The Almeria Focus - March 2025

The Almería Focus

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Nearly Springtime!

Last year Easter Sunday was March 31st but this year it is on April 20th so all the associated dates and events have moved as well. The Águilas carnival main parades start on Sunday, March 2nd with the last parade on Saturday, March 8th and we have more details in our ‘What’s On’ section.

This year, the UK’s Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, is on April 17th and it is a fiesta day in Andalucía but not in the rest of Spain. This is because the “Día de San José” (Spanish Father’s Day), always on March 19th, was swapped with Maundy Thursday in Andalucía. Monday, March 17th is St Patrick’s Day and Spaniards have got used to people walking round in funny hats! UK Mothering Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent (that starts on Ash Wednesday) is on March 30th this year, but Spanish Mother’s Day is always the first Sunday in May.

Locally, in the Mojácar and Cuevas del Almanzora areas, there is a very strange event that takes place three Thursdays earlier than Maundy Thursday, and is thought to have started in the 17th century. This is “Día de la Vieja” (“Old Lady Day”) on March 27th this year. Effigies are made of brightly coloured tissue paper wrapped round a wooden cross with the large head filled with sweets. These are taken into the countryside, or in some places near beaches, and children throw stones at the head to get at the sweets. The origin of this is not completely clear, but one explanation is that grannies took their grandchildren into the countryside as a moment of light relief during the solemn period of Lent with no festivities. It also takes place in some municipalities in Málaga, Catalonia and in France. Local businesses will be shut during the afternoon and evening and the time in the countryside is often the scene of barbecues, drinks and a family chin wag. As we do every month, we list events in our area that may be of interest to our readers in our ‘What’s On’ section. Many people will have found that some of the restaurants they like to go to have been shut

during February, when the owners and workers have a holiday, but in March they will be open again and thinking about the run up to Easter.

Import tariffs in the EU and countries that export goods to the US are very much in the news. We explain in our ‘In the News’ section that Spain imports far more than they export, but olive oil is a major export. The largest amount comes from Andalucía, including producers in our province, and a hefty import tax into the US if it happens, will be very bad news.

The “omnibus” bill in parliament that included a large number of smaller bills, has now been passed on the second attempt with some left out. State pensions have the 2.8% increase reinstated, paid in February, and the rise in the minimum wage from January 1st has been approved.

A major EU “Pact for a Clean Industry” has been published including the proposal that IVA(VAT) on electricity bills in EU states will come down to 5%, from the present 21% in Spain, and also the removal of some indirect taxes. This will be very good news when it is approved and comes into force.

The clocks “Spring forward” an hour on the last Sunday in March which is March 30th. There are no national fiesta days in April but Monday, May 1st, is a national “Day of the Worker” fiesta date.

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A Serious Disagreement

The minimum wage in Spain has now gone up by 4.4% to 1,184 euros, an increase of 50 euros per month, paid 14 times a year for some people or 14/12 each month. This applies to 1.8 million workers and was backdated to January 1st. As we mentioned last month, traditionally, the income tax threshold has been put up at the time of any increase so that people on the minimum wage do not have to pay anything. This time, there is a major disagreement between the Minister for Labour, Yolanda Díaz, and the Minister for Finance, María Jesús Montero, who wants the increase to be taxable. She argues that 1,184 euros times 14 is a decent amount of money, no longer a “subsistence amount”, it is more than a living wage and has gone up by 61% with the PSOE government since 2018. She claims that only 20% of people will have to pay tax, such as a single person without a partner or children or a mortgage that reduces income tax, and they will only pay about 300 euros out of the 700 euros increase. She calculates that from all of the 1.8 million workers on the new wage, they will pay about two billion euros in tax that the exchequer could do with and is entitled to collect. How political parties in parliament will vote is unclear, as there are some that agree and some that disagree. A coalition of parties who are against paying tax could defeat the government so that it has to be scrapped.

The ‘Menu of the Day’

“The menu of the day” continues to be a spectacular formula for success, according to Emilio Gallego, secretary general of the Spanish Hotel and Catering Industry, which brings together 52 associations throughout mainland Spain. They conclude that Spanish restaurants serve an average of 4 million menus of the day each day. “Anyone who is a regular user of the menu of the day in Spain realises that the value for money is unparalleled”. He explains that the key lies in a perfect organisation of what is going to be produced and an adequate volume and states, “Establishments need constant turnover and a sufficient number of customers for the model

to be profitable, as well as efficient planning that allows them to optimise purchases, preserve food better, and organise production at times of less activity”. In their latest study that measured the average price of the menu of the day they concluded that it is 14 euros, 19.5% more than in 2016. This increase is well below the general Consumer Price Index that has gone up 23.4% and the rise in food and beverage costs that have gone up 39.2%. One restaurant in Madrid has provided a menu of the day since it opened in 2005 when it cost the equivalent of 8,90 euros and it now costs 18,50 euros. The owner states that they have always had a good menu that includes eight starters and eight main courses. To keep competitive, he is making simple recipes, “I’ve eliminated unnecessary ingredients but the food is better than ever”. He states that for a restaurant the size of his, he needs to serve 40-50 meals, otherwise he is only covering his costs as his profit margin is not a lot. If he can attract 40-50 people every day, it is successful and making some money. “It is essential to buy local and seasonal produce, not only for quality, but also for the cost factor”. Also, he says that lunchtime customers often come back for a drink and a tapa which is good additional income. There is no current legal obligation for all restaurants to have a menu of the day. A 1965 law made it mandatory to offer a complete menu with a first course, second course, bread, wine and dessert, but today, the rules are more flexible. However, establishments with a capacity for more than 30 people must offer this option according to Spanish law, unless this is not a requirement in the appropriate autonomous community. Menus of the day should be available every weekday, but a restaurant can provide them every day of the week if they wish to. Apart from being available at lunchtime, they may be available for diners in the evening. Many restaurants nowadays only have one menu with multiple choices for a set price.

Reciprocal Tariffs and Spain

President Trump wants to introduce ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ to balance tax on US exports by raising

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import taxes into the US. They will apply to each country and are supposed to be worked out by April 1st , but this is a monumental task. Spain has a trade deficit with the US as we import more items than we export. In 2024, Spanish sales to the US totalled almost 17 billion euros, compared to imports of 26 billion but in a list of the top 28 countries that export to the US, Spain is in 25th place with only 2.5% of GPD. This is good news, hopefully, but the 25% import tax on steel and aluminium applies to all countries and comes into effect on March 12th. Spain is the tenth largest exporter but this only amounts to 255 million euros. The agri-food sector is the only area in which Spain maintains a trade surplus with the US thanks to products such as olive oil and wine. The largest exports of olive oil into the US come from Andalucía and with wine amounts to 476 million euros. A high import tax on olive oil that Trump introduced in 2018 but President Biden cancelled, is bad news. Many economists consider that the reciprocal tariffs are a negotiation tool and may well be amended. The European Commission believes that it has room to negotiate and avoid a major trade war. On February 18th Trump announced an import tax of 25% on all cars (there is already a 25% import tax on pick-up trucks), semiconductors and pharmaceutical products to come into force in April. He hinted that the tax on the last two sectors might rise even more in the future. Spain exports cars, spare parts and car accessories into the US every year worth about 1.5 billion euros and pharmaceutical products worth 589 million euros.

Cheaper Electricity?

In an article we comment on the success of the EU Green Deal. At a recent meeting in Brussels, Ursula von der Leyen announced new incentives entitled ‘Pact for a Clean Industry’. She reminded member states that they must bear in mind the commitment to a 90% reduction in carbon emissions by 2040. She stated that member states should have more incentives to promote renewable energy and be more competitive and suggested that governments should partly subsidise business investments in environmental

technology. As regards tax on electricity bills, she proposed a reduction in IVA (VAT) “to the minimum threshold of 5% and the elimination of the taxes on electricity bills that finance non-energy policies.” She stated that there is a need to decouple the price of gas from electricity prices when they skyrocket “based on models tested in emergency situations.” This refers to the ‘Iberian Exception’ granted to Spain and Portugal to contain the price of gas during the worst period of the energy crisis. In June 2021, IVA on electricity bills in Spain was dropped to 10% and in July 2022 down to 5%. In January 2024 it went back up to 10% and from this January it is 21% again. Ursula von der Leyen stressed that this is important because gas, which has become more expensive again in recent months, will remain at high prices for the next few years. It appears that there will be funding from the current Budgetary Framework that expires in 2027. Reducing IVA and other taxes on electricity bills will make electricity much cheaper.

More EU-Russia Sanctions

Whilst US and Russian delegations were meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine, the EU announced their 16th range of sanctions against Russia. The most important one is a ban on importing raw aluminium products in the form of ingots, slabs and billets. At present, these only amount to 6% of total raw aluminium imports into the EU as many member states have already stopped buying from Russia. Another sanction is because Russia has been circumventing the ban on oil coming into the EU by using a “shadow fleet” of old ships. Sometimes these ships transfer oil on the high seas into other ships that then come to the EU. The ban is on 73 named ships that now cannot enter EU ports, and this sanction includes owners and captains. The ships, often uninsured, are alleged to hide their identity by turning off their transponders and sending false information as to who they are. Apart from this the EU believe there is a real danger of one of these old ships spilling oil which could cause an environmental disaster. Thirteen Russian banks have been denied access to the SWIFT electronic transfer system,

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and there is also an export ban on sending some chemicals, chrome and precision tools to Russia. A ban on importing Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) was proposed, but it was decided to wait for discussions with the US regarding importing more LNG that may be part of the tariff war solutions.

25% Non-Spanish Workers

At the end of 2024 in our province, people paying into the Social Security system, so in work, included 85,000 non-Spanish workers. This is 25% and is the highest percentage in all of Spain and up from 80,000 at the end of 2023. Total people in work were 338,000 that is also a record number out of a population of 762,000. In Spain overall, at the end of 2024 only 13% were non-Spanish workers. We had 17,400 from EU states and 67,600 from nonEU countries. Agriculture is the big motor of our economy and Almería province exports the highest amounts of fruit and vegetables of any other province in Spain. 42,500 people were employed in this sector and 8,000 people were self-employed running their own businesses in agriculture. At the year-end, 46,067 people were registered as being unemployed in our province, the lowest figure for the month of December prior to the construction crisis, but only 9,000 were non-Spanish. The “foreigners office” in Almería city employs more people than any other public department and in 2024 processed 43,000 applications of various types. The National Institute of Statistics forecasts the percentage of non-Spanish workers in our province in 2039 reaching 35%.

