The Almería Focus – September 2024

The Almería Focus

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A Little Too Hot for Some

Officially, according to ‘Aemet’, the Spanish Meteorological Department, July not August is normally the hottest month of the year but they reversed this for August this year. In our immediate area August has been hotter than normal with many “tropical nights” when temperatures remained high. Throughout Spain in the first week of August there were 544 deaths attributed to extreme heat which is a very high number.

Fortunately, we have not experienced the disastrous weather or fires that have ravished other parts of Spain. Some videos on TV and social media were similar to the disastrous floods in Pueblo Laguna in 2012. Palma airport had to shut down totally and some flights to Alicante were diverted to Almería. Very unusually, rail tracks became unusable in Mallorca with severe rainfall. Stranded passengers had to be rescued and helicopters air lifted large numbers of people from other flooded areas. There was a freak storm in Ibiza, equivalent to a tornado, with 52 litres of rain per m2 in just one hour, and 100 litres per m2 over three hours. 50 litres measures 5cm or just over two inches. The situation in the centre of Ibiza was described as being “biblical” and it did not help when sewers backed up. On Friday, August 23rd, Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, announced a 50 million euros aid package for the Canary Islands. There have been various forest fires, in parts of Spain during August and one in Bonares (Huelva province), near Cádiz, took a long time to control with 150 firefighters, 17 assorted aircraft and heavy firefighting vehicles. A number of residents were evacuated.

As predicted, tourist numbers are up this year, which has been noticed in our area, and total numbers for this year are predicted to be 9395 million, compared to 85 million last year and we comment on this in our “In the News” section. The tourist department of the Junta de Andalucía consider that tourism is now a major factor from April to November and

this reduces the “low period”. The new beach bypass road in Mojácar, that is badly needed, will fortunately be open next year. The new Mojácar medical centre should open this month and we explain the facilities that will be available in our “Community News”.

The ‘Dreambeach’ music festival that moved to El Toyo in Almería city this year, took place without any problems (except for nearby residents), and the total attendance was 120,000. Numbers at Villaricos in 2019 were 130,000 but in 2022 the organisers moved the dates from August to July which was not at all popular, and only 110,000 people turned up. Next year, the festival will be at El Toyo again, but the 2026 location is not yet verified. Some town hall staff take their holidays during August of course, and events in September may not have been given a full mention. We include those that we know about in our “What’s On” section.

El Cable Inglés (The English pier) where iron ore was discharged into ships at the port has proved to be a popular attraction. The previous booking system has been scrapped and entry is on a “first come first served” basis. We give the September opening hours for it and Almería Cathedral in our “In the News” section. The Cathedral is celebrating its 500th anniversary.

There are no major fiesta dates in September or October when everything shuts down nationally. There are local fiesta dates at Alfaix, Cantoria, Pulpí and Vera in September and Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huércal-Overa in October.

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Free or Subsidised Glasses & Contact Lenses

After the summer break the Junta de Andalucía Parliament reconvenes in September. One of the first measures proposed is the passing of a bill that relates to glasses and contact lenses, that will hopefully take place on September 18th or 19th. If not, it will be October 2nd or 3rd. In Andalusia, people who use glasses or contact lenses are in the majority, as they represent 54.89% of the population. Despite this, it is the community with the lowest use of these products, 6% below the national average. The law will make optical products totally free for minors, and a system for adults to pay according to their purchasing power. The average cost of a pair of glasses is put at 150-400 euros and the estimated cost of free glasses for minors is put at 50 million euros. For adults with low incomes the cost will be about 90 million euros.

More Tourists

Predictions that the number of tourists coming to Spain this year would increase have proved to be true, and there is no reduction despite demonstrations in the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Barcelona and Málaga that numbers have to be reduced. The Junta de Andalucía considers that at present there is no need for a tourist tax as there are almost no saturated areas apart from Málaga. In the first half of this year, tourists increased by 13% to a total of 42.5 million. 9.3 million tourists came to Spain during June and 6.2 million, 15.4%, came to Andalucía. Numbers from the UK totalled 2.1 million (the highest number) up by 8.8%, whilst French tourists made up 1 million, up 11.7%. Total income from tourists in the first six months are put at 55.5 billion euros, another record. Predictions from July to the end of September are that 41 million tourists will come here taking the

nine months total up to 74 million. If the predicted rise of 11% proves to be true from October to the end of December there will have been 92 to 95 million tourists compared to 85 million last year. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates for this year indicate that various tourism activities in Spain will generate revenues of 225 billion euros (15.2% of Gross National Product) and 3 million jobs (14% of people employed).

Heatwave Fatalities

Figures for August are not yet available but in Spain in July, 771 people are stated to have died because of the heat. Between July 22nd and 28th fatalities were put at 337 and from July 29th-31st, 246. Throughout Spain in July there were 32,528 recorded deaths, 824 more than last year ,and the 771 heatwave deaths are in this total. The Ministry of Health reminded people that they had to take special care and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids, particularly the sectors most liable to suffer from extreme heat. These are babies, children, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases and the elderly, the highest percentage of deaths. Drinks containing caffeine, a high sugar level and alcohol, can make people dehydrated.

Sir Keir Starmer and Almería

When Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister, growers of fresh produce in our province were delighted. 30% of the money earned by companies in our part of the world comes from fresh food with exports to the UK in 2023 of 360,000 tonnes that brought in about 500 million euros. The UK Prime Minister has promised that he will amend the import regulations to favour fresh food growers in the EU, so that imports are easier and cheaper. Since April 30th imports

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have to go through even stricter frontier controls that increases the paperwork, slows the delivery period and costs more money. Some companies have been forced to employ a person who is solely handling the complicated paperwork needed to comply with the UK regulations. Keir Starmer is promising to make the entry process much simpler and quicker using digital technology. The export of tomatoes to the UK from our province has gone down since Brexit because large supermarkets are buying them from Morocco, particularly during the summer, with no special import controls. Usually, in the winter they cannot compete with prices from Almería. A new EU deal will hopefully help to favour our tomato producers over the whole year. Last summer, with less or no fresh produce available in many supermarkets in the UK, the government stated that this was not a result of Brexit. Growers in Almería quickly stated that the shortage was all because of Brexit and if they exported produce to other EU states when there was a shortage it was far easier than sending them to the UK.

A Spate of Earthquakes

Between the hours of 5.30am on Friday, July 12th and 7.30am on Sunday, July 14th there were seven small earthquakes that ranged from the Macenas area in Mojácar to Sorbas. Six of them were inland, one was in the sea and they were all between 1.5 and 2.8 on the Richter scale. Small earthquakes are often referred to as tremors but there is no actual measured intensity that signifies a tremor. From 1.0 to 2.9 they are considered liable not to be noticed, without any damage, and may be detected only by instruments. There are 100,000 of these every year. In this case some of the seven earthquakes / tremors were felt over a wide area, and the depth below the

surface of the land or sea is also important. The Richter scale, used since 1935 and named after Charles F. Richter, is not linear so a 4.0 event is not two times the intensity of a 2.0 event. Every increase of 1.0 is ten times the previous whole number, so 5.0 is ten times one of 4.0 and releases 31 times more energy. The largest earthquake recorded since 1935 was between 8.6 and 9.5 over a very large area in Chile in 1960. The Lorca earthquake in 2011 measured 5.1 but it was only 1km below the surface, with catastrophic damage, 9 fatalities and over 400 people injured.

Over 65s Driving Licences

When a person goes to renew their driving licence in Spain, they have to go to special driving assessment centres authorised by the DGT (Spanish traffic authority). These centres are known as ‘Centros de Reconocimiento de Conductores’ and the fee they charge varies, added to the DGT license fee. Applicants of any age will be asked if they are taking medication and why. It may be that they have to obtain a declaration from their doctor or specialist that there is no reason why they cannot renew their licence. The DGT have issued guidelines that particularly apply to drivers over the age of 65 that suffer from various diseases or problems. The vast majority on the guideline list refer to neurological, degenerative and chronic diseases. The most common ones that usually affect mainly older people are Alzheimer’s, senile dementia and Parkinson’s. In addition for all drivers, but with special reference to the elderly, the list includes personality and sleep disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, anxiety, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aneurysms of large vessels, pacemakers, valve prostheses, various endocrine diseases, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,

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intellectual development disorder, transient ischemic attack, nephropathy with dialysis, kidney transplant, epilepsy and oncological ailments. If a person has their regular medication on a list that doctors can print out, it is a good idea to take this with you. The DGT does point out that each person has individual considerations and assessment. If you are asked to supply an undertaking from your doctor or specialist that there is no medical reason why you can’t drive, obtaining this can usually be done quickly without any cost. For a person over the age of 65 in good physical and mental health, who has no medical condition or medication that might affect their driving, there will be no problem in renewing their licence. Over the age of 65 a normal licence is valid for five years, there is no upper age limit, and the DGT fee is 24,30 euros until age 71 when the fee is waived. The cost of vehicle insurance varies as well, so an elderly person needs to obtain several quotes. Some insurance companies have no upper age limit or additional costs.

Better Batteries

In an article we comment on stagnant sales of all-electric cars and typically, 30% of the cost is the lithium battery with NMC chemical composition cells. Research by Renault has resulted in the intention to introduce lithiumion batteries with a larger number of LFP cells in the same size battery. These have a very slight reduction in power but are a lot easier to produce and 6-10% cheaper. Perfect for small to medium size cars, they will start to be fitted in late 2025. The cost of them will reduce the list price with the aim that their electric cars will compete in price to petrol fuelled ones with the same specification. The Chinese BYD company already produce and use this type of battery and are the largest

manufacturer world-wide. The CATL company in Hungary are a major producer of the LFP cells that are sold to battery manufacturers.

Mercadona Enters Price War

Last Easter Carrefour and Lidl reduced many of their selling prices and Mercadona is now doing the same thing, but on a larger scale with effect from the middle of July. 1,100 products have a reduced price focusing on fish, bread, pasta and olive oil. The company claim that the average shopper will pay 14% less on a typical shopping trolley at checkout, with a total saving for all their customers of 150 million euros per annum. Mercadona have a very high 25% of the supermarket trade compared to Carrefour (10%) and Lidl (6.5%) and they have 40 supermarkets in our province employing 1,400 staff. Throughout Spain they employ 98,600 people with permanent contracts and the starting salary in all departments is 1,553 euros gross per month, 17% more than the minimum wage. There is already a pay increase agreed with the unions for 2025 and 2026.

‘La Renta’ Refunds

The annual income tax return known as ‘La Renta’ has to be completed from April to the end of June and relates to the previous year, so this last June for the calendar year 2023. People in employment have income tax stopped from their wages, but the selfemployed pay income tax every quarter on a fixed rate. When their annual tax return has been completed, which includes things such as the number of family members, the age of children and mortgages, there will be a refund in many cases. In the middle of July, the ‘Hacienda’ (Spanish Tax Department) announced that in Almería province they had paid back 1.17 million euros to 238,000 people

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which was 82% of refunds due. 395,000 people submitted tax returns which is 6% more than in 2023 for the tax year 2022. In all of Spain 23 million income tax returns were made, and 1.9 billion euros in tax went into the government coffers. People who have to pay income tax can choose to pay 60% straight away and the other 40% in November, or monthly by arrangement. When a substantial refund has to be made the Hacienda, almost always, wait until December. If in some years it is not made until January the next year, the Hacienda have to pay interest on the outstanding refund.

IVA (VAT) on Food & Wages

In January 2023, with the high cost of food products, the 4% IVA on many items became zero rated and this includes bread, breadmaking flours, milk, cheeses, eggs, fruits, vegetables, legumes, tubers and natural cereals. Ones with 10% were reduced to 5% and this included pasta and some oils. The reductions were extended in June 2023 for another six months and again last January until the end of June this year. Current proposals are that after September 30th the percentage is slightly increased until December 31st and then back to normal levels pegged in line with the continuing cost of the item. Because of the sky-rocketing price of olive oil, the 4% IVA was scrapped in June until the end of September and after this will slowly be taken back to 4%. The drop in IVA cost the ‘Hacienda’ (Spanish Tax Authority) 1.7 billion euros in lost income in 2023 and 834 million euros up to the end of last June. In line with a rise in the minimum wage the threshold for employees paying income tax was raised from 14,000 euros to 15,000 in 2023 and has been raised again to 15,876. Government calculations are that the benefit to people who will no longer

pay tax amounts to 1.4 billion euros and the saving in IVA is just over 1 billion euros.

