English Products

There is no shortage of shops that cater for expats in the San Pedro area, in fact you can add to the list restaurants ad bars too. If San Pedro does not have something you can feel rest assured that what you are looking for is not too far away. Let’s […]

Lighting Up In Town

San Pedro Alcántara highlights its most emblematic buildings with the installation of ornamental lighting Deputy Mayor Javier García explained that the action allows the town to enhance and beautify the Mayor’s Office and the Church , as well as the roundabout and the sculpture of the Marqués del Duero. In addition, […]

San Pedro townhall to allocate €170,000 to archaeological sites

The Town Council is set to invest €170,000 across various projects to improve the condition of archaeological sites across Marbella. The deputy mayor of San Pedro Alcántara, Javier García, and General Director of Culture, José Antonio Moreno, have visited the Paleo Christian Basilica Vega del Mar in San Pedro to announce […]

Tostón – November’s chestnut tradition

Chestnuts are one of the most characteristic and abundant fruits in the north western area of ​​ Málaga province, and in autumn people buy them ready-roasted (usually sold at bakeries) or roast them at home. El Tostón (which basically comes from the word tostar – to roast), is celebrated on the […]

Paleochristian basilica in San Pedro Alcántara

Continuing with our blogs on San Pedro’s historic legacy, we continue with the last but not least historical monument located in the town— the Paleochristian Basilica Vega del Mar. The remains of basilica were initially found around 1915-16 when eucalyptus plantations were taking place in the area, and henceforth the first […]

San Pedro’s historic legacy

We have posted many articles about San Pedro’s modernisation, but it’s also important to highlight its historic heritage, as the town has two very important monuments with very interesting history—and in this blog we start with the vaulted Roman baths. Vaulted Roman baths with hydraulic heritage The Roman baths are situated […]

Cultural exhibitions in San Pedro

Now the summer is ending and we have all enjoyed beach days to the full, we have a few cultural proposals for you, in case you wish to do something different around the San Pedro area: THE BEATLES VS. THE ROLLING STONES – until Saturday, October 12TH – Free entry This […]

El Ingenio mini-feria 2019

In past blogs, we have written about the neighbourhood of El Ingenio in San Pedro, which is well known being located in front of the La Colonia commercial centre, where McDonald’s is, and has an interesting history dating back to the 19th century. But on this occasion, we would like to […]

Easter Processions in San Pedro Alcántara – Holy Week 2019

Itinerary of the processions to take place in San Pedro Alcántara during Holy Week 2019 Easter Sunday Procession (Sunday 14th April 2019) Domingo de Ramos – Pollinica (Palm Sunday) Brotherhood of our Father Jesus of Nazareth and Most Holy Mother Maria of Solitude Patronage: Jesus’ triumphal entrance to Jerusalem La Pollinica […]

Expat communities add happy days to San Pedro festival calendar

With all the craic of St. Patrick’s Day last weekend it got us thinking about other foreign celebrations held by different expat communities that can also be enjoyed by the residents of San Pedro. The Feast of St. Patrick’s is the perfect example of how a religious and social festival from […]