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The
leisure industry is perhaps one of the strongest and most attractive
attributes of the Costa del Sol. A world class tourist destination
cannot just rely on the quality of its beaches and urban centre. The
Costa del Sol is no exception and is known internationally as a resort
that can satisfy a visitors every expectation.
In
the other areas of the website relating to sports, children, culture,
nature or trekking, you will find useful tips and innovative things to
do whilst on holiday in the Costa del Sol. This section has a number of
options for adult entertainment - The nights entertainment starts later
and goes on considerably longer than in the rest of Europe - after a day
spent relaxing on the beach.
Casinos:
There are two high class establishments that are officially authorised,
Casino Torrequebrada and Casino Marbella. All stakes are accepted and
the most common forms of gambling are blackjack, roulette and the fruit
machines.
Close
to Mijas, you will find the Racetrack Costa del Sol, where you
can watch and bet on races throughout the day and night. It's a recent
venture and has proved very successful in attracting the attention of
the main jockeys and stables from Spain and abroad.
Bullfighting
is one of the many aspects of Spanish tradition that arouses interest in
many tourists. The traditional time for this celebration of Spanish
culture is at seven in the evening, but it occasionally occurs during
the night. There are usually six bulls with each performance lasting
twenty minutes and the duration of the bullfighting is just over two
hours.
Apart
from the permanent bullrings, performances are occasionally held in
temporary squares throughout the year and almost always coincide with
local festivals (see relevant section). During the festival of Málaga
which is held during the middle of August, they organise a special
bullfight (the bullfighters are mounted on horses and can use lances)
and three afternoons of normal bullfighting, which attracts some of the
highest rated bullfighters of the season.
Local
Fairs: The
majority of the fairs that are associated with patron saints occur
during the summer in the Costa del Sol. There is usually an organised
'romerías' or procession where the saint is paraded through the town,
followed by a few days of celebration which can often include an open
air dance at night. Frequently there are additional festivals from the
end of August to the beginning of October, which are usually held in
celebration of a natural product or the end of a wine harvest.
You
will be able to find a wide range of information regarding the dates of
these events in the subject area of this website associated with
festivals.
City
nightlife:
There is a healthy nightlife in the majority of the historic towns
within the Costa del Sol and the streets are normally full of people
enjoying themselves throughout the summer season and over the weekends
the rest of the year round. People often visit in excess of ten places
or more during an evenings entertainment and continue having a good time
until very late.
Ports
and Marinas:
It is only recently that ports and marinas have started to become the
preferred place to go out at night. Because of their ideal location,
they can go on late into the night without disturbing the rest of the
population. Popular bars, pubs and even clubs are now established in the
ports and marinas of most major towns and cities on the Costa del Sol
and attract thousands of visitors of all ages.
Discos
and Nightclubs:
In the tourist areas of the Costa del Sol there are a wide range of
discos and nightclubs, from small and popular venues to luxurious
superclubs. The licensing laws in Spain allows clubs to remain open
until what is commonly referred to as 'after-hours'.
Cinema
and Theatre:
There are nine theatres in the Costa del Sol, the majority of which are
situated in the city of Málaga. The times and dates of performances can
vary, but normally there will be a few shows running at any one time of
the year. Cinemas on the other hand are everywhere and can be found in
every town in the Costa del Sol. Málaga itself has more than ten
cinemas, showing the latest releases.
Concerts:
The level of tourism in the Costa del Sol is such that famous
international artists can put on large concerts (The Rolling Stones,
Dire Straits, Julio Iglesias, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, George
Michael have played here in the past) in places like Marbella. In Málaga
they celebrate the 'Serenatas de la Luna Joven' an interesting show with
a variety of singers from Latin America. There are also regular shows in
the Tívoli Word fairground.
Classical
Music:
Apart from the extraordinary season of concerts in the Teatro Cervantes
in Málaga, the outstanding event of the year has to be the Festival de
Música y Danza which is celebrated throughout the length of the summer
on the amazing stage of Cuevas de Nerja. Marbella has a variety of other
events in which internationally renowned concert performers attend and
also to a lesser extend, in other places in the Costa del Sol.
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