August 2020 Costa Link Magazine

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Ed’s Note..

Hola, dear Costa Link Readers… I hope you’ve been enjoying the fine weather we’ve been having this summer so far? Is it me or does it seem to get hotter as each year passes! My Air Conditioning has been on FULL BLAST for the last month – I’m not looking forward to the Electric bill…

July has seen an influx in tourists here to the Costa del Sol but will the imposed quarantine of two weeks in the UK put the kybosh on the holidaymakers… I really hope not. If you have time this month why not get a bit of the holiday action in yourself instead of working away in this heat try relaxing by the pool or lazing on the beach… Get a cheeky day or three off this month if you can! Keep cool, and enjoy this month’s issue!

in the August Magazine...

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A very helpful bra and lots more... Check out “A Women’s World this month!”

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Solutions on page 80 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

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Geek out this month with the Gadget & Gizmo’s pages including: A cool retro bike, B&O TV plus a new Sports Mask by Under Armour.

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It’s all about the LOVE this month in “A Man’s World...”

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Well you’ve heard of a threewheeler but we check out five of the best three-seater sports cars EVER! In ‘All Revved Up’ on page 60...

Due to Covid-19 there is no “What’s on Guide” this month.

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“The Kids Page” is under the sea with Nemo and Dory this month...

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The Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 76 to 79...

Solutions on page 80 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

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ONE STEP AHEAD...

A Woman’s World

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She put them on and the waist was twice the size of her body. "I can’t wear your trousers," she said. "That's right, said the husband, "and don't you ever forget it. I'm the man who wears the trousers in this family." With that she flipped him her knickers and said, "Try these on." He tried them on and found he could only get them on as far as his kneecaps. "Hell," he said. I can’t get into your knickers!" She replied, "That's right, and that's the way it’s going to stay until your attitude changes."

All iN ONE Or A bikiNi?

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“Better get a bikini,” he replied. “You'd never get it all in one.” He's still in intensive care.

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p i s z s i o b G Show I’M A CELEBRITY 2020...

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VERNON KAY: Has been approached before to take part, but could £250,000 tempt him?

CAROLE BASKIN: Joe Exotic’s nemesis Carole Baskin is the latest celeb linked to the jungle!

JASON MANFORD: Admitted he’d sign up for the show if he had Carole as his campmate.

ERIC CANTONA: Eric is reportedly ALL signed up for this year’s series.

BEVERLEY CALLARD: Rumour has it, she already signed on the dotted line.

JOHN BARNES: Was rumoured for the 2019 series, could he finally makes it out to Australia?

MATT BAKER: The Countryfile presenter is said to be be looking for new projects...

SUSANNA REID: The Good Morning host has hinted at appearing on the show.

JEREMY CLARKSON: The Grand Tour presenter appears keen to head Down Under!

LUCY FALLON: The show always has to include some of our fave soap stars...

NIGEL FARAGE: The politician could be set to go into The Jungle this year.

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CHARLES INGRAM: ITV’s recent drama Quiz got us all talking but could he make it OZ? THE VIVIENNE: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner, has another crown in her sights...

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JAMES ARGENT “Desperate to win back Gemma Collins”... It’s believed the former TOWIE stars have split after Gemma shared (and then deleted) messages, which appeared to show Arg calling her a number of horrible names in an argument over flights. Now, reports have claimed that Arg is plotting how to win back his ex and is even planning a trip to Marbella to surprise her. Rage and regret ARG it’s a shocker!

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HELPFUL TIPS FOR WORN OUT PARENTS

1) Lower your standards for cleanliness and order.

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3) Your house will never look like it’s out of the pages of a glossy home magazine again, END OF! EMBRACE IT...

4) No matter how many baskets you buy to contain toys, they will always be visible.

Barbie pink, Ben 10 green get to love it, embrace the Toys ‘R Us/ student house look!

5) You can never have too many Ice-pops in the freezer.

How many bad moods have been fixed by a simple Ice-pop?

6) If you can’t change them, change your perspective. For example I read recently...

Probably on Pinterest – that toothpaste is great for cleaning things like taps. So now when I go into the bathroom every day and see toothpaste splatter all over the bathroom tap I think about how my children have done half the chore of cleaning for me. How considerate of them!

7) Those chores that no one ever wants to do. Decide if you would rather do it yourself, badger your child to it, or let it go. If you are confused about what to do, see Number 1 on this list.

8) No one cares what is stuffed under your child’s bed, why should you. Unless it is old food. In that case, you should get a dog.

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HELPFUL TIPS FOR WORN OUT PARENTS

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10) Don’t buy white or mirrored furniture. Unless you enjoy screaming at your children every time they go near it.

11) However bad a situation might seem, one day it will be funny. I have a few for which I am eagerly awaiting for the funny to kick in. ANY TIME NOW… 12) When your child is a young teen there will be nothing more embarrassing than your very existence. Use this to your advantage. START PLANNING EARLY. 13) Be okay with letting your kids stumble sometimes. Whether that is handing in their homework late because they didn’t do it or wearing an outfit so hideous you have trouble looking at them without laughing.

15) Noise cancelling headphones are great for blocking out whining, bickering and the endless episodes of Peppa pig.

16) Your children will not die from eating the occasional Mcd's or frozen pizza. And by occasional I mean more than you are really willing to admit.

17) If your children are driving you crazy arguing with each other, start an argument with them. Then your children will bond over their mutual hatred of you and be quiet.

