March 2021 Costa Link Magazine

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:33 am Page 1

M

a

March 2021 N°166

g

a

z

i

n

e

No1 MARBELLA

AUTOMOTIVE•ELECTRONIC•DIAGNOSTIC

LIT

YS

E ERVIC WITH A

FR

H ES LOOK

T H E SA M E

NEW

QU A

Thermal Security Windows See Page 13

SEE PAGE 23

costadelhome.com intelligent property search

page 40

Computer Problems? we can help....

Page 33

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:33 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:33 am Page 3

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:33 am Page 4

Ed’s Note..

Well 2021 is in full swing and going into March the signs of SPRING approaching are in the air, the birds are tweeting, the sun is starting to feel warmer and the sky has that bright blue colour that living here on the Costa del Sol we all take a little for granted…

There are a few important dates this month it’s: Mothering Sunday in the UK on the 14th, St Patrick’s Day on the 17th, Spanish Father’s Day on the 19th also the Clocks go forward on the 28th.

If you want something to look forward to then ‘Marbella Cruisers’ have just announced there 2021 cruise from Malaga around the Med check out their ad on page 7!

The Costa Link Magazine is celebrating its 14th Anniversary this month… We hope you enjoy this issue and a BIG thank you to all our readers and advertisers for your continued support. Keep smiling and enjoy the read!

in the March Magazine...

6

A few giggles for us girls in “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: A portable projector, and Lego’s new video & music creation tool for kids plus more...

42

A funny trip to the Circus in “A Man’s World ” this month...

58

With the arrival of the new Defender we take a step back in time and look at their loopy predecessors. Check out ‘All Revved Up’ on page 58...

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

70

We take a very bubbly bath with lots to do check out “The Kids Page” this month.

72

The Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact information? See pages 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:33 am Page 5

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:34 am Page 6

A Woman’s World

it just really is.... a cOOl trick...

My wife thinks her ability to tie a cherry stem into a knot with her tongue is cool but as a man with a cherrystem-sized man appendage I'm horrified.

my new passwOrd...

A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer. The husband puts, "Mypenis," and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says, "Error. Not long enough."

my husbands been watching you tube...

Feeling a little bored with the same old maneuvers in the bedroom my husband decided to get a few tips - Whilst having sex he suddenly stopped & didn't move.

I said 'What are you doing?" He said: I've seen this online it's called buffering!

ONE DAY MY HOUSEWORK-CHALLENGED HUSBAND DECIDED TO WASH HIS SWEATSHIRT. SECONDS AFTER HE STEPPED INTO THE LAUNDRY ROOM, HE SHOUTED TO ME, “WHAT SETTING DO I USE ON THE WASHING MACHINE?” IT DEPENDS,” I REPLIED. “WHAT DOES IT SAY ON YOUR SHIRT?” HE YELLED BACK, “UNIVERSITY OF WEST SUSSEX.” AND THEY SAY BLONDES ARE DUMB!

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:34 am Page 7

On October 12th 2021

‘MARBELLA CRUISERS’ are cruising from 9 nights from MALAGA MALAGA forfor 9 nights on on the ‘NEWEST’ and one of the With: 21 BARS, 11 DINING VENUES, 5 SWIMMING POOLS, ‘MOST LUXURIOUS’ cruise liners in A CASINO, A THEATRE, AN AQUA PARK PLUS… 11 SHOPS & BOUTIQUES! the world, the MSC VIRTUOSA And YOU are invited to join us...

VISITING: • CASABLANCA (Morocco) • LISBON (Portugal) • BARCELONA (Spain) • MARSEILLES (France) • GENOA (Italy)

CABIN PRICES FOR THIS 9 NIGHT (10 DAY CRUISE) MARBELLA CRUISERS ARE A GROUP OF LIKE MINDED EXPERIENCED CRUISERS THAT, BY BOOKING AS A LARGE GROUP BENEFIT FROM …

(WINDOW) A HUGE ‘GROUP’ DISCOUNT, (we always

INSIDE £879 SEA VIEW £1059 BALCONY £1219

All prices are per person, cabins are for two people, (single occupancy supplement applies) Organisation fee. To contribute towards the cost of advertising and secretarial work to bring the group together there is a fee of £50 PP payable to Marbella Cruisers. Payments for cabins are financially protected and in the event of the cruise being cancelled, your payment is refunded IN FULL.

win on best price) because we guarantee the cruise line a minimum of 100 passengers. (Our average number of passengers, on EVERY cruise thus far, has been 128 in our group)

All OUR excursions are at approximately

As part of our ‘Group Discount’, all cabin prices… ‘HALF’ the ships price and…

INCLUDE THE ‘PREMIUM’ DRINKS PACKAGE AND GRATUITIES. You can join our ‘Private Coach’ (which is optional) at any bus stop on the A7, between Gibraltar and Malaga Port. ‘YES… we sail and return to ‘MALAGA’ and our coach will meet the ship on our return.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

… unlike travel agents

and online cruise companies, we travel with you to make sure you make the most of everything the ship and excursions have to offer.

WWW.MARBELLACRUISERS.COM

Email: colin@marbellacruisers.com call: 0034 635717211

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:34 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:34 am Page 9

HOT GOSSIP...

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:34 am Page 10

p i s s z i o b G how S TV GOSSIP…

SEASON TWO OF BRIDGERTON… Is getting another scandalous season on Netflix. If you haven’t seen Season One then WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? After that big finale reveal, we wonder where the show can go next. PLEASE BE WARNED SPOLIER ALERTS AHEAD… Bridgerton made an explosive debut on Netflix, with a colorful setting in 1813 Regency London, steamy romances, glitzy wardrobes, and provocative scandals, how could viewers resist? Season Two will focus on Anthony Bridgerton. Simone Ashley, who plays Olivia in Netflix's Sex Education, will star opposite Bailey as Kate Sharma, Anthony's love interest. The finale episode revealed the big secret behind the mysterious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown: that her infamous scandal sheets are actually penned by the young Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). Now that her identity has been revealed, how could she play into another season? Fingers crossed we get to find out really soon!

THE CIRCLE CELEBRITY SPECIAL… In The Circle, contestants reside separately in their own apartments, with cameras watching their every move. Never meeting one another in person, the only way they can communicate with each other is through the titular Circle, a voice-activated social network. Who is in the cast of The Celebrity Circle?

The confirmed cast for the series are as follows: Baga Chipz, Charlotte Crosby, Denise van Outen, Duncan James, Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, Lady Leshurr, Melvin Odoom, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Pete Wicks, Sam Thompson & Saffron Barker Who will be a 'Catfish' in The Circle Celebrity? So far, it has been confirmed that Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams will play together as Gemma Collins. Celeb Circle starts on Channel 4 on the 9th of March.

10

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am Page 11

HOT GOSSIP...

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am Page 12

p i s s o G howbiz S

ROYAL, TV & WEDDING GOSSIP...

MEGHAN MARKLE'S FINAL REVENGE: As the final nail goes into

the coffin with the Royal family Meghan and Harry speak to Oprah. This programme will be aired in the USA on the 7th of March, and the world awaits the fallout. We find it really annoying that Harry and Meghan have managed to spend the past year calling for privacy, while simultaneously making front-page news every other day. They delivered a surprise pregnancy announcement followed by the jaw-dropping news that they will be sitting down with Oprah Winfrey for a “wide-ranging” and “intimate” chat on prime time TV. BUT REALLY THEY DON’T WANT ANY PUBLICITY! The interview will now be the pair’s swan song as members of the royal family. And you’d best believe that Meghan will be having the final word.

'FRASIER' COMING BACK TO TV: Is the latest '90s hit to get a revival...

Kelsey Grammer to reprise his role for the new show. It will focus on the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr. Frasier Crane. The series, to be produced by CBS Studios, will be aired on the new streaming service Paramount+, no date has been given as of yet.

KYLIE MINOGUE’S AUSSIE WEDDING... Is the popstar marrying in secret? It seems Kylie has returned to Melbourne to marry rumoured fiancé Paul Solomons in front of her family. Dannii and Kylie were also spotted carrying a large dress bag during a recent shopping trip, Kylie and Paul have been dating for three years, and she’s said to be desperate to make it official and wants her mum, dad, sister, brother Bryan and three nephews by her side for her big day.

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am Page 14

4) Take new tablet from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push tablet to back of mouth with right forefinger.

Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby.

Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding tablet in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop tablet into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

7) Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another tablet from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains.

Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

8) Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put tablet inside end of drinking straw, force 6) Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw. knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls 9) Check label to make sure emitted by cat. Get spouse to tablet not harmful to humans, hold head firmly with one drink 1 beer to take taste hand while forcing wooden away. Apply Band-Aid to ruler into mouth. Drop tablet spouse's forearm and remove down ruler and rub cat's blood from carpet with cold water and soap. throat vigorously.

2) Retrieve tablet from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat inleft arm and repeat process.

5) Retrieve tablet from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

3) Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy tablet away.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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 14

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am Page 15

Curtain and Bedding.es • Curtains • Blinds

• Upholstery DE MA TO URE AS ME

• Outdoor

Free Measure and Design Consultation

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

Tel: 603 662 035

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am Page 16

WHAT I AM...?

