Marbella, an ideal destination

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. In this article some insights into Marbella.

We all know that the port of Marbella does not have all the glamour that Puerto Banus has, but in the restaurants of Marbella you can enjoy a great fresh fish, and the promenade presents us with its sunny climate ideal for a walk at any time of the day.

If we move from downtown to the west will find the Golden Mile, which got its name because of the spectacular oceanfront homes, this area is recognized as one of the most valued in Europe.

In the Golden Mile can find a wide range of hotels, restaurants and renowned five-star hotels. Many celebrities such as King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, visit this area every year.

Marbella offers visitors a touch of elegance, and countless places to visit such as the ¨Casco Antiguo¨ -Marbella´s old city centre-, the Church of Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz, the Chapel of Carlvario, the Villa Romana de Rio Verde, the cave of Nagüeles and numerous beaches like Playa de la Bajadilla, Playa del Fuerte, the Playa de la Fontanilla.

And if all this were not enough Marbella has a fantastic climate with 320 days of sunshine a year and temperatures around 19 º C, all thanks to its micro-climate, surrounded by the warm Mediterranean and the Sierra Blanca mountain range, that protects the city from climate changes. The winter as well as the summer in Marbella provide one of the most pleasant climates.

With one of our rental cars, you have all amenities within easy reach. AurigaCrown has an office in Marbella and at Malaga airport so you can pick up your car directly upon arrival. From economic to convertibles, luxury cars and 4x4s, AurigaCrown offers all options to provide you the car that suits you best. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

"Musical November" Ara Malikian in Marbella

Ara Malikian is one of the most recognized and brilliant violinists of today. This artist was born in Lebanon within an Armenian family, he began his career as a violinist at an early age, instilled by his father.

At the age of only fifteen the German government awarded him with a scholarship to continue his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover. Afterwards he continued his studies at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

This artist has succeeded in uniting his own Armenian roots with the music of other cultures such as that of Central Europe, Middle East, Argentina and Spain, translating all this into his personal style filled with rhythmic strength and emotion, combined with the expressiveness and virtuosity of the European tradition.

The quality of the artist as a violinist has been recognized in numerous international competitions, among which we highlight awards such as the Felix Mendelssohn (Germany), Pablo Sarasate (Spain), Niccolo Paganini (Italy) and Zino Francescatti (France).

Malikian Ara has an extensive discography with Warner Music, including works of Antonio Vivaldi, JS Bach, Nicolo Paganini, Astor Piazzola, Armenian music , together with the flamenco guitarist José Luis Montón.

Malikian Ara Ensemble, Colors. A fantastic meeting of different cultures. A musical journey inspired by the pathway travelled by the Gypsies from India, across Europe, to their settlement in Spain, where flamenco arises.
Location: Theatro Ciudad de Marbella, 21:00 pm Tickets: € 20.
Date: 11/11/2011
Tickets: Theater box office and El Corte Ingles

Visit Marbella, see Ara Malikian Ensemble in concert, and make your stay in Marbella even more enjoyable renting a car from Car Hire AurigaCrown, we have an office in the city centre on C/ Naciones Unidas, 62 CC Cristamar, bajo.

Program Interpreters:Ara Malice, violin.
Humberto Armas, viola.
Luis Gallo, guitar.
Nacho Ros, bass.
Invited artists:
Nantha Kumar, Indian percussion.
José Luis Montón, flamenco guitar.

Program
Circolia- Geroge Enescu (Romania)
The Dance of Happiness - Shakti (India)
Armenian Dance- Ara Malikian (Lebanon, Armenia).
Sword Dance - Aram Khatchaturian (Russia).
Arab Waltz- Rabih-Aban-Khalil (Beirut)
Walking on Flowers -Ara Malikian (Lebanon -Armenia)
Gypsy Song -Antoni Dvorak (Czechoslovakia).
Hungarian Dance - Sergei Rachmainov (Russia)
Gipsy Tango- Astor Piazzolla (Argentina)
Bohemian Airs - Pablo Sarasate (Spain).

