‘El Ingenio’ is one of the oldest areas of the town, set at the end of San Pedro’s boulevard. At the centre is a building that was originally a sugarcane mill, which was the origin of this neighbourhood, and has until recently been a small theatre for the locals. After two […]
Carnival workshops around San Pedro All the following workshops will take place on different dates and in different areas, where little ones can make, with the help of monitors, decorative hats, paper and foam masks, and fully enjoy all the events around the carnival season: Monday, February 25th 12.00hrs Carnival workshop […]
As Spain is the birthplace of padel tennis it’s only fair that the World Padel Tour will return to Marbella and San Pedro this year between 17th and 24th March. Last month Councillors for Sport, Javier Mérida and Manuel Osorio, with the director of the tournament in Spain, Luis Torres, presented […]
Art and architecture lovers will now be able to appreciate a new sculpture that has just been inaugurated by deputy mayor Rafael Piña. ‘La danza’ (the dance) by Vicente de Espona was forgotten and shut away in the municipal storerooms until it was recently discovered and restored to its former glory. […]
Next week, San Pedro de Alcantara will be celebrating the ‘Día de Andalucía’ that falls on Thursday 28th February, a public holiday in the autonomous region of Andalucía. A festive day that is celebrated throughout the whole of Andalucía with many cultural events and competitions, people commemorate this special date by […]
The City of Marbella is hiring private security for twenty-eight public spaces in San Pedro Alcántara in a contract worth 1.4 million euros over a four-year duration. Marbella town hall is to place private security guards in 28 public spaces in San Pedro Alcántara, including parks and gardens as well as […]
Wild boar in the hills and dolphins in the bay? Trees full of singing parakeets and dangerous pet killing caterpillars? After recent news reports and much local gossip it appears that the land and waters around San Pedro Alcántara are literally teaming with natural wildlife right now. Since sightings of a […]
Looking for suitable accommodation for a family member for a few nights? Need a recommendation for a good hotel or information on where to park a motorhome this year? The good news is that San Pedro is not only welcoming, but it has plenty of room at the inn and a […]
Fancy something a bit different for Valentine’s Day this year? Surely Día de los Enamorados, the annual day devoted to love, shouldn’t just be the social realm of besotted young couples and diehard romantics. Perhaps this year we can all spread a general feeling of happiness, afterall the day doesn’t always […]
Dog owners have a few issues to deal with on a daily basis: obligatory early morning walks, plastic bags with unpleasant contents and making sure that tempting food is kept out of paws reach. However, no problem is more pressing than who to trust to look after your beloved friend on […]