More Solar Power

The Almeria Diputación (County council) is currently installing renewable energy solar panels in municipalities in our province, including Pechina, Rioja, Velefique, Arboleas, Chercos, Serón, Purchena and Turre, thanks to the solar energy ‘DUS 5000 Plan’. All these installations have been awarded to contractors, are underway or completed and there are installations in 50 of the 104 municipalities with 350 panels. Total investment comes to more than 6 million euros and 57% is from EU grants and the other 43%

from the Diputación. The energy needs of each municipality are calculated and solar panels are installed to cover 80%. If less power is being used, as is the case at weekends, the surplus electricity generated is sold back to the supply companies which is additional income for the municipality.

Mercadona Changes

A few weeks ago Mercadona announced that they were making changes to their fishmonger counters and creating parking spaces for electric scooters. Another change is the increase by 99 céntimos for the delivery of goods ordered online. The charge has now gone up to 8,20 euros due to the rising costs and inflation. As regards their balance sheet, the online service generated sales worth 650 million euros in 2024 with four million orders, but it is only 2% of Mercadona’s total turnover. A few years ago, at one of his rare appearances before journalists, Juan Roig, the Mercadona owner and chairman, was very rude about his existing online service. He stated that one of his daughters would be put in charge of making it more successful, efficient and customer friendly.

Modular Prefabricated Houses

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced legislation that will result in mortgages being available for the purchase of modular prefabricated houses. The proposal, already registered in Congress, seeks to follow the successful model adopted by countries such as the UK, the US, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark

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and Norway. These countries have shown that modular housing is a viable solution, an effective response to the growing demand for housing, and with ecological benefits as they are well insulated. Modular homes have several advantages as the components are pre-fabricated in a factory and then assembled at the construction site. This takes advantage of economies of scale by standardising production, reducing labour and material costs and significantly accelerating construction times, ready in a matter of weeks and erected in days. It is claimed that the construction industry will not lose out, as there needs to be land clearance and a reinforced concrete base with all the services connected. The number of workers in the construction industry in Spain are not enough, and along with plumbers and electricians come under the category of “jobs difficult to fill”. Qualified immigrants have a fast-track process to fill these vacancies. Some houses are manufactured in wood but ones made with composite wall and roof panels are a more permanent solution. Alternatively, modular houses can consist of prefabricated cubes or be shipping container size that slot together. Specialist companies produce “industrialised bathroom” modules that come completely tiled with all the sanitaryware and accessories in place that greatly reduces the traditional cost. All that is needed are simple water and sewage connections. One of the pioneering developers is Aedas Homes, which since 2018 has built 6,730 fully or partially industrialised homes in 105 developments that includes 1,200 industrialised bathrooms. Some homes have been manufactured entirely offsite in a factory and others integrate prefabricated components such as bathrooms, facades and stairs. Prefabricated homes are a way of quickly building houses and Pedro Sánchez wants to build 200,000 homes per year, to overcome the housing crisis. Aedas Homes state that much larger factories could produce high numbers of modular houses by 2026.

A High GDP

Figures published recently for 2024 show that the GDP (Gross National Product which is the

‘PIB’ in Spain) grew by 0.8% in the second, third and final quarter. This raised the total to 3.2% which is exactly four times the average in the Eurozone and above the 2.5% in 2023. This is in stark contrast to the almost nil growth in the UK. One of the driving forces was tourism that contributed 208 million euros, up 6.5% on 2023 and was 26% of the GDP rise. Most of the rise in tourism was international visitors that totalled 94 million, 10% more than in 2023, who spent 216 million euros up 16%. Optimistic projections for 2025 are that the number of international tourists may reach 100 million with a growth of 9% up to the end of April. The population grew in 2024 to 48.9 million, an extra 500,000, partly as a result of more immigrants. The time taken for them being allowed to work and obtain residency was considerably speeded up and this was the main aim of immigration policies in 2024. The working population went up to the record number of 21.8 million with an additional 470,000 during the year and unemployment dropped to 10.6%, the lowest level since 2008. A negative figure was inflation that went up slightly to 3% in January. This was put down to the cost of electricity, gas, rises of 4.7% for diesel, and 3.7% for petrol, since before Christmas. “Core inflation” went down to 2.4%, a decline of 0.2% and this is the general figure not including the most volatile elements such as fresh food and energy. The IMF (International Monitory Fund) expects the average inflation in 2025 to fall to 1.9%; the European Commission estimates 2.2% and the Bank of Spain 2.1%. At the end of January, the rise in the minimum wage for 2025 went up by 4.4% to 1,184 euros, an increase of 50 euros per month, paid 14 times during the year for some people or 14/12 each month. This applies to 1.8 million workers and it was backdated to January 1st.

Bone Marrow Donations

Residents of Almería province always come forward when there is a request for blood donors. In 2024, more than 1,500 people registered as bone marrow donors which is 26% of the total number of new registrations throughout Andalucía which totals 5,925. A bone marrow procedure is a blood

7 smart ways to save fuel on your daily drive from Generali Expatriates

Did you know that burning just 1 litre of petrol produces roughly 2.3 kg of CO2? The more fuel you consume, the more CO2 is released into the atmosphere. Reducing fuel consumption not only saves money but also helps lower your environmental impact. Here are seven simple ways to help you save fuel on your daily journeys.

1. Plan your route

Before you set off, make sure you have a clear route planned and monitor traffic updates. Adding just 10 minutes to an hour-long drive can boost fuel consumption by up to 14%, not counting the time spent sitting in traffic. A little planning can go a long way towards saving fuel.

2. Check your tyre pressure

Underinflated tyres can cost you more at the pump. Just 0.5 bar below the recommended pressure can increase fuel consumption by 2% in urban areas and 4% on motorways. Underinflation also increases the risk of a blowout by up to 60% and reduces tyre life by around 15%. Keeping them properly inflated not only saves fuel but also increases your safety.

3. Carry only what you need

Every extra kilogram increases your fuel consumption. In fact, every additional 50 kg can raise your fuel consumption by almost 3%. By removing unnecessary items from your vehicle, you can improve fuel efficiency.

4. Maintain a consistent speed

Driving at a steady speed is one of the best ways to use less fuel. Try to accelerate gradually and ease off the accelerator early when you’re slowing down. It can be tricky in city traffic, but it’s a simple way to save fuel.

5. Use higher gears to avoid over-revving

To get the most out of your engine, keep the rpm low by using higher gears. Petrol cars perform best at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm, while diesel vehicles perform best at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm. This strategy relaxes the engine and reduces unnecessary fuel consumption.

6. Turn off the engine during long stops

If you plan to be stationary for more than a minute, turn off the engine. Idling can waste 0.5–0.7 litres of fuel each hour. Many cars now automatically shut off the engine when you are not driving, saving fuel and lowering emissions even further.

7. Use your air conditioning wisely

Air conditioning can increase fuel consumption by 5% to 20%. However, driving with the windows down is not ideal either. For the most efficient driving, keep your windows closed and set the air conditioning to a comfortable 21–23°C.

Of course, the most effective way to save fuel is to switch to an electric vehicle. Electric vehicles lower CO2 emissions significantly and offer longterm benefits. While they do not yet dominate the roads, choosing one means not just saving money on fuel, but also contributing to a better, healthier future!

Generali Expatriates, one of the top insurance companies in Spain, also provides specific cover for electric vehicles that includes, for example: travel assistance (emergency recharging/ towing from km 0), adapted pricing with permanent discounts, protection for charging cables and adapters up, battery coverage (for damage, fire, and theft—even for third-party owned batteries), and civil liability (up to 300,000 euros per claim).

Whether you drive a diesel, petrol, hybrid, or fully electric vehicle, Generali Expatriates offers solutions tailored to your needs. There are over 200 dedicated Expat Brokers and Agents who can offer advice in your own language! For a quote or to find your nearest broker, visit www.generaliexpatriates.es or call 91 342 25 49.

Drive smarter, save fuel, and enjoy your life in Spain with confidence!

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transfusion of stem cells, which can be done in two ways. Firstly, by extracting them from the peripheral blood, as if it were a blood donation and this is the way in which the extraction is carried out in 90% of cases. The second method is by a puncture in the hip bone under general anaesthetic. The only side effect is a feeling of weakness for a few days. Stem cells quickly regenerate 100% naturally in a healthy body.

Revisable Permanent Prison Sentences

The harshest sentence in the Spanish legal system is now 10 years old. The ‘Revisable Permanent Prison Sentence’ came into force in March 2015 as a result of a modification of the Penal Code for “the most atrocious and serious crimes”. 52 people, 40 men and 12 women have been given this prison term with 10 in Andalucía, five in Almería, two in Seville, one in Huelva, one in Jerez and one in Jaén. Of these 10, three of them are women. In Almería province, most people know about Ana Julia Quezada, the woman who killed 8-yearold Gabriel Cruz in February 2018 in Rodalquilar. In 2019 the Almería Provincial Court convicted her of murder with malice, with the aggravating circumstance of cruel kinship, since she was the partner of the victim’s father, and she was given a sentence of 30 years. She took part in searches when 2,000 police and 3,000 volunteers were looking for him and spoke to the press, but she had murdered Gabriel very shortly after taking him to a Cortijo where she was doing some conversion work. She became the prime suspect after she claimed to have found Gabriel’s tee shirt some distance away, put police had already searched this area twice. When police stopped her in her car, they found that she had transferred Gabriel’s body from where she had hidden it into the car boot. Revisable permanent prison sentences vary between 25 to 35 years, depending on the nature and seriousness of the crime committed. After serving the complete sentence the person can ask for a review taking into account factors such as personality, background, crime, social and family circumstances and reports from specialists. They must demonstrate a positive evolution,

facilitating their possible social reintegration, and different parties present arguments and evidence for or against the prisoner’s release. If denied, the convicted person has to wait for another review after a specified time period, so the sentence is extended until this new application. There is no maximum sentence. Ana Julia Quezada was the first woman in Spain to be given this type of prison term and it was confirmed on an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Vehicle Production

At the end of 2024, vehicle production in Spanish factories fell by 3% compared to 2023 with a grand total of 2.4 million, as only 139,000 were sold last December. The Association of Vehicle Manufacturers blames this on the low demand for electrified vehicles, both in the domestic and European markets, as well as time spent when assembly plants in Spain were being converted to allow the production of electrified vehicles. Passenger cars, with an increase of 0.6% during 2024 were the highest number with 1.9 million. Europe is Spain’s leading export destination, amounting to 93%. As for electrified vehicles, production was 8.5% of the total for 2024, with a decrease of 2.9% compared to 2023. The continuing low demand for electric vehicles is a big problem for manufacturers who have to meet the 2025 reduction in emissions, apart from the 2030 all-electric vehicle target.

