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June Issue, 2018

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The Wonders of Serra Gelada

and all the latest from the world of golf; feature articles and so much more...

Tom McCowan "Golf, the beginning"

Wineries to Visit in Alicante

CONTENTS 4-5 Costa Blanca - Serra Gelada. 10-11 "Golf, The Beginning" by Tom McCowan 16-17 Fashion on the golf course, all the latest designs 18-21 Health topics! 22-23 Natural health - Mind over matter by Simone Segal 24-25 Finance - How to look after your finances 28-29 "The La

6 "The Secret" by Alex Ward NLP Golf Practictioner

Alvaro Quiros Garcia Profile

Villamartin Golf

Sella Caddy Master " by

Tony Myles 36-37 Out and about Places to visit 38-39 Food & drink - Selected restaurants and bars 44-47 Information on the Costa Blanca 52 Coolest Golfing Gadgets 53 Golfing Funnies 54 Entertainment - Box Office

El Palmeral, Elche Focus

40 Wineries to visit in Alicante

Local Services

elcome to June´s edition of LCG. La Costa Golfer is a FREE monthly golf magazine & guide to the Costa Blanca with 56 colour pages directed to the Expat community and tourists who visit the Costa Blanca. It will cover all aspects of golf in the province of Alicante, these will include golf courses reviews, events, news, tournaments, players profiles and places of interest. Apart from the golf it will have features in finance, healthy eating, wine & Wineries (bodegas), where to eat, what to do and natural health therapy. We have great professionals that will contribute to the magazine every month, Tom McCowan (Golf ), Colin Harkeness (Wine & Wineries) Simone Segal (Natural Health), Tony Myles (Golf ) and Paul Tolley (Golf ), Alex Ward (Golf ). La Costa Golfer Magazine will be published digitally and this will give it greater exposure by being emailed to thousands of readers every month and promoted in Facebook. I invite you to be part of this exciting new project by advertising your products and services. I hope you enjoy the magazine and would welcome any feedback you might have, thank you in advance and remember to mention us to advertisers when contacting them. Regards y un Saludo Sergio Pérez Editor/Production Manager sergiolacostagolfer@mail.com TO WIN TWO GREENFEES AT EL PLANTIO GOLF, SUBMIT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO: sergiolacostagolfer@mail.com (A WINNER WILL BE DRAWN EVERY MONTH). CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST MONTH´S WINNER: HARRY JOHNSON, BENIDORM, HE WINS TWO GREENFEES AT EL PLANTIO...

Benidorm Palace

BenidormÂ´s nightclub with show and dinner

With each season, they always manage to surprise their spectators, Benidorm Palace renews this seasonÂ´s show, in the same way that they have been triumphing each night since 1977 (year of its inauguration), changing its show, dances, costumes, decor. Address: Avenida Dr. Severo Ochoa, 13, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain Phone numbers: +34 96 585 16 60 +34 96 585 16 61 E-mail: info@benidormpalace.com - https://www.benidormpalace.com/en/ 3

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nly from the sea is it possible to truly appreciate the true wonder of the Serra Gelada terrestrial marine Natural Reserve located between Benidorm, l'Alfàs del Pi and Altea. Oxytours and Rumboaltea Charter come together to offer you this unique opportunity to experience a guided sailboat pirate tour. Having embarked in Altea we sail to the feet of its incredible cliffs where we will come across the Serra Gelada flora and fauna, the highest fossil dune in Europe, the greatest presence of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Valencia region and know the existence of an impressive marine plant named Posidonia oceanica. Throughout this amazing sailboat route you will discover the chilling history of Piracy on our Mediterranean coast. In particular the Berber pirate attacks which devastated coastal resident life for over 300 years dating back to the 16th century. We will sail along the cliffs and coves of Serra Gelada nature reserve which gave shelter to these thieves, rapists and Kidnappers based in Benidorm, Altea and the rest of Alicante coastline. We also have the chance to get to know Altea and Benidorm marine birdlife where depending on the time of year it is posible to see various protected species such as Balearic searwather (Puffinus mauretanicus) and Mediterranean searwather (Calonectris diomedea), European storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus), Audouin’s Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii), Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) or Northern gannet (Morus bassanus). We offer you the unique opportunity to board a great sailboat to discover the secrets of the cliffs and enjoy swimming in these fabulous surroundings. This fantastic experience cannot be achieved any other way. What’s more we can provide transport to and from your accommodation if required and lunch in a traditional restaurant at an additional charge. Without doubt, the best way to discover the Costa Blanca. 4

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The Serra Gelada Natural Park in Valencian or Sierra Helada Natural Park in Spanish, is one of the most visited parks in the Valencian Community, formed by a mountain range of about six kilometers long that runs along the coast that is situated between Benidorm, Albir and Altea. The Sierra has large cliffs 400 meters high that plunge abruptly into the sea resulting in one of the most unique, powerful and extraordinary landscapes of the Costa Levantina. Telephone: 629 321 248 / 966 807 879 Website: http://www.parquesnaturales.gva.es/ e.mail: serragelada@gva.es

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The "Secret"

Alex Ward - NLP Golf Practictioner WGTF Level 3 Recommended Golf Coach - Club fitter and builder

olfers all over the Costa Blanca, and the world are all looking for the “secret” move that will improve their scores and give them the swing that they have always dreamed of, but this dream movement, unfortunately does not exist. Instead, golfers need to look within themselves to find the reasons behind their short-comings, this is not meant to sound derogatory or rude. Instead it is the honesty that golfers need to be able to truly improve their games. I have given a lot of lessons and a recurrent theme that I see is the mis-interpretation of the faults that plague a golfer, sometimes momentarily or sometimes for what may seem an entire lifetime strolling the fairways. These flaws may have a technical base, but the constant self-reminding when the flaw in question rears its ugly head, results in a golfer allowing mental interference to overcome them, cloud their judgement if you wish. It is this lack of clarity that is causing more of a problem than the actual issue with your technique Let me explain, you can have the perfect technique, but if your mind is thinking about the meeting that you may not make because of slow play or the need to get up and down from the green side bunker to win the club championship, you will still fail to hit the shot that you are attempting, regardless of your technique. This is the power of the mind, it is the reason why we all try to stay in the present, focus on what we are doing NOW, not what may happen or what has happened. Watching golf on TV you will often hear the pundits dissecting the swings of the world´s best golfers, pointing out the reason for a mis-hit or mistake, but ultimately this is only for TV. The main reason for a single mis-hit is the mental approach taken by the player. It is almost inconceivable to many that the mind can be solely to blame, but you also hear that a player “choked” coming down the stretch, losing the tournament because they couldn’t cope with the pressure of the situation. Pressure does not affect how we swing the club, it changes the way we think about swinging the club, ultimately taking control of the moment. A prime example of this is what I call the “provisional ball syndrome”. 6

How many times have you hit a poor shot, requiring you to play a provisional ball, only to hit your best shot of the day with your provisional ball? Regularly? This is not a surprise as the provisional ball is your potential, it is the way your body wants to swing the golf club, you are not clouding the issue with your mind, that is too occupied with thinking about the previous bad shot you hit. Reaching your potential does not necessarily require a text book swing, which to my mind is nothing more than a marketing ploy, it requires you to trust yourself, your natural ability to achieve the results that you want. When we step back and allow our bodies to function naturally, on their own invariably we perform better. This could be referred to as being in “the zone”, a state of mind where we are almost unable to explain what we did, how it felt or what we were thinking. It just happened. If you can achieve this state of mind more regularly then your scores will tumble.

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Slow Play By Tony Myles Get a move on!!!

There is one topic on which the vast majority of golfers are in agreement and on which vast tomes have already been written.

Slow play.

It can be detrimental to the game on a number of levels. Individually you can be enjoying a good round and making straight and long drives, precise chips onto the green and deadly accurate putts. Then you come up behind a group who appear to be intent on taking as many shots as they need in order to reach the green, only to take a further three or four putts before deciding to move on. Your concentration lapses as you become irritated by their apparent lack of consideration. Your long straight drives become hooks and your chips become shanks. Irritation turns to rage as you three putt and your blood pressure mounts. You are ready to explode if you get close enough to that tardy group ahead.

So who is to blame?

If you ask any golfer if they have been guilty of slow play would anyone own up? I suspect not, as it is invariably someone else who is the culprit.

Some years ago I played with a small group of friends that included one chap who would wait patiently for players behind him to play before going into his setup routine for each shot. This included club selection, practice swing, feet positioning check, second practice swing, recheck alignment and eventually the shot. I pointed out that this process took more than 30 seconds on every shot and whilst that doesn't sound like a long time it means an extra 45 minutes on each round. A simple solution. “Be ready to play when it is your turn.” Realisation dawned and the 30 seconds was instantly reduced to a much more acceptable 10 seconds and 30 minutes was wiped off his round. Unless you are a professional competing for large sums, Golf is essentially a sociable game and much of the pleasure is obtained in the interaction with your fellow players. But this vital component should be measured against the needs of the other golfers. Not only those in your group but also the group behind and the ones behind them. A little bit of efficiency built into your game has the potential to yield significant improvements and act as a signal to your colleagues. So is Ready Golf the “cure-all” for slow Play or what else do we need to incorporate? More next week. Your suggestions and observations are always appreciated – email to tony@bayradio.fm