The Gazelle Row

In an article we comment on the successful conservation and breeding centres to drastically increase the numbers of lynxes. Near Almería castle in the La Hoya area there is a similar centre that houses 350 gazelles of three species. They are an endangered species in North Africa and ones from the centre are taken there to be released. The centre is sponsored by the European Association of Zoos and apart from the gazelles there are Saharan Arruí, a type of goat, that is similarly endangered. Open-air concerts have been held very close to the centre and after one in June the centre claimed that four gazelle calves and one from a pregnant female that aborted, along with one of the goats, had died as a direct result of the sound levels that caused stress. Almería city council immediately hit back saying that maximum sound level limiters had not kicked in because the level was much less and they cast doubts on the sound level being “directly responsible” for the deaths. Vets at the centre stated that autopsies confirmed their claims and the Minister of the Environment weighed in and suggested the concerts were moved. A few

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days later it was announced that forthcoming concerts would be moved to a new location. For some years, with expansion in the area, it has been proposed that the centre is relocated to a more suitable place with an area of 50 hectares (0.2 sq. miles) with several suggested, and the council would buy a tract of land. Following the complaint, a council spokesperson confirmed that this will now take place as soon as possible, as it was recognised that the centre was very important.

40 Minutes Waiting for an Ambulance

We are fairly used to hearing horror stories in the UK for the time it can take for an ambulance to arrive and then discharge the patient into the A & E department. On Sunday, July 7th, a call to the 112 emergency number was immediately transferred to the 061 emergency health services who were told a man had fainted in the street in Bentarique (population 240) in the Alpujarra region of our province. An ambulance from Alhama de Almería that is 34km away arrived 40 minutes later with a nurse and technician. The man was conscious, but the crew decided he had suffered a heart attack and used their defibrillator whilst he was taken to hospital and admitted to the cardiac unit where he unfortunately died. An immediate row broke out over the 40-minute delay, with renewed complaints that the ambulance coverage in the whole area, particularly at weekends, was totally inadequate and also surgery hours. It was pointed out that in the general area there are 17 towns and villages, and five residential homes, and the population always increases during the summer months when tourists arrive. The Health Delegate in Almería for the Junta de Andalucía initially claimed that the waiting time for the ambulance was not excessive,

but a few days later it was announced that surgery hours in Bentarique were being extended along with a 24/7 coverage at Canjáyar that is only 15 minutes away and an additional ambulance with a doctor, nurse and technician will be based at Alhama de Almería “at least to the end of summer”. The Health Delegate apologised to the family of the man who died but pointed out that it was initially notified that he had fainted, when in reality he was having a heart attack. He stated that the new arrangements put in place for extended health cover were major improvement for all residents and tourists.

‘Costa de Almería’ Events

The tourist department for our province, based in Almería city, have teamed up with the French “Last Minute” portal until September 30th. Their ‘Costa de Almería’ campaign has been tailored to have information about Almería and point out the attractiveness of “The sun you need”. Potential customers can search for and book flights, hotels, vacations, getaways, cruises, car rentals, and many other travel and leisure-related products and services. Since 2022 it has been the main sponsor of the Tour de France. It is hoped that the campaign will reach 500,000 people and targeted emails will also be sent to people who have never come here. ‘Turespaña’, the official Spanish tourist body, states that out of the French population of 67.8 million, 80% go on holidays or trips and 20% travel abroad, with Spain being the most popular destination. After Catalonia and Valencia, Andalucía is the next most popular one. To visit Catalonia or Valencia French tourists can travel there by road. For Andalucía they often use airlines but there are currently direct flights between Paris and Almería. On July 12th -14th the Costa

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de Almería team went to the Rutland Nature Reserve in the UK to coincide with the 2024 very important ‘Global Birdfair’ that attracts 40,000 professionals and ornithological enthusiasts. It was pointed out that Almería province has a wide range of migratory and residential species of birds in various protected areas with good all-round weather.

Proposed Traffic Regulations

The ‘DGT’ Spanish Traffic Authority propose regulations that are normally “rubber stamped” in parliament as they are considered to be sensible and necessary. They have announced proposals aimed at vulnerable sectors such as pedestrians, bicycle riders and drivers of electric scooters to improve safety. In our July magazine we explained that insurance for drivers of electric scooters will become compulsory and their registration at town halls. To some extent, the DGT has been playing catch-up, and municipalities have their own regulations, by no means the same. It is now proposed that electric scooters cannot be ridden by young people below the age of 16, they have to wear helmets and either a reflective jacket or suitable reflected areas on the scooter visible from 150m. In the absence of national regulations, Vera council recently introduced their own ones. Young people below the age of fifteen cannot ride

them and the use of a helmet and reflective jacket is recommended, but compulsory on some roads. The DGT proposals are that on inter-urban roads motorists cannot travel at more than 20km/h below the speed limit when overtaking cycles and scooters and have to allow a 1.5m distance. “Riders” who make food or goods deliveries will have to wear a helmet if they are using bicycles. For novice and professional drivers, the present alcohol limit of 0.3mg/l will come down to 0.2mg/l. These proposals will be presented to parliament for their approval in due course.

More Tourist Restrictions

Isabel Rodríguez, the Minister for Housing and Urban Agendas, has announced that the government is proposing to stop apartments in a community of owners being let to tourists, or an agreement to let would have to receive 60% owner approved votes. In 2023 the Supreme Court ruled in two cases that letting was an economic activity that was not allowed in the statutes of the 1960 ‘Ley de Propiedad Horizontal’, which applies to all communities of owners, and had to cease. This is a particular problem for normal residents in large blocks of apartments. Apart from the problems for residents, letting apartments to tourists puts up the rent for normal renters, who will not be affected by the prohibition. The latest government proposals are that renting out tourist accommodation is a commercial activity and should be subject to a minimum of 10% IVA (VAT), the same as hotels, but opposition MPs think it should be 21%. Additionally, rental income will have a higher tax band levied in the ‘Renta’ annual tax return and companies that rent properties to tourists will have to pay more corporation tax. Calculations are that the 21% IVA would bring in 1.7 billion

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euros, sufficient to build 17,000 homes. It was pointed out that the people who rented the tourist accommodation would pay the IVA, not the owners who would pass it on. At the beginning of July, the Junta de Andalucía announced that 2,445 property owners had been told that they had to stop taking in tourists in the eight capital cities, with 140 in our province. The owners were given “cease and desist” orders and they will be prosecuted if they don’t. The reasons given were no permissions in place and no licence of first occupation for a number of new properties. Additionally, some owners voluntarily stopping offering them for rent. The properties in our province were centred in Roquetas de Mar, Vera, Cabo de Gata and Almería city. There are 10,753 registered properties with their tourist licences approved throughout Andalucía.

EU Rental Properties Funding

The government are receiving a four billion euros loan (part of the total of 40 billion euros) from the ‘EU Economic Recovery Plan’ that will be administered by the Spanish ICO (Official Credit Institute). The money is for the refurbishing of empty properties in private or public ownership so they can be let. Private owners will be able to let to normal renters who have to apply through an official website and there will be a guarantee that if an owner wants the property back, this will be assured after six months. Initial estimates are that at least 40,000 properties will be available to rent at sensible prices that will greatly help young people trying to get on the property rental ladder.

The Pedro Gilabert Museum

The Pedro Gilabert Museum in Arboleas that opened in 2003, named after the famous

sculptor, has been officially recognised by the Junta de Andalucía as being of cultural interest and added to the list of official museums in Andalucía. This means that some funding will be available, and in turn the museum has to admit EU nationals free of charge on at least one day a week, apart from special dates such as Día de Andalucía when entry has to be free to all visitors.

Flights from Almería to Seville

In 2009, because of the long road journey from Almería to Seville, the capital city of Andalucía, subsidised flights were authorised. The Department of Transport in Andalucía have committed to maintaining these flights until October 31st, 2027, as the present contract expires at the end of October, which will cost 11.9 million euros. The money is for the maintenance of the aircraft, crew and a discount for passengers. The airline, Air Nostrum at present, has to agree to have regular outgoing and incoming flights at sensible times of the day during the week, a service at weekends, and a guaranteed number of seats.

‘Classijaz’ Financial Problems

The ‘Classijaz organisation, with premises in Almería city, was formed 22 years ago. Through their school of music they train jazz, folk and rock musicians of all ages, have jam sessions in their premises and give popular Classijaz Big Band concerts in Almería city, Roquetas de Mar and other venues in Andalucía. They have an excellent reputation but announced in July that they were experiencing very substantial money problems. Their funding comes from members and associates but the income for several months is far less than the expenditure. Recently, they had to have

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broken air-con units fixed and modifications and repairs to their electrical installation, added to normal maintenance costs. Their only solution, to stop their closure, was that members and associates stepped up their donations and they attracted new ones. Current donations are 10 euros a month for a young person, 20 for an individual, 30 for a couple and 35 for a family. Associated companies pay various amounts of money.

Macenas Expansion

The Cosentino family company that owns the Macenas complex, now called the ‘Macenas Mediterranean Resort’, on the outskirts of Mojácar, have announced that in partnership with the developer Insur they intend to build 125 apartments. Called “Las Terrazas” there will be a mixture of one, two and three bedrooms all with sea views and an indoor and outdoor pool. It is intended that they will be completed by 2027. The Stirling & Martin company of architects have drawn up plans for a new 18-hole golf course with a botanic garden and eventually there will be a 4* hotel. Cosentino claims that their total investment altogether will be around 200 million euros.

Family Doctors’ Pay

In Andalucía there is a shortage of family doctors who work in health centres, and one of the reasons is low pay. A doctor who has completed six years of training to obtain a degree in medicine has a starting salary in Andalucía of 2,550 euros per month gross pay, increasing slightly every year. This is lower than almost all the other autonomous communities, rising to 3,700 euros gross per month from year one in the Balearic Islands. To earn more money in Andalucía and some other communities, doctors have to undertake shift work where they attend to

patients needing treatment in health centres out of normal surgery hours, or they are there on call to go out in ambulances to deal with emergencies. There is a special incentive at present as there is a shortage because Faculties of Medicine at universities shut down during the pandemic. People that finish their training this year in September (later than normal) will have lost out on extra pay available during the summer high season, assuming they had been employed. Because of this there is a special payment of 500 euros in 641 locations where the positions are difficult to fill. As regards nurses in Andalucía, there are continuing complaints that a large number of nurses are on temporary contracts, which can be for a period of months, weeks or even one day, and in all the other autonomous communities these temporary contracts have been changed to permanent ones that is in accordance with employment regulations.

Electricity Costs Back Up

In our July magazine we commented on the wide fluctuation in the cost of electricity for the 8.5 million customers on the PVPC variable hour / cost contracts. IVA (VAT) went back up to 21% from the reduced 10% from March but there is a cap on this. The

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cost of producing electricity is expressed as being euros per MW, and one MW is one billion watts. If the cost goes over 45 euros per MW the IVA comes back down to 10% which happened in June, July and August. The reduction in IVA is shown on bills for the following month, so bills in August had the reduction from July and pro rata. The 10% IVA applies to all customers on fixed or variable rate contracts. Analysts predicted that in summer months the cost would go up with less wind and rain to power wind turbines and hydro-electric dams and more demand from air-conditioning. Assuming this proved to be the case the 10% IVA would still apply. When electricity costs zoomed up for PVPC customers about 1 million switched to fixed price contracts for peace of mind. Now, the reverse is happening.

The Working Week

In 1983 the working week in Spain went from 43 hours to 40. Proposals and negotiations are that during September it will go down to 38.5, and from January 2025 down to 37.5, for 16.8 million employees. The idea of a shorter working week comes at the same time that Yolanda Díaz, Spanish Minster for Work, has put the minimum wage in Spain up to 1,134 euros per month paid 14 times a year, 5% more than 2023 with a further rise proposed in 2025. The EU have warned Spain that if reduced hours result in a drop in production this will adversely affect the economy and GDP (Gross National Product). One estimate is that the cost of the 37.5 hours in Spain with wages going up, and production going down, might amount to 40 billion euros. The reduced hours do not apply to self-employed people who can choose their working hours which often exceeds 40 at present. Sectors such as health workers, ambulance staff and

airline staff will not have to go down to 37.5 hours in the next 18 months. The only other countries in the EU with a shorter working week are Belgium where it is 38 and 35 in France. In both these countries the amount that employers have to pay in Social Security has been reduced to help them but Spain is not intending to do this. In Germany, the Low Countries, Switzerland and Denmark there is no upper limit on hours, and employees can opt to work longer (with extra pay). From July 1st in Greece, employers can ask workers if they want to work eight hours a day including Saturday that takes the hours up to 48. Alternatively, they can choose to work up to 13 hours on some days. Overtime in Spain is fixed at a maximum of 80 hours per annum, but it is 220 in France, and 400 in Hungary and Slovakia, but in Denmark workers can have a day off if they work 40 hours on four days. In some sectors in Spain, particularly bars and restaurants, employees have their official working hours fraudulently reduced, particularly in summer months, so their employers do not have to pay overtime. An employer is required by law to keep a log of hours worked per week for all employees that they have to sign. If this has been manipulated downwards the employer can be fined and the same thing will happen if the 38 and 37.5 number of hours are exceeded with no overtime payments. Some employees working too many hours have complained to employment inspectors and tribunals, and the employer is fined and ordered to pay overtime back pay, but the majority put up with it to obtain or keep them in work.

