The Almería Focus – June 2024

The Almería Focus

Welcome to the Almería Focus Magazine and useful A-Z Directory for the Levante area, with more than 2000 entries and contact numbers! View it online at www.issuu.com/almeriafocus. The Focus is free every month and distributed from Mojácar to San Juan de los Terreros on the coast and inland as far as Albox and Huércal-Overa.

The Run-Up to Summer

People paying into the Spanish Social Security because they are being employed, or starting new businesses, is on the rise again. Some existing businesses have changed location and some new ones including bars and restaurants are opening up. We wish these entrepreneurs every success, and look forward to helping them through advertising.

Civil engineering projects underway include the spanning of the Las Buganvillas to Vera dual carriageway by the enormous beams to carry the ‘AVE’ (High speed train). We comment on this is our ‘In the News’ section as it has been a major engineering and logistical undertaking. The Vera station is the only one between Lorca and Almería city and work continuous on other sections. In Mojácar, the recently opened bus station is now shut as work is underway to build the roundabout for the bus station and the new medical centre that should obviously have been included in the original plans. Work continues on the beach by-pass that should be operational before summer next year. Major work on the road beside the promenade in the centre of Garrucha has now been completed and nearby residents and businesses will have breathed a sigh of relief, but work on the main street in Turre is not yet complete.

Restrictions to save water are still in place in various municipalities in our province, but in the Costa del Sol the daily allowance has been increased and town halls can water gardens where special plants may die.

Dealing with illegal immigrants including those who arrive on boats continues to be a problem and we explain how Spain is tackling the problem in an article. In our ‘In the News’ section we comment on proposals in the EU to deal with it.

The ‘Blue Flag’ awards for beaches and recreational marinas have now been published and Almería province has 35 awards for the 200km of beaches in 13 municipalities, with two additional ones this year for marinas. Last year Mojácar went down

from six to four and it is the same this year except one of them is actually two beaches side by side as the Venta del Bancal and Ventanicas beaches share the same water sampling point. We comment on the awards this year in our ‘In the News’ section.

Almería UD football team, relegated back to the second division, have had a disastrous season described as being “the worst season in history” and continuous changes in their manager has not helped. We enlarge on this and the anticipated loss of income next year for businesses in Almería city in our ‘In the News’ section.

Many beach bars have now put out their beach beds to add to their attractions, and various concerts or other activities are in the open air. In our ‘What’s On’ section we list ones that may be of interest.

From June 6th-9th elections take place for Euro MPs and Spain has 61 up for grabs out of the total of 720. People with Spanish nationality can vote on June 9th. The recent election for MPs in Catalonia has had extremely different results to normal and we explain this in our ‘In the News’ section.

There are no major Fiesta dates in June or July when many places are shut, but night-time on June 23rd is the vigil of ‘San Juan’ (John the Baptist) who was supposedly born on June 24th. Bonfires are lit on beaches, often with music and fireworks. This year the Mojácar ‘Moors and Christians’ events are from Friday, June 14th- Sunday, June16th.

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UK Elections

UK General Elections will take place on July 4th and candidates have to be announced by June 7th. For overseas voters who are eligible to vote this can be done online at gov.uk. Full information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/voting-whilstabroad and https://www.register-to-vote. The final document you need to upload includes a scan of your signature. A voting pack will be sent by post no earlier than 16 days before the election and it has to be posted back and received by 10pm on July 4th. We have commented before that at various establishments letters and packages can be handed in, with a fee, to be flown to the UK where they enter the Royal Mail system. Advice is to allow 7 working days from despatch to receipt.

Visible ‘AVE’ Progress

Motorists using the Las Buganvillas to Vera dual carriageway on Monday, May 13th found that they had to take a diversion on both sides. This was because two enormous cranes that can each lift 300 tonnes were positioning four extremely large beams over the dual carriageway that are part of the ‘AVE’ (High speed train) link from Pulpí to Vera. These beams are 42.4m long and each of them weigh 191 tonnes. They form part of the viaduct that has a total length of 172m. Each of the four beams with a total span 28m wide is for one of four tracks. Two of them are the main AVE line and the other two are for an incoming and outgoing track at the Vera station that is very close to the Las Buganvillas to Vera side of the dual carriageway. Being able to span the dual carriageway has meant that there was no need for a supporting pillar in the central reservation. The 134 piles for all the pillars have used 14,000m3 of concrete supplied by 1,600 concrete lorries. Altogether there are 20 beams, four for each of the five sections of the viaduct. From the Vera station the line will join up with the false tunnel that was built some years ago at the end of the initial construction at this location. There is another viaduct over the AP-7 Cartagena to Vera toll road. Building the underground section at the Lorca station is the major work that has only just started. The total distance from the Murcia station to Almería station is 200kms, and

108kms is in our province. In theory, but cynics and many engineers say that this is impossible, the finish date when trains will be running is 2026.

The EU And Migration

In an article we explain how Spain deals with would be immigrants. 15 EU states are calling on the EU Commission to come up with alternative ways of dealing with them. These are Denmark, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Romania and Finland. They suggest that there could be far more systems such as the one in Tunisia where the EU fund the authorities to stop migrants from leaving. Another controversial method has been agreed in Italy where it is intended to send an initial 3,000 migrants to Albania. The difference from the Rwanda proposal is that Albania is considered a “safe” country and staff from Italy would go there permanently to process the immigrants “in accordance with European legislation”. Successful asylum seekers would stay there. The EU states who have joined together consider that there should be a list of safe countries outside the EU and agreements signed with them, similar to Albania. The EU have already come up with a quota system for EU states where immigration is a problem, designed to share them out. If a member state will not accept their quota of immigrants, they have to pay 20,000 euros per person to fund the procedure in other member states. The ‘Frontex’ EU border agency state that in 2023, a total of 385,000 irregular migrants arrived in the EU. What will come of these proposals may well be as a result of the elections for the EU Parliament from June 6th-9th.

The Elections in Catalonia

Residents of Catalonia went to the polls on May 12th to elect MPs, and the result has astounded everyone. Since the 1990s, after every election, pro-independence parties together with parties that are prepared to support them, have obtained a majority. This time, the PSC Socialist party, the Catalonia branch of the PSOE party, rocketed ahead with 28% of the vote, 11 more MPs than last time with a total of 42. The Junts independent party,

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with another three MPs more than last time, only had 35 and many of the smaller pro-independence parties lost out. The ERC party that may hold the balance of power went down from 33 to 20 MPs. To govern there has to be a majority of 68 so the two parties with the most seats will each try to form a coalition. The general opinion seems to be that independence is not now a major issue and voters would rather have a stable government to address the existing problems. Carles Puigdemont from the Junts party was the President of Catalonia in 2017 when there was an illegal independence referendum and declaration of independence. As a result, he and many other MPs fled Spain to avoid arrest and prosecution. He would dearly like to form a government himself, but this may not be possible. He has stated that if he does not become the President, he will leave politics. Since 2017 he has been in Brussels where he became a Euro MP but his wife and two teenage daughters stayed in Spain. Whilst he has been there his father and his mother have died and he faced arrest if he came back to Spain. He is hoping that the proposed amnesty for people involved in the illegal vote and declaration in 2017 will allow him to come back to Spain without being arrested and appearing in court, but this is not totally guaranteed. Pedro Sánchez is hoping that the amnesty bill will be passed in Parliament on May 30th, on the second try as the upper house (Senate) voted against it. It has been suggested however that courts will deal with claims for amnesty on a case-by-case basis. Carles Puigdemont is being investigated for organising a large rally that turned nasty, police were injured, and a French tourist had a heart attack and died. The offence is terrorism, not covered by the amnesty, and at the end of May he had to answer questions from the court by video conference.

Another Pedestrian Death

On May 17th in Macael, on the Avenida Paco Cosentino road in the centre of the town, an eightyear-old boy was killed on a Zebra crossing in the middle of the afternoon. He was with other young people and a motorbike ran into him. Tragically, he died in the ambulance on the way to the HuércalOvera hospital where his death was confirmed.

The motorbike driver, aged 18, ran away from the scene of the accident but police located him in the early hours of the next morning in Olula del Rio, when he tried to run off a second time. Apparently, according to the police, he had been doing “wheelies” in a park earlier in the afternoon and the police had been called. Witnesses at the scene of the accident told police that he was overtaking stationary cars at the pedestrian crossing when he collided with the small boy. A police spokesperson stated that he did not have a driving licence or any insurance. After being arrested he was charged with reckless homicide, leaving the scene of an accident, and the other motoring offences. It is alleged that the young man, originating from Maghreb, was known to the police and had recently been released from the Young Person’s home at Oria. Members of the public observed a one-minute silence in front of the town hall in solidarity for the family of the victim. Social media reported that the boy who was killed was the son of the PSOE spokesperson at Purchena town hall.

Desalination Plant

Water for Irrigation

Desalination plants can produce potable water as well as water that is not processed to the same degree for irrigation by agriculturalists. If there is less water needed for domestic use, which is the reason for the water rationing, there is more water available for irrigation. José María Martín, the Government’s Sub-delegate in Almeria, has announced plans to deal with the continuing drought in our province. The Carboneras desalination plant will provide 24 cubic hectometres

Carboneras

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(hm3), 15 hm3 will come from the large Campo de Dalias plant in Almería province near El Ejido, 5 hm3 from a plant in Torrevieja, and 6 hm3 from the very large plant at Águilas that supplies Murcia with desalinated water and also irrigation water to the Pulpí area. The recommissioning of the Cuevas de Almanzora plant, wrecked by the 2012 floods, is being treated as urgent, and this will supply a further 5 hm3 for irrigation when back in action. Last month we mentioned that the company who now run the Carboneras plant for the next two years are undertaking improvements and modernisation to increase the output, and the same thing is happening at the Dalias plant. The ‘Guadalquivir Commission’, responsible for the water that comes in the enormous Tajo Segura pipeline, are expected to authorise more water being sent to Almería province which arrives at the Lorca terminal. Agriculture is the major motor of the economy in our province and a large part of total exports from Andalucía.

Unwelcome Media Attention

Patricia Ramiréz is the mother of Gabriel who was murdered in 2018 by his father’s ex-partner Ana Quezada when he was eight years old. The tragedy gripped Almería and Spain when it was revealed that he was murdered very quickly after he was reported missing and the woman took part in many of the searches and press interviews and tried to mislead police by stating she had found his teeshirt in a countryside location that had previously been comprehensively searched. This made her a suspect and when she was arrested his body was in the boot of her car. She was given one of the “permanently revisable” prison terms of 30 years, and after this time can only apply to be released every two years. She is currently in prison in Ávila. Patricia held a meeting in front of the Diputacíon (County Council) building on the morning of May 11th when 700 people took part, complaining that media outlets were trying to profit from the tragedy, although she had personally refused every offer of taking part in a documentary. She asked for “urgent help from the good people to prevent them from profiting from the death of her child” and a ban on any unauthorised media

programmes that only cause further suffering to survivors. Patricia is starting legal action as she claims that Ana Quezada had taken part in a video call in prison for a documentary, for which she was paid, and prison guards provided her with a mobile phone. She has reported this to the Ministry of the Interior and the Director General of Prisons who have promised an investigation and agree that filming should never have been made by a convicted prisoner. Patricia is also hoping that she can address MPs in the Spanish Parliament and the Senate to ask for legislation to be passed to safeguard all families who have experienced tragedy from unwanted intrusion. The demonstration finished up at the “Gabriel’s whale” monument on the promenade which is a tribute to Gabriel who was fascinated by whales. On May 16th the lawyer for Ana Quezada stated that “for her own safety” she had been put in another part of the prison in isolation. He claimed that “as far as he knew” there was no documentary under way with her having a major contribution and any conversations, assuming they took place, did not relate to Gabriel.

Blue Flag Beaches

Last month we commented on an environmental inspection of beaches in our province where bathing takes place, and they all passed. On May 1st, the European Foundation for Environmental Education (EFF), founded in 1987, announced their “blue flag” awards. These are awarded for compliance with four categories, Environmental and Education (information for the public), Water quality, Environmental Management (such as beach cleaning) and Safety and Services (such as lifeguards, facilities for the disabled and transport). This year Almería province has 35 awards from the 200km of beaches in 13 municipalities with two additional ones this year. The only beach submitted for the award that was denied a blue flag is the Pozo de Esparto at Cuevas de Almanzora. Roquetas de Mar has seven, Carboneras, Mojácar and Pulpí have four, and Vera one. Flags are awarded at recreational marinas and included in the total are ports at Roquetas de Mar, and new ones at San José and Adra. The total in Andalucía is 156, eight more than last year and

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only three less than the 159 in Valencia. The “Q” (Qualitur) awards for beaches with their own flags are awarded in Spain, with slightly less rigid criteria.

New Castle and Museums Entrance Fees

The Almería Alcazaba castle was visited by 230,500 people in 2023 making it the fourth most visited place in Andalucía. At present there is no charge for EU residents and 1.5 euros for other people. The Junta de Andalucía have published draft proposals that the entrance fee will be put up and also at the archaeological sites at Los Millares, Villaricos, Puerta de Almería, the castle at Vélez Blanco, the Almería Museum and the Andalusian Centre of Photography (CAF). The proposed new entrance fee will be 5 euros at the castle and the Almería Museum (free at present) and 3 euros at other unspecified places, but once a week admission will be free to people under the age of 18, over 65, the unemployed and disabled persons. It will also be free on particular dates such as Día de Andalucía and International Tourism Day. If the same number of visitors come to the Almería castle this will raise 1.3 million euros to be spent on the upkeep and mounting exhibitions. 5 euros is less than the existing 8 euros fee at the Madinat Al Zahra in Cordoba, the Dolmens of Antequera and the Málaga Museum. There is a 3 euros fee charged at present at a variety of places.

Proton Therapy

Amancio Ortega is the Spanish billionaire who owns the ‘Inditex’ fashion chain and he is considered to be the fourth richest man in the world. He has provided large sums of money for modernising or providing new machines for combatting cancer via the Amancio Ortega Foundation that is administered by his daughter. Up to now, the new equipment has been installed in Andalucía where he donated 40 million euros in 2016, and provided 17 million euros to hospitals in Galicia. He recently announced that he is providing 19.8 million euros for the installation of a Proton therapy machine in Galicia that will be used by the Spanish Health Service in Galicia and nearby autonomous communities, planned to be operational in 2025. He also intends to donate 320 million euros for the installation of 290 new

machines in all of the autonomous communities in Spain for various types of cancer detection and treatment including mammograms. There are two Proton machines in Spain already, but both of them belong to private hospitals. Proton therapy provides very specific targeted protons that cause minimum damage to surrounding tissue, particularly useful for treating cancer in children. This treatment hit the headlines in 2014, when the parents of a small five-year-old boy, Ashya King, smuggled him out of Southampton hospital to go to the Czech Republic for proton treatment to a brain tumour. The parents were arrested in Málaga where they were selling a property to provide funds, but they were then allowed to proceed to Prague where the treatment took place over 30 sessions that was successful. The following year Ashya was announced to be cancer free.

No Parking No Café

Politicians from the PSOE political party and the Torrecárdenas hospital are urging the Junta de Andalucía to speed up the building of a badly needed new car park and the re-opening of the cafeteria. Since the pandemic, for over 600 days, the café has been shut and there are only items that can be purchased from vending machines. Before it closed it was open from early in the morning until 11pm and it provided food and drink not just for patients and visitors but also for hospital staff. Over a year ago it was announced that there would be a new multi-storey car park built as after about 10am in the morning it is impossible to find a parking place. The plans for the six-storey car park include a new cafeteria on the top floor but the authorities want the existing one to be put back into service. José Luis SánchezTeruel, from the PSOE, complains that this is the only hospital in our province that does not have a café and restaurant. He points out that the new car park is to have spaces for 2,000 cars, and as new departments open the situation is getting worse and the number of staff has risen to over 4,000. It was then announced that tenders to run the existing café had to arrive by June 14th with a contract that would be signed for three years that can be extended to five years. It was intended that

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it would be back in action by September / October. As regards the car park, it was announced that the construction contract would be signed “imminently” with a possible start date this summer. The new outpatients building is underway with a completion date of November this year. The Andalucía Health service have now announced that the sevenstorey building with 119 consultancy / diagnostic rooms is being expanded to 142 and will involve an additional floor. The total cost is now 22.7 million euros and the finish date will be six months later. This new price also includes some improvements in energy efficiency. The work is being financed mostly from the “Next Generation” money.

