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Dear readers... Welcome, so glad it is Spring, the new i Guide Costa Blanca has additional features and new sections for our customers, Vista Card now include some new and exciting sections, Life Style - Shopping - Health & Beauty - Fashion – Travel and services. We hope you like the bigger and better i Guide and keep reading through 2012 and don’t forget to keep login into the regions number 1 online Guide www.vistacostablanca.com March is flying past and soon Easter is holidays, so for the rest of March there is so much going on with the celebrations from 14th – 19th FALLAS “Burning of the giant monuments”. Read all about this and other events on page 8 as well as the many features you will find within the i Guide written for your enjoyment and interest. You will also find here useful information and features on the best bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, when you have time create a free online customer account and login to the site to post your reviews, tell people about your experience and help other visitors to spread the word on the fantastic offers and the best places to visit. We aim to keep building our products and services for you to enjoy, so
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Benidorm Tel: 96 680 5914 Fax: 96 586 3625 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormrincon@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 09:00 to 21:00 h
y nuevas secciones para nuestros clientes, Vista Costa Blanca y tarjeta vista ahorra incluyen nuevos y emocionante secciones, Estilo de vida - Compras - Salud y Belleza - Moda - Viajes y servicios. Esperamos que les guste la versión mas grande y mejorada del i guide y que sigáis leyendo lo durante el 2012 y que sigáis conectando al número 1 de la región en línea www.vistacostablanca.com Esta pasando muy rapido el mes de Marzo ya mismoson las Pascuas, En el mes de marzo esta pasando muchas cosas con las fiestas desde el 14 al 19 ( las Fallas) Para leer mas sobre esto y muchas mas cosas pagina 8, encontrara muchas características de interes escrito dentro del I Guía disfrute lo. También encontraras información útil sobre los mejores bares, restaurantes y sitios de animación .Cuando tengas algo de tiempo crea una cuenta gratuita de los clientes en línea y accede para publicar tus comentarios, cuenta le a la gente acerca de tu experiencia y ayuda otros visitantes correr la voz sobre las fantásticas ofertas y los mejores lugares para visitar Nuestro objetivo es mantener la construcción de nuestros productos y servicios para que usted lo pueda disfrutar,Bajate la aplicacion gratuita QR scanner para quedar con la informacion de tus bares,restaurantes,tiendas y mucho mas en tu Telefono asi tendras toda la infomacion incluso videos de ellos. Tambien esperamos que hayas tenido tiempo para escuchar el show de VistaCostaBlanca los mejores 10 de Lunes a Viernes con Cheryle Dale en Cool Fm 97.4 Salas de fiestas en la pagina principal www.vistacostablanca.com ideal para cumple años, bodas y otras celebraciones familiares .Encuentra el sitio perfecto para tu fiesta. También puedes reservar tu mesa en los sitios más populares solo tienes que hacer clic en el restaurante y hacer la reserva. Si buscas entradas para parques temáticos, excursiones, traslados al aeropuerto o para los mejores espectáculos de la ciudad pásate por la oficina vista para tus entradas situada en La Nucia en la carretera dirección La Nucia desde benidorm justo después del supermercado LaNucia y Euro car nos encontraras en la oficina con Round Town New Calle Vall de Biar 14, La Nucia. Para más información sobre excursiones, viajes y billetes ofrecidos aquí en la i guide Costa Blanca Llama al 966 800 551 o mana nos un email info@vistacostablanca.com
CENTRO Plaza Canalejas El Torrejó (antiguo Ayuntamiento) s/n C.P: 0350. Benidorm Tel: 96 585 1311 or 96 585 3224 Fax: 96 586 3625 (Ayto.) www.benidorm.org/turismo benidorm@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 09:00 to 21:00 h. Saturday 10:00 to 13:30 h. EUROPA Avenida Europa s/n (cruce C/ Ibiza) C.P: 03503. Benidorm Tel: 96 586 0095 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormeuropa@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 10:00 to 13:00h & 17:00 to 20:00 h.
Albir Playa. Paseo de las Estrellas. Platja de l’Albir 2. C.P: 03581. L’Alfàs del Pi. Tel: 96 686 7022. Fax: 96 686 7023. www.lalfas.com alfasplaya@touristinfo.net Summer opening 09:00 to 14:00 & 17:00 to 20:00h Rest of the year Mon-Fri 09:00 to 14:00 h. L’ALFAS DEL PI Calle Federico García Lorca, 11 (Bajos Ayto.) C.P: 03580. L’Alfàs del Pi Tel: 96 588 8905 or 96 588 8265 Fax: 96 588 7112 www.lalfas.com alfasdelpi@touristinfo.net Winter Mon-Sat 09:00 to 14:00 h. Summer Mon-Thu 09:00 to 20:00 Sat-Sun 10:00 to 18:00 h.
Tourist Information Malecón de la Encantada 1 03170 - Rojales Tel: 966715001 Fax: 966714742 Plaza Ruiz Capdepont s/n 03181 - Torrevieja Tel: 965703433 Fax: 965715936 Calle Caballeros de Rodas 27 03181 - Torrevieja Tel: 965709023 Fax: 966703357 Calle Portugal (Bus Station) 17 03003 - Alacant/alicante Tel: 965929802 Fax: 965920112 Playa san Juan. Avenida de Niza s/n 03540 - Alacant/alicante Tel: 965154586 Calle Miguel Hernández, s/n (provisional) 03140 - Guardamar Del Segura Tel: 965724488 Fax: 965727292
Theme parks opening dates Mundomar Now Open
Terra Mitica Opens From 30th March – 15th April and then Friday – Saturday – Sundays Terra Natura Open every day
TOURIST INFO DENIA C/ Dr. Manuel Lattur n.1- E, Dénia. Tel. 96 642 23 67 – 902 11 41 62. E-mail: denia@touristinfo.net
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Welcome to Spain Spain welcomes the new baby Rhino
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he nature and animal park Terra Natura Benidorm this morning officially the first breeding Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) born in captivity in Spain. The small sample, whose weight is around 55 kilos, was born in early February. Since then it has remained one of the shelters inside the complex and has now finally been able to travel for the first time one of the meadows outside the complex. The arrival of the small specimen has been marked by small complications. At birth, it took nearly two hours to rise as usual in this species after delivery has occurred. This difficulty, also with a further difficulty with nursing, so could not feed by himself. In this situation, experts of the park had to open the manual feed by bottle for the baby to help him through the first days of life. As a reinforcement, he was also was given a vitamin supplement. To was necessary to continue the manual feeding protocol and to take turns with the careers 24 hours a day to manage the baby calf every two hours taking the milk from the mother. This process continues until the professional team has ensured that the mother can nurse the baby calf naturally and take the milk from the breast of his mother. Currently, under close surveillance by cameras at
the shelter interior and with direct observation. Also scanned daily by veterinarians to ensure vital control to the growth and evolution of the weight, which increases at a rate of half a kilo per day. The initial weakness of the rhino is now getting to be normal. The little animal has gained greater mobility and ease, and has enough strength in his legs to move up and down slopes of considerable angles. Although the young animal loves to explore the environment, does not dare to separate from the mother more than two meters. Shiwa the new mother, had a delivery of 16 hours. Since the birth of her first foal she has not been separated for a single moment. The female is responsible for guiding the baby and is attentive to every sound that concerns its young. At night, the female curls up to leave a gap for cuddleling and so to give heat. The Careers regularly try to entice the young to drink a bottle, but fortunately the little rhino refuses and prefers to nurse from his mother. This operation is part of thr comprehensive after care so the rhino has complete development . If the young look for
the bottle instead of breast feeding this would mean that it has trouble feeding and would have to activate the manual feeding protocol with bottles. The baby, not yet named, will start from today to be outside for several hours, and each day outside to get comfortable with the future environment. At the moment they will not join the other female of the group or his father, called Niko, to avoid potential conflicts. Males of this species do not recognize their offspring as their own, so if could meet even attack it. As a precautionary measure the water pond has been emptied, as the baby rhino cannot swim and it is still too cold for him. Experts from Terra Natura Benidorm envision applying the same protocol of reproduction in captivity, this time with Shiwa have continued with the other female rhino named Nisha. The reproduction of this species is of great conservation value, since it is endangered. Reproduction in captivity ensures its survival on the planet and can be reintroduced into the future in areas where their population has been reduced.
