The celebration of the ''Sport of the Kings'' during the first edition of Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup 2018 at the exclusive Kempinski Hotel Bahia was a total success and attracted over 2,000 spectators on the 19th and 20th of May. International polo teams battled it out over the two-day event to the delight of the spectators.

Kempinski brought during this last weekend to Costa del Sol Glamour

The Winners Team Kempinski Hotel with Isabel de Borbon, José Maria Garcia Urbano and Carla Lopes.

Estepona; Team Kempinski triumph the Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup 2018 celebrated on the weekend of the 19 and 20 May 2018 at the exclusive Kempinski Hotel Bahia on the Playa Padron in Estepona, Spain.

The first Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup at the exclusive Kempinski Hotel Bahia was a total success. An estimated 2,000 spectators witnessed the glamourous event during both days. International polo teams battled it out over the two-day event on around 50 agile polo horses to the delight of the spectators.

Team Kempinski Hotel winners along with the organizers of the first Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup 2018 May 22, 2018

The list of international players included Jolly Roger – King of Polo, Patrons Niclas Johansson, Veronica and Laurent Desmas, Jaspar and Kate Kühlwein and the high-level professionals Jamie Le Hardy, Santí Torreguitar and Hernan Pieres who put on an excellent show for the crowds during the two-day event. Mostly French, English and Swedish teams.

The eye-catching final between Perrier Jouet and Kempinski Hotel Bahía saw how both teams competed until the final whistle, with Kempinski Hotel Bahía taking the title in this very closely fought match. Team Perlage, followed very closely behind and all teams put on a fantastic display of beach polo.

The second position was for the Perrier Jouet team at Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup 2018 May 22, 2018

The third position was for the Perlage team at Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup 2018 May 22, 2018

The winners were presented with their trophies by the Mayor of Estepona José María García Urbano.

The Mayor also congratulated Isabel de Borbon and her polo events company, Polo4Ever for being the driving force in bringing beach polo to the Costa del Sol and the principal sponsor Kempinski Hotel Bahía for their work to bring this innovative sporting event to Estepona, which showcased the town’s capacity to hold first-class sporting events. He also mentioned that this was the first Beach Polo event in all Costa Del Sol and he's looking forward to continuing doing it every year. 

The perfect weather conditions, well-prepared beach, and the backdrop of mountains and blue skies was the ideal setting for this event and the Mayor of Estepona has committed to hosting the event in the municipality for many years to come.

Following the matches, there were two glamorous events at the new beachside restaurant Spiler Beach Club, which attracted the crème de la crème of the Costa del Sol society including Countess Gunilla von Bismarck, Princess Bea Auersperg, Princess María and Prince Pablo von Hohenlohe with their daughters Allegra and Cecilia.

Beach polo is an innovative version of traditional polo being played on smaller size sand areas where the audience can appreciate the fast polo action at close range.

The Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup is the only one of its kind in the Costa del Sol and was principally sponsored by Kempinski Hotel Bahía, the other sponsors included Bvlgari, Perrier Jouet, Scapa Sports, Perlage, Ferragamo, and Pagani.

Carla Lopes General Manager of the Kempinski Hotel Bahía commented, “We are very pleased to host and sponsor the “Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup”. The timing of this event goes hand in hand with the reopening of the hotel after an extensive redesign and it was wonderful that so many people were able to enjoy the exciting matches and great atmosphere.” she also thanked Mayor of Estepona José María García Urbano for his hard work and commitment with Estepona and Costal Del Sol.  

About the Kempinski Hotel

BahíaTeam Kempinski Hotel Bahía wins the first Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup elite equestrian magazine. The Kempinski Hotel Bahia opened in 1999 and the award-winning hotel was designed by one of Andalucia’s most renowned architects, Melvin Villarroel. It is surrounded by a footprint of 40,000m2 of indigenous and subtropical gardens. The hotel has 128 spacious rooms and 17 luxury suites, a spa offering a soothing luxury experience and several spacious conference rooms. The frontline beach location is a calming oasis, located between Marbella and Gibraltar, and on the doorstep of the authentic unspoiled town of Estepona, making it a popular choice for tourists from all over the world.

www.kempinski.com/estepona

About Kempinski

Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 76 five-star hotels and residences in 32 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. 

The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

Contact Information:

Official Website: www.kempinski.com/estepona

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kempinski.Marbella/

Email Adress: info@costadelsolbeachpolo.com

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