On Friday 16 September, Suite del Mar in the luxurious Hotel Puente Romano hosted the Global Party.  Many of the Marbella Glitterati and familiar faces from the Marbella press attended the event at Suite. Regular party goers were impressed by the amount of money spent on entertainment, ice sculptures (which melted away in heat of the evening fairly rapidly) and on the spectacular marque and lighting erected for the one night extravaganza.

Clearly raising money for 80 different charities around the World from a series of parties is a good idea – the charities benefit and so do the benefactors as they have a luxurious night out. The amounts paid to the organisers and the amounts donated would make interesting reading as no expense seems to be spared on the one night function. A full list of the charities is not displayed on the Global Party website, however those mentioned include; The Blue Marine Foundation, Raisa Gorbachev Foundation, The Pratham Education Foundation, Prince Harry’s Sentebale Charity, Tusk Trust (of which Prince William is the patron) and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund UK.

In an effort to unite leading luxury brands and intensify awareness for charities around the globe the event was inspired by fictional character Phileas Fogg, created by Jules Verne his book ‘Around the World in 80 Days’.  Apparently toted as the hottest ticket this year, the question heard around town was “have you received your invite yet?”

Never shy to throw a good party, Suite del Mar did pull out all the stops for the Global Party.  From acrobats and violinists (the famous Julio) to flame throwers and ice sculptures to internationally acclaimed DJs and performers, the party brought the summer season to a close with a grand impact. Guests were particularly excited for the performance of recording artist and Queen of UK clubs, Hannah.  With number one hits on the club and dance charts in Ibiza and the UK and remixes by top DJs such as Robbie Riviera and Armin Van Buuren, Hannah elevated the party atmosphere.

Invitations to the Global Party enabled guests to select from any of the 80 parties taking place around the world. They could sip Champagne in Marbella, Vodka Martinis in London, Manhattans in New York or Margaritas in Mexico, and with celebrity supporters comprising the likes of Damien Hirst, Elizabeth Hurley, Simon Cowell, Jemima Khan and Boris Johnson; you never knew who you would have run into any of the chosen destinations.  Along with the invitation, each invitee received a limited edition, purchasable Global Party Key-2 Luxury silver key ring, which allowed them access to privileges around the world and entry into a parallel universe of luxury.

The directors behind this ambitious venture are the renowned hedge fund veteran Lord Stanley Fink and luxury lifestyle expert David Johnstone, whose joint expertise have inspired the leading global players to commit to such an extraordinary concept.  This ambitious event is creating a global media stir. Mikimoto, The Orient Express and Harry Winston confirmed as ‘Gold Sponsors’ and the Global Party brought together many luxury brands to create a truly global event.
www.theglobalparty.com

On 12^th and 13^th November, Get in the mood for the moonlight blues with a weekend of top class rhythm and blues music at one of the Coast’s leading live music venues.

Active Sound Productions, specialists in the organization of musical events with years of experience on the Costa del Sol, in collaboration with the prestigious hotel Sunset Beach Club on Benalmádena Costa, are proud to present a weekend of the very best of the Blues, Swing and Rock & Roll on Friday and Saturday 12th and 13th of November in the Moonlight Cabaret Theatre. With bands from around the globe, this is a rare opportunity to catch some world-class blues musicians.  The line-up of cool customers includes the following:

Friday, November 12^th – 9pm

Moonlight Cabaret Theatre Hotel Sunset Beach Club:

The Dirty Robbers (UK)

The Dirty Robbers musical identity derives from the most authentic groups of the early 60’s British Roots music scene. The band is influenced by emblematic artists such as Freddy King, Johnny Guitar Watson, The Sonics, The Beatles, The Stones, Fleetwood Mac and The Knickerbockers.

In the last 3 years The Robbers have performed in clubs and festivals in the UK and Europe but this will be the first time they have ever performed in Spain – another debut!

The Margoes (Barcelona – Pictured at top of feature)

A fantastic Rhythm and Blues and Black Rock & Roll group recently created by well-known musicians from the Barcelona music scene, from bands such as The Big Jamboree, The Nightshouters and Velvet Candles.

