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Cinema 22 Home Viewing 24 Music 26 Books 28 Gadgets 30 Cars: The Audi A7 Sportback 32

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The Style Décor: Roche Bobois 72 Homes: Villa Los Picos de Nagüeles 80 Fashion: Desigual 86 Fashion News 94

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Hacienda Las Chapas: Stunning villa with exceptional interior design and impressive exterior surrounded by marvelous gardens. Separate guest apartment. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Built 524 m2, plot 3000 m2. E&V ID: W-01FR9S. Price: 1.999.000 €.

Elviria: Exclusive, newly built villa with outstanding coastal and sea views, situated in a prime location. Exceptional design. Private and secure gardens. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Built 676 m2, plot 1.623 m2. E&V ID: W-01GZK6. Price: 2.485.000 €.

Bahia de Marbella: Fantastically priced! Beachside villa situated 250 meters from the beach in a very exclusive, gated community with 24 h security. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Built 236 m2, plot 436 m2. E&V ID: W-01GSJE. Price: 675.000 €.

Rio Real: Very attractive, Mediterranean style villa with breathtaking sea views set on a very private plot, within walking distance to Rio Real Golf Course. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Built 381 m2, plot 1.770 m2. E&V ID: W-01GBDK. Price: 1.200.000 €.

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Cascada de Camojan: Contemporary design, prime location and commanding views over the whole coastline turn this property into one of a kind in Marbella. The best of luxurious living with voluminous rooms, guest apartment, cinema, gym, wine cellar, lift, garage for 20 cars. 7 beds, 6 baths. Built 1.875 m2, plot 4.193 m2. E&V ID: W-008Q0L. Price reduced from 9.700.000 € to 7.900.000 €.

Sierra Blanca: Stunning modern villa with fantastic sea views. Built with the highest qualities. Beautiful gardens, outdoor kitchen, sauna, gym and guest apartment. 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. Built 800 m2, plot 1.700 m2. E&V ID: W-01FN0A. Price reduced from 5.500.000 € to 3.990.000 €.

Marbella Club Hotel: Stylish villa set within the grounds of the prestigious Marbella Club Hotel, just a few meters from the beach. Luxurious fittings and decorations. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Built 360 m2, plot 650 m2. E&V ID: W-008PYS. Price: 5.000.000 €.

Sierra Blanca: Contemporary, beautiful villa with manicured gardens offering a unique, modern design, high quality materials and an ideal distribution. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. Built 783 m2, plot 1.350 m2. E&V ID: W-008Q10. Price reduced from 3.300.000 € to 2.500.000 €.

Sierra Blanca: Modern villa in a small gated community, offering impeccable style, luxury and comfort. Cinema, bodega, gym, guest apartment and staff accommodation. 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. Built 1.476 m2, plot 3.306 m2. E&V ID: W-013NTS. Price: 4.950.000 €.

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BEACHSIDE, THE GOLDEN MILE, MARBELLA - Daily rental, price on application 7 BEDROOMS • 7 BATHROOMS • ADDITIONAL 2 BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE• SERVICES OF THE MARBELLA CLUB HOTEL Ref: 50034575

BEACHFRONT GUADALMINA, MARBELLA – 5.000.000€ (from 6.500.000€) PLOT SIZE 2500m² • BUILT SIZE 863m² • 4/5 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHROOMS · ADDITIONAL SEPARATE STAFF APARTMENT Ref: 99252

This magnificent property is situated very close to the beach on the Golden Mile, boasting sumptuous gardens, partial sea views and unparalleled privacy.There is a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, a gazebo and a pavilion bar in the gardens, whilst the facilities in the villa itself are a gym, a sauna and a cinema. The villa is suitable for functions and weddings, as the expansive gardens (7000m²) have the capacity to cater for several people.

Situated at the end of a very private cul de sac, this villa has a magnificent location with a wide beach frontage on the sandy beach of this established residential area. The property is entered through a beautiful expansive courtyard with central fountain feature, whilst the heated swimming pool is set in the beachfront gardens at the back. To find a beautiful villa with huge potential on a stunning plot such as this is a rare opportunity.

BEACHFRONT, NEW GOLDEN MILE – Price on Application BUILT SIZE 191m² • TERRACE SIZE 203m² • 3 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHROOMS Ref: 98654

BEACHFRONT, THE NEW GOLDEN MILE – 975.000€ BUILT SIZE 272m² • PLOT SIZE 145m² • 3 BEDROOMS• 3 BATHROOMS Ref: 106990

Beautiful beachfront duplex penthouse, situated on one of the best beaches on the Costa Del Sol, within walking distance to all amenities. It boasts a very expansive terrace which has been partly enclosed to include a conservatory-style TV room. The rest has a contemporary style chill-out area and lounging areas for further enjoyment of the magnificent views. There is a heated communal pool, a gym and 24/7 security provided for by the community.

Beautifully presented frontline beach townhouse with uninterrupted sea views, in this wonderful location that offers fantastic beachside walks to several chiringuitos and all amenities. It has been very well maintained throughout and has fantastic sea views from the private garden as well as first and second floor terraces. Located in a small gated community it shares the well - maintained gardens and swimming pool with only four houses.

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BEACHFRONT, THE GOLDEN MILE, MARBELLA – Price on Application Ref: 106510 Stunning contemporary villa designed by the well-known and highly esteemed architect Carlos Lamas…

BUILT SIZE 1168m² • PLOT SIZE 1873m² • 7 BEDROOMS • 7 BATHROOMS • SELF-CONTAINED STAFF APARTMENT

Situated on the finest part of the Golden Mile beachfront, this villa is a total masterpiece, combining the very best of modern architecture with the ultimate in interior, installations and technology. All rooms on the ground and first floor benefit from the glorious sea views, whilst the garden offers a massive 80m heated pool and Jacuzzi and benefits from total privacy, enabling the sea views to be enjoyed whilst blocking the property from the public view.

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ippy haven of the 60s & 70s, party-to-excess centre of The Med in the 80s & 90s, Ibiza is undergoing a rebirth. By only permitting new hotels of 5-Star category and setting club curfews at 6am, the controlling authorities have cleaned up their act, ensuring a more affluent class of visitor to the shimmering white isle and business is apparently booming! Come with us as we delve into the charms, thrills and sensations of the new Ibiza, from its legendary clubbing nightlife to the sophisticated modern stopovers offering full recovery facilities, and its iconic personalities like David Guetta and Michael Keijzer, who has a great aptitude for getting in at the right time. Elsewhere, we marvel at the style and sophistication of the Audi A7 Sportback and the refinement of interior design par excellence courtesy of Roche Bobois. We also meet The Lecheritas whose single Take Me To Marbella! is making big waves and we talk with Stephen Lloyd Morgan about twin shows West End Musicals in Concert and Encore! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 3 Tenors being performed locally. Here in Marbella, July is synonymous with leisurely dining in luxurious beachfront locations, and we recommend two of the finest at Ocean Club and Trocadero Playa. Have a good summer!

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Cascada de Camoján – Ref. MPV1921 This luxurious family home represents pure elegance in building features and finishes, and interior design and décor. Set in a peaceful private area with La Concha Mountain as its backdrop, the property offers all the modern quality life-style features and installations. Add to that the most breathtaking views of the Marbella coastline and you have a home that is simply stunning. Beds: 5 • Baths: 5 • Built: 2.491m2 • Plot: 8.625m2 • PRICE: On application

Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club – Ref. MPV1939

Los Granados de Banús – Ref. MPA1950

Unique modern residence occupying a beautiful southwest facing frontline golf position with outstanding views to La Zagaleta, the Mediterranean and North Africa on the horizon. The design of the property allows the ingenious use of light, space and natural materials to create a warm home which is practical for contemporary-style easy living. A magnificent property.

If you are looking for something in a prime location, which has the security of a fully gated complex with 24hr guard service, magnificent mature tropical gardens and pool, panoramic sea views, a residents’ fitness gym, then look no further than this lovely apartment in one of Marbella’s most beautiful consolidated developments right on the beachfront.

Beds: 7 • Bath: 6 • Built: 615m2 • Plot : 1.161m2 • Price: 2.500.000 €

Beds: 3 • Bathroom : 3 • Built: 150m2 • Terrace: 60m2 • Price: 1.950.000 €

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expertise in the Marbella Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Guadalmina Baja and La Zagaleta Country Club & Golf Resort, it is our mission to deliver our clients a superior service. Conveniently located along Marbella’s Golden Mile, directly opposite the prestigious Marbella Club Hotel, MP Dunne Properties is your Link to Luxury Listings.

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Puente Romano – Ref. MPV1951 Unique! One of a kind! A clean-cut, open design allows natural light to flood into this magnificent, fully renovated villa and together with exquisite interior décor, the latest “Smart” installations and control systems, energy saving devices and appliances, hi-tech music and home cinema systems, a home that is efficient and practical, stylish and classy has been created. And location? None other than second line Puente Romano, on the Marbella Golden Mile! Beds: 4 • Baths: 4 • Built : 443m2 • Plot: 404 m2 • PRICE: On application

Nueva Andalucía – Ref. MPV1853

Benahavis – Ref. MPV1657

Spectacular villa in the select area of Los Naranjos, Nueva Andalucía, with magnificent views of the golf course of the same name. Bright, spacious rooms blend seamlessly with the outdoors where wooden decking carries you out further towards the natural surroundings of a beautifully landscaped mature garden. This family home simply oozes style and good taste.

Wonderful villa located in La Alqueria, Benahavis, offering spectacular panoramic front line golf as well as sea views. The property is built on a large plot with beautifully manicured gardens full of mature tropical trees and plants. Tucked away in a quiet spot, this home is a charming little gem with a touch of tropical paradise.

Beds: 6 • Baths: 5 • Built: 1.000m2 • Plot: 4.217m2 • PRICE: 4.500.000€

Beds: 4 • Baths: 4 • Built: 350m2 • Plot: 1.553m2 • PRICE: 1.350.000€

Los Monteros Playa – Ref. MPV1369

El Rosario – Ref. MPV1887

Elegant Andalusian “cortijo” style property located in the secure, beachside urbanization of Los Monteros Playa, with exquisite interior decoration and top quality materials and finishes used throughout. Spanish flair in an excellent location at a stroll from some of the best beaches in Marbella.

Completely rebuilt and extended, this charming modern property is well located in a beautiful gated community only a 5-minute drive from Marbella. This spacious villa would make either a perfect holiday home or permanent residence in relaxing surroundings with amazing views of both the sea and mountains from the garden and terraces.

Beds: 4 • Baths: 4

Built: 291m2 • Plot: 977m2 • PRICE: 1.850.000€

Beds: 5 • Baths: 4 • Built: 350m2 • Plot: 1.296m2 • PRICE: 1.190.000€

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Summer has officially arrived and once again, guests both international and from the northern parts of Spain are calling coastal havens like Ibiza and Marbella home for the two happiest months of the year. Whether whiling your cares away on a sunbed or delighting in air conditioned interiors is your thing, we have no doubt that we’ll keep you entertained with our cinematic and musical suggestions, as well as the world’s coolest water gadgets. And if you’re up for a spin along the Golden Mile or taking your friends for a tour of Ibiza’s hottest nightclubs, do it in the new Audi A7 Sportback!

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21 and Over is the story of two friends who decide to celebrate the ultimate 21st birthday party with a night of booze and wild partying, the night before an important interview with the Dean of the University they wish to attend. One beer leads to another, Hangover style, and before they know it, a simple party turns into a downward spiral of chaos which they somehow come out of alive.

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Native American warrior, Tonto, narrates the story of John Reid, one of America’s greatest heroes, known to this day as the Lone Ranger. Tonto and John seem to have little in common at first, but they discover that they will never find the man who killed John’s brother, until they join forces.

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This utterly original Western tells the tale of Django, a freed slave contracted to help talented mercenary and former Dentist, Dr. Schultz (Christoph Waltz) capture and put an end to the most dangerous criminals in the country. Django agrees to do what he is asked, on the condition that Schultz help reunite him with his wife, Broomhilda, previously sold as a slave to a cruel crime lord (Leonardo DiCaprio). Despite the rather excessive dosage of violence (which is only to be expected of any Tarantino film), this is a thrilling, humorous adventure filled with characters who are as charismatic as they are eccentric.

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This delightful indie film is based on an essay by poet Mark O’Brien, who was paralysed from the neck-down after suffering from a bout of polio. The main character, Mark, has been living in an iron lung almost all his life, making it difficult to have a normal life, a group of friends, and, of course, sex. Sensing he may be close to death, he hires a professional sex surrogate for a series of sessions. Problems arise when Mark and the surrogate begin having feelings for each other, and Mark begins to hope for a future he had always thought was beyond his reach.

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Not your typical rom-com, Love Is All You Need delves into the right of all people to be loved, even (or especially) when they are at the lowest point in their lives. The delightful Trine Dryholm plays Ida, a middle-aged mother of two whose life is turned upside down when she develops breast cancer and discovers that her husband is having an affair. As the family (her husband’s mistress included) heads for the Amalfi coast to attend the wedding of Ida’s daughter, Ida meets Philip, a handsome widower who understands a lot more than she thinks about sickness, loss and restored hope.

If you enjoyed the crime/thriller genre in the 1980s, this film will definitely be up your street. Simple yet tense, serious yet laden with irony, it commences with a brutal mass murder in a public park. When investigations lead nowhere, intelligence specialist, Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) is called upon to save the day. With the help of a beautiful young lawyer (Rosamund Pike), Jack discovers that in the same way the JFK assassination was not quite what it seemed, this apparently ‘arbitrary’ shooting is actually part of a well thoughtout plan that touches even the highest levels of government.

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Now GAGA is back on her feet, normal service is resumed – wigs, strange clothes, and back on the skyscraper platforms – one of the reasons she had to have the hip operation in the first place. And her Twitter bicker with KELLY OSBOURNE is back on. The daughter of OZZY said, “I loved Lady Gaga. I totally believed in everything she stood for, until I realised she’s a great big hypocrite.” And mother SHARON, who got involved in last year’s verbal vendetta, will no doubt unleash her viper tongue if the two carry on.

BON JOVI did their reputation no harm after giving up their fee for a recent Madrid show to keep ticket prices low. Lead singer JON BON JOVI said: “When we started planning our tour we did a study and found that, due to the economic situation, Spain wouldn’t be on the roadmap. However, we didn’t want to ditch the fans of a country I love and has treated me so well for 30 years.”

STARLIGHT FESTIVAL UPDATE Marbella’s Starlight Festival begins on July 23 and BRYAN ADAMS plays on the 24th followed by JAMIE CULLUM on the 27th. For ticket info: www.starlitefestival.com. The MARK KNOPFLER concert at Málaga’s Plaza de Toros on July 27 has not sold out yet. Tickets are available from FNAC and Carrefour, on line at www.ticketmaster.es or by phone on 902 15 00 25. The annual Terral music festival takes place this month at Málaga’s Teatro de Cervantes. No major names this year – for the line-up, go to www.teatrocervantes.com.

Pop motor mouth PETE WATERMAN has blasted the ROLLING STONES as “old farts” who are too ancient to tour. “You wouldn’t see ANDY WILLIAMS at Glastonbury, would ya?” First of all he played the festival in 2009, and he couldn’t play there now as he died in 2012. On July 6 the STONES will play the first of two dates at Hyde Park London, exactly 44 years and a day after their legendary free gig there – two days after the original group leader and guitarist BRIAN JONES had been found dead in his swimming pool.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS (singer on Get Lucky) reckons the DAFT PUNK LP Random Access Memories will “change mankind”. The album has already topped the charts in 22 countries including Spain. The mysterious French electro duo were recently caught without their trademark crash helmets and one of them resembles the late KENNY EVERETT.

And the NICKI MINAJ / MARIAH CAREY bitch fest might be over as both have left American Idol. The latter’s new album will be released on July 23 while the former is set to start filming her big screen acting debut in the comedy flick The Other Woman with CAMERON DIAZ.