Dreambeach Press Release

“The Tenth Anniversary of Dreambeach continues to take shape and add new shows that are consolidating this special celebration as a festival of the summer. If there is an artist from Almeria who could not miss this anniversary, it is RVFV, a benchmark in the urban scene. For this reason, on this anniversary, Rafael Ruiz Amador will present RVFV Special Urban Performance, a special show designed to celebrate with Dreambeach its first ten years of life. Continuing the commitment to exclusive performances, Dreambeach has managed to unite two international stars in a joint B2B show prepared for the festival’s anniversary. This irresistible combo, where the creator of Hot Creations, the British Jamie Jones, will join forces with the techno of the Neapolitan Joseph Capriati. A performance that already defines one of the closing sets of this new edition of the festival. Techno is a common denominator in the style of

Reinier Zonneveld, who will perform live. A name that has grown exponentially in recent years. Director of the Filth on Acid label since 2017, where he has regularly collaborated with artists such as Carl Cox, remixed artists such as Moby or taken his productions to Hollywood. The trumpet is a regular complement to Timmy Trumpet’s sessions. The author of an anthem like Freaks explores a musical universe between EDM and hardstyle, with a showman component where his favourite instrument is a constant in each of his live shows. The Australian is No. 6 on the Top Dj Mag 2023. Matt Cantor and Aston Harvey formed Freestylers in the 1990s. One of the key formations in the development of the breakbeat sound. The Brits will make their debut at Dreambeach on their 10th Anniversary. Anthony Godfather, creator of the Latintech label, completes this new advance with mostly international names, which increasingly outlines the artistic proposal in its 2024 edition. The festival takes place from August 1st-4th with simultaneous programming on three major stages: EDM/Mainstream/ Hardstyle, Techno, Breakbeat and Drum & Bass.”

Assisted Dying

Spain has had a procedure in place since June 2021 where people can make a request to end their life if they are experiencing “a serious or incurable disease or a serious or chronic condition”. End of life medication can be self-administered (assisted suicide) or by a doctor at a hospital or at home (euthanasia). A person has to make two applications 15 days apart through their doctor, and if it is approved it is then considered by a panel of medical experts, including two specialising in the illness that the applicant has. They have to come to a decision within 19 days with an appeal procedure if permission is denied. In approved cases, end-oflife treatment should take place within a further 15 days. In practice, there are complaints that the time period is much longer than intended and Andalucía was slow in introducing the law. Figures from Andalucía show that there were 81 applications in 2022 and 56 in 2023, with five in Almería province. 16 of the 56 requests did not proceed to a final decision as two people changed

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their minds, eight died during the application, four were offered and accepted alternative treatment, and two applications were not approved by their doctor as meeting the criteria. Of the remaining 40 where the applications were fully considered, it was granted and their life was ended in 24 cases. One person asked to postpone their end-of-life procedure, six died before their case was ruled on, and it was denied in nine cases, but in two of these an appeal was subsequently successful. Doctors can opt out of the scheme on the grounds of conscience or religion, and in 2023 in Andalucía this applied to 1,340 out of 126,000. Three people who received end of life procedures agreed to organ donation that saved the lives of 12 people in urgent need of a transplant, with six kidney transplants, one liver and one pancreas transplant and two lung transplants. In all of Spain up to the end of 2023 a total of 150 applications were approved and their lives were ended. There were two in 2022 and three in 2023 in our province.

A Boat People Organiser

A man has appeared in court in Almería charged with organising a journey for would-be immigrants trying to come from Algeria to the Spanish coast. It is alleged that 17 adults and 5 children had each paid 5,000-7,000 euros, and they left in a semi-rigid boat that had an outboard motor that had not been serviced. The man in court, also in the boat, had topped the outboard motor up with petrol on the journey but after a few hours it ran out. Adverse weather conditions meant that the boat soon started to fill up with water. The occupants were adrift for six hours before they were rescued at 2am last November 23rd. Other people who helped with the organisation of the journey in Algeria could not be traced and brought before the court. The ‘fiscalía’ (Spanish Crown Prosecution Service) are asking for a prison term of 7 years.

The Beautiful Villages Publication

The Michelin company has published a travel guide showing the 116 villages in Spain that have been awarded the “Most Beautiful Villages in Spain” category. In our province this applies to Mojácar, Lucainena de las Torres, and Níjar. It gives

seven routes between the villages and thematic information to be found at many of them. There are QR codes that link to the website of the ‘Association of Most Beautiful Villages in Spain’ and the map is available to be purchased from their website.

An Agreement Regarding Gibraltar

On May 16th in Brussels, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Manual Albares, had a meeting with David Cameron and the European Vice-President for Brexit, Maro Sefcovic. The aim, following a similar meeting in April, was to iron out the last details of an agreement for Gibraltar. The meeting has been hailed as finally settling “The prosperity, legal certainty and confidence” between Spain, the EU and Gibraltar. One of the agreements regards the control of travellers arriving in Gibraltar that will be done by the Frontex organisation, and they will then enter the Schengen area with free movement into Spain. If the treaty is signed it will have to be approved by the European Parliament that will be formed after the EU elections from June 6th-9th. Another topic is the joint use of the airport with flights to Madrid being reinstated that took place from 2009-2011. However, there is a dispute as to who owns the land where the airport is sited. Another talking point is the protection of the 15,000 workforce who cross from Spain to Gibraltar every day that make up 50% of the total workforce. At present these workers receive a reduced pension when they retire compared to Gibraltarians that

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has to be addressed “for the future”. Companies based in Gibraltar only pay 10% corporation tax compared to the 25% for companies in the Cádiz area and the aim is that this is progressively harmonised in combination with the free transfer of goods between Spain and Gibraltar. All the parties considering the agreement state that it is “very complex” and needs final polishing to satisfy everyone. When the meetings finished there was a joint statement that good progress had been made, but no concrete agreement.

The Palomares Clean-Up

On May 10th José Manuel Albares, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, went to a meeting in Washington. Along with his team of experts they met a US team to discuss the technical issues that relate to the removal of the contaminated soil in Palomares. It was stressed that the meeting was not to decide if the clean-up should go ahead, but how it could best be done. In May 2023, Pedro Sánchez met Joe Biden and the removal of the soil was the reason for the meeting. The contaminated soil is soil that was not removed following the 1966 air collision over Palomares when a US Tanker plane collided with a US plane carrying four unarmed nuclear missiles. The nose cones of two of the jettisoned nuclear missiles split when they hit the land releasing plutonium dust. US soldiers removed some of the contaminated soil shortly afterwards, but not all of it. Once removed it will be taken to a storage site in the Nevada desert.

Almería UD

On Saturday, April 27th, Almería UD football club played Getafe and lost 3-1. Mathematically, this was the final nail in the coffin and meant that next year they are relegated back to the second division after only one season. This was a home game in the ‘Power Horse’ football ground converted from the 2005 Mediterranean Games stadium. Once again, poor defence was blamed for the defeat as they had not won a single home game, conceded 67 goals, and had only won one game in the last 33. The team issued an apology to their fans “for the worst season in history” and promised to work

hard next season to return to the first division. The relegation also happened in 2011 when there were still three games to play, and 2015 on the last game of the season, but this time there are five games left to play, so a resounding defeat. On May 5th Almería (described as a “Second Division” team) scored the only goal at an away match against Rayo Vallecano, the second goal of the season for Almería, but on May 12th in a lacklustre game they lost 3-2 to Betis. On May 16th they played their last home game against Barcelona with tickets costing 70, 100 and 130 euros. The vast majority of the tickets were sold as when Barcelona might return to play Almería is completely unknown. Unfortunately, Almería lost 2-0. Their last game of the season was in Cádiz on May 25th. (The score here was not known at time of going to press). Turki Al-Sheikh, a wealthy Saudi Arabian very involved with football, bought the team for 18 million euros in July 2019 and has spent a minimum of 50 million euros buying new players, the highest amount after Real Madrid, but he was not there for the match at home on April 27th or May16th. How this will affect Turki Al-Sheikh and his patronage is not known and there are fears that he will pull out. He recently tweeted “patience has its limits”. It is likely that he can recoup the money he has spent by selling members of the team or the whole club. He also owns the land at El Toyo, which he bought for 11 million euros in November 2022, where the Dreambeach music festival will take place this year and next year. His plan has been to build a major “sports city” on the land, but whether this will go ahead is now also an unknown.

A Large Cannabis Haul

Following observation at an industrial warehouse in Vicar near Almería city, specialised police carried out a raid in early May. They found 2,000 cannabis plants in various stages of growth that weighed 350 kg and the estimated street value of all the cannabis was put at 650,000 euros. A Rumanian man alleged to be the owner of the plantation was arrested initially, and more arrests were expected. In another ‘In the News’ item we comment on the problem with stolen electricity, and in this case the amount stolen every day was said to be “enormous”.

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When police started their investigation, they discovered that the warehouse was owned by the entity ‘Sareb’. This body was set up to take in all the toxic debts from the construction crisis and sell them off individually or in blocks.

Really Good Bone Marrow Inscriptions

When people go to give blood, and there is always a very good response when it is asked for in Almería province, the person is also asked about a bone marrow transplant. Up to the end of April this year, 832 new potential donors had signed up to be included on the register. There are already 8,000 signed up in Almería province and 115,000 in Andalucía. Blood donors who agree to go on the bone marrow register fill in a form and an additional blood sample is analysed for this purpose. They then go onto the World Register of Bone Marrow Donors. When a match is found, not just in Spain, with a person who needs bone marrow this is a simple procedure that does not normally need an anaesthetic. In some cases, bone marrow may have to be taken from the hip bone and in this case, there is a local anaesthetic. Many people needing bone marrow will be suffering from leukaemia or undergoing chemotherapy and every year in Spain 5,000 people suffer from leukaemia. In the world there are 36 million personal donors or bone marrow samples taken from umbilical cords, and in 90% of cases a donor is a match.

‘Dreambeach’ Opposition

The Environmental Department of the Junta de Andalucía have reacted to complaints by neighbours living near the Dreambeach festival site in El Toyo. The department have accused the PSOE party, in opposition on the Almería city council, of “fermenting unrest” and point out that the site is not within the Cabo de Gata National Park and is not in a protected area. The Junta accepts that there is a body of people living nearby who are very opposed to the event taking place but point out that Almería city council are setting up a security committee who will ensure that everything is done to minimise the impact. The council has stated that they will try to reconcile “the right to have fun and the right to rest” and there will be a full

liaison between the police, civil protection, the 112 health authorities, and the fire service. The festival will take place from August 1st-4th. In mid-May neighbours made an official ‘denuncia’ (complaint) that the work at the site was causing large dust clouds that was dangerous to health and made driving safely on the adjoining road impossible.

Asylum Seekers

In an article we deal with the process for immigrants in Spain trying to obtain asylum and measures to cut down the waiting time. On May 7th, 50 asylum seekers held a protest meeting outside the office of the Provincial Police in Almería city, complaining that obtaining an appointment at the Foreigners’ Office was impossible. Some of the demonstrators were part of the 350 people put in a hotel in El Toyo last January after they had been transferred from the Canary Islands centre. They walked the 15kms from the hotel to the police station to draw attention to their problems. Co-ordinators from the Red Cross attended the demonstration and pointed out the procedure was being speeded up and after an hour the demonstrators agreed to disband. A coach was provided to take them back to El Toyo. On May 16th it was announced that they were being moved to a hotel in El Ejido as the contract with the hotel in El Toyo was coming to an end. The mayor of El Ejido complained that they had existing problems with 32% of non-Spanish residents out of the 90,000 total, and 4,000 unregulated people were living there permanently. He asked that the initial move of 150 people was cancelled. 200 Africans were transferred to a hotel in Roquetas de Mar last October in the care of the ‘Acemm’ charity who work to help immigrants in obtaining asylum.

Mercadona Still Market Leader

On a number of fronts, Mercadona continues to be a market leader and in 2023 their profit exceeded 1 billion euros for the first time. Recent figures reveal that in 2023 they purchased products from suppliers in Andalucía that came to 3.86 billion euros, 13% more than in 2022. This included 286 million litres of milk, 70,000 tonnes of olive oil and 47,000 tonnes of olives. Other purchases

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were 58.400 tonnes of oranges, 36,000 tonnes of watermelons, 28,000 tonnes of peppers, 17,500 tonnes of strawberries, 3,400 tonnes of avocados and 190,000 kg of clams. 87 million euros has been spent on ‘Ready to Eat’ lines. Of the 349 supermarkets in Andalucía, some 268 have been converted to the Efficient Store Model. There have been re-vamps, alternative stores and eight new ones in our province. Wages paid to new employees are far higher than the minimum wage and they have agreed a percentage rise for this year and 2025 with the unions, which will be increased if inflation goes up. Employees can also earn bonuses for meeting targets. In 2023 in Andalucía, they worked with 212 charitable or social groups and donated 4,700 tonnes of basic food products. There are employees in large stores who solely work on identifying products that will be donated and handle the logistics. 220 supermarkets have electric car charging points, and photovoltaic panels provide more than 16,000 kw to reduce their electricity costs, spread between stores and logistic centres.

Good Inflation Figures

In April, inflation, including the cost of electricity and food, rose slightly to 3.3% compared to 3.2% in March. This is mostly because IVA on electricity and gas returned to 21% from 10% and prepared food prices still showed a rise in cost. Core inflation applies to a basket of goods and services, ignoring energy and food prices, and this fell to 2.9%. Core inflation in February 2023 was 7.6% and the present percentage is the lowest for two years. Inflation in Spain is lower than in many other EU states and it is anticipated that the Euribor rate from the Central European Bank will come down in June, giving mortgage holders a saving in their monthly cost.

A Big Drop in Income

Following the news that Almería UD was being relegated, the Almería Chamber of Trade issued a statement. They consider that income for the city will fall by 20 million euros next season, principally in the hotel and restaurant trade. Other teams in the first division will not come here next year, so this income will be lost, including that from

support staff, trainers, referees, linesmen and physio professionals. They also claim that tourist income will be affected because first division fans coming here to watch their football team quite often return for a holiday. Another loss will be income from airlines that fly to Almería from other cities in Spain. Finally, many journalists and TV companies come to first division games, an estimated 150 each season and they stay in hotels. Almería UD will lose the income from fees paid by television and radio companies, and also money from higher priced ticket sales.

Cheap Electricity

During April, in many parts of Spain, the contribution of electricity from hydro-electric dams increased as a result of high rainfall. Coupled with electricity from wind turbines and photovoltaic solar panels, the cost of providing one MWh (1 million watts for one hour) fell to 13,67 euros, the lowest price since records were first charted, and lower than the previous lowest amount of 17,12 euros in February 2014. The cost of one MWh peaked at 233 euros in March 2022. The 8.5 million clients on the hourly variable rate PVPC tariff will see this reflected in their bills, and to a lesser extent customer with “plans” that are related to the lower prices. People with fixed price tariffs will have to wait until their contracts are renewed. Demand for electricity in 2023 fell to the level not seen since 2005. This is put down to less energy needed by certain sectors of industry, better insulation to minimise losses and a steep rise in auto-consumption due to homes, businesses and public buildings having their own solar panels. Prices we pay now are based on daily costs, coupled

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with the estimates for electricity prices in the coming months and years. Energy analysts predict a rise in cost for one MWh of 43 euros in June and 64 euros in July and August although output from renewable energy is increasing every month. If the price does go above 45 euros, IVA (VAT) will come back down to 10% for these periods. ‘Eurostat’ figures relating to all 27 EU states show that apart from Denmark, prices of electricity in Spain fell the most in the second half of 2023.

