The Almeria Focus - July 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.

August 18th.

A Hot Summer?

Weatherforecasters are predicting a hotter summer than normal with electricity prices going up for the 8.5 million people on the PVPC variable-hour tariff. We comment on the wide swing in the cost of electricity in an article, and advice is that people should change older airconditioning units for modern ones that are more efficient and cost less to run.

‘Infoca’, the organisation that fights forest fires in our province, is warning that there is an extreme risk of fires. Two recent fires affected 2,500 hectares (10 sq. miles). Without enough rain the vegetation is drier than normal. People are advised to be extremely careful as 62% of fires are caused by the general public when something that seems fairly harmless can quickly develop into a large fire. If people do spot a fire, they should immediately ring the 112 emergency number. At 3.40pm on June 6th the temperature at the official ‘Aemet’ weather station at Almería airport peaked at 37.9 degrees, the highest measured temperature in mainland Spain that day.

‘Galasa’, who supply our potable water, are in the news again because they are shutting four offices including the one in Arboleas. 80,000 people will now have to travel to Vera, including from Macael if they want to go to the Galasa offices. There are already frequent complaints that there are large queues. They are putting up their prices with a calculation that the average household bill will go up by 80 euros a year, but 60% of the water they buy from the desalination plant at Carboneras is lost in leaky pipework, which costs 3 million euros.

In our “In the News” section we comment on the continuing high numbers of organ donations in Spain which has been in the forefront for many years. In 2023, families agreed to the donation of 71 organs, 60 corneas and five osteoarticular tissues, coming from the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería city in particular. The number of people who sign up for potential bone marrow donations is also very high.

A Spanish booking portal has stated that the most interest in holidays from national and international tourists is in Almería province and in particular Mojácar. Last year, one in five tourists coming to our province came to Mojácar with a total of 218,000 Spanish nationals and 73,000 nonSpanish. Unfortunately, daily major traffic jams occur with people trying to access the beach area, and the beach bypass will not open until next year.

As usual, in our “What’s On” section we list events that may be of interest to our readers. Sir Paul McCartney is coming to Madrid for two nights in December, but the “best” seats cost 950 euros! This time of year is when many activities move to the open air and the Garrucha and Vera open-air cinemas are now up and running. The ‘Dreambeach’ festival, moved to El Toyo near Almería city, takes place from Thursday, August 1st, until Sunday, August 4th. At the end of August, the annual ‘Feria’ takes place in Almería city at its special site, with concerts, activities on the promenade and bullfights.

Tuesday, July 16th, is the fiesta of the Virgen del Carmen, the patron saint of fishermen, celebrated in many coastal areas. Decorated fishing boats in Garrucha, that will take members of the public, follow her statue being taken out to sea. August 15th is a national religious fiesta in Spain, and Friday, August 28th, is a local fiesta in Mojácar.

Editor’s note: As in other years there will not be a Focus magazine in August but we return in September.

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Love or Hate Bottle Tops

Most consumers have not been aware that this was going to happen. Plastic bottles holding up to 3 litres now have to have a cap that is still fixed to the bottle when it is undone, including milk cartons. The EU adopted this in 2018, to come into force this July, and Coco-Cola first started doing this as a means of keeping control of the tops to aid recycling. To avoid having to have two types of tops, manufacturers are using the new ones on bottles sold in the UK even though they are no longer in the EU. There have been many complaints about the caps hitting people in the eye, making pouring more difficult, and resulting in more spillage. There have been complaints that for older people it is more difficult to unscrew them and close them afterwards. Parents report that the top is a problem when young children are given a drink in a bottle. Some consumers are cutting the caps off and using the containers as normal although this does defeat the purpose, unless the caps are still put into plastic recycling bins and not in general waste bins. Also, coloured bottle tops are being replaced with white or clear ones as they are easier to recycle and reduce colour contamination.

Extreme Fire Risk

‘Infoca’ is the organisation in our province tasked with fire prevention measures during the winter and fire fighting particularly in the risk period, normally from June 1st to October 15th. They are warning that there is an extreme risk of fires and two major ones at Níjar and Enix so far this year affected 2,500 hectares (10 sq. miles) and were both difficult to extinguish. This is the worst total in the last ten years. From 2014 to 2024 it was only over 1,000 hectares on four occasions, and in 2023 the total was only 315 hectares. In the spring and summer months they have a total of 455 employees, 15 vehicles, three fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Vegetation is very dry with no residual moisture from rain, unlike last year, and the Infoca danger warning is 30: 30: 30. This is temperatures over 30 degrees, 30% or less humidity and winds more than 30km/h. Infoca point out that 62% of fires are due to human negligence, 7% accidental (The Níjar fire was caused by lightning and the Enix

fire after overhead power cables broke) and 10% deliberate arson. People are urged to be extremely aware that fires can be caused by an activity that on the face of it does not seem at all dangerous.

Selling Water

A controversial plan to supply water to the Almanzora area for irrigation has been proposed. The Negratin reservoir supplies water to the Jabalcón canal that is 30km in length and is used for irrigation in Baza and nearby Benamaurel serving 3,600 hectares (13.9 sq. miles). At present, there is a surplus of 4 cubic hectometres (h3) that is not needed and will not be used, partly because of rainfall. (As a comparison, when the Cuevas desalination plant is up and running after the repairs it can supply 5m3). The proposal is that they sell this water to the Almanzora region for 1 million euros. This has been approved by the Association of Agriculturalists in the area with 960 votes in favour and only 30 against. The mayor of Benamaurel, Francisco Torregrosa, has said that water is not a resource with which to do business and states that in the case of ceding its use, it should take into account the neighbouring irrigation communities first. José Molina, president of the association, states that it is quite clear. The water is surplus to requirements and cannot be stored and they are perfectly within their rights, according to the statutes of the association, to sell surplus water. The 1 million euros will be used 50% towards the cost of the water from the Negratin reservoir that they buy, and 50% for improvements in irrigation in their area. The sale will have to be approved by the Confederation of Water Users that decides which of their pool of communities is given water, and what amount.

Organ Donation

Wednesday, June 5th, was Spanish Organ Donation Day and there were activities in hospitals and areas in Almería city, where there were a lot of people to provide information relating to organ donation. There was also an information point at the Huércal-Overa hospital. The numbers of donors from deceased persons in Spain have been the highest in the world for nearly 30 years, slightly

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ahead of the US. Strictly speaking, organ donation is compulsory, but in practice, following a death in a hospital, transplant co-ordinators sympathetically approach relatives to ask if they will agree to organ or tissue donations. The percentage of families who agree is always very good. In 2023, at the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería city, 66 families were approached to ask if they would agree to organ donations and 26 families readily agreed, with another 17 agreeing to tissue and cornea transplants. This resulted in 71 organs, 60 corneas and 5 osteoarticular tissues being donated. The age of the donors was between 2 months and 84 years. In Almería province, up to the end of May this year, there were 21 organ donations with 17 coming from the Torrecárdenas hospital. Throughout Spain last year, a total of 2,346 donors supplied 5,861 transplants, and there were 433 live people who donated a kidney, and two people who donated part of their liver. This total worked out at 48.9 per million inhabitants compared to 25 per million in the UK where people have to opt out of automatically “consenting to donations” since May 2020. Spain has regularly supplied 20% of organ donations in the EU and 6% worldwide, despite being only 9% of the European population. Since records were kept in 1989, some 6,500 people in Spain have made live donations of a kidney or part of a liver. There are proposals in the Spanish Parliament that a living donor should not suffer economically whilst they are in hospital and lost wages can be claimed, the same as applies to a recipient who is receiving the donation and is on sick-leave.

