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New Year’s Resolutions 28
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The Commonwealth of Nations: A Global Family 50 Lily James 60
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Richard Linklater’s Best Films 68 Music News 70 Top Reads 72
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the style The Architecture of Frank Gehry 78 Décor News 86 Fashion by Jorge Vázquez 88 Fashion News 94
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the gourmet 136 Breathe 139 Picadero 140 Food News 142 Local Michelin-Starred Chefs 144 Pérez Pascuas Wine 146 Tierra Hermosa Wine
the guide 148 Listings 154 What’s On 156 Stars for 2019
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It’s in a good cause all round, as the charities benefit from the alcohol-free fundraisers its members are encouraged to organise. Cancer Research UK urges its Dryathletes to pay a £20 Tipple Tax every time they fall off the wagon. And both movements’ websites offer all kinds of bells and whistles to engage support – willpower tests, calorie counters, unit trackers and calculators to tell you how much cash you’ll save. It works because it makes giving up fun, a group sacrifice shared across the social networks with a monsoon of mocktail recipes and witty memes. We loved the one of the senior citizen sitting on a weight machine,
everybody’s doing it. real cocktail in hand, captioned: ‘This year Alternatively, you could take a stanza out I resolved to drink less and go to the gym. I of Rudyard Kipling’s little-known poem, New made it to the gym...’ Year Resolutions, as I intend to do: There will be temptation all over the I am resolved that vows like these, Internet. Resolve could all fall apart on Though lightly made, are hard to keep; January 17, which is Ditch New Year’s Wherefore I’ll take them by degrees, Resolutions Day... or just maybe you’ll make Lest my back-slidings make me weep. it through to Beer Can Appreciation Day (Jan One vow a year will see me through; 24)? If you’re dieting as well, be thankful and I’ll begin with Number Two. you don’t live Stateside where, coming up over the last fortnight in January there are appreciation days dedicated to popcorn, the granola bar, the blonde brownie (made with white chocolate), blueberry pancakes and corn chips! Only in America, land of the free, the brave and the clinically obese… But it’s not just the Americans. British pub trade paper The Publican’s Morning Spain has the laxest recommended drinking limits Advertiser is fighting the Dry January in Europe at four units a day for men and two for women sales slump with Try January, a – twice what is advised in Britain and France and four campaign to lure customers back to times the limit in the Netherlands. the bar with new and exotic food and However the latest American study suggests there is no drink offerings. safe limit. It found alcohol to be the leading risk factor for If you’re TT and feeling like Johnny premature mortality and disability in the 15-49 age group, no-mates with nothing to strive for this while its benefits were ‘statistically insignificant’. January, you can always sign up for Current drinking habits pose ‘dire ramifications Veganuary. Since Formula 1 champion for future population health,’ warned the report. Lewis Hamilton came out as a vegan, ‘In conflict with most health guidelines,
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The global wellness industry has grown by 12.8 per cent in the past two years, with an estimated worth of around €3.7 trillion in 2017 – according to research compiled in the 2018 Global Wellness Economy Monitor. The lion’s share of the market is taken up by the beauty and anti-ageing, health and weight loss, and wellness tourism sectors, with around €564 billion spent on wellness tourism alone. The reason for this phenomenon has plenty to do with relatively recent discoveries about the link between the body, mind, and spirit. With activities like yoga and meditation sparking an interest in weekend (or longer) retreats, and studies indicating that our nutrition is tied in to our mental and physical health and wellbeing, travelling in search of holistically rich experiences is all the rage. This month, we offer a few ideas of top resorts to visit. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS
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ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS
This stunning resort, located on a 40-hectare Maharajah’s Palace estate in the Himalayan foothills, ranked the number one destination spa in the world by Condé Nast readers in 2016, offers a wealth of indulgent therapies and spa treatments, featuring a host of holistic wellness to suit all tastes. A team of experts in Ayurveda, yoga, and other health specialities cater a tailor-made programme for each guest, so you can choose to focus on detox, weight management, ayurvedic rejuvenation, yogic detox, stress management, yoga/physical activity, and more specialised programmes. The Yogic Detox programme is one of Ananda’s most popular. It includes asana, pranayama, and various yogic techniques such as Hatha yoga (to purify the body), as well as Kunjal Kriya (cleansing the stomach), Jala Neti (cleansing the channels), and Trataka (for concentration). The Stress Management programme, meanwhile, sounds like the perfect match for stressed executives. It involves Ayurvedic therapies like Shirodhara (the gentle pouring of liquids over the forehead), as well as a host of international therapies like Reiki, meditation techniques such as Yoga Nidra, Tibetan lymphatic drainage massage, and much more. The magic of Ananda goes way beyond the actual programmes; the resort itself is stunning, featuring colourful gardens, lush foliage, and clean, crisp mountain air. The accommodation is to-die-for, with villas boasting their own 40m2 pool overlooking the forest, with benefits including private butler and pantry service. Dining is another big highlight at this resort. Ayurvedic principles are adopted to the full, with all meals being curated by in-house Ayurvedic doctors and chefs. Don’t think you need to starve to achieve weight loss or vitality; the dishes are as tasty as they are colourful, and everything is made with produce from local organic farms. There is nothing boring about Ananda. Indulge in a host of super-fun activities, including white water rafting, safaris, bird watching, and walking in an abundance of stunning nature trails. i www.anandaspa.com
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COMO SHAMBHALA, BALI, INDONESIA
This wellness getaway is set in a spiritual enclave of jungle, river, and sun-rich clearings just north of Ubud. It features a combination of holistic wellness programmes and luxury accommodation, as well as fun activities like yoga, Pilates, mountain biking, outdoor circuit training, white water rafting, among many others. Como Shambhala has six main programmes: Rejuvenation (centred on mental and physical youthfulness), Ayurveda (featuring Ayurvedic medicine and therapeutic yoga sessions), Oriental Medicine (including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and meditation), Stress Management (including massage, breathing, and outdoor experiences), Be Active (to tone and strengthen the body and mind), and Cleanse (featuring targeted nutrition, daily therapies, and specific exercises to rid the body of toxins). Accommodation includes five residences, five retreat pool villas, and four private villas. The latter are designed by renowned architect Cheong Yew Kuan, so as you can imagine, luxury and beauty abound in every corner. Services include a personal assistant, a travel and tour assistant, a resident doctor, and babysitting services (making this resort an excellent choice for couples with kids). Healthy dishes are served for lunch and dinner, and include colourful salads, energising juices and blends that are rich in living enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. The food showcases diverse influences from Indonesia’s different regions and you can enjoy special experiences such as a picnic lunch by the resort’s spring water pools and cascading waterfall, and a full moon dinner, dedicated to the Moon Goddess, Purnama. There are many activities to keep you entertained as well, including swimming, museum visits, meditation and yoga, outdoor tennis, and guided scenic nature trails. i www.comohotels.com
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ARO HĀ WELLNESS RETREAT, GLENORCHY, NEW ZEALAND
This resort is ideal for those who equate nature experiences with wellbeing. Located on the South Island of New Zealand, it is known as the country’s adventure capital, and the resort’s programmes certainly fit in well with the surrounds. “Resilient, localised living solutions” are the aim here, where everything from permaculture to passive house (ultra-energy-efficient) construction make patent that human health and wellness is very much dependent on our environment. At Aro Hā, energy harnessed from the sun and water is used to supply practically all the resort’s needs. The Aro Hā experience is based on the fact that over 70 per cent of non-communicable diseases are directly related to our lifestyle and diet choices. ‘Aro Hā’ actually means ‘in the presence of divine breath’ and at the resort, mindfulness techniques and breathing are used to connect guests with their own reservoir of inner wisdom. The resort’s founders have wisely identified the many causes of ill health and unhappiness – including isolation, poor nutrition, and the sedentary lifestyle. It addresses each of these maladies with a host of social activities, mindful practices, a rainbow of vegetarian cuisine, activities like yoga and interval training, detox, and healing (think a fantastic massage before nap time). Take your pick from yoga, functional strength training, sub Alpine hiking, ‘un-cooking’ classes (which focuses on the health value of seasonal produce) and much more. i www.aro-ha.com
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SHANTI MAURICE: A NIRA RESORT, MAURITIUS
If nothing sounds more appealing than a pristine white sand beach, this five-star boutique resort will be right up your alley. It is located on a horseshoeshaped coral sand cove and boasts 14.5 hectares of a tropical beachfront garden. Exclusivity is the word at Shanti Maurice; there are only 61 suites and villas, offering the highest level of privacy and space (with accommodation measuring from 81m2 to 1,000m2). The resort’s star attraction is Nira Spa – one of the largest of the Indian Ocean covering 7,000 square metres, with 25 treatment rooms including yoga and meditation pavilions as well as a fully equipped fitness and Pilates area. Guests also enjoy a complimentary unlimited green fee at an 18-hole golf course, making this an ideal getaway for golf buffs who want to rid themselves of stress. Also featuring a 2,000m2 Kids Club with a private kids’ pool, to keep children occupied while parents are enjoying a host of wellness treatments. The resort has a strong wellness focus but also celebrates the wonder of Indonesian cuisine. Choose from STARS restaurant (which specialises in the bounties of the Indian ocean and the culinary diversity of the surrounding islands), Fish Shack by the beach (featuring freshly grilled seafood and barbecue delights), and La Kaze Mama (serving Mauritian home cooking by the Chef’s herb garden restaurant). Those who are detoxing can opt for the Wellbeing Cuisine, which features healthier, lighter preparations made with natural ingredients and following Ayurvedic principles. Special Detox and Weight Management packages are available, as well as Spa packages focused on different areas – including Ayurveda, Weight Management, Meditation, Yoga, Sleep, Detox, Rejuvenation, and more. i www.shantimaurice.com
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BUSHMANS KLOOF, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Escape, rest, heal, and be at one with nature in this South African wilderness escape, featuring wide open plains, mystical rock formations, crystal clear waterfalls and an abundance of flora and fauna. The resort is nestled at the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, just 270km from Cape Town. This South African Natural Heritage Site is home to over 130 documented Bushman rock art sites and the internationally renowned Rooibos tea. Movement in nature is the main path to wellness at Bushmans Kloof. While the resort oozes luxury from every pore, guests are encouraged to make the most of the natural surrounds, taking part in activities such as hiking and biking, canoeing, swimming, and archery. While you are out and about, you will marvel at the stunning flora and fauna on the reserve, which includes the Cape Floral Kingdom – the smallest of all plant kingdoms with the highest concentration of species in the world. Enjoy ancient rock art excursions, take a nature drive, go on a walk where you may spot wildlife such as as the Aardwolf, African wildcat, bat eared fox, Cape fox and porcupine; take a tour of the vast organic gardens featuring fruit trees, herbs and veggies grown using sustainable farming practices; and spot stunning birds such as the African fish eagle and the jewel-like sunbird. Meditate to birdsong, take part in creative pursuits like painting and photography, and enjoy a night of stargazing. Gourmet lovers take note: it’s not all about detoxifying and de-stressing here. Bushman Kloof’s award-winning wine cellar features a host of excellent wines that the beverage manager will suggest you try out. After a hectic day out, unwind at the amazing spa facilities, which include the outdoors Riverside Gazebo, the fragrant Crystal Steam Room, and the super comfy Tranquility Lounge. Afterwards, boost your energy levels at the Health Bar and complete a few laps at the heated outdoor pool. i www.bushmanskloof.co.za
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Located in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley, Six Senses Douro Valley blends romantic 19th century architecture with contemporary interiors bearing the classic Six Senses design. With the River Douro winding its lazy way through the oldest wineproducing region in the world, this serene setting is eight hectares large and features with 57 guest accommodations, the Vale de Abraão restaurant with three different atmospheres: Open Kitchen, Terrace and Dining Room; a Wine Library featuring vintages from the valley; and a stunning Six Senses Spa occupying 2,200m2 and made with ecologically-friendly materials. Portuguese tradition and design abounds at every corner of the spa, which pays homage to the elements of water, space, stone, and wood. From the moment of your arrival at Six Senses, you will feel immediately relaxed. The Spa boasts a large gym as well as 10 treatment rooms and an Alchemy Bar – where potions of herbs, salt, grapes and a range of exotic ingredients (sourced from the resort’s own herb and plant garden) are individually blended for scrubs and masks. Choose from signature massages and specialist therapies, or go for a personalised wellness and nutritional programme. Experts in Ayurveda, reflexology, osteopathy, deep tissue massage, alternative medicine and more specialities will help you achieve physical, mental, and spiritual balance, and you can also turn back the hands of time with a host of anti-ageing treatments. The resort often welcomes renowned experts in Eastern and other medicine systems, so check out the visitor practitioners’ calendar before booking. Yoga is a big activity at this resort, and it takes place in a stunning outdoor yoga deck overlooking the valley. Other activities include trips to a prehistoric rock site in the Côa Valley, visits to some of the oldest wineries in the world as well as to old churches and picturesque villages, and cruise and water activities. Stomp on grapes at harvest time, spend some time bird watching, and walk along the verdant valley. i www.sixsenses.com
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FEEL NEXT TO THE SEA THE BEST LIFESTYLE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL A perfect place to live, in f ront of the sea, with views of Af rica and Gibraltar. Apartments and penthouses with 1 and 2 bedrooms, parking spaces and storage room. Large terraces with solarium and panoramic views of the coast of Africa and the strait of Gibraltar. The complex has two outdoor swimming pools and beautiful landscaped areas with direct access to the beach.
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EL LODGE Reopens with New Wellness and Cultural Experiences
Every year, ski buffs look forward to the new winter season of El Lodge Ski & Spa, located within the Sierra Nevada National Park at 2,300 metres above sea level. Belonging to the MC Hotel Group, El Lodge is a luxurious yet cosy hideaway with the only ski-in, ski-out facilities and heated outdoor pool in the Sierra Nevada. This year, it promises a host of new experiences which have been carefully curated to bring its guests closer to the natural beauty and rich culture of this diverse Spanish region.
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he interiors of El Lodge have been thoughtfully designed by Martin Waller, founder of revered London-based design house, Andrew Martin. The design team brings an elegantly informal approach to traditional alpine style with cowhide rugs, bright Moroccan textiles and bespoke Chesterfield armchairs adding colour and texture to the Finnish timber-clad bedrooms, while playful touches such as vintage posters and antler chandeliers adorn the walls. Each of the hotel’s nine rooms and 12 suites boast private terraces and sweeping picture windows that frame exquisite views of the snow-capped mountains beyond, and let in the ever-changing sunlight that is so prominent in Europe’s most southerly ski resort. Guests at El Lodge can indulge in three dining options. The Sun Deck –
the only ski-in/ski-out restaurant in the Sierra Nevada – offers traditional tapas, light lunches, warming hot chocolates and panoramic views on an outdoor terrace. The Grill serves up hearty fondue, raclette, grilled meats, fresh fish and locally sourced Riofrio Caviar – the first organically certified caviar in the world. The Lounge is the spot for bar snacks and a hot toddy by the fire while enjoying a game of pool, backgammon or vintage arcade machines. The Bar, with its eclectic style and whimsical vintage ski décor, offers a snug refuge to hole up in for cocktails on cold, snowy evenings. El Lodge also offers its guests an extensive spa featuring indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, two treatment rooms, a gym, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, while younger visitors aged 0-14 years can keep themselves busy in a dedicated playroom brimming with toys, games, and films.
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WINTER WELLNESS IN THE SIERRA – NEW FOR THE 2018/19 SEASON This three-night holistic mountain programme aims to enhance overall wellbeing combining an enriching outdoor activity each morning with afternoons on the slopes. Lodgers will check into their suite with private hot tub and spend their first morning partaking in a dynamic mountain-top yoga class followed by a personalised aqua-fit session in El Lodge’s outdoor heated pool to prepare the body for the days of skiing ahead. Guests will also explore the Sierra Nevada National Park by horseback in the snow and go hiking in Los Cahorros – a pristine network of gorges, rock pools, waterfalls and historic waterways knitted together via hanging bridges and winding trails, particularly beautiful on a blue but wintry day. Afternoons are spent skiing, while each evening guests end their day with a unique experience: an unforgettable stargazing excursion led by trained astrologers, private access to El Lodge’s spa for a sleep-inducing spa ritual and a Snowcat ride to watch the sun set over the mountains.
SKI & CULTURE IN THE SIERRA – NEW FOR THE 2018/19 SEASON
This three-night experience will give guests the chance to combine time on the slopes with the rich culture that is so prevalent throughout the Granada province. Embark on a tour of the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces with local expert, Luisa Corral, who
will bring to life the history of Spain’s Moorish jewel in the crown. The day will end with a hot air balloon ride, providing privileged aerial views of the Alhambra, before returning for dinner at The Grill. The next day will be spent on the slopes with an alfresco lunch on The Sun Deck, before being whisked off to a real Sierra Nevada institution – Ruta del Veleta – to sample its tasting menu, a gastronomic journey through the most traditional and innovative tastes of Andalucía. The final day will be spent exploring the picturesque white villages of the Alpujarra, seldom visited in the low season but even more magical during the winter. These tiny mountainside enclaves offer charm aplenty, while the surrounding farmland remains emerald green year-round thanks to the melting snow that trickles down from the mountains. A beautiful spot to delve into the Moorish history of the region and contemplate the magnificence of the majestic peaks that tower above. A less obvious choice for a ski break, the Sierra Nevada offers one of Europe’s longest seasons with operations running until late April, making it likely to accommodate 2019’s unusually late Easter holidays. Guests at El Lodge can hit the resort’s 45 pistes and six off-piste routes in style with clothing from Bogner and equipment from Stöckli, taking advantage of the hotel’s boot warming and slipper service in between runs. i For further information or bookings, www.ellodge.com
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An intergovernmental organisation with its headquarters in London and 53 member states around the world, the Commonwealth of Nations is a product of Britain’s colonial past, but also one of the finest examples of international cooperation to come out of the post-colonial era. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ
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riginally known officially as the British Commonwealth of Nations when it was first established in 1926, the current iteration of the Commonwealth traces it roots to the immediate post-war period, in 1949. However, according to its head, Queen Elizabeth II, the origins of the organisation date back to the establishment of the confederation of Canada in 1867. This is because the confederation led to the formation of Canada as an independent, selfgoverning state—the first of its kind within the British Empire. More would follow in the course of the 20th century, when first white settler colonies such as Australia and New Zealand achieved autonomy under the crown, and later all but a small collection of scattered islands followed the road from British rule to full statehood. It began with the independence of India in 1947, which ushered in the transition to selfrule of African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean states throughout the 1950s and 60s, and even into the 1970s. The British Empire was no more, but the Commonwealth of Nations
was to prove not only the tool through which the process of decolonisation was conducted in a mostly orderly fashion, but also the organisation through which the longstanding connections established over the past few centuries lived on. Some of the smaller states, such as Jamaica and the Bahamas, chose to retain Queen Elizabeth as their monarchical head of state, in conjunction with full selfgovernance, but others severed the royal ties and became republics.
THE GLUE THAT BINDS NATIONS TOGETHER In spite of this, the ties that bind many of these countries to Britain have remained intact, and though this has been done through trade, diplomacy, shared security initiatives, humanitarian aid, sport and cultural exchanges, the Commonwealth has proved to be the ideal vehicle for it all. In other words, it is the glue that binds 53 states not just to their former colonial power, but also to one-another. More than that; in comprising almost 20% of the world’s land surface, and a combined population of 2.5 billion people, this
is a bloc with a global presence that hasn’t weighed into major events yet – in the fashion of the USA, NATO, UN and the EU – but which has the potential to play an increasingly positive role in terms of conflict solution, economic development, trade, and the spread of responsible government around the world. In the absence of structures such as the European Union in large parts of the globe, the Commonwealth has the potential to fill a gap that could eventually lead to regional customs unions, security blocs and political approximation in different parts of Africa and Asia. Currently, a large part of the organisation’s role is somewhat symbolic, expressed mainly in cultural connections between member countries through the Commonwealth Foundation, which manages non-governmental links of this kind. Greater potential lies with the Commonwealth Secretariat, which handles inter-governmental ties and as such could possibly begin to expand its international role as new major powers such as India emerge onto the world stage.
The flags of the territories within the greater UK join those of the Commonwealth in the heart of London
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The headquarters of the Commonwealth of Nations
Morgan Changarai, the late prime minister of Zimbabwe, addresses members at Chatham House in London
To the outside world, the British Commonwealth is still largely a quaint gathering of former British colonies that meet at diplomatic, sporting and cultural events, but for Jan Smuts, a former Boer general who fought the British and later became not only Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, but also a military aide to Winston Churchill and one of the minds behind both the Commonwealth and the United Nations, it was always intended to be more than that. The brilliant South African politician was later to draft a large part of the charter of the UN, which he saw as a larger version of the Commonwealth, and the means through which to ensure peace
and stability in a post-colonial world. Queen Elizabeth shared this vision, saying in 1953 that the Commonwealth represented “an entirely new conception – built on the highest qualities of the Spirit of Man: friendship, loyalty and the desire for freedom and peace.” But such lofty ideals were largely lost along with the picture of a stable, prosperous post-war brotherhood of nations on earth driven by rationality, democracy and technological advancement. In reality, the Commonwealth could not hide the fact of Britain’s rapid decline as the former military superpower, having to seek shelter within the collective security of NATO, while attempting to rebuild
its crumbling economy and infrastructure within the EU and eventually becoming the USA’s sidekick. Not only had the balance of power shifted, with the Americans in firm control – as becoming painfully evident during the 1956 Suez Crisis, when it ordered Britain and France out of Egypt – but the hope for peace never materialised. In fact, from the moment the European powers left the former colonies in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean, there has been a never-ending succession of wars, dictatorships, rebellions, civil wars and inter-tribal genocide. The former colonies soon became the impoverished Third World, run by incompetent,
plundering despots who couldn’t avoid their countries and regions becoming embroiled in the Cold War chess game between Russia and America. A war that was often hot on their soil, where proxy campaigns in the ideological conflict were fought and both the communists and capitalists created new de facto colonies. As one master replaced the other, it soon became evident that the eagerly anticipated emancipation had not brought freedom, but instead repression, poverty and a collapse of the infrastructure and rule of law. Led by India, many sought refuge in the Non-Aligned Movement, but it too could provide only marginal solace.