The Donald Reagans (Madrid)

A legendary acoustic-guitar duet who interpret the classics from rockabilly, rock & roll, pop and jazz along with their own repertoire. Songs such as Folsom Prison Blues, Rock & Roll Guitar, Happy Birthday Julie (W.Hancock), Broken Man (Stray Cats) Whiskey In The Jar, It’s Only A Paper Moon (E.Fitzgerald), There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight (H.Williams)…

The Nu Niles (Barcelona)

Formed in October 1996, The Nu Niles are the nation’s most popular Spanish Rockabilly band with a brilliant repetoire of  Rockabilly, R&B, Swing, Western Swing, R’n’R and Hillbilly.

Saturday, November 13th / 9pm

Moonlight Cabaret Theatre Hotel Sunset Beach Club:

Nick Curran & The Lowlifes (USA)

Nick Curran, a Caucasian American singer and guitar player with the soul of an Afro-American, was born in Portland, Maine, in 1978. A hybrid of T-Bone Walker, Little Richard and Guitar Slim, Nick started performing at the age of 15 in his dad’s blues band, Mike Curran & The Tremors.

Fast-forwarding to today, Curran has just released his fifth album ‘Reform School Girl’ with his current band the Lowlifes – a jewel of the wildest Rhythm & Blues and most unique Black Rock and Roll. The band will present the album in the festival at the one and only concert they are playing in Andalusía.

Nico Duportal (France)

Making his debut performance in Spain, Nico Duportal, is one of the best Blues singer and guitar players on today’s scene. He has recently made a star performance at the Glasgow Blues Festival promoting his latest album ‘Meet Me in the Basement’. He finds his artistic inspiration from time’s greatest Blues’ artists such as Pee Wee Crayton and T-Bone Walker.

The Smoky Joe Combo (France)

Also making their debut in Spain is one of today’s most popular Swing groups. Since their creation 7 years ago, Smoky Joe Ccombo driven by charismatic singer David Costa, has held more than 500 performances in clubs and festivals in Europe.

Their style is a mixture of the elegant humour and melody that characterized the Swing scene in the 30s and the rhythm and energy of Blues artists in the 40s.

The Nu Niles (Barcelona)

Formed in October 1996, The Nu Niles are the nation’s most popular Spanish Rockabilly band with a brilliant repetoire of Rockabilly, R&B, Swing, Western Swing, R’n’R and Hillbilly.

Moonlight Room, Sunset Beach Club Hotel. Tel: 952 579 400

www.sunsetbeachclubhotel.com

Tickets are on sale at El Corte Inglés (902 400 222 / www.elcorteingles.es)

Prices  – Nov  2^th. 15,00 € (+ service charges)  Nov.13^th. 25,00 € (+ service charges)

Weekend Pass for Nov.12^th and 13^th: 35,00 € (+ service charges)

Direct Link:

http://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/programas/recinto.asp?numRecinto=200900153

Special offers for tickets including accommodation:

http://www.benalmadenabluesfestival.com/alojamiento.htm

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 as to whether the Rockin’ Marbella music promotors would be able to come up with the goods. In fact, those doubters need not have worried as all permits were in place at the Banus Bullring and the artists were evidently paid to perform. But perhaps the Faithless incident had an ill effect on ticket sales of the X Factor event? Unlike the recent sell-out Seal Concert in the Marbella Bullring, and Bjorn Again with about 3,000 people in the audience, the X Factor didn’t attract as expected. Maybe price too was a reason for the less than half filled venue. VIP tickets were priced at 400€ which gave permission to pass into a cordoned off, meter high raised area where Champagne and canapes were served through out the concert. The least expensive entrance was 50€, and 100€ to be in the centre or to get to the front of stage. With no subsidy for children, the ones who fill the front row at X Factor concerts, a family of five would have been shelling out 500€.

Diversity

The Dance group Diversity were the first of the headlines to perform. The group shot to fame on the 2009 Britain’s Got Talent TV series, winning the competition, beating Susan Boyle who was 2nd in the final. Ashley Banjo, lead choreographer, heads the group of dancers whose ages range from 15 to 28. Many of the children in the Banus audience listed Diversity as their favourite of the performers, but were surprised to see that 15 minutes was the total of their performance on stage. Some missed the performance completely as late arrivals were plentiful.

The Scarletz

Billed as being the ‘Hottest new Girl Band’ with intentions of filling the charts with their Ska inspired music, Bryony, Claire, Katiya and Tahnee are as sweet as sugar. Their music inspired by Madness and the Specials, is probably not Suggs’s cup of tea and he may find the sound and vision a little hard to swallow. With a repertoire of about 5 songs, at one point on being asked by a band member, “What are we singing next?”, one of the girls replied “I don’t know!”. Unfortunately, the young girls, pretty and fun as they are, were not greeted with much enthusiasm by the audience who rather unnecessarily booed them after their performance and again at the end of the gig when the announcer asked for a cheer for Scarletz rather than a boo.