2013 hasn’t been a good year for TULISA: she is no longer on the easy-money Y Factor pay-roll, her love life is in tatters, she was supposedly snubbed by WILL.I.AM and now these drug allegations. The 24-year-old who was recently down here sunning herself had dreams of conquering Hollywood after being offered the female lead in the sports comedy Intramural. If found guilty she may have trouble entering the US and many reckon all she will have to look forward to will be ITV2’s The Big Reunion. Comedian JIMMY CARR summed it all up saying “She already has a criminal record – her solo album last year”. A new SPICE GIRLS song has surfaced; the previously unreleased song, Strong Enough, interpolates the 1981 TOM TOM CLUB track Wordy Rappinghood and is said to have been uploaded from a cassette that MEL B previously sold at an auction. Meanwhile OLD SPICE (GERI) got a warm welcome when arriving in Australia. She tweeted, “I stepped in koala poo & he peed on my bag”. Her management have sent her Down Under to be a judge on Australia’s Got Talent.

To finish, what’s going on with GEORGE MICHAEL? Loads of good gags doing the rounds and unfortunately all are unprintable, but one tabloid had the headline ‘Scrape Me Up Before You Go Slow’ and the joke around town says he should invest in one of these new computerised Volvo cars that never crash.

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SUMMER LOVING

1 WEDDING NIGHT BY SOPHIE KINSELLA

Indulge your reflective side and feel the emotion in these romantic reads, as balmy and sensual as the first summer you fell in love.

Lottie is tired of dating commitment phobes. Feeling completely let down by her current boyfriend, who suggests a dream holiday instead of a walk down the aisle, she reconnects with Ben, an old flame whom she had once made a pact with: to get married if they were both still single at the age of 30. The crazy couple decide to do just that: tie the knot with no dates, no formalities, no fuss and they head for the romantic island of Ikonos for their honeymoon. Horrified by Lottie’s seemingly desperate decision, her sister teams up with Ben’s best friend to stop the couple from making the biggest mistake of their lives.

5 THE SUMMER GARDEN BY PAULLINA SIMONS

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In this Grease-style young adult novel, young couple Alice and Joe meet while holidaying in Dorset. After spending every waking moment together, the summer ends and Alice returns to Cambridge to study at University, wondering why Joe cannot be contacted. The months pass by and Alice’s broken heart heals. She meets a rich, handsome, intelligent man and they begin to make plans for the future. But suddenly, Joe arrives and he cannot be with her, for a reason she would never have imagined. Alice secretly dreams of rekindling the summer romance that changed her life forever.

3 THE SUMMER GUEST BY JUSTIN CRONIN

Winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award for his entertaining novel, Mary and O’Neil, Justin Cronin impresses us once again with The Summer Guest, which delves into the last few days of the life of financial tycoon, Harry Wainwright. It is summertime and Harry decides to head for a rustic fishing camp in Maine. He brings only two things with him: his fishing equipment and a bequest that will greatly alter the lives of those he most cares for. Intimate, passionate, and profound, The Summer Guest reveals Justin Cronin’s unique talent for telling tales that are as entertaining as they are touching.

4 PRODIGAL SUMMER BY BARBARA KINGSOLVER

Barbara Kingsolver has been praised for her “extravagantly gifted narrative voice”, a gift which abounds in this beautiful hymn to the inherently wild nature of the human soul and of the environment. Prodigal Summer interweaves three different stories into a rich tapestry of lives, both animal and human, that inhabit the southern Appalachia region. At the heart of the narrative is Deanna, a reclusive Biologist who observes the forest from her isolated cottage. Her peaceful existence is threatened by the appearance of a young hunter who invades her privacy and puts an end to her beloved solitude. On a farm several kilometers away on the same mountain, Lusa, a farmer’s wife is at odds with her deceased husband’s family. A little further away lives a pair of elderly neighbours who never cease to argue about God, pesticides and philosophy. Over the course of one sultry summer, this odd group of characters become connected to each other and to the flora and fauna which surrounds them.

The Summer Garden is the third book in the best-selling The Bronze Horseman trilogy. The novel continues the story of Tatiana, a young girl in Leningrad who falls in love with an officer from the Red Army during World War II. When the book begins, Tatiana and her lover (and husband), Shura, are married and living in the US. They have just had a beautiful son, Anthony, but after having been separated for years, they seem like strangers to each other. Moreover, adjusting to life in Cold War America is not easy; it involves various moves, economic hardship and political complications. All they long for is a normal life yet despite almost losing everything, they never give up on each other.

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WATER RESISTANT SMARTPHONE BY TAG HEUER: The Androidbased Sub Nano smartphone boasts Tag Heuer’s ground-breaking ‘Waterblock’ nano-technology, which keeps its internal mechanism from getting wet, even during an adrenalin-charged jet ski or diving session. i www.tagheuer.com

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luxurious looking ski jet boasts adjustable suspension, so riders of different weights can select their own private ‘bounce level’. i www.sea-doo.com

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The new Xperia Z by Sony packs a quad-core 1.5 Ghz Snapdragon processor, 2 GB of RAM and a 13 megapixel camera which also records HQ video.. i www.sony.com

ELECTRIC BIKE FOR YACHTS: This electric folding bike weighs just 11.5 kg, packs up in 15 seconds and travels at 23 km/h, following a 50-minute charge. i www.superyachttendersandtoys.com

GO PRO CAMERA: This little gadget is one of the most popular among seafarers, since it allows you to capture and share videos while you’re on the move. i www.es.gopro.com

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JETLEV FLYER: Enjoy an exciting jetpack ride, fly in the air at a height of 8.5 metres above water and travel across the sea at an amazing 40km/h! i www.superyachttendersandtoys.com 30 / JULY 2013 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

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NUEVA ANDALUCIA Ref. 9149 Large contemporary villa with lots of light in a lovely setting overlooking a golf course. Modern design throughout, built to a very high standard in a private community with security gate. Large living room, 7 bedrooms, cinema room, gym, garage, wine cellar. Price: €2.950.000

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Ref. 9018 Modern contemporary design villa with lovely views. Bright and sunny, a total of 5 bedrooms with a guest apartment, spacious, several large terraces with views, modern interior with many features, modern kitchen, garage for 3 cars, top quality. Price: €1.995.000

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Ref. 9995 Villa facing south with sea views. Built on a large plot of 2.368 m2, with a large living area opening to outdoor covered terraces and an open plan kitchen. Total of 6 bedrooms with 2 in a separate guest bungalow.

FRONTLINE GOLF Ref. 9579 Villa situated in Nueva Andalucia and facing southwest. Built on one level on a frontline golf plot of 1.686 m2, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, spacious lounge, separate dining room, modern kitchen, garage, heated pool. Possible to extend. Price: €1.150.000

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NUEVA ANDALUCIA Ref. 9506 Villa facing south-west, situated in a closed gated community. Three bedrooms and bathrooms, including beautifully renovated large master suite with jacuzzi. New kitchen with granite worktop, several covered terraces, perfect condition. Casaño 10-B, Nueva Andalucía (Pass the Bullring, beside BBVA bank) Tel: 952 810 695 enquiries@villamarketing.com

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MARBELLA Ref. 10591 New top quality apartment in unique position, walking distance to beach and Marbella Town. 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, on 4th ﬂoor with sea views, facing south and west. 3 garage spaces, store room, 24 hour concierge. 50% Reduction. Price: €645.000

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When Audi decided to add performance versions of most of its vehicles a few years back, it took the rather subtle step of simply replacing the traditional ‘A,’ as in A4, A6, A8 and so on, with the letter ‘S.’ It may seem to be a modest way of trumpeting your fastest and most agile cars, but Audi likes it that way and so, it seems, do its customers. The cars are very popular and the S now has a special cachet with Audi products that’s every bit as significant as the AMG of Mercedes-Benz or the M of BMW.

he best way of finding out how good these cars can be is to get behind the wheel of a few 2013 models, as I did recently, and go for a drive. My most recent experience was with an S7 Sportback, which is certainly the most visually striking of all Audi S-cars. One glance at an Audi S7 Sportback (or the less powerful A7 Sportback for that matter) and it’s clear that the car is bound to be compared with the Mercedes-Benz CLS. When Mercedes first introduced the motoring world to the ‘four-door coupé’ configuration with its CLS, it was clear that other upscale manufacturers would follow with

versions of their own. The idea of a full five-seat (four with some makes) automobile that looks more like a sporty coupé was well accepted by buyers of luxury cars. It wasn’t long before BMW had a contender with its rather awkward-looking 5-Series Gran Turismo and even VW got into the act with its Passat CC. The great thing about Audi’s S7 Sportback is that it has a nice big hatchback which opens to reveal an impressive load floor – especially when the rear seats are folded down. Quite apart from the car’s many dynamic qualities, this must make it one of the best luxury touring cars on the market and quite

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SPORTBACK LUXURY 4-DOOR PERFORMANCE ‘COUPE’

Z ENGINE: 4.0-litre twin turbo V-8 Z TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with manual mode Z ACCELERATION: Zero to 100 km/h in approx 3.9-seconds Z TOP SPEED: Approx. 280 km/h Z I LIKED: Awesome amounts of power, great handling, very original styling approach which really makes the car stand out. As with all Audis, the S7 is superbly built and right in there with any Mercedes or BMW. Z I DIDN’T LIKE: Not much with this one! It’s expensive, but worth the money, though extra equipment and upgrades are costly. Z MARKET ALTERNATIVES: No rival has anything quite like it, but buyers may also be looking at the Mercedes-Benz AMG saloons, BMW ‘M-cars’ and products like the Porsche Panamera and Maserati Quattroporte. Z WHO DRIVES ONE? Buyers looking for a very individualistic upscale performance saloon who want something a little different from the norm. Drivers who want maximum performance in a very practical package – there’s nothing in this class with a hatchback and as much cargo space. Z PRICE AND AVAILABILITY: Available now at around €96.110

possibly the most practical of its class ever developed. During my test, I used the car to move some fairly large pieces of furniture, which it swallowed quite easily in its 1,390-litre cargo space. I felt a little guilty for using this amazing and powerful machine for mere load-hauling, but it does prove that a supercar (and the S7 fits that category, as we’ll see) can be practical too. The S7 is a thoroughly modern design and has great ‘road presence’ which prompts lots of curious glances out on the highway. It’s a great car for someone who values individuality in an automobile and doesn’t want to drive the same luxury car as thousands of others out there. If the S7 is a little too much in terms of flat-out performance, buyers can opt for the less potent A7 with its V-6 engine. The S7 is powered by a remarkable and highlyresponsive 420-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 that provides what seems like limitless power and silky smoothness. It’s mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shifters on the steering wheel. This impressive level of power is nicely controlled by Audi’s outstanding Quattro all-wheel drive, so it’s not one of those powerhouse cars that will get away from you on a raindrenched corner. The power is so effortless that it’s wise to keep a close eye on the speedometer – aided on the model I drove by a very clear and easy-to-scan headup display projected onto a patch on the windshield. The speed display sits almost in the average driver’s line of sight without being obtrusive so it takes barely a glance to read it. A similar engine to the one under the bonnet of this Audi is used in the Bentley Continental GT (Bentley being part of the VW/Audi Group) and I’d

rate this outstanding piece of engineering as among the very best power units anywhere in the world right now. As with even the least expensive Audi, the interior is very well executed – I especially liked the quilted leather seats which looked both racy and luxurious. Sitting behind the wheel of an S7 is a very rewarding experience and the cabin ambiance is as good as anything in the industry – especially from a design standpoint. Everything is pretty well where it should be and there are some interesting safety features too. My test S7 came with a blind spot warning system which functions by displaying LEDs on the back of the door mirror when a vehicle is sitting in your blind spot. We’ve all had the experience of beginning a lane change when a passing vehicle isn’t visible either by mirrors or an over-the-shoulder glance (every car ever built has a blind spot somewhere, it seems). Another remarkable safety system that’s available as an extra with the A7 is a night vision camera that displays an image on an instrument panel screen. It shows up people and even small animals way down the road that you’d never spot with the naked eye at night. It’s a bit like watching the closing scenes of the movie Zero Dark Thirty, which is viewed through the night vision goggles of the attacking Navy SEAL unit, but it sure adds a road safety bonus. The S7 Sportback certainly rates among the world’s great cars right now. It is expensive, as might be expected, but it has great individuality, a most impressive twin-turbo V-8 engine, superlative comfort and ready-for-the-track handling. There’s not much more you can ask of a luxury saloon that delivers not only serious power, but surprising practicality too. e

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Country Farm in the Rio Genal Valley in the Serannia de Ronda. Excellent Development Potential (33 ha) Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty • 10 ha of fertile farmland Approx. 800 m of river frontage • 23 ha woodland on the lower slopes of the surrounding mountains • Existing buildings and ruins, including an ancient mill, suitable for development as a spa, hotel, teaching/training centre. € 950,000

Converted Olive Mill near Ronda, with olive groves in production (31 ha) Charming conversion of an original Olive Mill (560 m2) • Outbuildings including stables • Pool, terraces, courtyards and established gardens • Mature Olive Groves in production • Secluded location • Magnificent Views. € 1,500,000

Country Estate in the Rio Genal Valley in the Serannia de Ronda. Excellent Development Potential (450 ha) Four farms • Farm buildings • Mature woodlands, incl. cork-oak, chestnut and pine • Fertile arable land • River frontage • Over 12 km of track • Panoramic views • Potential for development for leisure and tourism purposes, such as a country hotel or spa with outdoor pursuits. € 1,500,000

Country Farm near Ronda (163 ha) Large estate house with swimming pool and tennis courts • Large farm house and outbuildings • Arable and pasture land • Oak woodland suitable for pigs • 50 ha of mature olives (15,000 trees), incl. Alberquina olives, in production • Extensive stabling for equestrian use or suitable for conversion as a hotel/spa. € 3,400,000

For over three decades we have specialised in developing country residences, farms and estates. We also market existing agricultural businesses.

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Ibiza has a special brand of magic and it’s not just because it is one of the coolest places to party; we hope you enjoy our features on this island’s hottest clubs and coolest hotels, our report on legendary DJ, David Guetta and our interview with Michael Keijzer from Santos Beach Club by Dreamers. We get to know The Lecheritas, a cool new kids group who have released what promises to be the biggest hit of the summer and preview the new West End Musicals show in Marbella.

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owhere was in more danger of becoming a victim of its own success than the party island of Ibiza. The epitome of Sixties boho chic became a synonym for Eighties excess that was more cheap thrill than chill, luring thousands of ‘trance tourists’ annually to Ibiza’s shores, including half a million lairy Brits. And the more their brazen behaviour was ‘uncovered’ by reality TV shows, the more discerning travellers were giving the island a swerve. Thus it might have continued – but the authorities cottoned on. “The clubbing scene forms only a tiny part of what the island offers but it’s what defines us, internationally, and it has damaged our image. We intend to change all that,” was fighting talk from Ibiza’s tourism chief, Josefa Mari, five seasons ago. Today, Ibiza is still unashamedly a party place but change is already afoot. To encourage a more cultured and civilised tourism scene, the government has introduced a 6am nightclub curfew and requires all new hotels to be 5-star. Across the island, stylish rural ‘agroturismos’ and smart new spa hotels have been opening up to peddle a smoother brand of hedonism. Even in traditional ‘youth resorts’ like San Antonio and Playa d’en Bossa, a new generation of upmarket establishments are shaking up a cocktail of entertainment that’s just as intoxicating – but rather more sophisticated – than a shot glass of Sex on the Beach. May’s unveiling of the Ushuaïa Tower – the talk of Ibiza this summer – is a perfect example. As the publicity blurb for The Ushuaïa Club’s new sister hotel states: ‘What makes The Tower different? You have all the same privileges that a guest of The Club would have, while being just a few meters away from the action for a different type

VIP KIPS If summer in Ibiza sounds a little scary, you’re either over 30 or you’ve been watching too many reality TV shows. Hotels in the Mediterranean’s clubbing capital are increasingly catering to more sophisticated travellers: those who prefer their foam elegantly presented on a dinner plate, rather than squirted down their cleavage, as Belinda Beckett reports.

of Ushuaïa experience. The Tower is all about exclusivity and style – and voyeurism!’ Nowhere illustrates the gentle breeze of change wafting through the White Island more graphically than the rise, fall and rise again of Pikes Hotel. This iconic establishment, set on the rural outskirts of ‘San An’, was the original agroturismo – a 15th century finca renovated by charismatic Aussie ‘boatnik’ Tony Pike, back in the 1970s. One day, just as he was grouting the last bathroom tile, along came a location scout looking for a likely spot to shoot a pop video. The song was Club Tropicana. The performers were George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. It wasn’t only Wham! who scored a hit. Pike’s became a Mecca for musicians and the celebrity jet set, reaching a high point in 1987 when it hosted the 41st birthday bash of Queen front man Freddie Mercury. Described as ‘the most incredible example of excess the Mediterranean island had ever seen’, 350 bottles of Moet & Chandon and a cake in the shape of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia cathedral were served to 500 celebrity guests. Grace Jones, Bon Jovi, Boy George, Robert Plant, Naomi Campbell and

Spandau Ballet were there, along with some of the oldest swingers in town (Anthony Quinn and Tony Curtis). But then it all went ‘Pete Tong’… (Cockney rhyming slang for ‘it all went wrong’, also referencing the eponymous DJ and a similarlynamed movie partly filmed at Pikes). The hotel became notorious for drug-fuelled orgies, lost its high-end clientele and, in 1998, Tony’s son Anthony was murdered while trying to prevent a scam takeover bid for the hotel by Miami fraudsters. His killer is now serving a life sentence. Ten years after this tragedy, the hotel found new owners, and a new respect, as Ibiza Rocks House. Tony, who lives permanently in Room 25, is a sadder but wiser man. At the time of the sale, The Mail on Sunday wrote that he was “stooped and shrunken, his face looks like a weathered Easter Island statue… and when he walks he shuffles unsteadily, bowed by a life of excess.” His story might so easily have been an analogy for where the island itself was headed. Fortunately, like Pikes, Ibiza has been reimagined. So if you prefer to enjoy the vibe from the fringes of the foam party, we’ve singled out five VIP Kips where you can do precisely that.

