February 2021 Costa Link Magazine

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 1

M

a

February 2021 N°165

g

a

z

i

n

e

No1 MARBELLA

AUTOMOTIVE•ELECTRONIC•DIAGNOSTIC

YS

E ERVIC WITH A

FR

NEW

LOOK

T H E SA M E

LIT

H ES

QU A

Thermal Security Windows See Page 13

SEE PAGE 23

costadelhome.com intelligent property search

page 40

SKI SCHOOL SIERRA NEVADA

englishskischool.com SEE PAGE 11

www.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S!

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 2

No1 MARBELLA

AUTOMOTIVE•ELECTRONIC•DIAGNOSTIC

• SERVICE FROM 85€

TO INCLUDE VALET, PICK UP & DELIVERY FROM RIVIERA TO ESTEPONA

• PRE I.T.V INSPECTION & TRANSFER TO ITV STATION • DIAGNOSTIC CHECK FOR 40€ • ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIR I.E PAINTING ETC • MOTORBIKE & SCOOTER REPAIRS • GRUA / BREAKDOWN SERVICE • REGISTRATION TRANSFER: ENGLISH - SPANISH • TYRES & BALANCING

• ALL TYPES OF SERVICE & GENERAL REPAIRS • COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC • ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES CATERED FOR • USED CARS BOUGHT & SOLD • CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION • ECU REPAIRS • AIR-CON SERVICING • OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 09:00 - 19:00hrs WITHOUT A BREAK

952 926 544 | 656 632 544 675 530 409 no1carsmarbella@gmail.com www.no1carsandboatsmarbella.com 45 Calle Uranio, Poligono Industrial La Ermita 29600, Marbella

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 3

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 4

Ed’s Note..

ARE YOU FEELING THE LOVE? Well during this pandemic it’s a little hard too but we shall solider on… Love is in the air!

Yes, Valentines Day is here and with it comes the chance to show your other half just how much they are loved! Go on push the boat out, it’s only once a year why not choose that special venue for lunch or get a cheeky take-away to wine and dine your beloved...

So with Valentines on February the 14th, Shrove Tuesday on the 16th (Pancake day) and on February 28th it’s the day of Andalucía (many businesses will be closed) there are a couple of things to look forward too.

We have fantastic prices on all of our ads at the moment - call us for more information. Have a happy and healthy month and remember, keep smiling!

in the February Magazine...

6

Funny items that are masculine or feminine… check out “A Women’s World this month!”

24

???

Solutions on page 76 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

38

The Gadget & Gizmo’s pages have some fab new tech including: The Rolls-Royce of toothbrushes and a new scooter from Audi plus lots more...

42

An annual boys lunch-where should they go? In “A Man’s World ” this month...

58

Electric cars are the future, but the idea isn’t new... We take a look in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 58...

70

Due to Covid-19 there is not a lot on so we have no “What’s on Guide” this month.

66

Email: info@costalinkmagazine.com

Website: www.costalinkmagazine.com Facebook: facebook.com/costa.link.spain Whatsapp: 663 061 669 or Tweet: @costa_link

Valentine’s day games, puzzles and more in “The Kids Page” this month.

72

The Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 72 to 75...

Solutions on page 76 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

HOW TO CONTACT US Call: 951 666 715 or 663 061 669

4

68

The Jokes Page: Laugh out loud with rib crackers on page 68!

facebook.com/Costa.Link.Spain/

No part of this publication, including layout, graphic design or pictures may be copied, SCANNED, used or reproduced without our prior written consent. Costa Link Magazine accepts no responsibility for alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors. All rights reserved © 2020-2021.

Deposito Legal: MA-228-2007.

to advertise in costa link magazine please call 951 666 715 or 663 061 669

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 5

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 6

A Woman’s World

MALE OR FEMALE...?

IN MANY Languages a lot of non-living objects are actually either male or female (masculine or feminine).

HERE ARE sOME ExAMpLEs...

HOT AIR BALLOONS: Also a male object, because to get them to go anywhere, you have to light a fire under their bottom.

SPONGES: These are female, because they are soft, squeezable and retain water.

WEB PAGES: Female, because they're constantly being looked at and frequently getting hit on.

FREEZER BAGS: TRAINS: They are male, because they hold everything in, but Definitely male, because they always use the same old you can see right through them. lines for picking up people.

PHOTOCOPIERS: HAMMERS: These are female, because once turned off; it takes a Male, because in the last 5000 years, they've hardly while to warm them up again. They are an effective changed at all, and are occasionally handy to have reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, around. but can also wreak havoc if you push the wrong REMOTE CONTROLS: Buttons.

Female. Ha! You probably thought it would be male, TYRES: but consider this: It easily gives a man pleasure, he'd Tyres are male, because they go bald easily and are be lost without it, and while he doesn't always know often over-inflated. which buttons to push, he just keeps trying.

THE BEAUTY ROOM SAN PEDRO Beach front - easy FREE parking

• CACI non surgical facelift new synergy machine, including CACI jowl lift and CACI eye revive.

• HIFU high intensity focused ultrasound, reaches the S.M.A.S. skin depth with incredible results.

• GUINOT deep cleaning (extractions) or Hydradermie nourishing facials.

• DERMAPLANING, safe removal of peach fuzz facial hair.

• RADIO FREQUENCY, deep penetrating collagen wave firming - rejuvenating face & body. (Arms, inner thighs) • SLIMMING CAVITATION: safe & painless fat removal.

• PREGNANCY massage.

• SPORTS INJURIES, remedial therapy.

• MASSAGE deep tissue or relaxing.

• REFLEXOLOGY • LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE full body detox.

• PRESSOTHERAPY

6

Call Judith 655 013 064 :beautytherapistmarbella www.beautytherapistmarbella.com

Judith has been qualified since 1984

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 7

Curtain and Bedding.es • CURTAINS • ROMAN BLINDS • ROLLER/VERTICAL • WOODEN/VENETIAN • SOFT FURNISHINGS • HEADBOARDS FREE consultation & measuring service

DE MA TO URE AS ME

www.curtainandbedding.es Email: thecurtainandbeddingco@hotmail.com

Tel: 603 662 035

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 8

Stocking only the very best in ladies fashion including leading quality designer labels Sizes from 8 to 20

(other sizes can be ordered) Extensive Sales Rack.

Opening Times: Monday - Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 11am - 2pm

Tel: 952 927 245 Our new address is... BOUTIQUE NICOLE Avenida de Burgos, Conjunto ACQUA Fase II Locales 3-4-5 29670 San Pedro Alcantara

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:04 pm Page 9

HOT GOSSIP...

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 9:05 pm Page 10

p i s s z i o b G how S DIVORCE WOES….

ERIKA JAYNE’S DIVORCE... The 49-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star filed for divorce from the 81-year-old in November after 21 years of marriage. The following month, Girardi was sued for allegedly embezzling funds from several families whose loved ones died in a 2018 Boeing 737 plane crash.

Jayne is also named in the lawsuit, as the plaintiffs allege in the filing that her ex embezzled the money in order to continue funding his and Erika's lavish Beverly Hills lifestyles.

Despite the turmoil, Erika is moving on to a $9,900 PCM LA rental - Friends say she's sad about the marriage and in shock and disbelief over Tom's legal issues. But she wants to put it behind her also saying, “She is single and ready to date again."

ADELE DIVORCE SETTLEMENT... Adele filed for divorce in Los Angeles last September, court documents show that the star filed a judgement packet in early January. The pair will officially be divorced once a judge signs off on the agreement. No details of the settlement have been made public, but records show assets and properties will be decided through mediation. The $244M divorce settlement will be kept secret.

KIM KARDASHIAN’S EXTREME DIVORCE DIET... It seems Kim

Kardashian is taking inspiration from her sister’s controversially titled reality show Revenge Body following the news of her and husband Kanye West’s impending divorce (this will be Kim’s third divorce) she’s on a mission to look her best ever.

“Kim’s taking her new year’s health kick to the extreme,” an insider close to the 40 year old told heat magazine. “She’s banned carbs, sugars, dressing and dairy until she reaches her goal weight of 120lbs (8st 8lbs) by the end of January.

SME

SEO om

consulting.c

BUSINESS WEBSITE FOR ONLY

99€

including: • Free Domain name • 1 Complete Website • Choice of Designs • Hosting Included • 30GB Storage web: smeseoconsulting.com/web99/ email: colin@smeseoconsulting.com call: +34 652 264 670 every business large or small should have a website 10

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 11

HOT GOSSIP...

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 12

p i s s o G howbiz S

ROYAL, DIET & HOT CELEB GOSSIP...

DEFIANT MEGHAN MARKLE : She’s proven she can do perfectly fine

without an HRH. In just 12 months, they’ve gone from being central figures in the British monarchy to being renegade royals swapping a life of diplomatic events for highly lucrative commercial. And any notion that they’ll be returning to the firm or be officially reinvested with their HRH titles is becoming ever the more laughable…especially since, according to insiders, Meghan’s made it clear that she won’t go begging for her right to royalty.

VICTORIA BECKHAM TOLD: “Your diet is poisoning you”... She had

really high levels of toxicity in her blood. She’s always been incredibly strict when it comes to what she eats sticking to a diet of mainly steamed fish and vegetables.

The star was forced to make changes after tests revealed she had “off the scale” levels of toxic mercury in her blood. Doctors gave her a liver flush to help rid the body of toxins. Robbie Willams suffered the same issues last month he ate fish with almost every meal!