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• A tower of giraffes • A flamboyance of flamingos • A bloat, or a thunder of hippopotamuses • A smack of jellyfish • A troop or mob of kangaroos • A conspiracy of lemurs • A troop or barrel of monkeys • A romp, a family, or a raft of otters • A prickle of porcupines • An unkindness of ravens • A colony or warren of rabbits • A crash of rhinoceroses • A dray or scurry of squirrels • An ambush or streak of tigers • A rafter, gang, or posse of turkeys • A venue of vultures • A wisdom of wombats • A zeal of zebras

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) In 1066, prior to the Battle of Hastings, King Harold fought another battle that shares its name with which football club’s ground?

2) Which children’s fairy tale author was born in 1805?

3) Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy in which year?

4) Who was Chancellor of the Exchequer in Britain during the 1926 General Strike?

5) In which year did William the Conqueror order the compilation of the Doomsday Book?

6) Who was Henry VIII 3rd wife?

7) ‘What hath God wrought’ were the first words transmitted using which form of communication?

8) Who was the winner of the 2019 Great British Bake Off? 9) What is the name of the hospital in Casualty?

10) What was the name of the

number 1 single from David Bowie’s Scary Monsters Album?

11) Who was the lead singer with the Human League?

12) What was the name of the café in ‘Allo ‘Allo?

13) Which newspaper did Superman work for?

14) Who sang the theme song for the film Goldfinger?

15) The song ‘If I were a rich man’ comes from which musical?

16) Who played Rita in the film ‘Educating Rita’?

17) Which Beetles album cover featured the foursome walking across a zebra crossing?

18) Which TOWIE split from James “Arg” Argent last month?

19) What is the unit of measurement for relative loudness?

20) What is the alternative name for nitrous oxide?

21)How many sides does a nonagon have?

22) Who was famous for his theory of gravity and 3 laws of motion?

23) In medicine, what does the abbreviation OD stand for?

24) What breed of dog is the tallest in the world?

25) What is the name for an animal that only feeds on plants?

26) What is the name for a baby kangaroo?

27) Who killed John Lennon?

28) Which Scottish poet was also employed as a customs and excise officer?

29) Who is associated with the quote ‘A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse’?

30) Which novelist also writes under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith?

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FACINATING

Holiday Facts During a normal flight, the temperature outside your plane is around -60ºF. That’s colder than almost anywhere on Earth at any given moment of the year.

No matter where you travel, you’ll probably spot a cow. There’s a good chance you spot their buddy nearby too, as research has found that cows have best friends.

The pilot and his assistant must eat different food in order not to upset their stomachs at the same time.

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France covers more time zones than any country on the planet Need some beach time?

Australia has over 10,000 beaches. If inclined you could visit a new beach every day for over 27 years.

Kiribati is the only country in the world to fall into all four hemispheres, straddling the equator and extending into the eastern and western hemispheres.

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The hottest place in the solar system is Mercury. It’s 427˚C, which is hot enough to melt lead.

Should get a good tan there then!

In 2008, thieves stole and entire beach in Jamacia.

When the future King Edward VIII, then Price of Wales, visited Hawaii in 1920, he had the chance to surf. A photo filtered back to Blighty, and a massive insterest in surfing took hold. There weren’t any surfboards in Britian, so surfers used coffin lids instead.

New York City is actually further south than Rome is...

SHARK BAY, AUSTRALIA, is now called Safety Beach.

It changed its name to attract tourists.

In the 60 odd seconds you’ve been reading this article, 56 pieces of luggage have been lost, over 2174 people have arrived in a foreign country, and a quarter of a million dollars has been spent by Americans abroad.

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MY CV SO FAR...

I seem to have trouble holding down a job.

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• I joined the army and immediately got my marching orders...

• I got a job preforming circumcisions. On my first day I slipped and got the sack...

• On my first day at the car factory... my colleague was asked to attach the bonnet and I got the boot...

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HEADLINES Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?

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The new Huawei P40 Lite 5G is looking to move into the 5G market with its latest handset. But under the cheaper veneer, you'll find a 64MP AI quad-camera, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 6.5in FullView display, and an advanced 7nm Kirin 820 5G SoC with integrated 5G modem. A fast-charging 4000mAh battery also promises to keep that tech ticking over for a full day.

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A Man’s World

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The Italian said: "Last night I massaged my wife all over her body with the finest, extra virgin, olive oil, then we made passionate love and I made her scream, non stop, for five minutes".

The Frenchman said: "Last night I massaged my wife all over her body with special aphrodisiac oil from Provence and then we made passionate love. I made her scream for fifteen minutes".

The Englishman said: "That's nothing! Last night I massaged my wife all over her body with a special butter. I caressed her entire body with the butter, we then made love and I made her scream for two, long hours".

The Italian and Frenchman, astonished, asked, "Two full hours? Wow! That's phenomenal. What were you doing to her to make her scream for two hours"?

The Englishman replied: "I wiped my hands on the curtains".

A YOUNG lad comes home from school and tELLS his mother he had been given a part in the school play. 'Wonderful, 'replies his mother, 'what part is it?' The boy says, 'I play the part of the husband.' The mother scowls and says, 'Go back and tell your teacher you want a speaking part.'

One night, Pinnochio's girlfriend... said to him, "This stinks. Every time we make

love I get splinters." So Pinnochio goes to Gepetto to ask his advice. Gepetto says, "Sandpaper, my boy, that's all you need." A few days later Gepetto runs into Pinnochio and says, "So how are you doing with the girls now?" Pinnochio says, "Who needs girls?"

