The second edition of Marbella Food and Sun Festival will be hosted by the Gran Melia Don Pepe hotel in Marbella from August 22 to August 24. Following the success of last year, the festival is eying to establish itself as an important date in the Marbella’s event calendar.

Promoted by the Marbella Town Hall in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism of the Junta of Andalusia, Turismo Andaluz, and the Association of Entrepreneurs and Professionals of Marbella, among others, this gastronomic event aims to promote Marbella as an international culinary destination.

Culinary tradition in Marbella Food and Sun Festival

With a great culinary tradition in Andalusia, Southern Spain, Marbella Food and Sun Festival will feature some of the well-known culinary artists with the likes of Dani Garcia, Jose Andres and Andrea Tumbarello.

In addition, the event will attract as many as 400 professionals including chefs, sommeliers, waiters and winemakers to showcase their creativity while raising awareness of the variety and quality of the cuisine of the city.

Marbella Food and Sun Festival will not only present some of the finest local cuisines to give a new impetus to the culinary culture of the area but also seeing it as a tool for the overall promotion of Marbella in the world tourism market.

Marbella Food and Sun Festival programmes

The festival will kick off on Sunday August 22 with “Live Cooking” at the Hotel Don Pepe. The activity will bring together some of the best chefs of Spain Jose Andres, Andrea Tumbarello and Dani Garcia, who will instruct participants to prepare dinner.

* For more information and reservation at the Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe, +34 954 091981 / 637 033 511 or e-mail at reservas@grupgsr.com

On Monday August 23, the activity “Wine & Green” brings golf and dining at the Aloha Golf Club. It will offer all attendees of Marbella Food and Sun Festival a chance to participate in this gastro-sport event and after the competition a taste of selection of sparkling wine and cocktail offered by three award winning restaurants: Calima, Restaurante El Lago and Restaurante Skina.

* The golf competition will start in the morning at 08:30 hour and for registration, please contact Aloha Golf Club +34 952 907 085 or e-mail: reservas@clubdegolfaloha.com [Participants must pay a green fee of 80 euros].

Finally, on Tuesday August 24 (From 22:00 h), the exposition of Marbella Food and Sun Festival will come to its conclusion with the Contest of Espetos. This will take place at the La Venus beach Marbella, in which six espeteros will compete for the prize.

Paintball adventure in Marbella, Costa del Sol

Recognised as one of the best recreational adventure games, paintball adventure in Marbella and other areas of Costa del Sol offer a unique holiday and travel experience.

As the game is even played worldwide with professional leagues and players, any such activity with full of action certainly adds more amusement to your holiday.

Playing a fast-paced game of paintball in Marbella gives you an exciting opportunity to enjoy the sport in a relaxing Mediterranean weather of the town, while making the most out of your vacation.

Paintball game has been a preferred recreation option for both family as well as corporate holiday makers. It’s all for fun, however, you get to know about various skill sets such as defence mechanism and team building under the guidance of instructor.

Experience paintball adventure in Marbella

Equipped with all kinds of equipments and facilities, there are several paintball fields on the coast set in natural settings.  Whether you are planning for a teenage party, birthday party or a corporate day out; paintball adventure in Marbella promises heart thumping action on the coast.

Experience Box in association with several paintball fields on the Coast, brings you this ultimate all action gift with an exclusive package: 800 balls to shoot, for 2 people!

All protective clothing and equipment are provided by the organiser, then after your safety brief it’s straight into the battle zone. Newly developed high-tech paintball markers are capable of 8 balls per second with a shooting range of 100m.

In the game of paintball, you will have to attack your enemies in the other team and conquer their territory with the aim of retrieving their flag.

More info on paintball adventure in Marbella can be obtained here.

The luxurious Costa del Sol resort town Marbella not only offers some of the finest beaches and a glittering nightlife, it has also its liveliness intact with a variety of tourist and leisure activities that includes water sports, like the one of Ray Boarding.

This extreme activity of ray boarding in Marbella has been quite popular among water sport enthusiasts. You will find yourself experiencing a different kind of snorkelling while flying smoothly through the underwater world.

Explore underwater through Ray Boarding in Marbella

Pulled by a rope from the motor boat, you only need to tilt the Ray-Board slightly to plunge underwater and soon you will learn to “fly” wide curves to take advantage of the full mobility of the Ray-Board.