The Commonwealth Games are held every four years, mirroring the Olympics
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South Africa House in London – one of the original founding pillars of the British Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth II is the official head of the Commonwealth
THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE FUTURE The world is more unstable and antagonistic than ever, but in spite of the endless Third World conflicts and refugee streams, the Commonwealth has by and large shone as an example of a collective of often highly diverse nations that brings its members together in a spirit of cooperation. Events such as the Commonwealth Games have been largely peaceful and harmonious, and the organisation has fostered a great many inter-country initiatives, be they practical or symbolic, but it is perhaps with the rise of India as a new economic and political superpower that the Commonwealth will find renewed vigour as a tool through which to fight conflict and forge cooperation. Together with the UK, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Malaysia and Nigeria, to name a few, it has the potential to create at the very least pockets of collaboration
and produce diplomatic initiatives through platforms such as the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which brings leaders of the 53 countries together in a reasonably unique way. Such events, backed by the now well-established cultural, humanitarian, development aid and environmental frameworks of the Commonwealth, provide an important opportunity to discuss, plan and work things out. However, if the organisation is to fulfil its true potential it will have to expand its ambitions into the economic realm and be one of the catalysts that helps the creation of regional trade and economic blocs such as the EU is in Europe. The European Union’s role was to foster closer relations and through this avoid the spectre of war, and not only has this been successful but the common market principle has also led to the kind of economic development
and prosperity that can only be maintained in an environment of stability and rule of law. Any sound regional bloc, say in South East Asia or Southern Africa, would have to also include neighbouring countries that are not Commonwealth members, but its structures can along with the EU provide the perfect model for future collaboration and improved peace, stability and economic collaboration. The global free trade doctrine in which the superpowers use the rest of the world as dormant client nations threatens the creation of regional trade blocs of this kind, but as more countries become at least regional players they could perhaps escape the gravity of ambitious hyper states and hyper corporations. In the post-Brexit era, the UK has at least to an extent pushed away from the European continent that enabled it to recover from the
dismal situation it found itself in during the 1970s. Britain’s newfound confidence and prosperity has led to what many describe as renewed delusions of grandeur, but the country will now more than ever look to its connections within the Commonwealth to secure trade deals as it goes it alone in a scary new world. Its ties within the Commonwealth of Nations may prove invaluable in this, though the balance of power – and therefore the negotiating position – has shifted in favour of the likes of India, Malaysia and even Canada and Australia, which will not feel the need to give anything away. Though seen by many as a largely symbolic organisation, this collective of 53 states on all the inhabited continents will prove to be important to the UK after all and may just build on its good reputation to help guide war-torn regions of the world into a brighter future. e
Flags of Commonwealth states along The Mall in central London on the occasion of the Commonwealth Heads of Goverment meeting
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Y T I C E H T IN She was clearly meant to be an actress. The granddaughter of actress, Helen Horton and the daughter of an actress and a musician, her love for performance is in her blood and from a very young age, Lily James was ready to make her mark on the acting world. You may have seen her recently in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again; the relative newcomer played Donna (a younger version of the character played by Meryl Streep in the first film, Mamma Mia!). With performers the calibre of Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried, just about the last thing you would expect is for a young, relatively unknown British actress to do the unimaginable: steal every scene, owing not only to her beautiful voice, but also her powerful charisma.
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cting wasn’t a chance event in Lily’s life; she studied its pillar at the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, then at the Guildhall School of Drama in London, graduating in 2010. Soon after, she was snapped up by a London agent and hasn’t stopped working since. Lily honed her craft on TV before taking a leap onto the silver screen, her most acclaimed role probably being that of the rebellious Lady Rose in Downton Abbey. The part set a precedent for Lily, since Rose was a vivacious character with plenty of character and substance. Despite her lucrative TV work, Lily always
fought for audiences and producers to take her seriously. After achieving acclaim for her work in Downton Abbey, she showed off her acting chops in the theatre, starring in many roles and receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of Nina in Russell Bolam’s visionary interpretation of Chekhov’s The Seagull. She was also brilliant as Desdemona in Othello; critic Quentin Letts reviewed the work, stating: “We may have a new star actress on our hands. Her name is Lily James and she left drama school only last year, yet she practically sweeps all before her as Desdemona in this Othello. Poise, diction, allure – she has them all... Someone fix that
honey a Hollywood agent, pronto.” Said and done. In 2015, Lily was offered her biggest break thus far: the role of Cinderella in a 2015 Disney live-action version of the classic tale. Not only did she bring a modern flair to this traditional character, but also sang A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, which played at the final credits. Soon after, she starred in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, a parody of Jane Austen’s 19th-century feminist novel. Logically, she played Elizabeth – the feistiest of the Bennett sisters and the only one who managed to hold her ground against the sexist ethos that prevailed during this era.
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S R A T S F O After impressing viewers in the BBC series War & Peace, she stunned American audiences in Baby Driver: an über-cool thriller in which she plays the love interest of Baby – a slick getaway driver played by hot DJ and actor, Ansel Elgort (of Divergent fame). She admits she always longed for stronger roles, and her wish was answered in the form of the 2018 period drama –The Gusernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It was a role she initially turned down (since she was tiring of period dramas), but when the script came her way again, she realised that what most mattered was the chance to work with a director she had always admired – Mike Newell of Four Weddings and a Funeral fame. She accepted the role in Baby Driver for the same reason; director Edgar Wright had shown he was as capable of writing blockbuster commercial hits (Ant-Man) as he was of directing horror comedy (Shaun of the Dead) at its finest. The chance to play powerful characters (such as writer, Juliet in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society) would also weigh heavily in her choices from then on. In Little Woods, she played a single mum living in a trailer, struggling to get an abortion in an unforgiving healthcare system. It was the first time she would work with a female director, and as she told Allure, “I just felt
like I could completely be, and I trusted there was someone that really had my back from my point of view, making sure we’re getting this right.” The only time in which actresses make the same money as actors is in their 20s. James is aware of the difficulties caused by sexism, which is sadly still rife in Hollywood. As such, she firmly supports the Time Up and 50:50 campaigns, which advocate for equal pay and representation in the film industry. Lily, now aged 29, is undoubtedly at the pinnacle of her career, a time in which scripts are piling up on her bedroom floor and she is truly free to choose projects which are meaningful to her. The exciting news is that she is currently working on Danny Boyle’s untitled musical comedy, which we know co-stars Himesh Patel, Kate McKinnon, Ed Sheeran, Ana de Armas, and more talented young stars. The release date is set for June 28, 2019. Mark it on your calendar; if Lily James is in it, it won’t be anything less than magical. e
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THE NEW BMW Z4 ROADSTER
It’s always good news when an all-new, reasonably affordable sports roadster appears on the scene and especially exciting when it carries a BMW badge. WORDS TONY WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BMW
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MW chose 2019 as the year it would replace its Z4 model with a fully updated sixth-generation version. The current model of this roadster has been around since 2009, so it’s had a nice long run. The Z roadster range has its origins in the Z1 of 1989, the novel design which included doors that slid down into deep sills rather than opening outwards. As far as automotive design goes, this was a blind alley and the Z cars we’ve become familiar with are stylistically based on the 1995 Z3 with its stubby boot, long hood and conventional doors. Although the sheet metal is all-new, the 2019 car does carry on with a design language that has made these cars so
popular. Despite following a basic outline that goes back many decades in sports roadsters from numerous manufacturers, the Z4 retains lots of originality. Right from the old Z3, this BMW has always been instantly recognisable and it’s not easy to mistake it for any of its rivals. Having said that, in profile the new car looks a lot like a Mercedes SL, though not too many people are going to complain about that. Overall, the car has a more aggressive look that combines nicely with its fluid lines. One fascinating side element to this new Z4 is that the new Toyota Supra, yet to be revealed, will be built on the same platform and the two carmakers partnered at the development stage. Since the long awaited Supra will not come with a roadster option, it
will be a very different car, though pricing may be similar. Earlier Z cars had fabric roofs that were a little ungainly and did nothing to enhance the car’s profile. This time around, BMW has really got the roof right and it’s very cleverly integrated into the overall lines of the car. Interestingly, there’s no convertible hardtop available, at least for now, so the ragtop is the only choice. That’s not a step backwards, as fabric roofs and their folding mechanisms are far lighter than the complex systems needed by a metal hardtop. BMW engineers say that going back to the fabric roof has helped lower the car’s centre of gravity, making for improved handling. The roof can be deployed in 10 seconds and at speeds up to 50 km/h.
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As with so many BMW models, there will be an M performance version. The basic car uses a 4-cylinder, turbocharged, 2.0-litre engine and the M40i has a 3.0-litre turbocharged V-6. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission and there is no manual box available. Given current trends in sports car transmission, not too many buyers will mourn the missing manual gearbox, though for some it will be a dealbreaker. Inside the car, everything is up to BMW’s widely praised standard of finish and convenience. Prominent are a 10.2-inch screen for the infotainment system and an instrument cluster that’s entirely digital and very easy to scan, with a screen similar in size to the satnav/stereo unit. Options include a head-up display on the windscreen (a first for this model) and an enhanced Harmon Kardon sound system. BMW has brought us a more dynamic Z4 with some very worthwhile features. There are virtually no
carryovers from the old car anywhere, making it truly an all-new model. If it has the same lengthy production run as its predecessor, new owners will be happy that their vehicle will not date for a very long time to come. The car should give close competitors in this market a run for their money and the Z4 might just end up being the best of the bunch in the immediate future. e
Z ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo or 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo (M). Z TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic. Z ACCELERATION: Zero to 100 km/h in 4.6-secs (M). Z TOP SPEED: 250 km/h (both versions). Z I LIKED: The new Z4 has a sportier stance than its predecessor and the convertible roof is a major improvement over earlier fabric units. Excellent response and handling from both variants, with the edge obviously going to the M version. BMW has managed to keep pricing close to the earlier model so the new car represents very good value. Z I DIDN’T LIKE: No manual transmission available for buyers who’d prefer one. Z MARKET ALTERNATIVES: MercedesBenz SLC, Audi TT Roadster, Porsche Boxster. Z WHO DRIVES ONE? Buyers who want a fun-to-drive roadster but want to keep the price reasonable. BMW enthusiasts who must have the latest sports car from the Bavarian carmaker. Owners of rival Mercedes, Audi and Porsche products who’d like to make a change. Z PRICE AND AVAILABILITY: From €52.924, available now.
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How exciting is this? Bruce Willis and M. Night Shyamalan (who broke box office records with The Sixth Sense) are once again working together on a dramatic film! In this sequel to two films (Unbreakable and Split), Bruce Willis once again plays David Dunn and Samuel L. Jackson plays Elijah Price (also known as Mr. Glass). James McAvoy, meanwhile, gives life to Kevin Wendell Crumb – a criminal with 24 personalities who somehow manages to outsmart even the most seasoned detectives (did you catch this character in Split? McAvoy was outstanding!).
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Pete and Ellie are a young couple who take an important decision: that of adopting an ‘instant set of children’ – to be precise, two girls and a boy, who are in foster care. Raising them is tough at first – particularly because the oldest child, Lizzie, is 15 years old and in the most rebellious stage of her life. With a little patience and love, Pete and Ellie learn to turn their house into a home.
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This is the story of Bella – a little pitbull who embarks upon an epic 643-km voyage to get back home to her owner. Based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron, the film centres on the unique bond that forms between dogs and their owners. The author notes that “it’s a lot easier to find the perfect dog than the perfect girlfriend,” and his work is devoted to knocking back stereotypes about specific dog breeds. Bryce Dallas Howard voices Bella’s thoughts and feelings in a way that makes this film very engaging indeed.
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MUST-SEE FILMS OF RICHARD LINKLATER The director is now 58 years old and has a long list of phenomenal films behind him. If we had to narrow down our favourites to just five films, we would have to include: Z DAZED AND CONFUSED: This film is one of the most rewatched in my collection and it’s not just because it features one of Matthew McConaughey’s most iconic performances ever (he plays the charming yet predatory Wooderson, a loser in his 20s who still hangs out with highschool kids). The film, which has achieved cult status in the years since its release, is another comingof-age story that describes a time in one’s life between boyhood and manhood; when teens are likely to
do the dumbest things owing to the ‘haze’ overtaking their minds (don’t you recall this confusing time in your life?). In case you don’t remember, this is the film in which McConaughey uttered his most famous line ever: “Alright, alright, alright.” Z BEFORE SUNRISE (1995): The first of a trilogy which, for this viewer, is one of three films that best capture exactly what falling in love feels like (the other two being Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name, and Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). The natural dialogue, impromptu conversations, and incredibly emotional performances of the lead actors (Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke)
make this a must for lovers of quality romance flicks. Z SUBURBIA (1996): Five suburban twenty-somethings spend their days and nights wasting time, hanging out in parking lots, and dreaming of making it big one day. Their world is turned upside-down when they are visited by an old high school friend who has escaped their suburban town to become a pop star. Starring the always magnificent Giovanni Ribisi, the film shows Linklater’s ability to capture the cynicism and disenchantment that pervades those whose future holds no promise. Z SCHOOL OF ROCK (2003): Jack Black is practically the only adult in this awesome film about a down-and-out
wannabe musician who poses as a substitute teacher to teach a group of talented kids about the ability of music to transform lives. The film features amazing songs performed by Black and throws an exciting music competition into the works for a bit of a build-up before the ripping finale. Z BOYHOOD (2014): Without a doubt Linklater’s tour de force, this film taps into the hopes, dreams, and disappointments of a young boy and his parents, as they attempt to achieve their goals while unwittingly trampling on the feelings of those they love the most. A gripping account of the effect divorce can have on a child’s life, and a forgiving celebration of family, with all its ups and downs. e
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GA GA says reports that she will quit the biz to pursue a movie career are false. She has been nominated for two Golden Globes (Best Actress and Best Original Song for Shallow), for last year's big money reboot of A Star Is Born. The Globes, which take place on January 6, are regarded as a dress rehearsal for The Oscars (February 24) where she is one of the favourites to collect a golden statue – nominees for the Oscars are announced on January 22.
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January 12: Spanish rappers NATOS AND WAOR at the Sala Paris and the same venue has fellow rapper SOGE CULEBRA on the 25th. January 18: 2017 Operación Triunfo finalists MIRIAM RODRÍGUEZ at the Sala Paris; and LUIS CEPEDA is at the MAC Palacio Fairs and Congresses the following night. Ticket info: ticketmaster.es Fuengirola's Marenostrum Festival Rock The Coast event has added a ‘welcome day’ on June 13 with Norwegian outfit WARDRUNA playing. The line-up continues to grow; on the June 14, the headliners are three legends in THE SCORPIONS, EUROPE and UFO. On the June 15, RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW, Swedish metalheads OPETH, former HANOI ROCKS frontman MICHAEL MONROE (advice: well worth watching) and the UK's 1980s veterans MAGNUM. For ticket info and the line-up: rockthecoastfestival.es, ticketmadness.es, ticketmaster.es and your local Carrefour and FNAC stores. Marbella's Starlite Festival has named its first acts with multi-national classical crossover
vocal group IL DIVO (July 12), Costa regular ROGER HODGSON (July 20), plus Canadian jazz pianist and singer DIANA KRALL whose tickets are selling pretty fast. Ticket and lineup info at starlitemarbella.com or your local El Corte Inglés. Spain's major festivals have started naming their line-ups and Barcelona's Primavera Sound (May 30 to June 1) reckons it has "some of alternative music's biggest and most exciting acts" in US Grammy Award-winning ERYKAH BADU, Aussie rockers TAME IMPALA, and US rapper CARDI B. Madrid's heavy rock Download Festival (June 28 to 30) has the iconic SLIPKNOT, TOOL and SUM 41. Madrid's Mad Cool Festival (July 11 to 13) has invited THE CURE, NOEL GALLAGHER, the reformed US legends the SMASHING PUMPKINS and UK indie rockers THE 1975. The latter are also at Benicàssim (July 18 to 21) along with LANA DEL REY and the BLOSSOMS. MAROON 5 are stuck in between the devil and the deep blue sea over their proposed Superbowl Half Time show booking next month. Lead singer ADAM LEVINE is holding his cards close to his chest after he was asked about a petition against the gig, which has close to 50,000 signatures. On one hand they would upset the people who signed it but on the other it's common knowledge that band's who have done this prestigious event in the past have seen sales increase fivefold after playing to an estimated annual audience of over 112 million worldwide.
DAVID BOWIE
It’s a quiet start to the New Year except for Málaga which has a few Spanish artists on show but there are bound to be some tribute artists playing along the Coast so check your local weekly publications for any such gigs. All information on this page was correct at the time of writing.
Three years after his death, DAVID BOWIE is still making a mint – the latest must-have item for his fans is an official app based on the David Bowie Is… London exhibition which shut permanently last July. The exhibition explored "the broad range of the late artist's collaborations with artists and designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre, art, and film". The app will be available in iOS and Android (a VR version will come at a later date) from January 8 – which would have been his 72nd birthday. And the PRINCE estate are ready to make more cash as they are allowing Universal Pictures to make a movie about the late singer's music which "will focus on an original story that uses his songs to drive forward the plot", apparently along the line of the Mamma Mia movies which featured the music of ABBA alongside an original story.
After the success of last year's 'one off' three-hour special, the BBC are set to revamp their legendary Old Grey Whistle Test music show which originally ran from 1971 until 1988. Last February's special was praised by many critics and BBC bosses have decided to give the show another go with former presenter ANNIE NIGHTINGALE returning as host. Back in the day it helped launch the careers of BOB MARLEY, ROXY MUSIC and BILLY JOEL. After last month's two appearances with TAKE THAT, rumours are circulating that ROBBIE WILLIAMS might join the group for their forthcoming tour and the other members say they would welcome him back with open arms. It seems the bitching and bickering has already started during SPICE GIRLS rehearsals but EMMA BUNTON is leaving them to it after signing a new recording deal and is now working on a solo album to be released later in 2019. e
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If you have a lazy weekend and nothing to do, download one of these on your Kindle or better yet, flick through a physical copy; we suggest you order more than one, as they are all real page-turners! COMPILED BY MARISA CUTILLAS YOU DON’T OWN ME BY MARY HIGGINS CLARK AND ALAFAIR BURKE
Television producer Laurie Moran is planning her wedding to gorgeous TV presenter, Alex Buckley, when she is approached by the parents of Dr. Martin Bell – a renowned physician who was shot dead while pulling into his luxurious home. Martin’s parents are sure that the culprit is their son’s erratic wife, Kendra. Laurie agrees to help but is shocked to find that Martin isn’t the perfect man he seemed to be. She discovers a web of lies and begins to be followed by a mysterious stranger, wondering how long it will be before she, too, is eliminated.
ELEVATION BY STEPHEN KING
Scott Cary has a strange affliction: he can’t stop losing weight but regardless of what he is wearing, he weighs the same when he is fully clothed as when he is naked. He moves to the small town of Castle Rock and begins to clash with his neighbours – two lesbians who dream of opening a restaurant they fear nobody will go to, since prejudice runs rife in their little community. Scott eventually makes friends with his neighbours and tries to help, and somehow, his strange condition seems to bring out the best in those around him.
EVERY BREATH BY NICHOLAS SPARKS
Hope Anderson needs to make a change desperately. At 36, she’s been dating her boyfriend for six years but no wedding plans are in sight. When her father is diagnosed with ALS, she decides to take a week at her family’s cottage in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, to sell the house and think more about where her life is heading. She meets Tru Walls, a safari guide from Zimbabwe who travels to California when he receives a letter from a man claiming to be his father. When the two strangers cross paths, their connection is powerful... yet they feel they cannot be together owing to a sense of family duty. They begin to ask themselves one important question: how important is personal happiness in the grand scheme of things?
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS BY LIANE MORIARTY
Nine stressed-out urbanites head for a luxury spa that is hours away from civilised life, just to wind down and enjoy relaxing massages and great food. Watching over them is the resort’s director, a woman on a mission who has many answers they don’t even know they’re seeking. Just when it seems like meditation, smoothies, and yoga are all that’s on the menu, the plot takes a massive twist and the reader becomes immersed in an exciiting thriller. The novel begs us to ask ourselves an important questions: At what point does a group become a cult?
SEA OF GREED BY CLIVE CUSSLER AND GRAHAM BROWN
After an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico destroys three oil rigs trying to revive a dying field, Kurt Austin and a Special Projects Team are hired by the government to find out what is causing so many problems. They come across a brilliant alternative energy pioneer who aims to put an end to the need for oil. Kurt and his team discover that the oil fields are infected with a bacteria which is consuming the oil before it can be pumped out of the earth. The devastation is such that Kurt wonders if they can ever stop one of the costliest forms of biological terrorism they have seen.
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Scientists have long sought to harness energy from the sun to turn it into fuel, but a team at St John’s College, University of Cambridge are making more inroads than ever before, using nothing more than semi-artificial photosynthesis. The scientists successfully split water into hydrogen and oxygen, by altering the photosynthetic process in plants. Hydrogen has been identified as a potentially green, unlimited source of renewable energy. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS
Z WHY IS PHOTOSYNTHESIS SUCH AN IMPORTANT PROCESS? Photosynthesis is of such great interest to the renewable energy sector because it is the perfect example of how to convert sunlight into energy. The splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen is one of the most important reactions on the planet, because it produces the oxygen needed to sustain life. Human efforts to imitate this process rely on natural sunlight to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen using both biological and human technologies. Z UNASSISTED WATER SPLITTING The new technology developed at the University of Cambridge involves a platform that achieves unassisted solarpowered water splitting. The
method goes a step beyond photosynthesis, because it absorbs more solar light than plants are capable of. As noted by a lead author of the study, “Natural photosynthesis is not efficient because it has evolved merely to survive so it makes the bare minimum amount of energy needed – around one to two percent of what it could potentially convert and store.” Z ONE STEP FORWARD FOR ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS The idea of artificial photosynthesis isn’t new. The problem is that it has never been used successfully to create energy because it needs toxic, expensive catalysts which reduce its usefulness. The Cambridge team has managed to successfully improve the amount of energy
produced and stored without the need for these catalysts. The secret ingredient is hydrogenase (an enzyme in algae that is capable of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen). Fascinatingly, this enzyme has been deactivated for centuries because algae did not need it to survive. Scientists have managed to identify and reactivate it, thus holding great promise for clean energy needs. The investigative team noted that their findings “overcome many difficult challenges associated with the integration of biological and organic components into inorganic materials for the assembly of semi-artificial devices, which opens up a toolbox for developing future systems for solar energy conversion.”
Z HOW CAN HUMAN BEINGS USE ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS TO THEIR BENEFIT?
Artificial photosynthesis has the potential to convert sunlight into electricity, but it can also produce storable fuels. Liquid hydrogen, for instance, could be used like gasoline in hydrogen-powered engines. It could also be harnessed to reverse the photosynthetic process, creating electricity by combining with oxygen to produce water. Imagine powering your air conditioner or heater with nothing but clean fuel that produces no harmful byproducts. Even more amazing is the thought that this type of energy doesn’t require mining, drilling, or other processes that destroy or deplete our natural resources. A world that is powered on nothing but sunlight and water sounds appealing indeed. We can’t wait to see what this talented team comes up with next! e
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FRANK GEHRY ‘Starchitect’ of the Modern Era
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Gehry international masterpiece – the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
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Born in Toronto to a family with American links, the future architect was creative from a young age, building his own scale towns from pieces of wood when other kids were out playing ball. After graduating from the University of Southern California in LA, he added city planning to his arsenal, studying at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His career, however, took him straight back to Los Angeles, where he settled down working for Victor Gruen Associates, designing a villa as his first independent project. The ‘David Cabin’, which dates from 1957, already bears the unmistakable mark of Gehry design, with its unusual application of materials, wildly angular forms and exposed construction elements. European experience was gained in Paris under architect André Remondet, before the now-famous Frank O. Gehry and Associates was established in LA in 1967, re-established in 2001 as Gehry Partners. His early autonomous projects involved mostly villas and suburban shopping malls, but it was with his own home that Gehry had the freedom to showcase his design philosophy. And showcase he did, drawing praise and criticism in equal measure with his outlandish use of unusual features such as chain-link fences and corrugated steel facias. The almost total absence of symmetry and harmony shown is often considered to be a prime example of the deconstructivist school of architecture that took root in the USA in the 1980s. Though Gehry himself denies this, his creations are nothing if not deconstructivist in nature.
