Malaga Radio Weekly Diary Episode 23
Carmen & Baptiste
Bring their breakfast show zest to our weekly Diary
San Juan – Fire, Water & Midnight Wishes
🗓️ Week of June 16–22, 2025
“This week feels like Málaga leaning in and whispering, ‘Here, let me show you something beautiful.’ From the calm of sunrise yoga to the firelight of San Juan — it’s not about big plans, it’s about letting the coast pull you in.”
Here’s what Carmen & Baptiste are chatting about on today’s show:
🌅 Sunrise Yoga on La Malagueta
A peaceful start to the week — 7:30 AM sessions right on the beach. No pressure, just movement, sea air, and calm.🎷 Sax to the Max – Sohail Castle (Sat, June 22)
A deep-groove, live sax and flamenco fusion show under the stars. Music, stone walls, and sea breeze in Fuengirola.🔥 One Week to San Juan
Carmen & Baptiste begin the countdown to the coast’s biggest beach night. Bonfires, rituals, wave jumping, and a full guide on where to go and how to prepare.
Catch the replays of these segments in the Freshly Squeezed rotation or on our socials.
🎉 Festivals & Traditions
Corpus Christi – Benalmádena & Málaga
Floral carpets, incense, and solemn beauty — a spiritual celebration that turns streets into art.Día de la Cereza – Alfarnate
A mountaintop cherry festival filled with jam jars, music, and sweet local pride.Andalusian Night – El Ranchito
Flamenco meets choreography meets horses — an unforgettable dinner show for the whole family.Flamenco under the stars – Vélez-Málaga
Raw vocals, guitars, and starlight — open-air flamenco in its most emotional form.
🖼️ Culture & Exhibitions
🍷 Food & Hospitality
🎶 Music & Nightlife
Museo Picasso – Óscar Domínguez
Dark surrealism and metallic emotion from one of Spain’s most haunting artists.Carmen Thyssen – Pintura Liberada
Post-Franco Spanish artists unleashed — colour, chaos, and creative freedom.Pompidou – Kandinsky
Abstract art meets musical theory in a glowing tribute to a modernist pioneer.Street Art Walks – Soho + Lagunillas
From world-famous murals to back-alley poetry — Málaga’s walls speak volumes.Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana – Rincón de la Victoria
A peaceful coastal gallery exploring light, landscape, and Mediterranean mood.
Espeto Season – Pedregalejo
Sardines grilled over open flame, toes in the sand — a Málaga must-do.Sunset Sips – Rooftop tapas in Fuengirola
Cocktails, live music, and views over the marina — all with a modern twist.Moraga Night – Torre del Mar
A €10 beach BBQ plate, with salad, a drink, and a big helping of local charm.Cherry Festival Food Trail – Alfarnate
From cherry pies to cherry beer — taste your way through the Día de la Cereza.Sunset Rituals – La Plage Casanis, Marbella
Sushi, deep house, and rosé — barefoot luxury with a Balearic soul.
Sax to the Max – Sohail Castle
Jazz, flamenco, and live saxophone in the magical setting of an open-air castle.Candlelight Concert – La Térmica
Coldplay and Imagine Dragons reimagined by string quartet, lit by 1,000 candles.Flamenco Fusion – Luzia Live, Marbella
Ambient beats meet flamenco tradition in a tiny, atmospheric venue.Sunset Deep – Sonora Beach, Estepona
Chill house and Afrobeat with bare feet in the sand and cocktail in hand.Open Mic – Nerja
Beach bar ballads and unexpected talent — grab a drink and discover someone new.Jazz in the Park – Benalmádena
A picnic blanket, a saxophone, and warm summer air in Paloma Park.
🏄 Sports & Outdoor Activities
Sunrise Yoga – La Malagueta
Stretch, breathe, and begin your day with the sea and the sun.SUP + Breakfast – Benalmádena
Paddleboard at dawn, then tuck into coffee and tostadas right on the beach.River Walk – Río Chíllar
A magical hike through shallow water and shady cliffs — wear old shoes.Surf – Playa del Chaparral
Gentle waves, warm water, and a laid-back vibe for beginner surfers.
Hike – Sendero El Santo, Pizarra
A short, steep trail with panoramic views of olive groves and rolling hills.
SUP Yoga off El Faro Beach — sunrise sessions
Urban cycling tours – history meets gelato
Frigiliana Friday Hike – sunset trail + wine
Volleyball meetups – La Carihuela Beach, just show up
Surf classes in El Morche & La Cala
Estepona Pony & Tapas Tour – evening rides, wine, and charm
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