Essential Marbella Magazine

30/08/2024

Catching the wave at Laguna Village sitting on the front line beach, table to sea views, loungers and a beautiful pool for a fresh dip. This is how the summer should be spent?

Have you checked it out yet?

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29/08/2024

The much-anticipated Defender OCTA has finally arrived, taking the almost five years-old Defender to the next level. Land Rover enthusiasts will enjoy performance-related enhancements and superior seating, transporting its occupants on or off-road in supreme comfort.

https://www.essentialmagazine.com/2025-land-rover-defender-octa/

The much-anticipated Defender OCTA has finally arrived, taking the almost five years-old Defender to the next level.

24/08/2024

Very interesting info, thanks StartGroup

COLOUR CODED BEACH FLAGS IN SPAIN

When you’re at a Spanish beach, it’s essential to pay attention to the color-coded flags displayed. These flags indicate the swimming conditions and safety. Let’s break down what each color means:

Green Flag: 🟢
Safe to Swim: When you see a green flag, it means it’s safe to swim. Dive right in!

Yellow Flag: 🟡
Swim with Caution: A yellow flag indicates that swimming is permitted, but you should exercise caution. Stick to areas where lifeguards are on duty.

Red Flag: 🔴
No Swimming: If you spot a red flag, it’s time to head to the beach bar for a few beers. Swimming is definitely not allowed!

Black Flag: ⚫
Unsafe Conditions: Rarely seen, a black flag indicates that the beach is unsafe due to sea or sand conditions.

Jellyfish Flag: 🎐
Watch Out for Jellyfish: If there’s a jellyfish drawn on the flag, it’s another day for drinks at the beach bar. Keep an eye out for these!

Blue Flag: 🔵
Eco-Label Award: The blue flag represents an eco-label award for beaches with good practices regarding water quality, environmental management, safety, and services1.
Remember, these flags help keep everyone safe, so always follow their guidance! 🌊🏄‍♂️🏊‍♀️

Will we see you at the beach this weekend??🌞

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23/08/2024

Yoga has become one of the most popular holistic activities with over 300 million practitioners engaging in this pursuit around the world. Take a tour of some of Spain’s top yoga facilities that are located within luxurious hotel resorts – ideal for honing the body, mind, and spirit. Check it out on our website!

23/08/2024

Yoga has become one of the most popular holistic activities with over 300 million practitioners engaging in this pursuit around the world. Take a tour of some of Spain’s top yoga facilities that are located within luxurious hotel resorts – ideal for honing the body, mind, and spirit.

Take a tour of some of Spain’s top yoga facilities within luxurious hotel resorts, ideal for honing the body, mind, and spirit.

21/08/2024

This marvellous city with a warm Scottish welcome entices visitors all year round but in its Festival month of August, it offers up a cultural extravaganza second to none. If you have never been to the Athens of the North, make it a priority to remedy that – you won’t regret it.

This marvelous city lures visitors yearly, but in August's festival, it boasts a cultural feast unmatched.

16/08/2024

Find out what’s new at Marbella’s emblematic resort Boho Club this summer. Socialise in its elegant new bar area, Bohis on the beautiful garden terrace, enjoy a picnic in the garden or light lunch at Bernies. For a romantic dinner, Boho Club Restaurant always rises to the occasion.

Discover unparalleled luxury with a chic new bar, gourmet dining, poolside bites, exclusive spa treatments, and stylishly designed rooms.

13/08/2024

***The Heyday of Spanish Tourism***
Take a trip down memory lane with a look back at the heyday of Spanish tourism in the 1960s and 1970s. With the advent of affordable international flights becoming available, Northern Europeans flocked to Spain’s Mediterranean resorts to indulge in sun, sea, and sangria.



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05/08/2024

Stunning out and about today. Guess where?

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05/08/2024

New Edition is online now!
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BEAT THE HEAT

Stay composed this August with a fresh sea breeze and a tall cool drink, well accompanied by this month’s essential.

We feature the World’s Best Beaches and reflect on the Heyday of Spanish Tourism. Come with us on a visit to the unmissable city of Edinburgh in its Festival month and improve your mindfulness at Spain’s Top Yoga Resorts.

Don’t miss our exclusive one-on-ones with Cate Blanchett on the eve of the release of Borderlands, internationally acclaimed artist Sacha Jafri, and Theresa Zabell, who won gold medals for Spain for sailing in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.

Elsewhere in this issue, admire gorgeous Andalusian thoroughbreds and the impressive interiors of a suburban villa paradise in Calabasas, California.

Prepare for an unbridled adrenaline rush aboard the Ferrari Daytona SP3 and take on rugged terrain with the new Land Rover Defender OCTA.Savour the summer at emblematic resort Boho Club, on Marbella’s Golden Mile, and check out our selection of great wines that can be found in supermarkets.



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31/07/2024

Looking for somewhere different for your beach and lunch? Try Cabopino. One of the smaller ports but hosts a really good selection of restaurants and bars and has one of the nicest beaches in the area. There's also a massive car park! Very handy when you have the kids and a lot of stuff to take with you. Try Alberts for fish and chips and watch the boats sail in.

