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MARBELLA PROPERTY

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Marcos Sáinz ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN JENNIFER LAWRENCE

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Issue 167 • June 2013

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contents The People

Jennifer Lawrence 22

The Trend Cinema 26 Home Viewing 28 Music 30 Books 32 Gadgets 34 The Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 36

The Focus

40 Marbella Property Trends 52 Property: A Penchant for Modern Design 56 Marcos Sainz, Starchitecht

The Style 66 A Sumptuous Villa in Los Monteros 74 Environment: What are Transition Towns?

76 Fashion: Victorio & Lucchino Spring/Summer 2013 84 Fashion News

The Spa 88 Beauty: Siesta Treatment at the Hotel Barceló Thalasso Spa 90 Beauty News 92 Health: Art as a Natural Healer 94 Health News 96 Health Profile: The Hospital Group 98 Health Profile: Clínica Dental Dr. Hotz M.Sc. in San Pedro

The Vibe 114 Marbella’s Social Scene

The Leisure Travel: Europa 2 Cruising 122 Galicia 124 Hotel: Hotel Florida Spa in Fuengirola 132

The Gourmet 137 Bar d’o Restaurant & Lounge 139 Zozoï 140 Food News 142 Chef Profile: Ewald Fichthaler of Nueva Kaskada 144 Quality Wines of Granada

The Guide 146 Listings

The Blog 157 Pet News 158 What’s On 160 Stars 162 Kid’s Zone

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THE GOLDEN MILE BEACHSIDE - Short term rental, price on application BuILT 470m² • PLOT 970m² • 5 BEDrOOMS • 5 BATHrOOMS • SEPArATE CASITA/GuEST HOuSE Ref: 50028521

LA ZAGALETA GOLF, BENAHAVÍS - 2.950.000€ (reduced from 3.950.000€) BuILT SIZE 593m² • PLOT SIZE 5900m² • 4 BEDrOOMS • 4 BATHrOOMS· SEPArATE SELF CONTAINED GuEST HOuSE Ref: 98668

Located in this very exclusive area on Marbella's premiere beach, this very special villa is walking distance to all amenities, the beach and the prestigious Marbella Club Hotel. It has recently been redeveloped and furnished to a very high standard and is securely positioned in a gated and manned drive. Impeccable attention to detail throughout and high quality fittings ensure that this is a home that is ready to walk in to. Recently sold and available for rental.

Perched on a hillside in this exclusive enclave, this villa is a secluded retreat offering every comfort necessary for a home of distinction and quality. It enjoys unparalleled panoramic sea and mountain views in this wonderful natural habitat. The villa is arranged on 2 levels with a guest house providing separate accomodation in the grounds. The infinity pool merges into the coastal scenery, amongst the beautifully maintained tropical gardens.

LA CArOLINA, MArBELLA – 2.150.000€ / Short term rental 8500€ per week BuILT SIZE 367m² • TErrACE SIZE 150m² • PLOT SIZE 1918m² 5 BEDrOOMS 5 BATHrOOMS • GuEST APArTMENT Ref: 105963

THE GOLDEN MILE, MArBELLA – 1.450.000€ BuILT SIZE 274m² • TErrACE SIZE 130m² • 3 BEDrOOMS • 3 BATHrOOMS Ref: 105643

Situated in this ideal residential location within walking distance from the beach and amenities, this villa is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens with sea and mountain views. The expansive accomodation includes two kitchens (both with dining areas), a games room, cinema room, a sauna and Jacuzzi house as well as a guest apartment and service quarters. Because of its fantastic location this villa would make an ideal residence or indeed, a lucrative rental investment.

Luxury penthouse apartment, set within beautiful tropical gardens of 25,000m², in an exclusive development on the sought after Golden Mile area. The lounge/dining room and all three bedrooms open out onto a very spacious part covered terrace, which has a Jacuzzi and from where there are stunning sea and mountain views.

Situated in this very prestigious area, it is also only a short walk from Puerto Banus and the beach and only a five minute drive into the centre of Marbella.

Fine & Country Marbella Marbella Club Hotel, Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, 29600 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

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EL MADrOÑAL, BENAHAVIS – 7.000.000€ Occupying a prime position on the exclusive estate of El Madroñal…

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BuILT SIZE 2216m² • PLOT SIZE 8325m² • 8 BEDrOOMS • 7 BATHrOOMS • SEPArATE GuEST HOuSE • SELF CONTAINED APArTMENT This magnificent property commands breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the mountains from its elevated position behind Marbella, yet is only a fifteen minute drive from the hustle and bustle of the coast and a few minutes from several restaurants and shops. Built with the utmost attention to detail and technical design by the present owner, the main house incorporates a self-contained three bedroom apartment and a health suite with indoor pool, whilst in the grounds there is also a substantial three bedroom guest villa.

Outstanding Modern Villa in La Zagaleta Gated community Heated indoor swimming pool Seven bedroom suites (plus separate staff quarters) Cinema and games room 6 car garage Stunning sea views Built: 1446 m2 • Land: 11080 m2

Sales Price: POA Contact Iain Irving: (+34) 607 314 126 Summer Rental Prices on rentals@marbelladirect.com

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Classic Marbella Mansion in Sierra Blanca Gated Community Heated Indoor swimming pool 5 bedroom suites (includes separate staff quarters) Games room 6 car garage Panoramic sea views Built: 882 m2 • Terraces: 362 m2 • Land: 1952 m2

Sales Price: 2,950,000 Euros Contact Frank Walsh (+34) 678 974 454 Ref: MDV128

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here’s no denying that we have experienced some tough times during the last few years but, finally, there appears to be some cause for cautious optimism. The twin drivers of the Costa del Sol economy have always been mid to high end tourism and property purchase and, through the dark years, there has not been much of either. After the very poor weather that has been experienced in northern Europe during a seemingly endless winter, most indications point to a potential record number of visitors coming here this summer and, on the property side, there’s also light at the end of the tunnel (and it’s not an on-coming train!).

Examining this in more detail, we speak to seven of the coast’s top estate agencies and find an interesting trend emerging fueled by price levels which are finally being seen as realistic. As up to 80% of those in line to buy are non-Spanish, being composed of various nationalities, but in particular Norwegian, Swedish, Belgian & French, as well as Russian, it would appear that this area could be on the verge of a sustained revival, unlike most of the rest of Spain, where the Spanish market predominates. Couple this with the current trend of modernising existing properties, with many related industry spin-offs, and it could be said that things have not looked brighter for some time.

Consequently, we devote this issue to property on the coast and you can find interviews with renowned architect Marcos Sáinz and long-term realtor Callum Swan supporting this theme. Also, don’t miss a great exponent of modern living at its finest with the sumptuous Los Monteros beachfront villa that graces these pages.

Fine dining is also undergoing something of a renaissance locally as can be witnessed from our reviews of hot new restaurants Bar d’o and Zozoï (under new management).

These are only some of the highlights in an early summer edition that constitute this month’s essential reading.

See you in July!

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La Zagaleta – Ref: MPV1011 Recently completed modern classic style villa located in the exclusive residential Estate of La Zagaleta. Its contemporary finish is complemented by the attention to detail brought to every aspect of the house. Stunning countryside and Golf views. Features include a master suite with “His & Hers” bathrooms, walk in dressing areas, office, bar lounge, professional home cinema, guest apartment with separate entrance, staff accommodation, an extra spacious garage for car collection and a private driveway which leads onto the imposing circular entrance to the house. Pool house with BBQ area, landscaped gardens, beach entry swimming pool. Beds: 7 • Baths: 8 • Built : 1.415m2 • Plot: 4.589 m2 • Price: 5.450.000 €

Lomas de la Quinta - Ref : MPA1236

Last Green Aloha Golf – Ref. MPT1883

Big reduction in price! Sunny spacious in perfect condition, 2 bedroom apartment for sale in Las Lomas de la Quinta, a gated complex. South facing views over the gardens from large terrace. Included is a garage space and store room. Perfect condition. The community offers a spectacular swimming pool and beautiful mature gardens, as well as good security. Very close to La Quinta Golf Academy and driving range. A superb buy! Absolute bargain price.

Elegant, spacious townhouse in a premium golf urbanization close to Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucia. Perfectly maintained and in impeccable condition. Large solarium on top terrace with a covered sitting area fitted with sofas. BBQ. Spectacular views to the sea, golf courses and mountains. Double garage has been upgraded to include a games room with T.V. and pool table. Private garden with direct access to the large communal area with swimming pool.

The property has been completely renovated. Cream coloured marble floors throughout. Ideal for holidays or all-year living.

Beds: 3 • Bathroom : 3 • Built : 350m2 • Price: 750.000 €

Beds: 2 • Bath: 2 • Built: 129m2 • Terrace : 37m2 • Price : 295.000 €

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Nueva Andalucía – Ref. MPV1870 Exceptional luxury villa with spectacular sea views in gated community in the Golf Valley of Marbella close to Puerto Banus and Marbella. Immaculate condition, south-facing, top quality materials and finishes. Features include amazing entertainment area with a professional home cinema, games room with full size snooker and pool tables, large fully fitted gym, and wine cellar. Separate apartment with private courtyard offers sitting area & dining area with kitchenette. Lift. Magnificent terraces lead onto the beautiful manicured lawns and pool area, where cool summer evenings and outdoor entertaining can be enjoyed to the full. A stunning home in a perfect location! Beds: 6 • Baths : 5 • Built: 1.140 m2 • Plot: 4,650 m2 • Price: 4.950.000 €

Nueva Andalucía - Ref. MPV1123

Sierra Blanca –Ref. 1831

Contemporary villa located front line golf on Las Brisas Golf Course, Marbella.

The villa has recently undergone total refurbishment, offering an open plan style with floor-to-ceiling windows. A large open plan kitchen with a feature fireplace.

The house is built mainly on one level, with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with the master suite on the first floor. Southwest facing directly onto the Las Brisas Golf Course. Lovely mature gardens. Swimming pool. Off road parking.

Beds: 4 • Baths: 4 • Built : 354 m2 • Plot: 1.469 m2 • Price: 1.995.000 €

Extremely well priced superior family villa in the sought after estate of Sierra Blanca Marbella. Very private, built on an elevated plot facing south, partial sea views. Lovely entrance hall with feature staircase. Spacious lounge with fireplace, separate dining room, TV room with fireplace. Family kitchen with direct access to the gardens, utility room. Perfect family house with 4 bedrooms on first floor, master bedroom with his & her bathrooms & dressing rooms.

Basement has separate apartment, laundry, gym, games room. Manicured lawns and heated swimming pool.

Beds: 6 • Baths: 6 • Built: 818m2 • Plot: 1.300 m2 • Price: 2.575.000 €

El Embrujo Playa - Ref. MPA1879

El Oasis - Golden Mile - Ref. MPA1876

Modern and spacious apartment for sale in El Embrujo Playa, a luxurious complex, walking distance to Puerto Banús. This property is immaculate and is sold with an underground garage space and store room. Only a 5 minute stroll to the nearest beach, makes the location of this property ideal as a permanent residence or a holiday home. Good rental income.

Ground floor apartment for sale in Oasis de Marbella, a Mediterranean style, fully gated complex, with beautiful communal gardens and pool, walking distance to the beach and amenities. South facing and overlooking the communal gardens.

Spacious living-dining room opening onto the terrace; open-plan kitchen with utility room. Garage space included in the price. A very well kept urbanisation situated on the Golden Mile, close to everything, with 24-hour security, gym and underground parking. Wi-Fi available by the pool area.

Beds: 2 • Baths: 2 • Built: 134 m2 • Terrace: 10 m2 • Price: 245.000 €

Beds: 2 • Baths: 2 • Built : 164 m2 • Price: 360.000 €

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THE COVER profile

Jennifer Lawrence WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

One of the defining features of this generation is its passion for ‘reality’. Society craves authenticity, buys into the cult of instant celebrity, prizes socially questionable behaviours. But how much of the real thing are we really prepared to take? This question was raised recently when, in her acceptance speech for winning Best Actress at the Golden Globes, Jennifer Lawrence grabbed the coveted statue and blurted out, “I guess this means I beat Meryl!” (Meryl Streep, who had been nominated alongside her). An uncomfortable silence followed, a chuckle here or there… in the press conferences which ensued, Jennifer felt compelled to explain that her statement had been nothing more than a humorous attempt at expressing her awe for having been considered, at the tender age of 22, worthy competition to a woman who is considered, hands-down, the greatest female actor of all time.

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ennifer Lawrence acknowledges that she is incapable of censoring what she says, and it is precisely her quirky, sometimes laddish sense of humour that has enamoured audiences worldwide.

We have had enough of perfect, Grace Kelly-like personas; just last month, Star Magazine deemed the equally perfect Gwyneth Paltrow their most hated celebrity of the year. Real women swear, are ironic and just want to have a good time and for this reason, Jennifer’s epic fall when collecting her Oscar for Best Actress, was nothing short of a metaphor for the kind of heroine a tired, media-conscious society needs.

Serious moviegoers could tell a star had been born in 2010’s Winter’s Bone, Jennifer’s first major film. She played Ree Dolly, a boyish, intelligent smalltown adolescent forced to be the main provider and caretaker for her little brother and sister following the disappearance of their father. Ree faces the toughest challenge of her life when the Sherriff visits their rundown home, telling her that if her father fails to show up at court, the family will lose their home, previously

pledged as part of his bond. In one week, Ree must uncover the painful truth of her father’s delinquency and death, and somehow recover enough money to pay for his bond. What she discovers is so brutal, dark and complex that her chilly resilience is but a reminder of the extent to which her childhood has abandoned her.

One cannot think of any other young female actor who could have pulled this role off. Jennifer chose a minimalistic approach to Ree, focusing on her strength and jaded acceptance of even the greatest vicissitudes. It is funny that the media often attributes Jennifer’s rise to her role in box office hit, X-Men, but her unforgettable performance in Winter’s Bone is one that is raw enough to remain in the audience’s collective consciousness. Ree was a ‘make or break’ character that marked Jennifer as the number one choice for quality female roles, such as the highly coveted part of Katniss in The Hunger Games saga, or what is probably her most appealing role to date: that of a young sex addict in the comedy/drama of the year: Silver Linings Playbook.

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being such a pathological liar when I was a child.

A kid would tell me their leg hurt and I would say, ‘Your leg hurts? I’m getting mine amputated next week’.” Once her mother caught onto her daughter’s naughty habit for stretching the truth, says Lawrence, “she made me purge and I admitted all my lies to her – I had told people that my dad drove a barge and that we were millionaires and that my mom was pregnant…

Now I can’t lie.”

Her candidness and maturity must be tied to her upbringing; the ‘Princess’ element is blatantly missing in her demeanour, and she clearly doesn’t need to be liked, flattered or perceived as perfect: this level of confidence always finds its roots in childhood. When asked by W if she needed to like a character to play them she answered, “ No. I don’t have to like them – a lot of people don’t like themselves. It’s nice not to be likeable for the audience. It’s liberating to not have to get an audience on your side.” Her family keeps her on her toes, especially when it comes to not getting caught up in the fame game. She told The Hob: “Definitely, my family is not the kind of family that would ever let me turn into an asshole or anything like that, so I am fortunate to have them… I don’t ever walk around feeling famous… it’s not until I talk to somebody and I see in their eyes that I’m different, that I feel it. It makes me feel weird.” Despite earning an A-list salary, she still drives her old car and hasn’t purchased her first home. “I was raised to have value for money, even though you have a lot of it.”

Jennifer’s humility and bravery should stand her in good stead for what will surely be a long and fruitful career. She is currently back working

Some Kind of Wonderful alongside Bradley Cooper on American Hustle, also directed by David O. Russell. The film centres on the Abscam scandal of the 1970s (in which an FBI sting operation took down a group of Congressmen in the US). Audiences can also look forward to seeing her in Serena (again costarring Bradley Cooper and focusing on a couple living in the North Carolina of the Depression era) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which is already in post-production stage. In 2014, she will be appearing in all her blue glory in X-Men: Days of Future Past. e

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Silver Linings Playbook Director, David O. Russell, admitted that he initially considered Jennifer unsuitable for the lead female role in this film, largely because she seemed too young to play a widow. His original choice was Anne Hathaway; Jennifer’s audition was “a mere formality”, says Russell, yet it blew him away: “There’s an expressiveness in her eyes and in her face, that many stars have to work for, that’s ageless,” he said. There is a maturity about her too, a refusal to allow herself to be consumed by the Hollywood machine, that lends her the kind of sombre elegance possessed by great stars of the past like Bette Davis or Kathryn Hepburn. “I cannot live in Los Angeles anymore,” she told W Magazine, “You have no life here. You are followed everywhere. I don’t want to stay in L.A. and start thinking that’s reality – because it’s very far from normal.” Just a look at how Hollywood has treated A-list actors such as Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson proves Jennifer right; in Hollywood, bliss can turn to devastation all too quickly.

Jennifer Lawrence was discovered when she was watching a street dance performance on the streets of New York. A model scout with an eye for the je ne sais quoi that marks a star, convinced her to sign up for his agency, though her dreams lay elsewhere: in lighting up the silver screen and giving in to what she felt was her true calling. She describes a defining moment in her life to Vanity Fair: “I read (my first) script and it was the first time I had that feeling like I understand this. This is the first time I’ve ever understood anything. I was 14. My brothers were star athletes. And one of them was a straight-A student. I always felt like I sucked at everything, that I could never find the thing that I liked. I auditioned and I probably sucked, but I had decided 100 per cent that this is what I wanted to do. And, fortunately, my mother and I had fallen in love with New York, so the idea of living there for the summer wasn’t as scary.” Lawrence often mentions her brothers in interviews, thanking them for convincing her parents to support her dreams, as frivolous as they may have seemed at the time.

Jennifer is more than a talented thespian; she is also incredibly funny. A favourite on late-night talk shows such as David Letterman or Jimmy Kimmel, she innocently blurts out embarrassing anecdotes about her life, all in the name of a good laugh. When asked by Letterman how she became such a good actor, she blurted out, “By

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In this edition, we celebrate everything to do with property and what better way could there be to enjoy your new home than by reading up on the latest viewing and sound experiences, smart gadgets and the stylish Mercedes-Benz CLS 350?

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» GENRE Thriller » DIRECTOR Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk)

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Now You See Me

“Come in closer because the more you think you see, the easier it will be to fool you”. This is the motto of Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), an old illusionist called upon by the FBI to help them trap a group of young illusionists who are pulling off the trick of a lifetime: robbing banks during their performances and giving all the money to their audiences.

» GENRE Drama/Thriller » DIRECTOR Ric Roman Waugh

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Snitch

Inspired on actual events, Snitch is the story of a father (Dwayne Johnson) whose teenage son is falsely accused of a drug crime and is forced to face a minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate to save his son from this unjust penalty, the father makes a deal with the US intelligence to work as an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel.

» GENRE Action/Fantasy » DIRECTOR James Mangold

(Knight and Day) » ACTORS Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto

The Wolverine

The second film in the Wolverine saga takes place in Japan. Logan (Hugh Jackman) meets Mariko, the love of his life and the daughter of a powerful crime boss in Japan. Logan’s challenge is to stop the arranged marriage of Mariko to a corrupt politician; his main adversary is Mariko’s step-brother, a skilled warrior who calls himself the Silver Samurai and uses an electric sword to defeat his opponents.

» GENRE Drama » DIRECTOR Ol Parker (The Best

Exotic Marigold Hotel) » ACTORS Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine, Paddy Considine

Now Is Good

Dakota Fanning plays Tessa, a young girl diagnosed with terminal cancer who is determined to let her bitterness and anger go, just long enough to complete a list of things she wants to do before she dies – including losing her virginity and dabbling in drugs. Falling in love with her new neighbour wasn’t exactly on the list, but it proves to be the most meaningful experience of them all.

» GENRE Action/Fantasy » DIRECTOR Zack Snyder (300) » ACTORS Henry Cavill, Russell

Crowe, Amy Adams

Man of Steel

The tale of Superman, a boy sent from another Planet possessing superpowers he uses to do good, is told once again from the very beginning, when a rural family in Kentucky adopts a young boy and slowly discovers he has superhuman powers.

The film treats the legend with a far more humanistic touch than previous efforts, inviting us to understand the essence of the superhero psyche.

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WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

Holy Motors

This surreal film dispenses completely with classical narrative structure, offering a series of sketches that are seemingly disconnected. The film commences with a character played by Director, Leos Carax, who finds a secret door in his apartment that takes him to a packed movie house where the audience is watching King Vidor’s classic film, The Crowd. This odd, comical yet sometimes highly emotional film pays a nod to classic films, especially Georges Franju’s cult horror flick, Eyes Without a Face.

» GENRE Drama » DIRECTOR Leos Carax

» ACTORS Denis Lavant, Edith Scob, Eva Mendes, Kylie Minogue » IMDB RATING 7.1/10

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Adam Resurrected » GENRE Drama/War » DIRECTOR Paul Schrader

In the House

(Raging Bull)

OF THE MONTH

» GENRE

Mystery/Thriller » DIRECTOR Francool)is Ozon (Swimming Po

» ACTORS

s, Kristin Scott Thoma st Ern i, hin Fabrice Luc Umhauer

» IMDB RATING

7.4/10

» GENRE Drama » DIRECTOR Michael Apted (Gorillas in the Mist)

Vaughan, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade » IMDB RATING 5.7/10

Johnny Weston, Elisabeth Shue » IMDB RATING 6.8/10

This emotionally charged film is based on the true story of surfing legend Jay Moriarty. When the film begins, Jay is a 16-year-old student who survives a broken household by taking his surfboard to the waves and feeling a unique sense of freedom and confidence. When Jay discovers that one of the biggest waves on Earth exists just miles from his home in Santa Cruz, he turns for help to the only adult who understands him: an older surfer who agrees to train him to survive it.

l is at a local highschoo A literature teacher in ns tur nts de of his stu shocked when one it is as g uin rig int as is an assignment which many ling. It is the first of psychologically troub his ds en ays alw nt de stu like essays and the nued”. nti co be “To ing words: work with the follow sing all ba en be s ha nt de stu As it turns out, the ary the supposedly ‘ordin his composition on fiction As nt. de stu low fel of a middle-class family’ nnot ca er ch merge, the tea and reality begin to in an ny, an tyr ve ati cre s dent’ t… help but feed his stu en lm tal ins s on the next effort to get his hand

Adam Resurrected is the story of Adam Stein, a former circus owner, magician and musician who ends up being a patient at a mental institution for Holocaust survivors. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn how Adam escaped execution by becoming a Nazi Commandant’s ‘dog’, performing tricks and entertaining his boss while his own wife and daughter were executed. One day, Adam finds another ‘dog’: a little boy raised in a basement on a chain. The two understand each other in a profound way and a lifetime friendship begins.

» GENRE Comedy » DIRECTOR Akiva Schaffer » ACTORS Ben Stiller, Vince

» ACTORS Gerard Butler,

Chasing Mavericks

» ACTORS Jeff Goldblum, Willem Dafoe, Cristian Motiu » IMDB RATING 6.1/10

The Watch Three of US comedy’s biggest names team up for this ‘neighbourhood-centred’ comedy about a group of small-time wannabe vigilantes who are obsessed with protecting their village from an evil pack of invading aliens.

Stiller, Vaughan and Hill are joined by talented British comedian Richard Ayoade, who obtained a cult following for his wonderful portrayal of a computer nerd in the excellent sit-com, The IT Crowd.

» GENRE Comedy » DIRECTOR Richard Ayoade » ACTORS Craig Roberts, Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine

» IMDB RATING 7.2/10

Submarine Submarine, written and directed by Richard Ayoade, tells the story of 15-year-old British adolescent, Oliver Tate, who asks only two things from life: to lose his virginity before he turns 16, and to rid himself of his mother’s ex-lover, who has managed to worm his way back into the family home.

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Marbella Hill Club Very likely the best two bedroom apartment available in Marbella today, definitely its best outdoor living room.

Set in the hills of Marbella with spectacular views over the coast onto Gibraltar and Africa. Open plan designer kitchen, large living/dining area, two bedroom suites, large terrace with pool. Completely refurbished and beautifully furnished.

Built: 185 m2 • Terraces 136 m2 • 890.000 euros

Playa Esmeralda, Golden Mile, Marbella Frontline beach penthouse with fabulous sea views. Nice development with beautiful gardens and large communal pool and within walking distance of Puerto Banus and its amenities. Living-dining room, fitted kitchen, roof top solarium, gym, garage, storage room.

Built: 171 m² • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3 • 1.850.000 euros

La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club, Benahavis Understated Luxury. This elegant Villa, ideal for entertaining, is situated within the most attractive area of the Costa del Sol, the La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club. The Jaime Parladé interior designed house is just above the old golf course with great views of holes 9 and 18. Designed by star architect Cesar de Leyva was fully renovated to the highest standard in 2011. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, large kitchen, large lower ground floor with staff quarters, wine cellar, sauna and garage. The beautifully landscaped gardens were designed by well-known garden designer Gerry Huggan.

Plot: 5.520 m2 • Built: 700 m2 • 4.900.000 euros

Coral Beach, Golden Mile, Marbella Superb ground floor apartment. South facing with good sea views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Sunny all day. Beautiful gardens with large swimming pool, separate children’s pool, children’s playground.

Direct access to the beach. Puerto Banus with its shops and restaurants is just a short stroll on the nice beach front promenade.

Built: 117 m2 • Terrace: 40 m2 • 790.000 euros

Los Monteros, Marbella A spectacular estate in Los Monteros Playa within walking distance to the beach and only 200 meters from the “La Cabane” Beach Club. Immaculate villa, ideal for entertaining. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 guest cloakrooms, tropical garden with outdoor kitchen and pool pavilion. The house is built on two levels around a central patio, has several covered and uncovered terraces and a large private pool.

Plot: 2.700 m2 • Built: 1.500 m2 • 7.950.000 euros

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¿QUÉ PASA?

WORDS RIK FOXX

BON JOVI grace Madrid’s Estadio Vicente Calderon on June 27 but it looks like guitarist RICHIE SAMBORA will not be there. The legendary guitarist went AWOL in April due to a “personal matter” leaving doubts about the future of the band. Tickets for the gig can be purchased from FNAC and Carrefour, on line at www. ticketmaster.es or by phone on T: 902 150 025.

What makes you think that LIAM GALLAGHER has a new LP on the way? Loads of bullsh*t including I hate him, and him — and my brother. He said he would reform OASIS for £30 million — when asked about it NOEL apparently smiled and said something under his breath.

The new BEADY EYE album, BE, is out on June 10 and they are playing at Spain’s biggest festival, Benicàssim (July 18-21) which has already sold out.

sive covera ge of the BBC TV will have comprehen – 30) where the 28 e (Jun l Glastonbur y Festiva SONS and the ARCTIC ROLLING STONES, MUMFORD & ing. dlin MONKEYS are hea

BOB GELDOF and the BOOMTOWN RATS have reformed for a world tour which starts this month. The Irish combo, who made a name for themselves during the punk revolution in the late 1970s, last played together in 1985. Back in the day their live set was one of the best around only ruined

by GELDOF ranting between songs — if you thought BONO could preach — you ain’t heard nothin’ yet.

