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WHAT’s INSIDE Contents page

4 NEWS 6 NEWS 8 NEWS

10 BOWLS TOURNEMENT

12/13 NEWS IN SPANISH

14/15 NEWS IN DUTCH

16 GA FIESTA PICTURES 28/29 SANTA MOORS &

CHRISTIANS

41 GA BOWLS

50 GA PHOTO GALLERY

54 EMAILS

54 MAGAZINE ADVERT PRICES

59 PETS IN SPAIN

60 WHATS THAT IN THE CLOT

62 GA VET

63 ORBITAL BUS ROUTE

64 PRIZE WORDSEARCH 65 SUDOKU

66/67 GA MAP

67 PHONE NUMBERS 68 LOCAL FORUMS

69 MAP SANTA POLA

70/71 LOCAL BUS TIMES

Please let us know by the

14th of every month if you would like any changes to your advert

Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was in the Darby’s advert.

JUST A NOTE: We do provide all of our advertisers with FREE design work and therefore ask that this work not be supplied and used by other publications.

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Hello everyone.

Yes, 80 months of our magazine, plus 9 months at the start of Jungle Drums, 7 1/2 years of editing magazines, where has the time gone.

This month our printer closes for holidays so a shorter time to get the magazine ready, if we have missed anyone out we do apologise, we do email all of our advertisers deadline dates and do appreciate them getting their adverts to us on time. As you can imagine a deadline date is important to us so we are able to get the magazine to the printer on time so that he can get it back to us for the 1st of every month.

Is it us or did there seem to be more cars being driven around Gran Alacant this August, everywhere we went there were streams of cars on the move. Hopefully it means that there are more people coming onto Gran Alacant which in turn will be helping the bars, restaurants and shops.

Winners of last months wordsearch were Rick Verbeke and Michelle Fontine.

Have a good month.

Sandra & Barry

PLEASE REMEMBER After our initial deliveries to over 100 outlets, we do top up during the month at:-

“Euronics”,“Quicksave” and the “Phoenix Restaurant”.

"New mobile phone service coming soon" Find our new office in the G.A. Commercial Centre, in the square beside Mercadona. Local 5. (exact location on the GA map at back of this magazine)

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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the news, including that from our Gran Alacant Councillor, Loreto Cascales, as we have since May 2005.

It is our perogative at the magazine, NOT to update this 2005 picture, as we all looked a great deal younger!!! the airport. Again details in this issue, There are 3 stops for this service, the GA Commercial centre,at the bus stop outside the old Farmacia on Avenida Mediterraneo, and down by the beach crossroads.

Many times here at the magazine, we have questions concerning the local bus facilities.

Indeed we have more emails about the subject again, in this edition.

As you can see from the above picture, Baile bus main office is just off the square and Castle in the centre of Santa Pola. Easy to find, and English speaking to help with all of your bus queries.

The orbital bus on Gran Alacant has now been running for the last four years. You can see the route in this magazine, enabling you to get on and off, where and when you like, around the urbanisation. This service is available all year round.

Other services on Gran Alacant, are routes to and from Alicante and Santa Pola. (Timetables at the back of this issue).

There is a service to and from

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We are often asked why there is no service to the south of Santa Pola. We have published this month, a timetable which shows that if you take a bus into Santa Pola, you can then change to a service provided by Costa Azul, which will take you south via La Marina, Guardamar, Torrevieja and beyond.

We hope that this clears up lots of questions for you, and if you would like to know more, please call into the Santa Pola office, or you can go to the baile bus website at:www.autocaresbaile.es

Bus services out here are a bit like in the UK. Different companies tender for different contracts, they then stay away from each others routes. Time tables are all then made up accordingly.

Quite a commotion at the top of the clot during the August Elche fiesta weekend which always seem to spread to our area.

Fireworks were around everywhere and the result was this on the clot.

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workers, SERVEF has supplied us with a grant of â‚Ź 28,996.44, with which we launched a project called" Managing quality in the beaches Santa Pola ", which will last approximately 4 months."

above pics. The fire burning and the result of the charred landscape Just a mention of an initiative to get more people employed in Santa Pola.

The town of Santa Pola, through the Local Development Agency, this summer hired six unemployed workers through the Employment Programs for Local Authorities (EMCORP), funded by the Ministry of

Economy, Finance and Employment through SERVEF and financed by the European Social Fund.

According to Councillor Jorge PerellĂł, "to carry out the contraction of these six

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Due to increased population and activity in July and August, Santa Pola has during these summer months provided a more local presence of the fire service with a permanent 24 hour service stationed at a building near to the Santa Pola local police station.

Fire appliances normally have to be called in from Crevillent.

We had an email from a wheelchair user on Gran Alacant, telling us of the problem crossing on Zebra crossings as they were not built flat with the kerb. Loreto spoke with another person at an earlier date, who had the same problem. The Town Hall arranged for those crossings that were difficult to use, to be modified. So, to the person that contacted us, please email us back with the crossings that give you difficulty and the Town Hall will try and sort them for you, it would be impossible for them to modify every crossing but they will help where they can.

The results of the questions which we previously put about the taxis, will not be back to us until the autumn when all of the holiday periods have finished.

The new Sports Hall should be open during September. As we spoke in August, only the final

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painting, the artificial grass, and nets to stop balls leaving the area, need to be completed.

Ways have been found to extend the local school without the need to erect mobile classrooms on the GA Commercial Centre, as earlier invisaged. Two rooms in the school have been vacated to give two more teaching rooms for the pupils. The canteen is being relocated and improved, and the staff room will be accessed in a mobile unit.

The Mayor and the Santa Pola Councillor of Education have been to Valencia to meet the new Councillor of Education. These talks are hoped to give the go ahead to another GA school starting in October or November.

More news in next months magazine.

We mentioned last month of the get together during the full moon, overlooking the beach from the back of the GA library.

Eduardo Garcia Pi帽ol sent us this report and pictures (on the right).

