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essential marbella® magazine ISSUE 136 • AUGUST 2010

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Shanghai EXPO

SIZZLING SWIMSUITS Andrés Sardá PAZ VEGA

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contents

the theme 12 Some Like It Hot 18 Summer: The Silly Season 32 The 2010 Shanghai World Expo 38 Top Paradores in Spain 46 Resorts of the Famous

the news 24 Films 26 Latest DVD Releases 28 Book Releases 30 CD Releases

the people 62 Ángeles Muñoz, Mayor of Marbella 64 Steve Sweeney of Terra Sana

the trend 66 Cars: Ferrari 458 Italia 68 Environment: Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly

the chic 72 Gunni & Trentino: The Haute Couture of Home Design 86 Décor – The Red Dot Awards 88 Art News 92 Andrés Sardá Swimwear 104 Fashion News: Must Have Items

the spa

108 Top Cooling Beauty Products 110 Beauty News 112 Top Ten Summer Health Myths Exposed 114 Health News 116 Health Profile: Integral Aesthetics by Dr. Campos

the vibe 118 What’s Up and Who’s Who on the Local Social Scene

the pro 130 Business Profile: Nicholas Dunne 132 Enterprise

the traveller 144 Sotogrande 150 The New Hotel Fuerte Estepona Suites

the gourmet 154 Polo House 156 Ombú 158 Food News 160 David Farber of Nikki Beach Marbella 162 Wine Feature: Grupo Yllera 164 Listings

the blog 175 Pet News 176 What’s On in August 178 Your Stars for the Month Ahead

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publisher letter

If, like us, you live and work in Marbella, August can be a difficult month to negotiate, with temperatures soaring and the coast burgeoning with visitors, giving the feeling that everyone else is on holiday when you’re not. To take our minds off this predicament, therefore, we have gone overboard in planning out an issue that’s practically bursting at the seems, so complete is its content – full of the stuff of dreams. From the exoticism of some of the planet’s top celebrity-owned resorts to the wizardry of the World Expo in Shanghai, we take you on an exhilarating trip of enjoyment. Here in Spain, we visit some of the country’s top Paradores, now being classified as museums, and we focus on Sotogrande in its all-happening month. Our adrenalin circuits revved on max with a drive in the evocative Ferrari 458 Italia, and our pulses likewise, in putting together this months Sexy Swimwear Fashion feature from Andrés Sardá. We talk with emblematic Marbella Mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, about her aspirations for the resort city, and catch up with Steve Sweeney, founding partner of dining innovation Terra Sana, which this month celebrates its 10th anniversary. Our aesthetic desires are fulfilled with a perusal on what Gunni & Trentino have to offer and some of the hottest items from this year’s Red Dot Design Awards. Finally, we tantalise our taste buds at local inspirational culinary institutions Polo House and Ombú, definitely not to be missed on any visit to Marbella. In other words, we were so distracted, we didn’t even notice it was August. But you won’t in reading this bumper edition of , as it has more to offer than you can possibly absorb in one session. So why not savour it over several, preferably somewhere cool and relaxing?

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‘s By Iain Blackwell

Si, como nosotros, vives y trabajas en Marbella, el mes de agosto te puede resultar algo difícil, con las temperaturas por las nubes y con muchos turistas dándonos la impresión de que todo el mundo está de vacaciones menos nosotros. Para hacerte sentir mejor, hemos confeccionado una edición repleta de ingredientes extraídos de los mejores sueños. Te llevamos a un viaje muy especial, a lugares exóticos donde viven los famosos y a la magnífica Expo Mundial en Shanghai. Aquí, en España, vemos algunos de los mejores Paradores del país, ahora clasificados como museos, y te informamos sobre todo lo que está pasando en Sotogrande. La adrenalina sube al máximo nivel con un paseo a bordo del Ferrari 458 Italia, y lo mismo sucede con nuestras pulsaciones cuando vemos la sensual ropa de baño de Andrés Sardá. Hablamos con la Alcaldesa más emblemática de Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, sobre sus esperanzas para ‘la ciudad del ocio’, y charlamos con Steve Sweeney, socio fundador de toda una institución gastronómica, Terra Sana, que celebra su décimo aniversario este mes. Nuestras aspiraciones en el ramo de la estética se ven cumplidas con un artículo sobre los diseñadores Gunni & Trentino, y nos dejamos asombrar con algunos de los diseños más asombrosos de los premios Red Dot Design. Finalmente, deleitamos tu paladar con la cocina irresistible de dos restaurantes: Polo House y Ombú, dos de los restaurantes que se tienen que visitar cuando uno viene a Marbella. Parece ser que estábamos tan distraídos que no notábamos que era agosto. Pero tú sí que te enterarás del mes en que estás con esta edición tan especial de la revista . Esperamos que la disfrutes con una copita, preferiblemente en un lugar con encanto.

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Playa Esmeralda: Frontline beach apartment in one of Marbella´s most prestigious complexes. Completely renovated, integrating contemporary and luxurious design. Panoramic sea views. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, built approx. 171 sqm, terrace approx. 38 sqm. ID-No.: 4000932. Price € 2.490.000.

Playa Esmeralda: Beautiful apartment within a most sought after frontline beach urbanization with well-kept tropical gardens and a fantastic communal pool area, on Marbella´s Golden Mile. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built approx. 115 sqm, terrace approx. 27 sqm. ID-No.: 1152408. Price € 650.000.

Marina Puente Romano: Fantastic apartment within an exclusive beachside complex on the Golden Mile of Marbella. Beautiful tropical gardens with pool area and direct beach access. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built approx. 133 sqm, terrace approx. 37 sqm. ID-No.: 1153042. Price € 920.000.

Nagüeles: Fabulous duplex penthouse above Marbella´s Golden Mile. Bright housing space. Covered and open terraces. Fantastic sea and mountain views from the sunny roof terrace. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, built approx. 135 sqm, terrace approx. 83 sqm. ID-No.: 1121621. Price € 465.000.

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u Where do meteorologists go

The nearest Isobar.

Hot Trivia

for the hottest summer day on August 4th, 1881, when temperatures hit a sizzling 50°C. u Kangaroos lick their forearms to keep cool, sand-diving lizards perform a thermal dance with their feet up in the air when the ground gets too hot, Turkey Vultures couldn’t give a damn for social niceties and urinate on their legs to keep the heat at bay. u To calculate the air temperature (in Farenheit) count the number of cricket chirps per 15 seconds and add 37.

t’s that time of year again when all Spain closes down for the holidays and takes itself off to a beach/ supermarket/thoroughfare near you. Everyone in business is away so no one is in when you call (anyway there’s nowhere to park), it’s hotter than a Senegalese street vendor’s Rolex watches and, much though we rely on them, in summer the word ‘tourist’ becomes tantamount to an expletive. August is a crazy month pretty much anywhere you go in Spain but it has its compensations. Feel the need to vent some heat rage? Head up to the Valencian village of Buñol on the last Wednesday of this month when you can legally pelt anyone you see with squashed tomatoes. As some 50,000 tourists take part in the famous La Tomatina food fight every year, you’ll get plenty of target practice and the town hall thoughtfully provides 150,000 soggy tomatoes for the purpose. Staying in Valencia, you might like to check out the town of Requena during the last two weeks of August, when the locals mark the grape harvest by turning their garden hoses on each other in a rain-summoning ritual for next season’s crop; but make sure there’s no hose pipe ban first, or you could be celebrating the wine pressing festival behind alternative types of bars. Closer to home, you could always think yourself cool by joining in the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Alpujarran mountain pueblo of Bérchules, held on the first Saturday in August. Yes, you did read that correctly. Ever since 1944 when bad weather caused a power cut, curtailing the December 31st

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fiesta, the villagers have celebrated New Year when it’s already half over. And it gets sillier elsewhere. In America, which seems to have topped Spain in the league table for pointless fiestas, it’s Happiness Happens Month, started 12 years ago by the Secret Society of Happy People ‘to encourage people to express happiness and discourage parade-raining’. August is the month that the hardy citizens of Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales hold their annual Bog Snorkelling Championships, when competitors swim two lengths of a flooded peat bog in mask and flippers; the Scots host their Alternative Highland Games in Galloway, where snail racing is one of the disciplines; and the suicidal Southerners jump off Bognor Regis pier in homemade flying machines at the annual Birdman Rally. Meanwhile the Isle of Wight, not a place that springs to mind when thinking of garlic growing regions, holds the smelliest event of the year this month: its annual Garlic Festival, where the pungent bulb is used in everything from ice cream to body lotion. Globally, August is a wasteland for current affairs when newspaper content is flimsier than a Sun Page Three Girl’s G-string, a topic we explore in this month’s action-packed issue. For of course, the Costa del Sol is the exception to the August rule with almost too much going on: from cultural events, concerts and glitzy charity balls to the start of the polo season in sophisticated Sotogrande and the fireworks of Málaga’s magnificent August feria, you might be too busy to notice it’s August at all! n

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THETHEME WORLD CUP

Report Marisa CUTILLAS

‘Viva España y Paul el Pulpo!’ (Long live Spain and Paul the Octopus) was in our hearts and minds as the nation cheered Spain on to win its first World Cup in history. After a particularly inauspicious start, where against all the odds Spain lost to Switzerland with the team ‘failing to turn up’, the European champions began to weave their magic, winning all of their remaining games, mostly by a 1-0 scoreline (in fact they only let in two goals throughout the entire tournament). July the 11th finally arrived and the long-awaited World Cup Final. In a tight match, with a couple of scares from Holland’s magnificent Arjen Robben, Spain managed to stick to its game plan despite rough play that garnered numerous yellow cards and one red card. The international press was pretty much unanimous in declaring Spain’s victory well-deserved, with greater ball possession (though only a tad), a virtually unassailable defence, amazing ball control and brilliant passing and interception. It is difficult to pinpoint specific players, for if Spain stood out for anything in this year’s World Cup it was for teamwork. Andrés Iniesta scored the winning goal in the last five minutes of extra time, a magical moment for the Spanish team and for Spain as a nation. We can still hear the honking vuvuzelas, car horns, fireworks and cheers at an event we will remember for the rest of our lives. These were some of the magical moments of the Spain-Holland World Cup final:

Iker Casillas kissing Sara Carbonero

when she interviewed him after the game: Sara Carbonero, a sports reporter for the Telecinco TV station, had a rougher time at the World Cup than she had expected with the President of the Spanish Press Association blaming her for Spain’s defeat against Switzerland. Carbonero, always extremely professional, was filled with emotion when, after the match, Iker thanked his parents, brothers, friend and Sara, giving her a big kiss and leading her to declare, “The interview is over for now.”

Vicente del Bosque praising Holland for a great match: The world media may have focused on what they called Holland’s ‘dirty play’ but Manager Vicente del Bosque said, “Holland played a good game. It was very intense, balanced and even. It was rough at times, but that’s part of football.”

Capdevila’s interview with Sara Carbonero, wearing a bucket on his head. The Spanish defender declared that the real reason he was there was to meet Shakira, with whom he desperately wanted a photo taken.

Nelson Mandela’s appearance at the finals: The 91-yearold ‘Madiba’ was absent at the opening ceremony of the World Cup on June 11 owing to the tragic death of his great granddaughter in a traffic accident on the eve of the inauguration. However, he managed to visit the stadium on finals day and was driven onto the pitch an hour before the match began. For many, Mandela is the true winner of the World Cup since his life, which he defined as “a constant struggle”, is symbolic of the need to fight against racism and violence. ¡Viva Mandela, Viva África!

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Iniesta’s humility Captain/goalie Iker Casillas bursting into tears when the final whistle signalled the end of the match: Casillas played a huge role in Spain’s victory, saving a penalty in the match against Paraguay and stopping at least one sure goal by Robben in the finals. In the semi-finals against Germany, the minute the whistle blew the entire team ran towards the goal to embrace their Captain, a steady, sober yet extremely positive influence on his team mates.

Paul the Octopus’s Prediction: The owners of the famous German fortunetelling octopus have apparently received a €30.000 offer from a Galician company which wants to bring Paul to Spain. The Madrid Zoo, meanwhile, has offered to exchange Paul for any one of its animals, though the Germans have decided that Paul is staying put for now.

Andrés Iniesta refused to take responsibility for the hard-fought win, saying jokingly, “If I had known I would be given responsibility for the victory I wouldn’t have scored the goal.” Interestingly, his mum and dad missed the goal. His father, too nervous to watch the game, sat silently listening to the match on the radio. His mother and uncle, meanwhile, left their family bar when they could no longer put up with the play of the Dutch, up until then a team idolised by Andrés’ uncle.

Iniesta’s goal: Need anything more be said? It saved Spain from an agonising session of penalties which would not have reflected which team played better on the day. Upon scoring, Iniesta took off his shirt to reveal a message paying homage to Dani Jarque, a footballer who died from cardiovascular failure. Players Sergio Ramos and Navas, in turn, dedicated their victory to Antonio Puerta, another footballer who passed away from the same disease.

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GUADALMINA BAJA Ref. V6/1124 Fabulous villa situated in Guadalmina Baja. Enjoys 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, dining area, offices, bar, jacuzzi, sauna, bbq area, patio and a guest house. Fantastic garden with tennis court. Plot: 4.954 m2 • Built: 606 m2 • 3.950.000 euros

LA QUINTA HILLS REF. V4/1234 Impressive brand new villa situated 1st line golf, La Quinta. South facing with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fantastic golf views, marble beige flooring, garage space and private pool. BANK REPOSSESSION!

RÍO REAL, LOS MONTEROS REF. P4/1138 Incredible duplex penthouse apartment, reduced from 1.200.000 euros to 895.000 euros. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, east and west facing, fully furnished and decorated to the highest quality. Garage space and store room, situated in a complex with communal garden & pool. Fabulous sea and golf views. Built: 234 m2 + Terraces: 82 m2 • 895.000 euros

Plot: 900 m2 • Built: 350 m2 • Terrace: 80 m2 • 1.600.000 euros

BAHÍA VELERIN, ESTEPONA REF. P3/1549 Fabulous penthouse apartment located in the first line to the beach, in a very private community surrounded with communal gardens and pool. 24 hour security, south facing, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest toilet, jacuzzi, solarium, terrace with fantastic views, 2 garage spaces and store room. BANK REPOSSESSION! Built: 284 m2 + Terrace: 79 m2 • 690.000 euros

COTO REAL, GOLF RÍO REAL, LOS MONTEROS REF. P2/1784 2 & 3 bedrooms apartments (14 units). Bank Repossessions available for sale or rent. Unfurnished, brand new, excellent quality materials, golf and sea views, very large terraces, walking distance to the beach.

LOS GRANADOS, PUERTO BANÚS, FIRST LINE BEACH REF. P4/1152 Best complex, Best quality & Best location, superb 4 bedroom duplex apartment, lounge/dining + family room, various terraces, sauna, private pool, garage & store room. BREATHTAKING VIEWS!

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About Nicholas dunne With over 18 years experience in Marbella real estate, Mary Dunne and Brennon Nicholas can guide you through the entire process of property purchase or sale in a friendly and efficient manner. With particular expertise in the premier locations of La Zagaleta, Sierra Blanca and the Golf Valley, Nicholas Dunne Properties can be trusted to provide an unrivalled service. We welcome you to visit our central offices to discuss your personal requirements.

Some of our current properties 1, Stunningly appointed corner, duplex penthouse Located in a frontline beach complex. This property occupies one of the two corners of the complex and with its southwest orientation can be considered one of the best units. Situated almost directly on the beach, it enjoys breathtaking sea and beach views from its large and private terraces. Built: 244m2 Terrace: 276m2 Beds : 3 Price: €3.750.000 Ref: NDA956

2, Villa in La Zagaleta

3, First floor apartment in Puerto Golf

This stunning south facing rustic villa is nestled in the award winning community of La Zagaleta and enjoys exceptional sea and mountain views. The property comprises of 4 bedrooms (including guest apartment), private garden, swimming pool, and terrace with sweeping views from La Zagaleta to Morocco. Plot: 3500m2 Built: 600m2 Terrace: 118m2 Beds : 4 Price: €3.950.000 Ref: NDV309

Opportunity to acquire an elevated first floor apartment, very centrally located near supermarkets, cafes and banks in the heart of Nueva Andalucia. All on one level, this property is very spacious and has 2 large ensuite bedrooms and a lovely mountain view from the terrace. RECENTLY REDUCED FOR A QUICK SALE! Built: 135m2 Terrace. 10m2 Beds : 2 Price: €195.000 Ref: NDA105

Tel. (+34) 952 866 072 email. info@nicholasdunne.com www.nicholasdunne.com Centro Expo Loc.11-12 • Bulevar Alfonso Hohenlohe • Marbella 29602 • Málaga

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Little Fockers [Genre] Comedy [Director] Paul Weitz (About a Boy) [Actors] Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Owen Wilson, Barbra Streisand, Teri Polo [Tagline] And you thought your parents were embarrassing. Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) has had to do a lot of serious crawling to get on the good side of his father-in-law, Jack (Robert de Niro). However Greg is now a father himself, with two little Fockers to feed, so he accepts a night job with a drug company, thereby arousing Jack’s suspicions, and unresolved dislike. When Greg and his wife Pam (Teri Polo) invite the whole family for their twins’ birthday party (including Pam’s ‘perfect’ ex, played by Owen Wilson), Jack decides to put Greg to the test: is his son-in-law really ready to take on the role of family patriarch, or will he be ostracised from Jack’s ‘circle of winners’ forever?

Despicable Me [Genre] Children’s film/ animation [Director] Chris Renaud (No Time for Nuts) [Voices] Jason Segel, Julie Andrews, Steve Carell, Russell Brand [Tagline] You will not cry, or sneeze or barf or fart! No annoying sounds. In a happy neighbourhood filled with white picket fences and flowering rose bushes stands a black house with no lawn. Most neighbours think the house has been abandoned when, in fact, it conceals an impressive secret hideout of ‘minions’, headed by an audacious character called Gru (Steve Carell). Gru is planning the biggest heist in minion history: to steal the moon! Armed with an array of weapons which include shrink rays, freeze rays, and a host of avante-garde vehicles, he conquers all who stand in his way… until the day he encounters three little orphaned girls who find in him what no-one else has ever found: a potential father. The world’s toughest baddy is forced to face his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

The Adjustment Bureau [Genre] Romantic thriller [Director] George Nolfi (in his debut film) [Actors] Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie [Tagline] Some will kill to have it. Fans of sci-fi author, Philip K. Dick, can’t wait for the screen premiere of his latest novel. The Adjustment Bureau tells the tale of David Norris: an honest, upcoming would-be senator who is unexpectedly defeated in the last elections. As he drafts his consolation speech, he meets a beautiful young ballerina named Elise (Emily Blunt), to whom he is strangely attracted. Taking his inspiration from her, David delivers a powerful, emotive speech that forces people to sit up and take notice of his talent and ability in politics. After giving his speech he tries to find Elise but discovers that there is a mysterious organisation keeping them apart: The Adjustment Bureau, a group of agents who are determined that David should live his predetermined fate. David has two choices: he can embrace his destiny or put everything at risk to be with the woman he loves.

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Two Lovers [Genre] Romance [Director] James Gray (We Own The Night) [Actors] Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Isabella Rossellini After a failed suicide attempt, Leonard (Joaquin Phoenix), a tormented young man, returns to his parents’ home in Brooklyn. Two women enter his life: Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), a beautiful but volatile neighbour trapped by her addiction to drugs, and Sandra (Vinessa Shaw), the enchanting daughter of his father’s partner. Sandra is exactly what Leonard needs but he finds himself strangely drawn to Michelle, and is forced to choose between a comforting love and one that threatens to draw him into the depths that almost ended his life.

Precious [Genre] Drama [Director] Lee Daniels (Shadowboxer) [Actors] Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’nique, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz [Tagline] Life is hard. Life is short. Life is painful. Life is rich. Life is… Precious. Precious, based on the novel Push by Sapphire, is the story of Clarice ‘Precious Jones’, an AfricanAmerican teen who is abused by both her parents, is pregnant for the second time and can barely read or write. It is also the story of her journey, from blindness to sight, from despair to hope, sadness to love. Clarice makes a life-changing decision when, despite her circumstances, she finds the strength to get up every morning and go to an alternative school where her teacher, Ms. Rain, shows her how to read, how to fight and how to accept that she is loved. Despite the rather downbeat subject matter, Precious is very much a story about the power of hope. Precious’s imaginings of a life in which she has a loving boyfriend, great looks, a good mother and stability with her children are rare, shining moments of joy in a film that delves into the steep uphill battle faced by those who suffer from poverty and abuse. The character of Precious is a veritable inspiration for all who feel there is no way out.

Law Abiding Citizen [Genre] Thriller [Director] F. Gary Gray (Be Kool) [Actors] Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Leslie Bibb [Tagline] The system must pay. After the wife and daughter of Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) are assassinated and the legal system allows their murderer to roam free after only 10 years in jail, he grows determined to exact justice from the lawyer who made this light sentence possible. Thirsty for revenge, Clyde kills his wife’s assassin, then orchestrates a series of violent murders that put the state of Philadelphia into panic mode – all from within his jail cell. His purpose is to highlight the shaky foundations of the justice system, which is often a matter of mere ambition for the judges and lawyers who are its main players.

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led to bits Gerard Butler. Thril en by Law Abiding Citiz zen, film, Law Abiding Citi Speaking of his latest don’t “I s, say tler Bu ard Ger hunky Scottish actor quite n par t of a film I felt recall ever having bee highly is me the its k thin I so passionately about. us think of how lucky profound and it makes be victims of severe to most of us are, not injustice.”

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Marbella Sierra Blanca Superb interior designed family home in the most sought after location in Marbella, Sierra Blanca. It offers good sea views from all floors. Lovely mature gardens with pool. 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, guestcloakroom, games room, sitting room. The property is in impeccable condition; ready to move in. 643 m2 built • 1.545 m2 plot • 2.950.000 euros

Altos Reales South facing, luxury apartment with panoramic sea views, situated in a very private and quiet gated community with 24 hrs security yet only a few minutes from Marbella´s centre and Puerto Banús. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, livingdining room with fireplace, 2 large partly covered terraces, under floor heating, air conditioning. 115 m2 built • 45 m2 terraces • 690.000 euros

Ronda Delightful old finca just outside Ronda with well established gardens. Beautiful southernly views onto Ronda and the Grazalema mountain range. The finca has been beautifully restored and offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Mature gardens with pool. A rare to find marvel within incredible surroundings. Approx. 400 m2 built • 4 ha land • 1.300.000 euros

Marina Puente Romano Impeccable duplex penthouse with beautiful sea views only a few steps from the beach and the promenade. 3 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, guest cloakroom, large terraces with plunge pool. Marina Puente Romano has beautifully landscaped and well maintained gardens with swimming pools. Garage and storeroom. 223 m2 built • 102 m2 terraces • 2.650.000 euros

El Almendro - Benahavís Lovely old house in tranquil surroundings. Finca-like feel yet only 10 minutes from Puerto Banús. Large plot, all useable, with natural yearround creek, ideal for horses, orchard. South facing, borders green zone, unspoilt valley views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloakroom. 180 m2 built, in need of some refurbishment, able to build up to 1,200 m2. 5.842 m2 plot • Realistically priced at 875.000 euros

Marina Puente Romano Stylish and elegant 2-bedroom apartment located in one of Marbella’s best residential areas with lovely views over the exquisitely landscaped gardens and pools onto the sea. 2 bathrooms, guest cloakroom, nice terraces. The apartment is adjacent to the famous 5* Hotel Puente Romano with all its facilities. 141 m2 built • 44 m2 terraces • 950.000 euros

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BOOK REVIEWS REPORT BELINDA BECKETT

HOT SUMMER READING Room by Emma Donoghue The moving story of a mother, her son, a locked room and the outside world, told through the eyes of the little boy, has received rave reviews for its superb writing and unusual subject. Jack loves watching TV and the cartoon characters he calls friends but he knows that nothing he sees is truly real – only him, Ma and the things in the room, just 12 cubic feet with a skylight where they both live under lock and key – until the day Ma admits that there’s a world outside… A gripping novel to devour in one sitting.

Spoken from the Heart by Laura Bush The former First Lady lifts the lid on goings-on at the White House, from the tradition of separate bedrooms for Presidents and their wives to the antics of high profile guests. More pertinently, find out what Laura saw in Dubya when, as she puts it, “the old maid of Midland married Midland’s most eligible bachelor” – yep, that’s George W. she’s talking about! USA Today wrote: “This is Laura Bush, unplugged… with a keener eye, a sharper tongue and a readier laugh than in interviews when her husband was President.”

Innocent by Scott Turow Mesmerising prose and intricate plotting combine in this sequel to Turow’s bestselling legal thriller, Presumed Innocent, which became a Hollywood movie starring Harrison Ford. Set 22 years later, former lawyer Rusty Sabich is now a chief judge and again suspected of murder after his wife dies in dubious circumstances. Rusty comes under scrutiny from his old nemesis, PA Tommy Molto, who unsuccessfully prosecuted him for killing his mistress decades earlier. If you enjoyed the last book you won’t be able to put this one down.

Some Girls: My Life in a Harem by Jillian Lauren The fascinating memoirs of a New Jersey teenager who travelled to Borneo to join the harem of the Sultan of Brunei’s youngest brother, Prince Jefri. Despite the fabulous clothes, lavish parties and life of pampered idleness, her plan to indulge in a few weeks of fun turned into a year, when she became embroiled in the vicious competition for the prince’s attentions. It took Lauren 18 years to tell her story and the benefit of hindsight makes this more than mere titillation.

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham Theodore Boone is only 13 but he knows every judge, policeman and court clerk in his town, and dreams of becoming a great trial lawyer. He gets his first court appearance sooner than expected when he becomes the key witness in a sensational murder trial where a cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that has made John Grisham a bestselling writer of legal thrillers, his 21st blockbuster should keep readers guessing until the final page.