Marbella 4Days Walking

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. In this article some insights into Marbella and the premier of the ¨Marbella 4 days walking¨ event.

This fall Marbella will fill up with hikers from all around the world, ¨Marbella 4 days walking¨ brings together thousands of people, who will walk 20 km each day. Four different routes around Marbella, passing by the beach, city and countryside.

The event has its origins in the Netherland, where the Annual Four Day Walking Event is organized every year in the city of Nijmegen, an event attended by some 47.000 people each year. A Dutch neighbour in Marbella took the initiative to organize the event in Marbella, this year for the first time. The event has the practical support of the Marbella Town Hall and the Centre for Tourist Initiatives.

The event is scheduled for 9, 10,11 and 12 October and will appeal to Spanish people as people from other countries, thus promoting cultural exchange through sport.

The first day will start from the centre of Marbella and end in Puerto Banús; the second day will pass through the area of Nagüeles; the third day by the Altos de Marbella and the fourth day by the Lago de las tortugas/pantano, below you find the routes more specified.

Routes

Day 1 - Centrum - Puerto Banús:
1. Start – Avenida del Mar. 2. Paseo Marítimo.  3. Runway. 4. Puerto Banús. 5. San Pedro. 6. Back to the Paseo Marítimo.  7. Up to hotel Puente Romano. 8. CN-340. 9. Final/Avenida del Mar

Day 2 - Nagüeles:
1. Start – Avenida del Mar 2. Calle Huerta Chica. 3. Mercado 4. Calle Jacinto Benavente. 5. Parque. 6. Polideportivo. 7. Avenida las Palmeras. 8. Campamento Vígil de Quiñones.  9. Urbanization Sierra Blanca. 10. Pinar. 11. Cantera. 12. Camino forestal. 13. Urbanization Terrazas de Marbella. 14. park 15. Southern part of the urbanization Sierra Blanca. 16. By the waterfall of Camojan. 17. Vereda. 18. Urbanization Aaltos de Xarblanca. (vereda de los monjes) 19. hotel Don Miguel. (northern part) 20. Bus station. 21. courts 22. mercado. 23. Leganitos 24. Calle Peral. 25. final / Avenida del Mar

Day 3 - Altos de Marbella
1. Start - Avenida del Mar. 2. Paseo Marítimo.3. Puerto Pesquero.4. CN -340. 5. Arco de Marbella 6. urbanization Panorama. 7. Underneath the highway.8. urbanizaction Altos de Marbella. 9. urbanization Bahía Marbella. 10. urbanization Las Dunas.
11. río Real beach. 12. arco de Marbella. 13. Puerto Pesquero. 14. Marbella old town. 15. Calle ancha/peral. 16. Alameda Park. 17. Final – Avenida del Mar

Day 4 - Lago de las tortugas/pantano
1. Start – Avenida del Mar 2. Paseo marítimo.  3. Puente Romano. 4. Bridge.
5. Istán road. 6. Desalination.7. Direction el Angel. (botannic park) 8. Golf Aloha.
9. Marbella green route (direction Ronda) 10. Istán dam.11. Underneath the highway (tunnel)12. Lago de las tortugas. 13. Nueva Andalucía. 14. Horse riding centre. 15. Urbanization Aloha. 16. Roundabout supermanzana. 17. Bullring. 18. Plaza Antonio Banderas. 19. Paseo marítimo. 20. Runway. 21. Puente romano. 22. CN-340. 23. Final – Avenida del Mar

Like many other sporting events, the Marbella four days also has rewards. Anyone who has mastered the 4 days regulatory, is eligible for a Marbella 4Days Walking medal.

For more information on the event or to subscribe, please visit Marbella 4Days Walking.