This was the third year of the Supper of the pan. The 36 children who had a great time with "Cristina Cheerleader" and the parents were able to dine leisurely.

Each child had a gift. There were raffles for parents.

The 40 lanterns Asociac贸n sold with proceeds given to the Association Against Cancer.

We are pleased and hope that next year more residents attend.

More news next month.

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our news NOW IN THREE LANGUAGES. English Spanish and Dutch.

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At our magazine we have been reporting this event, year after year, and have watched it grow and grow.

It is now one of the major yearly sporting events in the area, attracting entries from all over the world.

It has great support and sponsorship from our Santa Pola Town Hall.

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News in Spanish

vea los cuadros en las páginas británicas de las noticias Translations kindly supplied by Camila from O’Duills Varias veces nos han hecho preguntas sobre los servicios de autobús.

En esta edición profundizamos sobre este asunto.

Como pueden ver en la foto, Autobuses Baile tiene su oficina central en la plaza del Castillo de Santa Pola. Es fácil de encontrar y con atención en inglés para responder a cualquier pregunta que tengan.

El bus circular ha estado recorriendo Gran Alacant durante los últimos cuatro años.

Se puede ver la ruta en esta revista, permitiendo subir y bajar cuando y donde se quiera.

Estará en servicio todo el año.

Otros servicios que ofrece la empresa son las rutas Alicante – Santa Pola (y viceversa). Los horarios están en las últimas páginas de esta edición.

Hay un servicio para el aeropuerto. También está el horario en esta edición. Hay 3 paradas: el Centro Comercial, la parada de buses de la farmacia en la Avda. mediterráneo y abajo en el cruce para ir a las playas.

Nos preguntan frecuentemente ¿por que no hay un servicio que vaya más allá de Santa Pola? En esta edición hemos publicado un horario que indica como hacer el transbordo desde Santa Pola, con la compañía Costa Azul, que realiza paradas en La Marina,

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Guardamar, Torrevieja y más al sur.

Esperamos que esta información les haya sido de ayuda, si quieren saber más, por favor llamen a la oficina de Santa Pola o visiten www.autocaresbaile.es

Los servicios de autobús funcionan como en Gran Bretaña.

Las diferentes compañías se ofrecen para los diferentes contratos, entonces cada compañía hace su ruta y no se mezclan. Los horarios se hacen en base a esto.

Se produjo una gran conmoción en el Clot durante el finde de las Fiestas de Elche. Se tiraron petardos y fuegos artificiales por toda la zona y el resultado ha sido este (foto entre estas páginas).

Queremos mencionar una iniciativa para contratar más personas en Santa Pola. El pueblo de Santa Pola, a través de la Agencia de Desarrollo Local, esta semana contrató a seis trabajadores sin empleo a través de EMCORP (programas de empleo para los locales), fundado por los Ministerios de Economía, Finanza y Empleo, a través de SERVEF y financiado por el Fondo Europeo Social.

Según el Concejal Jorge Perelló : “para llevar a cabo la contratación de estos seis trabajadores,

SERVEF ha concedido un préstamo de € 28,996.44, con el cual ha lanzado un proyecto llamado “Mantener la calidad en las playas de Santa Pola”, el cual durará aproximadamente 4 meses.

Debido al incremento de población y actividad en Julio y Agosto, Santa Pola ha decidido que durante estos meses de verano, estará presente el servicio de Bomberos las 24h con un camión estacionado en un edifico cercano a la Comisaría de Policía.

Normalmente el servicio de Bomberos viene desde Crevillente.

Nos enviaron un email de una persona que usa silla de ruedas.

El problema está con los pasos de cebra. No están a la misma altura que la acera. Loreto ha hablado también con alguien que tuvo el mismo problema. El Ayuntamiento ha decidido reparar algunos pasos, pero es difícil modificarlos todos. Así que, a la persona que nos contactó: por favor nos puede enviar un email indicando cuales fueron los pasos que le dieron problemas, se lo pasaremos al Ayuntamiento, que los intentará arreglar.

Los resultados de las preguntas que hicimos sobre los taxis, no tendremos respuesta hasta el Otoño, cuando el período vacacional haya terminado.

El nuevo Polideportivo abrirá durante el mes de Septiembre.

Como comentamos en Agosto, sólo falta una mano de pintura final, el césped artificial y las redes para quedar completado.

Han encontrado una forma de

extender el colegio sin recurrir a las unidades móviles en el Centro Comercial. Dos salas del colegio han sido convertidas en aulas para los escolares. El comedor se ha trasladado y se ha mejorado, la sala de profesores estará en una unidad móvil.

El Alcalde y el Concejal de Educación de Santa Pola han estado en Valencia para entrevistarse con el nuevo Concejal de Educación. Se espera que estas reuniones sean favorables para decidir el futuro de un nuevo colegio de GA empezando en Octubre o Noviembre. Más noticias el mes que viene.

El mes pasado mencionamos la cena de Luna Llena, con vistas al mar.

Eduardo Garcia Piñol nos envio su reportaje y fotos (en estas páginas).

Este fue el tercer año de la Cena del Pan. Los 36 niños pudieron conocer a “Cristina Animadora” y los padres pudieron cenar sin prisas. Cada niño tuvo su regalo.

Se hicieron sorteos para los padres.

La Asociación 40 Linternas vendió los tickets, el dinero fue recaudado para la Asociación Contra el Cáncer.

Estamos contentos y esperamos que el año que viene atiendan más residentes.

Más noticias el mes que viene.

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NEWS IN DUTCH

ons Het LOKALE NIEUWS is nu binnen VLAAMS

Translations kindly supplied by Kelly & Alain from Los Belgas

Vele malen hier op het magazine,

hebben we vragen over de lokale bus

Wij hopen dat dit een verduidelijking is

faciliteiten. Inderdaad hebben we meer

voor jullie , en als je meer wilt weten,

deze editie. Zoals je kunt zien op de

kantoor, of u kunt het vragen op de Baile

e-mails over het onderwerp opnieuw, in bovenstaande

afbeelding,

Baile

bus

hoofdkantoor is vlak bij het plein en het

kasteel in het centrum van Santa Pola.