The truth has now come out about the recent North Korea proposed nuclear attack — the little tubby man (can’t remember his name but he won’t better his father after that Team America appearance?) threatened the Western world that if the new single by South Korean, PSY (the “herpes of music” according to GREEN DAY main man BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG), went global — so would he — well it seemed to work — you don’t hear it as much as Gangnam Style do ya?

It only took six years and 14 attempts but THE SATURDAYS finally got a UK number one single with What About Us and they are confident that new single, Gentleman, released on June 30, will follow. Did you know that FRANKIE SANDFORD and ROCHELLE HUMES were in S CLUB JUNIORS (S CLUB 8)? And four former members of the aforementioned group have reformed to tour. As for the other two — they are still working in Morrisons.

So JLS are splitting — talk around town suggests the announcement might have had something to do with the ship sinking.

Their last single, Hold Me Down, peaked at 112 last December despite the band larging it on Strictly Come Dancing and The Xtra Factor.

Since their ‘announcement’, ticket demand has soared by 300 per cent — so don’t be surprised if they have a sudden change of heart — just for the fans!

Talking of pushing, RIHANNA seems to be pushing her luck of late — fans are still angry about her on/off relationship with CHRIS BROWN, then last month she was booed after arriving on stage in Boston three hours late — the reason — she had allegedly been watching a NBA play-off basketball match just down the road.

FAMOUS FATHER AND SON IN MARBELLA The annual Starlite Festival takes place between July 23 and August 24 at the former Nagüeles quarry and JULIO IGLESIAS (Aug 3) and his son ENRIQUE (Aug 17) are amongst the headliners. Other highlights include established renowned Latin artist ALEJANDRO SANZ (Aug 11) plus a tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON and WHITNEY HOUSTON (Aug 16). For ticket availability and the full line-up go to www.starlitefestival.com Not much going on this month but tickets are now on sale for Spanish super group FITO & FITIPALDIS who will play Málaga’s Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres on July 12.

For ticket info: www.riffmusic.es

And since the news that Viva Forever! is finishing on June 29, there has been a 220 per cent surge at the box office. But as we go to press, stories circulating suggest the girls have become one, as in solo. We already know the thin one, who just used to stand there and point, wants no more. The two big personalities, Old Spice (GERI) and MEL B are being kept apart (for a reason?) in different continents — while the other two just smile on TV, giving nothing away — just looking good.

Seconds out, round… yes, the NICKI MINAJ / MARIAH CAREY feud is back on after the latter made snide remarks about how many hits the former has had. The 30-year-old hip-hop star then took to Twitter after yet another heated exchange on American Idol saying “Mariah is insecure and bitter”. Mad MARIAH also upset customers recently at Disneyland after part of the park was closed so she could renew her marriage vows. Last year the top of the Eiffel Tower was sectioned off for the same reason — then angry people in a large waiting queue apparently wanted to push her off.

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BATH: 6

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Elegant contemporary style villa frontline golf Los Naranjos and within walking distance to the Club House. This south facing villa is built on one level plus a basement.

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SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY… READING!

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

The arrival of June on the Coast marks the start of many lazy afternoons sitting by the sea, soaking up the sun or freshening up with a cool mojito while we catch up on the latest top sellers.

Marisa Cutillas brings you a list of musthave novels to keep you company.

1 ME BEFORE YOU BY JOJO MOYES

Lou Clark is a 26-year-old waitress who lands a job as an assistant to Will Traynor, a wealthy 35-year-old who has been a quadruplegic for the last two years as a result of a tragic motorbike accident. Will is highly intelligent and terribly bitter, since he had a life dreams are made of: in the past he had scaled vertiginous cliffs at Yosemite, swum in volcanic springs in Iceland and bedded more than his fair share of leggy ladies. After his accident, he cannot feed himself, walk or have sex; all he wants to do is put a speedy end to his life. Lou, on the contrary, has never really lived. Born in a small town and fearful of facing the world after a traumatic incident in her youth, she still lives at home with her parents, sleeping in a windowless closet. In her, Will finds the perfect outlet to vent his rage and he challenges her to broaden her outlook and live the life he once took for granted.

2 BRING UP THE BODIES BY HILARY MANTEL

Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012, Bring Up The Bodies is the second book in a trilogy about Thomas Cromwell, Chief Minister to Henry the VIII. The book follows on from Wolf Hall, which describes Cromwell’s early life and the forces that shaped the history of England, way before Cromwell was born.

Bring Up The Bodies, meanwhile, focuses on the violent relationship between Henry VIII and his wife, Anne Boleyn, who has failed to give the King an heir. Cromwell is faced with the daunting task of finding a solution for Henry, who has fallen in love with Jane Seymour.

As Anne Boleyn is arrested, tried and executed, Cromwell is confident that he has done his best for the King, the nation and his own career, though he fails to adequately assess the backlash caused by Anne’s violent end.

3 THE POLITICIAN’S DAUGHTER

5 THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY

BY MARION LEIGH

Marion Leigh is an author living on the Coast who hails from Canada. Her book, The Politician’s Daughter, is the first in her new series of Petra Minx adventure thrillers. The star of the books is Petra, a Canadian Marine Unit Sergeant who is called upon to investigate the disappearance of a Canadian politician’s daughter.

The action takes place on the Mediterranean, jumping from Monte Carlo to Mallorca and even the Costa del Sol and Morocco.

Underpinning the story is the network of relationships Petra develops with a plethora of characters including yacht owner, Don León, a mysterious magnate who attracts and repels her at the same time.

Available on Amazon, Gardeners and www.marionleigh.com

BY RACHEL JOYCE

4 THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED BY JONAS JONASSON

This book starts on the day of Allan Karlsson’s 100th birthday.

Sitting serenely in his room in an old people’s home, he is waiting for a celebration he isn’t particularly keen on, to begin. The mayor, the press and all the town’s dignitaries will be there, but one person will be missing: Allan. He escapes through his bedroom window and so begins his entertaining and unbelievable journey, where he becomes embroiled in a life of crime and quick getaways. As his adventures unfold, we learn about his earlier life, discovering that he helped create the atom bomb, had friends in high places and took part in many of the most historical events of the 20th century.

A man goes to the post office and ends up walking 600 miles.

It all begins when Harold, now in his 60s, receives a letter from Queenie, a friend and former colleague who informs him that she is dying of cancer. He steps out of his home with the intention of posting her a letter saying he is sorry to hear of her illness, but instead embarks on a 600-mile walk to her home, believing that somehow, he can help her get better. His wife, who was expecting him back in five minutes, grows angry at first but as the days pass, she begins to remember all the reasons she fell in love with him.

This gentle, humorous, deeply touching book is a poignant reminder of our power to change each other’s lives.

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Price: €1.995.000

GOLDEN MILE Ref. 9806 Villa with panoramic views, facing south, situated in a prestigious residential area of Marbella. Elegant, spacious living and dining area, large sunny terraces, 4 bedrooms including large master suite, modern kitchen, new bathrooms, heated pool and garage.

Price: €1.250.000

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Ref. 10619 Charming and sunny villa, facing south, within walking distance of Puerto Banus and the beach. Lovely outdoor area around swimming pool, 4 bedrooms, a little study, and 3 bathrooms.

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Ref. 10561 Villa in a central position within walking distance to shops, restaurants, Puerto Banus and beach, with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, large living area and a new modern kitchen. Fantastic Opportunity.

Price: €725.000

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BEACHSIDE PENTHOUSE Ref. 9792 Situated beside Puerto Banus and the beach, duplex penthouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sea views, 3 terraces plus a large sunny roof terrace, underground garage, 24 hour security. Open to Offers.

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Ref. 10117 Apartment situated within walking distance of supermarket, restaurants, Puerto Banus and beach. In a gated community, faces south, with large sunny terrace, spacious, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, W.C.

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ATMOS CLOCK BY HERMÈS AND JAEGER-LECOULTRE Deemed ‘the

clock of the future’, this iconic time piece is made to last for 1,000 years. It comprises machinery that contracts and expands according to the temperature. i www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

GRESSO REGAL TITANIUM PHONE

This modern looking phone features a titanium case, tempered mineral glass on its front and back panels and an extra sturdy steel keyboard. It boasts Symbian S40 OS technology, an expandable external memory and a standby time of approximately 300 hours. i www.luxury.gresso.com

HYLA GST SWAROVSKI-ENCRUSTED VACUUM CLEANER It is hard not to feel like

a little princess or prince while using this stylish vacuum, which is encrusted with no less than 32,000 Swarovski crystals. The technology is said to be highly advanced as well, but we doubt that will be on your mind when you give in to a whim and purchase it! i www.hylaespana.es

luxury LIVING IN THE LAP OF

In line with our theme of this month, Marisa Cutillas brings you the kind of gadgets that would fit perfectly in the home of your dreams. With entertainment like this, leaving home even for a few hours will seem almost absurd…

HOMESTAR PRO 21ST CENTURY HOME PLANETARIUM BY SEGATOYS This high-tech

home planetarium allows you to enjoy the beauty of a starry night at home, observing planets as they rotate past shooting stars. A perfect gift for the child who has it all. i www.segatoys.co.jp

BUGATTI DIVA ESPRESSO MACHINE Bugatti

has applied its racing expertise to design this espresso machine, which features a slick, modernistic look. i www.casabugatti.com

ZYKEN NIGHT COVE

Having trouble sleeping at night? This stunning clock will lull you to sleep with its calibrated light and sounds, specifically designed to improve sleep quality. There are 20 pre-loaded programmes to choose from. All are designed to regulate the body’s melatonin level and induce deep sleep. i www.zyken.com

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This luxury contemporary property situated in Los Arqueros has an abundance of unique features and occupying an elevated position offers sensational sea, golf and mountain views. With a cutting-edge home technology system, this villa has every luxury attribute required for modern living. The property is defined by an incredible atrium which is suffused in light and from which the rest of the house flows. The main reception room is over 100 square meters in size, with French doors leading to a huge covered terrace on three sides. The spacious contemporary kitchen with breakfast area is designed for entertaining, with quality dual appliances throughout. Leading from the kitchen is a laundry room, again with duplicate appliances, and fully equipped staff accommodation.

The villa occupies a double plot and boasts outdoor and indoor swimming pools, hot tub, feature gazebo, open and covered terraces and well maintained garden. There are five generous-sized beautiful bedrooms, four of which are en-suite. The 70 square meter master suite incorporates dressing room, private terrace of 80 square meters and principal bathroom, and takes upmost advantage of the magnificent views.

Entertaining space is increased with a large cinema room, indoor spa area featuring heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. The property has a large double garage and parking for four vehicles and is serviced with a lift to all levels.

€2.500.000 5 Bedrooms + Staff quarters / 7 Bathrooms 1000m2 Built / 2000m2 Plot

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MOTORING

Mercedes Benz 4-Door Coupé For 2013

The very notion of a ‘four-door’ coupé is, of course, a contradiction in terms because after all, coupés are supposed to have two doors, right? Well, not any more – at least, not since Mercedes-Benz introduced its highly-original CLS-Class model series back in 2004. The sleek and slinky car was an immediate success and the only question that came up was: “when will rival manufacturers get around to developing their own version on this novel theme?” In some cases, it didn’t take them very long.

WORDS TONY WHITNEY

T

here are now a fair number of imitators of Mercedes’ innovative styling effort, some of them outstanding and even exotic, but the famed Stuttgart manufacturer will always be remembered as the instigator. Based on the same platform as the E-Class models, the CLS has gained great popularity and continues to sell strongly in second-generation form.

We recently tested a CLS 350 – the entrylevel product in this series – but as with other Mercedes-Benz models, there are other versions, including an awesome AMG-engined car with a lusty 514-horsepower. But even in CLS 350 V-6 form, this is an exceptionally sporty car and most

buyers will happily think it’s all they really need.

The styling is exceptionally sleek and the only change I might have made would be to somehow hide the rear door handles so it really looked like a two-door car. Alfa-Romeo has done this quite successfully in the past, but it has to be admitted that the door handles don’t in any way affect the striking profile of the CLS. The latest model (launched in 2010) has a little more side sculpturing than its predecessor and it seems to make the car look even more svelte. Of course, with a profile like that, there were bound to be some sacrifices and in the case of the CLS, it’s rear seat headroom. I’m quite tall and sitting in the back, I

got that uncomfortable feeling of having my hair in contact with the headliner. Mentioning this to a Mercedes-Benz engineer at the car’s press launch, he (quite rightly) pointed out that if buyers really wanted maximum rear seat room, they’d buy an S-Class saloon or perhaps an E-Class. Mercedes has an answer for everything!

As far as overall styling goes, the latest CLS is even more stunning than the original from it’s cleverly faired-in headlights with LED running lights to its elegant tail. Although I’ve been driving these cars since their introduction, they still turn my head when one goes by – they’re that good to look at. As with all Mercedes products, the fit and finish of the exterior is superb and I’d challenge anybody to find fault with either the paintwork or the fit of all the panels. This is about as good as it gets!

The car is powered by a 3.5-litre V-6 with great smoothness, refinement and response. It uses a seven-speed automatic transmission which again, is smooth and responsive.

Mercedes-Benz has made great strides in providing more

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power allied to better fuel economy in recent years and the latest CLS is an example of this achievement.

Given the car’s horsepower ratings and handling, there won’t be too many buyers around who’ll regret they didn’t buy a V-8 or AMG model, desirable though they may be.

The interior is another stylistic tour de force and although full of innovations, it will be familiar territory for anyone who’s bought a Mercedes-Benz product before. Even so, I wish someone at Mercedes-Benz would figure out that the cruise control stalk is too close to the turn signal stalk and it’s easy to get them mixed up – even for drivers familiar with M-B cars.

As with the exterior of the car, the interior is finished to industry-benchmark standards and everything fits perfectly. Naturally, there’s a whole ‘alphabet soup’ of stability and braking aids which makes this car one of the safest on the road. I once had to resort to this technology on a road test in Italy with an emergency stop and the CLS was astonishing in its effectiveness.

The car stops ‘right now’ when emergency braking is applied and the only problem you’ll have is with whoever is following behind. In my case, although the car behind had lots of room, it didn’t benefit from Mercedes’ latest braking technology and the result was some rear damage to ‘my’ CLS. An interesting lesson learned under unfortunate circumstances.

The car is a delight to drive on long road trips and combines excellent comfort with wonderful handling and lots of ‘get up and go’. It smoothens out road variations exceptionally well, but doesn’t sacrifice handling when the roads get twisty. Visibility is very good considering the car’s styling and this makes it very safe to drive in busy traffic. Of course, Mercedes-Benz can build you a car with all kinds of interesting safety features like a rear view camera, proximity alerts and other helpful maneuverability aids. One safety alert is a sensor that tracks how long you’ve been at the wheel and determines when you need a break. When the time comes, the instrument panel displays a ‘hot coffee cup’ icon and when it appears, it’s a hint to pull off the road and relax with your favourite blend. An interesting idea that could save lives.

The latest addition to the CLS stable is a Shooting Brake, a name that hails back to the Rolls-Royce estate cars and similar upscale conveyances of the 1920s and 1930s that were specially equipped for a day’s grouse shooting on a country property.

You won’t find gun racks for your treasured pair of Purdeys, or grouse and pheasant storage facilities in your new Brake, but it’s an innovative move by Mercedes-Benz and an intriguing revival of one of motoring’s older vehicle designations. e

Z ENGINE 3.5-litre V-6, 306-horsepower Z TRANSMISSION 7-speed automatic Z ACCELERATION Zero to 100 km/h in just over 5 seconds Z TOP SPEED Approx. 250 km/h Z I LIKED The styling, which must stand as among the very best of any ‘four-door coupé’ by any manufacturer on the planet. Thrilling performance, even with the ‘lowly’ V-6. AMG versions are almost track-ready. One of the world’s great motor cars, even in basic form.

Z I DIDN’T LIKE Ultra-sleek styling does mean that tall passengers will find it a tight fit in the rear seat – Mercedes’ answer to that would be to buy an S-Class or an E-Class instead if rear passenger headroom is a priority.

Z MARKET ALTERNATIVES Audi A7/S7, Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide, BMW 5 Series Grand Turismo, Maserati Quattroporte and probably a few more on the way.

Z WHO DRIVES ONE? People who really want to make a statement with regard to their design tastes and style sensitivity. Owners who need four doors, but don’t want a bulkylooking saloon of traditional design. Anyone who fancies the most appealing saloon model Mercedes builds.

Z PRICE AND AVAILABILITY Available now at around €66.250

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Property is still one of Marbella’s industry drivers and this month, we talk to top real estate agents in an attempt to glean an informed view of the current and future property scene.

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What the market says

Feedback from the property market WORDS Michel Cruz images courtesy of Fine & country, engel & Völkers, Marbella direct, marbella estates, nordica sales & rentals, panorama and villa marketing

2012 saw a marked increase in inquiries and sales of properties in the Marbella area. Is this just another short-lived peak or can we really begin to speak of a recovery in the local real estate market?

We discussed these points with some of the region’s leading agents to get their feedback from the market.

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ere on the Costa del Sol, we’ve lived through the cycles of boom and recession often enough to have developed a feeling for changes in trend. After a major boom we’ve experienced a major bust, as well as a few false recoveries, but now for the first time since the local property market began its slowdown some six years ago there is the sense that things are on the up again. Are we fixing our hopes on an isolated bounce back or is the current upward trend in sales and enquiries sustainable, and the beginning of a revival in Marbella’s property market?

When we speak of real estate, recovery and increased demand we should make it clear that we’re talking about Marbella, not necessarily the rest of Spain. The factors that make Marbella so special also drive its continued desirability among an international market of tourists and homebuyers, and in so doing they ensure that this region responds more to international stimuli than local ones. It is thanks to this rather unique situation that we can even contemplate a revival at a time when the national economy and housing market are still a long way from recovery.

What’s more, what applies to Marbella, Benahavís and surrounding areas may not apply to places such as Sabinillas and Benalmádena, which represent wholly different market segments.

If Marbella is indeed on the cusp of a new growth phase, this is because an increasingly attractive level of prices has induced buyers back into the market in larger numbers, yet underlying it all is the ongoing demand for the properties, climate, status, facilities and above all, lifestyle that Marbella can offer. The more attractive and appealing this region is, the more strongly will it bounce back.

So what is the feedback from the market? Did property sales really show solid growth in 2012 and has this trend continued into 2013? The people who are best qualified to answer these questions are the ones who deal with vendors, buyers and price negotiations on a daily basis – the agents.

“In 2012, Engel & Völkers offices had the best year since 2006 in terms of sales, and this year we have already achieved the same turnover by May,” says Smadar Kahana. “Sales have increased drastically if we compare them with the 2008-2010 period,” agrees Kristoffer Mincberg of Marbella Estates. “We are now once again on levels produced during 2006, a fact that comes from the general growth in interest in the area resulting from low prices on well-located properties.”

Tony Cassidy of Marbella Direct, who also specialises in the Tarifa market, adds: “In Tarifa there have been more sales than at any other time in the past five years. Since the main promoter, Grupo Q, cut prices by over 50 per cent on the remaining new-build properties that stood empty for four years, the majority have been sold. It shows that demand is there, but at the right price. In Marbella, certain developers have taken the same approach, and been selling a lot of apartments in the 200.000€ to 300.000€ range, mostly to Scandinavian buyers. The trend is strong enough for Taylor Wimpey to have started developing some new projects in the San Pedro area, with nearly 50 sales off-plan since being released last August.”

Chris Clover of Panorama has seen the Marbella property market evolve since the 1970s. “Both sales volume and client enquiries are increasing rapidly.

There is a perception from the many potential buyers for properties in Marbella who have waited years for prices to come down, that prices have dropped sufficiently, that their patience has paid off with the seriously reduced prices now prevalent, and that we are slowly but surely reaching a point where one should buy before prices start to rise again.”

All the agents we asked agreed that sales had bounced back strongly in 2012, many even recording levels last seen before the financial crisis.

What’s more, this trend has not only continued in the first quarter of 2013, but is actually gathering pace, so it appears that the upsurge in demand is more than an isolated peak and looks to have sufficient momentum to continue to propel it forwards. What then, are the main drivers of this renewed interest in Marbella real estate?

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Causes for growth As has already been hinted at, price is at the heart of this revival in sales. If we take for granted that there is an inherent demand for the lifestyle and amenities that Marbella offers then it is clear that what we see at work here is a classic example of the mechanics of supply and demand. A few years ago, just after the financial crisis began, it would have been hard to find any significant number of buyers regardless of price. Times were uncertain and even those with independent means were waiting for the situation to unfold – and prices to drop.

It is not that the global economy has improved that much, but by and large the financial situation seems to be under control and in the meantime prices have continued to drop steadily in and around Marbella – and more rapidly elsewhere. While house prices will need to fall further in other parts of the country, there is now a sense that at least in desirable ‘international’ markets such as Marbella they are beginning to level off. As Miguel Tobar of Villa Marketing says, “This is still a buyer’s market,” but equally it is also a market in which fewer and fewer prospective buyers are making ridiculously low offers.

“The market at the moment is very active, and a large proportion of our buyers have been searching for a long time,” says Smadar.

“Having been in our system for between one and three years, using our and other websites for information, they are very well-informed when they approach us. Everyone naturally

wants to get the lowest possible price, but we are also noticing that serious buyers have realised that prices in the prime locations have now reached the bottom, and this is strengthening demand for them.”

While the situation has by no means reverted to the seller’s market conditions of the boom years, it appears that time is no longer as much on the side of the buyer as it was a few years ago, at least when speaking of the more desirable locations and properties. “Buyers are aware that now is a good time to purchase because of the value for money available in the current market,” says Michael Lovett of Fine & Country, who also records a particular leap in activity and client enquiries since the start of the year.

Price remains, therefore, the main driver of demand, and the fact that both serious vendors and buyers are increasingly sensitive to realistic market values and reaching agreement through negotiations conducted by agents on their behalf is an indication that supply and demand are beginning to meet one another more readily. In economic terms, it appears that the equilibrium price at which demand is revitalised has been found as a result. But prices are not static by nature, and while large areas and property segments in greater Marbella could still continue to see a drop in prices before they reach their equilibrium level, the competition for the top props and spots is already beginning to reverse the process there.

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WHO IS BUYING AND WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR? In recent years, we have heard a lot about the ultra-luxury market dominated by Russian buyers, which has been often credited with saving the Marbella real estate sector during its darkest hours. In reality, the volume of sales in this top category of properties of 10€ million and above is naturally small, though it cannot be denied that it is an important segment both on a practical and a prestige level.

Expansive, opulently luxurious, heavy on security and filled with modern gadgetry and the latest design trends, several dozen of such palatial homes were built in the past year in such locations as La Zagaleta, Sierra Blanca, Guadalmina and Nueva Andalucía.

Contributing some 250€ million to the local economy and 22€ million to the tax coffers, it has spawned a specialist industry of skilled professionals who have made Marbella one of the main centres of the ultramodern, ultraluxurious summer mansion, along with the Côte d’Azur, the Costa Smeralda and Florida.

The difference between now and a few years ago is that sales have once again started to trickle down from this level to the larger-volume property segments below it. While the mass market hasn’t returned to strength, it is in the middle and high categories that we are now seeing renewed vigour. But who exactly are these buyers and what kind of real estate are they looking for?

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Where the original waves of buyers were retirees, then younger families settling and working here, the majority now seem to be affluent buyers who spend a part of the year in our sunny climate.

“We don’t see as many fulltime residents moving over as during the boom,” says Peter Rosén, “because work is in shorter supply than it was then. A lot of our buyers are therefore investors and people wanting to acquire a summer home.”

Kristoffer Mincberg adds: “We see a lot of younger, 35 to 50 year-old, high level income professionals buying holiday homes and investments. They bring with them a preference for spacious, practical apartments and more compact villas with lots of natural light and a modern ambience.” Miguel Tobar, on the other hand, finds that most of his clients are 50-65, with varied tastes and preferences but a common desire for modern amenities. Many are planning ahead, buying the property as a holiday home and increasing their stays with a view to retiring here. Smadar, meanwhile, has also noticed the trend of Russian families moving to Marbella permanently while the husbands commute. At the top end, “…the wealthier people looking to invest are those who know the area, its property market and price levels well, have no requirement for mortgages and are more than likely cash buyers.”

“It is clear that there is never just ‘one type’ of person, age group, socio-economic background or nationality buying,” summarises Chris Clover.

“Neither do all buyers have the same tastes and preferences. The Marbella property market attracts many different types of people, including people looking for a part-time home from which they can run their businesses through the good communications available today, or the newly wealthy looking for prestige homes. Fortunately, Marbella has the diversity of property types and residential areas to appeal to all these different submarkets.”

“Our traditional market, Scandinavia, is very strong at the moment,” says Peter Rosén of Nordica Sales & Rentals, “but in addition we are also selling to people from across Europe.” For the top end properties it specialises in marketing, Michael Lovett of Fine & Country sees mostly Russian and British buyers, while Smadar Kahana of Engel & Völkers shows Russian clients villas in their preferred areas of Sierra Blanca and La Zagaleta, and Tony Cassidy has had enquiries from Arab clients as well.

Miguel Tobar confirms the latter, having dealt with clients from places such as Kuwait and Morocco, but also Spain and Poland. “This is in addition to other buyers from across Europe, the mix of which shows just how Marbella continues to be a destination that attracts people from all over.” Others point out the rise in Belgian and French buyers, and the stability of the Dutch and German markets, while Kristoffer Mincberg also points to growing interest from China. It adds up to a broad and diversified geographical base that is contributing to the current resurgence in demand.

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+ What and where are they buying Apartments and villas continue to be the mainstay of the local property market, but what exactly are the types of homes and areas most in demand?

“Consider the market for property like a pyramid,” says Chris Clover. “The highest volume of sales is in the lower half, let us say under 500.000€. However, proportionately speaking it is the higher part of the segment that is performing best, so in the past year, properties over 2€ million have been selling very actively again.”

“We observe a recovery across the main price segments,” says Smadar Kahana. “Many of our

Northern European clients like the area of Elviria, where they find attractively priced and well finished apartments and penthouses close to all amenities, while the top end prefer locations such as Sierra Blanca and La Zagaleta. However, the most desired real estate of all in a place like Marbella is always beachfront, either along the Golden Mile or on the eastern part of Marbella in places such as Los Monteros.”

Miguel Tobar agrees all segments are up, but says the market is divided into clear sections, with discounted holiday apartments up to 200.000€

being snapped up, as well as more luxurious ones of 200.000€ to 400.000€, all of which are lower in price than some years ago. This also applies to the reappearance of villas in the range between 400.000€ and 1€ million, though the most desirable modern and contemporary villas currently in demand range between €1 million and €5 million.

“After that comes the super-category, which quickly spills over the €10 million mark,” says Michael Lovett. “Very popular among our buyers are beachside and gated developments, and people like to be close to amenities.”