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Hacienda Na Xamena, San Miquel Where other hotels scream ‘party’, the Hacienda Na Xamena on Ibiza’s wild northern coast whispers seclusion. But the views are something to shout about and, as the hotel is built into the sheer cliff face on six vertiginous levels, there are plenty of them. Suspended 180 metres above the azure bay, the stage is set for the most photogenic sunsets. The triple-level Eden Restaurant affords front-row seats on this nightly spectacle which is ‘sold’ as part of the dining package, complete with timings: ‘July 9.15pm: Sunset with Aperitif & Dinner, €46.’ Alternatively, go for double bubble with a Champagne sundowner while immersed in the thalasso spa’s cascading pools, overhanging the bay. Guests say it’s like sitting on the edge of the world. Ibiza’s original 5-star hotel, the Hacienda radiates discreet luxury and has been a favourite A-lister retreat since 1971. Surrounded by dense pine forests and protected natural parkland, streams, rocks and olive trees combine with traditional Ibicencan white architecture to create a relaxing connection with nature.

The best suites have freestanding indoor Jacuzzi baths, positioned in front of the terrace windows to soak up those views. The Eden Room has both indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis and your very own ‘hanging garden’. Guests can pamper themselves at La Posidonia Spa, named after the protected seaweed that grows around Ibiza. There are three fresh-water swimming pools (one indoors), a gym, tennis court, four restaurants, a chill-out lounge decorated with Balinese Buddhas and Moroccan cushions, and a private amphitheatre for weddings. While a little too peaceful and isolated for the ‘disco sunrise set’, there’s plenty going on: show cooking, fashion extravaganzas, cookery classes, boat excursions and, at night, live music and cool DJ sounds. After all, even ancient ’30-somethings’ have been known to dance until dawn!

STYLE: Exclusive and reclusive in a vertiginous clifftop setting CLIENTELE : Honeymooners, peaceniks and the stylish over-30s set

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Ibiza’s hot news this season was the opening of the 8-storey Ushuaïa Tower, with its funky floral façade. This is the avant-garde extension to Ushuaïa’s beachfront party hotel, famous for its poolside raves and Hollywood Bowl stage, now renamed The Ushuaïa Club. If the latter’s for hard-core clubbers planning to get down and dirty, the Tower offers a more elitist and voyeuristic viewpoint. Guests can look down on the hoi polloi from the Xaloc Sky Lounge roof terrace bar; or from the best suites, while soaking in a Jacuzzi on their private terrace. This summer, they’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of David Guetta, Avicii, Luciano, Sasha, Pete Tong, Loco Dice, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso… and the list goes on. The 181 rooms and suites mix futuristic decor with high-tech toys: LED lighting you can change with your mood, a menu of plug-in aromatherapy oils, double rainforest showers and what the hotel describes as ‘a very suggestive erotic kit’ (including condoms, lubricant and blindfold). For an ultra-VIP kip, check out the Fashion Victim Suite with its circular, gold-canopied bed, ceiling mirrors and shower in the centre of the room; the Anything Can Happen Suite (50-inch flat screen TV plus pillow and sheet menu) or the top-floor I’m On Top of the World suite (two bathrooms, dressing room, butler service and many other privileges). An infinity pool with oyster bar, cocktails and entertainment, a wellness centre and the new Montauk Steakhouse run by Executive Chef Richard Turner of La Gavroche fame are other Tower wow factors. Plus guests can enjoy all the amenities at the Club – pools, sun loungers, the Minami Japanese restaurant and, for the socially networked, RFID wristbands synced to their Facebook profile. Simply swipe across a sensor to share the latest gossip.

Ushuaïa Tower, Playa d’en Bossa Style: Prestige pampering for privileged voyeurs in a beachfront setting Clientele: Fashionistas and trendsetters. Socialite sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton love The Club. www.ushuaiabeachhotel.com/en/thetower

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Ibiza Rocks House, San Antonio

This legendary Ibiza institution was reborn in 2011 as a luxury boutique hotel that’s part of – and yet apart from – the hugely successful Ibiza Rocks lifestyle brand. If its sister establishment, the Ibiza Rocks Hotel, is all about wild poolside music fests, ‘The House’ offers a more chilled retreat from the beat on the rural outskirts of San An. Although lively times can be expected as most of the bands and DJs headlining the Ibiza Rocks gigs stay here. They also host their after-parties in the old Marrakech Suite of Freddie Mercury fame, now transformed into a disco-bar that’s open 24/7. The iconic swimming pool immortalised by Wham! remains unchanged but the 26 differently-themed rooms and suites have been given an extreme makeover, complete with King-sized beds, CD/DVD players and eclectic soft furnishings. Room 26 with its circular door looks like a great home-from-

home for Hobbits! Room 39 is the hotel restaurant, named in honour of Club Tropicana being the 39th best-selling single of 1983. Old celebrity snaps, vintage record players and bubblegum-pink floodlit tennis courts are other nods to the hotel’s flamboyant past. Despite the chilled vibe, you can still let your hair down. The Pikes VIP Card opens doors to the best clubs on the island, or there’s Wednesday nights at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. This summer, watch out for Tinie Tempah, Franz Ferdinand and Dizzee Rascal, among many other big names. And if you’re feeling fragile next day, Pikes has years of experience in curing hangovers and the Bloody Mary gazpacho must be tried! Or, if you can’t face more alcohol, ‘The Rockovery’ team of wellness therapists have a raft of healing rituals to put you back together again!

STYLE: Rock star chic with a twist of eccentricity CLIENTELE: Old rockers, happening musicians and DJs. Kylie Minogue and Julio Iglesias are fans. For further details (and some entertaining reminiscences from Tony himself) see www.ibizarocks.com/house

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This 200-year-old restored Ibicenco farmhouse surrounded by manicured gardens wafting aromas of pine, rose, fig and lavender will quickly transport you to a spiritual, Zen-like state. The crows of the resident cockerels begin your lazy day. Contemplate the forested hillside and tune into birdsong as you soak up the sun from your private terrace. By its own admission, Can Curreu is ‘far more than an exclusive residence. It is a place with a soul’. Possibly the classiest agroturismo on the island, more temporal pleasures include a menu based on ‘traditional exceptional cuisine’ using home-grown produce from the kitchen garden, and a well-stocked wine cellar. The 17 cottage-style rooms and suites, scattered among orchards and olive groves, are individually furnished in elegant-rustic style with lowbeamed ceilings, terracotta tiles and crisp white linens. The suites have the added luxury of a Jacuzzi, living room and open fireplace. Stay on site to enjoy the swimming pool, spa, gym and solarium; wander over to the nearby Las Dalias hippy market; go for a spin in the hotel’s power boat; or saddle up a pony and head for the hills. Although it feels like the middle of nowhere, there’s a beach within 10 minutes drive from Can Curreu and Ibiza Town is just 30 minutes away by car. Children are welcome in this haven of peace (although it probably helps if they’re well-behaved) and babysitting can be arranged.

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For gracious living and impeccable service away from the clubbing crowd, this colonial mansion will do nicely. Perched high up in the 16th century old quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the hotel is furnished in classic period style with chandeliers, sculptures and many of the owners’ precious antiques, so leave the kids at home. There’s stacks of renaissance history right on the doorstep, along with bijou restaurants, bars, art galleries and designer boutiques to explore. The suites and superior rooms have rooftop and harbour views from their Juliet balconies while the exquisite bathrooms showcase seven types of marble, green onyx and semi-precious stones, in keeping with the early-20th-century style of this former family home. Whirlpool tubs, Loewe toiletries, fluffy bathrobes, pillow menus and plasma TVs are other perks. For the ultimate VIP kip, it doesn’t get much better than the Grand Suite with its formal lounge, two bathrooms with sauna and gym and 74 m2 terrace with outdoor Jacuzzi. The hotel’s Restaurant Es Mirador, specialising in creative Ibicenco cuisine, is a mix of modernism and gentility, complete with Chesterfield-style sofas and an art deco cocktail bar. Breakfast and dinner can also be enjoyed in the cobbled courtyard. Splash out and charter the hotel’s private yacht (or hop on the ferry) to nearby Formentera. The hotel pool is ‘bijou’ but with trendy Las Salinas beach at the bottom of the hill, you’ll only be complaining on the walk back up. e

Mirador de Dalt Vila, Ibiza Town STYLE: Old world colonial charm within heritage city walls CLIENTELE: Serial sophisticates and romantic couples content to make their own party www.hotelmiradoribiza.com/en

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avid Guetta was just a 13-year-old kid in Paris when his teacher attempted to convince him of the importance of learning maths. “I don’t need maths,” he answered, “I already know what I want to be – a DJ”. One year later, at the age of 14, he was throwing parties in his basement as a way of sharing his passion for hip-hop beats with his friends. David’s dreams were small, by all means manageable: all he wanted was to make a living off music; if possible, to be a resident DJ at a popular club. By 18, he had hit the bullseye, playing hip-hop beats to a largely gay audience at Broad club in Paris. Soon, hip-hop began to morph into the electronic beats of house and a new genre of music was born. “What David Guetta symbolises is translation,” says will.i.am, in an enlightening documentary on David Guetta’s life, Nothing but the Beat. “He brought house and dance music culture to people who hadn’t heard it before.” But for David, this new brand of music was much more than that. He explains: “The history of house music can be traced to the death of disco. People used to burn disco records in stadiums and this not only spelled the end of disco; it was also a very racist act. House music was all about playing drum machines and adding disco samples here and there; it was about rescuing disco and recycling it into something new.” DJs like David Morales, Pete Tong and Fatboy Slim may be Gods of the current Electronic Dance Music (EMD) scene, but they are all old enough to recall how different club life was in the 80s and 90s. “Back then, people went to a particular club because they had heard that the music there was good. Nobody knew which DJ was playing there and nobody cared. We certainly didn’t care. All we wanted was to play music; to get paid for it was a miracle,” says Guetta. Fast forward to the 21st century, where David Guetta plays to packed clubs and concert halls housing 80,000 people or more. “The DJ is no longer the person playing music in the corner,” he says, “people go to see a DJ now in the same way they used to go to see a rock star play so I definitely interact with the audience a lot,” he says. Indeed, it is typical to see him pumping his fists in the air and jumping for joy, a dazzling display of light in the background adding a distinctly concert-like feel to his performances. Kelly Rowland, who helped catapult his single When Love Takes Over to number one in 2009 and who often

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performs live alongside David, gushes, “His music gets higher and bigger and louder and suddenly you’re asking yourself, ‘Am I really flying now?’” It was at the start of his career that David would meet a crucial pillar of his meteoric rise to success: his wife, Cathy, an ‘it’ girl on the Parisian social scene and also a savvy Club Manager. In 1994, David and Cathy took over the management of Paris’ answer to New York’s Studio 54: Le Palace, owned by Parisian socialite Fabrice Emaer, known as The Prince of the Night and proponent of the philosophy that clubbing should be about providing a meeting point for interesting people from all walks of life. Le Palace was a colourful hotchpotch of artists, intellectuals, celebrities, designers and of course, young people who just wanted to dance like there was no tomorrow. Cathy and David also began planning their own parties while David DJ’d at many local clubs, though it wasn’t until 1994 that they landed in Ibiza with their magic wand, transforming it into the place to be every year when the nights are warm and their F*** Me I’m Famous parties – the event has attracted everyone from Kate Moss to Leonardo di Caprio, Jean Paul Gaultier and Dolce and Gabbana. Says Cathy, “A client kept insisting that we simply had to go to Ibiza and one December we decided to take his advice. In just one night we visited Privilege (the world’s largest night club according to the Guinness Book of World Records), Pacha, Space… it was really special to me. We went there on a holiday but experienced a revelation.” The Guettas were so enamoured, they decided to call Ibiza home (though the ‘home’ is often anywhere the Guettas’ private jet lands for a performance or party). Cathy recalls being pregnant with her first child and handing out flyers for their first F*** Me I’m Famous party in 2000: “People would laugh at us,” she says, “especially the British,” yet the

party’s ethos, which harks back to the hardcore clubbing philosophy of David’s teen years, struck a chord with both members of the local jetset and revellers who were serious about EDM. According to David, F*** Me I’m Famous “serves as a meeting point for people who don’t normally mix. The social barriers come down – there are not many places where you can find a superstar next to a billionaire, a model dancing next to a student.” The event’s popularity probably has as much to do with Cathy’s savoir faire, as it does with David’s talent at creating hit tracks. “Cathy brings the glamorous set to the parties and I bring the crazy people,” he laughs, highlighting the secret of their success as a couple and as business partners: their differences. “Cathy loves fashion and going to fashion shows. I prefer to stay home and work on my beats,” he says, admitting that she will often advise him on how to act in videos, which he finds the least appealing part of his job. “Be careful, you look like an idiot!”, Cathy sometimes tells him, always, of course, with plenty of love. Cathy and David recently celebrated their 20th anniversary by renewing their vows, and in Nothing But the Beat, she often speaks of their early days together: “We raised each other. When we met we weren’t even adults. I remember sharing an apartment that was smaller than this

hotel room. We had no money, we used to fight and I really feel like when you have been to war with someone it gives you a relationship that is really unique. We had bad days and happy days, we cried, but we shared everything together. Always together.” will.i.am speaks of Cathy’s influence on David’s success: “Did she play a role in it? Hell yeah, she did.” For will.i.am, the fact that the stunning Cathy often features alongside David in posters for F*** Me I’m Famous, is nothing short of “sh** hot!” David and Cathy have two children: a boy called Elvis (born in 2004) and a girl called Angie (2007). By the time the Guettas had settled in Ibiza, David was already one of the most highly-sought DJs in the world, playing to packed crowds in the US, South America, Australia, Japan and beyond. He soon released two hit albums – Just A Little More Love (2002) and Guetta Blaster (2004). In 2006 his mash-up Love Don’t Let Me Go was a Top 10 hit around the world, while his F*** Me I’m Famous CDs have hit triple gold. Albums like Pop Life (2007), One Love (2009) and Nothing But the Beat (2011) have all topped the charts worldwide, making a David a highly sought collaborator and Producer (the biggest of the big – Rihanna, will.i.am, Akon, Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj, have all succumbed to the Guetta magic). Often criticised for being “too commercial”, David simply aims to stay true to love of music: “Some DJs say pop is a dirty word, but I’m trying to be different. It’s difficult, but my aim is to be played by the super cool DJs of the world and to be heard on the radio as well. That’s very hard.” Then again, when it comes to David and Cathy Guetta, is easy to believe that even the biggest Goliath, can be taken down. “Our life is a miracle,” says Cathy, and as she jumps into their private jet, off to the next party, we somehow believe her. e

