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INTERNATIONAL DOLLS HOUSE SHOW

3nd EDITION

ANDALUCÍA 2012

FUENGIROLA

(MÁLAGA - ESPAÑA)

Organiser:

Matilde Mora Rodríguez

 

CONTACTS:

For any enquirie or information you cant contact us throug:

matiandcia@hotmail.com

 or calling; 0034 952 58 26 52

 

Web desing: Pedro Trigos Chía  

 

INTRODUCTION

    Dear Mini World friends, we are pleased to announce that once again the 3nd edition of the ANDALUCÍA INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE SHOW.

 

    It keeps the concet of a fair conceived as a meeting point between artisans and hobbyists, combining recreational fun with a wide variety of handmade miniatures and with the added attractive of Andalucia light and climate.

    We invite you again to share the joy and have fun with us at this reunion!

 

    Following the success of last year we couldn´t but to improve certain aspects, that is why the show will open its doors on June, the 9th and 10th  in the Las Palmeras Hotel halls in Fuengirola, by the town promenade.

 

 

 

  THE SHOW

 

    The show will take place in the Hotel Las Palmeras at Fuengirola (Málaga), opening time on Saturday  the 9th  will be 10.30 am.

 

    At 14,30 we’ll have a rest, so we’ll be able to enjoy the wonderful beaches and the tasty fried fish cooked in this beautiful village.

 

    We’ll open again at 17,00, up until 20,30. Then we’ll meet again at one of the nearby  beach bars (chiringuito), to relax between friends and, of course, get gorged on fried fish and grilled pierced sardines.

 

    We’ll have again an opportunity to share experiences and meet new friends between collectors and artisans, a relaxing, unhurried and joyfull experience by the seashore.

 

    We’ll open again on Sunday at 11’00, and will stay with you until 16’00. Then we’ll say farewell, until the next forthcoming show.

 

Entrance fee: 3 €

Children under 10: 1,5 €

 

If you want to join this meeting, contact to:

 

matiandcia@hotmail.com 

 

TABLE BOOKING

If you want to reserve a table, please contact:

matiandcia@hotmail.com

Or call 0034 952 58 26 52 – 658 41 03 73

Table measures: are 1,83 m. x 0,76 m. and include table cover, two chairs, light rail and socket.

The early bird price is 150 € until March the 1st. From that date on the table will cost 170 €.

 

EXHIBITORS 

http://feria-miniaturas-andalucia.jimdo.com/participantes/

 

 

DRAWN

A drawn of miniatures donated by the attending artisans will be held evey day between visitors to the show

http://feria-miniaturas-andalucia.jimdo.com/sorteos/

 

DOLLHOUSE AND ROOMBOX EXHIBITION

 

    One of the halls will be dedicated to an exhibition of dollhouses and roomboxes loaned by craftsmen and hobbyists.  

http://feria-miniaturas-andalucia.jimdo.com/exposición-de-casas-de-muñecas-y-escenas/

 

 

 

WORKSHOPS

Angie Scarr will give a workshop on how to make peeled and sliced fruits.
Sunday, June  the 10th, from 10,30 to 13.30 hs.
Price: 45 €

matiandcia@hotmail.com

Or calling

0034 952 58 26 52

 

 

 

CHILDREN MINIATURE WORKSHOPS

 

Beatriz Rojas will take over workshops for children who come with the fair visitors

  

 

 

SATURDAY NIGHT FRIED FISH

We’ll have again the opportunity to meet around a delightful menu composed of local specialities. It’ll be a great opportunity to get to know better each other, share experiences and have an unforgettable evening by the seashore.

It will take place at “El chiringuito de Antonio”, located on the promenade.

Menu price per person is 24 €

It will consist of:

Starters:

Roasted red pepper salad.

Tossed salad.

Dressed fresh Anchovies

Steamed mussels.

 

Main dishes:

Grilled pierced sardines (Up until we gorge)

Fried fresh anchovies, prams, little squids, and fried marinated dogfish

 

Drinks:

Wine and sweet soda (tinto de verano), Sangría, beer, soft drinks and water, all served in jars so anyone can help himself to his taste.

 

If you want to come, wheter you are an exhibitor artisan or a visitor collector, get in touch with me trough:

Mail: matiandcia@hotmail.com

Tf: 0034 952 58 26 52

 

 

 

 

LOCATION

 

    The Hotel Las Palmeras is located on the edge of the village promenade in Fuengirola (Málaga).

 

    The “Rey de España” promenade is one of Spain largest ones, offering along it’s 7 km. length a myriad of restaurants, beach bars and shops, everything with the blue sea as background.

