In Malaga…
Catch a film under the stars
Open Cinema in sunny Málaga, Spain offers a veritable feast of films and videos, with 84 different showings taking place outside across Málaga’s beaches and urban spaces. Unlike our British weather, which is unpredictable at best, the weather in Málaga in August is reliably lovely and conducive to enjoying films al fresco. Which is a good thing really as there’s plenty to see, from children’s and family-friendly films such as The Muppets in the morning, to art-house showings like Volver by internationally renowned Spanish director, Pedro Almodóvar, in the evening, there’s something for everyone. Venues include the city’s three largest beaches: La Malagueta, La Misericordia and El Dedo, Albéniz cinema theatre, Carmen Thyssen Museum and, new for this year, the Film Park in Teatinos. Without a doubt an invigorating and fun way of watching films – old and new – this free festival runs until 15 August 2013. Not just for film buffs, catch it while you can!
Fancy a paddle?
The World Paddle Tour has come to Málaga this summer after its success in other Spanish cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Las Palmas. It is a major event held at Palacio de Deportes. Head there by the 4 August and watch the world’s best players go head to head. Wednesday is the Day of the Spectator in every tournament circuit, so admission is free.
Festival fun
The Málaga Fair is a big summer festival, which dates back to the time when Málaga was annexed to the territories belonging to the Catholic King and Queen. They seized the town on 19 August 1487. Today it’s an international, cosmopolitan, open-minded celebration embodying the town’s spirit as a leading tourist destination in Europe. Highlights include the opening ceremony complete with a spectacular fireworks display, the pilgrimage, which encompasses horsemen, carriages and Malagueos accompanying the fair’s flagship to Santuario de la Victoria, the Fair Centre set within the city’s picturesque historic streets where you can quaff fine wines and munch on tasty tapas while listening to music, and much much more. The festival takes place from 17 to 24 August.
In Marbella…
It’s all about the music
There’s no quibbling the fact that Enrique Iglesias is one of the most successful contemporary Spanish singers of all time. Not only has he sold 100 million copies of his nine albums (and his two collections of greatest hits) worldwide, he’s gone platinum in most countries, and has eight world tours and 69 No. 1 hits (23 in Latin music) under his (sexy leather) belt. Not one to rest on his laurels, the smooth singer with the sultry eyes will be starring at the Starlite Festival (23 July – 24 August) in Marbella for a special, intimate show. If you’ve got a thing for the Iglesias gentlemen, you’ll no doubt be delighted to hear that you’re in for a double whammy – Julio Iglesias will also be at the festival – now that’s what we call bang for your buck. It’s not just the weather in Marbella that’s hot this August…(sorry).
For a 14-day weather forecast in Malaga, click here. For Marbella, here.