EU Funding for Mojácar

When the PP party (roughly a conservative party) took control of the Junta de Andalucía they strongly criticised the previous PSOE (roughly a labour party) government for not applying for all the EU funding that was available. A Minister was appointed to travel to each of the provinces and explain what funding could be claimed. The Almería diputación (county council) has been asking municipalities to come up with an urban plan that will make use of the funding. Recently, the drawing up of this plan in Mojácar was unanimously approved at a council meeting. The document

includes everything from mobility, environmental and tourism infrastructure projects, social, employment and housing programmes that contribute to sustainable and intelligent and cohesive growth in line with European guidelines.

Saving Energy Costs

In an article we explain how the volatile energy market has meant reduced costs of electricity for people on the variable-hour PVPC tariff in particular. Analysts predict that this July and August prices will rise to about 50-70 euros per MW (1 million watts). IVA (VAT) on electricity has gone back to 21% but if the price stays above 45 euros for more than a short period of time, IVA will go back down to 10%. The expectation is that air-conditioning units will increase demand with less wind and rain, so reduced renewable energy. If a home or business has air-conditioning units that are between 8 and 10 years old, a new one will be far more efficient and use less electricity. Replacing one in a living room or a bedroom is a good idea. Samsung, the South Korean manufacturer, is introducing fridges and washing machines that use AI technology and machine learning. They claim that running one of their new AI fridges, that is quite expensive with older models, is much cheaper and the fridge senses where items are placed inside it and adjusts the temperature accordingly. Their new washing machines with four sensors can not only sense the weight of clothes but also the type and dirt level. Water use is adjusted and rinse time and spin time is reduced when appropriate. They claim up to 30% saving in electricity for both appliances. Other manufacturers are working on the same technology to introduce their own range of appliances.

Very Bad ITV (MOT) Figures

Any vehicle used on the roads in Spain, unless it is vehicle here during a holiday, needs periodic ITV (MOT) tests. For a new car this is from when they are fours years old and then every two years until age ten when it is every year. A roadworthy test on a foreign plated vehicle is available and if it passes it is given a “voluntary certificate”, not the same as a normal ITV test with a sticker for the windscreen. Some insurance policies may ask

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for proof of a current ITV if there has been an accident claim. Partly because of the pandemic when there was a backlog, 60,600 owners of cars in Almería province have not had an ITV test at the appropriate period according to information from the ‘DGT’ (Spanish Traffic Authority). Out of the total, 29,743 are passenger cars, 10,402 are motorcycles and 20,470 belong to other categories, such as vans, trucks and mopeds. The ‘DGT’ point out that apart from the tests having to be done by law, older cars need tests to see if they are roadworthy, particularly when the average age of second-hand cars is just under 15 years. Not having a current test certificate carries a fine of 200 euros (reduced to 100 euros if paid within 21 days) but no loss of points. This is because vehicles owned by companies have no particular driver to fine. A much higher fine has been proposed as 100 euros is not considered any deterrent by many vehicle owners. A 500 euro fine (250 euros for prompt payment) has been proposed. A new proposal is that there should be a loss of two driver points irrespective of whether a failed vehicle is owned by a company as 95% are privately owned. If a vehicle fails a test and is not taken back for a re-test a further loss of two points should apply. The DGT has been suggesting for some time that their traffic cameras should be used to detect vehicles without the ITV sticker and an automatic fine sent to the registered owner, including businesses, the same as notifications of a speeding offence. Another proposal is that the automatic cameras that check whether a vehicle is allowed to enter a low emission zone should also be used to flag the lack of an ITV sticker. A further proposal is that when vehicle insurance is renewed a current ITV certificate has to be produced.

The Prize-Winning Rescue Dog

‘Aria’ was a five-year-old Labrador dog at the Almería city rescue centre that had gone there when the owners separated. A young girl, Naydí Beltrán Parejo, persuaded her parents to adopt him twelve months ago and he is her constant companion. Every day, she trained the dog to search for objects and she demonstrated this in the gardens in front of the Almería City town hall

where the performance was evaluated. She and her dog were awarded the Spanish Championship Award for Dog Search and Location, and they both received a medal. At the Municipal Zoo Centre there are currently 260 animals. Half are dogs and the other half cats, who are waiting for that second chance that Aria had a year ago, regardless of age. At a press conference Naydí pleaded with dog owners not to abandon their pets. Last August the city council approved the expenditure of 1.4 million euros to increase the staff and help to pay for the CER system (Capture Sterilisation and Release) for wild cats carried out by vets.

The Mojácar Parador

The headquarters of the Paradores group of hotels have announced a 28 million euros grant for Parador hotels in Andalucía including 1.4 million euros for Mojácar. It will be spent on improving energy efficiency with new air-conditioning and lighting and replacing some carpentry items. The hotel officially opened on January 17th, 1966, two days before the proposed date. This was because Manuel Fraga, Spanish Minister for Tourism at the time, came here with Angier Biddle Duke, the American Ambassador to Spain. This was immediately after the Palomares disaster and the two men waded into the sea at Palomares so Manuel Fraga could demonstrate that there was no danger from plutonium radiation! He also persuaded several American reporters at the scene to join him. Some of the photos may have been taken in the sea opposite the Mojácar Parador

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but Manuel Fraga was immediately labelled “a prize idiot”. He never overcame this title for the rest of his life and the photos are still widely available on the internet. One of the four unarmed missiles had landed in the sea and after a huge search it was retrieved with the help of a fisherman from Águilas who had seen where it came down. When it was recovered, the nose cone containing plutonium dust was intact, fortunately, unlike two of them that hit the ground and split open.

More Operations and Consultations

The Andalucía Health Service have stated that 185,000 people have had operations this year up to the end of May which is 10% more than the same period in 2023. This includes 45,000 that had gone over the official waiting time. The current waiting time has gone down to 141days from 150. Also, the number of outpatients that should have had appointments within 60 days had gone down on June 10th to 443,000 throughout the community compared to 486,000 last December. All the operations have been carried out in the normal hospitals, but from the start of July some urgent ones will be carried out at private hospitals. The two in Almería city have agreed a standard charge, so each hospital will charge the Andalucía Health Department the same amount of money, and decide which hospital takes which patients. The Union of Health Workers are complaining that insufficient staff to cover for those on holiday during the summer have been given contracts.

The 400-Year-Old Ship in Cádiz

By chance, 12 years ago, a wreck was found in the sea very close to Cádiz harbour. It was christened ‘Delta I’ and contains Swedish canons and silver ingots. How it came to be there 400 years ago, where it had come from, or where the destination was is a complete mystery, along with the name of the ship. Because the container port is being extended the ship is being lifted up to enable it to be studied in detail by the Andalucía Centre for Underwater Archaeology. Previous work at the wreck includes the recovery of 27 iron cannons, 22 ingots of silver manufactured in Bolivia dated 1651, and a bell inscribed “Jesús, María y José”

that is a typical inscription but not considered to be the name of the ship. Eventually it will be returned to the sea in a different location. The 2.6 million euros cost of lifting the ship and the study is being paid for by the port authority.

July Vehicle Safety Aids

Pere Navarro, the head of the ‘DGT’ traffic authority, has pointed out that from July, new cars have to have various safety features. These include a drowsiness detector, an intelligent speed assist, a cross-traffic alert, a black box that stores data in relation to possible accidents, a lane departure warning, an emergency braking system, the use of seat belts in all occupied seats, and a breathalyzer ignition inhibitor. At present the breathalyzer device is not required but there has to be the means of connecting one when it is required by law.

