Auditions for Joseph
Adam Woodward
SALÓN VARIETÉS are in preparation for another of their spectacular shows, and they are on the hunt for fresh talent.
Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat, the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber all singing, all dancing show is planned for mid to late March 2025. This is a great opportunity for amateur (and not so amateur) singers and performers to shine in front of packed audiences alongside well-established and seasoned Salón Varietés favourites.
Auditions are taking place on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, from 2pm to 5pm. Each person will need to call prior to the days to organise a time slot which will be in 30-minute intervals, each accommodating 10 performers.
What the Salon Varietés are looking for are those who can learn an audition song based on one of the characters in Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat. The character description will be given when the appointment is scheduled.
The requirements will be to learn an audition song and dance based on one of the characters in the show. Character descriptions will be available on request. They are looking for a narrator, Joseph, Potiphar, Jacob, 10 wives, 11 brothers, child and adult chorus. Audio and video files will be sent to all who schedule an audition.
If you want to join the biggest and most important English-speaking theatre group in Spain, and you have a little talent that needs seeing, contact Jenny Millar via WhatsApp on 661 780 294.
DIY Christmas cheer
Marc
Menendez-Roche
DECEMBER 13: DIY Christmas cheerhead to Arroyo de la Miel Library from 6pm to 8pm for a Christmas craft workshop. It’s
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Commitments
MIDNIGHT HOUR, the hardest-working band on the Costa del Sol, returns to the Cazbah Live Lounge for their Christmas Special in La Cala de Mijas on Wednesday, December 18.
Their show, The Sound of The Commitments, is inspired by the
Soul legends like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding.
The musical 10-piece known for songs like Mustang Sally, Chain of Fools, and Mr Pitiful has gained so much momentum over the last year that this looks like it is going to be a concert
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Mama Paula Salon Varietes
INTERNATIONALLY renowned Blues guitarist, keyboardist and singer, Mama Paula, is playing the Salon Varietés in Fuengirola on Friday, December 13.
incredible musical skill and energy. It will be a high-energy night full of entertainment, singing along, and dancing with a fantastic setlist of the best in Southern Soul tunes.
Midnight Hour plays The Sound of The Commitments at The Cazbah Live Lounge, Avenida Jerez, La Cala de Mijas, on Wednesday, December 18, at 8.30pm (doors at 7pm). Reservations are recommended on for €15. If you manage to get in on the door without a booking, it will cost €18.
The Mama Paul Blues Band has had a long career, performing in countless places of note, including the Royal Albert Hall with Mark Knopfler, Van Morrison, and Joe Cocker, among many others. Mama Paula has also shared the stage with great figures of Blues such as Suzi Quatro, Alan Price, and Jimmy James.
For Mama Paula, it all started many years ago in a club called Route 66. “I asked the owner for a slot on the stage, and he told me, ‘No way can you play the blues. You bring your gear next week, and we will see what you can do’, so that’s what I did.”
This will be a real treat for blues and
rock lovers with Mama Paula’s vibrant electric Chicago Blues style, full of pure energy and talent. She has long been respected by musicians from all over the world for her way of connecting with the audience and radiating energy through her music.
Without a doubt, it will be a great Blues night with this quintet band, not to be missed.
The Mama Paula Blues Band is playing at Salon Varietés in Fuengirola, Calle Emancipación 30, Fuengirola. Tickets can be purchased at the box office from €20. The show begins at 7.30pm.
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Love to Sing
FRIDAY, December 13, at 7:30pm, at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Centre sees the long-awaited and much-loved Christmas Concert of the International Choir ‘Love to Sing’, a musical evening in which Christmas carols and traditional songs will be performed under the direction of Shirley Helleur.
Since its foundation in 2017, the ‘Love to Sing’ Choir has been a reference in the Estepona community, offering concerts and collaborating with various charitable organisations
in the area, such as ADANA, St George’s, Somos tu Ola, and Agya Cats and Friends Association. In addition, they have participated in international events such as the International Days of Estepona and Duquesa and in the Manilva Pride.