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1) The UK’s first “test-tube baby” was born 2) The first Garfield comic strip debuts in U.S. newspapers 1918 3) Sweden becomes the first nation to ban aerosol sprays 4) There are three Popes this year: Pope Paul VI dies at age of 80 John Paul I Becomes Pope from August 26th , and dies just 33 days later Cardinal Karol Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II 5) Argentina Wins The World Cup in Argentina 6) At the movies you would have been watching: Grease, Saturday Night Fever, Close Encounters of the Third Kind or Revenge of the Pink Panther 7) Popular TV shows were: 1975 Happy Days, Jim'll Fix It (UK) Little House on the Prairie or 2015 The Rockford Files

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

A man goes to the doctor after feeling ill. The doctor says: "You know, you should have come to see me sooner.

Unfortunately you have waited too long and you are going to die this evening." The man is distraught and wonders how he is going to tell his wife. Well, he tells her and she takes it pretty well: "Darling, this is going to be a night that you will always remember," she says. "I am going to treat you like a king." She prepares a scrumptious gourmet dinner with wine, candles... the works. After dinner she slips away and returns in the most incredible negligee the man has ever seen. She leads him into their bedroom. They make the most passionate love they have ever made. The man is beside himself. Once done, the wife rolls over to go to sleep knowing she kept her promise. Well, the husband is wide awake watching the clock. He knows that he is doomed. He taps her: "Darling?" he whispers. She rolls over and they again proceed to make love. Again when they were done she rolls over and he taps her. By now she is getting annoyed, but under the circumstances she grants her husband's dying wishes. Finally the wife rolls over and begins to snore. Well, the man decides to tap her again: "Darling?" he whispers. She rolls over and yells: "Would you give it a rest! One of us has to get up in the morning!"

A trip to the doctors office.... A young mother paying a visit to a doctor friend and his

wife made no attempt to restrain her five-year-old son, who was ransacking an adjoining room.

But finally, an extra loud clatter of bottles did prompt her to say, "I hope, doctor, you don't mind Johnny being in there." "No," said the doctor calmly, "He'll be quiet when he gets to the poisons."

Health & Well Being

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THE ANCIENT ORIGINS OF SOUND HEALING

SOUND BATH HEALING EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOUND BATHS...

A SOUND BATH IS A DEEPLY-IMMERSIVE, FULL-BODY LISTENING EXPERIENCE THAT INTENTIONALLY USES SOUND TO INVITE GENTLE YET POWERFUL THERAPEUTIC AND RESTORATIVE PROCESSES TO NURTURE THE MIND AND BODY. What’s generally universal about the effect of a sound bath, though, is that it’s relaxing. Thanks to that mind-set shift from an active state, to a more relaxed state, to even a dreamy state, sound baths are adept at putting those who practice at ease.

Though many people have only recently heard of sound baths, the use of music for healing is nothing new. From Tibetan singing bowls to Aboriginal didgeridoos, music has been used for its therapeutic effects for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks used sound vibration to aid in digestion, treat mental disturbance, and induce sleep, and even Aristotle's De Anima detailed how flute music could purify the soul. Then, at end of the 19th century, researchers began to focus on proving the correlation between sound and healing. These studies proved that music could lower blood pressure, decrease pulse rate and assists the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for digestion and some metabolic processes.

THE GOAL OF THE EXPERIENCE IS TO INVITE DEEP REST AND RELAXATION, AND EXPLORE SELF-INQUIRY AND SELF-DISCOVERY

WHAT HAPPENS AT SOUND BATH?

The experience begins with each person lying down or seated in a comfortable position, often with a blanket and an eye mask. After a few minutes of guided focus on the breath, the remainder of the experience is filled with different sounds and frequencies being introduced in succession. The sounds are created by a variety of overtoneemitting instruments including tuning forks, gongs, shruti box, Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, chimes, and voice.

When you sink into a Sound Bath and guide your awareness to your listening, you allow your brain waves to slow, shifting from a more active state to a more relaxed state, or even a dreamlike state. The sounds introduced during a Sound Bath are an invitation into a deeper state of consciousness, an opportunity to unplug from external stimuli and to gain perspective on what’s going on within you.

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PROSTATE CANCER

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK at the moment. It usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years.

WHAT IS THE PROSTATE? The prostate is a small gland in the pelvis, found only in men. About the size of a satsuma, it's located between the penis and the bladder, and surrounds the urethra.

The main function of the prostate is to produce a thick white fluid that creates semen when mixed with the sperm produced by the testicles.

SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATE CANCER:

Symptoms of prostate cancer do not usually appear until the prostate is large enough to affect the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis (urethra).

When this happens, you may notice things like: • An increased need to pee • Straining while you pee • A feeling your bladder has not fully emptied

TESTS FOR PROSTATE CANCER PSA TESTING

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HOW IS PROSTATE CANCER TREATED?

For many men with prostate cancer, treatment is not immediately necessary. If the cancer is at an early stage and not causing symptoms, your doctor may suggest either "watchful waiting" or "active surveillance". The best option depends on your age and overall health. Both options involve carefully monitoring your condition. Some cases of prostate cancer can be cured if treated in the early stages. Treatments include: • Surgically removing the prostate • Radiotherapy

These symptoms should not be ignored, but they do not mean you have prostate cancer.

of significant side effects, including erectile dysfunction and urinary symptoms, such as needing to use the toilet more urgently or more often. For this reason, some men choose to delay treatment until there's a risk the cancer might spread. Newer treatments, such as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and cryotherapy, aim to reduce these side effects. Some hospitals may offer them as an alternative to surgery, radiotherapy or hormone therapy. But the long-term effectiveness of these treatments is not known yet.