Defence Spending

Last month we explained that Spain is nowhere near the 2% of GDP for 2024 that is supposed to be spent on defence by NATO countries and in 2025 the target for Spain is only 1.32%. The current plan is that it will be increased every year until the 2% is reached in 2029. This will more than double the 17.5 billion euros allocated to defence in 2024, with the target of reaching 36.5 billion euros in just five years. Spain’s Ministry of Defence claims that at the NATO summit in Wales in 2014, the 2% was only a recommendation, but at the Madrid meeting in 2022, just four months after Vladimir Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine, the 2%

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became a commitment. At a NATO meeting in the Hague in June when President Trump will meet his European allies, it is expected that the percentage is put up to 3%. Recently, in his meeting with the defence ministers in Brussels, Pete Hegseth, the new head of the Pentagon, proposed raising military spending to 5% of GDP, a threshold not even reached by the US, which spent 3.38% last year. This is clearly impossible. Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, is hoping that if Spain has to increase spending more than planned, the EU will advance some funds. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is proposing that defence investment in NATO countries should not count towards meeting the debt and deficit limits set in the EU’s stability pact, so this will help Spain somewhat.

Chinese Investment in Spain

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, is keen to attract Chinese companies to come to Spain. China considers that Spain is a strategic location in Europe with a good labour market and the Chinese population are very integrated. Chinese car manufacturer Chery and Catalonia’s Ebro EVMotors have signed a deal to build electric cars in Barcelona in a former Nissan factory. The EU sees renewable energy projects as a necessity and is keen to expand them, and China is the world leader in the production of solar panels and batteries for electric cars. In Catalonia in mid-January, the mining company Iberpotash, a subsidiary of the Israeli company ICL, announced an alliance with the Chinese company Shenzhen Dynanonic. They will create a lithium iron phosphate cathode factory and reopen the Sallent potash mine that closed in 2020. The new project does not yet have a start date or an estimate of how many workers will be able to find employment, but it is seen as great news for the area, both by the company and by the unions. In Catalonia at Mont-roig del Campo, the Stellantis automobile group (Opel, Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat) and the world’s leading battery producer, China’s CATL, have formed a partnership. They will invest 4.1 billion euros to build the largest battery plant in Spain. In Extremadura the Chinese

group Envision plans to instal a lithium battery gigafactory beside a mine to extract substantial amounts of the lithium raw material. Without Chinese involvement, the Volkswagen group are going to build a gigafactory manufacturing cells for batteries in Valencia, with an investment of 10 billion euros. The production of the cells in 2026 will be enough for 500,000 vehicles and these will be used in their various factories in Europe. Subsidies from the autonomous community amount to 152 million euros.

The MOVES III Scheme

In our “In the News” items last month we commented on an “omnibus bill” in the Spanish Parliament that was not approved on January 22nd. It was re-introduced and was successful, with a few proposals taken out. Some of these were supposed to follow on from December 31st, including the continuation of the ‘MOVES III’ scheme of subsidies for the purchase of zero emission vehicles, plug-in hybrids and charging points. There is also a deduction of 15% of the cost off income tax up to 3,000 euros. The continuation until June 30th was agreed in parliament in November but it was taken out of the re-introduction of the omnibus bill. It has to be put through parliament as a separate issue now and at the beginning of February, Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, stated that it would be introduced in “a matter of weeks”. A big problem is that the grants for vehicles purchased from January 1st-22nd are null and void. If a buyer scraps a car that is over

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seven years old, to buy a zero-emission vehicle the discount is 7,000 or 5,000 euros for a plugin model. The unfortunate buyers who scrapped cars of this age before January 22nd can’t apply for the discount. From January 23rd dealers have had to tell potential purchasers to put off buying one until the discount is re-introduced. When it is in force again it remains to be seen if it is backdated. Manufactures and dealers want the discount to be taken off the purchase price at the point of sale as a purchaser has to apply for the discount from their autonomous community, in our case Andalucía, and this can take from 12-24 months. Hopefully, this problem may be addressed when the scheme comes back to be debated and approved. Dealers are not impressed and are asking for a new and improved one quickly, as this will greatly affect sales.

Drink Driving in Spain

The DGT (Spain’s Traffic Department) plans to introduce their major drink-driving regulations sometime this year after it was approved in the Spanish Parliament by a simple majority. The limits have been drastically reduced and Pere Navarro, the head of the DGT, described the new regulations as being “equivalent in practice to a total ban on alcohol consumption whilst driving”. Until now, drivers in general can drive with up to 0.25 milligrams per litre (mg/l) of exhaled air when breathalysed and 0.5 grams of alcohol per litre of blood (g/l) taken at a police station. The new limits are 0.10 mg/l in exhaled air and 0.20 g/l in blood. Fines (50% for prompt payment) and penalties are as follows: Between 0.1mg/l and 0.25mg/ in air or between 0.1g/l and 0.4g/l in blood results in a fine of 200 euros and a loss of 2 licence points. Between 0.26 mg/l and 0.5 mg/l in air or between 0.5g/l and 1g/l in blood, the penalty is 500 euros and a loss of 4 points. From 0.51mg/l to 0.6mg/l in air or 1.01g/l to 1.2gl/l in blood will result in a fine of 1,000 euros and a loss of 6 points. More than 0.6mg/l in air or 1.2g/l in blood is considered a crime and is punishable by 3 to 6 months in prison, 6 to 12 months of fines, or work for the benefit of the community from 30 to 90 days, with the

loss of a licence from 1 to 4 years. The DGT has published a table of g/l limits stating that for a man between 70 and 90 kg it would give a reading of between 0.21 and 0.28 if he drinks one 330 ml beer, between 0.43 and 0.55 with two beers and between 0.64 and 0.83 with three. In the case of a woman between 50 and 70 kg, one beer would give a reading between 0.34 and 0.48, two beers would amount to between 0.68 and 0.95 and three would be between 1.02 and 1.43. A man between 70 and 90 kg would have a reading of between 0.16 and 0.20 if he drinks one glass of wine. With two glasses he would be between 0.31 and 0.40 and with three glasses between 0.47 and 0.60. At present, a man who drinks two glasses of wine will not normally be over the limit. With the new limits, two glasses of wine would be enough to exceed 0.2g/l in blood and there are corresponding lower limits for women. Pere Navarro states that the reform puts Spain in line with other European countries that have already reduced their blood alcohol levels. In the EU, Sweden, Poland and Estonia have set the limit at 0.2 g/l in blood, while countries such as Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Romania have opted for a 0.0 g/l limit. The limit in the UK is 0.8g/l in blood or 0.35mg/l in exhaled air, so considerably higher than the existing limits in Spain and extremely higher than the new limits. For international tourists, including ones from the UK, driving a car in Spain will make them similarly liable for exceeding the new limits. The DGT says that when the new regulations come into place there will be a campaign to educate drivers and probably an interim period before the new fines and penalties apply. We will come back to this in the ‘Focus magazine’ when the new regulations have a start date.

Mixed Car Sales Figures

The most popular electric cars sold in January were the Kia EV3 with 417 purchases, the Chinese BYD Dolphin with 393, Dacia Spring (manufactured in China) with 374, the Citroën C3 with 250 and the BYD Atto 3 with 234. These figures were 48% up, but the share of the market was only 7%. Tesla sales plummeted to only 268 after the 2024 discounts

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were discontinued. The dominant type of car in Spain is the non-plug-in hybrid that accounted for 45.2% of the market and Toyota had three models out of the top five. Their Corolla was first with 1,736 sales, the Yaris Cross was third with 1,484 and the Yaris was fourth with 1,126 sales. The Nissan Qashqai had sales of 1,546 and the Hyundai Tucson 992 sales tied with the Dacia Duster at 992 and the Toyota RAV 4 at 990. The best-selling car in Spain continues to be the Dacia Sandero with 2,706 sold, then a perfect tie between the Hyundai Tucson and the Chinese MG ZS, both with 2,103. They were followed by the Toyota Corolla and C-HR, while the Nissan Qashqai took 6th place. The Toyota Yaris Cross, the Renault Captur, the Seat Ibiza and the Kia Sportage completed the top ten in January. Of all of them, only the Captur and the Ibiza are made in Spain. As we explained last month, the big problem in 2025 is the CAFE drop in CO2 emissions from 115 grammes down to 93.6. Some manufacturers with poor predictions for 2025 are suggesting that they form a partnership with a low emission manufacturer and Toyota are in talks with Tesla. Another manufacturer could become a partner with Volvo. This is seen as a good way to get the average emissions from this partnership down to the new amount. All manufacturers are still hoping that the reduced EU emission figures will be postponed until 2027.

2024 Births

The adjunct to the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería city received permission to name it “El Hospital Materno Infantil Princesa Leonor” (The Princess Leonor Maternity Hospital). Princess Leonor is the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and in direct line to the Spanish throne. In 2024 there were 2,829 registered births from women of 52 different nationalities. Of the 2,829 births, 2,214 (78.3%) were vaginal, with 615 caesarean sections (21.7%), divided into 308 scheduled and 307 urgent ones, along with 45 multiple births. In terms of cultural diversity, most of the mothers were from Spain (1,828 births), but a significant number of births were also recorded by women from Morocco (476) and then other countries,

to complete the 52 different nationalities. The Director of the hospital stated, “This fact highlights the inclusiveness and adaptability of the health team to serve a diverse population.”

The 2025 Mojácar Budget

Expenditure in 2025 for the 123 Mojácar town hall employees has been increased from 5.8 million euros last year to 6.3 million which is 43% of the 14.5 million euros budget. Categories of employees are Operational Services with 33 cleaning operators and 29 Citizen Security Employees. (Local police are employed by their municipality and the money comes from town hall funding). Education accounts for 14 employees, Secretarial Services and Administration each have 9 employees, Urban Planning has 8, Culture 7, Tourism 5, Sports 4, Treasury 3 and General Services and Technological Innovation have one each. Projects for this year include 500,539 euros for the construction of a footbridge over the River Aguas and 433,768 euros for the regeneration of spaces on the beach. The project of the creation of the “Smart Green Mojácar Playa Corridor” consists of a large cycling route that will connect the entire coastal area. The budget is 1,057,821 euros this year and 528,910 next year. The rehabilitation of the Macenas Castle also known as Torre Macenas, considered to be one of the landmarks of the municipality’s heritage complex, is among the 1.48 million that the Mojácar Town Council has allocated in general, with a cost of 42,472 euros. This military structure, from the second half of the eighteenth century, is listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest. Measures for adaptation and prevention for climate change has 264,617 euros, traffic moderation 245,102 euros, tourist signage 127,050 euros, rural road plans 80,000 euros and development of the Tourism Intelligence Platform 58,200 euros. Mojácar town hall will finance these investments with its own resources of 1,271,266 euros and the remaining 210,063 will come from subsidies and capital transfers. A total of 996,277 euros will be dedicated to the replacement of infrastructures and goods, while 311,617 euros will be for new investments in these categories.