Now with more than 45 members of a wide range of nationalities, the choir rehearses weekly and is always open to new and experienced singers. Their repertoire is varied, ranging from classical music to pop, through rock and musical theatre.
Charity Christmas Market
Adam Woodward
THERE is a very Marbella Christmas bazaar on from Thursday, December 12, to Sunday, December 15, at the Marbella Congress Centre.
Festive visitors will find scores of stands selling chic clothing, accessories, fashion, decoration, and details to surprise and gift this Christmas, and the event is all in aid of the Caritas charity.
You can celebrate with family, friends, or business contacts in the haute-cuisi-
ne gastronomy section and also enjoy a wide selection of entertainment, cultural diversity, and leisure rosters for the whole family.
Bring your Christmas lists to get that shopping done in time for the start of the holiday season; the items you are looking for and the perfect gifts are waiting for you. More than 100 stalls await Christmas shoppers, where there will be… Crafts, decoration, fashion, lingerie, jewellery, antiques, Christmas decorations, skin care items, gentleman’s outfits, and
casual clothing, natural products, artisanal sweets, an artisans’ bodega, restaurants, a bouncy castle for the little ones, a tombola, a drinks bar with an outdoor terrace, an oyster bar, sushi by Carlos Navarro, daily paellas made by well-known chefs, mojitos, seafood, cavas, etc.
The Christmas Bazaar is on from Thursday, December 12, to Sunday, December 15 the Marbella Congress Centre from 12pm to 9pm each day. Entry is free, and it is all in aid of the Caritas charity.
Big Band Christmas
PLAZA Costa del Sol, Torremolinos is the venue for the ‘Christmas’ concert by the ‘Little Big Band of Malaga’ on Friday, December 13, at 9pm, free entry for all.
The Little Big Band of Malaga is a Jazz ensemble composed of 21 musicians from different places in the province of Malaga, was founded as an inclusive project, combining the classic formation of Glenn Miller-style Big Band with a focus on musical excellence.
The repertoire of La Little Big Band de Malaga reflects an exquisite variety within
Jazz, combining immortal classics and contemporary adaptations. With songs like Moonlight Serenade and Misty, the group evokes the romanticism of Swing, while songs like That’s Life and For Once In My Life bring the energy of Vocal Jazz. Songs like Cinema Paradiso and What A Wonderful World show a more cinematic and emotional melodic approach, while arrangements like Sway add a vibrant and Latin touch, completing an elegant and diverse sound journey.
The group has a diverse and balanced formation, composed of a wind section with three trumpets, three trombones, a clarinet, two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, and a baritone saxophone. Added to this is a solid base that includes piano, guitar, bass, and drums, along with the vocal power of three singers.
The Christmas concert of La Little Big Band of Malaga can be seen and heard in Plaza Costa del Sol, Torremolinos on Friday, December 13, at 9pm.
ACE open day
Adam Woodward
THE ACE Dog Shelter in La Cala de Mijas is holding its Christmas Open Day from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday, December 22, at its premises just next to the road leading from La Cala to Entrerrios.
The event will feature guided tours of the shelter, a selection of tempting arts and handicraft stalls, plus refreshments, and a tombola. The entrance fee is one bag or tin of dog (or cat) food.
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ty.org; or tel. Martyn on 711 039 124 or Carolyn on 647 647 671.
ACE|SHIN stands for ‘Animal Care España’, Spaanse Honden In Nood, SHIN for short. In the Netherlands they communicate under the name ACE. In Belgium, their organisation is known as SHIN.
ACE|SHIN is committed to combating the abuse and killing of dogs in southern Spain, takes care of them, finds them a good home, and sets up castration projects locally.
Based in La Cala de Mijas since 1999, the ACE Dog Shelter has rescued and rehomed more than 31,000 dogs and cats and is currently taking care of more than 500 canines and over 200 felines.