Apart from the event, Marbella has of course much more to offer, luxury hotels, spa´s, restaurants and bars to enjoy and relax, great shopping possibilities, the super marina, many magnificent golf courses and perfect temperatures. With your rental car, you have all options within easy reach. AurigaCrown has an office in Marbella or at Malaga airport so you can pick up your car directly upon arrival. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

X International Opera Festival Marbella

The tenth Marbella Opera Festival has been presented by the Delegate of Culture and Education, Carmen Diaz, the president of the José Banús Masdeu Foundation, Pilar Calvo and Sanchez de Leon, Candido Fernandez, and will be held in the Theatre Ciudad de Marbella ¨City of Marbella¨ from August 3rd to 6th. The direction and artistic realization is in charge of the International Opera Company Concerlirica. The Delegate of Culture and Education emphasized that "the festival is the highlight of the summer's cultural agenda" and that "after nine years of success in Marbella the festival has become one of the most important in the province, which also bodes well for this tenth edition. "

The X Festival has a very special programming that has been achieved through the involvement and efforts of the Banús Foundation. It is also noteworthy that all previous editions had always been sold out, furthermore this year's Opera Festival will feature three top-level performances and a lyrical gala with internationally recognized tenors, sopranos and baritones. Candido Fernandez, meanwhile, thanked the cooperation provided by the city of Marbella and also recalled that since the launch of the first Opera Festival in 2000, they have already organized a total of 46 operas, and with this acquired experience, which has led to once again offering the best operas in the Teatro de la Ciudad de Marbella.

The program, the performaces will take place at 22:00 hours and will include:
• Wednesday, August 3rd: "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi.
• Thursday, August 4th: "La Bohème" by Giacomo Puccini.
• Friday, August 5th: "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini.
• Saturday, August 6th: "Lyrical Gala Tenth Anniversary" presented by Laura Valenzuela and Jose Luis Uribarri.

The ticket prices range from 20 to 25 euros for the Lyrical Gala and from 30 to 40 euros for the opera performances, you can purchase tickets at El Corte Ingles ticket sales, or at the box office up to 5 minutes before start of the performances.

Car Hire AurigaCrown recommends this musical event you can enjoy apart from so many other visits in and around Marbella. All sites are within easy reach with you rental car: for more information, prices or to book your car directly, please visit our website. We have offices at Malaga airport and in Marbella.

 

Tribute to Queen in Marbella, August 2011

25 years after the last concert of "Queen" in Marbella, a tribute concert in honour of the greatest rock band of all times will be held on August 5th at Pinillo Beach.

On August 5th 1986 Freddie Mercury and Queen played their last concert for an audience of 25.000 people in the football stadium of Marbella. Exactly 25 years later, on Friday August 5th 2011, Marbella will once again offer a Queen, this time tribute, concert.

"One Night of Queen"A show not to miss, the international success ¨One night of Queen¨ produced by Gary Mullen & The Works. For 10 years they have been giving concerts all over the world that are always sold out, like the show held in the iconic Hyde Park in London in front of 45.000 fans. Apparently, this is the only show that Queen´s guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor recommend to their fans. Now  Marbella will move to the beat of Queen's successes performed by a fantastic and internationally recognized band, that performs perfect versions of their songs, and with a great staging and light show. You'll never see a performance that is so similar to a true Queen concert! Gary and the guys are excited about their first show on Spanish soil, "We've been waiting for the best opportunity to play for the legion of Spanish Queen fans .... so be prepared to get up from your seat and nonstop sing and dance along!"

Songs in the programmeWe Will Rock You - Bohemian Rhapsody - We Are the Champions - Kind of Magic - Radio GA Ga - Don't Stop Me Now - One Vision - I Want to Break Free - Barcelona - Killer Queen - Somebody to love – and more....

Second soprarno Ruth Kerr will sing ¨Barcelona¨, Plus, Ruth Lorenzo returns and DJ Russell will participate in ¨We will Rock you¨

When
August 5th 2011. Doors open at 19:30, the first performance will take place at 21:00 pm and the party will continue until 1 am.

Place
The concert will take place under the stars in the incredible concert venue next to the sea at  Pinillo beach in Marbella. The entrance is next to Marbella´s Arch; the Town hall of Marbella has made this fantastic place available for some concerts this summer, and the Queen group is honoured to be among the few selected.