Gemakkelijk te vinden, en de Engels sprekende om te helpen met al uw bus

kunt u bellen naar het Santa Pola

bus

website op: www.autocaresbaile.es Busdiensten hier zijn een beetje zoals in

het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Verschillende

vragen .De orbitale bus op Gran Alacant

bedrijven

de route vinden

weg te blijven van elkaars routes.

draait nu al de afgelopen vier jaar. U kunt

in dit magazine,

waardoor u op en af kan stappen, waar en wanneer u wilt, rond de verstedelijk-

ing. Deze service is beschikbaar het hele jaar door.

Andere diensten op Gran Alacant, zijn

aanbesteding

voor

verschillende contracten, ze vervolgens

Nogal een commotie op de top van het

stolsel in de augustus Elche fiesta weekend die altijd lijken te verspreiden

naar onze omgeving .Vuurwerk waren rond overal en het resultaat was dit op

routes van en naar Alicante en Santa

het stolsel .Slechts een vermelding van

achterzijde van dit nummer).

in Santa Pola te krijgen.

Pola.

(Dienstregelingen

aan

de

Er is een service van en naar het

een initiatief om meer mensen werkzaam

De stad Santa Pola, door middel van de

vliegveld. meer details in deze uitgave ,

Local Development Agency, deze zomer

bus stopt aan de oude Farmacia aan de

de werkgelegenheidsprogramma's voor

Er zijn 3 haltes voor deze dienst. Deze Avenida Mediterraneo, en beneden aan het strand kruispunt.

We worden vaak gevraagd waarom er

geen service is in het zuiden van Santa Pola.

We

hebben

deze

maand

gepubliceerd, een tijdschema waaruit blijkt dat als je een bus neemt

naar

Santa Pola, je kan overstappen en de bus

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nemen die door rijdt tot de Costa Azul,

zes werkloze arbeiders ingehuurd door

de

lokale

overheden

(EMCORP),

gefinancierd door het Ministerie van

Economie, Financi毛n en De werkgelegen-

heid door SERVEF en gefinancierd door

het Europees Sociaal Fonds.

Volgens raadslid Jorge Perell贸, om "het

uitvoeren van de contractie van deze zes

werknemers, heeft SERVEF geleverd ons

met een subsidie van € 28,996.44,

Manieren zijn gevonden om de plaat-

waarmee we een start project met de

selijke school uit te breiden zonder de

de

bouwen op de GA commerciële centrum,

naam "Het beheren van de kwaliteit van stranden

van

Santa

Pola",

ongeveer 4 maanden zal duren

die

Door de toegenomen bevolking en

noodzaak om mobiele klaslokalen te

zoals eerder verteld . Twee kamers in de school zijn ontruimd om nog twee

leslokalen te geven voor de leerlingen.

bedrijvigheid in juli en augustus, Santa

De

een meer lokale aanwezigheid van de

wordt geopend in een mobiele unit.

Pola heeft gedurende de zomermaanden

brandweer met een permanente 24-uurs service gestationeerd in Santa Pola bij het plaatselijke politiebureau.

We

hadden

een

rolstoelgebruiker

op

e-mail

Gran

van

vertellen van de probleem

verplaatst

en

verbeterd, en de personeel s kamer

De burgemeester en de Santa Pola

wethouder van Onderwijs zijn naar Valencia om de nieuwe wethouder van

onderwijs te voldoen. Deze gesprekken

te

een andere GA schooljaar begint in

bij het

oversteken op de zebrapaden zoals dat ze niet

wordt

een

Alacant

gekregen, deze persoon wist ons

kantine

waren gebouwd vlak bij de

stoeprand. Loreto sprak met een persoon

zijn hoopten geven door te gaan naar oktober of november. Meer nieuws in de

volgende maanden magazine.

We noemden laatste maand van het bij

op een eerdere datum, die had hetzelfde

elkaar krijgen tijdens de volle maan, met

kruisingen

van de GA bibliotheek.

probleem. Het stadhuis ingericht voor de die

waren

moeilijk

te

gebruiken, te worden gewijzigd. Dus, om

de persoon die contact met ons, mail ons

uitzicht op het strand van de achterkant

Eduardo Garcia Piñol stuurde ons dit

dan terug met de kruisingen die je

rapport en foto's (rechts).Dit was het

op te lossen voor u, zou het voor hen

pan. De 36 kinderen, die hadden

maar zij zullen helpen waar ze kunnen.

en de pausen waren in staat om ontspan-

moeite en het stadhuis zal proberen dit onmogelijk om elke kruising te wijzigen,

De resultaten van de vragen die eerder

we over de taxi's, niet terug naar ons zijn

tot de herfst wanneer alle van de

vakantie periodes klaar.

De nieuwe sporthal moet open zijn in

september. augustus,

Zoals

alleen

we

het

spraken

derde jaar van het Avondmaal van de

een

geweldige tijd met "Cristina Cheerleader"

nen te dineren .Elk kind had een gave. Er

waren loterijen voor de ouders. De 40

lantaarns Asociacón gaf de opbrengst aan de Vereniging tegen kanker.Wij zijn

blij en hopen dat volgend jaar er meer bewoners dit zullen bijwonen.

in

uiteindelijke

schilderij, het kunstgras, en netten om

ballen te verlaten van het gebied te stoppen, moeten worden voltooid.

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Gran Alacant Fiestas

Just a few of the many pictures we and Stefan took at the Gran Alacant Fiesta.

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One of the things quite often said about Gran Alacant is that there is nothing to do other than beach, bars and restaurants.

I came across Dive Academy Santa Pola via google, rang them up and booked on a Snorkel Safari to Tabarca Marine reserve. Damon the owner lives in Gran Alacant and was happy to pick us up on route to the Dive Centre 10 minutes away in Santa Pola. We were teamed up with a mixed group of English and Dutch families and after putting on our wetsuits (mostly back to front) fins and masks (scuba divers frown on them being called flippers and goggles apparently) and headed off to the island on the taxi speedboat.

