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AUGUST

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EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST:

QUEEN TRIBUTE CONCERT: PINILLO BEACH, MARBELLA ON FRI 5TH AUG 2011 CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF THE GREATEST ROCK BAND OF ALL TIME!

GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS PERFORM “ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN”
Headlining this unmissable night of entertainment are GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS performing their acclaimed international show “ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN”. Over the past 10 years they’ve played sold-out concerts all over the world, including 45,000 fans at the iconic Hyde Park in London.

PLUS - RUTH LORENZO RETURNS!
RUTH LORENZO stole the show when she performed in Marbella last year, enthralling the crowd with her breathtaking voice, unbridled Spanish passion and stunning stage presence - a true star in every sense and we are thrilled to have her back. This year the 2008 “X Factor” finalist has put together a special set of rock classics to fit with the theme of the night and open the show with a bang!

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EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST

Rock the Rock Festival
Venue: Tercentenary outside Venue, Bay side Road, Gibraltar.

Date Saturday 6th of August from 8pm finishing at 3am the following day.

PERFORMERS:
Simple Minds, Alan Parsons Live Project and TAXI and local supporting Band NOIZ (Noiz are a rock alternative band )

Ticket outlets in Gibraltar:
Vijay Gibraltar
Music Corner
Prices:
General Standing: 46.00 GBP
VIP's Platinum front of stage including free bar: 150.00 GBP

Ticket outlets in Spain:
Ticketmaster, Carrefour, Viajes Halcon, FNAC and Usual outlets
Prices:
General Ticket: 49,00 Euros
VIP Platinum front of stage including free bar: 165,30 Euros

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VIEW AND DOWNLOAD A FULL 32 PAGE MAGAZINE OF THE FESTIVAL (PDF format)

EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST

On Saturday 6th August
A romantic evening of Baroque Music by candlelight - performed by 'The Soloists of London' in aid of CASA ABRIL CHILDRENS HOME, SAN ROQUE:
Tickets: 70.00 per person
or Group tickets: 260.00 euros for 4 people
CONTACT: 620 532 672 or email: mariposaevents@zoho.com for full details

EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST

On August 13th The World famous band EARTH WIND & FIRE are playing at the Puente Romano in Marbella at their famous Tennis Club.

During the 1970s, a new brand of pop music was born - one that was steeped in African and African-American styles - particularly jazz and R&B but appealed to a broader cross-section of the listening public.

This grammy winning group are the creators of some of disco´s most popular hits such as "Shining Star", "Got To Get You Into My Life" and "Boogie Wonderland".

Supporting Band: The Santana Project

Doors open at 8:00pm
Support band at 9:00pm
Main concert starts at 10:00pm

For more information or to reserve tickets, call: +34 951 082 134

General tickets (tennis court steps) - 30 euro, 45 euro and 65 euro.

Tickets may also be purchased at El Corte Ingles, www.ticketmaster.es and www.rocklounge.com.

EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST

Rock Lounge presents Tribute Festival to Led Zeppelin and Santana at the Estepona Bullring on August the 14th.

This  hot rock tribute line up at the Plaza de Toros in Estepona has 5 hours of classic rock to keep you entertained from the very best tribute rock bands around!

LETZ ZEP: The No. 1 Led Zeppelin Tribute Band!

Legendary Zep frontman Robert Plant commented it was like watching himself onstage, after he came to a Letz Zep concert – ‘I walked in, I saw me‘.

Both Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have attended gigs by Letz Zep and were suitably impressed. So much so that, when the ex-members invited Letz Zep to perform at their prestigious official launch party for Led Zeppelin’s ‘Mothership’ CD, in Soho, London, the band received the ultimate accolade by being praised by Led Zeppelin themselves.

Warner Music Ltd named the band as ‘Europe’s best tribute act to Led Zeppelin’ and they should know, being the record label for Led Zeppelin!!

SANTANA PROJECT: The Santana Project is an exciting and vibrant celebration of the music and talent of guitar legend, Carlos Santana. Featuring 10 professional musicians from several different countries, the band will be performing many famous and well-loved songs such as Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Maria Maria, Smooth etc. with dynamic energy, whilst remaining faithful to the original versions.

The Santana Project is guaranteed to delight existing Santana fans and to capture new devotees to the amazing mix of Latin rhythms and guitar riffs made famous by Carlos Santana.

THE SILENCE: The Silence is a fresh, young, 5 piece band from the UK, who have successfully gigged all over the UK as well as in Seville and Barcelona in Spain, Portugal and The Falklands. With blistering live sets that include classic songs by Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Blondie, Guns & Roses, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon, Journey, U2 and many more.