The oddly shaped dorm rooms at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Fondation Louis Vuitton art and culture museum in Paris
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THE BIRTH OF A SIGNATURE STYLE Interestingly, the Santa Monica villa was never sold and remains his property, but what it did establish is the fact that this is not just another architect. In a profession where most dream of developing their own signature style – and being acclaimed for this – Gehry achieved renown with his Marmite/ liquorice appeal, strongly dividing opinions between those who love and deplore his work. Among the latter were some of his neighbours, though the bold showing of design philosophy did nothing to hinder his career. By the late 1980s, Frank Gehry had the first of his major public projects under his belt, namely the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the Californian Museum of Science and Industry, yet his talent was only truly confirmed when he won the highly prestigious 1989 Pritzker Architecture Prize, which is to his field what the Oscars are to the entertainment industry. A ‘starchitect’ in the making, Gehry now ranked among the greats of his day, and it was his freespirited openness to experimentation that was appreciated. Love or hate his work, it cannot be denied that Frank Gehry never let critical or commercial success temper his creativity and seduce him to ‘play it safe’. Indeed, rather than create buildings that ‘design themselves’ according to logical principles of space, light, layout and proportion, he sought out the complicated, de- and reconstructing the art of building design in much the way Heston Blumenthal turns gastronomy into an alchemic science. His work, with its seemingly random jagged edges jutting out at equally random angles has been described as ‘a collage of juxtaposed spaces and materials’ that challenge the eye to redefine its concept of what a building should look like. His oeuvre expanded significantly during the 1990s, but the defining moment came in 1997, with the opening of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
In the new Medienhafen, Düsseldorf, Frank Gehry has been able to apply his vision to a number of neighbouring structures Prague’s very own Dancing House features the iconic ‘gravity defying’ architecture of Frank Gehry
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El Peix d'Or sculpture
Both architect and city were instantly famous, with Gehry gaining his internationally acclaimed masterpiece and Bilbao a globally recognised iconic identity in a landmark that has indeed become its modern symbol. In fact, you could say that the museum is the embodiment of Bilbao’s post-industrial resurrection, but even apart from such considerations, the otherworldly limestone building clad in glass and titanium almost defies description. Like a medieval fairy tale castle imagined by those not familiar with rulers and protractors, it also seems to defy the very laws of physics, and it is an ode to modern construction materials and technologies – of which Gehry has always been a leading champion – that the parts do indeed fit and remain together. Much of the same inspiration had gone into the El Peix sculpture set at the entrance to the Port Olimpic in Barcelona, at the time of the 1992 Olympic Games.
A very new appearance in La Rioja’s wine country
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REDEFINING MODERN ARCHITECTURE Though Gehry does not claim any allegiance to the Deconstructivist School, his most iconic designs – like the Guggenheim Museum – are 32,500 square metres of shining, shimmering, metallic irregularity that not only dances before one’s pupils but has also come to challenge the established rules of architecture and redefined its modern interpretation. More prestigious projects around the world would follow in the wake of this great success, but gradually the period of raggedly styled museums, cultural centres and concert halls was joined by a new range of projects that includes university campuses, parks and high-rise office and apartment towers. Within a few years of his Basque triumph, Gehry had moderated his style to produce more harmonious, balanced and understated edifices such as the New World Center in Miami Beach, the Stata Center (Building 32) at MIT, the IAC Building and the 76-story 8 Spruce Street, both in New York City. Today, he is working on large city-based infrastructural projects such as the Grand Avenue Project and the Los Angeles River Revitalization Corporation, drawing on both his training in town planning and his love for his adopted city. This new period may be a little less fantastical than his earlier ones – though he still reserves the right to be completely outrageous when designing public spaces – but as the 89-year old master architect’s career winds down it is clear that perhaps his greatest legacy of all will be the way he challenged and changed modern architecture as we know it. A whole new generation of architects will follow in his footsteps, and many have indeed already stepped through the door of possibilities opened by perhaps the most influential designer of the past 60 years. e
Interior spaces of the Luis Vuitton foundation A touch of retro inspiration is visible in this Gehry design
The weird and colourful EMP building in Seattle
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IF YOU WANT TO TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME, STOCK UP ON PRODUCTS WITH RETINOL. IN OUR HEALTH SECTION, WE DISCUSS THE BENEFITS OF SPELT BREAD AND THE HARM THAT PORNOGRAPHY CAN CAUSE. WE ALSO TALK TO VIVACIOUS PERSONAL TRAINER, ANDREA RUBIO VIVANCO, DISCOVERING HOW FITNESS CAN CHANGE OUR LIVES.
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PLASTIC & AESTHETIC SURGERY AESTHETIC MEDICINE HOLISTIC DERMATOLOGY COSMETIC DENTISTRY
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FOR YOUTHFUL SKIN? Beauty buffs over the age of 50 know that when it comes to antiageing products, one in particular that should definitely be present in everything from creams to serums, is retinol. As we enter menopause, oestrogen levels drop quite dramatically and, suddenly, skin can feel tight and dry, and also develop lines and wrinkles far more quickly than in the past. Essentially, our skin becomes thinner as we age and uses almost 60% of its lipids. The result can be loss of firmness and a sudden dullness where we once enjoyed gorgeous plumpness. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS WHAT IS RETINOL? Retinoids and retinol cream are derivatives of Vitamin A. They were originally used for skincare in the 1970s to fight acne and spots, though eventually, dermatologists began to note that they helped reduce the signs of ageing and soothed the symptoms of psoriasis.
When applied to skin, retinol (obtained from animals and plants) helps thicken the epidermis and keep it elastic, putting a brake on the breakdown of collagen – the building block of skin. Unlike many other ingredients, retinol has actually been proven in studies to increase collagen production and reduce expression lines in as little as 12 weeks. One study, published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, found that retinol doesn’t
just affect the outer layer of skin (the epidermis). It also affects the dermis (the deeper layer), resulting in visible anti-ageing effects. WHAT IS RETIN-A? Retin-A is a prescription-only product bearing commercial names such as Accutane, Accure, Renova, and many more. This product needs to be prescribed because it is quite strong, causing skin to peel. If you try this skincare out, don’t be alarmed by a bit of redness and itching prior to peeling. The product works to eliminate dead skin cells, thus allowing renewed skin to reveal itself. This process is the reason why Retin-A is often prescribed for those with pigmentation problems. The best way to remove darker patches on skin is by simply removing the layers of skin where they are present. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST RETINOL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE? The good news for those wishing to try out over-thecounter retinol is that you will be spoiled for choice. A good
product to start out with is La RochePosay Redermic R, which contains 0.3 per cent retinol. This cream is ideal for sensitive skin because it is free of parabens, fragrance, and other ingredients that can potentially irritate skin. A more upmarket (but super-effective) lotion is Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream. This product will not only reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but also firm up skin and give it a youthful glow. One of the most reasonably priced yet beneficial products on the market is Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Moisture, Night. This cream is great for those with oily skin, since it is non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging). It reduces the look of fine lines, fades dark spots out, and reduces the appearance of deep wrinkles too. Quite a handy product to own for under €20! SHOULD YOU ASK YOUR DERMATOLOGIST ABOUT RETIN-A? If you have mature skin or you have very evident pigmentation, it might definitely be worth asking your dermatologist if Retin-A is right for you. You should also ask about alternative treatments such as pigment correcting laser treatments, which are painless and ideal, since they also reduce pores and give complexion a beautiful glow. Laser will set you back at least €1.000, but as many clients say, “Once you try laser, you’ll never go back” to over-the-counter remedies. e
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Why everyone’s talking about the Arques ‘Aesthetic Medicine’ Clinic Arques seems to be the name on nearly everyone’s eye-catching lips in Marbella and surrounding areas when it comes to recommending a leading-edge beauty and anti-ageing clinic. And its reputation resonates way beyond The Golden Triangle. Arques’ advanced treatments for such conditions as obesity, skin ageing, wrinkles, cellulite, varicose veins and other age-related and lifestyle conditions is now attracting patients from over 30 countries.
So the clinic’s ‘Responsible Aesthetic Medicines’ are based on new techniques that fight these influences and wherever possible prevent them from happening. In many cases, the clinic asserts that it can not only prevent the signs of ageing but can even reverse them. The techniques to do so are surprising.
“We offer the world’s most innovative cosmetic techniques plus exquisite modern facilities”
“I feel really proud of our commitment to social responsibility, an approach shared by every member of our team,” he said “We are very gratified to be able to earmark a percentage of our profits to various foundations to help the needy.
So what’s the secret? “We believe that the real revolution is quite simple,” explained the clinic’s principle, Dr Arques “We offer the world’s most innovative cosmetic techniques plus exquisite modern facilities, including a spa environment, a relaxed and harmonious setting and a very professional service. Added to that we source with great care the world’s number one laboratory products and we obtain the most competitive prices to pass on to our patients. We constantly seek the latest tried and tested scientific advances to ensure the quality we offer is always the best you can obtain anywhere in the world.” "Our joint objective then, as it continues to be is to use the latest and most effective aesthetic medicine in a responsible way so that results are totally natural.” “Unfortunately the signs of aging are increasing all around us,” said Dr Arques. “They reflect our current lifestyle: our inadequate diet, lack of exercise and sports practice, lack of oxygen, work and home pressures, pollution, and not least, the sun’s damaging ultra-violet rays.”
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“Among our other awards, the two most desirable were when we were in competition with an international field and came out top for aesthetic medicine and for responsible innovation in our sector.” For further information about the Arques Medical Clinic or to make an appointment, email: info@arquesclinic.com
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Full details of those treatment are on the clinic’s website www.arquesclinic.com/en Doctor is qualified as aesthetic doctor in the U.K., is registered with the GMC and is also an associate member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Spelt flour products seem to be popping up in supermarket aisles and restaurants, but in fact this ‘it’ ingredient is anything but new. Also known as ‘hulled wheat’, spelt isn’t actually wheat at all, though it is a close relative. It was first cultivated around 8,000 years ago and played an important role in daily nutrition in Medieval times. Today, spelt flour has boomed in popularity largely owing to the growing number of people with gluten intolerance. Spelt does actually contain gluten, but it is ingested better by those with an intolerance. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS
WHAT’S THE FUSS ABOUT
SPELT FLOUR? WHAT DOES SPELT TASTE LIKE?
If you make your own bread and you use spelt instead of wheat flour, you may wonder why your bread is slightly sweet. This is the natural flavour of spelt, which also produces a denser bread than typical flour. There are two varieties available: white and whole. Choose whole if you are aiming to get more fibre into your diet.
WHAT NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS DOES IT HAVE?
Spelt is richer in nutrients like thiamine, calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. Copper and iron boost circulation and aid in the transport of oxygen throughout the body. The iron content of spelt makes it ideal for those with a low red blood cell count, and those with anemia. Iron also helps boost the immunity, as does thiamine. Its calcium and phosphorous content, meanwhile, helps people build stronger bones and teeth. Spelt is also an excellent digestive aid owing to its high fibre content. Fibre helps the body rid itself of toxins, fat, and cholesterol. It also aids in satiety, making a great breakfast for adults and kids on the go.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FIBRE FOR HEALTH
Fibre has been found in different studies to reduce high blood pressure, stabilise glucose levels, and aid in achieving a healthy weight. Simply consuming a product like spelt bread every day will help you enjoy normal bowel movements and to maintain bowel health. High-fibre diets are linked with a lower chance of developing hemorrhoids and diverticular disease. They are additionally thought to lower the risk of colon cancer. Studies have also shown that increasing your dietary fibre is linked to a reduced chance of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.
PREPARING SPELT BREAD AT HOME
The best way to enjoy a delicious loaf of spelt bread is to invest in a breadmaker. Popular brands cost in the region of €125 and they will also make other breads like brioche, baguettes, and ciabatta bread. Bread making machines come with a recipe book, and you can feel free to substitute other flours with spelt. Because homemade bread is preservativefree, it may become harder than store-brought bread in two to three days. The good news is that it is so delicious it probably won’t last you very long! Spelt can be used in all your favourite recipes – everything from muffins to cookies. If cookies are your thing, crumble up a bar of raw chocolate and sprinkle into your cookie batter for extra moisture and flavour! e
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There are many reasons why a Personal Trainer has got to be the fastest way to achieve results when fitness is on the agenda. Andrea Rubio Vivanco, Personal Trainer and teacher at the Plaza del Mar gym in Marbella, knows perfectly well that motivation and leading by example can bring excellent results. She is petite but powerful; lean but strong; friendly but very focused on goals. Her own record is impressive; recently, Andrea took home first place at the Desafío de Guerreros (Warriors Challenge) competition in Málaga. It is a complex, tough, and especially, unpredictable course, since competitors aren’t allowed to train on it beforehand. The competition involves everything from climbing net walls to rope monkey bars, racing your way through mud pools and more. g Andrea can be contacted on Tel: 601 267 496. @mywellnesstraining
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n a way it is no wonder Andrea was victorious; she teaches around 11 classes a week at Plaza del Mar – everything from Pilates to yoga, spinning and strength classes – and she is a personal trainer both at and outside the centre. One of her favourite classes is Pilates. “It is so important for everything – strengthening your core, building better balance, and improving posture. It can also help battle back pain and prevent other conditions.” Thus, in addition to her gym and personal training work, Andrea also appears on television (on RTV Marbella), focusing on Pilates and its health effects. Andrea, who hails from Logroño, completed her degree is Sports Science and Physical Activity at the University of León, working for two years at a gym there before heading to Ireland to hone her English and pick up international experience. She recalls her years in Ireland as “a special time in which I met the loveliest
people I have come across.” Her love affair with Ireland was cut short by a wish to live in a sunnier area. “I was born in the north so I was tired of rainy, cold weather and longed to live in a coastal area like Marbella.” Soon after her arrival, she was offered a job at Plaza del Mar where, to this day, she energetically inspires her pupils to achieve all their goals. “The sedentary lifestyle is devastating for human health. Our bodies weren’t made to be sitting behind a desk for hours on end; they are made for walking.” Andrea stresses the importance of combining cardiovascular and strength exercises. “To this day, I still come across many women who think that if they do weights, they will become bulky. In fact the opposite is true; it is very difficult for women to actually build muscle bulk because we have such low levels of testosterone. Weights are important because they keep us toned and protect our joints and bones.” She notes that mindbody exercises like yoga are also important. “Yoga is fabulous for many reasons, including relaxation and stretching.” As well as helping fitness buffs break records and achieve
their goals, Andrea also has many clients who are seeking to lose weight. “In addition to overseeing their workout, I provide them with nutritional tips. The truth is that weight loss very much depends on diet. You essentially need to burn more than you consume.” She keeps her clients motivated by “finding the workout that most suits their fitness level and tastes.” Andrea’s plans include owning her own gym one day, since her husband is also a fitness professional and their aim is laudable indeed: that of “creating a new lifestyle for Marbella – one based on building better health and quality of life.” There is no doubt that Andrea will soon achieve her aim. She is ambitious, super friendly, and fully committed to ‘fixing’ more than our bodies; as they say, it’s all in the mind! e
Exercise for Health, Happiness, and Wellness
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You might be hard-pressed to find an adult who had never seen at least part of a pornographic video in this day and age. Far from being a phenomenon of past decades, the porn trade is booming, with statistics showing that 45 per cent of men and 15 per cent of women consume it regularly. Porn is a €13 billion industry, with Quartz Index noting that it brings in more bacon than Netflix (which rakes in €10.28 million per year). Pornhub, a globally popular porn site, claims it received 28.5 billion views in a year and without a doubt, all these statistics together indicate that porn could be viewed at some point during the year in the average home – including yours. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS
SOCIAL EFFECTS OF PORNOGRAPHY ‘To each his own’ is an adage I have always adopted, but when making a choice regarding whether or not to consume porn, it is important to go into it with your eyes wide open, paying heed to the latest research on the subject. Studies have shown that porn has a negative effect on the way people view sexuality and relationships. It also contributes to the objectification of women, who are sometimes/often portrayed in humiliating scenarios (porn is notoriously centred on male
views of pleasure and dominance). Actress and producer Rashida Jones, whose documentary Hot Girls Wanted takes a deep dive into the porn industry and how young/amateur actresses are often lured into the profession, told The Independent: “Women should feel pleasure and have sex and feel good about it… and there’s a lot of shame involved with porn. Because it’s performative, women aren’t feeling joy.” Of course, there are deeper problems linked to porn (including human trafficking, abuse, and porn addiction) but even when acts are consensual
between actors, what effects can they have between partners or spouses?
PORN AS A ROMANCE KILLER Research undertaken by the American Sociological Association has found that starting to use pornography is associated with an increased likelihood of divorce for married couples. Interestingly, the researchers noted that the couples’ initially reported level of happiness played an important role in the results. Those who said they were ‘very happy’ before pornography viewership showed a
big increase (from three per cent to 12 per cent) in the likelihood of getting a divorce two years after they were first surveyed. However, porn use had little effect on relationships that were already unhappy. They postulated that pornography use could ‘hurt’ partners who discovered that another partner was viewing it, to the point that the marriage could be at risk. Another interesting finding was that women who ceased pornography use had a 12 per cent lower likelihood of divorce than when they were viewing porn regularly.
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IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS IN RELATIONSHIPS THAT SAFEGUARD COUPLES AGAINST PORN Porn is just one factor that can up the likelihood of a failed relationship. In studies carried out on porn and divorce, it was found that there are protective factors that can reduce the likelihood of a break-up. These include being married, having children, being older, attaining a higher level of education, and having strong faith or religious belief. Factors that can increase the likelihood of a breakup, meanwhile, include being divorced or separated, not being spiritual or religious, and living in with a loved one (rather than being married).
PORNOGRAPHY REINFORCES SEXIST ATTITUDES Another study published in the Journal of Communication found that exposure to pornography was linked to reinforced sexism. Among men, increased pornography consumption in their past was initially related to negative prejudices and stereotypes about women. However, when researchers showed participants pornography, increased hostility was only observed in men who had a disagreeable personality.
Researchers noted that the hostility was caused by increased sexual arousal to the pornographic material.
DRAWN INTO THE SEX TRADE Young actresses who sign up for a porn movie often do so to earn fast money, but as Rashida Jones states, they are often unaware of the emotional and physical effects the experience will have in the long-term. As Jones notes, by the time they realise the toll their profession has taken on their psyche, it is too late, since their childhood has essentially been robbed of them. A study published in the Journal of Urban Health found that adult film actors are exposed to a variety of health risks, including the engagement in unprotected sexual acts, substance abuse, and body enhancement. Researchers noted that many performers “entered and left the industry with financial insecurity and mental health problems.”
PORNOGRAPHY AND THE YOUTH A study published in the journal Developmental Psychology found that the use of ‘problematic media’ (which includes pronography, violent video games, online gambling, etc)
predicts that young individuals will become more socially withdrawn later in life. Head researcher, Dr. Larry Nelson noted: “In no way would I be saying that all problematic media use is bad. But if you have an individual who is already struggling with social interaction and combine that tendency with problematic media, it's not a good fit.” Nelson noted that it was important for young people to be aware of the potential risks of their choices. As kids grow into young adults and gain in independence, they should be aware that the media they consume can and does have long-lasting effects.
PORNOGRAPHY AND TEEN ATTITUDES TO SEX Teens who become frequent users of porn can be affected in many ways; for one, those who know little about sex and who are exposed to typical porn imagery can expect to behave similarly to performers, failing to take into account that this type of sex is not necessarily pleasurable for their partner. One study showed that the more teens were exposed to sexual content, the earlier they tended to have sex, and the more likely they were to have unprotected sex. Early exposure
to pornography has also been established as a risk factor for sex addiction and intimacy disorders. Some studies have shown that exposure to porn by the age of 14 may increase the likelihood of sexual violence (being a victim or perpetrator of sexual violence) and may lead to a desire to view and act out aggressive sexual acts. Many of the researchers of the above-mentioned studies were careful to point out that their studies in no way aimed to pass moral judgement on consumers of pornography. While viewing porn, like any other activity carried out in moderation, won’t necessarily break up your relationship if other positive elements are present, it does pose a risk for dissatisfaction. Pornography can also have negative effects on young people, fostering sexist stereotypes and possibly leading to social withdrawal. Sex with others or yourself should be a positive, healthy, and satisfying thing in life, so when making your viewing decisions, being aware of facts and statistics are key. Why not make the very best choices when it comes to your sexuality, turning lovemaking into a positive way to bond rather than a point of contention with your loved one? e
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MARRIAGE MAY STAVE
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If you’re delighted with your other half, here’s another reason to love them even more. A study published recently in the British Medical Journal found that marriage can protect spouses against heart disease and stroke. The study, based on data obtained from over 2,000 people from Europe, Scandinavia, the US, the Middle East and Asia, found that people who had never been married had a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. Not being married also increases the risk of stroke. Scientists believe the reasons for their findings include the spouses’ role in the early recognition of problems, better adherence to medication, a better financial situation, and stronger support networks.
WHAT IS THE LINK BETWEEN MENTAL
AND ORAL HEALTH? For those battling depression or anxiety, it is important to be aware that your dental health could be at risk. Different studies have shown that people battling any mental illness are approximately three times more likely than others to have lost all their teeth. They also tend to have higher numbers of missing or decayed teeth. Some antidepressants can dry out the mouth, which increases numbers of cavities. If you have been diagnosed with a mental condition, it is vital to take extra care of your teeth. Visit your dentist for cleanings and checkups, so as to avoid the pain, discomfort, and social stigma associated with poor dental and gum health.
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HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE (HGH) LEVELS?
STRESS CAN IMPAIR MEMORY AND REDUCE BRAIN SIZE IN MIDDLE AGE If you’ve been forgetting things at work and you’ve also been a bit more worried than normal, know that these two phenomena could in fact be linked. A study by researchers at the University of Texas found that adults in their 40s and 50s with high levels of stress hormone, cortisol, performed worse on memory and cognitive tests and had a smaller brain volume. If you have a high-stress lifestyle, tackle it proactively through relaxation methods such as meditation and breathing. If necessary, seek professional help. Therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you reduce stress effectively on a daily basis.
HGH is a hormone that is naturally produced by the body. It is key to various crucial functions, including strengthening the immunity and building muscle and bone. The most HGH your body produces occurs during the stage of deep sleep. This is one of the reasons why getting optimal quality sleep every night is key. To boost your HGH levels naturally, establish a strict bedtime routine, make sure your bedroom is quiet and pitch black, and invest in a good mattress. Get exercise every day and consume a diet comprising lean meats, seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Supplementation (under a doctor’s supervision) with arginine and melatonin has also been found to boost HGH levels.