LIVING WITH PROSTATE CANCER

Early detection is key but as prostate cancer usually progresses very slowly, you can live for decades without symptoms or needing treatment.

Nevertheless, it can affect your life. As well as the possible side effects of treatment, a diagnosis of prostate cancer can understandably make you feel anxious or depressed. You may find it beneficial to talk about the condition with your family, friends, a either on its own or alongside hormone therapy medical professional or other men with prostate Some cases are only diagnosed at a later stage, cancer. when the cancer has spread. If the cancer spreads to other parts of the body and cannot be cured, treatment is focused on prolonging life and relieving symptoms. All treatment options carry the risk

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ONE RING TO CURSE THEM ALL - DID THE RING OF SILVIANUS INSPIRE J.R.R. TOLKIEN? Discovered in 1785 in a southern English field near the remains of an ancient Roman settlement, some scholars claim this is the artifact that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic verse:

ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL, ONE RING TO FIND THEM, ONE RING TO BRING THEM ALL AND IN THE DARKNESS BIND THEM. What we know about the ring’s origins are somewhat scant. In the 4th century AD, a Roman soldier stationed in Gloucestershire, England, by the name of Silvianus visited baths dedicated to the Celtic god Nodens. The Temple of Nodens sat on a hill above the River Severn at Lidney and celebrated the Roman-British deity associated with hunting, dogs, healing, and the sea. While at the Temple, Silvianus’s golden ring vanished.

Believing the culprit to be an individual named Senicianus, Silvianus made an appeal for supernatural justice. At the Temple, he left money before crafting a lead plate known as a curse tablet or defixio.

Why Silvianus believed Senicianus stole his ring remains a mystery. Nonetheless, a later inscription placed on the object provides evidence for Senicianus’s ownership of the anathematized artifact. Rediscovered in the late 18th-century, the artifact gleamed tantalizingly in a plowed field on a farm near Silchester. This English town boasts Roman origins and sits 80 miles (128 kilometers) from Lydney, the site of the Temple of Nodens.

Whether the ring was lost or intentionally discarded by Senicianus or another individual remains a mystery. As for whether or not the thief fell victim to Silvianus’s curse? The story has been lost to history.

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Ingredients:

Method:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil •1 heaped tbsp medium curry powder • 1 onion, finely chopped •1 heaped tbsp light muscovado sugar •Thumb-sized piece ginger, • Small bunch coriander, finely chopped finely grated •400g can coconut milk •3 garlic cloves, crushed • 450g skinless hake fillets, •1 tsp shrimp paste cut into rectangles, roughly credit card size • 1 small red chilli, shredded • 220g Tiger Prawns • 2 lemongrass stalks, •1 lime, halved split, then bruised with a rolling pin • Cooked rice, to serve

1) Heat the oil in a wide, lidded frying pan, then soften the onion for 5 mins. Increase the heat a little, stir in the ginger, garlic, shrimp paste, chilli and lemongrass, and cook for 2 mins. Add the curry powder and sugar, and keep stirring.

When the sugar starts to melt and everything starts to clump together, add the coriander stems, coconut milk and 2 tbsp water, then bring to a simmer.

2) Add the fish to the sauce, tuck the prawns in here and there, then squeeze over half the lime. Pop on the lid and simmer for 5 mins more or until the hake is just cooked and flaking, and the prawns are pink through. Taste for seasoning, adding a squeeze more lime to the sauce if you like.

Scatter over the coriander leaves and serve with rice.

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MEGACITIES

The world's largest cities, called megacities, have more than 10 million residents.

As of 2017, there are 40 megacities in existence. Here’s the list from 10 to 1!

AT NUMBER 10... Delhi, India

Urban Area: 21,753,486 million people live here.

Population density: 29,298 people per square mile.

Delhi is India’s capital it’s a place of striking contrasts. Mosques, bazaars, and narrow lanes mark the old town. New Delhi, the capital, features grand boulevards, business centers, and shopping malls. Urban detail: Twenty languages are spoken in Delhi. The official and most widely spoken language is Hindi, followed by Punjabi. Delhi is the second wealthiest city after Mumbai in India, with a total wealth of $450 billion and home to 18 billionaires and 23,000 millionaires.

AT NUMBER 9... Mexico City, Mexico

Urban Area: 23,614,000 million people live here.

Population density: 16,000 people per square mile.

Mexico City is ten times the size it was in 1940. The Mexican capital generates a quarter of the country's wealth. However, with low population growth, the number of people in retirement is expected to rise rapidly. Urban Detail: Security, air pollution, and traffic congestion are prime concerns in Mexico City. These problems result from poor resource management and unstructured growth.

AT NUMBER 8... mumbai, India

Urban Area: 23,655,355 million people live here.

Population density: 53,000 per square mile.

Mumbai–called Bombay until the name was changed in 1995–is the commercial and movie capital of India and has attracted millions of migrants from the countryside. With high birth rates and the continued influx of migrants, Mumbai’s population is expected to grow rapidly in the future. Urban Detail: Over half of the city’s population lives in slums. Poor infrastructure and widespread poverty make it very difficult to meet the demands of an ever-growing population.