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Scissor Sisters – Night Work The multi-platinum New Yorkers were stuck in a rut until flamboyant singer Jake Shears went off to Berlin for a break after they scrapped a load of songs for being ‘too cold’. And it did the trick for the band – also featuring guitarist Del Marquis, keyboardist Babydaddy and drummer Randy Real – have taken four years to follow up their million-selling second album, Ta-Dah. Famed for hits like Laura and I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’, they got stuck trying to move away from their trademark camp sound for a dancier new album. Night Work is a dance record but it’s not all electronic. You can still hear the sound of a band spinning out together in a rehearsal room and, having already released Fire for Fire as the first single of this new offering, I can safely predict that almost every track is a potential hit! We premiered the album just before it’s release on the Station and the impact was phenomenal. Every atom of energy was busting out of the transmitters to impact with pinpoint accuracy on the senses. This is a high octane, sexy album, whatever your orientation. Enjoy!

Karen Elson – The Ghost Who Walks Dreadful artwork for Karen Elson and her debut album, The Ghost Who Walks, which surprises as Karen comes from a modeling background and should know more about style. She is the face on the YSL Opium ads, by the way. But the debut album from the girl from Oldham is stylish indeed, and practically all the tracks have an edge and well-produced sound with surprising combinations of backing instruments on many occasions, which makes for an enjoyable and exciting listen. I can live without 100 Years from Now, which should be recorded by Vera Lynn, but that is the sole exception. If I say ‘folk’, I guess you may be put off but British folk is in a really great place right now. Laura Marling’s album, I Speak Because I Can, remains one of my favourites from last year and Karen Elson has the same power to her music. Trust me on this one, this is a great album. Karen is now married to the White Stripe’s Jack White, and life with him and a move to Nashville has certainly had an effect.

La Shica – Supercop I first came across La Shica with her last and debut album, Trabajito de Chinos, where she recorded a wonderful song with Miguel Poveda, and impressed greatly. The new album from this singer and dancer from Ceuta is even more polished and accomplished, and manages to bridge the gap (and it is some gap) between flamenco and rap. Don’t be put off by that three letter word; this girl can sing it all, not least traditional coplas, with Mujeres an outstanding track. There is disco and even funk in here, too. The record has humour with funky lyrics on English food, and tracks called My Family and Other Animals’ and I Love You a Lot, But Not For Everyday. If you like modern Spanish music with an edge, you could do far worse than checking out La Shica.

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Report June Rendle

he Chinese Year of the Tiger is associated with massive change and upheaval so it is very appropriate that World Expo 2010 is being celebrated in Shanghai. The event opened with a bang on May 1st and the firework display was the largest and most expensive ever to be staged. After all, the Chinese invented fireworks many centuries ago and they used all their experience and imagination to show the world that China still leads the way today. The theme for this Expo is ‘Better City, Better Life’, focusing on the next 60 years of urban development. Ever since 1851 when the Crystal Palace was created in London for the World’s Fair, (then called the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations,) architecture has played a central role in presenting a nation to the world; the Shanghai Expo is the most amazing architectural and engineering exhibition ever to be seen. It is the 84th, and the largest ever, with 70-100 million visitors expected to attend and more than 200 countries participating. What would Prince Albert have thought if he had known what he was starting? The theme of this year’s Expo represents ‘the common wish of the whole of humankind for

better living in future urban environments’. In 1800 only two per cent of the global population lived in cities. In 2010, urban dwellers will account for 55 per cent of the world population, according to the United Nations. The size of the Expo site spans 5.3km2 across both sides of the River Huangpu. It is 20 times bigger than the last Expo held in Spain in 2008. China declares that it has spent $4.2 billion on this Expo but the local media has put the true cost closer to $58 billion. Since nations began building individual pavilions (there are more than 200 national and themed pavilions), countries have competed to create the most spectacular and visually arresting structures, with amazing results. The fairs provide the perfect opportunity for architects and engineers to experiment and push boundaries – for instance, in 1889 the Paris Expo rebuilt the Eiffel Tower. The Chinese Pavilion, designed and sited to be the Expo centrepiece, is an imposing 226-foottall scarlet ‘mah-jong’ table. It has 160,000m2 of floor space, and was the winning design in a competition that attracted 344 entries from Chinese architects around the world.

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Unfortunately, only about 10 per cent of visitors can hope to get a look inside Expo because, with such large crowds, queuing has become a major feature. Just to enter the site proper, through security, can take an hour or more at peak times. Once inside, the most popular pavilions have queues with a waiting time of up to eight hours, so a multiple-day ticket is recommended. (A peak hour single day ticket costs the equivalent of around £20 while three-day and seven-day tickets cost approximately £40 and £90 respectively. Free tickets have been donated to local residents. Attendance has been running at 300,000 to 500,000 daily, sometimes during torrential rain and, occasionally, heat waves. There is no shortage of places to buy food and drink at all price ranges, from fast-food outlets to elegant dining. There are also free water sites inside to fill empty plastic bottles, which are allowed through the tight security checks at the entrance gates. At the Japanese Pavilion there is an opportunity to sample the most expensive meal in the world, at $439 per head, and then to use what is claimed to be the world’s most comfortable toilet. The UK Pavilion, covering 6,000m2, is a striking £25 million ‘seed cathedral’, a cube-like wooden structure pierced by 60,000 transparent rods, each containing a plant seed. These fibre optic rods draw light into the pavilion by day and are illuminated at night, which is beautiful to see. The surrounds are covered in ‘wrapping-paper’ which falls open to reveal ‘the sparkling jewel of life’. The seeds will be planted all across China at the conclusion of the fair. The Spanish Pavilion has become known as ‘The Wicker Basket’. The building’s steel framework is covered in 8,000 hand-woven

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wicker panels, a material present in both Spanish and Chinese traditional crafts, and its imaginative design is attracting much attention. These two pavilions have been awarded two of 12 of the Royal Institute of British Architecture’s International Awards, presented at a ceremony in London in June. It is impossible to describe all of the wonders of this Expo but the UAE Pavilion is a huge golden sand dune, the Netherlands’ is an elevated 400-metre road in a figure of eight which gives great views of the site, and it’s worth dropping into Barbados to play a giant game of ping-pong! The Denmark Pavilion is a velodrome with 1,500 city bikes on offer for general

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use – very welcome and much used – wrapped around an exhibition of Danish fairytales, including a replica of the Little Mermaid. The world’s largest reproduction of the Mona Lisa, covering 300m2, decorates the exterior wall of the Shenzhen Pavilion while skeletons of two Jurassic dinosaurs, discovered in China in 1992, feature in the Yunnan Province Pavilion. There is a bus service running around the site, and 20 golf buggy vehicles for visitors. Undoubtedly one of the loveliest ways to see the exhibition is to take the night cruise along the river dividing the site. Visitors will emerge exhausted and exhilarated.

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They will be entertained, educated and amazed at the progress that mankind has made, while apprehensive about what the future holds – as they have been since the first Expo in Crystal Palace, when the Victorians stumbled away wide-eyed at the modern wonders they had seen. Before the conclusion of this Expo, a ‘Shanghai Declaration’ will be issued which, according to the Chinese government, will ‘epitomise the insights to be offered by the participants and embody people’s ideas for future cooperation, development and extensive common aspirations, thereby leaving a rich spiritual legacy of urban development to people throughout the world’. It sounds very worthy but will all of the effort, time, and money that have been spent produce any real improvements in the future? After all, the first Expo glorified the very Industrial Age we now decry for its ravages upon nature. It is also ironic that the Chinese government has based Expo 2010 on reconsidering urban life in a city that has grown more, in terms of population and structures, than any other in the past 20 years. Perhaps we will not see massive changes in attitude after Expo but most people would agree that the effort to improve our world for the sake of our children’s children should continue.

first visited Shanghai in 1991 as one of a group of British architects on a Cultural Mission to China. The Bamboo Curtain had only recently been raised and we were escorted to several of the country’s main cities; escorted, minded and guarded. We had three people ‘looking after’ us, making sure that we adhered to the carefully prepared agenda. The massacre in Tiananmen Square in 1989 was still a fresh memory to us but any question about it, however carefully worded, was brushed aside and ignored. To the Chinese we were allowed to meet, it had never happened. Shanghai was a large city stretching out along the river with the famous Bund on its bank, along with office blocks and colonial buildings. We were driven around the British, French and American Settlements and visited a school where tiny children were playing violins and learning TaiChi, their beautiful little faces tight with concentration. One class of five-year-olds (nearly all boys), sang Daisy, Daisy to us, and laughed when we joined in. The Senior Guide gave a speech in the hotel that night, and emphasised that if there was anything we would like to see, we had only to ask. There was a place in Shanghai I wanted to visit: the Cathay Hotel, re-named the Peace Hotel. I knew Noel Coward had written Private Lives there, in the 1930s, but when I asked if we could go there my request was met with consternation and disbelief by the guides. Had I asked to see the Nuclear Power Station they could not have been more disturbed. They questioned my reason for wanting to see it endlessly and disappeared for a long time, presumably checking with

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higher authorities, but at last they reluctantly agreed to take me there with my husband only, not the entire group. I have no idea why they were so worried, except that it was a departure from the carefully prepared plan. Our guides clung to us as we walked through, making sure we did nothing untoward. We were really disappointed to discover that the hotel was very ordinary, grubby and rundown, and nothing remained to exhibit the glamour and sophistication it must have boasted in its heyday. Our impression of Shanghai in 1991 echoed our feelings about all of the cities in China we visited that year: a sprawl of decrepit, single-story buildings interspersed with concrete blocks of offices and apartments in need of a coat of paint, the windows all filthy. The narrow cobbled streets in the old residential areas were very lively, with washing hanging out across the streets like banners, men mending bicycles, pots and pans piled outside on the pavements and people smiling and happy to see us. Men and women alike were still wearing the uniform of blue shapeless tunics and trousers. Shanghai was on the west side of the river. Across it on the east side there were no buildings, just a flat vista of agricultural land stretching into the far distance, with an occasional small farmhouse. When we visited Shanghai again in 2008, we expected the city to be different; after all, 17 years had passed by, there had been a population explosion of more than 25 per

cent and big political change in China. But nothing could have prepared us for the extent of its transformation. It is now full of incredible modern buildings, including more than 8,000 high-rise skyscrapers, each one an architectural marvel. Puxi, on the west side, is now very smart, many of the old hotels and office blocks along the Bund have been replaced with towering high-rise buildings and the colonial buildings are, once more, clean and elegant. The Shanghai Museum in The People’s Square (built on the site of the old racecourse), is modelled in the shape of a dimsum basket: round, with huge ‘handles’ on top, and fantastic inside, full of thousands of exhibits which survived the Cultural Revolution, collected from all over China and beautifully displayed on several floors. The River Huangpu is still there, and it was the only recognisable location. Pudong on the east side, which had been agricultural land, is covered with houses, factories, roads and thousands of skyscrapers. We went to the top of the JinMao Tower, 88 floors up in 45 seconds, to see the amazing view. The city has boasted 8,000 skyscrapers since 1992, with another 4,000 built before Expo 2010. The number of people is unnerving – we really felt that all 20 million Chinese residents were walking in Shanghai that day. There are so many of them that they stagger their weekends, workers taking their days off on different days of the week, so there is never a quiet time to visit popular

sites; the Chinese will always be there before you. At the top of the JinMao Tower, the highest and largest sightseeing structure in China and third highest in the world, there was an exhibition hall showing how Shanghai would look in 2010 for the World Expo, with a huge blue Chinese character, Haibao, as the mascot. The attendant boasted that this Expo would be far more exciting than the Olympics in Beijing. We escaped from the modern industrial city of Pudong to go across the river and along the Bund to the Chinese quarter of Yuyuan in Puxi, and it was delightful. The narrow cobbled streets were decorated with colourful paper dragons, lanterns, and banners, and teeming with people. I wonder if it is still there now, two years on? Or has it all been demolished to make way for some of the new 4,000 skyscrapers or the Expo site? The day we were there, the Chinese were thrilled to see us, following us around and taking our photographs as we browsed in the tiny shops lining the narrow roads. There was no sign of the blue shapeless uniforms of 20 years before, with more designer clothes being worn here than we have ever seen in Oxford Street. We have all been told that China is set to lead the world this century. If what has been achieved in Shanghai in 20 years is anything to go by, it’s high time we all learned Mandarin! n

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A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Housed within sumptuous palaces, ancient monasteries and fairytale castles, Spain’s luxury chain of state-owned paradors are proud repositories of the country’s history and culture, as well as being wildly romantic places to stay. Now, in a new initiative to widen their appeal, 50 of the most historic properties are being turned into living museums, as Belinda Beckett reports. Photography courtesy of Paradores de Turismo

f you have ever stayed in one of Spain’s paradors and been answered with a mystified ‘Qué?’ when you enquired into its history, that’s all about to change. Spain has finally understood that visitors would like to know more about the rich patrimony of its paradors; and now they can, thanks to a new initiative that will repackage these emblematic, state-owned hotels as living museums. Following a detailed research project to unearth the fascinating history and whimsical legends surrounding these historic properties, their stories will be retold on information plaques reproduced in English and Spanish and posted in a logical order throughout each hotel, allowing guests to conduct their own tours with the aid of a simple map. Staff have received a crash course in their own parador’s history, and woe betide anyone heard uttering the oft-quoted phrase coined by Manuel of Fawlty Towers fame: “I know nothing.” In November, the magnificent Santo Estevo Monastery in Ourense became the first Parador Museum in history, followed this spring by the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos in Santiago de Compostela and the Parador of Granada. Eight more Parador Museums will be inaugurated in the coming months and, ultimately, 50 will bear this proud new title. “Our paradors possess a rich artistic and cultural history which has largely gone unnoticed by many guests and local townspeople because

sufficient information has never been provided,” said Miguel Martínez, Paradores de Turismo President. “With this initiative we will increase the allure of our paradors while promoting Spain’s history, attracting more visitors and bringing more employment to the regions where our paradors are located. It will also be an additional attraction for local people who can rediscover their parador and feel even more proud of it.” The parador concept, later copied by Portugal with its posada chain, was founded in 1928 by King Alfonso XIII who saw it as an ingenious way of both boosting tourism and financing the preservation of the country’s architectural heritage – its magnificent but neglected castles, palaces, hospices and convents. With five further paradors under construction and nine at planning stage, the chain will number 100 properties this year. While some are contemporary, the majority occupy noteworthy buildings showcasing world-class architecture, an unrivalled ambience and exquisite regional cuisine. All have been lovingly restored with many lavish period details and priceless antique furnishings to evoke the past, along with every high-tech modern comfort, from whirlpool baths to wi-fi. With rarely more than a few hours drive between each, they can already be visited on a variety of themed routes (viticulture, literature, gastronomy) and now they can be reviewed in a whole new light, as Parador Museums.

CARDONA’S HAUNTED CASTLE PARADOR One of Catalonia’s most important medieval fortresses, initially constructed by Wilfred the Hairy in 886 and sometime home to the Dukes of Cardona, direct descendents of the noble Crown of Aragon. The views from the battlements across the town, river and the surrounding countryside are breathtaking, the moats, turrets, arches and Romanesque walls a history lover’s delight. Plus, this castle comes with an added extra – its own ghost! If that’s your thing, be sure to ask for room 712 atop the 11th century Minyona tower where, according to legend, a beautiful young maiden died of grief for her lost love. A number of guests have reported paranormal phenomena (doors and windows opening by themselves, a male in period dress walking the battlements). Or perhaps it was Catalonia’s magical wild mushrooms taking effect…

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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA’S ROYAL HOSPICE PARADOR Considered the oldest wellness hotel in the world, having accommodated pilgrims since 1499, the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos stands proudly adjacent to the cathedral in Plaza do Obradoiro, one of Spain’s most photographed urban settings. Built by order of the Catholic Monarchs who embarked on their own pilgrimage in 1488 and found the old hospice wanting, they constructed a new one ‘capable of providing full and decent service to all the devout, both ill and healthy, who come to the city’ which became the best health centre in medieval Christendom and was often over-subsribed by ‘maniacs, lepers, the possessed, those with phlegm, cholera, dysentery, or fistulas’. Since 1958, the parador has continued the tradition of welcoming travellers, royalty included (King Juan Carlos, the Emperor of Japan) to enjoy its four beautiful cloisters and elegant rooms in a charming medieval city that is still a Mecca for pilgrims the world over.

GRANADA’S ALHAMBRA PALACE PARADOR Spain’s most popular parador overlooking the Alhambra and set within the walls of a 15th century Franciscan convent invites visitors to walk the courtyards and cloisters of history. The original building, constructed in 1495 at the height of the Nasrid Dynasty, suffered French occupation and abandonment and was used as a military barracks, poor house and residence for landscape painters before its 1929 restoration. The parador, opened in 1944, has borne witness to other fascinating phases in Spain’s history, from the Franco regime to the restoration of democracy, along with countless famous visitors: Dalí, who painted Gala here, Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco on their honeymoon, Andrés Segovia who liked to play guitar in the dining room courtyard. The building conserves the imposing Nazrid Hall and some of the original brickwork, while period décor brings the past evocatively to life. Visitors can stroll in the beautiful cloister, appreciate exceptional views of the Generalife gardens from the summer terraces, sleep in four-poster beds and enjoy traditional Andalusian cuisine, all within reach of the buzzy provincial capital.

THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE PARADOR OF HONDARRIBIA The battle-scarred 10th century castle that houses this atmospheric parador has seen a lot of action due to its frontier position between San Sebastian and Biarritz. Perched above maritime Hondarribia, a town on the Bidasioa Estuary with a distinctly French flavour, the castle was built by the King of Navarre but later its costly upkeep became a thorn in the side of the local council, which sold it off. Reacquired, renovated and inaugurated as a parador by General Franco, the grim stone walls ooze medieval atmosphere and hide stunning interiors embellished with cannons, lances and suits of armour. Star attractions include the courtyard, stunning bedroom views across the bay to France and the maze of subterranean passages where, it’s said, some have entered never to return.

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THE CASTLE-PALACE PARADOR OF OROPESA A palace that became a castle and reverted to the palatial home of the Counts of Oropesa (one of whom was Viceroy of Peru), this was the first historic building in Spain to become a parador in 1930, when a room cost 25 pesetas. West of Toledo in Castilla-La Mancha, from the crenellated battlements and towers there are heart-stopping views across vineyards and olive groves to the distant Gredos Mountains. An arcaded courtyard, clay floors painted with Arab designs, tapestries and antiques and a restaurant with a stunning Mudejar coffered ceiling under which General Franco dined in 1945 add up to a special hotel, of which Somerset Maugham wrote: “I only intended to stop for lunch but was so taken with it that I decided to stay for some time”. Renowned for its game, Giscard d’Estaing was a frequent visitor on hunting trips while the castle’s parade ground is used for al fresco performances in summer. Among the movies filmed here was The Pride and The Passion, a war epic starring Cary Grant, Sophia Loren and Frank Sinatra.

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THE MONASTERY PARADOR OF LEÓN The sumptuous Parador San Marcos is one of the chain’s flagship hotels, and the largest, with 200 rooms. Housed in one of the nation’s most important Renaissance buildings which also contains the Museum of León, the jawdropping 100-metre plateresque façade lining The Plaza de San Marcos belies its humble origins as a 12th century hospice for pilgrims travelling the Way of St James. In the 16th century it was replaced by a monastery for the Knights of Santiago, a work that continued into the 18th century. Later it was variously a veterinary school, Jesuit mission, prison hospital, stud farm and military prison before becoming a parador in 1964. Illustrating how much has changed, the 17th century poet Francisco de Quevedo who was imprisoned here for four years wrote of being “sick from three wounds that, due to the cold and the damp from the nearby river, have turned cancerous and, as no surgeon is available, not without pity have they watched me cauterize the wounds with my own hands.“ Right in the city centre, it’s a great base for exploring León’s many attractions, providing you can bear to tear yourself away from its medieval aura to rejoin the real world.

PALENCIA’S MONASTERY PARADOR Strategically located in the historic centre, the austere façade of this 15th century Dominican monastery gives no clue to the resplendent parador within, with its late-Gothic cloister, polychrome coffered ceilings and richly tiled dining room, formerly the monk’s refectory. One of the ‘wow factors’ is the free-standing Staircase of the Air, whose mysterious support structure defies all building principles. The old wine cellar, which at one time harboured 2,000 jars of wine, has been updated for use as a modern bodega. Palencia lies between Salamanca and Caceres and was founded in 1186 by King Alfonso VIII of Castile. A joy to explore, the city’s ancient walls, 70 towers and eight gates simply have to be investigated.

GALICIA’S MONASTERY PARADOR SANTO ESTEVO The first parador to be ‘museumised’ occupies an immense Benedictine monastery on a wooded hillside in the heart of the Ribeira Sacra, an area of outstanding natural beauty where the rivers Miño and Sil meet, 28 kilometres from Ourense. With foundation stones dating from the 6th century, Santo Estevo has three remarkable Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance cloisters around which most of the rooms are distributed, each decorated in different periods and styles. Deserted by the monks during the 19th century’s church property seizures and declared a Historic Monument in 1923, it has been restored to 21st century perfection with a state of the art spa and a restaurant terrace that serves up unforgettable views of the surrounding chestnut forest.

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THE CASTLE PARADOR OF SIGÜENZA The honey-coloured cathedral city of Sigüenza has been conquered by almost everyone, including El Cid, and ruled by the Church with a rod of iron, lending it the name ‘Town of the Hundred Bishops’. But the locals can hold their heads high when it comes to their 12th century castle parador. It has a rich history dating from Neolithic times when it was a Celtic settlement, while Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Christians have also slept within its thick stone walls. The wars fought around its battlements have even produced a castle ghost: Fray Bernardo, first Bishop of Sigüenza, who reportedly makes his presence felt from time to time. The hotel’s cobbled courtyard, 13th century Romanesque chapel, baronial halls and regal bedchambers ooze medieval atmosphere, captured in many movies including Christopher Columbus: The Discovery, starring Marlon Brando.

THE HOSPICE PARADOR OF SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA In the heart of La Rioja’s wine-growing country, the town and building are named after an 11th century hermit-turned prominent businessman who built a new causeway (calzada) along the route to Compostela and cannily opened a hospice to accommodate travellers. The parador, opened on the site in 1966, still conserves the original hospice in an attractive courtyard while its location in Plaza del Santo, next to the cathedral, gives it a unique beauty and an extra talking point: the curious sight of a hen and a white rooster kept in a cage in front of the cathedral crypt. Their presence refers to a miracle which allegedly occurred in centuries past, now duly written up for guests’ delectation. Animal lovers note, the two birds are well looked-after and are relieved of their duties on a monthly basis.

ÚBEDA’S RENAISSANCE PALACE PARADOR The Andalusian town of Úbeda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for its fine Renaissance buildings and the Parador del Condestable is up there with the best. Fronting Plaza Vázquez de Molina which is surrounded by architectural treasures, it was the stately residence of the Dean of Málaga in the 16th century and boasts a spectacular inner courtyard with double gallery and welcoming rooms remarkable for the height of their ceilings. One of the first historic buildings to become a parador in 1930, even in those days it boasted central heating and hot and cold running water in the rooms while one night’s full board came in at 35 pesetas. n

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THETHEME RESORTS OF THE FAMOUS

Celebrity

hosts with the most Report belinda beckett

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Urban chic Miami style at Estefans’ Hotel Costa d’Este Gloria and Emilio Estefan outside their Miami hotel

-list celebrities spend half their lives living out of suitcases so it’s no wonder many are tempted to set up their own hotels and resorts. It makes financial sense too; they have the cash to bankroll their wildest fantasies, the cachet to draw other celebrity clients and, while they can be as private as they choose, it does no harm to work a little PR when they’re in the neighbourhood. A host of celebrities have become inn keepers to the ‘in’ crowd. Clint Eastwood bought Mission Ranch in Carmel, California in 1986, rescuing the 1850s farmhouse spread from an impending fate as a condominium development and restoring it to its former glory as an outdoor activities resort, complete with sheep-filled pastures. Abba’s Benny Andersson opened the innovative Rival Hotel in Stockholm in 2003, fitting it out with the comforts he expects when travelling: all-day breakfast, a bakery, pillow menu, Playstations… not forgetting a teddy bear in every room! Being John Malkovich might have been the reason the actor unusually put his money into a budget chain of British designer hotels called The Big Sleep, where prices start at a credit crunchfriendly £45 per night. At the other extreme, when U2’s Bono and The Edge bought The Clarence in Dublin they spared no expense to make it rock with Italian limestone in the bathrooms, Shaker-style oak beds with crisp Egyptian cotton sheets and a penthouse overlooking the River Liffey with an outdoor hot tub and baby grand. Gloria Estefan also paid out big time when she bought Costa d’Este spa hotel in Miami’s South Beach area with her husband Emilio in 2004... just months before it sustained millions of dollars in damage from hurricanes Frances and Jeanne! More recently, Leonardo DiCaprio purchased Blackadore Caye for $1.75 million, a 104-acre island off the Belize Barrier Reef. The environmental campaigner is working with the Four Seasons hotel group to create the eco resort of his dreams, complete with hybrid, wind, and bio-diesel power systems. And, at the top end of the scale, following the success of her glitzy Palazzo Versace on Australia’s Gold Coast, Donatella is developing 15 more worldwide, commencing with Palazzo Versace Dubai, due to open next year. So, if you have ever dreamed of ‘getting into bed’ with the stars, sailing on Richard Branson’s catamaran, comparing tans with Donatella in her new Water Salon or enjoying the magic of David Copperfield, read on.