JAMES ARGENT HITS 26 STONE: The former TOWIE star, 33, weighs

26 stone after quitting exercise and replacing drink and drugs with unlimited takeaways and fast food. Doctors told him he must “lose weight or die" and that he needs to undergo surgery to help him slim down. A bypass or a sleeve gastrectomy an op where most of the stomach is completely removed is on the cards.

James 'Arg' Argent is hopeful he can be healthy again like he was when he was slimmer in 2015.

Calle Torremolinos, 3, La Cala www.saiindianrestaurant.es

Elegant Indian Dining

LUNCHTIME SPECIAL FREE BOTTLE OF WINE for four people between 1&4pm

An Open Kitchen with Food Cooked to Order Good Selection of Fine Wines, Champagne & Cocktails Take Away & FREE Delivery (from Elviria to Fuengirola) Dine in 7 days a week from 1pm to 6pm Delivery until 9:30pm (subject to change with covid restrictions)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK For a Reservation or Take Away Call 12

951 254 401 ~ 600 098 369

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 13

Direct from manufacturers Get your free PVC windows estimate!

tecnopvc.com

ARANTEE GU

EE

EE NT

YEAR

GUAR A

Calle Monterroso 57, (Opposite the Feria Ground) Exit KM 155. Carretera Estepona

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTATION 952 805 267 690 056 834 www.tecnopvc.com info@tecnopvc.com

GUARANT

10

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 14

IT MUST NOT BE LOVE!

Thought these romantic co-stars had amazing chemistry?

Get ready to be disappointed because they secretly hated each other... find out which iconic on screen couples actually couldn't stand each other.

1) Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams in 'The Notebook':

'The Notebook' might be one of the most romantic films of all time but according to director, Nicholas Cassavetes leading lady, Rachel McAdams and her co-star, Ryan Gosling resorted to screaming and shouting at each other on set. They must have made up though because after shooting ended the pair dated for three years!

2) Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in 'DIRTY DANCING’:

Fans of 'Dirty Dancing' will be disappointed to hear that Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey had fallen out before they'd even started shooting, having argued on the set of their previous film, 'Red Dawn'.

Swayze reportedly found Grey very hard to work with, revealing in his autobiography: "We did have a few moments of friction… she seemed particularly emotional, sometimes bursting into tears if someone criticised her.

3) Pierce Brosnan and Teri Hatcher in 'Tomorrow Never Dies': Proving that 007

can't always charm the ladies, Pierce Brosnan wasn't a fan of his 'Tomorrow Never Dies' co-star, Teri Hatcher. The 61-year-old told Italy's 'Vanity Fair': "She was always keeping me waiting for hours. I must admit I let slip a few words which weren’t very nice." It later came out that the Bond girl had been pregnant and suffering from morning sickness.

Opps!

CONTINENTAL CONSULTING LEGAL SERVICES IN SPAIN

Are you looking at buying a business on the Costa del Sol and need some free impartial advice?

If so then please make an appointment to meet us at our office in Fuengirola for a 1 hour free consultation.

We can apply for your NIE, or residency for you, open bank accounts, register you for tax and social security all in clear English with no hidden extras.

Please check our reviews on our face book page Continental Consulting. We are based in Fuengirola on the main street and are happy to visit you along the coast. Call 615 340 301 today.

Email: simonellison@lawsinspain.com www.lawsinspain.com Continental Consulting (+34) 615 340 301 14

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 15

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 16

WHO I AM...?

Can you work out “WHAT I AM” from questions 1 to 10 1) As a child, I had a severe case of dyslexia 2) I dropped out of high school aged 16 3) I’ve been married twice 4) I am very good friends with Elon Musk 5) I put my family before my business 6) I own an entire island called Necker 7) I have a net worth of over 4 billion $’s 8) I own Bank, Airline & TV companies 9) I dream about going to space 10) I used to own a record label Answer on page 76

No.1 Van & Man “Let the removals begin...”

Call or whatApp for a FREE Quote

16

Tim: +34 711 067 335 Mark: +34 675 530 409 Office: +34 952 926 544 no1vanmanspain@gmail.com

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 17

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 18

BRITISH BEDS, SOFAS & SO Top British Brand names stock Direct from the warehouse Luxury British sofas Superior solid oak household furniture Bedding, Pillows & mattress toppers “Design your own” service SUPER KING Next day delivery Unbeatable prices All bed sizes including SUPERKING

SAVE 50% ON FULL DIVAN BRAND NAME BEDS! Tel: (+34) 634 187 700 Emma www.bedwarehousespain.com bedwarehousespain@hotmail.com

The Bed Warehouse Showroom: Local 66-69, Centro Commercial El Zoco-Calahonda

T

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 19

& SOLID OAK FURNITURE

THE LUXURY YOU DESERVE AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD

SEE A FULL RANGE OF STOCK IN OUR SHOWROOM IN CALAHONDA

ESTEPONA

WEST

n-340

CALAhonda, El Zoco

COAST

DONA LOLA RESORT

FUENGIROLA

n-340

MALAGA

EAST

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:38 pm Page 20

IT MUST NOT BE LOVE! 4) Sharon Stone and William Baldwin in 'Sliver':

It's rumoured that Sharon Stone bit her co-star's tongue during a kissing scene in 'Sliver' and the pair opening hated each other from the beginning. Director Phil Noyce told his biographer: “I ended up having to shoot many of their close-ups with only one of them in the room at a time, because they didn’t want to look at each other.”

5) Richard Gere & Debra Winger in 'An Officer And A Gentleman': Debra Winger

apparently didn't like anyone on the set of 'An Office And A Gentleman', according to costar, Louis Gossett Jr. She reportedly hated making the film and likened co-star Richard Gere to “a brick wall” and called director, Taylor Hackford "an animal". Eek!

6) Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in 'Romeo & Juliet':

Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes weren't exactly star-crossed lovers on the set of Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo & Juliet'. According to rumours, the 'Homeland' actress found her older co-star irritatingly immature and became fed up with him playing pranks on the cast and crew. He in turn thought she was annoyingly reserved and uptight.

7) Sean Young and Harrison Ford in 'BLADE RUNNER': Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi may

have been a hit but it was nutritiously difficult to make with the love scene between Sean Young and Harrison Ford becoming know as 'the hate scene'. The American actress later said: "When you’re twenty and you're insecure, you hope that your leading man will be like, ‘It’s ok, you’ll be fine’… and Harrison wasn’t particularly generous that way."

20

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 21

DOUBLE MOVING DECK TRAILER TO MAXIMISE LOADING CAPACITY

We’ll get your cargo wherever it needs to go WE TRANSPORT:

R TRANSPORTER

ENCLOSED & OPEN CA

• CARS • YACHTS • MOTORBIKES • POWER BOATS • WORK BOATS • BARGES • MOTORHOMES • STATIC CARAVANS • MOBILE HOMES • TOURERS • ALL TYPES OF GENERAL HAULAGE • SPECIAL TYPE VEHICLES FOR WIDE HIGH, LONG LOADS

*Goods are accepted for carriage under RHA conditions of carriage.

A copy is available free on request.

Uplifted CMR Cover.

info@sghaulage.com www.sghaulageltd.co.uk

Find us on

FREE QUOTE 00441522702443

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 22

IT MUST NOT BE LOVE!

8) Tony Curtis & Marilyn Monroe in 'Some Like It Hot':

Tony Curtis famously compared kissing 'Some Like It Hot' co-star, Marilyn Monroe to "kissing Hitler", saying: "It was awful. She nearly choked me to death by deliberately sticking her tongue down my throat into my windpipe." They'd actually been lovers before making the film but by the time they'd been cast things had gone sour.

9) Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte in 'I Love Trouble' 'I Love Trouble':

The feud between Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte has lasted longer than most celebrity relationships and started on the set of 'I Love Trouble', where they reportedly had to shoot some scenes separately. Later the 'Pretty Women' star described her co-star as “completely disgusting”, telling the 'New York Times' "he seems to go out of his way to repel people."

The 74-year-old actor replied via 'Flavor Wire' saying: “she’s not a nice person, everyone knows that.”

10) Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn in 'Four Christmases':

The wellrehearsed Reese Witherspoon reportedly took issue with her more spontaneous co-star, Vince Vaughn on the set of 'Four Christmases'. The pair's acting styles did not mix, making filming unbearable for all involved. The 45-year-old actor would apparently turn up 5 minutes before filming, which drove the 'Wild' actress insane.

22

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 23

Established 2009

• Long Term Lets • Property Sales • Management • Maintenance • Security

3 Bed Unfurnished Penthouse 3 Bed Furnished Detached Apartment-Carvajal, Fuengirola Villa-Cerros Del Aguila, Mijas €850pcm Ref: R3769375 €1350pcm Ref: R3769312

4 Bed Furnished Detached Villa-Los Boliches €1850pcm Ref: R3762001

WANT TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY?

tĞ ĂƌĞ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ WƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ ŝŶ DŝũĂƐ ŽƐƚĂ͕ &ƵĞŶŐŝƌŽůĂ͕ ĞŶĂůŵĂĚĞŶĂ ĂŶĚ DĂƌďĞůůĂ ĂƌĞĂƐ Contact us today

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & KEYHOLDING SERVICES EŽƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŽƵŶƚƌLJ͍ Kƌ ũƵƐƚ ĚŽŶΖƚ ǁĂŶƚ ƚŚĞ ŚĂƐƐůĞ͍ >Ğƚ ƵƐ ůŽŽŬ ĂŌĞƌ LJŽƵƌ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ Θ ƚĞŶĂŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ you with our Management services. &Žƌ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ǀŝƐŝƚ͗ www.costarents.com/property-management Contact us today

THE SAME QUALITY SERVICE WITH A FRESH NEW LOOK CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

www.costarents.com

Email: info@costarents.com

Call +34 671 093 925

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 24

TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) How many tentacles does a squid have?

