The Town Hall, in its constant endeavour to make Marbella a world class city with all kinds of facilities and services, has been taking new steps under...
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The Andalusian Association of Sport Managers (Agesport) has recognised the Marbella Town Hall as the ‘best local authority in Andalusia’ in the...
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Using the advantage of new technologies, especially the popularity of internet and web as one of the major communication mediums, the Polica Local de Marbella...
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In the latest safety meet chaired by mayor of Marbella, Angeles Munoz, it has been highlighted that the ‘crime rate’ in Marbella has gone down 10%...
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Mayoress Angeles Munoz on Tuesday (March 09) announced the City Council plan to invest over 250,000 sq metres of land for the development of educational...
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Ángeles Muñoz, a member of Partido Popular, was officially sworn in as the Mayor of Marbella on 16th June 2007 after the local election, following the...
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Dani García, the culinary star of Southern Spain, has been appointed as the Ambassador of Marbella. Last week, Mayoress Ángeles Muñoz gave him the honour...
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Staged at the Club de Tenis Puente Romano, Marbella, the Andalusia Tennis Experience comes into the bracket of International Series of the (Women’s...
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Built in an area of 3000 sq. metres, just between the Mediterranean seashore and the most famous Marbella Golden Mile, the Ralli Museum (Museo Ralli) is...
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The Youth Delegation of Marbella (Delegacion de Juventud) has recently announced to increase the number of seats and reduced registration fee of language...
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Marbella Solidaria is an autonomous body attached to the Town Hall with an aim to offer public welfare service in the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions...
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In commemoration to Día de Andalucía or the Day of Andalucía, to be held on February 28, the Mayoress of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, today (February...
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The names of winners for the “Marbella Crea 2010” Youth Photography Exhibition, held at the Convention Centre, have been announced by the Mayoress...
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The government sponsored “Marbella Crea 2010” campaign is working in the promotion and dissemination of works of emerging young artists residing in...
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Located on Marbella’s prestigious Golden Mile, the Polo House is offering a two-day entertainment event in its relaxed ambiance and excellent service....
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In a new initiative to promote and give boost to the already running tourist activities in the Costa del Sol town, the City Council of Marbella has launched...
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The seminar is free of charge but places are limited to 22 attendees.
To secure your place please e-mail immediately to:
cade.marbella@andaluciaemprende.es
The...
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Thank you to the team at CCG for sending this 2010 spanish tax calendar
Contact CCG on:
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Telephone: +34 902 486 000
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Well it has finally come to pass – the full extent of corruption in Spain is being openly discussed and debated by leading media commentators – on...
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Notable Swedish actor, director and sports personality Dolph Lundgren, who has been residing in Marbella with his wife Annette Qviberg and their two daughters...
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Marbella is not mere a tourist paradise for its sightseeing guarded with a splendid Mediterranean weather; the resort town of Costa de Sol also offers...
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Living up to its reputation as one of the key tourist spots in Costa del Sol, the Spanish coastal resort Marbella is always on the highlights of glittering...
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Known as the “Pearl of the Costa del Sol” for its amazing weather and unique natural environment, the resort town Marbella is recognised worldwide...
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Designed by Bernhard Von Limburger and P. Krings, Atalaya Golf and Country Club is the official headquarters of the European PGA located in the Estepona...
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The laid-back lifestyle of Marbella is also accompanied with a good number of sports and recreational activities to attract everybody’s attention. Apart...
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Situated on the middle of the town, the Hotel Central Marbella enjoys a privileged location just a few metres away from the beaches. This cozy and charming...
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Living to the standards of Marbella, as one of the chosen destinations in southern Spain for its tourism value with a high density of expat living in this...
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Presently, Marbella University is the first and only English-speaking University in the lovely Mediterranean city down south Spain.
In its initial phase,...
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For decades, Marbella has been an international hub for both business and pleasure. Marbella’s unique demographics and smart-casual atmosphere have...
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Majorica pearls or Mallorca pearls are the hand-made pearls, especially manufactured in Spain using a century old method developed by Eduardo Hugo Heusch....
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There are a range of accommodation options and selection of holiday homes for rent available in Marbella, located in the province of Malaga. Most of travellers...
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Since its establishment in more than half a century ago (1954), the Marbella Club Golf Resort & Spa is Costa del Sol’s most famous and prestigious...
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Marbella, located in the south of Spain, boasts with a typical Mediterranean climate i.e. appealing for travel tours, is now one of the reputed tourist...
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Deep in the heart of “Green Spain” is Galicia, renowned for its ancient forests high atop mountains and green pastures as far as the eye can see. ...
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Starting from Miami to Marbella, Nikki Beach has earned its most deserved status while hosting some of world’s renowned celebrities and socialites. Talking...