AT NUMBER 7... New York, North america

Urban Area: 23,756,354 million people live here.

Population density: 28,210 people per square mile.

New York City, especially Manhattan, is arguably a role model for balancing urban development with good public transport and access to open spaces. New York is the only American city where most households do not own a car. Urban Detail: New York is one of the biggest gateways to America. Over 170 languages are spoken there today. No single nationality or ethnicity dominates the city’s culturally diverse population.

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AT NUMBER 6... Manila, Philippines

Urban Area: 24,124,000 million people live here.

Population density: 38,000 people per square mile.

Manila's colonial past is reflected in its architecture. The historic center, is surrounded by a massive wall built by the Spanish in the 16th century. Urban Detail: More than 3 million people in Manila live in slums without electricity, sanitation, and access to drinking water. Population density is extremely high, some areas have more than 100,000 people live on 1 km².

AT NUMBER 5... shanghai, China

Urban Area: 24,152,700 million people live here.

Population density: 119,400 people per square mile.

Shanghai has become China's financial and commercial center. It has one of the world’s busiest ports and the world’s most extensive bus system with more than one thousand lines. Urban Detail: Shanghai has one of the world's most remarkable skylines. Thirty five structures are taller than 200 meters, including two over 450 meters.

AT NUMBER 4... Karachi, Pakistan

Urban Area: 24,300,000 million people live here.

Population density: 24,000 people per square mile.

Karachi is the third most densely populated megacity it is growing rapidly due to rural-urban migration. Urban Detail: After Pakistan won independence from the British the population increased hugely transforming demographics & economy.

AT NUMBER 3... Seoul, South Korea

Urban Area: 25,600,000 million people live here.

Population density: 27,000 people per square kilometer.

Seoul has grown rapidly since the Korean War (1950-53). Today, nearly half of the country’s population lives in and around Seoul. Seoul has made remarkable progress in combating air pollution and is one of the cleanest cities in Asia. Urban Detail: Seoul is located 50 kilometers south of the heavily armed border with North Korea. The city is in range of North Korean artillery. Plans to move the capital further south have already caused much debate.

AT NUMBER 2... Jarkarta, Indonesia

Urban Area: 31,500,000 million people live here.

Population density: 14,464 people per square kilometer.

Jakarta has been booming since 2005 after suffering economic crises and disasters like floods and earthquakes in recent decades. Urban Detail: Despite many wide roads, Jakarta suffers from terrible traffic congestion. To reduce traffic jams, some major roads have a 'three in one' rule during rush hours, prohibiting fewer than three passengers per car.

AT NUMBER 1... Tokyo, Japan

Urban Area: 38,800,000 million people live here.

Population density: 6,158 people per square kilometer.

Greater Tokyo is the largest urban agglomeration in the world, swallowing up the neighboring cities of Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Chiba. Despite its size, Tokyo has very efficient public transportation, which accounts for almost 80% of all journeys. Urban Detail: Tokyo Bay has been gradually filled up to create more living space. Odaiba, an island made from waste, has become one of Tokyo’s most interesting tourist spots and destinations for day trippers.

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Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil

Medical

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112 091 092 062

Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Health Centres

Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Marbella 952 769 946

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100

Fire Brigade

Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

952 952 952 952 952 952 952

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

Tourist Information

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Transport

Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus

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Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda.

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa).

Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina)

Cinemas

All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week.

Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039

Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

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Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

5th August 2020: Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) 15th to 24th August 2020: Malaga Feria. (Cancelled) 15th August 2020: Feast of the Assumption.

(National Holiday)

26th August 2020: Summer Bank Holiday UK & Gibraltar (excluding Scotland)

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during August 2020...

Capricorn

December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius

January 20th February 18th

Pisces

February 19th March 20th

Aries

March 21st April 19th

Taurus

April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

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Capricorn, the influence of the solar eclipse on August 11th brings your closest relationships to the forefront of your mind, if you’re still holding a grudge or unfinished emotional issues, damage will be done to your relationship. If you’re arguing about money, it’s important to understand how money figures into trust, and acceptance of one another. Your influence in professional associations can lead to positive growth this month. You’ll be more successful if you address concerns, and incorporate innovations after August 11th. Be really careful when it comes to finances and investments. A break from routine or trip near the Moon on August 26th can ease the pressure or stress you’ve felt all month. If you feel stuck early in the month it may simply be the result of needing to finish what you’ve already started.

New projects fare best if launched after the 26th of August.

Aquarius, partnerships, marriage, and social relationships take top priority, and if there’s turmoil brewing, it can escalate significantly this month. Taking a stand may be important, but you may also need to seek positive solutions for peaceful settlement of disputes at work and on the home front. Sometimes you simply can’t win. Or at least that can be how you feel near the time of the solar eclipse on August 11th.

Explosive emotional outbursts are not necessarily your style, but you do need to vent. Unrealistic situations are exposed to your realistic examination this August. Even though Mercury ends its retrograde cycle on August 5th, you may still run into problems with employees, coworkers, or contracts. If you can stand criticism and take a step back and see the whole picture without overreacting then, you’ll make progress.