The Torrecárdenas Hospital Café

Five companies have expressed their interest in re-opening the café / restaurant at the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería city that

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shut during the pandemic in July 2022 and is still shut. It is hoped that the chosen company will have been given the contract during August and have it open again by October, as the kitchen equipment described as being “obsolete” will have to be replaced. The contract is for three years with a possible extension for another two years. A hospital spokesperson has stated that it is a vital service and a refuge for staff and visitors to take a break for meals or just a coffee. One of the conditions is that the daily menus for meals, with three choices for each of the three courses, will be changed every two weeks and cost no more than 9,50 euros for the general public and 8,50 euros for staff. When the badly needed new six-storey car park has been built, there will be a restaurant on the roof.

The Best Beach Bars

The newspaper 20minutes, in their gastronomy section, have picked out five beach bars in Almería province that have the most favourable opinions on Instagram and the highest numbers of likes, posts and followers. This is for excellence in terms of menus and outstanding food, their location beside the beach and leisure facilities. The first one is the Los Cocederos in Pulpí that is very popular with visitors from Almería and Murcia provinces followed by the Koral in Roquetas de Mar. La Terraza del Mar in Almería is next on the list followed by the Borocay at the Garrucha and Mojácar border. The final one is La Orilla in Roquetas de Mar.

Brown Organic Waste Bins

Following a successful roll-out in Almería city, dark brown organic food bins are now appearing alongside the normal ones. There are separate ones for nearby

restaurants with their name on the side and a typical time period of 5pm when they can be used, up to 2am when they are emptied. All types of waste food, in bags of course, should be put in them. When they are introduced for general use, light garden rubbish can be put in them as well.

EU Grants

We have mentioned before that when the PP party came into power in 2019 (for the first time ever), to run the Junta de Andalucía, it was stated that various EU grants available had not been applied for, and a person was appointed to correct this. This person travelled to all the provinces pointing out what was on offer. A grant of 11.3 billion euros has been obtained to improve the lot of homeless people in Andalucía with 1.2 billion for our province. The money is for improving the infrastructure, expanding centres that give help, and adapting and promoting residential homes. The Almería Diputación (County Council) have announced plans for all of the 103 municipalities that total 7.4 million euros, made available from the EU “Economic Assistance” fund. 3.8 million is to increase urban expenditure, improve water infrastructure and expand cemeteries. A roundabout will be modified in Albox, the access to Olula del Río improved, and a new park created in Garrucha, along with 2.2 million euros to improve municipal services in general. 1.3 million euros is earmarked for urban improvements in Cuevas del Almanzora. In early July, the Diputación announced that for 2024 the government would give our province 389 million euros, 72 million more than in 2023.

After specific amounts for Almería city, Roquetas de Mar and El Ejido the other 100 municipalities will receive 204.4 million euros

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split between them which is 19.3 million more than last year. The government state that the growth in the economy, bringing in more income tax, company tax and IVA (VAT), allows them to increase the funding.

The ‘AVE’ and Almería Port

The Almería pressure group ‘Mesa del Tren’ have written to the Minister for Spanish Ports to ask for immediate plans to put in place a study for the connexion of the AVE (High Speed Train) to the port. It was announced some months ago by Rosario Soto, the President of the Almería Port Authority, but has not happened. The Mesa del Tren points out that the EU have a fund of 3.5 billion euros to establish rail connection to nearby ports and as the AVE is supposed to be operational by 2026 it is vital that the study is announced and the work started. Plans up to date include a tunnel or a watertight box from the existing line and if this is not approved soon it will be very difficult to carry out after the main line is open with its own tunnel.

Almería City Tourist Attractions

‘El Cable Inglés’ (the English pier) in Almería city, where iron ore was discharged into ships, has become a very popular tourist attraction, and in the first six months of this year there were 90,300 visitors. A previous booking system was replaced by a first come first served one to a maximum of 250 people. It is a cultural monument and 52 groups have been there from schools and colleges. After a lot of interest and enquiries people wishing to make films and documentaries were able to book it for 100 euros per hour, 500 euros for a half day or 1,000 euros for a complete day. Other approved events (that cannot be for commercial gain) included a civil wedding last October. Until the end of

September, it is open from 9am-10pm free of charge. Almería Cathedral is celebrating their 500th anniversary and 33,432 tourists went there up to June 30th. The existing three clock bells were recast last year and visitors can go into the belfry, with 461 people wanting to do this. There are guided tours every weekend and the cost for 20 people is four euros each. General admission is seven euros, or six euros for pensioners. Young people aged 13 to 17 pay five euros, but there is no charge for children under the age of 12 or residents of Almería city who are on the pádron (the official list of inhabitants). From September 9th it is open Monday-Friday from 10am to 2.30pm and 4pm to 7pm, 10am to 7pm on Saturdays, 3pm to 6pm on Sundays, and it is closed on fiesta days. Tickets can be bought at the door or online at www.catedralalmeria.com

Hefty Mortgage Cost

Guidelines for the amount of income used to pay a mortgage is 30%. A survey states that there are 20 provinces in Spain where this is exceeded, led by the Balearic Islands where the amount needed is 60% of the average salary, which is impossible unless at least two people are in well paid work. Málaga, Madrid, Barcelona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Cádiz, Navarra, Alicante, Las Palmas, Huelva and Seville need 35% to 40%, and in our province the amount is just over 30%. Throughout Spain the average amount is 34.5% amounting to an average of 711 euros per month.

Projects for Carboneras

The coal-fired power station at Carboneras owned by Endesa shut because it was not cost effective to modify it to comply with new CO2 regulations, and only a fraction of the workforce has been kept on for

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administration and maintenance. The Minister for the Ecological Transition has announced that Carboneras will receive a further 18.5 million euros. Part of the money is for the ‘Endesa Future e’ project that includes training for the affected workforce and helping them find alternative jobs, a microalgae plant, and a larval reproduction centre. Apart from this there is money for a new physiotherapy centre, tourist accommodation and a processing plant for fish. Endesa have announced that they intend to establish a large fish farm just off the coast for mainly sea bass and sea bream. The “Hatchery OAC” project will need staff at a control and operation centre within the power station boundaries and an estimated 150 direct and indirect workers will be needed. Building the fish farm will also give work to between 600 and 800 workers. The first phase in 2025 should be operational in 2026-2027 and the second phase starting in 2028 will be operational in 2029. 15 million euros from the EU Ecological Transition Fund has also been advanced, apart from the latest grant, for the setting up of a renewable energy green hydrogen plant.

More Cruise Ships

The Almería Port Authority have announced that in 2025 there will be 40 stops by cruise ships, double the number this year. Costa

Cruises have announced that their Costa Fascinosa, which carries 4,000 passengers and 1,100 crew, will return to Almería. A total of 21 different companies will arrive, including prominent names such as Renaisensse, Ms Oosterdam and Europe. Two double visits have been scheduled from the ships Seven Seas, Ms Vista, Ocean Victory and Silver Spirit. Three visits will be made by the luxury cruise ships Star Flyer, Star Clipper and Emerald Sakara. The ultra-luxury cruise sector will also have a notable representation with the arrival of the Scenic Eclipse and the Emerald Sakara. The exclusive residential cruise ship The World will spend one night in Almeria in June. Eight ships will choose Almería as their first stopover showing that it is an attractive and important destination. The Spanish shipping company Alma Cruises will make 10 stopovers in its first year of operating in Almeria, as well as regular shipping companies such as Wind Surf and Marella, each with four stopovers, and Oceania Cruises with another four from their ships Ms Marina, Ms Sirena, Ms Nautica and Ms Vista. The Almería Chamber of Commerce will work with Almería University to train people to be Official Tour Guides. Apart from the money that tourists spend, the port receives a good income from refuelling ships, services such as the provision of supplies, and port fees that are kept to a minimum.

IKEA’s First Year in Almería

The multinational company IKEA opened their store in Almería on June 5th, 2023, and the number of people visiting it one year later was 900,000, with 365,000 in the first six months. Of their 150 employees 80% live, or are natives, in Almería province with a 50 /50 split between men and women. Other nationalities are from Saudi Arabia, France,

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Columbia, Argentina, Israel, Mauritius, Senegal and Venezuela. Of these 1.3% are refugees who have been granted asylum, and 5% of the workforce are physically challenged. The company has donated furniture and other goods to a variety of charities who work with the poor or the disadvantaged.

EU Energy and Climate Targets

All EU states have targets for 2030 to improve energy production and deal with climate change. Spain is amongst 22 states where the EU say that more work needs to be done quickly, and a progress report was supposed to have been submitted by July 1st. Adequate and acceptable progress in Spain is being made to reduce CO2 emissions by 23% in 2030 compared to 1990 figures, and last year it had been reduced by 5.3%. Coal-fired power stations in Spain have almost all closed and electricity, particularly from photovoltaic solar panels, is increasing. The 2030 target is 74% from renewable energy, and in 2023 it was 50.4% but energy from wind farms is lagging behind targets. Along with many other states the introduction of allelectric vehicles in Spain is very poor, and the rollout of more efficient air-conditioning units to meet a growing demand is not considered satisfactory. Self-contained energy (with minimum imports) has been very difficult. With the war in Ukraine and imported energy it is now 68% in Spain, with a target of 61%. This is considered to be good, but the 2023 “unrealistic” target was 51%. Spain has been heavily importing LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) so that the amount reaches 100% of the storage capacity, so this distorts the figures.

Smart Water Meters

For some time, there have been smart electricity meters that measure our

consumption continuously, and this did away with meter readers. If there is a power cut, Endesa (in our case) know straight away and over what area. In Almería city water is supplied by the Agualia company, not Galasa. It may well be that when we receive our Galasa bills, weeks after the start of the bimonthly period, there is a considerable high usage from a leak that we know nothing about. Galasa send a letter pointing out that our water consumption is excessive, but again, this may arrive long after the problem started. In Almería city Agualia are promoting a ‘StepbyWater’ initiative and installing smart water meters so they know within 24 hours if there is a steep or unusual rise in the amount being used. 7,000 are now in place with a target of 40,000 but each meter fitted costs the company 200 euros. Agualia claim that if there is a property occupied where there is suddenly no water being used at all, this might indicate a problem with a dependent person living alone that could be investigated very quickly. Whether Galasa, who are always in financial straits, will start to install these meters in our area remains to be seen. They certainly sound a good idea.

‘OCAL’ Success

OCAL is the Almería City Orchestra with a Young Person’s orchestra and chorus. Their very accomplished and talented conductor since 2000 is Michael Thomas. They have a history of attracting famous soloists and perform all over the world. They recently performed Beethoven’s 9th symphony with the very prestigious Spanish choir Orfeón Donostiarra. The Cajamar Bank sponsor them and a concert was performed at the PITA Scientific and Technology Park when Cajamar opened their new business centre there which includes a stage.

So Now You Know...

Google.com

The domain name Google.com was registered on September 17th, 1997. Larry Page and Sergey Brin were still PhD students at Stanford University in America when they began working on their search algorithm. The site didn’t actually go live until September 4th, 1998, and Google Search has been substantially modified since then, but at its core it still does the same thing. You type in something you want to search the internet for, and you get a huge number of results to choose from. As of August 7th, Larry Page’s net worth is given as $132 billion and Sergey Brin’s at $126 billion.

Missed Opportunities

In September 1946, after WW II, Henry Ford rejected the offer of the free takeover of the Volkswagen factory and all patents. He dismissed the Volkswagen Beetle as being a bad design that nobody would buy. In 1943 the head of IBM predicted a world market for “maybe five computers”. Xerox successfully designed computers that were used in their head office, but concentrated on producing photocopiers. After the invention of the transistor in 1947 several US electronics companies dismissed portable radios asking, “Who would carry one round?”. The Japanese start-up company Sony marketed their first transistor radio in 1954.