Tickets for the concertTicket prices €30 for standing places; €40 for general seats, €70 for all premium seats with previous payment. Tickets can be bought at El Corte Ingles, FNAC La Cañada, Hard Rock Café in Puerto Banus and online www.ticketmaster.es or www.elcorteingles.es or by calling 676 289 968.

Information:
+ 34 676 289 968 (for English)
+ 34 680 815 102 (for Spanish)
or go to http://www.queentributeconcert.com/

The event is sponsored by the HARD ROCK CAFE and the Marbella Town Hall

Apart from this great event, Marbella and Puerto Banus are certainly worth a visit, with many cultural visits, luxury hotels, spa´s, great restaurants and bars to enjoy and relax, shopping possibilities, a marina, marvallous beaches and beach bars, a selection of golf courses and perfect temperatures. With your rental car, you have all options within easy reach. AurigaCrown has an office in Marbella or at Malaga airport so you can pick up your car directly upon arrival. From convertibles, luxury cars to 4x4s, AurigaCrown offers all options to provide you the car that suits you best. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

Marbella International Film Festival 2011

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. In this article some insights into Marbella and the International Film Festival organized in Marbella during the fall of 2011.

The International Film Festival in Marbella has emerged as a showcase of excellence for promoting the work of independent artists and young filmmakers. It gives them an opportunity within the world of art cinema and the visual and performing arts, and the ability to engage in the business world of entrepreneurs, financiers and sponsors. Only the artwork of the highest quality will be selected.

This new edition, which will last from October 14th to 16th 2011, will present works from Europe, America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The events will include film premieres, music, dance, art exhibitions, workshops, conferences, fashion shows and gala evenings. The Marbella Film Festival is a highly anticipated event on the social calendar of Marbella.

The 24 hour film challenge is organized by Marbella International Film Festival, in association with New World Trust and with support of The Marbella Film Commission: a great opportunity for film makers to list their name and demonstrate their talent to the large international audience.

In the last couple of years the 24 hours Marbella Film Challenge attracted many talented film makers, that created excellent work. This year the festival will try to increase participation even more, by offering subsidies and festival accreditations. The participants (filmmaker, cast, crew) are challenged to make a 3-4 minute short film on a given theme, write a script, direct the actors, film, edit sound and music and hand in the result within 24 hours.

An event not to miss, attracting film makers from all over the world, eager to make movies and show off their talent. Enjoy a long weekend of films, fun, events, screenings and workshops, red carpet opening night cocktail party, awards night dinner, dance ceremony, after parties and much more.

The celebration takes place at the H10 Andalucia Plaza in Marbella.

Apart from the film festival, Marbella has of course much more to offer, luxury hotels, spa´s, restaurants and bars to enjoy and relax, great shopping possibilities, the super marina, many magnificent golf courses and perfect temperatures. With your rental car, you have all options within easy reach. AurigaCrown has an office in Marbella or at Malaga airport so you can pick up your car directly upon arrival. From convertibles, luxury cars to 4x4s, AurigaCrown offers all options to provide you the car that suits you best. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

Summer party season at Nikki Beach, Marbella 2011

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. In this article some insights into Marbella and the famous luxurious Nikki Beach.

Marbella and Nikki beach both stand for fame and luxury, visited frequently by the rich and famous that search the finer places in the world. Nikki beach is situated in a superb location on the eastern side of Marbella, and offers a beautiful and relaxed environment to enjoy the beach, sun and music. The club is a worldwide phenomenon and represents everything that is cool, sexy and glamorous, hosting the hottest parties in an exotic palm tree setting.

You can rent huge oversized sunbeds for the day and enjoy the champagne, fresh fish and sushi served directly at your sunbed, drink cocktails at the VIP terrace and dance to the tunes of world-class DJs and musicians. Nikki Beach is universally considered one of the best day party venues in the world and you can enjoy an intimate dinner for two as well as a number of glamorous summer events and parties: dress in chic colour-coded outfits for the opening and closing celebrations, Miami Vibes nights, The Champagne World Tour, along with the Moonlight Dinner Experience for glamorous fine dining throughout June, July and August, Mojito parties, full moon parties with beach bonfires and live music Sundays.