For more information: info@ace-chari
Their ‘refugio’ (shelter) houses 500 to 700 dogs and cats per month, who receive the care they need day in, day out, such as food and medical care. Every dog or cat, sick, old or disabled, received at ACE|SHIN is given a fair chance with a no putting down policy.
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Lokanta: Bringing Turkish Cuisine to the Costa del Sol
LA CALA DE MIJAS has just welcomed Lokanta, a family-run Turkish restaurant located in the Jardin Botánico area. Led by husband-and-wife team Nicole and Roberto, Lokanta offers a truly authentic dining experience rooted in Turkish tradition and flavour.
Roberto, an experienced chef, has designed a menu based on his family’s cherished recipes. The mezze selection is perfect for sharing and includes creamy hummus, spicy pil pil, kopoglu, juicy chicken wings, and grilled vegetables with tomato sauce and garlicky yoghurt. Vegetarians will love the dolma, a flavourful combination of stuffed aubergine and pepper with spiced rice.
Main courses feature succulent options like the famous Adana kebab, made from minced lamb, and skewered beef, all served with home-made sauces and fresh pitta bread. Sweeten the experience with baklava or enjoy a glass of traditional Raki. Lokanta also offers a fine selection of wines and encourages diners to share plates to explore a variety of dishes.
Over Christmas, Lokanta will be closed on December 24, but open on Christmas Day from 5.00pm, offering a bespoke menu at €44.95 per person (reservations required). It will also be closed on December 31, but open on New Year’s Day from 5.00pm.
Experience Lokanta this festive season and enjoy the rich, authentic flavours of Turkey in a warm and welcoming setting.
C/ Pensamientos 2, Jardin Botanico n.8 29649 La Cala de Mijs 604 485 281
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A SPECIAL winter-warming Latin night at Huber, Estepona, with three of the most talented and successful artists settled in the Malaga Province.
Performing a night of Tango and Latin Jazz, Hector ‘Limón’ Garcia, the voice and total art; Daniel Amat, piano, art and flavour; and Francis Posé, double bass, art and heart.
The trio plays Huber on Saturday, 21 September. ‘Limón’ Garcia is an
estive Latin Jazz
Argentine rock and tango singer, musician, and composer, originally from Argentina, but now settled in the Costa del Sol.
Daniel Amat is one of the most renowned Cuban pianists in the world, with a number of awards in his career. He was greatly influenced by the artistic career of his father, ‘Pancho Amat,’ one of the greatest Cuban Treceros in history.
One of the key members of the Malaga jazz scene, the celebrated double bassist Francis Posé, has
performed all over Andalucia and at just about every Jazz festival.
All three artists, highly respected in their fields, bring Lion’s Tango, Amat’s Cuban roots, and Posé’s firmly grounded Jazz together for ‘Tango Y Latin Jazz.’
The trio comes together at the Galeria Huber in Calle San Antonio 27, Estepona, on Saturday, December 14 at 8pm. It’s free to enter for diners. Reservations can be made on 608 359 656.
International Christmas
BENALMADENA will be hosting its annual International Festival of Christmas from Friday, December 13, to Sunday, December 15 in Arroyo de la Miel. In the Plaza de la Mezquita, the
now yearly festival will see representatives of many of the 170 nationalities that reside in Benalmadena showing the town how they celebrate Christmas with traditional food, drinks, music and celebration of this festive period in the styles of their home countries.
Each day from 12pm to midnight (on Sunday the fesitval closes at 8pm) enjoy musical shows, exquisite
gastronomy and typical and artisanal products from all the participating countries.
The three-day celebration allows everyone from the town as well as those who visit to start celebrating the most international Christmas, since there will be plenty participating countries this year. The festival will be full of experiences of the cultural diversity and the Christmas spi-
rit from all over the world.
Countries that are participating in this year’s event include, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Belgium, Germany, Colombia, France, Turkey, Mexico, United States, Scotland, Cuba, Ukraine, Finland, Norway and Poland.
There are lots of shows and performances planned throughout the weekend including a visit from Santa Claus.