Can you work out “WHAT I AM” from questions 1 to 10 1) I was the Worlds tallest building in 1931 2) Before being surpassed by the Empire State Building 3) I stand at 319 meters (1047 feet) in hight 4) I have 77 floors, including a lobby that is three stories high 5) I cost 20 million dollars to construct 6) My cladding is ribbed & riveted in a radiating sunburst pattern 7) I am still the tallest brick building in the World 8) My eagle gargoyles are very famous 9) I am an Art Deco-style skyscraper 10) I can be found in New York city USA 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am Page 17

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:41 am Page 20

to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and remove tablet remnants from right eye. Call furniture 12) Call fire brigade to shop on way home to order retrieve the f$%$^&£$ cat new table. from tree across the road.

Apologise to neighbour who 15) Arrange for VET to collect crashed into fence while "mutant cat from hell" and swerving to avoid cat. Take call local pet shop to see if 11) Fetch screwdriver from last tablet from foil-wrap. they have any hamsters. garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. 13) Tie the little gits's front Drink beer. Fetch bot- paws find heavy-duty prun- HOW TO GIVE A DOG A TABLET: tle of scotch. Pour ing gloves from shed. Push shot, drink. Apply tablet into mouth followed 1) Wrap it in cheese. cold compress to by large piece of steak filet. cheek and check Hold head vertically and pour records for 2 pints of water down throat date of last to wash tablet down. tetanus shot.

A p p l y 14) Consume remainder of whiskey compress Scotch. Get spouse to drive

10) Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another tablet. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessertspoon. Flick tablet down throat with elastic band.

20

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 22

Ask and you shall receive… at least when it comes to celebrity riders (a list of demands stars write into their performance contracts).

These are some of the most outrageous requirements!

Adele... For Adele, it was very important that she receive one pack of Marlboro Lights and a lighter, as was included in her rider for the “Adele 21” tour. She also requested she be given two bottles of "the best quality Californian red wine and one bottle of the best quality Californian Sauvignon Blanc white wine (chilled). NO CHARDONNAY!"

Justin Bieber...

When he was first starting his career in 2010, Bieber’s riders were simple: lots of snack food. Now, eight years later, Bieber’s riders include 10 luxury Sedans, a massage table, and a private jet on standby for any of his travel desires.

BEYONCE...

Don't bring Coca-Cola products near Queen Bey, as she’s in a contract with Pepsi and drinking anything else would break it. Also requested in her hospitality rider: heavily seasoned, baked chicken legs, breasts, and wings (don’t forget to the hot sauce).

And as if performing didn’t make her sweat, Beyoncé likes the temperature in her dressing room to be set to 78 degrees at all times.

Mariah Carey...

For a tour, Carey requested a bottle of Cristal champagne, complete with bendy straws for sipping. Oh, and she was also in need of a person whose sole purpose was to throw away her gum.

22

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 23

RE NT TO

RE NT

2 Bed Furnished Apartment 3 Bed Furnished Detached Riviera Del Sol House, Cerros Del Aguila, Mijas €650pcm Ref: R3706580 €1300pcm Ref: R3769312

TO

TO

RE NT

Luxury 3 Bed Penthouse Samara Resort, Marbella €725,000 Ref: R3795226

TO

TO

FO R

RE NT

SA LE

Established 2009

RE NT

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

2 Bed Furnished Detached Villa 4 Bed Furnished Detached Villa 5 Bed Furnished Detached Villa El Coto Los Boliches El Coto €1400pcm Ref: R3698849 €1850pcm Ref: R3762001 €3500pcm Ref: R3766027

WANT TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY? We are looking for long term WƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ ŝŶ DŝũĂƐ ŽƐƚĂ͕ &ƵĞŶŐŝƌŽůĂ͕ ĞŶĂůŵĂĚĞŶĂ ĂŶĚ DĂƌďĞůůĂ areas Contact us today

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

www.costarents.com

Email: info@costarents.com

Call +34 671 093 925

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 24

TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Name Alexander Armstrong's seated assistant on the game show Pointless?

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

3) Which company was founded in Birmingham in 1892 by Frederick Rushbrooke?

4) In which country was the BBC soap opera ‘Eldorado’ set?

5) In English, what do the initials of the car manufacturer BMW stand for?

6) Andy Millman is the main character in which British sitcom?

7) What is Harry Ramsden's famous for?

8) Which comedian has the nickname ‘the big yin’?

9) Name the largest town in the Highlands of Scotland?

10) Which weekly magazine of humour and satire was estab-

lished in 1841 and ceased publication in 2002?

11) Name Ruth Langsford's husband?

12) Which award has the words ‘FOR VALOUR’ on it?

13) How many inches are in a yard?

14) Coulrophobia is the fear of what type of entertainers?

15) What was invented by Francis Galton in 1876 for dog training?

16) What word is the exact opposite of nocturnal?

17) Which actress played Barbella in the film of the same name?

18) How is trinitrotoluene better known?

19) Name the metabolic process that converts sugar to acids or alcohol?

20) Which company produces ‘Minituare Heroes’ chocolates?

21)Who was the husband of actress Valeria Hobson?

22) Which London bridge crossing the River Thames is located between Blackfriars Bridge and Hungerford Bridge?

23) Which supermarket chain would you associate with George clothing?

24) How many squares are there on a chessboard?

25) Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility?

26) On what everyday item would you find 'Decus Et Tutamen' inscribed?

27) What is the distinguishing feature of a Manx cat?

28) Where did Jesus grow up?

29) What is the colour of the ball that is worth 6 points in snooker?

30) In which continent is Lake Superior?

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 25

A++

GET WARM THIS WINTER GIVE MARK AT ESOLA A CALL... BEST PRICES GUARANTEED Domestic and Commercial Air Conditioning (Heating and Cooling) Installations

SPECIALISTS IN AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS INCLUDING PCB BOARDS 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 email: info@esola.es web: esola.online

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 26

KANYE WEST... In one of his previous tours, Kanye bolded the most important things to

him on his rider. Chief among the requested: Carmex chapstick, Sunkist salted pistachios, bottles of Propel Water, and booze—a bottle of Hennessy, Skyy or Absolut Vodka, Patron Silver Tequila, and four 6-packs of Heineken. During his “Saint Pablo” tour, Kanye’s wife Kim Kardashian, posted a photo of alcohol-infused slushie machines in his dressing room, and we can only assume that means they were put there by demand.

Rihanna...

During her “Last Girl on Earth” world tour in 2010, Rihanna’s rider included one large fur rug (preferably animal-printed) for her to walk on barefoot. Apparently she was also very big into curtains, specifically blue or black with “icy-blue chiffon” and white curtains to cover any lockers or bricks.

Justin Timberlake...

The “Sexy Back” singer is very health conscious and, according to his rider, he requires someone to disinfect the doorknobs of any backstage venue or hotel he's in every two hours. On top of that, it’s necessary for him to have the elevator to himself and an entire floor of a hotel.

Jay-Z... The rapper demanded that he have seven

dressing rooms (one for every day of the week maybe?). And Jay-Z was also in need of some “good quality peanut butter” and “good quality jelly” to, you know, make some really bomb PB&J sandwiches in his down time.

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 26

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 27

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 28

Jennifer Lopez... It’s all-white everything for Lopez. Her rider says all objects, from the curtains down to the candles, must be the creamy shade.

LADY GAGA... Gaga has made some pretty unusual requests, one being a mannequin with

"puffy pink public hair” (we think she meant pubic hair, but hey, who knows!) for her “Monster Ball” tour. She also was in need of some extra long straws and lots of tea—as any true fan knows, she’s obsessed with it.

LINDSEY LOHAN...

Before she was to appear on a Russian talk show, Lohan sent a list of demands, one of which included meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin. She also requested she be given a one-year visa, private jet, and $650,000 for her appearance on the show.

MADONNA... Her biggest request, and we mean biggest as in number, was a 200-person

entourage. Oh, and she’s adamant about her backstage room resembling her own personal home, with flower-scented fabric furniture

AND LAST BUT NO MEANS LEAST WILL FERRELL...

Like many of the roles he takes on, Ferrell has some pretty funny requests—and we’re not sure if they were to be taken seriously. Items included an electric three wheel mobility scooter, a flight of stairs on wheels, a fake tree on wheels, and a rainbow on wheels. We’re seeing the pattern here.

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

28

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

Covering Malaga to Sotogrande THE REACH & WASH SYSTEM

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 29

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

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:43 am Page 30

2002

1986 1960 1966

GUESS THE YEAR...

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

2006

1) V-E Day commemorates the end of World War II in Europe 1918 2) 50 Nations sign the United Nations Charter forming the United Nations 3) George Orwell published Animal Farm 4) Rod Stewart, Henry Winkler & Goldie Hawn were all born in this year 5) Percy Spencer accidentally discovers that microwaves can heat food 6) U.S. Navy Flight 19 disappears over the Bermuda triangle 7) At movies you would have been watching: The Lost Weekend, Anchors Away, Spellbound or National Velvet 8) Hits on wireless this year were: The Sentimental Journey

2004

1975

(Les Brown & Doris Day),

Rum and Coca-Cola

(The Andrews Sisters), Till the End of Time (Perry Como)

2015

DRAIN & LEAK 1993

Answer on page 76

2000

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 30

Mobile: 651 111 005

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:44 am Page 31

Tel: 711 016 954

www.propertyrentalscostadelsol.com| info@propertyrentalscostadelsol.com

a let in arbell

Villa M

5 days

ent C

Apartm

t in 24

da - le alahon

SEEKING LONG TERM RENTALS IN ALL AREAS OF THE COSTA DEL SOL

Hours

CALL PROPERTY RENTALS COSTA DEL SOL TODAY...