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Musha Cay is flanked by a chain of uninhabited islands that keep the outside world at bay The Beach House has its own crescent bay and a living room and bathroom without walls

David Copperfield’s MAGICAL MUSHA CAY

Magician David Copperfield brings new meaning to the term ‘disappearing act’ with his 150-acre island resort in the Bahamas, surrounded by 10 uninhabited atolls in the Exuma chain to keep the outside world at bay. The master illusionist paid $50 million for the ultraswank Musha Cay, with its legendary two-mile sand bar, but gets back a five-figure sum per day for renting it out. You get to pick the guests (no more than 24), who stay in the island’s five lavish English colonial-style villas, each with its own secluded beach, mahogany decked terraces and antiques collected by David on his travels. The resort has tennis courts, a beachfront gym, a clubhouse showcasing the escapologist Houdini’s billiards table, a fleet of water toys, including an amphibious catamaran, and Dave’s Drive-in, an outdoor beach cinema with a two-storey screen where you can recline on sunloungers and munch popcorn while watching a movie under the stars. With a private chef and David’s creative team to organise any activity you like, from an island treasure hunt to fireworks, Musha Cay is the ultimate holiday or honeymoon package. www.mushacay.com

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Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson is a travel industry pro who owns six retreats around the world, marketed through his Limited Edition by Virgin brand. The most famous is his 74-acre Necker Island hideaway in the British Virgin Islands, where he was recently filmed conducting business from a hammock for the Oprah Winfrey Show. Extensive landscaping was brought in to enhance the grounds and the top of the island was blasted away to make room for the main house, creating the illusion that it is part of the island itself. Much of the 10-suite main house was constructed in Bali and reassembled on site, an open-sided, stone and timber structure with beamed ceilings, elephant bamboo furnishing, unique artwork and colourful island fabrics. The lack of walls affords 360-degree views and blissful island tradewinds. There are also three guest houses. The resort is regularly refurbished and a London expert flown in to re-felt and polish the BVI’s only snooker table. Normally hired out privately for groups of up to 24 guests at a rate of $22 per minute, on selected dates this September and October couples can book rooms individually, house party-style, from $25,400 per couple per week, including all meals and drinks and a team of 60 staff who can organise an array of activities, from lobster barbecues to island picnics, sailing on Necker Belle, Branson’s 100-foot catamaran or, a new experience introduced this year, Necker Nymph, a three-person, open cockpit winged submarine akin to flying underwater.

Rocky mountain highs at Sundance Resort

Sir Richard Branson’s

CARIBBEAN DREAMS & SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARIS

Stunning Ulusaba Cliff lodge

On the other side of the world, bordering South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Branson’s Ulusaba Private Game Reserve offers the ultimate safari experience with every mod con, including a bakery. Guests stay in lodges around the river bed, built high into the rocks or in one of two stunning suites named after a female leopard called Makwela who raised a family of four cubs here. The suites have double king-sized beds cocooned by mosquito netting, private plunge pools overlooking the veldt and everyone gets a pair of binoculars for game viewing. Meals are often served by firelight, out in the Bush, accompanied by fine South African wines from the Reserve’s cellar. There are opportunities to spot Africa’s Big Five predators on twice-daily game drives and walking safaris and afterwards, guests can soothe aching muscles with an Aroma Boma beauty treatment. www.virginlimitededition.com Branson’s resort appears to be growing out of the island

Look, no walls – Branson’s Necker Island retreat

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Robert Redford’s

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHS IN UTAH

Cosy mountain lodge accommodation at Sundance

Robert de Niro’s

BIG APPLE BOLTHOLE

Robert Redford bought Timphaven ski resort in 1969 and, instead of filling the canyon with hotels and condominiums as advised, created an outdoors resort where, as he puts it, “nature and creativity obey the same laws to the same end: life”. Although most famous as a winter ski resort with cosy mountain lodges and open wood fires, Sundance Resort is just as beautiful in summer when the surrounding forests are in full leaf. Set in 6,000 acres of forest wilderness, guests can indulge in a host of healthy activities including mountain biking, lake fishing or horse riding. There are several on-site restaurants and a deli, and the resort also promotes the arts, regularly hosting music festivals and open-air theatre shows along with famous Sundance Film Festival, held every January. The Sundance Kid sums up the ethos of his resort: “This place in the mountains, amid nature’s casualness toward death and birth, is the perfect host for the inspiration of ideas: harsh at times, life-threatening in its winters of destruction but tender in attention to the details of every petal of every wildflower resurrected in the spring.” www.sundanceresort.com

The Asian Shibui Spa at Robert de Niro’s Greenwich Hotel, New York

If you’re planning a trip to The Big Apple, Robert de Niro has a suggestion: why not stay at his beautiful 88-room Greenwich Hotel in New York’s trendy TriBeCa district, opened in 2008. It’s a cross between designer hotel and English gentlemen’s club with leather Chesterfield sofas, open fireplaces, Swedish beds, Moroccan tiles and Italian marble bathrooms. Concessions to modern technology include flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations and complimentary WiFi, and the overall feel is very relaxed - like you’ve wandered into someone’s home. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine, a nod to De Niro’s heritage, while the Asianinspired spa and indoor pool helps stressed-out New Yorkers unwind with deep muscle massages and Chinese reflexology. www.thegreenwichhotel.com

Cosy drawing room at The Greenwich Hotel

Romantic colonnaded courtyard at The Greenwich Hotel

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success as she is for her rift, in the late 1980s, with Almodóvar. Neither party ever revealed the real reasons for their artistic ‘break-up’ but they did not work together again until 2006, in the film Volver. Only Carmen Maura could pull off the role of Irene who, having faked her death years back, wishes to return to her daughters’ lives and cannot think of a better way to do it than by pretending she’s a ghost. When I think of Carmen Maura it is somehow with sadness, a quality she can play like no other, especially in her most characteristic roles where she plays middle aged women who are stuck in lives that are far removed from the dreams they harboured in their youth. Maura has also shone in many acclaimed French films, and is currently working alongside Francis Ford Coppola.

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Paz Vega: If the Spanish already enjoyed Paz Vega’s comedic talent in the popular series, Más Que Amigos, they really sat up and took notice when, seemingly out of nowhere, she starred alongside Adam Sandler in the comedy drama Spanglish. Paz Vega is gorgeous but not as curvy, not as explosive nor as perfect, as Spain’s biggest female star, Penélope Cruz, yet somehow she seems to have gained a greater acceptance among members of the Spanish press. Paz can knock your socks off at a sexy photo shoot yet also fits in perfectly playing a house helper, struggling mother or medieval maiden. She is certainly an actress for all seasons. Paz is due to appear in a plethora of films, including John Stockwell’s Roadkill and George Kaczender’s Tango Dancer.

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Elena Anaya: This actress is, oddly enough, almost better known in Hollywood than in her native Spain. Although she studied acting in Madrid’s Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático, and has dabbled in theatre and film in Spain, she is best known for her knock-out performances in Hollywood hits such as Stephen Sommers’ Van Helsing. Elena likes to keep the Spanish connection open, often trying to alternate films in the USA with Spanish productions. Recently, she delighted us in Agustín Diaz Yanes’ Alatriste, and in Justin Timberlake’s music video, Sexy Back.

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s a member of the local media, it was striking for me to see how the election of Ángeles Muñoz as Mayor of Marbella marked a total about-turn for Marbella Town Hall. Always with a smile on her face, always hard at work supporting new enterprises, schools and institutions in Marbella, always picture perfect (she has leading lady good looks), her reign marks a watershed in local politics that we don’t expect to encounter again for many years. Muñoz, whose background, values and interests are as far-flung from her predecessor as one could wish for, is a welcome breath of fresh air; a bright, beautiful poppy that has imbued Marbella with a pleasant, welcoming essence. Research into the background of Marbella’s female Mayor leads one to wonder why she would dive head-long into the chaos that existed at the time of her election, when she was already on a career path marked by success. A Doctor in Medicine, she has spent over 12 years practising in hospitals in Málaga and San Pedro. Medicine was her first love but politics wins hands-down when it comes to passion. “In 1996, I began working for the Health Department as part of the Partido Popular (PP), because I realised that the most important decisions that can improve health, and indeed the majority of important issues, are made from within the political sphere.” When asked if life as Mayor proved difficult at first, she answers, “No, because I had carried out posts of responsibility in the government previously. I worked in Seville in the Parliament, in Madrid in Immigration and in 1997 I was General Director of the Ministry of Employment. My work covered everything from women’s matters to social issues.” During these formative years, Muñoz already knew what

it was like to travel from her hometown of Marbella, where she lives with her husband and two children (aged 18 and 16), to Madrid and back every week, accepting the sacrifice as part and parcel of her public responsibility. When she won the election in 2007, Marbella was in a distinctly difficult position. She explains, “Never before had the local government been dissolved or taken over by financial counsellors. There was much work to be done in terms of restoring confidence, which we have been able to achieve through measures such as the recent approval of the PGOU (urban plan) and various actions to improve business and employment opportunities.” What motivated her, then, to take up the challenge of leading Marbella into a better future? “Marbella is such a powerful city, it has so much to offer,” she says. “Real estate here will always be a sound investment. We are bound to be the first place in Andalucía to emerge from the financial crisis.” According to Muñoz, the crisis itself is something which Marbella is able to take advantage of. “With the lowering of real estate prices, buying a home or making an investment is now possible for many people who always wanted to live or invest in Marbella but couldn’t afford to do so in the past.” Muñoz, who is running for re-election in May 2011, tells me that much of her time is spent on completing projects started earlier in her reign. These include building works, such as the construction of new indoor pools, nurseries, retirement homes and the new Paseo Marítimo. With tourist figures having improved some 16 per cent from last year, and more real estate having been purchased in Marbella in this past trimester than in the last three years, her hard work is clearly bearing fruit. She is also pleased that the huge debt incurred by the past two governments in Marbella is finally being paid off, thanks to a four-year plan which is being strictly adhered to. And, of course, there are the current court cases against those who, through corruption, have done a world of damage to the public perception of Marbella, at least at national level. “When these funds are recovered, Marbella will receive a very welcome economic boost,” she confides. Meantime, Marbella’s Mayor wouldn’t trade her position for all the free time in the world. “My typical day starts at 7am when I get up and have breakfast, and by 8am I’m off either doing the school

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run or making my way to the Town Hall, where I stay until late,” she says with a smile. “Some 99 per cent of my time consists of administrative work, meeting with the various departments of the Town Hall, overseeing projects, etc.” When I mention that it’s a welcome change to actually see the Mayor at so many important business and cultural events, she answers that public and social relations “are only one per cent of my work schedule.” With her long blonde hair and enviably slim figure, she doesn’t seem to mind the intense interest she has aroused in the media or, indeed, the necessity of working on Saturdays and Sundays (when most evening events are held), since she “believes firmly in supporting all activities that improve the economy of Marbella or that support worthy causes.” When asked if she wouldn’t rather be at home on weekends, relaxing with the family, she says, “Actually, I try to combine the two by bringing my family to events. We feel privileged to enjoy this part of Marbella.” Few Mayors could be quite as ideal for their town as Ángeles Muñoz,

who harbours a love for all things international. “My husband is Swedish,” she says, “and my children go to an English school. Languages are obviously very important in this area.” Interestingly, her husband was once her patient and, despite her busy schedule, he continues to be! “I don’t miss medicine at all because I’m still a doctor to so many people – my kids, husband, parents and friends,” she smiles. “And, of course, I still keep in close touch with all my former colleagues.” Muñoz’ plans for the future are plentiful, with “constant improvement” being her all-encompassing aim. “We’ve come a long way in terms of restoring faith in the government and in establishing political normality. Thankfully, I’ve had nothing but support from the day I started – from my family, my team and the people of Marbella.” With Muñoz poised to win the upcoming elections hands down, Marbella can only benefit from the abilities of a woman who has interwoven all parts of her professional life with one overriding aim: to help and serve the people of Marbella. n

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Please don’t describe me as an eco warrior,” calls out Steve Sweeney as he drops me off in his mud-spattered SUV after our interview. “I’m only doing what everyone should be doing and it’s not just me anyway, it’s a team effort!” Although I promise not to, with his nearly waist-length strawberry blonde hair, muscular frame and admirable environmentalist principles, the phrase seems to fit perfectly. In fact, being so tall, the tabloid journalist in me struggled not to call this article Steve Sweeney: Green Giant! But that would only tell part of the story of this admirable company which, in just 10 years, has grown from one small café in Marbella into a chain of nine restaurants and franchises employing some 150 staff. For while it’s true that Terra Sana has become synonymous with wholesome products and green business practices, it is also a pro-active player in the local community, a home-grown asset that has become a cornerstone of Marbella life. This is a company that thinks globally and acts locally. It supports organic farmers with a monthly eco market at its Golden Mile deli and promotes local cottage industries by exhibiting the work of artists in its restaurants. The Terra Sana Life Team works with local schools on projects ranging from tree planting to clearing river beds, funded by royalties from the company’s burgeoning franchise operation. Then there are the popular cooking classes for adults and children, run by Executive Chef Ben Hayes; and the Open Mike music nights held

every Thursday at the Golden Mile restaurant under the auspices of Steve’s brother Mik (short for Mikneiah), the General Manager, who also fronts The Chillun, Terra Sana’s resident Blues band. These days, Terra Sana restaurants are so much more than just being chilled places to eat wholesome, funky food. The path has not always been easy and Steve and his team have grown with the brand, learning new lessons every step of the way. “Our growth has given us the wings to expand on the things we truly love about life and share them with others”, says Steve. “Along the way, many people have contributed invaluable input to keep us on track in making Terra Sana what it is today.” That said, Steve is disappointed that the business practices of other companies have barely changed in a decade. Products still

arrive over-packaged in non-biodegradable containers although Terra Sana has cut down on wastage by setting up a central kitchen at La Campana to make its own sauces, dressings, relishes and cakes, overseen by Ben and Mik. “It’s hard to mix the corporate and environmental worlds and its going to take all my life to learn,” says Steve. “Changing the mindset here will be a marathon, not a sprint.” For that reason, Terra Sana is now targeting its message at a much wider audience by going national and, eventually, international. The first outlet in Málaga opened at Centro Larios this spring and another debuted in Madrid this summer, complete with chillout lounge, wifi area and personal menus adapted by a nutritionist. The franchise for a 300-seater restaurant in the 10,000-member Go Fit gym, outside Spain’s capital in Monte Carmelo, is a terrific coup for this relatively ‘David-sized’ Marbella company, which won the contract over several catering industry Goliaths. If all goes well, Terra Sana will be represented in other Go Fit gyms scheduled to open in Córdoba, Granada and Sevilla. “Our goals have become more ambitious than we ever imagined,” says Steve. “In the next 10 years we’d like to think about opening four or five outlets in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as Gibraltar and, of course, Britain, where we have a huge client base. We need to get our name out there and see how far we can run with this.” It’s another giant leap for a business started by Steve and three of his

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Y E N E E W S E V E T S TERRA SANA’S closest friends when they were in their 20s and found there was nowhere to hang out with friends after beach volleyball, or to enjoy a healthy ‘hangover’ breakfast after the inevitable all-night Marbella partying. “In those days you could only get Spanish or English breakfast and the only juice was orange, usually out of a carton,” Steve recalls. “There were no smoothies, lassies, French toast or fresh fruit salads.” From the first café in Nueva Andalucía, started up with under 10 million pesetas of capital, within six years the group had added Express outlets, further restaurants, a Deli on the Golden Mile and franchises along the coast from Fuengirola to Sotogrande. Says Steve: “This is the first Marbella franchise to reach such levels, actually I think it is the only one. That’s a big achievement for us!” When the original Terra Sana co-founders moved on, Steve got together with new partners, gestor Daniel Ortigosa and investment banker Alejandro Zugasti, and the business was put on a more professional footing with in-house training and accounting modules to ensure continuity of image, product quality, service and green practices in every outlet bearing the Terra Sana name. A ‘Mystery Client’ regularly pops into all outlets to see that standards are maintained and there are monthly evaluations regulated by General Manager Mik. During the current recession, the company has kept bottoms on seats by reworking restaurant

menus to incorporate some of the lower-priced dishes from the Express outlets. The private catering division goes from strength to strength and the Junta de Andalucía is a regular client. The company has been a winner of the annual Awards and CADE Costa del Sol Business Awards, while Steve notes with evident satisfaction:“People say they feel proud to have a Terra Sana franchise because they are a part of something. We hope they feel part of the family as that’s how we have always tried to keep the vibe of the company – approachable and informal.” Steve’s passion for life stems from his own alternative upbringing in a hippy-style, two-family ‘commune’ in the Tuscan countryside. Both sets of parents had four children and shared the task of raising them as one big happy family. “We grew up with strong values about love and sharing, belief in God and respect for the environment,” he says. That happy childhood has inspired him to buy a finca near Gaucín with his old business partner and childhood friend, Danny Tracey, whose wife and children will live under the same roof as Steve, his wife Victoria (who writes ’s Environment page) their two toddler sons and baby daughter, due in November. This is all about both families wanting to give their children the best start in life possible. “My biggest challenge now is learning to be a good husband and father. Parenthood is

a whole new world and suddenly there are a lot more footprints on the path I once walked alone. I have so much more to think about; new values and priorities and so much love and emotion, all intertwined with wanting to provide the best I can for my children. I want to be a big part of their lives, teaching them the true values and lessons of this earth so that they respect and love it. We can also learn from them! Our new home is a beautiful place with its own spring, we’ve planted an enormous vegetable garden and 40 fruit trees. Our children can pick an apple and realise this is where they come from, not the supermarket! Growing up close to nature, I hope they will learn the important things in life. We don’t inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.” Terra Sana’s 10th anniversary on August 10 will also mark Steve’s 35th birthday, calling for a double celebration (at a later date) at the Nueva Andalucía restaurant, where it all started. “We hope to see a lot of old customers who have supported us from the beginning,” says Steve. “It will be a time for looking back with nostalgia and forward to the future, with excitement and not a little trepidation! It’s like being on a journey where the final destination is unknown. I’ve had to surrender some of my earlier dreams and make compromises along the way but it’s the journey of my life and, so far, it’s been an amazing one!” n

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thought it would take a smarter man than me to unravel the mystery and mystique of Ferrari. It is, after all, just a car with four wheels and an engine, yet we all know there’s more to it than that. That Prancing Horse badge can make grown men (who should know better) weak at the knees, cause kids to erupt in a frenzy of shouting and finger stabbing and do funny things to a girl’s moral standards. Ferrari is special; always has been, always will be and the 458 Italia – the F430’s replacement – has gone down a storm already. My covert opportunity for a canter came in Germany, in a privately-owned brand new car. I should have objectively gone through the checklist of pros and cons first but, inside, this particular Ferrari fanatic was stroking the bodywork and quite overcome. There are caveats. That front end has a near Japanese look to it, the rear three-quarter is not pure elegance and as for the three exhaust pipes sprouting from the rear, that is just plain wrong. But I suspect the car is a ‘grower’. Ferrari could have taken the soft option with a simple update of the 430 as this radical departure will take time to get used to. But we’ll love it in the end because, when a car is this utterly fantastic under the skin, it becomes beautiful by definition.

There again, the 458 is a breed apart from the classically beautiful Ferraris of yesteryear. They were advanced but not in the same way: they used lightweight materials and cutting-edge tech to get the power, but if you could not drive and the road was wet they would kill you with fire. Today’s Ferrari is awash with gadgets honed in Formula One and stuff so advanced it is banned in the highest level of motorsport, such as movable aerodynamic parts that affect the cooling and airflow through the car. You cannot even have a manual gearbox anymore; Ferrari has deemed these too slow, ponderous and antiquated and phased them out altogether. Now we are left with the paddle shifters or optional automatic mode on the seven-speed dual clutch box that can both change gear before a mere mortal has even thought about it. Then it’s time to select the level of traction control to employ with the Manettino switch on the gloriously complicated steering wheel that communicates directly with the e-diff and predictive F1-Trac system which basically monitors the road and figures out what is coming next. If it wasn’t on your side, this car’s level of intelligence could be just a touch scary. The

dampers are similarly adjustable from another button. This means that even your gran could drive it, and drive it well. The Italian marque is deeply proud of the fact that an idiot can drive the latest gen cars to within a second a lap of the very best test pilot at the company test track at Fiorano, with the help of the driver aids. But that also means the computers have taken over – almost… I thumbed the starter button and the 4.5-litre V8 purred into life, rather than exploding. As I gingerly stroked this 562bhp rocket onto the road, the true genius of the gizmos came to the fore. The engine, too, is full of slick tech and a big step in power over the old 430. It revs to an epic 9000rpm to send the Italian storming through the 100kph mark in 3.4s and on to the scary side of 320kph, which is mighty impressive. And on the way there, it sounds ‘purrfect’. The technical reason for the trademark hollow Ferrari yowl is the flat-plane crankshaft, but nobody needs to know this. We can just drink in the noise of a Formula One engine slowed just slightly and softened just enough to

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satisfy the local constabulary. Road cars simply cannot sound better than this, or they’d be illegal. But this is a holistic supercar that is about more than straight lines and noise (an American muscle car can do that for a fraction of the price). The 458 might be guided by a million microchips but it is like a swan: all that work underneath the surface has one sole purpose – to let the 458 Italian simply glide up top. The low-speed ride is simply superb and this is easily a car you could use every day. The interior is perfectly stitched and pared to the bone. All the

information lies on the steering wheel and even the indicator stalks have gone, to be replaced with buttons, so you never have to take a hand off the wheel on a hard charge. And that’s the car’s reason to be. OK, so not everyone who buys a Ferrari will drive it like the back end is ablaze but, when you start to push the pure science, the inner beauty, of this car becomes plain as day. Michael Schumacher was heavily involved in the development process before he defected to Mercedes and became ‘a bit rubbish’. Indeed, unless he turns things around soon, this car might count as his final victory. It

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dances through fast bends like Schumi in his prime. The high-tech aero, advanced electronics and good basic set-up means it just flies, whoever is at the wheel, and somehow the weight of the car simply melts away at the apex as it grips, and then grips some more. Ceramic brakes work almost as effectively as a head-on smash with a wall and it’s just a case of trying to keep pace with a near-perfectly engineered car as it winds through the backroads, mountain passes and then on to the motorway where it brushes itself down, joins traffic and forgets the torrid madness of minutes ago. This is pretty much a baby Enzo which was the world’s greatest supercar not so long ago. A short run behind the wheel is enough to convince anyone that the technology is a good thing, the price is cheap and this is the best car on offer right now. That is the mystique and allure of Ferrari. It is not the history, it is not the racing success, it is not the caps and key rings in every petrol station. It is the car. Drive one and you’ll see it doesn’t take a genius to figure that out at all. n

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THETREND ENVIRONMENT

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hen a topic or issue goes off the boil in terms of media coverage it seems to do the same in our minds, and thus affects our life less. For example, since all flights seem to be running on schedule again, we have heard nothing of the volcanic activity in Iceland. What is newsworthy in the moment tends to be what is uppermost in our minds and, therefore, our lives. However, we cannot let this affect our sincerity towards being good to our planet. Just because Al Gore isn’t pointing a finger at us every day in ‘We need you’ army propaganda-style posters on the front of every newspaper doesn’t mean that this is not a true statement. We must continue to take care of our earth. If not, there may eventually be no world left to report on. So keep recycling, keep saving energy, keep using your own shopping bags and not the plastic ones, don’t waste water, fly less, walk more, unplug unused electrical items, turn off the lights, buy less packaged goods, buy less in general, teach your children well, eat in restaurants with good eco-ethics, buy your food, clothes and other goods in shops with good eco-ethics, buy second hand, waste less, make compost, use candles, don’t be an unnecessary consumer, try out ecological and organic foods and grow your own, Why not live in a more planet-friendly way anyway? There is NO reason not do the best you can by the place you live. It just makes sense.

