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Drivers on the A-7 Coastal highway east of Estepona will have seen the silver capped tower against the blue sky and wondered what the building was. The answer is the first ever purpose-built Russian Orthodox church on Costa del Sol's and Andalucia.
Estepona Summer Feria took place from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th July 2024 and gives everyone a week to enjoy dancing, drinking and eating. Both the day fair and the night fair take place at the 'Parque Ferial y Deportivo' located at the top of Avenida Juan Carlos I next to the A-7 coastal highway.
Estepona Summer Feria takes place the first week in July from Tuesday to Sunday and gives everyone a week to enjoy dancing, drinking and eating. Both the day fair and the night fair take place at the 'Parque Ferial y Deportivo' located at the top of Avenida Juan Carlos I next to the A-7 coast road that by-passes Estepona.
The crumbly Christmas cookies collectively known as mantecados, which you will see in the months leading up to Christmas, individually wrapped and sold either by weight, or in a box, are made in a town located in the eastern part in Seville province, Estepa.
Andalucia.com wishes you a very happy holiday season. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our frievery best wish for happy, healthy and prosperous 2022.
Venta Quemada is a small village in the municipal district of Cúllar on the plateau of Chirivel, one of the ‘High Plains’ (Atliplano) of the province of Granada. The village sits within the comarca of Baza, located south of the A-92N motorway off junction km 75 (coming from Guadix, or km 369 coming from Seville). It has a population of about 125. The village shares its name with a very popular venta (roadside inn) that specialises in barbeque grill.
Breakfast is a special occasion on the Three Kings day, January 6th with the Three Kings’ Cake ( Roscón de Reyes) the centre of attention.
Andalucia.com wishes you a very happy holiday season. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our frievery best wish for happy, healthy and prosperous 2022.
The Santa María Polo Club is by far the most well-known polo club in Spain and also considered one of the best clubs in the world, providing exclusivity and glamour. It built the first polo field in Sotogrande around 1965 and ever since has constantly improved the installations and reputation of the club.
The GKA Big Air World Championships take place within the event window of 20th of June to the 6th of July on Playa Lances Sur opposite Balneario. In addition competitors and fans will be able to enjoy the Kite Expo that will be from the 21st to the 26th of June at BIBO Beach House, at Playa Valdevaqueros.
The city's name started out as "Xeres" in Roman times (though the Phoenicians were here before them), then became "Sherrish" under its Moorish rulers (giving its name to the fortified wine, finally ending up as "Jerez de la Frontera" in the late 14th century, due to its location on the border of the Muslim and Christian-ruled regions. In Catalan, Italian and French, sherry is still called "Xeres", harking back to the Roman/medieval Castillian word, "Xerez".
After six years of hosting a 70.3 race, including 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Marbella won’t be holding the IRONMAN race in 2026. The event has moved Malaga.
The Starlite Festival is a three month-long music and cultural event held in June, July and August at the Cantera de Nagüeles, in Marbella. It is now established as one of the important annual social and entertainment events in Spain. First and last dates of currently confirmed concerts are 14th June to 31st August 2024.
Arte Sano Festival was the biggest free alternative festival on the Costa del Sol, and took place on the last weekend in July on San Pedro Alcántara seafront from about 2004 to 2019. It was cancelled in 2020 for Covid and never restarted.
The Starlite Festival is a three month-long music and cultural event held in June, July and August at the Cantera de Nagüeles, in Marbella. It is now established as one of the important annual social and entertainment events in Spain. First and last dates are 13th June to 27th August 2025. Startlite is also known for its annual gala, an additional star studded event of the year.
The La Cala de Mijas fair will take place from Tuesday 21st to Sunday 26th July 2026.
One of the largest flea markets on the Costa del Sol takes place every Saturday morning. Located next to Marbella Arena (former Puerto Banus Bullring) and is a great 120 stalls rambling flea market, a mini "Rastro" where you can find everything from a wooden elephant to a woolly jumper.
Well-priced, environmentally-friendly produce, that supports local businesses and farmers. Opens on the third Saturday of the month on Paseo Ramon Garson, Nueva Andalucia, by the River Guadaliza.
Arroyo Vaquero is a coastal district to the west of the town of Estepona comprising beaches, historical landmarks, hotels, commercial centres, a new hospital and existing housing communities including villas and apartments on both coastal and mountain sides as well as new ongoing residential developments.
Rio Real is one of Marbella sought after districts. Located just to the east of the town centre and cantered on the river of the same name and the Rio Real Golf Course which opened in 1965 as part of the Los Monteros developments.
