There are some who believe that the Costa del Sol is a modern-day tourist destination with little history, but naturally, a place as beautiful as this has been long since discovered and visited by seafarers and conquerors since the earliest of times. Proof of this is the discovery of Phoenician, Roman […]
Most towns, cities and villages in Spain are centred around a main square, and in that main square you will usually find the parish church. San Pedro is no different, and although it has grown over the years from a small sugarcane settlement to a bustling cosmopolitan town, the church square […]
From 9th until 18th of April, all residents of San Pedro who are registered and over 18 (empadronados) are called to vote on the future pedestrianisation of one of the main commercial arteries into the town: Avda. Marqués del Duero. In order to participate in the survey, you can vote online, but it […]
Another great example of the range of activities available in San Pedro Alcántara, a new pop-up yoga class has sprung up by the beach. The brainchild of Ana Mavretic, a yoga teacher with ten years’ experience, the class was started by her in reaction to so many of her regular pupils […]
Age Concern España have been providing much needed support and promoting the well-being of the over 50s in Spain since 1994. They initially started in the Balearic Islands on Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, before establishing branches on mainland Spain in the late 90’s from the Costa Blanca to the Costa del […]
There are so many sporting disciplines available in San Pedro it is hard to know where to start either when just moving to the area, or looking to shape up after a time away from the lycra. When looking around to get myself into shape, a friend recommended CrossFit. Immediately discounting […]
As the summer season looms and the long school holidays are coming into view, parents’ thoughts begin to turn to activities to occupy their kids and lure them away from the ubiquitous television sets and electronic games. Situated in San Pedro town, very close by the main avenue Avda. Pablo Ruiz […]
There was a time, not so long ago, when driving through San Pedro Alcántara was not as easy as all that. In fact, traffic regularly backed up as it tried to cross the charming little town that had become somewhat of a bottle-neck. A solution was needed both for the benefit […]
The maintenance and use of the Three Gardens Park will be managed by the City Council A study will be conducted to get the park to the status that users have been demanding for some time. The mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, and the delegate of the Junta de Andalucía in […]
San Pedro de Alcantara beaches took another huge step forward in ensuring the safety of its beach dwellers with a brand new orange rescue point and SOS lifesaving aquatic station. Marbella town hall has now installed orange rescue points on three beaches within the municipality, with San Pedro being one of […]