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ocated in the urbanisation of the same name, Villamartin Golf course is one of the oldest in the Costa Blanca. Designed and built by Robert Putman, Villamartin Golf was opened in 1972 to high praise and was the first course in the Grupo Quara´s trio of courses. The original clubhouse was revamped a few years ago and now boasts a wonderful restaurant and bar area with a huge terrace overlooking the 18th green. Open to the public, the restaurant and bar can cater for any event with superb service and a high quality of food. A well-stocked pro-shop offers all essentials and the caddy masters are always smiling, creating a wonderful atmosphere. Villamartin has gained European Tour Recognition having hosted the 1994 Mediterranean Open, which was won by Jose Maria Olazabal. This pedigree speaks for itself, but Villamartin suffered a little, with many golfers considering the golf course tired and overplayed, but with the new clubhouse and a drive to maintain the clubs standing, the owners invested money into the course. Having played there a few weeks ago, I can honestly say that the course is in superb condition. The fairways are lush, framed by mature trees, offering shade from the sun and creating a wonderful shape to the holes. Having undergone refurbishment the bunkers are improving, although as with many courses in the area, a bit more sand could be added. Superb greens that roll true and quick are a delight to putt on, with variation in both design, difficulty and subtle breaks keeping the golfer on their toes throughout the round. Villamartin uses a two-tee start, with groups beginning from both the 1st and 10th tees. The first is a great par 5. From the tee you are

faced with a widening fairway, although anything right will find the hollow, a bunker left, and a row of bushes create havoc for those that have played left. As the hole sweeps downhill towards the green, protected by two bunkers, golfers must avoid the plethora of olive trees in the middle of the fairway. Across the road, the second is a perfect example of the individuality of each green. A reverse piano awaits, requiring the perfect club selection if you are to leave a straightforward putt. Elevation changes are regular, which adds character to the course, and although they create various blind holes, it adds another dimension to the intricacy of the design. The short par 4, seventh hole doglegs almost 90º to the right, down the hill to a green encircled by olive trees, longer hitters can attempt to get home in one from the tee. Delightful in its challenge is the 14th. A par five that requires a good drive to find the fairway, left of the bunker is the ideal line, although a natural storm drain “barranca” runs down the left before cutting across the fairway. It is this barranca and the mature pine trees which split the hole in two. Your third to the elevated green must avoid the trees, barranca and enormous bunker to the right. Without doubt the most memorable hole on the course is the picturesque, yet devilish par 3 17th. From the elevated tee you have a perfect view of the ravine that you must cross to reach the multi-tiered green that has 3-putt written all over it, especially if you hit the wrong tier. A severe slope runs through the centre creating two distinctive platforms with an additional platform back right. Walk way with a par and you will be singing and dancing all the way to the 18th tee! The closing hole for some, is another fairway littered with olive trees. A wonderful finish to one of my favourite golf courses in the region.

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TOM McCowan

Golf "The Beginning"

PGA EspaÃ±a, author of the book "So y

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Selected Golf Shops The Golf Factory Tiro Pichon KM1 Bricotodo, Local 9 - La Regia 03189 Orihuela Tel:965 32 04 90 greenfees@thegolffactory.es http://www.thegolffactory.es

Open 6 days a week from 10am

Golf Med

Partida Cap Blanch, 103 Carretera N332 km 155 03590 Altea, Alicante Tel: (+34) 965 843 864 http://www.golfmed.es/ Mo-Fri: 9:30-14h, 15-18:30h Sat: 10-14h

SUPERSTORE, Marjals Ondara Polindus, Parcela 7-f Avda Costa Blanca, Oondara, 03760 Tel: +34 965 996 244 Mob: +34 608 123 253 Email: info@clgolf.es

Javea Golf Club Shop

Ctra. Jávea-Benitachell, Nº 285 km. 4,5 Aptdo. de Correos nº 148 03730 Jávea, Alicante. Tel: 965792584

The Stray Sod

HM Golf Shop

Galaxy Golf

Comprargolf Alicante España

(Above The Stray Sod Irish Bar) LaFuente CC, Calle Gibraltar, 61, 03189, Villamartin Tel:00 34 966 775 920 info@straysodgreenfees.com or straysodgreenfeesco@ gmail.com

Campoamor Store Unit 2. Ramón de Campoamor Orihuela Costa, 03189 Tel +34 966 775 856

Avenida Las Naciones n° 24 Local 1 (4.66 km) 03540 Playa de San Juan, Alicante. Tel: 965 29 76 98 Mobile: 655 558 732 info@hmgolf.es www.hmgolf.es

Sports equipment shop in Alicante, Spain Phone: 657 53 01 66

bookings@galaxygreenfees. com

gestion@buygolfspain.com http://www.buygolfspain.com/en/

GolfStash Golf Shop

Mike Robert´s

Calle Triana, Pilar de la Horadada, 03190 Alicante Tel: 965 08 22 22

http://www.golfstash.com/ golfstash@gmail.com

Union Jack Golf Shop

Calle Gerona, 8, local A, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante Opens 10AM Tel: 966 60 31 87 https://unionjackgolfreservations. com/shop

Campbell Lamont Golf

Greenfees · Club Hire · Courses 00 34 966 704 752 Mobile: 00 34 661 345 931

E-mail: info@costa-blancagreenfees.com www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com

Clubs To Hire Alicante Airport, Shop in Departures Level, 03195 L'Altet, Alicante Closes 11PM Tel: 965 68 95 37 https://clubstohire.com/

The Staysure Tour Comes to Benidorm

he Staysure Tour today announces its schedule for the 2018 season, featuring three new events in Denmark, England and Spain. The Shipco Masters Promoted by Simon’s Golf Club, Staysure PGA Seniors Championship and Costa Blanca Benidorm Senior Masters are the latest additions to the calendar, which will see the Tour travel to four continents in 2018. United Kingdombased insurance company Staysure have also been named as title sponsors of the PGA Seniors Championship, which returns to the schedule for the first time since 2015. The field for the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship will be made up of Staysure Tour members, PGA professionals and a Monday qualifier will also take place prior to the event. The Staysure-sponsored tournament will take place the week after The Senior Open Presented by Rolex, which will see many of the game’s legends step foot

onto the iconic Old Course at St Andrews, from July 26-29. Bernhard Langer, who captured his record tenth Senior Major Championship at last year’s Senior Open, will bid to become the first golfer to defend the Senior Claret Jug since Christy O’Connor Jnr in 2000. Meliã Villaitana Golf Club in Alicante will host the first edition of the Costa Blanca Benidorm Senior Masters from November 29-December 1, and the 2018 season will conclude in the spectacular Indian Ocean setting of Mauritius at the eighth edition of the MCB Tour Championship from December 7-9. David MacLaren, Head of the Staysure Tour, said: “We are all very excited about the forthcoming season and the first year of our landmark partnership with title sponsors Staysure. We have made further progress in expanding our tournament schedule and are delighted to see the return of the PGA Seniors Championship to our calendar. “Our new events in Denmark, England and Spain are also welcome additions to our schedule, and we are working diligently to add further tournaments to our calendar for the 2018 season. “We look forward to seeing Clark Dennis begin his defence of the John Jacobs Trophy in Sharjah and wish all of our players the best of luck for the forthcoming season.”

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FUNKY AND TRENDY... TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE LATEST DESIGNS AVAILABLE! HUGO BOSS GOLF SHORTS - LIEM 4-W PINDOT CHINO NIGHTWATCH PF18 £119.00

This updated version of the Liem 4-W shorts offers a chino look and will be suited for wearing both on the golf course as well as part of any casual summer outfit. The overall woven polka dot effect is a super fashionable look - whilst this Nightwatch navy colour is a classic option from the Pre-Fall 2018 Boss athleisure collection. The stretch cotton fabrication is highly comfortable to wear, whilst classy pocket detail at the rear and side add a touch of sophistication. 16

NIKE GOLF GLOVE TOUR LEATHER - WHITE BLACK 2018 £19.00

This Nike Tour Glove has been made using a super soft and supple Cabretta leather to offer a superior quality finish, whilst the inclusion of Spandex to the rear makes this glove exceptionally comfortable. The tapered hook and loop closure has an ergonomic low profile for a natural range of motion, adding to the Dri-Fit technology and breathable perforations to increase comfort furthermore.

PUMA GOLF SHOES IGNITE PWRADAPT WHITE 2018 £139.00

The Ignite PWRADAPT golf shoe is the flagship footwear style by Puma Golf and makes use of an entirely waterproof, mesh upper with two-way stretch for the ultimate comfort. Unlike previous mesh versions, this top-of-the-range shoe now features PWRFRAME technology to reinforce the high stress areas of the foot when you swing, all without impacting upon the lightweight comfort on offer. An updated sole features and offers much improved traction, while the same proprietary Ignite cushioning also features for 2018. Aside from the stunning aesthetic, this golf shoe is sure to impress and will be the go-to style as worn by Rickie Fowler throughout the year.

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LCG Golf Fashion GOLFPOER GP GOLF TEES MEDAL WHITE - PACK OF 50 £2.99

This collection of coloured golf tees which we have created for all our fashionable customers in mind. Available in 70mm, made of wood with a classic white paint and our Golfposer brand on the side. Each pack contains 50 tees. · Pack of 50 · 70mm Long · Golfposer Branded

HUGO BOSS TRAVEL BAG PIXEL ZT HOLDALL - DARK GREY PF18 £219.00

We simply love the look of this brand new sports holdall from Hugo Boss finished with the iconic logo and sporty stripe detail, pairing perfectly with the contrast colour on the handles. The lightweight yet durable nature of this carry bag makes it perfect for transporting luggage to the gym or on holiday abroad, whilst a detachable shoulder strap is included. · 1 Main Compartment · Two Way Zip · Textured Nylon · Contrast Print Stripes · Inside Shoe Pocket, Zip on Bottom · Zipped Interior Organiser · Detachable Shoulder Strap · Long Handles · 52 x 28 x 27 cm · Style Code 50390895 · Colour Code 024 Material: 100% Polyester

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tures in finance, healthy eating, leisure, wine & Wineries (bo degas), where to eat, and natural health therapy. We have great professionals that will contribute to the magazine every month, Tom McCowan (Golf), Colin Harkeness (Wine & Wineries) Simone Segal (Natu ral Health), Tony Myles (Golf) and Paul Tolley (Golf). La Costa

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A taste of the...

editerranean

The Mediterranean Diet

f you're looking for a heart-healthy eating plan, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you. The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating — plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine — among other components characterizing the traditional cooking style of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Most healthy diets include fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains, and limit unhealthy fats. While these parts of a healthy diet are triedand-true, subtle variations or differences in proportions of certain foods may make a difference in your risk of heart disease. BENEFITS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET Research has shown that the traditional Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease. The diet has been associated with a lower level of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — the "bad" cholesterol that's more likely to build up deposits in your arteries. In fact, a meta-analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality as well as overall mortality. 18

The Mediterranean diet is also associated with a reduced incidence of cancer, and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Women who eat a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extravirgin olive oil and mixed nuts may have a reduced risk of breast cancer. For these reasons, most if not all major scientific organizations encourage healthy adults to adapt a style of eating like that of the Mediterranean diet for prevention of major chronic diseases. THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET EMPHASIZES: Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts •Replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil. •Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods. •Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month. •Eating fish and poultry at least twice a week. •Enjoying meals with family and friends. •Drinking red wine in moderation (optional). •Getting plenty of exercise. •Fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains.