1.13 Billion Euros Aid for Ukraine

After cancelling a previous visit to Spain because of the Russian offensive, President Zelinski came here at the end of May. Very unusually, King Felipe VI went to the Madrid airport when he arrived and took him to the palace. He had a long meeting with Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, lunch at the royal palace and appeared in the Spanish parliament. All this was in celebration and thanks for a 1.13 billion euros military aid package, and this amount of money is unprecedented. Pedro Sánchez stressed that the military equipment was not being taken from arms intended for the Spanish military but it would be specifically manufactured, or in the case of 10 redundant Leopard battle tanks, these were in storage and would be refurbished. Last year another 10 were sent to Ukraine. The aid package includes Patriot missiles, a large consignment of 155-millimetre artillery shells, anti-drone systems, tactical vehicles, optronic surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, remote-controlled weapon towers and portable rocket launchers. In addition, Spain will extend the combat training programme for Ukrainian military personnel to another 400 recruits, of which 4,000 have already been trained under the direction of the Toledo Training Coordination Centre of the Spanish Military. At the military hospital in Zaragoza some

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badly injured Ukrainian soldiers are being treated. It is intended that some of the money will come from EU funds and will be part of a bridge package until Ukraine eventually joins NATO and the EU.

Tobacco Smuggler Caught

Following a painstaking investigation a car was stopped by police and customs officials on the A-7 motorway near Adra. Crammed inside were 19 boxes containing 95,000 packets of cigarettes from different manufacturers with a retail value of 52,000 euros. The driver had a warehouse in Córdoba and distributed cigarettes in Seville, Málaga, Granada and Almería provinces. His car had a curtain between the driver and the rest of his car that had heavily tinted windows. Having more than 15,000 illegal packets of tobacco merits a prison term of one to five years and a fine from 1,000 euros up to 350% of the duty that has been avoided. The man had previous convictions for the same offence. The average profit from smuggling cigarettes is between 1 & 2 euros per packet that has been bought for 3 to 4 euros, compared to the officially licensed ‘estancos’ who pay 6 to 7 euros. The total loss to tobacconists in Spain through smuggling is put at 30 million euros.

Good Employment Figures

The period between Easter and the start of the summer tourist season is one when there is often a lull in employment. Figures for May this year show the complete opposite. An extra 220,300 people started paying Social Security that took the total number of employed persons up to 21.32 million, which is a record. Also, for the first time ever, 10 million of these are women. The percentage of non-Spanish workers paying in is now 13.5% and the total number of self-employed persons is 3.38 million. 58,600 people came off the unemployment register taking the total down to a 2.6 million, the lowest since 2008. This is still a high number, but it is improving. Figures for June normally show an increase in employment so this will probably be another good month.

ITV Tests in ZBE Zones

ZBE (Low emission zones) are in place in many

parts of Spain and vehicles that do not have the corresponding emissions sticker can be fined if they go into these areas. The DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority) have issued guidelines relating to ITV (MOT) stations within ZBE zones. They consider that vehicles without an appropriate sticker should be allowed to go to the ITV stations for the test and return if necessary for a second test. The head of the DGT is therefore advising city and town halls that they should make this exception, without any fines being levied. In many cases automatic cameras detect vehicles without the necessary sticker and a fine is generated and posted to the address of the owner. People going to an ITV station with an appointment should be able to avoid the fine.

The Agriculture Balance Sheet

Agriculture is the main motor of the economy in our province and the high season runs from September to the end of April. In this 2023-2024 period up to the end of March, growers sold 1.79 billion tonnes, up 3%, and 75% of the exports from Andalucía come from our province. Output rose in January with the good weather when tomato production went up 11%. The highest sales are peppers with an increase of 3% and aubergines went up by 16% with 101,000 tonnes. The high temperatures have led to an increase in pests but biological control can deal with this. Some large companies supply insects that will prey on the unwanted ones. Total income was 3.97 billion euros, 2.9% down on the 2022-2023 period, with aubergines selling for 10% less. Despite this, sales are above the average over the last five years. Good figures for watermelons and melons are predicted as the weather for these is good. In June, watermelons were selling for 66 céntimos per kilo and melons at 95 céntimos per kilo but these prices will drop as production increases.

Far Less Marriages

A new survey has shown that 50% of couples in a relationship in Spain aren’t married, and when couples do, they are much older. In 1976, out of every 1,000 head of population 7.2% were married, down to 3.7% in 2023. Although there were 273,000 marriages in 2022, this is not a representative year as people were not able to

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get married during the pandemic, and there were 87,000 in 2020. In Almería province in 1975 there were 2,800 marriages, and the number did not go below 2,500 until 2009, the start of the financial crises. Since then, the numbers are above or below 2,000 every year. The average age of a man who gets married in Spain has gone from 26.7 in 1976 to 36.8 last year, and for women up from 21.4 to 39.1. Money worries, insecure employment and the high cost of a traditional wedding are considered to be the main factors. In 1996, church marriages were 77% of all marriages and that has fallen to 19%.

Albox Landfill to Close

The landfill site at Albox has resulted in many complaints for a number of years. The appropriate department of the Junta de Andalucía has announced that it will close shortly and the area will be sealed in four layers at a tender price of 3.9 million euros “in order to avoid environmental damage and reduce health risks”. Subsequently, regeneration with native plants and trees will take place and suitable drainage ensured. A Surveillance and Control body will be appointed for a period of 30 years. The site will be fenced to stop livestock entering.

Mojacár Tourist Explosion

Beatriz Oficialdegui is the Marketing Director of the travel portal Destinia that charts numbers of tourists intending to come to Spain in the summer period. Their latest figures are that Almería province is the leader in the number of tourist bookings, and Mojácar is the most popular destination. Total numbers nationwide are put at 54% more than last year. 77% of these people are Spanish Nationals and 23% foreign tourists. Mojácar has 10,000 hotel beds (744 per 1,000 inhabitants), 7,500 places in other types of accommodation including hostals, 6,338 beds in registered tourist accommodation, and an indeterminate number of second homes. Last year, one in five tourists coming to our province came to Mojácar with a listed total of 218,000 Spanish nationals and 73,000 non-Spanish. More tourists are good news for businesses but in the case of Mojácar there are frequent grid-locks of traffic that affects both residents and tourists. The beach road bypass will not help until next summer. Predictions

for all of Spain are that tourist numbers will well exceed the previous highest number of 85 million.

A Triumph for Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old tennis player from Murcia, defeated his German rival in the final of the Paris Roland Garros championship. It went to five sets, with some heart-stopping moments, but he kept his nerve. A crucial line call in thee third set went against Alexander Zverev who was adamant that Carlos’ ball was out. The umpire came down and pointed out where the ball had landed that Zverev disputed. There was no “hawkeye” overhead camera image available but looking at a recording of the televised coverage afterwards, it was determined that the shot was out by 2mm! Carlos is considered to be a young Rafa Nadal, and he made history by being the youngest player to have won major championships on all of the three types of courts, hard (The US open), grass (Wimbledon) and clay (Rolan Garros). Rafa Nadal did this, but he was a year older. Meanwhile, Rafa Nadal has announced that he will not compete at Wimbledon and will concentrate of being able to take part in the Paris Olympics. It has been revealed that Carlos and Rafa will play in the doubles matches at the Olympics, although they have never played together in a competition. It is widely expected that Rafa will retire from tennis afterwards.