The Population Increase

The Spanish Population Index Organisation has measured a population in our province, up to April 1st this year, of 761,379 inhabitants. From April last year there are 7,785 new “official” residents so they are on the padrón (the list of residents in all municipalities). Of these new residents, 70% are non-Spanish and mainly come from Morocco with an additional 1,350 people, Columbia with 470 more people and Peru with another 400. (The statistics only include numbers from the three countries with the highest arrivals). In contrast, 940 people went off the padrón when they returned to North African countries, and 310 went back to Rumania. Throughout Spain the largest numbers of new residents in the first quarter of this year came from Columbia, Morocco and Venezuela respectively. In an article we comment on the schemes in place for asylum seekers who can obtain temporary residence and work permits, leading to full residency. When they become legal and work legally, this is good for the Spanish economy.

Still Popular

In June 2022, following the autonomous community elections, the PP party (roughly a conservative party) took over the running of the Junta de Andalucía, the governing body for Almería province. Since the Junta came into being, every government had been the PSOE (roughly a labour party). There are a total of 109 MPs, so a majority of 55 MPs is enough to form a government. A survey of people who would vote for each party if there were elections in the near future, has revealed that 46% would vote for the PP giving them 58 MPs, and the PSOE would only receive

21% of the vote giving them about 22-23 MPs down from 30 in 2022. The right-wing Vox party would increase their share by 3% giving them 14-17 seats, whereas they only have 14 MPs at present.

Vera Water Restrictions

At the end of April, Vera published a ‘bando’, an official town hall bulletin, putting in place water saving restrictions the same as other municipalities have introduced on the instructions from the Junta de Andalucía. A variation is that overnight the pressure will be reduced to minimise leaks in pipework. The water and sewage treatment plant in Vera is not part of Galasa; a company called ‘Codeur’ has provided these services since 2010, and Vera town hall has a 51% stake in the company. Desalinated water is purchased from Acuamed who own the Carboneras plant, and potable water is distributed to 20,000 clients including Vera Playa. Inhabitants pay for the water used every two months the same as clients of Galasa. Currently, 6,500m of older pipework is being replaced. The restrictions are open ended until it is considered that they are no longer necessary.

Russian Interest for Ukraine

The 27 EU member states have reached an agreement to send interest earned on confiscated or frozen Russian money to Ukraine. 90% will be for the war and 10% for reconstruction. Estimates as to the amount of money varies from 3-5 billion euros per year. It is anticipated that the first transfer of 1 billion euros could start in July. After the invasion of Ukraine, 210 billion euros held by the Russian Central Bank in Europe was frozen and this money is generating a windfall interest. There is another 109 billion euros frozen in Belgium and included in the 90-10% split some 0.3% would be withheld for management costs. The US, UK and Canada have proposed that all the Russian money should be confiscated, but the EU, where most of the confiscated money is located, does not agree with such a drastic step at present.

Mojácar Infrastructure

Work costing 930,000 euros is being undertaken or planned to improve the infrastructure in

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Mojácar. Water pipes will be replaced where necessary to stop leaks, along with new sewage pipes in various streets. Paving in many areas will be repaired or extended to make it safer for pedestrians and some roads will have new tarmac. The work will be completed by the end of the year. A council spokesperson stated that the work was necessary to improve the facilities for the general public and also the development of tourism.

Euro MPs

Between June 6th-9th 400 million people in 27 EU states will vote to decide who are the next 720 EU MPs. In Spain, voting by people with Spanish nationality takes place on Sunday, June 9th for 61 MPs. In a comprehensive survey throughout out all the states, 85% of potential voters thought that illegal immigrants are a problem and only 39% thought that their economy needed migrant workers. In Greece and Spain, the second and third states after Italy with the most illegal immigrants, only 14% think that it is a major problem which is well below the average of 17%. In Spain, 29% of people see unemployment as a problem that is double the average. 41% of those surveyed see health as the major concern, 38% are worried about the war in Ukraine, 24% are worried about inflation and 24% worry about environmental issues. 78% of Spaniards consider that the EU has to keep helping Ukraine and this is the third highest percentage. The poll showed that in Estonia, Finland and Poland, all close to Russia, the future long term was a big worry, described as being “the end of the world” worry. In Spain, France, Belgium and Portugal the main worry was the loss of purchasing power, described as being “the end of the month” worry.

‘MG’ Cars

The trademark ‘MG’ is owned by a Chinese company that are selling their electric car range in Spain. There are complaints from consumer organisations and the Spanish Motor Retail Association that they are deceiving buyers with a dishonest retail price. As an example, their MG4 model has a list price of 17,400 euros, but in the small print there are two conditions. The first one is that the buyer has to sign up for their finance

deals that come from Banco Santander, and the low price is after a buyer has obtained the 7,000 euros ‘Moves III’ government grant for electric cars that means a car more than seven-years-old has to be scrapped. If not, before finance charges, the retail cost is 24,400 euros. Another complaint is that the price does not include pre-delivery costs, vehicle registration nor a charging cable. Reviews from purchasers are that reliability is not good, and major spares needed for repairs can take weeks to arrive. The warranty is only for three years (the minimum period for sales of vehicles in Spain), or 72,000km. The EU is considering putting a customs duty on imported Chinese vehicles unless they agree to a cap on sales. It is claimed that their low prices are because they are “dumping” cars in the EU to achieve an unfair market penetration.

An Extreme Protest

The PP political party mayor of Garrucha, Pedro Zamora, and the deputy mayor have written a letter to the regional PSOE representative asking for an official rebuke and the immediate dismissal of the PSOE councillor Ángel Capel. For some time, his sister and mother have vigorously interrupted council meetings and the last time was April 26th when his mother was ejected from the council meeting. On May 3rd the mother asked for a meeting with the mayor to complain about the cleanliness of the streets but when she was admitted to his office it is alleged that she tipped a container of urine and excrement over his chair and the floor. After further verbal insults she was forcibly removed from the town hall by the municipal police. The mayor considers that her actions are despicable and town hall cleaners should not have had the very unpleasant task of cleaning his office. He is also asking a court to ban her from visiting the town hall.

The ‘AVE’ Budget

The ‘AVE’ (high speed train) that will eventually come to Almería city from Murcia city, a distance is 108kms in our province, has a budget amount of money from 2005-2023 of 2,885 million euros. This is the amount of money that should have been spent on the project. In reality, the money

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advanced is only 39% totalling 1,134 million euros. There are many reasons for this that have held up money released, that include too long a time in presenting the detailed projects, too long a time in awarding construction contracts, modifications and budget increases when a construction phase is underway, disputes and walk-outs. From 2019-2023 only 24% of the budget has been invested, and in 2021 because of the pandemic, only 45 million of the promised 587 million was advanced. Most of the sections have work underway and in 2022 some 138 million euros was advanced with another 182 million euros in 2023. Nevertheless, critics state that the arrival of the ‘AVE’ in Almería city, with passengers, is impossible by the date given of 2026.

An

Alzheimer Breakthrough World media reported on May 7th that a breakthrough had been made regarding the onset of Alzheimer. The neurologist Juan Fortea and his team made the discovery at the Sant Pau Hospital

in Barcelona. They analysed brain samples from 3,000 deceased persons and used other techniques on 10,000 patients. 500 people were carrying two copies of the apolipoprotein 4, or APOE4 gene in their genome that in 95% of them could lead to Alzheimer. Tests would reveal the likelihood of suffering from the disease at age 65, some 10 years earlier than at present. Juan Fortea stated that 2%-3% of the Caucasian population have this double gene, which is millions of people world-wide. The presence of the double gene indicates that 15% of Alzheimer patients can be accurately diagnosed because of this, and up to now there was no logical explanation. For reasons that are not completely clear, the double gene is more prevalent in northern countries in Europe than in Mediterranean countries. Juan Fortea commented that people age 65 might not want to know that they had an 80% chance of having Alzheimer disease and some of them might refuse to have the genetic test. Hopefully, the test will be routinely available in the future.

Warning Triangles and V16 Flashing Lights

There is some confusion regarding the use of warning triangles following a breakdown or accident in a motor vehicle, and the use of V16 flashing lights.

In 1999 in Spain, using triangular reflective warning devices at a breakdown or accident on the road became obligatory. Two approved triangles have to be carried, placed in front and behind a disabled vehicle on a normal road with traffic in both directions, or behind the vehicle if one way. Vehicles should have their hazard warning lights switched on, and the single or both triangles placed 50m from the vehicle, to be seen 100m away. Using the triangles is still completely legal up to December 31st, 2025. Since July 2023, because of fatalities when warning triangles are put in place on fast roads such as motorways and toll roads, they don’t have to be used there. There were 22 fatalities in 2022.

From January 2023, flashing V-16 flashing lights could be purchased that are magnetic and can be put on a car roof without getting out. They have to comply with regulations, and the 360-degree light has to visible, even in daylight, for at least one km. The internal battery has to be capable of working for 2.5 hours. Early versions are “analogue” so they produce a flash only and can be used up to December 31st 2025. Along with warning triangles not being legal on January 1st, 2026, flashing lights then have to be of the 3.0 type that are “connected” via GPS, that sends a signal every 100 seconds when switched on, and the battery has to have no less than 80% of its capacity for up to four years. The DGT (Spanish Traffic Police) can pinpoint where the broken-down vehicle is situated, and if necessary there may then be warning signs on the overhead motorway gantries. The DGT have no information as to what type of vehicle has broken down or the registration number, only where the light has been activated. An app can

be used that will notify the breakdown to your insurance company and also the emergency services so that they know if there has been a crash needing medical help, or just a breakdown.

A driver exiting a vehicle to change a wheel, or to look in the engine compartment has to be wearing a ‘Hi-vis’ reflective jacket that has to be kept in the glove box or door panels, not in the boot, and put on before getting out. The DGT recommends that there are two in the car, one for a passenger to wear if they exit the vehicle to help, but this is not required by law. Changing a wheel following a puncture is allowed, but not any mechanical repairs.

Contacting your insurance company to send a breakdown truck is highly recommended, and the driver may change the wheel for you, or take you to a garage. If it is a hire car it may be difficult to locate the jack and tools to change a wheel. Changing one on the driver’s side can be very dangerous, and the majority of Spaniards have no hesitation in calling for roadside assistance to deal with a defective tyre. Some insurance companies have a km radius around a breakdown and will take you home or to a garage within this radius, but others have no distance limit. Some companies will not turn out if you have broken down at home but others will come out, try to effect a repair, or take you to a local garage.

A Freeze on Accommodation

There is considerable unrest in the Balearic Islands regarding the numbers of tourists and the problems this can cause.

Mallorca city council are freezing the numbers in hotel and rental accommodation at the present numbers of 412,000 legal beds with 308,000 in hotels and 104,000 in registered rented accommodation. The mayor, Llorenç Galmés, has ruled that the proposed increase of 4% to 430,000 in the next few years has been scrapped. In April and the first week of May, the number of traffic jams and saturation at places of interest for tourists have been the same as previously experienced only in July and August. Llorenç Galmés states that this freeze has the approval of the tourism industry who understand that the mix between tourists and residents is leading to problems for both sectors. He heavily criticises the previous council who had announced that there would be a moratorium. He states that this was “fake” and numbers of legal beds went up by 90,000.

The Minister for Tourism, Marcial Rodríguez, has explained, “We are not reducing the number of places, we are leaving the ones that exist today. Of the legal places, which are the ones we have under our responsibility, we will leave the ones that are already there.” A rally with proposals for a similar ceiling took place in Ibiza on May 24th.

The council in Ibiza are intending to limit vehicle numbers to stop congestion in the summer months. Formentera introduced a similar ban in 2019 from June 1st to September 30th that is considered to be successful. There is a daily quota and personal cars or rented ones have to register on a website. There is a fee of 6 euros per day (minimum 30 euros) for cars and 3 euros per day (minimum 15 euros) for motorbikes. During this period quad bikes, caravans and motorhomes are banned. People coming with their car from any of the other islands to work there, do not have to pay.

The Ibiza council say that there were 51,000 visiting vehicles in 2001 and this has gone up to 207,000 last year, with 40% arriving in July and August. As in

Formentera, residents from the other islands who come to Ibiza to work in the high season will not be affected, but there will be a limit on the number of cars that can be rented on the island by ferry or air passengers. The Regional Government will have to approve the measures before they come into force, but this is not expected to be an obstacle.

Antoni Costa, a spokesperson for the Government of the Balearic Islands, states that there needs to be an organisation set up with representatives from the tourist industry, island residents, and councils, to agree an overall policy. The Director General for the Economy and Statistics is being asked to carry out a “macro survey” to collate the opinions and claims of residents in the different islands, overcrowding and the views of the tourist industry. Antoni Costa states, “We have to keep growing, but not in volume. Restrictive and courageous measures must be taken, and the Government of the Balearic Islands is willing to do this.”

There is already a tourist tax in the Balearic Islands related to the type of accommodation and the time of year. In the high season it is four euros per night in luxury hotels, three euros in mid-range hotels and accommodation, and two euros for cruise ship passengers, apartments and rented villas, with one euro per night in campsites. Between November and April there is a 75% reduction.

So Now You Know...

Marilyn Monroe

On June 1st, 1926, the iconic “blonde bombshell” actress, Marilyn Monroe, was born in Los Angeles with her birthname of Norma Jean Mortensen. She overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the world’s biggest and most enduring sex symbols and a famous film star. Her most memorable roles were in films such as “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, “The Seven Year Itch” and “Some Like it Hot”. In total, the films in which she appeared grossed 200 million dollars. She is known for her relationships with Arthur Miller, Joe DiMaggio, and almost certainly President John F. Kennedy. Aged 39, she died of a drug overdose in 1962.

D-Day

80 years ago, on June 6th, 1944, known as D-Day, the largest amphibious landing in history began in the early morning hours as Allied forces landed in Normandy on the northern coast of France. Known as “Operation Overlord” it was planned for several months and involved 1,527,000 soldiers from 47 Allied Divisions from the UK, the US, Canada and France, with 4,400 ships and air defence from 11,000 aircraft. The Allies used various ruses to stop the Germans thinking Normandy had been chosen for an invasion, including false newspaper reports and radio broadcasts. It was described as one of the best kept secrets of the war.

The First Telephone

On June 2nd, 1875, the inventors Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant Thomas Watson made the first sound transmission from one room to another. By chance, Watson plucked a reed close to the pole of an electromagnet and Bell heard the sound. Because of this they switched their focus to discovering how to make voice transmissions. After a few months they could transmit audible frequencies. On March 10th, 1876, Bell successfully spoke through the new instrument to Watson in the next room, saying “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.” Watson founded another company making marine engines and then ships.

Queen Elizabeth II

On June 2nd, 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place at Westminster Abbey. It poured with rain for almost the whole day but this did not stop enormous crowds lining the streets, and street parties all over England. It was a historical event because after various refusals television cameras were allowed into the abbey providing there were no close-up facial pictures. Sales of televisions rocketed, and crowds of people went to locations that had a special TV licence for the day. 3,300 people bought tickets in 57 minutes to see the transmission at the Royal Festival Hall. 20.4 million people watched it on 2.7 million TVs.

The Boat Race

On June 10th, 1829, the first Oxford and Cambridge Universities boat race took place. Two eight-man crews competed in the race held at Henley-on-Thames after Cambridge University issued the challenge for the race to take place over a distance of 2.25 miles (3.62km). It was called the “Summer boat race” as rowing did not start until after the Easter holidays, and the nickname of the “boat race” was subsequently adopted. Due to start at 6pm, this then became 7pm and 20,000 people lined the shores. The Oxford crew forced the Cambridge crew into shallow water near the bank so the race started again at 7.55pm. Oxford were victorious.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Work started on building the cathedral on the highest point in London on June 21st, 1675, following the Great Fire of London in 1666 that gutted the previous St Paul’s Cathedral. It was the fourth church on the site since AD 604. The architect was Sir Christopher Wren, knighted in 1673, but his initial plans were rejected on the grounds it was too similar to ornate Roman Catholic cathedrals. The dome is 366ft (111m) tall and weighs 60,000 tons, and the cathedral was the tallest building in London for 250 years. It took 40 years until it was finally completed and Sir Chrisopher Wren was buried there when he died in March 1723, aged 90.

Dealing with Immigration

The

Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Migration and Social Security has approved an extraordinary allocation of 49.3 million euros “to alleviate the collapse of the reception system for asylum seekers and refugees”. The extra money is additional to the present budget of 666 million euros.

