hi!! we will be in marbella the month of september . can anyone recommend a place to catch a good flamenco show that's not too touristy, where native spainiards go, where i can take my 4 year old daughter?? thanks!!

Lamar writes: You can always find a Tablao Flamenco on the 'Tourist Trail,' but it won't be the best, it starts late at night and continues to the early morning hours: Dark, smokey ... not for a 4-year old.
In Sevilla, beginning September 3, and continuing into October, there's a youth Flamenco festival with competitions in Theaters, and even Sevilla's Maestranza. It would be well worth an overnight trip. Many events, especially in the early part of the month, begin about 21:00 or 21:30. For a schedule of events on the web:
http://www.andalucia.com/flamenco/bienal.htm

Hi lamar! Marbella's got a couple of places, but Eddie's right in what he says.

If you have transport (I think bus trips are available too, even if you haven't) I would recommend Tivoli World, about 25 minutes from Marbella. http://www.tivoli-atracciones.com/ing/index.html

There is a taste of flamenco here, although the purists would scoff at it I suppose. I think it's a nice show and the park is really good value and perfect for youngsters. Well worth a visit!

There are always shows put on in hotels and resorts by groups who might do two or three shows a night in the high season in different places, maybe more, I don't know. We saw one in the development next to where I live the other day. We go there occasionally for a drink and a chat with friends who work there and I have to say it was very impressive. Tourists love it and the dancers work very hard. As I say, if you aren't looking for unadulterated flamenco in its purest form, then you will enjoy a show such as the one I've described.

I JUST got an ICQ message from my friend in Estepona (RIGHT next to Marbella), professional photographer Michelle Chaplow , and she said....