In
Benalmadena the following events take place throughout the month.
Spanish stars perform in the open-air theatre at Tivoli World Attractions
Park during August. Performance times each evening are at 22.00
and 24.00. Tivoli World is open daily between 18 and 3.
First
Monday of every month, except August. La Capellania Garden Club
meets at Villa Luisa, the British Society's Clubhouse on the road
just below Benalmadena Village at 15.00. During the monthly meeting
there are regular talks by experts on subject connected to gardening
combined with a social get together. For member and further details
ring Anna Waghorn on 952 454 194.
Every
Thursday throughout the year. The Eagles Social Club meets at
the Patio Andaluz in Arroyo de la Miel at 11.00. Members enjoy raffles,
bingo and quizzes and have regular guest speakers. They also have
social evenings and excursion to various places and regular trips
to Gibraltar. For more information contact the President Joy Charlesworth
on 952 444 164.
Second
and last Tuesday (except July and August). The Costa del Sol branch
of the Royal British Legion meet at El Dorado Bar, opposite the Hotel
Siroco from 10.30am. Visiting Legionares are welcome. For more information
contact the Chairman Dr. Guy Valadon on 952 563 580.
Spanish stars perform in the open-air theatre at Tivoli World
Attractions Park during August. Performance times each evening are
at 22.00 and 24.00. Tivoli World is open daily between 18 and 3.
Throughout
the year (except August). The British Society and International
Club, the longest established association for foreign residents
on the coast, have their Clubhouse, "Villa Luisa", open Tuesday
Wednesday and Friday from 10.30 to 14.30 and Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday according to activities and functions. Regularly weekly
events include Petanque on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.30.
Bridge on Fridays between 14.00 and 18.30. Members can also play
golf on Monday and Thursdays at local golf courses. Other sports
include table tennis, pool, darts and there is a large English book
and video library. New English speaking members are welcome. Tel.
952 448 105.
LA
CAPELLANIA GARDEN CLUB
STOP PRESS
Garden Club 'La Capellania'
now meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 3.0.p.m.
at the Manila Restaurant, Los Boliches.
The next meeting is on : I st April ( and this is not an April Fool joke !)
TRIPS this Autumn
October
: Botanical Garden, Nerja and an Orchid Farm.
In
Benalmadena the following traditional festivals are important
Benalmadena is known for its full calendar of all-year-round festivities
and cultural celebrations, from organized art and sporting events
to traditional and religious processions - all of which give life
and vitality to this cosmopolitan town.
April
(Easter Week) - Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a special time
in Benalmadena. Apart from the usual religious processions through
the streets Benalmadena Pueblo and Arroyo de la Miel, there is also
a live presentation of the Passion of Christ in the old village
- Benalmadena Pueblo. Known as 'El Paso' the procession, made up
of locals, starts at sunrise on Friday of the 'Virgen de la Soledad'.
This is one of the most traditional celebrations to take place in
Benalmadena.
June
- Corpus Christi is another celebration, which stirs up the people
of Benalmadena Pueblo. One of the attractions of this event is the
spreading of flower petals and herbs spread on the streets by the
people of village on the eve of the procession. The aromatic perfume
and the carpet of natural colour, transforms the village streets
and creates an evocative atmosphere.
At the end of June the Municipal Sports Centre - El Polideportivo
de Arroyo de la Miel - has a Sports Day. This coincides with the
end of the school term and the children have the opportunity to
enjoy a full day of activities to start their summer holiday.
June
24th is the day of San Juan. Arroyo de la Miel celebrates from
24th to 29th June with its annual local fair. 2004 saw a record
number of visitors when some 16,000 people attended the last night
of the celebrations. This is also a favourite time because it is
the start of the warmer nights on the coast. It is a popular fiesta
all over Spain with bonfires and fireworks usually starting from
midnight on the 23rd.
July
15th - 29th Benalmadena Summer Festival of Music, Theatre &
Dance is held in the Auditorium of the Parque de La Paloma in Arroyo
de la Miel. More information and reservations - (+34) 952 44 11
63
July
16th sees the evening procession of the Virgin Carmen down to the
sea. This celebration is known as the 'Veladilla del Carmen'
and has become more than simply the procession of the sailor and
is now something of a favourite local tradition, with a special
mass and then the carrying of the virgin to the sea, where the procession
continues by boat. It leaves from Church Square, Avenida Bonanza
after a mass at 19:30 and then continues at 20:30 down to Benalmadena
Port, where it proceeds by boat. Many people jump in the sea and
at 21:30 there is music and dancing till dawn. When the virgin reaches
the sea, there is a big fireworks display from the Malapesquera
Beach.
Mid-August
sees festival of the 'Virgen de la Cruz' (The Virgin of the
Cross). This annual festival of great traditional and cultural importance,
is celebrated with a procession is through the streets of the Pueblo.
For
information about events on a particular date check our general
events calendar.
For
general information about Benalmadena visit our Benalmadena
page.