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Report belinda beckett Photography KH Photography and courtesy of Gunni & Trentino

Marbella is famous the world over as a second home for the rich and famous and, for more than 40 years, Gunni (now Gunni & Trentino) has been way up there among the companies they seek out to add that touch of avant garde exclusivity to their interiors. You only have to walk into this prestigious architectural and design company’s Marbella showrooms at the Hotel Marbella Club to see why.

wo floors linked by a magnificent spiral staircase, a 700m2 space that has more in common with an art gallery, showcase the kind of cutting-edge design you might expect to find in The Tate Modern: Gaetano Pesce’s world famous homage to motherhood, the lapshaped Up5 chair and Up6 footstool, attached by a thread representing an umbilical cord, first designed for B&B Italia in 1969 and rereleased to mark the design’s 40th anniversary; La Cornue, the Rolls Royce of cooking ranges, so exclusive that only 400 are made annually; VI-Spring beds with horsehair and cashmere mattresses, hand-made to order for the likes of the Queen of England (they are installed throughout Buckingham Palace). Bathroom fittings reinterpret their prosaic, oldfashioned form as eye-catching sculptures. Check out Istanbul by Vitra, a stunning collection of raindropshaped washbasins, bidets, loos and shower heads. Agape’s free-standing baths are beautiful reinventions of the copper tub, moulded in a silky-smooth composite that retains water temperature. Devon & Devon’s ultraEnglish-looking bathroom taps with Hot and Cold embossed on the enamel centre are like those you’d encounter in the finest Belle Epoque hotels. Here, too, are futuristic kitchens where cooking becomes an appliance of science, objet d’art lamps by Baccarat

and Flos, magnificent Murano glassware, Limoges china, Hermès tableware hand-painted in platinum leaf and bespoke mosaic bathroom tiles by Bissaza that can be copied from a favourite photograph or artwork. Many of the pieces are limited editions, some created exclusively for the company by award-winning designers like Antonio Citterio, Philipe Starck, Norman Foster and Carlo Colombo. Alta Decoración at its finest, Gunni & Trentino name-drops manufacturers like Poliform, B&B, Rimadesio and Cassina as a matter of course and has the clout to be able to ask these companies to adapt their designs to its customers’ unique specifications, when required. Despite the Italian connotations of its name, Gunni is a home-grown Spanish family business that has experienced unprecedented expansion in recent years, going from one showroom in Madrid to 16 countrywide with the opening, this summer, of a 1,600m2 superstore in Barcelona and last year’s merger with Trentino, another Spanish company hitherto specialising in bathrooms, wall and floor tiling for the commercial and private sector. The original name was chosen to reflect the type of high-end designer Italian kitchens the company was importing to Spain when it was founded in Madrid over 40 years ago, where

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this incredible success story began. Also with a factory in Castellón where the company made its own bespoke kitchens, nothing much changed until the death of founder José Manuel in 1998, leaving his wife Pilar in something of a dilemma as her son Gonzalo Moreno, a Company Director along with his brother, explains. “The banks all thought my mother should close the company and retire, they didn’t think she could run it without my father but they have had to eat their words,” he says with pride. Indeed, instead of continuing as a small one-showroom company, as her husband had done, Pilar (now 62) had ambitions to expand the range of products beyond Italian kitchens and offer design solutions for every room in the house, the garden and offices too. The factory in Castellón went on to manufacture wardrobes and bathroom furniture as well as kitchens and before long, the company was working with local promoters on interiors for entire urbanisations. Further showrooms were opened in Madrid, followed by Marbella in 2007. With their eye for spotting exclusive styles and trends in furniture and interior design even before they hit the big fairs in Milan and Paris, together with their worldwide network of contacts and buying power,

the name of Gunni quickly came to the attention of the commercial world and a Project and Contracts Division was set up to work with major hotels and developers, cemented by the company’s merger last year with Trentino in what Gonzalo calls “the perfect marriage”. Today the newly-forged Gunni & Trentino has showrooms in Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia and 10 in Madrid, 130 employees and a turnover of €25 million last year, making it one of the most financially successful companies in all Spain, a particular coup in a down-market where the homes sector has been one of the hardest hit. Part of the reason for its continuing profitability is its thriving Projects and Contracts Division, which has won lucrative orders from major multinational companies such as the Hyatt and Silken hotel chains, Ferrovial, Iberdrola, Endesa and BSCH. It is presently designing the bathrooms for London’s new Hotel Bvlgari and also won the contract to supply washroom tiling for McDonalds España (some 400 outlets). The company additionally works for individual clients and companies all over the world and is currently engaged in projects in Britain, Morocco, France, Brazil, Colombia, Kuwait and Angola, among other countries. Gunni & Trentino is not the kind of place you go to pick up a small house-warming gift or one piece of furniture (although it does offer a wedding

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list service). The stores are not really shops at all but studios, each with their own architectural and interior design team, that specialise in large scale home refurbishments (such as a new kitchen or bathroom) and whole-house projects. This is in keeping with the company’s new strategy of ‘globalising’ the brand and expanding the product range to include furniture and soft furnishings, doors, wardrobes, outdoor furniture, interior and exterior lighting, flooring, outdoor tiling and paving and everything else for the home or office. Another important

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phase will be the consolidation of the 16 branches into mega showrooms where the client finds all the product range, as well as opening headquarters in other European cities where they have a large client base, such as Paris and London. At a time when other companies are down-sizing, expansion may seem risky but Gonzalo has every confidence in the market. “Property sales may have slowed down but a bathroom or kitchen reform can speed up a house sale and 80 to 90 per cent of the cost can be recouped with immediate effect,” he says. “We see huge potential. When my father started in business 40 years ago, kitchens were smaller and only designed for cooking in. The trend today dictates that they are the heart of the house, integrated with the lounge as a large family room where parents and children can spend more quality time interacting together. Not everyone has that so we have work to do.” With that in mind, the company recently became one of the exclusive Spanish agents for La Corneu, a centenary-old French company whose range ovens are still only produced to order. Gonzalo is already planning to show them off at the Marbella studio with private cookery demonstrations by prestigious chefs. Every oven is hand-made by one individual craftsman who will oversee the production from beginning to end. As the company states: “Even if you happen to be the Queen of England, you will have to wait at least two months

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for your La Cornue oven. We wouldn’t know how to make it any quicker.” Also coming soon to Marbella (and already installed in Madrid) will be a new home spa bathroom concept to capitalise on the trend for well-being. This has been exclusively created for Gunni & Trentino by award-winning designer Pascua Ortega to capture the essence of relaxation in the bathroom, borrowing elements of the hammam and Turkish steam bath and incorporating a rainforest shower, cromotherapy and aromatherapy and a wellness area with a mini gym. Despite the company’s expansion plans, designer exclusivity will prevail and every item stocked will be adapted to store location. “For example, you won’t find a 100 per cent wool rug

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in our Marbella shop as it doesn’t fit with the lifestyle,” explains Gonzalo who oversees the Marbella operation in addition to his remit as the company’s financial wizard, experience he gained from a foundation in banking. “In the same way, you’ll find lighter, more neutral colours in contemporary designs in Marbella, and darker colours or more classic designs in other showrooms, depending on the city and people´s lifestyles.” Another difference, Gonzalo points out, is that Marbella home owners are very hands-on, different to Madrid where

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many of the company’s wealthier clients (footballers, bank managers and the like) tend to delegate the entire concept to ‘their people’ and Gunni & Trentino’s own in-house designers. That service will begin with a visit to the property, the preparation of computerised 3D room settings, the final drawing up of plans, fitting and the careful placing of every tiny element, down to the toothbrush holder. And, you can guarantee that even the toothbrush holder will be making its own unique design statement because, when you place your interior design in the hands of Gunni & Trentino, it’s not a case of keeping up with the Joneses; the Joneses will be vying to keep up with you! n

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HI-TECH H2O The Ondus Digitecture digital bath system by Grohe can be programmed to remember preferred water temperature and pressure, and has a pause setting to temporarily stop the water – perfect for when you are shampooing your hair. As the flattest modular system in the world it can be fitted into almost any scheme. i www.grohe.com

MAGIC MOWER Lie back and let a robot mow the lawn with the 260 ACX automatic robotic lawnmower by Husqvarna, suitable for bumpy surfaces and spreads of up to 3,000m2. It can be programmed to text your phone if its operation is disturbed while you’re out, sensors allow it to avoid collisions and when it needs more power, it finds its own way back to the charging station! i www.husqvarna.com

LAID-BACK STYLE Recline in style on the Flat deckchair, part of a new long, lean urban outdoor furniture collection from Gandia Blasco reflecting today’s trend for minimalism. i www.gandiablasco.com

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WELLNESS ON TAP The LumiTouchfree electronic washbasin tap by Swiss company Similor Kugler is contact free, using sensory technology for a more hygienic alternative to conventional taps. It saves water and energy too, thanks to its automatic self-closing mechanism. i www.similorkugler.ch

GARDEN GADGETRY Make light of garden cuttings with the GE 450 Garden Shredder by Viking, which is equipped with two separate funnels for processing both soft organic waste and hard, woody materials for instant compost. i www.viking-garden.com

SO SPA, SO GOOD The Mini Spa wellness water garden by Terramanus Garden Design is an urban oasis for small outdoor spaces, doubling as a decorative water feature and a spiritual place to bathe and unwind. i www.terramanus.de

WASHDAY WOW FACTOR The Novaplus Evolution by Juwel is the first rotary clothes dyer which opens and spans the lines by itself, with a short pull of the handle! An integrated cover protects the dryer from pollution and opens automatically. i www.juwel.com

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THECHIC ART NEWS

Report Marisa CUTILLAS

Luciana Nevani opens a studio in Marbella Argentinean fine arts professor, Luciana Nevani, has opened a studio in Marbella where she works on different paintings, with styles ranging from the most abstract to absolute realism. Luciana’s particular strength lies in portraits, where she is a master at capturing an expression, a look, a feeling, in both people and animals. Her works have been exhibited in various cultural centres in Mar de Plata and Buenos Aires, and she has taken part in painting competitions, winning a prize for a mural she painted in Mar de Plata. Since her recent arrival to the Costa del Sol, she has already exhibited at the Museo de Mijas and her artwork has appeared in many publications .

i Her work can be viewed, and new works commissioned (portraits of people and pets, for instance) by logging onto the website: www.nevaniluciana.blogspot.com

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Moisés Callado at the COIMAR Dental Clinic For Your Eyes Only by Ose del Sol and Mugge Fischer Ose del Sol and Mugge Fischer, of Grupo Artenovum, are holding a joint exhibition at the Casino de Marbella this month, presenting two different views on the notion of art. Ose del Sol has been living in Andalucía for over two decades, and he creates paintings filled with intensity, elegance and perfection, influenced by the Spanish culture and its mysticism. His subjects include antique sculptures, landscapes and architectonic views. Mugge Fischer, on the other hand, enjoys capturing the joy of Andalusian life with a series of portraits and colourful works that mix old and new tendencies in a highly personalised manner. To visit the exhibition, please bring your DNI/passport/NIE.

The mysterious beauty of Nature is the driving force behind the work of artistic photographer, Moisés Callado. His photos are sensitive reinterpretations of all the most beautiful elements in Nature: delicate flowers, fragile leafs and colourful fields. Callado, born in Cádiz, has been a photographer since 1999, working beforehand in the journalism and advertising sectors yet when one views his work, it is hard to imagine he has ever been anything other than an artist. His work will be at COIMAR until August 18.

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“When ABBA broke up, I assumed our music would fall into oblivion so in the early 1990s, with Björn Again becoming popular and when U2 invited Benny and I on stage to sing Dancing Queen, I just assumed we were being sent up. But now I see they were paying tribute to us.” Björn Ulvaeus (Time Out interview, Covent Garden 1999)

t’s time to pull out your old bell bottoms, slap on some glittery makeup and step into your favourite pair of platforms! On August 18, the world’s most famous ABBA act, Björn Again, will be bringing back the magic of tunes such as Dancing Queen,

Waterloo, Mamma Mia, and many more to the Marbella Bullring. What is it that makes just hearing these song titles bring a smile to our lips? For some reason ABBA’s music, with its catchy melodies and often humorous lyrics, is enough to get anyone onto the dance floor, even the most staid and ‘dignified’ of us. ABBA has been at the top of our musical playlists for over 30 years, and their Greatest Hits album is one of the longest-standing entries in many Top 100 lists. The Swedish sensation is bigger than ever in the new millennium, with the musical Mamma Mia! attracting over 30 million theatre-goers all over the world and the movie (starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan) already a frequently watched DVD in many homes. The captivating power of ABBA was the quality that Björn Again founder, Rod Stephen, caught onto when he launched his act in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988. Rod, formerly a metallurgical researcher, decided to make a career about-turn after being inspired by the theatricality of New Zealand band, Split Enz. First, he thought about creating a show based on what he deemed the world’s best three bands, The Beatles, Queen and ABBA, but decided to focus on the latter since they encapsulated “all that was good (and not so good) about the 1970s”. Björn Again, endorsed by ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog, not only plays ABBA’s greatest hits to perfection; the members of the band even speak in what Björn Ulvaeus has called “lousy Swenglish”, and bear the humorous names of Björn Volvo-us, Benny Anderwear, Frida Longstokin and Agnetha Falstart. Since its inception, Björn Again has become a phenomenon in its own right. Björn Again now performs all over the world,

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and has been highly praised by celebrities such as Kylie Minogue, Rowan Atkinson and J.K. Rowling. The band has also played alongside top musicians, including Metallica and Kylie Minogue. The late Kurt Cobain of Nirvana once said: “Having the power to insist on bringing Björn Again to the Reading Festival was one of the few really important things that I’ve been blessed with since becoming an untouchable boy genius.” At the Summer Spectacular Concert, Björn Again will be joined by X Factor finalist Ruth Lorenzo who managed to dazzle Mr. Simon Cowell himself, even at the audition stage. Ruth, born in southern Spain and raised in America from age 12 to 16, has been singing “since the day I was born”, and has always been inspired by great singers like Monsterrat Caballé. In the USA, she was able to polish her powerful, sensual voice, taking classes in everything from music to theatre, dance and choir singing and starring in musicals such as My Fair Lady and Phantom of the Opera. At 16, Ruth and her family moved back to Spain where her singing lessons were put on hold due to a lack of finances. At 19 she joined a rock band, touring around Spain for three years. Without a doubt her big break was landing a spot on the X Factor, where her Latino sensuality and beautiful voice made the audience’s hair stand on end with songs like Summertime and Purple Rain. Her passion, alongside Björn Again’s irresistible humour, is bound to make The Summer Spectacular Concert 2010 the event of the season.

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6 – Circulagel Refreshing Toning Gel by Decléor: After a long day’s sightseeing or walking along the beach or mountains, few things can soothe your tired legs better than Circulagel Refreshing Toning Gel by Decléor. This treatment contains witch hazel and arnica montana extracts, which immediately cool the skin. i Available at Primor. Avda. Ricardo Soriano 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 901 468. www.decleor.es

1 – The Mist by La Mer: Talk about the coolest handbag indulgence ever! Forget spraying your face with mineral water in the summer; luxurious beauty house La Mer makes it a much more technologically advanced experience with The Mist, a facial spray containing a live, internal magnet that constantly charges the water, ensuring that your skin is hydrated and moist, even in the harshest conditions. In addition, the purest of marine and botanical extracts soothe surface irritations and gently relax dry lines to restore skin’s appearance. This spray is ideal after a day on the beach and men can avail themselves of its beneficial effects after shaving. i Available at most perfume and beauty shops in Marbella. www.lamer.com 2 – Blue Herbal Gel Cleanser by Kiehl’s: Have you always dreamed of a cleanser that leaves a cool feeling on your skin after using it? If so, try Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Gel Cleanser. This oil-free, non-drying gel contains cinnamon bark and ginger root extracts which keep blemishes away and unclog pores while refreshing the skin. i Available at El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990. www.kiehls.com 3 – Cucumber Freshening Water by The Body Shop: Feel as cool as a cucumber with this lovely facial toner which contains Community Trade Aloe Vera and comes in 100 per cent recyclable packaging! The toner, which removes traces of cleanser and dirt, also has a cool, calming effect, thanks to ingredients such as aloe, witch hazel and cucumber extract. i C.C. La Rosaleda, Málaga. Tel: 952 394 346. www.thebodyshop. co.uk 4 – Facial Fuel Cooling Eye De-Puffer by Kiehl’s: This cooling stick contains caffeine and refreshing Arctic root, which minimise puffiness and dark circles, and soothe tired eyes. i Available at El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990. www.kiehls.com

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5 – Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock by Neutrogena: This product is a true breakthrough and is bound to be a big seller this summer. Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock contains Helioplex, a type of sunscreen that is waterproof and sweatproof, won’t clog pores and is PABA-free. The light mist cools and refreshes skin and provides protection from harmful UVA rays. It comes in SPF 30, 45 and 70. i Available at most pharmacies. www.neutrogena.com

7 – The Lip Balm by La Mer: When we think of the damage too much sun can cause to our skin, we normally think of areas around our eyes or forehead, yet the skin on the lips is thinner than on any other area in the face and is defenceless against harsh winds, high or low temperatures and even poor diets. This summer, make sure you get your hands on The Lip Balm by La Mer, which contains potent marine extracts, botanicals and vitamins. The balm softens roughness, soothes dryness and heals extremely dry lips. It also insulates lips from the heat and cold, and has a cool minty flavour, provided by mint extract. i Available at most perfume and beauty shops in Marbella. www.lamer.com 8 – HydraQuench Cooling Cream Gel by Clarins: This potent cooling facial gel was created for those living in hot climates. Containing hyaluronic acid, katafray bark and sorbier tree extracts, it helps skin to maintain its moisture level. Not only does it instantly refresh the face, it also contains Vitamin E, an anti-pollution complex and a hydration system that prevents shine and leaves skin silky smooth. i Available at most perfume and beauty shops in Marbella. www.clarins.com

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Look and feel your best this Summer with the season’s must-have items:

1 – Anti-Cellulite Body Elixir by Alqvimia If cellulite and uneven skin are a worry, try a natural, efficient way to discover a new silhouette: Alqvimia’s Body Sculptor oil and Anti-Cellulite Elixir. Body Sculptor Oil is 100 per cent natural and contains pure essential oils such as almond oil (with firming properties), wheat germ oil (which regenerates and acts as an anti-oxidant) and essential oils such as coriander, lavender, lemongrass, lemon and grapefruit. The Anti-Cellulite Elixir, meanwhile, contains essential oils that are easily absorbed and eliminate unsightly orange peel skin.

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2 – Pure Calmille Cleanser + Toner by Yves Rocher If you don’t like to spend a lot of time on your daily cleansing and toning ritual, you’ll love this new cleanser-and-toner-inone by Yves Rocher. The product contains chamomile extract and Roman chamomile water, which moisturises the skin and leaves it flexible, fresh and soft.

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3 – Biologic Sun Protection by Skeyndor Biologic Sun Protection is an interesting new sunscreen (SPF 15) designed to re-shape your body while you enjoy the sun. It contains an exclusive solar remodelling complex based on the latest advances in neuro-cosmetology. The sun’s warm rays multiply the beneficial effects of the remodelling complex, bestowing a firming and reducing effect on areas such as the hips and thighs. Available at Centro de Belleza Reme.

i Avda. el Mercado, Local 31, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 782. www.skeyndor.com 4 – Riche Crème by Yves Rocher Riche Crème is an anti-wrinkle powerhouse containing a cocktail of 30 different oils, which restore elasticity and eliminate fine wrinkles. This cream is ideal for mature skins or very dry complexions, yet is easily and quickly absorbed without a sensation of oiliness.

i C.C. La Cañada, first floor, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 998. www.yves-rocher.es 5 – Sensuality Body Nectar Woman Body Oil by Alqvimia Anyone who loves essential oils is undoubtedly a fan of luxurious company, Alqvimia, whose latest gem is Sensuality: a body nectar made to help you find your inner beauty, feel attractive and discover the secret to seduction. The oil not only smells and feels delicious; it contains a powerful cellular regeneration technology that leaves skin soft, smooth and luminous.

i Available at Primor. C.C. La Cañada, first floor, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 065. www.alqvimia.com Super Restorative range by Clarins Clarins’ fantastic Super Restorative line, containing everything from serums to day and night creams, is ideal for skin over 50 that needs help with replenishment, lifting and renewal. Skin challenged by natural hormonal changes due to the ageing process often takes on a tired, lacklustre hue. Give it a boost of concentrated radiance and vitality and, day after day, watch your skin grow firmer and smoother, and fine lines and wrinkles reduce in number.

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Baby Blues is also for Dads Prenatal and postpartum depression (PPD) are normally associated with new mums but a study published in the American Medical Association Journal indicates that ten per cent of new fathers also fall prey to the baby blues. James Paulson, of the Paediatrics Department of the Eastern Virginia Medical School, says: “Postpartum depression is not screened for and caught in most women, and in fathers the concept is a virtual unknown.” Depression is a debilitating condition whose negative effects, both on sufferers and their families, should not be overlooked. A child’s development, behaviour and emotional health are affected when something is not right with mum and dad. Interestingly, depression was found to be stronger in dads when the mother was also depressed. PPD rates are also higher for new fathers in the first three to six months after childbirth, soaring by up to 25 per cent. Paulson suspects that one of the reasons for depression is the limited time parents are allowed to take off work to be with their baby, as well as lack of sleep. Paulson also pointed to the need for proper diagnosis and treatment. Families should be aware of the problem before it ensues, so dads needn’t feel strange about seeking counselling if symptoms such as sadness, anxiety or worthlessness arise. A good psychologist will give dads tips to follow, which may include exercising regularly, forming a strong social network and even taking up voluntary duties.

Sleeping less than six hours can be deadly The amount of sleep each of us needs is usually thought to be a relative concept, yet all of us should aim for at least six hours a night, according to scientists at the University of Warwick in England, and Federico II University Medical School in Italy. Apparently, those who sleep less than the recommended amount are 12 per cent more likely to suffer a premature death. The scientists came to this conclusion by compiling data from 16 different studies undertaken in the United States, Europe and Asia, involving over one million people. Evidence also indicates that sleeping more than nine hours daily can indicate serious illness. Francesco Cappucio of the University of Warwick says: “Over the years there has been a gradual decline in the number of hours people sleep, largely due to long working hours and shift work. Sleeping six to eight hours a night is optimal for good health.”

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7 Ways to Healthy Snacking by Real Simple One of the best things about writing for ’s health and beauty sections is being able to share my top finds with readers. One website I consult almost daily is www.realsimple.com which features lots of updated, useful information on health, wellness and nutrition. This month, they share the following tips for staying healthy while snacking: u Prepare your own snacks. Most of the snacks you can find that are already packed and processed are bad for you and contain high levels of fat, salt and sugar, and are low in vitamins, proteins and nutrients u Eat a balanced snack. Fruit is good but not eaten alone, since it is broken down quicker than proteins, triggering hunger soon after its consumption. Make sure to include carbohydrates, protein and fibre in every snack u Snack to stay slim. If you leave too many hours between meals, you’re likely to be starving and over-eat when lunch or dinner time comes around. Snack frequently but healthily, to avoid bingeing on high glycaemic index foods like bread u Don’t get stressed out. It increases your appetite for carbohydrates u If you’re a woman, be kind to yourself during your period of ovulation. It is normal to consume an average of 260 more calories a day during this time of the month, owing to higher levels of progesterone u Consume at least 1,000 milligrams of calcium and less sodium, which lessens the amount of calcium your body retains u Drink plenty of water. When you’re dehydrated, one of the symptoms is fatigue, and this can easily be confused for hunger

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fillers to achieve different effects, including stretching flaccid muscles, increasing the size of cheekbones, increasing the length of the chin, etc.” Each filler is ideal for a different area of the face or body: Botox, for correcting facial wrinkles; Endopeel, for contracting muscles in the face and body; Sculptra, for firming skin and assisting the body in the production of higher collagen levels; and anti-oxidant vitamin injections for boosting the skin’s hydration levels, making it feel firmer and fresher. For Dr. Campos, each client is a world unto his or her own, and each face reveals its own ideal combination of fillers to restore youth in a natural way. He says, “There is no such thing as an old face. People can look older for a variety of reasons, including dark spots on the skin, flaccid facial muscles, sagging skin, fallen cartilage or retracted bone. We often use a blend of different fillers to achieve the desired effect.” Dr. Campos describes the range of fillers available, travelling from the outmost layers of the face inwards: “If a patient has dark spots on the face we can perform a peeling, either a chemical, physical or laser peel. Deeper into the face, we inject the patient with anti-oxidant vitamins to restore moisture. We might then use a combination of Sculptra (to firm skin up)

and fillers (to add volume). A permanent filler may be necessary in some areas. Endopeel injections work deeper; they go into the muscle so that it contracts and becomes denser helping the skin look more tense and firm. Finally, a patient may need to increase bone density with a metacryl (permanent) filler, which binds to bone. Many of our readers probably never knew that there are permanent fillers that can work wonders on specific problems. For instance, Dr. Campos shows me a picture of a client before and after a metacryl injection. In the ‘before’ picture, a bump in the middle of her nose bridge causes the nose to droop downwards, while in the ‘after’ shot, her nose looks perfectly straight… so much so I find it hard to believe she hasn’t had a rhinoplasty. Dr. Campos smiles and says, “That patient cried when she saw the results… she couldn’t believe that five minutes after a metacryl injection, her nose was just as she had always wanted it to be, with no need for an operation, anaesthesia or down time.” Dr. Campos reminds me that although we have been speaking about fillers throughout our talk, they are only part of what he calls “an integral approach to aesthetics”. Looking and feeling younger is not just about having an injection here or a facelift there; it is part of an entire philosophy of life that encompasses everything from taking care of yourself through exercise and nutrition, to paying attention to the clothes you wear, your hairstyle and make-up. “At my clinic we aim to address all the issues that could stand in the way of yourself and youth. We perform hair transplants, offer nutritional advice, and even help you with achieving a great smile, thanks to dental aesthetics (implants, whitening, etc.) Beauty is an ideal we approach from the most minimally invasive manner possible, while simultaneously offering everything from smaller surgeries (such as a liposuction) to larger ones (such as facelifts).” Despite achieving daily miracles for his patients, Dr. Campos is keen to remind us that our health and beauty depends, above all, on our own respect and love for our bodies. “We need to take care of ourselves on a daily basis, by eating well, exercising, using suncreams, not smoking, etc.” And if we still need a helping hand, it’s good to know we can always turn to Dr. Campos. n

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NICHOLAS DUNNE Report belinda beckett photography KH Photography

ne of the positive effects of a property recession is that it wipes the board clean, leaving only the very best and most experienced realtors in situ. Such is the case with Brennon Nicholas and Mary Dunne, both seasoned veterans in the Marbella property market (though neither look it), who recently pooled their resources to open a brand new boutique real estate agency on the prestigious Golden Mile. Nicholas Dunne is a new name on the coast but the two partners are far from being new kids on the block. Between them, Brennon and Mary have over 25 years experience in Marbella’s housing market. Both have an unrivalled network of contacts, are well-versed in Marbella business practices and have specialist expertise in premier locations such as La Zagaleta, Sierra Blanca and The Golf Valley, where they have individually sold many properties over the years. Both bring to the new company the hands-on British way of doing business. They don’t employ listing agents, raw young recruits or a big sales team, preferring to inspect all prospective new properties themselves. They also handle all viewings personally. “We were once lifestyle purchasers ourselves and our own children have grown up in Marbella, so we’re ideally placed to help others,” says Mary, emphasising the company’s strong commitment to guiding clients through every step of the buying and selling process and helping them make the right lifestyle choices. Luxury villa and apartment rentals, investment opportunities, land sales, project management, interior decoration and valuations also fall within the company’s wide remit. Brennon, originally from South Africa, has worked on the coast since 1997, with prestigious companies such as La Perla Living, also running his own business before taking over as MD of Cluttons Spain in 2007, when he was charged with extending the respected British company’s client base here. Mary, a gregarious Irish woman, also has an impressive CV. She spent three years as Sales Director at Panorama, the coast’s longest-established international real estate agency, and was a board member of Property Partners, Ireland’s second largest affiliation of realtors, running one of their franchise agencies in busy Puerto Banús for four years. She also worked for Cluttons before the company ceased operations on the coast. No stranger to recession, having started out in Spanish property sales during the crash of 1991,

she ran her own development company, Cielo Mijas, constructing the pueblo-style Finca San Antonio complex of 72 apartments which were quickly sold during the boom years of the mid-Nineties. In their new partnership, this dynamic duo will be concentrating on quality rather than quantity, hence their choice of business address opposite the Marbella Club Hotel, which is already producing a steady stream of clients. The bright, airy offices have been stylishly decorated by local design company, Originals, with separate sales and rentals offices, a board room and comfy white leather sofas where clients can relax while they discuss their personal requirements. A new website is currently being designed and, as a third shop window, the company features key properties from its portfolio in its own quarterly magazine. High end villas form the core of their sales portfolio, such as those found in La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club where they are currently offering a state-of-the-art eight-bedroom mansion with a spa, home cinema room, indoor and outdoor pools and wine cellar; and they have beautiful villas for sale in other premium locations such as a mature garden urbanisation of Aloha Golf, Gran Bahía close to the best beaches, plus a diverse range of top-end luxury apartments and townhouses, many of which have come down in price considerably in recent months.