Invading Russia

Napoleon and his 500,500 troops first entered Moscow from present day Poland on September 14th, 1812, as part of his Russian Campaign. The retreating Russians set most of the city on fire to hinder the advance. Napoleon found it was impossible to stay through the harsh winter in the ruined city where food was scarce, roads were too bad to obtain sufficient supplies, and his men lacked warm clothes. He then began a retreat from Moscow which became one of the great disasters of military history. He lost 300,000 troops in battle but fewer than 20,000 men survived the Russian Campaign and arrived back in France.

James Bond 007

Over half the population of the world have seen at least one James Bond film. Ian Fleming introduced James Bond in his 1953 novel ‘Casino Royale’ that was adapted for television one year later starring Barry Nelson as 007. The first official 007 film was ‘Dr No’ released in September 1962 starring Sean Connery. A spoof version of ‘Casino Royale’ came out in 1967 with David Niven as 007 but it is not recognised as an official James Bond film. Ian Fleming named James Bond after the avid birdwatcher James Bond who produced a famous book about birds and lived near to Ian’s Jamaican estate where he wrote all his books.

Korean Air Lines Flight 007

On September 1st, 1983, the Korean Air Lines Flight 007 was shot down by a Russian fighter jet while on route from New York to Seoul with a refuelling stopover in Anchorage, Alaska. All the 269 crew and passengers on board were killed. The Boeing 747 reportedly strayed 100 miles off course over secret Soviet Russian military installations on the Kamchatka Peninsula and Sakhalin Island. Russian Airforce authorities stated that two fighter planes were launched to intercept it, but the “military” plane did not respond to radio calls from the fighters to change course, so one of them fired a heat seeking missile.

The First Submarines

Two rival inventors in the US each designed a submarine in the 1890s. The US Navy opted for the one from John P. Holland and Russia and Japan built ones designed by Simon Lake. They had petrol or steam engines for travelling on the surface and electric motors underwater. Both the inventors designed rudimentary torpedoes propelled by electric motors but their full potential was not realised. German submarines were called U-boats, short for “Unterseeboot”, German for “Undersea boat.” The first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus (SN-571), went into service on September 30th, 1954 at Groton dockyard, Connecticut.

Downgraded to “Vulnerable”

The Iberian lynx cat (Lynx Pardinus) is a spotted tawny colour, has tufted ears, a neck ruff that resembles a beard, and a fully grown male is about 1m in length and weighs 25kg. Females are half the weight and produce two or three kittens in March-April. They are native to Spain and Portugal.

Alarm bells began to ring in 2002 when a survey in Andalucía calculated that there were only 94. They then became classified as “critically endangered” with a comprehensive conservation programme put in place that included breeding in captivity. In 2005 the first three kittens were born at the Doñana National Park centre between Huelva and Seville. Gradually, other centres were set up in Jaén, Caceres, the Botanical Zoo in Cádiz, and Silves in Portugal. The centre at Jaén is situated in the Sierra de Andújar mountain region where 50% of those in Andalucía live. Mountainous areas are their favourite location.

Their preferred food is predominantly rabbits. Males eat one a day but females usually consume two. Wild and domestic rabbits started dying from a virus that caused great concern so breeding rabbits was undertaken. In 2009 male and female lynx started dying from kidney failure and no one knew why. The deaths were found to be from a batch of vitamin supplements, used for several years, but this particular batch had four times the normal amount of vitamin D. Unfortunately, 23 lynx died.

Up to the end of 2014 a total of 188 kittens had been born, and in 2015 the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lowered its degree of threat down to “endangered”. End of June totals this year are that numbers had gone up to 2,022 with 1,300 adults and semi-adults and 722 cubs. The IUCN has now lowered their threat level to “vulnerable”. The Spanish Ministry for Ecological Development agree that the present figures are a great improvement but the number of breeding females is thought to be 406 and the experts want this to go up to 750 to be on the safe side. Ramón Pérez de Ayala, a member of WWF and their lynx expert, thinks that there should be

another five new areas where they can expand there and not become saturated. In Toledo, another good location, the number of breeding females remained static but they have now spread to adjoining areas and numbers are going up.

Of the 2,200 total, 1,731 lynxes live in Spain with 291 in Portugal, and the largest number in Spain is in Andalucía with 755. Introducing them into the Castilla-La Mancha mountainous area has been very successful and there are now 715. In Extremadura in the central-western area of Spain there are 253, and a handful in Murcia. It was found that when kittens were between 45-60 days old, one kitten might seriously attack and kill another one, thought to be the natural “survival of the fittest”. To stop this, kittens are separated during this period.

The largest cause of death is being killed in traffic accidents. Drivers who kill a lynx are asked to notify the police, who will pass this on to the nearest centre. They want to see the lynx and identification chip to record the death.

In 2012 the genome of the lynx was sequenced and DNA testing was started to see if their genetic diversity could be improved. Cell embryos were collected at the Leibniz Wildlife Institute in Berlin that are now stored in liquid nitrogen in Madrid. Genetic cloning is a possibility but not needed at present.

Breaking Up the ‘Narco’ Mafias

Combatting the ‘Narco’ launches (so called because they are primarily used to carry drugs) is extremely difficult owing to their high speed. If police craft can keep up with them, they can’t do much with any attempt to stop them, described as “suicidal”. Last February, in the port at Balbate near Cádiz, a Zodiac-type boat carrying four police and customs agents was rammed by a 14m launch that weighed five tonnes with three 300hp outboard motors. It split the Zodiac in two, two Guardia Civil police were killed instantly and the other two badly injured. After a chase down the coast a helicopter guided police to where the launch had been taken, with six arrests.

National and Guardia Civil police have been concentrating on capturing the organisers and breaking up their infrastructure. In June there was a major operation including at Berja and Adra in our province, with 50 people arrested. 700,000 euros in cash was seized along with revolvers, knives and 33 vehicles. A police spokesperson stated that they had broken up a major gang.

Recently, a large number of police from different groups, and customs agents raided several premises in the Poniente area of Almería. Code named ‘Operation Caramel’ they seized more than 30,000 litres of petrol, 12 launches and 10,000 euros, and nine people were arrested. They were charged with belonging to a criminal organisation and aiding and abetting criminal activity. Having more than 60 litres of petrol and 240 litres of diesel is an offence.

On July 24th simultaneous raids were carried out in Almería, Málaga, Algeciras and Campo de Gibraltar. An initial 12 people were arrested, 95,000 euros were seized along with 16,000 litres of petrol, computers, mobile phones, four luxury vehicles and documentation. On July 25th at Barcelona port, from “information received”, four tonnes of highquality cocaine was found in sacks of rice, and on August 8th , 290kgs hidden in a boat in Las Palmas.

The largest ever operation was carried out in midJuly. The mafia that they were targeting were

bringing drugs from South America to Spain and Europe. National Police in Spain led the operation along with the UK National Crime Agency, the US Drug Enforcement Agency, and the EU Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre based in Portugal, with units in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Madrid.

Europol took part with arrests in France, Poland, Portugal, Bulgaria, Panama and Saint Lucia. There were 13 simultaneous raids with arrests in Norway and one in the UK, Trinidad and Tobago and Columbia. In Spain, 28 search warrants were executed with 13 in Málaga, 6 in Valencia, 5 in Almería, two in Alicante and one each in Murcia and Girona.

1,500kg of cocaine was seized, 8 launches, 32 vehicles, 85 mobile phones, 36 laptops and a further 10 launches were located. 50 ringleaders were arrested with 26 in Spain. One of the Norwegian ringleaders, a convicted bank robber who had served 15 years in prison, switched his criminal activity to drug running. The top mafia boss had been involved in drug smuggling in Columbia and Mexico for 20 years.

The leaders used a web of companies to hide their activity, and to combat police surveillance each of them used up to 15 mobile phones. Large amounts of money were hidden in accounts in several countries that will be frozen, with proceedings started to confiscate them. A Spanish National Police spokesperson described the combined operations by all the different international police forces as being “outstanding” and stated that the arrests were “the tip of the iceberg”.

Electric Car Sales

InSpain and in other European markets, sales of electric cars are either stagnant or falling and many European manufactures are postponing their introduction. 2035 is the date in the EU when all new vehicles have to be purely electric. The target for 2030 in Spain is that there will be 5 million electric cars, but at present there are only 180,000 out of the total of 29 million.

After the pandemic there was a surge in sales, but this has now gone down, and so far this year less than 18,000 electric cars have been registered. This is slightly lower than the same period in 2023 and only accounts for less than 5% of all sales. In 2023 petrol fuelled cars accounted for 40.7% of sales, hybrid sales were 35.5% and diesel cars 9.9%.

Market analysts were predicting a few years ago that the cost of electric cars would be the same as petrol fuelled cars this year. New estimates are that it will be 2026-2028. The problem for European manufacturers of electric cars is that they can’t compete in price with their petrol cars because of labour costs and expensive batteries. Wayne Griffiths, the CEO of Seat, who predicted in 2022 that they would produce a cheap electric car this year, has put this forward to 2026. He considers that “Selling small and profitable electric cars is complicated”. In mid-June he resigned, complaining that the Spanish government had promised help last February, but hadn’t come up with anything. Volkswagen (who own Seat) hope that in 2026 they will have an electric car costing 25,000 euros. Renault has chosen Spain to produce their hybrid cars at the large factories in Palencia and Valladolid, and electric cars in France only. As we mention in a news item, Renault is intending to produce cheaper batteries.

‘AutoScout’ collates details of new cars that are being looked at online, and in the list of the most popular 100 cars there are only three electric ones. The Citroën e-C4 (13th place), the BMW iX1 (37th place) and the Peugeot e-208 (52nd place) are the ones that have aroused the most interest.

The Spanish ‘MOVES III’ grants for electric and hybrid cars have been extended until December 31st or until the money left over on July 31st runs out. Germany have scrapped their electric car grants citing a lack of interest, and France has reduced theirs.

The big problem is the dominance of Chinese electric cars. Their manufacturers have cheap labour costs, state-of-the-art manufacturing, and much cheaper batteries. Analysts state that most of their manufacturers are operating at only 50-60% of their capacity, so stepping up production is easy.

The EU have put in place a provisional sliding import tax of 21% to 38% (in addition to the existing 10%) for five years, calculated to bring in 2 billion euros per annum. It will have to be ratified by all member states and Germany and Sweden are very opposed to the idea. As a reprisal, the Chinese government are talking about an import tax on cars made in Europe such as Volkswagen, Renault, Stellantis, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz who export 25% of their production to China, and also retaliatory import taxes on brandy that will hit France hard, and pork products where the major imports come from Spain totalling 1.5 billion euros in 2023.

The Chinese state-owned ‘Chery’ company are taking over the old Nissan factory in Barcelona that will provide several thousand jobs. The benefit for Chery is that their cars will become “Made in Europe”.

The Slow AVE

The Spanish letters ‘AVE’ stand for ‘Alta Velocidád Española’, the Spanish high speed Train, but the speed of the line coming from Murcia to Almeria has been very slow. “Ave” also means “bird” and one journalist has compared the progress to a dodo!

There were calls for a much better train line to Almería in 2005 when it was the Mediterranean Games. A new stadium was built in Almería city, now used by the Almería UD football team, and the rowing canal at Cuevas was constructed, but although the line was promised it was never built.

The AVE line from Murcia city to Almería city is 200km in length and is part of the Mediterranean Corridor from France down the coast to Algeciras. The present 2 hour 30 minutes road journey will be reduced to 45 minutes. The cost of the coastal rail line from Almería to Motril will be extremely expensive, as was the A-7 motorway going from Almería to Málaga. In theory, this line should be built but currently the coastal AVE line terminates at Almería.

Dates for the completion of the line were given as being 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2023. The finish date when passengers can use the line is now “before the end” of 2026 and the government say they are on target. ‘Adif’, the Spanish rail authority, have not confirmed that this is correct, and engineers and construction experts who form part of the Almería based pressure group “Mesa del Tren” think that a more realistic date is 2028. However, the last payment of the 70 billion euros post-Covid grant from the EU is due in 2026, and part of it is intended to pay for the completed line. Once finished there will be an extensive testing phase, and in other parts of Spain, over the same distance, this has taken from 12-18 months, but Adif state it will be much quicker.

