WHAT'S COOL THIS SUMMER?

Cool events, announcements, and launches that have been making life a little more fun in Spain and beyond!

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

BANG & OLUFSEN JOINS FORCES WITH ON RUNNING

Swiss sports brand On and Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen have joined forces to design the ‘ultimate running kit’, which comprises the newly On Cloudboom running shoes and a set of Beoplay E8 Sport running headphones. The Cloudboom is On’s first big release since the On Cloudflow and its timely launch matches the human wish to enjoy the best of outdoor living. The Beoplay E8 Sport, meanwhile, is Bang & Olufsen’s first purposebuilt sports headphone set, as gorgeous as it is sturdy. www.bang-olufsen.com

MACARENA GÓMEZ PRESENTS AMOR EN POLVO

Talented actor Macarena Gómez recently achieved a coup, starring in and producing the film, Amor en Polvo. The movie is funny, dynamic, and has plenty of heart though it still awaits a release date. Macarena has also produced the short film Quiero Contarte Algo and the documentary El Greco. She is additionally working on the film El Futuro, directed by Kiko Prada.

BENAHAVÍS FLAMENCA

This is one event we are pleased to announce early. Benahavís Flamenca is a fashion show that will be lighting up the streets of this beautiful residential area on Friday, August 7 at 8pm. Featuring designs by Ada Gutiérrez, Magalí Villanueva, Alba Werner, Amparo Pardal, and Aurora Gaviño. Flamenco designs will feature strongly at the event so if you are looking for the perfect feria outfit, don’t miss out on this event. www.nuevamoda.com

10 WINE STREET

The fourth edition of the oenological festival, 10 Wine Street, took place recently at Plaza Manila in Estepona’s historic Old Town. The event is a blend of good wine, food, and music, since it includes tastings, live performances, and delicious regional cuisine. www.estepona.es

FUERTE LIVE EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS AND KIDS

Fuerte Hotels has made holidays considerably more action-packed for guests with its Fuerte Live program, featuring a host of activities for guests of all ages. These included trekking, gardening, music, cooking classes, aqua ball, Pilates, nordic walking, aquazumba, yoga, photography and more. www.fuerte-grupo.com

LOCO POLO MAKES THE SUMMER A LITTLE COOLER

Luxury brand Loco Polo (founded in San Sebastian and now with stores in Málaga and Marbella) is an ice-cream bar featuring a truly impressive variety of ice lollies with different fillings and toppings. In Marbella, Loco Polo is at the Puerto deportivo de Marbella (Avda. Duque de la

34TH MIJAS THEATRE FESTIVAL

Mijas was alive with the sound of laughter at the 34th edition of its Theatre Festival, which this year featured well-loved artists like Miguel Ahumada s/n). www.thelocopolo.com

Ángel Rodríguez ‘El Sevilla’; actors Ángel Pardo, Ignacio Nacho, Carmen Baquero, and Miguel Guardiola in the play Mi Hijo es Imbécil; and Malabaramagos’ circus and magic show. www.mijas.es