Welcome to the biggest and best August issue of Marbella Rocks, where we give you 2 exclusive fashion shoots as you work out what to wear in this 40 degree heat…. we are not complaining though! Among them is Magic Bodywear, a fabulous new capsule collection from the talented Brit designer Gail Berry and new luxury evening wear brand Desiree by model Izabela Switon-Kulinka.

Elsewhere, we have an exclusive interview with the cast of new ITV Show Life on Marbs. You may have noticed the 60 plus cast and crew on location filming here over the past 10 weeks, well now’s your chance to meet them. There will be drama (of course, its from the makers of TOWIE and Hollyoaks) but more importantly there will be array of colourful characters to feast your eyes on from all walks of life including a self made millionaire to a single mum and nightclub owner.

If you’re stuck on where to go, there is a whole plethora of exciting events happening in and around Marbella this month. See our Calender and What’s On pages for the best days and nights out from Malaga to Gibraltar. We highly recommend Spandau Ballet at Puente Romano, The Martinez Brothers at Aqwa Mist, DJ Colin Francis at Tibu and Lionel Richie at Starlite. Plus if you haven’t already checked it out sample the finest cocktails in Marbella at Freudenhaus (check out Rock Out on page 24).

Plus, the best thing about August in Marbella is it’s too hot to cook (or that’s the reason I give!) so readers go out and make the most of all the fantastic restaurants for you to choose from! There are 3 terrific ones tried and tested this month – Mariposa, De Medici and Plaza Beach – so there will be something for everyone in this gastronomy special.

Till next time,

Sam