Pisces, You’re taking a second look at relationship. You may discover that as your needs have changed, your feelings have transformed. You may expect more from love, but when you have unrealistic expectations about a person your over-idealism can be a setup. Interruptions in your schedule and changes at work require you to use your flexibility during the solar eclipse on August 11th. If you appear weak, others may try to take advantage, so stay on your toes. Changes at work can be especially tiresome this month; you’ll have the best success concentrating on finishing up an old project before you attempt an entirely new one. You may also face a philosophical challenge. Avoid high-risk activities this month.

Make an effort to clarify what’s expected from you at work, and use this time to improve your work environment. Eliminate things that get in the way of your productivity.

Aries, the solar eclipse on August 11th brings your love life into focus. You’re eager to feel uplifted by love and you will resist situations that seem to inhibit your free expression. But you can’t get away from taking responsibility where it’s necessary! Reaching a balance allows love to flow. Your passion is at a high point; if you are single you’re eager to feel love without restraint. Outdoor activities take the edge off stress, but you may be a little frustrated if your only goal is winning. Impulsive spending, gambling, or risk-taking is definitely dangerous for you this month. Speculative ventures are too unreliable, but work hard and you will start to see light at the end of the tunnel both financially and to achieve work life balance. Since Mercury is retrograde until August 5th, you may not see much forward progress. Deal with unfinished projects and unanswered calls, and then explore new avenues after August 11th.

Taurus, many of the things you’ve counted on to provide stability and consistency are changing, if you can go with the flow through this transition then you’ll feel a huge difference in your sense of personal satisfaction. Family pressures can grow rather intense, and fulfilling your needs for security is a high priority. Try to sort through the outside influences and listen to your inner voice. By the Moon on August 26th you’re ready to feel love flowing into your heart. All you have to do is open the door.

Clearing up communication mishaps can be stressful from August 1st to 16th, especially if someone has completely misunderstood you. But clarity is crucial to your success, and ignoring rumors or problems can be costly. Stubborn resistance will only cost excessive time and money! By August 24th you’re in a much better position to negotiate a new or different arrangement.

Gemini, second thoughts about your priorities are just bugging you this month. You may discover that you’re simply not willing to compromise, especially if you’ve discovered a fatal flaw.

It’s easy to overdo it or to underestimate a physical challenge from August 1st to 20th. Risky situations are best avoided, unless you’re just a glutton for punishment. Concentrate on enhancing your flexibility. Thinking before you actually blurt out what’s on your mind could save a lot of explaining. A holiday with your other half can be just what’s needed up until August 16th, but by the Moon on August 26th you’ll probably want to be safe at home. Use your powers of observation to help you gauge your actions and propositions during the solar eclipse on August 11th. It’s a tricky time for negotiations, particularly if they involve money from August 11th to 28th 2020.

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo

July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo

August 23rd September 22nd

Libra

September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio

October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius

November 22nd December 21st

Cancer, your love life seems to be running into inhibitions stemming from old arguments and niggles. Even though you may want to take the next step, if you don’t trust your partner you’re not likely to budge from your position of safety. Your feelings may be changing as you examine your real values during the solar eclipse on August 11th. Just before the Moon on August 26th you may consider trying something (or someone!) else. Brewing financial situations reach a climax this month prompted by the solar eclipse; this will give you a marvelous chance to realign your budget. Consider what you need and want before you agree, and if your intuition screams, “Wait!” early in the month, listen. Negotiations bring core issues to the surface after August 23rd, when you’re in a better position to find something that meets your needs.

Leo, the solar eclipse sets the stage for breakthrough and renewal this month. Power struggles or competition with others may be intense, but if something is important, it may be time to stake a serious claim on what is rightfully yours. Although you may have challenges to overcome, you can make significant strides if you maintain your focus and eliminate what you no longer need. A romantic getaway from August 10th to 15th can inspire you. Infatuation though may be more trouble than it’s worth after August 18th. Damage control may be the order of the day at work until August 10th, and then communication breakdowns require extra care until August 21st. Choose your battles wisely after August 22nd, especially if they involve another’s resources, since you’re vulnerable in that area until after the Moon on August 26th.

Virgo, the conflict between wanting to get away from it all while still maintaining your high levels of productivity can drive you mad this month… Unless you’ve set reasonable priorities - your inner voice has the answers, go with your gut feelings they are nearly always correct. From August the 1st to 14th, avoid high-risk activities, keep your attention and focus on what you are doing - be more alert when driving, too! The solar eclipse on August 11th sees you experiencing increased anxiety about important decisions. Until the 16th of the month you might be better served by using your time to iron out details of ongoing projects instead of attempting to start something new. From the 17th to 25th there’s an opening for progress, although compromises are likely. Keep an eye on your finances, as they require special attention all month.

Libra, before you take a stand concerning anything of importance you’ll require more information. Emotional stresses require physical energy, too this month, and if you allow sufficient time to build your inner defenses you’ll also feel more physically strong. The solar eclipse on August 11th emphasises your need to forge connections with friends, but it’s also a time of releasing for renewed hope. This is a period of change that is going to be very good for your soul. Mercury’s retrograde ends on August 5th, the effects of this cycle are not complete until August 20th. If you’re uncomfortable with plans, contracts, or agreements, give yourself time to evaluate more completely before you decide. Evidence confirming your decisions strengthen your resolve, and by the Moon on August 26tn necessary answers should emerge.

Scorpio, taking the lead while others have faltered can be an honorable choice, but it also tests your faith in yourself this month. Situations you attempted earlier this year may now reach their peak potential, but you may have to change some of your plans if you are to complete the task at hand.