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other golfers who have not read this article and don't have any knowledge of this profound truth... lol ! This is the mentality of top golfing professionals, they master the art of positive thinking, in fact they know they have already won before the game starts, they wear their smile inside, but wearing your smile on the outside will serve your game, your happiness and health, more effectively for sure. Just so you know facts about serotonin Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a chemical found in the human body It carries signals along and between nerves - a

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Alvaro

Quiros Garcia I

, Alvaro Quiros Garcia, was born on January 21st 1983 in a small town in the Cádiz province, Spain. My humble father was a gardener and a golfer. By the age of nine I had taken my first steps into a sport that would eventually become my livelihood and passion. It all started on La Cañada Golf Club.

THE BEGINNING From the age of 14 I played golf alongside my other great sporting passion, football. I was a decent football player and, at least they say that, I showed great skills and attitude as a cadet in my hometown team. But eventually I had to choose between the two sports. With some good advice from my father, I left football. I did this in order to have time for all the practice and travel that is required of one who aims to become a great golfer. To the age of 16, I continued to learn and practice my game at La Cañada Golf Club. I was coached and supervised by the local teaching staff, in particular Pedro Tineo, a great golfer and a superb teacher with a passion for teaching and inspiring young talents. He started to work with me in a serious and methodical way, inside his house with no ball, simply watching my swing path. My practice didn’t stop at the golf course. After school, I used to go to Pedro’s house to practice on his terrace. I also spent many late nights on an improvised training course, dressed in warm clothes to keep the winter out. There I worked over and over again on my swing under the glare of the spotlights, and Pedro of course. I trained every day, for many hours, swinging and swinging while working on my technique. It was hard work and maybe a bit too much for a 15-year-old boy. It is often at moments like this that people throw in the towel because they feel that the sacrifices you have to make in order to become an elite athlete are more than they can handle. But my own determination together with my father’s constant support paid off. In 1999, when I was 16 years old, I competed for Spain for the first time. 26

FROM TEEN TO GOLFER When I was 18 years old I had a handicap of +1 and managed to win a scholarship to enter the Residential High Performance Centre Joaquin Blume in Madrid. I shared facilities with athletes who are now successful Olympians: Andrès Diaz, Juan Carlos Higuero, Aitami Ruano, the triathlete Ivan Rana and the hockey player Bemardino Herrera, amongst others. It was during this period I joined the national under-21-team, to play alongside names such as Gonzalo Fernandez Castano, Alfredo Garcia Heredia, Pablo Martin and Alejandro Canizares. Playing in the Spanish team colours, we won the European Amateur Team Championship title. After that I managed to finish 4th place twice in the individual European Amateur Individual Championship and win the prestigious Biarritz cup with 60 strokes. I also appeared twice at the British Amateur. At this point in life Jose Rivero, the advisor to the Spanish team, took me under his wings. From that day on he has advised and assisted me in my play and how to improve my swing. TURNING PROFESSIONAL When turning 21 I had a handicap of +3.4 and I finally turned professional. I started to play the Spanish circuit, which was the Peugeot Tour. Advised by Rivero, I soon got my first victory at the Golf Club Sevilla in March 2005. In May 2006, while playing the Spanish circuit, I received an invitation to play a Challenge Tour event at the Morson International Challenge in Manchester, which I won. Getting this first victory gave me the rights to play the full Challenge Tour during the remainder of the year. I finished on18th place in 2006, which earned me my European Tour card for 2007. Even though I had earned my card, the category I had obtained gave me limited access to the second level of the Tour. As a result, I went to the qualifying school at San Roque Club where I improved my card category. Now I could start playing golf for real.

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La Costa Golfer Magazine & Guide

LA COSTA GOLFER MAGAZINE & GUIDE C/Dr José Belmonte 6-4C, Alicante, 03015 Spain T +34 655 184 844 Deputy Managing Director A Caceres Group Publishing Director Juan Robledo EDITORIAL Editor Sergio Pérez ADVERTISING Spain Commercial Director Sergio Pérez M +34 655 184 844 sergiolacostagolfer@mail.com STUDIO Head of Design Sergio Pérez CONTRIBUTORS Colin Harkness Simone Segal - Tom McCowan - Tony Myles - Paul Tolley PRODUCTION Production Manager Sergio Pérez sergiolacostagolfer@mail.com ................................................. The publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for error or omissions contained in this publication, however caused. The ownership of trademarks is acknowledged. No part of this publication or any part of the contents thereof may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without the permission of the publishers in writing. An exemption is hereby granted for extracts used for the 27 purpose of fair review.

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Raimon Waernes Tysterman (Raymond)

The La Sella Caddy Master – the man with superpowers! By Tony Myles

aymond was born in Trondheim and then at the age of two his parents moved to Amsterdam. Fortunately for several thousand golfers in the Costa Blanca his love and expertise at football brought him to Spain. He played professionally for many years and today, 28 years later, he still plays each weekend for the very successful Kamarka Denia Veterans. However, it was in those early formative days of golf on the Costa Blanca that he was persuaded by the owner of La Sella to take on the role of Caddy Master and it is his control of the La Sella Golf courses that makes him such a legend. He started when the course was nine holes and managed from a shed. In those days the task was so much easier, but there were promises of bigger things to come and so today there are 27 holes divided into three separate nine holes. On peak days Raymond has to administer the logistics for close to 400 players and the difficulty involved in this can be increased when one of the three courses is closed for maintenance. Add into that conundrum the fact that every day there will always be a number of players who are either lacking in experience or have no regard for the etiquette of the game, which dictates that you maintain a steady pace in order to avoid delaying the players following you.

Schedule in Memory

His day starts at 07.30 when he arrives at the course and surveys the bookings for the day ahead. He says that he commits most of this to memory and then decides on which groups should start on which tees. This of course means that he needs to be aware of what time each group will be returning to the club house in order to start their “back nine” on the next course. So the crossover has to be timed and this is where slow players can cause a problem for many others. 28

However as regular golfers at La Sella will attest it works like a well-oiled machine. There are two attributes which set Raymond apart. Firstly his ability with languages. He will converse happily in fluent English and then flow easily into Spanish or German or Dutch or French. He doesn't feel the cold! The second attribute is his apparel. From January through to December he wears exactly what you see in this picture. Irrespective of the temperature. And although we enjoy pleasant weather throughout the year there are days when the thermometer indicates a very chilly single figure number and there have been occasions when ice has been seen at the lower levels of the course. This has no impact on Raymond who never wears long sleeves except when, at his wife's insistence, he is required to appear smarter. On one of the most popular courses in Spain he is an invaluable asset and much appreciated by both members and visitors alike.

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Keep your head down! For many golfers this is the one fault that can creep into your game and insidiously corrupt every component

By Tony Myles

he reason for this is that for most of us there is an anxiety attached to each and every golf shot. Hence the temptation to watch it as soon as it leaves the club. This can lead to 'anticipation' and that means moving the head in advance of the shot. We all know that even the slightest movement can result in the shoulders lifting and your finely tuned golf swing, which is shaped in order to deliver the club head in precisely the correct position behind the ball, moves a fraction of an inch and takes the ball closer to its equator.

Disaster!

Worse is the fact that many of us know exactly why this happens, but therein lies the further problem as the cure demands that we fix our gaze firmly behind the ball. This produces a tightness in the swing and unpredictable results.

So how do you fix it? If you have the time and dedication to visit the driving range for several hours each day then regular practices will surely fix it – along with other issues.

For the rest of us is there a quick fix? Short of attaching some cheese wire from your forehead to a delicate part of your anatomy what can you do? If you have a solution that worked for you then please share it. I will incorporate the best ones in the coming weeks. Email tony@bayradio.fm

As Phylis Diller once said “The reason your professional tutor tells you to keep your head down is so that you can't see him laughing!” 29

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The White Coast Golf Society

t is appropriate that a Society founded on the Costa Blanca should be named the White Coast Society. And equally appropriate is the fact that unlike many other societies The White Coast do not confine themselves to one home golf club, preferring instead to travel north and south along the white coast visiting clubs from El Saler to Font de Lop. The society is quite young by many standards having been formed in 2004. Gary Stone and Dave Peacock were the founder members and their objective was to create a group of golfers who wanted to play the game seriously, but would nevertheless place a high value on the companionship that it provided. Today the society has a full complement of sixty members but nevertheless they would consider membership applications where the applicant has been recommended by an existing member and especially from lady golfers or anyone with a low handicap. The existing range of handicaps is very impressive with players as low as plus 2 and up to 36. Gary Stone remains an active member and indeed is the Society Captain this year. He has a constancy which many golfers would envy having played off under 5 for fifty years. 30

By Tony Myles

How do you choose which courses to use? I asked Gary for his views on what makes a good society venue. “The welcome at each course is paramount to enjoying the day. Many members prefer to use buggies and these are always reserved in advance. It is reassuring to find that they are set aside and labelled when we arrive. Attention to detail is always important and the fact that some of our members are presented with a vegetarian option on any meals can also help create a positive feeling about the Club. It also doesn't cost much to offer the players a snack at the end of game or some free tapas? This can benefit the club as the tendency is ti have a second beer. Finally we are all experienced players and appreciate an efficiently run course where the delays are minimised. This can be assured by a “friendly” but “firm” Marshall who monitors slow play and takes action to eliminate this curse!.” The White Coast Golf Society have a comprehensive web site and you can find out more about them by visiting www.whitecoastgolf.com