With a feeling of weightlessness you will make your turns, perfect your twists, and refine your direction of travelling. Ray boarding in Marbella gives you the freedom to explore the Mediterranean coast with an absolutely new kind of experience.

Ray boarding in Marbella has its own attraction, excitement and undoubtedly,   the fascinating new board sport will have you firm in its grip which is not easily forgotten!

More info on Ray Boarding in Marbella

This thrilling activity is brought you by Experience Box Spain. For further details on Ray Boarding in Marbella, please click here.

On Friday 13^th August, El Campanario Golf & Country House holds its summer party with Sofia & Ricardo (sax) and David & Rocio Garcia.

The show kicks off at 9.00 pm with welcome drinks with a musical tone of jazz, pop and the Brazilian trademark Bossa Nova.

Entry fee for the party at El Campanario

The El Campanario golf and country house invites all for its summer party with an entry fee of 45 euros with a discounted rate of 40 euros for members.

Only five minutes drive from the famous yacht marina Puerto Banus, El Campanario (between Marbella and Estepona) offers holiday apartments within walking distance from beach, shops, and restaurants.

For lovers of good food, finest quality Spanish wines and live music, El Campanario is undoubtedly one of the best places in Costa del Sol.

This private country club constitutes sports, wellness, pleasure and social activities similar to the offerings at the cosmopolitan centre of Marbella, which is just a short drive from the club.

More info on El Campanario and the party

For further information and dinner reservation at El Campanario, please call: +34 952 904 233 or e-mail: info@elcampanariogolf.com

Located in a typical Andalusian village area of Benalmadena Pueblo, Villa Montana offers luxury accommodation for holidays, events and themed breaks to seasoned travellers who wonder to make their dream of enjoying a perfect vacation in Costa del Sol, Spain.

Looking out onto the Mediterranean Sea, Villa Montana brings together every single luxury for a deep sensual treat. Just complementing the area of Benalmadena Pueblo, its picturesque surroundings and relaxing weather, the villa is very much worth of your time and money.

If you have never been to this part of Costa del Sol and planning a weeklong retreat in your imagined destination, of course, Villa Montana will be just happy to offer your preferred type of holidays with great service and views of the coastline.

What’s on offer in Villa Montana?

This stunning sea facing villa, spread in a private area of 3000 sq.m, has a total of 10 fully air conditioned bedrooms that are well-equipped with all modern amenities and services to the highest standards. There is also a large barbeque area, including an outdoor kitchen which is just quite incredible.

In addition to the carefully designed ambiance, the beautiful luscious vegetation around the villa complex gives you the right impression on your immediate arrival. Moreover, the fully furnished terraces, a large private pool with internal Jacuzzi, sports court, sauna, gym and facilities for disabled set Villa Montana ’s elitism among others in the region.

Other than usual holiday stay, Villa Montana also arranges themed holidays such as weddings, parties, conferences and even golfing holidays in association with some of the golf clubs. All in all, you will find the service satisfactory with a personal touch and views from the villa just amazing.

While you are in Villa Montana

If you are more into recreation and fun, it’s great to go for a time out on the sandy beaches and at the prominent tourist attraction Puerto Marina, on the Benalmadena Costa, where you will find many restaurants, bars and clubs, and all are just few minutes away from Villa Montana.

Visitors who stay in the Villa have their chance to enjoy the vibrant and most happening nightlife at the Marina amid live concerts, expositions, and great music in some of the best night clubs where you can dance till dawn. The Marina is also an ideal place for making a boat trip or renting a yacht.

The area of Benalmadena Pueblo also tempts the guests of Villa Montana to even explore its historical corners that include an old bullfighting arena, archaeological museum, and an old castle. To the more, a cable car ride even gives magnificent views of the unruffled Mediterranean coast.

Furthermore, the central location of Benalmadena in Costa del Sol also makes it a good choice for many to book their holiday here on the coast. From Benalmadena, one can easily travel to many other must visit places such as Malaga, Torremolinos, Mijas, Fuengirol, and Marbella. Eyeing a complete vacation on the coast, a stay at Villa Montana just makes the right choice.

For more information on Villa Montana and reservation

E-mail: info@villamontana.es or telephone Jane Lonsdale
From the UK: 01625 536417, 07584 133450
Outside of the UK: 0044 1625 536417, 0044 7584 133450
www.villamontana.es