To maintain a clear flow of energy, you need to concentrate on releasing stress. If you are in a destructive or unhealthy relationship then this may finally end before the solar eclipse on August 11th. Listen to your heart during the Moon on August 26th, when your true passions will out. While your career path may seem be slightly rocky this month, the choices you’re making may actually be centered on defining your life purpose. It’s time to probe into your deepest yearnings. Once you’ve clarified what’s necessary, you may be eager to initiate innovative changes.

Sagittarius, you are in for a period of awakening this month’s as you start to be able to see the larger picture, this encourages you to broaden your horizons and trust your instincts about creating a more fulfilling reality. Your need for independence ranks highly in your priorities, but it’s crucial to find the common links that allow you to fully express yourself within a relationship. Once Mercury turns to be in a direct line in your solar skies on August 5th you may feel that you’re ready to make progress. The solar eclipse on August 11th makes you more aware of your soul’s calling. There are still unfinished situations requiring your attention, and attending to these matters are necessary before you’ll be free to explore new options. Conferring with others and uniting your common interests opens the way for success after August 16th.

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puzzle

Solutions on page 80

it out

Anger Inducing Anagrams

Can you work out the names of these anagrams of of famous British writers?

The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1)

_______ _______

CHASED CRINKLES (7,7)

2)

______ ________

GATECRASH HAITI (6,8)

3)

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NEW MANIAC (3,6)

4)

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DOLLAR HAD (5,4)

5)

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HYDRO ASTHMA (6,5)

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Sudoku

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Tricky Brain Teaser

CAN YOU WORK OUT THE RIDDLES?

1) I turn my head, and you may go where you want.

I turn it again, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stay till you rot.

I have no face, but I live or die.

By my crooked teeth, Who am I? 2) Arnold Schwarzenegger has a big one.

Michael J. Fox has a small one.

The Pope has one but does not use it.

Trump uses his all the time. What is it?

3) I have six faces and twenty-one eyes, yet I can not see.

What am I?

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Crossword

Name The Film

Across: 1. Principal, foremost (7) 5. Damages (7) 9. Large fruit (5) 10. Bitter salt used in medicine (5) 12. Savoury snack (7) 14. Utility bill listing (5) 15. Type of chair (5) 16. Open sore (5) 17. Short summary (5) 18. Adversary (5) 19. Anaesthetic (5) 22. Russian monarchs (5) 24. Revise (5) 25. Incumbencies (7) 30. Burdened (5) 31. Large body of water (5) 32. Craftsman (7) 33. Stand (7) Down: 1. Lantern (4) 2. Adept (4) 3. Take no notice (6) 4. Army chief (7) 5. Well founded (7) 6. Tip-offs, maybe (6) 7. Men's leg wear (4) 8. Identical (4) 11. Slander (7) 13. Clothing (7) 20. Strained state (7) 21. Very serious (7) 23. Pebbles (6) 24. Like a sailor on leave (6) 26. Arm bone (4) 27. Change copy (4) 28. Egg container (4) 29. Grimm beginnings? (4)

A Two New Yorkers accused of murder in B rural Alabama while on their way back to college call in the help of one of their cousins, a loudmouth lawyer with no trial experience staring Joe Pesci (1992).

A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back (2001).

Say What You See...

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A man came walking up to the house when he noticed his grandfather sitting on the porch, in the rocking chair, with nothing on from the waist down.

“Grandpa, what are you doing?” he exclaimed. The old man looked off in the distance without answering. “Grandpa, what are you doing sitting out here with no trousers or pants on?” he asked again. The old man slowly looked at him and said, “Well, last week I sat out here with no shirt on, and I got a stiff neck.

This is your grandma's idea.”

Simple Logic...

A 2019 study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year.

Another recent study found that Americans drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a year.

That means, on average...

Americans get about 41 miles per gallon.

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After a tiring day, a commuter settled down in his seat and closed his eyes. As the train rolled out of the station, a woman sitting next to him pulled out her mobile phone.

She started talking in a loud voice: "Hi sweetheart. It's Sue. I'm on the train". "Yes, I know it's the six thirty and not the four thirty, but I had a long meeting. No, honey, not with that Kevin from the accounting office.

It was with the boss. No sweetheart, you're the only one in my life.

Yes, I'm sure, cross my heart!"

Fifteen minutes later, she was still talking loudly. When the man sitting next to her had enough, he leaned over and said into the phone, "Sue, hang up the phone and come back to bed."

Sue doesn't use her mobile phone in public any longer.

IN LIGHT OF THE RISING FREQUENCY OF HUMAN - GRIZZLY BEAR CONFLICTS...

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert of bears while in the field.

They advise that outdoorspeople wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them.

They also advise outdoorspeople to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity.

Outdoorspeople should recognise the difference between black bear and grizzly bear dung. Black bear dung is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear dung has little bells in it and smells like pepper.

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REDUCED TO €115.000

STUDIO SUITE 1 BED APARTMENT IN MINERVA BENALMADENA COSTA

sĞƌLJ ůĂƌŐĞ ƐƚƵĚŝŽ ĐŽŶǀĞƌƚĞĚ ŝŶƚŽ Ă ϭ ďĞĚ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ͕ ŽŶ Ă ůŽǁ ŇŽŽƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǁĞůů ŬŶŽǁŶ DŝŶĞƌǀĂ ŽŵƉůĞdž͕ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŌĞƌŶŽŽŶ ƐƵŶ͘ ĚĚĞĚ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ Ϯ ďƵŶŬ ďĞĚƐ͕ ůŽƵŶŐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĚŽƵďůĞ ďĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƐŽĨĂ ďĞĚ͕ ĂŝƌĐŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂŶ ĞdžƚƌĂ ůĂƌŐĞ ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ &ĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ƵƌďĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ϮϰŚ ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͕ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ͕ ƉŽŽů ǁŝƚŚ ƐůŝĚĞƐ Θ ƐŶĂĐŬ ďĂƌ͘

DUE TO OUR HUGE CURRENT SUCCESS, WE NOW NEED YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT

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under the sea...