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Tyre Problems

The Spanish ‘El Motor’ publication has commented on tyre wear that takes place much sooner with tyres on all electric vehicles. In a survey, a very large number of motorists complained that excessive tyre wear had not been revealed when they purchased an electric car. Tests on tyres show that they wear out 25% sooner than tyres on petrol and diesel cars. This was after 29,000km and 551days of average driving. Hybrid car tyres lasted 39,700km with 585 days of use, whereas petrol and diesel cars lasted for 39,100km over 670 days. One motorist complained to ‘El Motor’ that rear tyres on his electric car, with quite a high mileage, only lasted 8,500km. When he bought new ones, he was told that this was a feature of electric cars and in his case, the heavy battery was right at the rear of his car. ‘El Motor’ considers that tyre manufacturers and electric car manufacturers must work together to develop better tyres. They have pointed out that a product called ‘Slime’ is invaluable when there is a puncture, and a very good solution instead of a motorist changing a punctured tyre that for some drivers can be difficult, impossible or dangerous, or waiting for a breakdown vehicle to arrive. The ‘slime 50129’ repair kit costs slightly less than 50 euros from amazon and has sealant and an air compressor that plugs into a cigarette lighter. The sealant used is sufficient to fix the puncture with no waste and the pressure needed (found on the door panel of most cars) can be monitored by a pressure test gauge supplied with the kit. The total time needed to fix the puncture will typically be 10 minutes. It is recommended that having used this kit a driver should take the tyre to a tyre supplier for inspection within three days or 100km.

Going to France by Bus

From June 27th the FlixBus company has a coach from Almería to Paris at fares from 43,99 euros with a journey time of 26 hours. There is a slight problem that the company say is a quirk of Spanish regulations, and at stops at coach stations in Spain passengers cannot disembark as their tickets are inter-countries and cannot be used between Spanish cities. In France, the coach stops at Biarritz, Burdeos and Tours for passengers that

do not want to go to Paris. Passengers have free Wi-Fi, charging points for phones, laptops and iPads, extended legroom and good toilet facilities.

Popular Live Concerts

We have previously pointed out that live concerts are very popular in Spain this year, partly put down to people not being able to go to them during the pandemic. High ticket prices are not reducing the numbers. On May 29th and 30th Taylor Swift performed in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium to a total of 130,000 fans and on May 29th AC/DC put on the first of their two concerts in Spain at Seville as part of their “Power Up” tour followed by a second concert on June 1st. A total of 120,000 fans turned up. AC/DC have not been on tour since 2016 and many fans think this tour will be the last one. Bruce Springsteen “The Boss” performed the first of three concerts in Madrid on June 12th, with two more in Barcelona. The organisers claimed that the three Madrid concerts with a capacity of 42,000 each night were sold out, but a video of the first concert showed unoccupied seats. His “E Street band” is now an “E Street Orchestra” with 18 musicians. It is eight years since he last came to Spain.

Insurance for Electric Scooters

The Spanish government, after recommendation from the ‘DGT’ (Spanish Traffic Authority), have decreed that owners of electric scooters (and bicycles) have to have minimum insurance against accidents. When the law has been passed in parliament there is a period of six months from this date when insurance has to be obtained. At the moment, insurance is recommended but is not compulsory. If a minor riding an electric scooter has an accident that damages property or results in injury or death to a third party, the parents or guardians are responsible for any monetary claims which can be substantial. As with any vehicle insurance there is a range of options with different types of cover. Some town halls require that the owners of electric scooters have to register them, and this will be compulsory from January 2nd, 2026. Wearing helmets would seem to be a prime requirement to minimise injury but it is up to individual town

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halls. Mojácar is one of the municipalities where, unfortunately, it is not mandatory.

Almería City Hottest in Spain

On Thursday, June 6th, as predicted, temperatures in Almería city and parts of the province were very high. ‘Aemet’ is the state meteorological body and they record temperatures, rainfall and wind speeds. They issue yellow, orange and red warnings for excessive wind, high seas and high temperatures. ‘Ametse’ is a collection of meteorological stations in Southern Spain and they publish their own statistics. ‘Aemet’ do not say they are wrong, but they only accept official readings from their own weather stations. In more than a dozen municipalities in our province, recorded temperatures were above 35 degrees and Ametse recorded 39.2 degrees in Peciña and 39.1 degrees at Rioja. Aemet issued a yellow warning for the Poniente area and Almería city on June 6th from midday to 9pm. In Almería city at 11am information panels stated it was 33 degrees but at 1pm at Almería airport it was 36 degrees. At 3.40pm they recorded 37.9, the highest of any Aemet weather station in Spain. The previous maximum in the afternoon so far this year was 32.1 on April 6th at the airport. The highest June temperature was on June 29th, 2015, when it was measured at 40.8 degrees. June 6th also had a yellow warning for wind speed with 49.4km/h at the airport (the third highest in Spain) and 72km/h in Carboneras (the second highest). During the early hours of June 6th several fires took place in the Níjar region started by lightning during the electrical storm, and firemen from Turre went to help. 200 operatives and 12 assorted aircraft were used to contain and extinguish the fire but this took several days.

Inflation and VAT on Food

At the end of May core inflation in Spain was up slightly to 3.6%, ignoring food and non-alcoholic drinks. The rise was put down to IVA (VAT) on electricity going back to 21% and higher costs from tourism by Spanish nationals. Post pandemic tourist expenditure has gone up by 17.7% compared to last year, and hotel and accommodation charges are up 9.4%. Cruise ship prices have also gone up by 22%.

Inflation from food products has come down to 4.4% with a drop in the high price of olive oil, put down to a better yield after recent rain. Milk, flour, pasta and butter has gone down in price as well as prices of fruit and meat. Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, has put forward a proposal that the reduction from 10% to 5% or 4% on many items, put in place in January 2023, should continue. It is reviewed every six months. This will cost a further 800 million euros in lost IVA for the ‘Hacienda’ (tax department). The initial calculation for 2024 was a loss in revenue of 2.5 billion euros, but this will now go up to 3.3 billion. Some market analysts think that the extension of the reduced IVA is not justified and prices will come down on their own in the second quarter of this year with better harvests. Also, Spain has promised the EU that it will tackle fiscal imbalance to reduce the deficit to below 3% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The increase in IVA for electricity from 5% and then 10% back up to the norm of 21% has also been criticised. It is very likely that it will go back to 10% for extended periods of time this summer as a wholesale MW price of over 45 euros triggers this reduction. Analysts think there should be a progressive reduction from 21% down to 10% on a sliding scale.

Reduced Interest, Better Predictions

As expected, on June 6th, the Central European Bank reduced the 4.5% interest rate down to 4.25%, the first drop since 2016 with 10 consecutive hikes from July 2022 to September 2023. It is anticipated that it will drop again in the September and December reviews, but Christine Lagarde, the CEB President, has warned that inflation is coming down but not as quickly as was hoped. She stated that any predictions as to further cuts were too optimistic at present. The ‘Euribor’ inter-bank lending percentage is used by banks to set their mortgage rate after adding on their own percentage. It now stands at 3.69% so this will reduce the cost of mortgages. In Almería province last December only 544 mortgages were registered, the worst month in 2023. This January the total was 721 and with the reduced rate numbers should increase. Christine Lagarde picked out Spain as being good at reducing inflation and

In the News

agreed with a target of 2% in 2025 which is the EU benchmark. The International Monetary Fund has raised the growth rate for Spain in 2024 from 1.9% to 2.4% and at the end of June Spain raised their forecast to 2.5%. The 2025 prediction of 2.1% will hopefully improve nearer the time. There was a warning that the proposal to reduce the working week to 38.5 hours and then 37.5 had to be very carefully considered to avoid a slowdown in growth that might affect overall employment as well.

