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Weather in Andalucia

Emilia Hazell - Smith — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:56:18 +0000

The temperature in Andalusia this week soared to alarming heights, causing many towns to issue orange and yellow alerts. The mercury is expected to rise up to 42ºC this weekend, with night-time highs of as much as 25ºC over Friday and Saturday.

Andalusia is home to the hottest and driest summers in Spain, but in the west, weather systems sweeping in from the Atlantic ensure that the region is kept relatively wet in the winter, with some areas receiving abundant rainfall. Contrary to popular belief, Andalucia enjoys above average yearly rainfall in Spain.

The majority of holidaymakers to Spain will want to visit during the height of the summer. While the weather is reasonably nice all year, although coldest in January – things don’t really start hotting up until June. After that you’ll be lucky to even get a brief shower until around October.

So what about the coming month of September? Well, Andalusia is well known as Spain’s sunniest region and you’d be unlucky to not get good weather all over for the entire month. Seville (like Madrid) may still be unbearably hot, but the coastal cities will be more comfortable temperatures.

The average maximum temperature in Malaga in September is 82°F/28°C and the average minimum temperature is 64°F/18°C.

Spanish meteorologists say the recent heat wave has been caused by an anticyclone, affecting Andalusia, Extremadura and Castilla la Mancha.

However, all that aside – these blazing hot days have still not managed to break the all-time record, for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Spain was a whopping 47.7ºC on the 6th August 1946 in Sevilla-Tablada.

Well that’s hot enough to learn that you could use your seatbelt as a branding iron!

Heatwave to continue over the weekend

Mirco Rehmeier — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:06:31 +0000

The current heatwave in the south and the centre of the country is expected to last longer. Maximum temperatures will hit at least 42ºC in the shade and will cool down to night temperatures reaching around 24ºC. The state meteorological agency, AEMET, says that the weekend could even be hotter than ever. The hottest parts of the country will be Andalucía, Murcia, Extremadura and the south of Castilla-La Mancha with temperatures reaching 40-42ºC. By next Monday the summer temperatures are expected to cool down a bit, at least in the north of Spain. Summer is still not over.

Marbella takes Obama visit seriously

Mirco Rehmeier — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:42:44 +0000

Marbella takes the visit of the US First Lady Michelle Obama and her youngest daughter Sasha to Marbella seriously. The visit which will start 4th August has already caused huge excitement amongst the Marbella population and their surroundings. The town hall of Marbella has installed together with the two advertising agencies Imagen Consulting and Copremusa Sur a huge billboard at one of the busiest points of the N-340 road through San Pedro de Alcantara which reads “Welcome Obama Family” and in smaller print “Thank You For Choosing Marbella”. The Obama family will pass by this billboard on their way to the Hotel Villa Padierna they are staying in. The five-star luxury resort ranked among the top 30 best hotels in the world by Expedia on rank 28 with a score of 99,9 of 100 points and ranked the best hotel in Spain.

hotel occupancy increases 5 % in July

Mirco Rehmeier — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:45:16 +0000

After a few month of crisis hotel occupancy of the Costa del Sol has increased about 5 % in July in comparison with 2009, as tourism reemerges in the region. The city of Malaga itself sees an even bigger increase with an estimated 8 %. Several leaders in the tourism sector say they are very happy with these figures, as August looks to see an even larger increase than July. Owners of restaurants and bars also indicate that 2010 will be a better year than 2009 even if many tourists stay in their rented apartments and have dinner there. The increase of tourists to the Costa del Sol is by German, French, Italian and Spanish visitors, the Irish and British tourists are still on the decline.

San Juan in Sabinillas 2010

Mirco Rehmeier — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:52:38 +0000

Just one day left until the night of San Juan. As every year the small town of Sabinillas in occidental Malaga prepared a nice castle on the beach which they will burn down in the night from June 23rd to 24th, this Wednesday. This years castle features some old heroes like Hulk, Superman, Captain America, Batman and Robin with Joker, Spiderman and a few more. As well there will be some nice fireworks around midnight. In the center of Sabinillas there will be some bars and music the whole night.

2nd Andalucia Tennis Experience

Mirco Rehmeier — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:24:16 +0000

Marbella will again be enjoying the best of women’s tennis with the second edition of the Andalucía Tennis Experience set to run from 3rd to 11th April at the Club de Tenis Puente Romano. For the second successive year, tennis fans will be able to see the world’s best players, including the current WTA World Number 1, Serena Williams, who will be returning to the tournament and hoping to improve on last year’s performance. It won’t be easy for the American though, who will face tough competition from the current Spanish Number 1, Anabel Medina, who has confirmed her presence. Medina reached the final of the doubles last year, partnering Virginia Ruano and lost out in the semi finals to Jelena Jankovic, the eventual tournament winner, in the singles. Conchita Martínez is also on board again, taking on the role of Tournament Director for the second year after her success in the role last time round.