Markets on the Costa Blanca Monday Agres, Callosa d’En Sarria, Cox, Denia, Elche, Formentera, Granja de Rocamora, Ibi, La Nucia, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Parcent, Petrer, Penaguila, Playa de Miramar (summer evenings), Monover, Real de Gandia, Santa Pola, Sax, Xeraco Tuesday Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Barx, Bellreguard, Benijofar, Campo de Mirra, Castalla, Elda, Orihuela, Palma de Gandia, Piles, Playa de Piles (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Relleu, San Fulgencio, Sella, Tibi, Villalonga, Xalo(Jalon), Xeresa Wednesday Ador, Albatera, Alcoi, Alqueries, Almoines, Banyeres, Barx, Benjema, Beniaries, Benidorm, Benilloba, Benitatxell, Biar, Callosa de Segura, Calpe (Rastro),
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Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Pego, Playe de Bellreguard (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Rojales, Tavernes de Valldigna, Villajoyosa, Xabia (Javia), Xixona (Jijona) Friday Albatera, Almoines, Banyeres, Benejuzar, Beniarres, Benidoleig, Crevillente, Daimus, Denia (Rastro), El Verger, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Granja de Rocamora, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monforte del Cid, Monstesinos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoi, Oliva, Onil, Petrer, Pilar de la Horadada, Playa de Daimus (summer evenings), Rafol d’ Almunia, Sella, Tibi, Torrevieja, Villalonga.
El Cammpello, Elda, Guardamar del Segura, La Font d’en Carros, Muchamiel, Monforte del Cid, Novelda, Orba, Ondara, Petrer, Polop, Potries, Rotova, San Miguel de Salinas, Sella, Teulada
Saturday Alcoi, Alicante, Almoradi, Alqueria, Banyeres, Bellreguard, Benifairo, Benissa, Callosa d’En Sarria, Calpe, Castalla, Castell de Castells, Catral, Elche, Elda , La Font d’En Carros, La Romana, Gaianes, Hondon de las Nieves, Novelda, Ondara, Pedreguer, Tavernes de la Valdigna (summer evenings), San Vicente del Raspeig, Salinas, Relleu, Santa Pola, Xalo (Jalon) Rastro
Thursday Agost, Agres, Albatera, Alguena, Alicante, Aspe, Benidoleig, Cocentaina, Hondon de los Frailes,
Sunday Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, Camp de Guardamar, Algorfa, La Marina, Zoco.
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l parque de naturaleza y animales Terra Natura Benidorm ha presentado esta mañana de manera oficial a la primera cría de rinoceronte indio (Rhinoceros unicornis) nacida en España en cautividad. El pequeño ejemplar, cuyo peso ronda los 55 kilos, nació a principios del mes de febrero. Desde entonces, ha permanecido en uno de los cobijos interiores del complejo y hoy por fin ha podido recorrer por primera vez una de las praderas exteriores del complejo. La llegada del pequeño ejemplar ha estado marcada por pequeñas complicaciones. Nada más nacer, tardó casi dos horas en levantarse mientras que lo habitual en esta especie es que se levante a la hora de haberse producido el parto. A esta dificultad, se añadió que tuvo problemas para mamar, por lo que no podía alimentarse por sí mismo. Ante esta situación, los expertos del parque tuvieron que iniciar la fase de alimentación manual mediante biberones para que la cría superara sus primeros días de vida. Como medida de refuerzo, se le administró también un complemento vitamínico. Para mantener el protocolo de alimentación manual ha sido necesario que los cuidadores hagan turnos correlativos durante las 24 horas del día para administrar a la cría cada dos horas la toma de leche que le correspondía. Así se ha mantenido el proceso hasta que el equipo profesional ha conseguido que la hembra amamante de forma natural a la cría y ésta tome la leche directamente del pecho de su progenitora. Actualmente, se mantiene a la cría bajo una estrecha vigilancia a través de las cámaras instaladas en su cobijo interior y de la observación directa. De manera diaria es explorada por los veterinarios y también es pesada para controlar su crecimiento y la evolución de su peso, que aumenta a un ritmo de medio kilo por día. La debilidad inicial del rinoceronte se ha transformado ahora en vitalidad. El pequeño animal ha cobrado mayor movilidad y soltura, y tiene fuerza suficiente en sus patas para ascender y bajar laderas de considerable inclinación. A pesar de que al joven animal le encanta
explorar el entorno, no se atreve a separarse de la madre más de dos metros. Shiwa, así se llama la madre primeriza, tuvo un parto de 16 horas de duración. Desde que nació su primera cría no se ha separado ni un solo momento de ella. La hembra se encarga de guiar al pequeño animal cuando cambian de instalación. Está atenta a todos los sonidos que emite su cría, y cuando ésta le busca para mamar se apresura a colocarse en la posición adecuada. Por la noche, la imponente hembra se acurruca para dejarle un hueco a la cría y así administrarle calor. Los cuidadores periódicamente tratan de tentar a la cría para que beba el biberón, aunque afortunadamente el pequeño rinoceronte lo rechaza y prefiere mamar de su madre. Esta operación forma parte del seguimiento exhaustivo que se hace al rinoceronte para confirmar que su desarrollo se está completando correctamente. Si la cría buscará el biberón, en vez de la mama materna, significaría que tiene problemas para alimentarse y se tendría que volver a activar el protocolo de alimentación manual con biberones. La cría, que aun no tiene nombre, empezará a salir a partir de hoy durante varias horas todos los días a la pradera exterior para que se acostumbre a su futuro entorno. De momento, no se unirá a la otra hembra del grupo ni a su padre, llamado Niko, para evitar posibles conflictos. Los machos de esta especie no reconocen a sus crías como suyas, por lo que si se juntan podría incluso atacarla. Como medida de precaución se ha vaciado de agua la charca de la instalación, ya que el pequeño rinoceronte no sabe nadar y todavía hace demasiado frío para él. Los expertos de Terra Natura Benidorm prevén aplicar el mismo protocolo de reproducción en cautividad, que esta vez han seguido con Shiwa, con la otra hembra de rinoceronte, llamada Nisha. La reproducción de esta especie resulta de gran valor conservacionista, puesto que se encuentra en peligro de extinción. Su reproducción en cautividad garantiza su supervivencia en el planeta y que pueda ser reintroducida en el futuro en zonas donde su población haya sido mermada.
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March 14th – 19th FALLAS “Burning of the giant monuments”. A traditional celebration held in commemoration of Saint Joseph. In Benidorm we are in Fiesta; the light, color and fire ... above all the fire will floods the streets of our town for a few days. From this hospitable town we invite you to fully live and experience the Fallas, undoubtedly our most internationally known festival. For five days the castles, monuments and “mascletaes” become the protagonists of Benidorm, where the smell of
gunpowder is interspersed with the smell of flowers and the music of the bands with the sound of masclets. A transformation that occurs as a prelude to spring, and on March 19, everything ends and everything begins; with the last of the ashes people start to dream of Fallas again for the following year. There are three Fallas Commissions: falla “centro”, falla “rincón” and falla “els tolls”, which are responsible for creating their Fallas constructions in their respective districts and organise
the fiesta. Parades, and flower offering are the most significant events, culminating in the feast day (the 19th) with the “cremá” (burning of the fallas). http://en.visitbenidorm.es/ ver/751/Fallas.html
St Patricks Day 17th March Fun for all on 17th St Patrick’s day celebrated all over the world and Benidorm Spain number 1 holiday destination is no different. With Fancy dress and loads of visitors
for the fiesta going throughout the day and night. Calle Gerona and the Square are the centre point of the festivities. Dia de St Patricks 17 de Marzo El dia de San Patricio el 17 de Marzo se celebra por todo el mundo y en Benidorm numero uno con turistas uno de ellos,con disfraces y muchos visitantes que estan de fiesta dia y noche en La calle Gerona y la Calle Mallorca son los puntos mas conocidos.
