Local Street Markets

Don't miss them!

Once or twice a week each town and village on the Costa del Sol, hosts its very own mercardillo (local market). It is an important part of Spanish life and a real high point of the week for many. Noisy, fun, colourful, entertaining and an experience not to be missed, the markets are great fun, whether you plan to buy anything or not. They have, for many generations, provided the local community with a huge variety of products and each one is different. Some are great combinations of flea markets and car boot sales, where you can get your hands on some amazing bargains and soak up the atmosphere at the same time...

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Chili

New boutique

Hundreds of people turned up to show their support for the opening of brand new boutique, Chili. Based in Nueva Andalucia, right next to the Marbella Casino, Marbella’s gorgeous glitterati were out in force, donning their best threads and hoping that the changeable April weather would hold.....

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Missoni

Puerto Banus

Get set for an explosion of colours and textures at the magnificent new Missoni boutique, recently opened in Puerto Banús. The queen of hippie chic has finally arrived, says Louise Cook…

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Father's day gifts

Searching for a suitable present

Father’s Day in Spain is fast approaching and it’s time to start the search for a suitable present for the man who always says he doesn’t want anything…
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Valentine Gifts

The perfect gift

It’s that time of year again. The shops are filled with cuddly toys brandishing fluffy hearts and panic fills the soul of many a man and woman as they hunt for the perfect gift…
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