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Santos Beach Club by Dreamers, Ibiza WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY ADAM JOHNSTON www.adamjohnstonphotography.com SANTOS IBIZA COAST SUITES AND ALBERTO BERNÁRDEZ

The last time we spoke to Michael Keijzer, he was busy organising a DJ session at Dreamer’s, Marbella’s top disco for dance and house music, at the time of Michael’s reign. The young Dutchman, who had been heavily involved in the entertainment business since his teen years, can be credited with no less than having brought the world’s best DJs to the Coast for the first time – everyone from Eric Morillo to Bob Sinclair and David Guetta. Michael has done no less than give us some of the best memories in clubbing history and his presence was always a given at Dreamer’s, from the time its doors opened until they closed. Attention to detail and top notch service, were key to his Club’s immense success. Michael was also part-owner of popular international restaurant, Polynesian’s, famed for offering world cuisine to fervent foodies from the world-over.

hat was four years ago; since then, plenty has changed. Michael has sold both business and to say Marbella misses him, is a true understatement. In 2011, the birth of his first child inspired him to make a change, to a land which had always fascinated him: Ibiza. As is characteristic of most of Michael’s moves, it was well-founded. In his own words, “Ibiza is booming… everywhere you look, places are being built and businesses set up. The biggest clubs here, like Ushuaïa, Lio Club Restaurant Cabaret, Cipriani, etc., are doing

incredibly well. The Puente Romano team are opening a top level hotel here soon, as is Pacha. Everywhere you go you see builders, people working… there are jobs for everyone here!” When I ask Michael what makes Ibiza so appealing to tourists from as far-off as the UK and the US, he answers, “It’s easy to get here by boat; the nearby island of Formentera is a hugely popular destination.” People also fly in from all over the world, of course, attracted by the unique atmosphere in Ibiza, which exudes freedom and a chic boho vibe. “Ibiza isn’t as strict as other holiday cities,” says Michael, “you don’t see so many controls everywhere; the atmosphere is a lot more laid-back; life just flows here.” The island is also renowned for offering a continuous string of activities, like the recent medieval market at Ibiza’s dreamlike castle: “Thousands of people came from all over Europe to enjoy world cuisine and catch some awesome live performances. I believe this is the best moment Ibiza has seen… that’s probably why I brought 10 staff members over with me from Marbella,” he laughs. Michael has played his own role in getting the ball rolling in Ibiza, with the launch last

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May of his newest baby: Santos Beach Club by Dreamer’s. Nestled within the Hotel Santos Ibiza Coast Suites complex, it pays homage in design and ambience to the Miami club scene, with art deco features and bold, bright colours forming a fitting complement to highly modernistic forms inspired on the sun and sea. Curvy white installations provide welcome shade for trendy guests as they lie on white leather sun loungers, while the spherical ‘halo’ sculpture by the pool, is a nod to the Santos name. The Club measures an impressive 1,000m2 and boasts an enviable frontline location, where it offers guests everything from an early morning coffee to the party of a lifetime in the evening (opening hours are from 8am

‘til 12 midnight). Prices are refreshingly reasonable for a venue of this standard, with cocktails going at €10 and a beer or glass of wine to be enjoyed for just €5. One of the star attractions of the Club is its restaurant, open every evening from 6pm to midnight and serving authentic Thai cuisine. As is to be expected at a club run by Michael, music is a big part of the experience; every Thursday guests get their groove on at the famous Hedkandi pool parties and on Sundays, Six Degrees dance events take over, with famous DJs keeping revellers on their feet for the entire afternoon. During the rest of the week, the Club’s resident DJ plays catchy beats from 5pm to 12pm, though, Michael assures us, “the music isn’t so loud that you can’t relax by the pool”. In addition to making a name for himself in Ibiza, Michael

also recently helped launch a franchise: Dreamers Koh Samui, on the shores of the popular Ban Rak beach in Thailand. “One of my best clients moved there and wanted to open a club under a name that everyone knew; I visit the Club two or three times a year and I market it in all my promotion material for Santos Beach Club by Dreamers.” At Dreamers Koh Samui, diners enjoy traditional Thai and Mediterranean cuisine and afterwards, move their suntanned bodies to the rhythm of live DJ music, sipping on refreshing cocktails and enjoy a pristine view of the sea. Michael’s parting words sum up what for him represents the maximum appeal of Ibiza: “The launch of new clubs like Santos Beach Club by Dreamers mean that now, Ibiza can be enjoyed as much in the day time as it can by night”. Certainly, Ibiza is the place to be at any moment when energy and peace are called for in equal measure. g C/ Bruc 3, Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza, Islas Baleares.

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f you’re into dance music then without a doubt you’ve already been seduced by the catchy rhythms of what is set to be this summer’s biggest hit: Take Me To Marbella. The single, performed by The Lecheritas (a trio of nine-year-old girls from the Costa del Sol – Franciska, Dominique and Angelina) has received some 200,000 hits on YouTube and is broadcast several times a day on Spain’s top radio stations. In the single, the girls are joined by teen R‘n’B sensation, Charlotte Floyer, whose soulful voice belies the fact that she is only 16. The Lecheritas’ Take Me to Marbella is the first release on Sala Records, a record label founded by Jacob Johansen and Sala Group Chairman Ian Radford, with the aim of supporting and enriching the music community of Marbella. So international are the EDM beats and catchy melody of Take Me to Marbella, you would never guess that the song was dreamed up, and recorded right here on our shores. Its author, Jacob Johansen, is the father of one of the Lecheritas (Franciska) and, as fortune would have it, a talented Composer and Producer who has worked alongside artists the calibre of Beyonce. As a father of three and busy entrepreneur, the Danish-born musician had never considered his daughter as a star in the making, explaining the almost accidental genesis of the single: “Franciska, Dominique and Angelina play hand clapping games in the playground and one day, I was struck by the words they were chanting (the first few lines of Take Me to Marbella); there was something about their rhythm that inspired me to get into the studio and compose a song.” One might, of course, wonder how a little Danish girl came to be chanting such a traditionally southern Spanish ditty and the answer is that although all the girls come from international backgrounds (Angelina is Lithuanian and Dominique English), they are very much immersed in the Spanish way of life. Franciska and Angelina go to Spanish school (and are fluent in three languages), while Dominique, the only brunette in the

gang, speaks mainly English, sheepishly acknowledging to having “a good friend who explains Spanish to me when we have tests”. “I didn’t have great expectations when I wrote the single,” says Jacob, “it was all about the girls having fun…” In addition to being inspired by the girls’ youthful spirit, he was also fascinated by Marbella: “For many people, Marbella is a dream come true; a symbol of ambition and achievement”, he elaborates. I tell him that we are extremely touched by the presence of Magazine in the official video of Take me to Marbella (Charlotte can be seen reading our Vibe pages while sitting next to a fountain

in the historic centre of Marbella) and he laughs, saying, “That was actually a deliberate is, after all, the biggest choice; magazine in Marbella”. There are more nods to the appeal of Marbella’s unique lifestyle: its luxurious yachts, quaint cobbled streets and ritzy cars cruising down the Golden Mile. The single and video are no less than a true labour of love: “The success of the song is testimony to the importance of supporting your children’s talents,” says Jacob. Far from being blinded by Franciska’s talent, Jacob is refreshingly humbled by the single’s success; he is, so it seems, also incredibly spot-on when it comes to this project. The Lecheritas are destined to go very far, judging by their grace and sense of rhythm as they perform quite complex choreographies (the girls actually met Charlotte Floyer at a local dance school). The Lecheritas are, perhaps, the youngest interviewees I have met, yet they are surprisingly eager to answer my questions

and they don’t think twice when I ask them to show me their newest dance moves (which they will be performing live this summer). “We practise for hours every week,” says Angelina. Dominique interrupts: “We have to do the steps perfectly because when we perform live, we’ll have to dance the whole time we’re singing”. One of their most eagerly anticipated performances will take place at the Global Gift Gala on August 4 (hosted by Eva Longoria). When I ask if they are now officially the most popular girls at school, Franciska answers, “Some of my classmates like it, some copy the way we sing or dance”, she laughs, seemingly non-fussed by the attention and oblivious to the possible envy of budding nine-year-old critics. When I ask them to pose for our photographer, the girls are equally willing and, the photographer notes, capable of giving more than one top model out there a run for their money. “Angelina’s mum has worked in the fashion industry for many years, so she advises the girls during photographic shoots and takes care of all the styling,” explains Jacob. Her fashion choices are just what the video calls for: sequins, leopard prints and of course, pristine, stark white linen and cotton – which the girls don as they jovially run through the cobble-stoned streets of the Old Town, changing into colourful trajes de flamenca to strut their stuff by the poolside of a luxurious villa. “Everyone identifies Ibiza as the party town for the summer but I want to bring the magic back to Marbella,” says Jacob, who is pleased to call the Costa del Sol home alongside his charming wife, Ida Marie, with whom he shares a lovely villa and four adopted dogs, ranging from terrier to shepherd size. The couple is busy preparing the girls for the summer ahead, and Jacob is already dreaming up the Lecheritas’ next single. “We’re targeting Spain first, but The Lecheritas will be hitting the international market soon,” he says, and as the girls abandon the photo session in favour of an impromptu dance session by the pool, I am reminded that Marbella may be the glittering jewel of the Costa del Sol, but it is also one of the best places to raise a happy family.

g Take Me to Marbella can be downloaded on iTunes. To watch the video, search for Take Me to Marbella on YouTube

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Words Michel Cruz Photography Johnny Gates Marbella-Eye Online Magazine

West End Musicals and 3 Tenors touring Costa del Sol

with International Tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan Lovers of music on this coast are fortunate to have a gifted Welsh tenor among them. Born into the rich vocal tradition of the Valleys, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan has been living and working in Marbella for some time now, dividing his time between his professional career and the passion for music that sees him perform both locally and abroad. creating an ensemble of some of the very best musical talent in this region. Stephen is at the heart of the two fantastic new shows they have produced, guiding and nurturing the younger stars as they blend together to produce two great new productions: West End Musicals in Concert and Encore! – The 3 Tenors.

West End Musicals in Concert

is is a talent that is grounded in his early years in Wales and which has progressed and developed through the years. “My first experiences performing in the working men’s clubs of the Valleys taught me to engage the public, while I learned a lot about projecting your energy and enthusiasm from the West End musicals in which I appeared,” says Stephen. Since then his soulful performances have been further enhanced by the technique and precision required to perform the light classical music for which he is perhaps best known on this coast: “I love the diversity of the two main different genres of music I sing and the challenge of mastering them.” Stephen is a seasoned Musical Theatre performer who studied at The Mountview Academy of Performing Arts in London as well as Opera at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. Now this versatile performer with the golden voice has brought together other talented singers,

West End Musicals, which has been playing to packed houses in venues such as Tikitano, La Sala, Valparaiso and several others, celebrates the fun, energy and emotion of the West End as it brings us a selection of the best songs and moments from the productions we love. Included are highlights from Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Evita, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Oliver, The Lion King, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chicago and Les Misérables, to which the second half of the show is dedicated. Accompanying the tenor voice of Stephen himself are the talented performers Adele Lee Peters, Paul Anthony and Gemma Lloyd, who bring their own talent and professional experience to the show. The ladies certainly look the part thanks to stunning evening dresses by Patricia Nahmad. “It’s a true delight to be performing with this team,” says Stephen. “Adele has a great deal of experience as a performer both here and in the UK, and the fact that she can cover the vocal range from Peggy Lee and Shirley Bassey to Mariah Carey, Elaine Paige and Barbra Streisand says enough about her voice and versatility.” She is accompanied by Gemma Lloyd, the other

female vocalist in the show, whose experience as a singer, dancer and actor belies her youth. “I love the musicals and the opportunity this show provides to perform them. It’s great fun and also a good learning experience,” says the young artist with a promising career ahead of her. The other young performer in this group is Paul Anthony, who also joins Stephen in Encore! – The 3 Tenors. It is a measure of his range that he is becoming equally adept at both musical styles: “Although I come from the musicals I am enjoying the new world that is opening up with classical music too.”

Encore! – The 3 Tenors This wonderful ode to the beauty of the human voice and how it is harnessed so wonderfully in classic masterpieces such as La Donna Mobile, Caruso, Besame Mucho, Somewhere, Granada and Brindisi runs parallel to West End Musicals. The rich voice of Stephen Lloyd-Morgan is given full reign here, flanked by the slightly lighter timbre of Paul Anthony and the lyrical tenor of Raúl D’Abreu, a classically trained singer from Málaga. “Raúl is a real find,” says Stephen. “His voice compliments ours beautifully and his technical skill is exemplary. He adds a true Latin note to the Spanish and Italian songs in our repertoire, and he feels the music well. Additionally, I get the impression the ladies don’t mind him at all.” Indeed, Nessun Dorma never fails to give you goose bumps, and the audience’s response has been enthusiastic for both shows, so if you enjoy the great atmosphere of the musicals or the pure beauty of the classical genre then have a look at the programme and see if there is a date and venue to your liking. And if you can’t decide between the two shows, why not go to both!

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Roche Bobois is a name that resounds within the world of fine furniture. Through its exquisitely styled and everevolving ranges, the firm has built a name for taste and quality as it leads us through a lifetimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evolution in classical, country, and especially modern dĂŠcor styles. Foremost industrial designers have made their impact with the creation of Roche Bobois ranges over the years, not infrequently joined by celebrity names from the world of fashion, such as Ungaro, Kenzo, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Missoni who each add their particular touch to new fabrics and patterns, thus creating a brand whose evolving look focuses more on offering a way of life rather than just a style.

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n this sense Roche Bobois offers a philosophy of living and an expression of personal style through the decoration of a home. Each range has a design ethic and ambience of its own, yet by mixing and integrating them into your own dĂŠcor you can create a living space that is entirely unique and personal, suitable to the lifestyle you wish to have. This, in essence, is what Roche Bobois stands for. Recognising that it is not so much the individual collection of pieces that creates a sense of wellbeing in your home, but rather the way in which you select those that excite you, they put their energy into designing individual pieces that inspire the senses.

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Using fine quality woods, fabrics, leather, lacquers and brushed steel finishes, the sumptuously styled furniture pieces and smaller decorative elements encourage you to infuse your home’s décor with your personality and create your own private space. Décor should be stylish and impressive, but this doesn’t mean it can’t be fun as well. The space we inhabit, which we call home, should not conform to other people’s ideas of style but should be a place in which we feel comfortable, relaxed, energised and alive. We should, therefore, design it around our own happiness.

Making a house your home For Cécile Peyrard and her team at Roche Bobois Marbella it is this creative process, the converting of a house into a welcoming home, that makes their work most rewarding. “Naturally we also sell individual pieces,” says Cécile, “but decorating an entire home or commercial space according to the owner’s personality, lifestyle and needs is a challenge that brings out the most creative side in what we do.” Thanks to the broad and evolving range of Roche Bobois, which includes furniture as well as lights, accessories and soft furnishings, she can draw on a very rich source of inspiration for the Marbella properties she decorates. “We work on everything from luxurious apartments to classical homes and ultramodern villas. Sometimes clients just want us to dress a particular room, and then it’s a question of blending in with the existing ambience of the home but also adding a little extra character and joyfulness.” Working from the principle that a home should not only be filled with impressive must-haves, but that you should surround yourself with things of beauty, which give you pleasure and make you want to spend time in the house and its different parts, Cécile designs living environments around not just the needs but especially the personality of her clients. “In essence the lifestyle that a

certain type of house caters to is never hugely different in practical terms. OK, some people have children, others are retired or they spend different amounts of time in their home, but the majority of rooms still have the same basic functions, so we differentiate by filling them with the personality of the people who live in the home.” The flexibility of the Roche Bobois range facilitates this process, as it allows you to mix

and match furniture and accessories across the different collections, and create interiors that can be anything from strictly classic or modern to a very personal blending of styles. “The latest trend towards modern design has produced some wonderful retro-modernist pieces that relive the enthusiasm and creativity of the 1960s,” says Cécile. “It makes it fun to dress rooms in such a way that they brighten the space and put a smile on your face.”