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o live surrounded by palm trees is not, in Elche, an impossible dream. From the day of their birth in the hospital to their final farewell in the monumental Old Cemetery, full of flowers, the Ilicitanos (people of Elche) work, study, practice sport, dream, sleep, fall in love, stroll, have fun, enjoy art, in short, live life to the full, surrounded by the swaying branches of palm trees. The city may not be understood, nor its citizens understand themselves, without taking into consideration the historic Palm Grove, which has provided a unique urban landscape for more than a thousand years, and which was declared a World Heritage site in the year 2000. More than 200,000 palm trees With more than 200,000 palm trees, 50,000 of them in the town´s nurseries ready to be transplanted, the Palm Grove of Elche is the largest in Europe. Although, when viewed from a distance, it may appear to be a great forest, it is, in reality, a plantation with an agriculture purpose. Hence the plots of palm trees or their groupings are called “huertos” or orchards. Each of the plots is flanked by rows of palm trees, in such a way that, as seen from the air, they form a grid pattern. The terraces created within the plots have traditionally been dedicated to agricultural production. Although the existence of palm trees throughout the south of Europe since before the presence of mankind has been proven, the decline in temperatures and the Ice Ages put an end to the majority of them, with the exception of some warmer areas which were protected from the cold, such as Elche. The profusion of drawings of palms and palm trees on the Iberian ceramics of La Alcudia (third to first century B.C.) demonstrates the existing importance of date palms at that time.

vests of dates for the local market. They have also begun to produce varieties of palm tree for sale which have been developed in laboratories. EL PALMERAL MUSEUM Have an awareness of the history, evolution, culture and characteristics of Elche’s historic Palm Grove will enable us to enjoy and appreciate it to a greater extent. To this end and with the advent of UNESCO’s World Heritage Listing in 2000, the City Hall created the facility known as Palm Grove Museum and Interpretation Centre. A traditional 19th century house was chosen as the ideal setting for this museum and educational facility. The house has two wings connected by a covered wooden bridge and is located in the heart of the city at the grove known as Huerto de San Plácido, quite close to Huerto del Cura and on the Palm Grove Walk. Not surprisingly it is surrounded by palm trees and their history, uses and evolution are divulged in the various exhibition rooms inside by way of videos, panels, displays, tactile screens and ambience sound. A STROLL IN THE GROVE The museum experience is complemented by a walk outside in the grove where a specialised palm worker or “palmerero” (Mornings from Tuesday to Friday; booking required) will show his or her white palm plaiting skills in the workshop annex of the museum; here, new craftsmen and women are trained in this traditional cottage industry. The craft courses last for seven months but the higher qualification in this trade is only awarded after three years of supervised training.

SCHEDULE Tuesday to Saturday, from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00. Sundays and Public Holidays, from 10.00 to 14.00. Closed on Mondays. 24th and 31st December Public Holidays. ARABIC ORIGINS 25th December and 1st January closed. The expansion of palm grove took place after the foundation by the Arabs of the new PRICES city on its current site (eighth and ninth cen- ADMISSION FEES: turies), with the construction of an extensive General Admission: 1€ network of irrigation channels, mostly still in Students and Groups, Carnet Jove (Youth Pass), Senexistence today. The survival of this system ior Citizens and Large Families: 0.50€. of agricultural oasis over many centuries Free Entry: on Sundays and for children (under 6 was one of the aspects which was taken into years), people in possession of an Elche City Council account for the Unesco declaration. Gold Card, teachers and accredited monitors, disaCurrently, the Palm Grove´s role is more bled people and people with reduced mobility. as a landscape and a cultural asset than Museum Pass:The Museum Pass costs 8€ and allows as an agricultural site. The latter function the visitor access to all City Council museums. May focuses on the production of white palms be purchased at any municipal museum in the city. for Palm Sunday, which are sold throughout Spain and even abroad, and on small harPhone: +34 96 542 22 40 34

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we approached Elche, we could already make out its valley resplendent with fruits and its immense Palm Grove, the most extensive and most beautiful in Europe, the most luxuriant in all of Spain. A Journey through Spain Hans Christian Andersen (1862)

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THE TURRÓN MUSEUM

Mundomar, Benidorm MUNDOMAR (SEAWORLD) is an attraction with marine animals and exotic birds. You can explore the various areas of the park and enjoy shows with parrots, sea lions and dolphins or see the sub-aquatic world of sea-mammals. There is also a self-service snack restaurant and shops. Enjoy the new show of the dolphins' synchronized ballet. It is a great unprecedented spectacle worldwide, where the dolphins from Mundomar dance together with the swimmers of the Spanish Synchronized Swimming Team, for the delight of the public. An unforgettable experience! Address: Sierra Helada, s/n CP: 03500 Benidorm (España) Phone numbers: +34 965 869 101 Fax: 96 586 88 89 Email: mundomar@mundomar.es Web: www.mundomar.es 36

THE TURRÓN MUSEUM is a private institution dedicated to recuperating the technological heritage related to the production of turrón (a type of nougat) and marzipans, and more generally, the technology related to the economic development of Jijona throughout its history. The museum is spread over three floors on each of which tools and utensils are displayed and the processes are explained according to the following criteria: Top floor: prime materials (sugar, honey, almonds and eggs) Middle floor: Processes (Jijona and Alicante turrón, marzipans) Lower floor: Commercialisation of the product (points of sale, publicity, packaging, company history, local history) Address: Polígino Industrial Espartal II Opening times: Low season (January 1 to July 15): Monday to Saturday – Closed. Sundays and public holidays – tours are organised at the following times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 16:00, 16:45 & 17:30 High season (July 16 to December 31): Monday to Sunday, including public holidays – tours are organised at the following times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00, 1745 & 18:30 Telephone number: 965 610 712 E-mail: info@museodelturron.com Official web page: http://www.museodelturron. com/

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Bonfires of San Juan (Alicante)

La Finca Algorfa Golf

From Jun 20, 2018 to Jun 24, 2018

licante celebrates the coming of summer with the bonfires of San Juan. In a spectacular display of music, colour and fireworks, thousands of people throng the streets to experience this fiesta which pays tribute to fire. To celebrate the arrival of summer, the people of Alicante would traditionally flock to the countryside on 23 June for a festive dinner: they feasted on typical products, and at midnight they would light bonfires and dance around them, set off fireworks and go swimming in the sea. This custom endured over the years, and in 1928 the fiestas of the Bonfires of San Juan were formally constituted. For several days, Alicante celebrates this great homage to fire, where the stars of the show are genuine works of ephemeral art: the bonfires and the enormous cardboard and wooden figures which go up in flames on the night of San Juan. The queen of the fiesta, known as the "Bellea del Foc" ("Beauty of Fire"), is chosen in May from among the candidates presented by a committee in each neighbourhood. The festivities officially begin on 20 June with the "plantà", or building of enormous bonfires with their tonguein-cheek cardboard figures which fill the streets of Alicante with wit and good humour. That day the "barracas" or large tents are also put up to serve as a public dance floor, and where fiestagoers can sample the typical figs and "cocas" (a kind of pastry with tuna, onions and pine nuts). Some of the highlights of the festivities include the Entry of the Bands and Committees, with their respective "beauties" and their ladies-in-waiting wearing traditional dress; the floral offering to the patron saint of the city, the Virgin of El Remedio on 21 and 22 June; and the international folklore parade, a spectacular procession featuring dance troupes from all over the world. In addition, every day at two in the afternoon from 19 to 24 June, there are firework displays in Plaza de los Luceros square: these are the ear-splitting "mascletàs", for which

he course stands out for its generous fairways and its superbly designed and variously shaped greens, among other reasons. The 7th hole, for example, features a completely square green flanked on one side by a bunker so large it could be a beach. The preceding 5th and 6th holes include spectacular waterfalls and impressive lakes, adding both beauty and an extra challenge to your round, as well as making for an enjoyable game on a course that rewards accurate stroke play. When the course was designed and built, great care was taken to ensure the local environment was preserved, and the course is surrounded by nature. FEATURES: Designer of the field: José Gancedo ear-plugs are Fairway: highly recommended due to the Type of grass: bermuda. Green: penncross racket of the exploding firecrackers and Address:Carretera Algorfa-Los Montesinos, km rockets. 3. Finca And finally at midnight on 24 June comes the La Rellana CP: 03169 Algorfa "cremà" (burning), the high point of the fiestas. Phone: 966 729 010 - Fax: +34tree 966 of 729 011 After a +34 spectacular white palm fireworks, golflafinca@grupoquara.com-www.grupoquara.com the bonfires all over the city are set alight and blaze away amid much merriment and dancing Route: and singing, while fire-fighters shower the merTake the AP-7 motorway, exit 743 towards Algorfa. In rymakers with water in what is known as the Algorfa, turn towards Los Montesinos-Torrevieja. "banyá". Closest airport: El Altet (Alicante), 30 km. San Javier But the fiesta is not over yet. From 25 to 29 (Murcia), 50 km. June there is a fireworks competition on the El RATES AND OPENING Postiguet beach, andTIMES: the historic centre of the Holes: 18 town comes alive with a medieval market and a range of times: shows. Opening De 08.00 horas, hasta la caída de la noche. Abierto todo el año Contact details Green fees: 18 hoyos, 75 €. 9 hoyos, 39 € federacio@hogueras.org Putting Green: 2 http://www.hogueras.org/ Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard Tel. +34Club: 965145499 Services Rental carts: 5 € - Clubs: 30 € Fax. +34 966385268 Practice range: 20 puestos - Chipping area: 1 37

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Selected Restaurants Ritz

Casa Enrique

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Dársena

Sarita´s

Pseo. de las estrellas 03581 Alfaz del Pi - Playa del Albir, Alicante. Tel: 966 867 448 Brasserie Grand Café & Cocktail Bar.