WE HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WAITING TO RENT PROPERTY OF ALL SIZES

ent La

Apartm

et in Mijas l Cala De

2 days

PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH...

Town

iviera House R

- let in

3 days

Three bed townhouse - Available Immediately Lower Calahonda - €900 pcm

Three bed townhouse located in Lower Calahonda by Los Olivos shopping center. The property is part furnished with the option of being unfurnished,the property has spacious lounge leading on to terrace,three bedrooms,two bathrooms and fully fitted kitchen. Their is parking available and the property is pet friendly.

Ref: PRCDS107

Two Bed Apartment - Available end of March Central Calahonda €700 pcm

This Bright and Spacious apartment is conveniently located in central Calahonda, close to shops, bars cafes etc and only av few minutes from the beach. Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Lounge / Dining Room, Open Plan Kitchen, Large terrace overlooking the mountains and sea with spectacular sunsets.

With a communal pool.

Ref: PRCDS113

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am Page 32

CelebratingFertilization...

A chicken farmer went to a local bar and sat next to a woman and ordered a glass of champagne.

The woman perks up and says, “How about that? I just ordered a glass of champagne, too!”

“What a coincidence,” the farmer says, “This is a special day for me, I'm celebrating.”

“This is a special day for me too, I'm also celebrating!” says the woman.

“What a coincidence,” says the man.

As they clinked glasses the farmer asked, “What are you celebrating?”

“My husband and I have been trying to have a child, and today my gynaecologist told me that I'm pregnant!”

“What a coincidence,” says the man.

“I'm a chicken farmer, and for years all my hens were infertile, but today they're finally laying fertilized eggs.”

“That's great!” says the woman, “How did your chickens become fertile?”

“I used a different cock,” he replied.

The woman smiled and said...

“What a coincidence...”

• 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 32

Camino Viejo de Coín, Km. 1.5 29651, Mijas Costa

Garden Centre

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am Page 33

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am Page 34

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

40.000€ • 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am 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

Adventure and Party Business - 150.000€

Successful S.L. (Ltd) business established 20 years Offering adventure trips such as quad biking, go karting, buggy tours, canyoning, specialising in hosting stag and hen parties

FOR RENT Suite of Rooms Ideal for Offices - 2.000 p.c.m

Treatment rooms, School etc - Situated in a very busy part of Calahonda with traffic & pedestrians passing constantly

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am Page 37

BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

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

One Of The Top Restaurants in La Cala de Mijas - 155.000€

We are please offer one of the top restaurants in the lovely village Situated in one of the most popular and up and coming areas

Modern Launderette in Ideal location - 45.000€ This modern launderette is a really good opportunity to earn a good income with very little input It is the only automated launderette in the area

Fishing and Day Trip Boating Business - 75.000€ In Estepona a very well established business trading for 15 It offers private charters, sport fishing trips, dolphin trips, excursions to Gibratar and sunset tours

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am Page 38

GADGETS &Gizmo’s Sony’s latest wireless speaker has seven drivers in total, but three of them fire audio upwards and three face outwards, with a 70mm woofer to handle the rumbles. Combined with Sony’s new Immersive Audio Enhancement algorithm it creates a fountain of room-filling sound. With both Wi-Fi & Bluetooth it supports Spotify Connect & Chromecast, with Alexa and Google Assistant looking after the voice control.

Nerf is upping the ante with a new special edition rifle from a galaxy far, far away. The 1.27 meter long foam flinger is a faithful recreation of the Mandalorian's it features blaster sounds, an electronic scope with an illuminated lens, a breech-loading mechanism, a true-to-show wood-textured stock with inlaid bracket, and weathered deco that suggests the firearm has done a few tours in Tatooine.

A problem with video doorbells is they don’t always offer a head-to-toe picture. Arlo has solved this by offering a 180-degree field of view that extends down to the floor. The nifty ding dong is Wi-Fi connected with no base station to worry about, Full HD colour HDR night vision, has two-way audio for conversing with visitors, and a siren for encouraging potential ruffians to get off your land.

38

Panasonic new big-screen the flagship OLED TV called the JZ2000. The 4K screens will be available in 65in and 55in models, and is powered by a brand-new HXC Pro AI processor that uses artificial intelligence to optimise picture and sound quality based on what's currently being viewed.

The AI processor can even reduce input lag when gaming, bringing latency right down and providing an ultra responsive gameplay experience.

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am Page 39

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

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is a camera colossus, with a completely new 108MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide that doubles as a macro lens, and dual 10MP telephoto lenses with optical zoom.

16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, 8K video recording capabilities, a Wireless DeX mode for desktop computing smarts and monstrous 5000mAh battery… WOWZERS!

The Asus ZenBeam Latte L1 is a portable, mug-shaped projector. It can turn any room into a cinema at a moment's notice. In terms of tech, the cylindrical device offers three hours of battery life on a single charge, casts images with 300 LED lumens of light, and has a projection range of 40 to 120 inches. The projector is as simple as connecting your mobile phone via wireless mirroring.

The V11 outsize is the new handheld hoover from Dyson its has a 25% wider cleaning head and 150% bigger bin. With 18 cyclones and a powerful Hyperdymium motor that spins at 125,000rpm, it generates 20% more suction than the V10 but can still keep on sucking for up to 60 minutes before it conks out and needs recharging. There’s also an onboard LCD screen that will tell you how much battery life is left.

Aimed at children aged 7-10, Lego Vidiyo is a music video creation tool that merges AR with physical Lego components, with editing handled by an app. To make a video, you choose a song from the app create a band from the new Vidiyo minifigures, add special effects by scanning AR-enabled tiles called BeatBits, and then choose a stage - anything from parks and bedrooms to the trampoline in the garden.

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:45 am Page 40

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:46 am Page 41

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:46 am Page 42

A Man’s World

It’s A FuNny old world...

THE CIRCUS HAS COME TO TOWN... And the main act is a magician and his crocodile...As he enters the stage, the crowd is silent of anticipation for the famous trick he is about to perform.

The great magician squeezes the eyes of the crocodile, which opens its mouth, he drops his pants and parades his mighty member in front of the applauding crowd.

He stands before the animals mouth, lays his gentleman sausage into it - and the croc snaps its mouth shut. The crowd gasps in shock - surely this time he cannot remain unharmed.

But the mighty magician squeezes the eyes of the crocodile again, and again the mouth opens, to reveal the intact genitals of the beasts master. The crowd erupts in cheering and ovation.

After everybody has calmed down, the master asks his audience: "Now you have seen the trick, does anyone dare to do it themselves, here on this stage." No one speaks up, until a woman runs to the front and shouts "Let me do it".

The magician is confused, "Surely, Madam, you see the anatomic impossibility of you performing my signature trick?"

"Well of course not", she answers, "I'll just have to ask you not to squeeze my eyes so hard."

No English dictionary has been able to explain the difference between the two words COMPLETE and FINISHED.

Some people say there’s no difference but there is.

When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE! When you marry the wrong woman, you are FINISHED! And if you marry a wife who likes shopping you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!

42

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:46 am 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:

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:46 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:47 am Page 45

MEDICAL MAYHEM

FERGUS GOES TO THE DENTIST...

And asks how much an extraction is... £85 for an extraction sir," was the dentists reply.

"Och huv ye nay got unythin cheaper," replies the Scotsman getting agitated.

"But that's the normal charge for an extraction sir," replied the dentist.

"What aboot if ye didnae use uny anaesthetic?" asked Fergus hopefully. "Well it's highly unusual sir, but if that's what you want, I suppose I can do it for £65."

"What aboot if ye used one of ye dentist trainees and still wi' oot anaesthetic?" asked the Scotsman. "Well it's possible, but they are only training and I can't guarantee their level of professionalism. It'll be a lot more painful, but I suppose in that case we can bring the price down to say £40."

"Och that's still a bit much, how ab oot if ye make it a training session and have yon student do the extraction and the other students watchin' and learnin'?"

The dentist replied, “Well OK it'll be good for the students, I suppose. I'll charge you only £5 in that case, but it will a traumatic experience.”

"Now yer talkin’ laddie! It’s a deal,” said the Scotsman.

"Can ye book the wee wife for next Wednesday?"

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:47 am Page 46

CONTINUED FROM LAST MONT... 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...

6) CHICORY-ROOT: Think chicory root and most people think New Orleans-style coffee. But while the brew served at places like Café du Monde is a blend of coffee with roasted chicory root, a lot of people now are drinking it as a caffeine-free replacement for coffee.

Chicory root is also being added to food products to deliver fiber, in the form of inulin, which is a prebiotic (and the gut health trend comes full circle). You won’t find a lot of fiber in chicory-root coffee, because it’s strained out, but it is delicious straight up or as a coffee blend.

early spring and in 2020 they doubled compared to 2019. Seed companies reported selling 8 to 10 times more seeds than they typically do. Hopefully everyone can get their seeds in 2021 and whether they plant in pots or harvest a whole raised bed, they’ll be able to grow more local food right in their own garden.