High Heel Hike March 25th For the second year the sponsored high heel hike for “Help the Heroes” is returning to Benidorm. So with more people involved than the 200 last year who raised a massive 17,679 euros who knows what will be achieved this year! Taking place on Sunday 25th March anyone can join in the fun and raise money for a great cause. Meeting at Camping Benidorm 11am and starting at 12 midday. 15 bars are included in the hike and there will prizes for the best fancy dress. Contact the organisers for information 699 289 134 or e mail h4hike2012@hotmail.com Caminata de tacón alto El dia 25 de Marzo hay un Caminata de tacón alto Es el segundo año de la caminata en tacones en Benidorm para ayudar a los heroes.Este año hay mas de los 200 personas que participaron el año pasado que lograron conseguir 17,679.Que tendra lugar el Domingo 25 de Marzo en el Camping Benidorm alas 11am ,salida als 12 del medio dia se pueden apuntar todos en la diversion para recaudar dinero para una gran causa.Hay 15 bares incluidos en la caminata y habra premiso para los mejores desfraces.Para contactar con los organizadores 699 289 134 y para mas informacion e mail h4hike2012@hotmail.com
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Benidorm Gastronomico 2012 Calander 2nd event Tapas and Canapés competition from 26th March until 1st April also 2nd Wine Culture day 29th March. The competition will include a number of restaurants in Benidorm mainly in the Old Town, join in the culture of eating Tapas all priced at 2e enjoy great new flavours and new creations. In 2011 La Cava Aragonesa won the competition winning with Kate & Wills Royal Tapa. Customers can text their choice of to the judges and the bar that will receive the most votes will be announced the winner. Elvis Festival 30th March- 1st April 9 Elvis Festival 30th March-1st April Follow the action each day from lunchtime in the Elvis Beach Bars and then onto the Elvis themed bars along The Benidorm Strip, where Europe’s top ETAs will perform non-stop until the evening. That’s when the Vegas Floorshow venues open with
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Headline acts backed by full Elvis Show bands. Then, if you’re still going after all that, it’s onto the Aftershow Party……. And there’s also The (Poolside) Elvis at The Movies Show on Saturday and The Elvis Gospel Show on Sunday Join the organisers of Porthcawl – the biggest Elvis Festival in the World – for three days of wall to wall Elvis in the Spanish sun! askelvis@elvisinbenidorm.com http://www.elvisinbenidorm. com/Elvis-In-Benidorm. php?Action=Home Contact 965 854 750 for tickets and information or visit Round Town Travel shops http://www.elvisinbenidorm. com/programme. php?Action=Programme Festival de Elvis el 30 de Marzo- 1de Abril Numero de contacto 965 854 750 para entradas y informacion entra en las tiendas de Round Town Travel. Programa
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Elvis en Benidorm comienza con una fiesta de bienvenida junto a la piscina del hotel Melia, el viernes a la hora del almuerzo. Todos los días abrímos nuestros bares de tema Elvis a lo largo de la tira de Benidorm. Nuestros bares son: THE JUNGLE ROOM THE JAILHOUSE ROCK THE SUN STUDIO PRISCILLA’S Cada uno tendrá un presentador diferente. Los bares también estarán mostrando los mejores actos tributos de Elvis de toda Europa sin parar hasta las 9 de la noche. A las 10 de la noche abrímos los locales de Vegas donde varios actos tributos de Elvis aparecerán junto con las mejores bandas de Elvis. Después, a las una de la mañana, te invitamos a la fiesta posterior. Y si eso no es bastante, también tenemos el ‘Espectáculo de cine’ el Sábado a mediodía y el ‘Espectáculo evangelio de Elvis’ el Domingo. Todos los locales están a poco distancia el uno del otro. Tu entrada te dará acceso a todos
los espectáculos y locales. No permitirímos acceso al público general y no será posible comprar entradas para espectáculos individuales. Para más información, ir a la página de entradas. Actos tributos de Elvis que aparecen son: Johnny Lee Memphis, Ciáran Houlihan, Mencis Elvis, Mike Nova, Paul Larcombe, Tom Gilson, Steve Caprice, Gordon Elvis, Ben Portsmouth, Simon Patrick, Darren ‘Graceland’ Jones, Rockin’ Dave Riley, Pete Storm, Juan Lozano, Ricky Aron. Más ACTOS TRIBUTOS DE ELVIS DE BENIDORM , Más ‘MILLS Y BOONE’ PLUS MILLS & BOONE April 2012 5-8 April Costa Blanca Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament http://www.costablancacup. net/EN/programa.php 6th – 9th Easter 2012 National holidays start on 5th April 6th & 9th
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Matches shown live March/April Sunday 18 March 2012 14:30 Wolves v Man Utd 17:00 Newcastle v Norwich Wednesday 21 March 2012 20:45 Man City v Chelsea Saturday 24 March 2012 13:45 Chelsea v Tottenham 18:30 Stoke v Man City Sunday 25 March 2012 17:00 West Brom v Newcastle
Wednesday 11 April 2012 21:00 QPR v Swansea Saturday 14 April 2012 13:45 Norwich v Man City Sunday 15 April 2012 17:00 Man Utd v Aston Villa Monday 16 April 2012 21:00 Arsenal v Wigan
Sunday 1 April 2012 14:30 Newcastle v Liverpool 17:00 Tottenham v Swansea
Saturday 21 April 2012 13:45 Arsenal v Chelsea 18:30 QPR v Tottenham
Monday 2 April 2012 21:00 Blackburn v Man Utd
Sunday 22 April 2012 13:30 Man Utd v Everton 17:00 Wolves v Man City
Saturday 7 April 2012 13:45 Sunderland v Tottenham 18:30 Stoke v Wolves Sunday 8 April 2012 14:30 Man Utd v QPR 17:00 Arsenal v Man City
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Tuesday 10 April 2012 21:00 Blackburn v Liverpool
Monday 26 March 2012 21:00 Man Utd v Fulham
Friday 6 April 2012 17:30 Swansea v Newcastle
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Monday 9 April 2012 21.00 Fulham v Chelsea
Saturday 28 April 2012 18:30 Norwich v Liverpool Sunday 29 April 2012 14:30 Chelsea v QPR 17:00 Tottenham v Blackburn Monday 30 April 2012 21:00 Man City v Man Utd
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The current sporting fixtures are providing us all with so much to talk about as well as hours of enjoyment and fun watching live action. The next few weeks are packed full of excitement with some of the best fixtures so far this season. FA cup quarter finals on Saturday 17th & 18th March Champions league represented now with only one English club Chelsea have it all to prove, with their Saturday 17 March 2012 13:45 Everton v Sunderland 16:00 Fulham v Swansea 16:00 Wigan v West Brom 18:30 Tottenham v Bolton Sunday 18 March 2012 14:30 Wolves v Man Utd 15:05 Chelsea v Leicester 17:00 Newcastle v Norwich 17:00 Liverpool v Stoke Tuesday 20 March 2012 20:45 Aston Villa v Bolton 21:00 Blackburn v Sunderland Wednesday 21 March 2012 20:45 Man City v Chelsea 20:45 Tottenham v Stoke 21:00 Everton v Arsenal 21:00 QPR v Liverpool Saturday 24 March 2012 13:45 Chelsea v Tottenham 16:00 Arsenal v Aston Villa 16:00 Bolton v Blackburn 16:00 Liverpool v Wigan
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poor performance in the domestic league this is their opportunity to make it all right, but can they do it? Watch live semi final action on 27th & 28th March and 3rd & 4th April. The premiership table gets even more exciting as Manchester United hit top by only one point over rivals Manchester City, Arsenal have kept good form and go into fourth spot and trailing Spurs who have lost their last three games. Chelsea are
16:00 Norwich v Wolves 16:00 Sunderland v QPR 16:00 Swansea v Everton 18:30 Stoke v Man City Sunday 25 March 2012 17:00 West Brom v Newcastle Monday 26 March 2012 21:00 Man Utd v Fulham Saturday 31 March 2012 16:00 Aston Villa v Chelsea 16:00 Everton v West Brom 16:00 Fulham v Norwich 16:00 Man City v Sunderland 16:00 QPR v Arsenal 16:00 Wigan v Stoke 16:00 Wolves v Bolton Sunday 1 April 2012 14:30 Newcastle v Liverpool 17:00 Tottenham v Swansea Monday 2 April 2012 21:00 Blackburn v Man Utd
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Friday 6 April 2012 17:30 Swansea v Newcastle Saturday 7 April 2012 13:45 Sunderland v Tottenham 16:00 Bolton v Fulham 16:00 Chelsea v Wigan 16:00 Liverpool v Aston Villa 16:00 Norwich v Everton 16:00 West Brom v Blackburn 18:30 Stoke v Wolves Sunday 8 April 2012 14:30 Man Utd v QPR 17:00 Arsenal v Man City Monday 9 April 2012 16:00 Everton v Sunderland 16:00 Newcastle v Bolton 16:00 Tottenham v Norwich 18:30 Aston Villa v Stoke 21.00 Fulham v Chelsea Tuesday 10 April 2012 21:00 Blackburn v Liverpool Wednesday 11 April 2012
close behind and remain a threat after edging the gap over Liverpool and Newcastle. At the bottom QPR find themselves joint with Wolves and Wigan remain the bottom team by only two points. Rugby lovers can enjoy the final day of the Six Nations on 17th March England meet Ireland a St Patricks day special at 18.00 Wales meet France earlier on in the afternoon.