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Expectations for the near future “The basis of the current growth in demand is the fact that many of those who have been following the local market for the past few years are now seeing prices stabilising, and recognise this as the ideal moment to step in and buy,” says Smadar Kahana.

“We believe Marbella’s future is looking bright. The PGOU, anti-corruption campaigns and the development of the regional infrastructure to meet new demands are all contributing factors,” says Kristoffer Mincberg. Peter Rosén agrees: “The Marbella market is stabilising and will continue to do so as long as prices remain in step with demand.”

“The strength of the Marbella market is the great real estate opportunities it offers in the short run and the long-term appeal of its way of life,” says Michael Lovett. “Yes, I see this growth continuing,” says Miguel Tobar, “but at a slow and progressive pace, which is healthier than the pace of growth during the boom years.”

“It won’t take all that long for the best properties in the best locations to be snapped up,” says Tony Cassidy. “When construction starts again, which I don’t imagine to become as feverish as during the boom years, I expect growth will be concentrated nearer all amenities, in places such as the beachside of San Pedro.”

“We are optimistic,” says Chris Clover. “Our sales enquiries have increased by 36% in December 2012 through April 2013, compared to the same period last year, and our sales activity represents our best year so far since before the crisis. The Marbella property market is not tied into the Spanish economy in the sense that well over 80% of buyers today come from abroad. With an increase in residential sales volume of 21.11% in 2012 over 2011 in the Marbella-BenahavísEstepona area according to published governmental statistics, it would look as if the market is touching bottom and lifting up.”

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EXTERNAL FACTORS INFLUENCING THE MARKET IN 2013

OVERSEAS ASSETS Smadar Kahana of Engel & Völkers believes the impact of the declaration of overseas assets will also be limited, as not all buyers are residents and laws concerning the transparency of payment transfers have been in place for some time now. Kristoffer Mincberg of Marbella Estates concurs: “It might cause some residents to want to move their formal residency elsewhere, and while that could lose Spain tax income – the opposite of the intended effect – it will have very little impact on the ability to buy and enjoy a property in Marbella.”

Two factors, the implementation of the new Energy Efficiency Certificate for properties put on sale, and the obligation of residents to declare overseas assets could impact the Marbella property market in 2013.

We asked the agents for their opinions.

“The new legislation regarding the Energy Efficiency Certificates will have a positive impact on the property market in the long term, and once all properties are certified it will be beneficial for both vendor and buyer, with Spain being in line with all other countries in Europe,” says Michael Lovett of Fine & Country.

“It may put old properties in a weaker position,” says Miguel Tobar of Villa Marketing, but otherwise I don’t think it will have a major effect.” Chris Clover of Panorama adds that it will gradually result in an improvement of the housing stock, but says: “The government has provided an absurdly unrealistic timetable for owners to obtain these certificates. June 1st is just not realistic. They should instead have implemented a transition period of at least six months.” e

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We have definitely noticed more interest in modern, minimalist architecture,” says Kristoffer Mincberg of Marbella Estates. “Clients are looking for open spaces, big windows, more light. Not only that; they are also more concerned about the environment. Some are looking into details such as insulation, alternative energy sources and the orientation of the property in order to minimise running costs while being more environmentally friendly.”

“Yes, the trend certainly seems to be towards modern/contemporary architecture, with openplan layouts and ‘state-of-the-art’ features,” agrees Michael Lovett of Fine & Country. Peter Rosén of Nordica Sales & Rentals confirms the trend, but adds that the actual availability of such properties is still limited. “The next best thing is to buy an older villa in a good location such as Nueva Andalucía and transform it into a modern home.”

And while in Tarifa, specialist field of Tony Cassidy of Marbella Direct, the demand for rustic properties remains strong, many look for homes that can be modernised internally.

DOES EVERYBODY SUDDENLY WANT MODERN HOMES? The popularity of sleek, whitewashed modern villas creates all kinds of opportunities for agents, builders, developers, architects, interior designers and technical specialists, but it would also mean that a large proportion of the region’s housing stock has suddenly fallen out of fashion, and would therefore be losing its value quicker.

Again, things are seldom as clear-cut and simple as descriptions of major trends would suggest. “There is certainly a trend towards modern homes, and these are the most in-demand at the moment,” says Chris Clover of Panorama,” but the market is diverse, so there are also still lots of people looking for classic, rustic style properties. Likewise, there are people looking for a quiet home in the hills, while others want to be beachside or near the town.”

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Just as economic cycles come and go, so do stylistic and architectural trends. Many of the earliest villas built in the Marbella area followed the traditional local vernacular, others were daringly modernist, followed by modernised versions of the classic finca style, and now we seem to be at the beginning of a new wave of modern architectural designs featuring the latest materials, technology and electronic gadgetry.

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CATERING TO NEW TASTES It’s hard to argue with that kind of reasoning, but Smadar Kahana of Engel & Völkers does point out that older type properties are much more difficult to sell than new ones. “Yes, and more likely to have to be flexible on price,” adds Miguel Tobar of Villa Marketing.

One thing all buyers demand these days is modern comforts, and it seems only true investors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts are in the hunt for old construction style homes to renovate. “There are indeed a lot of investors at the moment looking for older houses in good locations, preferably with sea views, which they can convert into modern villas and sell on,” says Smadar.

NEW GROWTH AREAS Popular areas for the transformation of older properties are Nueva Andalucía, Guadalmina, El Paraíso, Roció de Nagüeles and the areas immediately around and east of Marbella. At the top end of the market, the demand for prime seaside locations makes renovation an appealing option in places such as Los Monteros, Guadalmina Baja and of course the Golden Mile.

But where will most new development take place in the coming years.

“Scope is limited because of the scarcity of available land,” says Chris Clover.

Land infill, the process of building on open plots in otherwise consolidated areas, will provide an obvious solution for the coming years, but according to Tony Cassidy the trend is heading away from the periphery. “The trend is to be in town, where you can be close to all amenities and where parks and bicycle lanes make it possible to get around without always having to resort to the car. People are still keen on views and pleasant surroundings, but they are also increasingly mentioning being close to the beach, shops and restaurants.

Now they will drive up to a golf course occasionally, rather than the previous trend of buying on the golf course and having to drive into town every day for shopping and a nice meal.”

For this reason, he believes areas like Nueva Alcántara, the beachside part of San Pedro, will be a growth spot and develop into a consolidated zone characterised by the kind of modern urbanisations surrounded by broad avenues, parks and cycle tracks a lot of people are looking for. It echoes the trends mentioned to me some years ago by renowned local architect Miguel Tobal, who predicted Marbella would undergo a gradual architectural transformation in the coming years that would bring the weight of new development back into the main urban area. Maybe this is no more than the coming of age of a seaside town distinguished by its privileged setting. e

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Initially famed as the person who, in collaboration with Noldi Schreck, gave shape to the marina of Puerto Banús, and thus initiated one of the most important chapters in the history of the Costa del Sol, Marcos Sainz subsequently went on to design many of the villas, apartment complexes and public buildings in and around Marbella.

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n so doing he has been one of the most influential architects in the region, helping to shape the environment we now live in. “I am proud of a lot of the work I and my colleagues have done over the years,” says the founder of MS Design, “but of course we – the architects, developers, real estate agents and homebuyers – all worked in abstract, each absorbed in his own project. In the process, a patchwork of urbanisations developed that remains attractive and appealing in spite of any major central plan and guidance on the part of the authorities.”

DETAIL VERSUS THE BIGGER PICTURE The prolific architect who has turned his hand to a wide range of styles and types of projects has the ability to see both the minutiae of details when

dealing with individual designs, and to zoom out and put it all into a greater perspective. “When working on a specific project, be it a villa, an apartment complex surrounded by gardens, a commercial or retail space, or an entire resort complete with marina and hotels such as Puerto Banús or the kind we are currently developing near Florianopolis in Brazil, you have to lose yourself in the details of that project.”

As part of this, he also likes to be very keenly aware of the site and its physical characteristics, its aspects and views, and immediate surroundings.

“Being an architect can never just be a ‘desk job’, because no matter how creative your team or how nice your office is you can only get a true sense of the project when you stand on the site itself, feeling the wind, sensing the light, the shadows,

the views and the terrain. It is around this reality that your conceptual creativity should take root, so that the resulting design is not only impressive and beautiful, but also practical and grounded in its setting.”

As a result he spends a fair amount of time onsite, and has developed the habit of making impromptu drawings on the walls as he instructs the construction teams. “In addition to conventional plans it sometimes helps to have three-dimensional drawings that actually visualise what you’re creating,” explains Marcos, whose designs have ranged from rustic and colonialinfluenced architecture to modern concepts inspired by the minimalist traditions of Japan or the rich textural vernacular of Mexico.

The architecture studio that bears his name

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recently launched a coffee table book with all the hallmarks of a Taschen collectible. The thickness of the tome bears reference to the volume and quality of work that makes up the oeuvre of Marcos, his son Maurice and the team at MS Design. “Having so much material to fit in certainly caused some headaches when it came to the production and editing of the book,” laughs Marcos, “but we got there in the end and I have to say I’m very pleased with the result.”

A NEW VISION FOR MARBELLA In recent years much of the team’s work has been in other parts of the world, where MS Design has contributed to the design of resorts, marinas, retail and recreational projects, public buildings and

homes, yet their prime loyalty remains to Marbella.

“It is in many ways a very special place, and one that I feel we have grown up with. We’ve seen this region evolve from a very traditional one in which age-old rustic Andalusian styles and building techniques predominated into a cosmopolitan resort town with its own ‘international Andalusian’ style, and now very modern architecture is taking root, so it is a fascinating process to observe, and also be a part of.”

“Today we are returning to white, because it is the colour of Andalucía and coincidentally also the one that lends itself to clean, modern designs.

White has a freshness that suits the Marbella climate and the interplay of greenery and blue skies, but we temper the starkness of modern

Designs that optimise lifestyles

From single homes to entire resort master plans

MS Design’s oeuvre is broad and diverse

lines with references to the softer, more rounded forms that are traditionally a part of this region.

The combination is fresh and modern, yet remains accessible and welcoming, and it is important that the architecture we create helps to define the area it is part of.”

Though as inspired by the exploration of design and creativity as any other good architect, Marcos never forgets the personal and social impact of the work he does. “It comes back to seeing both detail and the bigger picture. An architect should pursue creativity and greatness, but should also never forget that the projects he undertakes are not for his own glory, but designed on behalf of the client and for those people who will ultimately use it. This is why at MS Design we believe architecture should be grounded in reality, a reality that looks beyond the immediate building to what is around it and how it will be used. A good architect should always have a builtin sense of town planning, a feeling for the local culture and heritage, as well as an understanding of the commercial and technical realties of the landscape he finds himself working in.”

He sees Marbella as standing on the threshold of an exciting new era that will be shaped by a new generation. “Marbella remains a beautiful place with something very special to offer, but what we need to make the most of its potential is a vision that has perhaps been missing in the past. This is no longer a privileged little enclave, it is a resort city that demands a more sophisticated approach to planning, and the nurturing of its exclusivity.

It all starts with infrastructure – expanding cycling paths, coastal promenades, rerouting bulk traffic, improving roads and other technical infrastructures, as well as effective zoning and aesthetic guidelines. Marbella’s architectural style is already evolving, created by people of diverse backgrounds who have grown up here, travelled around the world to study and work, and are now coming back to Marbella. It is they, people like Maurice, Monique and the other members of our team at MS Design, who will play an important role in the next phase of Marbella evolution. With the right vision, Marbella can not only revitalise itself in the coming years, but actually become even more attractive and appealing.” i msdarquitectos.com

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Catch onto the latest décor and fashion trends in our Style section, strolling through a beautiful property in Los Monteros and revelling in beautiful outfits by Victorio & Lucchino. Likewise, we hope you enjoy our new Environmental section. This month we tell you all about a phenomenon that’s sweeping the world: Transition Towns!

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sea fronting apartment or penthouse is already a highly desired property to have, but a luxurious seaside villa with sweeping views of the Mediterranean and the beach just at the end of its garden sits right at the top of the real estate wish list. What then if the property features stunning modern architectural design and opulent elegance in a setting handpicked by Málaga’s very own Hollywood star, Antonio Banderas?

To be fair, in properties such as these you barely notice your neighbours, but in terms of desirable addresses it certainly doesn’t get much better than frontline beach in Los Monteros. Private and secluded in a peaceful cul de sac shared with rather illustrious company, the villa looks out over a blue expanse of Mediterranean waters fronted by a very private stretch of tan-coloured beach.

You can step straight from your garden onto the beach, from where it’s a pleasant stroll to local chiringuito beach bars, fish restaurants and, of course, the elegant La Cabâne beach club of the nearby five-star Hotel Los Monteros.

The latter offers first class cuisine, live music and those huge sun beds that seem to come with a bottle of Champagne – just the lifestyle for the kind of person who has his boat moored nearby and his villa a few hundred metres away.

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ON THE BEACH The focus of life on the Costa del Sol is very much on the sea, but how many of us in and around Marbella can really say that we live by the beach – let alone right on the edge of it?

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Modern design done well There is a definite trend towards modern architectural styles, both in Marbella and abroad, yet the success of the final product depends not on the style chosen but on the skill of the architect in question. What becomes a modern or neomodernist jewel in the hands of one designer can end up being a somehow unsatisfactory pastiche when left to another. As the number of modern homes in the region increases, this difference between trendsetters and followers will continue to become more evident, and the number of poor copies more numerous too.

For this reason it is important not just to identify a property as ‘modern’, but also to qualify it in terms of its aesthetic and design credentials. A villa that is well thought out and designed with skill will be well proportioned, beautifully finished and flow with an ease that can only come from a harmony of form and function. Such a home is aesthetically pleasing but also practical, an impressive venue in which to receive and entertain guests but equally the sort of property made for comfortable living.

While this modern home’s prime seafront location in one of Marbella’s finest areas clearly points to it being a luxury summer home, it nonetheless qualifies on all the levels mentioned above. Luxury summer seaside residence or not, this is a quality villa just as capable of being a fine year-round home as it is of being the centre of a season of high living. Set in its peaceful location, it starts by outshining the surrounding properties with a clean, crisp architecture that relives the creative genius of Modernism and makes an impression the minute you see it.

This is not to say that it is a loud or overstyled home; stylish and understated, it is in fact the attractive dance of light and shadows off a wonderful geometry of lines that draws the eye to the splendid white walls, which contrast against blue skies and tightly cropped green lawns. An example of modern minimalism done well, the villa offers subtle design details that slowly reveal themselves within the overall facia of the home.

It is precisely this combination of creative detail coming from within simple perfection that can make modern designs truly appealing.

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A home worthy of its location In keeping with this design philosophy the entrance to the house is simple yet impressive.

A rectangular pond interacts with narrow slits in the wall to create a stylistic detail that adds to the imposing modern dark wood doors. Solid but right-angled, they open on to a little courtyard in classic modernist tradition. Here natural light falls and your eye catches further details and the Japanese-inspired shallow rectangular ponds that create an ephemeral element, softening architecture and ambience alike.

Inside, soft-plastered walls alternate with high quality wallpapers in a variety of contemporary finishes as you follow the polished concrete floors to the various living areas. In contrast with the regimentation of many a modern home today, the architect has instilled a great deal of personality and character to this villa, the product of an attention to detail in the final finishing and dressing of the home that is not often seen.

Examples of this are the occasional curved lines set against an overall structure of right-angled walls with gently rounded edges.

Having thus taken the sharp edge off modern design, the architect has created a home that is contemporary yes, but also a personal, homely expression of style and good living. From the clean, clear surfaces of stairs rising up to the private quarters on the first floor, to the thinly slatted dark wood cladding of an undulating wall, the hallway shows that there are no dead areas in this home; even the corridor is a visually pleasing study in form – an elegant, spacious and airy room in which it is a pleasure to linger, rather than just walk through.

If the definition of a hallway or corridor is that it connects one set of rooms with another, then here the open-flowing layout allows you to almost glide from one room to the next. Since every space in the house – including the guest cloakroom – is endowed with cleverly placed windows, natural light is everywhere. As a result there are no dark caverns to traverse, no boxy rooms hidden from one another by four square walls. This may sound a little outlandish, but in reality it is the product of a conventional layout spaced in such a way as to allow rooms to flow into one another in an effortless way.

The décor mirrors the styling. Suitably avantgarde and crisp in its appearance, the kitchen is clean, functional and attractive, complete of course with state-of-the-art equipment whose function these days is to do its job and then disappear back into the immaculate designer fabric of the kitchen cabinetry. Windows look back upon a private section of garden and terrace, allowing not only views in but also lots of natural light. The latter even reaches a laundry that maintains the high aesthetic standards of the kitchen and leads on to a breezy room that could be used as an office or convenient children’s play area connecting with the lawn outside.

The private wing on the ground level contains a series of luxurious modern styled bedroom suites with suitably elegant bathrooms in which Japanese influence is clearly evident. Here too, natural light flows in to ensure that not a single room feels dark and neglected. Indeed, the oriental Zen theme is carried on into small sections of stylised Asian bamboo gardens that bring a sense of serenity into bedrooms and bathrooms alike. In this part of the house there is also a peaceful and sunny patio terrace ideal for breakfast, playing children or relaxing with friends and family in the ambient lounge style.

Following the stairway up you reach the two large suites that dominate the first floor. Both are lavishly finished, with sumptuous bathrooms and magnificent views of the sea. The main suite also features its own study/lounge and a very impressive dressing room, as well as a large terrace from which to contemplate the views as you spend lazy summer days or enjoy a massage.

In keeping with this feeling, the rooms have been decorated in neutral tones where it is texture, rather than bright colour, that produces contrast.

Unique pieces such as a riveted stainless steel desk stand among solid designer furniture in what is an expression not only of style, but of sheer fun as well.

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GLAMOROUS LIFESTYLES Step into the living room and you immediately understand that this is a house designed for a glamorous lifestyle. Tasteful, spacious and of course endowed with magnificent views across the terrace and pool to the sea, it is a space that offers comfort, style and the ability to easily connect the inside living areas with the outdoor ones where people will inevitably spend much of their time during the long summer months.

Cool surfaces such as the floors and large glass windows are contrasted with comfy carpets and wonderfully textured walls that together with eclectic art pieces provide the setting against which the refined furnishings selected by interior designer Debbie Pea of Originals can shine. Using a variety of highly tactile textures ranging between state-of-the-art wallpapers, tiles, glass, chrome and the fine leather and wood of quality furnishings, she has followed the decorative zeitgeist with the décor she has created – especially in the black and gilt dining room overlooking the pool. But step down from the formal living room into the split-level lounge and you’re back in the heyday of classic modernism.

This is a space made for relaxing, entertaining and being comfortable, but even here, with the fire blazing, you can still look across the garden, pool and sea, and see it all reflected in an extravagant mirror wall. The setting of the home is always present, nowhere more so than in the leading bedroom suite on the ground floor, from which you can step straight out on to your own private terrace and onto the immaculate lawns that ring the infinity pool. Standing here, the Mediterranean sprawls out before you, separated from the property by a stretch of beach fronted by other private estates that share the same prime location even if they can’t equal the aesthetic beauty of this villa.

Speaking of which, if you can tear yourself away from this view and turn around you’re hit by the full impact of the home’s tasteful styling. Picture green lawns and a turquoise expanse of pool leading back towards a large terrace topped by the gentle curve of the modern entablature that separates the home’s two levels and forms the basis of a large private terrace on the first floor. Not necessarily symmetrical, but beautifully balanced, clean-cut and stylish, this is a design not only worthy of its

privileged location, but also of the modern or indeed modernist description.

Reminiscent of the modern classics immortalised by the famous architectural photographer Julius Shulman, you sense that he would have approved of this fine Marbella exponent of the genre – a sumptuous villa in a sumptuous location simply made for the most glamorous of lifestyles. Indeed, Milet Oliver Arquitectos may just have created a modern classic on the Los Monteros seafront.

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What would happen if the world’s petrol supply ran out tomorrow, or became such a rare commodity that its price skyrocketed five-fold? Petrol is the cornerstone of the modern world. We use it to manufacture a host of commodities and to power technology.

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JUNE 7 TO 9: Grand-Scale Permaculture Design and Sustainable Management JUNE 21: Film Forum For precise locations and times, contact Arboretum Marbella on Tel: 951 137 210. www.arboretummarbella.org/ www.intransitionmarbella.org

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he moment when the maximum rate of oil extraction is reached, often referred to as ‘Peak Oil’, is a reality we will soon have to face. We therefore need to ask ourselves: what changes do we need to make to our lifestyle to enable us to live without a product we have thus far been so dependent on? As it stands, petrol is an element present in a plethora of products we use everyday.

Preparing for this future reality is what first gave rise to the idea of Transition Towns: an holistic initiative which centres around the problems posed by the scarcity of petrol and climate change.

The idea is for local communities to take charge, to raise awareness about sustainable living and to build local ecological resilience.

The idea of Transition arose from a permaculture project designed by Rob Hopkins and his students at the Kinsale Further Education College in Ireland; they designed a groundbreaking programme entitled the Kinsale Energy Descent Action Plan, adopted by the Kinsale City Hall in an effort to seek new methods for energy usage and to reduce the community’s reliance on long supply chains which are ultimately dependent on fossil fuels for essential items.

The Movement is run by and for the Community. The idea is simple: It involves making every city, village or suburb more sustainable, in an effort to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and to become more resilient.

In September 2006, Hopkins implemented the Transition Town movement is his hometown of Totnes.

The concept soon became widespread and currently, there are thousands of villages and cities which are officially recognised as Transition Towns (in countries such as Ireland, Canada, Australia, the US, Italy, Japan, Spain, Portugal, India, the UK, etc.). Challenges and crises always arise but the important thing is our capacity to solve them.

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Transition Towns embrace six fundamental ideas: 1. GOING LOCAL: Communities should attempt to consume local products.

2. RESILIENCE: Communities are strong enough to withstand any crisis.

3. Reducing one’s carbon footprint.

4. Relying on community services and products to improve the local economy and the wellbeing of members of the community.

5. Any projects undertaken should aim to bring more than economic benefit to the community.

6. Respect for natural and living things to the maximum extent possible.

Arboretum Marbella, a true success story on the Costa del Sol over the past two years, has recently started a Transition Movement in Marbella, called INtransition Marbella (www.intransitionmarbella.org).

The group may be young but it already boasts 116 members working on various projects, including Edible Gardens, Responsible Consumption – Ecological Markets and Education of the Transition of Institutions. The group comprises volunteers from all walks of life and is free of political leanings. Its members are united by a sincere desire to make changes at a local level, in the belief that this is the first step towards global change.

In April, the Costa del Sol played host to the Second Annual Transition Initiatives Conference, where various environmental crusaders met to work together and share experience gathered from a host of national Transition

Movements. The motto of the event was ‘Tools for Transition’. Beneath a bright sun, this second meeting was attended by over 160 people from all around Andalucía (including Sevilla, Granada, Málaga, Marbella, Mijas, Jerez, Tarifa, etc.) as well as northern cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Albacete, Murcia, Valencia, etc. Some people came from as far as Denmark. The Transition Movement comprises some 2,000 groups at a worldwide level and some 43 in Spain alone.

The main aim of the Conference was to create awareness about the movement, to continue to expand the Spanish Transition network, to share vital experiences and information with other members and to meet and celebrate together. The event met its aims and was characterised by an ambience of teamwork, joy and enthusiasm. What else could we ask for? e

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Muted pink, royal blue and mustard yellow hues conjure up a Spring/Summer season which foregoes faithful representation in favour of idealised creation. Victorio & Lucchino, Sevillanos at heart but international in perspective, take their cue from the Orient in this highly feminine yet dramatic collection.

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Dress by Billabong

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June marks the unofficial start of the summer in Marbella and that means it’s time to bring out the bikinis, sandals and colourful accessories. We’re sure you’ll be tempted by this season’s top buys.

Dress by Billabong

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thespa PRODUCTS / Beauty / SPA / SCIENCE

Rest up big time this summer with some super relaxing Siesta Therapy at the Hotel Barcel贸 Thalasso Spa. Read up on the latest beauty news, and enjoy our interviews with Dentist, Dr. Nadine Hotz M.Sc. and savvy aesthetic clinic, The Hospital Group.

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If you were wondering how half an hour could be equivalent to four hours, stop thinking and sleep it off! Marisa Cutillas falls into the arms of seductive slumber with the amazing Siesta Treatment at the Hotel Barceló Estepona Thalasso Spa.

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s an avid spa-goer, I must admit that the Barceló Spa had always occupied a special place in my heart; for one, it is one of the very few local Thalasso spas, powered by potent jets of water which emanate from pipes that reach some 500 metres into the sea. This spa, formerly known as the Selenza Spa has, additionally, always had a reputation for cuttingedge technology; a guided tour through its expansive interior reveals a treasure trove of powerful machines which are the buzzwords in firming and rejuvenating treatments.

The Siesta treatment marries advanced technology to the unbeatable power of the human touch; in one hour and 45-minutes you are transported, like Persephone, to the underworld and the sheer bliss and relaxation which ensue make it easy to give up an endless number of Springs. The mark of a good massage is usually its ability to make you fall asleep; funnily enough, in this treatment, you have little choice but to do just that.

The magic of this treatment began for me with a 20-minute soak in the award-winning Le Siesté chromotherapy bath, which I slipped into slowly as the therapist placed a neck support beneath my head and a floating tube beneath my arms. Soon, the magic began; suspended above

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me, a row of coloured lights corresponding to my chakras worked to restore equilibrium to my body, while I floated in deliciously warm water and listened to the delightful sounds of Nature: the sea crashing to the shore, birds singing, crickets chirping. Lights embracing the circumference of the bath changed in colour, from orange to red and a beautiful blue, each hue corresponding to a different emotion and focusing on a different organ of the body.

After my multi-coloured soak, I headed for the Balinese massage table, where two therapists steered me to heaven with a four-hand, full-body synchronised massage. Their touch was gentle and soothing, and they worked my tired muscles back into shape. The massage lasted for 35 minutes but felt much quicker; such is the nature of time: it always flies by when you’re having fun.

The deliciously scented oils did plenty to make me feel like a princess; the therapists work with prestigious brand Thalgo, a pioneer in using the ocean’s natural resources to bring powerful vitamins and proteins to the skin.

You might think that few things could beat a four-hand massage but at the Barceló Spa, things did indeed get curioser and curioser (or perhaps, just more amazing).

For the first time

in my life, I experienced Dry Flotation Therapy. I was asked to lie atop a special mattress that slowly filled with warm water, embracing my body and supporting my legs, back and neck in the way even the very best bed has never managed to do. I was already feeling like a nap, but what sealed the deal for me were the tiny currents that travelled along the mattress, imitating the sensation of waves beneath your body when you float on the sea. Just half an hour of this is equivalent to four hours of traditional sleep, say the experts, and I have to say that I felt well rested indeed when the therapist gently woke me up. The reason flotation is so beneficial is that it reduces one’s breathing rate, blood pressure and heart rate. It also decreases muscle tension, stimulates alpha and theta brain waves and stimulates the production of endorphins.