Gardening is healthy on its own it can help lower stress, build muscle and boost your mood and it also helps you eat more vegetables.

9) SLEEP: Sleep should really been seen as part of an overall wellness plan. Maybe that’s because we spent more time at home close to our beds (or anxiously lying awake in our beds) this year. According to Pinterest’s 2021 Trends Report, “Zzz time is the new me time.” Are reporting spikes in searches for sleep yoga, sleep affirmations, silk sleepwear and sleep blends for diffusers.

7) DRINKING LESS: One side effect of staying We know sleep is important for your healthit can impact home during the pandemic may have been drinking your immune system, your cravings, your mood, your skin more alcohol to cope. But as the times is moving on, it’s and mcuh more... possible people have started to notice the effects of too much drinking. Alcohol is one of the worst things you can 10) ADAPTOGENS: Adaptogens are huge right drink for your immune system, and too much booze isn’t now. People are looking for all-natural ways to de-stress good for our bodies. Luckily, if you abstain you have and focus better. In addition to adaptogen supplements, more options these days than just water. Breweries are companies are now putting the compound into everycrafting quality nonalcoholic beer, and many companies thing from teas, hot chocolate mix and honey to face are creating lower-alcohol brews. Not to mention, creams. If you’ve never heard of adaptogens, just wait. sparkling waters are more creative and flavourful than Perhaps you’ve seen mushroom coffee or ashwagandha ever. powder added to an energy bar. Since adaptogens have the potential to help your immune system and reduce 8) GARDENING: This is one wellness trend we stress, they’re going to be big in 2021. Searches for love to see. Gardening is obviously nothing new, but the “mushroom coffee” and “ashwagandha” were at an all pandemic caused a huge surge in people growing their time high in 2020, per Google Trends. own food and this is a trend we expect to stick around.

Google searches for gardening normally peak in the 46

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:47 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:47 am Page 48

NEED MORE ENERGY?

Simple ways to feel more energised....We've got the solutions... When the clocks change at the end of the month, keep energy high and stay buoyant if you work with the rhythm of the days and your internal body clock.

WHAT’S MY INTERNAL BODY CLOCK?

We all have an internal clock (our circadian rhythm) that rules our sleep-wake cycle and influences energy highs and lows through the day. Its set by our genetics and pretty much decides whether we are larks or owls. Larks wake early raring to go, do their best work before lunch, then maybe start to flag as the day wears on. Owls, on the other hand, are reluctant risers whose energy kicks in later and seems to improve as the hours tick by. While we can’t change how we’re programmed, we can make some smart energy tweaks throughout the day.

HOW TO WAKE UP EARLIER Open up your curtains. Natural blue light, the kind that sets your body clock, kicks off at sunrise so throw open the curtains and have breakfast, exercise or meditate near the window. Better still, get outside and start moving ideally in the hour after sun-up; if not then before noon.

MAKE YOUR BED Don’t lie in it! Consider this an opportunity to experience your first success of the day, when you make your bed, you create order from chaos. This ripples into the day and its expectations.

DO SOME EXERCISE Exercise gets the blood flowing and makes you feel more physically and mentally alert. Also getting into the light will kick-start your ‘wake drive’, which helps wake your body naturally. Try walking for 20-40 minutes at a good pace. You should be able to talk but not in full sentences!

MAKE A SMOOTHIE A great smoothie will help prop up your energy – especially post workout. Add peanut butter for extra benefits. Peanut butter packs a wallop of protein, monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, as well as nutrients like magnesium, folate, and vitamin E.

GET YOUR VITAMIN D It’s a must take for energy and immunity. Our natural uptake comes from sun exposure, but right now, with the Covid restrictions working from home etc, we’re all getting less. There’s still a lot of discussion about how much to take, but

48

HERE’S HOW...

your doctor will probably currently be recommending 800iu a day as standard, rising to 2,000iu for those who are really short of it. Most nutritionists are going for at least 1,000iu as a daily baseline, rising to 2,000iu in winter. Your pharmacist or health professional can help you decide.

TAKE A NAP Feeling energy low and drowsy in the afternoon? It could be that working from home and using commute time to catch up on stuff is making the work day even longer, so don’t feel guilty for pencilling in snooze time. A performance test study revealed subjects who took a 30-minute nap halted declining performance, while a 60-minute nap reversed it (although napping in the day is not recommended for anyone who has insomnia).

HARNESS THE POWER OF PLANTS Having plants in your peripheral vision can help productivity.

Plants induce feelings of comfort and this has a restorative impact, reducing systolic blood pressure and amplifying our concentration.

DON'T REACH FOR THE COFFEE Forget coffee as an afternoon lift: a caffeine-free herb can do more. Why not try liquorice or nettle, with 1tsp of nettle seed tincture added. It gives a mental boost via neurotransmitters, as well as physical support for that great energy controller, the thyroid gland. Don’t use more than 3 tsp in one day, though.

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:47 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:47 am Page 50

Prostate CanCer

Every man has one, it's important for their sex life, yet few men know anything about their prostate or what can go wrong with it.

According to a survey of men aged 45 and over by the Prostate Cancer Charity (PCC), 70% of them knew nothing about their prostate or the symptoms of prostate cancer.

The prostate, found only in men, is located below the bladder. It produces some of the fluid in semen and is crucial to a man’s sex life. The prostate fluid nourishes and protects sperm during intercourse and forms the bulk of ejaculate volume.

The prostate often enlarges as men get older but for two-thirds of men aged 50 or over this doesn’t cause any problems. In some cases, an enlarged prostate can press on the tube carrying urine from the bladder and cause urinary problems.

Other prostate conditions include inflammation of the gland, which is sometimes caused by an infection, also known as prostatitis. This can make urinating painful. Sometimes, a single cell in the prostate starts to multiply out of control and cancer can develop.

Most common cancer - Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 30,000 men diagnosed annually. Around 10,000 men die from it every year, making it the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men, after lung cancer.

Most men with early prostate cancer have no symptoms at all. Some of the symptoms of prostate cancer below can also be caused by other prostate problems.

High-risk group - African or African-Caribbean Symptoms of all prostate problems include: men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men.

• Needing to urinate often, especially at night Researchers are looking at what may be the • Difficulty starting to urinate • Straining to urinate or taking a long time to finish cause of this increased risk but genes probably play an important role.

• Pain when urinating or during sex Many men over 70 have prostate cancer, Other less common symptoms include: even though most of them will never have it • Pain in the lower back diagnosed or have any symptoms.

• Blood in the urine In the majority (80%) of cases, this is a slowgrowing cancer and it may stay undiagnosed because it never causes any symptoms or problems. In the other 20% of cases, the prostate cancer cells can grow quickly and move outside the prostate, spreading the cancer to other parts of the body, such as the bones.

AGE INCREASES RISK: The risk of getting prostate cancer gets higher as you get older. Most men diagnosed with the condition are over 50.

However, survival rates of newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients have improved from 30% in the 1970s to 80% today.

If you have a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer, your risk of getting the disease is 2.5 times higher compared to the average man. The risk increases to 4.3 if the relative was diagnosed before the age of 60.

A man is three times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer if he comes from an African or African-Caribbean background.

Researchers believe a diet high in saturated animal fats and red meat may be responsible for the high incidence of prostate cancer in Western countries. It is thought that reducing your intake of animal fat and eating more fruit and vegetables may lower the risk of prostate A simple blood test (the PSA test) in conjunction with urinalysis and consultation with your healthcare professional could save your life.

50

Clinica Medicare in La Cala de Mijas are delighted to offer a PSA appointment (lasts approx 20 mins) and this test is priced at just €35.00.

If you would like further details or wish to make an appointment then either call the clinic on 952-835-776 or you can WhatsApp them via 692-628-096.

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:50 am 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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:50 am Page 52

VEGAN: SQUASH, CHICKPEA & COCONUT CURRY Cook up this vibrant vegan curry that makes the most of butternut squash. It's ideal for a meat-free Monday dinner when served with flatbreads

Ingredients:

FOR THE CURRY • 1 butternut squash,

STEP 1: For the curry powder, heat a small frying pan over a medium heat and toast the rice, stirring, until it starts to brown.

Tip in the rest of the spices and toast for 35 mins until brown but not burned. Using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar, blitz or grind to a fine powder. Pass through a sieve. Will keep for up to three months in an airtight container.

STEP 2: Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the squash with 1 tbsp of the oil, a pinch of salt, 3 tbsp of the

(see recipe, right)

• 1 tsp turmeric, • 400ml can coconut milk • 3 tbsp coconut/rapeseed oil • 3 large handfuls of kale • 5 tbsp tamarind sauce • small bunch of coriander • 1 tsp chilli flakes • 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional) • 1 tsp black mustard seeds • flatbreads, to serve • 1 tbsp curry leaves ROASTED CURRY POWDER • 1 red onion, sliced • Thumb-sized piece of ginger, • 10g basmati rice (grated) • 20g coriander seeds • 1 garlic clove, (crushed) • 15g cumin seeds • 1 green chilli, (sliced) • 10g black peppercorns • 1 lemongrass stalk, • 5g fenugreek seeds (lightly bashed) • ½ tsp cloves • 400g can chickpeas, (drained) • ½ tsp green cardamom pods, • 1 large tomato, (sliced) (seeds only) (peeled, deseeded, cut into 2cm-thick slices)

Method:

• 1 tbsp roasted curry powder

tamarind sauce, the chilli flakes and coconut. Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 mins, or until tender.