Marina Deportiva Muelle de Levante, 6 03001 Alicante. Tel: 965 207 589 - 965 207 399 Levante Mediterranean Food. Speciality Rice Dishes.

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The Chippy

Calle francisco de quevedo 03177 La Marina, Valenciana, Tel: 966 795 659 Fresh, large portions very tasty, great place and highly recommended. Wi-Fi Follow us on Facebook

Nou Manolín Villegas, 3 03001 Alicante. Tel: 965 200 368 Traditional cooking using natural products.

www.noumanolin.com

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Bahia blanca, Avda del Albir 11, 03581 Albir. Tel: 966 86 43 94 Indian restaurant, delicious food, great service. Highly recommended.

www.saritaindianrestaurant.com

El Racó de Mama Lola

C/ Antonio Mira Gran, 1, Elche Tel: 965 429 736 Barbecued meats, fish, tapas and rice dishes.

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Crown of India Carrer Major, 2, 03590 Altea, Alacant Tel: 865 67 32 59 Indian Restaurant. Excellent Reviews & Sea Views www.crownofindiaaltea.com

Cafe d'Art Pizzeria Restaurant

La Plantación

Carrer Andres Lambert 4, 03730 Jávea Tel: 965 64 12 51

Partida Arenetes, 12 CV-758 Km, 7 03509 Finestrat - Alicante. Tel: 965 87 87 15 Meats on the barbecue, Ranger Ribs, T-bone Steaks and much more.

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El Charro Negro

La Casa del Reloj

Plaza Castelar 4 03181 Torrevieja, Alicante Tel: 965 71 80 13 Mexican delights.

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Avda. Oscar Espla, 15, 03580 Albir. Tel: 966 868 098 Speciality of the house rices and seafood.

Crta. Cartagena-Alicante km 33 San Pedro del Pinatar Tel: 968 182 406 19th century building Traditional cooking.

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Selected Bars Cromwell´s

Avenida Pintor Xavier Soler, 6, 03015, Alicante. Tel: 965 25 76 96 Irish Pub · Casual · Closes 4AM

The Loft Benidorm

Carrer Pintor Lozano 6 03501 Benidorm. Tel: 639 65 23 69 Cafe · Pub

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Siete Lounge

AlteArte®

Avenida Pintor Xavier Soler, 7, 03015 Alicante.Tel: 633 26 55 25 Avenida Alfonso X el Sabio, Nº6 (Mercado) 03002 Alicante. Tel: 633 26 55 25 Great cocktails · Cosy · Casual

Carrer Concepció, 4, 03590 Altea, Alicante. Tel: +34 966 88 18 28 Bar · Cafe · Restaurant

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Ka Mi Suegra

Jefe's Bar

Medico Vicente Reyes nº19, 03015 Alicante, Spain. Tel: 966 355 739 - 966 592 415 Beers · Wines · Balinese food

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Bar Marco Polo

Calle Cala Dorada, 03185 Torrevieja. Tel: 680 58 89 49 Spanish · Bar · Cafeteria

Calle Cupido 5, 03183, Torrevieja, Alicante. Tel: 693 56 16 63 Great place to relax and chill Great music Great drinks. 10/10 Very good service and prices. Highly recommended.

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Drivers Bar Villamartin

Calle Tomás Bretón, 15, 03189 Villamartín, Alicante. Tel: 966 76 48 70 Pub · Sports bar · Beer garden

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Hepburns Bar

Chemies Lounge

Carre Ruperto Chapi 12,03581 03581 Albir, Valenciana, Spain Tel: 634 308 890

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licante has been famous for its tourism for decades. Alicante’s sunshine, beaches, mild climate prompted Wenceslao Fernández Flores to call it “the home of Spring”. Then there’s the delicious food, the palm trees and the exotic fruits that give it a touch of sensual beauty.

etc. In the same area of Elda and Petrer, you can also explore the curious Footwear Museum or eat alongside creative specialists in La Sirena or in Pastelería Totel (Paco Torreblanca); you might even fancy a trip to the various brand outlets to shop for designer footwear. Wines, fashion, gastronomy. It’s an interesting mix, isn’t it?

ENOTURISMO. RUTAS DEL VINO DE ALICANTE But besides that image of blue domes, mountains stretching down to the sea, palms and band music, there’s another Alicante, a rich and diverse side only a few kilometres away from the coast and within easy reach, where vineyards, olive groves, fig trees and unspoilt countryside create the Wines of Alicante landscape. These are very individual wines, with terroir, which speak of their arid, dry climate, of castles on mountain tops, of restrained literature, gastronomy halfway between the Mediterranean and Castile, sober people and Mediterranean history. Nowadays you can visit wineries and destinations in the Alicante interior by following some of the routes and options we suggest here:

Monóvar has always been one of Spain’s historic wine centres. This is home to Monastrell and Fondillón. One of the wineries, Primitivo Quiles, is steeped in winemaking history. You’ll find it in the centre to town, right next to the pretty bullring. This family winery makes a range of wines and they have the first Fondillón to get points on the Parker Rating System.

ROUTE THROUGH LA MARINA ALTA The La Marina Alta route takes in the area of Benissa, Teulada, Xaló and Parcent, plus the famous Valle del Pop, the closest to the Mediterranean Sea. You can stop at several wineries that welcome visitors enthusiastically. For example, Bodegas Xaló and the small family wineries of Bodegas Parcent. You can have lunch and if you go on a Saturday you can explore the Xaló street market. A little way further on, in Alfaz del Pí and very close to Benidorm, you’ll find the Enrique Mendoza winery, which runs tours and wine tastings in a beautiful estate. ROUTES THROUGH THE VINALOPÓ MEDIO Route 1: From Monóvar to Pinoso you travel through there is a broad valley full of vineyards and with one of the area’s most distinctive landscapes. Starting from Petrer, you can visit Bodegas Bocopa, a large business group comprising most local producers and offering wine tourism with guided tours, tastings, 40

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In Monóvar you have to take short walk to get to the Azorín House-Museum, the church and the casino in this charming and traditional town. On your way to Pinoso you’ll find large and small wineries, including El Mañán, Bodegas Alejandro and Brotons. They all offer wines in the style of small wineries plus authentic traditional shops. You can smell wine everywhere you go. Very soon you arrive in Pinoso (unless you stopped to have lunch in one of the little villages on the way, such as Enzebras, Casas del Señor or Úbeda, where they make the area’s best rice dishes and stews, many of which are cooked over fires fuelled by vine shoots). Pinoso is a small but attractive town with several wineries. You may want to visit La Bodega de Pinoso, with its large, early 20th century brick building. Or perhaps Volver, Vivanza or the modern facilities at El Sequé. People traditionally go to Pinoso for the wine and to eat. Gazpachos, “Perusas” (homemade sweets), traditional sausages and lots of other delicious treats from this part of the Mediterranean. From Pinoso you can link up with the Jumilla Wine Route through Las Cañadas, one of the most arid, mysterious and secluded places in the area. ENOTURISMO. RUTAS DEL VINO DE ALICANTE Route 2: Most of the wineries in this northern area can be found in Villena. Before coming here you could visit

ies t ine t n a Sax, whose castle seems to defy the laws of gravity and beneath which lie the vineyards owned by the Bodega Cooperativa. If you go to Salinas you can visit the charming winery of Finca Collado, set in a tranquil spot and surrounded by vines, where they will take special care of you. In Villena you can visit large estates like Chaconero de Mendoza or look round small wineries like Vinessens. On the road to Pinoso you might want to stop awhile to gaze at the peaceful valley of Salinas and explore the spectacular Bodegas Francisco Gómez, or continue a bit further to Bodegas Sierra Salinas, which offers tastings of its popular red wines. In the town are two other wineries, Bernabé Navarro and Bodega Nuestra Señora de las Virtudes, where you can buy top quality wine and oil. Villena is an ideal town for exploring on foot, with a historic centre, churches, museums and the famous Treasure. If you drop into the Tourist Office they can recommend the best places both in town and in the surrounding area. Make sure you don’t miss the magnificent castle of Biar, the road through the Benexama Valley (Bodegas Bernabé Navarro is on this road) packed with vines, olive groves and fruit trees, towards the impressive castle of Banyeres de Mariola. OTHER TOURS / AREAS From Alicante to Vinalopó on the A31 road to Madrid is Novelda, where you’ll find Heretat de Cesilia, a relatively new winery that offers wine tourism in an area where vineyards are being recovered for wine production alongside the traditional “Uva Embolsada” (bagged table grapes). A visit to this town could be rounded off with a tour of the castle of La Mola, La Magdalena church and the Modernist museum. Alternatively, you could take a trip to Alicante’s most mountainous region, with a different climate and spectacular countryside, and take a look at the winery of Vins del Comtat in Cocentaina. They run winery tours and trips round the mountain region that some refer to as “Alicante’s answer to Tuscany”, with castles, cherries, ancient olive trees and the Natural Parks of Sierra

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de Mariola and Montcabrer. On your way you could stop off in Alcoy, one of the towns that has made the most of the rugged local countryside, a bustling place with lots of shops and charm, and where the sound of gunpowder and brass bands takes over the streets at certain times of year. Another interesting option is closer to Elche. In his fruitful field, and in the village of Matola, a small but unique winery has regained growing grapes with muscat grape varieties. Bodegas Faelo has modernized the famous ” Matola´s wine.” Feeling that area is always a pleasure because you will find the fields between palms and a rich variety of irrigated agriculture and high value products. Of course, if you coincide with the annual festivals in these towns you might see some of the best Moors and Christians parades in the entire province, or take part in a Romería (a rural pilgrimage) or let your ears ring with brass band music and gunpowder. Just like the joyful and effusive personality of our wines. The wines and landscapes in the Alicante DO will captivate you. ENOTURISMO. RUTAS DEL VINO DE ALICANTE THE ALICANTE PDO REGULATORY BOARD One of the buildings in the old part of the city of Alicante is proud to be the home of the Alicante PDO Regulatory Board, an institution stretching back over 80 years of the city’s historical milestones and reflecting the city’s social and economic growth. The Regulatory Board occupies modern facilities in Plaza Virgen del Remedio, just behind the new City Council building. The building houses a visitor reception centre where you can obtain information about all the wineries and wines across the province. It also has an auditorium, tasting room and a rooftop area with spectacular 360º views of the old part of the city, which stands beneath the imposing hill of Benacantil. This is a wonderful opportunity to make contact with the sector, with its history and its many activities.