20.45 Man City v West Brom 20:45 Wigan v Man Utd 20:45 Wolves v Arsenal 21:00 QPR v Swansea Saturday 14 April 2012 13:45 Liverpool v Fulham 13:45 Norwich v Man City 16:00 Chelsea v Newcastle 16:00 Stoke v Everton 16:00 Sunderland v Wolves 16:00 Swansea v Blackburn 16.00 West Brom v QPR Sunday 15 April 2012 17:00 Man Utd v Aston Villa Monday 16 April 2012 21:00 Arsenal v Wigan Saturday 21 April 2012 13:45 Arsenal v Chelsea 16:00 Aston Villa v Sunderland 16:00 Blackburn v Norwich 16:00 Bolton v Swansea 16:00 Fulham v Wigan
16:00 Newcastle v Stoke 18:30 QPR v Tottenham Sunday 22 April 2012 13:30 Man Utd v Everton 17:00 Liverpool v West Brom 17:00 Wolves v Man City Saturday 28 April 2012 16:00 Everton v Fulham 16:00 Stoke v Arsenal 16:00 Sunderland v Bolton 16:00 Swansea v Wolves 16:00 West Brom v Aston Villa 16:00 Wigan v Newcastle 18:30 Norwich v Liverpool Sunday 29 April 2012 14:30 Chelsea v QPR 17:00 Tottenham v Blackburn Monday 30 April 2012 21:00 Man City v Man Utd
Easter Fun in the Sun Good Friday this year falls on 6th April, Benidorm and all of the coastal resorts will have thousands of visitors during the week before as many other city’s will have the whole week before Easter off of work. Easter is the busiest time of the year giving the first opportunity for many Nationals and foreign visitors to head for the sun and sand. According to a report released on 12th March, the National Meteorological Institute predicts a good start weatherwise to Easter Week. Throughout Easter the weather will be warm with clear blue sky and the sun will be shining, as families pitch up on the beach to enjoy a day of fun ice-cream, barbecues and ice-cold beers. Thousands of people descended on the north to enjoy some welcome fun in the sun. Windbreakers, sunscreen and sports equipment are unpacked from the hundreds of cars parked around the local streets and car parks so arrive early if you want a space! Easter is a time to relax in the sunshine, while friends meet up to enjoy the time off work and there is no where better to do that than on the beach away from all of the hussle and busstle of daily life. Over the next few weeks temperatures will be around 21C to 23C in inland parts and a bit cooler along the coast.
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Valencia City of the future What this great City has to offer is attracting more and more property buyer, young professionals and families thrive on the stimulating culture, life style and infrastructure that Valencia has modernised including excellent road links to the rest of the country.
Property on offer is certainly varied and interesting, a two bedroom apartment in the upmarket Ensanche area of the city is on offer for 380,000₏ on the other hand a six bed room house with a 1,800m2 garden in the foothills of the Sierra Calderona which is half hour drive from the City, cost just over 200,000₏. Much of Valencia’s current attraction is due to a decade of development that has resulted in some of the most spectacular architecture in Spain. Also high profile sporting events such as the American Cup and the Formula One have lifted the profile. Valencia is now one of the most modern and most popular cities for the heritage and culture as well as the more trendy and fashionable place to live.
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How technology is making business Are you Internet friendly?
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Social media is playing a vital role in business and also allowing potential house buyers, and visitors to Spain to build up a relationship with businesses offering up to date information on their products and services. Twitter accounts and Facebook sites run by businesses in Spain offer easy to use links along with short messages so you can pick out what it is that you want to see. You Tube Videos are also playing a big role in today’s online business information service. For business owners using these online services it’s all about building trust with their customers. Being able to have conversations with prospective clients and getting to know what they are looking for. Tourist information are putting residents and visitors in touch with the right products and services available on a number of first class web sites. This business marketing tool is moving so fast across Europe more and more people use the web as their first point of contact. For some business owners it is a struggle to keep up with the technology and most simply under estimate the benefits and shy away from the set up cost. The speed of growth in today’s business world is undoubted reliant on the tools of technology available with faster internet connections, phone applications and being able to accsess information from where ever you are. Launching here in the Costa Blanca the Vista Phone App available early April 2012 you will be able to use the GPS navigator to find the best bars, restaurants, shops and services all at the touch of your smart phone. Search for what you are looking for where ever you are also with the benefit of an electronic Vista Card (discounts and offers across the region) so you will have it with you all of the time. What makes the Vista Phone App the number 1 online guide is that it completely FREE to users and will be available on both I Phone and smart phone. You may have noticed already in this magazine that you have a QR code on each advert this will allow you to use your phone to view the information, videos, map, menus and reviews giving you much more information about the places, products and services that you are interested in. The phone App is free so download it now search QR in your App store or read page 2 for more information.
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Live the life of Spain More and more people looking at living abroad surf the net for the information on property, life style and weather. So before you even think to travel you have everything you need at a click of a mouse. Watch videos on the web and experience the magic of the Internet. http://www.kyero.com http://www.luxuryspanishvillas.net In the property market on the Costas where so much money was made during the boom are where the prices are now reflected in the current economic climate. In some areas house prices have seen a drop of up to 50%, the property Market has seen a rise of 60% in the interest of overseas investors. It is reported by more than one estate agent that things have never been so good! What you get for your Euros... Central Valencia with views over the landscape river bed a three bedroom, fourth floor apartment next to the old city gates of Torres de Serrano has a asking price of â‚Ź135,000. Montserrat 32km inland from Valencia a four bedroom 140m2 villa with pool, barbecue area and garage with stunning views over the surrounding countryside from its 1.700m2 garden with a asking price of â‚Ź255,000. Pinar De Campoverde, Southern Costa Blanca a luxury four bedroom villa just a 10 minute drive from the beach and the nearest golf course with swimming pool, landscaped gardens, garage and ample parking for several cars, recently sold for â‚Ź589,950. Southern Costa Blanca and Murcia Coastal areas tend to attract much different types of people looking to re locate to Spain many more holiday home buyers and also retirees. Murcia is also set to take off with the building of the Paramount Theme Park due to open in 2015 at a cost of over a billion euros, the Paramount Pictures Theme Park is set to be the biggest of its kind in Europe and a rival to Disneyland Paris. Also add to that the new airport at Corvera and a proposed high speed rail link to Madrid, and people are looking to buy in this part of Spain where the sun is really shining.