STEP 3: Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a wok over a high heat. Fry the mustard seeds for a minute or so until they sizzle and pop, then add the curry leaves and cook for a few more seconds until they crackle. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, chilli, lemongrass and a pinch of salt and stir for a few minutes until the onion softens. Tip in the chickpeas, tomato, curry

powder and turmeric and keep stirring for 5-8 mins, until the tomato breaks down.

STEP 4: Pour the coconut milk into the wok and stir, cooking for about 5 mins until slightly reduced. Add the remaining 2 tbsp tamarind, taste for seasoning, then add the kale, stirring for a couple of minutes until softened. Divide the squash between bowls, ladle in the curry sauce, then top with the coriander and coconut flakes, if using. Serve with warmed flatbreads.

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:50 am Page 53

Stran

Strange Strangebuttrue...

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:50 am Page 54

HERE ARE A FEW FASCINATING FACTS - YOU MAY NOT KNOW!

1) If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has 6) A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a secboth front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if ond. the horse has one front leg in the air, the person 7) The Japanese word "Arigato" meaning thank you died as a result of wounds received in battle; if the is derived from the Portugese word "Obrigado". horse has all four legs on the ground, the person Portugal once had a thriving trade with Japan died of natural causes.

The bubbles in Guiness sink to the bottom rather 2) Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' toilet dur- 8) than float to the top like all other beers. No one ing a dance. knows why.

3) The term "the whole 9 yards" came from WWII 9) If you stretch a standard Slinky out flat it measfighter pilots in the South Pacific. When arming their ures 87 feet long. aeroplanes on the ground, the .50 calibre machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet, before 10) Los Angeles's full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra being loaded into the fuselage. If the pilots fired all Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula" and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size, "L.A." their ammo at a target, it got "the whole 9 yards."

The most common name in the world is 11) Alfred Hitchcock didn't have a belly button. It was eliminated when he was sewn up after surMohammed. gery.

5) Donald Duck's middle name is Fauntleroy.

4)

MORE NEXT MONTH...

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!!

54

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:50 am Page 55

MINDyour ownBUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

bars, restaurants & Cafés LA CALA DE MIJAS

FUENGIROLA CENTRAL

Choice of 2 Torreblanca

CALAHONDA

CABOPINO PORT

SAN PEDRO -ESTEPONA

Café/Bar/Restaurant Close Café/bar situated on a very busy corner of 2 busy roads to La Cala de Mijas 63.000€ - REF: 2480 19.950€ - Ref: 2476

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

RESTAURANT with GREAT VIEWS Successful Bistro - Fantastic Bar With Full Music License, LARGE TERRACE - Very busy reputation est. for 15 years THIS IS A Rare Opportunity 25.000€ - Ref: 2444 79.950€ - Ref: 2440 50.000€ - Ref: 2416

www.business-sales-spain.com

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:50 am Page 56

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.

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:50 am Page 57

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)

ALL REVVED UP LAND ROVER DEFENDERS

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:51 am Page 58

Well they say that the British are slightly eccentric and here are five quite mad Land Rover Defenders to prove the point… With the arrival of the new Defender last month we take a step back in time and look at their loopy predecessors THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER RALLY CAR The idea of slinging a Land Rover Defender pick-up around some muddy woodland is perhaps not so outlandish. If you’re a farmer late for market day, perhaps. But when said Defender has been modified by Bowler to go racing with a 440bhp Jaguar F-Type V6 in its nose, the results are rather more alarming.

And a bit crashy.

THE QT WILDCAT Off road parts suppliers bought out the Wildcat brand from Bowler and set about honing the Dakar-spec Defender road-going racecar, and what manifested was perhaps the most evil spawn of Defender yet…

KAHN FLYING HUNTSMAN 6X6 PICK-UP …though Kahn Design might argue against that. The Flying Huntsman 6x6 pick-up was an attempt to offer a British riposte to the Mercedes-AMG G63 6x6. We’ve not seen orders flying in from the British Army thus far, but it’s likely to turn heads in Knightsbridge, which is half the battle won.

THE KAHN 6X6 CABRIO So why stop there? Why not add a convertible roof element, as per the Mercedes-Maybach G-Class Laundalet?

58

THE AMPHIBIOUS DEFENDER Not all mad’n’bad Defenders have to be wantonly aggressive and macho, mind. The ‘Floating Ninety’ is a pontoon-festooned classic that’s as happy wading into a Scottish loch as it is traversing the shoreline trails. Just don’t expect to keep your feet dry – apparently it leaks a bit…

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:51 am Page 59

dĂŬĞ ĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ ŽĨ ĐĂƐŚďĂĐŬ ŽīĞƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ >ŝďĞƌƚLJ ^ĞŐƵƌŽƐ /Ĩ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ LJĞĂƌ ŚĂƐ ƚĂƵŐŚƚ ƵƐ ĂŶLJƚŚŝŶŐ͕ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ƚŽ ĂƉƉƌĞĐŝĂƚĞ ƚŚŽƐĞ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƵƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ƐŚŽǁ ƚŚĞŵ ƚŚĂƚ ǁĞ ĐĂƌĞ͘ /ƚ͛Ɛ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŝƐ ƌĞĂƐŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ >ŝďĞƌƚLJ ^ĞŐƵƌŽƐ ŝƐ ƐĂLJŝŶŐ ƚŚĂŶŬƐ ƚŽ ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ǁĞůĐŽŵŝŶŐ ŶĞǁ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ĂƐŚďĂĐŬ ŽīĞƌƐ͘ &ƌŽŵ ŶŽǁ ƵƉ ƵŶƟů ϮϲƚŚ Ɖƌŝů ϮϬϮϭΎ͕ ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐ ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ ǁŚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ŽƵƚ Ă ŶĞǁ ĐĂƌ͕ ŚŽŵĞ Žƌ ůŝĨĞ ƉŽůŝĐLJ ǁŝƚŚ >/ Zdz ^ 'hZK^ ǁŝůů ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ϲϬΦ ĂƐŚďĂĐŬ ƉĞƌ ŶĞǁ ƉŽůŝĐLJ͘ EĞǁ ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞŶĞĮƚ ǁŝƚŚ ϯϬΦ ĂƐŚďĂĐŬ ŽŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĮƌƐƚ ƉŽůŝĐLJ͕ ĂŶĚ ϲϬΦ ĂƐŚďĂĐŬ ŽŶ ƐƵďƐĞƋƵĞŶƚ ŶĞǁ ƉŽůŝĐŝĞƐ ƚŚĞƌĞĂŌĞƌ͘ tŚŝůƐƚ ƚŚŝƐ ŽīĞƌ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƌĞŶĞǁĂůƐ Žƌ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ ŶŽ ůŝŵŝƚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŶĞǁ ƉŽůŝĐŝĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƚĂŬĞŶ ŽƵƚ ƉĞƌ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ʹ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ ŶŽ ůŝŵŝƚ ŽŶ ĐĂƐŚďĂĐŬ ƌĞǁĂƌĚƐ͘ tŝƚŚ ƚŚŝƐ ŝŶ ŵŝŶĚ͕ ǁŚĂƚ ďĞƩĞƌ ƟŵĞ ĐŽƵůĚ ƚŚĞƌĞ ďĞ ƚŽ ƐǁŝƚĐŚ ƚŽ >/ Zdz ^ 'hZK^ ĨŽƌ ĞǀĞŶ ŐƌĞĂƚĞƌ ƐĂǀŝŶŐƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ǀĞƌLJ ďĞƐƚ ĐŽǀĞƌƐ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ƚLJƉĞƐ ŽĨ ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ͍ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ĂůǁĂLJƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ƌŝŐŚƚ ďLJ LJŽƵƌ ƐŝĚĞ͕ >/ Zdz ^ 'hZK^ ŝƐ ŚĞƌĞ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ Ă ůŝƩůĞ ĞĂƐŝĞƌ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵ ĂŶĚ LJŽƵƌ ůŽǀĞĚ ŽŶĞƐ͘ /ƚ ŽīĞƌƐ ƉĞĂĐĞ ŽĨ ŵŝŶĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŝƚƐ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĐĂƌĞ ĨŽƌ ďŽƚŚ LJŽƵƌ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ĂŶĚ LJŽƵƌ ĂƐƐĞƚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŝƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌLJ ƚŽŽůƐ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ LJŽƵ ĨĞĞů ƐĂĨĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ʹ ďŽƚŚ ǁŝƚŚ ƉŽůŝĐŝĞƐ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ĞǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ŽƌĚĞƌ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ƵŶƉĂƌĂůůĞůĞĚ ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ŝĨ ƚŚĞ ƵŶĞdžƉĞĐƚͲ ĞĚ ĚŽĞƐ ŚĂƉƉĞŶ͘ dŚĞ ĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞƐ ŽĨ ƉůĂĐŝŶŐ LJŽƵƌ ƚƌƵƐƚ ŝŶ >/ Zdz ^ 'hZK^ ĂƌĞ ĞdžƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ͘ &ƌŽŵ LJŽƵƌ ĐŚŽŝĐĞ ŽĨ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞ ƌĞƉĂŝƌ ŐĂƌĂŐĞ Žƌ Ă ĐŽƵƌƚĞƐLJ ĐĂƌ ĂƐ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ ĨŽƌ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϯϱ ĚĂLJƐ ŝŶ ĐĂƐĞ ŽĨ ĂĐĐŝĚĞŶƚ Žƌ ŵĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂů ďƌĞĂŬĚŽǁŶ ĂŶĚ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϰϱ ŝŶ ĐĂƐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŌ Žƌ ĮƌĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŝƚƐ ĐĂƌ ƉŽůŝĐŝĞƐ͕ ƚŽ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƌĞĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ŝƚƐ ŚŽŵĞ ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ʹ ĂŵŽŶŐƐƚ ŽƚŚĞƌƐ͘ DŽƌĞŽǀĞƌ͕ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ĂůǁĂLJƐ ŚĂǀĞ Ă Ϯϰͬϳ ŵƵůƟͲůŝŶŐƵĂů ĨƌĞĞƉŚŽŶĞ ŶƵŵďĞƌ ĨŽƌ ďŽƚŚ ƌŽĂĚƐŝĚĞ ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJ ŚŽŵĞ ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ͘ hŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ ŶŽǁ͕ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ĞǀĞƌ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ Ă ƌĞĂů ŶĞĞĚ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵ ƚŽ ĨĞĞů ƐĂĨĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ͕ >/ ZͲ dz ^ 'hZK^ ƌĞŵĂŝŶƐ ŽŶͲŚĂŶĚ ƚŽ ŬĞĞƉ LJŽƵ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĐůĞĂƌ ĂŶĚ ƚƌĂŶƐƉĂƌĞŶƚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ƌĞŐĂƌĚŝŶŐ ŝƚƐ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͘ tŚĂƚ͛Ɛ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǁŝƚŚ >/ Zdz ^ 'hZK^ LJŽƵ͛ůů ĞŶũŽLJ Ă ďĞƐƉŽŬĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉĞĂĐĞ ŽĨ ŵŝŶĚ ƚŚĂƚ ĐŽŵĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƉůĂĐŝŶŐ LJŽƵƌ ƚƌƵƐƚ ŝŶ ĂŶ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ŐƌŽƵƉ ǁŝƚŚ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϭϬϬ LJĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ tŝƚŚ ĂŶ ĞdžƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϯϬϬ ĞdžƉĂƚƌŝĂƚĞ ďƌŽŬĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĂŐĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ ƚŚĂƚ ƐƉĞĂŬ zKhZ ůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ǁŚŽ ĂƌĞ Ăƚ zKhZ ĚŝƐƉŽƐĂů ĨŽƌ ĨƌŝĞŶĚůLJ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌƚ ĂĚǀŝĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ͛Ɛ ƚĂŝůŽƌĞĚ ƚŽ LJŽƵ͕ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ĞĂƐLJ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ǁŚLJ >/ ZͲ dz ^ 'hZK^ ŚĂƐ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ ĞdžƉĂƚ ŝŶƐƵƌĞƌ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ ǁŝƚŚ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ ĞdžƉĂƚ ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ͘