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Sailing the Seas Aboard The World The World is a magnificent ship offering the magnificent opportunity to travel the world in an exclusive community, as either a resident or vacationing guest. With 165 private suites located aboard, many residents call The World home on a constant basis while others open their doors temporarily for short term rentals that allow privileged guests a unique vacation experience unlike any other. Leonard Berney recently invited members of the Marbella Business Institute to visit the ship, which was docked off Puerto BanĂşs. Guests marvelled at the installations, which include five different restaurants, four bars, two pools, a medical clinic and much more. With normally only 100 to 150 residents on board at any one time, there is plenty of scope for the cruise of a lifetime, along with a plethora of excursions and tours available to a full range of global destinations. www.aboardtheworld.com

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Miss Gibraltar 2010 Beauty Pageant

The Miss Gibraltar pageant recently took place at the Gibraltar City Hall with a bevy of beauties vying for the hotly-contested title. The winner was 22-year-old Larissa Dalli, a Fund Administrator who hopes to become a qualified accountant, as well as take Gibraltarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name far and wide at the Miss Universe pageant. Larissa was joined at the After Party at the Mount by many special guests, including the Mayor and future Mayor of Gibraltar, the Minister of Culture and the current Miss World, Gibraltarian, Kaiane Aldorino. www.missgibraltar.net

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New Moët Terrace at the San Roque Golf & Country Club Top catering and restaurant group, Almazara, recently held a cocktail event to mark the launch of its latest project: The Moet Terrace by Almazara, at the San Roque Golf & Country Club. The al fresco haven is one of the largest in Europe, measuring an incredible 1,200m2. The idea is for the terrace to be the coolest, hippest spot in the summertime, that will offer a charter/catering service for important business and personal events.

CN 340, km 127, San Roque. Tel: 956 613 030. www.sanroqueclub.com

UDesign New offices and 3d virtual image department UDesign, the firm specialising in interior design and furniture creation, has only been around for two years but it is already enjoying a reputation for beautiful, top quality contemporary design, as well as for its furniture items, which the company makes in-house. UDesign is able to design your home’s interiors as well as make the furniture you need to give your home an ultra-modern touch. The company manufactures everything from tables and consoles to bedroom furniture, chairs and “almost anything you can think of,” says Jason Harris, UDesign’s visionary Founder. Jason adds, “We specialise in modern furniture, especially high gloss lacquers (we have over 3,000 colours) and we incorporate materials such as fur and leather into our pieces, if clients wish. Whatever size, colour or shape a client is after, we make it to a high standard of quality and with a beautiful finish.” UDesign also has a 3-D department, allowing clients to enjoy a virtual tour showing how their interiors/particular furniture pieces will look in situ. The 3-D service is available for other companies, such as architectural or décor firms wishing to show a client how their finished villa or house will appear. Polígono La

Quinta, Parcelas 4 and 5, Ctra. de Ronda, San Pedro. Tel: 952 794 117. www.udesign.es

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Diana Morales (DM) Properties

New Styling Department

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Diana Morales Properties has a brand new Home Styling Department, created to help homeowners fully exploit their home’s potential, with a view to selling, letting or simply updating their property. DM Properties’ home stylist detects ‘problems’ in a property and points out the best features to enhance and areas to de-clutter or renovate, often suggesting possible furniture or upholstery changes or additional stylish accessories. A client’s first impression of a property is extremely important and the way a property is presented to a client on his/her first visit, or through photography, makes a big difference. Consultants advise on the minimum work/changes required to obtain the best results, in order to make a good impression and can also offer a full range of products and services, including indoor and outdoor furniture, upholstery, fabrics and leathers, carpets and rugs, kitchen and bathroom projects, awnings, garden design, etc. Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 72-B 1º,

To Play the Hotel Puente Romano Legendary kings of soul and disco, Kool and the Gang, are set to perform golden classics such as Get Down On It, Ladies Night, Celebration and Jungle Boogie at a concert at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club on August 6. Doors will open at 8pm and support band, Manolo & Lito (two ex-Gipsy Kings members) will play hits such as Bamboleo and Jovi Jova, at 9pm. At 9:30pm Fil Straught will play Luther Vandross and Motown hits and finally, Kool and the Gang will take to the stage at 10pm. Tickets are on sale at El Corte Inglés (www.ticketmaster.es). For VIP tickets,

please contact Nina on Tel: 646 757 661.

Marbella. Tel: 952 765 138. www.dmproperties.com

Hotel Villa Padierna Summer Events

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presents new summer guide Avante Public Relations has published a new bilingual guide called Pasión por Estepona, available free online, where visitors and residents can locate all the useful information they require about the area of Estepona including its history, sights, leisure offerings, gastronomy and cultural activities. The guide indicates businesses with a presence on Facebook with an icon, which is highly useful for keeping up-to-date with other Facebook members who rely on similar services. For a free copy, log

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The Villa Padierna will be holding special events at its enchanting Roman amphitheatre every Thursday at 9:30pm this month. August 5 will see a performance by María Rosa Pérez and María Elisa Orus, who together compose the Duo Ópera Viva; on August 12, the Elena Salguero Jazz Quartet will fill the air with the welcoming sound of rhythm and blues; on August 19, flamenco guitarist Juan Delola and singer Sonia Berbel will pay homage to the genres of flamenco and rock; and on August 26, blues band Kat & Co will feature the voice of Kathleen Pearson, a singer from Los Angeles who will perform alongside three musicians from Málaga. There are special prices for those who wish to arrive before and enjoy a drink or also to have dinner. Tickets can

be purchased at El Corte Inglés or at the reception of the Hotel Villa Padierna. CN 340, km 166, Urb Flamingos Golf, Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 152/ 610 540 612. www.ritzcarlton.com

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Summer Sounds Health and Beauty Fair at Estepona

The second edition of The Health and Beauty Fair, organised by Andalusian events, recently took place at the Las Postas Commercial Centre in Mijas Costa, delighting visitors with a wide range of beauty products, services, treatments and advice. Guests were able to learn about new and inspirational ways to look and feel good, eat right and chill out while enjoying a relaxing body massage or facial. A number of experienced beauty therapists were on hand to offer treatments and information and it was generally agreed that the fair was a huge success, with more exciting plans lined up for next year’s fair. www.andalusian-events.com

at Buddha Beach

Following the stunning performance by flamboyant Imagination Frontman Leee John last month, the summer music season at Buddha Beach continues with Manolo and Lito playing the music of the Gipsys from August 6 – 8. On August 21, Gwen Dickey, the legendary voice of 1970s soul sensation Rose Royce, whose biggest hits including Car Wash, Love don’t live here Anymore and Wishing on a Star, will be playing with a nine piece band in what promises to be a fabulous, funky finale to Buddha Beach´s live music events this year. The Gwen Dickey show will have a traditional buffet with seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes as well as a delicious Thai Buffet, while a huge paella will be served during the Manolo and Lito performance.

including buffet, are priced at 125- 145. Tickets for Manolo and Lito are *pricedTickets at 50 and include paella. For further information and bookings please contact € € € Tel: 952 813 882/reservations@buddhabeachbanus.com

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by My Marbella Info.com August 12 will be a special night for Marbella, with the EnergICE event at Buddha Beach Banús set to take entertainment standards in Marbella to an all-new high. The evening, organised by My Marbella Info.com, will feature mind-blowing performances and incredible dance mixes from DJs of Energy FM, as well as top prizes, surprises, gifts for everyone and free entry to the After Party. Tickets cost €45 and include a free ICE drink on arrival at 9pm while 20 per cent of the profits will go to local charity Aspandem, which helps disabled people and their families. Tickets are available at

various venues including Buddha Beach Banús and Bubbles Restaurant Banús. Tel: 656 187 846. www.plush-event-productions.com

Thousands Get Wet for the Environment at World Wildlife Fund Big Jump 2010

Summer Party

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently organised a fun event in which thousands of people around Spain jumped into local waterways to make a statement about the poor condition of our rivers in general and to ask governments to become more committed to the environment. People took their canoes to the rivers, had a swim or fished, also helping to clean up and analyse the water in rivers in Granada, Alto Sil, Asturias, Sevilla, Guadalajara, Salamanca and Murcia. The year 2015 is the date set by the European Union to restore a viable ecological state to all our rivers. The people at the WWF hope that we can one day swim in our rivers with no worries, as people used to 100 years ago. Will the Spanish government be up to it? www.wwf.es

La Chispa magazine and Restaurante Hotel El Tío Mateo were joined by La Asociación de Música Enclave del Sol, Espacio Verde and The Transformation in hosting their first Summer Party event, which featured a series of workshops and exhibitions focusing on health (both physical and mental) and wellness. There were workshops on psychological/sexual health, fencing, Kung Fu, personal development, belly dancing, numerology and capoeira. The event was so well attended, plans are already underway for the second edition of Summer Party! www.lachispa.net

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Aloha College Speech Day and Prize-giving Ceremony at Marbella’s Palacio de Congresos

Once again, Aloha College marked the end of the academic year by celebrating students’ achievements with a traditional prize-giving and graduation ceremony. A total of 47 pupils from Year 13 (the second year of the International Baccalaureate Programme) received their Graduation Certificate at the Palacio de Congresos in Marbella. Pupils who had been successful during 2009/10, from both Junior and Senior Schools also received awards. Our congratulations go out to the students who, year after year, are taking the name of Marbella to new heights on an academic level. Urbanización

El Angel, Nueva Andalucia , Marbella. Tel: 952 814 133. www.aloha-college.com

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Summer Modelling School 2010 Target Models Marbella is holding classes this summer for budding models. The two-week course commences on August 16 and will be taught by top professionals, with subjects including catwalk, posing, make-up, fitness and much more. The course will conclude on August 28 with a fashion show to showcase the fresh new faces to friends, family and clients at Puro Beach, Laguna Village. C.C. Plaza, Local 12-

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Women In Business Spain Annual Summer Party

Pro-Am Polo Competition at the Santa María Polo Club

Team Club 55, the polo team composed of Andrew Nulty, Martin Mauritsen, Ben Bateman of Holmes Property Sales and Mario Gomez (a five-goal Spanish international polo pro), will be playing a fun Pro-Am exhibition match at Santa Maria Polo Club In Sotogrande this month. The event is an exhibition contest between two teams, each with three novice players and one pro (four/five goal handicap). The teams, selected by Team Management International, underwent an intensive 10-week training programme in preparation for the match. The amateurs are all competitive, gutsy characters who had never played polo before and will stop at nothing to win. The event is scheduled during the Gold Cup fixtures on August 22. No booking is necessary. Friends and family are welcome for a great day out and a fabulous spectacle. www.santamariapoloclub.com

Women in Business Spain (WIBS) recently held their annual summer party at Restaurante Carmen in Laguna Village, blending networking activities with a fun-filled fashion show by Elle Morgan. Guests were entertained by a Spanish guitarist and a raffle featuring prizes donated by WIBS members. The association is an all-female networking group established in 2002. Its aim is to connect women with like-minded professionals and a wealth of potential new clients using a host of effective networking tools, including monthly meetings, a WIBS website and informative blog. For further information, Tel:

677 167 310. www.wibspain.com

New Marbella Application

for iPhone, iPod and iPad A fantastic way to keep informed about Marbella’s best golf courses, hotels, restaurants, shops, yachts, cars and activities has been created by App5b, the new ‘Marbella’ application for iPhones, iPods and iPads. The application presents a brilliant way to plan your stay in Marbella, whether from overseas or while here on the Costa del Sol. It is constantly updated and you can even upload comments and read commentaries by other users. The ‘Marbella’ application is available from Apple’s App Store. www.apple.com

ASPANDEM loans installations

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Welsh tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan will be singing with the 16piece Marbella Concert Orchestra (directed by Ian Green) at El Castillo de La Duquesa on August 21 at 9pm. The event will feature a selection of songs from a variety of genres, including musical theatre, opera and cross-over, sung in English, Italian and Spanish. Special guests will include Yazz, Julie-Anne Hunter, María Lourdes Benítez, Rebecca Tate, The Unity Gospel Singers and Wow! Factor winner Christian Fa. For further information

ASPANDEM, the association for the disabled on the Costa del Sol, recently lent its installations in Las Palomas to the ALME association, which provides healthy alternatives to minors with problems. ALME used the offices to hold a workshop on alternatives to violence for 15 minors. ALME’s mission is to prevent conflicts in situations of crisis and help struggling minors in the professional realm. Tel: 952

787 650. www.aspandem.org

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Da Bruno

Committed to Business and Sport in Marbella We already know that Bruno Filippone is as committed to making Marbella a better place as he is to serving fine food and, this summer, he is busier than ever. Da Bruno San Pedro recently hosted a lunch for 20 women belonging to the female networking group, Red de Emprendedoras de Marbella (REM). The luncheon, organised by Marcella Filippone, was attended by some of the top movers and shakers of Marbella including Esther Nistal, Marie-Nﾃｶelle Erize, Cristina Barroso, Ghislaine Devico and Isabel Ferrer. In the sporting sphere, the Da Bruno Ristorante yacht took part in the Platu 25 competition in Alicante, competing with over 600 entrants in 120 boats. www.dabruno.com

Jeweller Daniel Espinosa Against Gender Violence

Trendy jewellery designer, Daniel Espinosa, has joined forces with Ya basta de violencia contra la mujer A.C. (an association which seeks to put an end to violence against women). Espinosa has designed a beautiful bracelet, and a percentage of all its sales proceeds will go towards this important cause. Violence is the biggest cause of death in this country for women aged between 15 and 44, and although there have been some improvements in Spanish law, the road to put a stop to abuse is still long, and fraught with obstacles. There are 5,000 bracelets available, and we hope they will sell as quickly as they deserve to. www.danielespinosa.com

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Opens First Exclusive Health Insurance Agency in Marbella Caser has opened a new health agency in Marbella, specialising in health insurance for private individuals and companies. The inauguration was attended by dignitaries such as Francisca Caracuel Garcﾃｭa, First Lieutenant of the Mayor and ﾃ］gel Garijo Galve, Director of the Observatory of Innovation of the Junta de Andalucﾃｭa, as well as members of the press, members of the medical profession, friends and clients. The office will be headed by Isabel Bracero Barrientos, Social Director of Marchal Asesores (an exclusive agency of Caser Salud). Avda. Ricardo

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Ocean Club Summer Launch Event Wins Prestigious Prize

Ocean Club has plenty to smile about, having been awarded with a prize for Best Show for its 2009 launch event. The latter, performed by Sintonizart and Decoliflor, was recognised by the Eventoplus 2010 organisation, which prizes the excellence and creativity of events held in Spain and Portugal. The show, called Mediterráneum, competed against three other spectacles from Portugal, and is testimony to the top level of entertainment on the Costa del Sol. Over 2,000 people attend the Ocean Club launch every year, with many coming from overseas for a night that never fails to impress. Congratulations to Ocean Club and we look forward to many more dazzling shows. Avda. Lola

Flores s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 134. www.oceanclub.es

Sian Andrews Named New Director

Of British School of Marbella The British School Group, which opened two British schools in Spain this year (in Marbella and Pamplona) is proud to announce that it has named Sian Andrews the new Director of the British School of Marbella. Andrews, who has worked for the Group since 2004, was previously Director of the Group’s school in Moscow and boasts ample experience in the management of international schools. She told the press, “My aim at the British School of Marbella is to support and motivate both the students and the teachers so they can reach their maximum potential. I’ve dedicated my whole life to making education an enriching and fun experience so that children can make the most of their abilities.” C/ Jacinto Benavente s/n, Marbella. Tel: 639

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Unicaja and Aula del Mar Third Roaming Marine Laboratory

The Fundación Unicaja and Aula del Mar recently dreamed up a fantastic way of bringing the wonders of marine flora and fauna to the public with a roaming marine lab that made its way along some of the Costa del Sol’s top beaches. The lab, set up on the sea shore, consisted of a tent offering activities, experiments and workshops on the conservation of sea life. Unicaja also offered simultaneous educational workshops focusing on water as a valuable resource. Visitors learned how there are many more endangered species than we imagined, including crabs, anemones and mussels. The lab visited the beaches of La Malagueta in Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria, Playamar in Torremolinos, Playa de Burriana in Nerja and Playa del Faro in Marbella.

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Spence Clarke & Co. Charity Golf Tournament

Spence Clarke & Co., Chartered Accountants based in Marbella, celebrated its second Annual Charity Golf Tournament at El Paraíso Golf Club recently to support the Motor Neuron Disease Association in the UK. Some 22 teams battled for pole position in sunny conditions and received prizes and giveaways from numerous sponsors and donors. The auction alone raised an impressive €1.300 and the grand total of the day reached €8.671. Elaine Wyspianski, the Charity’s Senior Community and Events Fundraiser, flew out to Marbella at her own expense to support the event. First prize went to The Hoteliers group (Gary Edwards, Mark Wardell, Brian Davis and Andy Chappel), who won the Neil Williamson Cup 2010. C/ Jacinto Benavente 32, Edif. Los Pinos L1,

C, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 943. www.spenceclarke.com

Fifth Year Aniversary for www.marbellas.com

Funky Marbella-themed website www.marbellas. com is celebrating five years in cyberspace with a fresh new design and a more socially interactive format. After several months of restructuring, editing and planning, the new site went live shortly before its fifth birthday on July 27. “The new site better reflects the dynamic content and is a perfect showcase for Marbella’s vibrant and varied way of life,” says Editor, Louise Cook Edwards. Organised into Who, What, Where and Business categories, marbellas.com has a wealth of beautifully presented articles, interviews and news, a live weather cam, an editor’s blog, a complete events calendar and a business directory which lists businesses for free. With 70,000 visitors a month, marbellas.com is one of the top four websites for ‘Marbella’ in Google. Subscribers receive a monthly newsletter, and the chance to win superb monthly and special anniversary prizes including stays in top hotels, luxury beach clubs and fine dining. For ‘freshly squeezed information, updated daily’, log on now and celebrate

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Free Spanish Property Legal Guide and Clinic for Expats

The Perez Legal Group, which boasts over 16 years’ experience in real estate law in Spain, invites expats on the Costa del Sol to download a comprehensive free legal guide online. The in-depth, easy-tounderstand guide covers a variety of subjects, including buying and selling a Spanish property, annual property and income taxes, tax benefits, Spanish wills and inheritance tax. Written and produced by Raquel Pérez, Director of the Perez Legal Group, the 56-page guide provides expats with accurate and updated information. Ever Friday, Raquel Pérez holds a free legal clinic from 10am to midday, which provides the perfect opportunity to have an informal chat and have your legal questions answered. C.C.

Elviria, Oficina 6, Elviria. Tel: 952 833 169. www.perezlegalgroup.es

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Charity Sports and Family Fun Day for Foundation of Friends

The Multisports Club in Aloha Gardens hosted a Sports and Family Fun Day to help out The Foundation of Friends, a group dedicated to helping those in need. Children and parents took part in a variety of activities such as penalty shoot outs, basket shoot outs and ‘beat the tennis pro’. Over €2.000 was raised, all of which will be donated to CRECE, a small charity in Marbella helping children with Downs Syndrome and other forms of disability. The Foundation of Friends has a full schedule of events for the rest of the year. To learn more about the group, to become a

member or to donate funds, please contact Michelle on Tel: 607 988 544. www. foundationoffriends.org

An important conference entitled How to attract new investment to the Costa del Sol organised by Ausbanc took place recently at the Gran Meliá Don Pepe Hotel, and was attended by leading government officials, entrepreneurs, constructors and managers, all of whom shared their knowledge and views on how to improve investment in our area. Speakers included Juan José González Ramírez, Secretary of the Centro de Iniciativas Turísticas (CIT); Oscar Fernández, Director of the Centro de Apoyo al Desarrollo Empresarial de Marbella (CADE); and Sofía Polo de Uña, Commercial Director of Centro Polo. Marbella Town Hall was represented by Pablo Moro, Urbanism Councillor, and José Luis Hernández, Tourism Councillor. Guests were welcomed by Sad Azzam, General Director of the Gran Meliá Don Pepe Hotel, and Alfredo Martínez, delegate of AUSBANC in Málaga. Alameda Principal 45, Málaga. Tel: 952 060 120. www.ausbanc.es

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or a place which probably has as many millionaires per square kilometre as Monaco, Sotogrande is something of a rarity. You won’t find it in most travel guides because it isn’t a town, or even a village but an urbanisation run by Sotogrande S.A., part of the NH world, albeit the largest and most exclusive privately-owned residential development in Andalucía, a summer home for the wealthy and titled that has defined its reputation worldwide. Wedged between Gibraltar and the foothills of the Sierra Almenara and sliced into two halves (Sotogrande Alto and Costa) by the coastal highway, it is part of the municipality of San Roque in Cádiz province, although much better appointed. The amenities within this postage-stamp sized community of 20k2 form a long list: five golf courses (including the Ryder Cup course of Valderrama, ranked one of the world’s best), a golf academy, polo grounds with regular high profile tournaments, a world class equestrian centre, a beautiful marina and sailing club, an international school, beach and tennis clubs, two luxury hotels, spas, gyms, a nature reserve, its own church and, just opened this year, a prívate hospital clinic boasting the latest diagnostic equipment. Just as its multi-millionaire founder Joseph McMicking promised when he created Sotogrande from five fincas in 1962, the area has “matured like a good Camembert”. Carefully considered planning and planting have resulted in an urban area of startling natural beauty with contrasting views of cork forests, golf fairways and protected natural parkland around the River Guadiaro estuary that can be traversed by a rickety wooden bridge and is a paradise for bird watchers. Along wide avenues intersected with red, pink and yellow oleander bushes, magnificent mansions peep from between

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lush conifers and palms. The community is a showcase for grand architectural design, both traditional and modern (indeed, two of the original private homes have been declared buildings of cultural interest, along with the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, built in 1964.) Property prices are even higher than Marbella’s, coming in at 3.333€ per m2. From the outset, Sotogrande had snob appeal. The polo grounds created by McMicking’s nephew, Enrique Zobel, act as a kind of Maginot Line between the horsey set and fashionable Marbella, while the speed bumps preclude all low-chassied Flash Harry sports cars though, anyway, you’re more likely to see mud-spattered SUVs here than gleaming Ferraris. In the early days, the Domecq sherry and Ford car families summered here, the Sultan of Brunei flew in with his string of polo ponies and the Spanish and British Royal Family continue to make regular appearances. If Marbella is all about glitz, glamour and a frenetic nightlife, Sotogrande is altogether more tranquil and dignified and sport is the big draw, polo in particular. Jilly Cooper’s apt description in her chick lit novel, Polo, as “a drug curable by only poverty or death” applies here, to the extent that signs have been placed at the main entrances to Sotogrande, detailing forthcoming polo fixtures. Of the various polo clubs, Santa María is the only one in Europe where the sport of kings is played year round, its nine fields a battleground for the world’s top players, royals included (Prince Harry, the Sultan of Malaysia’s son, the Sultan of Brunei’s nephew). One event in particular, first introduced in August 1971, has put Santa María on the map: the International Summer Tournament, a World Polo Tour event sponsored big-time by BMW, to be disputed in 120 matches

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It’s two parts old money to one part nouveau riche with a dash of blue blood, shaken and stirred by the gladiatorial sport of polo. That’s Sotogrande, a resort distinguished by palatial mansions and wide, tree-lined avenues which comes into its own during the month of August, when everyone is in residence and ready to party. Belinda Beckett checks out this supreme queen of the coast’s social scene. photography kh Photography

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this year, from July 27 to August 29, some covered by TVE, Sky TV and Eurosport. With individual Bronze, Silver and Gold Cups sponsored respectively by Nespresso, Hublot and Hackett, Veuve Clicquot providing the Official Champagne and Coca Cola, Bacardi and González Byass also weighing in with lucrative sponsorship, the tournament has overtaken the Deauville Gold Cup to become the top polo fixture in Europe and fourth in the world, attracting some 1,000 horses and 35 teams. Other events slated for this summer include the first Pro-Am polo match in Spain, to be held on August 22, giving fans used to watching from the sidelines the opportunity to take part (after specialist training). And this year, the polo won’t end with the last chukka. Perhaps inspired by having organised the first polo tournament on snow in the Sierra Nevada this March (the Jaeger-LeCoultre Snow Polo Cup), Santa María is introducing Après Polo which, like Après Ski, will keep the party spirit alive long after dark throughout the month of August. A giant marquee erected on the main field will host fashion shows, concerts, gastronomy demonstrations and art exhibitions while a chill-out zone serving tapas and cocktails until the early hours is set to make this the new in place for Sotogrande high society. Horseriding goes with the territory and Sotogrande Hípica in the old Cortijo Valderrama is one of the finest riding schools in Spain, with arenas for dressage and show jumping, stabling, loose boxes and tack rooms. Horseriding is also offered at Finca La Alcaidesa on the fringes of Sotogrande Alto, an activities centre run

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by the Junta de Andalucía with trekking, mountain biking, 4x4 trails, archery, rock climbing and other high-adrenalin pursuits. And rugby will make its debut this year when San Roque will field its first team in Spain’s pro Superibérica League, Rugby Rocks. The squad of 10 locals and 25 players from England, Scotland, Italy and Argentina will begin the new season on August 21, playing at the nearby Pablo Nuevo de Guadiaro ground. Sotogrande has five golf clubs within its perimeter – the Club Real de Golf, Almenara, La Reserva, La Cañada and the illustrious Valderrama, of which Prince Andrew is an honorary member. When the Olazábal-designed La Gran Reserva opens next year, the resort will offer 135 holes of golf. A dozen more courses are easily within Sotogrande’s ambit, including San Roque, Alcaidesa links course and Finca Cortesín, home of the Volvo World Match Play Championship. August sees several top golfing events including the Duke of Edinburgh Tournament at La Reserva and the Golf Open at Almenara. And, along with the courses, there are the swanky clubhouse restaurants and other amenities, such as the Elysium spa at Almenara’s golf course hotel, a favourite meeting point with ladies of leisure. The whole family can come sociably together for invigorating outdoor workouts at the Raquet Centre’s paddle, pelota and tennis courts, where a hallowed, Wimbledon-like atmosphere prevails. Neighbouring El Cucurucho Beach Club has four pools, a sauna, chiringuito, bakery, ice cream parlour and 7,000 metres of lawn for sunbathing. Here, classes can