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01 Beach Terrace Bar 10% Discount Edificio Torre Principado, Avenida de Madrid, Local 26, Benidorm 672 856 131 ______________________ 02 Churchills Fun Pub Karaoke. Free Shot on Arrival Edificio Torpa, Local 4-6, Calle Lepanto 14, 03500 Benidorm.696 493 685 ______________________ 03 Daytona Rock Bar 20% Discount off drinks Playa de Levante 03503 Benidorm 667 463 382 ______________________ 04 Lazy Cow Free bottle of wine with 2 main meals on Tuesday & Wednesday Free shot with first drink ______________________ 05 Guinness Bar 20% Discount off all drinks Playa de Levante 03503 Benidorm 965 853 062 659 411 879 ______________________ 06 KM Playa Closed until late March Edificio Payma Bajo, Av Almeria 5, 03503 Benidorm. 607 805 142 ______________________ 07 KU Lounge 20% Discount off all drinks Avenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante s/n, 03503 Benidorm. 607 744 802 ______________________ 08 Yorkshire Pride 3 Free Shot on Arrival Calle Dr Severo Ochoa, Rincon de Loiz, Benidorm 03503. 649 788 887 ______________________ 09 Little Belfast Free bottle of wine to take away with main meal for 2 Hotel Marina, Benidorm ______________________ 10 Moon Beach Lounge Bar 20% Discount off all drinks Avenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante 03503 Benidorm. 965 850 919/607 744 802 ______________________ 11 Outback Sport Bar 10% Discount off all drinks Calle Philippines 8, Benidorm 627 142 381 ______________________ 12 Rachels Bar 10% Discount off drinks (Excludes other offers) Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 6, Local 6-7, 03503 Benidorm. 635 688 885
13 Red Dog Western Bar Free Shot. Calle Ibiza 12, Planta 12, Puerta 3, 03503 Benidorm 679 179 424 ______________________ 14 Regent Bar Free Drink with a main meal Edificio Rincon, Local 9-10, Avenida Estocolmo 2, Benidorm 636 915 432 ______________________ 15 Sinatras Entertainment Venue 10% Discount Calle Ibiza 12, Planta 12, Puerta 3, 03503 Benidorm 679 179 424 ______________________ 16 Yorkshire Pride 2 Free Shot on Arrival Calle Londres, Benidorm, 649 788 887 ______________________ 17 Yorkshire Pride 1 Free Shot on Arrival Calle Gerona 5, Benidorm 649 788 887 ______________________ 18 Buddies Bar Free Shot Edifico Triomar II, Local 5, Calle Ibiza, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm 965 856 220 ______________________ 19 The Last Stop Karaoke Sports Bar 10% Discount on drinks Calle Gerona 03503, Benidorm. ______________________ 20 The Plaza Free Shot Edificio Don Pepe, Avenida de Estocolmo, 03503 Benidorm. 696 493 685 ______________________ 21 The Village Pub 10% off all food and a Free Shot. Edificio Gemelos XX, Calle Lepanto 9, 03503 Benidorm. 696 493 685 ______________________ 22 Tikki Beach 10% off all food Avenida de Alcoy, Playa de Levante, 03503 Benidorm. 660 26 1052 ______________________ 23 Why Not Bar Free Shot on Arrival Avenida del Mediterraneo 41, Benidorm 03503 649 788 887 ______________________ 24 Triangle Karaoke Bar Free Shot on Arrival Edificio Coblanca 6, Avenida de Estocolmo 3, 03500 Benidorm. 696 493 685
25 Tropical Entertainment Bar 10% Discount Calle Ibiza 12, Planta 12, Puerta 3, 03503 Benidorm 679 179 424 ______________________ 26 Coco Paradiso 10% off Drinks bill Avda Severo Doctor Ochoa 36-37, Rincon De Loix Benidorm ______________________ 27 Bodhran Irish bar Free baby Guinness Principado Playa, Calle Doctor Orts Llorca, 965860093 ______________________ 28 4 Kings Restaurant 10% Discount on food Avendia del Mediterrano 43, Benidorm, 03503 ______________________ 29 El Senyoret Playa de Levante 10% Off Your Bill Calle Doctor Perez Llorca, 1 1° 101, 03503 Benidorm 965 853 883 615 453 866 - 618 280 309 ______________________ 30 Grill House 10% Discount on all food and drinks Avenida del Mediterráneo 33, 03503 Benidorm 639115299 ______________________ 31 El Italiano Free after dinner Liquor Plaza Triangular Benidorm 965859533 ______________________ 32 Bellagio Restaurante Free Limo Pick up and return for groups – 10% discount from the bill Urban. Sierra Cortina, Calle Roma 36. 03509 Finestrat, Alicante. 966 831 837 ______________________ 33 The Magic Roundabout Free Tapa on arrival Edifico Gemelos IV, Local 9, Calle Ibiza s/n, 03503 Benidorm. 696 493 685 ______________________ 34 Rays II Chippy 10% off main meals Av, Mediterraneo 58, Benidorm ______________________ 35 Simply Delicious Sausage Roll Only 1 euro with Vista Card Avd Ametta de Mar 26, ______________________
36 Gateway of India 10% discount C/Lepanto 15, Benidorm 03500 tel- 966 811 211 ______________________ 37 Spice of Life Indian Restaurant 10% Discount off the bill Calle Doctor Orts Llorca 11, 03500 Benidorm. 965 866 881/660 148 620 ______________________ 38 India Gate 10% discount from the bill C/ Gerona num 2, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 03503 ______________________ 39. Hepburns Hair & Nail Salon Hepburns - Save 10% with Vista Card on any of their products on TuesdayWednesday and Thursday every week!!!! Also get a full set of acrylic nails – cut and blow dry for 40 euro great deals with Vista Card call Hepburns now 965 866 557 Indoor Market Benidorm Rincon De Loix ______________________ 40 Aqualandia Closed until May 2 adults 44€ 2 children 33€ ______________________ 41. Benidorm Palace 3€ Discount with your Vista Card when booked online Avenida Severo Ochoa 13, Benidorm New Town 673 652 340 ______________________ 42 Jail Rock Free Shot on Arrival Edificio Payma Local 1, Calle Gerona 35, 03503 Benidorm 669 262 595 ______________________ 43 Molino Showbar Avinguda de Beniarda 2, Benidorm 03502 677 341 726 ______________________ 44 Amigo 24 Opposite Benidorm Market 10% off mini Scooter Hire ______________________ 45 Rock and Roll House Free Shot on Arrival Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 6, Benidorm 03503 965 856 020 ______________________ 46 Mundomar Save 6€ on Adults & 4€ on Children ______________________ 47 Easy Hire Centre Calle Lepanto 22
900 900 240 966 445 812 Vista Card offer - 4 Euro cash back per weeks hire on Scooters - When you collect & return from the centre only (not on deliveries) your 20 euro deposit will grow!!!! So when you return and collect your deposit will be 24 Euros ______________________ 48 Mail Box 1 euro per gram extra on Gold Calle Ibiza 16 96 58535 86 ______________________ 49 Euroclinica Rincon Avenida dr. Severo Ochoa 6 Benidorm, 03503 Tel: 96 6830849/ 96 5867801. (24hrs) Free Blood Pressure Test ______________________ 50 Levis Showboat Avenida dr. Severo Ochoa Benidorm, 03503 Now Open ______________________ 51 Topo Gigio 52 Subway Playa 53 Subway Rincon 54 Nawab 55 White Horse 56 Monroes 57 Toscana 58 Tobaco Ibiza 59 Topo Gigio rincon 60 Clinica Benidorm 61 Jokers 62 Chaplins 63 Sinatras 2 64 La Salamanda 65 Terra Mitica 66 Terra Natura 67 Michaels 68-71 Eurotobacco 72 Gallowgate 73 Indoor Market 74 La Cava Aragonesa 75 Michaels 76 Rich Bitch 77 Klee 78 Patrizi
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______________________ 08. Al Terrazzo 10% Discount Travesia San Miguel 6, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 03501 Tel 627 777 265 ______________________ 09. La Taperia 10% discount from the A la Carte menu 6 Santo Doming Street, Alicante, Benidorm 618131873 ______________________ 10. El Italiano Free after dinner liquor Plaza Triangular, Plaza Hispanidad 3 Benidorm Tel: 965 859 533 ______________________ 11. Duomo Italian Restaurant Free after dinner liquor Calle Alicante 6, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 03500 Tel: 965865118 ______________________ 12. La Cava Aragonesa Free bottle of CAVA with a Combo 4 Tapas / La Tabla. Plaza de la Constitucion 2, Calle Martínez Oriola, Old Town Benidorm, 966801206 ______________________ 13. Ritch Bitch Show Bar Free Shot. Calle Del Pal 4, Old Town Benidorm 666055906 ______________________ 14. Klee Kaffe Show Bar Free Shot on Arrival Calle Pal 9, Old Town Benidorm 688654349
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Bar El Niu Free Glass of Wine or beer with Fridays Fish n Chips Ejercites Espanoles 4, Alfaz Del Pi, Alicante. 686 241 685 ______________________
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01 El Italiano Free after dinner liqueur Paseo Mediterraneo 29, Altea, Alicante, 03590 965 843 416 ______________________ 02 Pizza & Cia 15% Discount Calle San Miguel 1, Casco Antiguo, Altea, Alicante, 03590 966883477 ______________________ 03 America Cup When you eat a main meal get Free ½ loaf of bread from the bakery to take home Calle Conde de Altea 28, Paseo del Mediterraneo, Altea
01 Antica Roma 10% discount Calle Pintor Sorolla Calpe 03710 966 445 151 | 662 380 049 ______________________
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The Winery Enrique Mendoza The Winery was born thanks to a passion of wine. The project was forged at the end of the 70’s when Enrique Mendoza became extremely interested in the world of wine and decided to continue the tradition of “La Marina Baixa” of making wine for family consumption. Today the two plants have transformed into two wineries, one for the aging and bottling of wine in Alfaz del Pi and a second one in Villena
The price is 20€ per person and you can also buy wines at the Winery. Catering can also be
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Opening Hours: The visits will be from Tuesdays to Fridays at 10.00am, 12.00 and 16.00 and Saturdays at 10.00am and 12.00 with 5 minutes courtesy waiting time. Please ask for availability for groups on Sundays and bank Holidays. Appointment required, please book online. (see web address at bottom of page) Tours: They will be professional guided tours with a duration of 1.30 hours including a wine tasting of several of our wines (All our latest harvest) accompanied by a snack Language: You may choose the language of the visit and the wine tasting to be either English or Spanish.