After arriving on Tabarca, Jake our ‘divemaster’ gave us a quick brief on how to put the gear on correctly, safety procedures and marine life we were likely to see. The first site we visited was called the black skull a small rock island about 100 meters from shore. Initially the water is only 1 to 2 meters deep which was great for the kids to gain confidence and the wetsuits actually helped them float. As soon as your mask breaks the surface you can see literally thousands of fish much to the kids and big kids delight. Around the back of the black skull the water is a little bit deeper and the more adventurous amongst us were ‘duck diving’ to the octopus holes Jake expertly spotted.

After a quick break we headed to another site and went in the limestone caves, I was a little apprehensive about this at first but the caves turned out to be breath taking and not at all claustrophobic. Again the marine life was spectacular and the water as clear as a swimming pool.

We headed back on the boat about 2pm with a boat load of smiley, tired kids and adults alike. It was a great day rounded of nicely with a cold drink in Marina Miramar.

Dive Academy runs Snorkel Safaris on Tues, Thurs and Saturdays.

Tel 965 414 510 or 648 463 310 www.diveacademy-santapola.com email: info@diveacademy-santapola.com

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We also offer professional advice on all the following matters.

General Housing matters (electric, water) Taxes for residents and non-residents Inheritance tax Spanish wills Application of fiscal numbers (N.I.E.) Application of Spanish residency Transfer of car documents to Spanish.

Rent a car Translations Help with medical enquiries Transfer of property ownership Advice on buying & selling in Spain Property insurance Health insurance Power of Attorney Advice on mortgages Advice on rentals Money transfers with excellent rates to any part of the world at no cost Free consultations

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LOCAL FESTIVIT

for further information please ring: 966 692 276

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TIES OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS SANTA POLA 2011

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MAXCOOP

MUNICIPLE OFFICE, HEALTH CENTRE, LIBRARY

POST OFFICE

GRAN ALACANT SERVICES, HOMEFINDERS office 1, VICTORIA (on page 27), FRICANDO & DESTINATIONS See Homefinders 2 page spread advert on centre pages

WORLD SURVEY BY PHONE Last month a world-wide survey was conducted by the United Nations. The only question asked was: "Could you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?"

The survey was a massive failure because of the following:1. - In Eastern Europe they didn't know what "honest" meant.

2. - In Western Europe they didn't know what "shortage" meant.

3. - In Africa they didn't know what "food" meant.

4. - In China they didn't know what "opinion" meant.

5. - In the Middle East they didn't know what "solution"meant.

6. - In South America they didn't know what "please" meant.

7. - In the USA they didn't know what "the rest of the world" meant.

8. - In the UK they hung up as soon as they heard the Indian accent.

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10MB Internet access now available,

in addition all of our computers are now sporting increased memory to improve performance.

We are now stocking a comprehensive range of stationery & office supplies at very competitive prices.

Come and pay us a visit to see the difference for yourselves.

Still your fastest, friendliest Internet cafĂŠ in Gran Alacant!

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A little girl was watching her parents dress for a party. When she saw her dad donning his tuxedo, she warned, 'Daddy, you shouldn't wear that suit.''And why not, darling? ''You know that it always gives you a headache the next morning.'

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197,000 euro

188,000 euro

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Call at either of our TWO offices on Gran Alacant

For our location, see the GA map at the back of this magazine.

Easy to use web page updated daily in Spanish and English.

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What does a retiree do all week? Answer: Monday through Friday, NOTHING..... Saturday & Sunday, I rest.

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Gran Alacant

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH DUPLEX IN GRAN ALACANT.SANTA POLA.SPAIN {8kms South Alicante airport-10minute drive} 2Bed/2Bath on two floors.80m2 area Excellent condition.

Furnished/Full appliances included.

Garden/urb’ pool/garage parking space.

Conveniently located with all services in the area, 5 minute walk to school & frequent bus service.

Short walk to beach 132,000€

Take the El Altet exit from the N332.

Turn right at the first set of main lights.

We are then on the left.

EL ALTE T

A note from a compassionate, loving and caring Aussie Bloke ...

LOOK AFTER YOUR WIFE.....

A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting on the patio, drinking beer and watching my wife mow the lawn.

Cheryl from next door saw us and was so upset that she came over and yelled at me, "You lazy #$%&! Sitting there drinking beer while your poor wife pushes that ancient lawn mower around! Get up off your fat bum and give her a break!"

I thought 'women!' Took another swig from my stubby, wiped the cold foam from my lips, lifted my sunnies, stared directly at this nosey cow and told her in no uncertain terms to sod off and mind her own business. I told her my wife had green fingers and that she really enjoyed gardening.

After a few days I felt really bad, so I went out and bought her a ride-on mower to show my sensitive side. I'm really proud of the deal I got and also very proud that my wife can now sit down while mowing the lawn. Yes guys, we should take good care of our wives... then maybe they'll take good care of us.

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BOWLING CLUB SWIMMING POOL BARS

Swimming Pool, COFFEE Restaurant, PARADISE Cafeteria and open1am9pm Bowling Green.

All in the one area, behind Super Valu.

See map at the back of this magazine.

Already established as one of the most popular restaurants in Gran Alacant, due to it’s excellent, varied, and reasonably priced menu.

El Rincón de Monte y Mar provide all types of meals from snacks, to tapas, menu del dia, to A la Carte.

