A cocktail isn’t complete without a smile. Be enchanted by the world of cocktails according to the World’s Cocktail Sub champion for 2013- Francisco Javier Lucas
Francisco, bartender at the Med Playa Hotel Bali takes us into the world of high-class drinks. The World’s Cocktail Sub champion chats about life behind the bar, and what his future holds, now that he’s been rewarded with the silver medal for his technique and his inventive use of ingredients, at the World Cocktail Championship 2013, in the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. His cocktail ‘Green Sensation’ (Category Aperitif) has been rated as the second best aperitif in the world. Francisco Javier Lucas holds the position of Head barman at the Medplaya Hotel Bali in Benalmádena Costa, where he […]
Malagueta Bullring in Málaga
Close to Malagueta beach we find the capital’s majestic bullring, inaugurated in 1876 and designed by Joaquín Rucoba, is an impressive 16-sided building that also houses the Antonio Ordoñez Bullfighting Museum. At the museum visitors can browse through a collection of old bullfighting outfits, photographs, posters and ornaments that cover the rich history of one of Spain’s most controversial traditions. The bullring, built in Neo-Mudejar style and with a seating capacity of 15,000, has seen glorious bullfights starring great bullfighters like Curro Romero, Manolete, El Cordobés, etc. The origins of bullfighting date back to the Romans, who according to historians, […]
Maro Cliffs in Nerja
This area is part of a natural park and it’s a spectacular natural environment to visit, from where one can even spot the African coast on a clear day. Maro is situated in the municipality of Nerja, and it’s a place of a great tourist attraction, where we’ll find one of the best beaches on the Costa del Sol that you simply must pay a visit. Maro beach is a wild beach of dark sand and abundant vegetation, which forms part of the Maro Natural Park. For those who dream of remote and isolated beaches, Maro beach is what you […]
Guadalest, the most visited village in Spain
Even though it counts with only 240 inhabitants, El Castell de Guadalest (commonly known as ‘Guadalest’) it is the most visited village in all Spain. There is obviously a reason (or many) for this: Its spectacular geography makes it unique. It is a 16.12 km² village located in a valley at 595 metres of altitude, surrounded by the highest mountains in the area (Sierra Xortà, Sierra Serrella and Sierra Aitana). History of Guadalest The Castle of Guadalest already existed before the Christian Conquest, in times of the Muslims, who built its fortress in the XI century. It belonged to many […]
Málaga Fair 2013. The biggest festival in the city
The summer festivities in the city of Málaga have their roots in the commemoration of the incorporation of city to the Castilian crown of the Catholic Monarchs, who made their triumphal entrance into the city on 19th August 1487. In 1491, coinciding with the religious celebrations of the Cathedral Chapter, the Municipal Town Council decreed the establishment of popular festivities, which that year began on 15th August. It was in 1887, with celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Catholic Monarchs’ entrance into Málaga, that these festivities regained their initial splendour. Málaga’s August Fair has come to the present day […]
Enrique Iglesias gives Marbella concert to remember. Starlite 2013
The organization of the second edition of the Starlite Festival, which is held this summer in Marbella, has confirmed the inclusion of the singer Enrique Iglesias, who will perform on August 17, in the Auditorium Marbella, at 10pm. The singer takes part in the series of concerts held at the Nagüeles, along withhis father, Julio, who gave a concert a week ago. With eight world tours throughout his career, Enrique Iglesias looks forward to the concert as it will be “very special” and intimate, as the auditorium can seat approximately 2,500 people. “I will have the opportunity to be close […]
Photo exhibition of Benidorm on the 50’s and 60’s
Benidorm used to be a small fishing village until it reached the tourist boom during the 60s decade. It was then, with a new urban reorganization, the arrival of the bikini and the momentum of campaigns that presented this municipality as a beach and sunshine paradise, when it began to grow. Nowadays, it is one of the main tourist destinations in Spain, and is known for its skyline of tall buildings and skyscrapers, which resemble cities like New York and made it worthy of receiving nicknames such as Beniyork or Little Manhattan. These days, and until September 16th from 10am […]
World Cocktail Championship, Prague 2013
We are almost ready to start World Cocktail Championship 2013 in Prague. Classic and flair bartenders will meet from 16 to 22 August at the Hilton Prague Hotel in the Czech capital. Francisco Javier Lucas, the national champion of Cocktail Championship Spain 2012 will also participate in the Contest with his cocktail ‘Green Sensation’. Francisco is the bar manager at Medplaya Hotel Bali in Benalmádena Costa and a member of the Association of Spanish Barmen on the Costa del Sol (Málaga ABE). We wish him the best of luck and a very enjoyable stay! It is also now the second […]
10 Reasons why you MUST visit Benidorm
Also known as Beniyork or Little Manhattan, Benidorm is one of the most visited touristic cities in Spain, with its characteristic skyline including the tallest hotel and the highest residential building in Europe. Benidorm has many attractions on offer, catering for all age groups. A fun holiday is guaranteed! We will tell you why you MUST visit Benidorm at least once in a lifetime: 1. Beach and sunshine Benidorm has 3 award-winning beaches stretching over5 kilometresof coastline to enjoy a walk, and we can boast of having over 300 days of glorious sunshine per year. 2. The ‘Fiestas’ Its most […]
Highest capsule-slide in the world launched today in Aqualandia Benidorm
Aqualandia is finally renewing its offer. After years without incorporating new amusements, this summer they are surprising us during the peak season with the launching today, August 1st, of the highest capsule-slide of the world. Whoever has the guts to jump on the new attraction will have to climb on a 42-metres-high platform to access to ‘Verti – Go!’, name of the two new slides of 28 and 33 metres of height. This last one is the highest one in Europe, and the highest one in the world with capsule format (the one that follows is in the USA and […]
