Useful information

Timetable Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am-7pm. Sundays and public holidays, 10am-3pm. Closed: Mondays.
Rates General admission: €3. Reduced: €1.50 festivals (Youth Card Marbella holders, events International Card holders and students with ID; cultural and educational groups, minimum 15 people, by prior appointment. Phone: +34915504708). Free: over 65s, retired persons, Costa del Sol pensioners, members of International Museums Associations, unemployed persons and under 18s, with ID, Saturdays, 2.30-7pm and Sundays.

Costa del Sol

takes up about 161 kilometres of the Mediterranean littoral that corresponds to the province of Malaga.

Protected from the northern winds by events a Marbella mountain chain that in some parts comes down to meet the sea, this sheltered coast is shaped by a succession of extensive beaches, coves almost hidden between cliffs, marinas and anchorage for fishing. The mild climate, infrequency of rainfall and the sea breeze make for semitropical vegetation in which palm and cypress trees, bougainvillaea, oleander and hibiscus are common. The proximity of such different landscapes -the mountain, the valleys blanketed in vegetable gardens and the sea- is, without a doubt, one of the greatest attractions of this coastline which combine all the appeal of the

Mediterranean landscape

and culture. Residential areas, marinas, golf clubs, entertainment centres, nightclubs and many more tourist attractions have been built around and now coexist within the peaceful ambience of country villages, which events have astonishingly Costa del Sol conserved their traditional town centres. Summer beach holidays and all the appeal that this can offer along this stretch of the Mediterranean is not, however, the only attractions offered by the Costa del Sol: you will have the chance to uncover the most genuine, authentic features of the Andalusian culture very close by. In addition to the folkloric displays in the tourist centres, you can also experience the lively and popular celebrations. The fiestas, Easter parades, song contests events and the bull runs without a doubt claim first place on the list of events recommendations for travellers who want to see beyond what first meets the eye. Tasting country wines in the intimate cellars of yore and having some traditional fried fish (cooked to perfection by the local folk) are some of the temptations that will seduce all visitors, specially those that prefer the wonders of local gastronomy Marbella over the ever-present international fare. festivals

In Marbella

the following

events

take place throughout the month.

Every Tuesday from mid September to February. Autumn engraving classes organised by the Costa del Sol Fundacion Museo del Grabado Español Contemporaneo. Established in Marbella since 1986, the course is aimed at artists who wish to learn the variety of techniques used in this art. The Tuesday classes are held in the Engravings Workshop next to the Museum events in Hospital Bazan, in two turns: mornings from 10.30 to 13.30 and afternoons from 17.30 to 20.30. Anyone interested can find out more from the Modern Engravings Museum or by phoning 952 82 50 35. festivals

Every Wednesday morning .

festivals

The British Association of Marbella organise coffee mornings for its members at the Muffin Cafe in Edificio Alhazar. This is where information on other social activities such as Bridge and Mah Jong and excursions is available. For more information on BAM contact the President Mary MacKechnie on 952 825 191.

Every Friday. The Mijas Costa events branch of the Royal British Legion weekly meetings at the Club Naranja in Calahonda from 11.30. Visiting Legionaires are welcome. For more information contact Anna on 952 581 605.

Every Friday evening . Los Candiles, a weekly Medieval Market in the old part Costa del Solof town was events opened in December 2002 and continues every Friday evening from 17.00 to 22.00. More than 70 Stalls with a wide range of products are set up under the old walls of the town in the Church Square and calles Trinidad and Salinas.

Every Friday and Saturday. The Meridien Los Monteros Hotel's Blue Bar is events the venue for weekly jam sessions from 10.30pm. Musicians from all along the coast gather in the bar to play together for the pleasure of the many jazz fans who enjoy hours of good music. More information is available on 952 771 700.

Every Friday and Saturday. Opera at Da Brunno Restaurant in Edificio Skol, on the Paseo Maritimo from 21.00. Various opera singers dressed as waiters and waitresses join the official serving team to add the best of opera to the best of Italian food. Sleme Opera Star is responsible for bringing this highly successful Madrid show to Marbella. events For reservations and more information phone 952 903 312 . festivals

Every Sunday. The Ferrari Owners' Club of Andalucia meeting every Sunday at 11.30 in front of Toni Dalli's restaurant on the Golden Mile. Anyone with an interest in Ferraris is welcome to come along and look at the cars. For more information contact Simon, Marco or Nick Dalli at the Club headquarters the Monza Bar in Puerto Banus phone 952 812 490.

Every Sunday. A weekly Art Fair Costa del Sol at the Clubhouse Bar and events Brasserie in Urbanisation Los Naranjos provides a great opportunity to shop for original art and photographs by local artists at affordable prices. The Fair is open from 14 to 18 and as the Clubhouse produces a Sunday buffet, it is a chance to enjoy art and lunch at the same time. More information from organiser Joy Fahey on 952 762 232 and for lunch reservations call The Clubhouse on 952 908 844

For more background information about these traditional festivals see our events general Traditional festivals page.

For information about events in Marbella on a particular date check our general events calendar.