CAFETERIA Coffee with milk, toast, beer, or juices, or soft drinks, with tapas 2€ Hamburgers, or large baquette with chips and a drink. 4€ Breakfast, & also mixed platters at various prices EVENING MEAL MENU SPANISH/ENGLISH 3 aperitifs Choice of six starters Choice of six main courses Sweet, coffee or drinks 10€

GRILL MENU Starter Mixed grill platter with chips Sweet Coffee or drinks 12€

RESTAURANT AND SUN TERRACE (suitable for smokers or non smokers) Mediterranean menu Homemade food From Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5 pm 9€ SEAFOOD MENU Starter Seafood platter sweet, coffee/drinks 15€

Thursday Friday/Saturday

Karaoke

Antonio and Family would like to express their thanks to all of their customers who use the Complex at Monte Mar and remind everyone that the swimming pool will be open during the Summer.

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For reservations 966 697 897 or 966 697 483

CHILDRENS MENU Various choices Sweet and soft drink 8€

Homemade pizza menus all at 6€

Saturday Nights Dinner & Dance with Live Music Special menu from 8pm 12€

Sundays and Bank Holidays Special menu 15€

ALL OF OUR PRICES INCLUDE VAT

OUTSIDE TERRACES RESTAURANT CAFE

MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu)

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A married couple was asleep when the phone rang at 2 in the morning.

The very blonde wife picked up the phone, listened a moment, and said 'How should I know, that's 200 miles from here!' and hung up. The husband said, 'Who was that?'

The wife answered, 'I don't know, some woman wanting to know if the coast is clear.'

A preacher said, "Anyone with 'special needs' who wants to be prayed over, please come forward to the front by the altar."

With that, an Aboriginal man got in line, and when it was his turn, the Preacher asked, "Mulrunji, what do you want me to pray about for you?"

Mulrunji replied, "Preacher, I need you to pray for help with my hearing."

The preacher put one finger of one hand in Mulrunji's ear, placed his other hand on top of Mulrunji's head, and then prayed and prayed and prayed.

He prayed to the 'Almighty' for Mulrunji, and the whole congregation joined in with great enthusiasm.

After a few minutes, the preacher removed his hands, stood back and asked, "Mulrunji, how is your hearing now?"

Mulrunji answered, "I don't know. It ain't 'til next week!"

Two blondes are walking down the street. One notices a compact on the pavement and leans down to pick it up. She opens it, looks in the mirror and says, 'Hmm, this person looks familiar.'

The second blonde says, 'Here, let me see!'

So, the first blonde hands her the compact.

The second blonde looks in the mirror and says, 'You dummy, it's me!'

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS AT THE

CARABASI COMPLEX on the next few pages

WHO GIVE THEIR SUPPORT TO OUR MAGAZINE. The train and Baile buses, both have stops outside this complex.

Lots of choice in the same area.

page 44 Casanova

downstairs

page 44 Los Belgas

upstairs

page 45 Ocean 11

upstairs

page 46 Sandhills

upstairs

page 46 Agostino

upstairs

page 47 Phoenix

upstairs

page 48 Hispania

downstairs

page 48 Yellow Submarine

downstairs

page 49 Absolutely Fabulous upstairs

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FANTASTIC PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS FROM OUR TERRACE

"Terrace Cocktail Bar" Open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays" see our new cocktail list and watch out for "Weekly Specials"

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm Monday to Friday

THURSDAYS -

QUIZ NIGHT, FREE RAFFLE, PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT Karaoke with Krazy Kev on TUESDAY NIGHTS throughout September back to Friday nights in October

OPENING TIMES Monday - Friday 4pm till late Sat/Sun 1pm - late Email: barocean11@gmail.com Facebook@barocean11

Cocktail night Fridays throughout September

SATURDAY/SUNDAY -

FREE & EASY MUSIC, SPORT, KARAOKE, OR JUST SIT BACK AND RELAX ON THE TERRACE.

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OPEN Mon - Fri 5.30pm till late.

Sat - Sun 1.30pm till late.

EAT IN or TAKE AWAY

R BE EM S T P L SE CIA SPE

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Onion rings Cod & chips Pint or glass of wine

Homemade food, authentic curries, fish & chips, kebabs, burgers, pies, baquettes,

10€

Onion bhaji Any curry 1/2 rice 1/2 chip Pint or glass of wine

8.50

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Breaded mushrooms Southern fried chicken Pint or glass of wine

SANDHILLS, AGOSTINO’S & PHOENIX are all on the top floor

YOUR ITALIAN RESTAURANT AT CARABASI Original homemade italian pizzas lasagnes - pastas all food & sauces homemade & fresh

STEAKS

vegetarian meals childrens menu

TAKE AWAY PIZZAs

3 course menu of the week €9.50 phone: 966 69 82 51

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PHOENIX RESTAURANT The in place to be........Tel: 966698364

REGULAR BREAKFAST

Freshly Cooked, all English products

10.00am-4.00pm daily (10-12.00 Sundays) bacon, egg, sausage, beans, hash brown, tomato, black pudding, mushrooms and toast all for only €2.25 tea, coffee or juice, when ordered with breakfast only €1

DAY MENU Toasties, Burgers, Salads, Jackets, Omelettes Snacks, Sandwiches & Menu Del Dia available

FULL EVENING MENU Kids Meals, Veggie Menu, Steaks, Mixed Grill, Chicken, Ribs, Plus The Classic & Bistro Menus Are Available Plus 3 Course set price menu STILL ONLY € 9.99 DON’T MISS THE SUNDAY CARVERY – VERY Popular Bookings advisable (all year round) from 12.30pm - incl 6 fresh Veg, plus Roasties, Mash, Yorky & stuffing.

Help yourself to what you would like for only €6.50 *NEW* Friday & Saturday is GRILL NIGHT, 12 € incl a drink Choices:- Fillet of Beef, Ribs, Chicken, Gammon or Combos (combine your own choice) All served with Real Chips, Salad, Fresh Mushrooms & Onion rings FULL MENU is also available Restaurant Open Every Day 10.00am – 10.30pm FOOD SERVED ALL DAY TAKE AWAYS AVAILABLE. OPEN MONDAY NIGHTS from 6pm

PHOENIX BAR

Good Cheer and Good Beer, Always On Tap Here

Happy Hours Every Day 5-7pm.