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GRUPO OTERO PRESENTS BRAND NEW LUXURY VILLAS PROJECT, THE VIEW
Grupo Otero officially launched a new project comprising 49 luxury villas with breathtaking sea views, in the exclusive area of the New Golden Mile. The presentation took place on site where the new sales office is located and ready to attend clients. Influential members of the real estate sector attended the event throughout the afternoon and were impressed by the views and the peaceful location. i www.otero.com.es
“Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid to remain the same” – Anonymous
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MARBELLA ALL STARS PRESENTS THE SECOND FIESTA POP EVENT
The Hotel Don Carlos was the perfect backdrop for the launch of the second edition of Fiesta Pop: an event that celebrates the very best of quality gastronomy on the Coast. Guests tucked into delicious treats prepared by emblematic local chefs, including Cati Schiff, Diego del Río, Dani García, Juanjo Carmona, Diego Gallegos, Pablo Castillo, and Miguel Ángel Chaves, all of whom are heading some of the Coast’s top establishments. i www.marbellaallstars.es
“First we eat, then we do everything else” – Anonymous
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SOLVILLA CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Lobita del Mar on Marbella’s Golden Mile was the chosen location for Solvilla’s Christmas lunch. The company invited many prominent members of the local real estate market to a delicious three course meal during which participants were able to review the year’s success and to toast an even more prosperous 2019. i www.solvilla.no
“Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated” – Osho
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GERMAN CLINIC LAUNCHES IN MARBELLA
It’s an exciting time for the health sector in Marbella, with The German Clinic recently launching and offering international patients specialised care by a staff that has been trained in Germany. Specialisations include gastroenterology and endoscopy, traumatology and orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, ear-nose-throat, and general medicine among other disciplines. i www.german-clinic-marbella.com
“Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings” – Anonymous
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While researching for a philosophy report for school recently, I chanced upon an article by a cool Professor from Harvard called Casper ter Kuile, who made some pretty interesting points I’d like to share with ’s younger readers. The Professor notes that despite the fact that millennials are shunning organised religion in droves, they are nevertheless deeply spiritual, looking for the same sense of connection as their parents and grandparents did in their youth. The only difference is in form; while in the past, spirituality was achieved through church worship, these days, it is as likely to be found at a gym, a yoga class, or a cooking class. WORDS JOFFREY KING
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SPIRITUALITY LOOK AND FEEL LIKE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?
The Search for Meaning is A live In an article on the nature of spirituality in the new millennium (published in PBS News Hour), ter Kuile states that as a 30-year-old married man, he doesn’t go to church “not because I don’t value reflection, community, even the experience of the divine. I do. But traditional religious congregations don’t appeal to me. And I’m not alone.” Approximately one third of youths in countries like the U.S. are not affiliated to a particular religion yet, notes ter Kuile, two thirds do believe in God or a universal spirit. A smaller majority even pray. Millennials and younger generations are shunning traditional communities but building their own. These communities, argues ter Kuile, are fulfilling the same role that churches used to. He cites CrossFit as an example of a particularly tight-
knit community group. Skills such as healing and forgiveness can be learned in a yoga or meditation class, while the sense of support at a high intensity class is pretty hard to beat. Athletes compete against each other but are also a rock solid source of support so that everyone – beginners and pros alike – feels comfortable in class and, more importantly, inspired to stay on the path towards constant self-improvement. Profesor Angela Thurston, also a Harvard Professor, agrees with ter Kuile. She is convinced that only by embracing their spirituality can young people become the persons they were meant to. In fact, true social change is dependent upon our ability to “connect the inner life of the spirit to the outer world of action.” She has written two reports: How We Gather
and Care of Souls – both of which discuss the new ways that young people are seeking and finding social and spiritual connection. Thurston notes that the aim of education should not only be to teach subjects, but also to raise children that lead lives with integrity: “If we are to raise a different kind of leader, we need to recognise and nurture the inner lives of each new generation, inviting them to become grounded in their own bodies and hearts, trusting of the deep sources of wisdom within them, guided by their own sense of creative agency, bound by mutual commitment to learn with and be changed by others who are different from them, and daring because of all of this to explore questions that are difficult, unvalued, or even heretical now.”
She stresses the importance of encouraging children and young adults to ask themselves important questions like “What do I really want to be?” “What does success mean to me?” or “What do I want people to remember me for?” It is sad to think that at school these days, careers counselling aims at matching us with our skills at STEM and other school subjects, but does not really encourage us to ask ourselves the really important questions that can lead us into the path we were meant for. As a student myself I can honestly say that, sometimes, I would like a little more guidance on how to connect who I am with who I want to be, and more recognition for the importance of using my personal gifts to perhaps lead or inspire social change in others. e
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HIDDEN SIGNS OF ARTHRITIS IN
YOUR PETS
If your biggest problem at home is usually asking your pooch to politely get off the sofa, you may delight if your pet seems to suddenly assume their ‘rightful position’ in its pet bed. In fact, sudden changes of behaviour could be an unexpected sign of arthritis. If your dog has always tried to jump up on furniture and stops radically, see your vet, as it could indicate they are in pain from inflamed joints. Cats with arthritis can also become ‘lazier’. Seeing your vet early will ensure your pet can commence with treatment for any condition it may have, before disease progresses.
PETS ROCK MUGS
How adorable is this Amy Winehouse-inspired pet mug? It is just one of many mugs by Pets Rock, which features morphed celebrities like Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp (as Jack Sparrow), Snoop Dogg, and more. It is an ideal gift for the pet lover in your life. i Available at Yellow Octopus. www.yellowoctopus.com/au
WHEN ADOPTING, DON’T FORGET SENIOR PETS When we visit a shelter to adopt a pet, we tend to opt for younger dogs or cats we know will be around us for a long time. Sadly, this means that the adoption rate for senior pets is very low. There are many benefits to adopting an older pet: they are already trained, they tend to be more laidback, and they have lots of attention to give. When visiting a shelter next time, pet a senior pet or two and allow yourself to fall in love if you feel particularly drawn to one!
PETS CAN TELL TIME! If your dog starts pressing against your leg or looking up at you with its gorgeous appealing eyes, it could be because it knows you’re running late on its meal time! A new study from Northwestern University has found that pets have a previously unknown set of neurons that turn on like an alarm clock when they are waiting. To test their hypothesis, the researchers provided a mouse with a virtual reality environment, in which the creature had to run down a hallway to a door and wait for six seconds for the door to open to receive its reward at the end of the hallway. The mouse completed the course several times before the researchers made the door invisible. Funnily enough, the mouse still stopped where the door should be, and waited for exactly six seconds before proceeding to obtain its reward. “The important point here is that the mouse doesn’t know when the door is open or closed because it’s invisible,” noted researchers, “The only way they can solve this task efficiently is by using their brain’s internal sense of time.” ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JANUARY 2019 / 121
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Turn to the back cover of the magazine and you will see the distinctive advertisement of Higuerón West, the stylish new residential development overlooking the Fuengirola and Benalmádena coastlines. You may have noticed it already, for it forms part of an ad campaign with a difference. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY WAYNE CHASAN
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o understand the new series of advertisements, one has to know a little about Higuerón West and the people behind it first. HW217, as it is also referred to, is the current landmark project of Urbania, a well-established and highly respected property developer with a long and proud list of projects to its name in Madrid, Barcelona, Brazil and indeed the Costa del Sol, where its portfolio includes Icon Signature Villas in Santa Clara. Though it operates on a sizeable scale, building residential and commercial projects, student housing, co-working centres, renovating historic buildings, and even creating the infrastructure for entire new suburbs and industrial estates, Urbania’s approach is
that of a boutique developer. This is especially true of Higuerón West, an expansive new lifestyle residence that will see phased development with spectacular sea and mountain views. This gated community borders the Reserva del Higuerón Resort, and as such will add to the broad array of existing on-site amenities, which includes a variety of restaurants, a state-of-the-art spa and sports club, and a beach club that will open in 2020. Higuerón West will complement this with its own coworking space and concierge services, but what really marks this project out is the all-embracing attention to detail, from architectural styling and interior layout to landscaping and lighting.
“Everything is done to improve on the existing formula of property development,” says Marketing Director Lenore McCarron, who is the creative force behind the brand’s distinctive marketing and presentational concepts. “For us, simply delivering attractive properties is no longer enough, and as we have the luxury of being able to create the blueprint for a master-planned residential community at Higuerón West, we’re going all-out to make it very special.” Indeed, who else would appoint a leading architect – Rui Costa – to become the ‘Guardian of the Concept’ and ensure that every little detail, from plants and roads to pavements and parks, adds up to a unique quality of life.
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FROM DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY TO CREATIVE CAMPAIGN “We’ve strived to create a special concept and we’ve also worked hard to develop a brand that conveys that concept accurately,” says Lenore. “This is why we present our project in a different way. Not for the sake of being different, but to reflect that this is a property development that thinks beyond design and construction to really creating a wonderful modern lifestyle in a beautiful natural environment with attractive modern homes and amenities that are in harmony with their surroundings.” Sustainable development is at the heart of the concept, and this is reflected not only in parks, wooded groves and indigenous plant species, but also in Higuerón West’s branding. The ad campaigns that run in Magazine are a case in point, yet Lenore and her team wanted to take things a step further to reflect the new benchmarks being reached, such as the commencement of construction in Phase I, the granting of the building licence and the landscapers setting to work to create a ‘Jacaranda Avenue’. “I wanted to recreate the iconic Manhattan skyscraper construction image over our
RECREATING DETAILS SUCH AS THE ORIGINAL MIRROR REFLECTION MAY SEEM EASY, BUT IT REQUIRED MANY HOURS OF POST-PRODUCTION AND THE PERFECT ASSEMBLY OF ALL THE DIFFERENT LAYERS
first site works, but this proved complicated as one photographer after the other bowed out, telling me it was impossible.” However, a chance visit by Wayne Chasan, dropping by to see Lenore, led to the creation of something quite unique. Wayne had been providing images for the project for some time, but when Lenore told him about her idea he was the first to enthusiastically accept the challenge. “Of course, it wasn’t easy on either a practical or a technical level,” says Wayne, “but that just made it more fun.” A new image was shot of the construction site and when the search for a suitable steel beam proved complicated, Wayne found the answer was close to home – the exposed ceiling boom in his loft studio – which he skilfully photographed, inverted and used as the steel beam upon which members of the real building project team of Higuerón West were seated in a detailed replica of the original.
A PERSONAL APPROACH This personal approach, involving real staff, was important to Lenore, who worked with Wayne and members of her marketing team to ensure that every detail was perfect, from the outfits and reflections to the fact that, in this 21st century
MARKETING DIRECTOR LENORE MCCARRON’S SIMILARITY TO AUDREY HEPBURN MADE HER THE IDEAL MODEL FOR THE SHOOT
version of a 1930s classic, alcohol and tobacco were omitted. “We had a great deal of fun in a wonderful ambience of creativity and camaraderie,” said Wayne, for whom this is a highly enjoyable new kind of project. A novel campaign had been born, and while the team worked on new iconic image ideas to relate to the HW217 brand, news that the building licence had been granted was celebrated with a fun video. “We call it the ‘Happy Video’ and used members of our team to act out the roles, as we wanted to share this news with more than just a newsletter or press release,” says Lenore. Produced with a great blend of fun and professionalism, the ‘Happy Video’ reflects the creativity of Higuerón West’s marketing team in how it shares project information in such an upbeat and innovative way. Needless to say, it has gone down a treat, and paved the way for the next back cover ad, which featured a new interpretation of the classic ‘marines planting the flag on Iwo Jima’ image. The US marines were replaced with actual members of the landscaping team from Acer Jardines planting a tree below the strapline #GOGREENBELT, to mark the creation of Higuerón West’s
THE FAMOUS CLIP FROM THE MOVIE WAS PAINSTAKINGLY RECREATED TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL
parkland. The Christmas ad sees none other than Lenore in the role of Audrey Hepburn in a play on Breakfast at Tiffany’s. “In keeping with the desire to photograph actual team members, I was a model for a day, complete with hair, dress and self-made props like the cones we made and painted to look like the real display in the movie.” The photo – with iconic reflection and all – was made by her nephew’s girlfriend, who as it happens is studying design in New York and had just acquired a state-of-the-art camera. Guided by detailed instructions from Wayne, she took the required Tiffany’s shot, while Gomez & Molina allowed Wayne to turn their jewellery store in Puerto Banús into a photo set and provided authentic diamond bracelets worth €75.000 for the shoot. With all the elements in place – and a great deal of technical work to put it all together with the perfectionism and eye for detail that makes Lenore and Wayne such a creative team – the advertisement on the back cover of the December edition was created. We can’t wait to see those of the coming issues!
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MARKS & SPENCER OPENS FIRST LINGERIE STORE IN SPAIN, IN MÁLAGA There is some exciting news indeed for all girls who love fashionable underwear: Marks & Spencers has opened its first lingerie shop in Spain, at Calle Nueva in Málaga. The shop measures 185m2 and features the very latest collections for the season. It stocks everything from bras and knickers to night wear, socks, and stockings. i www.marksandspencer.com
NEW HOSPITAL IN HUELVA FOR QUIRÓNSALUD AND NEW MARBELLA CENTRE The Quirónsalud Hospital Group already opened a new hospital in Córdoba in September and now, it has a brand new addition: the Costa de la Luz Hospital in Huelva. The Quirónsalud group now boasts seven hospitals in total in Andalucía. All serve patients with cutting edge technology and a wide array of services that make them leaders in their industry. Quirónsalud is officially the largest hospital group in Spain. The Quirónsalud Group is also proud to announce that it has opened a new centre for specialities and diagnostic tests (as well as a Traffic unit) called the Centro Médica Quirónsalud Costa del So, in Marbella. The new centre was launched by the Mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz. i www.quironsalud.es
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WAYNE CHASAN EXHIBIT AT ISOLINA ARBULU Isolin Arbulu Gallery in Marbella presents works by talented photographer Wayne Chasan. In this exhibit, the artist has chosen to show a more artistic, abstract side to his work, though architectural references are also present. The title of the exhibition is Urban Shimmer and it features 30 pieces, most of which are in large scale. Wayne has experimented with different materials, using raw aluminium and white aluminium. None of the images in this exhibit have been retouched, except for the correcting of architectural lines (parallax lens distortions). g Open Monday to Friday; book an appointment to visit. Urb. Cortijo de Nagüeles. Tel: 658 852 228. www.isolinaarbulu.com
MUSICAL DANCE AND DINNER SHOW AT POSIDONIA BANÚS Posidonia Banus presents The Posidonia Palace Musical Dance and Dinner Show, featuring talented dancers, DJs, a well-known singer and an aerial performance artist. Choreographed by Sibon de la Flor from Creative Dance Style, the show will comprise 10 carefully staged dance numbers, as well as an impressive aerial performance. Singer Alex Forriols, who rose to fame as a finalist in the hit show La Voz (The Voice) will be singing and dancing as part of the show, and DJ Duo E T H E R will provide the soundtrack before and after the show. There will be a New Year’s Eve Special on December 31. g Reservations can be made by Whatsapp on 722 414 700 or
Facebook, or by emailing reserva@posidoniabanus.com
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FUERTE GROUP ACQUIRES COSTA CONIL HOTEL The Fuerte Hotel Group has acquired its newest hotel, the Costa Conil in Cádiz, a four-star hotel that has 63 rooms and is just 150 metres from the beautiful La Fontanilla beach. In 2019, the Group will be focusing on improving the Hotel’s gastronomic offerings and general quality standards. From 2020 onwards, they will also look into ways to make the most of the Hotel – especially spaces like the stunning rooftop. i www.fuerte-group.com
TAKE CARE OF YOUR TREE PROJECT BY ROTARY Take Care of Your Tree (Cuida de tu árbol) was an event arranged by the Rotary Club of Estepona, aimed at increasing children’s awareness of the importance of caring for the environment and trees. Rotary team members were accompanied by children from the Colegio Sierra Bermeja, who headed to the Parque Seghers in Estepona to plant trees and learn more about them. i www.rotaryclubestepona.es
HORSES FOUND IN DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN MARBELLA CYD Santa María, a horse shelter that works hard to improve the lot of abandoned horses on the Coast, recently joined SEPRONA to check the state of over 100 horses living in dire conditions near the Fuente de Colores in Málaga in dangerous circumstances (i.e. the horses were kept near sharp objects and heavy objects that could fall and hurt them, and exposed to the heat and cold). These horses are those used to take tourists on carriage rides. The CYD team and SEPRONA were requested to check the state of the horses by the Marbella Town Hall, after the latter received multiple complaints. Concordia Martínez, President of CYD Santa María noted, “If licences are granted to carriage owners, there should be laws in force that prescribe required shady resting areas, appropriate living conditions for animals, etc. The City Council, which grants the licences, and the Estepona Regional Agricultural Office (OCA) should not allow animals to live in those conditions.” i www.asociacioncydsantamaria.es
GOLDEN GREEN PRESENTED IN MARBELLA TM Grupo Inmobiliario recently presented the showflat of Golden Green Marbella: its new project that will be completed in April, 2019 and which comprises eight light-filled homes with spacious terraces, a private garden, and a solarium. The homes will enjoy access to common areas with gardens, pools, Jacuzzis, parking, and a video security system. i Further information, www.tmgrupoinmobiliario.com
CASA DEL MAR – FRONT LINE BEACH Casas del Mar is a new promotion by Gilmar Real Estate offering one of the few frontline Beach locations between Marbella and Sotogrande, at Casares Costa. The works are completed and the apartments and penthouses ready to move in to. Buyers will find a tranquil haven in front of the sea with all properties affording outstanding views of Africa and Gibraltar. The complex is centred close to nature, golf and many other quality amenities. included in the price of each apartment are two garage parking places and a storeroom. g Tel: (+34) 952 808 570.
www.gilmar.es/obra-nueva/casares/malaga/casas-del-mar
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VITHAS XANIT HOSPITAL PRESENTS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO STUDY AND TREAT PATIENTS WITH VERTIGO Around 80 per cent of all people have suffered an attack of vertigo at some point in their lives. Luckily for patients of the Vithas Xanit Hospital, there is a brand new technology that allows doctors to examine the six semi-circular channels in the ears, in order to detect problems with ear balance. The test takes only 10 minutes but is able to efficiently detect vertigo in patients. i www.vithas.es
EIC SHINES AT THE WORLD SCHOOL GAMES A group of EIC primary sports students will join 23 teams from around the world in Dubai, competing at the prestigious World School Games held at the end of January 2019. The squad will compete in one of the largest competitions for Athletics, Swimming and Football in global school sport. Best of luck to the students and teachers! i www.eicmarbella.org
BINK ART GALLERY LAUNCHES IN BENAHAVÍS An artistic crowd gathered recently in Benahavís for the launch of Bink Art Gallery, a family-run business spearheaded by Bianca Germaux, recent star graduate of the Marbella Design Academy. Bianca has joined forces with her parents and fellow artists, Robert and Penny Germaux, to produce affordable art and bespoke pieces for people of all ages. From digital art to acrylic and oil on canvas, this is a unique project with cross-generational appeal. Opens on March 1st 2019. i www.binkartgallery.com
EXCITING NEWS FOR LOS ARQUEROS Los Arqueros is proud to announce two exciting pieces of news. First of all, its Golf & Country Club is home to a brand new Golf Fashion Shop, where golfers can find the very latest in functional and stylish golf clothing. The launch was celebrated with a swish cocktail party featuring tapas, drinks, and golfing activities. Secondly, they enjoyed huge success at the recent Bridgestone Golf Open, held at the Golf & Country Club as well. The stableford competition featured men’s and women’s categories, followed by a prize-giving ceremony and cocktail. i www.losarquerosgolf.com
NOVOCUADRO EXPORTS ‘ART MADE IN SPAIN’ TO OVER 40 COUNTRIES NOVOCUADRO, the Málaga firm that exports art made in Spain to over 40 countries, is pleased to announce that it has sold over 2,100 paintings to countries across the globe in 2018. Its client list includes some of the most prestigious décor stores and interior design firms in the world. Many customers hail from France, England and the United States, though they also come from Lebanon, Kuwait, Vietnam, and even countries as far-off as New Zealand. i www.novocuadro.com
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Reaching for Higher Ground
If Elisabeth Op de Beeck were one to take the ‘road more travelled’, she would probably be an insurance broker today. The daughter of one of Marbella’s most renowned insurance companies (Op de Beeck and Worth), she founded her eponymous company in 2006, specialising in events and production (though the company also offers services such as PR and advertising, social media and press, and sponsorship). Her firm has organised impressive local and international events, the Senior Masters Cup in Puente Romano being one of her biggest projects to date.
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lisabeth may have Flemish parents, but she is Spanish at heart. “I was born and raised here. I went to a local school – San José in Estepona – and consider Spanish to be my first language.” Elisabeth communicates in eight languages: Spanish, English, Flemish, French, Italian, German, Russian and Catalán. “When I was 18 I actually started learning Russian. I also studied marketing and advertising in Madrid.” Elisabeth was highly focused since her first forays into the events industry. She began working in a part-time job as a hostess for Marlboro events while completing her studies. “I landed the Marlboro job because I spoke many languages. From there, I was offered a job in Dorna – an international sports management, marketing and media company that organises the MotoGP and other world-class motorcycle championships. I travelled around the world for 10 years with them, taking care of production and sales for their VIP area.” When asked what type of project she enjoys most, Elisabeth answers: “Big events; the ones that stress me out always leave me with a fantastic feeling of accomplishment.” Other important projects she has worked on include the FIFA World Cup and the Mutua Madrid Open. Elisabeth travelled with Dorna for a decade, with events like the Moto GP
taking her to 18 different countries in just eight months. “Then I turned 30 and wanted to be a mum. I had met the love of my life (an Austrian who was also born and bred in Marbella) and he suggested we moved to Mexico. My daughter was born there
and for the first few years I was mainly a mum to her.” Elisabeth is very proud of her daughter, who attended the German school in Marbella and who is now honing her independence at a boarding school in Germany. Elisabeth, who is renowned for her work on the Senior Masters tournament in Marbella, was first offered a job by the ATP while living in Acapulco. “I was pregnant at the time and decided to decline that opportunity.” After her divorce, Elisabeth moved back to Spain, working at Op de Beeck & Worth until she got her bearings. “My father
obviously loved having me working with him, but because of my previous experience, I was offered interesting things in the events sector again. For instance, I did some corporate hospitality work for an Austrian company at the Volvo Masters Valderrama. Around this time, the WTA landed in Marbella and I was asked to be in charge of the Corporate Hospitality of the Andalucía Tennis Experience for three years running. Before that, I had been part of the Nations Senior Cup – the very first version of the current Senior Masters Cup.” Work was flowing in, so Elisabeth decided to open an office. She is now in beautifully designed premises in Guadalmina, with two hardworking staff members, Leire and Roberto (who take care of communications and the media). Elisabeth, meanwhile, focuses on production and sales. Her team is a tightly knit one; She is a great listener who values her staff’s ideas and feedback. The work they complete for the Senior Masters Cup is extensive and varied. Elisabeth beams with pride as she tells me, “We’ve been told that this year’s Senior Masters Cup was the best of all three editions.” Although she and her team were involved in all three editions, this is the first she has produced exclusively. If you think Elisabeth has time
to relax between Senior Masters Cup tournaments, think again! “The Casino Admiral Trophy ATP Challenger tournament is in March, so soon after the Senior Masters Cup ends we start working on this event.” She also continues to manage her insurance clients. “All the events I produce are insured by Op de Beeck & Worth, which is handy,” she says. Elisabeth is also a member of the CIT. “We were major sponsors of their 19th gala,” she notes. Over the years, Elisabeth has “built a name for myself in the sports events niche.” There are even more interesting projects on the horizon. Soon, she will be traveling with AMG Events Services around Europe for the Superbike events and the WTCR! Elisabeth’s life has been characterised by movement and daring. She is very much symbolic of the distance an entrepreneur can travel with a ‘yes’ mentality; one that thrives on challenge. She has been a part of some of Marbella’s most memorable events (Elisabeth dreamed up the ‘floating catwalk’ at the Marbella Luxury Weekend with Oti García Díaz-Ambrona from the Town Hall of Marbella) and she promises to continue raising the bar for high-end events that celebrate luxury, sport, and excellence. i www.eopdebeeck.com
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CHOOSING THE
RIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISOR IN SPAIN There are various reasons why people take financial advice: to choose suitable investments; improve income and returns; lower tax liabilities; maximise pension funds; establish an effective estate plan, etc. In essence, most of us are looking for long-term financial security and peace of mind. WORDS JOHN MCCANN, SENIOR PARTNER, BLEVINS FRANKS
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hat many do not realise, however, is that their choice of advisor is possibly the most important financial decision they need to make, especially if you are trusting their recommendations for wealth and assets you have built up over your working life. Whether you are looking for an advisor to provide long-term wealth management, for making a one-off investment or transferring pension funds, it is important to take the time to check their credentials.