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The Almería City Sports Complex

Turki Al-Sheikh is the millionaire owner of the Almería UD football company who plans to build a huge sports centre at El Toyo to be known as the ‘Almería Sports City’. The ‘Dreambeach’ music festival rented part of the land last year and will again this year, but so far not in 2026. Outline proposals submitted to the Almería council are for a total of 132,084m2 where there will be three different areas and will involve an investment of 12.9 million euros. Two buildings will be for the Almería UD first team (players and technical staff) and the second one for the academy (youth football players). Eight football fields will be built on a plot of more than 50,000m2 and one of them will have a stand for 3,500 spectators along with all the associated services. Six 11-a-side football and two 8-a-side football pitches will be built. A careful design of green spaces is also included in the project.

Hand Luggage on Flights

Andalucía intends to sanction Ryanair for the surcharge of hand luggage after complaints made to FACUA which is a consumer organisation of members who pay an annual fee. In a press release, the Consumer Service of the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs of the Junta de Andalucía in Seville points out that the practices of Ryanair charging a surcharge for travelling with hand luggage is abusive. This followed official complaints to FACUA by five air travellers from Seville. There are already disciplinary proceedings proposed against Vueling for committing the same irregularities. The claim in a written document is that these charges are an abusive practice that violates the Air Navigation Law, which establishes that “the carrier will be obliged to transport free of charge in the cabin, as hand luggage, the objects and packages that the

traveller carries with him” and the only exception is for “reasons of safety, linked to the weight or size of the object, in relation to the characteristics of the aircraft”. The proposed sanction for the five passengers who complained is 46,250 euros, classifying the infringements as being “serious”. FACUA Sevilla had asked that the infringement was increased to “very serious”, which would raise the amount of the fine to between 60,001 euros and one million euros. FACUA points out that it is not a local company, but “a commercial company that operates nationally and internationally that operates in 37 countries with more than 3,600 daily flights”. They maintain that the fine must have a deterrent effect, so that the commission of the offence is not more beneficial to the airline than compliance with the infringed regulations. FACUA’s complaints for charging extra for hand luggage have already resulted in fines of 179 million euros against five airlines. In addition to more than 107 million to Ryanair, the Consumer Ministry in Madrid has fined Vueling 39.2 million, EasyJet 29.1 million, Norwegian Air 1.6 million and Volotea 1.2 million euros for these surcharges.

Second-hand Vehicles

Figures for 2024 are not yet available but in 2023, the vehicle fleet in Almeria province reached 587,096. Of this total, 66.1% are more than 10yrs old. Whilst 33.9% are below 10yrs, 36.4% are from 11 to 20yrs and a significant 29.7% are over 20yrs old with an average age of 14.58. Older cars have implications in terms of energy efficiency, emissions and of course maintenance costs. The DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority) considers that the age of vehicles in Spain gives great cause for concern. They state that older cars are more unsafe and owners may skip regular servicing, with only pre-ITV (MOT) checks at the specified intervals. In the first half of 2024 a total of 8,597 second-hand electric vehicles were sold in Spain, of which more than 50% are less than three years old. Some dealers state that this is because many owners regret buying them! The general opinion from dealers regarding the purchase of new electric cars is that turning zero-emission vehicles into an affordable option involves a major review of the current incentive schemes and their problems and support for at least 36 months to

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make owners more inclined to buy them. A major scrapyard owner states that drivers are putting off buying a new or second-hand car for much longer. They have recorded the highest kilometres of cars that came to them in 2024 and a Citroén Berlingo had done 717,983kms, a Skoda Octavia 719,391kms, an Audi 6 741,590kms, a Renault Master 767,070kms, an Audi A4 Avant 772,454kms, a Volkswagen Passat 775,073kms, and a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 783,230kms. Two more Mercedes-Benz E-Class had clocked up 812,185kms and 813,067kms. The vehicle with the highest km reading was a Volkswagen 2005 Transporter van with 846,804kms. The common feature was that all of these were diesel fuelled, as may be expected.

2024 Bank Profits

Spain’s main listed banks – Santander, BBVA, Caixa Bank, Sabadell, Bankinter and Unicaja achieved an all-time record profit in 2024, with a total of 31.7 billion euros, an increase of 20.5% compared to the previous year. Banco Santander smashed its profit record, with 12.5 billion euros, 14% more than their record profits of 11 billion euros in 2023. Investors have responded very positively to the news and shares soared more than 8% to the highest level since 2018. They were followed by BBVA, which exceeded 10 billion euros, with an increase of 25%. CaixaBank was in third place with a growth of 20.2%, reaching 5.78 billion, surpassing the record set after its merger with Bankia. Other banks that also stood out were Sabadell, with record results of 1,8 billion, and Bankinter, which increased its profit by 13%, reaching 953 million. Unicaja was the bank that increased its profit the most, with an increase of 115%, reaching 573 million euros. Analysts state that at the beginning of the year, with 4% interest rates, clients were having to pay an increased amount for mortgages and loans. When the rate halved towards the end of the year this was offset by more people taking on a mortgage or loan. Also, the interest rate on deposit accounts continued to be low. The special government tax on banks generated 1.5 billion euros in 2024 but it has been redesigned for 2025 and will be applied progressively, with rates varying between 1% and 6%, depending on net interest income and commissions.

Defence Spending in the EU

Last month we explained how some countries in the EU had not met the target of increasing defence spending up to 2% of GDP in the ten-year period from 2014 to 2024. Only 23 of the 32 states are achieving the 2% or more. Spain is an example of this and has one of the lowest percentages of only 1.28% with a prediction of not reaching 2% until 2029. A new target that may be agreed by NATO later this year is 3%. At the start of February, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated that she considered that fiscal rules could be relaxed. This would free up more money because the investments in defence needed to be increased in view of the fact that Europe is experiencing “extraordinary moments” due to the urgency posed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A relaxing of fiscal rules in EU states took place when the COVID-19 pandemic became such a problem. As a temporary measure, the deficit limit of 3% was relaxed and the 60% debt limit that member states must comply with to avoid sanctions. President Trump maintains that defence spending in other NATO countries has to be 5%, but spending in the US is only 3.4% so 5% is an impossible and totally unrealistic target.

Long Charging Point Delays

The availability of charging points for electric vehicles is a big factor that affects the sales. As with the MOVES III purchase scheme, the bureaucracy is a major stumbling block. Various different permissions have to be obtained and then the charging points have to be connected to electricity supplies. Delays go from 10 months in the best autonomous communities to 36 months in the worst ones. In all of Spain at the end of January, there were 38,700 public charging points in operation with 11,500 waiting to be put in operation. Of the 38,700 only 3,250 were the ultra-rapid type. In all of Andalucía there are 4,680 in use but 1,340 are not yet in use. Iberdrola have 20% of the total, Endesa 13% and Repsol 6%. Some electric car manufacturers have their own charging points such as Tesla that has 783. For electric car owners paying for the charge involves having an app with many different types. Normally, customers at petrol stations can pay with a credit card or cash.

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Steam Engines

While repairing a model Newcomen steam engine in 1764, James Watt was very critical of its waste of steam. In May 1765, after wrestling with the problem of improving it, he added a condenser that turned the steam back into liquid water. This condenser was separate from the cylinder that moved the piston, which meant that the engine was much more efficient. He entered into partnership with Matthew Bolton, an avid entrepreneur, who agreed to fund the development with a test of the new steam engine at Soho near Birmingham in 1768. The steam engine became one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution.

Aluminium

Aluminium is made by refining bauxite ore into alumina (aluminium oxide) and extracting pure aluminium by electrolysis. Aluminium helped pioneer modern flight as it is strong but lightweight, weighing about one third of the weight of steel or copper. The Wright brothers made key parts of their biplane’s engine out of aluminium because no manufacturer could provide an engine light enough with the necessary horsepower. Recycling aluminium requires only 5% of the energy needed for extracting it from ore. Recycling a single drink can made from aluminium saves the energy needed to run a television for three hours.

Mechanical Clocks

Hourglass and water clocks had been around for centuries, but the first mechanical clocks began to appear in Europe toward the end of the 13th century. Initially, they were used in cathedrals, large churches, and monasteries to mark the time when services began. Clocks were very unusual and so expensive that only wealthy institutions and affluent people could afford them. As a time-telling instrument, they played increasingly important roles in the organisation of urban daily life and in coordinating activity. Clocks spread a new way of marking time based on equinoctial hours, easily measured by a mechanical clock.

Parrots

Parrots in captivity can live up to 60 - 80 years, quite often outliving their owners. African greys are some of the most sought-after parrots for their very high intelligence and ability to speak. Considering most parrot owners seek out a parrot that has high capabilities of speech, it’s no surprise that African greys are as popular as they are. As a result, they tend to be reasonably priced when it comes to deciding to buy one. As for their personality, African greys are high maintenance parrots and quite messy, meaning they demand a lot from their owners. They are about 13 inches in length and have a weight of around 14 ounces.

The Telephone

On February 14th, 1876, at 9.30am Eliza Gray applied for an outline patent for his invention of a telephone at the Washington Patent Office. About 11.30am Alexander Graham Bell’s lawyer brought a full patent application for his telephone to the same patent office. On March 7th, 1876, Bell’s US patent for the invention of the telephone was granted as Eliza Gray was advised that his application was not detailed enough. Alexander Bell made the first telephone call on March 10th, 1876. His assistant, Tom Watson, was in another room and Bell spoke into his device and said, “Mr Watson, come here, I want to see you.”

The Earth

The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but rather a “geoid”, which means it bulges at the equator. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as the Earth spins, gravity pushes towards the centre of our planet (assuming for explanation’s sake that the Earth is a perfect sphere), and a centrifugal force pushes outward. However, since this gravity-opposing force acts perpendicular to the axis of the Earth, and the Earth’s axis is tilted, centrifugal force at the equator is not exactly opposed to gravity, so the forces do not cancel each other which creates the bulge.

The EU ‘Green Deal’

President Trump has confirmed his opposition to renewable energy, in favour of producing more oil and gas. It is true that US crude oil production in 2024 reached an all-time high, and they dominate the world market in producing Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). He has overturned the Biden policy of promoting renewable off-shore wind energy and the plan for 50% electric vehicles by 2030. As was expected, he also withdrew from the 2015 Paris Climate Change agreement.

In contrast, a report on the ramifications of the EU adopting the 2019 ‘Green Deal’ policy introduced by Ursula von der Leyen concludes that it has been an overwhelming success. The ‘Ember’ report compiled by a group of independent energy experts states that “the EU is reaping the benefits of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and has saved 59 billion euros since 2019. This amount corresponds to the value of gas and coal that the EU would have had to import since 2019 if wind and, above all, solar generation capacity had not been expanded in this period.”