Chinese Import Taxes

After a study over several months, the EU is proposing raising the import tax on Chinese electric cars as it is considered that their low prices are having a negative effect on European manufactured cars. The initial proposal is an additional tax of between 25% to 38% and this would also apply to imported batteries. There is already an EU import tax of 10%. It is proposed that member states agree on the amount of duty by November that would be in place for five years. The downside is that there would be a “tit for tat” tax in China on goods coming from the EU, so this has to be taken into account. China immediately announced that they were reviewing import taxes on pork coming into China, and the total amount imported in 2023 from the EU was 5.6 billion euros. Spain supplies the largest amount which is 1.4 billion euros more than three times the amount from Holland and Denmark. The proposed duty would apply to fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible pork offal; pork fat in its different forms – fresh, refrigerated, frozen, dried, smoked, salted or pickled – as well as intestines, bladders and stomachs. Another proposal is an import tax on brandy that would hit France as 99.8% of imports come from France.

Major Police Raids

In a large police investigation in Spain a judge oversees it and issues arrest and search warrants. The Guardia Civil police have various different specialist divisions and 200 police, with ones brought in from Seville, mounted a concerted operation, code-named ‘Operation Indalo’ in June. They had been granted search and arrest warrants for 35 premises at Adra and Berja in western

Almería province and initially arrested 24 persons. Those arrested were charged with belonging to a criminal organisation, taking part in drug and people smuggling, running the logistics for criminal activities, money laundering, and offences against the rights of foreign nationals. Some of them were charged with the illegal obtaining, storage and transport of large amounts of fuel for drug and people-smuggling launches. Documentation seized during the raids resulted in bank accounts being frozen, and cash and luxury vehicle were seized. The Central Government delegate in Andalucía, Pedro Fernández, announced that the raids were part of the major plan in Andalucía to break up criminal gangs operating in the Campo de Gibraltar area. A Guardia Civil police spokesperson stated that the investigation was on-going with more arrests and seizures of items anticipated.

Almería UD

The Almería UD football club played their last home game against Cádiz on May 25th. They went out from the first division, relegated down to the second division with a bang and won 6-1. It has been announced that the Catalan coach, Joan Francesc Ferrer Sicilia, popularly known as ‘Rubi’, will become their manager for the next three seasons. He was their coach from 20212023 and has pledged that he will work very hard to get them back in the first division. How this will affect Turki Al-Sheikh and his patronage after he bought the club in 2019 is not known, and there are still fears that he will pull out. He didn’t appear at either of the last three home games and has previously tweeted “patience has its limits”.

So Now You Know...

Arthur Ashe

Tennis player Arthur Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 10th, 1943. He won a total of 33 titles including the U.S. men’s singles championship and U.S. Open in 1968 and the men’s singles at Wimbledon in 1975. As a pioneering African American athlete, he fought against racism and stereotyping and was arrested numerous times while protesting. In 1992, he announced he had likely contracted HIV through a transfusion during heart surgery. He formed the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS and campaigned for public awareness regarding the disease. He died from pneumonia in New York, on February 6, 1993.

Joshua Reynolds

British portrait painter Joshua Reynolds was born on July 16th, 1723, in Plympton, Devon. He became the leading portrait artist of the 18th century, raising the status of portraits to those of religious and historical works. He created fashionable, large-scale images of British high society as well as early celebrities including actors and courtesans. His images often included theatrical elements including colourful props and costumes, imagined pastoral landscapes, and classical symbolism. He played a central role in founding the Royal Academy of Arts, which gave artists an opportunity to display their work publicly for the first time.

Apollo 11

On July 20th, 1969, a global audience watched television when the Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first step onto the moon. As he stepped down onto the moon’s surface from the lunar module he proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. He inadvertently omitting an “a” before “man” which he intended to say, so slightly changing the meaning. He was joined by Buzz Aldrin and they spent about two and a quarter hours exploring the site they had named “Tranquillity Base” and collected 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) of lunar material to bring back to Earth on the ‘Columbia’ mother ship.

The Atomic Bomb “Fat Boy”

On July 16th, 1945, the experimental atomic bomb “Fat Boy” was set off at 5.30am in the New Mexico desert, creating a mushroom cloud that rose to 41,000 ft. It emitted heat three times the temperature of the interior of the sun and wiped out all plant and animal life within a radius of one mile. The “Manhattan Project” was led by physicist Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves, and had the assistance of several of the best scientists in the field at the time. “Little Boy” and “Fat Man” were the names of the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan that devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki with an approximate death toll of 280,000.

July Birth Symbols

The fourth astrological zodiac sign, Cancer, originating from the constellation Cancer, ends on July 21st when Leo is the zodiac sign for the rest of the month. The associated Cancer animal is the crab depicted as a creature with a hard shell and soft underbelly. This reflects the duality of Cancer’s personality; they are tough and protective on the outside but nurturing and emotional on the inside. The associated precious stone is a bright red ruby and the Cancer colour is silver. Before July 7th the Oak tree is the tree sign and after July 7th the Holly tree. The people who are considered the most compatible are those from Taurus and Pisces.

Henry Ford

Henry Ford the automotive pioneer was born on a farm in Dearborn Township, Michigan on July 30th 1863. He reputably built a steam engine when he was fifteen and a petrol engine age thirty. In 1903 he established the Ford Motor Company with an assembly-line production system that revolutionised car manufacture and he introduced a 5 dollars-a-day wage for five working days a week. His “Model T” car came out in 1908. The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers stopped his company’s production because Henry was not a licensed manufacturer. He went to court in 1909 and lost, but won on appeal in 1911.

Who Pays For Free or Negative Priced Electricity?

The short answer is, the suppliers. Recently, for the 8.5 million people who pay for their electricity on the variable hourly PVPC tariff, there have been times when electricity has been free, or in theory, we should have received a refund.

Red Eléctrica de España (REE) is the Spanish National Grid organisation. In winter months the supply has to be stepped up to meet the demand. In Spring and Summer, with a major contribution from renewable energy sources, photovoltaic solar panels, wind farms and hydro-electric plants, the available supply has quite often satisfied the demand. The demand is reduced on holidays, weekends, days when air-conditioning is not needed, and with more people having their own photo-voltaic panels. A key date was Tuesday, May 19th, 2023, a normal weekday, when renewable energy supplied 100% of the demand in mainland Spain for nine hours. Electricity from nuclear power stations and co-generation power station was still needed, as Spain supplies electricity to the Balearic Islands and exports it to Portugal, France and Andorra. Co-generation power stations burn gas to drive gas turbines, and the steam generated drives steam turbines. Their electricity is expensive and it takes two hours to shut one down or start it up again.

The ’OMIE’ organisation is the Spanish Market Operator for electricity and they gauge the likely demand for electricity for each of the 24 hours of the next day. Suppliers of electricity put in wholesale bids to sell their electricity for each hour based on the very volatile Euro price per MW (a MW is one million watts). It was 39 euros on October 7th 2020, 288 euros on October 7th 2021, and a maximum of 13 euros last May. If the supply exceeds the demand for some hours of the day electricity may be free. Also, in the past few months there have been some hours when nuclear and co-generation plants kept producing electricity rather than shutting down the supply, so they sold it at a loss. This happened for the first time on April 1st at 3pm-4pm when the best bid price was minus 1.5 euros, the worst price ever.

Since then, there have been 300 hours with zero profit and 180 hours when they sold it at a loss.

