Marbella Family Fun update - Friday Feburary 4, 2011

* English movie listings

These are the listing for movies that are playing in Marbella and on the Coast in English from Friday February 4th until Thursday February 10th.

Cinema Gran Marbella:
127 Hours

Fuengirola Miramar:
How do you know?
Hereafter

Plaza Mayor Malaga:
Hereafter
Little Fockers
Tangled - 3D

Click here to find movie times and locations...

* Oddmund Berger seminar - Everyone Communicates Few Connect

Family Siesta is happy to announce they are holding their 5th seminar with Oddmund Berger on March 12, 2011 and would like to welcome you, your friends, family and colleagues to join them!

The topic this time will be: "Everyone Communicates - Few Connect!" Oddmund Berger will be talking about the importance of communication, and how the right way of communicating will help you connect with people on a sub-conscious level, not only on an intellectual level. Click here to read more...

* Charity shop for clothes donation

One of our readers asks: "Do any of your readers know of a charity shop on the coast to donate unwanted clothes items?"

We´ve recommended the Cudeca shop in Marbella. Please let us know if you know of others. Click here to read more...

* Festivals in Mijas

One of our readers is looking for more information on festival dates in Mijas. So we´ve gathered all the dates we could find and posted them here for you. 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...

* Book recommendations for your trip to Andalusia

Andalusia culture is a rich mix of Spanish and moorish influence that offers tourists and inhabitants plenty to discover. We have collected a sample of some of our favorite items that we believe will be useful for your next trip to the Costa del Sol. Click here to read more...

* How to make a Spanish tortilla

If you live in Spain you surely have tasted an authentic Spanish tortilla one time or another. It is a simple dish that is made of potatoes, eggs, onions, salt, and olive oil. My kids love tortilla and have become experts of their own. Click here to read more...

* Battle of the Bands at Hard Rock Cafe

Marbella Town Hall and the Youth Delegation present Battle of the Bands taking place at the Hard Rock Cafe in Puerto Banus every Tuesday during the month of February. The next concert is held on Tuesday February 8th. Click here to read more...

* Good Morning Marbella!

We are finally over the month of January. Woo, that went by quickly, or is it just me? The weather in Marbella this morning is just fabulous. I´ve now posted four new photos for you to enjoy! In the first one you can just make out the snow-capped mountain in the background. Click here to read more...

* ITV in Estepona

If you own a car in Marbella, one day or another you´ll have to go to the ITV to inspect it for "road worthiness". Read our experiences and get hints before you go. Click here to read more...

* Youth walks in Malaga mountains

Marbella Town Hall´s Youth Delegation is offering walks throughout the mountains of Malaga province specially geared towards teenagers and young adults aged between 14 and 35. The walks titled "Ruta Joven" (Young Route) are completely free of charge and take place between the months of February and April. Click here to read more...

* Marbella Calendar of Events

Anyone got interesting plans for the weekend? There is lots going on from theater for the kids to eco markets. Check out our Calendar of Events for more information. If you have an event to announce, please let us know! We´ll post it for you for FREE. Click here to read more...

* Marbella Ecological Market

Marbella Town Hall is organizing a Marbella Ecological Market to take place every first Saturday of the month. The next market is taking place this Saturday February 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the Paseo de la Alameda in Marbella center. Click here to read more...

* Take the kids to the theater

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 geared towards children and parents offering theater the whole family can enjoy.

The next show is Compañia Yllana “ZOO” taking place on Sunday February 5th. Click here to read more...

* A Corkscrew of Letters - Kids Theater

On February 12th and 26, 2011 Black Box Theater in Marbella is presenting A Corkscrew of Letters a show for the kids starting at 5:30pm.

This is a fun show for the whole family where letters and sounds come into play to make words. It´s a perfect production for children aged 1 to 6. Although the show is in Spanish, it really doesn´t matter for the kids. They will leave the theater with plenty of new Spanish vocabulary. Click here to read more...

* Sledging in Sierra Nevada

One of our readers asks: "Would love to take the kids sledging this weekend. We'll need to rent sledges so guess we have to head into the village? And then is there a designated sledging area? Would appreciate any advice you can give us. "

If you´ve had this experience before, please share it with us. Our readers will be so grateful. Click here to read more...

* Looking for garden furniture?

Today we needed to get a hold of some garden furniture. So we headed out to Spot On, where we have bought outdoor furniture in the past. We were in there no more than 1 minute and we found exactly what we were looking for, at the right price and it was delivered today.

I always have great experiences here and have recommended Spot On to many of my friends who are equally satisfied. If you are thinking of buying garden furniture for this summer, I suggest you browse through their website or go to the shop and see what they have. If they don´t have what you are looking for you can have something custom made. Click here to read more...

* Selling spa furniture?

One of our readers asks: "i need furniture of spa like beds and tech floor and tables and sound system . . . (in marbella Spain ) cos i am there already"

If you are looking to sell, please make contact. Click here to read more...

* Pink Ribbon 5K in Malaga

Join the Pink Ribbon Race in Malaga also know as La Carrera de la Mujer in support of breast cancer research on Sunday March 6, 2011 starting at 10:00am and March 7 at 10:30am

This 5 kilometer race is open to the public and can be run individually or as a team. Click here to read more...

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