SAMI JAMES: Popular musician and songwriter from Estepona with a loyal local fan-base.

Plus DJ Russell rocking the night on his decks!

The doors open at 6pm.
General Admission: 15€; VIP: 45€
For more information and tickets for Tribute Festival to Led Zeppelin and Santana, please call the hotline: +34 951 082 121.

www.ticketmaster.es

EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST

On Saturday August 20th Santa Maria Polo Club will be hosting the 2nd Pro-Am Polo Match. The main Sponsors are Schroders Private Banking and Burren Capital - Entry is free to this famous venue and should be a great day out!

Why not CLICK HERE to see what Ben Bateman - one of last year's students had to say about his 2010 experience...

If last's years event was anything to go by this event is not to be missed!

EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST

On Thursday 25th August MSP Productions are presenting a Tropical Beach Party at Nikki Beach Marbella. This great fun event at Marbella's coolest beach club will feature a live stage performance from the legendary Kid Creole and the Coconuts and DJ sets from Sophie Ellis Bextor and Rusty Egan. Tickets are 50€ per person, including a tropical cocktail for a fun, frivilous evening under the stars from 9pm until dawn.

Following Sophie's set will be legendary UK DJ Rusty Egan playing Studio 54 classic tunes from the 70s and 80s and the party will continue until 5am.

Tickets can be purchased for the complete event for 50€ or the After Party only for 30€ directly from Nikki Beach or by calling 637 155 145

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EVENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST DURING AUGUST

We thought you would like to know about this charity event taking place on the 31st August in Mijas Costa. Although not actually taking place here in Sotogrande in our opinion it is a truly worthwhile cause... Why not take a look now?
Here's a link to the Information Flyer.

You can also donate HERE if you wish...

AUGUST 2011 EVENTS PROGRAMME - SAN ROQUE TOURIST BOARD

From 1st until 28th August
POLO TOURNAMENT
40th Edition of BMW International Polo Tournament
Organised: Santa Maria Polo Club
Declared an Event of Andalusian Tourist Interest
At Rio Sotogrande, Puente de Hierro & Los Pinos Polo Grounds
Free admission

On Wednesday 3rd August, 9.00 am
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Aesgolf Summer Circuit (Spanish Senior Golf Association)
Organised: AESGOLF - Alcaidesa
Max 120 pax
Price: 55.00 euros
At Alcaidesa Links Course

On Wednesday 3rd August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sotogrande Senior Championship
Organised: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Wednesday 3rd August, 1.30 pm
1ST CATAMARAN REGATTA
Organised: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

From 4th until 7th August
SAN ENRIQUE FAIR
At the piece of land next to the football pitch

On Thursday 4th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Telva Ladies Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Thursday 4th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Infant & Junior Children's Championship
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

From 4th until 7th August
PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
12th Puerto Sotogrande Cup
Organised by: Sotogrande Racquet Centre
In association with: Centro Porsche Madrid
At Sotogrande Racquet Centre

On Friday 5th August, 9.00 am ? 2.00 pm
CARTEIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE + OLD QUARTER OF SAN ROQUE
(Bull Ring, Collection of Listed Historical Buildings & Saint Mary the Crowned Parish Church)
Organised by: The Borough Tourist Office. In association with: Carteia Archaeological Site
FREE OF CHARGE. Max: 25 people.

On Friday 5th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
El Periodico de Sotogrande Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Friday 5th August, 12.00 pm
1ST OPTIMIST REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Friday 5th August, from 10.00 pm.
SE LLAMA COPLA CONCERT
Performances featuring Ver?nica Rojas, Anaraida, Fran Doblas, Alvaro Vizcaino & Alejandra Rodriguez Special guest: Miguel Engel Palma. Jos Miguel lvarez's Orquestra
Organised by: Canal Sur
At the San Roque Bull Ring
Tickets: 12.00 euros (rows) & 15.00 euros (arena)

From 5th until 14th August
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Astex Children's Cup
Organised by: Club de Tinis El Octagono
At Club de Tenis El Octagono

On Saturday 6th August, 9.00 am -12.00 pm
PREHISTORIC NATURE TRAIL (medium difficulty)
Featuring anthropomorphic prehistorical tombs
Organised by: Finca La Alcaidesa/ In association with: The Borough Tourist Office
Limited spaces Max. 25 people
Price: 20.00 euros