 

The hotel offers to everyone attending the show:

Double room w/ breakfast: 71,20 €. Extra bed 24,92 €

Double room half board : 81 €. Extra bed 28,35 €

1st. and 2nd children up to 12 years, sharing room with 2 adults: free

Double room with single occupancy w/ breakfast: 59, 50 €

 

Parking : 10 € per day. There’s no booking for parking places.

 

IVA (VAT) is included in the prices.

For booking contact:

matiandcia@hotmail.com 

Or calling

0034 952 58 26 52 

Hotel Las Palmeras, Paseo marítimo s/n, (in front of the Yachting Harbour) Fuengirola (Málaga)

 

 

   

 

HOW TO GET THERE

 

From Malaga train station:

There’s a commuter train every 30 minutes to Fuengirola city center.


From the airport:

The same commuter train to Fuengirola center has a stop every ¾ of an hour at the Malaga airport terminal.

By bus:

Fuengirola has its own city Bus station which operates between the main southern Spain towns, along with other cities.

There’re daily buses from Malaga bus station (just next to Malaga train station) to Fuengirola.

 

By car:  

 

FUENGIROLA: UN SOL DE CIUDAD 

 Fuengirola is located in the very heart of La Costa del Sol, is a paradise overlooking the sea that offers much more than sun and sand.

Has preserved its Andalusian character, is a town with the ever - present ambience of the villages of the south.

Its 8 km. integrated beach in the town have the distinction of the Blue Flag, awarded by the European Union, for the excellent quality of its water and sand, its magnificent promenade opens to the sea like a huge balcony where the blue of the sky blends to the Mediterranean.

Sohail Castle was an Arab fortress built on a former Roman fortress, is situated on a small hill near the mouth of the river Fuengirola which rises 38 m. on sea level. Most of what can be seen belongs to Abderramán III Caliphate age, who had built the castle in 956 being occupied in the twelfth century by the Almoravids and in 1485 by the Christian army.

Thanks to the work of done by the Workshop School of the Town Council of Fuengirola, it has been restored, can be visited and hosts celebrations such as the Festival City of Fuengirola, or Medieval Market, or the Beer Festival. 

There have been found also Phoenician and Punic archaeological rests at the sites of Suel and Finca Acevedo, near the town.

For our leisure’s sake we also count on the Marina, were you can find very pleasant terraces and restaurants, and from where it is possible to get cruises for Dolphin sight seeing, scuba diving, or fishing. It’s Yatch Club counts with outstanding sailing instructors.

Golf courses, equestrian centres and tennis and padel clubs are an added attractive for sport lovers

The Bioparc Fuengirola Zoo, in the very heart of the town offers an exhaustive recreation of the Africa, Asia and Madagascar tropical forests, and It’s developing more than 35 endangered breeding programmes. It’s been qualified as one of most advanced zoos in Europe by the prestigious National Geographic Magazine.

 http://www.bioparcfuengirola.es/

Water park, tourist train, parks and gardens, boat cruises, is what this town is offering to us, whether you want to relax or seek new thrills and experiences and where people wisely mix their joy of life wisely with kindnessthe and efficiency on dealing with visitors. 

No surprise, since their inspiration comes from sun and sea.

Fuengirola has excellent communications by land, sea and air and is the ideal starting point to discover the most beautiful corners of Malaga and Andalucia.

You can visit from Fuengirola:

Malaga: 29 km from Fuengirola, beautiful, kind, to please, essential a walkabout, visit the Alcazaba, the Cathedral or any of the many interesting places it has to offernot to forget, of course, the Museum of Dolls Houses Voria maintains and increases with both care and dedication.
http://sobremalaga.com/category/museos-de-malaga/

Mijas: 8, 5 km from Fuengirola, in the path of the white villages, is known for its whitewashed houses, its many viewpoints over the bay of Malaga, typical houses located on the slopes of the mountain and its typical Andalusian flavor.

Marbella: 30 km from Fuengirola, a walk through the streets or visit the world famous Puerto Banus is really attractive.

Benalmadena: 9.5 km from Fuengirola, this wonderful village is split in two, between mountain and sea: Benalmádena village and Benalmádena shore. Calm and peaceful the first, cheer and joyfull the second. 

Puerto Marina, the Bil Bil Castle and the Castle of Colomares are places worth visiting.

Ronda: 94 km to Fuengirola emerges from cliffs and gorges, intimate and secluded, magical and fascinating. Rich in monuments and nature, with its famous Tajo de Ronda who is now his trademark.