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Manilva Christmas Village 2024
Marc Menendez-Roche
MANILVA is gearing up to sprinkle some serious Christmas cheer this December with the return of the much-loved Poblado Navideño in the Duque de Sabinillas!
Running from December 23 to 29, El Duque Park will be transformed. Twinkling lights, cheeky grins, and enough holiday magic to make the Grinch crack a smile. It’s a proper knees-up for all ages - and the best bit? It won’t cost you a single euro. Result.
Organised by the Culture Delegation under Fina Gómez, the event promises a jam-packed
schedule that’s sure to delight young and old alike.
Here’s the line-up people:
December 23 (6.30pm-10pm): Kick off with a bang! The Grinch is in town (don’t worry, he’s on his best behaviour) alongside face painting and a Christmas card-making workshop.
December 24 (10am3pm): Santa Claus and Goofy pop by to spread Christmas Eve magic. Get those last-minute wishes in!
December 25 (4pm9pm): Rudolph swaps his sleigh for a stroll around the park, plus
there’s a cooking and crafts session to keep the little ones entertained.
December 26 (4pm9pm): Daisy Duck waltzes in for an evening of magic for the little ones.
December 27 (4pm9pm): Stitch brings the giggles while kids can enjoy tree-making and card-designing workshops.
December 28 (4pm9pm): Donald Duck’s the star of the day, with more cooking and crafting fun on offer.
December 29 (4pm9pm): It’s a grand finale as Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto wave goodbye in style.
Charity bar crawl
AGE CONCERN Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena are currently preparing for their 12 Bars of Christmas charity bar crawl.
On Sunday, December 22 at 1pm, the Age Concern gang will set off on their challenge to grab a wee tipple at 12 popular bars in Fuengirola. There will be promotions and surprises en route, and a little exercise to make you feel more invigorated in this fresh winter air.
For a mere €5 entry fee to join, for the 2025 Save
a Life campaign, which aims to support the local community in CPR and emergency first aid training tag along with this fun group beginning at Alley Cats Sports bar in Los Boliches, then on to Toucan Bar, Wobbly Penguin, Clark’s, Dixies, Churchills Fun Pub, Busters, and Jolly Jacks at the Fuengirola harbour, then on to Rio Negro, Dolphin, and Roxys, and finishing up in Chaplin Bar. It doesn’t have to be all 12, you could just do six if you prefer.
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere, surprise raffles, unique drinks promotions and activities throughout the route whilst raising money for a great cause.
There will be an entrant prize draw and you can look forward to the end of the route party with live music and food at Chaplin Bar.
To register, message 619 792 738 or pick up your ticket at the Age Concern Charity Shop in Los Boliches.
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Canyoning in Marbella
HOLD onto your paddles. It’s time to try something a bit different. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just fancy a day out of the ordinary, Marbella’s canyons are calling - and trust us, you’ll want to answer.
First-timer? No worries - the experienced guides will tailor the adventure to your comfort level. Prefer a gentle slide to a five-metre leap of faith? They’ve got you covered. But if you’re ready to channel your inner daredevil,
there’s no shortage of high-flying jumps and challenging climbs. Your adventure kicks off in a nearby car park (glamorous, we know). Here, you’ll suit up in a 5mm wetsuit, helmet, and harness - all expertly checked and adjusted by your guide. After a short hike to the canyon, you’ll wade into the first pool, let the cool water seep into your wetsuit, and prepare for two and a half hours of non-stop action.
Leave the flip-flops at homethis isn’t a beach day. Old trainers or hiking boots are a must
for gripping those slippery rocks. The guides are pros at reading your comfort zone and will show you all the tricks - from jumping and sliding to navigating narrow rock formations. And if heights aren’t your thing, there’s always a safe route around the trickier spots.
Canyoning in Marbella is the Costa del Sol at its best - wild, untamed, and unforgettable.
For prices and dates available, contact: www.marbellacanyo ning.com.