2) What is converted into alcohol during brewing?

3) Which river forms the eastern section of the border between England and Scotland?

4) In what year was Prince Charles born?

5) What is the national game of the Basques?

6) How many lanes are there in an Olympic sized swimming pool?

7) Name the two families in Romeo and Juliet?

8) If cats are feline, what are sheep?

9) In the song, Heartbreak Hotel is on which street?

10) For which fruit is the US state of Georgia famous?

11) Which is the financial center and main city of Switzerland?

12) Who is the only man to have won motorbike and F1 car World Championships?

13) In which city was Martin Luther King assassinated in 1968?

14) In which county is the UK prime minister's official country residence Chequers?

15) Who created the TV character Vicky Pollard in Little Britain?

16) What is the policeman's name in Noddy stories?

17) What is the third major Balearic Island with Majorca and Minorca?

18) Who won six consecutive Wimbledon singles titles in the 1980s?

19) What chess piece does not move in a straight line?

20) What does a numismatist study or collect?

21) Who captained Jules Verne's

submarine Nautilus?

22) The llama belongs to the family of animals commonly called what?

23) Which guitarist is known as Slowhand?

24) Gorgonzola cheese comes from which country?

25) What have been cooked in syrup and glazed to make Marrons Glaces?

26) The Shatt-el-Arab (River of Arabia) is the confluence of which two other rivers?

27) At which town did Billy Butlin open his first holiday camp?

28) In knitting, what is meant by the initials 'psso'?

29) What is the highest mountain in Great Britain?

30) Also the title of a famous literary work, who were Mrs Page and Mrs Ford?

Answers on page 76

NEW 4G

WIRELESS INTERNET SPEEDS UP TO

50MB

Professional installers of: • Satellite TV & Internet • TV for all Nationalities • Home Automation • 4G Unlimited

• Wimax Internet

• Fibre Optic & ADSL

24

Tel: 952 80 24 57 | 654 758 415 www.orbitsl.com | info@orbitsl.com

Puerto Paraíso Local 15 - 29680 - (Estepona Port)

NO INSTALLATION REQUIRED

WORKING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL SINCE 1990

SUPERFAST INTERNET AVAILABLE • ANYWHERE IN SPAIN • WEEKLY WIFI RENTALS • with unlimited download* *No long term contracts

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 25

an ode to love...

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Mark at Esola has great deals

for you, on air con units large &

small, Feel the love this Valentines and give him a call...

Valentin ppy Ha

es day 2021!

GET WARM THIS WINTER GIVE MARK AT ESOLA A CALL...

BEST PRICES GUARANTEED Domestic and Commercial Air Conditioning (Heating and Cooling) Installations

We have all the best deals on A-rated inverters fully fitted!

F-Gas 2079 Qualified You wouldn’t choose a non-qualified engineer to install your gas products in the UK...So why would you here?

All engineers required to handle HFC refrigerants must hold the European F-Gas qualification from 4th July 2011 Sensors & Card Meters for air conditioning also available ideal for rented properties STOP people abusing your electricity bill.

Price on application.

Tel: 952 550 323 or 616 119 007 info@esola.es

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 26

DOT & EDNA chatting

Dorothy and Edna, two "senior" widows, are talking...

Dorothy: "That nice George Johnson asked me out for a date.

I know you went out with him last week, and I wanted to talk with you about him before I give him my answer."

Edna: "Well, I'll tell you. He shows up at my apartment punctually at 7pm, dressed like such a gentleman in a fine suit, and he brings me such beautiful flowers!

Then he takes me downstairs. And what's there; a limousine, uniformed chauffeur and all. Then he takes me out for dinner; a marvelous dinner, lobster, champagne, dessert, and after-dinner drinks.

Then we go see a show... “Goodn Gracio ess Let me tell you Dorothy, I enjoyed it so much I could have us!� just died from pleasure! So then we are coming back to my apartment, and he turns into an ANIMAL. Completely crazy, he tears off my expensive new dress and has his way with me three times!"

Dorothy: "Goodness gracious!

So you are telling me I shouldn't go?"

Edna: "No, no, no...

I'm just saying, wear an old dress."

26

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 27

TEAM CLEAN SPAIN PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL •PURE WATER FED POLE TECHNOLOGY TO HEIGHTS OF 20 METERS WITHOUT USING LADDERS •THE CLEANING OF GLASS CURTAINS HELPING YOU ENJOY CRYSTAL CLEAR VIEWS •CONVENTIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Very competitive pricing, free quotations at no obligation

TEL: (0034) 675 352 265 EMAIL: teamcleanspain@outlook.com WEB: teamcleanspain.wixsite.com/website-1

Covering Malaga to Sotogrande THE REACH & WASH SYSTEM

• Plants: Large & Small / Outdoor & Indoor • Furniture & Decoration • Pots & Planters • Weber BBQ’s

Andalucian Style Café/Bar

Tel: 952 581 247 www.viveroslavega.com administracion@viveroslavega.com Camino Viejo de Coín, Km. 1.5 29651, Mijas Costa

Garden Centre

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 28

online dating profiles what they really mean. . . !

Artistic:

WHAT WOMEN REALLY MEAN

Drama Queen. Welcome to a

of slamming doors, smashed crockAdorable: Wetter than Pamela Anderson's world swimming costume. She'll be forever ery and huffy silences. showing you pictures of fluffy kittens on her mobile phone and, on your first date, Voluptuous: Fat and shows too much flesh

will have given pet names to all your fin- in clothes two sizes too small for her. gers before the main course arrives.

Stalker. She'll have Facebooked you Fat. Forget any silly notions of before you even meet. Her brain cannot Marilyn Monroe's softly sensuous body. process the words: 'I don't think you're This girl is more pint glass than hourglass. quite right for me.'

Curvy:

Loyal

Bubbly:

Likes the finer things in life:

Fat & annoying. Tries to make up Gold digger. for her ample size by being the life and soul Looking for a new wardrobe, jewellery and of the party and fails in all respects. a few weekends away before she dumps Psychotic. Cancel a date with this you for a 25-year-old Adonis. girl and you'll come home to find your car No social skills. The censorship buthas been keyed and all the sleeves have ton in her brain doesn't work. Says whatevbeen cut off your shirts. er comes into her head.

Fier:y:

Honest:

Age 34: Age 43. There's more chance of Lives life to the full: winning the Lottery on a double rollover

Alcoholic. Likes to start the day with a couple of Bacardi week than there is of being a woman over Breezers. Happy Hour is her favourite time 35 and getting a date on the internet. of day!

28

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 29

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:40 pm Page 30

2002

1986 1960 1966 2006

1918

GUESS THE YEAR...

Can you work out “WHICH YEAR IT IS” from the following questions?

1) Divers discover the ancient port of Alexandria in Egypt 2) Mad Cow Disease causes alarm in Europe due to it's growth 3) Tiger Woods becomes the youngest player to win a Grand Slam in Golf 4) The Dot Com Bubble Bursts and thousands of DotComs go bust 5) The Latest Potter Book Is Published "Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire" 6) The last of the original Mini's rolls off the production line 7) At the movies you might have been watching: Cast Away, Mission: Impossible II, Gladiator, X-Men or Erin Brockovich 8) On your portable CD player 1975 you’d have been listing too: Lenny Kravitz, U2 2015 All Saints, N Sync or the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

Answer on page 76 2004

2000

1993

SMART SOLUTIONS FOR POOLS & HOMES POOL SAFETY - COVERS - HEATING Our NEW SOLAR COVERS make others obsolete!

As we say here: “everything else is just bubble-wrap!”

• Pools Heated Free by the Sun* • Highly Durable • Reduces Debris, Evaporation & Chemical Usage

SOLAR AIR COLLECTORS We all Deserve CLEAN, HEALTHY LIVING

Our Solarventi Air Collectors offer the Complete Solution!

Ventilation, Dehumidification & Heating with Solar Energy • Free to Run • Eliminates Mould, Damp & Fungus • 5 year Guarantee • A Danish Product

*depending on conditions

Our POOL HEATERS offer the greatest efficiency available!

• Swim Year Round or Extended Period • Ultra Quiet & Contemporary Design From

€2695+IVA

(Optional WIFI control)

For Total Peace of Mind, Install a POOL SAFETY FENCE “Safe Pools Save Lives” • Available in a Range of Colours • Fully Certified & Fully Removable 30

irola Fuengo t rande Sotog

Before

NEW INJECTION UNDERPINNING “For Terraces, Villas & Pools” Solve that Sinking Feeling!”

• 10 year Guarantee • Fast & Clean in Just 1-2 days • Insurance Accredited After

Solar & Automatic Covers, Pool Heating, Solar Hot Water From

€64,95+ IVA plm

CALL NOW FOR FREE SITE VISITS!