On Saturday 6th August, 12.30 pm -3.30 pm
2ND GUIDED SUMMER TAPAS ROUTE
Organised by: The Borough Tourist Office In association with: Bar El Tjuano, Bodeguita Salva, Home Cafe& Restaurante Barlovento
Price: 15.00 euros (5 tapas+5 drinks). Max. 20 people

On Saturday 6th August
CONCERT
Las Seventies + DJ
At The Suites at San Roque Club
Tickets: 25.00 euros

On Saturday 6th August, 12.00 pm
1ST TOM28 MAX REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Saturday 6th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Cruzcampo Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sotogrande 3rd & 4th Categories Cup
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Sunday 7th August, 5.00 pm
WHALEWATCHING IN THE STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR
Boat excursion from Tarifa
Organised by:Turmares/ In association with: The San Roque & Tarifa Borough
Tourist Offices
Adults: 18.00 euros
Children (aged 4 -14) & OAP's: 12.00 euros
Babies (under 3's): free
Min. 15 passagers & max. 60 passengers

On Sunday 7th August, 10.00 am - 1.30 pm.
PAINTBALL ACTIVITY IN GUADIARO
Organized by Comba Paintball/ in association with: The Tourist Office
Limited spaces Maximum 25 people, minimum 10 people.
Price per person: 25.00 euros with 300 balls.
Including all the necessary equipment for paintball

On Monday 8th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Coca-Cola Cup
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Monday 8th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sauce Charity Cup
At Club de Golf La Reserva de Sotogrande

On Tuesday 9th August, 9.30 am
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Santa Maria Polo Open
Organised by: San Roque Club & Santa Maria Polo Club
80 people
Price: 60.00 euros
At San Roque Club New Course

On Tuesday 9th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Academy Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Wednesday 10th August, 10.00 am -2.00 pm.
CARTEIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE + OLD QUARTER OF SAN ROQUE
(Bull Ring, Collection of Listed Historical Buildings & Saint Mary the Crowned Parish Church)
Organised by: The Borough Tourist Office. In association with: Carteia Archaeological Site
FREE OF CHARGE. Max: 25 people.

On Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tio Pepe Trophy
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Wednesday 10th, 1.30 pm
2ND CATAMARAN REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th August
SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION
Show Jumping Social League
Organised by: Sotogrande Club H?pica
At Sotogrande Club Hipica

From 12th until 15th August
PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
1st Porsche Sotogrande Cup
Organised by: Sotogrande Racquet Centre
At Sotogrande Racquet Centre

On Friday 12th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Andaluca Golf Cup
At Club de Golf La Reserva de Sotogrande

From 12th until 15th August
REGATTA
12th Sotogrande BMW Cup
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Saturday 13th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Open Offitravel Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Saturday 13th & Sunday 14thAugust
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sotogrande 1st & 2nd Categories Championship
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

From 10th until 14th August
SAN ROQUE'S ROYAL FAIR
At El Ejido Fairground

On Monday 15th August, at 7.00 am
TORO DEL AGUARDIENTE BULL RUN
Itinerary from Calle La Ermita to the Bull Ring

On Saturday 13th August, at 5.00 pm & 7.00 pm
POLO TOURNAMENT
Silver Cup Final
40th Edition of BMW International Polo Tournament
Organised: Santa Maria Polo Club
At Los Pinos Polo Grounds

On Saturday 13th August, 10.00 am
WHALEWATCHING IN THE STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR
Boat excursion from Tarifa
Organised by:Turmares/ In association with: The San Roque & Tarifa Borough Tourist Offices
Adults: 18.00 euros
Children (aged 4 -14) & OAP's: 12.00 euros
Babies (under 3's): free
Min. 15 passagers & max. 60 passengers

On Sunday 14th August, from 7.00 pm until 10.00 pm
FINCA LA ALCAIDESA FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROUTE
Organised by: Finca La Alcaidesa/In association with: The Borough Tourist Office
Limited spaces Max.8 people
Price: 25.00 euros

On Sunday 14th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Fiat Open Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Monday 15th
SAINT MARY THE CROWNED PROCESSION
From Saint Mary the Crowned Parish Church

On Monday 15th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Power Plate Cup
At Club de Golf La Reserva de Sotogrande

On Tuesday 16th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Los Grandes del Chico Ladies & Gentlemen Cup
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Wednesday 17th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Aesgolf (Spanish Senior Golf Association) Summer Circuit
Organised by: AESGOLF - La Canada
At La Canada Club de Golf Municipal

On Wednesday 17th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Duke of Edinburgh Cup
At Club de Golf La Reserva de Sotogrande