The overall budget cost is 3 billion euros, and from 2006 to the end of 2013 only 346 million euros had been spent with another 365 million from 2014

to 2020. Since then, another 463 million euros is budgeted for our province, and Adif state that 80% of the initial work is underway. It is of course a major undertaking divided into 17 sections from Murcia with 71 viaducts and nine tunnels. The 7.5km twin tunnels at Sorbas, the longest in Andalucía, were completed in early 2012 and there are two shorter tunnels between Sorbas and Almería city. There are seven passenger and goods stations over the entire length but coming from the station at Lorca the next one for passengers in Almería province is at Vera.

Apart from a passenger service, the AVE is badly needed for carrying goods. There are more than 1,000 lorry journeys in our province every day, predicted to rise to 1,600 by 2027, and it is considered that 30% to 40% will switch to the AVE. A “dry port” at Níjar will be a logistical area for a road and train transport interchange near to the A-7 motorway and not too far from the Carboneras port. Businessmen from 20 companies near Pulpí are financing a major siding principally for containers loaded with agricultural produce, stone and marble, accessible from the AP-7 toll road and the Almanzora and A-7 motorways. Adif have now approved this with a completion date of 42 months.

When AVE lines have been completed in other parts of Andalucía there has been an injection of money from people coming to conferences. Hopefully, this will apply to Almería city.

Useful Numbers

Emergencies (Multi-lingual) ......................112

Emergencies:

Life Threatening Emergencies ....................061

Other Health Emergencies .......902 505 061

Guardia Civil ............................................................062

Local Police ...............................................................092

Coast Guard .................................................900 202 202

AIRPORTS

Almeria airport .....…...............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700

Alicante airport …...............……913 211 000 / 966 919 000

Corvera airport …….............................................….913 211 000

BRITISH EMBASSY

Madrid ...........................................................................917 146300

BRITISH CONSULATE

Málaga (for this area) ........................................952 352300

UK PASSPORT INFORMATION

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Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …...........................902 192100

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ELECTRICITY

Endesa Enquiries: .....................................(free).800 760333

WATER

Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840

Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200

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Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649

GAS

Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224

Cepsa, information ….......................................902 416416

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Repsol, information ...........................................901 100100

ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres)

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Central number …………….......................................959 999999

TRAINS

Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE)

Huércal Overa .....................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Albox (Funerarias Teruel) ................................950 430122

Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...........................950 616161

Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) .....................950 460295

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

Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) 950390884

HOSPITALS

Huércal-Overa, La Inmaculada .........................950 029000

Almería Torrecárdenas ......................................950 016000

Almería, Virgen del Mar (Private) ...............950 217100

Virgen del Mar Emergencies :.......................950 217240

LOCAL POLICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE

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

AIRPORT PARKING

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

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

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

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

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

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

AIR CONDITIONING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SolAir (See p.7) ................................950 472081 / 645 294064

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

AIRPORT TRANSFERS (LEGAL)

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

ALARMS & SECURITY

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

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

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

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

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

ANTIQUES

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

ARCHITECTS

/ 687 939315

092094

655468

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

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

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

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

ART & ARTISTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUCTIONS

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

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

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES

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

AWNINGS & BLINDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Screenmasters (See p.41) ...….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.41) .....................................627 907207

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

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

BAKERIES

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

BALLOON DECORATIONS

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

BARS & CAFES

See Restaurants & Bars

BATHROOMS & SHOWERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

132458

BEAUTY

BED & BREAKFAST

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

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

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

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

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

BEREAVEMENT/WILL SERVICES

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

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds

BOATS & NAUTICAL

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

BOAT TRIPS

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

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

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

BOOKS

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

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

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

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

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

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

BUILDING MATERIALS

(& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUILDING SERVICES

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

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

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

AlmeriaBuilders.com

685133 /

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

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

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

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

BUTCHERS

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

CAKES TO ORDER

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

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

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

CAMPSITES

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

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

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

CAR HIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAR WASH & VALETING

CARD SHOPS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CARERS See Home Carers

CARPENTRY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CARPET CLEANING

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

CATERING / EVENTS

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

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

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

CATTERY see Kennels

CBD SPECIALISTS

CBD Natural (Huércal Overa) ..............950 882237 / 661 373684

CHILDREN & BABY

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire,

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLOTHING (Personalised)

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

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

COMPUTERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONSERVATORIES

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

Screenmasters (See p.41) ......….…..........................677 152911

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

COUNSELLING / HEALING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950 473021 / 600 847964

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

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

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

CRAFTS

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

R.F. (Marquetry) ...........................................................711 003476 Simply Art (Albox)

CURRENCY

563803

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

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

CURTAINS

&

SOFT

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

Almería Focus 5,000 copies delivered monthly to 250 places. Advertise and get your business seen. Call or WhatsApp Clare on 667 80 11 40 or email

CYBERCAFES

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

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

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

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

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

CYCLING

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

DAMP PROOFING

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

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

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

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

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

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

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

DIGGER HIRE See Excavation

DIVING See Scuba Diving

DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

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

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

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

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

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

DOG GROOMING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DOG TRAINING

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

DRY CLEANERS

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

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio)

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

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

ELECTRICIANS

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

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

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

..........................................................................655 691107

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

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

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

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

ENTERTAINERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ESTATE AGENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) .............................................950 473040

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

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

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

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

Okisur (Mojácar) (See p.11) .....................................950 472010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Property Finder

878789 Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)....................950 615388 Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209

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

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

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

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

EVENT MANAGEMENT

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

EXCAVATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXCURSIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FABRICS

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

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

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

FASHION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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

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

FIREPLACES

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

FISH & CHIPS

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

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

FISHING

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

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

FITNESS & DANCE

See also Activities-Clubs-Associations

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

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

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

Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FLY SCREENS

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

Bugs ..........................................................................600 049515

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FLORISTS

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

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

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

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

FOOD SHOPS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FROZEN FOOD SUPPLIER

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

FUNERAL COMPANIES

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

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

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

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

FUNERAL PLANS

Avalon 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

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

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

Nash Groundworks (See p.37) ..................................722 546192

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

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

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

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

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

GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

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

GAS TANK SUPPLIERS

GIFT SHOPS

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

GLASS CURTAINS

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

Screenmasters (See p.41)........….…...........................677 152911

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

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

GLAZING (Supply & Repair)

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

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

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

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

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

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

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

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

GOLF COURSES

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

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

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

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

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

GOLF TUITION

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

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

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

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

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

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

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

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

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

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

GUTTERING

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

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beauty Center (Mojácar) ..............................................687 480694

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) 655 299494

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

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

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

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Clinincs (Arboleas & Galera) 621 209380

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HARDWARE OUTLETS

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

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

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

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

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

HEALTH FOODS

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

HEARING AIDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEATING

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

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

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

HIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HORSE RIDING

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

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

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

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

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

HOTELS & HOSTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) ......950 466353 Parador de Mojácar ......................................................950 478250

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716 Items For Sale Mojácar

HOUSE & PET SITTING

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

(Mojácar)...............950

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

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

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

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

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

Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908

Helvetia .......................................................................673 063798

Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070

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

Liberty Seguros ..........................................................913 422549

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

Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) .........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ......................................................634 323399

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

INTERIOR DESIGN

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

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

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

961299 Lola Barranco

086116 / 691 261818

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes

INTERNET PROVIDERS

INTERNET TV

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734

Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876

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

Jenni (Almanzora valley area) ..............................653 098329

Jill Willems (Turre) ......................................................627 855930

Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150

Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125

Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) ...........609 781438

Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) ......................... 676 951352

Marguerite …….....................................................…..687 814157

Marisa .........................................................................636 179128

Mauro Medina ............................................................639 742127

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

Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366

Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513

Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ........................................... 622 306389

Paula Similie (Mojácar) ................................................627 423675

Pedro .........................................................................655 510420

Robert Boucher ..........................................................693 618705

Simply Solved ………..................................................663 327091

Susan Leach ...............................................................664 616037

Susi ..............................................................................617 920 190

Wendy Interpreter/Translator ...................................... 661 194278

Yamile (Written Translations) ........................................626 207575

IRONING

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

Pressed for Time ......................................................711 065805

JEWELLERY

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

Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 430871

Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 460636

La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 132543

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197

Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073

Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640

Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592

Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673

Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556

Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165

Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ..............674 113217

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

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

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

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

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

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

KITCHENS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha)

132458

LANDSCAPING

LAUNDERETTES

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

(Vera Playa) ..............................666 007824

LAUNDERIES

414327 Ivi’s Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 132657

LEGAL SERVICES

See also Solicitors

ALO Services (Zurgena) ....................950 449179 / 667 994682

Almería Documents Direct (Arboleas) ..50 991411 / 616 293334

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

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

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

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …....…………. 950 471357

Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787

Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621

Gestoría Salvador (Albox) ........................................950 500401

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

Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420

Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568

Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185

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

Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863

MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827

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

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

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

LEISURE ACTIVITIES and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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

Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840

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

Karting (Garrucha) …..........................................……950 460207

Lunar Cable Park (Cuevas del Almanzora) .................665 512873

Nautarium Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554

Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549

LOCKSMITHS

Anteva (Mojácar Playa) .......................850 984888 / 605 179179

Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885

Locksmith (Dean) .....................................................666 949213

Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................................697 243181

Nuar Home (Vera) .......................................................665 554019

LOGS FOR SALE

Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328

Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078

Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 044719

Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632

Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783

Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724

Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839

Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008

Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779

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

MARKETING

Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352

Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110

MASSAGE

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

Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170

Andreea (Therapeutic Massage) ................................645 253397

Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 721096

Holistic Massage (Ali) ...............................................634 308906

Holistic Massage (Lorraine) ................950 064484 / 687 569113

Jason (relaxing massage) ........................................711 026456

Lymphatic Drainage & Cranio Sacral-Therapy (Gabi) 633 011442

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) .....................657 050394

Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239

Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

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

Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MATTRESSES

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

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

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

MEALS DELIVERED

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

Dine In ....................................................................+44 7487392926

Hannah’s Kitchen .........................................................642 142745

METAL WORK

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

Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738

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

Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700

Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064

Jon (Zurgena) ............................................................626 972545

Metalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 633090

P & D Metals ..............................................................638 707406

Speedy Fit Security Grilles ........................................600 006032

The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949

MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS

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

Caravan Storage (Antas) ……..............................….661 508776

Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348

Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153

Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907

Hispavan (Antas) (See p.23) ........................................687 845730

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

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550

Montoya Motos (Garrucha)

Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352

NEWSAGENTS

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

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

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

NURSING see also Home Carers Angels Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462

NUTRITION

OPTICIANS

Centro Optico Otra Mirada (Vera) ...............................640 836696 Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122

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

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

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

Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSTEOPATHS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668

True Colours .............................................................636 638670

Vera Painting Services ............................................711 004024

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ...................................666 348253

PEST CONTROL

Famim (Albox) .............................................................950 430783

Jason ……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609

Sedesa (Vera) ………….............................................950 390990

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445

La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412

Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872

Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203

Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027

Que Guau! (Mojácar) ...............................................633 558540

Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670

Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

20seven photography ...............................................634 301635

Almería-Fotografía ....................................................663 627942

Bluwater Photography ….........…………………...……616 189002

Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182

El Studio Primo ..................................643 371630 / 643 517001

Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) ............................................620 786914

Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223

Frank Millar Photography & Videographer ….............642 107953

Indigo Photography & Video ....................................637 974793

Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852

Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599

Real estate photography .............................................722 452265

Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207

The Image Suite …….............................…...................647 918 848

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

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

neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100

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

Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726

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

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ...............................650 134805

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

Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) .........................................629 402852

Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) ................644 394335

Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197

Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765

Gabi Triebel (Mojácar Playa) ..............633 011442 / 950 472263

Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247

Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564

Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

PICTURE FRAMING

Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329

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

PIZZERIAS

Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ..............................……..950 450215

Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506

Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) ....................................950 615224

Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614

Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425

D’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517

D´Luigi (Arboleas) .......................................................602 815929

El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .....................................663 304531

Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738

Góndola (Garrucha) ..................................................950 133928

Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117

Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966

Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098

Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023

La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928

Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122

Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676

Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472

Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308

Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401

Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220

Quick (Garrucha) .........................................................950 132305

Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075

PLASTERERS

Pritchard Construcciones .........................................662 046497

Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681

PLUMBERS

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

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

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

Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating .....................620 742954

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

Drain Dctor ...............................................................620 425948

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

Graham ....................................................................620 112193

Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797

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

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

Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

PODIATRISTS

See Chiropodists & Podiatrists

POOL COVERS

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

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

Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097

Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730

Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333

WS Cover ...................................................................667 480363

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

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

Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064

Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018

Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Blue Diamond Pool Care ..........................................697 238933

Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 601 634192 / 634 891709

Pritchard Construcciones ............................................662 046497

Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350

IndalPool (Albox) …………................................……..950 431859

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

Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178

Olive Tree Farm Pool Services ...............................643 463129

Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865

Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525

Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898

Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681

Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299

Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523

Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ..................950 472845

Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549

Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322

Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244

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

POSTAL SERVICES

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

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

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

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

Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ...............………..950 118043

Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) ......................................662 474861

Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835

Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942

Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479

Postbox Terreros ......................................................621 285212

Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290

The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574

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

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

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

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641 407147

Design & 3D Printing ................................................641 651902

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Graphic design ...........................................................722 452265

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

Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835

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

Mojácar Business .......................................................950 680110

neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................…..950 390424 / 622 262100

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

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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269

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

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................634 348703

Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022

(Mojácar)

/ 609 026526

Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652

Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

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

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

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

Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708

Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670

Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865

Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073

Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580

APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164

Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533

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

Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002

Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118

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

Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254

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

472903 / 627 565049

(Huércal

616516 / 616 562447

Swallows Nest Holiday Apartment (Fines) .................711 032950

The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710

Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322

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

Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104

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

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

Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076

El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496

GM Associates (Mojácar) ……….........……..............…950 475225

Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060

New Villas (Albox) ………………........………............…950 121036

Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. .................................950 133508

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

Promobys …………….................................................950 618889

PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Jane Thompson ............................968 485729 / 618 920126

RADIO STATIONS

Onda Aguilas (100.1) …............................................968 447864

Smooth FM online (89.8) ......................................634 332666

Spectrum FM (96.1) ...........................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL ...607 364917 / 607 366040

REMOVALS & STORAGE

See also Van & Man Hire

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

Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 280268

Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524

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

/ 642 586701

/

609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639

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

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

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

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

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

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

TCs .............................................................................642 347943

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

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

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

Alfaix

La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464

Antas

El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081

Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

Arboleas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nueva Trinidad ..................................850 993250 / 634 369833

Bédar

El Cortijo ...................................................................950 398108

El Paso ................................................678 868963 / 950 469409

Miramar .....................................................................950 469308

Cabrera

Riad Cabrera ………………….....................................950 092042

Cerro Gordo

Bistro Bonita .......................................650 599739 / 950 930169

Cortijo Grande

Finca Listonero .........................................................950 982045

Cucador

La Vida ……….................................….........……….950 634562

Desert Springs Resort

El Torrente Restaurant ........................................……950 091546

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin)

La Montaña ...............................................................950 398856

El Pilar de Lubrin

Restaurante Albar ....................................................647 877091

El Pinar

Bar El Pinar ...........................................................634 302673

Garrucha

Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588

Aurinko ....................................................................950 533350

Casa Adriana ......................................637 099475 / 950 133154

Chino Peking (Chinese) .............................................950 132948

GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993

Góndola ....................................................................950 133928

La Cantina de Floor ....................................................950 132757

Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882

Nautico …................................................................687 918669

Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604

Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131

Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043

Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940

Huércal-Overa

Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224

Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 /

La Alfoquía

Los

Chiringuito Manacá (Beachbar) ............693 618671 / 600 045599

Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 / 676 547555

Cowboy Kenny’s Bar and Que ................................711 007976

D’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517

Delfín Dorado ....................................950 475212 / 645 220095

Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476

Don Pancho (Mexican) ............................................950 472543

El Anzuelo ...............................................................950 283401

El Barrio ...................................................................641 964797

El Chacho ...................................................................613 131639

El Cid (Beachbar) ..............................950 472063 / 696 056128

El Deseo .................................................................629 287265

El Gaucho ................................................................663 304531

El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411

El Toro .....................................................................691 628061

Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642 514738

Fusion Beach ...............................................................950 615224

Ganesha (Indian) ......................................................602 006977

Gastro Malabar .........................................................950 472970

Habana 1957 ...........................................................850 987214

Hola Ola (Beachbar) .................................................664 097279

Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098

Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360

Isla Blanca ................................................................603 032677

Kontiki (Beachbar) ....................................................617 774330

Kukis ...........................................................................950 377076

La Bohemia ...............................................................632 169552

La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179

La Cantina (Mexican) ..............................................950 615030

La Cava ...................................................................950 472181

La Estancia …….............................................………654 562449

La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177

La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590

La Toscana del Mar .....................................................722 246135

Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489

Levante .....................................................................950 615224

Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131

Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806

Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405

Marama .....................................................................606 615435

Marcelo Entre Tapas ........................673 744249 / 950 027218

Martín Morales ...........................................................950 478812

Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405

Mandala Beach Club ..............................................950 473131

Mimi’s Bar ..................................................................651 872604

Mohana (See p.4)........................................................677 420108

Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387

Olive Tree .........................................622 348221 / 950 786423

Omega ................................................950 475317 / 647 675919

PJ’s Cafe .................................................................634 368446

Pachamama .................................................................643 199723

Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) .950 472208

Parador de Mojácar .................................................950 478250

Parwaz (Indian) .........................................................631 995178

Piamonte ......................................................................950 473204

Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992

Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617

Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412 Rusty Nail .................................................................662 153813

Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405

Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540

Sensations ................................................................950 472057

San Pedro Belgian Bar ...........................................722 485340

Shea’s Kitchen (See p.7) ............................................950 478186

Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308

Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075

Terraza de la Luz .......................................................722 194767

The Emerald Isle ......................................................850 994616

The Irish Rover ..........................................................950 473135

The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659

The Snug ....................................................................633 583164

Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 615030

Torre Bahía Lounge ..................................................634 897350

Trufibar .......................................................................664 103611

Twister .....................................................………………600 006032

Valery (See p.15).........................................................662 968460

Zeppelin ......................................................................643 199723

Vista del Mar ..............................................................711 054966

Mojácar Pueblo

Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781

Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331

Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614

El Aleman .................................................................617 317801

El Antler …….....................................................……600 540661

El Pimiento (See p.29) ............................................647 163681

La Candela …...........................................................647 724367

La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................................950 615106

Napoli Pizzeria .........................................................950 102472

Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401

Restaurante Aires del Sur ..........................................637 938996

Restaurante Mamabel’s ...............................................950 472448

Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270

Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220

Palomares

102 Tapas Bar …………......................950 467745 / 615 157905.

Akua ..........................................................................621 210854

Asagía Asador ...........................................................662 305051

Monika’s Bar .......................................950 467720 / 659 672615

La Dulce Casa …......................................................602 451772

The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010

Partaloa

Mis Amigos ..............................................…………….612 508447

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa

Lorena’s ...................................................................634 345353

Pueblo Laguna

New Bistro ................................................................608 921287

Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros

Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 236798

La Geoda ..................................................................673 020159

Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809

Turre

Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................620 876485

Casa Adelina ............................................................950 479153

Chili ...........................................................................950 468425

Ciringuito Extreme .....................................................673 617732

Doner Kebab ............................................................603 527699

Hostal Rural .............................................................950 478806

La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 545590

La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 099901

Rosie Lees ..............................................................643 198600

Solare ......................................................................608 802227

Valle del Este Golf

Hole in One Karen’s Bar ..........................................950 461068

Sawadee Thai .........................................................634 393235

Vera

Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ......................................950 391691

La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817

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

Bar La Reva ..........................................................618 541115

Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453

Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 959770

Frankie’s Bar ............................................................950 467541

Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 462540

KOA/Blue Parrot ......................................................611 482966

La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 642856

Lua

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Villaricos

(Naturista)

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

RUGS & CARPETS

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868

RURAL TOURISM

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752

Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656

Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815

GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.41) ......950 398146 / 699 909737

Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097

Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9).. 950 459060 / 638 063196

Screenmasters (See p.41) ......….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.41) ........................................627 907207

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar ........................................................950 472760

SECOND HAND

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

Items for Sale Mojácar .....................694 439275 / 950 478753

John’s (Albox) .............................................................634 325639

Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006

Pink House (La Concepción) ...........622 288750 / 681 095096

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 673 608854

SECURITY & SAFES

SEWING

Alice ..........................................................................620 876485

J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502

Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835

Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907

Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872

The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695

Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 088966

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732

Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHOE REPAIRS

José M. Ortega López (Garrucha) .......693 788311 / 642 024256

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SKIP HIRE

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257

Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425

El Cano SL (Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Servacon .....................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS

CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526

Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) ..............................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Ainsol Energy (Turre) ..................................................689 702916

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947

Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

Go Solar (Mojácar) ......................................................654 596247

Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230

Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730

Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SOLICITORS

Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040

Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208

AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437

AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576

Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114

C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160

Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434

Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775

EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986

Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917

Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .........................................950 475012

Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911

Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322

Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999

Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039

Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282

Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

SPAS

(Arboleas)

Spas (El Real, Antas) ..............................635 758773

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

Removals & Storage

SWEET SHOPS

TATTOO ARTISTS

Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782

Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810 Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111

Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602

Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111

Androidez (Vera Playa) ..................950 042338 / 661 375489

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102

Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369

The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK

See also Building

Services

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884

Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632

Borders .....................................................................647 803030

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172

Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708

United Tile ................................................................667 702817

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

Wood2Go (Velez Rubio)..............................................950 614050

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Almería Alcazaba (castle) .......................................…950 271617

Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122

Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036

Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405

Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554

Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778

Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236

Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

TRANSLATING - see Interpreters

TRANSPORT - see Removals TRAVEL

Adelpha Travel ............................................................672 736240

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061

Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472

Exclusive Airport Shuttles ........................................950 092602

Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752

Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) ............................…..950 475757

Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663

Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021

Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343

TUITION

Chris Walker (Spanish Accent Coaching) .................622 591096

Darío (English tuition for adults) ...............................642 314316

Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106

ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342

English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316

Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037

Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270

Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ............................616 605341

Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909

Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472

La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904

Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352

Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110

Piano Lessons …………............+44 7930 373786 / 634 374931

Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435

Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097

Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284

Tiffany‘s English Academy (Garrucha) ........................685 710078

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181

Seth Pittham (Arboleas) ......................950 634477 / 666 826886

UNIFORMS

Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

UPHOLSTERY

Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125

Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939

Unicraft ........................................................................692 176069

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE

See also Removals & Storage

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ..........................600 225929

Indalo Transport ......................................................634 336468

K.Morris (Vera) ...........................0035 711004024 / 0044 7759692010

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316

Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730

Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671

Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624

Costa Coches Antas .........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Fran’s Garage ....................................664 571060 / 950 164912

Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250

Euro Repar Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ….......950 478335

NV Transmatix (Antas El Real) ..................850 989958 / 631 556955

Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744

SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734

Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104

The Car Surgery .....................................................666 272792

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

Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950

Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307

(Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102

Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941

WATER

WINDOW CLEANING

Carl the Squeegee (Turre) .........................................634 364041

Idea (Mojácar) ..................................................……..605 162709

James ..........................................................................678 988812

Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526

Mick .............................................................................634 327075

Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450

Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231

Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644

Pritchard Construcciones .............................................662 046497

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................950 460028

Interglaze ……..............................…...................... 680 743311

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305

Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 320761 Screenmasters (See p.41)......….…............................677 152911 Speedyfit .............................................950 439228 / 600 006032

WINES

Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655

Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131

Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092 Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) .......................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ...........................637 393873

WOOD & PELLET STOVES

Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Turre) ..................................950 472135

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

ZOO & PARK

Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

Community News

The New Mojácar Health Centre

The Andalucía delegate for Health, Juan de la Cruz Belmonte, has announced that the new health centre in Mojácar will be operational during September and the surgeries in the village and the beach will close. Francisco García, the mayor claims that it “will be one of the best in Spain”. Situated just down from the petrol station it covers 2,398m2 square metres built on a plot of 9,196m2 ceded by the council. There will be a separate accident and emergency entrance with a space for ambulances and staff who deal solely with this department. Doctors, nurses and technicians who provide normal care out of surgery hours and crew ambulances 24/7 will have their own restrooms. There will be three family doctor rooms, three for nurses, a paediatric consultation room in a large children’s area, a dental consultation room and areas for Pap smears, ultrasounds, and minor surgery, as well as two physiotherapy rooms. There will be a comprehensive X-ray department and a large waiting room for patients.

Los Bandidos Race in Garrucha

Twelve Los Bandidos runners took on the ninth race in the Circuito de Carreras Populares

Diputación de Almeria 2024 in Garrucha on Saturday 3 August. It was very hot and humid. The 7.25k, two lap race changed location this year. It started at the Castillo San Ramón and finished on the paseo in the new park. There was lots of support along the course from the busy bars and restaurants and Los Bandidos not racing. Unfortunately there were a few issues with the timing as the power kept going off. The winner finished in 24:00, with the first lady in 29:21. 286 runners crossed the finish line. Trophies were awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each age group as well as to the overall winners. All competitors received a table fan.