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01 Bistro Mayer Mexican Restaurant Free Glass of Wine with Unlimited Ribs offer Edificio Playa Mar II, Avenida del Albir, 03581 Albir. 966 868 213/637 189 558 ______________________ 02 dLux Restaurant & Bar Free Glass of CAVA when dining Paseo de las Estrellas 3, 03581 Albir, Alfaz Del Pi. 673 086 266 ______________________ 03 Pizza & Cia 15% Discount Calle Joaquin Rodrigo 3, Albir, Alfaz Del Pi, 03581 ______________________ 04 Indonesia Restaurant Free Spring Roll Starter & 10% discount Calle de Pau, Casals 7, Albir, 966 864 969 ______________________ 05 La Roca Restaurant 10% off your bill Camino Vell del Far 2, 03581 Albir, Alfaz Del PI - 966 864 899 ______________________
06 Le Grand Cafe – bar/restaurant Free Glass of Wine with your meal Avenida del Albir 20, 03581, Albir, Alfaz del Pi. 625 513 837 ______________________ 07 Restaurante El Sacristan Free after dinner coffee with your Vista Card C/Juan Sebastian Bach 2b Albir 03581 966865950/633152909 ______________________ 08 Ritz Restaurant & Bar 10% off your bill Paseo De Las Estrellas, Edificio Playa Mar III, Local 2-3, Albir. 966 867 448/616 076 688 ______________________ 09 Sarita Indian Restaurant Card holders Only “Free Banoffee Pie” Evenings Only Avenida del Albir 11, 03581 Albir, Alfaz Del Pi. 966 864 394 ______________________ 10 Scandinavian Home Cooking Free glass of wine with your meal Avenida de L’Albir 4, 03581, Albir. 690 011 209 ______________________
11 Coco Loco bar / restaurant Free Glass of wine with your meal Paseo de las Estrellas 1, Local B, 03581 Albir, Alfaz del Pi. 697 213 111 ______________________ 12 Noggy’s Free Tea, Coffee or small beer with any food order Avd Del Albir 15, Albir Alicante, 03581 tel 966 866 587 ______________________ 13 Yuan Teppanyaki Restaurant 10% Off the Bill Calle Pau Casals, Edificio Mistral Local 5-6-7, Playa del Albir, 03581, Alfaz del Pi. 966 867 221 ______________________ 14 Transilvania Restaurant Albir 10% off a la carte menu Camino Viejo de Altea 36, 03581 Albir, Alfaz Del PI 966 864 199 ______________________
15 Flavours Buy 1 & get the 2nd half Price on food C/ Manuel de Falla 2, El Albir, Alicante 630 507 150 ______________________ 16 Country Ribs 10 % Discount Paseo de las Estrellas, Playa de Albir, Albir, Alfaz Del Pi, 03580 966 865 507 ______________________ 17 Sinclairs 10% off Avda del Albir 8 966 864 8222 ______________________ 18 Cappuccino Free Coffee when you buy the Apple Pie 10% discount A la Carte after5pm Paseo de las Estrellas, Albir, Alfaz Del Pi, 03581 - 96 686463 ______________________
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Indonesian cuisine Indonesian cuisine is diverse, in part because Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 populated islands Many regional cuisines exist, often based upon cultural and foreign influences. Indonesian cuisine varies greatly by region and has many different influences. Throughout its history, Indonesia has been involved in trade due to its location and natural resources. Additionally, Indonesia’s indigenous techniques and ingredients were influenced by India, the Middle East, China, and finally Europe. Spanish and Portuguese traders brought New World produce even before the Dutch came to colonize most of the archiepelago. The Indonesian islands The Moluccas (Maluku), which are famed as “the Spice Islands”, also contributed to the introduction of native spices, such as cloves and nutmeg, to Indonesian and global cuisine. Some popular Indonesian dishes such as nasi goreng, gado-gado, sate, and soto are ubiquitous in the country and considered as Indonesian national dishes. Sumatran cuisine, for example, often has Middle Eastern and Indian influences, featuring curried meat and vegetables such as gulai and kari, while Javanese cuisine is more indigenous. The cuisines of Eastern Indonesia are similar to Polynesian and Melanesian cuisine. Elements of Chinese cuisine can be seen in Indonesian cuisine: items such as bakmi (noodles), bakso (meat or fish balls), and lumpia (spring rolls) have been completely assimilated. Some popular dishes that originated in Indonesia are now common across much of Southeast Asia. Indonesian dishes such as satay, beef rendang, and sambal are also favoured in Malaysia and Singapore. Soy-based dishes, such as variations of tofu (tahu) and tempe, are also very popular. Tempe is regarded as a Javanese invention, a local adaptation of soy-based food fermentation and production. Another fermented food is oncom, similar in some ways to tempe but using a variety of bases (not only soy), created by different fungi, and particularly popular in West Java. Indonesian meals are commonly eaten with the combination of a spoon in the right hand and fork in the left hand (to push the food onto the spoon), although in many parts of the country, such as West Java and West Sumatra, it is also common to eat with one’s hands. In restaurants or households that commonly use bare hands to eat, like in seafood foodstalls, traditional Sundanese and Minangkabau restaurants, or East Javanese pecel lele (fried catfish with sambal) and ayam goreng (fried chicken) food stalls, they usually serve kobokan, a bowl of tap water with a slice of lime in it to give a fresh scent. This bowl of water should not to be consumed, however; it is used to wash one’s hand before and after eating.
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Saturday 17 March Sevilla v Barcelona. 20:00 Sunday 18 March Real Madrid v Malaga 21:30 Monday 19 March Espanyol v r Santander. 21:00 Tuesday 20 March Barcelona v Granada. 22:00 Wednesday 21 March Atletico Madrid v Bilbao 20:00 Valencia v Zaragoza 20:00 Villareal v real Madrid. 22:00 Thurs 22 March R Santander v Sevilla. 20:00 Malaga v R vallecano. 22:00 Saturday. 24 March Mallorca v Barcelona. 18:00 Real Madrid v sociedad. 20:00 Getafe v Valencia. 22:00 Sunday 25 March Zaragoza v atletico Madrid. 12:00
Bilbao v sporting gijon. 16:00 Real betis v. R Santander 19:45 Monday 26 March Granada v. Sevilla. 21:00 Sunday 1 April Barcelona v Zaragoza. 17:00 Osasuna v real Madrid. 17:00 Valencia v levante. 17:00 Sunday 8 April Real Madrid v Valencia 17:00 Zaragoza v Barcelona. 17:00 Bilbao v Sevilla 17:00 Wednesday 11 April Barcelona v Getafe. 17:00 Atletico Madrid v real Madrid. 17:00 Valencia. V. R vallecano. 17:00 Sunday 15 April Barcelona v real Madrid. 17:00
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Kenny Corris brings you the horoscopes.