Give Marlin, Nem o & Dory Some Colour

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U H I N S R U E G W F A A I U U H I I F Y N K L N M L F T L R K Y R Q L X S S E K A Y A B S H U L P E D H M G Y N I T S F D G C I I A T O L N Y O U L B K J E N Q A F R R Y J S K Y K S A M Y L Y S R C

marlin gill dory jenny flo charlie destiny bailey hank Can you find Dory & friends in the wordsearch?

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What do sea monsters eat?

Fish and ships Why did the fish blush?

Because it saw the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom!

Where do killer whales get their dental work done?

At the orca-dontist!

What fish goes up the river at 100mph ?

A motor pike!

DOT TO DOT....

Connect the dots to find Hank in the sand!

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puzzle Who Am I? Jamie Oliver

Guess the Year 1978

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Stamford Bridge 2) Hans Christian Anderson 3) 1922 4) Winston Churchill 5) 1085 6) Jane Seymour 7) Morse Code 8) David Atherton 9) Holby General 10) Ashes to Ashes 11) Phil Oakey 12) Café Rene 13) Daily Planet 14) Shirley Bassey 15) Fiddler on the Roof 16) Julie Walters 17) Abbey Road 18) Gemma Collins 19) Decibel 20) Laughing Gas 21) 9 22) Sir Isaac Newton 23) Overdose 24) Irish Wolfhound 25) Herbivore 26) Joey 27) Mark David Chapman 28) Robbie Burns 29) Richard III 30) JK Rowling

Answers from 18, 26, 46 70 & 71

it out

Anger Making Anagrams 1) Charles Dickens 2) Agatha Christie 3) Ian McEwan 4) Roald Dahl 5) Thomas Hardy

Guess The Celeb a) Vernon Kay b) Kerry Washington

Brain Teaser

CAN YOU WORK OUT THE RIDDLES? 1) A Key 2) Family Name 3) A Die

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) My Cousin Vinny (1992) b) Shrek (2001)

Say What You See 1) Falling Temperature 2) Mixed Vegetables 80

3) Head in the Sand

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MINDyour ownBUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

bars, restaurants & Cafés Los Boliches

Fuengirola Port

ESTEPONA CENTRE

Frontline Cafe Bar Duquesa Port,

ON the beach in Sabinillas

Marbella Centre,

large selection of bars all in good locations from 22.500€

Music Bar - very well known TOTALLING over 200 square meters 60.000€ ref: 2370 Good sized Corner restaurant large terrace & direct sea views modern decoration 39.950€ ref: 2404

Central Fuengirola - Fish Alley Café/Bar - RENT ONLY 500€PCM 55m2 inside + 30m2 on the terrace 29.950€ ref: 2394

Cafés and Bars in gREAT locations from 25.000€

Café Bar in Fantastic Position, Refurbished to Very High Standard 25.000€ ref: 2372 Very Large Versatile Member’s Club/ Nightclub 250.000€ ref: 2320

Mijas Costa - BAR RESTAURANT

Very Profitable Bar/RestauranT full trading figures backed up with daily till receipts. 59.950€ ref: 2376

www.business-sales-spain.com Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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5 Bedroom Villa, Marbella €850,000

This spacious villa overlooking Marbella’s center and with partial sea views in a very privileged location. The property enjoys great privacy, with a mature garden, swimming pool, several terraces and a comfortable barbecue space.

In addition, it has a spacious apartment completely separate, with its own independent entrance, which includes a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen.

Ref No: MAS450015 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 House: 432m² Plot: 694m²

Platinum Estates Marbella Head Office Address: Pje. Torre Del Mar 5B, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara

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Luxury real estate by Platinum Estates Marbella

4 Bedroom Villa, La Cala Resort €895,000

E O B XC FF Y P LU ER M ES L A S E A T T IV D R A IN E B TE U LY E S M L L A

Beautiful Semi Detached Villa With Pool in Frontline Position La Cala Golf. This property is arguably in the best position in the urbanisation designed with every room having fantastic views. arranged on three floors plus a lower floor with a garage. The garden is partly laid to lawn with a patio area and swimming pool. Under the original ownership, it is offered in excellent order throughout.

Ref No: PEM02002 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 House: 261m² Plot: 300m² Terrace: 67m²

www.platinumestatesmarbella.com info@platinumestatesmarbella.com T: (+34) 951 666 715 (Spain) M: (+34) 663 061 669 (Spain)

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Unique Fires

Costa del Sol Market Leaders in

Real Flame Electric, Gas & Wood Burning Fires FOR CONTEMPORARY & MODERN SPANISH LIVING Unique fires also offer all types of outdoor heating and barbeque's

Tel: +34 951 277 443 Mob: +34 610 654 422 info@uniquefires.com www.uniquefires.com Local 10, Galera Park Calle Caddie 29680 Estepona