Alexandra Burke

With only her 22nd birthday a few days away, Alexandra Burke has certainly achieved a great deal in her short career. Winning the fifth series of The X Factor, she soon became a World record holder selling the most singles in a 24 hour period, a staggering 105,000 copies of her single Hallelujah which went on to be the 2008 number one. Alexandra gave a confident performance in Banus, her training with The X Factor showing what true professionals are capable of producing. Songs included the single Hallelujah, Bad Boys and a Michael Jackson tribute.

Jamie Archer

It would be true to say that chap from Putney, London was the saviour of the evening in terms wowing the crowd. Singing Sex on Fire from Kings of Leon, his favourite rock song and countless other covers, Jamie lifted the audience out of their seats like none of his predecessors that evening had done. It has been said on one website that Jamie saw Jimi Hendrix in concert as a child, although as Jamie was born six years after the guitar hero died, that is a little hard to believe. Still, sporting a similar Afro hair style, he played several tracks with his guitar. Another rumour that Jamie is Leo Sayer’s son is not at all true. Jamie’s father, William Archer, is from Guyana in South America. Jamie reached 7th place in the 2009 X Factor series with his mentor Simon Cowell. Joe McEldery from South Shields was the winner that year, but it seems that Jamie is making as much of an impact on the music scene, if not more than his counterpart. His performance and his enthusiasm was full of energy. Happy to be in Marbella Jamie said that the Banus Bullring was the best Venue he had ever played at.

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We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beach bars and clubs on the Costa del Sol. But with so many,  it’s often difficult to decide where to go so we’ve scoured the coast to find you the classiest, funkiest, most fabulous places to eat, drink and chill out by the Mediterranean sea.

1. Nikki Beach, Elviria, Marbella

By far the trendiest, most exclusive beachside venue on the coast, Nikki Beach Marbella is the place to be for lavish, luxurious afternoons in the sun as well as sexy, sophisticated champagne nights under the stars. Famed both nationally and internationally for throwing the best parties in town, Nikki attracts celebrities from across the globe as well as the rich, the beautiful and those who simply want a slice of the high life.  Lined with swaying palms, and oversized balinese style sunbeds, at Nikki Beach getting a tan has never been more stylish.

Nikki Beach boasts an exquisite menu which features the club’s globally inspired contemporary cuisine, so you can expect to find plenty of mouth-watering options including the freshest  sushi, summery salads and scrumptious seafood, served all day until 8pm. (In July and August the club will be purveying a superb new dinner menu for trendy gourmets).

From May through to October, you can expect nothing but the very best in high-class beach clubbing and entertainment.  Regular themed  parties include mojito, latino, full moon and the legendary Amazing Sundays with live sax, drums and the best beach party atmosphere in Spain.  And with a global brand  encompassing music, fashion, hotels, publishing and TV, Nikki Beach is a way of life. There’s simply no better venue in which to spend your summer, A-list style than Nikki Beach. Among the celebrities to spend time at Nikki Beach are Prince Albert of Monaco, Joaquin Cortes and Ashley and Cheryl Cole.

Address: Nikki Beach, Playa Don Carlos, Elviria.

Tel: 952 836 239.

Best for: Living it up with the rich and famous.

2. Ocean Club, Puerto Banus

Puerto Banus has plenty to offer in terms of nightlife but if you want to combine the party atmosphere of the evening with those sun-drenched, poolside hours of the afternoon, then Ocean Club is an ideal beach club style venue without the beach.

Ocean’s summer season begins at the end of May and continues through to September, providing Marbella’s party people with unrivalled views of the Med, chic, urban surroundings, top DJs spinning the coolest club tunes and high quality service.

As well as a large pool, the club boasts an outdoor bar area plus a restaurant which caters for up to 350 people and offers 5-star dining with a fusion of classical French, Belgian, Mediterranean and traditional Asian cuisine. There’s also an exclusive VIP area and luxurious massage facilities for those who want to enjoy their summer in style.

Address: Ocean Club, Avenida de Lola Flores, Puerto Banus.

Tel: 952 908 137.

Best for: A laid-back afternoon of sophistication in the sun.