dŽ ĮŶĚ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ LJŽƵƌ ŶĞĂƌĞƐƚ ďƌŽŬĞƌͬĂŐĞŶƚ͕ ƐŝŵƉůLJ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ůŝďĞƌƚLJĞdžƉĂƚƌŝĂƚĞƐ͘ĞƐ͘ Žƌ ĐĂůů ϵϭ ϯϰϮ Ϯϱ ϰϵ Ύ ŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ƉƌĞŵŝƵŵƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂƉƉůŝĞĚ͘

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:51 am 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

March 1st 2021: Andalucia Day (Observed) March 1st 2021: St David’s Day

March 14nd 2021: Mothering Sunday (UK) March 17th 2021: St Patrick’s Day

March 19th 2021: Spanish Father’s Day March 28th 2021: Clocks go forward

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:52 am 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

ADVISORS LAWYERS

CONSULTANTS

ACCOUNTANTS

WINDOW CLEANER

Steve Reynolds PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Glass Curtain Specialist Compare Our Prices!

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

2 bed apartment 25€ 3 bed apartment 30€ 3 bed house 40€ For a fast, friendly, reliable and honest service call Steve on:

+34 677 711 324

stevereynolds2009@hotmail.com

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:52 am Page 62

S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during March 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, March 2021 carries many positive trends in which success will develop and gain a foothold. This is a very unique period for important, and memorable events. The horoscope predicts short-term acquaintances resulting in interesting and fleeting romances. Unexpected wins or lucky matches will become spontaneous in March. A new business, an innovative idea or hobby gets you thinking this month. The main thing is to understand the subject of financial injections, not to act at random and not be in the clouds. Don’t make promises you can’t keep this month, lest you leave broken hearts behind.

Only truly strong relationships will move into a new phase, the rest will become pleasant memories of March. In terms of health, the March is controversial, on the one hand recommending weekly workouts, on the other, warning against excessive exertion.

Aquarius, March 2021 promises to be quite prosperous in all walks of life for you this month. The first weeks of March are quite favourable for a showdown. If there are any questions for your soul mate, it’s time to ask them. At this time, the phase of the waning moon in the sign of Aquarius will be active; this is the time to get rid of all that is superfluous. If you are single then you should be careful, because an all-consuming passion can burst into your life, which can turn all plans upside down. If you pull everything out of the bag this month and show your maximum efforts in March, you will be able to feel the result of Mercury ‘s activity it will increase material and financial well-being by the end of the month. The new moon, on March 13th, will ensure successful starts and highs. On this date, you can plan important things: Wedding days, starting a business, changing your image or real estate issues that have been a sticking point of late.

Pisces, the start of the month is a little dull and has a ‘Groundhog Day” air about it at the beginning of the second ten-day period, from March 13th, there will be a new moon in Pisces. This is the time when a surge of strength is observed and you feel 100% energized and ready to go! Up until that point, this month can be a time of full recovery and healing. The turn of the second and third weeks will be marked by the vernal equinox, which will happen on March 20th. The length of daylight hours will become equal to the length of the night. In this case, the Sun will leave the constellation Pisces the next day and enter the sign of Aries. Thus, a new zodiacal cycle will begin. This means that in March, as in other months of 2021, Pisces will be able to make the right decisions and find a way out of difficult situations.

Aries, your March 2021 horoscope will be like a fascinating film in which the hero, overcoming apathy, solitude, the intrigues of enemies, emerges victorious, surrounded by loving friends also with opening up career opportunities. The position of the Sun in combination with Saturn will predetermine just such a beginning of history. The first ten days of March will be a bit rubbish and temporarily deprive you of peace of mind and may cause fatigue. Toward the middle of the month though a change happens. In your personal life expect, harmonious relationships, and romance - if you are single then you easily make new acquaintances. Financial condition will improve this month. At work,you move up the career ladder and get a salary raise. If you are feeling a little drained from all this effort definitely find time for proper sleep and rest.

Taurus, March 2021 will be successful and calm. Your financial situation is likely to be favorable, and the likelihood of receiving assistance from unexpected sources is also high. This month will be the right time to sort out your affairs and put them in order. It is recommended to complete everything that has been postponed for so long "for later". This moment has come. Luck will be on your side, but you will have to try not to miss such a great chance. The main focus should be on your work projects and developing relationships with friends. You should carefully monitor your bank accounts, refrain from rash purchases, despite the good financial outlook for March. If there is tension in your relationship, do not be discouraged — very quickly everything will work out by itself.

Gemini, this month should bring you luck both professionally and personally. If you are single you have every chance to meet a new love, and family people – to strengthen relationships to new highs. If you are looking for additional income or a prestigious job will find them by the end of the month. Many of you will achieve promotion and recognition for your talents and merit. The main advice should be this month is to maintain a balance between work and relationships, not forgetting about your health either. March 2021 is a great time to focus on the state of your health, review nutritional habits, and begin to work toward your best beach body – summer is not so far away!

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:52 am 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, March 2021 will be a great month for you. The Moon in the sign of Libra this month will open up the way to fame and increased wealth. Stop dithering about it’s time to take a decisive step. Stop doubting yourself and take the initiative. Watch out for people being deceitful or cunning, be extremely careful in promises and actions, double-check any information received. If you are single then the first ten days of the month there is a great chance of finding a new love. If you are in a relationship discard everyday difficulties and look to your partner as a new love without negativity this will strengthen feelings and bring harmony to the relationship. From 22nd to 24th of March, the waxing moon will pass the sign of Cancer. These are the most favourable days for new beginnings maybe: Buying a property, proposing to a loved one, changing jobs or mastering an additional profession.

Leo, March 2021, expect your personal life to take center stage this month. You may face a difficult choice, which will determine the path relationships will take from now on. At the beginning of the month, your thoughtless actions may bring suffering to your loved ones. On the work front by mid-March professional self-realization will safely count on the fastest career growth and new prospects. Mars in Gemini promises profit and success in the completion of important projects or negotiations. To achieve the goal, work hard and stop relying on the help of others. At the end of the month will help you make useful contacts and strengthen your position in the eyes of long-known people. This opens up unlimited opportunities for personal and career growth, the implementation of long-planned plans and improving relationships with others.