952 955 018 / 664 871 133 www.advasolsolutions.com

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 31

PROPERTY RENTALS COSTA

DEL

SOL

CALL PROPERTY RENTALS COSTA DEL SOL TODAY...

WE HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WAITING TO RENT PROPERTY OF ALL SIZES Tel: 711 016 954 www.propertyrentalscostadelsol.com info@propertyrentalscostadelsol.com

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 32

online dating profiles what they really mean.. .!

Pervert. He can turn anyAttractive: Plain. Everyone in online dating Adventurous: thing into a double entendre. On a date

WHAT MEN REALLY MEAN

is 'attractive.' In the real world it means he'll order graphically named cocktails 'pleasant to look at' in the internet-speak and talk dirty with you over the garlic it means: two eyes, two ears and a mouth. bread.

Gutchurningly hideous.

(GOOD SENSE OF HUMOUR) No When he's not even claiming to be attrac- sense of humour. The golden rule of intertive, it's time to worry. Andrew Lloyd net dating is that anyone who feels Webber will look like a Calvin Klein model obliged to mention they have a sense of next to this guy. Meeting under the cover humour is usually devoid of one. of darkness is advised.

We'll be splitting the bill By my mother, the only 50/50. I go on three of these internet woman I've every loved or am ever likely dates a week. So unless you're a sure thing to. you pay for your own dinner.

One who retired Hairy. Only to be pursued if you 10 years ago. Stop thinking: Jonny like men who moult all over your furniture.

Wilkinson. Start thinking: Johnny Vegas.

Fairly Attractive:

GOSH

Told Attractive:

Modern Man:

Rugby Player’s Build:

Manly: Romantic:

Sporty:

Oily creep. The flowers come I watched the Olympics and play from the garage forecourt and he calls you snooker for the local pub team. 'babe' or 'sweetheart' because he can't remember your name.

SellDirectSpain.com Sell Direct Spain is the first English-speaking peer-to-peer direct sales website in Spain, covering all categories of new and second-hand quality items for sale and rent in Spain.

At selldirectspain we provide an easy to use web site, providing a platform for people to market their vehicles, businesses, property, electronics and jewellery.

By creating your account with selldirectspain, you are able to access seller’s details, contact them by mobile phone, chat with them using our online chat-messaging platform, or send the an email.

Best of all it's totally free!!

32

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 33

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 34

your MIND ownB a l l e b r a M , y c n e g Estate a

52.500€ • TURN-KEY BUSINESS

• INCLUDES 50+ DIRECT CURRENT INSTRUCTIONS • FANTASTIC LOCATION, 50M FROm PASEO MARITIMO Very successful business started over 30 years ago.

The office is fantastic as is the website.

The owners have spent over 100.000€ refurbishing the office earlier this year.

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

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 35

BUSINESS

BUSINESS SALES & Transfers N W O T D L O A L L E B R Restaurant, MA

75.000€ • Fabulous Restaurant

• ON FANTASTIC CORNER PLOT • BRIGHT, MODERN & DECORATED TO HIGH STANDARD

Located in a beautiful & tranquil position in Marbella’s quaint Old Town. Located on a lovely square with open terrace in front of a fountain. Refurbished extensively a year ago offering high quality modern & bright dining experience.

WANT TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? WE URGENTLY NEED MORE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 36

your MIND ownB

Advertising your business for s NO up front fees NO hidden charges

Well Established Mechanics Garage in Estepona 29.950€

Established for seven years - The garage is around 450M² with five ramps, and space for another eight cars

Asian Supermarket Very Central Fuengirola - 79.950€

This really is a great opportunity to acquire a successful business that will start earning from day one

Freehold Office Premises - Estepona Port 285.000€

Situated on the main road running through Estepona Port Completely furnished: Reception area, 5 desks & display shelving

Jeep Safari Business 30.000€ - Marbella

Brand new business completely ready to trade with full training The SL has a full license for off road tourist activities Full training will be given

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

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 37

BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

s for sale in Spain and the UK NO advertising fees NO sale - NO fee

Office Equipment Suppliers Costa Del Sol - 19.950€ Established twelve years ago - Huge scope for further expansion Based on the Costa Del Sol and worked from home Could be run from anywhere in the area.

AV Installation Business & IPTV supplier 45.000€ One as the foremost installers of high end TV and Hifi equipment having fitted many luxury homes, bars offices and businesses Established for over 12 years

Home and Income together Between Mijas & Fuengirola - 599.000€

8 - 9 Bedroom villa in Fuengirola - Consisting of two apartments, with scope for another rental unit without too much expenditure

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 38

GADGETS &Gizmo’s The AirPop’s Active+ Smart Masks collect all sorts of data concerning what goes in and out of your nose and mouth. Combined with the AirPop app, it can track breaths per minute and give you a visual breakdown on the pollutants. The mask’s snap-in, four-layer filters are effective against 99% of PM0.3 particles. The mask, which is made from a totally washable, medical-grade membrane. It comes with four 40-hour filters.

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige is like the Rolls Royce of toothbrushes. Why? Powered by AI, it’ll provide real-time guidance taking in data 100 times a second to make sure you're doing it right and not making common mistakes like applying too much pressure to your gnashers. The Sonicare app will also measure motion, position, duration and frequency of brushing and you can generate a report at the tap of a button.

Smart watches are everywhere at the moment but Amazfit have styles with feature-packed models costing a third of the price. The circular GTR 2e and rectangular GTS 2e include edge-to-edge AMOLED displays, blood oxygen tracking, high-precision heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, 90 built-in sport modes, waterproofing to 50m and up to 45 days on a single charge.

Swann’s 4K Enforcer Kit will keep your home protected like Fort-Knox. You get four bullet and two dome cameras that can all record 4K colour video day and night to the system’s hard drive. They’re all wired but use Power over Ethernet tech, so don’t need batteries or a power cable. Face recognition also means you can spots an unidentified callers.

38

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 39

All the latest in the world of tech and gaming...

This is a slightly strange piece of tech Xbox Series X and the PS5 in conjection with KFC have added a Cooler Master to create the KFConsole – the world’s first gaming PC to come with a built-in chicken chamber. Exact tech specs aren’t available yet, and there’s no definite release date, but we do know it’ll be VR-ready, with 4K graphics at 240Hz and up to 240fps. Mouse-clickin’ good.

GoPro has introduced a new waterproof remote to make controlling its flagship cameras even easier. The pebble-like accessory can be mounted to anything from a user's wrist to a gear strap or handlebar, and is capable of simultaneously controlling up to five GoPro cameras from distances of 200 feet away. The Remote works with the GoPro Hero9 Black, Hero8 Black, & Max.

If you can’t be bothered to go outside to exercise Garmin has just removed one of your excuses. The Tacx Boost includes a forceful magnetic brake that offers 10 levels of resistance. Perhaps most importantly, if you add a speed sensor it'll work with apps such as Tacx Training, Zwift and TrainerRoad, so you won’t miss out on banking those stats just because you’re indoors. Phew!

This two-wheeler from Audi, has a little help from Segway, can hit a top speed of 20km/h and keep going for up to 65km before its 551Wh lithium battery needs recharging this is very impressive for a scooter. It also comes with regenerative brakes, LED lights and a full-colour dash. We have to say we can’t wait to tear up the Tarmac.

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:43 pm Page 40

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:47 pm Page 41

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:47 pm Page 42

THE ANNUAL GATHERING...

A group of guys, all turning 40, A Man’s discussed where they should meet for lunch...

World Finally it was agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because the waitresses had big boobs and wore mini-skirts.

Ten years later, aged 50, the friends once again discussed where they should meet.

Finally it was agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because the waitresses were attractive. The food and service was good and the beer selection was excellent.

Ten years later, aged 60, the friends again discussed where they should lunch.

Finally it was agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because there was plenty of parking, they could dine in peace and quiet with no loud music, and it was good value for money.

Ten years later, aged 70, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch.

Finally it was agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because the restaurant was wheelchair accessible and had a toilet for the disabled.

Ten years later, at age 80, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch.

Finally it was agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because they had never been there before...

42

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:47 pm Page 43

N I A P S S R U O ECO ENDURO T ING ID R D A O R F F O F O E R THE FUTU o friendly Electric Mx bikes USING THE latest ec

t e n . o r u d n E o c E

Experience beautiful scenery riding the most amazing mountain and lake trails here in Marbella

Book a tour now and experience the future of off road riding

e©2020

costalinkmagazin

Experience 4-5 hrs TOUR Including: bike, protection equipment, water pack, Full rider training & support PROVIDED Suitable for all ABILITIES 14yr+

WANT A TRUE HARD CORE Enduro experience?

Eco Enduro Extreme offers: advanced enduro trails & routes pushing you to the limits Great training for MX, Enduro & Down-hill MTB

FOR MORE INFO OR TO BOOK A TOUR SEE OUR WEBSITE OR CALL

669 559 567

find us on:

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:47 pm Page 44

STORAGE COSTA

• STORAGE ROOMS 60€ Month • MAIL BOXES 10€ Month • SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES 25€ Month IN THE NEW GOLDEN MILE ESTEPONA CLOSE TO SAN PEDRO WITH EASY ACCESS CLEAN & SECURE FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL

44

TEL: 952 796 611 MOBILE: 607 796 611 EMAIL: info@storagecosta.com WHATSAPP: 607 796 611

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:47 pm Page 45

MEDICAL MAYHEM

PROFESSIONAL HELP... A young woman went to her doctor complaining of pain. "Where are you hurting?" asked the doctor. "You have to help me, I hurt all over", said the woman. "What do you mean, all over?" asked the doctor, "be a little more specific." The woman touched her right knee with her index finger and yelled, "Ow, that hurts." Then she touched her left cheek and again yelled, "Ouch! That hurts, too." Then she touched her right earlobe, "Ow, even THAT hurts", she cried. The doctor checked her thoughtfully for a moment and told her his diagnosis, "You have a broken finger."