Following the war in Ukraine and also the arrival of tens of thousands of people on boats, the present system cannot cope with the numbers. There were 37,000 people being dealt with at the end of April and the authorities are working at 99% of their capacity. The new aim is to process 6,500 additional people every month until November. A spokesperson has stated, “These measures and advances demonstrate the commitment of the Government of Spain to improve the efficiency and agility of the immigration processing processes in all of Spain (including Almeria province), thus facilitating better service to citizens and professionals in the sector”. Already, measures implemented include using the electronic processing of applications through the ‘Mercurio’ system, and the department for the ‘Processing of Immigration Files’ has been given additional staff.

Spain is one of three countries in the EU where Venezuelans, Colombians and Central Americans lead the list of people seeking entry. EU guidelines are that immigrants should be processed within six months, but the actual time is far greater, so many people who may not be allowed to enter Spain after processing clog up the system. The war with Ukraine is a big problem and in 2022 Spain was the EU country with the fifth highest number of Ukrainian refugees, granting temporary protection to 200,000 people. This mass exodus forced the reception network to be stretched to its limit with up to 24,000 temporary new beds needed, mainly in hotels.

We have previously commented that wouldbe immigrants from the Canary Islands were put in two hotels in the El Toyo area of Almería

city. A spokesperson has stated that “many of these people are fleeing political instability in West African countries and are applicants for international protection, former citizens of Mali and Senegal in particular.”

The Spanish reception system for asylum seekers and refugees consists of three phases which have been stretched to the limit for months. In the first stage, the identity and profile of a person is established, their application for entry into Spain is looked at, and their next destination decided, which can include deportation. The second phase is a reception phase, which usually takes place in centres or hostals, and successful applicants are given temporary residence that allows them to work, temporary accommodation in the place where they are, and access to schools and health care. In the last stage, which is only accessible to people who are considered to be totally genuine refugees or asylum seekers, including Ukrainians, rental assistance is offered to allow them to live independently. This lasts for 18 months, extendable up to 24 months in cases of special vulnerability. The cost of the first two phases is 57 euros per place per day, but the cost of the last one is only 32 euros per day. After this period a person will be granted full resident status. Apart from the Migration Authorities and the Ministry of the Interior, the Red Cross play a very large part in the processes.

The EU has given Spain money to open 17 new centres for a total of 5,700 people and this is in the process of being implemented. Unfortunately, as is the case in the UK, some town halls are opposed to a centre opening in their municipality.

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AFIRA (Mojácar) ...........................................................622 549019

Asesoría Forte (Vera) ........................950 395778 / 682 372196

Asesoría López (Vera) …….....................................….950 393071

Asesoría Torres (Mojácar) ...........................................950 472748

Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726

Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) ….............................950 390427

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) .950 472504 / 670 215926

Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

Cazorla Martinez (Turre) ..........................................950 479137

Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) .950 106490 / 647 863787

Concepción Rivas Gil (Arboleas) …..........950 438092 / 647 577716

Flores Montoya Asesoria S.L. (Garrucha) ....................950 132577

Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) .....50 475949 / 638 264621

Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) .............................950 473192

Mojácar Playa Asesores …….......................…………950 472710

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) .............................................950 619039

Sintra Consultores (Vera) ….......................................950 393815

Vera Advisors (Vera) ………………..................………950 390621

Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..........................................950 431720

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture Antonio Herrero ......................................670 099725

AIRPORT PARKING

AA Parking (Almería, Murcia, Alicante) ......................639 081067

Aqua-Car (Alicante) ……………....................................966 790 011

Coastline Alicante Airport Parking .............................661 517890

Plane Parking S.L. …………..........................................966 840 289

...............(24hrs Alicante) 656 532725, (24hrs Murcia) 656 532724

Seguro Parking (San Jávier – Murcia) ……............622 062115

Victoria Parking (Alicante) ............................................965 830 254

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ABC (A Better Climate) .......................647 247494 / 950 092604

Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ............................…..677 741366

Bédar Directo ..............................................................689 702916

Cool Solutions ............................................................600 621436

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Electrotorres ........................................677 530410 / 610 750771

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L. 607 364917 / 950 432110

Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676

SolAir (See p.31) ................................950 472081 / 645 294064

Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.41)...950 398146 / 699 909737

AIRPORT TRANSFERS (LEGAL)

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ALARMS & SECURITY

AC Security .........................................950 387822 / 657 397218 AXA ...........................................................................950 478763

B-Safe Digital Security Solutions ...............................634 349859

Prosegur Alarms ...........................................................900 822097

Safes & Security (Dean)...............................................666 949213

SE Telecoms ..............................................................697 780499

ANTIQUES

Delfos (Mojácar) ......................................................647 163681 Pink House (La Concepción) ............622 288750 / 681 095096

ARCHITECTS

/ 687 939315

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Daniel González Aranda (Vera) ......................................686 846 624

Elena Acebo Architects (Huércal-Overa) .669 680098 / 950 134976

Néstor Fábrega (Mojácar) ....................................670 363125

Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 433001

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Alison ..............................................................................630 833873

Anushree Krementz ...................................................672 721096

Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034

Dee Butler (Albox) .................................................….663 341904

Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) ….........................................647 163681

Evie Fox ....................................................................603 624659

Fran Fajardo (murals) .....................................................634 4499500

Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957

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Jill Bennett (Mojácar) ........................950 478383 / 600 070188

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MarianMay Simpson …...........................………..……629 113436

Melanie ......................................................................638 495784

Michele Winfield (Purchena) .....................................+44 7745585289

Miki ...........................................................................628 458491

Pink House (La Concepción)................ 622 288750 / 681 095096

Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317

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Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 528565

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES

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Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007

Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

PersiVera 2005 S.L. ......................................................627 978635

Screenmasters (See p.35) ...….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.35) .....................................627 907207

Speedyfit ......................................................................600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...................................................667 567564

BAKERIES

Cornish Pride (Albox) …...................................………666 618933

BALLOON DECORATIONS

Wow Pops (El Real, Antas) .....................................643 158154

BARS & CAFES

See Restaurants & Bars

BATHROOMS & SHOWERS

ABS Steve Ennis ..........................................................687 846016

Ana Rodríguez (Huércal-Overa) ..........950 939154 / 606 784598

Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986

Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711

Dorothy Baños (Albox)..................................................661 463842

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha)

132458

BEAUTY

(Mojácar)

BED & BREAKFAST

Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ..............................648 250699

Casa Caballito De Mar Boutique B&B (Bédar) ........950 095956

Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) .......................686 400331

Castellón (Bédar) ........................................................642 435909

La Casa Gallardos ....................................................611 318709

BEREAVEMENT/WILL SERVICES

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) .....................................950 133063

All Bike All Run Sport (Albox) ...............................647 836426

Bikespin (Huércal-Overa) ................. 95027678 / 662 543056

Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646

Easy ebike Hire ....................+44 7554 013955 / 634 341196

Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753

Rock & Road (Garrucha) ..................850 992805 / 628 263338

Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525

Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460738

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds

BOATS & NAUTICAL

Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552

BOAT TRIPS

Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456

Partylevante (Puerto Deportivo Garrucha) .................680 942141

Sunshine Charters (Garrucha) ....................................634 398074

BOOKS

Librería Nobel (Vera) ..................................................950 392642

The Book Box (Albox) ……...............................…….662 585098

The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170

Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

BUILDING MATERIALS

(& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257

Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652

Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740

Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453

Comercial Vera (Vera) ..........................664 648652 / 950 393329

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................…950 339800

VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

Adam’s Building Services .............................………..600 041820

Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176

AlmeriaBuilders.com

/ 950 9305202

Sierra Construcción ...................................................611 028716

The Andalucian Building Company ............................671 971686

TRP Construction .......................................................641 309708

Valoser Obras ............................................................642 016954

BUTCHERS

Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) .............................950 478409

CAKES TO ORDER

Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517

Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403

The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244

CAMPSITES

Camping el Cantal (Mojacar) ................................. 950 478204

Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399

Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

CAR HIRE

Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440

Auto Corner (Limousines) ...................950 069198 / 667 439671

Caracola (Mojácar) ............................950 473157 / 637 545814

Costa Coches (Mojácar) .......................950 459208 / 950 069272

Costa Rentals Antas ......................... 950 085362 / 662 336439

Europcar .............................,......................................950 615101

Mo-Car (Mojácar) ...............................950 478307 / 626 976973

Solvi Car (Mojácar) ………….......................................950 478151

SRS Vehicle Services .................................................950 449095

CAR WASH & VALETING

CARD SHOPS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...............950 634388 / 627 635514

Colin the Card (Albox) ..........................................…..650 600032

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 118043

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ..................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596

Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

CARERS See Home Carers

CARPENTRY

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ...............................................687 503181

Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400

Go2 Joinery & Services ............................................674 963957

Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622

Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270

Total Carpentry ............................................................624 961299

…...............................................................…692 176069

Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634 328574

CARPET CLEANING

Jones’s Mobile Valeting .............................................661 571939

CATERING / EVENTS

Hog Roasts ...............................................................671 851135

The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 920126

CHILDREN

CHIROPODIST

CIVIL ENGINEERS

Isabel Morales .............................................................617 749105

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

Anna (Tarot) ………...........................................………670 897832

Beverley Kearns ...........................................................600 796684

Chrissie Cremore ........................................................634 349638

Psychic Karen (Turre) ….............................................663 477658

Tarot readings by Susan .........................................643 960118

CLEANING SERVICES

Amba Cleaners ...........................................................697 516955

Chris ............................................................................627 565049

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

Crystal Clear .............................................................637 229464

Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596

Dusters Cleaning Company .......................................683 547581

Idea (Mojácar) ...........................................................605 162709

Jan’s Domestic & Builders Cleaning .........................660 868467

Jones Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939

Limpiezas Cristina ......................................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) …....678 567783 / 629 680161

Oven cleaning (Sue Parmenter) ..............................711 080697

SDF Cleaning Services .............................................711 005562

Shine Bright (Mojácar area) ...................................711 068645

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

CLOTHING (Personalised)

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ...................................607 424452

Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140

COMPUTERS

Androidez (Vera Playa) ....................950 042338 / 661 375489

Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569

Beck Tech Solutions (Huércal-Overa) ......................618 779162

Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059

Connexions (Turre) ....................................................950 479502

C.Y.G. Vera ...............................................................950 393350

Don Robinson ............................................................646 587746

Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………..................……..950 430806

IKamale-on ……………..............................................950 616521

Infordatox (Albox) .....................................................950 633223

Mark Adamou (Mojácar) .....................634 324918 / 634 306799

Mr. Micro (Turre) ......................................................950 479502

PC Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................634 356498

PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511

Reperamos (Albox) ....................................................644 346111

Paul Wieder (Mojácar) ..............................................617 830696

SH Informatica (Albox) ..............................................615 647058

CONSERVATORIES

AA Window Doctor ......................…........................630 231644

Screenmasters (See p.35) ......….…..........................677 152911

SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

COUNSELLING / HEALING

Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429

Anushree Krementz (Healing / Satsang) .................672 721096

Barbara Clarke ..............................................................637 469937

Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638

Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022

Emotional Freedom Technique ......................................711 066 822

Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652

Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351

Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...........................663 336655

Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733

Hypnotherapy (Karen) ................................................663 477658

Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...........................618 920126

Karen Green (Holistic Therapist) .....615 163416 / 850 993150

Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725

Natural Health (Mojácar) .........UK 0783 4872273 / 658 638142

Reshmi Purmar (Psychic, healer, spiritual coach) ..634 370903

Shiatsu (Wendy) .......................................................671 851135

Sound Therapy/Reiki/Readings (Bedar) ......................711 096381

Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950

CRAFTS

CURRENCY

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

CYBERCAFES

Can Connect (Albox) …........................................….....950 121149

Total Entertainment (Albox) ........................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ...................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ...........................................950 468295

Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……..............................950 615596

CYCLING

Zen Cycle Mojácar ......................................................643 722762

DAMP PROOFING

Pukka Plastering & Damp Proofing (Almanzora area) .692 596681

Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT

Alias Quadros Dental Studio (Mojácar) ....................677 005005

Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) .........................950 390655

Clinica Dental (Albox) ..................................................950 120732

Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989

Clinica Dental Palomares .....................950 109710 / 670 878427

Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534

Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672

Dentalbox (Albox) .....................................................950 121284

Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) ...........................................950 479444

Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ...........722 706732 / 950 398993

Puerta de Vera (Vera) ...................................................950 395319

Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

1:1 Diet ............................................... 711 019507 / 660 373103

Image (Helen) ....................................950 930192 / 665 178326

Issysweigh (Albox) ........................................................600 334318

Slim Well Spain ..............................................0044 7794118214

DIGGER HIRE See Excavation

DIVING See Scuba Diving

DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

Analysis Clinic (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 475282

Centro Médico Mojácar ..............................................950 475105

Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500

Euroclinicas (Vera) ...................................................950 391300

Centro Medico Slavica (Mojácar) .............................950 001789

DOG GROOMING

Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734

Berta Ayora (Turre) ....................................................637 395775

Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123

Carla García (Mojácar Playa) .................................662 257084

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548

ChuchosChic (Mojácar) ........................950 168778 / 621 231369

Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587

Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616

Lulu’s (Albox) ...................................950 952940 / 600 046557

Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734

Pelitos (Los Gallardos) ..............................................637 286176

Precious Perros Mobile Grooming (Aoife) ..............634 342470

Shampooch professional pet grooming .......................642 276442

SoloPerros (Turre) ......................................................674 509382

Ulti-Mutt (Turre) .........................+44 7894747657 / 634 332578

Vivancos Dog Grooming (Vera Playa) ......................608 178361

DOG TRAINING

Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521

DRY CLEANERS

Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio)

Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832

Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

ELECTRICIANS

A1 Services ……….....................................................679 631458

Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208

…..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ..........................…..677 741366 Baltasar ..........................................................................655 691107

Bédar Directo .................................................................689 702916

DJT Electrical Services (Vera) ...........686 817945 / 626 578164

ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771

EMI Electrical Installations ...........................................673 502867

Fernando (Huércal Overa) ..........................................677 549247

Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352

N.E.Electrics(Arboleas) ..............................................634 358777

Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662

Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

CDB Natural ...............................................................950 882237

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ......634 322475 / 633 629883

Voluta’s Place (Mojácar Playa) …...............................699 975552

ENTERTAINERS

Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) ......................................687 340544

All Skas .....................................................................635 333387

Andy Owen ................................................................634 370388

Ashley Cathcart .........................................................693 486788

Bob Rock ..................................................................666 310251

Brendan O’Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964

Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533

Carl Lewis ..................................................................634 364041

Carol George (Female Vocalist) .................................634 285009

D n A Accoustic Duo .................................................634 366372

Debbie Davis .............................................................694 438917

Dominic Doolittle .........................................................634 353525

Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028

Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251

Emma Wild ................................................................642 276385

Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ............................687 480694

Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966

Free Ride ...................................................................606 127424

Funky Nomad .............................................................643 256459

Geoff Murrell ..............................................................699 462859

GuitarMac ( Guitar/Vocals ) .....................................634 340476

Harmony Duo .............................................................687 340544

Jack Law ....................................................................689 750176

JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746

John Vincent - Sinatra tribute ..................................642 097532

Jools Hirst ..........................................................0044 7754 035724

Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244

Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198

Kev Moore ................................................................600 762856

Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525

Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268

Loose Change ...........................................................671 754851

Marilyn Shipley ..........................................................722 300797

Maurice Casanove ......................................................671 386947

Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco .............................697 317557

Melanie Howard-Coles ...............................................607 324624

Mel J (Female Vocalist) .............................................664 111990

Melodee (Duo) ..................................610 855964 / 664 111990

Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964

Pedro Clemente .........................................................678 752178

Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120

Richard Hill ...................................................................670 243461

Roadrunner (duo) ............................628 122363 / 684 330431

Robin Lamble ..............................................................602 469425

Seldom Sober ............................................................689 750176

Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ....................0044 7340 638513

Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055

Shirin (bellydancer) .......................................................607 805367

Smartie Pants the Clown ..........................................617 815221

Solo Simon ..................................................................667 989270

Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .........634 311652

Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919

Stiff Upper Lip ...........................................................699 462859

Sue Moretta ............................................................672 543027

Sultans ......................................................................667 787124