On Wednesday 17th August, 1.30 pm
3RD CATAMARAN REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

From 17th until 20th August
PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
4th Bullpadel Cup
Organised by: Sotogrande Racquet Centre
At Sotogrande Racquet Centre

On Thursday 18th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Hyundai Open Cup
At Almenara Golf

From 18th until 21st August
ESTACION DE SAN ROQUE'S FAIR
At Campo Amarillo

From 18th until 21st August
PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by Pepe Jeans & Hackett London
Organised by: Club de Tenis El Oct?gono
At Club de Tenis El Octagono

On Friday 19th August, 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
CARTEIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE + OLD QUARTER OF SAN ROQUE
(Bull Ring, Collection of Listed Historical Buildings & Saint Mary the Crowned Parish Church)
Organised by: The Borough Tourist Office. In association with: Carteia
Archaeological Site
FREE OF CHARGE. Max: 25 people.

On Friday 19th August
CONCERT
Siempre As + DJ Mr Sink
At The Suites at San Roque Club
Price: 35.00 euros
On Friday 19th August, 12.00 pm
2ND OPTIMIST REGATTA
Organiza: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
En Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Friday 19th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Parents & Children's Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
5th Ansorena Cup
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Saturday 20th August, 10.00 pm-12.30 am
NIGHT-TIME STAR WATCHING ROUTE
Organised by: Finca La Alcaidesa/ In association with: The Borough Tourist Office
Limited Spaces- Max. 25 people
Price: 15.00 euros

On Saturday 20th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Topgel Open Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Saturday 20th August, 12.00 pm
2ND TOM28 MAX REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Sunday 21st August, 9.00 pm
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Cruzcampo Cup Alcaidesa
Organised by: Cruzcampo - Alcaidesa
Max 120 people
At Alcaidesa Links Course

On Sunday 21st August, 5.00 pm
WHALEWATCHING IN THE STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR
Boat excursion from Tarifa
Organised by:Turmares/ In association with: The San Roque & Tarifa Borough Tourist Offices
Adults: 18.00 euros
Children (aged 4 -14) & OAP's: 12.00 euros
Babies (under 3's): free
Min. 15 passagers & max. 60 passengers

On Sunday 21st August, 8.00 pm
POLO VS. RUGBY MATCH
Organised: Rugby Rocks and Santa Maria Polo Club
Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro Rugby Ground

On Tuesday 23rd August, 9.30 am
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Santa Maria Polo Open Cup
Organised by: San Roque Club & Santa Maria Polo Club
80 people
Price: 60.00 euros
At San Roque Club New Course

On Tuesday 23rd August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Infant & Junior Children's Championship
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Wednesday 24th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
NH Resorts Open Cup
At Almenara Golf

On Wednesday 24th August, 1.30 pm
4TH CATAMARAN REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th August
PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
AstexCup
Organised by: Club de Tenis El Octagono
At Club de Tenis El Octagono

From 25th until 27th August
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Bacard Grand Cup
Organised by: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
At Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

On Friday 26th August, 9.00 am ? 12.00 pm
CARTEIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE + OLD QUARTER OF SAN ROQUE
(Bull Ring, Collection of Listed Historical Buildings & Saint Mary the Crowned Parish Church)
Organised by: The Borough Tourist Office. In association with: Carteia
Archaeological Site
FREE OF CHARGE. Max: 25 people.

On Friday 26th August, 12.00 pm
4TH OPTIMIST REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

On Saturday 27th August, 10.00 am- 12.30 pm
CANOEING ROUTE IN THE RIVER GUADIARO
Organised by: Finca La Alcaidesa/ In association with: The Borough Tourist Office
Limited Spaces- Max. 10 people
Price: 20.00 euros

On Saturday 27th August, 5..00 pm & 6.30 pm
POLO TOURNAMENT
Golf Cup Final
40th Edition of BMW International Polo Tournament
Organised: Santa Maria Polo Club
Declared an Event of Andalusian Tourist Interest
At Los Pinos Polo Grounds

On Saturday 27th August, 12.00 pm
3RD TOM28 MAX REGATTA
Organised by: Real Club Mar?timo de Sotogrande
At Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

STREET MARKETS

Eevery Saturday, 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm
5TH TORREGUADIARO STREET MARKET
Art, costume jewellery, antiques, accessories, gifts, Moroccan handicraft & second-hand items
Organised by: Asociacion de Ambulantes Artesanos Campo de Gibraltar (San Jose)
On the Torreguadiaro Promenade

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