Before the ‘Green Deal’, in 2018, fossil fuels generated 39% of the EU’s electricity, but in 2024 this fell to 29%. In the same period, renewable energy sources have gone from 34% to 47% so almost half of the EU’s electricity is already generated by solar, wind and hydro technologies. Nuclear energy also contributes to the avoidance of using fossil fuel, about 25% in Spain, although the five nuclear power stations are currently planned to be shut by 2035.

The most spectacular increase in 2024 has been solar energy which for the first time provided 11% of the EU demand, surpassing the 10% from coal. The report highlighted the 21% of energy generated from solar last year in Spain, almost double the EU average, with the highest growth in the EU for the second year running. Also, in Spain last year, only 1.1% of energy came from coal that will fall to nil this year. The 17% from wind power in 2023 and 2024 in the EU generated more electricity than the 16% from natural gas.

The report stressed that “Trump’s return also strengthens the case for Europe to continue its campaign to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. In its efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy, the EU increased dependence on US LNG gas.” The conclusion is that “the only structural solution to improve both energy access and energy security in the EU is to continue with the transition for clean and cheap EU generated renewable energy”.

At the Davos Forum in January, António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, repeated the objective that there will be no turning back from the energy transition. In his opinion, the end of the fossil fuel era is “inevitable, no matter how much vested interests including Trump, try to stop it.” Referring to the pressure of the oil and coal sector against solar and wind technologies he stated that “the cheap and abundant energy provided by renewables represents an extraordinary economic opportunity, something that will benefit people in all countries.” In addition, the UN Secretary General was convinced that all the oil and gas reserves that exist in the world will never be needed, because fuel from their combustion will eventually be replaced by renewables.

The Ember report is optimistic and considers that Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission have “a clear mandate to continue implementing the ‘Green Deal’ that makes energy more affordable for all Europeans, providing a secure supply that is resilient to foreign influences.”

An End in Sight?

In January 2003, Carboneras town hall gave a building licence to the promotor Azata del Sol to build a 21 stepped-storey hotel with 422 rooms, and work started. The hotel became known as ‘El Algarrobico’ which was the land name. The promotor intended to build more hotels there and a large urbanisation.

In 2006, after Greenpeace “discovered” the 95% complete hotel and interviews were being held for staff, a judge in Almería paralysed the construction. Part of the reason was that it invades the maritime boundary which is the distance from the sea where building is not allowed. The architect considered the boundary line was 20m and the building does not encroach on the 50m boundary. He states there was no indication that the boundary, on a different map, was 100m.

Since then, nothing has happened to the hotel except Greenpeace have twice painted ‘HOTEL ILEGAL’ on the façade. Carboneras residents painted out the letter ‘I’ both times so the slogan read ‘HOTEL LEGAL’. Over the years there has been as many as 40 court cases, some of them contradictory. In 2011 central government announced that they would demolish it and clear the site, at the current cost of 7 million euros, and the Junta de Andalucía would restore the land to the original state. The necessary work is stated to provide 400 jobs.

In 2022 a court ruled that the hotel was “plainly legal” until the building licence was revoked. Continual pressure has been put on Carboneras town hall to nullify the licence which they have never done for a variety of reasons. At one stage, they stated that this was because there was no municipal architect. The current mayor states that their legal position is very complex and they are still studying this. Last December, the Andalucía High Court issued an “ultimate instruction” that the licence was cancelled. For some time, Greenpeace have been asking the Andalucía High Court to fine the town hall 700

euros for every 20 days that the licence is still in force, but so far this has not been done.

On Monday, February 10th, María Jésus Montero, the Spanish Minister of Finance, flew into Almería and was taken to the hotel. She announced that central government was expropriating 40% of the land, the area of the 100 metres maritime boundary infraction. She asked that the Junta de Andalucía, which are responsible for the other 60%, should issue their own expropriation proceedings so that demolition could begin quickly, unless there were more legal delays. The Junta replied that they would side with central government, but they thought this was the wrong way of doing it and fraught with difficulties. They consider that Carboneras town hall has to revoke the building licence and this is the best way forward. The mayor of Carboneras complained that he had not been told that María Jésus Montero was coming to the hotel and this was disrespectful!

10 years ago, the Junta tried to buy the land for the original purchase price of 2.3 million euros but Azata del Sol refused to accept the money. They have an independent assessment of the value of the hotel as it stands and are asking for 70 million euros including some for “damage to their reputation”. This January, they asked the Andalucía High Court to award them the money if the building licence is annulled. Carboneras town hall are extremely worried that if they do this, they may be liable for some compensation. What will happen next is still completely unclear after 22 years!

100% Increase in Tax on Property Purchase

Lastmonth, we explained how Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, has published a range of regulations to make renting a property easier and cheaper. One of these was a 100% increase in tax for some non-EU / non-resident buyers. He quoted figures from 2023 that claim that non-EU / non-resident buyers bought 27,000 properties to rent out or as an investment, as opposed to ones purchased to live in or for use as a second home.

How this tax would work, on what basis, and how it could be levied are entirely unspecified at present. There are two types of taxes, and one of them varies in each autonomous community which can set their own rates on the purchase of a second-hand property.

With a new property purchase, the buyer has to pay 10% IVA (VAT) and this is a fixed rate. Tax experts state that the IVA rate applied nationally cannot be modified, so the changes can only apply to second-hand properties. In Andalucía, a property transfer tax has to be paid that used to vary between 8 and 10% but is now fixed at 7%. In addition, stamp duty has to be paid that used to be 1.5% but has come down to 1.2%. The transfer tax varies in Spain from 6% in Madrid to 13% in the Balearic Islands. Current opinion is that as this is an autonomous community tax, communities could decide to do nothing and not put them up by 100%. Some of them, including Andalucía, are run by the PP political party not the PSOE party who have proposed the changes, so these autonomous communities could veto the increases for political reasons.

Analysts have been looking at the figures for property purchases, and notaries know the number of square metres and the cost of properties that are detailed on the ‘escritura’ (title deed) when a sale takes place. Figures from notaries that include the third quarter of last year are that 8,476 properties were bought by non-EU / non-resident buyers, only 1.7%. Pedro

Sánchez cites 27,000 purchases in 2023 but figures from notaries are that only 17,200 sales were recorded.

Up to the end of September last year, domestic buyers, so residents in Spain, paid an average of 1,659 euros per square metre but non-resident Brits paid an average of 2,500 partly because of purchases in coastal areas. A real estate analyst considers that the price and type of properties that apply to non-EU / non-resident purchasers are not ones that the average renter in Spain could afford, so are not relevant.

Brits would be the ones that could be affected the most, by sheer numbers. In 2023 they bought 7,400 homes and by the third quarter of 2024 the total was 3,480. All the purchases by other non-EU / non-residents only came to 9,800 in 2023.

One very large real estate company in Spain states, “It remains to be seen whether Pedro Sánchez will really try to push through such a complex change in law, considering the difficulties that this would entail. In fact, it could be challenged in the Spanish or EU High Courts as being an illegal discrimination.” The property department of Ibercaja are of the same opinion, “The challenges of trying to introduce this regulation is as complex as the problem to be solved. The technical and legal viability of the proposal raises serious doubts.” The general opinion of many experts is that it will be quietly dropped before the main changes are put before parliament for approval.

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

ANTIQUES

Delfos (Mojácar) ......................................................647 163681

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

ARCHITECTS

Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 939315

Antonio Martinez de la Casa .....................................950 092094

Architecture & Engineering Mojácar ...........................950 655468

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

Blas Haro Morales (Mojácar).......................................639 317429

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) ..................................711 063271

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. (Anika Poort) (See cover) .......................666 442262

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.37) ...….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.37) .....................................627 907207

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

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

BAKERIES

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

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) ....................................950 132458

SpeedyFit (Screens) ..................................................600 006032

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

BEAUTY

See Hair, Health & Beauty

BEDS & BEDDING

Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa) ........................950 809519

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

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

Sleep Tight (Albox) .....................................................711 066171

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

BED & BREAKFAST

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

Casa Blanca B&B (Oria) ..........................................711 053679

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

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 ……......................659 685133 / 950 9305202

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

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

CES Builders (Paul) .................................................685 017178

Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450

Complete Renovations ........................644 389255 / 672 379960

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

Country New Houses ................................................674 165671

Dan (Almanzora area) .................................................692 596681

Dave Handy Man Services (Vera playa, Palomares) 711 039591

David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067

Pritchard Construcciones (See front cover)................662 046497

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Elite Constructions .....................................................636 092632

Have Tools - Will Travel ...........................................641 438931

Idomia Project Management ....................................643 582920

J B General Builder ................................................ 687 024884

M13 ...........................................................................657 105084

MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862

Mario the Handyman ................................................642 245017

Mat Murray ................................................................647 841750

Michel Cools (Taberno) ...............................................641 814611

Nail It .........................................................................621 252997

PR Building Services ..................................................662 422170

Palmer Project Managemant ..................................744 609364

Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779

Plasterboard Solutions ...............................................624 961299

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 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 &

CARD SHOPS

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

CARERS See Home Carers

CARPENTRY

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

030400

688622

989270

961299

176069

CARPET CLEANING

CATERING / EVENTS

851135

920126

006032

CATTERY see Kennels

CHILDREN & BABY

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

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

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475

Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244

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

The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS

Clinica Montero (Albox) ................................................647 827793

Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ...................................950 132768

In-Step (Arboleas) .......................................................634 330067

iPIE (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 500336 / 623 380187

Kim White (Turre) ………...........................................637 149659

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

Paul the Chimney Sweep …………..617 150300 / 850 993057

Sammy Sweep ..........…................................…………..619 070839

CIVIL ENGINEERS

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

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

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

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

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

ATC Power & Jet Washing Services ....................672 873618

Charmaine ...................................................................671 198188

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

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

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

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

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.37) ......….…..........................677 152911

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

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

Curtains with Style (See p.21) ........950 069032 / 678 811125 Curtainsandthings .................................................……678 684564

/ 626 319907

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

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

DOCTORS & CLINICS

DOG GROOMING

Anita (5 Bone Kennels)

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 ..................……............................................639 724521

DOORS See Windows & Doors

DRY CLEANERS

City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

DVD & VIDEO

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

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

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

VHS to DVD conversion ..............................................647 202599

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

Eco1 (Garrucha) .........................................................627 690056

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) ............950 442012

Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar .............................950 473111

De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129

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

Electro 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

Damaso .....................................................................647 292966

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

Last Man Standing (Simon) (Guitar, vocals, karaoke) ...643 195322

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

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

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

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

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) (See p.29) ................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 …………........……...........................655 312156

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

Home Mar y Sol (Vera) ...........................................646 640663

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)(See p.7) ...950 615388

Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209

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

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

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

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

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)

Boutique (Mojácar)