Too much bliss is not enough, or so it seems, at the Barceló Spa. The therapist led me to the Oxygen Therapy area, where I was able to select one of four different colours of ‘Oxygen bottles’ to breathe in.

I chose the orange bottle, designed to decongest the body, fight allergies and improve respiration.

The therapist gave me a nasal cannula, which I placed into my nostrils. I immediately began to breathe in the cool, gratifying Oxygen, which bore the faint aroma of refreshing herbs.

The Siesta treatment may be guaranteed to induce sleep in even the most dedicated insomniacs, but the after-effect is anything but lethargic. On the contrary, I felt energised, upbeat and renovated. And that is surely how we all want to feel after a treatment this good: alive!

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Marisa Cutillas brings us a line-up of suggested products for skin that will feel like silk beneath your favourite summer bikini.

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participants exhibited lower heart rates, respiratory rates, myocardial oxygen demand and anxiety, both immediately and one hour after the experience.

Music therapy has also been used successfully in group therapy, improving participants’ moods and decreasing depression.

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Consider the creative outlet that is colour, the texture of layer upon layer on an oil painting, the feel of a paintbrush gliding over the canvas like silk… art therapy as a profession has existed for the past 70 years, yet since the beginning of time, human beings have used art (pictures, stories, dance, chants) not just to make things, but as a way to translate emotion, tell stories, release stress and overcome trauma. But it is perhaps only in this decade that we are discovering the extent to which art therapy is helping people overcome physical, psychological and behavioural problems.

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Yet in dedicated centres around the world, therapists are encouraging these children’s sense of confidence, encouraging them to create everything from sculptures to comic strips representing the major issues they may be facing at school (including bullying and social alienation). Art is also an ideal way for children with ADHD to stay focused, since it encourages them to complete a task from beginning to end. Structured art therapy is also used to treat trauma, abuse and neglect, which often lead a child to lose their linguistic capabilities; the creation of art restores important connections in the brain that enable a child to once again express themselves verbally.

Dance and Movement Creative movement, dance and theatre arts improve body image, increase cognitive function and psychological well-being, and improve physical functioning (helping in areas such as walking in the elderly or shoulder function in the middle aged).

Positive Outcomes in Music, Visual Arts, Movement and Writing Until recently, much of the published work detailing the power of art as a source of healing has been theoretical; but recent research carried out by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the US, has quantitatively proven the value of creativity in four different genres:

Music Engagement Music therapy has been shown to decrease anxiety, restore emotional balance, calm neural activity in the brain, and restore effective functioning of the immune system; it is also an effective strategy to achieve control over pain.

Music has been used in everything from soothing cancer-related pain, to reducing stress in patients with acute myocardial infarction; in one interesting study, music was introduced into the rooms of 45 hospital patients suffering from myocardial infarction; after listening to soothing music for just 20 minutes,

Visual Arts Creating visual representations can help people express experiences that are too painful to put into words, such as being diagnosed with cancer or having undergone sexual or psychological abuse.

The NCBI study states: “There are no limits to the imagination in finding creative ways of expressing grief. In particular, molding clay can be a powerful way to help people express these feelings through tactile involvement at a somatic level, as well as to facilitate verbal communication and cathartic release and reveal unconscious materials and symbols that can’t be expressed through words”. In one study undertaken with women diagnosed with cancer, participants were asked to engage in different types of activities (making cards and collages, sculpting pottery, painting, etc.). The study was found to benefit women in various ways: it allowed them to focus on positive life experiences, enhanced their self-esteem by allowing them to express their continuity, enabled them to create an identity that existed independently of their disease and finally, allowed them to express their feelings in a symbolic way.

In other studies, the visual arts have also been found to reduce stress, improve vital signs, reduce the need for narcotic pain medications, reduce distress and enhance psychological well-being.

Creative Writing Extensive studies prove that patients who have written about their traumatic experiences show significant improvements in physical health, better immune system functioning, improvements in mood and pain severity, better sleep, less doctor visits and increased psychological well-being. ‘Emotional writing’ (in which subjects are asked to write for 15 minutes on an important emotional issue without stopping) has been shown to influence everything from immune functionality to blood pressure, the positive statistics holding true across all cultures and age groups.

In all four areas of creative expression, significant health benefits have been revealed. Art is currently being used to aid in restoring physical and mental health to people suffering from a variety of conditions, including autism, drug addiction, intellectual disability, AIDS, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and psychiatric conditions.

How about you? Are you and the persons you love ready to make room for a little art in your lives? Whether it’s doodling on an iPad, singing your favourite song or dancing like there’s no tomorrow, give free reign to the artist in you and watch your mind and body reap the benefits! e

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Minimum Body Mass Index Prescribed for Israeli Models Fashion got off to a good start this year, when Israel passed a law imposing a minimum Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18 per cent for female models on the catwalk, in publications and in advertising. The move follows those of institutions like Cibeles Fashion Week and Vogue Magazine, to promote the use of healthy body images in the media. Fashion may still be dominated by atypically tall, slim body types, but it is hoped that efforts such as these will slowly but surely be adopted by the rest of the world, in an attempt to promote greater health. Lest we forget, women have the final say – they can always choose to boycott products advertised in a way they deem detrimental to their sense of self-esteem.

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CHOCOLATE KEEPS HEART DISEASE AT BAY If you consider rich, dark chocolate to be the most decadent treat your mind can conjure up, fear not; recent studies indicate that 100 grams of organic, premium-grade dark chocolate (containing 70 per cent or more cocoa) has a host of health benefits, particularly for the heart. Dark chocolate is rich in one of the most powerful polyphenols in the world: flavonoids, which do everything from lower LDL cholesterol, to raise HDL cholesterol, keep cancer at bay, reduce inflammation, increase the diameter of the carotid artery, improve platelet function and stimulate the release of serotonin.

Chocolate is also chock-full of magnesium, which is often lacking from the average diet. Magnesium helps muscles relax and is an important element in neuro-muscular function and in the production of protein. Finally, chocolate contains methylxanthines, mild stimulants which improve the mood and pick up flailing energy levels. If possible, make your own raw, organic chocolate at home (you can make a large tray in literally less than half an hour) or purchase top grade chocolate from a good health food shop. The latter contains approximately half the calories of store-bought varieties.

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Is your child hyperactive, or do they crave specific foods consistently? Most parents know that artificial food colourings in drinks and lollies can cause our kids to go berserk, yet we often ignore the fact that food allergies can cause the same problems. The ironic thing about allergies is that they lead the body to crave the very thing that is causing the problem. When we are first exposed to allergenic substances, the body often reacts in an evidently negative way, yet if we ingest these foods often enough, the symptoms become less intense or less frequent, resulting in less obvious manifestations such as coughing, catarrh or behavioural changes. If you suspect your child is allergic to a specific food, eliminate it from their diet for a couple of weeks and see if there is a positive change. Two of the most common culprits are wheat and dairy, so start off with those foods.

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OASIS DENTAL CLINIC located in central Marbella...

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Prior to becoming a patient of the Oasis Dental Clinic, my visits to the dentist had been sporadic hit and miss affairs that were usually emergencies when something started to ache. But the professionalism of Dr. King, plus the advice that she gives, has meant that I’m now a regular visitor and realise how important my dental health is. I always feel that I can pick up the phone if I have any questions about my treatment, no matter how small. I can’t recommend Dr King and the team at Oasis Dental Clinic highly enough.

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We offer a friendly, professional and personalised service.

Our staff speak English, Spanish, German and Russian.

Have confidence in your smile!

1st floor, Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 13, (close to the Alameda Park), Marbella www.oasisdentalmarbella.com

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urgery is always a brave option. Human beings have two choices when it comes to the aspects of our appearance that slowly erode our self-confidence: we can stoically ‘live with it’ or change what we don’t like. Thankfully, advances in surgical techniques, equipment and materials have made it easier to opt for action, yet there is no doubt that a number of insecurities can plague our minds as the days lead up to our long-awaited op: will the results measure up to our expectations? Will we be safe?

Will we be cared for afterwards? Will our post-op concerns be appeased?

When The Hospital Group, previously known as Mills & Mills, opened in Marbella around eight years ago, it slowly but surely build up a reputation as a family company. Its founders, Deborah and David Mills, are now based in the UK and the company is now part of the prestigious Hospital Group (which boasts 26 clinics and two hospitals in the UK), but the values this forward-thinking couple founded their clinic on – integrity, honesty, personalised care and service – continue to be the pillars on which The Hospital Group stands.

Patients at this clinic will tell you it is run by a quartet of highly skilled professionals; its Director, Patrick Shaw, is hardly your typical boss: approachable, available, down-to-earth and quick to break into a smile or better yet, a hearty laugh. The first point of contact for a prospective patient is Sian Tiley, the Patient Coordinator. Sian arranges the first (free of charge) consultation between patient and surgeon, eliciting vital information as to the patient’s expectations, past medical history and additional relevant medical issues. Once a patient has opted for a procedure, she will liaise with Peter Harcourt, Senior Nurse (and a registered British nurse). Everything about Peter is soothing and gentle, from his voice to his passion for what he does, his choice of profession clearly stemming from true vocation. “I always make sure to let a patient know exactly what to expect post-op… this reduces their anxiety,” he says, elaborating, “Sometimes I ask patients – ‘Are you sure you are ready for this?’ I want to make sure they are mentally prepared for their

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chosen procedure.” Peter accompanies the patient through every step of the way; Patrick tells me that a recent patient, in her 70s, who had undergone a Facelift relied on Peter heavily, after suffering from anxiety post-op. She is now full of confidence and glowing.

Patients also receive solid support from Stephanie Evans, Patient Liaison, who, like Peter, is there for patients at every stage of the process (at The Hospital Group, aftercare is offered on a lifetime basis, with no expiry date!). Moreover, as Patrick points out, “We don’t shy away from our responsibilities. If at any point a patient needs to consult us post-operatively, then we are there for them.”

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY © KHPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK The range of treatments offered at The Hospital Group is ample and includes everything from filler injections to Abdominoplasty and Blepharoplasty.

Breast augmentations are arguably the clinic’s greatest claim to fame, perhaps because, as Patrick points out, “the range of women seeking breast surgery ranges from around the age of 20 to over 60.”

There are two unique techniques carried out by The Hospital Group: the world-renowned MACS Facial Lift, much less invasive than a traditional facial; and platelet rich plasma therapy injections. The latter involves collecting a patient’s own platelets (obtained from a blood sample), and injecting them into sunken or wrinkled areas to stimulate collagen production; as the filler used is elicited from the patient, there is no chance of rejection. The MACS facial lift, meanwhile, uses ‘anchor points’ in the face to lift up sagging cheeks, jowls and excess skin in the neck, with a small incision close to the ear and much less ‘undermining’ of tissue. All operations are carried out in the Xanit Hospital, an ideal place to feel safe and cared for (an overnight stay at the Xanit is included for all major operations).

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on the day of my visit to The Hospital Group; a handsome builder who has just had a ‘Ziering’ hair transplant, the result of a complex technique which involves separating follicles into one, two, three or four-hair groups and implanting the follicles at specific angles and in specific areas so the ‘fall’ of the hair is identical to that of natural hair. The patient was beaming… he told me he could not believe how good his new head of hair looked… and he was visiting the clinic that day, unannounced, iPad in hand, to ask Patrick a couple of questions… that about sums up The Hospital Group experience: it is no less than a fine marriage of expertise, care, safety and excellence.

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BRINGING BACK YOUR SMILE Clínica Dental Dr. Hotz M.Sc. in San Pedro WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CLÍNICA DENTAL DR. HOTZ M.SC.

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It is funny how aesthetic problems can cause people to silently suffer in a constant, nagging, palpable manner every day. When we lose our teeth to decay or as a result of an accident, we lose more than their important functionality; we lose our confidence, our sense of self; our open, liberating smile. Yet many of us soldier along, conforming with unhappiness, adapting the best way possible, disillusioned perhaps, by what dentistry has had to offer us all our lives – long waits, unreliable results and sky-high costs. Which is why meeting the young, attractive Dr. Nadine Hotz, of Clínica Dental Dr. Hotz M.Sc. in San Pedro, is such a breath of fresh air.

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uzzing with adrenalin from the many patients she has seen on the day we meet, the first thing she tells me is that under her highly skilled hands, patients do not have to wait for months to fill an embarrassing gap caused by a missing tooth: at Clínica Dental Dr. Hotz M.Sc., the ‘wait’ is, you are reading correctly, just one week.

“Nobody wants to wait three or four months for an implant and crown,” she says, “and thanks to new technology, it no longer is necessary.” ‘Immediate loading’ is the gold standard in modern dentistry, since it foregoes the need for patients to sport an unsightly gap for longer than necessary. Dr. Hotz’s clinic is already a firm favourite for locals and tourists, especially since the latter are gobsmacked to hear that in a short, week-long holiday, they can go back home feeling like a new person.

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So what is a consultation at Clínica Dental Dr. Hotz M.Sc. like? Pretty laidback yet lively all at once, actually. On your first visit, Dr. Hotz will ask you questions to glean your priorities with respect to functionality and aesthetics. Her friendly team will then take a radiographic scan of your mouth and she will discuss a good ‘plan of action’. On your second appointment, without further adieu, your implant will be placed.

If you have more than three or four teeth missing, or you have lost all your teeth, you may be surprised to learn that there is hope for you; you may have read about bone grafting and you may have been scared by the thought of a big operation, painful swelling and lots of sutures. Clínica Dental Dr. Hotz M.Sc. performs a treatment that is no less than revolutionary, using the Nobel Guide System, which allows the implantologist to replace an entire set of teeth using six to eight implants. Despite being extremely secure and providing optimal support for a prosthetic bridge, the system only requires patients to wait for one week between implantation and placement of the final bridge! This special system basically involves using a template to allow for extremely precise placement, without opening of the gum; patients therefore experience much less pain and no swelling whatsoever.

In addition to performing quite revolutionary techniques (Dr. Hotz is German-trained and was the youngest dentist to receive a Masters of Science in 2011 from the German Association of Implantology), she is also skilled and experienced enough to have attracted a long patient list that is testimony to her expertise in her field. At the age of 25, she was already working alongside her father, a leading figure in German implantology and one of the ‘10 Most Influential Implantologists’ in the book, The History of dental Implantology in Germany (BRINKMANN/ BRINKMANN, 1995). Dr. Hotz worked alongside her father for seven years, saying, “His clinic is specialised in implantology… we worked on so many cases, big and small and that learning period was the best gift he could have given me,” she says. Interestingly, her father is also the inventor of an implantology system that has been successfully distributed worldwide now for 35 years (Tiolox, Dentaurum).

Perhaps what ultimately stops people from making a change is nothing more than inertia. “If patients have been told there is no possibility for them, they should not believe that. They should come to me,” smiles Nadine, her warm smile and professional manner making her very easy to trust.

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In Spain, it has now been 5 years since the HPV vaccine was introduced: first the tetravalent vaccine covering serotypes 16/18/6/11 (the latter causing genital warts) and some months later, the bivalent vaccine for serotypes 16/18. We can now affirm that we have a safe, effective preventive vaccine for some HPV types which, through persistent infection, can develop lesions or invasive cancer. It is possible to carry out

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The Human papillomavirus, papilloma virus or HPV, is a DNA virus with great stability and long-term capacity of infection and resistance to different treatments.

he term comes from the Latin ‘papilla’ (nipple or pimple) and from the Greek suffix ‘-oma’ (tumour). HPV causes a sexually transmitted infection and so it is classified as a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). The infection can be transmitted by the hands, mouth or by sexual intercourse and condoms do not provide 100 per cent protection from the virus.

More than 100 types have been described, of which 40 infect the genital tract. They can be classified into two groups: a high cancer risk group (i.e. posing a high risk of developing cervical cancer) and a low cancer risk group.

If HPV infection persists, there is a direct link with the development of cervical lesions, genital warts and cervical cancer.

However, HPV is so common that most people who are sexually active have been in contact with it at some time in their lives. Most HPV infections have no symptoms and are short-lived. The vast majority of people with the virus recover within a period of four months to two years.

The prevalence of the infection is at its maximum in the second decade of life. Most infections occur when sexual activity is initiated and most are transitory – i.e. they clear up spontaneously. Only a small number of infected women develop lesions in the cervix and of these, some develop invasive cervical cancer. These are women with high cancer risk HPV infections associated to persistent infection.

Various factors have been identified as contributing to the persistence of the infection, including smoking, the number of sexual partners, some alterations of the immune system, a high number of pregnancies and taking oral contraceptives.

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primary prevention of infection by certain types of virus. It is the second vaccine, after the Hepatitis B vaccine, introduced in the vaccination group against a type of cancer.

SHOULD ALL WOMEN BE VACCINATED? On the one hand, there is subsidised vaccination, where the health authorities make the decision using efficiency as the criteria, and on the other hand, the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Control) recommendations, which cover women up to 26 years of age, those over 26 and males. At present, the two types of vaccinations available are financed in Spain for girls between 11 and 14 years of age, assuming they are not yet sexually active.

In older women who are already sexually active, the benefits are variable and the recommendation must be individualised.

Different studies show that the tetravalent vaccination is highly effective in prevention for women up to 45 years of age. The persistence of the virus, necessary for the development of cervical cancer, increases with age, perhaps due to the fact that the immune system cannot react as strongly. Another detail is that the natural immune response does not provide life-long protection, so vaccination should be recommended for women previously exposed, irrespective of age. The vaccine may help reduce the risk of further infections after the treatment of a premalignant lesion, but has no therapeutic effect and does not affect the evolution of a pre-existing lesion.

Therefore, the doctor must decide on a case-by-case basis, whether or not to vaccinate women outside systemic vaccination programs. Even if we recommend vaccination, women should continue to have regular check-ups for various reasons, one of which is that there are still 30% of HPV serotypes that are not covered by the vaccine. g www.hospiten.es 5/24/13 4:14 PM

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Foro La Zagaleta Focuses on Management and Leadership The annual Foro La Zagaleta took place recently, attracting top executives from around the world, who gleaned interesting information on Management and Leadership in Challenging Times. Key speakers included two Michelin-starred Chef, Dani García; former Formula One champion, David Coulthard; President of the Freixenet Group, José Luis Bonet; and Coca-Cola’s top executive in Spain, Marcos de Quinto. The event was presented by popular Spanish TV presenter, Ana García Siñeriz. g www.forolazagaleta.com

International Festival of Art in Marbella Set to Rock Marbella’s Centre The fifth edition of Marbella’s most important art fair will be breathing life into the Parque de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar in Marbella, from June 20 to 23.

The free, three-day event offers an excellent opportunity to view the works of more than 60 talented artists. Visitors will also enjoy a packed entertainment programme and gourmet food in a stunning location. g www.artemarbella.com

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New Maserati Dazzles at C. De Salamanca Gabriel Ruiz, Director of C. De Salamanca (the official concessionary for Maserati in Spain) recently hosted a swish cocktail event to present clients and friends to the new Quattroporte de Maserati. The sixthgeneration model luxury sports sedan dazzled with its elegance, quality and performance specifications. Maserati hopes to sell some 50,000 models on a worldwide level by 2015.

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Fashion Show for the Children with the Fundaci贸n Cesare Scariolo A group of 300 fashionistas gathered together for the annual Fundaci贸n Cesare Scariolo Fashion Show, which took place this year at the elegant Club de Playa La Cabane of the Hotel Los Monteros.

The show featured gorgeous models (including the stunning Miss M谩laga, Lidia Santos) in ware by talented Spanish designers such as Esteban Freir铆a. The Cesare Scariolo Foundation works incessantly to support children suffering from cancer.

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IBRAMED OBTAINS FDA APPROVAL

OCEAN CLUB PUERTO BANÚS CHOOSES SHADE SAIL MARBELLA

IBRAMED, the Brazilian-founded company specialising in electro-medical machines which restore firmness, elasticity and youth to skin, is pleased to announce that it has obtained FDA approval, a highly-sought certification in the USA. IBRAMED, which boasts offices across the world including one in Puerto Banús, has all it takes to help you get your body into tip-top bikini shape for the summer.

From parking covers and employee smoking areas to playgrounds and courtyards, Shade Sail Marbella designs and installs custom shade sails, shade structures and shade canopy solutions to help keep employees and customers cool. This is just one of the many reasons why Ocean Club in Puerto Banús recently chose the company’s automatic SunSquare shade system for its popular restaurant. Two different types of automatic Shade sails cover the restaurant area, providing a sensational, aesthetically pleasant solution.

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FUN TIMES AT ALOHA COLLEGE

Aloha College recently elected its new Head Boy and Girl, Prefects and House Captains, for the 2013/14 school year. The school also recently held a Family Fun Day, offering free cakes with coffee, food and drinks, sporting activities and a hotly contested paella competition. Finally, a delegation of students headed to the beautiful University city of Leiden (in Holland) to attend a Model United Nations Conference, where they were involved in three days of intense diplomacy, negotiations and policy-making. Aloha would also like to announce the commencement of its summer camp, which will be taking place from July 1 to 26, from 9:30am to 2pm. Children aged 3 to 14 can enjoy a host of fun activities.

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LÍNEA DIRECTA BOASTS 2 MILLION CUSTOMERS, BEATS PROFIT RECORD In clearly difficult economic times, with the insurance sector decreasing for the fourth consecutive year, Línea Directa Aseguradora closed 2012 with the highest profit levels in its history: €121.5 million before tax, representing an increase of 13 per cent on the previous year. There are three main reasons for the amazing results: the sharp rise in the number of customers, effective underwriting risk management and the improvement of all the company’s processes and services, which have enabled it to reduce expenses without diminishing the scope of the cover offered.

g Tel: 902 123 104. www.lineadirecta.com

FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF MARBELLA A bevy of little divas strutted their stuff on the catwalk during a fashion show at the British School of Marbella recently. Around 20 in vogue youngsters from Year One spent the day designing then making handbags, accessories, headbands, aprons and clothing for the special show. They then paraded their trendy gear on a catwalk located in the school hall, which was packed with families, friends and teachers. The 30-minute event was designed to get them excited about their new school topic: Fashion from Different Eras. g For a video of the show, visit www.bsm.org.es

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IT’S RAINING MEN, COURTESY OF COSTA WOMEN Fun, frivolity and a charitable spirit ruled the roost at Costa Women’s most recent event, It’s Raining Men. Organised by Lisa Marie Robinson, the event took place at Umami Restaurant in San Pedro and featured a buffet dinner and live performances

by Sam Oliver, Frank Skott, Chris Kallis and Dru Chapman. DK Mikey kept the girls dancing all night with some wonderful soul and funk music.

All monies gathered went to local Spanish charity, Bancosol Alimentos, which provides food to many needy families in Málaga. g www.costawomen.ning.com

CATADEPERFUMES: HELPING YOU FIND THE PERFECT FRAGRANCE Biologist, Raquel Navarro and Pharmacist, María Vélez, have put their years of scientific knowledge and marketing experience to good use in their new project: Catadeperfumes, a company offering fragrance-focussed workshops. Keen perfume enthusiasts can discover everything from the origin and history of perfume to the different types of fragrance and the moods they evoke.

g For further information, www. catadeperfumes.es

WOMEN IN THE MOUNTAINS CONFERENCE AT THE PALACIO DE FERIAS Y CONGRESOS DE MARBELLA A fun-filled conference entitled Women in the Mountains was held recently at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos, featuring talks on all things to do with mountain climbing and trekking.

Speakers included Lina Quesada Castro (one of the few female mountain climbers to conquer Everest), Inmaculada Blázquez González (a nutritionist who spoke on energising foods for mountain sports) and Fátima Fernández González, who outlined the benefits of yoga. Lina Quesada Castro also spoke about her imminent expedition to Lenin Peak. g For further

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RHYS DANIELS TRUST GOLF COMPETITION AT LA CALA RESORT If golf in the sunshine and meeting new friends are favoured pursuits for you, don’t miss out on the fun-filled Rhys Daniels Trust Golf Competition, to be held at La Cala Resort from June 13 to 15. On Thursday, there will be a practice round and welcome dinner; on Friday, an 18-hole match, lunch and poolside barbecue; and on Saturday, an 18-hole contest, lunch and the Butterfly Ball at the Hotel Puente Romano. g Tel: 637 969 189.

TULIP CATWALK EVENT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS The annual Tulip Catwalk fashion event, presented by nine members of business networking group, Ellas, featured a fun fashion show of the latest designs by trendy fashion brand, Marc Cain, established in Spain by Dutch entrepreneur, Antonia Boss. The models, who were styled by Ingrid Schlingmann of IS Hairdesign in Málaga, wore bright colours and flower motifs, heralding the Spring season in the most glamorous way possible.

Femke Utrecht, President of Ellas, welcomed guests and spoke of the exciting growth over the last nine years of her networking group, which offers women vital information on key aspects of business and allows them to network in a relaxed atmosphere.

g info@ellas-spanje.com.

Text: AJ Linn

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MIREAIA TORRES RELAUNCHES JEAN LEON WINES IN MARBELLA Mireia Torres was in Marbella recently for the re-launch of the Jean Leon range of wines.

Under the ever-careful tutelage of the Torres family, these excellent wines were first made by a hard-living Spaniard from Santander whose real name was Ceferino Carrión, and who had emigrated to the USA where his work had brought him into contact with actors and actresses such as Natalie Wood, Grace Kelly, Lana Turner, Judy Garland and James Dean.

In 1962 and with a newly-acquired vineyard in Penedés, he hired oenologist Jaume Rovira with a simple instruction: make the best wine that can be produced in Spain.

Unquestionably, the flagship of the bodega is the Jean Leon Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva.

In exceptional years a Gran Reserva is made, and this was the wine served at Ronald Reagan’s investiture in 1980. In 1993 Wine Magazine voted the 1983 vintage among the world’s best eight wines, and many other awards have been registered over the years.

g www.jeanleon.com

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Engel & Völkers is expanding on the Costa del Sol! Smadar Kahana, Owner of the Engel & Völkers shops in Marbella and Elviria, is opening another Engel & Völkers office this month at the El Rosario commercial centre, next to the German Bakery.

The new branch will specialise in the areas of Los Monteros, Bahía de Marbella, Río Real, Santa Clara and El Rosario. “The real estate market in Marbella started to pick up again in the beginning of 2012 and our offices are almost as busy as we used to be at peak season. Therefore, we see an urgent need to expand our team in order to give an even better service to our international clients,” says Smadar. Engel & Völkers, one of the major players of the world in real estate, is represented in 497 offices, spread out over 37 different countries.

g www.engelvoelkers.com/MarbellaAndEast.

Fashion Show at Trocadero Arena Trendy restaurant, Trocadero Arena, recently hosted a fun fashion show featuring gorgeous designs in leather by Yaël Barnatán, daughter of famous Spanish designer, Elena Benarroch.