3. Buddha Beach

If you want a taste of tropical paradise, look no further than Buddha Beach. This funky “boutique” beach club is situated on the outskirts of Puerto Banús and consists of 50 sumptuous beds for sun worshippers plus shaded beds for those who want to stay cool.

Centred around a circular pool, Buddha Beach looks out over the Med and provides a beautiful backdrop for any occasion. Whether you want to cure your hunger pang with some top-class al fresco dining or simply sample the excellent cocktail menu whilst lazing by the pool, you won’t be disappointed, as eating and drinking are what Buddha is all about. From fresh, filling seafood platters and fusion cuisine to sushi and lighter bites, your tastebuds are in for a treat.

As well as hosting many regular club nights and entertainment from well known live acts, every summer, the club attracts a wealth of celebrities, such as Callum Best, Tito Jackson and James Hewitt, so you can lie back and enjoy star-spotting while you sip on your Strawberry Mojito.
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Address: Buddha Beach, Villa Marbella Urb, Puerto Banus.

Tel: 952 813 882.

Best for: Lively cocktail-fuelled afternoons in the sun.

4. Puro Beach, Laguna Village, Estepona

Puro Beach, perched on the golden Estepona shoreline, is part of the luxurious Laguna Village – an idyllic venue which houses designer boutiques, beach club, restaurants and bars.

If you want to gaze across the water to views of the rock of Gibraltar and the Atlas mountains of Morocco whilst indulging in fine food and wine, then Puro is the most glamourous venue to do so at the western end of the coast.

By day, you can rid your mind and body of stress with yoga sessions by the sea, worship the sun on über-cool beds or make a splash in the stunning infinity pool. By night, this chic, Arabic-inspired venue transforms from a laid-back, luxurious hang-out into an exclusive outdoor nightclub where the rich, the beautiful and and the bronzed can be seen shaking their bootys to the latest summer beats whilst enjoying the most expensive champagnes.

Address: Puro Beach, Laguna Village, Playa el Padron, Ctra de Cadiz (N340 Km 139), Estepona.

Tel: 951 316 699.

Best for: A cocktail or lunch after shopping for designer dresses.

5. Sonora Beach

If you’re more about the music than the glitzy, lavish Marbella lifestyle, you’ll feel right at home at Sonora. With its bohemian ambience and regular live music events, it’s not suprising that the bar attracts a large number of the coast’s reggae lovers, rock rebels and funk fans.

Sonora Beach is laid-back, down-to-earth yet full of attitude and nowehere else will you find so many sun-kissed hippie chicks and sexy surfer dudes this side of Tarifa. The area surrounding the bar is decked and features cool, boho-style seating areas with brightly coloured throws and cushions plus there are a number of sunbeds down on the sand available for those who want to top up their tans closer to the waves. And if you really want to work that new-age look, why not snap up a cool kaftan or flowery flip-flops from Sonora’s outdoor fashion stall!

Food is reasonably priced and the menu changes on a weekly basis, however you can expect to find a selection of wraps, salads and burgers as well as main courses such as Argentinian Grilled Steak, Sardines and Chicken Teriyaki. The drinks menu offers everything from natural juices and smoothies to Vanilla Rootbush Teas to Tequila Sunrises.

Address: Sonora Beach, Ctra de Cadiz (N-340 Km 162), Estepona.

Tel: 619 318 098.

Best for: Balmy, bohemian evenings of live music.

6. MC Beach

Part of the prestigious Marbella Club Hotel situated on the Golden Mile, MC Beach provides a haven for those who crave unparalelled luxury, extreme relaxation and the ultimate in style.

Chill-out dance beats fill the air at MC Beach, ensuring a laid-back yet sophisticated atmosphere for those who want to enjoy the more tranquil side of Marbella.

Food plays a big part in the chic ambience of the MC Beach, serving up mouth-watering European, Asian, Lebanese and traditional Spanish cuisine with a daily buffet featuring a range of salads, fresh spit-roasted sardines, meats and seafood.

When you’re not wining and dining, you can choose from a number of sophisticated beach beds or hammocks on which to lie back and let the sun caress your skin while the MC waiters bring you refreshing cocktails before enjoying a dip in the pool or sea.

Address: MC Beach, Marbella Club Hotel, Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella.

Tel: 952 822 211.

Best for: Lunching like a Lord/Lady.

7. Heaven Beach

With a name like ‘Heaven’ this beach club has a lot to live up to. But luckily, we agree – the place is pretty special. From a distance, it may look like your average chiringuito but inside, it couldn’t be more different. Its tropical island feel makes it the perfect place to spend the whole day indulging your senses.