Sunset Beach Rock Band ......................................711 004575

The Boyz (acoustic pop & emotional songs) .................611 318709

The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728

The Buddhas ………………...................................….687 033106

The Geckos ..............................................................651 659109

The Sonny Boy Blues Bans ................................634 311165

The Trippers .............................................................671 163857

Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851

Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414

Tony Justice ………...........................950 950797 / 637 159249

Triple Trouble Blues Band .......................................671 754851

Wine Not? Accoustic Duo ........................................678 752178

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) (See p.13) ...............672 421884

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) .............950 475199 / 629 673450

AlmeríaCasas (Albox) .......................950 169680 / 658 845741

Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259

Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624

Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792

Amay (Vera Playa) .....................................................673 352852

Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054

Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094

BMS Huerta Nueva .........................950 615035 / 669 355914

BeniHomes (Albox) ................................,...................950 500410

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar)(See front cover) ...........950 478643

Calida Homes (Arboleas) ......................950 430763 / 634 302801

Casa y Campo (Lubrin) (See front cover) ..............678 587007

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .......950 134434 / 649 777218

Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole’s of Andalucia .............................950 469592 / 659 265907

Complete Holiday Care .....................950 478612 / 610 808631

Cortijos Almería …………........……...........................676 916088

D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063

Dream Homes Almería (Arboleas) ............................697 875717

Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607

European Property Company (Mojácar) ...................950 285704

Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767

FW Properties ..................................634 325152 / 634 352285

Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) (See p.4) 950 466112 / 666 687251

Holmes for Homes (Arboleas) ..........850 993099 / 664 012024

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................................................950 472200

Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 251238

InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 255765

K7 Mojácar ................................................................950 478555

Linnitt Properties (Turre) ..............................................950 479054

Mojácar Estates .........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652

Mojacarmar ...........................................950 475891 / 636 903184

Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009

Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022

New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) .................................950 438221

New One Stop (Mojácar) .............................................950 473040

New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover)950 475800 / 607 146352

Next House Almería (Albox) .................950 500060 / 645 066139

Next Stop Almería (See p.3)..............950 617518 / 678 034651

Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538

Okisur (Mojácar) .....................................................950 472010

Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466

Paco Parra (Garrucha) ..................................................678 903998

Polansky and Associates ...........................................950 478086

Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ...............................950 478915

Property Floor Plans ...................................................619 672431

Real Almería Property (Mojácar) .......950 336 769 / 620 368194

Realtors MB Spain .......................................................678 347125

Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................…950 472200

SYM Spain (Albox) .................................................951 250574

Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640

Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ……950 431855 / 661 143871

Spain Assured ....................................950 469622 / 634 300020

Spain Property Finder …..............…….......................686 878789

Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)....................950 615388 Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209

Vaitier SL (Cabrera) ................................................609 626140

Veritas Homes (Mojácar) ...........................950 472430 / 610 053563

VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See back)..950 472524 / 617 587903

Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

..........678 321111 / 950 618697

EVENT MANAGEMENT

JuJu Entertainment .............................950 950797 / 697 462746

EXCAVATION

Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257

Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 392922

Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944

Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750

El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632

MD Digger Hire & Construction.................................634 375428

Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

EXCURSIONS

Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389

Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155

Mojácar Jeep Tours .................................................611 028716

Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........……...……………..642 1185467

FABRICS

Curtains with Style ...........................950 069032 / 678 811125

Hemp Fabric ...............................................................602 004096

Material Girl Fabric Warehouse (Albox) ................633 683872

FASHION

Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013

Etcetera (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 532810

Garabatis (Children’s) (Mojácar Playa) …...………670 035630

Glad Rags (Albox) ………........................................634 313071

H & R Men’s Fashion (Albox) …............................692 682164

Hemp Horizon ............................................................602 004096

Koko’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................613 026780

Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179

Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 473222

Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813

Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690

Saga Boutique (Mojácar) ......................................950 475258

Sunflower (Mojácar) ...............0044 7596 063544 / 600 880525

Taylor’s Hats, Caps & Accessories (Valle del Este) ..711 097014

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AMASS …….....................................................……..678 035992

Blacktower ................................................................657 684094

Blevin Franks ...........................................................965 705502

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar) .........950 472504 / 670 215926

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....……950 478914 / 661 373404

Indalo Partners ............................................................950 472242

Kennedy Financial Services .....................................678 035992

Offshore Money Management ..........952 830916 / 950 398078

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …........………………..950 263565

Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ........................................950 475067

FIREPLACES

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Turre) ...............................950 472135

FISH & CHIPS

The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484

FISHING

Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173

Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid & Graham). 647 020929 / 647 803030

FITNESS & DANCE

See also Activities-Clubs-Associations

Alison ..........................................................................666 273168

Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) ......................637 435864

Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545

Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239

Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838

Evolution Fitness Club (Arboleas) ............................667 306764

Fitness For All (Bédar) ………........…………………..647 593323

Geoff Oram (Personal Training) ...............................634 362436

Gimnasio Formas (Turre) ...........................................950 468065

Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606

Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) ...........................671 247035

Léonard’s Coaching (Los Gallardos) ..........................611 318709

Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa)......................................950 284845

Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306

Sano Centre (Huércal-Overa) ...................................666 021259

Sierra Club Desert Springs ......................................687 599115

Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .......................................686 400331

Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ........................950 548600

VaVa Yoga / VaVa Danza (Vera) ................................642 314316

Young at Heart Fitness .............................................711 032244

FLY SCREENS

AA Window Doctor ..............…….........................…630 231644 Bugs ..........................................................................600 049515

Coastal Mosquitoes ...........................606 040462 / 610 000700

Curtains with Style .........................950 069032 / 678 811125

Dave ..........................................................................634 351275

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

SpeedyFit ..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ................................................667 567564

Tony Justice ..................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249

FLORISTS

Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985

Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902

LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901

Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

FOOD SHOPS

All Asia (Arboleas) .......................................................641 461304

Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288

Coviran (La Alfoquía) ..................................................652 827481

Eurowise (Albox) ………………...............................…..950 439801

Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048

Harrison’s (Albox) .........................................................643 518352

Ideal British Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) .........…..950 135222

La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) .....................950 469660

Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408

Manoli (Arboleas) …....................................................627 941654

Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494

Pincha Aperitivos (Mojácar) .........................................610 384912

Sol Supermercado (Albox) …..................................….711 012006

Spices n’ Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694

The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) ..........................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ..............................637 393873

FROZEN FOOD SUPPLIER

Valero Alonso (Antas) ................................................950 453316

FUNERAL COMPANIES

CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….............617 456259 / 617 456335

Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383

Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672

Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ...........................................950 478102

FUNERAL PLANS

Avalon Europe S.L. ............................950 069012 / 634 321296

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082

Iberian Funeral Plans ...........................951 203994 / 965 993498

FURNITURE PACKAGES

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE

La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508

Prosecco Tables ..................................................0044 7709 244366

The Furniture Doctor ................................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

Abodes (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5) .............................697 778355

Ahorro Mueble (Albox) .........................950 120992 / 661 975417

Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ....950 633288

El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071

Elegant Exteriors Marble Furniture (Albox) ...............642 495439

Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)...........868 931872 / 671 715294

Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) .................................950 132458

Ideas del Mueble (Antas) .........................................950 452816

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs (See p.16)..........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas)(See p.33)950 147763

Koala Furniture (Antas)....................................….........950 392307

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ......................................968 443322

Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25) .......................634 364795

Mueble-Hogar Milenium (Los Carasoles) 950 449013 / 645 947328

Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778

Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443

Oak Furniture Spain .............................622 288750 / 681 095096

Something Special (Turre) .........................................637 159249

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .........................692 176069

GARDENS

24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Antas Garden Centre (El Real) ...............................610 243838

Cedar Landscapes …….............……......................…620 112193

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

Darryl Primo Gardens .................................................643 371630

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs .(See p.16)........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) ..............950 147763

Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187

L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538

La French Touch ........................................................607 226269

Lady Muck Gardening ...............................................697 317557

Luke’s Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017

Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) …...........................667 562872

Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706

Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884

Nash Groundworks (See p.31) ..................................722 546192

Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294

Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146

Saxon’s Garden Maintenance ............618 920126 / 968 485729

The Tidy Gardener .................... 0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

Smith Plumbing (Spanish Authorised).........................950 468041

GAS TANK SUPPLIERS

GIFT SHOPS

Sassy Casa (Arboleas) .................................................627 249462

GLASS CURTAINS

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

Screenmasters (See p.35)........….…...........................677 152911

SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

GLAZING (Supply & Repair)

AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644

Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376

Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711

Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546

SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

Cash4Gold ...........................................692 596681 / 653 098329

Gold & Jewellery Buying ...........................................616 453813

GOLF COURSES

Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 655600

Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 479176

Desert Springs ........................................................637 861591

Marina Golf ..............................................................950 133235

Valle del Este ...........................................................950 398743

GOLF TUITION

Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 479176

Martin D’Archivio (Mojácar) ........................................635 446460

Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ..............638 531821

Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676 256923

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145

Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......…………629 947633

Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

Smart Grss Spain (La Hortichela) .............................643 011764

Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745

GUTTERING

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093

Amazing Nails ............................................................641 640578

Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722

Angela Ellis - Holistic Therapist ...............................642 577637

Avon Co-ordinator (Mojácar) …...................................670 722705

Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454

Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208

Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335

Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318

Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................634 348902

Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..........................950 473110

Beauty by Marilyn .......................................................950 398852

Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.37)..........................687 480694

CDB Natural (Skin care) ................................................950 882237

Carlos Barber Shop (Mojácar Playa)...........................610 575911

Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680

Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630

Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086

Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106

Donna’s (Albox).....................................950 930167 / 628 669456

El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) ................................. 644 505210

El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) Yasmin ......................656 646257

Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424

Elegance (Turre) .........................................................634 308877

Etticut (Turre) ..............................................................667 971960

Farrow’s Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346

Forever Chic (Palomares) ..........................................601 634193

Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……......................…..663 923733

Holistic Treatments (Ali) ..............................................634 308906

Isabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462

Jackie Miles Kirby …..................................………….642 829269

Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……............................…950 615094

Jenny’s Hair Design (Albox) .....................................620 447858

Kyra Beauty Salon (Arboleas) ...........950 106294 / 643 357906

Jing Nails ....................................................................622 251432

Julian Hair Design .....................................................634 354507

Julie Rodriguez ..........................................................634 338017

Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) …….......…...…….637 149659

LU & NA (Valle del Este) ……............................…950 461113

Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) ....................697 421672

Miki Designe (Villaricos) ..........................................635 867757

Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) 655 299494

Nicole Andreano (Las Buganvillas) ...........................675 622216

Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar)...666 710964 / 687 619239

Opulence (La Alfoquía) …..................................…...711 061763

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Clinincs (Arboleas & Galera) 621 209380

Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) .650 092766 / 950 618129

Pedicura Gabriela (Garrucha) ......................................692 840315

Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 066163

R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680

Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261

Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...........950 133162

Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500

Shiatsu Centro de Terapia (Huércal Overa) .........671 851135

Spacio 277 (Mojácar Playa) ....................................622 679733

Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 699973

Sunlight Spain (Herbal Products) ...............................684 212474

The Salon (Albox) ..............................950 717938 / 685 652222

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645

HARDWARE OUTLETS

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384

Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026

Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064

Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

HEALTH FOODS

Girasol (Albox) …..........................................................639 089170

HEARING AIDS

Centro Auditvo Isabel Egea (Vera) (See next page) ...722 258992

Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082

Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707

Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200

Salas García (Huércal Overa) ..............950 135081 / 638 010656

HEATING

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

Graham (oil heating) ……….......................................620 112193

Neater Heater ………....................................………….634 312171

HIRE

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See front cover)......634 322475

Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688

Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644

Vera Hire (Las Buganvillas) .....................................629 483776

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

Angels Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462

Committed2ucare ................................645 513477 / 711 017074

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

Consultus Care & Nursing ............................0034 711 060615

Helping Hands Mojacar ...............................................678 590988

Home Care Services by Andreea ..............................645 253397

Indalo Care Group .....................................................634 332824

Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

HORSE RIDING

Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 241878

Didi Arias (Mojácar) ...............................................639 724521

Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 243561

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) .................................642 118546

Sanctuary Limaria ......................................................628 239696

HOTELS & HOSTALS

Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) .....................................950 069077

Hostal Don Tadeo (Villaricos) ..................................950 467105

Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767

Hostal Muria (Villaricos) ..............................................642 050290

Hostal Playa Azul (Villaricos) .............950 467075 / 609 386282

Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) ...........................................968 419466

Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ...........................................968 411650

Hotel Carmona (Vera) ...................................................950 390760

Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813

Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) …............................................968 447125

Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014

Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109

Hotel Mamabel’s (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542

Hotel Mayari (Calabardina) .................620 629508 / 968 409338

Hotel Overa ................................................................950 470879

Hotel Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................600 350382

Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229

Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813

Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ...........................................950 132061

Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103

Hotel & Spa Don Juan (Aguilas) .............................968 493493

Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) .................................................950 617131

Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ........................................950 130444

Hotel Valle del Este .....................................................950 398743

Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) .................................902 472222

La Esperanza (Mojácar Playa) ..........686 906624 / 606 916055

Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) ......950 466353

Parador de Mojácar ......................................................950 478250

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716 Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Chris Leek .................................................................642 608805

Pettit .................................................................642 016954

B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031

Presley ..........................................................648 069200

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

Grupo Sedesa (Vera)

(Mojácar)...............950

/ 629 673450

Seguros (Vera) ...............................……………950 392487 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950

.....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333

BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054

Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307

Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090

García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563

Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192

Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908

Helvetia .......................................................................673 063798

Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070

Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206

Liberty Seguros ..........................................................913 422549

Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376

Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) .........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ......................................................634 323399 Sol Insure ……….............................................………..950 472098

INTERIOR DESIGN

Evie Fox-Rayner ..........................................................603 624659

Curtains with Style (See p.21) .........950 069032 / 678 811125

Deco-house (Ann) ......................................................666 260792

Essential Solutions ……..............................................627

INTERNET

(Mojácar) ......................950

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

1-2-1 Translations (Spanish, English, Norwegian)......662 390453

Alpha Interpreting and Translation ....950 133508 / 677 530690

Andrés (Mojácar) ......................................................679 932632

Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) .............................606 198958

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............50 634388 / 627 635514

Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) .............647 863745

Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545

Cristina ……...........................................................…..626 741386

Clara Mata

132529

Donna González-Linnitt .............................................699 067922

Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734

Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876

Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) ...............616 605341

Jenni (Almanzora valley area) ..............................653 098329

Jill Willems (Turre) ......................................................627 855930

Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150

Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125

Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) ...........609 781438

Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) ......................... 676 951352

Marguerite …….....................................................…..687 814157

Marisa .........................................................................636 179128

Mauro Medina ............................................................639 742127

Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366

Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513

Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ........................................... 622 306389

Parsons Knows ..........................................................672 668803

Paula Similie (Mojácar) ................................................627 423675

Pedro .........................................................................655 510420

Robert Boucher ..........................................................693 618705

Simply Solved ………..................................................663 327091

Susan Leach ...............................................................664 616037

Susi ..............................................................................617 920 190

Wendy Interpreter/Translator ...................................... 661 194278

Yamile (Written Translations) ........................................626 207575

IRONING

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

Pressed for Time ......................................................711 065805

JEWELLERY

Castellón (Bédar) .........................................................642 435909

Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 430871

Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 460636

La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 132543

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197

Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073

Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640

Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592

Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673

Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556

Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165

Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ..............674 113217

Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662

Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482

Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587

The Hilton Cattery ..............................950 163489 / 664 565479

Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….950 930585

KITCHENS

24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Artizan (Vera) (See p.2) ....................…950 390635 / 661 985310

Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444

Cocinas El Real (Los Gallardos) .........639 036051 / 622 232186

Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950

Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400

Ergo Küchen (Huércal-Overa) ...................................636 447730

Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613

Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Mojácar

LANDSCAPING

D & C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082

La French Touch .................. ..................................607 226269

Luke’s Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017

Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706

Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192

LAUNDERETTES

Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................711 051400

The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ..............................666 007824

LAUNDERIES

City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

Team Laundry Service ...................................634 332502 Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 414327

Ivi’s Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 132657

LEGAL SERVICES

See also Solicitors

ALO Services (Zurgena) ....................950 449179 / 667 994682

Almería Documents Direct (Arboleas) ..50 991411 / 616 293334

Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ..........................670 099726

Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …....…………. 950 471357

Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787

Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621

Gestoría Salvador (Albox) ........................................950 500401

Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192

Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420

Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568

Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185

Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710

Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863

MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ............................................950 619039

Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621

Villalba Asesores (Albox) ............................................950 431720

LEISURE ACTIVITIES and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170

Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840

Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

Karting (Garrucha) …..........................................……950 460207

Lunar Cable Park (Cuevas del Almanzora) .................665 512873

Nautarium Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554

Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549

LOCKSMITHS

Anteva (Mojácar Playa) .......................850 984888 / 605 179179

Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885

Locksmith (Dean) .....................................................666 949213

Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................................697 243181

Nuar Home (Vera) .......................................................665 554019

LOGS FOR SALE

Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328

Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078

Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 044719

Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632

Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783

Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724

Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839

Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008

Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779

Potty Finca Services ............................950 163930 / 616 855294

MARKETING

Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352

Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110

MASSAGE

Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 120429

Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170

Andreea (Therapeutic Massage) ................................645 253397

Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 721096

Holistic Massage (Ali) ...............................................634 308906

Holistic Massage (Lorraine) ................950 064484 / 687 569113

Jason (relaxing massage) ........................................711 026456

Lymphatic Drainage & Cranio Sacral-Therapy (Gabi) 633 011442

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) .....................657 050394

Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239

Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MATTRESSES

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795

Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

MEALS DELIVERED

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

Dine In ....................................................................+44 7487392926

Hannah’s Kitchen .........................................................642 142745

METAL WORK

AA Window Doctor ....................…............................630 231644

Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738

Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986

Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700

Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064

Jon (Zurgena) ............................................................626 972545

Metalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 633090

P & D Metals ..............................................................638 707406

Speedy Fit Security Grilles ........................................600 006032

The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949

MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS

Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399

Caravan Storage (Antas) ……..............................….661 508776

Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348

Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153

Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907

Hispavan (Antas) (See p.23) ........................................687 845730

Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550 Montoya Motos (Garrucha)

Nafta Custom (Antas)

NEWSAGENTS

133033

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902 Total Entertainment (Turre) .....................................950 468295

NURSING see also Home Carers

Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462

NUTRITION

OPTICIANS

Centro Optico Otra Mirada (Vera) ...............................640 836696 Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122 Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082

Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921

Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707

Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200

Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991

Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777

Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596

Optica Orbera (Albox) .................................................950 430101

Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783

Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084

Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333

Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

Salas García (Huércal Overa) .................950 135081 / 638 010656

+ Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279

OSTEOPATHS

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381

Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385

Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765

Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451

Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING

2 Strokes .....................................................................649 186107

A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884

Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176

Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495

Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807

Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709

Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166

C.I.S Services (Arboleas) .........................................634 621747

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810

Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726

Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483

Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030

Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881 JPM .............................................................................627 090422

Jay the Painter ........................................................697 176787

PB Painting ...............................................................661 184848

Paul ...........................................................................649 186107

Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259

Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 580295

Premier Painters ..........................................................711 055648

The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668

True Colours .............................................................636 638670

Vera Painting Services ............................................711 004024

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ...................................666 348253

PEST CONTROL

Famim (Albox) .............................................................950 430783

Jason ……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609

Sedesa (Vera) ………….............................................950 390990

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445

La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412

Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872

Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203

Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027

Que Guau! (Mojácar) ...............................................633 558540

Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670

Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560

VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

20seven photography ...............................................634 301635

Almería-Fotografía ....................................................663 627942

Bluwater Photography ….........…………………...……616 189002

Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182

El Studio Primo ..................................643 371630 / 643 517001

Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) ............................................620 786914

Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223

Frank Millar Photography & Videographer ….............642 107953

Indigo Photography & Video ....................................637 974793

Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852

Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599

Real estate photography .............................................722 452265

Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207

The Image Suite …….............................…...................647 918 848

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...........950 634388 / 627 635514

neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ...............................650 134805

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ....................................695 355381

Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) .........................................629 402852

Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) ................644 394335

Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197

Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765

Gabi Triebel (Mojácar Playa) ..............633 011442 / 950 472263

Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247

Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564

Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

PICTURE FRAMING

Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

PIZZERIAS

Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ..............................……..950 450215

Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506

Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) ....................................950 615224

Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614

Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425

D’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517

D´Luigi (Arboleas) .......................................................602 815929

El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .....................................663 304531

Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738

Góndola (Garrucha) ..................................................950 133928

Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117

Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966

Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098

Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023

La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928

Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122

Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676

Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472

Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308

Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401

Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220

Quick (Garrucha) .........................................................950 132305

Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075

PLASTERERS

Pritchard Construcciones .........................................662 046497

Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681

PLUMBERS

24hr Casaserve ......................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating .....................620 742954

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Drain Dctor ...............................................................620 425948

Drainage Solutions .............................616 531283 / 670 088966

Graham ....................................................................620 112193

Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797

Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247

Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............……………..687 466352

Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

PODIATRISTS

See Chiropodists & Podiatrists

POOL COVERS

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007

Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097

Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730

Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333

WS Cover ...................................................................667 480363

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064

Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018

Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Blue Diamond Pool Care ..........................................697 238933

Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 601 634192 / 634 891709

Pritchard Construcciones ............................................662 046497

Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350

IndalPool (Albox) …………................................……..950 431859

Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750

Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178

Olive Tree Farm Pool Services ...............................643 463129

Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865

Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525

Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898

Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681

Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299

Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523

Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ..................950 472845

Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549

Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322

Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244

True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998

POSTAL SERVICES

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover)............….950 478643

Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514

Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502

Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ...............………..950 118043

Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) ......................................662 474861

Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835

Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942

Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479

Postbox Terreros ......................................................621 285212

Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290

The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ......................................950 468295

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641 407147

Design & 3D Printing ................................................641 651902

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Graphic design ...........................................................722 452265

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475

Mojácar Business .......................................................950 680110

neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................…..950 390424 / 622 262100

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover) ..........950 133492

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................634 348703

Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022

(Mojácar)

/ 609 026526

/ 617 657414

Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652

Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681

Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) ................950 475199 / 629 673450

Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708

Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670

Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865

Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073

Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580

APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164

Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643

Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002

Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514

Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254

Clean Team Property Care & Rentals 850 993202/ 642 911850

Coastal Properties (Mojácar) .......................................950 475235

Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

E-Property Almería .......................................................677 146592

Exclusive Holiday Villas ..............................................634 348703

Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258

Holiday Letting Service ........................950 472903 / 627 565049

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ...................……....................….950 472200

Inmoterreros ...............................................................950 096180

KW Resorts Holiday Rentals

(0)1293 863320

Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184

Swallows Nest Holiday Apartment (Fines) .................711 032950

The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710

Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322

Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104

BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914

Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076

El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496

GM Associates (Mojácar) ……….........……..............…950 475225

Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060

New Villas (Albox) ………………........………............…950 121036

Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. .................................950 133508

Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086

Promobys …………….................................................950 618889

PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Jane Thompson ............................968 485729 / 618 920126

RADIO STATIONS

Onda Aguilas (100.1) …............................................968 447864

Smooth FM online (89.8) ......................................634 332666

Spectrum FM (96.1) ...........................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL ...607 364917 / 607 366040

REMOVALS & STORAGE

See also Van & Man Hire

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 280268

Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524

Move (Tony)

/ 642 586701 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984

Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234 U-Store (Antas) .........................................................654

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES

Restaurante Virgen del Saliente ................................669 300291

Scrumptious ...............................................................608 543866

Taberna Topares ........................................................647 443248

TCs .............................................................................642 347943

Terraza Lamarlo ........................................................670 306290

The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639 231507

The Taj (Indian) ........................................................950 633278

Alfaix

La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464

Antas

El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081

Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

Arboleas

Bar Limaria ..............................................................950 930047

D´Luigi ........................................................................602 815929

Harley’s .....................................................................642 637371

Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 612738

Hotel Rural Azabache ..............................................690 258813

New Bar International .............................................693 709931

Nueva Trinidad ..................................850 993250 / 634 369833

Bédar

El Cortijo ...................................................................950 398108

El Paso ................................................678 868963 / 950 469409

Miramar .....................................................................950 469308

Cabrera

Riad Cabrera ………………….....................................950 092042

Cerro Gordo

Bistro Bonita .......................................650 599739 / 950 930169

Cortijo Grande

Finca Listonero .........................................................950 982045

Cucador

La Vida ……….................................….........……….950 634562

Desert Springs Resort

El Torrente Restaurant ........................................……950 091546

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin)

La Montaña ...............................................................950 398856

El Pilar de Lubrin

Restaurante Albar ....................................................647 877091

El Pinar

Bar El Pinar ...........................................................634 302673

Garrucha

Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588

Aurinko ....................................................................950 533350

Casa Adriana ......................................637 099475 / 950 133154

Chino Peking (Chinese) .............................................950 132948

GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993

Góndola ....................................................................950 133928

La Cantina de Floor ....................................................950 132757

Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882

Nautico …................................................................687 918669

Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604

Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131

Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043

Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940

Huércal-Overa

Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224

Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 / 607 338460

El Capricho …........................................................637 595326 El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536

Hotel Overa .............................................................950 470879

New Why Not?

La

Chiringuito Manacá (Beachbar) ............693 618671 / 600 045599

Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 / 676 547555

Cowboy Kenny’s Bar and Que ................................711 007976

D’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517

Delfín Dorado ....................................950 475212 / 645 220095

Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476

Don Pancho (Mexican) ............................................950 472543

El Anzuelo ...............................................................950 283401

El Barrio ...................................................................641 964797

El Chacho ...................................................................613 131639

El Cid (Beachbar) ..............................950 472063 / 696 056128

El Deseo .................................................................629 287265

El Gaucho ................................................................663 304531

El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411

El Toro .....................................................................691 628061

Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642 514738

Fusion Beach ...............................................................950 615224

Ganesha (Indian) ......................................................602 006977

Gastro Malabar .........................................................950 472970

Habana 1957 ...........................................................850 987214

Hola Ola (Beachbar) .................................................664 097279

Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098

Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360

Isla Blanca ................................................................603 032677

Kontiki (Beachbar) ....................................................617 774330

Kukis ...........................................................................950 377076

La Bohemia ...............................................................632 169552

La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179

La Cantina (Mexican) ..............................................950 615030

La Cava ...................................................................950 472181

La Estancia …….............................................………654 562449

La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177

La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590

La Toscana del Mar .....................................................722 246135

Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489

Levante .....................................................................950 615224

Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131

Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806

Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405

Marama .....................................................................606 615435

Marcelo Entre Tapas ........................673 744249 / 950 027218

Martín Morales ...........................................................950 478812

Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405

Mandala Beach Club ..............................................950 473131

Mimi’s Bar ..................................................................651 872604

Mohana (See p.4)........................................................677 420108

Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387

Olive Tree .........................................622 348221 / 950 786423

Omega ................................................950 475317 / 647 675919

PJ’s Cafe .................................................................634 368446

Pachamama .................................................................643 199723

Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) .950 472208

Parador de Mojácar .................................................950 478250

Parwaz (Indian) .........................................................631 995178

Piamonte ......................................................................950 473204

Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992

Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617

Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412 Rusty Nail .................................................................662 153813

Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405

Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540

Sensations ................................................................950 472057

San Pedro Belgian Bar ...........................................722 485340

Shea’s Kitchen (See p.7) ............................................950 478186

Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308

Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075

Terraza de la Luz .......................................................722 194767

The Emerald Isle ......................................................850 994616

The Irish Rover ..........................................................950 473135

The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659

The Snug ....................................................................633 583164

Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 615030

Torre Bahía Lounge ..................................................634 897350

Trufibar .......................................................................664 103611

Twister .....................................................………………600 006032

Valery (See p.15).........................................................662 968460

Zeppelin ......................................................................643 199723

Vista del Mar ..............................................................711 054966

Mojácar Pueblo

Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781

Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331

Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614

El Aleman .................................................................617 317801

El Antler …….....................................................……600 540661

El Pimiento (See p.29) ............................................647 163681

La Candela …...........................................................647 724367

La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................................950 615106

Napoli Pizzeria .........................................................950 102472

Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401

Restaurante Aires del Sur ..........................................637 938996

Restaurante Mamabel’s ...............................................950 472448

Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270

Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220

Palomares

102 Tapas Bar …………......................950 467745 / 615 157905.

Akua ..........................................................................621 210854

Asagía Asador ...........................................................662 305051

Monika’s Bar .......................................950 467720 / 659 672615

La Dulce Casa …......................................................602 451772

The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010

Partaloa

Mis Amigos ..............................................…………….612 508447

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa

Lorena’s ...................................................................634 345353

Pueblo Laguna

New Bistro ................................................................608 921287

Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros

Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 236798

La Geoda ..................................................................673 020159

Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809

Turre

Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................620 876485

Casa Adelina ............................................................950 479153

Chili ...........................................................................950 468425

Ciringuito Extreme .....................................................673 617732

Doner Kebab ............................................................603 527699

Hostal Rural .............................................................950 478806

La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 545590

La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 099901

Rosie Lees ..............................................................643 198600

Solare ......................................................................608 802227

Valle del Este Golf

Hole in One Karen’s Bar ..........................................950 461068

Sawadee Thai .........................................................634 393235

Vera

Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ......................................950 391691

La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817

Terraza Carmona .....................................................950 390760

Thai Fusion Phuket ...................................................658 381786

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021

b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856

Bar La Reva ..........................................................618 541115

Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453

Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 959770

Frankie’s Bar ............................................................950 467541

Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 462540

KOA/Blue Parrot ......................................................611 482966

La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 642856

Lua Puerto Rey ........................................................950 478202

Maraú

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Vera Playa (Naturista)

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

Lifestyle

RUGS & CARPETS

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868 931872 / 671 715294

P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Arboleas) .......................665 258680

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

RURAL TOURISM

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752

Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656

Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815

GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.41) ......950 398146 / 699 909737

Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097

Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9).. 950 459060 / 638 063196

Screenmasters (See p.35) ......….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.35) ........................................627 907207

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar ........................................................950 472760

SECOND HAND

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

Items for Sale Mojácar .....................694 439275 / 950 478753

John’s (Albox) .............................................................634 325639

Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006

Pink House (La Concepción) ...........622 288750 / 681 095096

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 673 608854

SECURITY & SAFES

SEWING

Alice ..........................................................................620 876485

J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502

Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835

Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907

Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872

The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695

Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 088966

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732

Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHOE REPAIRS

José M. Ortega López (Garrucha) .......693 788311 / 642 024256

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SKIP HIRE

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257

Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425

El Cano SL (Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Servacon .....................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS

CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526

Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) ..............................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Ainsol Energy (Turre) ..................................................689 702916

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947

Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

Go Solar (Mojácar) ......................................................654 596247

Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230

Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730

Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SOLICITORS

Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040

Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208

AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437

AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576

Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114

C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160

Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434

Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775

EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986

Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917

Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .........................................950 475012

Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911

Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322

Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404

Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999

Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039

Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

SPAS

IndalOcio (Arboleas) .................................................850 993090

Spas (El Real, Antas) ..............................635 758773

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

Removals & Storage

SWEET SHOPS

Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................950

TATTOO ARTISTS

Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782

Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810 Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111

Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602

Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111

Androidez (Vera Playa) ..................950 042338 / 661 375489

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102

Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369

The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK

See also Building Services

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884

Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632

Borders .....................................................................647 803030

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172

Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708

United Tile ................................................................667 702817

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

Wood2Go (Velez Rubio)..............................................950 614050

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Almería Alcazaba (castle) .......................................…950 271617

Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122

Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036

Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405

Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554

Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778

Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236

Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

TRANSLATING - see Interpreters

TRANSPORT - see Removals TRAVEL

Adelpha Travel ............................................................672 736240

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061

Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472

Exclusive Airport Shuttles ........................................950 092602

Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752

Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) ............................…..950 475757

Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663

Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021

Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343

TUITION

Chris Walker (Spanish Accent Coaching) .................622 591096

Darío (English tuition for adults) ...............................642 314316

Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106

ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342

English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316

Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037

Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270

Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ............................616 605341

Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909

Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472

La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904

Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352

Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110

Piano Lessons …………............+44 7930 373786 / 634 374931

Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435

Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097

Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181

Seth Pittham (Arboleas) ......................950 634477 / 666 826886

UNIFORMS

Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

UPHOLSTERY

Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125

Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939

Unicraft ........................................................................692 176069

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE

See also Removals & Storage

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ..........................600 225929

Indalo Transport ......................................................634 336468

K.Morris (Vera) ...........................0035 711004024 / 0044 7759692010

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316

Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730

Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671

Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624

Costa Coches Antas .........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Fran’s Garage ....................................664 571060 / 950 164912

Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250

Euro Repar Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ….......950 478335

