Christmas cycle race
Adam Woodward THE Christmas cycling race 2024 is taking place in San Pedro de Alcantara on Sunday, December 22 at 12pm, and it’s all just a bit of fun. Starting out from Avenida Carlos Cano, the route of the cycle race takes San Pedro promenade and on the road and Avd. Salamanca. It is a race open to cyclists with or without a federation licence, being able to participate in the following categories: Under 23
Master 50 - Elite Master 60 Master 30 - Female Master 40 - Senior Registration will take place on the day of the event from 10am to 3pm on the Paseo Maritimo in San Pedro or through the QR code found on the event poster. The cost of registration will be 1kg of non-perishable food. Trophies will be awarded to the top three cyclists in each category. 1st place Trophy plus a Christmas hamper. 2nd place Trophy 3rd place Trophy
HAM, wine and cheese tasting at the Central Market of Marbella on Friday, December 20. From 8pm, after the market stalls have closed, this event promises to be a gastronomic gift for Marbella food lovers and for those who want to expand their knowledge of the iconic Spanish products. The evening will include a practical course taught by a professional ham master, to teach attendees the correct techniques to cut the ham and contribute to the maximum each piece. In addition, essential techniques for the conserva-
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Ham cutting work shop tion and maintenance of a ham during this Christmas period once it has been opened. With cheeses, the event includes a guided tasting, in which the main characteristics of each variety are highlighted. All this will be accompanied by a perfect pairing with different wines, whose choice and combination will be explained by a professional sommelier. Those interested in enjoying this experience
should send an email to infocomercio@marbella. es to register. The tasting event aims to value local products and promote a quality gastronomic culture among residents and visitors. The tasting is part of an initiative of the council of Marbella to promote commerce and gastro-tourism, highlighting the city as a reference point in the combination of tradition and culinary learning. Admission is free.