Los Bandidos results (position, name, time and age group prizes)

138 Steve Slack 32:55

Bryan White No time recorded

160 Mark Ratcliffe 34:08

247 Sarah Briggs 40:49

248 Andrew Lewis 40:50

251 Rachael Slack 40:56 (3rd E-F)

253 Sharon Howlett 41:26

263 Russ Chance 41:58

266 Karen Ayers 42:46 (2nd F-F)

267 Andy Butlin 43:09

277 Teresa Cann 45:57

278 Teresa Chance 46:20 (3rd F-F)

279 Derek Wright 46:48

Full results: https://www.cruzandolameta. es/clasificaciones/v2/resultados/garruchacircuito-de-carreras-populares-diputacion-dealmeria-2024---2046/6321/

Los Bandidos was set up in June 2018 with a small group running the 5k Mojácar Paseo, and now has road cycling, sea swimming and triathlon groups. All ages, nationalities and speeds are welcome, whether permanent residents or holiday makers. Los Bandidos are keen to integrate and support the local community. We are currently collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for the Red Cross Food Bank. We are sponsored by Alfaix Village Store, Caracola Car Hire, Five Bones

Community News

Pet Hotel, Heladaria Blu, Oasis Fashions and Restaurante Piamonte.

We are very sociable and most sessions are followed by a post-activity coffee, cake or breakfast, depending on the time of day. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with our latest activities (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/490933409244200). We look forward to seeing you soon.

Pest Control in Mojácar

Press release from Mojácar Town Hall Mojácar Council reaffirms its commitment to public health and the quality of life of its residents through the implementation of an advanced mosquito and cockroach control treatment plan. This plan, designed to protect both the municipality’s residents and the natural environment, is based on an approach that prioritises prevention and respect for the environment.

The Municipal Council has adopted the integrated control system as a central strategy, aimed at early detection and preventive intervention. This approach not only seeks to reduce the proliferation of pests, but also emphasizes the use of alternative techniques and environmentally friendly biocides, hence demonstrating its commitment to sustainability

and environmental protection.

The Councillor Delegate for Health and Senior Citizens, Ana María García, has highlighted the importance of this programme: “Our priority is to guarantee a healthy environment for our residents and visitors. With this plan, we are not only acting reactively, but we are putting in place preventative measures that make a significant difference to the quality of life in Mojácar.”

The Mojácar Mayor, Fran García, has underlined the importance of these treatments, especially during the summer months: “We know that the presence of mosquitoes increases at this time, and that is why we have reinforced our control plan to ensure that both our residents and tourists enjoy a summer free of annoyances. These measures are essential to maintain Mojácar as a safe and pleasant destination.”

With these actions, Mojácar Council demonstrates its constant commitment to public health and the well-being of all its residents and visitors. The implementation of these measures, especially in the summer season, reinforces the municipality’s dedication to maintaining a clean, safe and pestfree environment.

Coffee Break

What’s On

Madrid

Paul McCartney has two concerts in Madrid at the WiZink Sports Stadium on December 9th and 10th, as part of his ‘Got Back’ Tour, his only two concerts in Spain. Tickets are from 212 to 950 euros from normal internet booking sites.

Barcelona

The 37th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup sailing competition preliminary events started on August 22nd at the port in Barcelona. The main competition started on August 29th and the semi-finals are from September 14th-19th. The final is from September 26th to October 5th and the winning team will compete against the 2021 reigning champions from New Zealand starting on October 12th.

There is a young person’s regatta from September 17th-26th and the female team races are from October 5th-13th. The events are being shown on the Spanish ‘Teledeporte’ channel, highlights on Eurosport and the dedicated YouTube channel www.youtube. com/americascup. The majority of the races start at 2pm.

Almería

The company Fever bring their Open Air Candlelight show to the square beside Almería Cathedral on Saturday, September 7th. This is a Coldplay tribute concert and features a very large number of candles. The performance starts at 9.30pm and tickets are 35 euros 50 céntimos, 37 & 40 euros from www.taquilla.com

What’s On

El Fantasma de la Ópera comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 9.30pm, performed by the On Beat Company. Tickets are 22 & 25 euros.

The singer Sergio Dalma comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio in Almería city on Saturday, October 19th, at 8.30pm. He is presenting his latest album “Sonrié porque estás en la foto”. Tickets are 50 & 60 euros.

Cabaret, El Gran Show comes to Teatro Cervantes Almería city on Saturday, October 12th at 9.30pm. Tickets are 25 & 30 euros.

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am1.30pm

Roquetas de Mar

The Ludovico Musical Experience with Borja Niso is a spectacular tribute concert to Ludovico Einaudi with music, dance and visual effects that has been seen by 72,000 people. The concert at the Auditorio is on Friday, October 25th at 8.30pm and tickets start at 22 euros.

What’s On

Roquetas de Mar Auditorio tickets are on sale at www. teatroauditorioroquetas.org or their ticket office, open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am-1pm & 6pm8pm.

Águilas

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra from Granada conducted by Isabel Rubio, are in concert at the auditorio on Friday, September 20th at 8pm. Ticket prices are 6, 8 and 10 euros.

El Lago de los Cisnes (Swan Lake) is performed by the Kiev Ballet company at the Auditorio on Saturday, October 5th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 32 euros.

Aguilas tickets from Victoria Travel 968 410 929 and www.bacantix.com, Museo Arqueológico, www. auditorioaguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Exhibitions

The Almería Museum of Art Doña Pakyta has various exhibitions. In their area B they have 39 works by the artist Frederico Castellón entitled “Dibujos y Bocetas” that can be seen until November 17th. Their first-floor area 1 has 24 small European sculptures by 22 national and international sculptors that can be seen until September 22nd. Until September 8th the main hall has an exhibition by Jesús de Percival entitled “La Coronación de Indalo”. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 1.30pm and 8pm to 10pm, but morning hours only on Sundays.

What’s On

Garrucha & Vera

The open-air cinemas at The Cine Tenis in Garrucha and the Terraza de Vera, Calle Antonio de Torres, Vera continue until September 21st. Food and drinks are available and all the films start at 10pm. The box offices are open 45 minutes before. More info from www.veracines.es

Mojácar

October 7th is the fiesta of the Virgen del Rosario (Mary), patron saint of Mojácar. The traditional “ribbon race” on horseback features attempts to collect suspended ribbons. This takes place in the street near La Fuente (fountain). More information from www.mojacar.es.

The Noche de las Velas, Candlelight Night, in the village takes place on Saturday, Sept 21st. More information from www.mojacar.es.

Miscellaneous

The FC Los Amigos Walking Football club have a fundraising Festival of Football in memory of Richard Wood on Saturday, October 12th at the Turre Football Gound. The events start at 9am with players from local walking football clubs, refreshments, raffle and tombola. Money raised is going to the MACS Cancer Support Organisation.

Contact your townhall for information and subscriptions

Open Mic Night alternate Thursdays at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, kick off at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

PAWS-PATAS The secondhand book sale at Scotty’s El Tropico is held on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering.

What’s On

Market Days

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja

Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora

Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares, Tabernas Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena

Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio

Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox

Plaza del Rey, Velez Rubio

Mojácar Rastro, Multiple Use Centre

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities

Free Spanish and English Lessons

Available in some municipalities. Enquire at your local town hall.

Almanzora Group of Friends, Albox Library and Social Centre, Tues - Fri, 10am1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly magazine, monthly quiz, trips. www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 495 306

WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people.

Loose Women Club

Tuesdays, 1.30 - 4pm. El Chacho Bar & Restaurant, Mojácar. All welcome.

Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

Dames in Huércal Overa

3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Tennis Club, Huércal Overa. All welcome. Tel. Jan Oliver 642 413 945.

Dames in Turre

Monthly lunches and trips. New members welcome. Chairman, Barbara Wardley, casaroojo@hotmail.co.uk. Secretary, Moira Armatage +34 711 007 192, mogsy2009@ live.com

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch

La Parrilla, Albox, first Thursday of the month, 11am. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary @yahoo.co.uk. See www.britishlegion.org/ branches/zurgena

Indalo Hash House Harriers

Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. www.indaloh3.com

Mojácar Bridge Club

Contact Les Brice 697 297 991 or Ron Hounsell 711 064 726. www.bridgewebs. com/mojacar/

Vera & District Lions Club

The Lions meet regularly, including social events. New members and volunteers warmly welcomed. The Lions Charity Shop in Turre is open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-2pm. Mobility equipment available for those in need. There are plenty of roles for volunteers from occasionally moving furniture to scrapbooking, from event organisation to helping clean the shop. For more information, including forthcoming fundraising events see https://veralions. com, email veralionssecretary@gmail. com or call President Andy Pearson on 711 005 682.

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar First and third Thursday of every month (except July & August) at 11am, coffee and chat at Cokkia Restaurant (opposite Neptuno). Ex-Forces and non-Service people all welcome. We hold lunches and other events which we publicise at the coffee mornings and on local media. For welfare advice and help for the exForces community in need of support email SpainNorthCommunitySupport@rbl. community. If you wish to hold an event in aid of the Poppy Appeal or help at our collection points in October and November please email Mojacar.Committee1@rbl. community or ring 699 953 222. We are now on Facebook, click on Groups and search for Royal British Legion Mojacar Branch.

Psychic Development Circle

Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

Vera Photo Club

Local photography enthusiasts with a wide range of experience and photography styles. Critiqued monthly challenges, exhibitions, presentations and field trips. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in El Puntazo Hotel, Mojacar 10am - 12:30pm. All levels welcome. See www.veraphotoclub.org or email info@ veraphotoclub.org for more information.

Freemasons in the Province of Almeria

Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37

Freemasons – The Side Degrees

Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 678 574 579

Albox Computer Club

Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www. alboxcc.com

Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho

Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930

Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Tel. 634 309 590

Mojácar Community Library

Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm .

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club

Community Centre, opposite the Health Centre car park. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities continued

Amigos de los Coches Clasicos

Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 630740502

Antas 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays 10.00am at RC Circuito, Antas. Ring Chris on 634328059 for more details.

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande

Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186

Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553

Pita Escuela Agave School of Río Aguas. A multicultural, environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) pitaescuela@hotmail.com

Sunseed

A hands-on practical centre for low-impact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches

Church of England (Anglican Services)

Mojácar, Sundays, 11am; Llanos Del Peral, Sundays,11am; Aljambra Chapel Albox, 2nd Thursday monthly at 11am. For directions, details and all church activities please see www.almeriaanglican.com or contact Tony Noble on 634303807. Also available Funerals, Wedding Blessings, Wedding Vow renewals and Baptisms.

Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses Friday 18:00 & Sunday 10:00. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: 652 293 269

Turre Evangelical Church

Sundays at 10.30 – worship, a not too long talk from the Bible, coffee and cake. Welcoming and relaxed – all welcome. Find us on Turre’s main street, Avenida de Almeria, corner of C/Alberquillca. Email: contact@turrechurch.es Tel: (0034) 711 035 486 Web: turrechurch.es

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa

We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184

Living Water Church Mojacar Playa Opposite Red Cross Centre and Salas Farmacia. Sunday Service 11am. Bible study, Tuesday 10am. Prayer, Tuesday, 12:30pm. Cafe Church, Thursday 11am to 1pm. See FaceBook or visit www. livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Aguaviva Evangelical Church

Near the health Centre, opposite BiciBox, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 560 544

Roman Catholic Masses

These can be found on www.misas.org for most places.

Support Groups & Charities

MACS Cancer Support Group

General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Fully Spanish registered charity. Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm www.macscancersu pport.com Email: macscancersupport@ live.co.uk

Stepping Stones Carers Support Group

Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www. steppingstones.group

Age Support Almanzora

Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox, open Mon-Sat, 10:0013:45. Lunch club, bereavement group, equipment loan, befrienders. Helpline 642 045 210.

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous

Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Friday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@gmail.com

Universal Wonderful Street Academy

NGO that supports street children in Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. www. universalwonderfulstreetacademy.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154

Harmony Community Support

Providing assistance to those in need. Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity.com

Walk for Life Arboleas

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer and need help or support contact our welfare team. Email irenewalk4life@icloud.com Tel. 643 63 81 77. To volunteer to help at any of our events and become a Friend of Walk for Life email claire.walk4life@gmail.com Tel 644602249.

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Music & Drama Groups

Open Mic Night

Alternate Thursdays, 8pm, at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Indalo Players

Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Contact Jennifer Jordan email jenniferjanejordan@gmail.com/ phone 34 722 860 085.

Independent Theatre Group

Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com

The Luvvies

New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Tel. 634 346 309 or e-mail theluvvies@hotmail.com

Jacqueline Welby Productions

New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531

Orquesta Ciudad de Vera

A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. All newcomers welcome, only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio on Saturday mornings. See www. ocv.org.es for details.

