If the prestigious 5 star Ritz hotel, Villa Padierna, is good enough for the Obama family, it’s good enough for us – so on Thursday 16 September, we’ll be there to enjoy one of the most glam events on the coast this summer – with a touch of Russian spirit… Flower power The luxurious Villa Padierna, situated in the hills close to Benahavís,...

Summer may officially be over but that doesn’t mean the coast’s action-packed events calendar will be too. If you’re a disco diva, a sucker for all things sporty or have an obsession with classic automobiles, Marbella’s where it’s at this September. Saturday 11 September: Classic Car Run in aid of Cudeca, San Pedro As a special tribute...

The Puerto Banus Bullring was carpeted in red for the arrival of  past X Factor contestants, Alexandra Burke and Jamie Archer and Britain’s Got Talent star dance group, Diversity. Photography Gary Edwards After the controversy of the cancelled Faithless concert a few weeks ago by it’s promotors Kings of Production, tongues were wagging...

Hit British TV talent show, X-Factor has catapulted singers of all ages and backgrounds to international superstardom and on 20 August, three of them will perform live at an exclusive concert in Marbella. Sexy songtress Alexandra Burke, street dance troupe and winners of  Britain’s Got Talent 2009, Diversity, plus up-and-coming vocalist Jamie Archer...