Mahou 1.70 € pint **NEW** CARLING EXTRA COLD (phew) ONLY 1.00€ PINT! Normal Prices Mahou or Fosters 2.00€, Carling X Cold 1.30€ Guinness 3.30€ Pint. Freshly Made Cocktails 5€ each or 2 for 9€.

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SEE MORE PICTURES ON FACEBOOK

HISPANIA the family run Spanish bar & restaurant

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Ab Fab

Absolutely Fabulous The perfect Gift Shop

Quality branded womens and mens wear (up to size 26) Commercial Centre Carabassi 1st floor, next to the Dutch Restaurant Tres Besos.

and Lots of Ladiesn at Gents fashio ff

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cards, K U f o e g n a r Wide ersary Birthday, Anniv etc €2.20 FROM €1.50ta-gs & also Gift r Wrapping pape

Large selectio n of costume jewe llery and watches.

New Summer stock arriving weekly

r All fancy dress clothes fo COSTUME children at 50% discount HIRE

Fancy dress, buy or hire.

Not just clothes

15 euro

Summer Opening Hours Wednesday - Monday 6pm - 10pm CLOSED EVERY TUESDAY

Large stock of Home Decorations Ask for your Loyalty card

c.c. Carabassi, 1st floor, Local 24-26 Avda Noruega 214 Gran Alacant, Santa Pola Tel: 697 663 064

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photo Gallery Pictures from the Theme nights at the Phoenix, taken by Stefan.

More photos on our website at:- www.granalacantadvertiser.com

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REGISTER YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH US...

WE HAVE CLIENTS WAITING TO BUY

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ROAD BUGGY

CONTACT ME FOR A FREE CHAT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT MY SERVICE Linda Parry..Dip Sw , Dip C, Cert.

Post Grad Therapeutic Work "I am an experienced and qualified counsellor who has set up this new online service to try and help anyone who is struggling to cope with life, a positive way forward!”

for sale peddle for go, peddle for stop no gears, lots of fun. €850 phone: 690 22 22 73

Landline 0034 966 319 928 Online Counselling service www.lightcounselling.com

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PROBABLY the BEST ADVERTISING PRICES & SERVICE ON THE COSTAS 15 euro per month for a 40mm x 60mm advert 35 euro per month for a 90mm x 60mm advert 55 euro per month for a 128mm x 92mm advert 95 euro per month for a 153mm x 202mm advert 110 euro per month for a 153mm x 232mm advert including artwork and

free advertising on our website!!

Hi Barry

I love to read the Gran Alacant book and find out what is developing and going on here, the golf course and building work that is going to happen here is brilliant, but the immediate problems via the taxi prices leaflets, language problems for phoning and the bus to Elche and other places like Guardamar seems to be taking forever to sort out, surely it could be solved easily!!

Sorry to pester you, Barry you are doing a good job with the magazine.

Margaret

I am writing in this magazine as it is the best way to let everybody know the situation we have on Gran Alacant. I think most of the people who live here know this but for the holiday makers will not, the supermarket Lidl on Gran Alacant is a hub for eastern europeans pick pockets. I was the victim myself on friday the 12th of august. I got the manager out of his office but he shrugged his shoulders as to say so what. They just dont want to know and they, to my suprise dont have cctv that records, in this day of age. The police were very very helpful and could not do enough and they told me that we should claim off the supermarket, but to my shock the manager said, no insurance ( I think this is wrong) but if true, wow, then perhaps we should not shop there for our own safety, (I wont, until I sort this out with my lawyer). So to all readers vote with your feet, dont shop in Lidl till they get all the security problems sorted out, perhaps this may work. Just to finish off. I work in phoenix bar and I had a lady and her husband come in on saturday night and she was robbed in Lidi on Sat morning, as I said they just dont care. Stay safe. David Walker.

Hi Barry

Sorry I do go on and on and on about buses but since there are adverts in the Gran Alacant Advertiser for La Marina it is classed as nearby, again you have to go to Santa Pola and change buses to get to La Marina whereas on a direct bus it would only take 20 minutes, I do keep hearing about the market and charity shops there which I would love to support.

Could you possibly add this subject into your next meeting while discussing the Elche bus, I would be very grateful.

Thank you.

Margaret

REPLIES TO THESE EMAILS ON OUR NEWS PAGES

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BILINGUAL TEACHER (ENGLISH-SPANISH) OFFERS SPANISH CONVERSATION CLASSES IN GRAN ALACANT (ALL LEVELS).

15¤ per HOUR. TEL : 616 760640 PROFESORA BILINGÜE (INGLÉS-ESPAÑOL) OFRECE CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS EN GRAN ALACANT (TODOS LOSNIVELES).

15¤ LA HORA.TEL : 616 760640

EDITH & SHELLEY WITH OUR MAGAZINE, WHICH TURNED UP IN CONWAY, WALES.

CCW electrical services Qualified electrician All electrical work undertaken Tel 617872405 contact Clive or Wendy

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Un chalet independiente modelo Lola situada en una zona muy centrica con una parcela de 243m2 aprox. Tiene 3 dormitorios, 2 cuartos de ba単o,salon,cocina nueva,tarraza,trastero y piscina comunitaria compartida con solo 15 viviendas.Totalmente reformado tiene aire acondicionado con bomba de calor y se vende amueblado.

Price: 139.950 Euros D2618

A detached model Lola situated on a large plot of 376m2 with ample room for a private swimming pool if required. The property also offers a frontal sun terrace, living room, kitchen, utility room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double glazed windows, air conditioning & located close to all amenities.

Un chalet independiente modelo Lola situada en una parcela muy amplia de 376m2 aprox con sitio suficiente si quiere instalar una piscina privada.Tiene 3 dormitorios,2 cuartos de ba単o,salon,cocina,galeria,terraza.Tiene cristales climalit,aire acondicionado con bomba de calor y esta situada muy centrica.