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30/07/2024

Located at the new Laguna close to Estepona, Sublim Beach Club and Kai Sushi restaurant are the new chic hangouts on the coast. Chill out in a refined ambience with an Ibiza-style vibe in this sublime beach club, with cool music, drinks, and food that really hits the spot.

https://www.essentialmagazine.com/catch-the-wave-at-sublim-beach-club/

Located at the new Laguna close to Estepona, Sublim Beach Club and Kai Sushi restaurant are the new chic hangouts on the coast.

23/07/2024

At the top of the High Street in San Pedro you'll find the Church Square. With the fountains gushing water and away from the traffic you can find a peaceful moment in a busy day. And a churro of course!

19/07/2024

Have you picked up our July edition yet? If not, you can always browse it online at www.essentialmagazine.com. As usual, lots of local info and summer entertainment awaits you! 🌴🌴

11/07/2024

Thank you Essential magazine for the article and helping us raise awareness for this important cause!

05/07/2024

NEW ONLINE EDITION IS LIVE NOW!
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SUMMER DAYS, DRIFTIN’ AWAY...

The summer is upon us and it’s time to live life to the fullest. Let essential help you in this pursuit with this month’s entertaining issue, full of interesting content and diversion.

Join us in previewing the Paris Summer Olympic Games, which will run from July 26 to August 11, showcasing the pinnacle of human sporting achievement in a myriad of categories.

We visit Monaco – Europe’s 2nd Best Destination for 2024 after Marbella, and enjoy lounging at Tenerife’s iconic Iberostar Grand El Mirador, recently selected as one of the best luxury hotels in Spain by Travellers’ Choice Awards voters.

For sheer unbridled top end adrenalin, it does not get more exciting than the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 superyacht and the McLaren 750S supercar.

Get away from it all in a haven of tranquility at the Viluz wellness retreat in the hills on the edge of Marbella, or consider the merits of living in the valley paradise of Monte Mayor in the vicinity of Benahavís.

Check out our one-on-one with Hugh Jackman who is once again lighting up the big screen in this month’s release of Deadpool & Wolverine, and our recent interview with Málaga’s dynamic Mayor, Francisco de la Torre Prados.

We see if Sublim Beach at the new Laguna in Estepona lives up to the hype and we find out why there is so much talk about orange wine these days.

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05/07/2024

Warm summer nights in Andalucía are so special. So many shows, music and dancing, outside with a warm breeze and jasmine in the air. Fresh food that tastes amazing and a hint of salt in the air from the Mediterranean Sea.

Is it just a dream.

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01/07/2024

La Concha is always with us but it still surprises me sometimes when I turn a corner and there it is ♥️

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14/06/2024

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Grupo Besaya taking over the reins of Tikitano. Renowned for its Polynesian architecture and idyllic location with stunning views across the Mediterranean, the enticing restaurant is much favoured by its discerning clientele.

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Renowned for its Polynesian architecture and idyllic location, the enticing restaurant is much favoured by its discerning clientele.

13/06/2024

Now available in Marbella! ☀️☀️ Sustainably constructed from injection-moulded recycled plastic, the Kumulus Water converter is a marvel of engineering that creates high quality drinking water from the atmosphere. It is likely to become a game changer for many in the challenging times of water scarcity ahead.

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The Kumulus Water converter is a marvel of engineering that creates high quality drinking water from the atmosphere.

06/06/2024

SUMMERTIME, AND THE LIVING IS EASY!

New edition is online now at www.essentialmagazine.com!

The Coast is hotting up and we bring you some essential reading, best enjoyed with a glass of something cool and refreshing. Kathmandu has been honoured by TripAdvisor as the Best Natural Destination for 2024 – imagine how a visit there could change your life.

We check into Málaga’s Sercotel La Rosaleda and check out the advantages of owning a motorhome here in Spain. Football coverage will be prominent this month with Euro 2024 kicking off in Germany on June 14. Expect action, thrills, and controversy. Will the hosts manage to triumph? Follow the legacy of sound maestro, Ray Dolby, and become acquainted with one of Spain’s biggest stars, Rosalía.

Savour sumptuous Greek cuisine at AMMOS, the latest addition to the METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella – Estepona.All of this and much more awaits you in these pages.



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04/06/2024

If you are curious about who is creating our wonderful photography, meet Kevin. Although he is not an orange, but undoubtedly one of Marbella's best professionals. 🍊😎

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If you are curious about who is creating our wonderful photography, meet Kevin. Although he is not an orange, but undoubtedly one of Marbella's best professi...

28/05/2024

In this month's issue we showcase some of the best interior design in Marbella, what's new and on trend, new lines and great designers.

Take a look online or in print available at hundreds of locations from Málaga to Gibraltar. ♥️

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21/05/2024

Loving Sunny Marbella for 25 Years! 🌴
Celebrating 25 years of portraying Marbella, one of Spain’s most cosmopolitan and luxurious resorts! Check out our Anniversary Edition on our website 🥳