Vera Voces

A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals Mondays, 5-7pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. Contact veravoces1@gmail.com

All Aloud Community Choir

Meet every Wednesday at Bar Kubatin (at Hostal Meson) Arboleas from 3pm to 5pm. All welcome, no auditions.

Albox Ukebox

A friendly group that meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons in Charlotte’s Bar (formerly Chapman’s) in Albox to learn and sing songs with the ukulele. All welcome. For details tel. Chris on 634 375 471.

Yoga

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera. Tel: 642 314 316

Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www. portiaoliver.es

Arts & Crafts

Sewing Group, Mojacar

We meet at Scotty’s el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat.

Ladies Sewing Circle

Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774

Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops & Clubs

In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30. No experience needed.

Bedar Arts Centre

Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:301330. For info, call 664 896 555

Mojácar Quilters

Cokkia, Mojacar Playa, second Tuesday of the month. We enjoy talking about quilting, having show and tells, receiving hints and tips from our members and learning new techniques. We are beginners and experienced quilters who support and help each other. Please contact Ruth Brown on 0034 711 011 629 or by email to ruth-brown@hotmail.co.uk

Dance

Strictly Line Dancing

Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos

Multiples, Mojacar. Fridays, 4–7pm. Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class

Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, 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

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Sports

Almería Lawn Bowling Club

Contact Shirley: 679 970 399

Bowling Club de Zurgena

Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com

Indalo Lawn Bowling Club

First class facilities with all levels of bowling catered for. Visit our website http://www. indalobowlingclub.org

Mojacar Bowls Club

Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Contact Janet 627204422, janlawspain@yahoo.co.uk

Aguilón Amigos Golf Club

Aguilon Golf Course on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays teeing off just before 9am. If you would like to play email aguilonamigos2021@gmail.com

Badgers Golf Society Mojácar

We play every Wednesday and alternate Saturdays. All are welcome. Contact Paul Cunningham on (0044)7775837453 WhatsApp or badgersmojacar@mail.com

Boxers Golf Society Albox

All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com

Mojácar Playa Golf

Play every Tuesday around 11.30. Mostly at Marina Golf Club. Everybody welcome. Membership available. Call James 681 355 796. Golf trip holidays also available. Golf tour operator.

Forum Golf Society

Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com

Golfing Guapas Society

We are a group of ladies of all nationalities meeting one Friday in the month...golf followed by lunch and prizes. All welcome. Call Vivienne 683 558 696.

Valle del Este Golf Society.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982

Almería Golf League

Contact Les on 950 619 273.

Marina Phoenix Golf Society

Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com

Huzzah Golf Society

Friendly group of all abilities, playing Aguilon golf course each Monday and local courses. All welcome. Call or WhatsApp Gary 619 248 702. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com

Albox Club de Tenis

Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Tenis

Cabrera Tennis Club

Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com

Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607

Tennis Coach

Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Padel tennis lessons

At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691

PartyLevante Sailing Club

Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small groups. Email info@partylevante.com or call 680942141 www.partylevante.com

Santa Irene Sailing Club

Come and join us out on the watersailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com www. santaireneclubdevela.com

Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica

Huercal-Overa.Classes for fun gymnastics, competitive levels, pre school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es www. adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Walking Football Club

Turre football ground, 9.30am, Monday, for training, exercise & playing. www. fclosamigos.com

Los Bandidos

Run, jog, walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Weds/Sat, 9am, Red Cross end (from 4th Oct). See Facebook. Contact Kevin on ironmankev08@gmail.com

Arboleas Table Tennis Club

Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30 - 10.30 am, building with blue door next to swimming pool bar, Arboleas. Beginners welcome. Contact Chairperson - Keith tel 634 326 350.

Fitness & Martial Arts

Girasol, Albox

Pilates, children’s karate & Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170

Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain

Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Fitness with Hollie Newell, Turre Keepfit, Zumba, Hips Bums Tums, HiiT. Contact 634 317 391.

Jova Gym, Mojácar Various activities. www.jovasport.es 671 247 035. See facebook.

Qigong

Group courses and personal training. Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975 https://ilsevanbrabant.com/en/course/ Qigong Classes

Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Mojácar Qigong/Taijiquan Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.00am. Samsara (Opposite Lua) monjchalao@ gmail.com. See Facebook gusfit.es

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Your Stars

Mar. 21

- April 20

Apr. 21

- May 21

May 22 - June 21

June 22 - July 22

July 23 - Aug 22

Aug. 23 - Sept. 23

Put your emotional energy into passion not anxiety Travel will be good if you are seeking knowledge. Opportunities for travel and communication are evident. Don’t let criticism upset you. Hassles will delay your plans. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Do not expect others to do your work. You may exaggerate your emotional situation. You could pick up valuable knowledge through conversations with experienced individuals. Be careful not to misplace your wallet or belongings. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Don’t overspend to impress others. You can have a working relationship with children if you exercise patience and understanding of the dilemmas they face. You need an energetic outlet that will help you dissipate your anxiety. Use your charm, but don’t sign or agree to anything. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

You could lose money or precious belongings if you aren’t careful. Your lover will cost you dearly if you let them. You will find that social activities will lead you into passionate meetings. You must consider yourself for a change. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Get involved in competitive sports. Friends will appreciate your attention and playful nature. Disharmony will result in a lowered vitality. Stress may result in minor illness. When the work is done, they may serve you for a change. Don’t jump as quickly as you usually do. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Take a long look at your present direction and consider your professional options. Leave your checkbook and credit cards at home. You need to make changes that will raise your self esteem, such as a new hairstyle or a new image. You can have a great time if you go out with the one you love. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Promotions will be yours if you have acted professionally in times of crisis. Creative educational pursuits will payoff. Your sensitivity toward those you love will capture their hearts Strength will come from your ability to overtake just about any one. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Partners may try to argue with you; however, you must stand your ground. You can’t live your life for others. Changes in your home are apparent, and you must be willing to bend if you don’t want to find yourself alone. Get involved in philosophic groups that will enlighten you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

You are likely to reveal information unintentionally. In return, the satisfaction you get is enough for you. Sudden changes at home will affect family members more than you anticipated. They didn’t fully under stand what was expected. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Friends or groups that you’re affiliated with may want you to contribute more cash than you can really afford. Make sure you concentrate if operating machinery or vehicles. Be cautious and use your head wisely in situations that deal with the use of machinery or vehicles. One sided attractions are likely. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

You will not impress others by being foolishly generous. Learn some new skills that will increase your in come. Try not to judge too quickly. You may want to take a trip; however, before you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays. Your boss may be pushy. Do not sign your life away. Be confident in your endeavors and others will believe in your efforts. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Jokes of the Month

The Cures

A Chinese doctor opens a clinic in the U.S. with a sign: “$50 treatment, $200 refund if not cured.” A patient thinks he can make a profit, so he goes to see the doctor and says: “I’ve lost my sense of taste.” The doctor instructs his nurse: “Two drops from the red bottle.” The patient tastes the drops and instantly reacts, “These are a hot chilli sauce, there’re disgusting!” The doctor smiles, “Great, your taste is back. That’s $50 please.” A few days later, the same patient returns, “This time doctor, I’ve lost my memory.” Again, the doctor instructs: “Two drops from the red bottle”. The patient exclaims, “I don’t want these hot chilli ones again! You gave them to me last time!” The doctor smiles again, “Great, your memory is back. That’s $50 please.” A week later, the patient tries again, “I can’t see.” The doctor hands him two bank notes and says, “I can’t cure your vision, here’s your $200.” The patient looks at the bank notes and exclaims, “These are $1 bills, not $100 bills” The doctor replies, “Great, your sight is back. That’s $50 please.”

The Three Wishes

Joe Biden walks into a bar, but he is mysteriously invisible. The bartender hears him and asks: “Joe, I can hear you, but why can’t I see you?” Biden begins, “You see, I found a dusty oil lamp in my basement. Naturally, I dusted it off, and a genie appeared to grant me three wishes. For my first wish, I said, I want a very smart, ambitious and friendly wife and the genie gave me Jill although I was already married to her. For my second wish, I said, I want to serve as the President of the United States. Lo and behold, that wish was fulfilled as well. However, as soon as I started the job, inflation started to skyrocket and Russia attacked Ukraine. I realised I forgot to specify that I wanted to be President in a successful and trouble-free world. “Finally,” Biden said, “For my third wish, I started with: “Let me be totally transparent…….”

At the Opticians

A man goes to see an optician and tells him, “I have trouble seeing things at a distance.” The optician takes him over to the window, points up to the sky, and says, “What do you see up there?” The guy says, “The sun.” The optician says, “That’s right. So, exactly HOW far do you need to see?”

The Old Lady

A man in India travelling by bus from Pune to Mumbai finds an old woman in the seat next to him. The old lady speaks with him for a while and asks him to wake her up at ‘Lonavala’ station. She goes to sleep shortly afterwards. After a while the man falls asleep. He wakes up after a long time to find that the bus left Lonavala a short while ago. To his horror, he finds the old woman fast asleep in her seat. Panic-stricken, he approaches the driver and requests him to take the bus back to Lonavala. The driver, irritated by such carelessness, at first refuses to do so. The man somehow convinces the driver to return and the bus finally arrives back at Lonavala station. Highly embarrassed, enduring the dirty looks from fellow passengers, and tired by the whole exercise, the man gets back to his seat and wakes the old lady up. “Madam, here you are, it’s your Lonavala station.” The woman wakes up and says, “Thank you for reminding me son. It’s half past twelve, it seems the bus is running 2030 minutes behind schedule. Anyway, it’s time to take my medicines. Thanks again.” She takes her medicines and goes to sleep once again.

The Honeymoon

I came across a friend of mine in a bar the morning after he had become married. “What are you doing here, shouldn’t you be with your new bride?” He replied, “Well, I woke up after a night of lovemaking, but I was still half asleep so out of habit I put two 50-dollar bills on her bedside cabinet.” His friend said, “Don’t worry about it, she will probably think it is money for her to spend, so tell her this if she asks you.” The new husband replied, “It’s not that simple, she was half asleep too, but she gave me 20-dollars change.”

The Test

I asked the director of a psychiatric ward how they know for sure if someone is mentally unstable and needs to be committed. He explained their method: they go to a bathroom and fill a bathtub to the top. They then give the patient a big bucket and a small spoon, and ask them to empty the tub. “Ah,” I replied, “So the normal person chooses the bucket because it’s larger, right?” The director disagreed: “No, a normal person would simply pull the bath plug out.” And he added “By the way, is a room with a garden view ok for you?”

Costly

A successful middle-aged man takes his wife out for a meal to celebrate her 40th birthday. He asks her what present she would like, “A Jaguar car, a sable coat or a diamond necklace?” She replied, “I want a divorce!”. He replied, “I wasn’t thinking of spending that amount of money!”

A Job for the Laziest

A Sergeant was addressing a squad of 25 and said: “I have a nice easy job for the laziest man here. Put up your hand if you are the laziest.” 24 men raised their hands, and the sergeant asked the other man “why didn’t you raise your hand?” The man replied: “Too much trouble raising the hand, Sarge.”

Little Johnny

Little Johnny attended a horse auction with his father. He watched as his father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse’s legs and rump, and chest. After a few minutes, Johnny asked, “Dad, why are you doing that?”

His father replied, “Because when I’m buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape before I buy.

Johnny, looking worried, said, “Dad, I think the pool man wants to buy Mom.”

Bed for the Night

By the time a Marine pulled into a little town, every hotel room was taken. “You’ve got to have a room somewhere,” he pleaded. “Or just a bed, I don’t care where.”

“Well, I do have a double room with one occupant, a Navy guy,” admitted the manager, “and he might be glad to split the cost. But to tell you the truth, he snores so loudly that people in adjoining rooms have complained in the past.

I’m not sure it’d be worth it to you.”

“No problem,” the tired Marine assured him.

“I’ll take it.” The next morning the Marine came down to breakfast bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. “How’d you sleep?” asked the manager. “Never better.”

The manager was impressed. “No problem with the other guy snoring, then?”

“Nope, I shut him up in no time.” Said the Marine. “How’d you manage that?” asked the manager. “He was already in bed, snoring away, when I came in the room,” the Marine explained. “I went over, gave him a kiss on the cheek, said, ‘Goodnight, beautiful,’ and he sat up all night watching me.”

A Nice Car

My boss was honest with me today. He pulled up to work with his sweet new car this morning and I complimented him on it. He replied, “Well, if you work hard, set goals, stay determined and put in long hours, I can get an even better one next year.”