During the summer months, there’s no better place to take the family for a day of beach fun and frolics. In previous summers, Heaven’s daytime foam parties with live DJs and dancers have been a hit with people of all ages and by night, the club often hosts performances by Flamenco and Eastern dance acts by candlelight.

There’s an excellent food menu offering exotic salads, superb paella, hamburgers, fresh sardines, fried fish and seafood as well as a selection of summery cocktails to cool you down on those long, hot afternoons.

With views  of the nearby mountain range as well as across the sea to the rock of Gibraltar and, on a clear day, the north of Africa, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to photo opportunities. There are often wind surfers and sky-surfers taking advantage of the Med-meets-Atlantic breeze and if you fancy riding the waves, you can sail in Heaven’s very own dingy!

Address: Heaven Beach, Playa de Guadalmansa, Ctra de Cadiz (N-340 Km 164), Estepona.

Tel: 659 22 05 70.

Best for: Simple, family fun.

8. Trocadero Beach

Situated on the beach in the  heart of Marbella’s famous Golden Mile (next to the Marbella Club Hotel), Moroccan-inspired Trocadero Beach is open daily from June to October and offers a relaxed yet cosmopolitan atmosphere in which to enjoy luxurious lunches, delicious dinners and refreshing cocktails by the sea.

Food is available all day, although the a La Carte menu is only available until 6pm. The restaurant serves up a beautifully presented blend of Spanish cuisine, specialising in fresh fish dishes and paella. A little pricey perhaps, but the service, presentation and attention to detail justify every cent.

Chef Juan Manuel Manrique is also renowned for his excellent savoury patties and kebabs as well as naughty-but-nice desserts like the scrumptious chocolate fondue pudding.

Sundays at Trocadero are usually very busy (the locals like to enjoy long lunches after coming off the beach) so we recommend reserving a table.

Address: Trocadero Beach, Playa de la Carolina, Paseo Maritimo, Marbella.

Tel: 610 704 144.

Best for: A romantic meal for two.

9. Suite del Mar

Suite del Mar is renowned along the coast as an glitzy, upmarket nightspot. It’s part of the glamourous Puente Romano Hotel and overlooks the picturesque beaches of Marbella’s Golden Mile.

Throughout July and August, summer nights here are not to be missed. With big name DJs playing a variety of house, RnB and Latin sounds plus live entertainment from all over the world, this is another Marbella venue fit for an A-lister. A magnet for smooth madrileños and the original Marbella jet-set, Suite manages to maintain a certain caché for upscale people watching.

During the day,  you can kick back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Arabic-style club whilst sampling Suite’s selection of cool cocktails, beers and wines. A lunchtime buffet offering a superb array of fish, meat and vegetable dishes is perfect for filling up after swimming in the sea and in the evening, you can enjoy a medley of fusion and contemporary dishes as well as fresh seafood amd tender grilled meats.

Address: Suite del Mar, Hotel Puente Romano, Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella.

Tel: 952 820 900.

Best for: A full day of high class Marbella madness!

10. Bikini Beach, Estepona

Located on Playa de La Rada, along Estepona’s paseo, Bikini Beach is the ideal place to spend a chilled-out afternoon with friends or family. Modern and funky, the beach club features indoor and outdoor tables and cool, contemporary single and double loungers on wooden decking priced between 7€ and 30€ for a full day.

Lunchtimes are always busy in summer and with an interesting, varied menu, it’s not difficult to see why. From Lebanese mezzes, pasta dishes and Spanish fish and seafood dishes, there’s something everyone can enjoy.

Popular with the locals and holidaymakers alike, Bikini Beach offers a chilled-out ambience in the evening with live DJs and entertainment at weekends.

Address: Bikini Beach, Playa de la Rada, Paseo Maritimo, Estepona.

Tel: 951 77 54 53

Best for: A day of family fun on the beach.

Displaying an impressive collection of Byzantine art, crafts and sculptures from around the 4th Century, Casa Grande is – as its title suggests – a rather spacious gallery.

Showcasing ever-changing works by well known international artists as well as lesser known ones, La Casa Grande is something of a place of worship for art enthusiasts in Marbella.

Address: Casa Grande – Edificio Riomar, Urbanización Rio Verde Playa, Marqués de Ivanrrey, Marbella 29600.