Marc Menendez-Roche
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Celebrate the Holidays in Style at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
THE festive season is upon us, and there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit than at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella. This year, we’ve crafted an unforgettable lineup of Christmas and New Year’s events that blend the magic of the holidays with our signature Hard Rock energy. Whether you’re looking to revel in the joy of the season or ring in the New Year in spectacular fashion, we have it all.
Christmas Eve: A Feast for the Senses
On December 24, join us for a special evening featuring live music and an exquisite buffet at our restaurant. Let the rhythm of the holidays fill the air as you savour a selection of festive culinary delights, perfectly paired with the warm ambiance of the season.
Christmas Day: Santa Claus Comes to Town Christmas Day is extra special at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella. At 5pm, Santa Claus himself will make a grand appearance, delighting guests of all ages. The celebrations continue with live music and entertainment, making it a day to remember for the whole family.
New Year’s Eve: A Steampunk Spectacular
The crown jewel of our holiday season is undoubtedly our New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. This year, we invite you to step into a world of wonder with our steampunk-inspired celebration. The evening will feature:
• A delicious gala menu crafted to tantalise your
taste buds.
• Spectacular live shows that promise to captivate and amaze.
• A celebratory atmosphere that’s nothing short of magical.
This exclusive experience is priced at €349 per person, with specially curated menus available for children. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot for an unforgettable night of elegance and excitement.
New Year’s Day: A Relaxing Start to 2025
Ease into the New Year with live music and the continued charm of the holiday season. January 1 at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella promises to be the perfect way to begin 2025, filled with great vibes and festive cheer.
Epiphany: The Arrival of the Three Kings
On January 6, the holiday magic continues as the Three Kings of the Orient arrive at the hotel in the afternoon. This cherished tradition brings joy to families and guests alike, offering a heartwarming conclusion to our festive celebrations.
Whether you’re staying with us for the entire holiday season or joining us for one special evening, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella promises an experience filled with joy, elegance, and excitement. This is the season to celebrate, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Reserve your place now and make this holiday season truly unforgettable at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella!
Urbanización Nueva Andalucía, C. Las Violetas, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, 952 812 000 hotel.hardrock.com/marbella
091 race, Estepona
THE first edition of the Solidarity Race ‘Route 091’, (Estepona) organised by the National Police, will be held on December 14 starting from the Mirador del Carmen.
The event forms part of a series of solidarity races organised by the Police which take place nationwide. The purpose of the races is to establish positive relationships between the Police and local citizens. This Estepona edition commemorates the Bicentennial of the National Police.
Funds raised through the race will go to the Association Alejandro Navarro.
Alejandro was a member of the National Police in Marbella who was left quadriplegic after an accident in 2013. Before the accident, he regularly took part in marathon running. Now, he dedicates himself
to giving motivational talks and raising funds through the Association. Its current goal is to acquire a Joellete wheelchair so that physically disabled users can go hiking.
Routes for Children and Adults
The children’s race begins at 10am. There will be two age ranges; children up to six will cover a 300-metre route and older children, from seven to 12 years, will cover 800 metres. The entire circuit of the children’s race will be closed to traffic.
Adults will start at 11am covering a 5km route from the Mirador del Carmen. All children taking part will receive a medal. Prizes will be awarded to the first three finishers, male and female, in the adult section.
IT´S undoubtedly that time of year when we can experiment without guilt, try new things and just enjoy the variety of what we have. And the Spanish take advantage of this to enjoy a variety of drinks over the Christmas season, so here’s our top five.
Cider - a popular drink all year round, but during the holiday season it is often served warm and enjoyed by the whole family. When you think of cider, it is unlikely to be similar in any way to the UK style of a sweet, carbonated, clear drink. By contrast, Spanish cider is dry, cloudy and uncarbonated; it is truly is a Spanish institution, and one worth indulging in this Christmas.
Cava - Cava is to Spain as Champagne is to France, but it is produced using different grapes. As one of the most traditional wines in Spain, it is much loved. On New Year’s Eve, midnight is toasted with a glass of Cava and 12 grapes and if you eat and drink all of your grapes and Cava before the 12th chime then this is said to bring luck and prosperity to your year.