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COMMON FAULTS AND FIXES POOR POSTURE

The body angles you create are vitally important and the quality of your “static” position at address determines the quality of your body motion and your balance. The creation of good angles in the beginning allows you to maintain them throughout the swing. A sound posture is the prerequisite for good golf. Therefore, you must try to make the best possible posture you can, bearing in mind the different physical attributes you have.

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Most players create bad set up positions by either, bending too much in the knees or bending too much from the waist. Both positions create bad body angles which are impossible to maintain during the swing. The associated effects are things like changing height and poor body rotation, which manifest themselves as contact problems such as; air shots, tops, thins, fats, slices, hooks and shanks. All caused from a bad posture!

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With this simple exercise you can easily create the correct body angles relevant to your physique. Whilst standing vertically with your feet shoulder width apart, place a club along your spine with the club head touching your head and the grip extending to your lower back. You now have two contact points; whilst maintaining these two points bend forward from the hips to create your spine angle and gently flex your knees. If the club comes away from the contact points then you have flexed too much the knees or bent too much from the waist. Whilst the feeling is very different at first, you will find that with practice you will achieve better body motion, better balance and control.

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The bus runs 13 times per day in each direction during the summer months (June, July and August). During off season it is operated 4 times per day from and to Benidorm. ALSA (spanish bus company) offers a direct bus line from Alicante Airport to Benidorm. The bus goes to Benidorm Bus station and Benidorm, Avenida Europa 8. Timetable Airport Alicante - Benidorm

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HEALTH & PHARMACY INFO Tel: 900 161 161 ANTI-POISON Tel: 915 620 420 RED CROSS (Cruz Roja) Tel: 902 222 292 CRISIS LINE Tel: 965 131 122 DRUGS HELP LINE Tel: 900 161 515 SPANISH HIV|AIDS FOUNDATION Tel: 900 111 000 MARITIME SEA RESCUE Tel: 900 202 202 COSTA BLANCA SAMARITANS Tel: 902 88 35 35 English-language Costa Blanca-based helpline Open: Monday to Friday, 20:00-24:00 TRAFFIC INFORMATION (DGT) Tel: 900 123 505 EMERGENCY DOCTOR Tel: 1003 EMERGENCY DENTIST Tel: 965 242 945 EMERGENCY VETS Veterinario Marina Alta (Denia) Clínica San Esteban (Torrevieja) Clínica El Cabo (Alicante) Amigos (Alcoy) Clínica Felycan (Alicante)

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e all know how the areas around Costa Blanca and Costa Calida offer no shortage of fun as a result of the glorious climate and the beautiful beaches. But what can we do when the cooler months roll in? Thankfully the fun never stops in the south of Spain as there’s everything from chic gastro bars to decadent nightclubs and stylish casinos to help you get through the Spanish winter! We’ve already shown how the Browns gastrobar has quickly risen to become one of the stars in La Zenia’s nightlife scene. And whether it’s investigating the fine dining options at Aticcook or checking out the tapas at the Iberia Gastrobar in Javea, you’ll never run out of options for delicious food in the area. Those who fancy relaxing with a cocktail in some seriously stylish surroundings should head to Bela Dama in Moraira to try a romantic drink with some pretty views. And the Belroy Lounge in Benidorm always provides a great place to grab a low-key drink and enjoy the wide range of musical offerings that range from sultry jazz to some great Cuban and Latin sounds. Obviously it’s Benidorm that really excels in nightlife entertainment with the clubs on Avenida Communitat Valencia giving us all plenty of excuses to hit the dancefloor. And even if you tire of the beats, then the Casino Mediterraneo is located nearby and it can give you the chance to play the real-life versions of casino games like blackjack that you know from gaming websites like InterCasino. Other more relaxing nightlife options include heading to the Cine Colci, Cine Roma, and the Kinepolisto cinemas to check out some of the latest English language movies doing the rounds. But of course, there’s so much to see and do that you’ll rarely get chance to relax with a good movie. So that whether it’s checking out some of the uniquely Spanish festivals like one of the Moors and Christians fiesta, or just staying at home to practice your online blackjack skills, you’ll find no shortage of entertainment in Costa Blanca and Costa Calida this winter.

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There is over 100 kilometers of sandy beach from Valencia in the north to Murcia in the south, best known for the Blue Flags they have been given. The Blue Flag Awards are presented by the European Federation of Environmental Education (EFEE) every year, in recognition of the excellent quality of water and amenities.

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t´s got to be arguably the most famous coast in Spain, Costa Blanca draws millions of tourists each year. Lying on the eastern coast, the White Coast is one of those resorts where everyone can find their place under the sun, from sophisticated towns where life goes on 25 hours a day to quaint little villages where the peace and tranquility is feature. Its clear blue waters and miles of white sandy beaches are certainly a major attraction. Beautiful mountains parallel to the sea are on the north coast. Here you can marvel at the Moorish villages where olive trees and hidden coves abound. To the south is where you will find the beaches mushrooming with palm trees, the sparkling, turquoise sea and rows of cafes and restaurants. Within the mountainous interior are a series of fascinating medieval towns and fortified villages which have been largely unaffected by modernism and tourism. Inland from the beaches, Costa Blanca has one of Spain’s most fertile areas. The region is renowned for its citrus trees supplied all over the world. Almond trees and date palms abounding with blossoms also blanket the earth. Every part of Costa Blanca is indeed a treasure to discover, a place to relax and enjoy. You can bask in the sun, hide away at some secret cove, or meet new friends and party like there s no tomorrow. Whatever you fancy, Costa Blanca is sure to please. Alicante is the capital and major city of Costa Blanca , but it is Benidorm that attracts the most visitors. Benidorm is an expansive holiday playground and tourist spot in every sense of the word. The place offers every amenity a tourist could want. With a safe, kindred atmosphere, safe waters and a host of activities to do, Benidorm is ideal for family vacations. It also has a lively nightlife, with hundreds of bars and clubs catering mainly for British tourists. There are good quality, cheap bus services within the main resorts and to towns in close proximity. Taxi cabs are also good value, especially for those traveling as a group. There are also some affordable, local car rental companies, best with those wishing to explore off the beaten paths. The Costa Blanca , with its striking mix of sandy beaches and top-of-the-line resorts, has somehow managed to fuse the sophistication of city life and the simplicity of nature into one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe.

MONDAY: Agres, Callosa d’En Sarria, Cox, Denia, Elche, Formentera, Granja de Rocamora, Ibi, La Nucia, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Parcent, Petrer, Penaguila, Playa de Miramar (summer evenings), Monover, Real de Gandia, Santa Pola, Sax, Xeraco TUESDAY: Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Barx, Bellreguard, Benijofar, Campo de Mirra, Castalla, Elda, Orihuela, Palma de Gandia, Piles, Playa de Piles (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Relleu, San Fulgencio, Sella, Tibi, Villalonga, Xalo(Jalon), Xeresa WEDNESDAY: Ador, Albatera, Alcoi, Alqueries, Almoines, Banyeres, Barx, Benjema, Beniaries, Benidorm, Benilloba, Benitatxell, Biar, Callosa de Segura, Calpe (Rastro), El Cammpello, Elda, Guardamar del Segura, La Font d’en Carros, Muchamiel, Monforte del Cid, Novelda, Orba, Ondara, Petrer, Polop, Potries, Rotova, San Miguel de Salinas, Sella, Teulada THURSDAY: Agost, Agres, Albatera, Alguena, Alicante, Aspe, Benidoleig, Cocentaina, Hondon de los Frailes, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Pego, Playe de Bellreguard (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Rojales, Tavernes de Valldigna, Villajoyosa, Xabia (Javia), Xixona (Jijona) FRIDAY: Albatera, Almoines, Banyeres, Benejuzar, Beniarres, Benidoleig, Crevillente, Daimus, Denia (Rastro), El Verger, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Granja de Rocamora, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monforte del Cid, Monstesinos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoi, Oliva, Onil, Petrer, Pilar de la Horadada, Playa de Daimus (summer evenings), Rafol d’ Almunia, Sella, Tibi, Torrevieja, Villalonga. SATURDAY: Alcoi, Alicante, Almoradi, Alqueria, Banyeres, Bellreguard, Benifairo, Benissa, Callosa d’En Sarria, Calpe, Castalla, Castell de Castells, Catral, Elche, Elda , La Font d’En Carros, La Romana, Gaianes, Hondon de las Nieves, Novelda, Ondara, Pedreguer, Tavernes de la Valdigna (summer evenings), San Vicente del Raspeig, Salinas, Relleu, Santa Pola, Xalo (Jalon) Rastro SUNDAY: Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, Camp de Guardamar, Algorfa, La Marina, Zoco. 45

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USEFUL GOLF INFO TOURIST INFO ALICANTE Av. Rambla de Méndez Núñez, 23 03002 Alicante Tel. 965 200 000 alicante@touristinfo.net TOURIST INFO VALENCIA C/ Paz, 48 46003 Valencia Tel. 963 986 422 valencia@touristinfo.net FEDERACIÓN DE GOLF DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA C/ El Bachiller, 15 - 27ª 46010 Valencia Tel. 963 935 403 federacion@golfcv.com www.golfcv.com REAL FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE GOLF C/ Provisional Arroyo del Fresno Dos, 5 28035 Madrid Tel. 915 552 682 rfeg@golfspain.com www.golfspainfederacion.com ASOCIACIÓN DE CAMPOS DE GOLF DE LA COSTA BLANCA Pl. Constitución, 7, entresuelo izq. 03550 San Juan de Alicante Tel. 637 889 102 Info@golfcostablanca.org www.golfcostablanca.org ASOCIACIÓN DE CAMPOS DE GOLF DE LA PROVINCIA DE VALENCIA C/ San Vicente Mártir, 16, principal puerta 2 46003 Valencia Tel. 963 910 799 info@uhpv.com www.uhpv.com 46