BOWEL TROUBLE... Old Aunt Cora went to her doctor to see what could be done about her troublesome constipation. "It's terrible," she said to the doctor. "I haven't moved my bowels in more than a week." "I see. Have you done anything about it?" asked the doctor. "Oh, yes," Aunt Cora replied, "I sit in the bathroom for a good half of an hour in the morning and then again at night." "No," the doctor said, "I mean do you take anything?" "Of course I do." she answered, "I take a magazine."

NEW DOCTOR.. A woman went to the doctor's office and was seen by one of the new young doctors. After about four minutes in the examination room, she started screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she told him her story.

After listening, he told her to sit down and relax in another room. The older doctor marched down the hallway to the back where the first doctor was and demanded, "What's the matter with you?

Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?" The new doctor continued to write on his clipboard and, without looking up, said, "Does she still have the hiccups?"

Is your business feeling slightly under the weather...?

Have you got a lack of clients, customers or patients?

Why not give us a call?

We have affordable, realistic advertising rates, meaning the same businesses advertise year after year...

t: 951 666 715 m: 663 061 669 email: info@costalinkmagazine.com web: www.costalinkmagazine.com

TOP 10 Health HEALTH & WELLNESS & Well Being TRENDS FOR 2021

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:47 pm Page 46

HERE’S WHAT WE THINK WILL BE BIG IN 2021 WHEN IT COMES TO WELLNESS. THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HAS REALLY CHANGED THE WAY WE EAT AND SHOP FOR FOOD, AS WELL AS RENEWED OUR INTEREST IN STAYING HEALTHY. EXPECT TO SEE MORE OF THESE TRENDS THIS YEAR...

1) IMMUNITY It should come as no surprise that, in the middle of a global pandemic, immunity is a hot ticket item. While following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and your local public health department is important to help stop the spread of diseases like COVID-19, there are things you can do to keep your immune system as healthy as possible. Get enough sleep, exercise regularly, reduce stress in your life and eat a well-balanced diet. Certain nutrients, like vitamins A, C and D, as well as zinc, all support your immune system.

2) GUT HEALTH You’re probably familiar with probiotics: good-for-your-gut bugs found in fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi. But it’s not just probiotics that are important for gut health. Prebiotics, a type of fiber, and even postbiotics, a functional fermentation compound, are popping up more and more. Prebiotics are found in asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes (also called sunchokes), walnuts and wheat , and we’re also seeing them added to everything from energy bars and candy to drinks. A healthy gut is also tied to a healthy immune system, which might be why people are trying extra hard to keep their microbiomes healthy.

3) ANTI-INFLAMMATION Inflammation is a normal response that our bodies have to help protect us from injuries and defend against foreign invaders. But too much inflammation over time can do damage in your body. Diseases associated with chronic inflammation

46

include cancer, heart disease and arthritis.

Inflammation-fighting foods are generally the types of foods we encourage as part of a healthy diet. Salmon, nuts, beans, leafy greens, avocado, citrus fruit and berries are just some of the foods that give you an edge on fighting inflammation. Read our article The Best Foods to Fight Inflammation to learn more. The Mediterranean diet is another style of eating that can help curb inflammation and is a popular and healthy way of eating.

4) PLANT PROTEIN Plant proteins have been

increasing in popularity for awhile. There is a growing understanding among consumers, particularly younger people, that eating as much meat as most people eat is not the greatest for the environment or our health. A few meatless meals a week can make a big difference. Views of vegan recipes are up and, according to Google Trends, searches for plant proteins, like chickpeas, tofu and black beans, hit an all-time high in 2020. Expect to see people leaning more into plant-based next year, even if they keep meat in their diet.

5) AIR FRYING People did a lot more cooking at home last year, and one appliance they leaned on was the air fryer. Air fryers are basically mini-convection ovens that heat up in minutes and create a crispy texture on food with virtually no oil. The old versions were small only holding enough food for about two servings but the new extra-large versions can cook enough food in one batch to serve at least four, if not six. The air fryer really does make the most delicious home fries, fish fingers, chicken nuggets and calamari—all without more than a quick coat of cooking spray.

CONTINUED NEXT MONTH...

CHECK OUT... our website www.costalinkmagazine.com for more health & wellbeing features

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:48 pm Page 47

UROLOGY SERVICES

Mr Laurence Stewart MD FRCS Ed FRCS(Urol) Consultant Urologist Laurence Stewart is one of Scotland’s most experienced Consultant Urologists.

He is an international speaker and author in his field and is involved in ongoing education of Urologists in the UK. He has a wealth of experience over his 34 years in the NHS and has been a visiting urologist to Gibraltar for the last six years and is now offering his services on the Costa.

Clinica Premium Marbella Address: San Juan Bosco, No 8, Marbella, Malaga, 29602 Phone: 952 865 865 or 660 333 030

Clinica HumanLine – Sotogrande Address: Centro Comercial Sotomarket, A7, km 130, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz, Phone: 956 78 53 33

Specialist Medical Clinic Address: Unit F7, 1st Floor, ICC Building, Casements Square, Main Street, Gibraltar Phone: (+350) 200 49999 costalinkmagazine©2019

Medical Tips

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:48 pm Page 48

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?

If not getting enough sleep is a regular part of your routine, you may be at an increased risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, poor mental health, and even early death. Even one night of short sleep can affect you the next day.

YOU BATTLE WITH SPOTS & ACNE If you’re not getting good sleep, your skin may soon show it.

Some studies have found a link between a lack of ZZZs and acne, perhaps related to how sleep controls hormones in your body. Sleep deprivation also hurts the immune system, leaving your body open to many different issues.

YOUR EYES DON’T LOOK GREAT Redness, puffiness, dark circles, and bags -- all signs that you’re not getting enough shut-eye. The sleep-deprived tend to get more wrinkles, lines, swelling, and droopiness, studies show. Why? It may be that your body misses out on the hormone control and tissue repair that happens in deep sleep stages.

YOU GAIN WEIGHT When you get a good night’s rest, your body can properly control ghrelin and leptin the hormones that affect how hungry you feel.

Without them, you may feel the urge to eat more than you need, which can make you gain weight.

YOU CRAVE JUNK FOOD After a sleepless night, you may be more likely to pick that cheeseburger and fries over a salad for lunch. A sleep-deprived brain is more likely to crave unhealthy snacks and meals. It may be that judgment and decision-making aren’t as sharp when you’re tired, which makes it easier for other desires to take over.

YOU DRINK MORE CAFFEINE Not a huge surprise: If your usual 2 cups of coffee just aren’t cutting it, you may not be as rested as usual. Caffeine may seem like an answer to poor sleep, but it quickly can 48

GET THE REST YOU NEED: Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Make sure it’s restful: •Stick to a schedule, which means going to bed and waking up about the same time each day.

•Keep your room cool, quiet, and dark.

•Exercise regularly, especially workouts that get your heart pumping. It may promote deeper sleep.

A good night’s sleep repairs the body and mind, which helps you function at your best.

become part of the problem. In the short term, the pick-me-up of coffee or energy drinks may make you more alert, but in the long term, it can lead to insomnia or anxiety.

YOU FEEL MOODY Irritability is a big sign of poor sleep. One study limited people to 4 1/2 hours of sleep a night for a week. The result: More stressed, angry, and mentally exhausted people. They felt better when they returned to their normal schedules.

YOU FEEL DEPRESSED Depression and poor sleep are also closely related. Worse, they’re circular - depression can lead to poor sleep, and the reverse can happen, too.

YOUR FOCUS & MEMORY AREN’T 100%

Even a little less sleep... losing just 2 hours if you usually snooze 8 hours a night can make you groggy and affect concentration and memory. This may make you less skilled at work or worse, behind the wheel of your car. More than one-third of people admit dozing off while driving.

MORNINGS FEEL, WELL - RUBBISH Waking up with a sore throat, dry mouth, or headache could point to a medical reason you’re sleeping poorly sleep apnea, snoring, or acid reflux, for example. If you notice symptoms over and over, talk to your doctor.

They can figure out if medication or other treatment would help you

CHECK OUT... Our website at www.costalinkmagazine.com for lots more Medical Tips!

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:48 pm Page 49

GET NOTICED!

GET IN COSTA LINK for more information see: www.costalinkmagazine.com email: info@costalinkmagazine.com - TEL: 951 666 715 or 663 061 669

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:48 pm Page 50

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ŶƵƌƐĞ ůĞĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ĂŶ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ŚŽůŝƐƟĐ ĂƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ ƚŽ ŚĞĂůƚŚĐĂƌĞ ƚŚĂƚ ďƌŝŶŐƐ ƚŚĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ ŽĨ Ă ƌŝƟƐŚ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ĞŶƚƌĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽƐƚĂ ĚĞů ^Žů ĞŶĂďůŝŶŐ LJŽƵƌ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ Ă ĨĂŵŝůŝĂƌ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͘

ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ƵƐ ƚŽĚĂLJ

952 835 776

www.clinicamedicare.com info@clinicamedicare.com >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ >Ă ĂůĂ ĚĞ DŝũĂƐ͕ ũƵƐƚ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ W 'ĂƌĂŐĞ͘

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:52 pm Page 51

Inland and the Coast - We Care. We’re Medicare.