EXPERIENCE Where possible, we would recommend using a wealth management firm which has a solid history advising people in a similar situation to you. So, for example, a firm highly experienced at advising UK nationals living in Spain, ideally with advisors based here for some time. They will have a deep understanding of expatriates’ financial planning needs and can offer tried and tested solutions. Longevity provides peace of mind, not only that the firm is very experienced, but also that it will be around for the long-term, to advise you and your family for however long you need them.
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an advisor says it is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, you can look this up on the register which lists all the individuals for the firm. Regulation is important to protect yourself should things go wrong, but it is also a necessity in some cases. For example, under the UK pension rules, if you want to transfer more than ÂŁ30,000 out of a defined benefit (final salary) scheme, you must first take advice from a UK FCA regulated firm. This applies even if you are resident outside the UK.
INTEGRATED ADVICE When it comes to investing, your advisor should ensure that your appetite for risk is fully assessed and any recommendations are carefully
tailored appropriately to match your risk appetite, rather than simply stock-picking investments. Finally, for the best results, use a firm which can provide holistic advice covering most of your financial requirements. So for example, when giving investment advice they should also take the tax and estate planning implications into account and recommend solutions to cover all three aspects. Likewise, when advising on options for your pension funds, they can also advise on the tax implications and investment opportunities for the underlying funds. This should also make life easier for you and give you peace of mind that you have all the key financial planning aspects covered. e
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STYLE. FLAVOUR. SUSTAINABILITY. ECO RESPONSIBILITY.
BREATHE Breathe restaurant, at the gateway to Puerto Banús, is an entirely new concept that has seriously raised the bar for fine, sustainable dining since its launch a couple of months ago. Founded by Tom McNab and Aguilene Benicio McNab, the 5,000m2-sized mega venue is centred on three key concepts: modern urban design, environmental sustainability, and top-of-the range service by some of Marbella’s best professionals. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN AND COURTESY OF BREATHE
GROUND We recently caught up with the General Manager, Víctor Krensler, part of the initial founding team of Small World Café, who admitted to having “fallen immediately in love with Breathe from the word go.” It’s easy to see why; Breathe is divided into three restaurants. On the lowest floor is Ground (coming soon) – an artisan café and bakery serving weekend brunches, sourdough bread, healthy breakfasts, and a food menu for lunch and dinner. In addition to enjoying a freshly prepared muesli or acai bowl, you can also shop for gluten-free desserts, freshly made bread, artisan products and so much more.
BREATHE One floor up is the Breathe Restaurant Gastrobar
& Garden – now open for lunch and dinner and serving food that tantalises the palate with exotic international flavours, relying on Spanish ingredients in many dishes. Victor notes that “We are one of the few restaurants on the coast that has its very own organic farm.” Most of our dishes rely on what we grow, which enables us to change specials and to alter our menu seasonally, in line with the (organic) produce we grow.” ‘Fresh thinking gastronomy’ is the motto of Breathe’s cuisine, and the kitchen has all the equipment it needs to prepare succulent treats – everything from a Robatayaki barbecue to a Josper grill. Victor says, “We make everything inhouse – even our bread, which is a sourdough without any artificial yeast; a piece of fruit is used to naturally ferment the bread. The result
is a delicious crusty bread that is delicious when dipped into Knolive Oil (the first Spanish-made olive oil to make it into the World’s Best list).” Dishes at Breathe range from a homemade lobster ravioli to a yakitori chicken or a 35-day Galician Frisona beef cooked in the Josper to smoky, juicy perfection. Breathe Patio – its terraced dining area, offers diners the chance to share a moment under the shade of a century-old Palo Borracho tree and a host of fruit and other trees that lend the area an undoubted romantic air. For something extra special this winter, visit their Magical Winter Garden – where you can make the most of the winter sunshine while dining al fresco beneath unique tree canopies, surrounded by cheerful red poinsettias.
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THE DESIGN CONCEPT
BREATHE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Expect to be blown away by Breathe’s stunning modern design. The ambitious project was entrusted to Interior Designer Marta del Ganso and Design Architect Rodolfo Jacobson Amieva, who have reflected the restaurant’s commitment to the environment through natural materials and colours, features such as tree stump tables, and bamboo, solid wood, and hanging rattan lampshades that attract the eye upwards – to a stunning suspended garden in the main dining space, designed by landscaping whiz, Mathieu Lèbre and comprising 180 plants that are watered by the same number of drip points. Breathe exudes modernity in every corner yet envelops diners in warmth and has similar effects to dining in an al fresco green space, where plants take the centre stage and suddenly make the stressors of everyday life seem like worlds away.
Breathe aims to save energy and lower its carbon footprint in unimaginable ways – from small to large – from its sustainable paper straws to its sophisticated geothermal heating and cooling systems, sourced directly from the earth. Victor explains: “We have placed tubes 120m into the ground, which enables us to cool water down in the summer and heat it in winter.” Breathe’s sustainability efforts go further. “We bottle our own water in glass bottles and have asked all our suppliers to avoid using plastic.”
TOP LEVEL SERVICE Victor and the rest of the team have been in the restaurant business (Victor is a Les Roches graduate), so staff selection and training are strongly emphasised at Breathe. “Because our dishes are seasonal and cooking technique are often elaborate, our staff needs to be quite
knowledgeable about food and have a good memory,” Victor laughs. The affable Director was well acquainted with many of the Coast’s top staff, and admits that enticing them to join Breathe wasn’t too difficult. Victor’s commitment, and interest in sustainability have characterised him since we first met 11 years ago (at his restaurant launch) and we have no doubt that his passion for excellence is the cherry on the cake for this impressive mega-space that promises to entertain and feed discerning diners, while taking care of the precious resource that is our environment. i www.breathe.life
AIR
Above Breathe is Air (coming soon) – a raw food bar and signature cocktail area that is ideal for after-work drinks or a pre/post-Breathe meal. “Air will be serving everything raw but sushi,” notes Victor. “Diners can enjoy sashimi, tartar, ceviche, and other international raw dishes. Air will be open from March until October, to make the most of the fantastic weather. e
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A Classic Reimagined
PICADERO
Picadero is a name that resonates in Marbella, for it conjures up memories of an iconic steak restaurant in Nueva Andalucía. The new Picadero builds on that rich tradition to offer gorgeous meat-inspired dishes in a stylish modern country setting. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN
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eviving a classic name can only be a good thing, for it immediately counts upon the patronage of those who loved the original. If you manage to improve upon it and bring it in line with the tastes and styles of a new era, you’re really on to something special – and that mix of ingredients pretty much sums up Picadero – a Marbella classic with 21st century appeal. The large private car park, which means you can park in style within the restaurant’s very own forecourt, remains as unique and valuable a feature as it ever was, as well as the fact that it is a beacon of fine dining and ambience in the area between Aloha and Los Naranjos. You would imagine that this makes Picadero mostly popular with locals in Nueva Andalucía, but in reality this is a restaurant that people travel to, for its speciality, quality meat dishes, enjoy great renown. It was therefore with some expectation that we gathered at the restaurant, this time dining not on the ample terrace but in the richly ambient interior dining room – whose contemporary country styling
makes it refined and welcoming at the same time. The fireplace was lit, the temperature pleasant and the furnishings elegant and comfortable. It’s the sort of venue suitable to both large groups and romantic couples, and is especially welcoming on a winter’s evening.
A MEAT LOVER’S PARADISE The trend in the food world is towards quality over quantity, and nowhere is this more the case than with meat. As a restaurant specialising in quality meat-inspired cuisine, Picadero exemplifies the trend with choice cuts sourced from the best suppliers, be it in Galicia or Ireland. However, this is Marbella and we’re near the sea, so if you prefer fish and seafood you’ll find a good offering too – such as the Almejas clams served in a simple but delicious garlic and parsley sauce that will have you dipping your bread until the sauce is all gone. This is exactly what one of our companions did, and the other equally well presented starters had us acting similarly. The black pudding from Burgos with pear, for instance, was prepared to perfection
in terms of texture and taste, while the grilled oyster mushrooms and roast vegetables stuffed with meat and goat’s cheese also had our taste buds dancing with joy. Related as it is to D-Wine.
QUALITY AND AMBIENCE Picadero enjoys an excellent wine cellar that includes some of the finest national and international vintages. On the night, we enjoyed a treat: a 2014 Roda Reserva from Rioja. Served lightly chilled, this is a gentle, easy to drink wine full of complexity and presence. In fact, the ideal wine to serve with the gorgeous dishes that followed. They included a Spanish classic, oxtail served in a red wine sauce, moist, tender roast suckling pig, a slow-cooked beef rib and a Galician beef fillet on the stone. Though we all have our favourites and like them prepared to different degrees, the quality, presentation and flavour we enjoyed is undeniable. Picadero knows its meats, and you can order them with a choice of side dishes, including potatoes with cream and fine herbs, tomato and onion salads, triple-cooked homemade fries
or, as we did, rosemary roasted baby potatoes. Enjoying such a fine meal in such an ambient, cosy setting is truly one of life’s pleasures, and in classic style it was topped by a great offering of desserts. You know you’re on to a good thing when it’s hard to choose between the options, but we got there in the end, selecting homemade profiteroles with a rich nougat cream, chocolate and brandy sauce, a gorgeous chocolate and cherry cake and a delightful pumpkin and peanut butter cheesecake. The ice creams and sorbets offer a similarly tantalising choice of lemon, coffee, mango and strawberry flavours, best topped with a brandy as you sit back and let the warm glow of the evening wash over you. Stylish and ambient, Picadero is a Marbella classic beautifully reimagined that scores high in terms of décor, ambience, service, cuisine and, of course, the convenience of spacious parking. g Avda. Del Prado, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 999. www.picaderomarbella.es
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MAHOU the Most Renowned Beer in Spain
Famed Spanish beer brand, Mahou, will be ending 2018 with a string of international awards under its belt. The brand took part in seven different competitions, winning a total of 18 prizes for its many beers. The company also received a special mention in New York as Best Spanish Beer. Mahou won five medals at the British World Beer Challenge and World Beer Awards, and additional prizes at the Australian AIBA and the New York Beer Competition – where it won the famed Double Gold prize.
BERONIA DEEMED BEST SPANISH WINERY OF THE YEAR Bodegas Beronia (D.O. Rijoa) took home the Best Spanish Wine Producer of the Year Trophy 2018 at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in the UK. The award was given by a prestigious panel that included oenologists, wine experts, journalists, and writers on all things to do with wine. Beronia uses artisanal techniques that respect the environment, to create bottles like the Beronia III a.C., a complex, intense wine that is made with the love and passion the brand is now famous for. i www.beronia.com
SECOND FIESTA POP EVENT Takes Place at the Hotel Don Carlos
The Hotel Don Carlos was the perfect backdrop for Marbella All Stars’ recent Fiesta Pop event – held to present the very best extra virgin olive oils of the world. The event also featured a space called Marbella Magnum, which showcased magnum- or larger-sized bottles of wines and Champagne that are ideal for the 2018 Christmas season. i www.marbellaallstars.es
BODEGAS LARA PRESENTS ANIYA
Just three years ago, Bodegas Lara launched its first wines, made in Ronda and bearing the name Los Vinos Tres Generaciones, with three individual bottles: La Depa, El Lero, and El Arquitecto. Recently, it presented a forth personality, Aniya, named after a famous Spanish singer from Ronda, to complete the range. Aniya is a full-bodied merlot that is aged for 16 months in French oak. The launch was held at Bodega El Pimpi and featured a film showing of Aniya performing. i www.laraseleccion.com 140 / JANUARY 2019 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM
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MICHELIN
STARS Shine Brightly in Andalucía
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Waterloo’s BFI IMAX cinema was the perfect movie star-like setting for the 2019 Michelin star awards ceremony, attended by the world’s best chefs and food critics. Despite the fact that some chefs (like Sébastien Bras of Le Suquet) requested not to be included in the guide owing to the stress caused by inspectors, for others – especially upcoming chefs – the awards continue to be a way to target new audiences and establish their regions as noteworthy in the gourmet sector. This year, Andalucía once again shone brightly, and our own province, Málaga, took pole position, scooping up a total of 10 out of the 22 stars awarded to southern Spanish restaurants. The highest ranking restaurants in Andalucía are Aponiente in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz and Dani García of Marbella – both of which received the coveted three-Michelin star rating. There have been few changes in the line-up of winning restaurants spanning from Casares to Fuengirola this year. The winners include:
DANI GARCÍA Dani García is now a well-known face not only in Andalucía, but throughout Spain. His Grupo Dani García is a burgeoning company comprising a number of establishments, including Dani García at the Puente Romano, BiBo Marbella (a gourmet tapas venue also located within the trendy La Plaza at Puente Romano), Lobito del Mar (a ‘beachless chiringuito’ serving traditional, produce-driven dishes that celebrate the freshness of the
Mediterranean), Eventos Dani García (which provides catering across Spain), Atelier (the Chef’s ideas lab and events space) and the Dani García Foundation (a non-profit organisation that takes part in raising awareness, research, and education, fostering good eating habits for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood diseases). A scan of Dani García’s menu seems simple and familiar, with dishes like puchero
andaluz, and anchovies and truffles enticing with their traditional flavours. Yet an actual meal at this restaurant is like entering a wonderland of flavours, textures, and sheer artistry. Liquid nitrogen continues to predominate at this establishment, with dishes like Détox Nitro and Nitro Olives indicating the extent to which the Chef loves to shatter expectations of what food should be. i www.grupodanigarcia.com
KABUKI RAW
Luis Olarra is the talented Chef who has been entrusted to bring traditional Japanese dishes to life at Kabuki Raw – undoubtedly one of the most famed Japanese restaurants in Spain. Olarra honed his craft with no less than Ricardo Sanz at the Michelin-starred Kabuki Wellington in Madrid. At Kabuki Raw, located in the elegant Finca Cortesín resort in Casares, Olarra introduces traditional Andalusian ingredients into his cuisine, surprising guests with dishes such as the urta fish in ponzu sauce, as well as classic Kabuki dishes, elegant sushi selections and much more. i www.fincacortesin.com/ www.restaurantekabuki.com
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SOLLO
Fuengirola/Benalmádena area had always dreamed of boasting its own Michelin-starred establishment… until Diego Gallegos, Chef, Researcher, and Gastronomic ‘Recreator’, came along. His restaurant, Sollo (ensconced in the luxurious Doubletree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higuerón) has two tasting menus (one slightly longer than the other), with fish – in particular, sturgeon – playing the starring role. At the Reserva del Higuerón Resort, Gallegos, known as ‘The Caviar Chef’, has created Sollo Experience: a sustainable gastronomic laboratory in which he shares his innovative creations and experiment results with keen gastronomes. i www.sollo.es
EL LAGO
Launched in the summer of 2000, this scenic restaurant overlooking the Greenlife Golf course has always been a guarantee of quality, tradition, and the zero-kilometre concept that commenced with ex-Chef, Diego del Río and continues under the guiding hand of enigmatic young Chef, Juan José Carmona – who is as passionate about the roots of Andalusian cuisine as his predecessor. Paco García is a stalwart of the company, having held the position of Director since the restaurant’s launch. He is joined by María José Aguilar, Maître d' since 2006, and the brains behind what has come to be known as one of the most varied wine cellars on the Coast. This winter, be enticed by soul-soothing dishes like the chestnut cream with quail and ragout, or the seasonal mushrooms with broken egg and chicken broth. The menu also has quite original dishes to feast on, including the creamy sea urchin rice! i www.restauranteellago.com
MESSINA
Mauricio Giovanini and his wife, Pia Ninci, are the dynamic duo that has been the heart and soul of this hive of creativity since its launch. When Messina received its first Michelin star in 2015, savvy diners on the Coast knew that the award had long been forthcoming. Giovanini has always been a curious, hardworking, passionate Chef who began experimenting with flavours, textures, and slow, patient cooking methods since his early days. He is mostly self-taught – a fact which makes his achievements all the more meritorious. Giovanini has long been obsessed with the liquid components of vegetables, whose essence he extracts and serves in a variety of concentrates, meringues, sauces, etc. He also uses natural thickeners (obtained from dried fruits, fish collagen and meat), to create inimitable dishes. Just a few wonders to watch out for in his tasting menu include creamy chimichurri, tomato and lemon; Iberian pork with creamy lentils and roasted baby onion; and white sea bass with grilled vegetables. These and other dishes symbolise the Chef’s interest in aesthetics, as well as his deep respect for produce and tradition. i www.restaurantemessina.com
SKINA
The founder of Skina, Marcos Granda, knew that he had fulfilled his dream (“to do what I most enjoy in life") when he first opened Skina in December, 2004. Alongside his wife, María Isabel Salamanca, Marcos focused on offering diners food made with regional produce, prepared with innovative techniques that nevertheless paid a nod to tradition. Skina achieved its first Michelin star in 2009, a recognition it has held onto since then. Service, ambience, and food all weave their particular brand of magic in this, one of the most romantic establishments in the scenic Old Town – owing in no small part to its small, intimate interiors. Diners can choose from a Seasonal Products Menu and an à la carte menu. Both feature dishes that are stunningly presented; if you haven’t tried it yet, the risotto made with black trumpet is a must, as is the very original oxtail ravioli and coffee. Complementary and contrasting flavours are beautifully balanced in this restaurant, which is no less than a standard bearer for seasonal Andalusian cuisine. i www.restauranteskina.com e
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PÉREZ PASCUAS OF RIBERA DEL DUERO The Salt of t he Earth
Way back in 1988, having been in the then embryonic specialised Spanish wine business in London for five years and weaned on all things Spanish by my wine and history writing father and cookery book writing mother, convinced that there was vinous life beyond Torres and Rioja, I embarked on an extensive journey round regional Spain. WORDS CARLOS READ PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PÉREZ PASCUAS
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he wines of the Pérez Pascuas family, were, even then, a benchmark of the recently created Ribera del Duero DO (1982), for until the release of the region’s first ever so-exciting modern wine (Pesquera 1985), this austere and rugged high altitude area of Castile had been known as a bastion of rural tradition. Home of Vega Sicilia of course, this exalted outfit produced mythical rarely seen reds with (once upon a time) at least 10 years in oak, which was and still is largely accessible to just
a privileged few. There is, for example, a verified story that Winston Churchill, entertained at a banquet in the Spanish Embassy, after due reflection over a long wine list, remarked: “My vote goes to this unknown claret.” Entirely more typical were the dark but invariably lavish oak-aged wines of family wineries such as Ismael Arroyo and Torremilanos, not to mention the wines of the Peñafiel Cooparative – one of Spain’s first – whose special cuvée Protos was the poor man’s Vega Sicilia. Today, of course, is another story, and there are currently no less than 302 wineries in the DO, which was revamped in 1990, and is some 120 kilometres wide at an average altitude of 800 metres above sea level, straddling four provinces: Valladolid, Burgos, Segovia, and Soria. Pérez Pascuas is however without doubt the producer with the deepest family roots and longest history, and despite having a distinctly
unremarkable history (go out there on the web and you will find mega ratings for their wines but a rather dull, standardised blurb to the effect that the winery was officially founded in 1980 by the three Pérez Pascuas brothers – Benjamín, José Manuel (gifted winemaker) and Adolfo – sons of Mauro). Yet, on the one hand, their fans are as glitzy as any and cover an impressive timespan (exPresident politician José María Aznar, former Real Madrid and Spanish goalie Iker Casillas, contentious judge Baltasar Garzón, famous old time singer Manolo Escobar, ex-Barça footballer Michael Laudrup whose Danish wine company still look after imports there, mythical cyclist Miguel Induráin, and singer and quirky actor Miguel Bosé), and on the other, they are the only winemaking family I have ever come across to have a most impressive, diligent and exacting chronicler.
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Castile is in many ways the heartland of Spanish Catholicism (note the capital C) and in his epic 200 page paean HOMBRES Y VINOS Los Pérez Pascuas de Pedrosa del Duero (Siglos XVIXX1), Fray Valentín de la Cruz – published 2004 – takes us on an elegiac trip and account of its people, history, geography, viticulture and soils virtually village by village. From this – and he incorporates the river Duero almost as a character (‘Padre Duero’) – we not only learn many age-old truths regarding country people and man’s universal communing and respectful relationship with nature, but also of the detailed unions of the local Pérez family (of Burgos village Pedrosa, founded in 1727 with an initial population of just 42!) with that of the Pascuas (originally Pasquas) of Fuentesauco de Fuentidueña – a tiny village near Segovia which even today apparently has a population of around 310) as of around
1645, that would result in founder Mauro Pérez Pascuas pioneering the winemaking side of things in the early 1920s, given that his elder brother had just died of flu and as the only varón of an important agricultural family he was excused military service. So, one distant Sunday back in August 1988 and on my own because my son Elliot, very nearly 3 at the time, had just come down with mumps, I arrived in hot and dusty Pedrosa and – having previously stopped in neighbouring Roa to ask directions and gulp down a beer in the midst of a picturesque religious procession – found myself walking across a dry field in the shimmering sun to greet the member of the family I had agreed the visit with, a small man in a beret, who, pitchfork in hand, was harvesting barley and grudgingly interrupted his labours to open a few bottles for me in a nearby barn. Today’s installations are opulent and
luxurious – just outside the village and a stone’s throw away from perhaps better known Roa – comprising around 150 hectares divided into some 18 to 20 parcels on mixed sandy clay soils with elements of chalk and underlying limestone and at an altitude of between 800 and 850 metres, which by virtue of the continental nature of the area affords major differences between day and night time temperatures, resulting in intensely flavoured reds with a pronounced freshness and brisk lively acidity. The official winemaker, since 1989, is Benjamín’s son, the meticulous and supremely down to earth José Manuel. Production is now around half a million bottles spread across several styles, with exports to some 44 countries which represents around 45 per cent of the total sales. Exult! e
A SELECTION Z CEPA GAVILÁN 2016 (14%)
Z The simplest style on offer, first vintage 2001, this is pure Tinto Fino from 12 to 15 year old vines with 6 months each in 2nd or 3rd use French and American barriques. Z Fab, dense purple colour, with tangy vanilla oak, lively red cherry and plum fruit. Fresh and simple with good acidity and brisk tannins. Has impressive finesse for such a young wine. Z Production 180,000 bottles Z Yield 5,500 kilos hectare
Z VIÑA PEDROSA CRIANZA 2016 (14%)
Just out… Z Also pure Tinto Fino but from older, 25 to 35 year old vines with 12 months in American barriques and 6 in French – of which one third is new. Z Brilliant violet ruby in hue, this is altogether riper with a zingy red cherry character and much more substance, complemented further by notes of
cacao, cranberry, jam, and with more assertive but still very friendly tannins, with alluring hints of coffee and toffee. Fresh too and of a similar, medium intensity. Z Production 250,000 bottles Z Yield 5,000 kilos hectare
Z VIÑA PEDROSA CRIANZA 2015 (14.5%)
Just sold out… Z With a similarly dark colour to the above, this was a warmer vintage and is smokier with wild herbal elements (curry lurks in the mix) and is altogether more savoury in character but, yet again, lively and in this case slightly astringent red cherries dance throughout.