ASOCIACIÓN DE CAMPOS DE GOLF DE CASTELLÓN Urb. La Coma, s/n 12190 Borriol (Castellón) Tel. 964 321 227 asociacion@golfcastellon. com|www.golfcastellon.com INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOLF TOUR OPERATORS 1 Trafalgar House Grenville Place London NW7 3SA United Kingdom Tel. +44 (0) 2089 063 377 info@iagto.com www.iagto.com TOURIST INFO BENIDORM Av. Martínez Alejos, 16 03501 Benidorm Tel. 965 851 311 benidorm@touristinfo.net

CANELOBRE CAVES, BUSOT

he beautiful Canelobre Caves lie in the small town of Busot, around 24 km from Alicante. This ancient cave system is believed to be the deepest and also longest in the whole of Spain. The entrance to the cave is some 700 metres high up on the Cabezón de Oro (Big Golden Head) mountain. canolbre caves busot This mountain is also a popular location for Hiking and Rock Climbing in the Alicante region. Formed several million years ago, Canelobre Caves are famous for it’s Cathedral vault. This vault measures 70 metres in height. CANELOBRE CAVES, BUSOT, ALICANTE The caves themselves for the most part are a forever changing wonder of the natural world. Upon entry, the caves open up into a spectacular underground cavern. The cavern is where minerals have been deposited to resemble “Candelabras”. And thus where the caves name originates. CANELOBRE CAVES Canelobre Caves Lighting and Guided Tours The natural appearance of the caves is enhanced using an intricate lighting system. The lighting system and natural acoustics also add to the Cathedral-like atmosphere. The caves often play host to musical events and concerts. Thanks to the high altitude and excellent acoustics. You will also encounter the stage used for concerts upon your visit. There are many guided tours throughout the day as the tour guides take you on a 40 minute walk through the caves. These tours also provide you with useful information as you proceed. There are usually English speaking guides in attendance. The guides will explain the history and also the general layout of the caves. OPENING TIMES AND TICKET PRICES WINTER VISITING TIMES 1st September – 30th June Monday – Closed. Tuesday – Friday – 10:30am. – 16:50pm. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays – 10:30am. – 17:50pm. SUMMER VISITING TIMES 1st July – 31st August and Semana Santa Weekdays – 10:30am. – 19:30pm. Saturday and Sunday after Easter open until 15.00pm. Closed for San Vicente (Monday after Easter Sunday), 25th December and also 1st January. Tickets are prices at 7 € for adults, 4.50 € for pensioners and 3.50 € for children and those with disabilities. Children under 5 years old are admitted for free. There is also limited parking which is free and a picnic area to have a spot of lunch during your visit.. For more information, you can call the information line on +34 965 69 92 50 or visit the Busot Tourism Website.

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TRAM Fares (FGV) zonas 1 Zone* Single Ticket 1,35 € I+V 2,30 € Groups 40% 0,85 € Pensioners 50% 1,35 €

2 zones 2,50 € 4,25 € 1,50 € 1,35 €

3 zones 3,75 € 6,40 € 2,25 € 1,90 €

4 zones 5 zones 4,85 € 6,05 € 8,25 € 10,30 € 2,95 € 3,65 € 2,45 € 3,05 €

6 zones 7,15 € 12,20 € 4,30 € 3,60 €

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14.00 and 16.00-19.00 Tel: 965 125 633

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Seasonal opening times apply. Open Monday to Sunday 09:30-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 in summer. Winter open Monday to Saturday 09:30-13:30 and 16:00-19:00. Tel: 966 422 367 Plaza Oculista Buig

Open Monday to Friday 09:00-20:00 and 10:00-18:00 Saturday and Sunday in summer. In winter open Monday to Saturday 09:00-14:00. C/ Federico Garcia Lorca 11 Bajos Ayto., 03580 LAlfas Del Pi.Tel:965 888 905

Avda. de Salamanca, s/n. Alicante turismo@alicanteturismo.com Monday to friday 9.30-14.00 16.30-19.00 - Saturday 10.00-

Torrevieja Tourist Office

In summer open Monday to Saturday 09:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00. In winter open Monday to Friday 09:3013:30&16:00-19:00 &Saturday 10:30-13:30. Avenida Madrid, 15. Edificio "Espai La Senieta" Tel: 965 745 168

Tourist services available. Open Monday to Friday 08:0014:30 and 16:00-19:00. Plaza de la Soledad,1

Tourist Office Calpe - Peñon

Open from 15th june to 17th September from 09:00 to 20:00 h. Rest of the year from 09:00 to 19:00 h. Saturday all year: from 10:00 to 14:00 h. Paseo Vista Alegre s/n, 03181 Torrevieja Tel: 965 703 433

Avenida Ejércitos Españoles 30, CP: 03710 Apdo. Correos: 666 Calp, Alicante. Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 16:30 h. Saturdays, from 10:00 to 15:00

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Altea Tourist Office

Information on tourism, accommodation, places to visit and events in Benissa and Alicante. Av. Pais Valencia 1, 03720 Benissa. Tel: 965 732 225 Email: turismo@ajbenissa.es

Tourist information services. Open Monday to Friday 09:3013:30 & 16:30-19:30, Saturday 10:00-13:30 & 16:30-19:30. Avenida Europa s/n cruce C Ibiza, 03502 Benidorm. Tel: 965 860 095

Tel: 965836920 - 965839693 Email: turismo@ajcalp.es

Seasonal opening times. In summer open Monday to Saturday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-23:30. Winter times are Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00 and 17:0019:30, Saturday 10:00-14:00. Calle at Sant Pere 9, 03590 Altea Tel: 965 844 114

LCG Information on Benidorm Benidorm is Spain’s most popular resort, it was first settled by the Moors and was a fishing village until the 1960’s. It is now the largest Mediterranean tourist and holiday resort that has been carefully planned for this purpose. The old town is more peaceful, and has a charm that must be seen. The variety of entertainment, warmth and hospitality, fantastic nightlife and efficiency of the tourist industry Benidorm extremely popular. A more traditional Spain surrounds the town if you care to venture a few kilometres.

Tram The Tram Linea 1 takes you from Alicante (Luceros station) to Benidorm Time: 72minutes approx, where you can change to Linea 9 that takes you to Denía, thus covering most of the Costa Blanca. www.tramalicante.es Rail From Alicante you can connect to the national rail network, that connects Alicante with the rest of Spain. There are two lines covering the Benidorm area: El F.G.V. (Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat Valenciana), which covers the Alicante - Dénia route: C/ Estació Tel. 965 85 18 95 o al 900 72 04 72 Regional trains (RENFE): Avda. Salamanca s/n. Tel. 902 240 202 Car Benidorm is 40 km north-east of Alicante. Take the AP-7 motorway coming off at Exit 65 or the N-332. Bus Town bus Tel. 965 85 43 22 Benidorm central Bus Station: Carrer Francisco Llorca Antón 6 , 03502 Benidorm - Tel: 966 830 014 Situated in a convenient location at the entrance of Benidorm, the new bus station has easy access from the motorway AP-7 (Benidorm-Playa de Levante exit), from the N-332. Good public transport such as local buses or taxis means you can reach the bus station in a few minutes. The urban bus routes, 3, 4 y 11 connect to the bus station. Public bus City buses: Llorente Bus. c/ Castellón, 4 Pol. Ind. Finestrat. Tel. 965 85 43 22 Longer routes: Grupo ALSA. Av. Jaime I Apto. Valencia II Tel. 902 42 22 42 Bilman bus: C/ Lepanto, 10 Tel. 965 86 15 58 Jiménez: C/Lepanto 10, Tel 965 86 27 70 International Routes: EuroLines; Av. Europa 8, Tel. 902 42 22 42 LineBus: C/ Portugal s/n Tel. 965 22 93 36 / 965 55 95 04 Air Altet Airport (Alicante) is 33 minutes from Benidorm and connects with the main Spanish and European cities. Information on 902 240 202 Postal service The web page of the Spanish postal services is www.correos.es. Health CENTRO MÉDICO BERECO. Pj. San Ignacio de Loyola, 3

Ed. Etxezuri III Esc. Tel 965 85 97 89 CLÍNICA PODONTOLÓGICA SAN ROMAN Av. Aigüera 965 85 31 80 CENTRO MÉDICO MEDICALIA. Ps. De la Carretera – Martínez Oriola, 2 Tel. 966 80 67 67 POLICLÍNICA AMIC. Pz. Sus Majestades los Reyes, 5 ed. Aigüera Park Tel. 966 80 90 90 ASEPEYO, CENTRO MÉDICO. C/ la Nucia, 4 ed. Marina Tolls II Tel. 965 86 69 11 CENTRO MÉDICO CEMERECO. C/ Tomas Ortuño, 92 Ed. Don Jaime Tel. 965 85 43 61 CLÍNICA BENIDORM. Av. Alfonso Puchades, 8 Ed. Clínica Benidorm Tel. 965 86 12 05 Emergency numbers Emergencies - 112 or 085 - Red Cross - 966 80 89 34 Local Police - 966 80 77 66 or 092 Policía Nacional - 966 83 19 30 or 091 Guardia Civil - 965 85 40 30 or 965 85 03 30 Ambulances - 092 Electricity 220V AC. Plugs are two-pin. Businesses and shops opening hours Normal opening hours are from 08.00 to 13.00, and from 17.00 to 20.00. Large stores frequently have hours from 10.00 to 22.00. Bar opening hours tend to be from 08.00 to 22.00 or 23.00, pubs from 17.00 to 03.00, discotheques from 00.00 to 06.00, and museums from 10.00 to 20.00. Terra Natura (Theme Park) www.terranatura.com Terra Mítica (Theme Park) From 16 July to the 4 September open from 10.00 to 24.00. Rest of the year from 10.00 to 20.00. www.terramiticapark.com Taxis Radio Taxi Tel. 965 86 18 18 | 965 86 26 26 Car Rental Avis: av. Ametlla de Mar. Edif. Coblanca, Rincón de Loix. Tel. 96 586 66 42 Centauro: C/ Estocolmo, 3 Ed. Coblanca 5 Tel. 966 83 07 07 Europa Rent a car: Av. Comunidad Valenciana, 12 Ed. Coblanca 15 Tel. 966 80 29 02 Europcar: Av. Mediterráneo, 39; Hotel DON PANCHO 966 80 91 40 Chemists ANA M.CORDERO SERNA Avenida de Almeria 4 - Tel. 965 853 197 ANA M.ROSELLO BONO Montera 4. Velázquez 9, Colonia Madr. Tel. 965 857 239 ANTONIA MIRALLES LLOPIS Av Estocolmo 2 Esq Manila, Rincon Loix - Tel. 965 868 640 CARMEN Y ALFONSO LÓPEZ C-Ibiza 1 Esquina Mirador Tel. 965 852 154 CECILIA GONZÁLEZ ZORRILLA Av Villajoyosa 4, Edificio Altamira - Tel. 965 851 976 CONCHA DE LÓZAR ORT. Av Europa 27, Edificio Coblanca XV Tel. 966 811 449 FARMACIA GALIANA C-Dinamarca 11 Esq Av Andalucia Tel. 966 809 065 49