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VILLA MARRAKECH, LA ZAGALETA One of the most exciting recent projects, in which she has been able to channel a lot of creative ideas, is Villa Marrakech. Set in the green folds of La Zagaleta, this stunning modern villa radiates a fresh white glow amid a lush subtropical garden and views of blue skies and sea. Incorporated into the modern styling is a softer element inspired by the smoothed lines of Hispano-Moorish architecture, which anchors the property in its setting. It is the blending of modern with traditional elements, along with the setting and the views, which set the tone for the décor. “The villa is modern and imposing, yet never stark or cold, and with such fantastic views all around it is naturally a home that is outward-looking, in which large windows make the daily panorama before your eyes a part of the home and its living experience.” With this in mind Cécile and her team began to study the spaces and measure the lifestyle to be enjoyed in this home. “It is a lifestyle where the outside comes in; you slide open a door and step out onto a terrace, where the family will spend a great deal of their time. Inside, you may not feel the breeze but the light and warmth of the outdoors shapes the way you use and feel in the rooms, so with this a picture began to form of the everyday flow of the house and the kind of style and individual pieces to complete it.”

In a villa, the entrance is always intended to produce an impressive effect on those who step through the tall, solid double doors. Villa Marrakech is no different in this respect, and though its modern design negated the need for a sweeping staircase and towering ceilings, this room whose main function is to provide access to the various living areas needed to project a certain distinction. Cécile achieved this by focusing on elegant forms and textures that blend modern and classic design elements. The fauteuil is a case in point, its ornate lines made sleeker by the mattsilver tones of its wood and upholstery. Slender vases and artwork in cool tones of black, light grey and off-white continue the theme, complemented by handmade carpets designed by the Roche Bobois atelier and sculpted artwork by Nimrod Messeg. The latter consists of two steel sculptures on black crystal frames that flank the perspective straight out of the window to the green valley beyond. Head off past the lift and you chance upon a stylishly retro-futuristic ‘Papillon’ sideboard topped by a modern painting by Kathrin Antanasian, whose collage of swirling colours is finished with a heated liquid gloss to mesmerising tactile and visual effect.

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The lounge, though elegant and spacious, is not cavernous as some living rooms in this sort of house can be, but rather exudes a comfortable and welcoming feel. It is split into a main living room and a snug family/TV room with a modern chimney, all dressed entirely in the award-winning collections of Roche Bobois. Styled by some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous designers, they include such pieces as the solid leather Ultramobile sofa and famous Nuage armchair with the iconic Podium cocktail table. The latter has a specially patented acrylic lacquer finish that is remarkably scratchresistant and durable. Hand-designed and made carpets combine with modern curtains, elegant standing lamps and accessories from the collection to create a modern dĂŠcor imbued with effortless style and panache. Paintings by Ose Del Sol, Eddy Parkiet and Isy Kaad, along with sculptures by Messeg add a further personal touch in the living room, the family room with its white leather Laguna sofa and Astrolabe glass table, and the dining room. Similarly divided into formal and informal areas, the dining room is an interplay of black leather, chrome and glass, in which stylised and almost liquid forms emphasise the different functions.

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For the poolside terrace and the cabana house overlooking a private cascade and the green beauty of the open valley, Cécile used outdoor furniture by Dedon, which also graces the indoor pool area, with its sauna, hammam and gym. A greater challenge was posed by her desire to give each of the five bedroom suites a defining character and ambience. “It helps that they all enjoy different views of the surroundings,” says Cécile, “so we allowed ourselves to be inspired by the skies, the foliage and the surrounding mountains to create a variety of textures, colours, finishes and decorative details in the different bedrooms.” A combination of wallpaper textures, personalised artwork and carpets as well as made-to-measure curtains and bedding produced the desired effect in rooms alternatively coloured in mauve, green, blue and chocolate brown, white-grey and beige-brown. “Villa Marrakech is an example of what you can do working just with Roche Bobois collections of furniture, accessories and soft furnishings to convert 1,200m2 of living space into a stunning modern home, but it is a personalised example because the possibilities are so wide and the options so broad that you should never have to replicate it exactly.” i www.roche-bobois.com/marbella

Marbella Luxury Week and La Zagaleta Forum As if to underline this point, Roche Bobois were selected to furnish and decorate the VIP Room of the La Zagaleta Forum at the Palacio de Congresos conference centre in Marbella. Held at the end of May, the event brings together leading international experts in the field of luxury services, and this year had David Coulthard as one of its main speakers. “This again is a very different challenge, in which we create a more businesslike environment, but at the same time a space that has to be stylish and comfortable.“ The same can be said for Roche Bobois’ own lounge and hospitality area at the Marbella

Luxury Weekend in Puerto Banús, held at the beginning of June and itself a congregation of all things opulent and luxurious. “There we show off what we can do, as well as the quality and style of Roche Bobois products, but as always we give it a very personal – and in this case Marbella – feel designed to give those people who visit us a pleasurable experience. Where others have become lost in their corporate identity, Roche Bobois continues to embrace the principles upon which it was founded, holding true to a simple philosophy of style and craftsmanship at the service of lifestyle. e

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rom this spot, the very private urbanisation of Los Picos offers the best of all worlds: beautiful seclusion surrounded by protected parkland at the base of La Concha Mountain, combined with the fact that the main amenities of Marbella and Puerto Banús are never more than a short drive away. It is a setting endowed with impressive views of the natural surroundings, the soaring mountain, the Mediterranean Sea and the sweep of the coastline near Puerto Banús. “We chose this spot precisely for its peaceful and beautiful location,” says Geert-Jan, who had the villa built to his design a few years ago. “It offers the kind of tranquillity and unspoiled setting that makes this a home where you can really unwind and relax, but at the same time it’s just a few minutes’ drive to the motorway and the centre of Marbella.” It’s true, you know the motorway is there, but you can neither see nor hear it from here, where apart from the small enclave of Los Picos all you see around you is untouched nature.

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Nagüeles Provençal refinement in a parkland setting

In an area dominated by rustic Andalu sian and modern villas, Casa Los Pico recalls the elegance of Provence. Its s arc hite transport you to the lavender fields of ctural styling, decoration and layout stands under the clear blue Andalucía skySouthern France, yet this stylish home community on the lower reaches of the , ensconced within a private gated villa Sierra Bermeja. WORDS Michel cruz Photography © khph otography.co.uk

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A parkland on the edge of Sierra Blanca Set a little to the west of Sierra Blanca, Los Picos has had fortune on its side – or rather, its residents have – for it is bordered by the pine canopy of the Parque Nagüeles, the protected reserve at the base of La Concha Mountain and a creek flanked by willows and oaks. Even beyond the creek, areas once earmarked for development have been rezoned and are now unlikely ever to be built upon, effectively securing the unspoiled character of the area and the views of it from Los Picos. “What it’s done is made this an even more special location than we anticipated when we first chose to build here,” says Geert-Jan. The villa he created certainly does the setting justice, with a crisp white facia that contrasts to great effect with the lush greenness of its manicured grounds. Though there is an underground garage, it is hard to resist the gravel driveway that leads to a shaded parking area with carports at the entrance to the house. Step through the solid rustic Andalusian door into the high-ceilinged entrance hall and you are again reminded of the cool elegance of Provence, a style that works very well within the climate and ambience of Marbella. Unlike the heavier feeling of

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Andalusian rustic architecture, this is a style that is not diametrically opposed to modern sensibilities. The strength of the Provençal style is that it has the ability to harmonise classical rustic references within an essentially contemporary home, and Casa Los Picos is a perfect example of this. Entering the living areas, the tall ceilings, crisp white walls and classic floors in French oak combine with the tasteful furnishings to create a refined décor that is reminiscent of the grand homes of Northern Europe yet nevertheless fits in perfectly with the Andalusian light, climate and lifestyle. The large living room with stately fireplace illustrates this well, as it forms the centre-point of an area that connects a sunny workroom and

family TV room on the one side, and a formal dining room and kitchen area on the other. In this the pervading symmetry of the villa is described too, and it gives the home the kind of clean lines and architectural balance normally reserved for modernist creations. Imposing, yet at once homely and welcoming, this is a place equally at ease with tuxedos and pyjamas, where functional spaces such as utility rooms and laundries are within convenient reach yet somehow don’t interfere with the aesthetics of a finely balanced villa with its impressive modern kitchen and informal breakfast room that overlooks the garden and leads on to a large terrace with pergola and built-in BBQ area.

A well-considered design You can recognise great design when the individual pieces function beautifully by themselves but also slot into one another with consummate ease. That is clearly the case with this fine home, where the various rooms flow into each other but can also be easily separated. The large covered terrace, which links in to the living room and is also flanked by the office and the breakfast room, is another space that brings the various parts together while offering a broad-angled view of the stylised gardens, the pool and the sea. Follow the stairs up to the first floor and the

symmetry continues almost imperceptibly. Three beautifully finished bedrooms and two bathrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one en-suite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; featuring the same high ceilings as on the ground floor, look out across the estate to the Mediterranean horizon, all with access to the large private terrace that also serves the master bedroom. An independent suite in its own right, the latter is a private zone complete with the kind of bathroom and dressing room normally seen on the pages of glossy lifestyle or design magazines. They complete an opulent bedroom with some of the most inspiring views in the house. Apart from the master bedroom, there are three additional bedrooms.

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Also on first floor level is a self-contained apartment with its own access. Designed to offer great flexibility, it features a lounge with stylish kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom and even a terrace overlooking stunning countryside, making it ideal for guests who want privacy, older children who seek independence or as a studio from which to work. With the attic-style room one floor up, Geert-Jan betrays his Northern European origins, but dispel any notions of a dark and dusty space â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is a bright, fresh and spacious room filled with light that wants to be used as a creative space.

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Classical refinement meets modern luxuries Naturally, a home of this kind, which features security and automated systems, zoned access, wireless connection, Bang & Olufsen sound installation and the finest heating and cooling systems, would not be complete without its own private spa facilities. What marks it out is the classical elegance of this space, whose heated indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi and shower area all enjoy natural light flowing in from a small courtyard in which an attractive fountain provides a visual focal point. The basement area, which also features a wine cellar and gym space, offers access to the beautifully kept garden, but to really appreciate the symmetry of the latter’s formal shapes as designed by leading landscape architect Marcel

Wolterinck, you should approach it from the main terrace. From this vantage point the intricate designs cast a wonderful pattern of greenery against the blue of sky, sea and the swimming pool that lies sparkling further down. “It’s a playful way of creating a garden that is visually pleasing, easy to maintain and that also offers lots of pleasant outdoor spots to relax in,” says Geert-Jan. Another unique feature inspired by the classicism of France is the pool area set a level below the main garden, at the heart of which steps lead down from the terrace to a swimming pool framed by fantastic views of La Concha. “We didn’t want to have the typical layout with a large pool right in front of the main terrace and living room, so we decided to set it a little apart and

create a space that is rather special in its own right.” I think he succeeded, aided in part by a wonderful pool pavilion with all the charm and elegance of a classic orangerie. This pool house also doubles as an independent guest apartment with its own lounge, bedroom, bathroom and a small kitchen, while the staff apartment – built and dressed to the same high standards as the rest of the house – lies discreetly below it. Providing as it does a sophisticated modern home with tasteful classical overtones, Casa Los Picos is a grand villa also blessed with a very privileged location. In more ways than one, therefore, it enjoys the best of both worlds. g Tel: 609 909 668. www.casalospicos.com

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Immerse yourself in the wonder of a plethora of water therapies, discover the new Hotel Aguas de Ibiza Spa, learn all about the importance of dental planning with Dr. Nina King of Oasis Dental Clinic and read up on the latest health and beauty news.

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eekend booked at the Dalt Vila? Check. Lunch reserved at Santos Dreamer’s Beach Club? Got it. Table and Champagne booked at Space? All done. You’re so organised, you even stepped by Ushuaïa this morning and picked up a super trendy Mery Hello one-piece. So what to do when you look in the mirror at dark circles under your eyes, a plethora of fine lines and an altogether haggard look revealing your wild partying ways? It sounds like a pampering facial is a matter of urgency… and we’re not talking an ordinary facial but one of the ‘gold standard’ facials favoured by the jetset. Ever wondered how the Hollywood A-list manages to dance ‘til dawn at Ibiza’s hottest parties, only to emerge, fresh-faced for the daily round-up with the paps? It’s less to do with good genes and more to do with good docs and therapists. The good news is, these treatments are definitely within your budget.

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Z 1 THE OXYGEN FACIAL: The Oxygen Facial is, perhaps,

the most appealing facial for the summer. Cool and quick, it involves infusing your skin with cool, pure Oxygen. First, the therapist cleanses your face, then applies a Vitaminrich antioxidant serum. Afterwards, she holds a fine, pensized infuser a few millimetres from your skin, pressurising therapeutic-grade Oxygen over the pores. That’s exactly when the magic begins, since the Oxygen pushes the antioxidants into the deeper layers of your skin, stimulating your cells to generate collagen and elastin (the building blocks of good skin). The results? A glowing, youthful complexion that lasts for days.

six weeks before the plane takes off, since it takes a few sessions to really make a difference. Micro-dermabrasion is renowned worldwide as one of the most effective facials. It involves spraying natural mineral crystals onto the skin, which gently eliminate dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new skin. Not only does your complexion look more youthful; countless imperfections like blemishes, acne scarring and fine lines are reduced by a noticeable degree. Z 3 AROMATHERAPY FACIAL: Sometimes, the stress that shows up on your skin is caused by a lack of sleep or psychological trauma. For a quick boost for body, mind and spirit, try an aromatherapy facial. A trained therapist will know which oils to use for your particular skin condition; for instance, if relaxation is required, or if skin is irritated or acne-prone, ideal choices would be lavender, rose or lemongrass. If a good exfoliation is required, your therapist may add a few drops of lemongrass, basil or tea tree oil to a gentle scrub. If rejuvenation and regeneration are key, neroli is a good choice (incidentally, neroli is the only oil which should be used around the eye area). Z 4 FACIAL REFLEXOLOGY: Facial reflexology goes beyond skin-deep, working on the physical, emotional and mental levels for lasting beauty and well-being. The treatment deeply relaxes the face, which is subject to a significant amount of tension on a daily basis (just think of how often we use facial muscles to eat, talk, express our emotions, laugh, etc.). It combines knowledge gleaned from ancient Chinese medicine, South American Zone Therapy, Vietnamese face mapping and current scientific knowledge on neuro-anatomy, to regulate the blood, lymph, hormones and body functions. The therapist typically begins the treatment by applying a natural oil to particular acupuncture points on the face using gentle, circular motions. Different pressure levels and strokes are then used on individual ‘maps’ within the face, resulting in a state of deep relaxation. This is definitely the sensation to aim for before letting go of all your inhibitions and worries on the dance floor.