We have commented previously that two very large solar farms will be built at Tabernas in addition to the ones already there. A new feature is batteries that charge up during the day and supply electricity at night when the panels don’t. A typical installation has rows of them, each one larger than a shipping container. For a long time, when hydro-electric dams are in use, the water can be pumped back up overnight to be reused the next day.

The demand for electricity in Spain is decreasing, and at present has gone down by 0.8% compared to 2023 which was the lowest since 2005. Industry is using less, and a prime example is Cosentino who have installed the largest industrial photovoltaic array in Spain. The output is up to 20MW that should amount to 34,000MW over one year and provide 25% of the electricity they need. The Michelin company have installed an initial 25,000m2 array of panels, and there are 8,300 private or public “home” photovoltaic installations in Almería province providing 89MW. Market analysts think that this July and August, with less wind and rain and air-conditioning in use, prices will go back up. This will please the supply companies but we will have to pay more.

Some Leading Features of Almería Province

Alist of 10 features where Almería province leads the way has been published.

The first one is cutting-edge agriculture in 31,000 hectares (120 sq. miles) of greenhouses producing three million tonnes per year, 50% of the total output of Spain. The growing techniques are a model of agricultural efficiency and productivity.

The Almería Solar Platform at Tabernas is one of the most important research centres for solar energy worldwide with continuing testing and development of new technology, fundamental to European projects to improve solar energy production.

Filming in the Tabernas area continues to take place with over 300 films and commercials so far, and regular visits from international film makers. Important events are the Almería Western Film Festival and the Almería International Film Festival.

The Cabo de Gata-Níjar National Park is an outstanding example of sustainable tourism, one of the most protected areas of Spain, spread over 38,000 hectares (147 sq. miles) of land and 12,000 hectares in the sea. The Ecotourism and outdoor activities attract 1 million visitors each year.

Almería province has pioneers in the production of water from desalination plants. Total capacity of potable water is 135,000m3/day, sufficient for 3 million inhabitants. The Carboneras plant is one of the largest in Europe providing 120,000 m3 / day of potable and agricultural water.

Almería University and other research centres are leaders in biotechnology, agri-food and environmental science, with 700 researchers who collaborate with important centres worldwide with a major impact on crop improvement and higher yield techniques.

Apart from Cabo de Gata, Almería province has other areas of environmental protection such as the Karst in Yesos gypsum mines at Sorbas spread over 2,200 hectares (8 sq. miles). The mines are very good examples of sustainable management and biodiversity that attract scientists and tourists interested in nature.

Almería province is a specially privileged location with the highest amount of sunshine in Spain with more than 3,000 hours. This is because of the southeast-facing coast with mountains behind that act as a barrier against cloud and rain. Warm and dry air provide our popular summer climate.

The Calar Alto observatory at an altitude of 2,168m in the Sierra de Los Filabres is the largest astronomical observatory in Continental Europe. It is equipped with state-of-the-art telescopes, including the largest one that is 3.5m. Many important discoveries have been made and it is vital in collaboration with investigations linked to other international astronomy centres.

Whether it is a good thing or not, Almería province has the most arid land in Europe. There is a drastic change from 307 km2 at the start of the 20th century and the area is now 3,330 km2. It occupies one third of all the land in the province.

Preparing for a Tsunami

Seismologists use a variety of data to prepare predictions as to when an earthquake may occur. Predicting one with certainty is almost impossible, but charting where there are likely to be ones in the future is more accurate. A tsunami is a wave or waves caused by earthquakes or volcanos under the sea, and as they approach the coast they increase in height to as much as 30m. In 2004 a tsunami in the Indian Ocean at Sumatra killed 300,000 people.

The Alboran sea is off the coast of Murcia, Almería, Granada, Málaga, Algeciras, Ceuta and Morocco. It is a constant “hot spot” for undersea earthquakes caused by two tectonic plates grinding together until one of them gives. A tsunami in the centre of the Alboran sea would reach Morocco in about 15 minutes, 30 minutes to the Granada and Málaga coast, and 30-40 minutes to the Almería coast. The Junta de Andalucía has published a draft proposal for an Emergency Plan and along our coastline it applies to Adra, Balanegra, Carboneras, Cuevas del Almanzora, El Ejido, Enix, Garrucha, Mojácar, Níjar, Pulpí, Roquetas de Mar and Vera. All these municipalities have to have an emergency plan in place, and within the next few months several types of internationally accepted signs have to be put up.

One sign has a yellow triangle showing a wave with the warning “Zona de Peligro, TSUNAMI, Tsunami Hazard Zone” in all areas where a tsunami might reach. The other signs are green with left or right arrows showing a person escaping from the wave with the words “Ruta de Evacuación, TSUNAMI, Evacuation Route”. These are the designated routes that people should use to leave the danger areas for a higher area or a high building that is out of danger. Another green sign shows a person on higher land above the wave with the words “Zona Segura, TSUNAMI, Safety Zone” where people should stay. After a safety assessment, blocks of apartment can be used as another safety zone with the words “Evacuación Vertical, TSUNAMI, Vertical Evacuation”. All this sounds very frightening but the signs are considered necessary. Town halls have their own map of the coast showing areas with businesses and property that the tsunami might

reach so people are forewarned. There are many other plans that will be put in place to evacuate people who need help, and first aid and civil defence measures to deal with a displaced population.

On September 22nd, 1522, an earthquake devastated Almería city with an intensity of 8 to 9 on a scale of 10 that was used at the time. The likely cause was a tsunami in the Alboran sea that caused 1,000 deaths. Excavations inland at Cabo de Gata show sediment considered to have come from 1522. In 1790 an earthquake and tsunami that started off Algeria reached Almería and Cartagena on a 9 to 10 level with a wave stated to be 2 to 3m high and 3,000 people died. On January 13th, 1804, there was an earthquake off Motril in the Alboran sea with more than 1,400 deaths in Berja, Canjáyar, Roquetas de Mar and Dalías, leaving Almeria city in ruins again.

The worst and largest tsunami in Spanish history took place on November 1st, 1755. It was southwest of the Iberian Peninsular affecting the coasts of Portugal and Morocco as well as Spain. The 8.5 magnitude caused a 10m tsunami in the Gulf of Cádiz and 1,000 Spanish people died.

The Focus A-Z Directory

ACCOUNTING

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

AIR CONDITIONING

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)

Exclusive Airport Shuttles ..........................................950 092602

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

ART & ARTISTS

Adolfo Prado .................................................................950 472668

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

Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...............................................0044 7549667172

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

Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073

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

AUCTIONS

Auction Subasta (Los Carasoles) ..UK 7413190882 / 643 137106

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

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES

The Metal Works (Albox).......................950 930520 / 638 900949

AWNINGS & BLINDS

Curtains with Style (Interior blinds) ...950 069032 / 678 811125

Costasol S.L. (Lloyd Dean) (See cover)...........................667 652 888

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.41) ...….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.41) .....................................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)

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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

Unicraft …...............................................................…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

Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines .......600 006032

CATTERY see Kennels

CBD SPECIALISTS

CBD

CHILDREN & BABY

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire,

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

Paul

CIVIL ENGINEERS

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

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.41) ......….…..........................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 473021 / 600 847964

Susan Hales (Tarot) ................................................ 643 960118

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

Dr. Wanda Broeshart .................................................610 243327

CRAFTS

Elaine’s Wools (Arboleas) ...........................................667 273889

R.F. (Marquetry) ...........................................................711 003476

Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................643 563803

CURRENCY

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

Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

CURTAINS

& SOFT FURNISHINGS

Cortinas Gredécor (Vera / Huércal-Overa) ..................950 391361 Curtains with Style (See p.21) ........950 069032 / 678 811125

