The new year comes loaded with good resolutions and there is no better way to start achieving them than discovering new destinations on the Costa del Sol. We propose four plans that will help you fulfill some of your promises for 2017 while you enjoy Malaga and its climate, rich gastronomy and monuments, natural landscapes and beaches.
More culture and drama
Between the 7th of January and the 12th of February, the Festival of the Theater of Malaga is celebrated. Eight scenic spots in the capital of the Costa del Sol will welcome nearly seventy plays, offering a unique opportunity to vibrate with live culture.
Actors and actresses of the stature of Hector Alterio or Concha Velasco, along with companies like the choreographer Lindsay Kemp or El Joglars will star in the most anticipated productions. Besides, there is also a place for dance, musicals or micro theatre in the festival.
New year, new look
Do you need to renew your wardrobe, change the decor of your house or update your style? January is the perfect time and Malaga, the ideal place. In the first month of the year the sales start on the Costa del Sol so you can find real bargains.
The shopping centres of Fuengirola, Rincon de la Victoria or Antequera and the exclusive boutiques of Marbella also join this discount campaign. Discounts that the traditional shops of Velez-Malaga, Nerja or Mijas offer as well.
Enjoy traditions
At the beginning of the year Axarquia hosts two unique festivities that will bring you closer to the ancestral traditions of this region. The first is the Feast of St. Hilario de Poitiers, patron of Comares, on the 14th of January. An emotional religious procession, a “verdiales” performance, typical folklore of the province of Malaga, and gastronomic tastings are the attractions of this event.
The next day, the acts in honor of San Sebastian begin in Algarrobo, although it is the 20th of January when its Saint’s Day is celebrated. Accompanied by wheels, the saint is strolled through the streets of the village, where a lively party is organized.
Taking care of body and soul
If taking care of yourself physically and emotionally is one of your firmer resolutions for 2017, Estepona is your destination. This municipality of the Costa del Sol has a dozen spas and thalassotherapy centres to relax or receive curative treatments.
Another option is to visit the Buddhist stupa of Benalmadena. In this Buddhist centre, with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, you will have occasion to participate in meditation sessions or attend lectures offered by Tibetan masters.