An atmosphere of pure relaxation during the day, and a true clubbing environment at night, with a varied summer programme of irresistible parties and top-class entertainment to enjoy.

Although the Beach's restaurant is open from April, the clubbing season really gets going with the White Opening Party. a nightlife legend where all guests dress completly in white and dance and enjoy a great summer evening full of entertainment, DJs, GoGo´s, live musicians, dancers and bands. The season ends in a similar colour-themed fashion at the Red Closing Party. Attracting up to 1000 people in the height of the summer, it is the ultimate beach party experience.

Apart from the beach club and parties, Marbella and Puerto Banus are certainly worth a visit with many luxury hotels, spa´s, restaurants and bars to enjoy and relax, great shopping, a yacht marina, many magnificent golf courses and perfect temperatures. With your rental car, you have all options within easy reach. AurigaCrown has an office in Marbella or at Malaga airport so you can pick up your car directly upon arrival. From convertibles to 4x4s, AurigaCrown offers all options to provide you the car that suits you best. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

Marbella Masters 2011

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. Providing options for visits that are within easy reach with a rental car, nice routes, places to visit and from where to start. In this article some tips when visiting Marbella and its surroundings.

Tennis legends like Bjørn Borg and Yevgeny Kafelnikov will compete on the famous clay courts of the Hotel Puente Romano and Northern Vision in Marbella from August 25-27.

In addition to the 11 times Grand Slam champion, Bjørn Borg and the former No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov, a Wimbledon champion, Pat Cash and two others that were among the top 15 players, Younes El-Alanoui and Ronald Agenor, will participate. The skilful Iranian player Mansour Bahrami will also return to the Masters this year.

"It is an honour for our city to host the 2011 Marbella Masters", says Angel Mora, the city´s Sports Councillor. "It's a world-class sporting event that Marbella is proud to host, and it will attract some of the best players of all times¨:

The club is particularly excited to welcome Bjørn Borg. Bjørn Borg is very familiar with the clay courts of the Hotel Puente Romano, as he run the club after its opening in 1979. Commenting on the tournament in August, Bjørn said: "I'm looking forward to go back to the Puente Romano Tennis Club where I have so many friends and wonderful memories".

Anders Borg, tournament director, is delighted and proud to have Bjørn playing the tournament this year: ¨he is a true tennis legend and was a hero to me and many others during his career¨.

With good weather, a perfect scenery, culture and an incredible cuisine, Marbella is the place for an event like this. Angel Mora said: "On behalf of the city I would like to invite visitors to Marbella, to experience everything the area offers and to enjoy this prestigious and unique event in Spain¨.

As a member of ATP, the club has hosted several prestigious international tournaments over the years, including the Davis Cup and the WTA. Today, the club continues to attract the best players and fans worldwide.

Apart from the event, Marbella and Puerto Banus are certainly worth a visit, with many luxury hotels, spa´s, restaurants and bars to enjoy and relax, shopping possibilities, a yacht marina to enjoy also time on the water, marvallous beaches and beach bars, many golf courses and perfect temperatures. With your rental car, you have all options within easy reach. AurigaCrown has an office in Marbella or at Malaga airport so you can pick up your car directly upon arrival. From convertibles, luxury cars to 4x4s, AurigaCrown offers all options to provide you the car that suits you best. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

The Millionaires’ White Summer Party in Marbella

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. Providing options for visits that are within easy reach with a rental car, nice routes, places to visit and from where to start. In this article some insights into the glamour of Marbella this summer, about the city and its surroundings.

This summer The Millionaires’ White Summer Party will be introduced in Marbella, of course a perfect place for this event. A party that will bring Las Vegas to Marbella and along with that even more fame and glamour. To be held in the wonderful jasmine scented gardens of the privately owned Finca la Concepción, near The Golden Mile - Marbella´s exclusive area and home to some of the area's most impressive villas and estates – on Saturday July 30th 2011.