Z VIÑA PEDROSA RESERVA 2014 (14.5%) Z Even older Tinto Fino – vines of 40 to 50 years old – with 1 year in US oak and 1 in French, of which 50% is new. Z Colour still dense but ruddier;
aromas of red fruit compote intermingle with elegant French oak; lean and quite incisive on the palate with a pronounced chargrilled oak character but inky in texture with no uncertain minerality. Very concise and with great, balanced tannins. Z Production 69,000 bottles Z Yield 4,000 kilos hectare
Z VIÑA PEDROSA GRAN RESERVA 2011 (14.5%)
This is a wonderful old wine from a spectacular vintage and may well now be impossible to find. Z Made from 60 year old Tinto Fino vines and with 10% Cabernet, its oaking was as above. Z Still very dark but with pale edges; it´s savoury, herbal, rustic, with a major dash of chocolate, a suggestion of raisins and notes of dark cherry marmalade mutating into kirsch. Good acidity and freshness too, with a suggestion of strawberry liqueur in its
very long finish. Z Absolutely at its best; by the time you read this the Read family will have exulted in an Xmas bottle – 1 of the just 4,230 produced!
Z PÉREZ PASCUAS GRAN RESERVA 2009 (14%)
This equally spectacular vintage, which resulted in more graceful wines (2011 was considerably warmer), saw the rare release of the winery’s most spectacular and limited cuvée. Z Low yield (I kilo per vine) Tinto Fino from 6 hectares of 87 year old vines amounted to 26 mainly US barricas of which around a third were new. Deep garnet in colour, with a balsamic, pruny and slightly herbal character, there’s still quite a lot of tannin here but this is one for aficionados of old, mature wines as its intriguingly complex (bitter sweet amarone and treacle notes abound) and eye-wateringly priced. Z Production 2,729 bottles
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3 PUEBLOS
by Bodegas Tierra Hermosa
As specialists in producing and exporting Spanish wines across the globe, Bodegas Tierra Hermosa is on a mission to promote the exciting, modern wines of Andalucía. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BODEGAS TIERRA HERMOSA
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‘negociant’ is a wine merchant that buys produce from selected growers and bottles wine under its own name. As one of the first in Andalucía to do this, Bodegas Tierra Hermosa may not have its own vineyards or winery, but as a self-professed ‘collaborative wine producer’, knows exactly what the international public loves about Andalusian wine. “Selling wines around the world as we do, we have a clear and up-to-date understanding of what consumers enjoy, and we work in partnership with local grape growers and small independent or cooperative wineries across Andalucía to create a range of wines under our Tierra Hermosa brand that gets it right,” says Harry Hunt, who runs the export-oriented firm. “Our aim is to harness the time-honoured
winemaking customs across this region and add our own contemporary Tierra Hermosa twist to create an exciting, modern range of wines suitable to international palates.” Tierra Hermosa, which was founded eight years ago, is the culmination of this process, releasing its first two red wines from Granada – one a blend and one 100 per cent Tempranillo – in 2013. Bodegas Tierra Hermosa currently has three wine brands in its portfolio, and is about to launch a fourth. High up in the Alpujarras the company produces a red blend under the ANDA label, which is stocked by a major UK supermarket, as well as the Costa Vino label and a white blend called 3 Pueblos that has been a big hit with listings gained at Michelinstarred restaurants.
The new wine, an oak-aged red blend, is produced in the north-east corner of Granada province and as it is ‘in the middle of nowhere’, its name Lost Shoe is derived from the Spanish expression: ‘Dónde Cristo perdió el zapato’. “I guess the commonality in all our brands is that we seek to create wines that deliver serious structure and complexity, but with delicious freshness,” says Harry. “Making wines high up in the mountains helps us achieve this, as the cool nights mean grapes withhold their acidity and fresh fruity flavours.” It is these characteristic traits that Harry and his team took to clients and trade fairs across the world, and which have garnered a strong following among wine lovers in different countries and regions.
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The nearby Sierra Nevada adds a unique mix of cool air that helps give the wines of Bodegas Tierra Hermosa their distinctive characteristics
Harry Hunt, founder of Bodegas Tierra Hermosa
Vineyards in the hills of Granada province
Tempranillo grapes form an important part of Bodegas Tierra Hermosa wines
MAKING WAVES FOR ANDALUSIAN WINE A region previously known really for its fortified sherry wines, Andalucía is building its reputation as a maker of quality red and white wines, with Bodegas Tierra Hermosa doing its share to help spread the word with products such as ANDA, which was launched in 2016, now available exclusively through Waitrose – making it the first, and as of yet, only Andalusian red wine available nationwide in a UK supermarket chain. “We’re offering people the kind of quality Andalusian wines they fall in love with when on holiday here, and it’s proved highly popular.” Having started in the UK, the company is now expanding its mission of promoting this region’s wines to consumers across Europe and beyond. It’s a labour of love for Harry Hunt, whose longstanding appreciation of wine is matched by his feelings for Spain’s sunniest and most iconic region. “I soon became amazed by the immensely varied topographies and microclimates within Andalucía, and the centuries-old winemaking
traditions here. As exciting new winegrowers were taking winemaking in this region to a new level, all the ingredients were in place to show it off to an international audience.” Harry’s career in PR and marketing in London stood him in good stead as he turned a passion into a business, but not before acquiring a degree in viticulture and oenology, and earning his stripes on the ground at wineries in Bordeaux, the northern and southern Rhône valleys in eastern France, as well as in Spain.
PROUD NEW LABELS The past few months have seen the launch of a new Costa Vino brand and the creation of an updated label for the existing 3 Pueblos wine. Costa Vino is a blend of Tempranillo and Syrah, with label artwork by French illustrator Charlotte Paszkiewicz. “It evokes the classic perceptions of southern Spain: white villages, olive groves, sun, sea and sand – all encapsulated in a stylish, vintage travel poster design,” says Harry, whose
pride in his new creations is being mirrored by its public response. “3 Pueblos is a blend of Macabeo and Viognier made from grapes grown in the beautiful Laujar Valley midway between the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Gádor mountains in Almería province. The winery enjoys a spectacular position on a hill above three ancient Andalusian villages, each with its own distinctive church tower. This is what gave us the inspiration for the name.” In light of the region’s link with film making, the label created by Charlotte Paszkiewicz has a chic film poster feel and the reverse reinforces this with movie-style credits. With almost all current wines by Bodegas Tierra Hermosa exported to the UK, North America and the southern hemisphere, very little has found its way back to Spain, but plans are afoot to rectify that and give wine lovers in Spain and indeed Andalucía a chance to sample some of its most exciting vintages. i www.tierrahermosa.com
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. . THE GUIDE listings
the guide
PRICE GUIDE per head for a three-course meal with wine
*restaurants
under €25
€25 – €40
€40 – €60
LISTINGS WHAT’S ON STARS
€60 plus
YANX
ORIGEN
american
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 lunch and dinner. C/ Gregorio Marañón s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 968
Open daily from 9am to 10pm. Esquina C/ Martínez Catena and Paseo Marítimo Fuengirola. Tel: 951 255 563
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 024
argentinean
belgian
french
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande. Tel: 956 790 212
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
HARD ROCK CAFÉ
JACKS Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673
JACKS SMOKEHOUSE Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625
MR. GOURMET BURGER Open from 6pm ‘til late every evening. Avda. Luis Braile 20, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 257
BUENOS AIRES SOUTH
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 297
EL BANCO Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to midnight. Urb. Aloha Pueblo, Local 35, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 907 570
HACIENDA PATAGONICA Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ de la Acera de la Marina 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 968
MYTILUS
eco
ALBERT & SIMON
ALMAZEN
LE BISTROMAN
Open daily from 12pm to midnight. Ctra. De Ronda, km 45, C.C. Monte Halcones, Local 9-10, Benahavís. Tel: 951 275 109
Open daily for lunch and dinner. El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990
GIOIA
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
Open daily from 1pm to 8pm except Mondays. C/ Velázquez 1, Marbella. Tel: 630 441 834
THE ORGANIC CAFÉ
VALDERRAMA RESTAURANT
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gluten-free CELICIOSO
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the Puente Romano Hotel on the Golden Mile. Tel: 952 820 900
greek
RED PEPPER Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 148
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
CABAÑA NAGÜELES
EL GAUCHO DE BANÚS Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle Benabola 9-11, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 167
EL RANCHO DEL PUERTO Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Benabola 4, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 252
GRILL DEL PUERTO Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Ribera 47H, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 686
MARBELLA CLUB GRILL Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211
OLD TOWN GRILL Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 306
RESTAURANTE RANCHO Open every day from 5pm till late. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922
Open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 2am and on Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 3am. Urb. La Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 951 134 083
T-BONE GRILL
EL CARNICERO
VOVEM
Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona. Tel: 952 886 307
Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Odeon, Locales 9-10, C/ Las Yedras, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 003 434
EL CARNICERO 2
VOVEM
Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 599
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Duque de Ahumada, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 008 822
EL GAUCHO Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528
Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Gran Meliá Don Pepe, Avda. José Meliá s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300
indian
ALBERTS
Open daily from 1pm to 11pm. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 4, Local 2-4, Fuengirola. Tel: 951 903 807
AROMA
CORIANDER
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
MASSALA Open daily for dinner. 57, Duquesa de Arcos (Sabinillas seafront). Tel: 952 897 358
MUMTAZ Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Casa No.7, P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 090
international
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Cabopino. Tel: 952 836 886 Open daily except Tuesday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and 6:30pm to 11pm. C/ Moncayo 23, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 665 502
AMANHAVIS Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday from 8.00pm. Calle del Pilar 3, Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026
AVANTO Open for lunch every day from 11am to 6pm except Monday. C/ Rota 9, Mijas Costa, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 587 539
BABOO LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT 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
11&11 RESTOBAR
BAHIA BEACH
Open Monday to Thursday from 7pm ‘til late, on Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 4pm and from 7pm ‘til late and on Sunday from 10am ‘til late. Dársena de Levante, Local 39, Estepona Port. Tel: 951 703 060
Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 146.5, Casares. Tel: 951 704 884
ACINIPO Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesday. C.C. El Zoco, Sitio de Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 607 680 999
BALTAZAR BAR & GRILL Open daily for lunch and dinner. El Paseo del Mar, Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona, CN340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500
BARBQ ARTESANAL BURGERS Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Jacinto Benavente 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 656
AL ROLO
BECKITTS
Open from 1pm to 4pm and 7pm to 11pm daily. At Reserva del Higuerón. Avda. del Higuerón 48, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 661 174
Open Monday to Sunday for dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 898
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BLACK ROSE THE BAR Open daily from 9am to 1am. El Paseo del Mar, Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona, CN340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500
BREATHE
CLARO! RESTAURANT & BEACH CLUB
Benahavís. Tel: 681 294 442
Sunday. Ctra. de Casares, km. 10. Tel: 952 895 120
EL CORZO
Open every day from 10am to 11pm. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 873
Open daily for dinner. Hotel Los Monteros, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 187. Tel: 952 771 700
FONDA RESTAURANTE EL POSTILLÓN
CORTIJO FAIN
EL GRAN GASTBY
Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Algar, km. 3, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz. Tel: 956 704 131
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 778 797
D.O.M
Open every night for dinner from 7:30pm. At Hotel Finca Cortesin, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800
Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays. Avda Las Palmeras 15, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 780 927
EL JINETE
GD GOURMET DELI MARBELLA
Open daily for dinner except for Friday. Ctra. La Cala Golf, km 45, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 119 170
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
EL JARDÍN DE LUTZ
Open from 12.30pm ‘til late, seven days a week. C/ Los Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 036 494.
Open nightly for dinner. At the Hotel Meliá Marbella Banús. C/ Mario Vargas Llosa s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 912 764 747
CAFÉ DE RONDA
D.O.MAR
Open daily for breakfast and lunch until 7pm. Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella. Tel: 952 862 149
Open daily from 1pm to 2am. Urb. Oasis Club, CN340 km 183, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 396
DON LEONE
Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Urb. Elviria Hills. Avda. Las Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371
CAFETERÍA KE
Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella. Tel: 952 811 716
EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT
DÖSS
Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 199, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, s/n. Tel: 956 790 333
CAMURÍ Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, local 24-25, Estepona. Tel: 951 217 871
CASANIS
Open 11am to 2am. Artola Alta, Marbella. Tel: 952 000 772.
D-WINE
Open every day from 6pm except Sundays. C/ Ancha, 8, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 450
Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C.C. Azalea, Edif. A, CN340, km 173, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 339 309
CELIMA
EL BOLERO
Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel Hermitage, Ctra. de Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 895 639.
Open every night for dinner from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, CN 340, km. 127, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030
CERRADO DEL ÁGUILA Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521
EL LAGO
EL OLIVO 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
EL RESTAURANTE DEL CASINO
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30pm to 11pm. Ctra. de Mijas, km. 1, A-387, Alhaurín El Grande. Tel: 951 254 520
GALERIA SAN PEDRO
HAYACA Open Monday to Sunday from 7.30pm to 11pm. At the Amàre Hotel Marbella. Avda. Severo Ochoa 8, Marbella. Tel: 951 562 083
HERMOSA Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm. Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino. Tel: 952 837 483
HILLS CAFE
Open every day for dinner from 8pm-4am. Hotel Andalucía Plaza s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 000
Open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Closed on Monday. Tel: 952 856 171
FABIOLA
HORIZON STEAKHOUSE
Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 126
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 daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Antonio Machado s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 560 094
EL CASTILLO
FINCA EL FORJADOR
Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. C/ El Pilar s/n,
Open daily for lunch from 1-4pm, Wednesday to
Open every day for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211
EL CAMPANARIO
HOTEL MARBELLA CLUB BUFFET
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LA LOGGIA
LIMA BY MOMO
von Hohenlohe, s/n. Tel: 952 822 211
Open every evening for dinner. Playa del Rodeo, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 372
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
Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm to 12am. Closed Sundays. Plaza Practicante, Manuel Cantos 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 036 115.
MESSINA
L’OLIVE
MIRAFLORES GOLF RESTAURANT
LA TERRAZA
Open daily from 8am-6pm. At La Reserva Club. Avda. de la Reserva s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 956 785 252
Open daily for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 199. Urb. Riviera Golf. Tel: 952 931 941
LOS ARCOS
MOJO
Open daily for dinner. La Cala Resort, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas. Tel: 952 669 000
Open every night for dinner. Hotel Meliá La Quinta, Urb. La Quinta Golf s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000
Open from Monday to Saturday for dinner from 8pm ‘til late. Monte Paraíso Golf, Marbella. Tel: 951 217 272
LA TIENDA
LOS BANDIDOS
MOMO MARBELLA
Open nightly for dinner except Mondays. C/ La Tienda 1, Urb. La Virginia, Marbella. Tel: 626 273 882
Open every night for dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 915
Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm to midnight. C/ Tetuán 7, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 560
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
LA PLAGE DE CASANIS
LOS NARANJOS RESTAURANT
MOMO MARBELLA GOLDEN MILE
Open Monday to Wednesday 10am – 7.30pm and Thursday to Sunday 10am –10pm. Urb. Coto Chico 4D, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 862
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 816 105
Open nightly for dinner, except Sunday. Avda. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 30, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 760
LA BRISA
LA TAPA
MACAAO BEACH
MONKEY CLUB
Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500
Open nightly for dinner. Plaza Santo Cristo 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 901 040
Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Jose Echegaray, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 113 618
LA VERANDA
MAGNA CAFÉ
Open nightly for dinner. At the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 951 607 018
LA CANTINA DEL GOLF
Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Villa Padierna, Urb: Flamingos s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 150
Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Calderón de la Barca, s/n. Tel: 952 929 578
LA VERANDAH
Open daily for breakfast and dinner. At the Hotel Amàre Marbella. Avda. Severo Ochoa 8, Marbella. Tel: 800 843 493
JOFFREY’S Open everyday evening for dinner from 5.30 pm. CN340 km 200, La Cala de Mijas Costa. Tel: 674 636 321
KARMA Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 815 736
KAVA Open nightly for dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 108
LA BIZNAGA
Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm. Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís. Tel: 951 318 815
LA CASA DEL HUMMUS
Open everyday lunch and dinner. Golf Hotel Guadalmina, Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211
LA TERRAZA
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 11pm and Sunday 11am to 8pm. Plaza Puente de Málaga, C/ Mendoza 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 104
Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torre-guadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998
LA GRANADA DIVINO
LA VERANDA LOBBY BAR
Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesday. C/ de las Piedras, Gaucín. Tel: 951 709 075
Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500
MARE NOSTRUM
MAUMM BISTRO Open daily for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Avda. de los Girasoles 341, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 569 310
MC CAFÉ Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso
Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda. Severo Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895
NELI Gs Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Benavista, Estepona. Tel: 952 928 576
NŌMŌ BRASSERIE Open for lunch and dinner every day except for Sunday. Bulevar de San Pedro, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 702 168
OCHO Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822
PASSION CAFÉ Open for lunch and dinner every day. C.C. La Colonia,
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POSIDONIA BANÚS Open for lunch and dinner daily. CN340, km 175, Rimesa, Local 2, Marbella. Tel: 722 322 669
RESTAURANTE FELIX Open nightly from 7pm to 11pm. Urb. Boladilla Baja, CN340, km 163.5, Estepona. Tel: 951 082 090.
RESTAURANTE ROYAL Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 441 414
ROSAS CAFÉ Open from 9am to 10pm daily. Avda. Playas del Duque 3, Marbella. Tel: 951 569 392
ROJO Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. C/ Granada, 44, Málaga. Tel: 952 227 486
SAVOR
Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella. Tel: 952 924 613.
Open daily from 12pm to 12am. Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 569 194
Open 12.30pm-4.30pm and 6.30pm to 12am daily. Fuengirola, Paseo Marítimo, L-42C. Tel: 952 470 218
DON GIOVANI
ASIATICO ZEN
THE PLAYWRIGHT
Open every night for dinner from 7:30pm. At Hotel Finca Cortesin, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800
Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday lunch. C/ Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 691
FRASCATI
BAMBOO
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 952 790 392
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Ctra. Istan km 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 906 674
Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Manzana, Locales 8-11, Pueblo Los Arcos, Elviria. Tel: 952 830 868
TIKITANO Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, CN340, km 164, Estepona. Tel: 952 798 449
TROCADERO ARENA Open every day for lunch and dinner. Torre Real Beach, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 579
TROCADERO BEACH Open daily for lunch and dinner. Playa de la Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144
TRUFFLES KITCHEN
AND THE
Open 1pm to 3:30pm and 7:30pm to 11:30pm daily except Sunday evenings and Monday. Avda. Andalucía 6, Local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 531 777
Truffles is open daily from 6:30pm to 10:30pm nightly. The kitchen is open daily from 12pm ‘til late. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, Local 18, Marbella. Tel: 951 569 173
SEA GRILL
Open daily for lunch and dinner every day except Monday. Ctra. de Casares km 7, Casares. Tel: 952 894 191
At the Puente Romano Beach Club. Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900
SHANTI-SOM – AMRITA 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, MarbellaMonda. Tel: 952 864 455
VENTA GARCÍA
VILLA PADIERNA CLUB DE MAR Open daily for lunch from 1pm to 6pm. CN 340, km 166, Marbella. Tel: 647 791 515
ZEST
GOLD RESTAURANT
DRAGÓN DE ORO
Open every day from 10am to 12 am. Complejo Benabola 13, Beach Side, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 055
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
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
LA TRATTORIA Open daily from 7pm to 11pm. At the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. Avenida Zurita, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800
LEONARDO DA VINCI Open every night for dinner. Urb. Doña Lola, Local 21-22, Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 934 667
LOMBARDO’S Open daily from 7pm. Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 795 924
GENJI SUSHI BAR Open from 1:30pm-4pm and 8pm to 11pm. C/ Ramón Gomez de la Serna, 4, Edificio Balmoral. Marbella. Tel: 951 530 955
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 Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and for cocktail hour from 4:30pm to 8pm. Centro Plaza, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 151
MADE IN SARDINIA Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030
ZOZOI
METRO
MAKITAKE
Open Wednesday to Monday for dinner. Closed Tuesday. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868
Open every day for lunch and dinner. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 446 460
Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ribera s/n (above disco Seven), Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 592
NUNOS
MECA
italian
Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Caleta Hotel. Catalan Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 76501
AL DENTE
O MAMMA MIA
Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829
Open nightly for dinner except Sundays. Urb. Reserva del Higuerón, Málaga. Tel: 951 385 622
Open every day for dinner. Closed on Mondays. Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181
Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990
SUITE
AMORE E FANTASÍA
RISTORANTE SAN MARTINO
Dinner and afterwards dance to music by resident DJ. Thursday to Saturday. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900
Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 464
Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 702
TACOS & TIKKA
ARETUSA
Open 1pm to 12am Monday to Sunday. CN340, km 192, Las Chapas. Tel: 952 355 561
Open daily for dinner. Front line P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 898
Open every day from 12pm ‘til midnight for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pinogolf de Don Carlos 34, Elviria. Tel: 952 850 148
TANINO
CARPACCIO
SERAFINA
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 daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 168, Benamara, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 259
Open every day for lunch and dinner. Frontline Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 357
Open from Monday to Saturday for dinner at the Puente Romano Hotel on the Golden Mile. Tel: 952 771 798
Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. José Banús, 5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536
TARTUFO
SANTOKU
Open every day for lunch from 1pm to 3:30pm and for dinner from 6:30pm ‘til late. C/ Tetuán 9, Marbella. Tel: 951 087 323
Open daily for dinner. At the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. CN 340, km 166, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 180
VALPARAÍSO Open nightly for dinner. Ctra. Mijas – Fuengirola, km. 14, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 485 996
Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN 340, km. 166 (Estepona). Tel: 952 888 710
VILLA TIBERIO
SUSHI KATSURA
Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 799
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
SKINA Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday and Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sunday and Monday. C/ Aduar 12, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 277
SOLEO MARBELLA BEACH CLUB RESTAURANT Open daily from 12pm to 4pm. Avda. Duque de Ahumada s/n, Marbella. Tel: 951 562 887
SOLLO
TANINO SAN PEDRO
CASA TUA
Open daily from 12pm onwards for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo, Blq. 3, Local 6, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 604 848
Open every evening for dinner. C/ Ortiz de Molinillo 14, Marbella. Tel: 951 712 227
TERRA SANA
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 11, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380
Open Monday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050. C.C. Parque Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 663 937. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 951 915 069
THE ENGLISH GARDEN Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 11pm and Sunday from 1.30 to 9.30pm. Closed Mondays. Avda. España 16, Urb. Buenavista, Sitio de Calahonda. Tel: 952 930 252
CIBO DA BRUNO Open all day. 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
THE MEETING ROOM
DA PAOLO
Open 9am to 11pm every day except Sundays. Avda. Ricardo Soriano 1, Local 1 (Edif. Portillo), Marbella. Tel: 952 772 577
Open everyday for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, casa G-H, local 43, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 453
THE ORANGE TREE
DAYTONA RESTAURANT – MOTOR PASSION
ROSMARINO DELLA PIAZZA
mediterranean
RESTAURANTE BAR CARMEN Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 806 739
oriental
NOBU Open nightly for dinner. At the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 686
OMBÚ Open from 7pm to 11pm, Wednesday to Sunday. At the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. Avenida Zurita, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800
OSAKA SAKURA
SAPPORO
TAI PAN Open seven days a week for dinner. H. Puente Romano, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 893
TA-KUMI Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Gregorio Marañón 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 839
ASIAN FUSION BING
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Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084
THAI GALLERY
PALAPA
At Plaza Village at the Hotel Puente Romano. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 818 392
Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 165
THAI STYLE
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Playas del Duque s/n. Edif. Gaviotas IV, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 675s
TOP THAI Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 319 778. Also at C.C. Laguna Village, Local 11-13, Estepona. Tel: 952 806 661
TSE YANG DIMSUM CLUB Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sundays. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990
WAGAMAMA Open daily for lunch and dinner. 19 Ocean Village promenade, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 44182
WASABI Open daily from 1.30 pm for lunch and dinner. C.C. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 577
scandinavian ALOHA RESTAURANT
Open every evening for dinner from 6pm to 11.30pm. Avda. del Prado s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 285
SKANDIES Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm. Closed Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323
seafood
EL BARLOVENTO
SANTIAGO
spanish BAHÍA
Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos. Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800
CASA FERNANDO Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 344
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
LA COCINA Open daily for lunch and dinner except Wednesday. CN 340, km. 151, Arena Beach. Tel: 952 796 320
LA MÁQUINA Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sunday. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990
LA MORAGA BISTRÓ Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces s/n, in front of El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 448
LA RED Open daily from 9.30am to 6pm. Playa La Fontanilla, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 450
LA TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO
Open from 11am-4pm and 7.3011pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370
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
RESTAURANTE LA MARINA
MESÓN EL ADOBE
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
LA TORRE Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Club de Mar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 561
MARISQUERÍA LA PESQUERA Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170
RESTAURANTE EL BOTE
Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays. Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella. Tel. 600 003 144
MI TABERNA Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880
PAELLAS Y MÁS Open daily from 10:30am to 11pm. C/ Jacinto Benavente 33, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 511
PICADERO Open from 6pm to 12am nightly except Mondays. Avda. del Prado 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 999
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Until January 6 CHRISTMAS MARKETS – PUERTO BANÚS
Shop for last minute gifts for Reyes (Three Kings Day) at the Puerto Banús Christmas market. Also featuring yummy food and drinks. At Antonio Banderas Square.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS – FUENGIROLA The Plaza de España in Fuengirola will have a host of stands featuring gift ideas and food.