Curtainsandthings .................................................……678 684564

Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907 The Almería Focus 5,000 copies delivered monthly to 250 places. Advertise and get your business seen. Call or WhatsApp Clare on 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com

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)

Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069

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 Andy …..............................…................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) (See p.23) .....................................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

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

Spain Property Finder …..............…….......................686 878789 Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)....................950 615388 Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209 Vaitier SL (Cabrera) ................................................609 626140

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

Mojácar Cod ................................................................602 006977

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

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.49) ......................................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) (See p.33).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

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

GAS TANK SUPPLIERS

GIFT SHOPS

Sassy Casa (Arboleas)

GLASS CURTAINS

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

Screenmasters (See p.41)........….…...........................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

Deb’s Mobile Hairdressing .....................................+44 7538809005

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

HOUSE & PET SITTING

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

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

961299 Lola Barranco

086116 / 691 261818

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes

INTERNET PROVIDERS

Acaciophone (Mojácar)

827209

INTERNET TV

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

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

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)

132458

LANDSCAPING

LAUNDERETTES

Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................711 051400

LAUNDERIES

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) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352

NEWSAGENTS

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

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

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

NURSING see also Home Carers Angels 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

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

Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783 Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084

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

238775 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar)

615156 / 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 Zlatan ................................................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

Coastal Properties (Mojácar) .......................................950 475235

472903 / 627 565049

(Huércal

616516 / 616 562447

615156 / 609 026526

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

English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213

930316 / 642 586701 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa)

/ 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 482746

UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879

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 /

La Alfoquía

Los

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.41) ......….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.41) ........................................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

Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

SPAS

IndalOcio (Arboleas) .................................................850 993090

Spas (El Real, Antas) ..............................635 758773

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

Removals & Storage

SWEET SHOPS

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

Tiffany‘s English Academy (Garrucha) ........................685 710078

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

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VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

AF Vehicle Detailing (See p.7) ...................................711 052843

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

Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950

Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307

(Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102

Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941

(Vera Playa) ............................................950 467337

WATER

WINDOW CLEANING

Carl the Squeegee (Turre) .........................................634 364041

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.41)......….…............................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

More Shelter...at the Shelter!

By: Chrissie Cremore

PAWS-PATAS animal shelter could not exist without the help of local volunteers and definitely oversea volunteers. There is a constant flow of people from all over Europe who offer to come and help for at least 3 weeks or sometimes 3 months. The problem is supplying enough on-site accommodation.

I put a plea out on the local forums and thankfully The Universe was switched on to our needs that day. A local couple knew of a Danish woman who had returned to her home country due to ill health and she wanted to dispose of her caravan. However, there is always a “but” and in this case, the caravan was actually registered in the name of the lady’s late husband and he hadn’t left a will. With the help and determination of Chris Stokes and Sue Freakes they continually liaised with the woman’s lawyers in order to find a solution.

When the day finally arrived for the caravan to be moved out of LG camp site, another local person Allison Kissane offered to pay for a grua to move the caravan to the animal shelter...just in time for 2 new oversea volunteers. Allison said “I don’t help at the shelter and I wanted to give something”.

PAWS-PATAS are forever grateful for all the local people who kindly donate to the outlets and raise money by making chutney, jewellery, organising

quiz and musical events...and much, much more! The animal shelter needs help in many different areas. It’s not just cleaning and feeding the cats and dogs, there are so many other lighter tasks like, driving the volunteers to the supermarket, assisting with laundry, helping in the outlets or just socialising with the animals. For further information email: antoinette@paws-patas.org

Los Bandidos take on the Almeria Triathlon

Six Los Bandidos took on the XVII Almeria Sprint Triathlon at Playa del Zapillo in Almeria, two for their first ever triathlon and one for his first ever sea swim.

The race consisted of a 750m sea swim, a 3-lap 20k cycle and a 2-lap 5k run. The men entered the sea first and the ladies 10 minutes later. Sea conditions were near perfect, but there was some swell after the first buoy and an undertow at the exit point on to the beach. The wind was a bit gusty on the bike leg, with one unfortunate triathlete getting blown off her bike on a roundabout, but was still fast and flat. It was hot for the run along the Paseo but the encouragement of fellow Bandido supporters kept everyone going to the finish line.

The first man crossed the finish line in 59:09 and the first lady in 1:10:25. 127 men finished the race and 29 ladies. All finishers received a commemorative bag, drinks bottle, water and a banana!

Left to Right: Chrissie Cremore, Chris Stokes, Sue Freakes, Vanessa Maipauw (Shelter Manager), oversea volunteers and Allison Kissane

Community News

Los Bandidos results (position, name, swim/bike, run and overall time, and age group prizes) Men:

115 Ian Forrester 59:29 27:35 1:27:04 (1st V4M)

120 Mark Ratcliffe 1:05:31 23:48 1:29:19

121 Dean Smith 1:02:09 27:20 1:29:29

125 Andrew Hyde 1:08:51 25:56 1:34:47

127 Stephen Bostock 1:22:12 37:25 1:59:38 Ladies:

20 Karen Ayers 58:07 28:20 1:26:28 (1st V3F)

Full results: https://montureventos.com/ events/xvii-triatlon-ciudad-de-almeria-jairo-ruiz/

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.

The Interactive Linguistic Atlas of Andalucia Includes the Mojácar Accent

Press release by Mojácar Townhall

The University of Granada, under the direction of Professor Alfredo Herrero de Haro, is developing an innovative project: the Interactive Linguistic Atlas of Andalusian Accents. This ambitious project aims to document and analyse the diversity of accents in the autonomous community of Andalusia, despite the increasing linguistic homogenization.

The project includes the accent of Mojácar, which will be studied through samples from

four participants who met the requirement of never having resided outside the municipality. This initiative has the support of Mojácar Town Council which, through its Department of Culture, helped in the finding of the candidates.

This week, the Councillor for Culture, Noemí Linares welcomed Alfredo Herrero de Haro, the director of the project, to the municipality, who stressed the importance of this work, not only to preserve Andalusian accents, but also to plan their impact on the future of the Spanish language.

The Interactive Linguistic Atlas of Andalusia, funded by the department of University, Research and Innovation of the Andalusian Regional Government is proposed to be completed by December 2026.

The project involves the collection of voice recordings of speakers from 500 Andalusian localities, the analysis of which will be presented through 292 interactive maps. These maps will not only show the variation of accents but will also include audio recordings for a more intuitive understanding, facilitating their understanding by both experts and the general public.

Coffee Break

What’s On

Madrid

Paul McCartney has two concerts in Madrid at the WiZink Sports Stadium on December 9th and 10th, as part of his ‘Got Back’ Tour, his only two concerts in Spain. Tickets are from 212 to 950 euros from normal internet booking sites.

Almería

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.

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.

What’s On

El Fantasma de la Ópera comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 9.30pm, performed by the On Beat Company. Tickets are 22 & 25 euros.

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.

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, 10.30am1.30pm

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

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra from Granada conducted by Isabel Rubio, are in concert at the auditorio on Friday, September 20th at 8pm. Ticket prices were not available at time of going to press.

What’s On

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. auditorio-aguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Garrucha & Vera

The open-air cinemas at The Cine Tenis in Garrucha and the Terraza de Vera, Calle Antonio de Torres, Vera continue until September 21st. Food and drinks are available and all the films start at 10pm. The box offices are open 45 minutes before. More information from www.veracines.es

Mojácar

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.