Call: 952 835 776

We only choose the very best to be members of the Medicare team...

Shouldn’t you do the same when it comes to deciding who delivers your care?

A limited company since 2001

Regulated both in Spain and the UK Fully professional indemnity Insurance

An established team of 30 UK trained, ƋƵĂůŝĮĞĚ Θ ǀĞƌLJ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ŶƵƌƐĞƐ and carers give us the resources to ĐŽƉĞ ǁŚĂƚĞǀĞƌ LJŽƵƌ ŶĞĞĚƐ Ϯϰͬϳ Live-in packages now available at a ĐŽƐƚ ůŽǁĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ h< ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂů ĐĂƌĞ

DNA testing is a scientifically proven method of using your body’s own intelligence to unlock the key to YOU gaining your ideal weight and improving your general health... Allow us to empower YOU...

Our package includes, a mini consult, the medical DNA test, a comprehensive 14 page report in English covering food intolerance’s, your metabolishm, parameters of disease, tolerance to certain medication groups, vitamin absorption, your DNA in relation to obesity and overall health as well as the best form of exercise for you. Offered in conjunction with support from our psychologist and nutritionist as we encourage and empower all our clients to reach a healthy weight, increase exercise and improve their overall health. Giving you back control...

Introductory offer of €195.00.

Available at Clinica Medicare in La Cala telephone 952 835 776

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:52 pm Page 52

VALENTINE’S DAY - PASSION CAKE If you’re a fan of passion fruit martinis, you’ll love this sumptuous triple-layered passion cake.

Ingredients:

FOR THE CAKE • 150ml sunflower oil,

(plus a little extra for the tin)

• 300g self-raising flour • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp baking powder • 300g caster sugar • 50g desiccated coconut • 2 eggs,

FOR THE DRIZZLE & ICING • 4 ripe passion fruits, halved • 25g caster sugar • 200g tub soft cheese • 100g softened butter • 85g icing sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract

(plus 2 egg whites, whole eggs beaten)

• 2 over-ripe bananas, mashed • 140g carrots, grated • 432g can crushed pineapple

in juice, drained in a sieve, reserving the juice (or briefly whizz a can of pineapple chunks, then sieve)

• 100ml milk

Method:

STEP 1: Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the bases of 3 x 20cm sandwich tins with baking parchment. Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, half the sugar and the coconut in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl mix the beaten whole eggs, mashed bananas, grated carrot, drained crushed pineapple, milk and oil. Beat the egg whites until stiff, then add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff and shiny again.

STEP 2: Stir the wet mixture into the dry until smooth and lump-free, then using a large metal spoon or spatula, fold in the egg white mixture. Divide evenly between the tins and bake for 25 mins until risen and a skewer comes out clean. You might need to swap the position of the tins after 20 mins.

until bubbling, then bubble until syrupy.

For the icing, beat the cheese and butter until lump-free, then beat in icing sugar and vanilla. Chill until ready to assemble.

STEP 4: Poke the cakes all over with a skewer, drizzle over most of the passion syrup, then cool. Once cool, spread the icing over two of the sponges. Sandwich STEP 3: For the drizzle, scoop out the pas- together and top with the third, un-iced, sion fruit pulp into a small pan. Add the sponge. Drizzle over the remaining syrup. pineapple juice and caster sugar and heat

GET NOTICED! GET IN COSTA LINK 52

for more information see: www.costalinkmagazine.com email: info@costalinkmagazine.com TEL: 951 666 715 or 663 061 669

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:52 pm Page 53

Stran

Strange Strangebuttrue...

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:52 pm Page 54

X-RATED...HERE ARE A FEW FACTS ABOUT SEX YOU MAY NOT KNOW!

5)

1) The average speed of ejaculation is 48 kmph.

2) There are 36 calories in a teaspoon of semen.

3) The prostate gland is the G-spot of the male.

4) Frequent sex can improve memory in women.

The average female orgasm lasts 20 seconds - That’s 14 seconds more than a male.

6) People who sleep on their stomach with their arms above their head have more sexual dreams.

7) Your pain threshold sees a stark increase when you’re aroused.

8) You burn around 200 calories during 30 minutes of active sex.

9) Sperm has anti-wrinkle properties similar to most moisturisers.

10) Adult men think about sex on average every seven seconds.

11) Men have 11 erections per day on average.

12) There is enough sperm in a single man to impregnate every woman on the planet.

13) Wearing socks can increase a woman’s 14) Orgasms can help alleviate the pain of a migraine.

15) Apart from humans, wolves, bears and bats also have oral sex.

16) The clitoris contains 8000 nerve fibers twice as many as the penis.

17) Ancient Egyptians used dried crocodile dung as a contraceptive for it’s spermicidal properties.

DRAIN & LEAK SOLUTIONS

High Pressure water jetting Drain tracing, C.C.T.V. Septic tank problems and installations Bath, sinks and toilets unblocked Leak detection and repairs Fully Qualified, Fully Legal, No Call Out Fee

Tel: 951 310 111 54

Mobile: 651 111 005

Website: drainandleaksolutions.com Email: drainandleaksolutions@hotmail.com CLM©2012

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:52 pm Page 55

MINDyour ownBUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

bars, restaurants & Cafés FULLY LICENSED Music Bar popular late night VENUE 60.000€ - Ref: 2370

Marbella Promenade

Café/bar - GREAT SEA VIEWS Situated right on the paseo 250.000€ - REF: 2452

Choice of 2 Torreblanca

Choice of 3 LA CALA

FUENGIROLA SEAFRONT

La CALA DE MIJAS

CENTRAL ESTEPONA

ALL IN GREAT LOCATIONS 3 x Café /Bar 3.000€ - Ref: 2460

RESTAURANT with BEACH VIEWS recently redecorated 35.000€ - Ref: 2334

TWO BARS IN FUENGIROLA IDEAL FIRST Bar 10.000€ - CALL FOR INFO

FANTASTIC Café Great CENTRAL Location 29.950€ - Ref: 2438

www.business-sales-spain.com

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

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:52 pm Page 56

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

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

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:52 pm Page 57

Luxury real estate by Platinum Estates Marbella

5 Bedroom Villa, El Rosario, Marbella €1,950,000

A spectacular five bedroom, six bathroom beachside house in El Rosaraio. Having recently undergone extensive refurbishment to a top specification. It has a superb entrance hall, lounge, and hand built kitchen, 5 bathrooms plus guest cloakroom. Purpose built cinema room/ nightclub/bar. Spa and gym with heated pool, sauna, Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the extent and quality of this beautiful property.

Ref No: PEM02003 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 House: 412m² Plot: 670m²

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

ALL REVVED UP ELECTRIC CARS...

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:53 pm Page 58

Electric cars are the future, but the idea isn’t new…… It is believed that a Scotsman named Robert Anderson built the first “electric-powered carriage” in 1832.

Ferdinand Porsche’s first car design was the Egger-Lohner Vehicle in 1898. Known as P1 (Porsche Number One) He drove it himself in a 24-mile road race of electric cars, carrying three passengers, and won the race, beating the next car by 18 minutes.

In post-war Japan petrol was scarce and expensive. The government encouraged production of electric cars. With a top speed of 20 mph and a range of 40 miles, the 1947 Tama was a popular choice for taxis and delivery vehicles. Tama later became Prince, then Datsun and now Nissan.

In 1967 Robert Anderson from Michigan’s vision was to set up a network of charging stations. Together with Renault dealer Donald Swanson they turned the Renault 10 into Mars II that could reach about 62mph and travel for up to 124 miles on a charge. Only 5 charging stations were built and around 50 cars were sold.

The Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar was produced from 1974 to 1977 offered as a hatchback coupe (shown) or as the slightly longer CitiVan 4444 were sold. The design still lives on in todays Norwegian Kewet.

58

The first “modern” electric car, Peugeot’s electric powered version of the 106, called the Electrique predated the Toyota Prius by 2 years and had a top speed of 90 kmh and a range of 100 km. Around 6,400 were sold between 1995 and 2003.

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:53 pm Page 59

THE REMOVAL PEOPLE • LOCAL • NATIONAL • INTERNATIONAL • REMOVALS & STORAGE

• SECURE SHORT AND LONG TERM STORAGE • EXPORT PACKING AND SHIPPING • VEHICLES TRANSPORTED AND SHIPPED • MOVERS OF ANTIQUES AND FINE ART • PIANO MOVES UNDERTAKEN • SINGLE ITEMS MOVED OR SHIPPED

Call now for your free no obligation quote!