Enquires 686 361 594 and/or appointments: 96 587 8424. Meet Kenny on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Bistro Maya Albir from 17.00 details and further information call Els on 966 868 213
Aries: March begins with the entry of Mercury, and an important message is to be heard but maybe not believed. This month is punctuated by an affair of the heart as Goddess Venus spends her time telling you that love is what you need right now, urging you to get your priorities right. The entry of the Sun at the Spring Equinox puts you in pole position but take it easy, above all. A busy month! Taurus: A strong almost month long connection with Venus, Goddess of Love and your Planetary leader, puts you back on track as you succeed in finding that something special you have been waiting for. Often you do not value your worth, and this month shows what you are capable of, and that you are no pushover. Saturn inconjuncts Venus on the last day of the month bringing you a worthy surprise. Gemini: Cosmic energies are inspiring you and you may very well feel that change is due, and that you must bring on what you have to. You have been indecisive and unsure, but a tinge of anger, brought about by the Mercury retrograde on March 12th really shows you just what you are capable of, and why you now have to be openly honest with yourself, if you are to succeed. Cancer: A great time to start a new project, and to actively enjoy putting all your energy into something that shows a good end result. You very often underestimate your skills and natural talents, but you have an eye for quality control and a determination that gets things done and dusted. Chiron enters Pisces on the 10th, and if you hold your temper, and resist hiding in your shell, all will be well. Leo: Energies are tempting you to make a sideways move when all that is needed is for you to take control of the situation and stop your foolish pride. Things could be better if you just took the time to lift yourself and put on a brave face instead of seeing doom and gloom. With wily Saturn in balanced Libra mid month there comes a chance to kiss and tell, but will you? It may be the right thing to do for all concerned. Virgo: With Mars at your side this month you take things in your stride. You are protected when taking on both mighty Uranus and the fall out from the Mercury retrograde, when your communication levels hit an all time low. Do not feel that this is an uphill struggle, better to put your best foot forward and lay down the law and to show others, once and for all, that you are not to be messed with. Libra: As Venus directs you this month you are shown the open door, and how things could be when you are ready. Actions in your sister Planet of Taurus are indicators that you are awaiting an instruction that does not come. Saturn enters into your space at the end of the month, bringing light and wisdom, and the encouragement that you need to make changes, though not please for change sake, for you. Scorpio: The sting you are accredited with is poised for action, but you face a calm month with some very good Cosmic connections and a brief to explore that which you must. Getting involved is what it’s all about this March as you find for yourself that your inner powers are inspiring. Mighty Uranus and Knowing Saturn bring control into a situation that may very well be getting out of hand. Walk away! Sagittarius: The absence of Jupiter means that you will have to write your own story this month. Someone needs putting in touch with reality, and they must know that there are some things you just have to do for yourself. This isn’t selfish it’s self preserving! Actions midmonth with Saturn and Libra shed some light on a matter that you seek to clear once and for all, go for closure, and a quiet life, above all. Capricorn: The Mercury retrograde brings things to a new level, but fuels for you sensitivity in a personal relationship where wires seemed to be crossed, and there is some confusion. Take steps to clear the way forward since there is a chance to put your cards on the table and forge a new understanding, if you really want to, rather than feel that you are compromised or under fire from all angles. Aquarius: Walk away, walk on with your head held high, and for once do not give in to excuses and a tissue of lies that have been used as a smokescreen that surrounds you right now. Blame any pressure on an indecisive energy of Pisces and a warring Mars, serving to pour oil on already troubled waters. Solution and resolve beckon, but here do not take second best when so much more could and should be offered. Pisces: An intriguingly busy astrological month lies ahead. Actions at the start of the month connect you with Mercury, where a message must be sent before the midmonth retrograde. Inspiration is brought on from Chiron and this is enabling and fundamental as you take on something new and inspiring in your everyday life. Finally twists and turns are sent by Saturn and retrograde Mercury directing you safely onwards.
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15 Years in Business Bistro Maya
Els Van Dooran has proven that continued success in running a restaurant is possible! After 15 years in Albir running what is now one of the most successful restaurant businesses in the area I asked Els has it all been worth it? Els replied “I love to welcome people new and old into Bistro Maya, it’s my life”. Els is part of the community in Albir and has many many friends as well as customers, asking Els “what do you think has helped you make Bistro Maya a success”? “Giving a personal service and getting to know people it is always my goal to meet and greet and offer the warmth of being comfortable and relaxed”. Els also hold Spiritualist meetings twice each week on both Monday and Wednesday afternoons; this is very popular and brings people together. Kenny Corris is one of the mediums who take part in the sessions. The truth is speaking from experience and also hearing from many other business owners in Albir I can tell you the sucsess for Bistro Maya is down to the good quality fresh food and great value for money! If you have not yet been to Bistro Maya Albir then we can highly recommend it and also the unlimited ribs offer only 10.95 and you get to eat as much as you like, even better with a Vista Card you get a Free glass of wine or beer as well!!!! Well done to Els and her team and we wish you all many many more years in business. Marco Vista Costa Blanca Editor
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What is KYBOE !
KYBOE ! is a global lifestyle fashion brand inspired by colors. KYBOE ! has successfully launched watches and sunglasses across the world.
A KYBOE ! timepiece is a rocking colorful fashion accessory with plenty of attitude. With its contrasting outer bezel, dial and band, a KYBOE ! timepiece is a badge of fun that represents amusing, contemporary or formal style effortlessly. KYBOE ! sunglasses are well known for their colorful frames and optics. A must have high quality fashion item with interchangeable lenses. For people that work hard and play harder KYBOE ! grabs attention for all the right reasons. Hockey, soccer and cricket celebs, tv personalities and artists have been spotted wearing these highly fashionable accessories and the buzz around KYBOE ! is growing. New models and colors are being added continually, and this fresh face in the world of luxury watches and sunglasses has its own member clubs and A-list events, so make sure you don’t miss a second of the action. Fashionista!
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Our fashionable watches and sunglasses make you stand out in a crowd. Whether you are going to the beach, go clubbing or just stroll
the boulevards, KYBOE ! accessories complete your outfit and make you want to party and enjoy life to the max! Watch before you dress!
History When two trendy dutch guys, Kees de Bruine and Dick Sijmons, decided to join forces their ambition was to build a lifestyle brand inspired by their lifetime experiences and colors of the world. With their complementary backgrounds and experiences Kees and Dick rapidly decided designing a range of watches, inspired by their love of Holland’s big, bright tulip fields. The KYBOE ! collection now stretches from bold to bling. After successfully introducing their watch collection it was time to develop their next fashionable accessory. It was time to see…KYBOE ! introduced their colorful sunglasses collection in 2009. Currently KYBOE ! is sold worldwide and new models and colors are being added continually. Next to the
current product range Dick and Kees are already planning other products to enhance their product portfolio. So be aware of this fresh face in the world of luxury lifestyle products!
Where to buy KYBOE C/ CONDE DE ALTEA 54, BAJO 1º ALTEA ALICANTE 03590 ESPAÑA info@kyboe.es 96 686 8765 http://www.kyboe.es Joyeria Amor Plaça Creu, 1, 03501 Benidorm, Spain +34 965 85 19 22
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Padel? Have you yet tried Padel a sport played here in Spain? If not visit Sierra Cortina resort.. Padel tennis (or just pådel) is a racquet sport played extensively in Spain and Latin America. Padel is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court about half the size of a tennis court. The balls used and the scoring is the same as normal tennis, just with a little less pressure, and so the biggest difference is that the court has walls and the balls can be played off them in a similar way as in the game of squash. The sport was invented in Acapulco, Mexico, by Enrique Corcuera in 1969. It is currently most popular in Argentina, Mexico and some other Latin American countries and in Europe mainly in Spain, although it is now beginning to spread rapidly across Europe and other continents. The sport’s huge popularity along the Costa del Sol in southern Spain has exposed it to a large number of British residents and holidaymakers and this is one of the reasons it is beginning to take off in the UK.