Fervent fashionistas were impressed by the elegance and modernity of the myriad of outfits, which are already being donned by the trendiest of Spanish celebrities.

g www.trocaderoarena.com

Art Exhibition Marks Sitio de Calahonda’s 50th Anniversary Sitio de Calahonda is one of The coast’s bestloved urbanisations and from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30, it will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a host of festivities, starting with the launch of an exhibition entitled The Essence of Calahonda. The exhibition, which features paintings by local Mijas artists, can be viewed from Friday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, at El Campanario (Iglesia Noruega), Avda. del Cortijo 3 (behind Aparthotel El Campanario), Sitio de Calahonda.

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Marbella Rugby Club Runner's-Up in Under-16 Category Marbella recently hosted the Spanish Rugby Championships and an Under-16 Tournament, featuring the participation of over 25 teams, 600 players and 60 coaches and trainers. The Marbella Rugby Club did a magnificent job, coming second in Spain in the under-16s category. The winning team was CAU Valencia, who dazzled with a 38-8 score. g www.marbellarugby.com.

Imagen Consulting Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Generous Competition Marbella advertising agency, Imagen Consulting, recently held a cocktail event to celebrate its 15th anniversary. To commemorate such a big achievement, the savvy design company will be awarding a publicity campaign worth â‚Ź3.000 to a newly created business in Marbella. The award comprises a complete corporate design package for the winning business, including logo, stationery and website design in two different languages. g For further information,

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Stagecoach Students Shine at Talent Show Stagecoach Theatre Schools in Spain and Gibraltar once again gave a dazzling performance at a show in which children performed excerpts from A Chorus Line, Mulan and the yet-to-open stage version of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. From teenies to teenagers, everyone had a chance to take centre stage and there were some notable performances from future stars and gallant beginners. g www.stagecoach.es

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CUDECA WALKATHON RAISES OVER €22.500 Cudeca’s annual walkathon brought together over 1,000 friends of all ages and nationalities, with the aim of raising funds to help the Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice. Participants managed to raise over €22.500, which will be used to continue offering care to people suffering from advanced and non-curable illnesses, as well as much-needed support to their families. In addition to the walk, the event included live musical performances, face painting for kids, bouncy castles, games and much more. g www.cudeca.org

REVOLUTIONARY FACIAL TREATMENT AT THE ROYAL MARBELLA HOSPITAL The Royal Marbella Hospital recently held a press conference to present Precision TX, a cutting-edge laser treatment which allows doctors to eliminate ‘double chins’ and facial flaccidity in one short session. The treatment was specifically designed for small areas in the face and utilises a Nd:YAG laser (which emits light with a wavelength of 1440nm) to reach the dermis, improving the elasticity, thickness and texture of skin.

g For further information, www.royalmarbellahospital.com

CHARO RUIZ LAUNCHES NEW SPACE AT EL CORTE INGLÉS

Popular Spanish luxury leather brand, Charo Ruiz, is now being sold at El Corte Inglés in Puerto Banús. Ruiz, whose flagship store is located at the Hotel Aguas de Ibiza, sells her designs at some of the most prestigious shopping centres in the world, including Harrods, Symbol (in the Ukraine) and Asithi (in Lebanon). At the El Corte Inglés shop, the focus will be on wedding ware. All Charo Ruiz stores offer the services of a personal shopper.

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THE PRO business

CALLUM SWAN REALTY

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As I enter their new Nueva Andalucía premises, Callum and Louise Swan, the warm, gentle couple who founded Callum Swan Realty a few months ago, surprise me from the word go. I have met many real estate professionals in my time, but few who hail from the UK yet live and breathe the joy of living in Spain to this extent.

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allum first landed on these shores 25 years ago and Louise, even further back in time: some 33 years, which seem to have gone by in a whisper. Both shared impressive careers at one of Marbella’s leading real estate firms for a combined total of almost 40 years (Callum in Sales and Louise as the Sales Director). Their daughters (21-year-old Leila, currently in her fourth year of Law in Madrid and 13-year-old Romily, whom Louise describes as “our little sunshine”), consider themselves to be Spanish and interestingly, Romily is attending a local Spanish school. “This is our home,” laughs Callum, “so it was important to us that the kids were brought up to be totally bilingual.” Callum and Louise proudly tell me that they “know almost every single pueblo and tiny town in Spain”, places they discovered while accompanying Leila to her many show-jumping competitions. Romily, meanwhile, is “more into tennis,” the age difference between her and her sister meaning that child-like joie de vivre still runs rife at the Swan household.

Callum and Louise specialise in high-end real estate located between Los Monteros and Estepona,

though their particular area of expertise lies along the Golden Mile and in the lofty heights of La Zagaleta.

Callum has been involved in the sale and construction of three of the small number of exclusive frontline beach houses located between the Marbella Club and the Hotel Puente Romano.

Interestingly, he tells me that it is currently common practice to purchase a home and have it knocked down soon after, as when it comes to layout and interior, tastes have changed considerably over the years. “In the past, people used to favour houses with many small rooms, since Marbella was seen as a vacation getaway.

Nowadays, more and more people are looking to live here permanently.

Buyers generally opt for modern design and technological advances, so rebuilding a house from scratch can be a good idea.” Callum has also worked on the construction of two houses in La Zagaleta and he is currently completing a third house in this luxurious area.

The secret to their success undoubtedly lies in their motto: ‘Discretion. Knowledge. Experience.

Integrity’. Having lived in Marbella for almost 30 years, Callum knows the history of the properties and the areas and has seen the market grow and change over the years. With respect to the current state of the market, he says, “In a way, the bursting of the real estate bubble has had some positive effects for our area, since,

the proliferation of big agencies with over 50 agents, many of which had undergone a two-week training and had no specialised knowledge of the local area, lowered the standard of service.” Callum prefers to work on a personal basis: “There are two ways to sell real estate; you can either work with various clients at once, or focus on a few clients. For me, the second way works better. If you are loyal to your clients, and you work on building the relationship, you always reap the rewards.” Callum has built such good rapport with his clients that they sometimes retain him to advise them on properties as far away as the USA or Switzerland.

Honesty is another value upheld by Callum and Louise: “It’s better to be honest and allow a sale to fall through, than to push a sale at all costs,” he says. “The sale always comes; there is no need to anticipate it.” Moreover, all clients are equal at this company firm: “Sometimes, a client may buy a small home and four or five years later his business may have gone extremely well and he is now looking for a €4 million home…”

I ask the friendly couple how they view the current market and Louise answers, “Things are definitely better than they were six months ago, but it is vital to be realistic when listing a property for sale.” Louise explains how, through her previous employer, she was able to travel to the US and learn valuable practices. “In the US, the vendor’s rights are also important, and often, one sales agent represents the buyer and another represents the seller,” she says.

The relaxed, pleasant, yet highly professional ambience exuded by the Swan couple highlights one of the most important lessons the real estate industry has had to learn the hard way: to succeed and survive in a tough market, the personal touch is best.

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Ocean Club Silver and White Party The coolest beach club in town, Ocean Club, heralded the arrival of the summer season with a slick silver and white party, where guests danced the night away to funky DJ music, tucked into delectable snacks, sipped on chilled Champagne and enjoyed a number of elegant shows by performance artists.

“If I could drink only one wine, it would be Champagne” – Gary Vaynerchuk

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Bar d’o Launches on the Golden Mile New Belgian, French and international cuisine haven, Bar d’o Restaurant & Lounge, held a swish cocktail event to commemorate its opening, impressing guests with delectable appetisers, refreshing drinks and the warm company of its Founders and staff, who are confident that they have signed on to Marbella’s savviest hot spot.

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world” – J.R.R. Tolkien

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Sound Experience Party at Bang & Olufsen Marbella Bang & Olufsen recently invited friends and members of the media to a lavish Sound Experience Party at sumptuous Beach Club La Cabane, to present the new Beolab 14 Surround Sound Speaker System. The system brings authentic performance to home entertainment, connecting easily to any television and offering countless placement and colour options in a sublime design that blends seamlessly with your décor.

“Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue” – Plato

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The Limited Edition Party Lights Up Puerto Banús The popular Jill Forebanks agency recently hosted an über-cool party at 5th Avenue in Puerto Banús, offering guests the best of Marbella’s glamorous nightlife and performances by electric cello wiz, Lizzy May; Italian saxophonist, Leonardo; and Oriental dancer, Noa.

“Make the most out of tonight and worry about it all tomorrow” – Anonymous

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THE LEISURE travel

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, operators of the Europa, which has been best ship in the world (According to the Berlitz Cruise guide, edited by Douglas Ward) for all 13 years it has been afloat, showed off its elegant, trendy newbuild in a shakedown cruise that was full of surprises other than the name – Europa2.

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he 43,000-tonner, with 516 passengers a little bigger than its renowned sister, is the roomiest vessel afloat in terms of passenger: space ratio, and all cabin come with balconies bigger than competitors.

Its stunning design is light and outward-looking with huge windows, a remarkable contrast to recent, mega newbuilds aimed at focusing attention on revenue-increasing interior features like shops and bars. And in a sea change in style, Europa2 will focus on a younger, more international clientele who will sail without the traditional captain’s dinner, or the usual casino, and more surprisingly, be encouraged to bring their children.

The new clientele, which the German owners hope will have more British, Belgians, Dutch, Americans and Australians, can dress casually and has a choice of eight restaurants with anytime dining and the promise of many tables for two.

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As for shows, you won’t find Broadway Hits and the like on Europa2, but more of the kind of fun thing I saw, which was actors frolicking in a bathtub. Not that Europa cannot surprise, once bringing on the brilliant Mr Red Shoes, who does Jerry Lee Lewis but stops short of setting the piano on fire. There’s a jazz club on board, and bars galore with 35 different gins. Young passengers will have their own clubs complete with cots, table football and discos, and have the choice of 17 family-themed cruises, including shore excursions without their parents. Sources say they feature a lot of ice cream.

That, and shorter itineraries, are all about pleasing families who will find English and German as the working languages on board.

Europa does bilingual cruises but I have cruised Europa in a German-only mode and not had a problem. Initial itineraries are in the Med with Southeast Asia on the winter radar. The design of the ship allows Europa2 to access smaller ports such as Portofino, and it also carries Zodiacs, which are useful up the Amazon as well as for lunches on the beach at St Tropez. Lovers of expedition cruises know Hapag-Lloyd for its Hanseatic and Bremen, the former the word’s only five-star expedition ship, which with its top ice class hull is hard to beat in Antarctica.

Hapag-Lloyd also takes golf seriously, and is offering 19 golf cruises.

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THE leisure travel

Galician

Treasures WORDS rod younger of Books4Spain

Galicia in north west Spain is perhaps best known for being the final destination of the Camino de Santiago – at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, and for its Albariño wine and seafood.

But it has so much more to offer.

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istorically, given its location, Galicia managed to avoid permanent occupation by the Moors, though the Romans did settle there, and it has actually had a long standing ‘relationship’ with Great Britain.

For example, in 1386 John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster and son of Edward II, landed at La Coruna with an army and declared himself King of Castile based on his marriage to Constance of Castile. He set up a rudimentary court and chancery at Ourense in the south of Galicia but his campaign (April– June 1387) was an ignominious failure and he left Spain in 1387 after concluding a secret treaty with the King of Castile whereby he renounced his claim to the Spanish throne in return for an annual stipend.

In 1501, Catherine of Aragon set sail from La Coruna to marry Prince Arthur of England – La Coruna is the nearest Spanish port to England. Then there was Francis Drake who made a habit of raiding Galician ports.

Things improved somewhat when the British army, first led by Sir John Moore and then the Duke of Wellington, helped the Spanish expel Napoleon from Spain during the Peninsular War. Moore died heroically at the Battle of La Coruna and, at his request, is buried in the city. His tomb is in the San Carlos gardens and is one of the must see sights if you are visiting La Coruna. It is probably also a little known fact that Pablo Picasso spent 4 years in La Coruna from age 9 to 13 where he began to draw in charcoal and ink.

Thereafter things improved further as the British, under John Trulock, helped build and operate the West Galician Railway. There is even a railway museum in Padron named after him in testament to his achievements. Perhaps the final rapprochement was in the early 1900s as Spain became a tourist destination for the British, particularly Andalucía but also Galicia as the spa resorts of Mondariz and La Toja attracted well to do Edwardians seeking ‘the Switzerland of Spain’.

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Roman wall of Lugo, a World Heritage Site

empanada, a cold pastry pie usually filled with a mix of fish or meat and vegetables, as an appetiser – difficult to resist. Of course, one must not forget the wolves who regularly attack cattle and most cattle farms have huge shepherd dogs to warn and protect against wolf attacks.

The Romans did not only leave a wine culture in Galicia, the Roman walls of Lugo are a UNESCO World Heritage site and among the best preserved in the world, encircling the entire town and archaeologists are finding more and more Roman sites in the region. The old town of Santiago de Compostela is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and in 2009, the Tower of Hercules, which dominates the entrance to La Coruna harbour, was added to the list. So, along with the Camino de Santiago, Galicia has four UNESCO World Heritage sites.

It is also home to a number of stunning monasteries, many of which have been restored in recent years. For example, perched on a high green plateau between deforested hills, the Monastery of Oseira has been called ‘the Escorial of Galicia’ and it features in Graham Green’s Monsignor Quijote.

The Monastery of San Rosendo (Celanova) is in complete contrast to Oseira: it is as sumptuous and regal as Oseira is austere and monastic.

In the early days of the monastery there were no houses in Celanova at all and when they were built they were only allowed to have one storey, for the monks did not wish to have any building in their neighbourhood reaching to a greater height than the windows of their own establishment! Some, like the Monastery of Clodio / Leire, have been converted into luxurious hotels.

Pulpo a la Gallega

In fact, the province of Ourense in the south, is famous for its natural thermal spas and their medical properties. Both La Toja (originally established by an Englishman) and Mondariz continue to offer thermal spas with luxury accommodation but there are many other spa resorts to cater for all tastes.

Wine is also meant to be good for you – in moderation of course, and in Ribeiro Galicia has the oldest Denominacion de Origin (DO) in Spain. This was the wine that Columbus took to the New World and in the 1600’s this wine was principally exported to England and the region (also in Ourense) became wealthy. Wars put an end to that and the region fell into making cheap wine. Fortunately that is no longer the case and the region is home to Godello, one of the stellar white wine grapes. Wineries are small, often on steep slopes but in some stunning locations and a number, like Vina Mein, offer accommodation. In fact, Galicia has five DOs: Monterrei, Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Ribeiro and Valdeorras with Rías Baixas being responsible for Albariño, Galicia’s best known wine.

Galicia is rightly famous for its seafood, especially shellfish, octopus and barnacles, and Vigo is the biggest fishing port in Europe but it’s not all about seafood. It is also cattle and cow country and Spain’s biggest milk producer, while sheep and pigs are also raised. The Celta, Galicia’s indigenous pig, once in danger of extinction, is being recovered and is rich in flavour while the local veal also makes a tasty dish. It is impossible to go to any restaurant in Galicia and not be offered

Tower of Hercules

Monasterio de Oseira

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JANUAR 2013

NORSKE Det norske månedsmagasinet på Costa del Sol

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S PA N I E N F Ö R S V E N S K A R

Sesongen er godt i gang på Europas sørligste skisportssted, Pradollano i Sierra Nevada.

Et ægte boutique-hotel

De vinder mere og mere frem, særligt i de europæiske storbyer, og nu også i de spanske.

La Danesa har studeret det hippe boutique-fænomen.

Mandesnak hos Mærsk

Torben Gram forlod sit job i Danmark til fordel for et liv i Spanien uden på forhånd at have arbejde, bolig eller kendskab til sproget.

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La Danesa har mødt manden, som den 17. februar besøger Kysten med sit show ”Jacob – Solo”.

Spanske barn møtte Karius & Baktus

Siesta - myter og realiteter

Nesten 200 spanske barn og deres foreldre fikk nylig sitt første møte med de norske tanntrollene Karius og Baktus.

Du trodde kanskje at siestaen var en så inngrodd del av spansk kultur at ingenting kan rokke ved den. Tro om igjen!

Loja - en blomst blant torner Loja ligger 60 km vest for Granada, og det var selveste Isabel la Católica som i 1486, da byen overga seg til de kristne, kalte byen en blomst blant torner – “flor entre espinas”.

JANUAR 2013

Ecológico

Med inspiration hentet i Spanien og i Wien har Kirsten Vaupel begået sin første roman, og kan nu tilføje titlen forfatter til rækken af kulturelle hverv på sit farverige visitkort.

El Mercadillo

Les mer om aktiviteter på Costa de Sol i ¿Qué pasa?

Kirsten Vaupel debuterer med roman

Tomatkrig, vikingeslag og tyreløb, religiøse optog, pilgrimsfærd og menneskepyramider er blandt højdepunkterne på Spaniens kuriøse, kulturelle kalender.

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Fler och fler upptäcker kustens kanske hälsosammaste marknad

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El Escorial tronar på minnen om makt och historia.

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Trike – trehjulingar för vuxna.

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Läs ett vykort från Aten.

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Lennart Lundquist är mannen bakom Internetsidorna Svenskar i Spanien.

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Det nya året inleds med stora rabatter.

Ornated column in the Pórtico de la Gloria

If monasteries and monuments are not your thing, then perhaps the ‘route of the camellia’ is. This is a tour of the gardens of a number of Galicia’s pazos and parks – pazo is the Galician name for a palace, with a focus on, but not limited to, the camellia. Some of the gardens are truly stunning with wide varieties of plants and flowers in fabulous surroundings with Pazo de Oca perhaps being the best example. Spanish poet Garcia Lorca was so taken by Galicia and the camellias that he wrote a number of poems in Gallego, the language of Galicia, including: It’s raining on Santiago my sweet love The wind’s white camellia sparkles her sorrow to the sun Although Galicia is mountainous (and green), it has some great walks and cycle routes, whether coastal or inland, just be prepared for rain every now and then! Of course the Camino looms large in Galicia as all roads converge on Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of Saint James – Patron Saint of Galicia and Spain.

The best known and most widely used camino is the Camino Frances which starts in France and crosses northern Spain. But there are other Camino’s which naturally pass through Galicia. One is the Via de la Plata from Seville to Santiago via Extremadura, Castile y Leon and

Portugal. It passes through southern Galicia to arrive at Santiago. Another is the Camino Inglés – the English Way. So called because to avoid travelling through dangerous territories during the Moorish occupation of Spain, English pilgrims would take a ship to La Coruna and then walk from there to Santiago – there were no bicycles then! These days you need to walk 100Km to gain your Compostela and so pilgrims following this route have to do an extension, usually to or from Ferrol, to complete this distance (it is 200Km if you use a bicycle).

And so to Santiago. In 1494 Jeronimo Munzer wrote of the city: “It is not large, but it is old, and is fortified with a very old and solid wall and numerous towers. The countryside is good and the little gardens of the city are full of orange, lemon, apple, plum and other fruit trees… It has a good climate, and both inside and outside the city, there are many monasteries…”

Naturally, things are a little different today but now, as then, the cathedral dominates the skyline as you approach the city. The city was destroyed by the Muslims at the end of the 10th century and was completely rebuilt in the following century. The oldest monuments are grouped around the cathedral, which contains the remarkable Pórtico de la Gloria by Master Mateo.

Rodas beach on Cies Islands natural park

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GETTING THERE

Galicia has three airports A Coruña, Santiago and Vigo.

Vueling, Ryan Air and others operate flights to Santiago de Compostela from Málaga and other European destinations.

Vueling also operates flights to Coruña from London Heathrow.

Next to the cathedral is the Parador de Santiago – Hostal dos Reis Católicos which was built as a hospice by the Catholic Kings for pilgrims and converted into a Parador in 1953/54 by Franco in time for the celebrations of a Holy Year. Cardinal Roncalli of Venice attended these celebrations and was elected Pope in 1958 and so the room he slept in is now known as The Cardinal’s Room. The Hostal is considered the most luxurious Parador in Spain. With its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings, the Old Town of Santiago is one of the world’s most beautiful urban areas and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What about that beach holiday? Well you will be surprised to hear that a Galician beach was the number one entry in The Guardian’s Top 10 Beaches of the World. Las Islas de Cíes, though, are the West Indies of Europe; a cluster of islands that wouldn’t look out of place in the Caribbean. Gavin McOwan described Rodas beach on Monteagudo as “a perfect crescent of soft, pale sand backed by

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small dunes sheltering a calm lagoon of crystal-clear sea”. And not a hotel in sight!

In fact, Galicia has the longest coastline of any autonomous region in Spain and is known as the region of a thousand rivers. Most of these rivers vent into estuaries that feed into the sea through the many rías or bays where fresh and salt water meet.

It is this combination, along with the silts washed off the land, that many claim result in the high quality of Galician seafood. On a map the coastline appears rugged, however on the ground it is a myriad of picturesque bays and beaches, seemingly at every turn, and finding a quiet or isolated beach is never difficult in Galicia.

If all of that is not enough to keep you busy, other hidden treasures include the Military Museum in La Coruna, House of Troy in Santiago, the fabulous parish church at Ventosa, the mysterious Bóveda de Santa Eulalia near Lugo and wolfram mine in Fontao.

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THE LEISURE hotel

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uengirola has been a leading tourist destination for tourists from far and wide since the 1970s, forging its fame as a lively and lazy seaside town all at once. Peppered with fantastic restaurants and buzzing with a party atmosphere, it also offers tourists all the R‘n’R they crave, with a wealth of excellent spas, soft sandy beaches and serene mountain ranges taking tourists from A to Zen in an instant.

If you can make it there you can make it anywhere, they say, since competition is rife in the coastal tourist sector, so it is with great curiosity that I make my way to what is officially (according to TripAdvisor) Fuengirola’s number one hotel, handsdown: the Hotel Florida Spa. Owned by the same family that also built nearby stalwarts the Hotel Yaramar and Hotel Angela, it was envisioned as a haven of relaxation though, as the Hotel Group’s Director of e-marketing, Yara Martín, tells me, it is often the choice for tourists wishing to see, feel and breathe in the sights and sounds of nearby Málaga, while enjoying the benefits of a frontline sea location and a top-class spa. Altogether, the hotel is an ideal spot to wind down after a full day’s sight-seeing.

Situated a few steps away from the beach and boasting beautiful views over the serene fisherman’s port, the Hotel Florida Spa is somewhat of a curiosity: a mysterious blend between urban and exotic. The Hotel boasts 184 rooms (standard and superior), which are modern and practical in design and offer views to the sea (some also look down to the heated outdoor pool). All are equipped with airconditioning (an absolute necessity in the summer) as well as mod cons including a hair-dryer, satellite TV and fridge. The design is cool and crisp, with pastel colours and light wooden furniture imparting a youthful, contemporary vibe.

Orlando is the name of the Hotel’s immense restaurant, where guests enjoy a hearty buffet at breakfast, lunch and dinner time. There are also a plethora of areas seemingly made for relaxation,

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including lively bars and an elegant library, where guests can catch up on the latest news or enjoy slightly more intimate conversation than they would at the lively lobby bar, sprinkled with comfy sofas and chairs, which are never in short supply, even in the busiest months. One of the aesthetic highlights of the Hotel is the stained glass dome in the lobby, vertiginous in height and dazzling in its display of colour.

As readers might imagine, the jewel in the Hotel’s Crown is its Spa, which boasts everything from a sizeable circuit pool with jet massages, to thermal showers, a sauna, steam bath room, hose/jet shower treatment area, a treatment zone for couples and a stunning Vichy massage room, where guests can have their bodies scrubbed, polished and moisturised to smooth perfection. The Hotel may be four-star, but its spa treatments exude luxury

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and novelty. With everything from a Hot Stone Massage to Chocolate Therapy and even Algae Body Wraps, no stone is left unturned when it comes to pure, unadulterated pampering.

The Martín Lorca family, who own the Hotel, has been in the business for 50 years and it shows in the most-cited reason on TripAdvisor for repeat visits from guests: the service. Smiles abound at the Hotel, and guests rave over the warm and friendly service of staff members like Antonio, the Barman, or María, the Restaurant Manager. You never need wait too long to be offered a pool towel and indeed, even in the coldest of winter days, the water is always deliciously warm and inviting.

Business probably won’t be on your mind when you escape to Fuengirola for a few days, but if it is, you can avail of the conference room, which can be adapted to small or larger groups. And if team building is on the agenda, ask the staff about the myriad of organised activities for individuals and groups alike, including horse riding, squash and even archery!

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Enjoy a fine Belgian/French/internationally flavoured meal at new ‘it’ restaurant on the Golden Mile, Bar d’o Restaurant & Lounge, discover the exciting new Zozoï, read up on the latest happenings on the food scene and discover the passions of Chef and Restaurateur, Ewald Fichthaler of Nueva Kaskada.

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THE ART OF FINE THAI CUISINE RESERVATIONS: 952 818 392 Open Every Evening for Dinner Ctra. de Cรกdiz Km. 175 PUERTO BANร S (Behind The Shell Petrol Station) Marbella www.thaigallerymarbella.com

TAI PAN chinese cuisine polynesian bar

Serving Marbella in a Select Atmosphere for Decades.

Tel: 952 777 893 / 952 775 500 Puente Romano, Fase 2, Marbella.

Open Daily for Dinner from 8:00 www.taipanmarbella.com

SUKHOTHAI Exquisite Royal Thai Cuisine

Tel: 952 770 550 Open Mon-Sat. C.C. Marbellamar, L-3A. Marbella. www.sukhothaimarbella.com

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Bar d’o:

The Belgians are taking Marbella by storm – in the culinary sense at least; from internationally renowned beach clubs to the local bread and pastry scene, Marbellís are falling in love with Belgian tradition, a wave that sees its pinnacle in the birth of new dining establishment, Bar d’o Restaurant & Lounge.

FINE BELGIAN-FRENCH DINING WITH AN INTERNATIONAL TWIST

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ne step inside this new haven of style, casually nestled in the heart of the Golden Mile, and you know you’re onto something fresh: the spacious, naturally-lit, multi-levelled interiors exude warmth and grace, with grey, brown and white tones enveloping you and preparing you for the star feature of the restaurant’s décor: a stunning series of enormous glassprinted photographs of Hollywood icons: Monica Bellucci, Marilyn Monroe, and of course, Brigitte Bardot (the restaurant is not strictly named after her; its clever appellation is also a homage to all things gold – which makes sense, seeing as its Golden Mile location is one of its drawing points).

An incredible attention to detail can be gleaned from touches such as delicate crystal chandeliers, cutting-edge lighting and the grace of form in areas such as a warmly lit dome perched above the central bar, which is flanked by a relaxing lounge on one side and the slightly elevated main dining area on the other.

“The idea behind Bar d’o”, says Gianni Ruysseveldt, one if its Founders, “ is to offer a relaxed, comfortable fine dining experience but also a place where clients can come in just to have a drink by the bar or a snack (or meal) in the lounge area.” The look may spell ‘savvy’ but the feel is very much laid-back; indeed, at night time, guests can be seen to take to the floor for a casual dance, as a distinctly party-like atmosphere takes over.