Tel: 952 286 705

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 11:00 to 14:00, 19:00 to 21:00

Admission: Free

This small (but perfectly formed) Municipal Gallery showcases works of art from renowned Spanish and international painters, photographers, sculptors and ceramic artists which change regularly throughout the year.

Each exhibition is displayed in its own gallery – one of a few galleries based around a picturesque central coutryard with doors leading off to different hallways.

To mark the opening of every new exposition, the gallery holds a small cocktail party.

Address: Plaza de José Palomo, Marbella 29600

Tel: 952 825 035

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 11:00 to 14:00, 18:00 to 21:00

Admission: Free

You don’t have to drive up into the mountains to get a glimpse of Marbella’s stunning natural surroundings; situated close to the centre of town, the Bonsai Museum is home to a collection of over 300 minature trees and over 40 different species, all carefully extracted from the nearby countryside and cared for by devoted owner, Miguel Angel García.

Believed to house one of the best Bonsai collections in Europe, the museum features a number of beautifully arranged miniature displays, each designed to replicate areas of woodland close to Marbella.

Many of these ‘mini-forests’ display bonsais which are dangerously close to extinction (such as the ‘Pinsapo Pine’) as well as naturally sculptered rocks and even water. The rocks were taken from a 17 square km nature reserve, situated close to the inland town of Antequera.

The reserve, known as the ‘Torcal’, offers some of the most breathtaking views in Europe, thanks to its abundance of limestone which over thousands of years have formed some amazing shapes.

The museum boasts other impressive specimens such as the ‘Acebuche Olive’ – a 300 year old tree and the Chinese ‘Almez’ – a tree which has belonged to the same Chinese family for 5 generations.

Wild olive trees also feature heavily in the displays and the small yet charming collection is among the best in the world.

Address: Parque Arroyo de la Represa Avda. Del Dr. Maíz Viñal, Marbella.

Tel: 952 862 926

Opening Hours: Monday –Sunday from 10.00h to 13.30h then 16.00h to 19.00h.

Admission: Adults – 3.00€, Children – 1.50€

Marbella’s ‘Casco Antiguo’ (or ‘The Old Town’, as it’s known to most Brits), is something of a treasure trove – not only is it home to numerous quirky shops, boutiques, small chapels and little gems of restaurants and bars, but it also caters well for lovers of contemporary art.

Although situated close to some of Marbella’s busiest tourist attractions, few people know that the Museo de Grabado Español Contemporáneo exists. But true culture-vultures or those fortunate enough to stumble across it whilst exploring the narrow, picturesque streets of the Old Town, will discover a number of rare works by artistic greats such as Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Joan Miró, Goya Eduardo Chillada and SalvadorDalí.

This medieval tower was a hospital back in the 16th Century but now houses an array of decorative printmaking techniques dating from to the 15th Century to the present day.

It was opened in1992 by the late Professor José Luis Morales y Marin – an avid collector of contemporary prints.

Once you’ve marvelled at impressive etchings from yesteryear and gazed at the more modern masterpieces on display, you can take a slice of the gallery home with you by treating yourself to fine art and prints from the museum’s very own shop.

Address: Hospital Bazán s / n. 29 601. Marbella

Tel: 952 765 741

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9.00-21.00 h.

Monday and Friday: 9.00-14.00 h.

The poligono (industrial estate) might seem like a strange place to open an art gallery, but trust us, there’s a very good reason for this!

The Polígono Gallery was opened in August 2009 and specialises in Asian contemporary art.

It was designed to emulate the industrial environment of Beijing’s contemporary art district and as well as housing paintings and photographic works; the gallery boasts ample space for performances and video installations.

Address: Polígono Industrial la Ermita, C/ Madera, 9, Marbella 29603

Tel: 615 381 119 or 615 381 751.

Houses of Art (Gallery)

This sleek, modern gallery is situated on Marbella’s Golden Mile inside the prestigious Marbella Club Hotel – one of the town’s most luxurious establishments.

Houses of Art not only showcases works by renowned artists from across the globe, it also gives young, up-and-coming artists the opportunity to get exposure, not just in Marbella but internationally too.

Houses of Art is closely connected to a number of galleries in other countries and therefore has its finger firmly on the pulse when it comes to new exhibitions and fresh-out-of-art-school talent.

Address: Marbella Club Hotel Blv. Pr. Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella 29600

Tel: 952 857 196

Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11.00 – 14.00 and 16.00 – 20.00
Saturday: 10.00 – 14.00