The fiesta of San Augustín, patron saint of Mojácar, is on Friday, August 28th. Various events take place from the 24th. More info from www.mojacar.es Send details of your events to almeriafocus@gmail.com

What’s On

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.

Activities - Clubs - Associations

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 or 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

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Your Stars

Mar. 21

- April 20

Apr. 21

- May 21

May 22

- June 21

June 22

- July 22

July 23 - Aug 22

Aug. 23

- Sept. 23

Daydreaming will be your downfall. You have a real need to be vocal. Talk to someone you trust in order to see the whole picture. Don’t hesitate to go ahead with any plans for entertainment. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Your charm and generosity will bring new friends and romantic opportunities. Digestive disorders will be a result of family squabbles. Past partners are likely to reappear. Don’t overload your plate. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Take the whole family and make it an enjoyable outing. Don’t jump into investments too quickly. You can make personal changes that will enhance your appearance and bring about greater social activity. You will have to make some changes regarding your direction if you wish to keep on top of your career expectations. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Think before you act if you wish to avoid friction. Difficulties with your mate may lead to isolation. Don’t be too confident that coworkers are on your side. You should get out and enjoy social events where you are likely to meet new potential mates; however, don’t over spend. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Disappointments are likely if your mate embarrasses you in front of friends. Find out more, if you want to start your own business. You will find that valuable knowledge can be gained if you are willing to listen. Get involved in activities that will be fun for the whole family. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Get busy on those home improvement projects that you’ve been procrastinating about. Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. Secret affairs will come back to haunt you. Don’t make promises. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Do not be surprised if your partner doesn’t understand your needs. You have so much to offer; open up and let your thoughts be known. Don’t make accusations unless you are completely sure that you are correct. You will be tempted to shop till you drop. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Relationships will be emotional this month. Family responsibilities are mounting. If it can make you extra cash, it will be even better. Be careful disclosing information. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

You may find that you’re being used. You should be putting your cash into long-term investments like real estate. You need to do your own thing and work on making yourself the best you can be. Residential moves will also be advantageous for all concerned. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Difficulties may be encountered while travelling in foreign countries. You might find that the extra cash will come in handy when an opportunity to invest comes along. Things aren’t as they appear. Overindulgence will be a problem if you are out in a social setting. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Be tolerant, but don’t let any one take you for granted. Talk to someone with experience about budgets or consolidating debts. Think of changes to your home that will please and add to everyone’s comfort. Don’t let your partner get away with spending too much of your money. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Your emotions will be touched off concerning recent encounters with your lover. Use your inventiveness to find solutions. You have to take hold of your life and make some crucial decisions. You might not be as reserved on an emotional level as you’d like. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday

Jokes of the Month

The Dinosaur

While looking at a dinosaur fossil at a museum, a man asks the curator, “How old are these?”

The curator replied, “60 million, 2 years, and 33 days.” Impressed, the man asks how he can be so precise. “Well, they told me they were 60 million years old when I started working here, and I have been here for 2 years and 33 days.”

The Hitch Hiker

A woman comes home and catches her husband in bed with a young woman and gets really angry. He hurriedly explains, claiming he was just helping the girl. He says: “The girl was hitch-hiking but didn’t know her relatives’ address, so I brought her home to check in the phone book. When we got here, I saw her shirt was worn out, so I gave her a nice t-shirt you hadn’t worn in years. Her shoes were falling apart too, so I gave her one of your pairs that had been sitting unused for three years.” She thanked me profusely and then jokingly asked, “Is there anything else in this house your wife never uses?” I told her there was one thing!

The Blind Date

“How was your blind date?” a college student asked her room mate. “Terrible!” the room mate answered. “He showed up in his 1932 Rolls Royce.” “Wow! That’s a very expensive classic car. What’s so bad about that?” “He was the original owner.”

WWII

Elderly Man: “Father, during the war I allowed a Jewish refugee to live in my attic.” Priest: “I do not see anything wrong with that. You helped a poor soul survive the war.”

Elderly Man: “I collected rent from him every month because he had a lot of money.” Priest: “That’s not a good thing you did, but it was for a good cause. You helped him survive.”

Elderly Man: “Should I tell him the war is over?”

Fathers and Children

A teenage boy tells his dad that he has some great news: he’s fallen in love and is going to ask a girl out. “Who is it?” the dad asks. His son replies, “Kate, the girl who lives next door.” The father explains that he had an affair with the neighbour a long time ago, and he can’t date Kate because she is his sister…The boy is crushed and won’t leave his room for days. His mother gets worried and goes to ask what is wrong. “I can’t date the girl I love because Dad says she’s my sister,” he says. Happy she can solve the problem the mom says: “Oh don’t worry darling! You can date who you want. He isn’t your father!”

The Four Legs

A wife comes home late one night and quietly opens the door to her bedroom. From under the blanket, she sees four legs instead of just her husband’s two. She reaches for a baseball bat and starts hitting the blanket as hard as she can. Once she’s done, she goes down to the kitchen to have a drink and a cry. As she enters, she sees her husband there, reading a magazine. He says, “Hi darling, your parents have come to visit us unexpectedly, so I let them stay in our bedroom. Did you say hello?”

A 3-Day Pass

An Israeli soldier who had just enlisted asked the Commanding Officer for a 3-day pass. The CO says “Are you crazy? You’ve only just joined the Israeli army that is at war, and you already want a 3-day pass? You must do something really spectacular for that!” The soldier comes back a day later in an Arab tank. The CO was very impressed and asked, “How did you do it?” “Well, I jumped in a tank, and went toward the border with the Arabs. I approached the border, and saw an Arab tank. I put my white flag up and the Arab tank put his white flag up. I said to the Arab soldier, “Do you want to get a three-day pass? He said he did, so we swapped tanks!”

The Notes

Annoyed at her mom, a teenage girl decides to play a joke on her to get some attention. The girl wrote a note saying, “I have run away – don’t bother trying to find me”, put it on her desk, and hid under her bed to catch her mom’s reaction. The mother comes home, sees the note on the desk, and immediately pulls out her iPhone to call her husband. “Good news honey, we don’t have to send her off to college and spend all that money, she left on her own!” The daughter waits for her mom to leave the room and then bursts into tears. She climbs out from under the bed and sees a note taped to the door. The note reads “I can see the light of your phone under the bed. I’m making dinner, it’ll be ready in 30 minutes.”

Watching TV

My wife walked in on me while I was watching a bit of adult porn on TV. In a total panic, I quickly switched the channel to something random that turned out to be the fishing channel, of all things. As she leaves the room, she looks back and says, “You should keep watching porn… you already know how to fish.”

The Parrot

A lady went to a pet shop and immediately spotted a large, beautiful parrot. There was a sign on the cage that said $50. “Why so little?” she asked the pet store owner. The owner replied, “Look, I should tell you first that this bird used to live in a house of ill repute, and sometimes it says some pretty vulgar stuff.” The woman thought about this, but decided she had to have the bird. She took it home and hung the bird’s cage up in her living room and waited for it to say something. The bird looked around the room, then at her, and said, “New house, new madam.” The woman was a bit shocked at the implication, but then thought “that’s not so bad.” When her two teenage daughters returned from school, the bird saw them and said, “New house, new madam, new girls.” The girls and the woman were a bit offended but then began to laugh about the situation. Moments later, the woman’s husband came home from work. The bird looked at him and said, “Hi, Keith!”

The Military Conversation

This is the transcript of an actual radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October, 1995. Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision. Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision. Americans: This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course. Canadians: No. I say again, you divert YOUR course. Americans: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES’ ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS, AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT’S ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTERMEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP. Canadians: This is a manned lighthouse. Your call.