Bar d’o is no less than a product of passion, the result of endless hours of brainstorming sessions, chats, discussions and yes, even debates among its founders, who in total boast over 100 years’ experience in the dining industry. From management to waiting, they’ve done it all; and in fact, one of the most delightful things about the dining experience is that the partners are part of the staff and can often be seen liaising with customers and even taking their orders and making recommendations. The Chef, Steve Dekerf, is equally seasoned in the culinary industry, having been headhunted from one of Belgium’s most popular and lauded brasseries.

The team is used to giving it their all, says Gianni, explaining, “You will never receive better service than from a restaurant owner.”

The menu lives up to the restaurant’s impressive style and very much sums up the philosophy behind Bar d’o. There is a wide selection of shared

plates to choose from, all of which contain four portions (delicious burgers and a to-die-for foie, served with a slightly sweet mango coulis are just a couple of favourites). Lovers of Belgian cuisine will not be disappointed: the menu bears everything from Belgian meatballs to super-crisp yet creamy croquettes, filled with cheese or a true Belgian classic: crevettes.

There is a wide selection of main dishes, including salads, pastas, meat, fish and seafood choices. The pan-seared turbot, served with a refreshing cress sauce and spring onion mash, is a must if fresh, flavourful fish is your thing. Meat lovers, meanwhile, will delight in classics such as the T-bone steak, served with your selection of sauces and sides, including crisp Belgian fries, croquettes, your choice of pasta, veggies, croquettes, etc. Everything at Bar d’o is home-made, so if you’re just craving an authentic Béarnaise or Stroganoff, this is the place to head for.

Oriental influences likewise find their way into the menu; the sesame seed-encrusted tuna tataki was no less than a ‘10’; served with an invigorating wasabi mayonnaise, it truly hits the spot as the warm weather begins to set in.

The mixed vegetable tempura, meanwhile, is infinitely light and crisp, with a host of colours and flavours seducing the senses of sight and taste.

Desserts also impress; my dining companions and I somehow forgot we were on diets as we greedily crammed spoonfuls of the amazing bannoffee pie into our mouths, revelling in its gooey goodness. Somehow, we did not decline when Gianni offered us an elegant Duvel Savayon, a blend of finely whipped eggyolk, Duvel beer and sugar, served with a dollop of ultra-creamy vanilla ice-cream. You’d probably be hard-pressed to find a restaurant in Marbella serving this exquisite (and technically challenging) treat.

Bar d’o has all the ingredients to be Marbella’s new hotspot, but its appeal is set to last beyond peak season, with its irresistible blend of knockout cuisine, unbeatable service and an ambience that makes you feel like home.

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Open every day Ctra. de Ronda Opposite Madroñal, nº 3 29679 Benahavis Tel: 952 786 688 открыты ежедневно дорога Ronda напротив Madroñal, No 3, Benahavis телефон: 952 786 688

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ZOZOÏ

a Marbella classic revitalised Zozoï is a classic, a Marbella institution that exerts an equal draw on tourists and locals, Spaniards and foreigners. Located in the quaint Plaza Altamirano, right in the buzzing heart of Marbella’s Old Town, this is a restaurant that has earned its stripes many times over, and under new owner Thierry Jacobs, looks set not just to maintain its high standards, but to develop them even further.

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ou can say a lot about a restaurant but at the end of the day there are certain signs that tell you all you want to know – like stepping into a lively restaurant full of happy faces on a Monday evening. Though the ambience was blissfully summery, the summer high season hadn’t started yet, so a full house of very mixed nationalities and ages is about as good an endorsement as you can get.

Thierry, assisted by his energetic and welcoming manager Celine Debonnet, has enjoyed a seamless transition since taking over the restaurant at the beginning of the year. “I’m not sure if all our diners know the restaurant is under new management,” says the young restaurateur with a smile, “but in the first instance we have worked very hard to ensure the continuity of food, service, ambience and overall dining experience.”

Indeed, on the night we see the team cope wonderfully well with a full house, maintaining friendly service and excellent timing throughout.

Now they will be adding their own creativity and letting things evolve, adjusting the menu to suit the seasons and seeking to perfect what is already there. The main vehicle for this creativity is the chef’s recommendation of dishes, which adds to an already wide menu broadly inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy, France and Belgium, but also incorporating elements from across Europe and beyond.

Diverse pleasures While pondering a menu focused mainly on classic Mediterranean style salads and light meat starters, inspired fish and seafood dishes, as well as classic main courses, we nibbled on a rather fiery combination of spicy pepper and tomato crispy pizza breads. Beautifully tomato-ey, they come from the restaurant’s pizza oven, a popular option with kids and lunchtime diners, who by the way can also choose from other light dishes such as Cajun chicken or scallops, lime, chilli and fresh herbs.

As for ourselves, we ordered a fresh Albariño wine called Fillaboa from the Rías Baixas in Galicia.

It was a great find, dry and refreshing but with a certain substance to it, and formed an ideal companion for our starters of classic beef carpaccio with lemon, basil oil and parmesan and the beautifully flavoured spicy grilled beef salad with coriander, lemon grass, ginger and chilli peppers.

The latter, especially, was a sensation to be relished long afterwards. It was with these flavours still swimming happily in my mouth that we embarked upon the main course as the sky turned deep blue before succumbing to a summery evening on Zozoï’s classic patio-style terrace. There are two, the one in front enjoying the full ambience of the old quarter facing the pretty little Plaza Altamirano, and the back patio that fills with the atmosphere of diners around you.

The interior has an elegant bistro feel to it, but in

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summer it is hard to withstand the appeal of dining al fresco in the balmy evening air. This we did with mussels in a sweet-spicy Thai lime sauce and a breast of roast chicken with foie gras, caramelised vegetables (Brussel sprouts when in season), a hash brown bed and a mushroom velouté. Made for people who love good food but don’t want to go home hungry, dishes such as these harness the finest traditions of European and Asian cuisine.

This wonderful experience was topped off by a generous sampling of three different desserts: a perfectly executed crème brûlée, a fresh apple tart – neither too sharp or too sweet – topped with ice cream and a pavlova that we’re still talking about. Our experience at Zozoï confirmed that not only have Thierry and his team succeeded in maintaining the allure of this Marbella classic, they are actually adding to it. e

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Summer is in the Air at

NUEVA CAMPANA

Having recently celebrated their first anniversary, Garry Waite’s Restaurant Nueva Campana strives further ahead, having refurbished and re-opened their lovely secluded terraces. Offering seating for around 30 clients, the gardens and lighting make for a great escape from the busy town. The summer menu is now in full swing with old popular favourites and some new dishes such as starters like the Homemade Black Pudding, Beetroot and Roast Garlic Puree and mains such as a Marinated Double Rib of Beef with Smoking Herbs to Share. They have also added a tasting menu for €40 per person plus an optional wine package. g Avda. Miguel de Cervantes 68, Nueva

Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 041. www.nuevacampana.com

Walking on Wine: WINE TOURS TO RIOJA If the thought of sipping on a full-bodied Rioja in the middle of the vineyard where its grapes were harvested appeals, why not join Walking on Wine, a company organising tours to wine cellars in Rioja? In addition to trying the very best varieties, you can enjoy a hearty meal of roast lamb and potatoes a la Riojana, and stop afterwards for an interesting tour of Museo Dinastía Vivanco. The company additionally offers bespoke tours, where you can decide to visit local spas, famed restaurants and cultural sites, without having to worry about transport or guides.

EL LAGO’S DIEGO DEL RIO Represents Andalucía in The Magnificent Seven Tour The Mahou-San Miguel group has selected seven Spanish chefs to show off their wares in a nationwide tour. ‘The chosen one’ for the region of Andalucía is none other than Michelin-starred maestro, Diego del Río, who will be bringing his concept of ‘zero-kilometre cuisine’ to fervent foodies far and wide. Accompanying Diego will be David Muñoz of DiverXo in Madrid, Albert Venture of Coure in Barcelona, Miguel Ángel de la Cruz of La Botica in Valladolid, Álvaro Garrido of Mina in Bilbao, Rafael Montes of Paco Morales Restaurant in Valencia and Beatriz Sotelo of A Estación en Cambre in A Coruña. g Urb. Elviria Hills, Avda. Las

Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371. www.restauranteellago.com

g For further information, Tel: 951 454 888. www.ciudaddecenicero.com

DA BRUNO PAYS HOMAGE TO OLYMPIC TARGET SHOOTING CHAMPION

Bruno Filippone joined the team of Da Bruno Sul Mare to welcome Spanish Olympic Shooting champion, Miguel Cortés, on his first visit to Marbella. Cortés recently won the Copa de España Target Shooting Tournament and his trophy was on show at Da Bruno Sul Mare for a week. Cortés has formed part of the Da Bruno family since 2010, when Bruno decided to sponsor his sporting career and that of his son, Enrique, who is also immensely talented. g Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo s/n,

Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318. www.dabruno.com

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The Yin and Yang of Emotional Cuisine

Ewald Fichthaler of Nueva Kaskada Every day, for 10 sacred quiet minutes, Ewald Fichthaler, Chef extraordinaire and owner of famed gourmet getaway, Nueva Kaskada, sits next to the restaurant’s wildly flowing waterfall, in a little table beneath an ancient lemon tree, and finds himself once again. The Chef is a sensitive soul who has two great passions: his profession and his three dogs, one of which is called Maya, a mini Pinscher just six months old and privy to a special connection with her owner, who rescued her from Triple A.

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and dominated by the glorious waterfall that never fails to impress. Nueva Kaskada is enchanted, spiritual, delightful, boasting a large base of loyal diners who do not go out to dine if not “to go see Ewald”.

Ewald is every inch the Chef but no less the humanist. He honed his craft at culinary stalwarts such as Restaurant Adler in Pfullendorf and the Hotel Rafael in Munich, and worked alongside greats such as André Jaeger, in Switzerland, and Anton Mosimann, in London, learning the crucial pillars of fine creative dining. The curious Chef also developed a taste for Euro-Asian fusion cuisine, influenced by his professional experience in Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Earlier this year, Ewald decided to take over the reigns of Nueva Kaskada, eager to impart his unique sense of customer service, pampering and romance, to this iconic piece of Paradise.

Nowadays, he can be seen heading a team

(which is “part of my family”) at Nueva Kaskada’s inviting open kitchens. “I love that the Chefs can see the reaction our food brings to diners and that diners can interact with the Chefs,” says Ewald, elaborating, “I put in my regular hours in the kitchen but I love interacting with my guests as well.”

Nueva Kaskada is open daily for lunch and dinner, yet there is nothing routinary about its ambience or philosophy; every experience here is special, marked by elements like market fresh produce, changing specials and a passion for seasonal foods (Ewald has a fantastic asparagus fest lined up for June, for instance). Guests can order from the à la carte menu, or opt for a special lunch menu, which costs only €23 for a choice of one of three starters, mains and desserts. Additionally, there is the Le Petit Gourmet menu, a choice for the sophisticated diner, featuring delights such as an appetising satay and tempura of langostinos with soya dip, marinated salmon with ginger and lemon, and filet of turbot Mona Lisa or a hearty barbecued beef fillet Nueva Kaskada, finished with a sweet reduction of Port wine sauce. On Sundays, enjoy the special Sunday Creations menu, once again featuring a variety of starters and a roast beef, Guinea fowl, crispy gilthead or braised lamb shank, plus a tempting dessert. Dishes are unique, beautifully presented and frequently surprising.

Ewald’s penchant for Asian herbs and ingredients like miso, different original chutneys, basmati rice or wok-cooked vegetables keeping things flavourful yet healthy and light.

Ewald’s passion for creating and capturing magic within his restaurant is evident in the many special events he lines up according to the season and his mood. Diners are entertained by live music, special events (such as the Triple A Gala, taking place on June 1) and gastronomic festivals: in June, Ewald is planning a tapas festival in the Patio de Limoneros, the ground-level al-fresco terrace, adjacent to the waterfall and bearing the citrusy fragrance of lemon trees. In the summer, the terrace is filled with candlelight and romance overtakes the balmy, breezy nights. There are also two bars at the restaurant – one on the upper floor and one below – where guests who simply feel like tapas and a drink, instead of a meal, are always welcome.

“My idea of cuisine embraces the yin and yang”, Ewald says. “As such, my food is often crispy and soft, warm and cool, all at once.” Pampering is another adjective his cuisine conjures up, with little details such as unexpected aperitifs and ‘taste breakers’ before and between dishes, married to top-notch service. Ewald tells me that when he first decided to take command of Nueva Kaskada, one of his many regular clients gave him a complementary training session for several days, where he learned the value of anticipating and handling any situation that could arise. “Always be prepared and always be professional,” says Ewald. Without a doubt, “do what you do with plenty of heart” is another crucial pillar to his much-deserved success.

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THE GOURMET wine

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ádiar is the home of winemaker-extraordinary Manuel Valenzuela. For twenty years he has been working his small vineyard on an Alpujarra mountainside, trying to make wine as it was produced in this area centuries ago.

Finally it appears he has succeeded, and, in recognition of his efforts, the world is starting to make a beaten path to his door.

I wrote the above lines 13 years ago in an article for Magazine. The Alpujarra region of Granada was just beginning to produce wine, back then referred to as vino de la tierra. Today there are around 50 bodegas, most of them making excellent reds, whites and even a few cavas. In 2009, the Andalusia Regional Government approved the quality label, Vino de Calidad de Granada.

Rather like Schatz in Ronda, Valenzuela’s red Barranco Oscuro wine became a reference point for many wineries that were later established in the region. Around the time of my original visit, the ’98 vintage, of which only 5,000 bottles had been made, was described by El País newspaper as, ‘the glorious Barranco Oscuro…’.

The similarities do not end there. Both regions were deprived of their wine culture in the 19th century when the phylloxera bug struck, wiping out every vine. Not until the latter part of the last century did some intrepid winemakers put down their roots, literally, in these upuntil-then abandoned vineyards, and started making decent wine.

Many, if not most, of the wines made in the Granada region (there are three sub-zones) are organic and, if not fully certified as organic, practice natural growing methods with zero use of pesticides and fertilisers. Another pleasant surprise is that the prices are in the main more than acceptable, and certainly on a more sensible level than Ronda wines that have a reputation for being overpriced.

SOME WINES TO LOOK OUT FOR Many bodegas have little more than a decade of history behind them, and Rey Zagal is no exception, starting in 2000 in Cogollos de Guadíx. The Sauvignon Blanc at €8 is almost as good as the 2009 red Crianza (€9,50).

Méndez Moya is a small bodega in Dólar making only one organic red wine, but is worth searching out. Its 2011 is €6 and 2007 €11.

Bodegas Los Barrancos is also 100% organic, and oenologist César Ortega makes three wines, Loma de Los Felipes 2011, Cerro de la Retama 2010 (highly recommended), and Corral de Castro 2008. Prices are from €9 to €16.

The Señorio de Nevada brand is well-known. Founded

in 1996, its wines have won many awards, with its Vendimia Selección 2005 receiving a Bacchus in 2008, and a gold at AWC Vienna. Its organic brand costs €5,50, and its Oro €16; certainly a bodega to watch.

Another is Bodegas Fonte Dei, which, in the terminology, never disappoints, starting with the Albayda 2012, a white made with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. It was voted Best White Wine by the Guia Peñin 2013, and at €10 is extraordinary. The Lindaraja (€9), tempranillo and syrah, has also won awards, as has the Prado Negro.

Bodegas Pago de Almareaes in Benalúa (2001) is one of the largest, producing half a million bottles yearly.

The main brands, Almaraes and Memento are reds, and the Mencal a very good white (gold medal in Bordeaux 2009). Prices range from €9 to €15 ex-bodega, and El Corte Inglés stocks some. They can also be found at Aceite Vino Jamon y Queso, Bulevar Principe Alfonso Hohenlohe 17, Marbella.

Juan Manuel Palomar, of Dominio Buenavista, realised the potential of Granada when he visited the Napa Valley and saw the similarities between the two areas. In 1992 he planted his first vines in Ugíjar and currently produces three excellent whites (the Chardonnay blends are excellent, around €6,50) a tempranillo/garnacha rosado, same price, and six reds, of which the Veleta Tempranillo Reserva is a bargain at €8,50. The cava made with local grape Vijiriega and Chardonnay is outstanding at €9. The wines sell in the USA and many other countries.

Jete-based Calvente produces one of the first dry whites in Spain to be successfully made using muscatel grapes (€11,50), plus two reds, Guindalera (€9,50) and Castillejos (€14,50).

Back to Barranco Oscuro, all the wines cost €20, but you need to be a code-breaker to decipher the grape varieties on some of the labels. As befits a pioneer of the zone, the wines are first-rate.

The Bodegas Al Zagal wines, three reds and a white, start from €6, with the Rey Zagal, Reserva 2009 one of the best Granada reds and quite remarkable value at €8,50. Bodegas Nazaríes is another producer to watch, with an unusual white made from Vijiriego and Pedro Ximénez, and a good tempranillo.

A small bodega in Policar is one of the most talkedabout wineries of the region. Vertijana makes three organic wines, and of its best, the 2009, only a few are left out of the 677 cases originally made (€13,40). The Ventijana 3 and the new 2010 are also excellent, (€13 and €10 respectively).

© Veleta

© Méndez Moya

© Barranco Oscuro

©Lindaraja

It was almost 40ºC, and lunch on the beach at La Rápita had been a competition to see whether the flies got more to eat than we did. Now it was time to head inland. At 1,300 metres it was cooler. Mountains stretched endlessly in all directions and the only sound was birdsong.

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RESTAURANTS / CINEMAS / GOLF / GYMS /

Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine

RESTAURANTS ::: AMERICAN ::: HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 908 024

Jacks Open seven days a week from noon till late.

Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

Mr. gourmet burger Open from 6pm ‘til late every evening. Avda. Luis Braile 20, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 257

TENNIS / SCHOOLS

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Yanx

El Coto

Open from 9am Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 11am for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 861

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Ronda (El Madroñal), San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 786 688

::: ARGENTINEAN ::: Buenos Aires South

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella.

Tel: 952 779 297

El niño Open every evening. Saturday and Sunday open all day. Calle Rosa Linda 2, El Rosario, Marbella. Tel: 952 836 469

mytilus

Clericó

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande. Tel: 956 790 212

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Antonio Belón, 22, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 683

::: FRENCH :::

Tango

ROUTE 66

Open daily for dinner except Tuesdays. Puerto Banús (opp. the car park). Tel: 952 812 358

Open 10am until midnight every day. Plaza Antonio Banderas 17/29, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 136 333

::: BELGIAN :::

Casa mono

Open Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 11pm. C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella.

Tel: 952 774 578

Chateau Mona lisa

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera 8, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 808

rendez vous Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. Closed Tuesday.

Avda. del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 813 912

Valderrama Restaurant Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only and on Sunday for Buffet Lunch. Apartado 1, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 132.2 Sotogrande, Cádiz.

Tel: 956 791 200

::: GREEK ::: Red Pepper

Open daily for both lunch and dinner.

Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 812 148

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::: GRILLS :::

Asador Criollo Grill Open nightly for dinner. CN340-A7, km. 166, Cancelada, El Saladillo. Tel: 952 784 463

Asador guadalmina Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina, Local 3, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 883 003

El Carnicero Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona.

Tel: 952 886 307

El Carnicero 2 Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 599

El Gaucho Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528

el rancho del puerto Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Benabola 4, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 252

Grill del puerto

Restaurante Rancho

de Elviria, local 7-9, Las Chapas (take second exit, after Hotel Don Carlos), Marbella. Tel: 952 830 146

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922

::: INTERNATIONAL :::

37-40, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 940

The Grill House restaurant Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.

C.C. Cristamar, Local 32, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 319 842

::: INDIAN ::: Chowka

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380

Jaipur palace Open every night except Tuesday for dinner.

CN340, km 194, next to Camping Cabopino, Marbella. Tel: 951 310 004

Jaipur Purple Open daily for dinner. CN 340, km. 166, Estepona.

Tel: 952 888 353

Little India

Albert & simon

Black and white Marbella

alberts

boulevard

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Cabopino.

Tel: 952 836 886

Open for dinner from 8pm. Avda. La Fontanilla, esquina Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 583

alumbre

Brunings

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Strachan 11, Málaga. Tel: 951 500 022

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 7 pm.

Las Palmeras 19, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 156

Amanhavis Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday from 8.00pm. Calle del Pilar 3, Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

amigos Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/ Málaga 3, Benahavis. Tel: 952 855 175

aroma

Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Ribera 47H, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 686

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL

Massala

Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Open daily for dinner. 57, Duquesa de Arcos (Sabinillas seafront). Tel: 952 897 358

baboo lounge and restaurant

Old Town Grill

Open daily from 6pm. Milla de Oro (next to Da Bruno a Casa), Marbella. Tel: 952 867 868

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella.

Tel: 952 867 306

Mumtaz

beckitts Open Monday to Sunday for dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 898

Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and for dinner only on Saturday. Closed Sundays.

Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif. Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Marbella. Tel: 952 783 714

Open daily for dinner from 7pm. Conj. Buenavista, L 21-22, Avda. de España, Calahonda. Tel: 952 931 829

Mr. india

Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella.

Tel: 952 839 458

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Moncayo 23, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 665 502

Open every day for lunch and dinner, closing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 8pm. Ctra. Arroyo de la Miel, s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 102 675

Bar d’o restaurant & Lounge

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle Benabola, under the Torre de Banús, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 815 607

CAFÉ DE RONDA Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella.

Tel: 952 862 149

Cafetería ke Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, s/n. Tel: 956 790 333

camurí Open daily for lunch and dinner.

CN340, km 176, Marbella.

Tel: 952 765 533

capitán Open for lunch and dinner every day except Wednesday. C/ Avila, Blq. 5, Local 1, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 799 635

Piratas flame grill

Open daily from 11am to 2am (3am on weekends).

Avda. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Edif. Milla de Oro, Local 567, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 229

Casanis

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Casa No.7, P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 090

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Locales

safFron

beach house

celima

Open from 7 pm ‘til late night every day. Parque

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel

Open every day from 6pm except Sundays.

C/ Ancha, 8, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 450

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Tel: 952 895 639.

Open daily for dinner except for Friday. Ctra. La Cala Golf, km 45, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 119 170

cerrado del águila

El lago

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Urb. Elviria Hills. Avda. Las Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371

cortijo fain

EL MIRADOR

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Algar, km. 3, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz. Tel: 956 704 131

Open for breakfast every day. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Resort. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona.

Tel: 952 809 500

Cosy

el oceano beach hotel restaurant and spa

under €25

€25 – €40

Sunday. Ctra. de Casares, km. 10. Tel: 952 895 120

Andalucía. Tel: 952 815 736

khala

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. FuengirolaMijas, between CN 340 and highway. Tel: 952 580 513

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. NH Alanda Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

Galeria San Pedro

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch only. Ctra. Ronda, km. 46, Urb. Las Medranas, local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 951 275 750

Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays.

Avda Las Palmeras 15, San Pedro Alcántara.

Tel: 952 780 927

la brisa Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm.

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500 Open every day for lunch and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona CN 340, km 159, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 199, Miraflores Playa. Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 587 550

Don Leone

EL OLIVO

girasol

Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella. Tel: 952 811 716

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. At Marbella Golf & Country Club. CN 340, km. 188, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 500

Open daily for dinner from 6.30p.m. Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 859

El Restaurante del Casino Open every day for dinner from 8pm-4am. Hotel Andalucía Plaza s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 000

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm.

Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino.

Tel: 952 837 483

Fabiola

Herrero del Puerto

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch. Cortijo Los Canos, Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro, CN-340, km. 132, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 695 114 / 619 694 484

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Casas de Campos, 1, Málaga. Tel: 952 122 075

Finca Besaya

Open every day for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

El Bolero Open every night for dinner from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, CN 340, km. 127, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

El Campanario Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona.

Tel: 952 880 126

El Corzo Open daily for dinner. Hotel Los Monteros, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 187. Tel: 952 771 700

EL JINETE

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Rio Verde Alto, s/n. Tel: 952 861 382

Finca El Forjador Open daily for lunch from 1-4pm, Wednesday to

LA biznaga

GD Gourmet deli marbella

Open every night for dinner from 7pm. Paseo de Las Palmeras 25, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 951 087 899

Open Monday to Sunday for lunch. Ctra. de Istán, km. 0.9, C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

€60 plus

Finca las brasas

Open 9:30am to 9pm from Monday to Friday and Saturday from 12am to 6pm. Closed Sundays.

Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 7, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 049

Dynamic Café

€40 – €60

hermosa

hotel marbella club buffet karma Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva

La cabaña del mar

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm. Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís.

Tel: 951 318 815

La Esencia Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Hotel Incosol, Urb. Golf Rio Real, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 303

La Loggia Open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Hotel Villa Padierna & Flamingos Golf Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 166 (Cancelada exit), Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

La Menorah

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Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Arena Beach, CN 340, km. 151.2, Estepona.

Tel: 952 792 734

La Terraza Open everyday lunch and dinner. Golf Hotel Guadalmina, Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

La Terraza Open daily for dinner. La Cala Resort, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas. Tel: 952 669 000

La Veranda Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.

Hotel Villa Padierna, Urb: Flamingos s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 150

La Verandah Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torreguadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998

Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895

mozaic Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Urb. Las Chapas, Marbella.

Tel: 952 839 901

Miraflores Golf Restaurant Open daily for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 199. Urb. Riviera Golf. Tel: 952 931 941

NUEVA CAMPANA Open daily for lunch and dinner, except Tuesday.

La Campana, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 041

Nueva Kaskada Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Urb. La Montua, C/ Chorreadero 39, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 478

OCEAN CLUB Open daily for lunch. Avda. Lola Flores s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 137

Open daily for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

PURO BEACH Open daily for lunch and dinner. Laguna Village, Playa El Padrón, CN 340, km 159, Estepona.

Tel: 952 800 015

Rojo Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. C/ Granada, 44, Málaga. Tel: 952 227 486

schilo Open Thursday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Finca Cortesín. Crta. Casares s/n, Casares, Málaga. Tel: 952 937 800

Sea grill At the Puente Romano Beach Club. Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 187, Marbella. 952 820 900

shanti-som – amrita

La veranda lobby bar

OCHO

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822

Open Monday to Thursday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Friday and Saturday from 1:30pm to 4.30 pm and 8pm to 10.30pm. Ctra. de Ojén, km 22, A355, Marbella-Monda. Tel: 952 864 455

los arcos

passion café

shiraz

Open every night for dinner. Hotel Meliá La Quinta, Urb. La Quinta Golf s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

Open for lunch and dinner every day. C.C. La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 583

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Puerto Deportivo, Local 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 334

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 93, Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 866 627

SUite Dinner and afterwards dance to music by resident DJ. Thursday to Saturday. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Swing Open from 12-4pm and 7.30pm until midnight.

Closed Wednesdays. Arena Beach, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 151, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 320

tanino Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CN 340, km.168, Benamara, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 259

Terra Sana Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino.

Tel: 952 906 205. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona.

Tel: 951 901 050. C/ Camilo José Cela s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 772 686.

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie Open Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 844

los bandidos

POCO loco BEACH

Open every night for dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 915

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Playa Hermosa, CN 340, Km 189, Marbella.