37 YEARS OF MOVING EXPERIENCE

0034 633 855 516 0044 7800 610 356 karl.theremovalpeople@gmail.com

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:53 pm Page 60

ocal Info Emergency Numbers

---

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

Medical

dica

112 091 092 062

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

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 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

60

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 Train Timetables 902 240 202

Health Centres

Consulates

Transport

952 785 252

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 Cañada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039

Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

24 Hour Chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella.

Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

February 14th 2021: Valentine’s Day

February 16th 2021: Shrove Tuesday

February 28th 2021: Day of Andalucía (Many businesses will be closed today)

check out our website www.costalinkmagazine.com for cinema listings in VOSE

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:54 pm Page 61

www.cyclo.es

Tel: (+34) 952 66 50 55

Avda. Condes San Isidro, 13 – 1ºC y 4º29640 Fuengirola

POST BREXIT NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX CHANGES In accordance with the regulation for non-EU nationals,the tax rate will change for Brits owning property in Spain this year

Contact us for more details about the changes, Assistance with inclusion of deductions and Quarterly accounts for properties let either permanently or occasionally

WINDOW CLEANER

Steve Reynolds PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

LAWYERS

CONSULTANTS

ACCOUNTANTS

Marble Floor Polishing Phone Paul: 654 589 218

Glass Curtain Specialist Compare Our Prices!

2 bed apartment 25€ 3 bed apartment 30€ 3 bed house 40€

ADVISORS

Before

After

Our Prices include: Window Frames, Window Ledges, Tracks & Mirrors Free Quotations available for all sizes of property, Commercial and Private

For a fast, friendly, reliable and honest service call Steve on:

+34 677 711 324 stevereynolds2009@hotmail.com

Free advice on how to care for your floors at www.marblefloor.info

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:54 pm Page 62

S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during February 2021...

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

62

Capricorn, Venus brings optimism, cheerfulness and luck when it comes to love; it makes others see the most fetching and attractive things about you and truly helps you look better. The presence of the planet of love in your sign amplifies the favorable circumstances for the new or blossoming of love.

February 5th and 6th 2021, when the Moon joins Venus if well used, could be truly magical. February 2021 is a lucky month for you and luck influences career too, particularly during the first part of the month, when Venus is by your side. All of February 2021 is interesting in terms of finances and could bring you nice money, gifts or profitable transactions. Have fun, pamper yourself and allow yourself small pleasures! There’s more than enough time to work, too.

Aquarius, February is your month! The Sun transits through your sign until the 19th, giving you a radiant glow. Then, on February 14th 2021, Mercury enters your sign giving you a youthful and playful air you’re lucky in love this is a great time to find ‘the one’ if you are looking or have harmony and great times if you are in a relationship. On the work front February 2021 is a favorable month for luck. There’s the addition of a whole range of trump-cards given by the planets that transit your sign: energy, authority diplomacy and of course luck again. February is interesting for you in regard to money. Aside the fact that professional success comes with increased income, you’re also lucky! Make a wish and don’t give up until you’ve made it come true! You’re vital and unflinchingly optimistic good mood. Everything is perfect as long as those around play to your tune.

Pisces, expect February 2021 could be truly fabulous in regard to love. Jupiter, Mercury and Venus are in affect cupids bow it’s a time when things are harmonious as a couple and if you are single a great time to find love. On the work front February 2021 is a month with great potential for success regarding your career. When in need, ask and you shall receive, knock and the door will be opened!

Everyone loves you, if you need resources in order to reach a goal, they can be within reach; think about the long-term effects though. Your mood is pretty good, particularly during the first part of the month, but you can’t boast too good a shape. So try not to burn yourself out!

Aries, February 2021 is your month to shine. It promises to be extremely productive for those who clearly know what they want and set specific goals and objectives for themselves. You will be able to access not only ways to achieve your plans, but also many new attractive prospects. This also applies to changing jobs, if you have long wanted to do something new, a promising position will find you by itself, if you are offered a meeting or any glimmer of a chance grab it with both hands. Borrowing money from friends and family during February is not worth the hassle; try and eke out what funds you have remaining. The end of the month promises you a new acquaintance; this friendship will last for many years if struck. We advise you not to neglect healthy eating, sleep and proper physical activity. Then your natural beauty and healthy body cannot fail.

Taurus, February will be a controversial month for you, with disappointments and victories, ups and downs, successes in love and maybe some jealousy. If you are single then the beginning of February is the best time to search for happiness, because it will remain for life. Venus the planet of love will provide harmony and romantic mood for the whole middle of the month. Try avoiding disputes and clarifying relationships both in your personal life and in business. At the end of February, you will receive additional luck and help in everything related to the work area. Jupiter is to thank for this, it is he who will have a positive impact on financial and economic issues. Athletes in February are advised to pay attention to their health, as due to the influence of Mars there is a great threat of sports injuries.

Gemini, February 2021 promises you money enrichment and success in any matters related to career and finance. You will also get a chance to correct old mistakes and will be able to significantly improve your affairs in the coming year. During this period, any business related to large purchases, as well as real estate transactions, will be successful. This time is also good for redefining old relationships and introducing something new into your personal life. However, you should carefully check your social circle and not trust unverified people with personal secrets. At the end of the month, you should pay attention to your health. A new diet and some light physical activity will get you in shape by spring.

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:54 pm Page 63

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, expect February to have many exciting events. Creativity will be the key, so you need to focus your energies into this area. The month also promises to be very profitable and enjoyable for the financial side of life. If you are single then you will finally meet a person who will have a great sense of humour and share your views on life. If you are in a relationship then communication is key to success.

A good mood will attract good luck at work. The second part of February is ideal for meetings, negotiations or social gatherings. Schedule any business commitments after this time, so that everything happens truly flawlessly. After the first few stressful weeks of the year you can relax a little. Outdoor activities will restore mental balance and give strength for a great start to the first month of spring. It is recommended to start or resume sports, because a healthy body brings a healthy mind.

Leo, expect February 2021 to be a very favourable month and lead to good events. It is important to note that among all the events, you will certainly need support and a strong shoulder to lean on, so it is better not to start quarrels with loved ones. The start of the month sees you establish long-term working contacts, and to conduct several successful negotiations at work. Thoughts on the development and implementation of various ideas go smoothly and you’ll be pleased with the results.

Lions are lucky: they are more sociable than ever and know how to attract attention to themselves.

It is for this reason that the "royal" zodiac sign can always count on the helping hand from the stars to set you on the correct path in all things you do this month.

Virgo, February 2021 so the expect a lot change within your relationship. The second part of February 2021 is somewhat more chilled-out emotionally this will last until September 2021. On the work front February 2021 is a productive month, with potential for success. The Sun’s light will be shining on you during the first two weeks of the month. You’ll be busy and work a lot, but with pleasure. Your efforts are rewarded through praise and recognition, but also well-deserved financial gains. In February 2021, your key to success in career is calm and diplomatic communication. Rein in your critical spirit, refrain from giving acid remarks, and be discreet! Your interest in health will be emphasized this month by the Sun and Mercury transiting your sign now is a great time to get a fitness regime started or to plan a new diet whatever you want to do will seem easier this month.

Libra, expect a lively couple of weeks to start February the Sun, Mercury and Venus are transitioning through your sign. February is full of passion both the blossoming of a current relationship, as well as for a new love – depending on what you want. On the work front February 2021 is excellent for showing your skills, promoting your image, products or services. You’re very expressive you’ll attract attention and you’re also very lucky! The Full Moon could be significant for your job and career. February is good for intensive efforts for improving financial situations, but could also be bad for speculations or for attempts at gaining money not worked for. You have a lot of energy this month that you’ll need to burn up and it wouldn’t hurt to exercise more or start a fitness program.

Why not make the best of the lovely weather outside and go for a run along the beach!

Scorpio, Neptune’s presence your sign creates a romantic background just in time for Valentines Day! Mars and Venus the planet of love brings maintain your fiery passion you luck in everything related happiness, home and family. At work throughout February 2021, Mars gives you energy and efficiency you’ll have a lot of ambition and the courage to do to things that you wouldn’t have dared to in the past. Be careful, though, because Mars could make you be rash and irritable! Use your energy wisely and don’t let it push you to conflicts! If you want to negotiate or make changes regarding your work do so during the first half of the month! You have a lot of energy this month - use it well. Walk, work out, go to the gym, dance anything that make you happy!

Sagittarians, during the first part of February 2021 you’ll have a pretty pragmatic approach to love you’ll be feeling a little preoccupied with other things. If you’re single, you should know that in February 2021 is a pretty good month to meet someone special. February 2021 is a good month for you regard your career and money. Really good, in fact, particularly the first half of the month when PlutoMercury-Venus are in a triple conjunction the money coming through luck and collaborations with other people. If you take care of yourself and don’t push it, you’re okay. But don’t forget even for a moment that 2021 is a delicate year for you health wise, keep an eye out for anything suspicions all the time. All you have to do is keep yourself safe and take care of yourself.

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:54 pm Page 64

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:54 pm Page 65

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:55 pm Page 66

puzzle

Solutions on page 76

it out

Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams of UK rock and pop bands. Can you work out what they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1)

___ _______

SLOP EXISTS (3,7)

2)

_______

SEE SIGN (7)

3)

___

4)

_____ _____

RADIO GULLS (5,5)

5)

________

LADY CLOP (8)

____

____

SHY POP BESOT (3,4,4)

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser

After a local bungled heist, five suspects were being interviewed by the police.

Eventually the police managed to get a confession. Below is a summary of their statements and it turns out that exactly 5 of these statements were true. Would you make a good detective, try and work out who committed the crime?