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Andalucía has many gentle charms: the beach, the sun, the wine, but short of travelling to New Zealand, it also offers one of the best range of options...
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It was my daughter Olivia’s birthday last week, she was 4 years old and we decided we would celebrate it at Kidz Kingdom with 17 of her little school...
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A news report published by The Observer dated October 18, 2009 revealed an alarming fact on the Marbella property market citing an already declared illegal...
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Technology or industrial parks are tools and means provided by any government in promotion of small and medium scale enterprises with an aim to endorse...
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The success of the Andalucía Technology Park (Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía) in Malaga has now prompted the regional authority to open new but similar...
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The autonomous government Junta de Andalucía on Thursday (October 15) declared the establishment of a brand new Technology Park in San Pedro, Marbella....
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With the acceptance of new Marbella Town Planning (PGOU) by the Marbella Town Hall and Junta de Andalucía to legalise some property in the region, it...
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Recently, the National Police (Policia Nacional) in a report has released some encouraging figure in terms of the overall crime rate in Marbella and Malaga...
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Voted “Golf Club Of The Year 2008″, the Los Naranjos Golf Club is one of the oldest and largest golf course situated in a 15-minute drive from...
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Debt recovery is unfortunately becoming more and more part of everyday business in the current economic climate. It is not always the fault of the debtor...
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Shiraz Bar Restaurant requests the pleasure of your company for their opening party on Thursday, October 8 from 7 – 9pm.
Wines courtesy of Casa Pablo,...
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Spain, especially Marbella, with all its natural surroundings and amenities offers an amazing outing for golf enthusiasts of all ages. Situated in the...
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Andalucia, along with parts of New Zealand, is one of the only places in the world where you can spend the morning skiing in Sierra Nevada and then with...
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You may well have thought that the concept of Denominacion de Origen only applies to wine but you will be well and truly wrong! The increased awareness...
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You may well see all over Andalucía new streets and urbanisations called 28 Febrero. This is the “Dia of Andalucía” and is a holiday all over Andalucia....
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The Spaniards definitely know how to enjoy life – good music, good friends and most importantly good food and wine. Spanish sherry is not universally...
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Pablo Ruiz Picasso Malaga International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Spain that serves a staggering 16 million passengers annually. As far...
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Opened in 2000, the 9 hole par-3 Greenlife Golf Course is situated just 11 kilometres from the city centre and is now one of the most visited golfing destinations...
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Spain has more elections than the UK for the simple reason that there is another main level- that of the Autonomous Community. So for a Spanish citizen...
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There are a great number of street markets throughout Spain and everyone is different and offers visitors a great way to see the local products and merchandise....
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Andalucia is a large Autonomous Region of Spain and, as such, has politicians with a national viewpoint and those with a more regional viewpoint. Think...
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Located on the southern coast of Spain, on the way to Montemayor, Marbella Club Golf Resort is a complete oasis for those who come here to enjoy their...
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The magnificent 18-hole par 72 golf course is situated in the heart of the city in a valley in between the Mediterranean Sea and Sierra Blanca Mountains....
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As in case of other holiday resorts in Costa del Sol, Marbella houses a range of sophisticated golf clubs those remain open for all year round in a wonderful...
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Being situated on Spain’s Costa del Sol in southern Andalucía and renowned as the most favoured tourist destination, Marbella is synonyms to luxury...
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The 18-hole Santa Maria golf course in Marbella is not only regarded as one of the finest courses in Costa del Sol for its amusing natural beauty, but...
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Marbella, a unique and wonderful wedding destination has now become popular among couples in a try to bring some elements of inimitability that will remain...
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With the huge increase of the expatriate population in Spain, especially in the Costa del Sol, International Schools are a booming business! This for once...
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La Feria de San Bernabé is a festive week long fair that brings peoples (and work!) are cast to one side for the locals. Schools are on holiday, from...
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Geocaching, the term might sound a bit alien to many but just to make it a bit simpler, is the high-tech form of the old treasure hunting game where participants...
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Isabel Pantoja (María Isabel Pantoja Martín), born on August 2-1956, is a prominent Spanish singer known for her distinctive Andalusia style music. Coming...
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Born as José Antonio Domínguez Banderas on August 10, 1960, he is one of the eminent Spanish faces known for his acting skills in many native and Hollywood...
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Overexposure to the sun, or say the dangerous Ultraviolet (UV) rays, can harm the skin, even when you have a security feeling that sunscreen lotion can...
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As we all know, real estate has now become one of the booming sectors and people are more eager to invest their immovable property for better profit and...
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Rafael Nadal, nicknamed “Rafa”, with six Grand Slam singles titles thus far, is currently the World No.2 tennis player after ruling the No.1...
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The 5,000 mile of coastline in Spain is graced with many beautiful beaches, and Marbella in Costa del Sol is one of those few regions known for beach resorts...