Until January 8 CHRISTMAS MARKETS – ESTEPONA
Visit this market for everything from Christmas decorations to gifts, jewellery, and Christmas foods. At Avda. San Lorenzo s/n, Estepona.
LIGHTS SHOW – MÁLAGA
Every year, Larios Street in Málaga presents a spectacular lights show, with the colourful display accompanying the rhythm of music. The show starts every night at 7pm.
PLAYMOBIL EXHIBITION – ANTEQUERA
If your kids love Playmobil toys, you simply must bring them to see this cute exhibition, featuring classic figures in a wide array of settings. At C/ Encarnación s/n, Antequera.
ART EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA
The Contemporary Art Centre of Málaga presents an exhibition by two artists: Gonzalo Torné and Quico Rivas. All works have one subject in common: hands! www.cacmalaga.eu
Until January 10 ART EXHIBITION – ESTEPONA
Brian Travers of UB40 and John Illsley of Dire Straits are super talented artists who will be presenting works at the Kempinski Bahía Hotel in Estepona. www.kempinski.com
Until January 11 ART – BENALMÁDENA
Talented impressionist painter Griselda Giachero will be exhibiting her stunning, sea-inspired works at the Castillo de Bil Bil. Her art is truly magical, crossing the line between memory, dream, and reality.
Until January 12 ART EXHIBITION – NUEVA ANDALUCÍA
The exhibition From Sweden with Love will include colourful works by contemporary Swedish artists Lotta Döbling, Daniel Fleur, Richard G. Carlsson, Andreas Glad, Anders Kappel, Stefan Otto, Charlotte Walentin, Martin Ålund and more. At the Wadström Tönnheim Gallery in the Polígono Nueva Campana. www.wadstromtonnheim.se
Until January 13 HENRY MATISSE – MÁLAGA
As a result of his deteriorating health, Henri Matisse was not able to continue painting in his later years. This didn’t stop him from creating, though. Instead of painting, he took a pair of scissors and proceeded to create some of his most beautiful works. This exhibition at the Thyssen Museum features 20 works borrowed from the Musée Fabre in Montpelier. www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org
Until February 3 ART EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA
The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents El sur de Picasso: Referencias Andaluzas – an exhibition that highlights Picasso’s love for the Mediterranean. Also featuring large works by maestros like Zurbarán, Velázquez, Murillo, Goya, María Blanchard and Juan Gris. www.museopicassomalaga.org
Until March ART EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA
The Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga presents the exhibition La Furia de Color by Francisco Iturrino, one of the most important permanent exhibitors in the Museum. www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org
Until March 19 MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASSES – MARBELLA
Música con Encanto will be giving budding music fans appreciation classes aimed at teaching people how to listen to classical music. On January 29; February 5, 12, and 19; and March 5, 12, and 19. At Les Roches Marbella. Tel: 689 000 944. www.musicaconencanto.org
Wednesday January 2 to Saturday January 5 PANTOMIME – FUENGIROLA
SALVA presents Aladdin: a pantomime for the whole family, directed by Peter Mitchell and choreographed by Peter Height. Nightly at 7:30pm, Sundays at 7pm. www.salonvarietestheatre.com
Thursday January 3 NEW YEAR’S CONCERT – MÁLAGA
The Philharmonic Concert of Málaga will be performing its yearly New Year’s concert, featuring music by Strauss, Ziehrer, Heuberger, and more. The show starts at 8pm. www.teatrocervantes.com
MUSICAL – ESTEPONA
Enjoy the musical Beauty and the Beast at the Auditorio Felipe VI in Estepona. Tickets cost €12 and can be bought at Tienda Musisol de Estepona. Tel: 952 795 362.
Saturday January 5 THREE KINGS PARADES – THROUGHOUT THE COAST
In addition to Estepona, the Three Kings will be visiting all the major municipalities, including Estepona, San Pedro, Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmádena and Torremolinos. Check out the websites of local Town Halls for exact routes and times.
Friday January 11 to Sunday January 13 JOHNNY G. – FUENGIROLA Johnny G. is one of the Coast’s best loved international singers. He will be performing a selection of rock, pop, and soul hits from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, at a show called Jukebox Gold, at the Salón Varietés Theatre. Nightly at 7:30pm and Sunday at 7pm. www.salonvarietestheatre.com
Friday January 25 COMEDY/CABARET – BENALMÁDENA
Cabaré a la Gaditana is a fun blend of humour, music, theatre, performance, poetry and plenty of comedy, by talented trio, Las Niñas de Cádiz. Tickets cost just €5 and can be purchased at the Casa de la Cultura one hour before the show. www.benalmadena.es
Saturday January 26 DOCUMENTARY FILM – MARBELLA
Música con Encanto presents the documentary film The Dreamer, by Michael Harder. The film focuses on German baritone Thomas Quasthoff, who reached the greatest heights of musical success in spite of his physical disability. At 8pm at Centro de Negocios Melior Vasari. www.musicaconencanto.org
Friday January 4 CLASSICAL MUSIC – ESTEPONA
The Philharmonic Concert of Málaga will be performing classical music hits at the Auditorio Felipe IV. For further information, www.estepona.es
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RUSSELL GRANT’S Love, Luck, Loot and Life 2019 your own business is another possibility in the final weeks of the year. Building something of lasting value will make your confidence soar.
Z LOOT: Your income will become
ARIES (MAR21/APR19) Z LOVE: A Lunar Eclipse on January 21st
will prompt you to either make up or break up with someone special. If you’re deeply in love, this would be an ideal time to get engaged or married. If you’re single, you won’t be for long after this fateful date. You’ll meet someone who makes your pulse pound at a game, competition or sporting event. On July 2nd, your home will expand to include a baby, older relative or roommate, thanks to an affectionate Solar Eclipse. This addition to your household will be a joyous event. A romantic holiday is favoured between July 29th and August 21st, when your allure will be at an all-time high. Are you planning a wedding? The days between September 15th and October 8th are ideal. If you’ve been contemplating separating from a partner, this would also be a good time to finalise the breakup, as you’ll be able to come to an amicable arrangement with them rather than squabbling over who gets what. Instead of taking a combative position, listen carefully to the other side’s concerns. Meet in the middle.
Z LUCK: 2019 brings a seldom seen opportunity to expand your horizons. If you’ve ever wanted to travel the world, now is the time to do so. You’ll be able to take a prolonged break, possibly with funding from an academic, religious or cultural institution. Studying abroad is a real possibility. Don’t let the prospect of learning a foreign language discourage you. You’ll pick things up much faster than you had thought possible. Being bilingual will increase your income and help you work abroad. Have you always wanted to write for a living? Submit your work to publishers between January 1st and December 2nd. Starting on December 3rd, your luck will progress to the professional realm. Taking on a new position at a prestigious company will suit you down to the ground. Starting
sporadic between March 7th and the end of the year. Instead of earning a steady income, you might make money from a wider range of jobs. This will force you to be more cautious about spending. When you get a big windfall, put it in an investment or savings account. Spending your earnings the moment they arrive will be cause for regret. Your career prospects are very strong throughout 2019, particularly on January 6th and then again on December 26th, when a couple of Solar Eclipses will highlight your professional achievements. Although your fame and acclaim will increase your earning power, you will be challenged to save more than you spend. By concentrating on building wealth, you’ll pave the way for long term economic stability. Having a financial cushion will allow you to ride out rocky economic phases. While others are struggling, you’ll be sitting pretty. It will be especially rewarding to assist loved ones who need help paying bills. Your foresight will be their salvation. Save those pennies whenever and wherever possible; they do add up.
Z LIFE: The period between January 2nd
and February 14th is ideal for promoting a personal or professional agenda. Even your severest critics will not be able to block your path during this productive time. After March 6th, your rebellious instincts will settle down. Instead of bucking the system, you’ll be more interested in achieving financial freedom. If this means taking a steady job or adapting to a strict routine, so be it. You can benefit from taking a painstaking and diligent approach to work this year. Although you won’t see the benefits of this approach until 2020, it is worth following. Instead of finding such a programme suffocating, it will be supportive. Slowly, but surely you’ll develop valuable skills. Resist the urge to throw in the towel. Discipline, especially in the professional realm, will pave the way for long lasting success. You will have to make some personal sacrifices for the sake of work. Putting in long hours, carrying out thankless assignments and working for a demanding employer are among the possibilities. A spiritual practice will be helpful when you become discouraged.
TAURUS (APR20/MAY20) Z LOVE: 2019 gets off on a highly romantic start. The days between January 1st and January 7th could find you spending quality time with your greatest love. This would be a great time to get engaged or married. If you’re single, you could find love at a nightclub, environmental group or antique shop. On January 21st, a Lunar Eclipse will prompt you to make some far reaching changes to your living situation. Moving to a place that gives you great happiness is a distinct possibility. You could be combining households with a romantic partner or buying a holiday home with your amour. The period between August 22nd and September 14th will be the most passionate time of the year; visiting a beautiful getaway with your partner will be memorable. You’ll feel in perfect sync with your partner from October 9th through to November 1st. Take this opportunity to make plans for the future. Working together towards a dream will strengthen your relationship. If you want to end a committed partnership, this would be the best time to make the break. Z LUCK: A business or romantic
partnership will be tremendously rewarding for you in many ways between January 1st and December 2nd. Any windfalls your other half receives will spill over into making the world you share together a better, brighter place. If you have a company together, this would be a good time to either expand the operation or sell it. If your spouse gets a raise, you’ll be able to establish long term financial security together, possibly buying a house or retiring early. After December 3rd, you’ll be able to travel and study extensively. Taking an overseas trip during the Christmas holidays will be lots of fun. You’ll enjoy participating in the holiday traditions of a foreign culture. If you want to earn an advanced degree or add to your qualifications, start applying during the last month of the year. Alternatively, you could get fame or acclaim for a blog or podcast.
Use this expansive period to showcase your expert knowledge. You will be offered some lucrative speaking or teaching engagements.
Z LOOT: Royalty payments, a legal
settlement or an inheritance will provide a nice cash flow between January 1st and December 2nd. If you have a business or romantic partner, you’ll benefit indirectly from their financial good fortune. It’s possible you’ll be the recipient of a generous settlement or property division at this time. As far as earned income is concerned, your best chance for getting a raise is between June 10th and July 3rd. If you work for yourself, take this opportunity to raise your rates. Have you reached a dead end in your career? Look for a more lucrative job at mid-year. You could find a position that not only pays well, but brings tremendous emotional satisfaction. Selling your handiwork for a handsome profit is a distinct possibility, too. If you’ve been thinking of launching an online business, the middle months of the year are the time to do it as appreciative customers will spread the word of your talent far and wide. If you play your cards right, you’ll be able to quit your day job.
Z LIFE: Starting on March 7th, your desire
to break away from a predictable routine will grow stronger and stronger. Leaving a steady job for a more rewarding line of work is possible. You might also decide to break off a personal partnership that is devoid of passion. It’s even possible you will entirely overhaul your look by changing your image or undergoing a rigorous fitness routine. Instead of repressing your desire to change direction, give in to it. Marching to the beat of your own drum will renew your zest for life. You will be challenged to advance your education. Working to get the necessary qualifications will be time consuming but rewarding. Don’t let an intimidating atmosphere discourage you from pursuing your studies. You’ll have to work hard to make things better. When you do, you will know you have arrived. Form a study group with other people in your class. You’ll adopt some great work habits that will serve you for a lifetime. It’s easier to meet commitments when you’re accountable to others who are pursuing similar goals.
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GEMINI (MAY21/JUN20) Z LOVE: 2019 is the year to meet the
partner of your dreams. If you’re single, you will find love between January 1st and December 2nd. Keep your eyes open for a fun-loving easy going type who enjoys travelling and adventure as much as you. Do you already have a partner? Focus your energy on helping them achieve their dreams. Thanks to your support, your other half will reach fantastic heights. Their financial success will benefit you starting December 3rd. A lucrative job or profit sharing arrangement will help you and your amour to buy a new home or even a piece of land to build your very own dream house. Your physical relationship will also heat up at this time. Going on a romantic holiday at Christmastime would be a really good idea. Head for a mountain vista that offers gorgeous views in every direction. If you are a city-loving person, travel to a glittering metropolis instead. You’ll enjoy visiting prestigious shops, restaurants and cultural venues with the person you love most in the world. Letting down your defences during the last month of the year will result in a happier, healthier relationship.
Z LUCK: Two heads will be better than
one between January 1st and December 2nd. This is the perfect time to find love, get married or forge a business alliance. Don’t be afraid to defer to your partner’s expertise. Trust them to deal with the broad-brush strokes of a plan; you can focus on the detail-oriented aspects of your work together. After December 3rd, you will benefit from an inheritance, insurance payment or legal settlement. Use this money to establish long term financial security. Having the freedom to retire early will put a spring in your step and sparkle in your eyes. Don’t be surprised
when you become a love magnet during the final month of the year. You’re never more attractive than when you radiate confidence blended with contentment. When it comes to love, you tend to place great importance on shared intellectual interests. This will change at the end of 2019, when the chemistry between you and a passion-packed partner will be all consuming. Take this opportunity to explore your sensual side. It will be a source of continual delight.
Z LOOT: On January 6th, a Solar Eclipse
could bring an unexpected fiscal fillip. Money from your business or romantic partner will allow you to make a deposit on a home, car or both. If you’ve been looking for a more lucrative job, you’ll find one near July 2nd, courtesy of another Solar Eclipse. Opportunities related to houses and property, home goods or hospitality will be especially profitable. Are you happy with your current position? Take this opportunity to apply for a raise. Don’t be afraid to ask for more than you think you’ll get. The early days of July will yield a bumper crop of profits. On July 16th, a Lunar Eclipse will bring an end to a joint financial agreement. This will help you become a free agent for the first time in years. Resist the urge to cash out a retirement account in 2019. By letting this money continue to gather interest, you can double or even triple your original investment. Reduce your living expenses to keep your nest egg intact.
Z LIFE: Your social circle continues
to be a source of unexpected delights through March 6th. Be friendly to everyone during the first two months of the year, as you never know who will be in a position to help you. Starting on March 7th, you could develop an interest in matters of faith and belief. Studying an unorthodox religion or taking up a sacred ritual
could be a welcome distraction from material concerns like money and status. If you have a project, business or idea to promote, do so between May 22nd and June 4th, when you’ll attract an enthusiastic following. Professional presentations and sales pitches will be highly successful. You’ll win confidence by supporting claims with reliable facts and figures. Your best bet for career success continues to be in the creative field. A job involving film, photography or fashion will earn you fame and acclaim. If you’re not interested in the arts, you might pursue a job at a charity or humanitarian organisation. Working to make the world a better place will be rewarding, financially and emotionally.
CANCER (JUN21/JUL22) Z LOVE: 2019 begins on a wonderfully
romantic note when you will be spending lots of time with someone special during the first week of January. A Solar Eclipse on January 6th could mark an engagement or wedding. This is an excellent opportunity to devote your life to an accomplished person who truly adores you. Have you been trying to end a relationship that no longer works? The Lunar Eclipse on July 16th will allow you to make a clean, healthy break. Summon the courage to finally and amicably end things. If you’re single, most of the year will be devoted to finding the perfect partner. Don’t settle for second best. You have an opportunity to join hearts with someone who is intelligent, successful and loyal. Pay special attention to the period beginning December 3rd, when your powers of attraction will be very strong. You could meet someone special on an overseas trip, at a book club or in a classroom. Another Solar Eclipse on December 26th gives you a second golden opportunity to exchange vows.
Z LUCK: 2019 brings a golden
opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing. The days between January 1st and December 2nd are ideal for improving your diet, establishing a restful sleep routine and taking more exercise. When it comes to fitness,
slow and steady wins the race. Instead of opting for fad diets and extreme exercise regimes, set a series of small, attainable goals over time. By the time the holidays arrive, you will look and feel so much better. If you’re looking for a job, you’ll find a great one that will bring in a steady income. Do you run your own business? The first eleven months of the year will mark a dramatic increase in business. Not only will you enjoy the jobs and orders you land, but you’ll also attract appreciative clients who pay their bills on time. On December 3rd, your luck will shift to the realm of relationships. Forming a romantic or business alliance is a strong possibility during the Christmas season. If you already have a partner, you’ll indirectly benefit from their career, financial and creative success.
Z LOOT: A Lunar Eclipse on January 21st brings an end to a source of earned income. It’s possible you will leave a job for a much more prestigious one. This upward move will result in an improved salary, allowing you to upgrade your lifestyle. If you own a business and a prominent client leaves, don’t worry. You’ll quickly make up for the loss with a series of steady and reputable customers who not only love what you do, but are willing to pay a premium for your services. This trend will last virtually the entire year, from January 1st through to December 2nd. If you’re looking to attract new clients, patients, customers or patrons, the first eleven months of 2019 are the time to do so. After December 3rd, you could earn a significant amount of money through your romantic or business partner. The Christmas season could be especially prosperous for you both, prompting you to make a purchase aimed at creating long term financial security. Buying a home, storefront or large piece of land is a possibility worth exploring. Z LIFE: You could undergo a radical
transformation on July 2nd, when an empowering Solar Eclipse prompts you to change your image. This is an ideal time to opt for a makeover, revamp your wardrobe or go for a completely new domestic style. If you want to get in shape, begin your fitness program on this pivotal day, when you’ll see and feel immediate benefits. Travelling overseas could be magical throughout the year, especially if you visit seaside locations. A great deal of your time and attention will be spent on a close relationship this year. Breaking off an old alliance is possible. If this happens, you can part as friends, especially if you choose to end things on or around the Lunar Eclipse on July 16th. Are you single? This is one of the best years to get engaged or married, particularly if you plight your troth between December 3rd and the 31st. The Christmas season will be fabulous for romance. If you’re in a happy relationship, prepare to get some glorious news from your lover as New Year’s Eve approaches.
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LEO (JUL23/AUG22) Z LOVE: 2019 promises to be a highly
romantic year for you, particularly from January 1st through to December 2nd. If you’re single, you’ll enjoy playing the dating game during this magical phase. It will be easy to meet adventurous, open minded people who know how to wine and dine you. Is marriage on the cards? The period between March 2nd and March 26th would be ideal for exchanging vows; the thought of devoting your life to one person will be enticing and empowering, not frightening. Are you already in a serious relationship? It will feel like you and your amour are falling in love all over again. Plan at least one luxurious holiday together. You’ll be especially affectionate during the month of November; this is the perfect opportunity to go on safari together, kiss at the top of the Eiffel Tower or snuggle at an Italian villa. Some couples don’t travel well together, but you will throughout the year. Visit places that evoke romance and excitement for both of you. Boring family trips can wait for another time.
Z LUCK: You could be very lucky with
games of chance and competitions between January 1st and December 2nd. If you play the lottery, just buy a single ticket for a big jackpot and see if your luck is in. Entering any sort of contest or competition that offers big prizes might also result in a big win for you. You’ll also be lucky in love for most of 2019, meeting people who excite your imagination and appeal to the sensual side of your nature. Do you have a child who is artistic or athletic? Don’t be surprised if they reach impressive new heights during this golden period, as your luck will improve theirs. After December 3rd, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing. Working with a trainer or nutritionist will yield unexpected results. If you’ve been struggling with an illness, you could finally go into recovery during this healing time. Work assignments will also improve during the Christmas season, allowing you to earn some much-needed extra cash.
Z LOOT: Thanks to a powerful Solar
Eclipse an exciting new job could be offered to you during January. Not only will this position bring you in a steady income, it will also give you a welcome opportunity
to acquire valuable skills. Although the actual work will be demanding, it will put you in a much stronger cash bracket. Starting on March 7th, your career will undergo some interesting twists and turns. Entering a hi-tech field will be stimulating but destabilising at the same time. An investment, legal settlement or inheritance could enrich your bank account. If you’ve worked creatively in the past, royalty payments from this endeavour will be significant. A work assignment will come to a successful conclusion on July 16th, due to a dramatic Lunar Eclipse. The fame and acclaim you will receive from this work will open new doors. A Solar Eclipse on December 26th could mark another exciting job offer. This position will involve an increase in salary, as well as other additional responsibilities.
