Puerto Banus lost one of its most dynamic characters with the death of Roger Cohen this week. A familiar presence in Puerto Banus for over 40 years, Roger built up several successful businesses, including the Roger and Fredy boutique and the News Cafe, where Bruce Willis famously visited with then
A new exhibition at the Ralli Marbella Museum explores the theory that there is neither a single definition of surrealism nor a single way of understanding it. Artists such Arcimboldo, El Bosco, De Chirico or Chagall were artists before that term even existed. On the other hand, there is the
It’s the freakiest, funkiest and most fun night of the year. This year Halloween falls on a Monday night, but some venues start raising hellraising – or at least, raising more Hell than usual, this being Marbella after all – from Saturday night. Enjoy the celebrations, my little children of
Another of the UK’s most wanted men has been arrested in Marbella. Suspected drugs and weapons trafficker Dean Garforth, 30, from Liverpool, injured two Spanish police officers as he tried to escape on an electric bike. A spokesperson for Spain’s National Police commented, “Garforth was living on a residential estate
The welcome return of the San Pedro Alcántara feria after the pandemic, will give Marbella pause for thought over their own feria. Often overlooked as the poor relation to the San Bernabe feria in June, the relocation of the San Pedro feria to a permanent home has been widely praised
Marbella will celebrate European Heritage Week, from October 22 – 30, with free guided tours of historic sites including the beacon towers, the Roman ruins, the Old Town and even a children’s archeology workshop. The Marbella Delegate of Culture, Carmen Díaz, commented that the week was ” about bringing the
Gastro-bar and restaurant Breathe celebrated its fourth anniversary yesterday, not with a glitzy party, but with the announcement of its involvement in a sustainable reforestation project for developing countries. At a Press conference attended by Marbella Town Hall delegate for Nueva Andalucía, Cristóbal Garre, Marvin Baker from the Sustainably Run
Spain has come out on top of a recent tourist satisfaction survey. 96% of international tourists who visited Spain said that they were satisfied, or very satisfied, with their trip – according to data released by the 2022 Visitor Satisfaction Survey. The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto,
Marbella International Film Festival celebrated a hugely successful event with a Prize Giving Gala at the Hard Rock Hotel Marbella Celebrating its 17th edition, Festival Director Mac Chakaveh had every reason to be delighted as the five-day festival attracted a high standard of entries from around the world. Belgian Crime
Salud! A Barcelona bar has topped the “Worlds 50 Best Bars awards“. Paradiso, located on Carrer de Rera Palau, was voted by judges to be the best drinking spot in the world. Judges commended the establishment for its funky decor as well as cocktails and food. Barcelona bars made up
The latest data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute highlights the enduring strength of the golf property market, showing that 22% more mortgage loans were signed in Malaga between January and July 2022, compared to the same period of 2021. Figures from leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, show that
As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Les Roches Marbella has officially unveiled a brand new Mediterranean-style student residence. The new Bahia student accommodation is located in the direct vicinity of the campus and offers students individual and double rooms, as well as junior and superior suites with en-suite bathrooms
Marbella will be buzzing with actors, directors, producers and other movers and shakers from the movie world as the Marbella International Film Festival get underway today. Now in its 17th year, the Festival, which runs from October 5-9 will showcase more than 30 films, some of them world premieres, at