An Evening from Las Vegas will bring great music from Las Vegas, flying over some marvellous musical performers, a whole ¨Basie¨ style Big Band Orchestra and Las Vegas dancers, to ensure an exciting musical night. Maxine Barrie and orchestra will open with Shirley Bassey songs; then the showgirls will perform and subsequently the fantastic singer Stephen Triffitt, also known as the world´s best Sinatra performer, who will be performing all classic songs!

The second part of the night will have more up-tempo music, with performers as Eric Conley, who will be singing Barry White Songs, and so create a perfect ambiance for some classic Studio 54 disco music by the international DJ Rusty Egan and get everyone up and dancing until dawn.

Presented by the enthusiastic Oscar Horacio of “Marbella Te Quiero” and sponsored by Chopard and Veuve Clicquot, this will be a night full of music and entertainment, with Argentinean Steak Grill, Goyo catering, Veuve Clicquot champagne and several bars. A guarantee for an unforgettable party, enjoying music, glamour, food and drinks on a sultry summer night under the stars.

Those who bought their €120 entrance ticket on time will enter into an exclusive prize draw where great prices can be won such as watches from Chopard; a lunch at the boutique beach club Buddha Beach in Puerto Banus; a meal in La Sala restaurant in Puerto Banu; a Spa treatment at the Meliá La Quinta YHI Spa; green fees for La Quinta Golf course; a weekend in the Sisu Boutique Hotel and a VIP table at tje Pangea Night Club in Puerto Banus on July 29th. This price draw is set up also with the aim to support the Red Cross’ Japan Tsunami Appeal.

Apart from the event, Marbella and Puerto Banus are certainly worth a visit with many luxury hotels, spa´s, restaurants and bars to enjoy and relax, great shopping possibilities, a super yacht marina to enjoy also time on the water, fantastic beaches and beach bars, many magnificent golf courses and perfect temperatures. With your rental car, you have all options within easy reach. AurigaCrown has an office in Marbella or at Malaga airport so you can pick up your car directly upon arrival. From convertibles, luxury cars to 4x4s, AurigaCrown offers all options to provide you the car that suits you best. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.

Feel Marbella this summer

AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. Providing options for visits that are within easy reach with a rental car, nice routes, places to visit and from where to start. In this article some insights into Marbella this summer, about the city and its surroundings.

On a few Saturdays each summer, this year Saturday July 2nd, August 6th and September 3rd, Marbella organizes ¨¡Siente Marbella! Callejea con los sentidos¨ or ¨Feel Marbella! Wander with the senses¨, a series of events aimed at bringing together art, music and gastronomy: enticing the senses with sight, touch, sound and taste.

Feel Marbella is organized from 19:00 to 23:00 in the historical centre of Marbella and displays many artists, different concerts, performances, exhibitions and ¨gastrobars¨ spread out over the old town. Most can be found though at Plaza de la Iglesia, Plaza de Santo Cristo and Plaza de los Naranjos; the art exhibitions can be found at Plaza de la Alameda;  and concerts are held at the Plaza la Victoria, Plaza de Puente Ronda, Paseo de la Alameda and Plaza Altamirano. Of course the children are well attended as well, special street performances with comedians, magic, balloons and dance will keep the children entertained for sure.

Apart from the event, Marbella is a certainly a city worth visiting. Of course the city is famous for its lifestyle, rich and fame, but is also has a beautiful old centre, nice parks, bars and restaurants to relax, great shopping possibilities, a super yacht marina (Puerto Banús), fantastic beaches and thus a great place to relax. In the neighbourhood are also various golf courses, the Costa del Sol known as the Costa del Golf attract golfers from all over the world and offers an irresistible combination of challenging courses, beautiful settings and sun the whole year round. Further there are several natural parks and amusement parks nearby and a visit to the towns of Malaga, Fuengirola or Granada can also be very nice.

With your rental car, all sites are within easy reach. You can rent your car directly at Malaga airport or train station, or in Marbella itself. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.