Virgo, your personal life may start the month with a few minor domestic quarrels, but you will soon move on quite happily. If you are lonely the stars have prepared a meeting with fate. In order not to miss out on your soul mate, do not reject everyone who tries to show you care and attention. By showing energy and the ability to solve difficult problems, it will be possible to avoid trouble this month. You catch up and correct the mistakes of the previous months. In mid-March, new acquaintances are possible, which will lead to networking at work. Throughout March 2021 the start promise an energetic and creative upsurge. It is important to channel this power in the right direction. At the end of the month, large purchases are possible, which you have long dreamed of.

Libra, the first part of March 2021 is a little dull. To get positive emotions from loved ones, you will have to make an effort. It’s time to shake off the last few months’ monotony and get energized, which will have a positive effect in the near future. New friends and like-minded people will appear. If you are single then look out for a change this month. Possibly with the renewal of a past romantic relationship. The last part of the month promises good luck in creative and collective activities. Venus enters the constellation Aries, having a positive impact on relationships, creativity, and financial stability. You will be pursued by the desire to give up vigorous activity, now and then to rest, spend time in front of the TV. However, you should not be lazy get up get out there and you’ll feel much better for having done something.

Scorpio, March 2021 will be a quite, smooth and calm month. The waning moon, this month will have a very positive affect with the solution of long-standing family conflicts and disputes. Is you are not official as a couple or a relationship now is a great time to take a step forward. The second part of the month promises a more dynamic course of life than at the beginning of March. The influence of Pluto is increasing. You will feel the respect of colleagues and leaders. Interesting offers will appear regarding career, education, and additional income. The last part of the month is the best time of the month for you to plan big purchases. Financial transactions will be very successful. For good health, it is important to pay attention to the quality of food, don’t deny yourself healthy produce and get rested up for the future.

Sagittarius, March 2021 does not promise many drastic changes in everyday life. If you are in a relationship then communication will be king and take your bond to the next level. Spending time together means not only being close, but also constantly learning something new about each other. Haste in doing business of any kind will be a hindrance to your successful completion of any task. A lucky coincidence will bring you to smile triumphantly this month. In the first 10 days of March, you will be active, focused on achieving the goal. Success will come in your business and personal life on March 3rd, 4th, and then on March 9th, 10th. Seize opportunities when you have them. The last 10 days of the month, rely on the strength of the growing moon, this promises an increase in your emotionality and physical activity.

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:52 am Page 64

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:52 am Page 65

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:53 am 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)

________ ____

JAB EXAMS NEXT (8,4)

2)

_________

ABUSE BAGS (9)

3)

_________

HAD ROADIE (9)

4)

_____ _______

HYPO MAD PANSY (5,7)

5)

___ _____

WORN DEER (3,5)

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser

THE FARMER DID IT!!

In a village solely occupied by four farmers.

Farmer 1 runs a cattle farm Farmer 2 runs a pig farm Farmer 3 runs a chicken farm Farmer 4 runs a turkey farm

66

One day farmer 4 disappears and each of the other three farmers are suspected with his murder, but the police cannont find his body. CCTV footage shows noone entering or leaving the village. What happened?

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:53 am Page 67

Crossword

Across: 1. Without trace (6) 4. ----- butty (5) 8. Cubbyhole (5) 9. In sequence (7) 10. Raise up (7) 11. Usually in the foot (4) 12. Grain (3) 14. 70’s Champagne type Drink (4) 15. Hit on the head (4) 18. Not working (3) 21. Mountains (4) 23. Sea creature (7) 25. Audrey (7) 26. Drug (5) 27. Measure of liquid (5) 28. Lay bare (6) Down: 1. Places (6) 2. Central (7) 3. Play, plot summary (8) 4. Corpse (4) 5. Luggage (5) 6. Unclothed (6) 7. Welsh coastline (5) 13. Sachet (8) 16. Look up to (7) 17. 15 minutes of fame (6) 19. Swoon (5) 20. Of the skin (6) 22. Glass tube (5) 24. Fool (4)

Name The Film

A Two women troubled with guy-problems B

The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift (1999).

swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love (2006).

Say What You See...

dance dance dance dance

T I S

T I S

T I S

DR.

do

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:53 am Page 68

The Jokespage

Jokespage

How many conspiracy theorists does it take to change a lightbulb?

THE REAL QUESTION IS: Who broke the lightbulb and why are they keeping us in the dark?

68

For as long as I can remember, I've had a thing about pigeons.

I think they're fascinating creatures, robust, hardy birds that thrive the world over yet can live on just breadcrumbs and worms.

It was 'pigeon this' and 'pigeon that' as a child, my mom used to joke that I'd BE a pigeon if I could.

It was a bit of a struggle maintaining relationships as I grew older, after all, what girlfriend would want to sit in their boyfriend's mom's house watching endless episodes of Pigeon Street on video? At the embarrassingly late age of twenty-seven however, I DID find a girlfriend with similar interests. A bird lover herself, she used to think the cooing noises I made were cute. We dated for some years, fell deeply in love and eventually married (she gave me a pair of homing pigeons as a wedding gift, how cool is that?)

It wasn't all plain sailing though, after the first couple of years my love of pigeons began affecting me psychologically - cooing involuntarily, bobbing my head as I strutted around, even naming our daughter pigeonella our marriage begun crumbling.

A few months later and she could take no more.

She scooped our daughter up in her arms, smashed a loaf of bread in my face, screaming "Here!!! I hope you and your flying rats will be very happy together!!!" and stormed out of my door and out of my life.

That was six months ago now, and I'm still pecking up the pieces.

I found myself in a pub in Cork, Ireland.

A group of American tourists came in. One of the Americans said, in a loud voice, "I hear you Irish think you're great drinkers.

I bet $5,000 that no one here can drink 20 pints of Guinness in 30 minutes." The bar was silent, but the American noticed one Irishman leaving. No one took up the bet.

40 minutes later, the Irishman who left returned and said, "Hey Yank, is yer bet still on?""Sure" said the American, "20 pints in 30 minutes for a bet of $5,000 ."

"Grand, " replied the Irishman, "so pour the pints and start the clock."It was very close but the last drop was consumed with 2 seconds to spare.OK Yank, pay up." said the Irishman."I'm happy to pay, here's your money" said the American. "But tell me, when I first offered the wager, I saw you leave. Where did you go?' "Well sir", replied the Irishman, "$5,000 is a lot of money to a man like me, so I went to the pub across the road to see if I could do it.

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:53 am Page 69

STEPHEN H PARKER X-5640385-A

COSTALETS costalets www.

.com

TEL: 952 56 39 39 /636 82 96 31 PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN BENALMÁDENA COSTA LARGE ONE BED APARTMENT, BEACH FRONT COMPLEX This is the perfect place if you want to live a minute from the beach. Also located close to bars, restaurants, supermarket, chemist and health centre. The apartment is large, bright and has been built to a high ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐ͘ dŚĞ lounge and bedroom give access to a long terrace with garden and pool views. Sold furnished and with a private parking space.

FOR SALE - €168.000 ONE BED CORNER APARTMENT, MINERVA COMPLEX ĞĂƵƟĨƵů ĨƵůůLJ ƌĞĨŽƌŵĞĚ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ located on a corner of Minerva, facing the pool, gardens and sea. Wrap round terrace ǁŝƚŚ ƐƵŶ Ăůů ĚĂLJ͘ EĞǁ ŇŽŽƌƐ͕ ǁŝŶĚŽǁƐ͕ bathroom with a walk in shower and an ŽƉĞŶ ƉůĂŶ ĨƵůůLJ ĞƋƵŝƉƉĞĚ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͘ ŝƌĐŽŶ ŝŶ ďŽƚŚ ůŽƵŶŐĞ ĂŶĚ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͘ hŶŝƋƵĞ opportunity to own a property on that corner. Must be seen!

FOR SALE - €137.000

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

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:53 am Page 70

AT ESSIE THE C DOG E TH TY AND MON ATH CAN NEEDED A B EM SOME YOU GIVE TH COLOUR

70

IN T H E BATH!

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 71

Can you find the things from the bathroom in the house??? bathtub mirror

toilet paper

plunger soap scale

shampoo shower sink

toothpaste toothbrush

Tom’s duck has fallen down plughole!

Can you help him find it?

START

FINISH

is b elow...

Th e an swer

SOA

P THERE ARE 8 FISH HIDDEN ON THESE PAGES

hidd en We have n of fi sh o a n umb er c an y n a m how es g pa e es th you fi n d?