Tel: 952 836 170

Skina Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. C/ Aduar 12, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 277

Open 9am to 11pm every day except Sundays.

Avda. Ricardo Soriano 1, Local 1 (Edif. Portillo), Marbella. Tel: 952 772 577

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n. Tel: 952 822 211

polynesians

SMALL WORLD CAFé

The orange tree

Open Monday to Sunday from 5pm to 2am. Urb. La Alcazaba, CN 340, km 175. Tel: 952 816 100

Messina

puente romano beach club

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra.

Istán, km 1, C.C: Le Village 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 046

Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella. Tel: 952 924 613.

Suave

tikitano

Mc café

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda. Severo

The meeting room

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under €25

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, CN340, km 164, Estepona. Tel: 952 798 449

Aretusa

gold restaurant

Open daily for dinner. Front line P. Banús.

Tel: 952 812 898

Trocadero arena

Carpaccio

Open every day from 10am to 12 am. Complejo Benabola 13, Beach Side, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 055

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Torre Real Beach, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 579

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Frontline Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 357

trocadero beach

Caruso

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Playa de la Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday 7pm until midnight. Avda. de la Constitución, corner C/ Andalucía, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 782 293

Venta garcía Open daily for lunch and dinner every day except Monday. Ctra. de Casares km 7, Casares.

Tel: 952 894 191

la pappardella di estepona Open every day for lunch and dinner from 1pm to midnight. Puerto Deportivo de Estepona. Tel: 952 802 144

LA pappardella sul mare Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 807 354

Da Bruno

Leonardo da vinci

Open all day. Pasta Da Bruno: Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 27, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 348 – closed on Sunday. Da Bruno Cabopino: CN-340 Km. 194,7. Tel: 952 831 918. Da Bruno a Casa: Marbella Mar, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 521 – closed on Sunday.

Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E, San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday.

Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19. Da Bruno Mijas Costa: Ctra. de Mijas, km. 3.6, Mijas. Tel: 952 460 724

Open every night for dinner. Urb. Doña Lola, Local 21-22, Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 934 667

Al Dente

Da Paolo

Open 7 days a week for dinner. Closed on Mondays.

Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 906 181

Open everyday for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, casa G-H, local 43, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 453

Amore e Fantasía

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Urb. El Pilar, C.C. Benapilar, Estepona. Tel: 952 884 687

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 464

Frascati

What’s cooking deli and takeaway Open daily from 10am to 7pm. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 34, Marbella.

Tel: 952 886 748

zozoI Open Monday to Saturday for dinner from 7.30pm12am. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

::: ITALIAN :::

De Medici

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 952 790 392

Lombardo’s

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 909 990

Pizzeria Picasso Open daily from 12 noon. Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 669

portofino laguna village Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 035

Ristorante Regina Open every night for dinner and Sunday for lunch.

Edif. La Ruleta, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 529

salotto

Open daily from 7pm. Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 795 924

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Avda. del Prado, Via 1, local 2, Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 818 112

Luna Rossa

terraza dual

Open daily for both lunch and dinner, closed on Sundays. Paseo Marítimo Benabola, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 543

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Marbellamar s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 925 250

MADE IN SARDINIA Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda.

Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

Open daily for lunch and dinner except on Tuesday. Avda. Salamanca, Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Local 14, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 943

Metro

Villa Tiberio

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 446 460

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 799

nunos Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Caleta Hotel. Catalan Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 76501

O mamma mia

trattoria l’impronta

::: Mediterranean ::: Sala mirador

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Monte

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Paraíso Golf, Casa Club, Camino de Camojan s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 457

San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

tempora

meca

Open nightly for dinner. C/ Tetuán 9, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 933

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829

::: Oriental ::: Asia Food

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Comercial, Pinares de Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 060

asiatico zen Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday lunch. C/ Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 691

Dragón de Oro Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva. Tel: 952 890 956

golden wok Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Marbellamar, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 840

KABUKI raw Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. At Finca Cortesín Hotel. Ctra. Casares s/n, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Kaiden Sushi Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Com. Guadalmina Alta, Guadalmina 4, local 2, lower floor, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 896 508

Kama Kura Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8-11pm. The

Namazake

Sushi Katsura Open for lunch from Monday to Friday and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/ Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 193

Tai Pan

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Puente Romano. Tel: 952 820 900

Open seven days a week for dinner. H. Puente Romano, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 893

Osaka

Thai Gallery

Open every day 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00.

CN-340, km. 166 (Benavista). C.C. Costa del Sol. Tel: 952 885 751

Open seven days a week for dinner from 8pm. CN-340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 392

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

Thai Style

Open daily for lunch and dinner. P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior no. 1, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 603

Sakura Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Jardines del Puerto, L.5, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 817 536

Sapporo Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN-340, km. 166 (Estepona). Tel: 952 888 710

Sukho Thai Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday.

Centro Comercial Marbellamar.

Tel: 952 770 550

Sushi des artistes Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella. Easy parking. Tel: 952 857 403

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Playas del Duque s/n. Edif. Gaviotas IV, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 675

tHapa thai Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Puerto Deportivo 13, Edif. Poniente, Estepona. Tel: 951 318 445

Tse yang Dimsum club Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sundays. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Wasabi Open daily from 1.30 pm for lunch and dinner. C.C. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 577

Wok Away Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 907 304

Wok Buffet Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. El Pilar, 22, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 092

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under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Open every day from 1-4.30pm and 8pm until midnight. Paseo Marítimo s/n, La Atunara, La Linea de la Concepción, Campo de Gibraltar. Tel: 956 171 531

Casa Fernando

Tel. 600 003 144

Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 344

mi taberna

Yuan

La Torre

El Portalón

Tragabuches

Open every night for dinner. Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 441 414.

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Club de Mar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 561

::: SCANDINAVIAN :::

Marisquería La Pesquera

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch 1-4pm and dinner from 8pm-midnight. Ctra de Cádiz, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

Open from Tuesday to Sunday for both lunch and dinner. C/ José Aparacio, 1, Ronda (pedestrian street between bullring and Parador). Tel: 952 190 291

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela, C.C. Plaza del Mar, planta 0, local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 925 478

Skandies

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm. Closed Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323

the little mermaid Open daily from 9.30am to 5pm except Sundays.

C.C. Centro Plaza, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 181

::: SEAFOOD :::

cervecería ostrería santiago Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Marzo, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

El Barlovento Open from 11am-4pm and 7.30-11pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370

La fishita Open Tuesday to Saturday from 1pm to 11pm and Sunday and Monday from 6pm to 11pm.

C/Las Violetas, Local 7, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 813 598

Restaurante La Marina

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170

Restaurante El bote Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084

Santiago Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

::: SPANISH ::: Bahía

Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos. Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

beach club restaurante grill

Hacienda Open from 1-4.30pm and 7.30 -11pm. Closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays. Urb. La Alcaidesa, La Linea de la Concepción. Tel: 956 582 700

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

CN340, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

::: VEGETARIAN ::: loving hut

La máquina

Open daily from 10.30am to 11.30pm. Avda. Miguel Cano 11, Marbella. Tel: 951 245 889

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sunday.

At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

CINEMAS & THEATRES

La Meridiana del alabardero

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS

Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380 Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS

La Taberna del Alabardero

Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

Plaza de España, Recinto Ferial. Tel: 952 379 521

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

Open every day for lunch. Hotel Fuerte, Castillo de San Luis s/n and Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa, Plaza José Luque Manzano s/n, Marbella. Tel: 902 343 410

Open everyday for lunch and dinner except Monday. San Pedro Playa, Urb. Castiglone. Tel: 952 785 138. Also at Ctra. de Ronda, km. 167, San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 265

Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 968

Casa de la era

Mesón el adobe

cines gran marbella

Open every evening for dinner. Ctra. de Ojén, km 0.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 625

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays.

Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella.

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

CINESA LA CAÑADA La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

cinesur

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C.C. Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 198 605

Aloha Golf Club

9 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 818 150

MULTICINES ALFIL

18 holes. Tel: 952 907 085. www.clubdegolfaloha.com

La Duquesa Golf & Country Club

Atalaya Golf

La Quinta Golf

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 882 812. www.master-hotels.com

27 holes, Par 72.Tel: 952 762 390 www.laquintagolf.com

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

Cabopino Golf

La Reserva Sotogrande

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

18 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 850 282

18 holes. Tel: 956 695 209

TEATRO ALAMEDA

Cerrado del águila

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 951 703 355

La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club

TEATRO CERVANTES

Club de Golf La Cañada

18 holes. Members only. Tel: 952 695 209

Ramos Marín, 199, Málaga. Tel: 952 224 109

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 956 794 100

Lauro Golf 18 holes

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

El Paraiso Club de Golf

Alhaurín de la Torre. Tel: 952 412 767

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella.

Tel: 952 903 159

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 883 835

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club

TEATRO SALON VARIETES

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 937 605. www.esteponagolf.com

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 784 600

Finca cortesín golf club

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 815 206

Marbella Club Golf Resort

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

18 holes, Par 72, Tel: 952 937 883. www.golfcortesin.es

YELMO CINEPLEX

Flamingos Golf Club

Marbella Golf & Country Club

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

18 holes, Par. Tel: 952 889 157. www.flamingos-golf.com

18 holes. Tel: 952 830 500

Golf Río Real

36 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 476 843

Alcaidesa Links

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 756 733

Miraflores Golf

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 956 791 0400. www.alcaidesa.com

Golf Torrequebrada

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 931 960

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 442 742

Alhaurín Golf

Guadalmina Golf

Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 595 970. www.alhauringolf.com

36 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 883 375

18 holes. Tel: 952 113 088

La Cala Golf Resort

Parador Málaga del Golf

Almenara Golf

54 holes, Pars 71, 72 and 73.

Tel: 952 669 033. www.lacala.com

18 holes. Tel: 952 381 255

La Dama de Noche

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 810 875

Avda. Camilo José Cela, s/n. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 800 056

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

Emancipación 30. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 474 542

VERACRUZ CINES

GOLF GUIDE

27 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 582 027. www.sotogrande.com

Estepona Golf

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 890 425

Los Naranjos Golf Club 18 holes, Par 73. Tel: 952 113 239

Mijas Golf

Real Club de Golf Las Brisas

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C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

Hotel Triton

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 785 014

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

San Roque Club

Amapolas, s/n Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 916

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona.

Tel: 952 923 055

Avda. Antonio Machado, 29. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 443 240

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 613 030

Fuerte Gym

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

Kempinski Hotel bahía estepona

Santa Clara Golf

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Ctra. Mijas, 1.5km. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 461 648

CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

18 holes. Tel: 952 850 111

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

La Cala resort

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 888 212

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 831 036

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 217

TICKET-TO-RIDE

Marbella Club Hotel

Sotogrande Club de Golf

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

CN340, Km 180. Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

18 holes. Tel: 956 785 012

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

Vitality studio

hotel Villa Padierna

Valderrama

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 902 362

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 791 200 www.valderrama.com

CN340, Km77,5. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

HOTELS

CN340, Km 166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís.

Tel: 952 889 150

KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENCE CENTRE At Hotel Pyr, Puerto Banús. Tel: 655 689 455

CN340, km 190.5, Marbella. Tel: 951 053 970

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB Ctra. de Istán, Km 2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

CN 340, km 168, Estepona. Tel: 902 875 730

Alanda Carib Playa

ALHAMAR GYM

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

C.C. Alhamar, CN-340 km 197. Tel: 952 934 684

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

Don Carlos resort, leisure & spa

ATENAS

MARBELLA SPORT

CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

CN340 Km 192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

Km 171.5. San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

finca cortesin hotel, golf & spa

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

MULTI SPORT

Crtra. Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Avda. Almenara s/n. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 582 000

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa.

Tel: 952 934 477

Avda. Picasso 27. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 801

Gran hotel gvadalpín puerto banús

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

New Concept Training

C/ Pilar 3. Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL FUERTE Av. El Fuerte s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Monte Paraíso Country Club, Camino de Camoján s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 843

Arroyo El Rodeo, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 700

Gran Meliá Don Pepe

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 000

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

José Meliá s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

barceló Marbella

Ramón y Cajal 21. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 804

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

hotel los monteros

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

P-E SPORTS CLUB

CN 340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 700

C/ de Granadillas, s/n. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 099

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Aloha Gardens, N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 357

Hotel Meliá La Quinta

Beatriz Palace & Spa

Cerrado del águila

Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

qi sport

Hotel Puente Romano

Benabola Apart Hotel

CLUB DEl SOL

Urb. La Alzambra, Marbella. Tel: 952 907 090

CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Tennis /paddle classes. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595

SATURNIA REGNA

Hotel Torrequebrada

Benabola. Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 815 000

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria.

Tel: 952 834 835

Avda. del Sol s/n, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 446 000

Dynamic training centre

CROWNe PLAZA

vincci selección estrella del mar

Alanda Club Marbella

Atalaya Park Hotel

blue Bay banús hotel CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 517

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Coral Beach

NH Marbella

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km 178. Marbella.

Tel: 952 763 200

el oceano beach hotel

CN 340, km 173, Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 906 105

MUSEUMS

Miraflores Playa, Torrenueva, Marbella.

Tel: 952 587 550

Parador de Ronda

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

pierre & vacances CALEDONIA GOLF resort

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 360

CN340, km 165, Cancelada exit. Estepona.

Tel: 952 889 999

Parque Arroyo de la Represa. Marbella.

Tel: 952 862 926

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

Gran Hotel Benahavis Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís.

Tel: 902 504 862

Plaza de España, s/n. Ronda. Tel: 952 877 500

Basilica Vega del Mar Bonsai Museum

playabella spa gran hotel

Bull-fighting Museum

Urb. Costalita s/n, Estepona.

Tel: 959 528 253

Plaza de Toros. Estepona.

SENTIDOS Hotel

Marbella. Tel: 952 902 714

CN340, Km185, Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n.

Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

Museo de Bella Artes

Sunset Beach Club

Museo del Grabado

Avda. del Sol, 5. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 579 400

Hospital Bazán. Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

Tamisa Golf Hotel

Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

Camino Viejo de Coín. Km 3.3. Mijas Golf.

Tel: 952 585 988

Museo Ralli

TRH el paraíso

Museum of Málaga Wines

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa

CN340, km 167, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

Carrera 39. Ojén. Tel: 952 881 453

Pl. José Luque Manzano. Marbella.

Tel: 952 768 400.

Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 768 410

Hotel diana park

Museum of Miniatures Carromato de Max

H10 Andalucía Plaza CN340 Km 174. Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 812 000

h10 Estepona palace Avda. del Carmen 99, Playa de Guadalbón, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 040

HM gran hotel costa del sol La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa.

Tel: 952 587 710

Hotel El Fuerte Avda. El Fuerte, s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 500. Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 920 000

Museo Cortijo Miraflores C/ San Agustin 8. Málaga. Tel: 952 218 382

Museo de la Villa Urb. Coral Beach. Marbella. Tel: 952 857 923

CN 340, km 168.5, Estepona.

Tel: 952 887 659

El Compas. Mijas. Tel: 952 489 500

Hotel Meliá Marbella CN340, Km 175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

HOTEL PYR MARBELLA

Hotel Playa Bonita

Avda. Rotary International, s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 353

Plaza de la Merced 15. Málaga.

Tel: 952 060 215

CN340, Km 217. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 442 840

Hotel Princess Playa Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa CN340, Km176,6. Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

NH SAN PEDRO C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 853 040

sisu boutique hotel puerto banús

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation Picasso Museum Málaga Palacio de Buenavista, C/ San Agustín 8.

Málaga. Tel: 952 127 611

Roman Public Baths Gualalmina Baja.

Tel: 952 781 360

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POST OFFICES

Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra

Hall, 9am-1pm

Calahonda

Performing Arts Academy

Vélez Málaga Opposite the Guardia

C.C. El Zoco. Tel: 952 932 175

Ages 3-18. Marbella. Tel: 952 906 865

Civil Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

El corte inglés

Peter Pan School

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Fuengirola

Ages 0-3. Bilingual nursery. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 051 Benalmádena. Tel: 952 562 103

Friday Benalmádena

Tel: 952 467 843

Saint George’s School

Estepona

Ages 2-8. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 606

C/ Málaga 82–84. Tel: 952 800 537

Fuengirola

Sotogrande International School

Pza. los Chinorros. Tel: 952 474 384

Ages 2–18. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 902

Marbella Jac. Benavente, 14. Tel: 952 772 898

St. Javier’s International School

Nueva Andalucía

Ages 1-7. Marbella. Tel: 952 823 457

C/ Jazmines. Tel: 952 810 887

San Pedro

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Pizarro, 41. Tel: 952 780 393

Ages 4-16. Tel: 952 900 453

sChools

Sunny View School

Ages 3-18. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 133

Swans international school el capricho

Sunday benahavís

Angela’s School

Ages 3–10. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 248

Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park, from 10pm

Ages 6-14. Marbella. Tel: 952 823 042

Swans international school Sierra blanca

Estepona

Ages 18 months-8. Marbella.

Tel: 952 779 264

Ages 11–18. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 755

Fuengirola

TLC Tutorial College

Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm

Calahonda International College

Ages 13-18. Calahonda. Tel: 952 933 249

Málaga

wendy kindergarten

Ages 3-18. Tel: 952 930 080

Ages 4 months - 5 years. Marbella.

Tel: 952 772 910

Next to Rosaleda football stadium, 9am-2pm

Calpe School Ages 2 1/2–11. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 029

Childrens placE Bilingual nursery

TRAIN

Customer assistance T: 952 128 267 General Info T: 902 240 202 Reservations T: 902 240 202 Ave T: 952 128 079

Saturday Coín C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm La Cala Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm Maro Close to the Nerja Caves, 9am-1pm Mijas Costa Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm Nueva Andalucía Next to the bullring.

Park near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

british school of marbella

Benahavís Tel: 952 855 500 Benalmádena Tel: 952 442 494 Estepona Tel: 952 802 002 Fuengirola Tel: 952 467 625 Gibraltar Tourist Board Tel: 956 774 950 Marbella Tel: 952 822 818 Málaga Tel: 952 213 445 / 952 216 061 Mijas Tel: 952 485 900 Ronda Tel: 952 871 272 San Pedro Tel: 952 785 252 Tarifa Tel: 956 680 993 Torremolinos Tel: 952 381 578

In the area between Tivoli World and the Plaza San Pedro, 9am-1pm Calahonda Calypso, 9am-2pm Las Chapas La Víbora, 9am-2pm Rincón de la Victoria Málaga.

Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

Ages 2–18. Torremolinos. Tel: 952 383 164

Aloha College

Tourist offices

Torremolinos El Calvario, near Town

Ages 3-16. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 077

Street Markets

Atalaya, Estepona. Tel: 952 928 444

Monday benahavís

Colegio Alborán

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Ages 3-18. Ricmar. Tel: 952 839 645

Marbella

Colegio Alemán

Fairground (Avda. de Juan Alameda), 9am2:30pm

Ages 3-18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 417

Colegio Las Chapas Ages 5–18, girls school. Elviria.

Tel: 952 831 616

Tuesday Churriana 9am-1pm

Colegio San José Guadalmina

Fuengirola

Tel: 952 883 858 Estepona. Tel: 952 800 148

Recinto Ferial (close to the CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am-2:30pm

Dolphin Nursery

Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm

Sotogrande At the Marina, 9am-1pm

TENNIS CLUBS Aztec Country Club

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa.

Tel: 952 934 477

bel air tennis and paddel club Urb. Bel-Air, Estepona.

Tel: 952 883 221

Club deL Sol Tennis/paddle classes. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595

Club de tenis don carlos

Ages 6 months-5 years. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 799 563

Monda

Hotel Don Carlos, Avda. Zurita, CN340, km 192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm

Club Internacional de Tennis

Ecos College

Nerja

Ages 1–18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 027

C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella.

Tel: 952 813 341

English InteRnational College

Wednesday Alhaurín de la Torre

Club Madroñal

Ages 3–18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 058/9

Fiona Jones School of Dance

Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

Club Nueva Alcántara

Ages 9–14. Manolo Santana Racquets Club.

Fuengirola. Tel: 610 764 439

benahavís Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

San Pedro Alcántara.

Tel: 952 788 315

Hijas de María Auxiliadora

Benalmádena Costa

Hofsaess tennis academy

Ages 3-12. Marbella. Tel: 952 771 396

(Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

Monte Elviria (next to German School).

Tel: 952 835 812

San Pedro. Tel: 952 778 492 Marbella. Tel: 952 822 191 Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 558 Estepona. Tel: 952 794 059

Calahonda

Lew Hoads Tennis Club

Calypso, 9am-2pm

Ctra. de Mijas, Km 3,5. Mijas. Tel: 952 474 858

Estepona

Manolo Santana Racquets Club

Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am-2:30 pm

Inlingua Language School

Istán

Ctra. de Istán, Km 2. Marbella.

Tel: 952 778 580

All ages. Marbella. T: 952 774 942

At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm

Marbella hill tennis club

the InteRnational SCHOOL of ESTEPONA

La Cala

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 659 677 539

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

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Ages 2-12. Estepona. Tel: 952 884 789

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande By the Guardia

CN340, km 189, Marbella. Tel: 657 619 630

Civil Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre. 9am-1pm San Pedro By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm Torre del Mar Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm

Urb. Miraflores, Km 199. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 932 006

III language schools

Laude San pedro international college Ages 2–18. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 799 900

Mayfair Academy Ages 4-18. Atalaya Park, Estepona.

Tel: 952 784 923

Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

Miraflores Tennis Club Puente Romano TEnnis club Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

royal tennis club marbella El Rosario, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 651

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Hunky heartthrob Ian Somerhalder, famous for his roles in the series Lost and The Vampire Diaries, recently put his money where his mouth is, with plans underway for his charity foundation, the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF), to open a rescue for outcast, neglected and mistreated animals. The plan is not just to provide rehabilitation to needy animals, but also to train them to work alongside human beings whose lives have also been filled with dejection. For instance, an abused and neglected pitbull might be the perfect tool a school bully needs to learn the value of respect and compassion. “We will bring the bruised together as a family to learn just how unique – and just the same – we all are… and how if we unite… we are not the outcast, we are the unstoppable,” says ISF’s homepage. i For further information, www.isffoundation.com

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blanket? It may not be possible to completely stop your cat from shedding, but follow these three steps to significantly reduce the problem: ❶ START FROM THE INSIDE-OUT: Feed your cat a diet that is rich in Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which will keep its skin in tip-top condition.

Try to incorporate healthy oils such as salmon or linseed into its daily diet. ❷ SWITCH FROM DRY TO WET FOOD. Not only does dry food lead directly to feline obesity, it also contains ingredients like wheat gluten, soy and corn, which are common allergens and can cause a number of conditions including urinary problems, tumours and dry skin. Wet food will ensure a healthier, thicker coat. ❸ INQUIRE ABOUT A GOOD VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT. Your vet will be able to help you in picking out a suitable supplement, which can be added to you cat’s food or water or even massaged directly onto its fur.

URGENT PLEA from Kims Animal Rescue

We were quite forlorn recently to read that Kim’s Animal Rescue only had enough funds to last a day. The organisation, which is completely non-profit, relies on donations but the cost of just the dog food runs to €40 a day (the food is the most economically priced there is, sourced from the most reasonably priced supermarket owing to economic necessity). If you have just a little money to donate to the rescue, the process is quite simple. Please log onto the organisation’s Facebook page (search for Kims Animal Rescue), where you will find their bank details. If you have a Paypal account, the process is even easier, since you can make a donation online to AssociationKimsAnimalRescue@gmx.com ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 2013 / 157

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THE GUIDE what’s on EVENTS CONTINUED FROM MAY Until June 2 ART GAUCÍN – GAUCÍN

Every year, Spanish and foreign artists living in the beautiful white villages of Gaucín open their studios to the public, who are free to view their paintings, photographs, sculpture and prints. Many of the artists have an international standing and have held exhibitions of their work abroad. For further information, www.artgaucin.com

Until June 22 ART – MARBELLA

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo presents an exhibition of winning and selected works from the 20th National Etching Awards.

Tel: 952 765 741. www.mgec.es

Until June 26 ART – MARBELLA

El Campanario Golf & Country House presents stunning sculptures by Nimrod Messeg, which focus on the beauty of the human body and Nature. Tel: 952 904 233.

Until June 28 ART – MARBELLA

Energy, force and light are but a few crucial elements of the art of Albanianborn contemporary artist, Helidon Xhixha. This month, he exhibits a series of installations and metal works at Houses of Art Marbella.

Tel: 952 857 196. www. housesofartmarbella.com

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP – MARBELLA

Talented artist Ricardo Alario will be holding a painting workshop where budding artists will be painting some of Marbella’s most iconic spots. Learn techniques such as drawing, selection of materials and varnishing.

Tel: 952 859 671. www.ricardoalario.com

Until July 10 ART – MARBELLA

The power of Nature and life fills the works of renowned Spanish painter, Leopoldo González, who will be exhibiting his latest body of work at the Casino Marbella. The exhibition can be viewed daily from 8pm ‘til late. Don’t forget to bring your DNI/passport. www.casinomarbella.com

Until September 29 DENNIS HOPPER – MÁLAGA

Actor, Director and Photographer, Dennis Hopper, presents an exciting narrative of black and white shots that captures the cultural revolution that took place in the US in the 1960s. At the Museo Picasso de Málaga. www.mpicassom.org

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS MARBELLA LUXURY WEEKEND – PUERTO BANÚS

The Marbella Luxury Weekend comprises four days of sheer luxury, with cocktail events, fashion shows and exhibitions by luxury brands. At the frontline of Puerto Banús. www.marbellaluxuryweekend.com

Until June 9 ART – MÁLAGA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents 55 works from Picasso’s earliest period, as well as a host of important documents that enable us to glean information on Picasso’s youth and earliest influences. www.mpicassom.org

Until June 13 ART – MÁLAGA

The Contemporary Art Centre of Málaga presents Málaga Crea 2013: a collective exhibition featuring works by young local artists. The exhibition comprises graffiti art, etchings, installations, videos, sculptures and paintings. www.cacmalaga.eu

Until June 15 SPANISH – FUENGIROLA

The Fuengirola Town Hall will be holding Spanish classes for foreigners on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Tel: 952 589 349. www.fuengirola.es

Until June 17 ART AND WOMEN – MÁLAGA

The Área de Igualdad de la Diputación de Málaga and Amnesty International present Voces de Mujer, an exhibition of photographs and poems focusing on the subject of women.