Z LIFE: You’ll be ending a role you’ve
been fulfilling for some time on January 21st, thanks to a dramatic Lunar Eclipse. Leaving this situation will let you take full advantage of some exciting opportunities ahead. Taking the helm of an unusual company or an innovative group of workers or activists is a definite possibility after March 6th. This will be a wonderful chance to command the spotlight while bringing order to a chaotic situation. Your undoubted management and organisational skills will pay off handsomely while you are in this role. Work will be demanding, so make sure you take regular breaks. Following a healthy diet, taking regular exercise and getting lots of sleep will help you meet the challenges that lie ahead. If you work as a free agent, there will be periods of feast and famine throughout 2019. When you’re not busy, enjoy your independence to the fullest. Pour your energy into creative pursuits. Take inexpensive holidays. Enjoy quality time with friends. In short, do all the things you yearn for when you’re overwhelmed with professional obligations. Live in the moment.
VIRGO (AUG23/SEP22) Z LOVE: Relationships will continue to have a fairy tale quality throughout the year. It will be easy to keep your partner on their pedestal in 2019. If you’re single, you could fall in love suddenly on January 6th, thanks to a passionate Solar Eclipse. Don’t be surprised when you meet someone special at a mountain resort, business conference or even a professional or political gathering. If you’re already in love, you might decide
to get engaged on July 16th, when a Lunar Eclipse compels you to make a serious commitment. No matter what your relationship status, your love life will be filled with excitement between December 3rd and December 31st. The Christmas season will be brimming with intimate encounters, beautiful presents and heartfelt exchanges. A Solar Eclipse on December 26th will prompt you and your partner to take a bold risk together. If you’ve always wanted to live abroad, operate your own business or start a family, this would be the opportune time to do so. When it comes to romance, 2019 offers you many different things but mostly happiness and fulfilment for you.
Z LUCK: You’ll have a great deal of good fortune on the domestic front between January 1st and December 2nd. If you want to move, you’ll find a spacious place that is within your price range. Moving overseas is a distinct possibility. Living in a foreign country will allow you to improve your lifestyle while enjoying a different pace. It’s a chance worth taking. Adding another member to your household will be a happy event for you. Whether you’re welcoming a baby, elderly relative or roommate to the mix, this newcomer will be a source of profound happiness. On December 3rd, your luck will take the shape of fun, creativity and romance. Instead of spending the lion’s share of your time at home, you might be travelling, working in an art studio or locked in your partner’s arms. Christmas will be especially joyous, filled with exciting reunions, fabulous gifts and lots of laughter. If you are in the mood to gamble, play a game of chance on December 26th, when a Solar Eclipse will help you hit the jackpot.
Z LOOT: You could receive a nice little
windfall from a partnership between January 1st and March 6th. Put this chunk of cash into savings, where it can protect you from financial uncertainty for the rest of 2019. An inheritance, royalty payment or legal settlement could be awarded to you between April 21st and May 15th, making it much easier to cover expenses. Treat yourself to a luxury purchase at this time and you will forever cherish this beautiful item. If you want to apply for a raise or go for a better paid position, make your move between September 15th and October 8th. Your negotiation skills will be very strong at this time. Best of all, your confidence will soar, allowing you to command the salary you are worth. The Solar Eclipse on December 26th is ideal for taking a calculated risk of some kind. Buying a lottery ticket or entering a raffle could result in a big prize for you. This is also a good time to invest in ventures involving entertainment, banking, recreation and luxury travel. Make your money work for you.
Z LIFE: You’ll have a chance to travel to
some far-flung places starting on March 7th. Satisfy your curiosity about different lands and foreign cultures. Not only will you accumulate significant frequent flyer miles, but you’ll also have a much more open mind as a result of these trips. Your creative side will demand expression throughout the year. At times, you will be frustrated by projects. Being with someone who can help you break bad habits will improve your natural style and ability. If you devote some time each day to writing, painting, playing music or design, you’ll achieve a marvellous breakthrough on or after December 3rd. At that point, you could make money from your work. Word will spread quickly of your talent. Don’t be surprised if you build a big fan base. Being recognised for your individuality will prompt you to make some bold resolutions for 2020. Instead of following a familiar path, you might decide to change industries, live abroad and undergo a dramatic lifestyle change. The Solar Eclipse on December 26th will be pivotal.
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LIBRA (SEP23/OCT22) Z LOVE: Your love life will continue to
be unorthodox between January 1st and March 6th. Either your partner will be unusual in some way or your romantic arrangement will be unconventional. Don’t worry about fitting in with the rest of the crowd. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Starting on March 7th, the bedroom could become a place of exciting experimentation. Delving more deeply into your sensual side will be rewarding for both you and your amour. It’s time to let down your defences and find new ways of becoming intimate. Have you decided to get engaged or married? The period between April 21st and May 15th is ideal for taking your relationship to the next level. Are you single? You could meet someone special between December 21st and the end of the year. Keep your eyes open for romantic possibilities at computer classes, political meetings and humanitarian organisations. If you’re already in a serious relationship, spend the final days of 2019 on holiday with your partner. Enjoying some ecotourism will deepen your love and devotion.
Z LUCK: Expanding your education
will put you in the path of good fortune between January 1st and December 2nd. This is a great time to acquire valuable skills, study a subject that has always fascinated you or embark on an educational degree course. Not only will you work with teachers who bring out the best in you, but you’ll also make a lot of friends with fellow students. Starting on December 3rd, your luck will move in to the domestic realm. Finding your dream home is a distinct possibility during the Christmas season. If you can’t afford the deposit, a generous relative could come to your rescue. It’s also possible that your
household will expand to include a baby, elderly parent or roommate. This newcomer will make your home a joyous place to be. When it comes to your living space, let your motto be ‘the more, the merrier.’ Sharing chores with others will give you more time for the creative pursuits you love. If you’ve always wanted to live overseas, 2019 is the year to do so.
Z LOOT: Starting on March 7th, there
could be some surprises involving alimony, taxes and loans in store for you. If you’re in a business or romantic partnership with someone who has a laissez-faire approach to cash, you should keep your finances separate. The last thing you want is for an unexpected bill to arrive just when you are ready to go on holiday or splash out on a few well-deserved luxuries. On the plus side, your other half could benefit from a raise, bonus or legal settlement and indirectly benefit you. Prepare for some big surprises on the joint financial front. A thrilling career opportunity could arrive on July 2nd, thanks to a powerful Solar Eclipse. Landing a prominent position at a respectable company is a strong likelihood. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own business, this would be an ideal time to do so. Do you want a raise or more lucrative job? Make your move between October 9th and November 1st, when your chances for increasing your income will be very strong. Are you a free agent? Raise your fees during the autumn.
Z LIFE: Your home life will take centre
stage in 2019. A Solar Eclipse on January 6th could prompt you to relocate, put a deposit on a home or make some radical improvements on the home front. A painful family situation will be resolved around the middle of July, due to a cleansing Lunar Eclipse. A relative could undergo a rehabilitation program, an adult child might leave the nest or you might be able to settle an issue
that has been in limbo for weeks. It may be necessary to leave a job in order to take care of an ailing family member. Alternatively, you could decide that starting a business from home will give you more time to be with your nearest and dearest. Any way you slice it, 2019 is a marvellous opportunity to establish roots. Think about hosting a big reunion at Christmastime, which will be great for all concerned. Another Solar Eclipse on December 26th will present a second golden opportunity to improve your living situation. You just might move in to your dream home before the New Year.
SCORPIO (OCT23/NOV21) Z LOVE: Your love life continues to be
a deep and rewarding source of pleasure for you this year. Whether you’re single or attached, you won’t lack for admirers. When you want company, you’ll spend time with someone who is eager to capture your heart or a devoted partner. Other friends may complain about the lack of spice in their lives, but this won’t be a problem for you. Starting on March 7th, you will sense a fundamental change in your romantic prospects. If you’re single, you could fall head over heels in love with someone who at first sight seems like your polar opposite. Are you already in a serious relationship? You and your other half may have to live apart for the sake of work. Alternatively, you may decide to grant each other a greater measure of freedom. Taking separate holidays can actually draw you closer together, rather than drive you apart. If you’re thinking about getting engaged or married, the time between May 16th and June 9th is ideal. Sneaking off to elope might also be a possibility.
Z LUCK: You’ll have a rare opportunity
to significantly increase your income between January 1st and December 2nd. Use this potential packed period to land a lucrative job, get a big raise or transition into a prosperous industry. Your talent for research, precision and hard work will pay off handsomely. Working for an international or global company could be very profitable. You might even decide
to move overseas, benefitting from an improved lifestyle and greater benefits. By the time December 3rd arrives, your good fortune will move to the area of education. Expanding your skill set will open doors on the personal, professional and creative fronts. Your artistic ability will also put you on the path to luck. Entering a painting, story or film competition could make you triumph in more than one way. You could also win an all-expenses paid trip to a beautiful seaside resort. When you hear of a raffle with a terrific prize attached, buy a ticket or two. Your chances for hitting the jackpot are looking good. Christmastime will trigger some extremely fortunate encounters. Don’t miss out on a big neighbourhood party.
Z LOOT: It’s possible you’ll leave a
job or change industries on January 21st, when a Lunar Eclipse shakes up your professional life. Finding a steady position will be much easier after March 7th, when companies will become more interested in people with your experience. It’s conceivable you will want to remain a free agent, as assignments will come in thick and fast until December 2nd. Enjoy this prosperous period, but don’t forget to put away a percentage of your pay into savings. Building a nest egg will protect you from future economic uncertainty. If you sense work dropping off after December 3rd, make it your mission to expand your skill set. The more you know, the easier it will be to get the highly paid positions you desire. Learning a foreign language could be especially lucrative for you. Teaching English as a second language will help you earn a regular income while traveling the world. Explore the possibility at Christmastime, when you’ll have a few tranquil moments to plan for the future.
Z LIFE: A Lunar Eclipse on January 21st
brings a chapter of your career to an end, leaving you free to pursue other interests. This sudden change will give you more freedom in your personal life, allowing you to travel extensively and maintain a loose and flexible schedule. Learning opportunities will abound this year. Don’t be discouraged by a difficult course with a demanding teacher. By sticking to your guns and enduring a few disappointing grades, you’ll slowly get the hang of things. Once it’s time to graduate, you will be earning top marks. Your greatest challenge is to put your assumptions aside and have faith in an accomplished teacher. If you don’t usually get much encouragement from your instructor, when you do receive a compliment you will know it is sincere. Starting on March 7th, your love life will take an unusual turn. If you have a partner, they may decide to undergo a radical lifestyle change. Are you single? You will meet someone special who is your polar opposite. Either way, a close relationship will add a welcome dash of spice to life.
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lots of lavish gifts and extravagant get togethers.
Z LOOT: A Solar Eclipse on January 6th
SAGITTARIUS (NOV22/DEC21) Z LOVE: Your love life will continue
its playful tone between January 1st and March 6th. The thought of settling down may not appeal to you very much; you’ll be content to play the field during this carefree period. If you already have a partner, focus on injecting a little spontaneity into your relationship. Continue to act as though you’re still in the courtship phase; your partner will appreciate surprise outings and handmade gifts. After March 7th, your attitude towards romance will change. The restless feeling that has dogged you for years will suddenly subside. Setting down roots with someone special will seem more like an intriguing possibility and less like a jail sentence. Don’t be surprised if you meet someone special at a sporting event or contest between April 21st and May 15th. If marriage is on the cards, it is likely to happen between June 10th and July 13th. You may decide to have two ceremonies: one for just you and your amour, and another for friends and family. It’s a good way to avoid pressure.
Z LUCK: You’ll feel fantastic for most of 2019. The period between January 1st and December 2nd will be marked by incredible breakthroughs and fantastic coincidences. Use your upbeat energy to open doors that were previously closed to you. It doesn’t matter whether you want to start a business, break into the entertainment industry, win someone’s heart or travel the world. The important thing to remember is that if you can conceive it, you can achieve it. Get into the habit of envisioning your dream life for a few minutes each day. Focussing on what you want will attract abundance like a magnet. Your wishes can come true for the first eleven months of the year, so concentrate and think big. Once December 3rd arrives, your good fortune will enter in to the realm of money. Landing a lucrative job, getting a big pay raise or signing a highly attractive business deal will put more cash in your bank account. This Christmas will be an especially prosperous one, featuring
will attract an interesting money-making opportunity. If you are given a choice between taking a flat salary and earning a commission, go for the commission. Your income will soar when you get a percentage of the profits you engender. On July 2nd, another Solar Eclipse will enrich your bank account, this time via your business or romantic partner. A raise or bonus will help you both enjoy a greater measure of financial security. If you’re not in a relationship, you could benefit from an inheritance or legal settlement. Use this money to create some long term financial security for yourself. Putting a deposit on a home or starting a retirement account would also be a good plan. More opportunities to improve your income will arrive on December 3rd. If you have your own business, you’ll attract customers, patients or clients who are willing to pay a premium for your services. If you work for someone else, you could either get a big raise or be offered an extremely lucrative job around the festive season.
Z LIFE: Your daily routine will go through a radical overhaul starting on March 7th. It’s possible you’ll leave a steady job for the freelance world. You might cut out certain foods from your diet, causing you to change the way you prepare meals and choose restaurants. You could even move away from a 9 to 5 schedule, opting to wake up when you feel rested and retire when you get tired. Whatever changes you make will put you out of step with the rest of the world. Be prepared for some personal and professional relationships to fall by the wayside. It will be hard to retain ties with people and businesses who can’t accommodate your new routine. Home will continue to be a welcome haven from public life. When you feel like you’ve overextended yourself, spend some quality time with your family. Let your nearest and dearest pamper and pet you. By spending more precious moments with relatives, feelings of restlessness will be replaced with profound contentment. Host at least one celebratory get-together between December 3rd and New Year’s Eve.
CAPRICORN (DEC22/JAN19) Z LOVE: A Lunar Eclipse on January
21st will invite you to be more attentive to your partner’s needs. Take this opportunity to find ways of showing affection that support and uplift your amour. Whether this means performing acts of service, being kind, considerate and thoughtful, giving gifts, spending quality time together or being more physically affectionate is immaterial. The
important thing is to show your love in the ways your partner finds rewarding. Starting on March 7th, your love life will take an unusual turn. If you’re single, you’ll find yourself irresistibly drawn to someone who is completely unlike anyone you’ve ever dated before. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll become more spontaneous and adventurous with your amour. Have you been thinking about getting engaged or married? The Solar Eclipse on July 2nd is the perfect time to make a serious commitment. The period between July 4th and July 28th is ideal for a joyous honeymoon. If you’ve been with your partner for a long time, a trip at this time will make you fall in love all over again.
Z LUCK: Solitary and spiritual
pursuits will pay off handsomely for you from January 1st to December 2nd. Instead of seeking the approval of others, listen to your inner intuition. Learning to trust yourself will bring intriguing breakthroughs on the personal, professional and creative fronts. If you’ve always wanted to be an artist, devote more time to your favourite medium. Writing, painting or playing music will be a wonderful way to release stress. Communing with nature and spending time with your pets will also have a therapeutic effect for the first eleven months of the year. Starting on December 3rd, you’ll gain a greater sense of self-control and self-discipline. You’ll find success promoting your agenda, asserting your needs and realising your dreams. You’ll be in the driving seat for the entire festive season. If you usually visit family over Christmas when you’d rather take a trip, go on holiday this year. Have you grown weary of dealing with a tiresome relative? This is your chance to break ties with a minimum of drama. Do what’s best for you.
partnership? You’ll benefit from your other half’s financial fortune from July 29th and August 21st. Take this opportunity to put a deposit on a home or start a retirement account. If you use this windfall to create long term financial security, it will protect you from economic uncertainty in times to come. Another opportunity to request a pay rise or to move into a better paid job will arrive during the final days of the year. Ask for more money between December 21st and December 31st.
Z LIFE: 2019 is your year to shine.
On January 6th, an empowering Solar Eclipse will prompt you to overhaul your image. Getting a makeover, starting a fitness programme or adopting a health-enhancing lifestyle will soon bring encouraging results. It’s also possible you will take on a new role that will increase your personal power. Although you will have important responsibilities, your hard work and ambitions will cultivate success. It will feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle between January 1st and December 2nd. Then, when December 3rd arrives, you’ll achieve real traction. Your dry wit, intelligence and superior ability will win friends in key places. Doors that remained stubbornly closed throughout the year will suddenly swing open at Christmastime. This could be your time to launch a business, assume a prominent position or win an achievement award in the final days of 2019. Although your powerful personality will command respect the entire year, you’ll have to wait until the final month of the year to see your popularity rise. Be patient and stay focused on your goals.
Z LOOT: A Lunar Eclipse on January 21st could mark the end of an arrangement that makes you financially secure. Money from an official matter, a legal settlement or insurance refund will come to an end. If you’ve been living with your family or receiving support from relatives, you’ll have a chance to establish your independence. Look at this turn of events as empowering, not impoverishing. Do you want a pay rise or need a more lucrative position? The days between March 2nd and March 26th are perfect for increasing your income. Are you in a romantic or business
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AQUARIUS (JAN20/FEB18) Z LOVE: A Lunar Eclipse on January
21st could mark the end of a painful relationship. If you’ve been longing to make a fresh start, this is the time to do so. You’ll be able to part amicably and permanently, causing you to breathe a sigh of relief. If you’ve been dating someone special, you may decide to take a casual romance to the next level at this time. Either way, January is the time to identify what you really want from a romantic relationship. If you’re looking for love, you will find it between June 10th and July 3rd. Finding romance in a book club, class room or political group is a distinct possibility. Are you thinking of getting married? Set the date between July 29th and August 21st, when you’ll shake off fears about making a serious commitment. Do you already have a partner? This would be a lovely opportunity to visit a glamorous city together. You and your amour will have a great time sampling fine restaurants, visiting places of historical interest and shopping at exclusive boutiques.
Z LUCK: Who you know will be more
important than what you know from January 1st to December 2nd. Don’t hesitate to ask favours from friends, relatives and neighbours during this time of mutually supportive give and take. If you need expert help, put out the call on social media. You’ll get several excellent recommendations this way. When it comes to hiring people, trust word-ofmouth more than glossy advertisements. A personal recommendation is worth its weight in gold. Starting on December 3rd, you’ll become more introverted. Spending time on solitary pursuits like reading, writing and communing with nature will be therapeutic. There’s also a good chance you will take up a spiritual practice during the Christmas season. Finding ways to connect with your higher power will make it easier to cope with everything from emotional stress to addiction to financial challenges. Don’t feel compelled to tell everyone about your journey. Only confide in people who have always been supportive and loyal. By being more discerning about whom you tell secrets to, you’ll feel a lot more supported.
increasingly spiritual attitude towards money throughout 2019. When you’re strapped for cash, making a small donation to charity could cause cash to flow again. If you’re stuck in a job that makes you miserable but pays the bills, think about making a career change. Working for a charitable organisation or cultural institution may not be as profitable, but it will be emotionally rewarding. If you want a rise apply for one between March 27th and April 20th, when you’ll be able to negotiate a much better salary. A Solar Eclipse on July 2nd will attract an interesting job offer. This would be a wonderful time to make a career transition that you’ve been contemplating. A useful windfall from an inheritance, royalty payment or legal settlement will arrive between August 22nd and September 14th. If you have a business or romantic partner, you could indirectly benefit from a cash award that they receive during this enriching period. Take this opportunity to put money into a retirement fund and pay off debts.
Z LIFE: A close relationship will come
to an end on January 21st, due to a Lunar Eclipse. As breakups go, this will be relatively painless. You’ll welcome the opportunity to exercise your personal or professional freedom. You’ll continue to pursue an unusual hobby or course of study through to March 6th. Pause to reflect on all that you’ve learned over recent times. You should be proud of all you have achieved. Starting March 7th, your home life will undergo some interesting changes. You could move to a new place, modernise your current abode or live out of a suitcase. Alternatively, you may decide to reject a belief system that was imposed on you during childhood. Adopting a lifestyle that resonates with your values will be liberating. Some relatives will balk at your decision to break with tradition. Others will continue to offer their unconditional love and support. This experience will be instructive. Don’t be surprised if you go on a spiritual pilgrimage during the Christmas season. Spend this time engaging in sacred activities.
this magical phase. If you want to get engaged or married, set your sights on the dates between August 22nd and September 14th. You’ll notice an intimate relationship become deeper and closer from September 15th to October 8th. Take this opportunity to discuss your hopes, dreams and fears with your amour. A series of passionate encounters will give you an attractive glow that is impossible to ignore. 2019 will be suffused with love for you.
Z LUCK: You’ll get a series of lucky career breaks between January 1st and December 2nd. Take this opportunity to pursue a job that seems more like play than work. You could land a dream position with a company that treats its employees very well. If you’ve always wanted to start your own business, this would be a great time to make your move. Work involving publishing, travel and the law are all potential packed areas for you. Once December 3rd arrives, your good fortune will relocate to your social sphere. You’ll be attending lots of parties during the Christmas season. Keep a supply of business cards with you at all times, even if you’re going to a family party. You never know who you will meet at one of these functions. Joining a team, political party or humanitarian organisation will attract fame and acclaim. There will be power in numbers during the closing days of 2019. Pursuing a lifelong dream will be successful with the approach of the New Year. Instead of being content with the status quo, try achieving something extraordinary. Z LOOT: A Lunar Eclipse on January 21st could bring a satisfying end to a job or work assignment. Being able to move on to bigger and better things will be cause for celebration. Although your earnings have been a bit uneven for the past few years, that will change on March 7th. At this point,
you’ll be able to secure a steady income or benefit from an inheritance, retirement account or pension plan. If you’re actively seeking a better paid position, make your move between April 21st and May 15th. A big gamble could pay off on July 2nd, when a Solar Eclipse helps you strike it rich. Take this opportunity to enter a raffle, buy a single lottery ticket or participate in a contest with a handsome reward. Alternatively, you could win a major prize by submitting a story, song or painting to a competition. You’ll fare well in both games of chance and skill at this time. Career prospects will be excellent through to December 2nd; go after a lucrative job.
Z LIFE: Your intuition is staying right
on target throughout 2019. Rather than making decisions based on external information, be guided by instinct; you won’t be sorry. Starting on March 7th, you will be tempted to take up an unusual course of study. Don’t share your plans with cynics and critics. Instead, immerse yourself in those subjects and topics which help you expand your thinking and widen your philosophies of life. Not only will you learn a great deal, but you’ll also make terrific new friends. Your social life will be demanding. Loved ones will call on you for moral support, financial help and spiritual guidance. Establishing healthy boundaries is critical to the health of these relationships. Send all calls to voicemail automatically at a certain time each night. If you can’t afford or don’t want to lend money, be honest. By December 3rd, you will have weeded out the emotional vampires from your social circle. The people who remain will be just as helpful to you as you are to them. The Christmas season will be especially festive; party invitations will come pouring in. e
PISCES (FEB19/MAR20) Z LOVE: You’ll continue to be a love
magnet throughout 2019. Your chief task will be attracting the right partner for you. If you’re already in a relationship, a Solar Eclipse on July 2nd will put you on the road to romance. You could meet someone special at a family function, waterside retreat or in an historic city. Do you already have a partner? Don’t be surprised if they present you with a beautiful token of their love and affection. A budding romance will burst into flower between July 4th and July 28th. Even a committed partnership will feel like a passionate courtship during ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JANUARY 2019 / 161
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