Spanish equivalent of April's Fool Day. It is celebrated this Wednesday December 28th. So, go ahead, and play a prank today (guilt free)! Click here to read more… * Planetarium Day Carpa Planetario Albireo (planetarium tent) will be installed at Plaza de la Iglesia in San Pedro on Wednesday December 28th and in Marbella (Plaza de la Iglesia) on Thursday December 29th. Ticket sales from 5:00pm to 6:15pm. 3 euro for children, 5 euro for adults.Click here to read more… * Children’s Three Kings Party Children's grand party with bouncy castles, games, entertainment, Christmas workshop and many more surprises at Parque de la Alameda in Marbella Old Town on Wednesday December 28th starting at 5:00pm. Another party will be held for the kids in San Pedro Alcantara on Thursdasy December 29th on Plaza del Pueblo de Istan. Free rides for the kids! Click here to read more… * Marbella ice skating rink The Palacio de Ferias y Congresos in Marbella is opening an 800 sq. meter ice skating rink, Christmas market and children's attractions on Thursday December 15th. Hours are from 12:00pm until 11:00pm. Free entrance and a nominal fee to ice skate and for rides. 7 euro for skate rental and 45 minutes of skating and rides cost 2.50 euros. My daughter went there recently and had a great time! Click here to read more… * Post your New Years Events If you have a New Years event to promote, use Calendapp.com for free local coverage. The iPhone app is particularly easy and you can download it free from the iPhone app store. Feel free to post your New Years and other events on Marbella Family Fun too. It’s free! Just follow the directions on Create a Page. Click here to read more… * Post your photos and tips on our Facebook wall Marbella Family Fun is so fortunate to have such a great community. If you haven’t visited our Facebook wall yet, you really should. We have an active community there with quick tips and answers for you. Feel free to post on our wall anytime to share a nice restaurant, a beautiful view from your terrace or a warning about a bad experience you may have had at a local shop. We all enjoy photos, and the easiest way to share your photos with us is through the Facebook app on your mobile phone. You just turn around and take a shot of wherever you may be, add a comment (if you like) and upload it immediately. It’s super easy and fun to see all the comments we get. Check out our Facebook wall now to see what we are talking about!
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Thank you... and see you next Friday.
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