The Tournament will be held at the Club de Tenis Puente Romano on four courts, including the centre court, which has a 2,500 capacity. Thirty-two players will take part in the main tournament, in both the singles and doubles events and a further eight players in the wheelchair event. Tickets for this international Tennis Tournament are on sale since February 1st at www.ticktackticket.com, FNAC, Carrefour and El Corte Inglés Centers. Ticket prices range between 5 and 26 euros a day. Spectators can enjoy the preliminary round for only 5 euros a day on Saturday or Sunday. The price for the entire Andalucia Tennis Experience tournament will be 124 euros and 45 euros for children.

Dolph Lundgren is Ambassador of Marbella

Mirco Rehmeier — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:19:07 +0000

The famous action hero Dolph Lundgren is the new Ambassador of Marbella. The swedish actor lives together with his wife and his two daughters in Marbella. The actor, director, script-writer, producer and once Captain of the Swedish National Karate Team is well known for his martial arts films in Hollywood or the part of Iván Drago in Rocky IV besides Sylvester Stallone and as well played together with James Bond in “A View To A Kill” where he had to protect his partner, actress and singer Grace Jones. Besides Alejendro Blanco, President of the Spanish Olympic Committee, Dolph Lundgren is the second Ambassador of Marbella.

Discounts on 4×4 cars on the Costa del Sol

Mirco Rehmeier — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:21:01 +0000

30% discount in 4×4 Cars in Estepona and Marbella. Everybody hears here und there how bad the car business is going, but 80% less sales in the last quarter of 2008 compared to last year in the some period is causing massive problems to the branch in the coast. The Head directors of those car companies are worried not just because of the obvious profits effects but what to do with the stock of all the not sold cars? Can you imagine the place needed to keep around 25 Land Rover? They are beating the situation offering 30% discounts. Now is actually the time for those who have some money kept back, ever dreamed of such an opportunity to buy a four-by-four car with amazing discounts. The level of discount offered depends on the amount of time a vehicle has been in stock. There is no expectation to get any better in the economy this year and not even for next year, what kind of discounts are they going to offer end of this year?

Sevilla and the Sevilla Fútbol Club

Mirco Rehmeier — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:40:42 +0000

Spain is not only famous for Paella, beautiful beaches and bull fighting, but also for its successful soccer clubs. Just like in England, Spanish football is fast and exciting and not only locals get excited while watching a match in the Spanish league. For sure all of you are familiar with big names like FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, but there is one more club that deserves to get your attention. Sevilla FC, which main sponsor is 888.com, one of the world’s biggest online casino and poker room, is another very successful example of Spanish football excellence. Four times winner of the Spanish champion ship and several international achievements show that this club belongs to the collection of high-class football. Many famous players played in this club and even Diego Maradona found his way back to the Argentinean national team while playing in Sevilla FC.

Looking back on a long list of great games, Sevilla FC is seen as on of the favorites for the next Spanish champion ship and for sure worth a bet at 888 Sport, the new sportbook of 888.com.

Ronaldo and friends vs. Zidane and friends

Mirco Rehmeier — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:21:04 +0000

Like every year brasilian football player Ronaldo and french retired football player Zinedine Zidane have invited some of the world’s best known footballers and other famous sports people to join them in the fifth “Match against Poverty: Ronaldo and friends vs. Zidane and friends” on Monday November 19th 2007 at 7 PM, at the newly renovated stadium of La Rosaleda in Málaga. As Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), friends and football legends Ronaldo and Zidane and teams will face up to each other at mobilizing the public in the fight against poverty and to raise funds for projects in Asia, Africa and South America. The match will be broadcast by many television stations around the world. Ronaldo and Zidane have been the driving force behind the Match Against Poverty since 2003.

At the moment players such as Rivaldo (AEK Athens) and Roberto Carlos (Fererbahce) have confirmed their presence. At previous matches in Madrid, Basilea, Dusseldorf and Marseille, we could see not only football player. German Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher and tennis player Rafael Nadal have taken part, as well as bullfighter Cayetano Ordóñez, who was personally invited by Ronaldo, played in the match in Marseille in March this year. The referee will be the famous Italian Pier Luigi Collina, who is now retired. But he hasn’t missed any Match Against Poverty yet. As David Beckham’s team, the Los Angeles Galaxy, have not qualified for the play offs of the Major Soccer League, maybe he is coming, too.

Tickets for the match, which kicks off at 7 p.m., cost between 10 and 25 euros can be purchased online at www.palaciodeportesmalaga.com from October 29th or at the Rosaleda Stadium ticket office from November 12th (open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.).

Zinedine Zidane, who retired from active football in 2006 after the World Cup in Germany is now living in Spain, near the well known Marbella, and I think that’s why they decided to play in Malaga.