475258 Taylor’s Hats, Caps & Accessories (Valle del Este) ..711 097014

FINANCIAL SERVICES

705502

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

Direct (Mojácar) …....……950 478914 / 661 373404 Indalo Partners ............................................................950 472242

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 ..............................................................950 968745

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

Unalome Rooms - Yoga (Albox) .................................722 469570

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

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

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 Funeral Plans .................................................865 616550

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

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

GIFT SHOPS

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

GLASS CURTAINS

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

Screenmasters (See p.37)........….…...........................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

GUTTERING

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Affinity

(Mojácar Playa)...........................610 575911 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa)

(Mojácar

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

La Pelu (Mojácar Playa)...............................................664 821554

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

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

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

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

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

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

HARDWARE OUTLETS

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

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

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

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

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

HEALTH FOODS

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

HEARING AIDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEATING

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

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

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

HIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

Angels Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462 Committed2ucare ................................645 513477 / 711 017074

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

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

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

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

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

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

HORSE RIDING

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

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

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

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

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

HOTELS & HOSTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) .................................................950 617131

Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ........................................950 130444

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

Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) .................................902 472222

La Esperanza (Mojácar Playa) ..........686 906624 / 606 916055

Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) ......950 466353

Parador de Mojácar ......................................................950 478250

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753

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

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Chris Leek .................................................................642 608805

Linda Pettit .................................................................642 016954

Louise B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031

Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

HYGIENE

& FOOD

HANDLING

Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 390990

INSURANCE

Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900

Albox Insurance .........................................................950 121943

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

Andrea Venettoni (Allianz & DKV) (Vera) ....................605 218895

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) ...............................……………950 392487

BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054

Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307

Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090

García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563

Generali Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206

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

Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950 Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333

Alhambra

Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376

Maxine Morgan (Las Buganvillas) ................................669 074996

Mojácar Insurance ......................................................634 323399

San Juan Insurance .....................................................664 643000

Sol Insure ……….............................................………..950 472098

INTERIOR DESIGN

Evie Fox-Rayner ..........................................................603 624659

Curtains with Style (See p.21) .........950 069032 / 678 811125

Deco-house (Ann) ......................................................666 260792

Essential Solutions ……..............................................627 245658

Instant Walls ................................................................624 961299

Lola Barranco ……...…..........................950 086116 / 691 261818

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes

INTERNET PROVIDERS

Acaciophone (Mojácar) ......................950 968216 / 900 827209

Albox Online ...........................................................950 091111

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

Next ...........................................................................950 479369

Plusnet ...............................................744 610389 / 850 992555

GSF Communications ..............................................950 473102

Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335

INTERNET TV

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

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

Europa Digital ......................................950 133233 / 678 332815

Ezetv ........................................................................950 091112

GBTV ...........................................................................616 888058

GSF Communications ..............................................950 473102

IPTV UK ...................................................................603 613918

IPTV Spain UKTV ..............................654 617496 / 699 386277

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475

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

Almería ......................................850 993202 / 694 440184

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Alpha Interpreting and Translation ....950 133508 / 677 530690

Andrés (Mojácar) ......................................................679 932632 Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) .............................606 198958 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............50

/ 627 635514

Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) .............647 863745

Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545

Cristina ……...........................................................…..626 741386

Clara Mata .................................................................629 132529

Donna González-Linnitt .............................................699 067922 Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734

Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876

Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) ...............616 605341

Houri Talliss ..................................................................671 067468.

Interpreter/Translator ...................................................633 240315

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

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

Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662

Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482

Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587

Stonehouse boarding kennels ....................................638 753479

The Hilton Cattery ..............................950 163489 / 664 565479

Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….950 930585

KITCHENS

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

Artizan (Vera) (See p.2) ....................…950 390635 / 661 985310

Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444

Cocinas El Real (Los Gallardos) .........639 036051 / 622 232186

Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950

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

Ergo Küchen (Huércal-Overa) ...................................636 447730

Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405

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

J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884

KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613

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

Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

S.Willems kitchen fitting service ....................................641 192429

LANDSCAPING

D & C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082 La

LAUNDERETTES

Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................711 051400 The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ..............................666 007824

LAUNDERIES

City Sec (Vera)

Laundry Service ...................................634 332502 Costa-Azul (Aguilas)

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)

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

LIGHTING

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

Sri Sawang (Thai) .......................................................614 232644

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

Albox Motorhome Hire .............................................711 058510

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) .........................................................687 845730

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

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022

Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550

Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033

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

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

Alternativa (Anne-Marie Pichon) ...............................666 966573

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

Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921 Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

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

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

Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991

Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777

Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596

Optica Orbera (Albox) .................................................950 430101

Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783

Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084

Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333

Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

Talbot

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

+ Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279

OSTEOPATHS

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381

Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385

Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765

Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451

Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING

2 Strokes .....................................................................649 186107

A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884

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

Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495

Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807

Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709

Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166

C.I.S Services (Arboleas) .........................................634 621747

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810

Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726

Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483

Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030

Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881

JPM .............................................................................627 090422

PB Painting ...............................................................661 184848

Paul ...........................................................................649 186107

Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259

Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 580295

Premier Painters ..........................................................711 055648

SJ Decor .....................................................................711 084585

Sol Spray Painters .......................................................613 421932

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

Happy Pets Garrucha, (Vera Playa) ...........................671 526839

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

Vesuvio (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................604 914137

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 ….........................................684 143560 / 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

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

ABS Advanced Building Services .............................687 846016

Arboleas Builders ………...............…950 930536 / 634 306690

Can I Help You (Vera) ……….................................691 662267

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

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

J & B Maintenance Services ..........617 477797 / 711 082491

IDP Services …………................................................608 238775

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414

La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471

Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634

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

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

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

Holiday Letting

/ 654 590258

472903 / 627 565049

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

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Indasol Mojácar S.L. ...................……....................….950 472200

096180

617518 / 678 034651

Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915 Primos Property Services .......................643 517001 / 643 371 630

Almería Property (Mojácar) ............................634 316068 Rent Mojácar ............................................................950

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

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

Indalo Storage .........................................................950 821002

Indalo Transport ......................................................950 821002

Items For Sale Mojácar ..................694 439275 / 950 478753

Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412

Los Gallardos Store ...................................................607 687760

Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701

Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121

St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984

Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105

Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234

U-Store (Antas) .........................................................654 482746

UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 099479

Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES

Agua Amarga La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298

Los Tarahis (Beachbar) .............................................950 138235 Restaurant Family

Albox

Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261

Charlotte’s Bar & Restaurant ...................................850 991233

Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933

090183 Gran Muralla (Chinese) ...........................................950 120166

Garden (Chinese/Asian). ................................950 120851

Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930

Palmera ….............................................................950 430993 La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024

Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 430145

Restaurante Virgen del Saliente ................................669 300291

Scrumptious ...............................................................608 543866

Taberna Topares ........................................................647 443248

347943

Terraza Lamarlo ........................................................670 306290

The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639 231507

The Taj (Indian) ........................................................950 633278

Alfaix

La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464 Antas El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081 Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

Arboleas

Bar Limaria ..............................................................950 930047

D´Luigi ........................................................................602 815929

Harley’s .....................................................................642 637371

Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 612738

Hotel Rural Azabache ..............................................690 258813

New Bar International .............................................693 709931

Nueva Trinidad ..................................850 993250 / 634 369833

Bédar

El Cortijo ...................................................................950 398108

El Paso ................................................678 868963 / 950 469409

Miramar .....................................................................950 469308

Cabrera

Riad Cabrera ………………….....................................950 092042

Cerro Gordo

Bistro Bonita .......................................650 599739 / 950 930169

Cortijo Grande

Finca Listonero .........................................................950 982045

Cucador

La Vida ……….................................….........……….950 634562

Desert Springs Resort

El Torrente Restaurant ........................................……950 091546

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin)

La Montaña ...............................................................950 398856

El Pilar de Lubrin

Restaurante Albar ....................................................647 877091

El Pinar

Bar El Pinar ...........................................................634 302673

Garrucha

Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588

Aurinko ....................................................................950 533350

Casa Adriana ......................................637 099475 / 950 133154

Chino Peking (Chinese) .............................................950 132948

GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993

Góndola ....................................................................950 133928

La Cantina de Floor ....................................................950 132757

Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882

Nautico …................................................................687 918669

Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604

Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131

Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043

Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940

Huércal-Overa

Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224

Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 / 607 338460

El Capricho …........................................................637 595326

El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536

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

New Why Not? ............................................................950 135614

La Alfoquía

Gondola .................................................………..……..643 136117

Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888

The Heathers ............................................................642 835993

Las Herrerias

Eugenia ......................................................................950 069021

Los Carasoles

Bar Los Camioneros ...............................................634

Los Gallardos Apolo

Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo

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

Habana

Hola Ola (Beachbar) .................................................664 097279

Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098

Isla

Jimmis

Kalamata

La

La

562449

La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177

La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590

La Toscana del Mar .....................................................722 246135

Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489

Levante .....................................................................950 615224

Lua Beach Club ...........................................…………950 472643

Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131

Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806

Mesón Mémé

Mojácar Pueblo

Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331

Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614

El Aleman .................................................................617 317801

El Antler …….....................................................……600 540661

El Pimiento ...............................................................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

San Juan de Los Terreros

Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 236798

La Geoda ..................................................................673 020159

Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809

Sopalmo

Restaurante Sopalmo Maremonti (Italian)...................655 797530

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

Made in Italy .............................................................950 118461

Terraza Carmona .....................................................950 390760

Thai Fusion Phuket ...................................................658 381786

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021

b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856

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 Beach Club ……................................…………671 580340

Paradise Bar/Chiringuito ...........................................667 554957

Pizzeria Jardin ..........................................................950 467023

Yaho (Thai / Asian) .................................................645 018403

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Anto’s Irish Bar ............................................................950 309730

Dragon Chino ...............................................................950

Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

Vera Playa (Naturista)

Bar

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

Lifestyle Enclosures

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. .............................................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.37) ......….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.37) ........................................627 907207

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar ........................................................950 472760

SECOND HAND

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

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

Items for Sale Mojácar .....................694 439275 / 950 478753

John’s (Albox) .............................................................634 325639

Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006

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

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 673 608854

SECURITY & SAFES

SEWING

Alice ..........................................................................620 876485

J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502

Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835

Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907

Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872

The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695

Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 088966

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732

Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHOE REPAIRS

José M. Ortega López (Garrucha) .......693 788311 / 642 024256

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SKIP HIRE

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

Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425

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

Servacon .....................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS

CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526

Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) ..............................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Ainsol Energy (Turre) ..................................................689 702916

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947

Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

Go Solar (Mojácar) ......................................................654 596247

Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230

Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730

Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SOLICITORS

Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040

Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208

AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437

AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576

Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114

C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160

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

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434

Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775

EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986

Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917

Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .........................................950 475012

Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911

Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322

Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404

Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999

Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171

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

Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321

Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282

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

SPAS

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

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

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998

STORAGE

see Removals & Storage SURVEYORS

Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624

SWEET SHOPS

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................950 118 043

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

.............................................................................950 479369