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 72

Advertising

Business Sales & Rentals

Air Conditioning

Cleaning Services

Costa Link Magazine www.costalinkmagazine.com info@costalinkmagazine.com t: 951 666 715 or m: 663 061 669

Esola Systems - Page 25 info@esola.es t: 952 550 323 or m: 616 119 007

Boat & Marine Services

No1 Cars & Boats Marbella - Page 2 www.no1carsmarbella.com t: 952 926 544 / 656 632 544 m: 675 530 409

Building & Renovation Services

Advasol Home Reforms - Page 29 www.advasolsolution.com info@advasolsolutions.com t: 952 955 018 m: 664 871 133 Floormaster - Page 79 www.carpetspain.com t: 951 120 024 m: 654 589 218 Quartet Home - Page 3 www.quartethome.com t: 667 734 234 SMH Build- Page 29 smhbuild@aol.com t: 711 004 946 TecnoPVC - Page 13 www.tecnopvc.com info@tecnopvc.com t: 952 805 267 m: 690 056 834 Unique Fires - Page 80 www.uniquefires.com info@uniquefires.com t: 951 277 443 m: 610 654 422

72

Business

Mind Your Own Business - Pages 34-37 & 55 www.business-sales-spain.com info@business-sales-spain.com t: 951 666 715 or m: 663 061 669 Steve Reynolds - Page 61 stevereynolds2009@hotmail.com t: 677 711 324 Team Clean Spain - Page 28 teamcleanspain@outlook.com teamcleanspain.wixsite.com/website-1 t: 675 352 265

Computer Services

Costasys - Page 33 www.costasys.com info@costasys.com t: 952 939 592

Design Services

KTC Design - Page 44 kctdesign.com casey@kctdesign.com t: 671 367 262 Designs by Mrs L - Page 27 www.designsbymrsl.com t: 669 722 504

Flooring Specialists

Floormaster - Page 79 www.carpetspain.com t: 951 120 024 m: 654 589 218

Funeral Plans & Services

Iberian Funeral Plans - Page 17 www.iberianfuneralplans.com info@iberianfuneralplans.com t: 952 595 691 t: 900 103 681

Furniture Supplier s

The Bed Warehouse - Pages 18 & 19 www.bedwarehousespain.com bedwarehousespain@hotmail.com t: 634 187 700

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 73

Garden Centres

La Vega - Page 32 www.viveroslavega.com administracion@viveroslavega.com t: 952 581 247

Glass Curtains

TecnoPVC - Page 13 www.tecnopvc.com info@tecnopvc.com t: 952 805 267 or m: 690 056 834

Health, Beauty & Fitness

Alzheimer & Dementia Support- Page 45 t: 635 407 255 t: 629 893 016 Clinica Medicare - Page 50 www.clinicamedicare.com info@clinicamedicare.com t: 952 835 776 Dolly’s Treat - Page 10 www.dollystreat.com info@dollystreat.com rikke@dollystreat.com t: 672 073 658 Enhancers Real - Page 47 costadelsolgolfshow@gmail.com t: 604 385 476 The Beauty Room, San Pedro - Page 6 www.beautytherapistmarbella.com facebook: beautytherapistmarbella.com t: 655 013 064 Urology Laurence Stewart - Page 47 Clinica Premium, Marbella t: 952 865 865 Clinica Humanline, Sotogrande t: 956 785 333 Speicalist Medical Clinic, Gibraltar t: (+350) 200 49999

Business

Holidays, Hotels & Travel

Marbella Cruisers - Page 7 www.marbellacruisers.com colin@marbellacruisers.com t: 635 717 211 Sunborn Hotel Gibraltar - Page 77 www.sunborngibraltar.com res@sunborngibraltar.com t:+350 200 16000

Law, Admin & Accounting Services Continental Consulting - Page 126 www.lawsinspain.com simonellison@lawinspain.com t: 951 505 427 m: 615 340 301 Cyclo - Page 61 www.cyclo.es t: 952 665 055 Lifestyle Group - Page 5 lifestylegroup.es contact@lifestylegroup.es t: 951 77 55 44

Motor Services

No1 Cars & Boats Marbella - Page 2 www.no1carsmarbella.com t: 952 926 544 / 656 632 544 m: 675 530 409

Outdoor Schools & Pursuits

Eco Enduro Tours Spain - Page 42 ecoenduro.et m: 669 559 567

- Please mention Costa Link Magazine when contacting advertisers -

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 74

Plumbers

Clearflow - Page 27 www.desatorosclearflow.es t: 630 200 600 or t: 616 456 601 Drain and Leak Solutions - Page 30 www.drainandleak.com t: 951 310 111 or m: 651 111 005

Property Sales, Rental & Management Costa del Home - Pages 64 & 65 www.costadelhome.com Costa Rents - Page 23 www.costarents.com info@costarents.com t: 671 093 925 Costalets - Page 69 www.costalets.com t: 952 563 939 m: 636 829 631 Milenio Plus - Pages 40 & 41 t: 951 240 001 Mind Your Own Business - Pages 34-37 & 55 www.business-sales-spain.com info@business-sales-spain.com t: 951 666 715 or m: 663 061 669 Platinum Estates Marbella - Pages 56 & 57 www.platinumestatesmarbella.com info@platinumestatesmarbella.com t: 951 666 715 m: 663 061 669 Property Rentals Costa del Sol - Page 31 www.propertyrentalscostadelsol.com info@propertyrentalscostadelsol.com t: 711 016 954

Removal & Haulage Companies

No1 Van & Man Removals - Page 16 no1vanmanspain@gmail.com t: 952 926 544 m: 711 067 335 - m: 675 530 409 SG Haulage Ltd - Page 21 www.sghaulageltd.co.uk info@sghaulage.com t: +441522 702 443

74

Business

Restaurants, & Bars

Sai Indian Restaurant - Page 12 www.sairestaurant.es t: 951 254 401 m: 600 098 369

Satellite Television

Costasys IPTV Packages - Page 33 www.costasys.com/iptv.htm info@costasys.com t: 952 939 592 Focus Home Entertainment - Page 20 m: 664 354 545 Orbit Home Entertainment - Page 24 info@orbitsl.com www.orbitsl.com t: 952 802 457 m: 654 758 415

Shops, Showrooms & On-line Retail

All About Gifts - Page 22 www.allaboutgifts.eu facebook: allaboutgiftsduquesa The Bed Warehouse- Pages 18 & 19 www.bedwarehousespain.com bedwarehousespain@hotmail.com t: 634 187 700 Boutique Nicole - Pages 8 & 9 t: 952 927 245 Curtain & Bedding Shop - Page 15 www.curtainandbedding.es thecurtainandbeddingshop@hotmail.com t: 603 662 035 Sell Direct Spain.com - Page 54 selldirectspain.com

Storage Services

Storage Costa - Page 44 info@storagecosta.com t: 952 796 611 m: 607 796 611

- Please mention Costa Link Magazine when contacting advertisers -

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 75

Support & Charity Groups

Alzheimer & Dementia Support - Page 45 t: 635 407 255 t: 629 893 016

Swimming Pool Services

Vending Machines

Business

Superpool - Page 42 www.superpoolspain.com paul@superpoolspain.com m: 629 530 233

Website Design Service

Advasol - Page 29 www.advasolsolution.com info@advasolsolutions.com t: 952 955 018 or m: 664 871 133

Telephone, Mobile & Internet Services Costasys IPTV Packages - Page 33 www.costasys.com/iptv.htm info@costasys.com t: 952 939 592 Mobile Service Point - Page 78 mobileservicepoint.es t: 951 127 400 m: 711 099 247 Orbit Home Entertainment - Page 24 info@orbitsl.com www.orbitsl.com t: 952 802 457 m: 654 758 415

KTC Design - Page 44 kctdesign.com casey@kctdesign.com t: 671 367 262 SME SEO Consulting.com - Page 14 smeseoconsulting.com/web99/ colin@smeseoconsulting.com t: 652 264 670

Window Cleaning Service

Steve Reynolds - Page 61 stevereynolds2009@hotmail.com t: 677 711 324 Team Clean Spain - Page 28 teamcleanspain@outlook.com teamcleanspain.wixsite.com/website-1 t: 675 352 265

Advertise in our on-line business directory for only 95€ a year!

info@costalinkmagazine.com t: 951 666 715 or m: 663 061 669

www.costalinkmagazine.com

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 76

puzzle What Am I?

The Chrysler Building in New York City

Guess the Year 1945

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Richard Osman 2) 8 3) Halfords 4) Spain 5) Bavarian Motor Works 6) Extras 7) Fish and Chips 8) Billy Connolly 9) Fort William 10) Punch 11) Eamonn Holmes 12) The Victoria Cross 13) 36 Inches 14) Clowns 15) The Dog Whistle 16) Diurnal 17) Jane Fonda 18) TNT 19) Fermentation 20) Cadbury 21) John Profumo 22) Waterloo Bridge 23) Asda 24) 64 25) On the moon 26) On a British Pound Coin 27) It has no tail 28) Nazareth 29) Pink 30) North America

Answers from 16, 24, 30, 66 & 67

it out

Anger Making Anagrams 1) Basement Jaxx 2) Sugababes 3) Radiohead 4) Happy Mondays 5) New Order

Guess The Celeb a) Len Goodman b) Gigi Hadid

Brain Teaser

THE FARMER DID IT!!

Solution: Farmer 2 did it. He killed him in the pig stable. Pigs can eat a dead human being, bones and all, leaving nothing.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) The Holiday (2006) b) The Green Mile (1999)

Say What You See 1) Last Dance 2) Sit Ups

76

3) Doctor Dolittle

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 77

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 78

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 79

March 2021 Costa Link Magazine.qxp_Editorial Layout 01/03/21 11:55 am Page 80