As always, the FIFA, football’s governing body, supports the match, while two leading sporting goods manufacturers, Adidas and Nike, are providing the equipment used by the teams. In partnership with UNDP, the match is being organized with the support of the City of Malaga and the Malaga Football Club, which is providing technical assistance.

Proceeds from the first three Matches have benefited anti-poverty projects ranging from support to female entrepreneurs to the construction of sports centres for street children and the disadvantaged, in Brazil, Burkina Faso, Bhutan, Comoros, Cuba, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Proceeds from the sale of tickets for this Match against Poverty will help finance new UNDP projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Last Moto Grand Prix in Valencia

Mirco Rehmeier — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:04:07 +0000

On 4th of November the last round in the 2007 Motorbike Grand Prix Championships is to be held at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. The circuit is 30 minutes west of the city of Valencia and there are expected to be up to 150,000 spectators to watch the five-time World Champion Valentino Rossi trying to reclaim his title from Nicky Hayden on the four kilometre anti clockwise circuit. This race in Valencia means sun, fun and a lot of racing. So don´t miss the last Moto GP in Valencia, either direct or at least on TV. The race starts at 1:15 PM.

Last year Valentino Rossi started from the pole position but fell in round four. After a big catch-up he came to position 13. Troy Bayliss won the last Motot GP race, second was Loris Capirossi and third Nicky Hayden, who won the World Championship in 2006 before Valentino Rossi and Loris Capirossi.

More informations: www.circuitvalencia.com

New Ikea store opened in Málaga

Mirco Rehmeier — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:56:03 +0000

Yesterday was the big opening of the new Ikea store in Malaga and more than 18,000 people made their way to the new store. The set up traffic plans worked well to keep the traffic moving on the local motorway and the traffic was better than everybody thought. Some people took advantage of an extra bus services laid on. The company is more than happy with their first day. They sold 16 complete kitchens and about 5,000 people signed up for the “Ikea Family” card. The first person who walked into the new IKEA store was Lufti Zeton Gómez from Málaga. He waited outside the Ikea stote for 12 and a half hours. But for this he was given a 300 € cheque by the shop managers. This Ikea store is the eleventh on the peninsula. Experts estimate that the new Ikea store will absorb nearly 30% of the furniture market in Málaga. It is expected to attract more than 1.5 million visitors in its first year, with a turnover of around 101 million € forecast for its third year of opening. Nationally the company will turn over more than 1 billion € this year. The whole store near Plaza Mayor cost the company 65 million €, with a sales area covering 20,000 square metres on two floors, and customer car parking for 2,400 vehicles.

Informations about the Costa del Sol

Mirco Rehmeier — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:57:02 +0000

A few months ago I started a website called costamedi.com. It was just to show some information about the mediterranean coast in the province of Malaga but with a very bad design. Now that I am more and more professional in programming and designing I woulkd like to present the new design of this project. With this design I hope to get more visitors to the site. The website is in German, Englisch and Spanish, just in case you prefer another language.

The informations you can find on that website are as follows:

real estates – in the area of Manilva. All private sales from neighbours.
surroundings – informations about the most important towns in the province of Malaga in south Spain
worth knowing – about whole Spain, e.g. the Osborne Bull or some facts about Spain
golf courses – in the area of Estepona, Marbella and Sotogrande
picture gallery – from the Costa del Sol. I will add some more in a few days
guestbook – you can leave a comment if you want
news – about this site
weather – the weather on the Costa del Sol

In the future I will try to work more on this site und to add more informations, e.g. the marinas on the Costa del Sol or more things worth knowing about Spain and Andalusia. In the near future I will add more pictures.

More information: www.costamedi.com

Ikea in Malaga as a big employer

Mirco Rehmeier — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:27:49 +0000

As I read in the Sur in English newspaper 25,000 candidates send their curriculum for jobs in the new Ikea shop in Malaga which is scheduled to open on October 30th. And in the end the new Ikea shop will bring more than 500 new jobs for the Malaga area. Approximately 15,000 visitors are expected on inauguration day and up to 18,000 on the first saturday after it. In total the new store expects to attract more than two million shoppers in the next year. As far as the opening of a second Ikea store in the province of Malaga is concerned Marbella would be the perfect location for it, or Estepona. But at first we have to wait for the first store to open. Maybe the next store will open its doors in Granada or Jerez.

Andalucia looking for tourists in low season

Mirco Rehmeier — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:19:45 +0000

This week the Junta de Andalucía has launched a new promotional campaign to attract tourists from both the rest of Spain and other European countries during autumn and winter to improve figures for the low season. The campaign in Spain consists of four-day promotions staged in shopping centres in Valencia, Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona and Lejona (Vizcaya) where shoppers will be invited on a virtual tour of the attractions of Andalucía.

A parallel advertising campaign will appear in the media of 11 European countries between now and the end of the year. Countries targeted include Italy, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic and Rumania.

Via: SUR in english

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