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

TRAVEL

Adelpha Travel ............................................................672

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

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

Easy Import .................................................................644 711332

Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730

Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671

Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624

Costa Coches Antas .........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Fran’s Garage ....................................664 571060 / 950 164912

Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250

Euro Repar Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ….......950 478335

NV Transmatix (Antas El Real) ..................850 989958 / 631 556955

Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744

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

Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734

Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104

The Car Surgery .....................................................666 272792

Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

AF Vehicle Detailing .................................................711 052843

Cool Air (Air Conditioning) ........................................673 195872

Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

VEHICLE SALES

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671

AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663

Costa Coches Antas ...........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Euro Repar Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ..(Workshop) 950 478335

Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) ............670 038580 / 950 393170

Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856

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

Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828

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

Skoda - Cadena Automocion SL (Vera) .....950 393190 / 637 029737

Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VETS

Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064

Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

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

Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Nexo (Olula del Rio) ..950 441819 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327

CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999

Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017

Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683

Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921

Javier (Garrucha) ............950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059

Movet (Mobile) .........................................................644 672782

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

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

VetCare (Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102 Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WATER

(Tanker

Delivery)

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

WATER

PARK Aquavera (Vera Playa) ............................................950 467337

WATER TREATMENTS

Healthy H2O ..............................................968 437270 / 666 302 987

WINDOWS & DOORS

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

473104

393305

320761

(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

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

Community News

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

By: Chrissie Cremore

Following on from the resounding success of their recent production, Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders, The Indalo Players are now arranging auditions for the awarding winning The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which featured Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy. This is a story set in Bangalore and is about some British retirees who decide to outsource their retirement to exotic and less expensive India. Lured by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and imagining a life of leisure in lush surroundings, they arrive and find that the Marigold is actually a shell of its former self! Though their new home is not quite what they had imagined, the retirees find that life and love can begin again when they let go of their pasts.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, 15th March at the Espacio Cultural Theatre in Los Gallardos, 13:3017:00. Rehearsals start end of May for 5 weeks, then a summer break, resuming at the end of August. There will be 5 performances mid-October. The Indalo Players especially need some younger folk to audition for the “call centre” scenes but welcome anyone to come along and audition for what we think will be an amazing production. For further details please email the Directors, Janet Franklin or Jane Jordan Read on happidog13@gmail.com or Jane.mojacar@gmail.com for a digital script. Visit their website at www.indaloplayers.es

Mojácar’s First Dog Beach

Press release from Mojácar Town Hall

Mojácar Council has announced the imminent opening of the municipality’s first dog beach on Perulejo beach, a project that will be completed in 2025 in response to the growing demand for public spaces adapted to pets. This initiative reinforces Mojácar’s commitment to family and sustainable tourism, consolidating its position as a pet-friendly destination in Almería province.

Mojácar, with its picturesque old town, its beaches with crystal clear waters and its privileged climate, has become one of the main tourist destinations in the Levante region of Almería. In 2024, the municipality received close to 800,000 visitors, with a notable increase in the arrival of national and international tourists. British tourism in particular has shown a special interest in the locality, representing approximately 20% of the total number of visitors, according to data from the Andalucía Institute of Statistics and Cartography.

The designation of Perulejo Beach as a dogfriendly area makes Mojácar the second municipality in the Levante region of Almería to offer a beach specifically for dogs, following the example of Cuevas del Almanzora. This new space will have specific facilities to guarantee a comfortable and safe experience for both animals and their owners, including showers adapted for dogs, rubbish bins with bag dispensers and shaded areas.

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The Mayor of Mojácar, Francisco García Cerdá, expressed his enthusiasm for the project: “This dog beach not only responds to a need of our residents, but also broadens our tourist offer, attracting a growing segment of visitors who travel with their pets.”

The opening of the dog beach will not only benefit residents, but is expected to boost the local economy. Mojácar has a wide range of accommodation, from luxury hotels to holiday apartments, many of which are already petfriendly. The inclusion of a dog beach could increase hotel occupancy in low seasons, attracting tourists looking for pet-friendly destinations.

The Costa de Almeria has stood out in recent years for its versatility and for offering tourist alternatives for all types of people. Mojácar, with its Mediterranean charm and its commitment to quality tourism, continues to add attractions to consolidate itself as a benchmark destination.

Perulejo beach, with its new configuration, will not only become a gathering point for animal lovers, but also an example of how tourism development can go hand in hand with inclusion and sustainability.

A Proposed Hospital

The Vithas Group has hospitals in Alicante, Almeria (Virgen del Mar), Barcelona, Castellón, Granada, Gran Canaria, Lleida, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia, Pontevedra and Álava where its 12,500 professionals attend to 5.5 million patients. They have suggested to Vera town hall that a hospital could be built on Vera Playa. Pedro Rico, their General Director, has told the council, “We can make a significant difference in the health and well-being of the citizens of Vera, and our experience and resources could be of great value for the development of this project.” He has also floated the idea of “possible forms of public-private collaboration”.

Vera Green Areas

Vera Council is carrying out a comprehensive plan for reforestation, with the planting of more than 700 different tree and shrub species in parks, avenues and urban areas. The mayor, Alfonso García, explained, “This initiative aims to improve the image of the town and optimise the conditions of our gardens and green areas, ensuring a friendlier and more sustainable environment”. He pointed out that the benefits of trees, included improving air quality, absorbing CO2, generating shade and helping to regulate temperatures.

Mojácar’s Calendar of Main Events, 2025

Moors & Christians - June 6th-8th.

The Romantic Night - June 28th

The Night of the Candles - September 20th

Mojácar 5 Stars Festival - October 3rd-5th

The Disney Fiesta - November 16th

The Most Beautiful Christmas - from November 29th.

Coffee Break

What’s On

Almería

Sara Baras is a famous Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer from Cádiz who has established her own dance company. She brings her ‘Vuela’ show to the Maestro Padilla Auditorium in Almería city on Saturday, March 15th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 60 and 70 euros.

The Sensitive Music & Dance Company, present a work composed by Eunhye Park, choreographed by Sung Hoon Kim, along with a string quartet and the dance group Diesis, on Sunday, March 16th at 7.30pm,. It is performed at the Maestro Padilla Municipal Auditorium in Almería city and is part of the VI International Music Festival. Admission is free.

Iberia Sumergida is a tribute concert to Heroes del Silencio and is performed at the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city on Friday, March 28th at 10.30pm. Tickets are 15 euros in advance or 18 at the door.

Gracias A Dios is a performance by the Almería City Orchestra and their String Quartet. It comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorium in Almería city on Saturday, April 5th at 8pm. They perform the Antonín Dvořák’s American Quartet in F major Op.96 and his Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor Op.10. The conductor is Michael Thomas and the cello soloist is Dragos Balan. Tickets are 12 and 15 euros.

As part of the VI International Music Festival in Almería, on Sunday, March 9th at 12 noon, the Diesis Orchestra with soloists Francesco Mariozzi cello, Raffaele Bertolini bass clarinet, Nicola Bertolini clarinet, conducted by Piero Romano, come to the Maestro Padilla Municipal Auditorium in Almería city. Admission is free.

The Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra come to the Maestro Padilla Auditorium in Almería city on Saturday, March 22nd at 8.30pm.

What’s On

They perform Nino Rota’s Divertimento Concertante for double bass and orchestra and O. Respighi’s Viejas dance suites numbers 1 & 2. Tickets are 10 and 15 euros.

The Ukrainian Ballet & Theatre Company perform Romeo and Juliet at the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city on Thursday, March 20th at 8pm. Tickets are 29,90 euros in advance or 35 at the door.

Concierto Sacro Ellington, a tribute concert to Duke Ellington, comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorium in Almería city on Friday, April 4th at 8.30pm. 120 performers include Coro Gospel Clasijazz, el Coro Juvenil y el Coro Infantil de Clasijazz, The Clasijazz Big Band and soloists. Tickets are 15 and 20 euros.

José Luis Jaén comes from Andalucía and his long career and repertoire includes flamenco,

folk themes and Cuban jazz roots. He is in concert at the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city on Friday, March 7th at 9.30pm at. Tickets are 25 euros in advance and 30 at the door.

The ‘80s Show’ performed by Neon Collective is a tribute concert to The Cure, U2 and Depeche Mode. It comes to the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city on Saturday, April 12th at 10.30pm. Tickets are 15 euros in advance or 20 at the door.

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm

What’s On

Lorca

Semana Santa, Flamenco and Meal Coach trip on Sunday 13th

April. We are offering a fantastic pack; a 3 course meal with drinks in the beautiful Plaza de España, a unique flamencoperformance of the sacred SAETA de Los Cristos de los Gitanos (unique to our trip!!) plus your seats to see the Biblical Parade of the Domingo de Ramos. For complete details please WhatsApp 0034 687 480694. Limited places available. Coach picks up at 5 different stops.

Águilas

Águilas carnival has the major parades starting at 6pm on Sunday, March 2nd, Tuesday, March 4th, and the final one on Saturday, March 8th, followed by the closing ceremonies. The Drag Queen event that attracts people from all over Spain takes place on Saturday, March 15th at the Águilas Auditorium at 10pm.

The Symphonic Orchestra and Choir of the Murcia Conservatory perform Gustav Holst’s Planet Suite on April 12th. Ticket prices have not yet been published.

Aguilas tickets from Victoria Travel 968 410 929 and www. bacantix.com, Museo Arqueológico, www. auditorio-aguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Roquetas de Mar

Ana Belén performs Más de Ana at the Roquetas auditorium on Saturday, April 26th at 9pm as part of her 2025 tour. Ticket prices have not yet been published.

Disco Saturday Night is a tribute concert, billed as a spectacular event, to famous

What’s On

performers from the Studio 54 in New York. It is performed at the auditorium on Friday, March 14th at 8pm. Tickets are 30, 35 and 40 euros.

Celtas Cortos accompanied by a symphony orchestra come to the Roquetas auditorium on Saturday, March 22nd at 9pm. He performs his latest album ‘Solos ante el peligro’. Tickets are 25, 28, 32 & 35 euros.

Vera

‘Sentire Cofrade’ is a performance by three brass bands from Vera, Linares and Campo de Criptana with an Easter theme, that comes to the auditorium on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm. Tickets are 25 euros available from the Convento de la Victoria or www. giglon.com

The Young Theatre Group Hermandad de la Virgen, present Romeo and Juliet at the municipal auditorio on Sunday, March 16th at 12 noon. Ticket prices were not available.

Mojácar

The Moors & Christians event this year is from Friday, June 6th to Sunday, June 8th.

Miscellaneous

Open Mic Night alternate Thursdays at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, kick off at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

PAWS-PATAS The second-hand book sale at Scotty’s El Tropico restaurant is held on the second Tuesday of the month from 10.30am-1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering.