Sweet Malaga Wine - this is what sherry is to Cadiz. One of the sweetest Spanish wines on the market, it is the ideal way to end a meal. With Malaga as one of the oldest wine producing regions in Europe, this is a wine with a rich history and typically served with shortbread cookies, particularly at Christmas time with traditional Christmas shortbread.
Sherry - it has a reputation that it is enjoyed by elderly grandmothers over the Christmas period but, in Spain, sherry is a popular aperitif enjoyed by Spaniards of all ages. The variety of different sherries produced is immense. They vary from incredibly dry to incredibly sweet, with all of the flavours in-between; in fact, you could match a different type of sherry to every course of your Christmas feast.
Warm Spiced Sangría - the Spanish version of a mulled wine, it is popularly found in Spanish Christmas markets across the country. We may think of Sangria as a summer drink, served chilled and loaded with fruit, but warm spiced sangria is served (as the name suggests) warm and loaded with spices such as cinnamon and cloves. Sweetness is added via fresh apple juice and local honey.
So when you think of sticking to your normal drinks, let go a little and embrace some of Spain´s more festive glugging opportunities.
Costa calendar girls 2025
Now, thankfully, Alex is feeling much better.
COSTA CALENDAR GIRLS 2025 is about to go on sale, and the breast cancer awareness group is having a launch party on Sunday, December 22, at 3pm.
Rosie May Weston had the idea to raise awareness about breast cancer as well as some funds for Breast Cancer Research back in 2023 when her friend, Alex, was undergoing treatment for the illness.
A group of women from the Costa del Sol community volunteered to pose topless for some professionally taken photos by Melissa VB, representing each month of the year. The project was so successful that they’ve done it again this year, again with some familiar faces from along the coast.
The project, sponsored by Calasol and Munki Transfers and Tours, who have covered the expense of printing, and designed by the donated talents of Jade Lawler, the photo calendar again features colour photos of wonderful Costa del Sol women on the beach, and all for the best of causes.
The calendar will go on sale at a variety of locations, but the best place to pick up a copy to gift this Christmas time will be at Daley’s Finnegan’s in Fuengirola on Sunday, December 22, at 3pm, where you can have a Christmas drink with this year’s calendar girls while raising some money for Breast Cancer UK and Spain. The calendars will be €20 each.
Swing for five jazz
CLASSIC Jazz ensemble
Swing for Five are playing at The Clarence Jazz Club, Torremolinos, on Friday, December 13, at 10pm.
Traditional Rebirth of Cool-age Jazz Be-Bop, Swing For Five is a quintet made up of renowned and respected musical professionals whose setlist is seasoned with sprinklings of wry-smiling hat-tips and classic movie references. Their members, all we-
ll-known and well-respected in the business, have played all the major festivals around the country. But one of their crowning glories has not been seeking personal adulation but that of playing for children and showing them the lighter side of Jazz.
The simple and minimal instrumentation makes for an accessibility to classic Jazz sounds for everyone, and to keep the temperature up on these cold December nights, what better than
a fun, foot-tapping night out with these guys?
Due to their simple instrumentation, Swing For Five is a band with minimal infrastructure and, therefore, great mobility, which, combined with the great quality of its soloists, manages to arouse the interest of both serious fans and total laypeople.
Tickets range between €15 and €18 and are available from the box office at Calle Danza Invisible, 8, Torremolinos.
Adam Woodward
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Pre -Christmas Sunday Lunch
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BUDDING pastry chefs or simply those with a sweet tooth should make their way to the final of the Dulce Navidad Concurso de Pastelería (Christmas baking competition) at Estepona’s
Escuela de Hosteleria on Sunday, December 15.
The 12 finalists in the bake-off, (entries closed Friday, November 15) will bake in front of a live audience at The Escuela de Hosteleria, located within the Estepona Palacio de Congresos.