NV Transmatix (Antas El Real) ..................850 989958 / 631 556955

Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744

SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734

Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104

The Car Surgery .....................................................666 272792

Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

Cool Air (Air Conditioning) (See p.11) ....................673 195872

Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

VEHICLE SALES

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671

AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663

Costa Coches Antas ...........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Euro Repar Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ..(Workshop) 950 478335

Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) ............670 038580 / 950 393170

Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828

SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

Skoda - Cadena Automocion SL (Vera) .....950 393190 / 637 029737

Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VETS

Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064

Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ........950 616820 / 617 456548

Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Nexo (Olula del Rio) ..950 441819 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327

CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999

Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017

Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683

Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921

Javier .............(Garrucha) 950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059

Movet (Mobile) .........................................................644 672782

Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307

VetCare (Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102

Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941

WATER PARK

Aquavera (Vera Playa) ............................................950 467337

WATER TREATMENTS

Healthy H2O ..............................................968 437270 / 666 302 987

WEB SERVICES

MODS .........................................................................600 284975

Mojácar Web Services ..............................................633 202248

Web Design .................................................................722 452265

WINDOW CLEANING

Carl the Squeegee (Turre) .........................................634 364041

Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184

Idea (Mojácar) ..................................................……..605 162709

James ..........................................................................678 988812

Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526

Mick .............................................................................634 327075

Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450

Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231

Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644

Pritchard Construcciones .............................................662 046497

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................950 460028

Interglaze ……..............................…...................... 680 743311

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305

Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 320761

Screenmasters (See p.35)......….…............................677 152911

Speedyfit .............................................950 439228 / 600 006032

WINES

Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655

Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131

Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) .......................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ...........................637 393873

WOOD & PELLET STOVES

Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Turre) ..................................950 472135

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

ZOO & PARK

Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

Useful Numbers

Emergencies (Multi-lingual) ......................112

Emergencies:

Life Threatening Emergencies ....................061

Other Health Emergencies .......902 505 061

Guardia Civil ............................................................062

Local Police ...............................................................092

Coast Guard .................................................900 202 202

AIRPORTS

Almeria airport .....…...............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700

Alicante airport …...............……913 211 000 / 966 919 000

Corvera airport …….............................................….913 211 000

BRITISH EMBASSY

Madrid ...........................................................................917 146300

BRITISH CONSULATE

Málaga (for this area) ........................................952 352300

UK PASSPORT INFORMATION

www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS

www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document

CREDIT CARDS 24hr EMERGENCIES

4B(Visa/Mastercard) ….........902 114400 / 913 626200

American Express …................................................900 814500

Diners Club ….............................................................902 401112

Mastercard ….............................................................900 971231

Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …...........................902 192100

Visa ….............................................................................900 991124

ELECTRICITY

Endesa Enquiries: .....................................(free).800 760333

WATER

Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840

Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200

Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575

Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649

GAS

Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224

Cepsa, information ….......................................902 416416

Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212

Repsol, information ...........................................901 100100

ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres)

Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio

Central number …………….......................................959 999999

TRAINS

Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE)

Huércal Overa .....................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Albox (Funerarias Teruel) ................................950 430122

Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...........................950 616161

Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) .....................950 460295

Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) .............................950 478102

Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) 950390884

HOSPITALS

Huércal-Overa, La Inmaculada .........................950 029000

Almería Torrecárdenas ......................................950 016000

Almería, Virgen del Mar (Private) ...............950 217100

Virgen del Mar Emergencies :.......................950 217240

LOCAL POLICE

Albox ...........................................................................950 121080

Carboneras .............................................................950 136136 Cuevas del Almanzora .....................................950 548700

....................................................................950 460002 Huércal-Overa .....................................................950 470585 Mojácar .....................................................................950 472000 Pulpi .........………...........................................................950 465049

TOWN HALLS

TELEPHONE (Movistar)

TAXIS See Directory pages

MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN (From any ‘phone)

622622

Community News

Los Bandidos Conquer the Hills of Bédar

19 Los Bandidos runners took on the fourth race in the Circuito de Carreras Populares Diputación de Almeria 2024 in Bédar on Saturday, 18th May. This year’s race started under an extremely hot sun and only cooled slightly as the evening wore on. One Bandido described it as ‘hot, hilly and painful’!

The 9.6k route went up through the village, out and up into the campo, then climbed, steeply, back into Bédar. Even the downhills were steep! Seven Bandidos won trophies in their age groups and, as a team, finished 5th, with the four fastest runners; Nigel Smith, Steve Slack, Mark Ratcliffe and Delphine Morin making up the mixed team. The teams who finished ahead of us were all male.

The winner finished in 34:49 and the first lady in 46:02. 182 runners crossed the finish line. Trophies were awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each age group as well as to the overall winners.

Los Bandidos results (position, name, time and age group prizes)

66 Nigel Smith 49:34

70 Steve Slack 50:05

75 Mark Ratcliffe 51:02

111 Delphine Morin 56:04 (3rd B-F)

112 Kristy Barclay 56:06 (3rd C-F)

120 Sarah Briggs 56:55

129 Ian Forrester 58:16 (3rd H-M)

132 Malcolm Kaye 58:35

134 Patricia Mulcahy 58:56 (3rd D-F)

141 Karen Ayers 59:44 (1st F-F)

146 Rachel Smith 1:01:39 (2nd E-F)

148 Corinne Cherel 1:01:54

154 Alan Bishop 1:02:56

155 Sharon Howlett 1:04:05

156 Theo Massos 1:05:36

160 Kirsty Ratcliffe 1:07:12

162 Derek Wright 1:09:13

164 Jacques Peeters 1:10:46

175 Cherry Harris 1:13:46 (1st G-F)

In the Sub-14 category Guillermo Moscardo Cherel finished in 13th place in a time of 04:02. Full results: https://www.cruzandolameta.es/ clasificaciones/v2/bedar-circuito-de-carreraspopulares-diputacion-de-almeria-2024--2040/#clasificaciones

Los Bandidos was set up in June 2018 with a small group running the 5k Mojácar Paseo, and now has road cycling, sea swimming and triathlon groups. All ages, nationalities and speeds are welcome, whether permanent residents or holiday makers. Los Bandidos are keen to integrate and support the local community. We are currently collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for the Red Cross Food Bank.

We are very sociable and most sessions are followed by a post-activity coffee, cake or breakfast, depending on the time of day. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with our latest activities (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/490933409244200). We look forward to seeing you soon.

Improvements to Children’s Playgrounds in Mojácar

Mojácar Council has put out to tender the supply and installation of sails for the creation of shaded areas in the Cuerva del Lobo, Marina de la Torre and El Palmeral children’s playgrounds.

The total investment will be a maximum of 134,555.63 euros, VAT included, and will

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complement the three playgrounds that were completely remodelled last year. In the playground located in Cueva del Lobo the investment amounts to the maximum amount of 24,502 euros, in Marina de la Torre it will be 51,954 and in the El Palmeral one, 34.7447 euros. VAT has to be added to these amounts.

The projected contract is framed in compliance with the responsibilities that Mojácar Council must provide in accordance with the provisions of article 26 of the Regulatory Law on the bases of local regime, which includes, among others, public parks.

The

“Classis Motorbikes of the

80s” Association’s IV ”Classics on Road” Meeting

Press Release by Mojácar Townhall

Mojacar was the meeting point for the group of “Classics On Road” motorbike enthusiasts who chose the locality for the IV Edition of a concentration of lovers of classic motorbikes from the 70s to the end of the 90s.

Over a weekend they went around the locality on their vintage motorbikes to share good times, experience, passion and their love of motorbiking in Mojácar. They were received in Plaza Nueva by the Sports Councillor, Jesús Montoya, and the Tourism Councillor, María Gracia, to welcome them to the municipality.

The more than 40 motorbikes making up the group gathered there, creating a beautiful and incredible image of a Plaza Nueva full of historic motorbikes, all looked after and maintained in a very special way.

Mojácar Council offered them a guided tour of the old town on which they could find out first-hand about the locality’s history and most emblematic points.

In Mojácar they were also able to enjoy a small concert and get to know the surroundings and landscapes that characterise the area. Travelling along roads conducive to the enjoyment of motorbike riding and getting to know a little more about an area that everyone liked.

Classics On Road is defined as a community that connects all those who have in common their passion, memories, dedication, in some cases collecting and always the pleasure of looking at motorbikes, many of them now unique models, from three fantastic decades for motorcycling: 70s, 80s and 90s, all of them fully operational and suitable for use.

“Classics on Road” is the name of the “classic 80s motorcycles” association created to relive and enjoy the years of adventure of the time and bring together people who feel this way, creating a community of classic motorbike enthusiasts and staging meetings in different parts of Spain. With this, not only do people with this common denominator come into contact and enjoy the passion of travelling on secondary roads full of charm, it also promotes culture through getting to know new places.

This IV meeting turned out to be a complete success. There remains on the table the offer to return and learn more about a locality that they described as “full of charm.”

Coffee Break

What’s On

Almería

Black Ice, considered to be the best AC/DC tribute band, comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city on Saturday, June 15th at 11pm. The tour is a 50th anniversary celebration of AC/DC. Tickets in advance are 15 euros, and 18 euros at the door.

The Clasijazz Gospel Choir and members of the Clasijazz band perform at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city, on Sunday, June 9th, 7pm. Tickets are 10 euros.

The Aribaldi Circus comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Thursday, June 27th to perform their Indalo Rouge show. There are two performances, at 7pm & 9.30pm. Tickets are 15 & 18 euros.

Pride Be Free, celebrating the freedom of love, comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Saturday, June 29th at 11pm. It is performed by the Aribaldi Circus company and tickets are 20 euros including two drinks.

The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra from Granada come to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city, on Sunday, July 14th at 8.30pm. They perform works by Giancarlo Castro D’Addona, Joseph Haydn, Tomás Bretón and Ludwig van Beethoven. The conductor is Raúl Gómez-Rojas and the cello soloist is Margaux Hicks. Tickets are 15 euros.

‘Dreambeach’ festival 2024 “10 Years of Dreaming” will move to El Toyo in Almería city, not Villaricos. It takes place from Thursday,

August 1st, to Sunday, August 4th and tickets are now on sale from www.dreambeach.es.

David Bisbal, the internationally acclaimed singer has never forgotten that his roots are in Almeria. As part of his Spanish 11 city ‘Volaré ’ tour he will be performing at the feria site in Almería city on July 6th at 10pm. There is expected to be a high demand for tickets that cost 36105 euros, from ticketmaster.com.

Tom Jones is coming to the Almería Feria site on August 4th at 10.30pm. Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster and go from 49,50 to 99 euros. They are limited to 6 per person paid with a credit card.

Isabel Pantoja, the famous Spanish singer, is making a 50-year anniversary tour throughout Spain and comes to the Almería bullring on Saturday, June 8th. The box office is open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 2pm and 5pm-8pm and Saturday morning. Tickets start at 40 euros with reduced visibility, up to 176 euros or 200 euros each, if 8 people club together and book a balcony box. Tickets can also be obtained from www.etrées.es or www.taquilla.com.

What’s On

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm

Roquetas de Mar

The Salinas Sound Fest event takes place on July 5th, 6th & 7th from 6pm at the Antonio Peroles Municipal Stadium, Roquetas de Mar. Tickets are 50 euros from kuverproducciones.com

Latin American singer, Luis Miguel comes to the Roquetas stadium on Saturday, July 13th at 9.30pm. Tickets are 86 euros (sold

out) to 570 euros, from www. ticketmaster.es

Roquetas de Mar Auditorio tickets are on sale at www. teatroauditorioroquetas.org or their ticket office, open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am-1pm & 6pm-8pm.

Águilas

Cabaret The Musical is performed by the Gypsy Company at the Águilas Auditorio on Saturday, July 13th at 8pm. Tickets are 18 & 23 euros.

Aguilas tickets from Victoria Travel 968 410 929 & www.bacantix.com, Museo Arqueológico, www. auditorioaguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Aguilas Pro Musica cycle of concerts at the Auditorio

The concert on Friday, June 7th at 8.30pm is a performance of opera overtures and arias by the Camerata Orchestra of Castilla La Mancha, conducted by Eduardo González.

Tickets for all the concerts are 20 euros at the door or from www.bacantix.com/ entradas.

What’s On

Huercal-Overa

The 11th Flamenco festival is performed at the Teatro Villa, Huércal-Overa on Thursday, June 13th at 8.30pm. The performance is entitled ‘El Paso de Tiempo’ and admission is free.

The Contemporary and Classical Dance Gala company perform the musical Aladdin at Teatro Villa on Thursday, June 27th at 8.30pm. Ticket prices were not shown at time of going to press.

Tickets from the box office Mon-Fri 9am-2pm, 1 hr before the performance or www. entradasho.es

Mojácar

The 8th “Noche Romántica” (Romantic night) takes place in the village on Saturday, June 29th. Full information can be obtained from the tourist office near the time. There will be a shuttle bus service from the beach and back until the early hours of the morning.

Trips by Carlos

On Wednesday, June 12th there is a trip to Las Alpujarras starting with wine tasting and tapas. After lunch there is a visit to the famous serrano ham and cheese outlets in Trevélez. Including the coach, the cost is 63 euros. For info and bookings tel Carlos on 610 681 068.

What’s On

Miscellaneous

Open Mic Night alternate Thursdays at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, kick off at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

PAWS-PATAS The secondhand book sale at Scotty’s El Tropico is held on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering.

Moors & Christians

Mojácar

This takes place from Friday, 14th to Sunday, 16th June.

The full list of events can be found here: https://www. mojacar.es/events/programamoros-y-cristianos-2024/ or by visiting the tourist office.

The Medieval Market is situated in the Paza Nueva and along Calle Glorieta. The inauguration event takes place on Friday from 11:00. There are events and stalls with produce open lunchtimes and evenings from 17:00 until late.

Friday 12:30 in the Pueblo. The children’s troops process to the Plaza Nueva for their opening ceremony.

13:00-17:00. Fiesta in the Pueblo.

19:00. Gathering of the troops at the Fuente.

20:30. Handing over the key to the city by the Moors to the Christians followed by procession up to the Plaza Nueva for the opening ceremony.

22:00 Opening of the camps of the troops in various parts of the village and the start of the music and partying until late..

Saturday

17:00. Gathering of the troops at the beach opposite the Pueblo Indalo.

18:00. Playa de Lance. Medieval Tournament with various events involving horses. This is followed by the marching of the troops from Bar Ankara to the Red Cross building.

21:30. Opening of the camps in the village with music and partying until late.

Sunday

12:00. Gathering of troops on the beach at Las Ventanicas.

18:30. Spectacular procession of all the troops from the top of the village to the Fuente.

What’s On

Market Days

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja

Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora

Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares, Tabernas Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena

Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox

Plaza del Rey, Velez Rubio Mojácar Rastro, Multiple Use Centre

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities

Free Spanish and English Lessons

Available in some municipalities. Enquire at your local town hall.

Almanzora Group of Friends, Albox Library and Social Centre, Tues - Fri, 10am1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly magazine, monthly quiz, trips. www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 495 306

WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people.

Loose Women Club

Tuesdays, 1.30 - 4pm. El Chacho Bar & Restaurant, Mojácar. All welcome.

Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

Dames in Huércal Overa

3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Tennis Club, Huércal Overa. All welcome. Tel. Jan Oliver 642 413 945.

Dames in Turre

Monthly lunches and trips. New members welcome. Chairman, Barbara Wardley, casaroojo@hotmail.co.uk. Secretary, Moira Armatage +34 711 007 192, mogsy2009@ live.com

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch

La Parrilla, Albox, first Thursday of the month, 11am. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary @yahoo.co.uk. See www.britishlegion.org/ branches/zurgena

Indalo Hash House Harriers

Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. www.indaloh3.com

Mojácar Bridge Club

Contact Les Brice 697 297 991 or Ron Hounsell 711 064 726. www.bridgewebs. com/mojacar/

Vera & District Lions Club

The Lions meet regularly, including social events. New members and volunteers warmly welcomed. The Lions Charity Shop in Turre is open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-2pm. Mobility equipment available for those in need. There are plenty of roles for volunteers from occasionally moving furniture to scrapbooking, from event organisation to helping clean the shop. For more information, including forthcoming fundraising events see https://veralions. com, email veralionssecretary@gmail. com or call President Andy Pearson on 711 005 682.