Price: 145.000 Euros

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A detached model Lola situated in a highly desirable location comprising of gardens of approx. 243m2, sun terrace, garden shed, living room, new kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, communal swimming pool, fully paved gardens, air conditioning, new floor tiles and is being offered fully furnished.

A detached villa in a central location with a plot of approx. 515m2. The property offers sun terrace, living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom & a 8 x 4 swimming pool. Being fully alarmed, the property also has off-road parking, garden shed, tilt & turn windows and being offered fully furnished.

Un chalet independiente en muy buena zona en una parcela de 515m2 aprox.Tiene terraza,salon,cocina amplia independiente,2 dormitorios,cuarto de ba単o.Tiene piscina privada de 8 x 4.Tiene alarma,aire acondicionado con bomba de calor, trastero,ventanas climalit y se vende amueblado.

Price: 179.000 Euros

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Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128

Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

Louise provides a full range of beauty services at the salon.

Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site.

To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.info If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info Capitan is nearly 3 years old and is castrated, vaccinated and has a chip and passport. He is very friendly, good with other dogs and very loving.

For more information please call: 659 274 573 or Email: barneys.hope@gmail.com

Boris is my name, I am told that I am a Spanish Mastin cross. I love to be fussed and like to play with other dogs if they are around me, better still though I like to be with people. I am with a foster carer at the moment but I am looking for a new home. I have a pet passport with more details about me. Please call my foster carer on 666 180 118.

Bailey the Siamese was abandoned in his own house, outside on the terrace and the owners never came back. He is castrated and extremely gentle, loves to be next to people taking it very easy, he is only good for a family without any other pets as he does not like other animals. He is approx 5 years old. For more information please call: Shell 697 574 199 or Email: shellmapfre@gmail.com

I have two dogs that need to be re-homed due to my husband and I returning to the UK after having many issues with an illegal house in Catral. We thought that we would be able to continue to enjoy our retirement here.

Both our dogs are rescued and are Doberman X. The larger one is a bitch that has been spade, and is 9yrs old .The smaller one is a male and 7yrs old. Both are very affectionate and good with children.

For more information call: 654 027 748 or Email normawilliams1947@hotmail.co.uk

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SSM1143 SSM1089 Lower Upper Gran AlacantGran Alacant Beautifully Aurora Plus with presented basement & 3 bedroom excellent sea views 3 bathroom from the solairum. villa with many Fully Furnished, extras. plus white goods, make this a desirable In popular part of Gran Alacant, Furnished & property offering a good home or rental. equipped with private pool & off road parking. € 119,900 € 309,900 SSM1141 SSM1144 Lower Lower Gran Alacant Gran Alacant 2 bedroom Situated on Med III townhouse, fully 2 bed/ 2 bath furnished & equipped Townhouse on with many extras gated community included. with parking, Tennis, 2 x swimming pool, childrenʼs play area Community swimming pool & gardens. Popular area close to amenities and Carabassi beach. and close to the beach and local amenities. € 116,900 € 149,900 REGISTER YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH US...

WE HAVE CLIENTS WAITING TO BUY

I was at a cashpoint yesterday when a little old lady asked if I could check her balance.

Not being one to disappoint I pushed the old dear over.

A blonde suspects her boyfriend of cheating on her, so she goes out and buys a gun.

She goes to his apartment unexpectedly and when she opens the door she finds him in the arms of a redhead. Well, the blonde is really angry. She opens her purse to take out the gun, and as she does so, she is overcome with grief.

She takes the gun and puts it to her head.

The boyfriend yells, 'No, honey, don't do it!!!'

The blonde replies, 'Shut up, you're next!'

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An Irishman was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet.

'I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you should have lost at least 5 pounds.

When the Irishman returned, he shocked the doctor by having lost nearly 60lbs!

'Why, that's amazing!' the doctor said, 'Did you follow my instructions?'

The Irishman nodded....'I'll tell you though, by jaesuz, I t'aut I were going to drop dead on dat 3rd day.'

'From the hunger, you mean?' asked the doctor.

'No, from the flippin ' skippin'

WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

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FERAL (animals) FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas It´s been many Vet Bills, animals in need, please donate. Bancaja Account no. 2077 0338 7011 01564000 As you all know CRISIS is invading our countries; but believe it or not Spain´s animals have gotten worse crisis than tose in UK and the countries N. of Europe who have less of a economical crisis situation.

We who help animals directly (thanks to your donations too) have more than a handfull and less night sleep worrying about those poor ones we cant help due to lack of funds (or/ and places to keep them).

I know that there are thousands of organizations to help and I sincerely want you to help all of those reachable to you not forgetting that near you the Gran Alacant and nearby areas such as Arenales, Santa Pola, Altet, Airport are desperately counting on you too.

Funds are very important otherwise we could not continue with our efforts to help them when injured , sterelize/castrate the feral cats to prevent for them to suffer leaving their colony looking for the mates and to get females pregnant all over thus having as many as the example in the chart below.

In addition to the danger that this represents for ferals living among cruel people who throw rocks at them, put poison in the streets for them, trap them for pleasure to give them a terrible life AND VERY IMPORTANT for drivers as well – we have to continue our work so that drivers will not kill them thus causing traffic accidents ( most the time endangering our lives).

Now can I insist to ask you to show your support with our org. to continue helping our 420.000 Cats born in 7 years of area animals in any way you can: becoming a foster family, becoming a donation 1 female not sterelized. member &/or a sponsor.

67.000 Dogs in 7 years of Your donations are used to pay high Veterinary bills, food, cat litter, clearing products, 1 female dog not sterelized transportation and sometimes kenneling till some of them are adopted alter their cure 8 weeks is when we can sterelize or treatment or taken into foster homes. dogs and cats Adopt – never buy – there are thousands sad animals neglected waiting for a 2nd. chance to be loved. Besides, their love is unconditional – we all know that!

Put an animal in your life and see how your life becomes wonderful.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO SNIP INTERNATIONAL OF UK FOR THIS YEAR´S DONATION OF 2 TRAPS AND 1 RETAINER CAGE. (each trap costs approx. 120€ and were sent from UK and we needed them greatly).