Adrian said: It wasn't Barry - It was Cedric

Barry said: It wasn't Adrian - It was Derek

Cedric said: It wasn't Derek - It wasn't Barry Derek said: It wasn't Eric - It was Adrian

66

Eric said: It wasn't Cedric - It was Derek

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:55 pm Page 67

Crossword

Across: 1. Played at international level (6) 4. It could be wide or silver (6) 9. Twosome (3) 10. Breed of cat (7) 11. Clearly obvious (7) 12. Final sum (5) 13. Wading bird (5) 15. Mourning (5) 20. Granny Smith for example (5) 22. -------- Oyster is a hangover cure (7) 24. Pardon you from your sins (7) 25. Slang for diamonds (3) 26. Followed an eating plan (6) 27. Put on a show or event (6) Down: 1. Scrounges (6) 2. Pledge (7) 3. Follow on as a result (5) 5. Roman town in North of England (7) 6. Apply force or influence (5) 7. Stinging plant (6) 8. Irritable (5) 14. Supervise (7) 16. Piece of jewellery (7) 17. Limited to a certain sum (6) 18. Witch's hex or charm (5) 19. Fight off enemy attack (6) 21. Stage in development (5) 23. Spy or representative (5)

Name The Film

A A seventeen-year-old aristocrat, expect- B ing to be married to a rich claimant by her mother, falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious liner (1997).

This 2014 film staring: Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill. After going to high school (twice), officers Schmidt & Jenko go undercover at a local college.

Say What You See... rough

rough

step pets pets

rough

you can 1,2,3... it

rough

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:55 pm Page 68

The Jokespage

Jokespage

Two old ladies were in a museum looking at the statues. One of then stopped and stared at the life-size statue of a very handsome, naked, young man; She couldn’t take her eyes off the strategically placed fig leaf.

Her friend got tired of waiting for her and said, “come on Flo, what are you waiting for? Christmas?”

“No,” said the old lady, “autumn.”

A man was caught shoplifting in DFS and was taken to court.

The judge gave him a fine of £2021 interest free with nothing to pay until 2024.

First date tip: If you go to the toilet, take long enough to make it look like you’ve washed your hands, but not long enough for a number TWO!

A man comes home from a tough day of work looking to unwind. After a relaxing dinner with his wife, they retire to the bedroom and climb into their separate beds. The man however was not yet ready for sleep. He calls over to his wife, “My little boopey-boo, I'm lonely.” So the woman gets out of bed and crosses the room to the husband. On the way she trips on the rug and falls on her face. The husband with a concerned look on his face says, “Oh, did my little honey-woney fall on her little nosey-wosey?” The woman gets up, rubs her nose and enters the man's bed. The two make passionate love and afterwards the women climbs out. As she is returning to her bed, she once again catches her foot on the rug and falls flat on her face. The man looks over his shoulder at his wife lying on the floor and says, “Clumsy idiot.”

Two Blokes (Japanese and American) are playing golf. The Japanese guy is getting ready to tee off and suddenly starts talking to his thumb. American bloke says: "What you doin?" "Oh, don't worry, with Microtechnology I have a Microphone in my Dat ing thumb. I was just recording a two men carry on golfing, but all of a sudden the American man makes a funny sound, that amazingly sounds like a fart. The Japanese man looks over at him. 'Oh,' says the American. "Don't worry, I'm just receiving a fax."

68

It was hard getting over my addiction to the Hokey-Cokey.

But I’ve turned myself round and that’s what it’s all about.

from a dif ferent perspe cti ve…!

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:55 pm Page 69

STEPHEN H PARKER X-5640385-A

COSTALETS costalets www.

.com

TEL: 952 56 39 39 /636 82 96 31 PROPERTIES FOR LONG TERM RENTAL IN BENALMÁDENA COSTA LOWER FLOOR STUDIO IN MINERVA COMPLEX

31ǟ2 Studio located in the well known and ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů DŝŶĞƌǀĂ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ƵƌďĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ KƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ŽŶĂŶnjĂ ^Ƌ ĂŶĚ ĐůŽƐĞ ƚŽ WĂůŽŵĂ WĂƌŬ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ͘ &Ƶůů ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ďĂƚŚͬƐŚŽǁĞƌ͘ ^ŽĨĂƐ ĐŽŶǀĞƌƟďůĞ ŝŶƚŽ ƐŽŵĞ ĚŽƵďůĞ ďĞĚ͘ KƉĞŶ ƉůĂŶ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͘ ĂƐƚ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ͘ ϮϰŚ ZĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͘ >ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶĂů ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ĂŶĚ Ă ĨĞǁ ƉŽŽůƐ͕ ŽŶĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŽŵĞ ƐůŝĚĞƐ͘

MONTHLY RENTAL PRICE: €365 1 MONTH BOND + 1 MONTH AGENT FEE REQUIRED

HIGHER FLOOR STUDIO IN MINERVA COMPLEX

^ƚƵŶŶŝŶŐ ĨƵůůLJ ƌĞĨŽƌŵĞĚ ƐƚƵĚŝŽ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ƚŽ Ă ǀĞƌLJ ŚŝŐŚ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ͘ ĞƐƚ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ͘ ĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ǁĂůŬ ŝŶ ƐŚŽǁĞƌ͘ &ƵůůLJ ĮƩĞĚ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ^ŽĨĂ ĂŶĚ Ϯ ƉƵůů ĚŽǁŶ ĚŽƵďůĞ ďĞĚƐ͘ tĞƐƚ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ǀŝĞǁƐ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶĂů ŐĂƌĚĞŶ͕ ƉŽŽůƐ͕ ŵŽƵŶƚĂŝŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĞ͘ ŶĚ ĂŌĞƌŶŽŽŶ ƐƵŶ͘

MONTHLY RENTAL PRICE: €500 1 MONTH BOND + 1 MONTH AGENT FEE REQUIRED

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

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:55 pm Page 70

HAPPY VALENTINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DA Y!

KIDS PAGE

Q. How did the telephone propose to his girlfriend?

A. It gave her a ring!

Q. What do bunnies do when they get married?

A. Go on a bunnymoon!

70

Q. What do squirrels give each other for Valentine's Day? A. Forget me nuts!

VA L

L

TINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JOK EN

Q. What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus?

A. "I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand."

...

ES

The maze of LOVE! Monty Moose has to get his Valentines card to his girlfriend.

Can you help him?

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 71

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 72

72

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 73

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 74

74

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 75

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 76

puzzle Who Am I?

Richard Branson

Guess the Year 2000

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Ten 2) Sugar 3) Tweed 4) 1948 5) Pelota 6) 8 7) Montague & Capulet 8) Ovine 9) Lonely Street 10) The Peach 11) Zurich 12) John Surtees 13) Memphis, Tennessee 14) Buckinghamshire 15) David Walliams & Matt Lucas 16) PC Plod 17) Ibiza 18) Martina Navratilova 19) Knight 20) Coins (and/or medals) 21) Captain Nemo 22) Camels 23) Eric Clapton 24) Italy 25) Chestnuts 26) Tigris and the Euphrates 27) Skegness 28) Pass Slipped Stich Over 29) Ben Nevis 30) Merry Wives of Windsor

Answers from 16, 24, 30, 66 & 67

it out

Anger Making Anagrams 1) Sex Pistols 2) Genesis 3) Pet Shop Boys 4) Girls Aloud 5) Coldplay

Guess The Celeb a) Justin Bieber b) Sheridan Smith

Brain Teaser

Answer: Eric committed the crime.

If we assume that Adrian was the culprit we can see that there would be 6 true statements, so it can't be Adrian. We can repeat this will all five suspects and quickly see that only Eric being the culprit would result in exactly 5 statements being true.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) Titanic (1997)

b) 22 Jump Street (2014)

Say What You See 1) You can count on it

2) One step forward, two steps back 76

3)A little rough around the edges

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 77

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 78

175.000€

Two Bed Townhouse Central Calahonda, Mijas Costa

Very central location within walking distance to shops, bar restaurants and the beach. two bedrooms with their own terraces and 2 bathrooms. Through lounge / diner with doors opening to the patio and garden. Separate Kitchen with open feel. Large roof terrace with scope for the addition of a third bedroom and bathroom. Communal pool and gardens – IDEAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY

REFORMED ONE BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT IN FORREST HILLS

120.000€

Situated just 7 minutes from the very centre of Estepona with it’s old town and beaches. This refurbished property is priced to sell quickly, it has a large bedroom, living/dining room, large terrace, new fitted kitchen, bathroom and separate wc, marble floors throughout, and fantastic views to mountains and the sea. There are enclosed communal private gardens, parking pool and gymnasium.

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 79

249.900€

Two Bedroom Apartment With Sea Views in Cabopino

Las

Mimosas,

Cabopino second floor apartment with lift in very good order throughout, good size lounge dining with views over the pool & the sea. The main bedroom with en-suite bathroom & opens onto the terrace, there is a second bedroom and second bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen with separate utility area. The south facing terrace has views over the pool & the sea. Storeroom & a car space in the underground car park.

Beautiful Townhouse with incredible views in La Mairena

545.000€

This stylish S e m i - d e ta c h e d house has incredible views of the Sea across to Gibraltar, and is just 8 minutes to the centre of Elviria with it’s shops, restaurants, bars, and beach I It has entrance, large open plan living and dining room with stunning views, very high quality kitchen, 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 of them have en-suite bathrooms.

This property also has a garage plus space which can be used as a workshop.

Please Contact us for Further Details info@platinumestatesmarbella.com T: (+34) 951 666 715 (Spain) M: (+34) 663 061 669 (Spain)

February 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 24/01/21 3:57 pm Page 80

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