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be taken in everything from pilates to Spanish conversation and there are bridge and poker schools, a book club and cookery demos. And, while the adults enjoy the fabled buffet lunch or Sunday brunch at El Cucurucho, the children can be left in the safe hands of qualified monitors at the adjacent Iguana Park kiddies club. There are also pools, paddle and tennis courts and water sports at Octogano Beach Club, near the port, while sailing enthusiasts can indulge in a range of watersports at Real Club de Marítimo Sotogrande, which organises a raft of competition regattas this month. While the older part of Sotogrande exudes a countryside ambience (neighbours still wake to a dawn chorus of bird song and the swish of automatic sprinklers watering their palms and pampas grass), Sotogrande Port offers a more bracing coastal experience. Although more densely urbanised, the homes are still bijoux. Take the new Ribera del Marlin community, set in Mediterranean gardens; apartments they may be but they showcase the last word in domotics and, with a gym, outdoor and indoor pools and yacht moorings attached to some

properties, the premium penthouses are still selling for up to seven figures. However, it’s a sign of the times that the development that was to be the jewel in the port’s crown, Blue Sotogrande waterfront shopping village, stands like a jilted bride waiting for new suitors, the majority of its 41 virgin locales still without tenants. Over €40million has been invested in developing what was to be a Covent Garden Sur Med with trendy boutiques, restaurants and bars that would bring a smattering of Marbella movida to more staid Sotogrande. Until the economy improves, there’s always the Sunday morning market, shops and restaurants in the port proper, including the popular Ké Bar fronting the harbour, a favourite social networking zone. A more permanent victim of the recession is the San Roque casino. As the croupiers used to say, “Rien ne va plus” since it closed this spring after more than a decade. The local newspaper, El Periódico, recently highlighted the financial crisis immersing San Roque Municipal Council that has seen cultural and social activities axed this summer, while pointing out that “the

private sector has continued to weather the storm, as demonstrated by the resumption of sports and social activities in Sotogrande.” Sotogrande may be part of San Roque but its per capita wealth makes it extraordinarily self-sufficient and resilient to the economic downturns and the locals are used to making things happen on their own account. An example of this ‘can-do’ attitude was this spring’s opening of a private medical clinic to meet the needs of the area, following complaints that it was poorly off for state-run services. Based at Sotomarket, the Human Line Clinic comprises a day hospital, seven consulting rooms and a diagnostic centre with a CT scanner, densitometer and mammography machine. Together with RadOne Sotogrande, a privately-owned independent radiology clinic at the port, Sotogrande is better equipped than most municipal health districts. It also shows how the private sector has spotted an opportunity to do business in an area populated by well-heeled second home owners. Perhaps the main problem with Sotogrande is that those well-heeled visitors are only transients so,

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while their arrival en masse in summer is as welcome as water in the desert, it’s not enough to keep every business booming year round, hence it lacks the choice of Banús and Marbella. It certainly might explain why Sotogrande’s Galerias Paniagua looks sadly deserted by day. The three restaurants – La Alberiza (Spanish/ Mediterranean), The Little Buddha (Thai) and El Gaucho (Argentinean), were closed during my daytime visit in June. However, the newsagents does a roaring trade in foreign daily newspapers while there’s also an intriguing shop called Viva La Diva!, which buys and sells second hand and vintage designer clothing and

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must be a boon for fashionistas bored with their Dior dresses and Hermès handbags. Being on the N340, Sotomarket commercial centre gets more of a passing trade and boasts a Supercor, home cinema design shop, kindergarten, jewellers, fashion shops, cafés and an El Corte Inglés travel agency, With the constant influx of beefy polo players, many of them from Argentina, Argentinean steak houses abound including several located smack in the middle of the polo grounds: Cancha II is a giant wood cabin set up at Ayala Polo Club while Torreguadiario’s Restaurante La Quinta is opening summer restaurants

at Santa María’s El Rio and Puente de Hierro grounds. For more elegant dining, Guia at the Hotel Almenara has a wonderful terrace overlooking Sotogrande and the port has a variety of restaurants, as does San Roque and the neighbouring village of Torreguadiaro but, for a more sophisticated ambience it’s a case of getting into the car and driving, perhaps to Finca Cortesín’s celebrated fusion restaurant, Schilo. Sotogrande is well-placed for shopping in Gibraltar, whale and dolphin watching in the straits and discovering the delights of the unspoiled Costa de la Luz: the wide sandy beaches of Tarifa, colourful with wind and kite surfers; Sanlúcar de Barrameda which holds beach horse racing in August; Doñana nature park which can be explored by riverboat; the mountainous sand dunes of Bolonia, the secluded rocky coves of trendy Caños de Meca which has a naturist beach, and the fascinating Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia; inland, you can follow the route of white pueblos through Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve or head east to Selwo safari park. San Roque has an interesting bullfighting museum while the slightly shabby pueblo of Los Barrios boasts one of the greatest surprises of all – the most amazing natural history museum showcasing the vast private collection of one local man, with fossils, dating back to The Jurassic and Triassic eras. n

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t is a rare occasion that, as a journalist, I have the privilege of stepping into a hotel before a single guest has booked a room. Silent, spacious and located right on the seafront of Estepona, the Hotel Fuerte Estepona Suites can lay claim to a unique location on the Costa del Sol. Built in a half-moon shape and composed of six low-rise blocks, all white-washed, contemporary and geometric in shape, it is somewhere between chic Miami fivestar and quaint Andalusian pueblo. From almost every main bedroom, you can lie down and contemplate the sea through glass curtains, or gaze down at the naturallyshaped pool, a stone’s throw away from the beach itself. The gardens, cool and lush, contain a variety of indiginous plants, springing to life thanks to an environmentally-sound irrigation system, very much in line with the Fuerte Group’s serious attitude when it comes to environmental responsibility. The Hotel Fuerte Estepona Suites is the new baby of a family-owned group that already boasts hotels in all the main cities of Andalucía, as well as related divisions including real estate, residential hotel and agricultural sectors. The Group also has its own charitable foundation, the Fundación Fuerte, which helps those in need both in Spain and overseas. The Fuerte Group is a clear example of how social and environmental responsibility are perfectly compatible with profitability. The first block of the Hotel Fuerte Estepona Suites could be considered the nucleus of the

project, since it contains the hotel reception, and offers the services to be expected of a four-star hotel. There are 210 suites in total, with one- and two-bedroom accommodation in the first block and two- and three-bedroom suites in the rest of the complex. On my visit, the management team was still awaiting the arrival of the furniture for the rooms although, judging from the show room, the designers have hit the nail on the head when it comes to modernity and good taste. Think cool cream colours on plush leather sofas mixed with bold, deep wine hues such as those on the headboard. The room, one of the most modest in the building, was actually a haven of luxury with travertine marble bathrooms and Villeroy & Boch fittings, Pikolin King-sized beds and a view that is so expected from a room that seems to lean over the sea. The Fuerte Group has obviously born the needs of clients in mind in the distribution of the blocks, one of which harbours another pool and the spa, with a view to offering couples the privacy they require. Families are more than catered for, however, with a fantastic Forticlub (Kids Club) promising to keep children entertained and happy for hours on end while mum and dad soak up the rays on their teak hammocks. Indeed, families will love the new hotel for more than its proximity to the sea; with most of the accommodation, consisting of two- and three- bedroom apartments, togetherness is clearly a value fomented by this family-owned company. Room sizes range from 42m2 to 187m2,

my particular favourite being the three-bedroom suite, each bedroom enjoying its own en-suite bathroom. On entering the suite, one is greeted by a sizeable living and dining room, which leads to two spacious rooms (each with its own electric card). A marvellous kitchen invites you to whip up all your home-cooked dishes while on holiday. Upstairs is another bedroom and a terrace that can only be described as grand – in terms of its sea view, size and inviting private Jacuzzi. Mums can spend some hard-earned R & R at the spa while the kids have fun in the games room or shopping at the commercial centre, located in front of the pool. The spa has a lovely circuit pool, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, Sensations shower and three treatment rooms where you can opt for everything from massages to facials. Those who choose to cook in their well-equipped kitchens will love the Fuerte supermarket although, if you’re up for a more intense shopping experiene, you’ll be pleased to know there’s a large supermarket just across the road. As for dining, there are two Mediterranean-style restaurants to tickle your tastebuds, with buffet and à la carte tempations on offer. The Hotel Fuerte Estepona Suites is so inviting, the management has reserved a small set of suites for those wishing to own a part of the complex. The Fuerte Vacation Club is currently offering 30-year timeshares in Block 2, wtih the possibility of enjoying your week’s stay in any RCI accommodation around the world. And this really was my sensation upon my first taste of what the Hotel Fuerte Suites would be like: so good you wish you could stay forever.

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n a little over a year, Major James Hewitt has become as much a mover and shaker of Marbella high society as that other consummate ex-playboy with royal connections, the late Jaime de Mora whose statue, further along the Golden Mile, stands sentinel to good times past. The Major has been continuing that tradition from his own perch at Polo House, where this raffish exSandhurst Officer with the cut-glass British accent can be found almost nightly, sometimes until five in the morning, chatting to customers or taking a twirl around the dance floor. Usually it’s the ladies who do the asking and, a measure of the success of his idea for an intimate haunt where you can pop in for a glass of Veuve Cliquot, graze on ‘Chukka Tukka’ tapas or take your seats for a slap-up dinner with entertainment thrown in, James’s dance card is always full. Polo House is a five-star experience from the moment you are ushered inside by the liveried doorman, when you will be pampered by a procession of attentive staff who seem to have extrasensory perception, knowing before you do that you require a fresh napkin or more wine. With a bottle of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru on standby, selected from a connoisseurs’ choice of fine wines, we nibbled on

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POLO HOUSE A MAJOR TRIUMPH an amuse-bouche of steak tartare and soaked up the atmosphere. James has invested much of his own persona in Polo House, where glass cabinets display his personal mementos. It oozes colonial class, with a long polished wood cocktail bar, polo memorabilia and a profusion of potted palms. Tables are laid with crisp white linen and cobalt blue water glasses; chairs are deep and comfy in rattan, leather and ostrich hide; tiny lights embedded in the ceiling cupolas twinkle like stars in the night sky. With a wood-decked terrace secluded from the road by a forest of tub shrubs, a semi-private dining area with smoked glass curtains, a lounge bar with a baby grand piano and a dance floor, Polo House offers a complete night out. Night Manager Tristan Harper has put together a week-long programme of entertainment including Thursday Polo Nights with a live saxophonist, pianist and DJ and Motown tribute artists on Fridays and Saturdays. The menu of classic and retro dishes with a modern twist is a reflection of James’s tastes and this is a man who has known nothing but the best, be that the freshest Atlantic lobster or the most flavoursome corn-fed chicken. The process by which Executive Chef Danny Lewis and his team turn those ideas into culinary triumphs is nothing short of alchemy. My Greek feta with tangy pink grapefruit and grapes, woven into a salad of crisp leaves, was the personification of summery freshness, ditto the scallop ceviche with coriander, served in a conical glass dish sitting in a bowl of crushed ice.

The monkfish spring rolls with bok choy, presented on a slate with sweet potato purée and a swoosh of chutney, was a Turner Prize among culinary artworks while the Cornish crab-filled ravioli, floating in a light bisque of ginger, crab and coconut, was consumed in reverential silence. Three of us were seduced by the daily special of fillet steak Rossini, a dish I hadn’t tried for years. Memories came flooding back as we tucked into juicy slabs of tender beef, flavourful foie gras and rich Madeira sauce, with Dauphinoise potatoes and zucchini tempura on the side. photographer Kevin also picked a winner with the free range duck, served with wild chicory, sweet Málaga wine and raisin purée, regretting his decision for one reason only – we all had to try it too! Fortunately, portion sizes are robust. We went our own sweet way for desserts, ordering Polo House Mess (a medley of meringue, Devon clotted cream and fresh raspberries), Dama Blanca (with a gooey chocolate sauce that solidified in the mouth), Valhona chocolate fondant with white chocolate sorbet and the intriguingly-named Coffee & Teacake, a luscious line-up of butterscotch mousse, amaretto jelly, chocolate fondant and sweet spiced coffee. This is also one of the few restaurants offering a cheese board – nothing better for finishing off your wine. As we settled down to listen to the saxophonist and enjoy the second stage of our evening, we were presented with a tray of After Eight cocktails, a concoction of vanilla vodka, mint liqueur and cacao – seduction in a glass, although I restrained myself from adding my name to Major Hewitt’s dance card. Maybe next time!

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September. Blvd. Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380/ www.polohouse.net

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n the middle of the summer when the temperatures soar, tourists abound and the traffic marks peak season in Marbella, an oasis rises, enclaved in the lush tropical gardens of the Hotel Don Carlos: Ombu, an al fresco Paradise atop a raised wooden deck with dark wooden tables where guests dine beneath the cool shade of an authentic Ombu, ‘the tree of Africa’, a country where the days may be hot but the nights are always cool and contemplative. Before dining, a tranquil walk is recommended to take in the majesty of waterfalls, centenary palm trees and colourful flowers, effortlessly cultivated with species whose origins lie in far-off, exotic lands of the Pacific. Ombu is one of the treasures we always pine for patiently, with fond memories, throughout the rest of the year when the restaurant closes, waiting for better weather to return. Its Head Chef, David Jané, is the hotel’s culinary maestro and this year he has elaborated a menu that is as exquisite as it is select. There are nine different starters, with a strong seafood focus (think lobster salad, rock fish soup, mussel and prawn vichyssois with crunchy noodles), though there are also vegetable and meat delights to choose from. On my first visit to Ombu this year, my husband and I arrived at ‘the perfect time’: when the sun was about to make its exit and the colourful tableware, Oriental decoration and the intricate perfection of the Ombu tree could be appreciated. As the last of the sun’s rays disappeared and the darkness gave way to candlelight, we were instilled with a sense of romance and tranquility unimaginable in most indoor settings. The maitre’d, professional and affable as one would expect at a five-star hotel, recommended we try the lobster salad, which we shared as a starter. A beautifully plump, tender lobster, served whole,

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sits on a bed of salad dotted with colourful pieces of mango, kiwi and pineapple whose sweetness was highlighted by a delightful ‘salsa marengo’, originally invented by Napoleon’s chef who, after a hard fought battle near Alessandria, created a dish with ‘whatever ingredients he could find’. The sweet, creamy sauce is an ideal companion for seafood and much lighter than the usual thousand island sauce. For your main course, if you are a fish connoisseur, you must try the chef’s monkfish served with red king prawns and swimming in a heavenly light seafood sauce. This dish is ideal for those who love plump, hearty, market-fresh fish. Every bite was heavenly in flavour and texture and the sauce, packed with flavours of the sea, is a fine testimony to the patience of David Jané, who spends more hours than you would imagine cooking fish and seafood over a low fire to obtain a soup that has so many complementary flavours and essences it is a virtual extravaganza for the tastebuds. My husband opted for the roast rack of lamb, served over a boletus risotto that was a winning dish on its own. The highly-prized Boletus mushroom was plentiful, and the deliciously creamy risotto was given an added bonus of flavour in the form of fine slices of apple, whose sweetness contrasted beautifully with the woody flavour of the mushroom. The lamb, tender and falling off the bone, was cooked for many hours at an extremely low heat to obtain a level of tenderness and flavour that is irresistible. Ombu has a select dessert list, since many of the items are made on the spot to guarantee freshness and texture. We tried the apple tart, consisting of fine slices of apple served over two mini crepes. The warmth of the tart was countered with a cool scoop of vanilla ice-cream and, best of all, shavings of fresh apple, which added a lovely crunchy texture. I ordered one of the star dishes of the day: the soufflé glacé with Gran Marnier sauce and caramelised walnuts, a perfect example of how David Jané likes to play with texture and taste. The soufflé, which was soft and creamy and covered in an ultra fine layer

i Open every night for dinner. Average price for a three-course meal with wine: €55. Don Carlos Resort, CN 340, km 192, Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800. www. doncarlosresort.com of chocolate, broke through to reveal tiny pieces of fruit swimming in Gran Marnier, a wonderful flavour to end any meal. The contrast of smoothness and crunch was an added bonus to a dessert that already had impressed me with its presentation. Ombus is romantic indeed, yet also an ideal place for families who happily bond together beneath the mystical Ombu tree. Just like the best things in life, this restaurant is very much worth waiting for, thanks to the beauty of the surroundings, the talent of the chef and not to forget, the friendly service that makes you feel both at home, while at the same time, transporting you to that magical land that is Africa. n

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Special Menu to Commemorate El Lago’s 10th Anniversary Michelin-starred restaurant El Lago’s Creative Director, Paco García, has decided to commemorate his restaurant’s 10-year anniversary with a special menu which brings back some of El Lago’s star dishes from over the years, as well as a host of new dishes true to the Andalusian culinary tradition. Head Chef Diego del Río promises nine new delights which are very much in line with El Lago’s penchant for pure, simple flavours cooked to traditional methods and served creatively. The menu will feature starters, main courses (meat and fish dishes) and desserts. Diners will savour dishes such as the chicken millefuile with foie and caramelized apple (a dish from the year 2000), the pine nut ajoblanco with quail (from 2004) and new temptations such as cured sardines with toast bread tomato and roast pepper salmorejo. El Lago also recently held a champagne tasting evening, offering Taittinger champagne alongside some of its most emblematic dishes.

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Da Bruno is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded the ‘Italian Hospitality’ certificate. This imporant recognition is granted by the Ministry of Tourism and Economic Development of Italy, the Italian Federation of the Food Industry (Federalimentare) and the Chamber of Commerce (Assocamerestero). To qualify, restaurants must prove that their cuisine follows Italian culinary tradition, and that their wine list contains at least 20 per cent of Italian wines. Certified restaurants also need to have Italian staff, a menu that lists dishes in correct Italian grammar, and a commitment to promoting Italian culture and products. The Da Bruno Ristorante name will now appear in the Italian Hospitality Guide, on certain Italian TV programmes, and on specific social networking sites, thanks to the award.

i www.dabruno.com Cuisine Paradiso opens its first store in Marbella Leading Spanish Internet kitchenware store, Cuisine Paradiso, has recently opened its first shop in Marbella, in the heart of the Old Town. The shop is spacious, elegant and very easy to browse through, with hundreds of goods on display. Choose from a wide range of utensils, to knifes, barbecues, pots and gadgets. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, try their online store, or ask for help from the staff, who are more than happy to find that difficult utensil you’ve been searching for for so long.

i C/ Huerta Chica 1, Local 2, Marbella. Tel: 951 968 360.

Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 835 371. www.restauranteellago.com

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Cooking Classes at Terra Sana Terra Sana is pulling out all stops to ensure that diners not only enjoy healthy, funky cuisine, but they also learn how to cook it themselves. With weekly classes for children (except during the month of August) and scheduled classes for adults, there is no reason that the whole family can’t come together for the best reason of all: a good meal. Terra Sana recently invited two experts in culinary herbs: François-Luc Gauthier and Alonsi Navarro, who taught students how to prepare delicious soups using aromatic flowers and special salads with stevia. If you’d like to hone your cooking skills, contact Raquel from Terra Sana, who will inform you of the next cooking extravaganza.

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hen you meet a great artist, scientist or combination of both (a great chef), you somehow conclude that they are doing exactly what destiny decreed. Yet many times, things are not exactly that cut and dried; most often, I wonder if we are not, in fact, living one life that has many parallel alternatives where a chef could, in fact, be an equally great actor, bank manager or even a rock star, in another life. These questions are definitely on my mind as I conclude my interview with this month’s profiled chef, David Farber of Nikki beach. David has an aura about him; laid back, down-to earth, experimental and creative are qualities he shares with many musicians and artists I have met. David considers his meeting with Marian Roman, Director of Nikki beach, a stroke of luck; after heading the kitchens of Terra Sana where he honed his craft in ‘funky, healthy dining’ under Ben Hayes, he was delighted when Roman accepted all his proposed dishes for Nikki Beach’s 2009 summer season and offered him the job of Head Chef after one interview. But the profession of cooking itself was not something that David considers he was born to pursue; rather, he fell into it as a young chap, when he found it was a more attainable dream than those lived by his ‘parallel characters’ – David the rock star and David the Bank Manager. David was born and raised in Byfleet, England, where some of his fondest memories took place in his mum’s kitchen, a haven of home baked cakes and biscuits. “I remember the aroma and flavour of her apple pies and bread,” he says, explaining how he began cooking: “When I was around 15 I decided to become a vegetarian and mum said she’d had enough of cooking special meals for me. So I stocked up on good vegetarian recipe books and began making my own veggie burgers, curries and pizzas.” This interest led to a three-year course at Catering College, as well as work experience at the Post House Hotel. “At the hotel I began to question if cooking was, in fact, for me since I found boiling eggs and cutting onions for hours boring. After three of four days I stopped going to work, and only continued after a teacher called my mum saying I

should continue with my course as I had a talent for cooking. Mum wasn’t to be argued with, so I gave it another go,” he laughs. As it turned out, the Post House Hotel was part of a big hotel group, which offered David a job. Three years down the track, he was promoted to another hotel in the group, then went freelance before accepting a post at a conference centre whose manager had connections at The Ritz. Impressed with his cooking skills, The Ritz offered him a job at The Stafford Hotel, where David met Raquel, the Spanish woman who was to become his wife. David laughs that he had to work hard to win her hand, since “she was the only female waitress at the hotel.” Interestingly, David nearly left the culinary scene for good when he joined a band, where he played percussion. He says, “We performed lots of gigs around London for about a year and a half and we nearly scored a big recording deal. When it didn’t happen, I returned to the kitchens and, soon after, my wife and I discovered we were going to have a baby. We decided to head for Spain, trying our luck in Gran Canaria, then Mallorca, Salamanca and finally, Marbella.” David worked for various years in Terra Sana, which boasted a team and cuisine he has nothing but praise for. He credits Terra Sana’s Head Chef, Ben Hayes, with having influenced him in terms of “bringing the world to Marbella, through creativity and the fusion of flavours.” As Head Chef of Nikki Beach, David is undoubtedly a happy man. With six months a year to delve into creative pursuits and spend time with the family, he couldn’t ask for more. These months are particularly great for bonding with his son, Hugo, whom he describes as “a fantastic eater… fussy but a stickler for quality and good, organic produce.” He laughingly recalls the day that Hugo experienced a true ‘baptism of fire’, swallowing a chilli David had picked from Ben Hayes’ garden! David has a new dream on the horizon: owning a restaurant one day, where his son will shine as Head Chef. Whatever his dreams may be, we hope and pray they all come true; it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. n

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AJ Linn reports on the ‘amazing’ wines of the Yllera Group in Valladolid and its labyrinthine underground bodega, Ariadne’s Maze.

gnoring wine snobs and the ‘priceno-object’ crowd, it is reasonable to assume that most wine drinkers are on a permanent search for that holy grail, the superb wine that is as cheap as chips. Readers of this column will know that, leaving aside Robert Parker and restaurant mark-ups on wine, one of my main gripes is the abusive profits made by wineries when they want to establish a landmark wine in the marketplace. My tasting notes are crammed to overflowing with entries for wines that no longer exist: estatebottled, single-vineyard Valdepeñas at €35; mediocre petit verdots from Ronda at €40; vinos de autor from Murcia at €25 – the list is endless. None of them survived because they had been priced too high. I wish I could give you some examples of wines that were priced too low but then we are back to the holy grail. So it is particularly gratifying to encounter a winery that follows sensible pricing policies: a fair price giving a fair profit – good value for the drinkers’ money. Such a bodega is Yllera

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in Valladolid. It may help that, for a change, the owners of the company are not wealthy businessmen who have acquired a bodega as a (hopefully money-making) hobby but true sons of the soil who have been living and breathing wine for generations. No flashy cars here, let alone fancy bodegas designed by Frank Ghery & Co, and definitely no yachts or foreign villas. In fact, it is hard to see what they spend their money on unless it’s going around the restaurants and tapa bars in Valladolid every day. (Valladolid has some of the best in Spain). Rueda has produced white wine for ten centuries and, by a curious twist of fate, was a major sherry-producing area before the phylloxera bug ravaged the vineyards at the end of the 19th century. When the region was recovered from the Moors in the 10th century, the new vines that were planted were of the verdejo grape, native to the area but long-forgotten during centuries of occupation. By coincidence, the palomino grape from Jerez and the verdejo grape from Rueda both produce a wine that oxidises when exposed to air and since, in those days, sherry was considered the finest drink known to man and the

Jerez area was still under Moorish domination, wine made from the verdejo grape found a ready market both in Spain and abroad. Phylloxera put an end to that and by then Jerez was out from under the Moorish yoke, enabling it to sell ‘real’ sherry to previous Rueda customers. New markets wanted fresh young white wines, indeed the Ruedas as we know and love them today, but the oxidisation which had been a blessing was now a problem; had not the Marques de Riscal in person established a bodega in Rueda in the 1970s and found a way to stop oxidisation, we may never have had the opportunity of drinking Rueda wines. In the spring of 1983, the brothers Jesús and José Yllera decided to make a new type of red wine in Rueda using grapes bought in from the Duero valley, and from Toro. They signed up ex-Rioja maestro Ramón Martínez Palacios and started on an adventure that would set standards of production in the area now known as Castilla y León. The brothers were the fifth generation of a winemaking family known in their native Medina del Campo region as Los Curros, and it was not

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the custom back then to make anything other than simple table wines for home consumption. The decision to make a quality wine was new, and the Yllera reds were the first in the area to be aged in wooden barrels. Today, the Yllera range consists of a range of crianzas and reservas – as well as the regular Tinto Yllera that graces many restaurant tables on the Costa del Sol. The first vintage was 70,000 bottles; today that figure is one and a half million. The family’s first commercial bodega in the white-wine region of Rueda already produced Vino Cantosan, still a market leader today and, at the time, recognised as the first of the ‘new’ white Ruedas. The climb to the top was not easy. The tragic death of the brother’s father in a road traffic accident while driving a lorry filled with wine to Madrid and the death of another brother, Commercial Director José 15 years ago, were major blows while two fires that destroyed the bodegas in 1976 and 1998 put the business back years. Owing to a family split, Los Curros became the Yllera Group headed by Jesús, and the bodega is currently run by a team that includes his sons, Marcos and Carlos, with oenologist Ramón Martínez still at the winemaking helm. From making classical

white Ruedas and later the Yllera tinto, the Group has moved into other areas such as Toro and Ribera del Duero and, since a new official classification known as Tierras de Castilla y León was established, the Yllera reds come under this Denominación de Origen. The Yllera Group produces 24 different wines, from Tierras de Castilla y León, Toro, Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Rioja. Without exception, all are fairly priced and good value for money. Even the top qualities, such as 25 Años and Dominus are economically priced compared with some of the middle-of-the-road labels from other bodegas in these same areas, where there can be no more logical reason to explain the high prices than that the producer thought of a number and tripled it. Bearing in mind that the Yllera whites are made overwhelmingly from verdejo grapes, and the reds from tempranillo, it needs a particular skill to produce such a variety of wines without introducing alien grape varieties. Ask the secret of the family’s success and the answer comes back like a bullet: “We use the best grapes available.” They are also into a great amount of detail. Wineries in Spain use various qualities of oak barrels for ageing wine: at the top end, both price and quality-wise, is the best French oak and, at the other extreme, Eastern European. At Yllera, they regularly carry out catas of barrels – that’s tasting the same wine from as many as 11 different types of barrel in order to see which one gives the best results. And, although it has little to do with producing the wine, they do the same thing with wineglasses; (Riedel is always the winner). In the old days when every family made wine for its own consumption, and possibly due to the white wine’s tendency to oxidise, the custom in Rueda was to excavate deep cellars to store the year’s wine

until it was drunk. As a result, the whole area is honeycombed with subterranean passages dating back to the 14th century most of which, over the years, have been filled in or collapsed. The Yllera family decided that this tradition should not be lost and has spent a decade excavating 10 chambers connected by two kilometres of tunnels that has been converted into a unique showplace known as El Hilo de Ariadna. Each chamber has a theme that links a particular group of wines to the Cretan legend of the Minotaur’s cave, and the story of how Theseus killed the beast and found his way out of the maze by using a ball of thread, thoughtfully provided by Ariadne. The unique showplace is now home to thousands of bottles and is used regularly for presentations and fine dining. Ariadna’s Maze is open for visits and can be hired for functions. It is arguably the most spectacular wine cellar in Spain, and work is still continuing to excavate more tunnels and cellars under the town. The most popular wines from the Yllera stable are, of course, the Yllera Crianza (€5,95) and the white Viña Cantosan (€4,95). Tierra Buena is very popular in the Marbella area and is a favourite of restaurants as a house white (€3,95). The other reds are Yllera Selección (€10,50), Yllera 25 años (€22,50), and the outstanding Yllera Dominus (€39,80). The Toro red, Garcilaso, sells at a very reasonable €13,50. Yllera’s Bracamonte range (Roble, Crianza and Reserva from Ribera del Duero and whites from Rueda) have won numerous prizes and prices start at around €5. Many Spaniards have boycotted Catalan products for political reasons, so the cava Cantosan Brut and the Brut Nature (€5,80 and €8,80) are excellent alternatives. There is also a semi-seco. Prices quoted are from the Vinacoteca La Cartuja in Marbella. n

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Price guide

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RESTAURANTS

Clericó

Cancelada, El Saladillo. Tel: 952 784 463

AMERICAN

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Antonio Belón, 22, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 683.