Guided Walks

A walk starts from the Macenas Castle on Saturday, March 8th at 9.30am. The distance is 9.86km taking 3hrs 45 mins. People wanting to take part have to register by ringing 950 615 025 by 11am on Friday 7th.

The Poppy Appeal - Mojacar and District The Mojacar Branch of the Royal British Legion has folded and the members have transferred to Zurgena Branch. However the supporters of the

Poppy Appeal in Mojacar continue to meet for coffee mornings at Cokkia Restaurant on the Playa opposite Neptuno, on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 11am. Anyone can attend, it is not restricted to RBL members. Anyone interested in joining the RBL should contact zurgenarblchairman@gmail.com

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, Las Vegas Restaurant, Los Pinos 1, Huercal-Overa.. All welcome. Chairperson, Gloria Hammett, gloria@gloriahammett.com

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

Corner Bar and Cafe, La Alfoquia, 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 for 11am. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary@ yahoo.co.uk. See www.britishlegion.org/ branches/zurgena

The Poppy Appeal - Mojacar & District

The Mojacar Branch of the Royal British Legion has folded and the members have transferred to the Zurgena Branch. However the supporters of the Poppy Appeal in Mojacar continue to meet for coffee mornings at Cokkia Restaurant on the Playa opposite Neptuno, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11am. Anyone can attend, it is not restricted to RBL members. Anyone interested in joining the RBL should contact zurgenarblchairman@gmail.com

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.

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.

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

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, Ballabona restaurant, A15 motorway junction 686. Tel. Steve 711 062 303. Email: info@a-c-c.es. www.a-c-c.es

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

Sunday & Wednesday, 9/9.30 - 12 noon. Contact Mick on 711 015 032

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. Café Church, every 2nd & 4th Thursday in the month 3pm. 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 & Wednesday 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

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. Email indaloplayers@gmail.com / phone 722 236237

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.

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, Mondays, 2pm3.45pm. All levels welcome. 647932 078.

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

Regular social dance nights and dance workshops. Please call or WhatsApp Trace on 687251799 for more information.

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

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 WorkshopsIn 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 10:30-1330. 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. Please contact Ruth Brown on 0034 711 011 629 or by email to ruthbrown@hotmail.co.uk

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

Qigong Classes

Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Taijiquan Mojácar Tuesdays: Beginners and improvers. Qigong and Tai Chi. Thursdays: Tai Chi progression. FB Taijiquan Mojácar. Classes meet at Samsara Beach Club at 11.00h. All proceeds go to charity.

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. Jen 634346035, jencothier@gmail.com

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

Albanchez Walking football Club

Campo de Futbol astro pitch, Albanchez. Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am. All over 50 welcome regardless of ability or fitness level. Enjoy getting fitter, improve co ordination, mobility & balance in a friendly fun club. Contact Tony, Whatsapp 0044 7413231696

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

Club Montañero Carbonero

Hiking Club based in Carboneras associated with the Federación Andaluza de Deportes de Montaña, Escalada y Senderismo (FADMES) that organises routes every week. See www.clubcarbonero.com or contact 616104404 (WhatsApp), email clubmontanerocarbonero@hotmail.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.

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

Unalome Rooms

Yoga, chair yoga & more. Albox. See facebook. Tel. 722 469 570

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Your unique contribution to the organization will enhance your reputation. Make sure that you have all the pertinent information before any reprisals or making any moves. Don’t let your jealous imagination play games with you. Changes in your home may be alarming at first. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Past partners may try to come back into your life. Try to ease any disappointment by making amends. Do not lend money or belongings to friends. Do not invest in joint ventures. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Join a choir or a drama club. You may be considering moving to larger quarters. Don’t cause a scene, but when you get home let your partner know how you feel and why. You will be able to talk about emotional problems with your partner. You can meet a new romantic partner or secure the love connection you already have by going out and entertaining yourself. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Take a close look at contracts and agreements that have been offered to you. Make the necessary changes that will enable you to advance financially. Look into alternatives that would better suit both your needs. You will have a tendency to exaggerate, which will lead to major confrontations with loved ones. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

You’ll be able to discuss your ambitions with your mate. Your emotions are fluctuating, so be careful not to say things you’ll regret. Opportunities to get ahead are evident. Be aware of deception when it comes to your position, and be sure not to jump to conclusions. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

You can make some favourable changes to your looks. Pleasure trips will induce exciting and passion ate encounters with those of foreign extraction. Try to avoid being extravagant this month. Unexpected events may upset your routine. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

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Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Outdoor sports events should entice you. You can make a big difference to children if you are understanding of the difficulties they are experiencing. You need to pamper yourself for a change. You will need a little competition this month. Gel involved in activities that will stretch your stamina. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Time spent with family, children, or good friends will be regenerating and positive. Try to take some time to listen to their complaints, and in turn, do something to appease them. You can’t make things better if you don’t know what to fix. Don’t jump into investments too quickly. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Arguments could prevail. You can set your goals and make a beeline for your target. Come to your own conclusions rather than taking the word of someone else. Avoid boredom by being creative in your endeavours. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Your boss may be on the rampage and you certainly don’t want to be the one to take the brunt of a bad situation. Avoid getting trapped in internal disputes. Self-improvement could bring amazing results. If you can include them in your plans, do so. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Get down to business and do the work yourself. Make sure that you make reservations early. Friends and relatives can give you good advice. Don’t make those you live with feel unloved or unworthy. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Your diplomatic approach and rather outgoing nature will enhance your reputation and bring you the support you need. Matters pertaining to work must be completed before you leave. You’ll find it easy to deal with government agencies or large institutions. You are best to get out of the house this month. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Jokes of the Month

A Different Cost

In a hospital waiting room relatives were waiting for a doctor to come and see them as their family member was gravely ill. Eventually, a surgeon came in looking extremely tired and sombre. “I’m afraid I am the bearer of bad news, the only help for your loved one at this moment is a brain transplant. I’ve done one before, but it’s risky and somewhat experimental and you have to pay for the brain yourselves”. The relatives were stunned as they absorbed the news, but eventually one asked, “Well, how much does a brain cost?”. The surgeon replied, “5,000 dollars for a male brain and 500 dollars for a female brain”. The men in the room looked sideways at each other and tried not to grin. One of them, unable to stay silent any more asked the question everybody was thinking, “Why is a male brain so much more expensive?” The surgeon replied, “It’s just hospital standard pricing procedure. We can’t ask 5,000 dollars for a female brain because it has been used a lot.”

Technology

I was visiting a friend who could not find her cordless phone. After several minutes of searching everywhere, her young daughter spoke up. “You know what they should invent? A phone that sits on a base so it never gets lost.”

Walking Down the Street

A man walking down the street noticed a small boy trying to reach the doorbell of a house. Even when he jumped up, he couldn’t quite reach it. The man decided to help the boy, walked up to the porch and pushed the doorbell. He looked down at the boy, smiled and asked, “Do you want me to wait until they open the door?” The boy answered, “No, now we run like crazy!”

The Tough Shot

A golfer is standing over his tee shot for ages, continually looking at the distance and figuring out the wind direction. He is driving his partner nuts. Finally, he said to him, “What on earth is taking you so long? Just take the goddam shot!”

The first golfer looked up and replied, “My wife is sitting outside the clubhouse watching me. This needs to be the perfect shot!”. His partner replied, “Forget it man, you’ll never hit her from here!”

The Centipede

A guy sees an advertisement in a pet-shop window: “Talking Centipede 100 dollars.” The guy goes in and buys it. He gets home, opens the box and asks the centipede if he wants to go for a beer, so he can show it to all his friends. The centipede doesn’t answer, so the guy closes the lid, convinced he’s been swindled. Thirty minutes later he decides to try again. He raises his voice and shouts, “Do you want to go for a beer?” The centipede pokes his head out of the box and says, “Pipe down! I heard you the first time. I’m putting my shoes on!”

Going To Confession

A man went into his church one evening and asked the priest to hear his confession. The priest asked what he had to confess and the man said he had committed adultery three times with a married woman. However, he didn’t thing he was the only one as her husband was away a lot. The priest told him that adultery was a serious sin and he had to know the woman’s identity and whether she was one of his parishioners. The man didn’t want to do this but eventually he said, “It was Mary Jones.” The priest said that he knew who she was and the man had to say three Hail Mary’s and the Lord’s Prayer to get absolution. Just before the man left the confessional the priest asked, “Is she normally home all day?”

The Winning Throw

Two bored casino dealers were waiting at the craps tables for players to arrive when a gorgeous blonde lady wearing a huge fur coat walked in and asked if she could bet twenty thousand dollars on a single roll of the dice. The dealers said, “Yes, she certainly could, no problem!” She then said, “I hope you don’t mind, but I’ll feel much luckier if I take off my coat.” With that, she took off her coat and she was wearing a very skimpy see-through blouse with no bra. The men looked at her intently as she leaned over the table, rolled the dice, and yelled, “Come on baby, come on!” She then jumped up and down, hugging each of the casino dealers while yelling “YES, I WIN! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT, I WIN!!” With that, she scooped up the bundles of 100-dollar bills, grabbed her coat and quickly left. The dealers stood there staring at each other dumbfounded, until one finally asked the other one, “What the heck, did you see her roll two sixes?” The other one answered, “I didn’t. I thought you were paying attention!”

Hurry Up!

Two blondes were in a supermarket parking lot trying to unlock the door of their Mercedes, because they had locked the key inside. They were using a coat hanger and tried and tried but couldn’t get the door open. The first blonde stopped for a minute to get her breath and try again. The other blonde said, “Hurry up! It’s starting to rain and the top is down”.

The Student

A Kung Fu student asks his teacher, “Master, why does my ability not improve? I’m always defeated.” And the master, pensive and forever patient, answers, “My dear pupil, have you seen the gulls flying by the setting sun and their wings seeming like flames?”

“Yes, my master, I have.”

“And a waterfall, spilling mightly over the stones without taking anything out of its proper place?”

“Yes, my master, I have witnessed it.”

“And the moon, when it touches the calm water to reflect all its enormous beauty?”

“Yes, my master, I have also seen this marvellous phenomenon.”

“That is the problem. You are watching all this instead of training.”

Talking Dog

A guy spots a sign outside a house that reads “Talking Dog for Sale.” Intrigued, he walks in. “So what have you done with your life?” he asks the dog. “I’ve led a very full life,” says the dog.

“I lived in the Alps rescuing avalanche victims. Then I served my country in Iraq. And now I spend my days reading to the residents of a retirement home.” The guy is flabbergasted. He asks the dog’s owner, “Why on earth would you want to get rid of an incredible dog like that?” The owner says, “Because he’s a liar! He never did any of that!”