LCG Selected Hotels

Hotel Meliá Alicante

Parador de Jávea Hotel

Hotel AC Valencia

Hotel Agir Benidorm

5 minutes from the port of Valencia. Next to the hotel located is the Science and Arts Centre and the Oceanigrathic Park.The Malvarossa beach is 10 minutes away and the Natural Park of Albufera 15. The Hotel AC Valencia offers 182 rooms with internet connection, business facilities, Air Condition, The hotel also offers a fitness centre and various activities. http:// www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/vlcva-ac-hotel-valencia/

The Hotel Agir is new to MedPlaya and became part of the MedPlaya chain of hotels in November 2017. It is a modern and welcoming 4 star hotel located on the Avenida Mediterraneo, just 2 minutes’ walk from the Levante Beach and close to the old town of Benidorm. Air-conditioned Double Rooms are specially designed for couples and are fully equipped with full bathroom, Satellite TV, Free Wi-Fi. www.medplaya.com/hotels/hotel-agir-benidorm.html

The Zenit Murcia Hotel

Hotel El Montiboli

The Zenit Murcia Hotel is a modern building from which you will be able to get an easy access to the center of Murcia. We offer 61 rooms of different types so you can choose the one that suits your needs best: single, double and superior, and, of course, thinking of the comfort of the youngest in the family, we can provide you with cots and extra beds for an unforgettable family experience. https://murcia.zenithoteles.com/en/

El Montiboli Hotel in Villajoyosa. Located on a cliff, on the outskirts of Villajoyosa fishing village in Alicante, the hotel dominates the panorama of the Mediterranean. The resort itself is a privileged place situated among the sea, beaches and hills. The hotel also has suites and bungalows with a private salon. With regard to sport and relaxation, the hotel has two swimming pools located on the cliff top. www.montiboli.com/en/

The Denia La Sella Golf Resort

Hotel Boutique La Serena

The Denia La Sella Golf Resort & Spa is only a 10 minutes drive from Dénia and Javea, situated on the Costa Blanca, and adjacent to one of the best golf course in the region of Valencia. Beaches, sports, nature and fun, at 55 minutes drive from the airports of Alicante and Valencia. Our commitment is to provide you a memorable experience with excellent service. www.lasellagolfresort.com/en-GB/hotel.aspx

Hotel Boutique La Serena is a "adults only" hotel, where tranquility, peace and enjoyment are our strongest points. It is located on a picturesque street in the old town, just a few minutes from the beach and the liveliest square in Altea, "La Plaza de la Iglesia". The original house was a manor house of three floors and is newly restored in a charming boutique hotel with swimming pool and solarium. www.hotellaserena.com

Hotel Costa Blanca

Tryp Gran Sol Hotel Alicante

Versatility makes this hotel perfect for business or vacation. Fully equipped rooms overlooking sea or the marina. The hotel offers several dining options based on Mediterranean cuisine. Meliá Alicante provides guests with the exclusive The Level service. Special green fees at major golf courses near the hotel. Taxi rank outside the hotel and bus stop 100 metres away. Mini Club, for children from the ages of 5 to 12 (only in high season) www.melia.com/en/home.htm

Hotel with 53 rooms completely renovated in the heart of the city of Denia, just 50 meters from the sea port station of Balearia, opposite the train station and 400 meters from the beach. Our hotel’s location will allow you to experience the great offer of leisure, services and activities that our city has to offer, without needing a car to get to places and all with a privileged climate that will allow you to enjoy a cosy and pleasant setting. www.hotelcostablancadenia.com/en/

Northern Costa Blanca, enjoying water sports surrounded by the beauty of green gardens, and parking your boat at a small dock opposite the lawn that surrounds the swimming pool, it's not a dream. The hotel is ideal for relaxing and allowing your imagination to soar out from the balconies to the infinite sea with a spectacular view of the Mediterranean. 8 km from Club de Golf Jávea and 13 km from the Marina de Denia. www.parador.es/en/paradores/parador-de-javea

Is kind of landmark of the city. For whatever reasons it is one of the tallest buidings in downtown Alicante, with no other high skyscrapers surrounding it. This makes it a really perfect location to enjoy a wonderful view at the harbour area or over to Santa Barbara Castle. The Tryp Gran Sol Hotel offers over 120 rooms and all the comfort of a 4 star hotel. https://www.tryphotels.com/ en/our-hotels/spain/alicante/

LCG Golf Courses Directory

ALENDA GOLF CLUB Av. del Mediterráneo, 52, 03679 Monforte del Cid, Alicante. Tel: 965620521 18 Holes - Par 72 www.alendagolf.com

ALICANTE GOLF Avda.Locutor Vicente Hipolita 37 La Condomina. Playa de San Juan E – 03540 Alicante. Tel: 965153794 18 Holes - Par 72 www.alicantegolf.com

ALTEA GOLF CLUB Urbanización Sierra Altea Golf, Apdo. Correos, 939, 03599 Altea la Vieja, Alicante Tel: 965 848 046 9 Holes www.alteagolfclub.com

CLUB DE GOLF IFACH Calle Micheta, 5 Urbanización San Jaime Benissa (Alicante) CP: 03720. Tel: 966 497 114 Number of holes: 9 www.golfifach.com

LA SELLA GOLF Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort Alquería de Ferrando, s/n 03749 Jesús Pobre, Denia. Tel: 966 454 252 27 Holes www.lasellagolf.com

CLUB DE GOLF BONALBA C/ Vespre, 6 bis – 03110 Mutxamel Alicante. Tel: 34 965 955 955 18 Holes - Par 72 www.golf.golfbonalba. com

LA FINCA Ctra. Algorfa-Los Montesinos 03169 Algorfa. Tel: 966 729 055 18 Holes - Par 72 www.lafincagolfresort.com

REAL CLUB DE GOLF CAMPOAMOR Urbanizacion Y Campo De Golf 03189 Orihuela Costa. Tel: 965 321366 18 Holes - www.lomasdecampoamor.com

OLIVA NOVA GOLF Urb. Oliva Nova Golf 46780 Oliva. Tel: 962 857 666

CLUB DE GOLF ALTORREAL Avda. del Golf no. 70, Urbanizacion Altorreal, 30506 Molina de Segura, Murcia Tel: 968 648 144 18 Holes - Par 72 www.golfaltorreal.es

18 Holes Par 72 www.olivanova.com

LCG Golfing Gadgets TAYLORMADE M1 DRIVER Adjust the TaylorMade M1 Driver for the perfect swing!

didn’t plan to incorporate golf clubs as part of this gadget list, but this particular TaylorMade M1 Driver from TaylorMade has some nifty adjustment features I think is worth looking at. It enables you to personalize the M1 to the exact specification which fit your swing perfectly. Two small movable weights on a track system that goes from Fade to Draw and High and Low will fine tune the trajectory of the ball.

ARCCOS GOLF PERFORMANCE TRACKING SYSTEM The most comprehensive Golf Tracking System with GPS, shot tracking and complete Tour Analytics in one package.

ere is another awesome golf tracking system that takes your game to a whole new level – the Arccos Golf Performance Tracking System. With fourteen sensors attached to each of your clubs, paired once with your smartphone, you are good to go. No hassle during play and everything is monitored automatically with Bluetooth and GPS technology after pairing. And you get a heap load of statistics and data from the sensors like shot detection, speed, club usage, distance, puts per hole to mention a few. The system is compatible with Apple Watch as well which gives you additional features.

SKLZ GOLD FLEX STRENGTH AND TEMPO TRAINER Golf training without the use of golf balls.

ant a great tool for increasing your strength, practicing tempo, and warm up before the next round? Take a good look at SKLZ Gold Flex Strength and Tempo Trainer. It feels like a real golf club, both in weight and handling, but you don’t hit any balls with it. Use it for swing plane training and general strengthening of core golf muscles in your garden or indoors. The flexible fiberglass shaft and the polyurethane head make it a durable and useful golf gadget you can swing whenever you want.

FOOTJOY STASOF MEN’S GOLF GLOVE Recommended Golf Glove.

good glove is a necessity when playing golf. I don’t know if you can call it a gadget, but here is my recommendation anyhow, for a good product at a decent price – the FootJoy StaSof Men’s Golf Glove.

LCG Fun on the course

Golf Funnies

Funny Golf Quotes:

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THE VOICE FROM THE CLUBHOUSE

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"Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it’s open to anybody who owns hideous clothing". Dave Barry

"Would the gentleman on the woman's tee back up to the men's tee please!"

"Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty". Harry Vardon "I don't like to watch golf on television because I can't stand people who whisper". David Brenner

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