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IBIZA STYLE:

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1 – PRO-COLLAGEN MARINE CREAM BY ELEMIS This potent anti-ageing cream keeps skin looking young and firm. i www.elemis.com 2 – SOMETHING BLUE BY THE BODY SHOP We love this shimmery shadow, ideal for a night out on the town. i www.thebodyshop.es 3 – NAIL LACQUER BY MAC We love MAC’s wide range of cool summery colours. Our pick for this month is pink. i www.maccosmetics.com 4 – STRAWBERRY EAU DE TOILETTE BY THE BODY SHOP If light, fruity fragrances turn you on, stay fresh and sweet with this cool cologne. i www.thebodyshop.es 5 – MAKE-UP BRUSH BY LEONA LEWIS FOR THE BODY SHOP This soft, fluffy brush helps powder glide on effortlessly over your skin. i www.thebodyshop.es 6 – VERNIS NAIL LACQUER BY DIOR This sexy, gold-topped nail lacquer will ensure your nails are as shimmery as a starry night’s sky. i www.dior.com

7 – NUDE BY RIHANNA Bursting with fruity, white floral and woody main accords, this perfume is a predicted bestselling summer fragrance. i www.theperfumeshop.co.uk 8 – CHUBBY STICK MOISTURIZING LIP BALM BY CLINIQUE This soothing balm is a firm favourite to have in your makeup bag all year round. i www.clinique.com 9 – EYESHADOW BY LANCÔME Once again, turquoise and green shades are all the rage in eyeshadows. i www.lancomespain.com 10 – PINK FRIDAY PERFUME BY NICKI MINAJ If the words fruity, sweet, caramel, citrus and tropical make your mouth water, they’ll probably send your sense of smell into a frenzy with this new perfume by hip-hop sensation, Nicki Minaj. i www.theperfumeshop.co.uk

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Members of the Ibizan jetset are currently raving about the recently renovated Revival Spa by Clarins

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he hypnotic rhythm of electronic music. A non-stop party scene that envelops you from the moment your feet touch its soft sands. The unabashed glamour of the world’s top models, designers, actors and artists who converge for a few, magical evenings to discover what true freedom feels like. Ibiza is all these things and more, but take a few steps along the pages of its history and you will find that its essence can be found in natural sites like God’s Finger in the Benirràs Bay or the remains of the first Phoenician settlement at Sa Caleta. A myriad of Ibiza’s wonders are registered UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the island’s pristine, wild beauty has long made it a choice backdrop for the work of acclaimed photographers and film makers from around the world. Like all famous goddesses, Ibiza’s heart beats to its own rhythm: one that mimics the ebb and flow of the tides, the warmth of the earth and the lightness of the atmosphere: it is precisely these qualities that the Hotel ***** Aguas de Ibiza’s Revival Spa has sought to capture and share with the world’s savviest spa-goers. The Hotel ***** Aguas de Ibiza is a landmark of luxury in Ibiza, a ravishing haven that is both Ibicenco and Mediterranean. Rising high on the Santa Eulalia seafront, a mere 15 minute drive from the airport and 10 minutes from a good game of golf and the historic centre of Dalt Vila, the Hotel is famed for the Feng Shui principles which guide its architecture and design. Health, Nature, Space and the Environment are the pillars it stands on, so even the keenest eco-warriors can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that photovoltaic panels, condensed water climatisation and free cooling make for a guilt-free yet highly pleasurable stay. Added to this is the knock-out cuisine served at restaurants like La Sal, which offers a fusion of traditional, insular and contemporary cuisine, or Óligo Madeinterranean, with the very best modern Mediterranean cuisine. If chilling out before a night at Pachá or Privilege is on the cards, what could be better than a cocktail at Air Ibiza, the al fresco roof terrace, inspired in its design on the luxury airline industry of the 1960s? Members of the Ibizan jetset are currently

raving about the recently renovated Revival Spa by Clarins, which has taken the island into a whole new league when it comes to providing a true grand-luxe, five-star experience. Minimalistic in design yet bearing subtle Mediterranean influences, the spa, designed by Barcelonan firm Sara Folch, is predominated by white and sandy hues. Wide-open spaces, large, comfy resting beds and plush cushions abound. It measures no less than 1,500m2, boasting 11 spacious treatment rooms (one of which is a couples’ room), as well as a thermal area with a sauna, hammam, Roman bath, cold well, ice fountain, counter-current pool, water bed pool, Feng Shui pool, relaxation areas (interior and exterior) and a wellness bar offering a selection of teas, fruit juices, fruit and natural biscuits. The Spa also houses a savvy gym equipped with the very latest in workout machines. One of the most exciting developments at Revival is its collaboration with prestigious beauty firm, Clarins, to create a new brand: Skin Spa Clarins. Here, men and women alike are offered cutting-edge facial and body treatments. Apart from those on the Skin Spa menu, clients can select from a wide range of therapies and rituals, including massages with locally sourced herbs, clay body wraps, exfoliating treatments using Mediterranean olives or sea salt, revitalising algae treatments and a multitude of Oriental treatments, including the ground-breaking Watsu, a therapy taking place in the water, described by many as akin to a regression into the womb. Staffed by beauty, nutrition and osteopathy specialists, as well as Personal Trainers and teachers of yoga, Pilates, aqua spinning, etc., the Revival Spa has everything you need to relax or work up a sweat, and it is the only establishment in Spain to offer the Universal Contour Wrap, which guarantees a loss of 15cm in just one session. Other popular treatments include the Body Sculptor, pressotherapy and Eurowave therapy (which reduces cellulite and keeps skin firm and tight). The staff also invites savvy spa-goers to design their own dream treatment programme, pampering body and mind in the most individual of ways.

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HEALTH If you’ve never heard of Shinrin-yoku, this Summer may be the ideal time to indulge in this curious habit, which originated in Japan and is all the rage among health buffs who like to feel at one with the Great Outdoors. Shinrin-yoku is basically a ‘forest bath’ which involves little more than taking a long, leisurely walk through a forest and opening all your senses (sight, sound, smell, even taste if fruits and edible flowers abound in your area), to the impressive health benefits bestowed by Nature. Taking a forest bath has been proven to lower the heart rate and blood pressure, as well as lift the mood and keep anxiety and depression at bay. Interestingly, experiments have found that merely looking at a photograph of people in a forest imbues calm and contentment simultaneously. To take your first forest bath, walk slowly through a forest (containing at least 45 per cent wood), touching and taking in the fragrance of the trees, listening to the sounds of birds and the leaves rustling and, if possible, contemplating the tranquillity of a flowing stream.

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Beware of PesticideRidden Flowers For most women and men, few sights are quite as romantic or fragrant as a big bouquet of flowers but if you want to make sure you’re doing more good than harm for your loved ones, make sure you only buy organic. Many commercially bought flowers are unfortunately imported from countries where the use of pesticides causes local workers to suffer from serious illnesses; a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, for instance, reveals that female floriculturists in the most popular flower exporting countries suffer from an alarmingly high rate of premature deliveries and spontaneous abortions. Additionally, children of female workers exposed to pesticide-ridden flowers during their pregnancy showed delays of up to four years on aptitude tests. Some commonly-used chemicals employed to ward off insects and degradation have been classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as likely causes of cancer, so do the right thing and go 100 per cent organic.

Eliminate Cancer Causing Toxins from Your Home We normally associate cancer with dangerous habits such as smoking, yet sadly, the enemy often lies within our home, contained within products we would never associated with disease. Fight cancer by avoiding use of the following to the greatest extent possible: Z MEDICATIONS: Many pills are coated in phthalates, heavy metals and chemical preservatives, which are toxic both to the environment and to our bodies. Only take medicine when you really need to or are ordered to do so by your physician. Z PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS: Plastics contain chemicals that leak into food and interfere with our hormone receptors, altering our brain chemistry, build up in our organs and causing tiredness and headaches. It is best to keep food in glass, ceramic or stainless steel containers. Make sure they are airtight before placing them in the fridge. Z TAP WATER: Opt for purified water, since tap water often contains heavy metals, chlorine and other toxins which our system cannot successfully eliminate. Z SKIN CARE PRODUCTS: Skip the urge to buy that €5 cream and go for natural products made without ingredients like sodium lauryl sulphate, parabens, DEAs, MEAs, TEAs, etc., which cause toxic overload. Z PROCESSED FOODS: High in sugar, salt, additives, artificial colours and flavourings, processed foods are a one-way ticket to ill health, causing everything from saggy, wrinkly skin to cancer. Invest in good quality organic fruit and vegetables, create a fun cooking culture within your home and keep ‘sinful’ treats like sweets to a minimum.

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Dr. Nina King of the Oasis Dental Clinic:

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Personalised care. The honesty that flows from trust. A plan that both patient and doctor are happy with; one that takes into account values like long-lasting results, subtlety and health. Many of us have not encountered these values when it comes to dentistry, yet they are the driving force behind the dedication and hard work of Dr. Nina King of Oasis Dental Clinic. Dr. King, a UKregistered specialist in Prosthodontics (the replacement of missing teeth), has one clear aim when it comes to cosmetic dentistry: “When people see you after you have had cosmetic dental work done, they should say, ‘You look great!’ without being able to pinpoint the exact reason why”. Where does beauty begin? Planning for Perfection

who simply wanted bigger teeth, for instance… the before and after pictures are simply inspiring. “We don’t just use Photoshop or other design tools that provide imaginary renderings of what patients will look like; this programme shows us the actual results.” Another handy tool is the wax-ups (wax models of teeth) which Dr. King carefully crafts so clients can get a clear picture of the internal structure of their mouth. She shows me a model taken of a mouth riddled with overlapping and crooked teeth, then a wax-up of the same mouth after she has re-shaped teeth. ‘Wow!’ is the first word that springs to mind.

One of the most curious aspects of Dr. King’s profession is that, often, patients will come in with very specific ideas of the changes they desire – some may say they want implants; others may desire tooth whitening. While knowing what we want is good, sometimes, we hone in on one small aspect that we don’t like, but fail to see other, glaring problems that everyone else sees. “Sometimes people don’t really realise how obvious something like a missing tooth on one side of the mouth can be when they smile because Are We There Yet? they always obtain a frontal view of themselves when they look in People often don’t have cosmetic the mirror,” says Dr. King, adding, work done because they think they “One patient came in convinced are beyond help; some don’t know that he needed a whitening you can have braces even if you are An example of ‘before and after’ images on Dr. Nina King’s simulated dental programme but on closer inspection, we a mature adult; others are fearful discovered that his teeth actually of high costs or of not getting the had a beautiful colour; what was causing the that the teeth were close to dying; they were in results they want. “My patients are often surprised discoloration was actually a couple of old fillings. a terrible state so simply applying veneers or because big changes can often be much easier Just by changing them, the problem was solved,” whitening them was not the solution. Moreover, in and quicker to achieve than they imagined,” says she says. accidents, the gum line is often affected so in this Dr. King, who is well-known in Marbella for her patient’s case, it was important to address those caring nature. The first time we met, I recall her When Health and Functionality Come First two issues first.” telling me that when her head hits the pillow, she often runs through her patient’s needs, thinking Sometimes, patients come in with a clear need for non-stop about the best way to give them a implants but they may have underlying problems How Will I Know What I Will Look Like? such as gum disease or an uneven gum line; Dr. King uses a specialised dental computer beautiful, functional smile. It is precisely service therefore, restoring gums to their optimal state is a programme which allows her to provide patients of this nature that makes Marbella so much more crucial first step. At other times, a short or longer with ‘before and after’ images of any proposed than a tourist town; it is no less than a true oasis of period of orthodontics (braces) may be indicated. procedures. She shows me images of one patient health and beauty.

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Says Dr. King. “One of my patients had a bigger gap on one side of the mouth than the other; after a short period of orthodontics, symmetry was restored and we were able to proceed with implantation.” Other patients discover important information about the state of their teeth. Dr. King speaks of a patient who had suffered from a serious accident after falling from a ladder and hitting the frontal area of his mouth. “His two front teeth were discoloured,” she says, “but his scan revealed

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Fashion, Gymnastics and Celebrities at Laguna Village Laguna Village shopping centre is known as a local Mecca of fashion and style, a reputation forged through dynamic events such as their most recent fashion show and rhythmic gymnastics event. Guests, including Maya Swarovski (proprietor of the famed Austrian crystal design house) and JĂźrgen and Margit Sauer (owners of Laguna Village shopping centre) delighted in the artistry of the designs and the dazzling displays of physical fitness. g www.laguna-village.com

Champagne Afternoon and High Tea Party with Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen recently celebrated the world premier of its new Surround Speaker System at a special Champagne party held at elegant beach club, La Cabane at the Hotel Los Monteros. Guests listened to a host of different types of sounds (those of the sea, an exclusive mix of music from Oscarwinning film, Les Miserables, a special rendering on an exclusive BĂśsendorfer piano, and chill out music from a talented DJ). g www.beolink.com

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Impressive Amount Raised at 11th Butterfly Children Golf & Ball DEBRA Spain is delighted to have helped raise €33.800 for children suffering from Butterfly Skin disease, at the recently Butterfly Children Golf & Ball. The event began with a fun-filled game of golf, with over 200 players competing. A Gala dinner was also enjoyed by guests, who are already talking about next year’s event. g www.debra.es

Costa Water Park Opens in Marbella and Puerto Banús For an original, fun-filled day for the whole family this summer, head for the new Costa Water Parks, located in Marbella and Puerto Banús. The park contains a variety of water attractions that will keep kids and adults entertained and active in a safe setting monitored by professional lifeguards. The park exclusively utilises Wibit products with the EN 15649 guarantee of security and quality. Marbella: Avda. Del Duque de Ahumada (opposite Da Bruno Sul Mare), La Barca, Marbella. Puerto Banús: Buddha Beach, third bay from Puerto Banús towards Marbella. Open daily from 11am to 7pm.

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Hot Deal at Loft & Roomers Loft & Roomers has cleared out a warehouse at their supplier’s sofa factory – Actona Seating Ltd. Loft & Roomers has been fortunate enough to acquire all their showroom and prototype items. The company is therefore selling 500 assorted sofas and chairs in fabric and leather at incredibly low prices. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime.

g CN340, km 183, Marbella. Tel: 952 772 139. www. loftroomers.es

Stephen Staunton Celebrity Golf Challenge The Stephen Staunton Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic and Gala Dinner raised an amazing €33.064 for Children with Cancer (CWC) in the UK. Sponsored by UK company, Blackstar Sports, the event saw some 60 golfers enjoying an exciting game at the Marbella Club Golf Resort, which was won by the team from Route 66 in Puerto Banús. The presentation and gala dinner were held at Villa Tiberio on the Golden Mile in Marbella, where 240 guests enjoyed excellent food and live entertainment. g www.twitter.com/S_Staunton

Línea Directa: Advice on How to Act in Case of an Accident Línea Directa Insurance is pleased to share the following piece of advice on the steps to take if you experience a road accident in Spain: 1. Call the emergency number: 112. They will co-ordinate the procedure and will ask you in detail about the circumstances of the accident. 2. Remain calm at all times. Switch on the emergency lights and if the state of the vehicle permits, remove the vehicle from the road. 3. Signal the accident location. Before stepping out of the car, put on your highvisibility jacket and place the emergency triangles correctly. The first must be placed about 50 metres behind the car in the direction of the traffic, and the second about 100m. 4. If someone is seriously injured, never try to move them, except if in danger of fire or imminent explosion. Cover the injured person, keep them calm and wait for the emergency services to arrive. 5. If the circumstances of the location allow, always fill in the European accident report, which is an essential document for speeding up the procedures and handling between the insurance companies. If you have any doubt about how to do this, don’t hesitate to call your insurance company.

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Multi-Focal Contact Lenses at Specsavers If you’re tired of using different glasses for different tasks, or of using spectacles altogether, try Specsavers’ Multi-focal contact lenses, which are precisely graduated to fulfil the needs of those who have difficulties seeing objects both far and near. Elsewhere in eye news, Specsavers recently released interesting information on Top 10 Foods for Healthy Eyes. These include carrots (rich in beta-carotene), dark green leafy vegetables (containing beta-carotene and Vitamin C), peppers (which are rich in anti-oxidants and known to possibly reverse earlystage macular degeneration), broccoli (containing beta-carotene and lutein), Brussel sprouts (rich in lutein), pumpkin, yams, squash and sweet potatoes (all high in lutein), citrus fruits and apricots (high in beta-carotene), sardines (rich in zinc and Vitamin E) and nuts (rich in zinc, Vitamin E and selenium). g For further information, ww.specsavers.es

New Spa Director for La Cala Resort La Cala Resort is pleased to welcome a new member to its team: Spa Director, Sandra Reschke, who has studied a variety of subjects, including beauty, management, anatomy make-up and dermatology. Sandra boasts enviable experience in the beauty industry, having worked with firms the calibre of La Prairie and used the best brands in the world on her clientele, including Clarins, Dermalogica and Thalgo. She is also an expert in holistic, anti-ageing and medical beauty treatments. g www.lacala.com

New Office for Churruca Notary Marbella notary, Manuel García de Fuentes y Churruca (Churruca Notary) is proud to announce that it has moved to spacious new offices on Avenida Ricardo Soriano. The inauguration was attended by a host of dignitaries as well as a plethora of lawyers, economists, real estate agents and friends. g Avda. Ricardo Soriano 21, 3ª planta, Edificio

RS-21, Marbella. Tel: 952 880 408. www.notario-marbella.com

Bella Noche Launches in Puerto Banús Party lovers who enjoy a fun night out on the Port listening to live music and enjoying a beer or cocktail will love the new Bella Noche Piano Bar, recently launched with an elegant cocktail party attended by ‘the coolest of the cool’. Bella Noche opens nightly from 11pm ‘til late.

g Edif. Jardines de Puerto Banús. Tel: 626 461 294.