C/ Carretería 60, Málaga. www.es.amnesty.org

Until June 30 BALLROOM DANCING – FUENGIROLA

The Casa de la Cultura de Fuengirola and the Tenencia de Alcaldía in Los Boliches will be holding ballroom dancing classes on various days (morning and afternoon classes available). For further information, Tel: 952 589 349. www.fuengirola.es

ART – BENALMÁDEA

The Reserva del Higuerón Class**** Hotel presents a must-visit exhibition for lovers of contemporary art: Chromatic Rhythms, by Lola Ferreruela, an artist who has been compared to Picasso in her passion for colour and cubism. www.thbhoteles.com

Until July 6 ART – MARBELLA

The Yusto/Giner Gallery presents the first individual exhibition of Japanese artist, Katsumi Hayakawa, in Spain. Entitled Void and Solid, A New Way of Worldmaking, the exhibition features paintings, drawings and paper sculptures, as well as two installations created specifically for the occasion. www.yusto-giner.com

Until July 8 ART – MIJAS COSTA

Artists Elaine Carlton, Richard Wood and Don Widdall present a joint exhibition at Venta el Jinete every day from 1pm to 10pm except Fridays, when the restaurant is closed. The artists, who have exhibited their works together in the past, will be joined by American Artist, Wendy Lucas Lusk, who describes herself as a romantic colourist and whose art touches the themes of love and mysticism. Further information, Tel: 952 119 170.

Monthly on different days AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA

The American Club Costa del Sol Chapter meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events. Tel: 952 772 789. www.americanclubcostadelsol.com

AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL

Meets at different times and places for lunches, lectures, tickets to concerts, ballet, theatre, opera, etc. Further information, Tel: 669 445 809. smartkidsmarbella@gmail.com

Every Monday SALSA CLASSES – MARBELLA

Learn how to shake your hips like a true Latino at El Campanario, under the guiding hand of professional dancer, Rafa. At 7:30pm.

Prior booking is necessary. Tel: 952 904 233. www.elcampanariogolf.com

Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS – MIJAS PUEBLO

Spanish/English and English/Spanish conversation with fellow native speakers, 10:30am to 12pm and 6:30pm to 8pm. Mondays in La Cala, Tuesdays in Mijas Village and Thursdays in Las Lagunas. At the Pensioner’s Day Centres. Further information on meeting points, Tel: 952 589 010. www.mijas.es

Every Monday and Wednesday YOGA – MARBELLA

Lori Sjollema teaches Gentle Hatha Flow yoga on Mondays at 10:30am and Intermediate Vinyasa Flow on Wednesdays at 10:30am at the Manolo

Santana Racquets Club.

Tel: 639 845 285.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE – MARBELLA

Integral Psychotherapist Gabriella Kortsch helps you with everything from relationship breakdowns to depression, poor communication with loved ones or financial stress, at her weekly group meetings, which go from 7:30pm to 9pm. For information on locations, info@ advancedpersonaltherapy.com

Every Tuesday JIVE – ESTEPONA

Learn to dance and feel confident on the dance floor at the three-hour jive dance sessions led by Colin and his team from Jive Spain at TikiTano restaurant. People of all ages attend every week and you don’t have to bring a partner or reserve a space. Just come along and join the fun! Tickets cost €10 per person.

For precise times, www.jivespain.com

Every first Tuesday of the month INTERNET – MARBELLA

Café Ideas is an informative event that takes place from 9:15am to 11am at the Hotel Meliá Banús, aimed at entrepreneurs who would like to learn more about how the Internet and online networking can grow their business. Entrance costs €15. To reserve your spot, Tel: 952 902 961. info@studioideas.es

Every Second Tuesday of the Month JAZZ – ESTEPONA The Coast’s Jazz Appreciation Society meets at Benavista Country Club at 8pm. Classic videos followed by a live jazz performance then dinner. To book, Tel: 952 888 106.

Further information from Brian Parker, Tel: 669 504 942.

Every Third Tuesday of the Month FLORAL ART CLUB – ESTEPONA

Meets 3-5pm monthly with NAFAS demonstrators at El Campanario Golf & Country Club. Further information from Marilyn Pemberton, Tel: 952 928 197.

Every Wednesday FLAMENCO – MIJAS

Every Wednesday at 12pm, a dazzling flamenco show takes place at the Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo. www.mijas.es

TOASTMASTERS CLUB – MARBELLA Weekly meetings of this public speaking organisation, 7:30pm at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Further information, www.toastmastersmarbella.com

SALSA – MARBELLA

If you’re feeling the Latino vibe, brush up on your salsa moves at Buddha Bar Marbella’s special salsa nights (featuring the Nicolás Valiente Dance Academy), which take place every Wednesday at 10:30pm.

Tel: 655 480 748.

Every first Wednesday of the month CULTURE AND COCKTAIL – MARBELLA

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Every last Friday of the Month BUSINESS LUNCH – MARBELLA

Marbella Business Institute invitation-only lunch club for local and visiting Business people, active and retired. To apply, see www.marbellabusinst.com

Every Saturday MARKETS – PUERTO BANÚS Every last Friday of the Month COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA

ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am – 2pm.

Kennels open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 2pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Further information, Tel: 952 797 405/ 606 274 206. www.adana-estepona.com

The Association of Art and Culture Marbella holds a monthly cocktail at Magna Café, Magna Marbella Golf, from 8pm-10pm. Tel: 627 833 262. www.artandculturemarbella.com

Every Wednesday and Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA

Cine Club Buñuel presents films in their original language at the Marbella Instituto Río Verde at 8pm and 10:15pm. Tel: 952 774 638.

Every Wednesday and Friday MARTIAL ARTS – MARBELLA

Taekwondo expert Justin Menchen, who studied and received First Dan in Los Angeles (from Master Keith Jones) teaches Taekwondo to children and adults, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at MGM gym. Further information, Tel: 666 756 692. www.marbellataekwondo.com

Every Thursday NETWORKING – MARBELLA

The Marbella Business Group holds its weekly breakfast meeting, which features presentations, discussions and introductions of new members. At 8am at the Hotel Senator in Marbella. To become a member, www.marbellabusinessgroup.com

JAZZ – MARBELLA

Head for the Puerto Banús bullring every Saturday for a fun street market featuring everything from clothing right through to music, accessories and home ware. Starts at 9am and ends at 2pm. www.marbella.es

ART – MARBELLA

Enjoy a beautiful art exhibition and art sale from 6pm to 11:30pm at Plaza de la Encarnación, Marbella. The event, organised by the COART Association in conjunction with the Marbella Town Hall, brings local artists and art buyers together in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. For further information, asociacioncoart@gmail.com

ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEG MARKET – MARBELLA

If organic fruit and veg are your thing, don’t miss out on this hip market. At the Paseo de la Alameda from 10am to 2pm every Saturday. www.marbella.es

YANELA BROOKS – ESTEPONA

Marbella’s Diva of Disco and Soul, Yanela Brooks, performs at La Cabaña del Mar Beach Club at the Hotel Kempinski Bahía Estpona.

Enjoy a three-course dinner while Yanela belts out your favourite pop and R ‘n B hits. From 8pm to 1am. www.kempinski.com

SINTILLATE – MARBELLA

Enjoy a VIP Terrace Party with Sintillate, featuring live DJ music, Champagne and a chic ambience at Tibv in Puerto Banús. To book a table, www.sintillate.eventbrite.co.uk

Every second Saturday of the month ECOLOGICAL MARKET – ELVIRIA

The Guadalhorce Ecological Association will be holding an organic fruit and vegetable market in front of the Supersol in Elviria. www.guadalhorceecologico.es

Enjoy magnificent jazz music by Agustín Carrillo, Oliver Lepinat and Markus Schneider at Trocadero Arena restaurant from 10pm onwards. Tel: 952 865 579. www.trocaderoarena.com

Every First Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS

Every first Friday of the Month CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA

Saturday June 1 to Sunday June 2 DEBRA Butterfly children golf competition And gala

Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original soundtrack at Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, 9pm. Tel: 952 802 002. www.estepona.es

MODS & ROCKERS – MARBELLA

Enjoy a fun evening filled with mod (garage and soul) and rockabilly (rhythm and blues) at Pub Maverick in Marbella’s Old Town. Tel: 951 506 227. info@activesoundproductions.com

PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Águila, welcomes visitors from 12pm-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084. www.padcatsanddogs.org

On June 1, there will be an action-packed golf tournament followed by a cocktail and prizegiving ceremony in the evening. On June 2, the DEBRA charity gala will take place at the Aloha Golf Club House, featuring a delicious dinner and live performances from The TAPAS Choir and The Rat Pack. Tel: 952 816 434, www.derbra.es

Thursday June 6 BENEFIT CONCERT – MIJAS COSTA

Enjoy a performance featuring the best songs from your favourite West End Musicals.

Featuring the powerful voices of Gemma Lloyd, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, Adele Peters and Paul Anthony, who will be singing at the Hotel Tamisa Golf. All proceeds will go towards popular singer Johnny Westwood, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. There will be a three-course dinner, cava cocktail and concert. The event begins at 7:30pm. Tel: 952 585 988. www. westendmusicalsinconcert.com

Saturday June 8 BEATLES TRIBUTE SHOW – FUENGIROLA

The Salon Varietes Theatre presents the most authentic Beatles tribute band on the Coast.

Twist ‘n shout the night away with fellow Beatles fans for one night only! At 8pm. Tel: 952 474 542. www.salonvarietestheatre.com

Charity gala – Marbella

The SOS Gala for abanoned animals will be taking place at the Hotel Villa Padierna. Featuring a three-course dinner and a performance by Jermaine Jackson. Tel: 952 859 113.

Monday June 10 until Friday June 16 FERia Marbella Marbella’s San Bernabé fair features stands flamenco dancing and music in the Old Town.

Thursday June 13 and Thursday June 27 WEST END MUSICALS – PUERTO BANÚS, NUEVA ANDALUCÍA and ESTEPONA

Gemma Lloyd, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, Adele Peters and Paul Anthony perform songs from your favourite West End Musicals at the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (Tel: 952 815 208) in Nueva Andalucía, on June 13 and at TikiTano restaurant (Tel: 952 798 449) onJune 27 in Estepona. The evenings include a three-course dinner and much more. www.westendmusicalsinconcert.com

Thursday June 20 to Sunday June 23 INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL – MARBELLA For the fifth year in a row, the Festival Internacional de Arte will be lighting up the town of Marbella with colourful works by over 60 different artists, local and foreign. At the Parque Alameda and Avenida del Mar in Marbella. For a full schedule of events, www.artemarbella.com

Monday June 24 to Thursday September 19 SUMMER CAMP – BENAMARA

Funky Forrest presents a fun summer camp for kids from 9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday.

Featuring workshops, sports, a mini disco, games, pets and much more. Spaces are limited so book soon. Tel: 952 883 224. www.funkyforrest.es

Saturday June 29 CafÉ launch – Puerto BanÚs

Puerto Banús sees the launch of Wave Music Café, an exciting new venve for concerts, intimate music and poetry evenings as well as parties and business conferences. Avda. de las Naciones 68, Puerto Banús. www.wavemusiccafe.com

Saturday June 29 to Sunday June 30 CHILDREN’S THEATRE – MARBELLA

The Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella will be hosting a two-day children’s theatre extravaganza. On Saturday, at 6pm, kids will enjoy the best of classical music at a children’s rendition of Mozart’s The Magic flute and at 8:30 Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince will take centre stage. On Sunday, kids can brush up on their Shakespeare at a fun-filled performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, starting at 6pm. At 9pm, kids can delve into their more dramatic side at Antigone. Tickets cost only €5. Tel: 952 779 172.

Saturday June 15 CHARITY DANCE – ESTEPONA

Support Cudeca at a fun event called Dancing Thru the Decades at El Campanario Golf & Country House. Tickets cost either €35 (including dinner and dancing under the stars – event starts at 7:30pm) or €15 (includes tapas and dancing with the stars from 9:30pm ‘til late). For tickets, Tel: 697 266 880/ 690 083 113. www.cudeca.org

Thursday June 20 ENCORE! TENORS – ESTEPONA AND PUERTO BANÚS

Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, Raúl D’Abreu and Paul Anthony will be performing their dazzling Encore! Tenors show, singing classical hits such as Granada, La Donna Mobile, Caruso and much more. They will be performing at the Arte Marbella Festival’s Opening Ceremony at 8pm and at TikiTano restaurant at 9pm. Tel: 952 798 449.

Saturday June 22 ALEJANDRO SANZ – MÁLAGA

Spanish crooner, Alejandro Sanz, performs at the Palacio de los Deportes Martín Carpena at 10:30pm. For tickets, www.ticketbis.com

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Russell Grant’s Monthly Horoscope June 2013 www.russellgrant.com

GEMINI May 22nd June 21st The desire to distinguish yourself from the crowd prompts you to go on a shopping spree in early June. Treat yourself to some eye-catching clothes and accessories.

The more distinctive your appearance, the more popular you’ll be.

The days surrounding the 8th are perfect for showing off your creative work. You’ll find a receptive audience for your writing, acting, or musical talent. Your appeal isn’t only artistic.

Don’t be surprised when an old friend makes a pass at you. The two of you will make a fantastic couple, provided you’re willing to give each other lots of freedom. Money from an inheritance, refund, or legal settlement is awarded near the 23rd.

Use this sum to buy something that makes your daily life much easier, like a car or computer. Don’t worry, more moneymaking opportunities will arrive as June turns to July.

Look for jobs related to childcare, hospitality, and catering.

Don’t be surprised when an old friend makes a pass at you

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ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR]

Your unorthodox opinions will win you lots of romantic attention as June bursts forth from May. Trust your instincts when it comes to one of the family or a neighbour and don’t believe all you’re told or shown. A flirtatious newcomer might put a spring in your step in early June, but you should think long and hard before you respond or react. You’ll have to choose between private and public responsibilities during the middle days of the month and the resulting tension could lead to friction between you and a loved one. Keep your cool and find other outlets for your pent up energy and anger. A break away from all that’s familiar and frustrating or checking out your prospects on the job market might be just what you need to break the cycle of shutting doors and closing opportunities. As July approaches so your mood lifts and everything starts to get easier.

TAURUS [21 APR - 21 MAY]

Working behind the scenes gives you a great deal of creative fulfilment in early June. When you’re left to your own devices, it’s easy to put imaginative touches on stale traditions. Fortunately, the powers that be will be impressed by your efforts, and give you bigger and better assignments as a reward. If you’re working for money, you’ll be able to get a raise or increase your rates around the 8th. You’re tired of accepting second best.

Unfortunately, you’re the only one who will promote your interests, so you’ll have to take a risk. A lawsuit will be settled in your favour in the days surrounding the 23rd.

If you’re given a financial settlement, you should use this money to further your educational aspirations. There’s never been a better time to get an advanced degree.

June comes to a satisfying close when you’re offered a teaching or writing job. Use your salary to buy some beautiful furniture and artwork for your home.

CANCER [22 JUN - 23 JULY]

Working in seclusion helps you develop a brilliant idea at the beginning of June.

If there’s anything you hate, it’s being micromanaged. Fortunately, the powers that be will leave you alone, so long as you ask for a little breathing room. A lover will try to use sex as a weapon mid-June; fortunately, the two of you will be able to resolve your argument in bed. There’s an exciting undercurrent of tension that runs through this relationship. It’s an utter mystery to innocent bystanders, but it works for you and your amour. Doors that have always been closed to you will fly open in the final days of June. Take this opportunity to travel, write, and study. If you don’t have the money to expand your horizons, apply for a scholarship or grant. Religious, cultural, and educational institutions can finance your adventure, provided you’re willing to fill out lots of paperwork.

LEO [24 JULY - 23 AUG]

Joining a cultural, religious, or educational institution will widen your social circle in the first days of June. Your new friends will give you tremendous confidence, and might even inspire you to write a book or launch a blog. Your warm, generous persona will attract a wide audience. Don’t be surprised if you become something of a minor celebrity in your community as a result of your writing. The opportunity to realise a childhood dream arrives on or around the 8th. A well-respected friend will provide you with the emotional and financial support you need to achieve success. An exciting job offer will be made in the second half of June. This assignment will require you to

work behind the scenes, which is not really your cup of tea. Still, that’s no reason to shirk your duties. If you rise to the occasion, you’ll be given a bigger and better job as a reward.

VIRGO [24 AUG - 23 SEP]

Taking the helm of an impressive business or political organisation will be a good use of your talent in early June.

Your exalted position will make you a hot commodity on the romantic market. Several people will try to win your heart during this glorious period. Take care not to steer a friendship into romantic waters.

You’re better off making a fresh start with someone new.

A casual flirtation takes a serious turn around the 23rd; suddenly you’ll realise just how deep your feelings are for an attractive playmate. If you’re already in a relationship, the two of you will decide to take a romantic vacation together. Head for a beautiful ancient city near the water. As June turns to July, you’ll find more time for social pursuits. This will come as something of a relief.

You’ve missed your friends, but weren’t able to spend much time with them due to public commitments. Now that your schedule is starting to ease, you’ll be able to make the round of parties again.

LIBRA [24 SEPT - 23 OCT]

The spotlight will be trained on you throughout the first half of June.

Although you’d never admit it, you love all the attention. Be sure to look your best whenever you go out, for you never know who you will meet. If you want a high profile job, now is the time to apply for it. You’ll make an excellent impression on an employer. Schedule as many job interviews as possible in the days surrounding the 8th. Be sure to emphasise your talent for working as part of a team; this will prompt your future boss to offer you the position. Selling or buying property will go well around the 23rd. If you want to buy a piece of property, look for something that needs a little work.

You’ll get a good price for it, if you’re willing to negotiate.

The final days of June bring you fame and acclaim. Don’t be surprised if you’re given a promotion, prize, or award.

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 22 NOV]

Early June will be one of the most romantic times of the year, when a bold flirt makes their way into your life. If you’re single, you could meet someone special while vacationing abroad. The locals are deeply attracted to your particular brand of charm. It’s nice to be appreciated! If you’re already in a relationship, take this opportunity to inject more passion into your affair. Expand your bedroom repertoire and spend more time on your appearance. Your efforts will get an eager response from your amour. An inheritance, refund, or legal settlement will enrich your bank account in the days surrounding the 8th. Use this money to buy a new computer, car, or appliance. A degree or certificate will be awarded to you near the 23rd, improving your employment prospects. You may want to look for work overseas in the final days of June. Working in a foreign country will be emotionally and financially rewarding.

SAGITTARIUS [23 NOV - 21 DEC]

A romantic liaison gets June off to a wonderful start. If you’re looking for love, you can find it at a bookstore, reading club, or discussion group. Already have a partner? Schedule a short trip out of town with your amour. You’ll have a great time in a glittering city known for its nightlife. An engagement or wedding party spices

up the days surrounding the 8th. Buy a special outfit for this occasion, as you’ll draw a very attractive seatmate.

Romance and finance do not mix at mid-month. Get ready to refuse a lover’s request for a loan. Any personal relationship that is based on money is not worth pursuing. Hold your ground when you get a big cheque around the 23rd. You shouldn’t feel compelled to share your hard earned cash with anyone. Put this sum into an interest bearing account, where it will serve as a cushion against lean times ahead. Your sex drive soars in the final days of June; you’ll find an outlet for it at a reunion.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 20 JAN]

Your mind, body, and soul are intimately tied at the beginning of June. Go to the gym when depression rears its ugly head.

Better yet, join a sports team or exercise class. The more active you are, the better you will feel.

An exciting job will be rewarded to you on or around the 8th. This position will have unorthodox hours, which is why you’ll enjoy it so much. If there’s anything you hate, it’s a boring routine. By the middle of the month you will be able to upgrade your computer or phone system.

Don’t beat yourself up over the expense; consider it an investment in your future. Fame and acclaim will be yours on the 23rd, when word spreads of your incredible talent. You will meet some very influential people in your desired industry near this fateful day; be sure to get their contact information. Two heads are better than one at the end of June. When in doubt, confer with your romantic or business partner.

AQUARIUS [21 JAN - 19 FEB]

Sparks are flying between you and a wild rebel at the beginning of June.

The object of your affection has a unique outlook on life that is incredibly inspiring. With this lover at your side, you can realise your creative potential. A new job will be offered to you in the days surrounding the 7th. Not only will this position afford lots of emotional satisfaction, but it will be financially rewarding, too. Take a bold risk in June. Enter a contest, make an investment, or submit your creative work for review. The results will be exhilarating. You’ll have a rare opportunity to rest and relax near the 23rd. Head off for a secluded beauty spot where you can think your own thoughts and set your own schedule. Although you’re very sociable, too much company after a prolonged period can wear on your nerves. Step up your exercise routine toward the end of June. If you stick to your routine, you’ll get in the best shape of your life.

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

Your family provides much needed financial support in early June. If you’re looking for a job, spread the word among relatives. A parent, aunt, or uncle may hear of the perfect opportunity for you, and throw your name in the ring. If you do land a position through such a recommendation, be sure to show your appreciation with a gift. You can’t take your family for granted at this pivotal time. The 8th is wonderful for moving, selling property, or buying a home. Be sure to move like lightning if you get an offer or find a place you like; deliberating will undermine your profit margin.

A roommate or relative will join your household at midmonth. Fortunately, you’ll enjoy their company. Your creativity will soar in the closing days of June. Take this opportunity to write a novel, screenplay, or musical score. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never tried such an endeavour before. The important thing is to commit your ideas to paper.

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FAMILY FUN ANCRAA Giant Donkeys Cuddle

a donkey or become a volunteer to help save this humble but threatened animal. CN 340, km 164, Finca los Pajaritos, Estepona.

Tel: 952 790 511 Bioparc Fuengirola Award winning zoo covering Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301. www.bioparcfuengirola.es Black Box Teatro Dramatic Arts School for all ages. C/ Notario Luis Oliver 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 172. www.blackboxteatro.com Born to be Wild Jeep and dolphin eco-tours for the whole family. Open 9am-8pm. Blue Dolphin Beach Club, Estepona Beach. Tel: 639 720 246 Cable Ski Marbella Water ski cable system and pool. Open 11am-9pm (closed Mondays).

Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro.

Tel: 952 785 579 Camelot Fun play centre in La Cañada with a wealth of games and activities and qualified child minders. Special events include baby and toddler mornings and a baby grow clinic, for mums to be and newborns. Ctra. de Ojén s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 766 Crocodile Park Educational park with more then 300 monsters. Pose with baby crocodiles. Open 10am6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos.

Tel: 952 051 782 Danzzas Ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, theatre craft and hip-hop for kids. Classes at the Manolo Santana Racquets Club and at Plaza Gym. Contact Fiona on Tel: 663 646 040. www.danzzas.com El Refugio del Burrito Donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of

Málaga. Open 11am-7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Flamenco Classes Children aged 5 to 8 can learn to dance flamenco with Isabel Gil, a professional dancer. Classes on Monday and Wednesday at the Nueva Alcántara Tennis Club. Tel: 952 788 315 Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, minimotorbikes, mechanical bull.

Open daily. East side of Marbella.

Tel: 952 823 359 Galaxia Versatile and fun play centre for children of all ages, with separate areas indoor and outdoor.

Mega slide, mini planetarium, birthday parties, summer camp.

Life size characters. C.C. Guadalmina, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 885 530

Ice Skating Rink and Indoor Swimming Pool New sports

centre with public ice skating, indoor pool, children’s pool. Avda.

García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 050

Inter Marbella Football Academy Football Academy for

boys and girls of all ages, just opposite La Cañada in Marbella.

Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Craig on Tel: 609 310 409. www.intermarbellacf.com Karting Club Málaga Go-kart circuit for kids and adults who feel a need for speed. Open 10ammidnight. Ctra. De Coin, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 581 704 Kids Multi-Sports Club A plethora of sports for children of all ages and abilities, from tennis through to football, cycling and skateboarding. Parties with games, activities and bouncy castles. Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Avda. del Prado,

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 656 618 712 Kidz Kingdom Fun play centre and birthday party area for kids, with a mini disco. Urb. Bel-Air, CN 340, km 166.2, Estepona.

Tel: 952 925 936

Kidz Kingdom 2 – Space City

Space theamed play centre for daily visits or parties. Life size Barney and Sponge Bob. Urb. El Rosario, CN 340, km 188.5, Marbella.

Tel: 952 839 275

Le Petit Milk & Roses

Pampering sessions for little girls, including manicures and dress-ups.

C/ Estebañez Calderon 6, Marbella.

Tel: 952 859 223 Little Fishes Swimming classes for newborns to 3-year-olds in Marbella, Estepona and Riviera.

Tel: 686 498 561/ 607 875 949. www.littlefishes-spain.com

Little Gem Swimmers

Swimming courses for babies and toddlers in Benalmádena. Contact Emma on Tel: 628 567 129. www.littlegemswimmers.com

Marbella Stage School

Kids can take accredited courses in dance, drama, musical theatre and singing after school on weekdays and all day on Saturdays. Tel: 952 906 865. www.marbellastageschool.com Musical Babes Babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years enjoy singing, playing simple instruments and playing games.

Tel: 952 853 027. Los Jazmines 11, Bajo B, Nueva Alcántara, San Pedro de Alcántara. www.brainwaves-spain.com

NMA The Nelson Music Academy Kids aged 4 to 12 are

introduced to music in its funnest aspects. Classes on Tuesdays

and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm, Saturdays from 11am to 1pm.

Edif. Jupiter 44, Local 3, C/ Jesús Cautivo, Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 478 416. www.nelsonmusicacademy.com Original Dolphin Safari The original dolphin safari, established in 1969! Daily sailings from Marina Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 71914. www. dolphinsafari.gi Parque La Batería Kids will have fun in this park, built in the civil war era and featuring four replica cannons, underground bunkers and passageways. Urb. Montemar Alto (near the train station), Torremolinos.

Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multi-screen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga.

Tel: 952 247 580 Scouting Kids will have fun being a boy or girl scout. The programme followed is the same as that in the UK. Tel: 680 870 270 Sealife Centre See 2 metre long sharks. Touch pools and walkthough glass tunnel. Open daily 10am-6pm. Benálmadena Port.

Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Adventure Park Over 2,000 animals, 4x4 tours, plus adventure activities. Open 10am9pm. CN340 Km 162.5, Estepona.

Tel: 902 190 482 Selwo Marina Dolphins Exotic birds, penguins and virtual reality shows. Open 10am-6pm. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena.

Tel: 902 190 482 Stagecoach Renowned performing arts school for singing, dancing and acting skills. The academy is open to four to 16-year-

olds. Tel: 952 900 453/666 838 213. www.stagecoach.es Steam Train Ride Enjoy a steam train ride crossing the Andalusian mountains with a scenic trip from San Roque to Ronda.

Tel: 952 931 186 Swim Bebé Swim Swimming classes for under 4’s and AquaNatal classes for mums-to-be.

Tel: 617 520 588 Teleférico Benalmádena Cable car to top of Calamorro mountain, falconry, trekking and horseriding.

Arroyo de la Miel. Open 10am-6pm.

Tel: 902 190 482 Tennis Camp Tennis lessons for kids from 4 years on, with professional coaches. Open 10am1pm. Club del Sol, Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595 The Music House Kids learn, grow and have fun making music. Open to children from 2 years on. Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Blq 7, local 12, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 515. www.themusichouse.es Tivoli World Biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol. Open daily from 1pm. Avda. de Tivoli, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 016 Trenecito de Marbella Take a relaxing train ride to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm. Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981 Yaina’s Park Indoor play centre with staff speaking Scandinavian, English and Spanish. Open seven days a week from 10am to 9pm.

Children’s parties, parent’s coffee shop with pool tables, television, food. Avda. Gamonal 4, Edif. Hercules, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 622 005 068

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