Asador guadalmina

Under €25

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Tango

€25 – €40

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. C/Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 024

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

€40 – €60 €60 plus

Jacks Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

INDIAN

INTERNATIONAL

RESTAURANTS

GRILLS GREEK FRENCH

Montecarlo

El Carnicero Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona. Tel: 952 886 307

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays. Avda. Litoral s/n, Estepona, in front of the Palacio de Congresos. Tel: 951 273 994

El Carnicero 2

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

Nestor

El Coto

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Alzambra, Edif. Vasari, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 020

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Ronda (El Madroñal), San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 688

TGI Friday’s

Valderrama Restaurant

El Gaucho

Open from 12pm to 12am. Avda. Muelle de Ribera, locales 4-5, Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 993

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

Tony Roma’s

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 from 1pm-4pm and from 7pm to 12am. Ctra. de Cádiz, km.176, 29600, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 533

Red Pepper

Yanx

ARGENTINEAN Buenos Aires South Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 297

GREEK Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 148

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

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

Asador Criollo Grill

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

Open nightly for dinner. CN340-A7, km. 166,

Old Town Grill

GRILLS

RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN

ARGENTINEAN

FRENCH

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina, Local 3, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 883 003

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Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 306

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

puente romano beach club

Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm for dinner. Urb. Torrenueva, Mijas Costa. Tel: 902 463 426

Open every day for lunch. CN 340, km 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Mumtaz

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

INDIAN

Mughal village

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

safFron Open from 7 pm ‘til late night every day. Parque de Elviria, local 7-9, Las Chapas (take second exit, after Hotel Don Carlos), Marbella. Tel: 952 830 146

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Taj

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Duque de Ahumada, Paseo Marítimo 9, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 096

Open daily for dinner and lunch on weekends and festive days. Urb. El Pilar 22 (near Benavista), CN 340, km 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 288

Jaipur purple

Taj Mahal

Open daily for dinner except Tuesday. C.C. Costasol, local 3, Estepona. Tel: 952 888 353

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Private parking available. Ctra. Cádiz, km 179 (behind Venta los Pacos). Tel: 952 857 670/ 629 244 659

khans Open every day for lunch and dinner. Front line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 814 371

khans 2 Open daily for dinner. Edif. On Line, C/ Las Malvas, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella (opposite Andalucía Plaza Hotel). Tel: 951 319 161

taj Mahal Open daily for dinner. C/ Los Jazmines 17B, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 719 / 952 906 832

INTERNATIONAL

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 458

AMAPOLA

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

Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner and on Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sundays. C/ Ortega y Gasset, Local 87, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 650

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

Areté Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner. C/ Mediterráneo, Edif. Mediterráneo, 1 (next to Marisquería Santiago), Marbella. Tel: 952 777 334

auld dubliner Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Diana Park, Marbella. Tel: 952 886 338

baboo lounge and restaurant Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Winter season: closed Sunday and Monday nights. Ctra. Arroyo de la Miel, s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 102 675

BAnús steak house Open every day for dinner. C/ Rivera Y-Z, Puerto Banús. Tel: 697 317 400

boulevard

Brunings Open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 7 pm. Las Palmeras 19, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 156

Bubbles Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner and drinks from 7.30 pm. Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banús. Tel: 606 070 979

buddha beach Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 882

Calima Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Hotel Meliá Don Pepe, C/ José Meliá, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 252

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

Casa mono Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 578

al bacar

beach club restaurante grill

Open Friday for dinner and Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. El Castillo de Monda s/n, Monda. Tel: 952 457 142

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

Casanis

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

Massala

alminar

beach house

celima

Little India

Open every day from 6pm except Sundays. C/ Ancha, 8, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 450

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INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel Hermitage, Ctra. de Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 895 639.

and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 126

cerrado del águila

El Corzo

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521

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

Chic brunch & café

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

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

EL MIRADOR

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

cortijo fain

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

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

el oceano beach hotel restaurant and spa

Open daily for lunch from 1-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Casares, km. 10. Tel: 952 895 120

Don Leone

Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 199, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550.

Finca las brasas

Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banús, local 22, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 929 411

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

Fabiola

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, Edif. Salinas, Local 6, Estepona. Tel: 952 896 495

Finca El Forjador

KAMPAI

karma Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 815 736

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

LA biznaga

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

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

Galeria San Pedro

LA BRISA

Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays. Avda Las Palmeras 15, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 780 927

Open every day for dinner except Tuesday and Wednesday. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km 159, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

hermosa

La cabaña del mar

Open from Mon. to Sat. for dinner. C/La Concha 11, El Ingenio, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 686

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm. Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino. Tel: 952 837 483

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

El Restaurante del Casino

Herrero del Puerto

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

El Campanario

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

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Casas de Campos, 1, Málaga. Tel: 952 122 075

Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday

El rincón de gVadalpín

hotel marbella club buffet

Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm. Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís. Tel: 951 318 815

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

Don Quijote Open every evening for dinner (7pm-12am. Flamenco show on Sundays. Urb. El Rosario, km. 188, Marbella. Tel: 952 834 748

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 Patio de los Perfumes

el bistro lounge de pan y mermelada

Open daily for dinner. C/Aduar 1, Casco antiguo, Marbella. Tel: 952 828 650

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Marbella Real, Local 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 829 308

El Relicario

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

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Open for lunch Friday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Monday. C/ Edgar Neville, s/n, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 001

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

la fonda de marbella Open every night for dinner. C/ Los Caballeros, 4-6, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 288

La Hacienda Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 193, Hacienda Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 267 / 831 116

La Loggia

Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

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

Sunday for lunch. C/ Acera de la Marina 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 772 461

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

Messina

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

Lee’s bistro

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

La Verandah

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and every night for dinner. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 8, Edif. Barclays, Marbella. Tel: 952 928 610

los bandidos

nikki beach

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

Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch until 8pm. Playa Hotel Don Carlos. CN340, km 192, Marbella. Tel: 952 836 239

La Menorah

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

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

La Veranda Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Villa Padierna, Urb: Flamingos s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 150

nermans

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

LOS arcos

La Terraza

Miraflores Golf Restaurant

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner and Sunday for brunch. Avda. del Prado s/n, Urb. Los Naranjos Country Club, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 815 398

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 Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Arena Beach, CN 340, km. 151.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 734

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda. Severo Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895

magna café Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Calderón de la Barca, s/n. Tel: 952 929 578

marbella club beach club Open daily for lunch and dinner. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Marbella forum Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Edif. Marbella Forum, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 648

max beach

La veranda lobby bar

Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 198, Mijas. Tel: 952 932 780

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Kempinski

Mc café

ocean club Open every day for lunch until 9pm. Avda. Lola Flores s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 908 137

OCHO Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822

ombu Open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner. Hotel Don Carlos, CN340, km. 192, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

oyarbide Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on

passion café

polo house Open daily for dinner from 7pm and Sunday Lunch, with club/dancing. CN 340, Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 11, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380

polynesian’s restaurant & cocktail bar Open every night for dinner. Urb. La Alcazaba, CN340, km 175, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 100

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

puro beach Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 159, Estepona (beside Kempinski Resort Hotel). Tel: 952 316 699

Relais de Paris Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Paseo marítimo Benabola, s/n. Tel: 952 819 078

roca tranquila Open every day for lunch and dinner except Monday. Urb. Torreblanca de Sol, C/ Tortola, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 196 067

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

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Oriental ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS

Salsa marinera Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Ribera 50H, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 940

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

schilo

SUMMA

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

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avda. Antonio Belón 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 901 274

sentidos

Open from 12-4pm and 7.30pm until midnight. Closed Wednesdays. Arena Beach, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 151, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 320

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At Sentidos en Río Real Hotel. Urb. Río Real s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

shiraz Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo, Local 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 334

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

Small world café Open Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 9am-2am, Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner, 12.30pm-2am.. C.C. Le Village, local 15, Ctra. Istán km. 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 046

Starz Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Centro Plaza, kiosko 3, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 816 313

Suave Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 93, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 866 627

SUite del mar

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

Tel: 952 924 613.

Cela 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 108

Tikitano Beach Restaurant

Da Bruno

Open every day for dinner from 6pm onwards. Guadalmansa, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 164, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 820

Open all day. Pasta Da Bruno: Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 27, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 348 – closed on Sunday. Da Bruno Cabopino: CN-340 Km. 194,7. Tel: 952 831 918. Da Bruno a Casa: Marbella Mar, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 521 – closed on Sunday.Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E,San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday. Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19

trocadero playa Open every day for lunch and dinner in summer. Playa Santa Petronilla, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144

zozoï Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-12am. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

ITALIAN

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

Terra Sana

Al Dente

dalli’s pasta factory

Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino. Tel: 952 906 205. Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 480. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050

Open 7 days a week for dinner. Closed on Mondays. Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181

Open Monday to Friday for dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Second Line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 871 / 952 818 623

Amore e Fantasía

De Medici

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 464

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

Aretusa

Open daily for dinner at Finca Cortesín. Ctra. de Casares s/n, Casares. Tel: 952 937 882

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

The far isle Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner except Tuesday. Edif. Lubina Sol, Riviera Exit, CN 340, km. 198, Marbella. Tel: 952 935 039

The orange tree Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella.

Open daily for dinner. Front line P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 898

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

Casa Nostra Open daily for both lunch and dinner. C/Camilo José

Don giovanni

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

la brisa Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159,

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Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Pizza Marzano

Marbella. Tel: 952 866 627

la pappardella di estepona

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces, local 7, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 448

Villa Tiberio

Pizzeria Picasso

zafferano

Open daily from 12 noon. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 669

portofino laguna village

Open every night for dinner except Sunday. C/Gloria II, 11, Casco Antiguo, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 125

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 035

Asia Food

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

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

Lombardo’s

Ristorante Roberto

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

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

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

Open daily for dinner. Beach Club, Hotel Puente Romano, CN-340, km 177.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Luna Rossa

Rosmarino della Piazza

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

Open Sunday to Friday for lunch and dinner and Saturday for dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 148

MADE IN SARDINIA

terraza dual

Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

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

Marco dallis

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Avda. del Prado, Via 1, local 2, Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 112

golden wok

Open daily for dinner. Avda. Fontanilla, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 776

Metro

sol i luna

Kaede

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 907 037, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 446 460

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for brunch. C/Sierra Bermeja s/n, Urb. Ancón Sierra, Las Lomas de Marbella Club,

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Meliá La Quinta. Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 059

saleto

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

Dragón de Oro Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva. Tel: 952 890 956 Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Marbellamar, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 840

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BARS SPANISH SEAFOOD SCANDINAVIAN

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Com. Guadalmina Alta, Guadalmina 4, local 2, lower floor, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 896 508

Kama Kura Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

meca Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829

Naga Open daily for lunch and dinner. Locales 18-21, C.C. Cristamar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 319

naruto tokyo Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Cristamar 24, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 827

Osaka 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 every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Jardines del Puerto, L.5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 907 304

Sukho Thai

Wok Buffet

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

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

Sushi des artistes

Wok Wang

La Torre

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella. Easy parking. Tel: 952 857 403

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

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

Sushi Katsura

yakudza

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 29, Local 26, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 166

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

sushi k-fe

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Complejo Marina Banús, Blq. 2, Local 2, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 243

Wok Away

Yuan

SCANDINAVIAN

Tai Pan

Skandies

Open all day every day. Closed Mondays. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 672 730 126

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

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

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

thai elephant

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Golden Mile, CN 340, km 188, opposite Marbella Club Hotel. Tel: 952 779 166

Sakura

Thai Gallery

Parlez moi d’amour

El Barlovento

Open seven days a week for dinner from 8pm. CN340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 392

SEAFOOD

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

Restaurante La Marina 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

Marisquería La Pesquera

RestaurantE Eddy & Marisa’s Open for breakfast and lunch from 9am - 6pm.Urb. Coral Beach, The Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 534

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

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

SPANISH

Cipriano

Buenaventura

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Playas del Duque, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 077

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Iglesia, 5, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 069

RESTAURANTS

Oriental

Kaiden Sushi

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Casa de la era

Tragabuches

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

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

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

bars

Disco-pub with funky house music and cool atmosphere. Open from 6pm–3am. Marbella port. Tel: 649 084 172

Delfi Caribbean beats and fresh seafood. Mar Playa Pinillos, CN-340, Km 158, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 960

Hacienda

Antes Disco Bar

Dreamers

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

Relaxed atmosphere, free drink for the ladies every Friday and Saturday. Open 11pm ‘till dawn. R. Soriano, 38. Tel: 952 867 868

Holds 1,400 clubbers. Plays a mix of house and garage, go-go girls. CN-340, Km 175, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 812 080

Astral

Elliot’s

La Meridiana del alabardero

Brilliant place for cocktails, beachfront, relaxed, live music. Playa Levante, Pto. Banús. Tel: 610 015 815

Close to Sotogrande Port and Santa Maria Polo Club with fine range of champagnes and cocktails.

Babylon

El Ranchón Cubano Beach Bar

Funky tunes, go-go dancers. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10pm–3am. Second line, Pto. Banús. Tel: 625 856 225

Live music. Open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8pm onwards, and from Thursday to Sunday from 3pm onwards. Urb. Luna Mar, Marbella. Tel: 666 770 921

Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

la moraga Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 448

La Taberna del Alabardero

Bambina Stylishly designed bar with funky lights and murals. Pasaje 5, Casco Antiguo, Marbella.

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

Blue Bar

Mesón el adobe

Disco-pub with live Latin music and shows. Edif. La Terraza, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 516

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays. Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella. Tel. 600 003 144

Cocktails, live entertainment and food. Local 1-2, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 138

Clave Latina

Colonial Café

Glam Open Friday to Saturday from midnight onwards. Edif. Gray d’ Albion, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 817 820

Heaven Café House music with resident Djs. 2nd line Pto. Banús. Open Monday to Saturday, 9pm–4am. Tel: 952 908 529

La Habana de Hemingway Cocktails and music lounge. Muelle Levante,

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HOTELS

Local 7, Ptp. Banús. Tel: 952 811 239

Linekers Sport Bar Well-established sports bar. Open 12 ‘til late. Second line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 464

CINEMAS

Locos As the name suggests, a crazy pub! Open 11.30pm– 4am with live music. Puerto Deportivo, Marbella.

Marbella Club Hotel Bar Live piano music. Exclusive. Open daily 6pm–1.30am. The Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

BARS

Megabowl 22 Lane bowling centre and sports bar for all ages. La Cañada, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 370

Mumbai Café Cosmopolitan crowd. Open daily 11am–3am. Muelle Ribera, 20, frontline Puerto. Banús. Tel: 952 818 695

Navy Disco Bar Dancing, live music and resident DJs. Behind Old Joy´s Pub in Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 170

News Café Very popular bar-café. Open daily from 9am–2am. Muelle Ribera 12, Puerto.Banús. Tel: 952 812 131

O’Brian´s Irish bar with live music on Tuesday and Thursday. Open everyday. Plaza de los Olivos, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 695

O’Grady’s Disco pub open from 11pm-5pm. Muelle Ribera, Plaza Marina Banús. Puerto Banús.

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Pub with relaxed terrace. Live music. Open from 7pm–4am. Muelle Ribera, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 814 283

atmosphere. Frontline, eastern side, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 811 438

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

Terra Blues

Olivia Valére

Open 11pm–dawn. Younger, alternative following. Plaza de la Comedia, Pto. Banús.

Avda. Camilo José Cela, s/n. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 800 056

Looks like a Moorish fort outside and a palace inside. Ctra. Istán, Km 0,8, Marbella. Tel: 952 828 861

Polo house Relaxed, colonial atmosphere hosted by James Hewitt on Marbella’s Golden Mile. Tel: 952 900 380

Premiere Club Great live music most nights. Open from 9pm. Plza. de los Olivos, Marbella. Tel: 649 995 277

Rubi Bar Open every day. Both Spanish and international crowd. Puerto Deportivo, Marbella. Tel: 652 574 483

Seven The club for the sophisticated over 30’s crowd. 26 tables available for booking. Open every night. Avda. Julio Iglesias, Casa Y-Z, Puerto Banús. Tel: 696 566 036

MULTICINES ALFIL

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

the hogan stand

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

Popular Irish bar with live sports, live music and food. Monday-Thursday from 5pm. Friday-Sunday from 11.30am. On the N340 San Pedro. Tel: 952 853 414

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

funky buddha

TEATRO CERVANTES

Exotic, glamorous night club alongside Meridiana Restaurant, Marbella. Table reservations, Tel: 622 811 323

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

CINEMAS & THEATRES

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

TEATRO ALAMEDA Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

TEATRO SALON VARIETES Emancipación 30. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 474 542

VERACRUZ CINES

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

YELMO CINEPLEX

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

Smile lounge music bar

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

Funky and elegant bar bringing a touch of Marbella glamour to Fuengirola. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 3, Fuengirola. Tel: 677 086 466

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

CROWN PLAZA

Suite / suite del mar

Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 968

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

Host DJs playing funky sounds late into the night the place to see and be seen. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

CINESA LA CAÑADA

Don Carlos resort, leisure & spa

La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

cines gran marbella

finca cortesin hotel, golf & spa

Taco Loco

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

Crtra. Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

One of the original bars with a great party

cinesur

Gran hotel gvadalpín Marbella &

HOTELS

Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

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SPA

Villa Padierna

Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís. Tel: 902 504 862

Tel: 952 853 040

Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 400

CN340, Km166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

H10 Andalucía Plaza

Parador de Ronda

Gran hotel gvadalpín puerto banús

vincci selección estrella del mar

CN340 Km 174. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 812 000

Plaza de España, s/n. Ronda. Tel: 952 877 500

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

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

h10 Estepona palace

pierre & vacances CALEDONIA GOLF resort

Gran Meliá Don Pepe

AGH Estepona

Avda. del Carmen 99, Playa de Guadalbón, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 040

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

CN340, Km 166.5, Estepona. Tel: 952 889 040

HM gran hotel costa del sol

CN340, km 165, Cancelada exit. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 999

hotel gvadalpín byblos

Alanda Carib Playa

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 587 710

playabella spa gran hotel

Mijas Golf, Marbella. Tel: 952 667 691

CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

Hotel El Fuerte

Urb. Costalita s/n, Estepona. Tel: 959 528 253

Hotel Meliá La Quinta

Alanda Club Marbella

Selenza estepona thalasso & spa

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

CN340 Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

Avda. El Fuerte, s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 500. Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 920 000

Hotel Puente Romano

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa

SENTIDOS Hotel

CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

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

Hotel Torrequebrada

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

CN340, Km185, Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

Avda. del Sol s/n, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 446 000

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

Pl. José Luque Manzano. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 400. Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 768 410

Atalaya Park Hotel

Hotel Meliá Marbella

Hotel Triton

CN340, Km168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 000

CN340, Km175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

Avda. del Sol, 5. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 579 400

Avda. Antonio Machado, 29. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 443 240

barceló golf

Hotel Playa Bonita

Tamisa Golf Hotel

HUSA duquesa suites

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

CN340, Km217. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 442 840

Camino Viejo de Coín. Km 3.3. Mijas Golf. Tel: 952 585 988

CN340, km 143, Manilva. Tel: 952 891 211

Beatriz Palace & Spa

Hotel Princess Playa

TRH el paraíso

Incosol Hotel and Spa

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

CN340, km 167, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 828 500

Benabola Apart Hotel

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa

Kempinski Hotel bahía estepona

Benabola. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 000

CN340, Km176,6. Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

HOTEL PYR MARBELLA

CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Coral Beach

NH Marbella

La Cala resort

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

Avda. Rotary International, s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 353

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km178. Marbella. Tel: 952 763 200

Marbella Club Hotel

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

NH SAN PEDRO

CN340, Km180. Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Gran Hotel Benahavis

C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara.

CN340, Km165, Estepona. Tel: 952 899 499

Sunset Beach Club

Hotel Riu Rincón Andaluz CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 517

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street markets

Calahonda

Alhaurín de la Torre

Pedro, 9am-1pm

C.C. El Zoco. Tel: 952 932 175

Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

Calahonda

Basilica Vega del Mar

El corte inglés

benahavís

Calypso, 9am-2pm

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 360

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990 Fuengirola.Tel: 952 467 843

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Las Chapas

Benalmádena Costa

La Víbora, 9am-2pm

Parque Arroyo de la Represa. Marbella. Tel: 952 862 926

Estepona

(Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

Rincón de la Victoria

C/ Málaga 82–84. Tel: 952 800 537

Calahonda

Bull-fighting Museum

Fuengirola

Calypso, 9am-2pm

Málaga.Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

Plaza de Toros. Estepona.