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar First and third Thursday of every month (except July & August) at 11am, coffee and chat at Cokkia Restaurant (opposite Neptuno). Ex-Forces and non-Service people all welcome. We hold lunches and other events which we publicise at the coffee mornings and on local media. For welfare advice and help for the exForces community in need of support email SpainNorthCommunitySupport@rbl. community. If you wish to hold an event in aid of the Poppy Appeal or help at our collection points in October and November please email Mojacar.Committee1@rbl. community or ring 699 953 222. We are now on Facebook, click on Groups and search for Royal British Legion Mojacar Branch.

Psychic Development Circle

Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

Vera Photo Club

Local photography enthusiasts with a wide range of experience and photography styles. Critiqued monthly challenges, exhibitions, presentations and field trips. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in El Puntazo Hotel, Mojacar 10am - 12:30pm. All levels welcome. See www.veraphotoclub.org or email info@ veraphotoclub.org for more information.

Freemasons in the Province of Almeria

Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37

Freemasons – The Side Degrees

Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 678 574 579

Albox Computer Club

Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www. alboxcc.com

Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho

Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930

Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Tel. 634 309 590

Mojácar Community Library

Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm .

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club

Community Centre, opposite the Health Centre car park. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

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Clubs, Societies & Activities continued

Amigos de los Coches Clasicos

Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 630740502

Antas 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays 10.00am at RC Circuito, Antas. Ring Chris on 634328059 for more details.

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande

Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186

Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553

Pita Escuela Agave School of Río Aguas. A multicultural, environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) pitaescuela@hotmail.com

Sunseed

A hands-on practical centre for low-impact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches

Church of England (Anglican Services)

Mojácar, Sundays, 11am; Llanos Del Peral, Sundays,11am; Aljambra Chapel Albox, 2nd Thursday monthly at 11am. For directions, details and all church activities please see www.almeriaanglican.com or contact Tony Noble on 634303807. Also available Funerals, Wedding Blessings, Wedding Vow renewals and Baptisms.

Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses Friday 18:00 & Sunday 10:00. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: 652 293 269

Turre Evangelical Church

Sundays at 10.30 – worship, a not too long talk from the Bible, coffee and cake. Welcoming and relaxed – all welcome. Find us on Turre’s main street, Avenida de Almeria, corner of C/Alberquillca. Email: contact@turrechurch.es Tel: (0034) 711 035 486 Web: turrechurch.es

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa

We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184

Living Water Church Mojacar Playa Opposite Red Cross Centre and Salas Farmacia. Sunday Service 11am. Bible study, Tuesday 10am. Prayer, Tuesday, 12:30pm. Cafe Church, Thursday 11am to 1pm. See FaceBook or visit www. livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Aguaviva Evangelical Church

Near the health Centre, opposite BiciBox, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 560 544

Roman Catholic Masses

These can be found on www.misas.org for most places.

Support Groups & Charities

MACS Cancer Support Group

General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Fully Spanish registered charity. Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm www.macscancersu pport.com Email: macscancersupport@ live.co.uk

Stepping Stones Carers Support Group

Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www. steppingstones.group

Age Support Almanzora

Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox, open Mon-Sat, 10:0013:45. Lunch club, bereavement group, equipment loan, befrienders. Helpline 642 045 210.

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous

Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Friday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@gmail.com

Universal Wonderful Street Academy

NGO that supports street children in Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. www. universalwonderfulstreetacademy.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154

Harmony Community Support

Providing assistance to those in need. Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity.com

Walk for Life Arboleas

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer and need help or support contact our welfare team. Email irenewalk4life@icloud.com Tel. 643 63 81 77. To volunteer to help at any of our events and become a Friend of Walk for Life email claire.walk4life@gmail.com Tel 644602249.

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Music & Drama Groups

Open Mic Night

Alternate Thursdays, 8pm, at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Indalo Players

Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Contact Jennifer Jordan email jenniferjanejordan@gmail.com/ phone 34 722 860 085.

Independent Theatre Group

Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com

The Luvvies

New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Tel. 634 346 309 or e-mail theluvvies@hotmail.com

Jacqueline Welby Productions

New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531

Orquesta Ciudad de Vera

A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. All newcomers welcome, only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio on Saturday mornings. See www. ocv.org.es for details.

Vera Voces

A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals Mondays, 5-7pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. Contact veravoces1@gmail.com

All Aloud Community Choir

Meet every Wednesday at Bar Kubatin (at Hostal Meson) Arboleas from 3pm to 5pm. All welcome, no auditions.

Albox Ukebox

A friendly group that meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons in Charlotte’s Bar (formerly Chapman’s) in Albox to learn and sing songs with the ukulele. All welcome. For details tel. Chris on 634 375 471.

Yoga

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera. Tel: 642 314 316

Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www. portiaoliver.es

Arts & Crafts

Sewing Group, Mojacar

We meet at Scotty’s el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat.

Ladies Sewing Circle

Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774

Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops & Clubs

In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30. No experience needed.

Bedar Arts Centre

Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:301330. For info, call 664 896 555

Mojácar Quilters

Cokkia, Mojacar Playa, second Tuesday of the month. We enjoy talking about quilting, having show and tells, receiving hints and tips from our members and learning new techniques. We are beginners and experienced quilters who support and help each other. Please contact Ruth Brown on 0034 711 011 629 or by email to ruth-brown@hotmail.co.uk

Dance

Strictly Line Dancing

Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos

Multiples, Mojacar. Fridays, 4–7pm. Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class

Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, 2pm- 3-45pm, Mondays. All levels welcome. 950439003.

Step2It - Line Dancing

Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m-7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m-10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. Carrie Ann 627279584 www.carrieanngreen.com

Almeria Line Dancers

Julie - 634304625 / 950110433

Ceroc Dancing

Artisan Centre, Mojacar, Tues 8.15pm Beginners, Improvers, Advanced. All welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799

Belly Dancing

Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 472 596

Bellydance Classes

Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre. Tel: 634 317 391

Complete Beginners Flamenco

Mojácar. No specialist shoes or equipment required, friendly hour long class. Email info@lagitanainglesa.com

VaVa Yoga Danza (Spanish) With Barbarito. Cuban & Latin Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Tel: 642 314 316

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Sports

Almería Lawn Bowling Club

Contact Shirley: 679 970 399

Bowling Club de Zurgena

Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com

Indalo Lawn Bowling Club

First class facilities with all levels of bowling catered for. Visit our website http://www. indalobowlingclub.org

Mojacar Bowls Club

Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Contact Janet 627204422, janlawspain@yahoo.co.uk

Aguilón Amigos Golf Club

Aguilon Golf Course on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays teeing off just before 9am. If you would like to play email aguilonamigos2021@gmail.com

Badgers Golf Society Mojácar

We play every Wednesday and alternate Saturdays. All are welcome. Contact Paul Cunningham on (0044)7775837453 WhatsApp or badgersmojacar@mail.com

Boxers Golf Society Albox

All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com

Mojácar Playa Golf

Play every Tuesday around 11.30. Mostly at Marina Golf Club. Everybody welcome. Membership available. Call James 681 355 796. Golf trip holidays also available. Golf tour operator.

Forum Golf Society

Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com

Golfing Guapas Society

We are a group of ladies of all nationalities meeting one Friday in the month...golf followed by lunch and prizes. All welcome. Call Vivienne 683 558 696.

Valle del Este Golf Society.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982

Almería Golf League

Contact Les on 950 619 273.

Marina Phoenix Golf Society

Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com

Huzzah Golf Society

Friendly group of all abilities, playing Aguilon golf course each Monday and local courses. All welcome. Call or WhatsApp Gary 619 248 702. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com

Albox Club de Tenis

Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Tenis

Cabrera Tennis Club

Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com

Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607

Tennis Coach

Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Padel tennis lessons

At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691

PartyLevante Sailing Club

Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small groups. Email info@partylevante.com or call 680942141 www.partylevante.com

Santa Irene Sailing Club

Come and join us out on the watersailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com www. santaireneclubdevela.com

Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica

Huercal-Overa.Classes for fun gymnastics, competitive levels, pre school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es www. adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Walking Football Club

Turre football ground, 9.30am, Monday, for training, exercise & playing. www. fclosamigos.com

Los Bandidos

Run, jog, walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Weds/Sat, 9am, Red Cross end (from 4th Oct). See Facebook. Contact Kevin on ironmankev08@gmail.com

Arboleas Table Tennis Club

Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30 - 10.30 am, building with blue door next to swimming pool bar, Arboleas. Beginners welcome. Contact Chairperson - Keith tel 634 326 350.

Fitness & Martial Arts

Girasol, Albox

Pilates, children’s karate & Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170

Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain

Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Fitness with Hollie Newell, Turre Keepfit, Zumba, Hips Bums Tums, HiiT. Contact 634 317 391.

Jova Gym, Mojácar Various activities. www.jovasport.es 671 247 035. See facebook.

Qigong

Group courses and personal training. Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975 https://ilsevanbrabant.com/en/course/ Qigong Classes Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Mojácar Qigong/Taijiquan Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.00am. Samsara (Opposite Lua) monjchalao@ gmail.com. See Facebook gusfit.es

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June 22 - July 22

July 23 - Aug 22

Aug. 23

- Sept. 23

You can get into weight loss programs or go out and change your image with a new look in clothing, hairstyle, and attitude. Tie up your personal papers or push to have legal settlements completed. Your dedication and fortitude when dealing with humanitarian groups will enhance your reputation. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

You will be emotional about your personal life. Knowledge can be acquired if you listen. You’ll get to your destination just as quickly. You may be able to get some good advice about your personal problems. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Invite friends in for a visit. Romance could be exciting if you are spontaneous. Emotionally, things may not run so smoothly. Opportunities for new partnerships will develop through the organizations you encounter. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

You will not be pleased with family members who try to put demands on you when you just don’t have the time. There could be opposition or temper tantrums on the home front. You can elaborate on your creative ideas and get involved in groups that relate to the arts. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

You can make favourable changes in your home environment. You should get out and enjoy social events where you are likely to meet new potential mates; however, don’t over spend. A better diet, exercise, or a change to a relaxed atmosphere could be ways to soothe your nerves. Don’t rely on others. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

You can gain valuable cultural knowledge through dealing with foreigners. Involvement in groups of interest will bring you in touch with important individuals. Expect problems with settlements that you are trying to resolve. Take care of any pressing medical problems that you may be suffering from. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

You could do extremely well in competitive sports events. Curb any jealous fits if your partner has been flirting with someone else. It’s time to reevaluate your motives. You should teach children some of your unique creative talents. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Helping children may be rewarding and challenging. Your personal secrets may be revealed if you let coworkers in on your family dilemmas. You need to spend less time daydreaming and more time accomplishing. You can come into money; however, perhaps not under the best circumstances. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Difficulties relating to children will be stressful. Take care of yourself or you can expect to suffer from minor illness. Pleasure trips will be favorable and bring about romance. You’ll only hurt your lover if you don’t. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Stick to travel or do things in conjunction with groups. Verbal abuse could lead to carelessness. Pleasure trips will be favourable and bring about romance. Changes regarding your career direction will payoff handsomely. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Make sure that you have all the pertinent facts before taking action. You are best not to discuss your personal life with others. You will have good ideas for home improvement projects. An older member of your family may have left you with a pressing situation. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

You’re likely to encounter new partners if you take short trips. Don’t hesitate to sign up for creative courses or physical fitness programs. Romantic opportunities are evident if you get involved in large groups or organizations. A new relationship can be yours if you get out with friends. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Jokes of the Month

Arthritis

A drunk man who smelled of beer sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was smeared with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading. After a few minutes, the man turned to the priest and asked, “Say, Father, what causes arthritis?” “It’s caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, and a contempt for your fellow man,” the priest replied. “Well, I’ll be damned,” the drunk muttered, returning to his paper. The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and apologised. “I’m very sorry. I didn’t mean to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?” “I don’t have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does”.

The Frog

A 92-year-old man is walking through a park and sees a talking frog. He picks up the frog and it says, “If you kiss me, I will turn into a beautiful princess and be yours for a week.” The old man puts the frog in his pocket. The frog screams, “Hey if you kiss me, I will turn into a beautiful princess and make love to you for a whole month.” The old man looks at the frog and says, “At my age I’d rather have a talking frog. I get lonely sometimes living on my own.”

The Ex-Wife

A man and his wife are at a restaurant, and the husband keeps staring at an old drunken lady swigging her gin at a nearby table. His wife asks, “Do you know her?” “Yes,” sighs the husband. “She’s my ex-wife. She took to drinking right after we divorced seven years ago, and I hear she hasn’t been sober since.”

“My God!” says the wife. “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?”

The Magician and the Parrot

A magician worked on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician did the same tricks each week. However, there was a problem, the captain’s parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician did every trick. Once he understood, he started shouting out the secrets in the middle of the show, “Look, it’s not the same hat.” “Look, he is hiding the flowers under the table.” “Hey, why are all the cards the Ace of Spades?” The magician was furious but couldn’t do anything as it was the captain’s parrot. One day, the ship hit a reef and started to sink and everyone was told to abandon ship. The magician found himself alone with the parrot, adrift on a piece of wood, in the middle of the ocean. They stared at each other but the magician hated the parrot and didn’t utter a single word. This went on for a day, then another, and another. Finally, after a week, the parrot said, “Okay, I give up. Where the heck is the boat?”

The Policemen

Three police officers were standing in line at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter asked the first officer, “What did you do with your life?” “I was a police officer along with my two friends,” he responded. “What kind of police officer?” Saint Peter asked. “I was a vice officer. I kept drugs off the streets and out of the hands of kids.” “Welcome to heaven. You may enter”.

“He asked the second man what he did as a police officer. “I was a traffic officer,” said the man. “I kept the roads and highways safe.” “Welcome to heaven. You may enter.” He asked the third man what he did as a police officer. “I was an armed police officer at the entrance to the Houses of Parliament” replied the man. “Wonderful! I’ve been waiting for you!” replied Saint Peter. “I need a toilet break and a sandwich! Can you watch the Gates for me?”

Donations

A local charity office realised that the organisation had never received a donation from the town’s most successful business owner. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute. “Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least 500,000 dollars, you did not give even one dollar to charity. Wouldn’t you like to give back to the community in some way?” The business owner replied, “First, did your research show that my mother is dying after a long illness, and has medical bills that are several times her annual income?” Embarrassed, the charity man mumbled, “Um, no.” The business owner then says, “Or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair?” The stricken charity worker began to stammer out an apology, but was interrupted again. “Or that my sister’s husband died in a traffic accident leaving her penniless with three children!” The humiliated charity organiser, completely beaten, said simply, “I’m sorry, I had no idea.” On a roll, the business owner continues, “So if I don’t give any money to them, why should I give any to you?”

The Shy Man

A very shy guy goes into a bar and sees a beautiful woman sitting at the bar. After an hour of gathering up his courage he finally goes over to her and asks, tentatively, “Um, would you mind if I chatted with you for a while?” She responds by yelling, at the top of her lungs, “No, I am not going to sleep with you tonight!” Everyone in the bar is now staring at them. Naturally, the guy is hopelessly and completely embarrassed and he slinks back to his table. After a few minutes, the woman walks over to him and apologizes. She smiles at him and says, “I’m sorry if I embarrassed you. You see, I’m a graduate student in psychology and I’m studying how people respond to embarrassing situations.” To which he responds, at the top of his lungs, “What do you mean you want 200 dollars to sleep with me tomorrow?”

Kids

After a prolonged drought when the rain came, all the animals in the forest were happy except the Kangaroo. When the others asked him what the reason was for such sadness, the Kangaroo revealed that the rain meant that all its kids would now be playing inside.

Putin

Putin is held hostage by a terrorist. A Russian truckdriver stops at the back of a long queue on the motorway. He sees a policeman walking down the line of stopped cars to briefly talk to the drivers. As the policeman approaches the truck, the truckdriver rolls down his window and asks, “What’s going on?”

Policeman: “A terrorist is holding Putin hostage in a car. He’s demanding 10 million rubles, or he’ll douse Putin in petrol and set him on fire. So we’re asking drivers for donations.”

Driver: “Oh, ok. How much do people donate on average.”

Policeman: “About a gallon.”