Fiduciary Group Appoints David MacGregor as Managing Director The Fiduciary Group is pleased to announce the appointment of David MacGregor as Managing Director. At a recent gathering to welcome David to the team, Chairman, Peter Isola, stated, “David's experience within the banking and private client services sector will provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise which no doubt will assist to further strengthen Fiduciary's position as a leader in private client services”. David, who recently moved to Gibraltar with his wife, Sonja, is optimistic about the challenge posed by the change of position and the move to a new country. He said: “I am very much looking forward to the opportunity ahead and to play my part in the continued development and growth of one of Gibraltar's leading companies. The added benefit of being so closely associated with Gibraltar's longest established law firm, ISOLAS, was an important factor in my accepting the role”. g www.fiduciarygroup.com

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SHANKLA BY PAVÉS: CELEBRATING THE JOY OF SUMMER If fine jewellery with a modern twist is your thing, you’ll love Shankla by Pavés, a unique design for men and women made from natural stone and gold (the pendants cost just €220). There are a myriad of finishes and types of gold to choose from, so if you really want to celebrate summer in your own unique way, dress your look up with this original new collection.

g Available at Pavés, Puerto Banús and online. C/ Francisco Villalón, C.C. Cristamar 15-16, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 818 822. www.shanklabypaves.com

PENDING COFFEE INITIATIVE AT BELLARIA

Trendy café, Bellaria, has already broken new ground with its scrumptious organic breakfasts, lunches and cakes, and recently, it became the first cafe in Marbella to join the ‘Pending Coffee’ initiative. Already taking the world by storm (with Starbucks jumping on board), the initiative is all about helping those who can't spare for a coffee, breakfast, sandwich or treat. The concept is simple: pay for your coffee and for someone else’s. The extra amount will then buy a hot cuppa for someone who can't afford it. g C/ El Azahar,

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 319 023. www.bellaria.es

PATRICIA VÁZQUEZ BEAUTY SALON LAUNCHES IN MARBELLA The fabulous new Patricia Vázquez Beauty Salon opened recently in Marbella, with a swish cocktail party attended by the crème de la crème of the local jetset. Patricia, an expert in the world of hair and beauty, is pleased to bring her very own brand of glamour to the Coast. During the event, she presented a host of trendy styles which promise to be all the rage this summer.

g Urb. Cerrado del Águila s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 000 270.

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FRANTASTIQUE: PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS ONLINE? If you’ve been wanting to hone your French skills or learn to speak ‘the most romantic language on earth’ at a beginner’s level, but you haven’t enough time to attend classes in person, give online company, Frantastique, a call. The company was founded by highly successful English online teaching company, Gymglish. com, which boasts over one million students all around the world and over 4,000 business clients, including Crédit Suisse, Total, Axa, Cepsa, Natixis, BNP Parribas, etc. g www.frantastique.com

ALOHA COLLEGE STUDENTS: RADIO AND SPORTS STARS Year 10 Aloha pupils recently visited the offices of Cadena Ser Radio’s Marbella branch for an interview with presenter, Mª Angeles, about the reasons why they love Aloha College. Students also shone in the sporting arena, participating in a series of inter-school games under the organisation of the Marbella Town Hall at Cable Beach in Marbella. Medals were won and both Primary and Secondary children attracted attention with their good behaviour and manners. Apart from enjoying themselves and learning new sporting skills, they were involved in looking after the environment and socialising with other youngsters. g www-aloha-college.com

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Caritas Fundraising Gala Amigos de Caritas recently held a fundraising dinner at the Hotel Puente Romano, raising over €20.000 for the needy. In addition to enjoying a lavish dinner, guests were entertained with a series of fantastic performances by Frank Camelot, Johana Paz and Carlos and Pilar. g www.facebook.com/

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AXIS – Sunsquare’s Latest Creation ‘Architecture for Shade’. With this catchphrase in mind, Austrian company SunSquare® developed a sun and rain protection system for large balconies, roof gardens and terraces. Development of new products is ongoing, as is the refinement of SunSquare’s current offerings in response to clients’ wishes. Their latest creation, AXIS, expands on the triangular forms of the original SYSTEM to offer a quadratic shading system. AXIS garnered Sunsquare a nomination for Austria’s National Design Awards and took home the Red Dot Design Award prize in 2010. g For further information, please contact Jos van Os of

Tip Top Spain, S.L. Tel: 661 030 816. www.tiptopspain.com

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NomadJets launch Jetlev centre in Marbella – This Summer Only! Jetlev is the ultimate in super cool adrenalin pumping experiences – more fun than skydiving and bungee jumping – as you are thrust through the air by 220 horsepower, pumping 4,000 litres of water per minute. Flights are now taking off from Marbella’s new certified Jetlev Flight Centre, where Germantrained, multi-lingual instructors, will provide full safety briefings and remote throttle control, ensuring a thrilling yet completely safe flight. The Jetlev Flight Centre is located in front of the Marbella Playa Hotel Beach. g CN 340, km 189,

Marbella. Tel: 620 417 927. www.nomadjets.com

GOLFBOO: The World’s First Golf Travel Service Antonio Conde Galdó, an expert in golf marketing, recently launched GOLFBOO, the first search engine in the world dedicated exclusively to golf tourism. The digital platform allows players to search for a myriad of hotel destinations and golf courses all over the world, classified by category. GOLFBOO brings together information from over 7,000 golf courses from all over Europe (soon, non-European courses will be covered as well).

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Las Brisas Golf Raises Over €18.000 for Cudeca The Royal Golf Club Las Brisas held its annual charity golf tournament recently in aid of the Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice. The competition began early in the morning and golfers played 18 holes before sitting down to a superb luncheon organised at the club restaurant. The event proved to be a huge success, helping to raise €18.000 for the Hospice.

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Sun Shines on Children’s Sports Day Energetic youngsters put their best foot forward during the British School of Marbella's annual Sports Day. Over 100 children took part in a competition that included sack, relay, egg and spoon and running races for each year group. Afterwards, around a dozen competitive parents also took part in an adults’ relay race to win extra points for their children's house team. Students also wowed parents at their summer play, The Pied Piper, featuring over 100 budding stars aged two to nine. g For further information and to

see more photos of the event, visit www.bsm.org.es

Art Exhibition at Koi Hacienda Koi Hacienda, suppliers of top quality Koi pond systems and home to beautiful koi carp, recently held a painting exhibition by Nicole Gruhn, who specialises in contemporary paintings of the world’s most coveted fish. Gruhn, whose parents are passionate koi owners, heeded her artistic calling some years back, when her father requested that she painted his favourite koi. Since then, she has become the leading choice for bespoke paintings of koi carp. Nicole also sells beautiful wall hangings and prints, all of which focus on the subject of koi carp. g www.koihacienda.com/ www.koi-gallerie.com

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THE PRO business

P Dunne Properties, founded some three years ago by one of Marbella’s most seasoned realtors, Mary Dunne, specialises in high-end properties in the greater Marbella area, with particular areas of expertise being the Marbella Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Guadalmina and La Zagaleta Country Club and Golf Resort. The company deals in both property sales and rentals, offering a host of additional services including: valuations and surveys, after sales services and support, construction and decoration consulting, project management, and legal and general advice. On the day of my visit, Mary takes me on a tour of her spacious, modern office which features a visitors’ seating area overlooking the iconic Marbella Club Hotel, open-plan consultancy area, two private offices and an impressive meeting room, bearing beautiful finishing touches and a blend of light wood, black, metallic and lavender hues. As we move through different working areas, she tells me that one of the defining characteristics of her company is the multi-lingual staff. From a variety of backgrounds, they meticulously attend to clients’ needs, “working harder than ever”, says Mary, to keep the business thriving despite the tough economic times. Mary’s own CV is enviable when it comes to experience and skill. With a solid professional background comprising 20 years’ experience in building and real estate, she is also one of the first foreigners to have obtained a Spanish Realtor licence in 1995, and, as one would imagine, speaks Spanish to perfection. Mary likewise studied at Les Heures University in Barcelona, earning an MBA in Spanish Real Estate Management, making her an ideal choice for high-end clients requiring the ultimate in discretion and expertise. Not surprisingly, peers also regularly turn to Mary for advice, since there is little in the property sector that she hasn’t seen or dealt with on a first-hand basis. Mary tells me that currently, one of her main interests is securing good listings; there are already some 700 properties with direct instructions listed with MP Dunne Properties, and they have access to a further 12,000 properties in Marbella via their private extranet collaboration. When I ask Mary about the current situation, she states that she doesn’t foresee a big change occurring within the next four years. “More supply than demand

means that it is vital for vendors to be well informed regarding both the price they can ask and also what they can expect to receive as offers” she says. “Without any doubt the only properties that will sell are those whose prices have been adjusted to come in line with the current market and which are thus perceived by the buyer as being good value for money.” Mary tells me that without exception, all the sales which have closed within the past 12 months were of properties whose asking prices had been substantially reduced by the owners to meet the market and that, at the moment, only a very few unique properties will fetch their full asking prices, or receive offers close enough to be accepted. “Proper pricing is key to sales success,” emphasises Mary. “It is essential for vendors to deal with an agent who knows the business inside-out, who can help them set the best, most realistic price for their property, based on real research and extensive market knowledge, and also in whom they can trust.” From the buyers’ perspective, the situation is excellent. Mary says, “Prices are down considerably, so more people are able to avail of truly interesting deals.” She reminds me that, although the national real estate sector is struggling in Spain, “Marbella is not representative of the domestic market,” and that foreign buyers, Scandinavian and Russian in particular, are now very motivated by the attractive prices for property in this luxury destination. Marbella is definitely one of the best destinations for residential tourism, if not on a worldwide level, certainly on a European level. “The weather is fabulous, it’s a great place to bring up a family and it’s safe.” Mary smiles as she tells me she has to rush off to show a house to a prospective client. She may be dealing in a challenging market but through hard work, determination and careful attention to detail, Mary and her team at MP Dunne Properties take pride in providing a professional, comprehensive service while conducting business with transparency and visibility.

They say that the real estate sector is currently a buyer’s market but the truth of the matter is that whether you are buying or selling, the process can be stressful if you are not accompanied by a real estate professional. From finding the right property in the right area, all the way through to completing the sale and adding the finishing touches to a new home, the process involves many careful steps to be taken in order to make a smooth transition while remaining within the legal boundaries currently in force. It only makes sense to travel this road in the company of a professional estate agent who merits your trust, earned through the experience, market and legal knowledge and negotiating skills they can offer.

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Experience and Sound Market Knowledge is Key

Properties

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THE PRO business

When will they

I was enjoying a pleasant lunch overlooking the Paseo Marítimo in Marbella in the company of Max, a client of many years. We were comparing the dismal weather and greyness of northern Europe and Marbella‘s wonderful climate.

he bubble burst on our musings of paradise when Max raised the painful issue of the M720. This unbelievably idiotic initiative by Government, justified as an anti-tax fraud measure, demanded that all tax residents file a declaration listing non-Spanish assets. Never mind that the regulations were so badly drafted that the tax office was still issuing guidelines just a few days before the 30 April filing deadline and that the fines for making an honest mistake are as high as €10.000. Never mind that the M720 declaration is so intrusive and offensive as to be widely regarded by the Spanish professional community as unconstitutional. So what has the Government achieved? Undoubtedly, it has generated a bit more tax. Many had a ‘forgotten’ foreign bank account and decided to come clean and pay a bit of back tax for the last few years. But experience tells me that this was not the only consequence of the M720. You see, I was having lunch with Max to go through the alternatives of where he might live. Max and his wife, like many foreigners in Spain, are very mobile. They really like living in Spain for much of the year, but they can just as easily spend less than six months a year here and more time in another country. So I was explaining to Max the merits of the tax systems in Portugal, the UK, Ireland and even Morocco. Yes, even Morocco is now more attractive than Spain, shock, horror! Portugal has actually introduced special tax rules to encourage foreigners to become tax resident, not frighten them away! The UK and Ireland look especially attractive to Max and his wife. When it gets a bit too grey there, they can take one of the many daily flights to Spain and enjoy a round of golf in the sun or have lunch on the sunny Paseo Marítimo and do some beautiful people watching. The UK or Ireland are especially attractive because they would be non-domiciled tax

BY ALISTAIR SPENCE CLARKE

LEARN?

residents of either country, Consequently, Max and his wife would only pay income tax on what they remitted to the country. In effect, they would only have to pay income tax on what they actually spend there. Also another massive plus, no antiquated and abusive wealth tax, either. The other tax rules of these countries can almost make the amount of income tax you pay a matter of choice. And this is 100% lawful. I really do hope that Señor Rajoy and his merry men and women read this article and realise that it is really not very clever to frighten off foreigners who buy property, live and spend money in Spain and support the Spanish economy by spending money in Spanish shops and restaurants, thereby providing much needed jobs. Max and his wife have not been happy that Spanish taxes have gone up over the last few years but they were willing to tolerate this as they felt it right to contribute more to the country that they enjoy so much. But the M720 has really frightened and upset them. There are stories that the M720 is a way to track the assets of people living in Spain so that they can introduce new taxes or other means of sequestration. They have even heard stories of an exit tax to penalise people who leave Spain.

I hasten to add that these are nothing more than scaremongering rumours. The problem is that frightening people inevitably causes this kind of reaction. It is a fact that both Spaniards and foreigners just do not trust Spain’s politicians any more. When will the politicians learn that abusing the tax payers is not a good strategy? Anyway, back to Max. A few days later he told me that they had decided on the UK and will rent an apartment in London. Probably somewhere central like Kensington so that he and his wife can enjoy the best that central London can offer. The UK will be pleased to receive their income tax next year. The London property market will benefit from another couple who have decided that the UK is a good place to live. The theatres, restaurants and shops of London will be pleased to see yet another customer. Sadly, my friend the tax consultant in London, to whom I introduced Max and who specialises in new non-domiciled residents, will benefit and my firm will lose a client. It used to be the other way around. C’est la vie. Everything that the UK will have gained will have been at the expense of Spain. I ask again, will the politicians ever learn?

i SPENCE CLARKE & CO.

Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Auditors Edif. Los Pinos L1, Avda. Jacinto Benavente 32, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 943. www.spenceclarke.com

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DANESA

La revista danesa en España / Det danske magasin i Spanien

JANUAR 2013

NORSKE Det norske månedsmagasinet på Costa del Sol

Det

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S PA N I E N F Ö R S V E N S K A R

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

Et ægte boutique-hotel

De vinder mere og mere frem, særligt i de europæiske storbyer, og nu også i de spanske. La Danesa har studeret det hippe boutique-fænomen.

Mandesnak hos Mærsk

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

• Intervjuer • Nyheter • Utflukter • Sport • Fakta • Kultur • Profiler • Politikk • Mote • Helse • og mye mer...

Jacob Haugaard er tilbage

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

Spanske barn møtte Karius & Baktus

Siesta - myter og realiteter

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

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

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

JANUAR 2013

Ecológico

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

El Mercadillo

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

Kirsten Vaupel debuterer med roman

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

Januari 2013

Sesong i Sierra Nevada

• Interviews • Nyheder • Bolig • Finans • Udflugter • Sport • Fakta • Kultur • Profiler • Politik • Mode • Helse

Kuriøse fiestas año 2013

sueco

Fler och fler upptäcker kustens kanske hälsosammaste marknad

Utflykt

El Escorial tronar på minnen om makt och historia.

Motor

Trike – trehjulingar för vuxna.

Resa

Läs ett vykort från Aten.

Profil

Lennart Lundquist är mannen bakom Internetsidorna Svenskar i Spanien.

Golf

Det nya året inleds med stora rabatter.

THE VIBE

Café del Mar Launch Café del Mar is the coolest place in town, whether in Dubai or Ibiza, and now Marbella joins the list. The incredibly beautiful beach-front setting at Coral Beach was the scene of the official opening party, where the food flowed as fast and freely as the Champagne, and many well-known faces of the local political and social sphere completed the large guest list. The Café’s founder, Ramón Guiral Broto, was present, and Russian aristocrat Natasha Romanov sang with the musical group that performed live throughout the evening.

