The UK is currently sweltering in a heatwave but actor and broadcaster Gemma Atkinson had a change of scene as she soaked up the sun in Spain with her man Gorka Marquez. Gemma, 37, headed to the beach with Gorka, who is from Bilbao in northern Spain, and their adorable daughter Mia, three.
Former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star Gemma, from Bury, shared video clips and photos on her Instagram of the family as they took in the stunning scenery and glorious sunshine. The trio went bodyboarding while at the beach.
Posting a picture of herself in a black swimsuit she looked like a natural as she posed with her bodyboard under her arm. She spoke about how lucky Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka is to have grown up living just 15 minutes away while joking that they live the same distance from a Co-op back in the UK.
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"Yesterday at the beach," she wrote. "How lucky Gorka was growing up with this just a 15 min walk from his house. He’s now a 15 min walk from the local Co op in town."
Gemma's comical post tickled fans as they encouraged her to consider making the move to Spain. tomosings urged: "Get your kit and caboodle over there....fab place for Mia to grow up xxx" And sarah_priestley_ told her: "Ah you guys should live there. It looks like bliss."
juliec838 agreed: "Beautiful place for children to grow up." nickib1343 joked: "Co-op Beautiful beach Decisions, decisions" and raerae29 quipped: "Waves v coop? Lands on his feet everytime." But foodie_v_traveller retorted: "Don’t diss the co-op."
juliearmstead1 defended: "Can’t beat Bury x" whaticookedfortea said: "Tbh Co-op does rock!" And ryanunderwood1987 said: "Its a beach...there is plenty in UK." kaboom82 messaged: "Keeping it real with the co-op." And helenchamberllain said: "You always need a co-op."
Over on Gorka's Instagram he shared the same snaps with the words: "Nothing beats a beach day at home." And sharing a photo of himself walking hand in hand with Mia who turned three on July 4 the doting dad said he was "walking on sunshine."
The family celebrated Mia's special day with a party in the garden with a rainbow arch sprinkler. He wrote: "Mia’s Birthday Party. Thank you so much to everyone who came celebrate with us our girl special day! And those who couldn’t make it we missed you!
"Mia absolutely loved it and this morning she wanted another party. But I think some of the adults end up having more fun than the kids in the rainbow sprinkler."
As he shared a photo of the beaming mum and dad posing with an arrangement of pink balloons Gorka wrote: "When @glouiseatkinson says… can you believe we made her. Three years of constant happiness."
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