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7 - 13 December 2023
Say cheese MORE than 30 producers will take part in the ninth ‘POPI’ Sabor a Malaga Cheese Fair in Estepona which will be located on Calle Terraza, and can be visited from today, De cember 14 to 17, from 11am until 9pm each day. This fair is held with the aim of promoting and highlighting the great qual ity and variety of cheeses and dairy products made by the participating com panies, 80 per cent of which come from the province of Malaga. ‘Sabor a Malaga’ is a benchmark of quality for consumers featuring gourmet prod ucts of national and inter national origin. Visitors to the fair will once again have the op portunity to visit the points of sale of more than 30 producers, who will offer the public a
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Highlighting cheeses.
large number of cheeses and dairy products. Although cheese will be the star product of the fair, other products such as wine, oil, dried fruit and nuts, olives, pickles and pâté will also be on sale, making the event a gastronomic market that is expected to attract visi tors as it is being held in the middle of the build up to Christmas.
GET ready for a heartwarming and joyful celebration at La Cala de Mijas. Santa and his elves are visiting Olivia’s La Cala for the most enchanting ‘Santa’s Brunch’ on Saturday, Decem ber 16, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, in collaboration with CUDECA. This festive event promises to bring smiles, joy, and a sprin kle of Christmas magic to everyone. Children will be thrilled to meet Santa and his giant helper, who are ready to make this day unfor gettable. They’ll listen to the little ones’ holi day wishes and add a touch of enchantment to their day. This special brunch is more than just a delightful meal; it’s a festive extravaganza where kids can engage in fun activities and receive a charming gift bag. While the kids are having the time of their lives, parents can relax and savour a delectable brunch menu. There’s some thing delicious for everyone, with specially created menus for both grownups and young THE Irish Times, Calahonda is getting into the Christmas spirit early. They’re giving away spe cial Christmas hampers to 10 lucky winners! Each hamper will be filled to the brim with food, drinks, treats, and more all you need for a perfect Christ mas day. On top of this, the Eu ro Weekly Newspaper is adding an additional €25 voucher for each hamper. Here’s how to spread the love: tell us who and why a per son or family is special to you and deserves a Christmas ham per; it could be a friend, family, neighbour, someone who has spread kindness this year or anyone who just deserves a special treat.
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Santa’s brunch
Enjoy a visit to Santa.
sters. Moreover, this event supports a noble cause. A portion of the brunch pro ceeds will aid CUDECA, an in credible charity providing free care to people with cancer and other serious illnesses It’s a chance to enjoy and contribute to a meaningful cause simulta neously. So, join together for a day filled with laughter, exquisite food, and the true spirit of Christmas. Book your spot to be part of a holiday cel
ebration that focuses on family, fun, and giving back. This isn’t just any brunch it’s a festive experience that will leave you and your family with cherished memories and hearts full of joy. Head to Olivia’s La Cala for a truly magi cal start to the Christmas sea son. The event is just €16.50 per person, to book please call 952 494 935 or email reservations @oliviaslacala.com.
Goodies giveaway
Feeling festive SAN PEDRO ALCANTARA is beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Satur day, December 16. The town is holding its annual Christmas street market from 10am until 7pm. It will be in Calles Lagasca, Cordoba and Avenida Marques del Duero with stalls selling gifts and lo cal produce including cheeses from Malaga Province. At 5pm join or watch and support the ‘Kilo Race’ down San Pedro Boulevard to the am phitheatre area. It is in aid of a charity food col lection with all partici pants donning fancy dress and donating one kilo of food as an entry fee. Father Christmas’ House installed in the Church Square will also be open from 11am to 1.30pm and 5pm to 8.30pm. All the children who wish to do so can deliver their letters to Father Christmas. Stay on in San Pedro as it gets dark and enjoy the Christmas illumina tions; there is a sound and lightshow every day at 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8pm.
The 10 best stories will be se lected, and those lucky en trants will get a special Christ mas hamper delivered just in time for Christmas (winners
must be in the local area). Enter your nominations on the Irish Times’ Facebook page or the event page. The giveaway ends on Wednesday, December 20.
THE month of December is full of activities and concerts to celebrate the Christmas season in Malaga. In particu lar, the Museo Carmen Thyssen offers an extensive programme throughout this month to celebrate Christmas with free concerts. Since the end of Novem ber, the Neapolitan nativity scene at the Museo Carmen
need to purchase a ticket Enjoy for free the for the museum. The con
Thyssen has also been avail able to view in the museum’s courtyard, free of charge, with no need to buy a museum ticket. In addition, the Christmas concerts held throughout the month in the Patio de Colum nas will also be completely free of charge, also without
certs, by different choirs and orchestras, can be enjoyed on December 15, 19, 20 and 21, usually at 7.30pm. Among the choirs performing are Pan con Aceite, Discantus, Voces para el recuerdo, Stretto Wind Quintet and Voces del Sol, as well as the orchestra La Malagueña Sinfónica.