Pza. los Chinorros. Tel: 952 474 384

Estepona

Museo Cortijo Miraflores

Marbella

Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am-2:30 pm

Saturday Coín

Marbella. Tel: 952 902 714

Jac. Benavente, 14. Tel: 952 772 898

Istán

C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm

Museo de Bella Artes

Nueva Andalucía

At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm

La Cala

C/ San Agustin 8. Málaga. Tel: 952 218 382

C/ Jazmines. Tel: 952 810 887

La Cala

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Museo del Grabado

San Pedro

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Maro

Hospital Bazán. Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

Pizarro, 41. Tel: 952 780 393

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande

Close to the Nerja Caves, 9am-1pm

By the Guardia Civil Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm

Málaga

Nueva Andalucía Next to the bullring. Park near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Sunday benahavís

MUSEUMS

POST OFFICES

Bonsai Museum

Museo de la Villa Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

MUSEUMS

Museo Ralli

Mijas Costa

Urb. Coral Beach. Marbella. Tel: 952 857 923

Monday benahavís

Museum of Málaga Wines

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre. 9am-1pm

Carrera 39. Ojén. Tel: 952 881 453

Marbella

San Pedro

Museum of Miniatures Carromato de Max

Fairground (Avda. de Juan Alameda), 9am-2:30pm

By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm

El Compas. Mijas. Tel: 952 489 500

Tuesday Churriana

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation Plaza de la Merced 15. Málaga. Tel: 952 060 215

Picasso Museum Málaga Palacio de Buenavista, C/ San Agustín 8. Málaga. Tel: 952 127 611

Torre del Mar

Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park, from 10pm

9am-1pm

Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm

Estepona

Fuengirola

Torremolinos

Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm

Recinto Ferial (close to the CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am-2:30pm

El Calvario, near Town Hall, 9am-1pm

Fuengirola

Vélez Málaga

Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm

Monda

Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

Málaga

Roman Public Baths

C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm

Gualalmina Baja. Tel: 952 781 360

Nerja

family fun

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Next to Rosaleda football stadium, 9am-2pm

C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

Friday Benalmádena

Wednesday

In the area between Tivoli World and the Plaza San

Congo Come face to face with the world’s largest spider and visit a real rainforest. Inside Tivoli World. Tel: 952 575 697 Crocodile Park Pose with the offspring of the half-tonne adult crocodiles. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 El Refugio del Burrito Visit this donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of Málaga. Open 11am7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Fuengirola Zoo Go to mysterious Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301 Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, mini-motorbikes, mechanic bull. Open daily. East side of Marbella. Tel: 952 823 359

AFA Marbella – Football Academy Football

Ice Skating Rink and Indoor Swimming Pool New sports centre with public ice skating, in-

Academy for boys and girls of all ages, just opposite La Cañada in Marbella. Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Craig on 609310409 for more info. www.afamarbella.com Born to be Wild Jeep and dolphin Eco-tours for the whole family. Open 9am-8pm. Blue Dolphin Beach Club, Estepona Beach. Tel: 639 720 246 Cable Ski Marbella Water ski cable system and pool. Open 11am-9pm (closed Mondays). Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro. Tel: 952 785 579

door pool, children’s pool. Avda. García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 050 Jayne Melville Performing Arts Courses at all levels: ballet, tap, jazz/modern, hip-hop/street, drama, mime and singing. London Studio Centre. Tel: 952 906 865 Karting Club Málaga Go-kart circuit for kids and adults who feel a need for speed. Open 10am-midnight. Ctra. De Coin, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 581 704 Natura Aventura Theme Park Rock climbing

wall, pot holing, kayaks, quads, archery, paintball etc. C/ Santa Beatriz, San Pedro. Tel: 902 011 077 Original Dolphin Safari Watch, touch and swim with dolphins. Open 10am-5pm. Marina Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: 9567 71 914 Parque Acuático Mijas Thrills and spills to be had in this family friendly water park. Open daily from 10am. Fuengirola by-pass. Tel: 952 460 404 Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multiscreen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga. Tel: 952 247 580 Saturday Club Ages 6 to 12, tennis, martial arts, skating, aerobics, dance and ball games. Open 9.30am-2pm. Route 66, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 448 713 Sealife Centre See 2 metre long sharks. Touch pools and walk-though glass tunnel. Open daily 10am-6pm. Benálmadena Port. Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Adventure Park Over 2,000 animals, 4x4 tours, plus adventure activities. Open 10am-9pm. CN340 Km 162.5, Estepona. Tel: 902 190 482 Selwo Marina Dolphins, exotic birds, penguins and virtual reality shows. Open 10am-6pm. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 190 482 Steam Train Ride Enjoy a steam train ride crossing the Andalusian mountains with a scenic trip from San Roque to Ronda. Tel: 952 931 186

Sotogrande At the Marina, 9am-1pm

Swim Bebé Swim Swimming classes for under 4’s and AquaNatal classes for mums-to-be. Tel: 617 520 588 / 609 474 038 Swim Squad Swimming lessons and Pool Parties. Professionally run by fully ASA qualified swimming teachers and lifesaving staff. Child protection approved. Tel: 697 714 905 Teleférico Benalmádena Cable car to top of Calamorro mountain, falconry, trekking and horseriding. Arroyo de la Miel. Open 10am-6pm. Tel: 902 190 482 Tennis Camp Tennis lessons for kids from 4 years on, with professional coaches. Open 10am-1pm. Club del Sol, Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595 The Music Factory Music, dance and drama academy in Mijas Costa. First class free. Hip hop, ballet, tap, modern, yoga and freestyle. Tel: 952 582 077 The Swimming School (Marbella) Professionally run Learn to Swim ASA swimming courses for children aged 4-12. Tel: 657 581 961 Tivoli World Biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol. Open daily from 1pm. Avda. de Tivoli, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 016 Trenecito de Marbella Take a relaxing way to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm. Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981

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THEBLOG PETS

Summer garden threats There’s nothing better in summer than being with the whole family, pets included, in the garden – but beware of products such as fertilisers and insecticides, which could pose serious threats to cats and dogs, particularly gastric upset. Replace highly toxic landscaping aids, such as cocoa mulch, with gentler alternatives such as shredded pine or cedar, and repel unwanted bugs with home alternatives such as canola oil, castor oil or neem oil. Coffee is great for eliminating slugs. Dangerous pesticides include ingredients such as metaldehyde and methomyl, often found in snail and fly bait. Rat poisons are also a huge cause for concern. And, of course, if a landscaping company is working on your garden soon, make sure to find out what products they are using and do the required research on them.

Report Marisa Cutillas

Beware of Dog Bones Gone are the days when mum would set aside the juiciest bone in her soup as a special treat for Fido. Back then it was thought that while chicken bones were definite hazards, it was okay to feed dogs large bones. Vets are now warning clients to avoid feeding bones altogether, since they can cause severe harm and even death. Not only are bones not to be actively given to dogs, all access to them should be limited; that means keeping bones away from accessible rubbish bins and taking care when walking your dog. Bones can unfortunately sometimes be found on suburban streets. In case you didn’t know the extent of harm which bones can cause, here is a list of common problems: u Damaged teeth u Injuries to the mouth from sharp edges u Bones getting stuck in the intestines, oesophagus, lower jaw or windpipe u Constipation u Bleeding u Infection in the abdomen, caused when sharp bone fragments perforate the dog’s inner organs u Cooked bones are especially deadly, since they are prone to shatter. For a safer alternative, try bully sticks or pizzles, available at most good veterinarian clinics

Avoiding heat stroke in the summer Did you know that a car’s internal temperature can rise to around 47ºC after just one hour in the sun? There can be devastating consequences, therefore, if you leave your dog or cat in the car while you ‘pop’ into the supermarket. Humidity is a particularly important issue, since high humidity makes the body react as if it were experiencing much higher temperatures. Follow these tips for a safe and heat stroke-free summer: u On very hot days, keep dogs indoors u Only walk dogs before 9am or after 8pm u If you notice symptoms such as excessive panting, a glazed look, anxiety, bright red or purple gums, confusion, trouble walking or standing, vomiting and profuse salivation, get your dog to the veterinarian immediately u Always keep a bowl of fresh water for your pets u Groom your pets, since tangled fur entraps heat u Keep dogs and cats at a healthy weight

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AUGUST EVENTS Until August 13

EXHIBITION – FUENGIROLA Photographs by members of the Municipal Photography Workshop, Advanced Level, Collective Image, Puebla Lucía, inauguration on 9th at 9pm. Further information, www.fuengirola. org

Until August 15 BOOK FAIR – MARBELLA Spanish books on sale, in casitas along Paseo de la Alameda, 11am-2pm and 7-11pm.

Until August 20 KIDS’ SOCCER CAMP – MARBELLA Organised by Soccercamp International and FA/ UEFA-licensed coaches from The Duet Academy of London for kids aged 5-17, held at a pro soccer training facility in Marbella from 11am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with theory and practice, lunch included. For further information, Tel: +44 7931 237 361/ www.soccercampinternational.co.uk

Until August 31 CHILDREN’S SUMMER WORKSHOPS – MÁLAGA Free workshops at Málaga’s Contemporary Arts Centre for children aged 5-12, to discover the art of Valencian artist Victoria Civera, currently exhibiting, held from Tuesday to Friday, 11.30am1pm (except during Málaga Feria). To enrol, call Tel: 952 120 055 or e-mail pedagogico@ cacmalaga.org ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR – PUERTO BANÚS The annual fair in the plaza with stalls selling traditional arts and crafts from around the world. Further information, www.marbella.es

Horses, exploring the horse motif through 50 works by Picasso and other artists. Both at the Museo Picasso Málaga. Further information, Tel: 952 127 600/ www.museopicassomalaga.org New and regular events:

Sunday August 1-September 30 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Sculptures and paintings by local artists, Cortijo Miraflores Cultural Centre. Further information, Tel: 952 902 714.

SUMMER IN THE PLAZA – MIJAS PUEBLO Vive Mijas de Noche, a series of open-air shows and concerts in the main square on the evenings of August 3rd,5th,10th,12th,17th,19th,24th,26th& 28th. Further information, www.mijas.es

Every Tuesday

CONCERT – ESTEPONA Municipal Band concert, 8.30pm, Plaza del Reloj. Further information, www.estepona.es

Every first Sunday of the month

Wednesday August 4-September 1

OPEN DAY – MIJAS PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Aguila, welcomes visitors from 12-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084/ info@padcatsanddogs.org

EXHIBITION – FUENGIROLA Maternidades, exhibition of photographs by Bru Rovira, Casa de la Cultura, inauguration on 4th at 12 noon. Further information, www.fuengirola.org

Monday August 2-September 12

Every first Wednesday of the month

EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Paintings by 20th century Swiss artist Ake Ehrenberg, inspired by the light and colour of Spain, Cortijo Miraflores Cultural Centre. Further information, Tel: 952 902 714.

CULTURE & COCKTAIL – MARBELLA The Asociación de Arte y Cultura Marbella monthly cocktail party at Magna Café, Magna Marbella Golf. Further information, www.culturamarbella. org/ lorraine@culturamarbella.org

Monday August 2-October 13

Every Wednesday

EXHIBITION – MARBELLA No somos los últimos, an exhibition of engravings by Slovenian artist Zoran Music, Museo del Grabado, Marbella Old Town. Further information, Tel: 952 765 741.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB – MARBELLA Weekly meeting of this public speaking organisation, 7.30pm at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía, above Café El Jardin. Further information, http://theachievers.freetoasthost.org BRIDGE CLUB – CASARES COSTA Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7pm at the Centro Comercial, Urb. Marina de Casares. Partners found for single players. Further information, Tel: 952 893 633/ cbc@pageseuro.net.

Monday August 2-November 1 EXHIBITION – SAN PEDRO Exhibition of documents tracing the history of San Pedro to mark the 150th anniversary of the municipality’s foundation, Centro Cultural, Plaza de la Libertad. Further information, Tel: 952 787 141. LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS – MIJAS PUEBLO Spanish/English and English/Spanish conversation with fellow native speakers, 10am-11.30am. Inscription/further information, Mijas Town Hall Foreigner’s Department, Tel: 952 589 010/ frd@ mijas.es

Tuesday August 3, 10 & Friday 20 BAND CONCERT – FUENGIROLA Municipal Band concert in Parque de España, 9.30pm.

Tuesday August 3-25 (various dates)

EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA Mirada A Picasso by Bill Viola, an installation of projected images and digital art obliquely linked to Picasso’s. Also, until September 5, Picasso

Tuesday August 3-28 (various dates)

BRIDGE CLUB – CASARES Friendly Duplicate Bridge, 6.45pm at the Albayt Resort (exit A7 at km. 149), free parking. All players accommodated. Further information from Paul, Tel: 952 890 199/ cbc@pageseuro.net

Every Sunday in August

Every Monday and Wednesday

Through August – September 12

Wednesday August 25: Vaivén Teatro Circo, a mix of dance, circus and theatre.

SUMMER IN THE PLAZA – SAN PEDRO Series of free summer outdoor concerts and shows at Plaza de la Iglesia, from 8.30pm. August programme is as follows: Tuesday, August 3: La Gotera de Lazote present the puppet show, El gato con botas. Saturday August 7: Municipal Band Concert. Friday August 13: Manolo Carambolas presents Electrikmim Wednesday August 18: Los Infoncundibles present Diablo Clasic Metal, a mix of classical, disco and rock music. Saturday August 21: Municipal Band Concert.

Every Wednesday & Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA Cine Club Buñuel shows films in their original language, Marbella Instituto Río Verde, 8pm and 10.15pm, entry €3. Further information, Tel: 952 774 638.

Every Thursday through summer POLO NIGHTS – MARBELLA The Sound of Summer returns to Polo House with top DJs Mario Z and Tristan Harper and musicians Florenci Cruz (sax), Julio Muñoz (violin) and Eric Duval (vocals, percussion, keyboard). Dine first, dance afterwards at this exclusive Golden Mile restaurant. To book, Tel: 952 900 380/ 664 080 227.

Every Thursday CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original soundtrack, Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, 9pm. Entry €3. Further information, Tel: 952 802 002/ www.estepona.es DINE & DANCE – MARBELLA Dining and dancing with live music (rumba, salsa, disco, tango) by popular local duo Pilar and Carlos, at Da Bruno Sul Mare, Edif. Skol, from 9.30pm. Further information, Marta Olea, Tel: 636 466 179/ www.dabruno.com

Friday August 6 CONCERT – MARBELLA Headlining Kool & the Gang at 10pm with support acts Manolo y Lito (ex members of Gipsy Kings) and Luther Vandross/Motown tribute artist Fil Straughn, Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club. Tickets, €35, €45 and €65 from El Corte Inglés and www.ticketmaster.es For VIP entries and further information, Tel: 646 757 661.

Every Friday in August FLAMENCO IN THE PATIO – MIJAS PUEBLO Weekly flamenco show at the Folk Museum. Further information, www.mijas.es

Friday, Saturday, August 6, 7 STARLITE CHARITY GALA – MARBELLA Annual international charity gala hosted by Eva Longoria and Antonio Banderas. Various pre-gala events including a Torchlight Corrida at Marbella Bullring on Friday, 11pm. Saturday red carpet, black tie gala, from 8.30pm at the Hotel Villa Padierna, with live performances by Rosario Flores, David de María and more and presentation of the 2010 Humanitarian Starlite Award to spiritual leader Deepak Chopra, followed by an After Party at Olivia Valère. Further information/ tickets, www.thestarlitegala.com FASHION SHOW – MARBELLA Open air fashion show at Plaza de la Iglesia de la Encarnación, 10pm nightly. Further information, Tel: 952 821 301.

Fridays and Saturdays until September 25 ACTIVA MARBELLA – MARBELLA Beach activities for young people organised throughout the summer including volleyball, yoga, music and dance and more, from 8pm to midnight. Further information, Tel: 952 799 637/www.marbella.es

Saturday-August 7 HORSE RACING & DISCO – MIJAS COSTA Racing at the Hipódromo Costa del Sol plus

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live flamenco, fast food, bouncy castle and arts & crafts market. Gates open 8.30pm. Adults €5, under-18s and pensioners free. Further information, Tel: 952 592 700/ www. hipodromocostadelsol.es Also on the chill-out terrace Le Chic cocktail bar and ‘70s/’80s disco. Further information, www.youtube.com/user/ costadeldisco CALAREGGAE – LA CALA DE MIJAS Annual reggae festival on La Cala Beach. Further information, www.mijas.es MUSICAL THEATRE – FUENGIROLA Teatro Lírico presents the musical, Una noche en Broadway, 9pm, Palacio de la Paz. Further information, www.fuengirola.org CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP – ESTEPONA 23rd anual Nocturnal Chess Championship, 8.30pm, Parque del Calvario. Further information, www.estepona.es BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP – ESTEPONA King boxing championship, 9 pm, Congress Hall. Further information, www.estepona.es

for TV at Playa de la Venus. Further information, Tel: 952 821 301/www.marbella.es

Saturday August 14, 28 SUMMER GOLF TOURNAMENTS – CASARES Limited places available for non-members at Finca Cortesín’s summer golf tournaments for amateurs, the IV Singlehome Tournament on 14th and Couples Tournament on 28th. Green fee includes breakfast, post-tournament cocktail and prizes. Inscriptions and further information, proshop@ golfcortesin.es/ Tel: 952 937 884.

Sunday August 15 PROCESSION – ESTEPONA Street proession in honour of Ntra. Sra. de los Remedios, 8.15pm. Further information, www. estepona.es

ART SHOW – LOS BARRIOS The 12th annual Guadacorte Art Show presents works by some 30 painters, sculptors and photographers at Cortijo Guadacorte, (next to the pharmacy, autopista exit 113B), with private invitation-only viewing on Friday, open to the public from 9pm to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Further information, Tel: 956 677 807.

KIDS’ CAMP – MARBELLA Aloha Gardens Multi-Sports Club weekend camp for 4-14 year-olds, 10.30am-1pm. Activities include tennis, football, cricket, basketball, hockey, handball, paddle tennis. Further information, Tel: 952 814 086.

Saturday August 21

Monday August 9 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT – MARBELLA Golf tournament and charity raffle in aid of the Fundación Cesare Scariolo, La Quinta Golf, entry €70. Further information, Tel: 902 204 208.

Tuesday August 10

Every second Tuesday of the month

FLAMENCO SHOW – ESTEPONA Tourist Day, flamenco show with Ana Fargas and Paco Javier Jimeno, 9.30 pm, Parque El Calvario. Entry free.

JAZZ – ESTEPONA The coast’s Jazz Appreciation Society meets at Benavista Country Club, 8pm. Classic videos followed by a live jazz performance plus dinner. To book, Tel: 952 888 106. Further information from Brian Parker, Tel: 669 504 942.

Tuesday August 17

Friday August 13

EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Engravings exhibition, Javier de Juan: Una vida gráfica, Museo del Grabado, Marbella Old Town. Further information, Tel: 952 765 741.

BALLET – MARBELLA The Aida Gómez Ballet Company presents Bizet’s Carmen at the Plaza de Toros, 10pm. Further information, Tel: 952 765 996.

Friday, Saturday, August 13, 14 THEATRE – FUENGIROLA Teatro: Tomás Gayo Producciones presents La Ley de la Selva, 9pm, Palacio de la Paz. Further information, www.fuengirola.org

Friday-Sunday, August 13-15 SUMMER FAIR – MARBELLA Feria de Época, Parque de la Represa. Further information, Tel: 952 821 301/www.marbella.es

Saturday & Sunday, August 14, 15 PROMOCIÓN RECORD TV – MARBELLA Sports activities, dancing and concerts recorded

MAGIC SHOW – SAN PEDRO I MarbeMagía, Plaza de la Iglesia, 9.30pm. Further information, Tel 952 821 301/www.marbella.es

Friday- Sunday, August 20-22

Every Saturday and Sunday

JAZZ BY THE SEA – SAN PEDRO Jazz concert by the Rafael Arreciado Quartet, 8pm at Playa de la Salida. Further information, Tel: 952 787 141/ www.marbella.es

Friday, Saturday, August 20, 21

CHILDREN’S THEATRE – FUENGIROLA Ciencia Divertida presents El Náufrago, 9pm, Parque de España. Further information, www. fuengirola.org

Tuesday August 17- September 24

Wednesday August 18 SUMMER CONCERT – MARBELLA Abba tribute band Bjorn Again, with support artists including Ruth Lorenzo of X Factor, Plaza de Toros, 8pm. Tickets: €30, €40 and €70 (€20 for under-12s) from El Corte Inglés, FNAC La Cañada, www.ticketmaster.es or www.elcorteingles.es Further information, Tel:676 289 968.

Thursday-Sunday, August 19 -22 GASTRONOMY DAYS – ESTEPONA Festival in celebration of Galician seafood, Congress Hall. Further information, www. estepona.es

SUMMER EVENT CONCERT – LA DUQUESA La Duquesa Castle hosts the second Summer Event Concert starring tenor Stephen LloydMorgan with guest artists including Yazz and the new 16-piece Marbella Concert Orchestra, with songs from Musical Theatre, Opera and Cross-Over in English, Italian and Spanish. Tickets, €40, from Beccy´s, Monte Duquesa; Christina´s Cards, Sabinillas; Glitterati Books, Centro Diana Benavista and Anglo Wines, Sotogrande or call Tel: 697 783 942. Further information, www.slmlive. com/summerevents

Monday-Friday, August 23-27 TENNIS TOURNAMENT – ESTEPONA Tennis Championship, various Municipal Sports Centres. Further information, www.estepona.es

Thursday August 26 JAZZ CONCERT – FUENGIROLA La Bejazz in concert, 9.30pm, Parque de España.

Further information, www.fuengirola.org

Every last Friday of the month COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am-2pm. Kennels open 10am-5pm MondayFriday and 10am-2pm Saturday, Sunday and fiestas. Further information, Tel: 952 797 405/ 606 274 206/ administracion@adana-estepona.com

Monthly on different days AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA This young dynamic chapter of the American Club Costa del Sol meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events for members and guests. Further information from am.club.member@live.com/ Tel. 952 772 789/ www.americanclubcostadelsol.com AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL One of the oldest cultural clubs in Marbella meets at different times/places for lunches, lectures and the best tickets to concerts, ballet, theatre, opera, etc. Further information, Tel: 669 445 809/ smartkidsmarbella@gmail.com AMPHITHEATRE CONCERTS AT VILLA PADIERNA Third season of concert spectaculars with optional pre-concert dinner at the atmospheric 400-seater Hotel Villa Padierna amphitheatre with a programme of blues, opera, jazz and flamenco, 9.30-10.30pm on the following Thursdays: August 5: María Rosa Pérez, Duo Opera Viva August 12: Elena Salguero Jazz Quartet August 19: Juan Delola, Flamenco Rock Andaluz Tribute August 26: Kat & Co, California blues and soul Entry + pre-show welcome drink at 9pm, €29, or + three-course dinner at Restaurante La Loggia, €64, or at Restaurante La Veranda, €80. Children under 12 free entry to the concert with parents. To book, El Corte Inglés, Tel: 902 400 222 / www. elcorteingles.es or Hotel Villa Padierna reception, 952 889 150 / www.hotelvillapadierna.com EXHIBITIONS AT CAC MÁLAGA Until September 5: Avant garde British sculptor Gavin Turk. Until August 29: Atando el cielo, an exhibition of 47 paintings by Valencian artist Victoria Civera. Summer hours, 10am-2pm and 5-9pm, closed Mondays. www.cacmalaga.org essential marbella magazine

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Annie Heese is the founder of astrology website, www.cafeastrology.com, a site featuring articles, love sign compatibility reports, predictions, the gen on famous people and their star signs, and general information for astrology buffs. ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR] Relationships are dynamic this month. The need for structure in a partnership becomes clear, especially around the 8th. The 9th brings exciting new energy for romance and creativity. Take advantage! Avoid shortcuts at work, especially from the 20th, or you will definitely need to make amends. Attraction to older or more mature partners is likely this month. Problems that have existed in a partnership will come to light and need immediate attention this month. A secret is revealed or something hidden comes to light around the 24th.

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LEO [23 JUL - 22 AUG] Getting in touch with others, learning, and teaching are all especially important matters to you this month. You’re communicative and interested in improving your skills and expanding your mind. Some of you could meet a new love interest while taking part in classes, group discussions and other forms of networking. Money requires extra attention from the 20th. Avoid taking shortcuts with your finances after this date. Go over everything carefully before making large purchases and other financial decisions. The 9th brings fresh energy and a go-ahead for personal projects.

SAGITTARIUS [22 NOV - 21 DEC] Competitive energies with associates and friends are likely in August. These can be pleasant or disconcerting, sometimes both at once, but certainly stimulating. Friends are likely to turn to you for advice, and you could easily find yourself in the middle. Some of you might begin a new love relationship through a friend or networking efforts. Financial matters, particularly money earned from business, can be tense for the time being, although changes taking place now are likely to take you to a much better place at a later date.

TAURUS [21 APR - 20 MAY]

VIRGO [23 AUG - 22 SEP]

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 19 JAN]

Much of your attention is directed towards daily activities including work, fitness, and other routine matters this month. There can be competitive energies at work, but also opportunities to truly smooth over differences. Love opportunities could arise through work or even at the gym around the 20th, but there may be a reason for your hesitancy. While love matters are generally strong in August, they will come up for review later on. Home and family are also vying for your attention in August, and you happily tend to them.

August is a strong period for reviewing the past year and aiming to put the past behind you. It’s not the time for major decision making or goal setting, if not for ridding yourself of problems that have been weighing you down. Next month, you can make a new start. Financial matters are of concern in August, but money is coming in and going out in perhaps equal quantity. As such, although there are ups and downs, you end the month on even ground. The 24th brings a partnership matter to light.

With all of the attention you are pouring into career, family, and personal matters, you could feel that a partnership is suffering. However, your attention to career is especially important right now. New responsibilities and challenges come your way and you need to be on top of your game. Luckily, you are enjoying the limelight and finding that others are seeing you in a most positive, responsible, and competent light. Travel and educational plans might change unexpectedly after the 20th. Pay attention to details instead of rushing through instructions.

GEMINI [21 MAY - 21 JUN]

LIBRA [23 SEP - 23 OCT

AQUARIUS [20 JAN - 19 FEB]

A love affair could become serious this month. Perhaps there are ultimatums or the need to bring more definition to your love life. Children could do with better schedules and improved discipline, after which you can especially enjoy spending time together. A creative project suddenly demands attention. August should be a highly creative, romantic, and playful month. The 20th brings excitement in love, but also some hesitation. Some problems on the home front need ironing out from the 20th forward. Exciting career matters come to light on the 24th.

August is a month of much social activity for you. You are especially charming and your partner is taking notice. The 20th brings particularly good energy for love. Although there is a competitive feel to your relationships, this only serves to energise you and to keep love stimulating. New responsibilities are coming to light and you are ready to take charge. In fact, you are especially assertive this month, but at the same time, blessed with the ability to go after what you want without ruffling anyone’s feathers.

It’s not the strongest month for decision making, dear Aquarius. You might be leaving it up to a partner or good friend to take the lead for the time being. It’s a time for rethinking and reviewing rather than moving forward with new initiatives. Your personal magnetism is strong and others are very cooperative. The urge to expand your mind through education or possibly travel is strong, and opportunities to do so seem to be falling into your lap now. Finances require special handling in the last week of the month.

CANCER [22 JUN - 22 JUL]

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 21 NOV]

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

This is an especially lively month for home and family. Competitive energies on the domestic scene are likely. Responsibilities come to light, and the need for reorganisation in your household becomes apparent. Happily, you are in the mood for straightening out matters on the home front, and it feels good to have the energy to pay more attention to this important area of your life. August 9th could bring financial opportunities. Circumstances are such that you need to take charge of money matters now.

While career matters are very busy and dynamic this month, your personal life is also rich. A private romance is possible, or an awakening of feelings about a past relationship occurs this month. Perhaps you become aware of a past responsibility that you now want to fulfil. Be mindful of your communications with friends and groups this month, as something said (or not said) could come back to haunt you after the 20th. The 24th brings great creative energy, as well as the possibility of a blooming romance.

For most of August, the focus seems to be on other important people in your life. Your work assumes more importance and keeps you busy. The 9th brings excellent energy for starting fresh at work, whether it’s about new responsibilities, a promotion, or simply a new take-charge attitude, now is the time to prove your worth. Your passions run high, particularly around the 20th, when many of you enjoy a profound connection and deepening of ties. After this date, some reticence in a partner could leave you feeling a little confused.

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