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Mahatma Gandhi

Donations, volunteers or Info...feralfriends.ga.@gmail.com or 697 574 199 except Sundays

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FILL IN THE COUPON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, WITH THE SECRET NAMES HIDDEN IN THE WORDSEARCH, WHICH ARE NOT IN THE WORD LIST. CUT IT OUT & TAKE IT TO LOS BELGAS BEFORE THE 20TH OF THE MONTH. ON THE NIGHT OF THE 20TH THE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE FOR 2 winners, each to receive a free menu del dia at Los Belgas.

WORDSEARCH for SEPTEMBER

The theme is

OPPOSITES in Spanish & English THE HIDDEN WORDS ENGLISH & SPANISH FOR THE LOS BELGAS PRIZE IS....

--------------------------------------------------MY NAME & Tel no.

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SUDOKU

Difficulty rating: easy

To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9.

While the rules of this logic puzzle may be simple, there are numerous strategies to help you solve Sudoku.

For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk

Difficulty rating: medium

DOODLE AREA

ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE

Difficulty rating: hard

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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of 8 CARABASI BAR COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) AGOSTINO - HISPANIA PHOENIX - CASANOVA PHOENIX LOUNGE BAR LOS BELGAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS YELLOW SUBMARINE SANDHILLS - OCEAN 11

ALLOTMENTS

PROPOSED SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH

BAILEYS

SCHOOL

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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

PLAZA MAYOR

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VET GA EXOTICS DARBYʼS CHIPPY SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES THANSA EL RINCON

GA BOWLS CLUB

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics

EURONICS ELECTRICAL

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS TO THIS MONTH

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PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE,

BLUE AREAS SUCH AS “SPORTS CENTRE” & BROWN AREAS SUCH AS THE “SCHOOL” are reserved for Council amenities, and are NOT for housing

HARD EASY

MEDIUM

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CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY

our advertisers on Gran Alacant. Get your business on our map.

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TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Phoenix

NOT JUST DESSERTS PATAGONIA no.2 STEAK HOUSE

TOURIST INFORMATION

1 MAXCOOP SUPERMARKET 2 SUPERVALU SUPERMARKET 3 MERCADONA SUPERMARKET 4 MEDICAL CENTRE G.A. COUNCILLOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES LIBRARY 5 THURSDAY MARKET 6 POST OFFICE 7 SCHOOL

PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

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GA farmacia present location green arrow, new location blue arrow

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Quicksave SPORTS CENTRE

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HOMEFINDERS/SOLEIL G.A. SERVICES & SOL COMPUTERS VICTORIA FRICANDO DESTINATIONS

PATAGONIA no.6 STEAK HOUSE

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Aquagest 24hr............. ..........902 250 170 Aeropuerto..............................966 919 000 Ayuntamiento-Gran Alacant. ............966 697 749 Alicante Bus Station...............965 130 700 Alicante Train Station.............902 240 202 Bomberos (Fire).....................085 Biblioteca (Library)..................966 692 773 Butano gas..............................966 672 222 Guardia Civil............................062 Guardia Civil............................965 411 290 Iberdrola................................901 202 020

Library GA............................ 966 697 110 Local Police...........................092 Local Police...........................965 411 103 Medical Health Service........966 699 081 National Police......................091 Red Cross (Cruz Roja)........965 416 936 Red Cross emergencies.....112 Rubbish collection.................966 693 955 Suma......................................965 292 000 Taxi sited at ALDI...................96 541 11 11 Telefonica..............................1004

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Map to help you to find your way around Santa Pola.

It also includes our advertisers

Guardia Civil

Local Police

Carlin Santa Pola's Casa de Cultura Theatre in Calle Elche

SANTA POLA FOOTBALL STADIUM

Chaz

BAILE BUS OFFICE

1. McDonalds 2. Market and red cross bus stop 3. Main Elche street 4. Castillo 5. Town square 6. Tourist info Police station Town hall 7. Fishing port 8. Post Office

9. Tourist info 12. Salt Lake museum 13. Civic & Social Centre 15. Casa de Cultura 18 Santa Pola Marina.

19. Bailen 20. Aquarium

21. Suma Office 22. Public refuse tip 23. site for New swimming pool 24. Indoor market 27. Police station (Policia Local) 28. Model boating lake 29. Pola Max shopping centre

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WEEKDAYS ALICANTE to SANTA POLA

Saturdays

Saturdays

IN THE YELLOW BOX SANTA P ALICANTE TO GRAN ALACANT NIGHTS TO ALICANTE PANORA FROM THE AIRPORT - IN THE D

WEEKDAYS SANTA POLA to ALICANTE

Bus Timetables.

Baile buses

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Sundays & Festival days

Sundays & Festival days

POLA TO GRAN ALACANT TO ALICANTE-IN THE RED BOX T TO SANTA POLA - IN THE GREEN BOX FRIDAY & SATURDAY AMIS - IN THE LIGHT BLUE BOX MONDAY TO FRIDAY TO AND DARK BLUE BOX, FURTHER DESTINATIONS

This time-table is run by Costa Azul Get from Gran Alacant to Santa Pola, then link up with this company for these destinations

SANTA POLA-GRAN ALACANT -AIRPORT- Monday to Friday GA pick up points, commercial centre, old farmacia, beach crossroads

ALL TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 1st 71

Train Stop, Masa Complex above SuperValu

Daily Specials

Small cod or haddock & chips.................................. €3.50 Small cod or haddock & chips (with a slice of bread & butter, choice of mushy peas, beans or curry sauce....................... €5.00 Large cod or haddock & chips.................................. €6.00

Free delivery on orders over €10.00 Eat in or take away.

Tel: 966 697 070

September opening hours Monday - Thursday 5pm-til late at the PLAZA MAYOR Complex Gran Alacant Above Super Valu

Friday 12.30-til late Saturday 12.30-til late Sunday CLOSED