Entrants had to present a descriptive report of their recipe, including ingredients and the preparation process, and a photograph or drawing of their creation.
The competition offers three categories. The first category is for Christmas cakes and tarts and the second for reinventions of traditional sweets. The final option, which should produce the most interesting results, is to create a dessert based on the theme of Christmas in Estepona.
Judges will be looking for aspects such as the use of local ingredients, texture and flavour, aesthetic presentation and creative originality as well as the connection of the cakes with the Christmas theme.
The best dessert will receive a professional mixer, the runner-up will be awarded a basket of products from Fruits and Vegetables Acosta and third place will receive a complete pastry kit from CESHMA.
Fuengirola’s
‘Special’
Christmas market
Marc Menendez-Roche
GET ready to jingle all the way to the Plaza de la Constitución, as Fuengirola’s traditional Christmas Market returns with a festive flourish. Fuengirola’s ‘winter wonderland’ will transform the heart of the town into a cosy Christmas village, complete with charming wooden cabins. The market will be open until Friday, December 22 at 9pm. Local businesses are rolling out their best festive goods, offering visitors a chance to shop small and shine bright this holiday season. Packed with local treasures, the market aims to showcase Fuengirola’s diverse businesses, support small enterprises, and offer a full stocking’s worth of holiday cheer. It’s not just a shopping spree. Don’t miss the merry magic.
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Cheese and Gastro fair
ESTEPONA’S Calle Terraza will be converted into a gastronomic market until December 14 as it hosts the 10th Feria del Queso (Cheese Festival) ‘Popi’ Sabor a Málaga.
More than 30 companies will participate in the fair which can be visited between 11am and 9pm.
The initiative is a collaboration between Estepona Town Council and José María Téllez ‘Popi’, a professional ham cutter who is associated with the Sabor a Malaga brand. Sabor a Malaga is a benchmark of quality which can be added to gourmet products of national and international origin.
The fair aims to raise the profile of
the quality and wide variety of cheeses available in the area. If you are looking to add local flavour to your Christmas, the fair will be the perfect opportunity to shop, with 80 per cent of the products on offer originating from the province of Malaga.
While cheese is the star of the event, visitors will also be able to pick up local wines to accompany them, plus olives, pates, nuts and oil.
In addition to browsing the enticing products on the stalls, visitors will also have the chance to take part in tastings and culinary demonstrations and to learn more about how these delicious products are created.
Miraflores Golf welcomes you for fabulous Festive fun!
GET ready for an unforgettable night at Miraflores Golf’s Spikes & Bobby Jones, as they host a spectacular evening of nonstop entertainment with Dragtastic!
This sensational event promises belly laughs and dazzling performances that will keep you entertained from start to finish. Enjoy a delectable three-course menu for just €35 per person. Make sure to book your spot early by calling 951 840 283, as this event is sure to be a hit!
But the excitement doesn’t end there. Miraflores has introduced a delightful new offering - Afternoon Tea, available Monday to Saturday. This is the perfect way to relax, catch up with friends, and embrace the festive season in style. Choose from three tempting options:
• Option 1 (€15): A pot of tea or coffee, freshly baked home-made scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, and a selection of miniature cakes.
• Option 2 (€20): Includes all of the above plus a selection of sandwi-
ches.
• Option 3 (€25): Treat yourself to the full experience with a half bottle of cava per person added to your spread. Advance reservations are required to ensure a seamless experience.
Whether you’re joining for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a special event, Miraflores Golf offers a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and stunning views overlooking the golf course. Open to everyone - not just members - it’s a must-visit destination on the Costa del Sol. Make Miraflores Golf a priority this festive season. Between the amazing events, superb dining options, and their renowned Sunday Lunch, on December 22 with Zac & Bruno you’re guaranteed a visit to remember. Call now to reserve your table and see what all the buzz is about!
Calle Severiano Ballesteros, Urb. Riviera del Sol, 29647 Mijas, 951 840 283
Spikes Bar & Bobby RestaurantJones
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