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The Golden Mile is a stretch of land between Marbella and Puerto Banus, and as the name suggests; it is known for its luxurious lifestyle in a plethora...
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One of the pleasures of settling in Spain is becoming familiar with the bewildering range of odd-looking spirits and liquors all with exotic names and...
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Fishing in Spain is yet another major tourist growth area with many new facilities and resorts being opened annually. However, fishing is a national sport...
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There are many things in life that we do not want to think about and always put off, and making a “Will” is one of them. If you have moved...
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Saints are highly revered and celebrated throughout Spain in special days of “fiesta” – Saints Days. Some saints are celebrated nationally in Spain...
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Marbella, in addition to its tourist value, is a preferred destination for all golf lovers for a number of golf resorts and spas placed in an ambience...
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The diversity of cultures within Spain is one of Spain’s greatest assets and also what makes Spain so interesting historically and culturally. It is...
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Children in Spain are, without doubt, some of the most indulged in the world when it comes to Christmas! Tradition dictates that presents are given when...
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The present day King of Spain, Juan Carlos I. was proclaimed King on November 22nd 1975 after the death of the generally disliked and feared dictator Francisco...
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We have it easy in the UK. There is the Police and that’s about it (well, I know there are the Specials, but they aren’t a day to day force, and who...
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We all know that that most of Southern Spain formed part of the Arab Al-Andalus empire between 711 and their final defeat and evacuation in 1492 but are...
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We know we are only 15 kilometres from Morocco when you take the coast road to Tarifa. There looming in front of you in all its glory is Gibel Musa. No...
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Museo del Prado Madrid
Visitors to Spain always come armed with handy guidebooks leading to all the historic landmarks, so many that one can hardly keep...
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Andalucia is one of the most important and interesting spots for birdwatchers in Europe. The miniscule distance between our coast and the coast of Africa...
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Spain, and Andalucia particularly, are large rural areas which, at times, seem to have only just entered the 20th century, let alone the 21st (excluding...
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Throughout history Spaniards have been a people of great faith and pride. For most countries, the days (and significance) of Holy Week has been whittled...
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Public transport in Spain is not as developed as in some other European countries, so some journeys without a car can be difficult to say the least! Rural...
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Hopefully, you will not need to know a lot about Spanish Law. If all goes well you can manage to obtain residency, buy a house, get a job or set up a company...
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There are few things more famously Spanish than Sangria. It is the archetypal Spanish summer beverage, the delicious thirst quenching chilled red wine...
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There is one thing that most people do not realize about Spain…….the winters are miserably cold. The type of cold that gets into your bones and you...
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Spain has a deserved reputation as one of the healthiest countries in the world to live in, due to its friendly climate and superb Mediterranean diet....
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The Ministry of Culture in Spain is very supportive of all the arts and actively works towards making the performing arts accessible to Spaniards throughout...
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The average Spaniard spends far more time in cafes and bars during the week than their counterparts in the UK. It’s not just because the coffee and the...
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In the long history of Spanish cinema, Spain has produced a wealth of exciting and distinctive filmmakers and films. Though the road was been laden with...
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The Spanish film industry has always been one of the world’s most successful despite the Franco years when individualism and creativity was somewhat...
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We are spoilt for choice in Spain for wines and especially in the past few years when the quality of the wines from various regions has rapidly improved...
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Marbella has many beach clubs, but one of the largest and probably the most visited is the Ocean Club, located on the first line beach in the heart of...
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Top of the Pops may have just been killed of in the UK but in Spain the “Cuarenta Principales” (top 40) is going from strength to strength with several...
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Andalucia is the most fantastic place on Earth to own and ride a horse. The combination of the balmy all-year- long weather and the fantastic unspoilt...
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The beautiful game here in Spain as well as in England and we all know that “Engerland” got to the quarter finals but Spain lucked out a bit earlier!...
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Spain’s great transportation system throughout the country has always made travelling here very pleasurable. The larger capital cities have a very accessible...
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The Spanish are a sports mad race and cycling plays a very close second to football in a lot of men’s mind. Yes, it’s still a men’s thing really...
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Spain has always been a very musical country and many families still have the tradition of music making in the home. The rural nature of the country probably...
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The province and town of Malaga, located deep in the heart of Southern Spain, has been home to many legendary historical figures. One such legend is Pablo...
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Spanish children start secondary school at 12 , a year later than their English counterparts.The added maturity makes the whole process a lot less frightening...
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The absolute essence of the feast during a family day out in the country and the original dish for sharing, the paella epitomises Spanish cooking at its...
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Fish is a major part of the Mediterranean diet and thank heavens, in this part of the world, its popularity is not waning. They are still a regular part...
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Spain is a paradise for golfers of all ages and races. Folk come from the UK, Ireland, Holland, Germany-especially from the colder northern countries where...