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Padel is great for players of all ages and skills, as it is both quick and easy to pick up, and is less physically demanding than similar sports like squash. Most players get the grasp of it within the first 20 minutes of playing and find it easy to achieve a level of proficiency so that they can enjoy it because the game is not as dominated by strength, technique and serve as tennis (in fact, the serve in padel is under-arm). Padel Pro Tour (PPT) is the professional Padel Circuit which was created in 2005 as a result of the agreement between a group of organizers of matches of Padel and Association of Professional Players of Pádel (AJPP) and the Spanish Feminine Association of Pádel (AFEP). In 2006 the winners were Juan Martín Díaz
and Fernando Belasteguín in the masculine category and Lisandre (Neki) Berwig and Iciar Montes in the femenine category. All of them won again in 2007. Both teams dominated the PPT during those seasons winning more than 80% of the tournaments. Padel has recently been launched in the UK - a group of private investors have managed to get together and properly launch the sport in 2011 after many other unsuccessful attempts from others. It has proven to be very difficult classifying the sport even though it has always been recognised abroad.
Contact bookings: Spa - 965 867 519 spa@sierracortinaresort.com www.sierracortinaresort.com Bellagio Restaurant 966 831 837 / 679 431 713 www.bsclimo.com Sierra Cortina Spa & Sports Club Resort C/Roma 35 Finestrat Alicante 03509
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The stunning promenade
Calpe is a town exuding History everywhere. Its privileged geographical location and its exceptional climate made it possible for many civilizations
to settle in the Villa of the Rock in far-off times. According to several historians, the Phoenicians found refuge in the rock while crossing the
Mediterranean Sea; the Romans set up in the Baños de la Reina, on the seashore of the rock’s site, and elaborated and dealt with salted fish. Later on, arrived the Muslims, who mainly worked as anglers and farmers. Calpe es una ciudad que emana historia por todos sus rincones. Su privilegiada situación geográfica y su exquisito clima han hecho posible que numerosas civilizaciones se asentaran en la villa del Peñón desde tiempos remotos. Según algunos historiadores, los fenicios en su ruta por el Mediterráneo encontraron refugio en el Peñón de Ifach; los romanos se asentaron en los llamados “Baños de la Reina”, a orillas de la bahía de la villa del Peñón, y se dedicaron
a la elaboración y comercio de salazones; y, tiempo después, llegaron los musulmanes para dedicarse a la pesca y a la agricultura. Thirteen kilometres of coast harbours coves and beaches where you can enjoy the sea. ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications of management quality and environmental excellence guarantee your repose. Trece kilómetros de litoral guardan calas y playas donde poder disfrutar del mar. Las certificaciones ISO 9001 y 14001 de gestión y calidad medioambiental junto con la Q de calidad de las playas ArenalBol y Levante-Fossa garantizan tu descanso. The beautiful beach
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Welcome to La Table restaurant in Altea La Table is a French restaurant in Altea, located directly opposite the beach and close to the port with access to easy parking. For lunch we can offer a 2 or 3 dishes menu, which changed every day, following the season. This place is perfect for business lunches as we provide round tables, chic dishes and tasty food. If you wish we can even send you an Email every morning with the daily menu. Spend an unforgettable evening at La Table and enjoy a fine dining experience where the chef will prepare for you delicious food with the finest quality ingredients. On demand, we will be able to propose you menus from the most simple to the most elaborated, and find for you the rarest ingredients La Table can organize Private lunches and dinners, which will be presented in this exquisitely decorated restaurant which over looks beautiful beaches. La Table restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:30 to 15:30 and in the evening from 19:30 till Late. Closed on Mondays. Don’t forget to book!!!
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Getting around The revolutionary Trikke EV it is proven to be the smartest Choice in efficient, emissions-free personal mobility vehicles.
Trikke’s patented 3 point, cambering frame technology provides stability and maneuverability at all speeds, outperforming all of its competitors. The Trikke weighs less than 50lbs, making them extremely portable and easy to transport. Learn within minutes, its easy to operate and corners superbly at fast speeds and is very manoeuvrable when moving slowly or negotiating tight spaces. Powered by a quick removable rechargeable battery that costs less than 15 cents to fully charge and weighs just a few lbs, this will run up to 38km on a single charge. The Trikke is a simple Green way to save time and money!
Trikee Tours are now available daily with Easy Trikke – Freephone 900 900 240 for prices and information.
Easy - Fun – Family – Fitness
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Cover up Time to remember your protection... Cosmetics and Sun protection: Q&A What is SPF? SPF stands for “Sun Protection Factor”. This describes the amount of protection your sunscreen, sunblock, makeup, or moisturizer provides for you. The chemicals that comprise SPF protection block most of the harmful UVB rays emitted by the sun, while some even protect from the UVA rays only more recently recognized as damaging. What do the numbers mean? The numbers are an indicator of the amount of time your SPF
enhanced product will protect you from sunburn without re-application, relative to the amount of time you can safely sustain exposure to the sun without any protection at all. While the amount of time a person can stay in the sun without risking sunburn varies depending on the expert consulted, and the individual considered, most often this is estimate fits into the 10-30 minute range. Therefore an SPF value of 15 basically means that you can safely stay in the sun 15 times longer than normal, approximately ranging from less than three hours to over seven hours depending on your initial safety range.
Why is SPF important? Few of us nowadays haven’t at least heard of the potential dangers of extensive sun exposure. While some of the more compelling reasons to limit sun damage include the risk of sun poisoning, skin cancers, melanomas, and other serious skin conditions, also equally convincing for some people are the purely cosmetic ramifications. People who tan significantly in their early years tend to appear to age faster. Their skin takes on a leathery, significantly wrinkled appearance at much younger age, and they have an extremely unattractive, even artificial, appearance. My makeup has SPF, is this good enough? No, although many modern cosmetics, particularly certain moisturizers, contain SPF ratings as high as 15, this protection is actually far more limited and should not be considered sufficient without additional sunscreen for prolonged exposure. Cosmetic SPF is usually absorbed by the skin rather than kept on the surface as makeup seeps into your pores. For minimal durations (ie. walking to and from your car) the SPF of your moisturizer or makeup may be sufficient, but for extended periods in the sun, or any summertime exposure, it is almost always necessary to have additional protection. How do make certain that I get enough SPF protection? For everyday amounts of sun exposure, ie. walking to and from your car, spending a few minutes outside on a break, etc, the SPF in your makeup might actually
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be enough, especially if coupled with a SPF enhanced moisturizer. If you are going to spend any more than 15 minutes or so in the sun on a given day, experts recommend that a sunscreen product should be applied under your makeup. Whenever possible try to apply sunscreen at least one hour before exposing yourself to significant sunlight, to allow the chemicals time to bind to your skin and provide maximum effectiveness. Even when wearing sunscreen, you should reapply every two hours, or after going in the water. Keep in mind, also, that your lips contain the most sensitive skin on your face, and should be protected with an SPF enhanced lip balm of some sort before each time you go out into the sun. What SPF number is right for me? Perhaps a better question to first ask yourself is “how easily do I burn?” Despite the theoretical duration of protection inherent in the numbers, the protection is not flawless, as SPF 15 only blocks out 93% of the sun’s harmful UVB rays. Compare this to the 97% deflected by SPF 30 sunscreen, and it makes sense that experts recommend that fair-skinned people use at least this strength protection. Darkerskinned individuals should wear at least SPF 15 to prevent “sun spots” even when sunburn is less of a danger. So why not use the highest level possible? While athletes are recommended to use higher SPF levels because they tend to sweat away lesser protections more quickly, some experts express concerns that
levels of protection that are significantly higher than necessary can lead to vitamin D deficiencies, since the sun provides most of our supply of this vitamin, particularly in Caucasians. The perfect number also varies based on your location. The best suggestion is to consult a dermatologist familiar with your background if you spend significant amounts of time in the sun and need advice on the proper protection. There have not, in fact, been any conclusive studies proving that SPF levels higher than 30 provide any greater protection than those with SPF 30, suggesting that reapplication is more effective than simply using excessively high numbers.
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Hottest swimwear 2012 Hot temperatures are rising and beads of sweat are breaking out over the sexier cuts of monokinis, one piece swimwear and two piece swimwear.
Someone has defiantly turned up the heat in designer swimwear 2012. Hot beach wear is taking the beaches to flames of sexy in the new collections of chic womans swimwear. Surprising and playful animal print will bring out your sexy and playful sensualities for a day in the sun.
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