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Spain is a complex country full of many wonderful surprises. Spaniards have a zest for life that cannot be matched, taking advantage of all that Spain...
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Being one of the sought-after tourist destinations in Spain, Marbella is well-connected with all parts of the city by round-the-clock bus, train and taxi...
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Another popular mode of transportation to roam in and around Marbella is bus. The Marbella bus service is quite reliable and comfortable which runs through...
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Marbella, the jewel of Costa del Sol, is known for its immense natural beauty tied up with modernity, and hence one of the most visited and better resort...
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One of the most popular beach destinations on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain is Marbella which is home to many of the rich and famous. The wonderful...
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Living in this area, with all its cultural and artistic history and variety, we are spoilt for choice for museums. There are enough around to occupy...
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You have got the job, found a chalet to rent and sorted all your administrative details out but ah.ah something is missing! That’s it, the children’s...
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Within a very short drive from the Golden Mile you can close your eyes, count to ten and float back into a happier, healthier and oh so much more beautiful...
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We are positively blessed in this area for recreational and fishing ports; Banus. Duquesa Sotogrande………So which ones good for what? Which ones...
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Traveling through Spain with your English/Spanish pocket phrase book and dictionary is more than adequate to get around. However, when you are a...
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Located 8 kilometers south-west of the city of Malaga, it’s the main airport for the Costa del Sol of Spain which frequently welcomes inbound tourist....
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Not only Marbella is regarded as one of the hot travel destinations in the world tourism map, the city is now emerging as a preferred overseas education...
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Spain is still a traditional country and the marriage rate is very high compared with that of the Uk-most children are born in wedlock and the number of...
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This year even the most youthful among us may admit to having dozed off on the sofa as the temperatures have soared right up to forty degrees (and that’s...
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We are blessed in this region with a good number of rivers flowing from the Sierras behind the coast into the sea and although many are now dry in summer...
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First question is why do you need to read an article about children? Spanish children are the same as British aren’t they?
Well, the answer to that is...
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It is one of the first things that we have to do once we have moved to Spain – visit the town hall for some or other administrative procedure or nightmare!
The...
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The Marbella fair is better known as the “Feria de San Bernabé”. If you are coming to Marbella in the first two weeks in June you won’t be able...
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Education is an intensive and fairly prescriptive experience in Spain but an indulged, privileged and enjoyable experience too.
Children come tops so although...
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Church going in Spain has suffered a fairly drastic decline in the 30 years following the death of Franco and the coming of Democracy (1978). People no...
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Ok, you have made the move the house is fab, the climate is superb and the only nagging doubt is how to improve your Spanish and how to get the kids speaking...
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My family and I went down to the beautiful cabopino beach today just a few kilometres east of Marbella and when we went to reserve our sun loungers, the...
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Legends of gypsies, bandits and bullfighters make Spanish folklore what it is…. exciting, mysterious and intriguing.
Gypsies (Gitanos) are an important...
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The essence of Spain, the life and soul of Andalucía!
Flamenco is a vibrant musical style loved by millions in Spain, from children as young as 3 up...
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Spaniards know how to live life and from their example you can get a true flavour of the Spanish culture in its full form through their annual fairs and...
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In time honored Andalusian tradition, Marbella brings out its party spirit to celebrate the town patron, San Bernabé in their Feria de San Bernabé from...
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Bring out the flamenco dress and head for the Old Town – it’s Feria time in Marbella! Those from Andalucia or, in fact, anyone who really wants to...
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Its inevitable that when you move here you want to keep in touch with blighty (or have you been listening to the Forces programmes too much!).
However...
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Whether you are settled on the coast permanently or here just for a few months to escape the UK winter blues you will need friends! Some people just head...
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The charm and magnetic draw that Spain has to its visitors is not surprising. The Spaniards are an extremely loving, familial and traditional people with...
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Buying a car is a big step in anyone’s life, let alone when you are trying to settle in a new country with a different language you may not be completely...
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If you are driving a foreign registered car and living permanently in Spain (with residency) then legally you must import (register) your car within six...
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Bringing up children to be bi-lingual is becoming a more and more realistic option for an increasing number of families living on the Costa del Sol and...
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The Mediterranean coast is very beautiful, as we all know, even if it is just a little bit built up now (understatement of the year there!).
However there...
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Marbella, what once only a fishing village is now one of Costa del Sol’s prime destinations with all its enchanting natural surroundings amidst a pleasant...
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Marbella is not just a crowded town for its natural ambiance and luxury life, but a medieval city that holds a deep-rooted past with much significance...
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There is a real nice ferry service from Marbella to Puerto Banus and back and its run by a company called Fly Blue. It will take you past all the wonderful...
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The Costa del Sol is vast and if you dont have a car then you are stuck with taxis, buses or trains.
Marbella does not actually have a train service just...
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