“You all want to know what is my dream? Very simple. To walk along the beach, holding the hand of my lover” – Michelle Bachelet

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THE VIBE

Plaza Village Fashionistas flocked to the Plaza Village at the Hotel Puente Romano to enjoy a dazzling fashion show by Escada, in addition to an array of tasty treats whipped up by awardwinning Chef, Thomas Stork and a powerhouse performance by Yanela Brooks. Plaza Village boasts four restaurants (La Plaza, Namazake, Serafina and Suite), making an ‘it’ venue to meet and greet friends this summer. www.puenteromano.com

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience” – James Beard

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THE VIBE

A Dinner Party Fit for a Prince NMr. Nooruddin bin Abdullatif, from Dubai, held an elegant dinner party at his Marbella villa the day before one of the most important events in his life: the wedding of his son to Sophie Shellim, of Marbella, which was attended by many dignitaries from around the world. The wedding took place the following day at the Marbella Club Hotel’s Villa del Mar. We wish the couple a joyful honeymoon and life together.

“Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness” – Oliver Wendell Holme

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THE VIBE

Mirador de los Flamingos Relaunch Alta Vista Property recently held a spectacular re-launch of apartment complex Mirador de los Flamingos, featuring a live performance by original members of the Gypsy Kings and an array of delicious canapés and drinks. Guests also toured the complex, which comprises exclusive two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, with beautiful sea views, inviting gardens and pool areas, etc.

“Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

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THE VIBE

First Ferrari Owners Club Andalucía Golf Challenge The Ferrari Owners Club Andalucía recently celebrated its first Andalucía Golf Challenge with a continental breakfast, full day’s golf, refreshments, lunch and a prizegiving ceremony, all of which took place at Aloha Golf Club Andalucía. Organised by RéLounge Events & Leisure, the event attracted over 120 participants and guests, who delighted in watching the exciting Texas Scramble match. www.relounge-europe.com/ www.ferrariownersclubandalucia.com

“I do give books as gifts sometimes, when people would rather have one than a new Ferrari” – Dean Koontz

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THE LEisure travel

If you think Ibiza is just about clubbing and scores of youngsters on summer holiday packages, think again. Ibiza is cool, trendy and appealing in so many more ways, and the island’s booming tourist trade is proof of it.

Ibiza WORDS Michel Cruz

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o many, Ibiza is about summer, beaches, open-air parties and late night clubbing. The capital of Europe’s summer clubbing scene has spawned its own genres of music, as well as numerous world famous clubs, but aside from techno, trance and chillout music – not to mention throngs of swaying, sweating bodies – there is another, more cultural side to this tourist isle that is being cultivated. Those in the know, like Richard Branson and other wellheeled latter day flower power children, have long since been enjoying its pleasures. Together with the creative types who helped develop the iconic Ibiza style, they

are turning this super cool spot in the sun into one of the most mustexperience places of the moment. Ibiza has long been associated with a brand of shabby chic style that is considered by many to be the ultimate in trendiness. Not entirely unlike our own Tarifa, this is a place where hip types like to congregate – surfers, models, pop stars, trendy millionaires and those successful in the world of design. Coming from similar hippy roots perhaps, the fashionistas and those who in spite of their wealth want to remain ‘with it’ and somehow spiritually grounded flock to the private villas, secluded low-rise boutique hotels and other hot spots overlooking paradisiacal coves or white yachts bobbing quietly on the turquoise water. More rustic destinations just inland are also very popular, and while

this new international jet set likes to dip its toe into the feverish partying of the main tourist areas you sense that they are more at home enjoying freshly caught fish or organically grown vegetables at a quaint – but stylish – seaside venue. It is at unassuming locations like this where, on a good day, you could find yourself surrounded by Liam Gallagher, Kate Moss and Mark Ronson. Shabby chic is therefore a word that has come to characterise Ibiza and in turn the style has drawn much inspiration from it. If there were a colour to represent the island and encapsulate its ambience it would be azure; the deep aquamarine blue of its coastal waters, the intense blue of its skies and the liquid freshness of sea air. Or perhaps the pure, stark white of its plastered walls, the sails that play against the horizon or the

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white linen that seems to become an inadvertent uniform for sophisticated urbanites. Such descriptions are not unlike the islands of Greece, complete with pretty white-plastered windmills, and indeed, the quintessentially Mediterranean island of Ibiza is in many ways a reflection of its cousins on the other side of the vast sea. Modern and trendy yet ancient and mysterious, the real Ibiza is a world removed from the shallow hedonism of its squalid club scene, where revellers feed on a cocktail of sun, drum beats and chemicals to achieve a trance-like state of oblivion. The physical Ibiza has an ephemeral quality, but one where it is the play of visual beauty, tactile senses and an altered pace of being that creates a mesmerising effect. Besides crystal clear waters inviting the visitor to swim, sail and scuba dive, Ibiza offers a

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surprising amount of beautiful nature for so small an island. From the cliffs and coves rises the pine cover that the island is famous for, converting into maquis heather in the hardiest of spots before opening up into idyllic valleys covered in green fields, blankets of wild flowers and almond trees. This is rustic Ibiza, a place of goats, donkeys, quaint villages and old rural traditions. It is also home to an amazingly stylish form of rural tourism in which easy elegance and comfort have been raised to an art form. A popular natural area is the Ses Feixes wetlands, a swampy lowland area bordering Ibiza Bay that is a wintering ground for countless species of bird. You will also find bats and reptiles where the Moors once cultivated land using a complex irrigation system of canals and water deposits. Here, where intense agriculture flourished for centuries in a man-made environment, nature began to reclaim its marshes and return them to their wild inhabitants from the 1960s onwards. Though threatened by property development, the islanders are now beginning to recognise the value of this natural spot with its deep historic connection.

Ancient roots that linger Much of what makes this island so haunting can be traced to its ancient roots, which though planted in a very distant and hazy past continue to produce fresh shoots. While it shares a lot of its story and characteristics with mainland Spain – Ibiza is just 79 kilometres east of Valencia – this is above all a Mediterranean world. As a result, the Pine Islands – the name for Ibiza and its smaller neighbour, Formentera – have always been a little removed from their mother nation. Claimed by the Catalan as their own, the people speak a local dialect of that tongue, yet could also communicate with the Corsicans and Sardinians with whom they share an almost invisible yet ancient bond.

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The physical Ibiza has an ephemeral quality, but one where it is the play of visual beauty, tactile senses and an altered pace of being that creates a mesmerising effect. Torre des Savinar

Beaten by the salty sea winds and the voyagers they carried here, these tiny islands have been invaded, sacked and pillaged more times than you’d imagine, but the many stones have produced an interesting mosaic. There must have been people on the islands when the Phoenician traders from the other side of the Mediterranean founded the town of Ibossim, but by the time control passed to the Carthaginians the islands had a strong Punic culture also touched by traders from Greece and Rome, which would later come to rule the territory under the name of Ebusus. A popular attraction are the remains of a Phoenician settlement at Sa Caleta, one of the finest examples of its kind, while a small cluster of islands on the east coast draws scores of visitors for a variety of reasons. Famed as the spot with the third most powerful magnetic energy in

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the world, the islands of Es Vedra and Es Vedranell certainly exert an irresistible pull on hippies, travellers and those who can drag themselves away from the clubs for a little cosmic introspection. But Es Vedra also holds a mythical place in ancient history, alternatively cited as the Island of Sirens in the Homeric epics, the holy island of the Phoenician goddess Tanit and the birthplace of the Carthaginian general Hannibal. It is said that sacrifices were performed here by ancient cults, whilst others claim it is the tip of the sunken civilisation of Atlantis, thus explaining why it is such a popular landing spot for intergalactic travellers. The hippies who tell you this will also say they’ve seen UFOs shooting over here, but maybe that’s down to the kind of ‘tobacco’ they smoke. Either way, it’s a wonderfully mysterious spot in which to indulge in wild theories and feel the otherworldly atmosphere as you – per tradition – make a wish the moment the island comes into view. Later invaders, such as Germanic Vandals and Hellenic Byzantines would pass through Ibiza too, as would the Moors, before the territory passed to the Kingdom of Aragon in 1235, paving the way for inclusion into the unified Spanish state. Perhaps of greater influence even than all these invaders and conquerors were the pirates that infested these islands for so many centuries, plundering, murdering, raping and dragging entire populations off to be sold as slaves in their dens. From the earliest days to the medieval incursions by Vikings, Normans and Crusaders, the people of the Pine Islands suffered relentlessly. No more so, though, than during the centuries of raids by the Barbary Corsairs, whose enslavement of tens of thousands of islanders ended only when France conquered Algeria in 1830. Until then, most of the beautiful seaside that now draws so many people was devoid of population, made uninhabitable by fear. The seaside villages we see today date in the main from the 19th century, before which

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Portal de ses Taules in Ibiza Old Town

The old walled town is so pretty that the entire area has been declared a world heritage site by Unesco, complete with castle, churches and the quaint houses and little plazas. Here you will almost stumble over the history of the island, or simply drink in the atmosphere, while on the other side of the bay luxury yachts lie in the trendy marina fronted by luxury boutiques, eateries and lounge bars. Much of the nightlife continues to be concentrated around calle Barcelona, while the town is also home to some of the most popular clubs, among them the famous Café del Mar, where revellers come to chillout and watch the sun set. There are more than 40 clubs and trendy bars that dominate the summer clubbing scene, and though the island has tried to become more upmarket, the popularity of nightlife tourism shows no signs of diminishing. New hotels, however, have all been five-star in recent years, and the overall trend has been towards smaller scale and greater character. The result has been that Ibiza is tapping into the cool chic scene that is so strongly associated with it, catering in the process not only to young revellers and cultural tourists but also the well-heeled visitor wishing to remain young at heart.

What Ibiza offers visitors is therefore becoming increasingly diverse in nature, but always based around a strong sensory experience – from the release offered by the clubs to the relaxing, almost spiritual atmosphere to be found along the pretty little coves and secluded beaches. Where the package vacationers follow the wellbeaten path to the 18 kilometres of large sandy beaches such as those at Cala Bassa and Las Salinas, those occupying the private villas and low-slung boutique hotels will seek out secluded spots far away from the madding crowds. Lying ensconced within small pine-covered estates, the private lodges they stay at offer peace and anonymity in what is a typical Ibiza mix of laidback hippy style complete with Thai or Indian influences, yet suffused with comfort, luxury and first-class service. After all, a Richard Branson or Jean-Paul Gaultier may seek out hip venues where they can chill out and get closer to nature, but they will not easily forsake the subtle pleasures and comforts of life. As a result, the Ibiza chic venue is earthy, in a way that appears to be random and informal yet is actually demanding of creative energies, and provides five-star services in an ambience that seems to want to decry earthly luxury and opulence in favour of a more ethereal way of being. Some will even feature yoga classes and detox regimes amid the fragrance of flowers and incense, while others are more starkly minimalist in their avant-garde sophistication. Either way, they combine with the shabby chic simplicity of favoured seaside fish restaurants in pretty little coves or villages, days spent lazing on secluded beaches, watching the sun set on yachts and trekking into the rustic countryside – as well as heading off to the most exclusive of the lounge bars and clubs – to produce a style of Ibiza-branded experience that is drawing more and more visitors to the dramatic beauty of this coolest of Mediterranean islands. e

you needed an impregnable fortress to retire to when the raids came. The town of Ibiza is a fine example of this. Though it now houses almost half the island’s 125,000 people, it was for long little more than a small port protected by the Almudaina Castle. This large walled fortress, which stands at the top of the picturesque Dalt Vila (Old Town), provided the protection that made life here possible, but from the mid19th century onwards Ibiza’s capital developed quickly, a process that was further boosted by the rise of the tourist industry from the 1950s on.

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

TAI PAN chinese cuisine polynesian bar

Serving Marbella in a Select Atmosphere for Decades. Tel: 952 777 893 / 952 775 500 Puente Romano, Fase 2, Marbella. Open Daily for Dinner from 8:00 www.taipanmarbella.com

SUKHOTHAI Exquisite Royal Thai Cuisine

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

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RESTAURANTS / REVIEWS / NEWS / WINE / CHEFS / GUIDE

Summer time spells one thing when it comes to food: frontline dining! We take you to two of Marbellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most revered dining venues: trendy beach club, Ocean Club, and stylish chiringuito, Trocadero Playa. We also preview some of the top selling wines from the Baleares.

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FINE BELGIAN DINING ON THE COAST! RESTO

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BELGIAN RESTAURANT бельгийский ресторан

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

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MYTILUS BELGIAN RESTAURANT

BELGIAN SPECIALITIES Mussels and fries, steak tartare, vol au vent etc. Open every evening. Saturday & Sunday open all day. Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande

Tel: 956 790 212

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(PREVIOUSLY DON QUIJOTE RESTAURANT) Calle Rosa Linda 2, El Rosario, Marbella. Open every evening. Saturday & Sunday open all day.

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orn out of the classic beach club concept, Ocean Club sprawls out in stylish white along a bend in the beach just west of the marina of Puerto Banús. A private entrance secures admission to this seaside club where sunbathing bodies occupying the beds around the large central pool could distract you from one of the finest beachfront views in Marbella. As you lounge on a large bed, relax with a drink by the bar or settle down for a languid lunch these are the vistas that play out before you. The beachside location at a short distance from the port equates to a prime spot and one that, in combination with Ocean Club’s glamorous ambience, combines to draw in the trendy set, both local and from abroad. As a result, some come here to celebrity-spot, experience how the other half live or give themselves up to the bacchanalian abandon of events where live DJs, dancing masses and Champagne parties have become the stuff of legends. And yet there is also another side to Ocean Club, because apart from those moments when it erupts in a kind of Ibiza-meets-Brazil revelry, this is very much a place where the trendy set, indeed, but also families come to enjoy some stylish time in the sun. Good service, a very contemporary sense of glamour built upon the traditions of the classic beach club and a spectacular seaside setting make Ocean Club one of Marbella’s modern landmarks, and of course the restaurant cannot let the side down. Indeed, though it is only open for lunch, its open-air dining offers a seamless continuation of the overall ambience and experience, where personalised service, an impressive kitchen and the surroundings are all geared towards making visitors feel special.

Marbella’s trendiest beach club is known for its glamorous parties and hedonistic streak, but it is also a fine dining experience right on the beach.

OCEAN CLUB delights WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF OCEAN CLUB

SEASIDE CUISINE Just made for those clear blue-sky days, this is a summer restaurant par excellence – a place where it is hard not to feel relaxed and somehow favoured by the gods. Ambient music plays in the background as you study a menu inspired by the closeness of the sea and the international tastes of its diners. There is an entire sushi menu, as well as a broad choice of salads and delicacies built around a selection of international seafood and fish dishes. Meat lovers are also not forgotten, though the options range from light and refreshing to more beefy. We chose a sweet and sour prawn tempura fried in a delicate flour paste and garnished with a spicy Thai salad. Fresh and beautifully prepared it was light, full of taste and certainly not fishy. Equally refined was the spicy beef salad with mixed leaf lettuce, chives, red onions and chilli peppers, mango slices and mint leaves. A wonderful mix of sweet and smoky, savoury flavours, this is a superlative way to enjoy a fine quality steak on a summer’s day. Our wine, the house white,

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was a slightly sweet but crisp and dry Sauvignon de Touraine with more presence than most whites, while the water comes in bottles with Ocean Club’s own label. Now normally you should not dine too heavily on such a warm and sunny day, but this was ‘work’, after all, so we ‘steeled’ ourselves for another course, choosing a king crab salad with Alaskan crab, grapefruit, soya and coriander tagliatelle drizzled with Champagne vinaigrette and a mango coulis. Fresh, summer’s fare straight out of the ocean, it was the seafood equivalent to the dainty cuts of veal fillet with mustard, branch spinach and a vegetable cake with apple slices and a grape and chocolate sauce. The latter may sound a little complicated, but the chef knows what he’s doing as it all works together very well. Ocean Club is not the kind of place you come to purely with food in mind. Its attractions are many, not least among them the fantastic location and sense of glamour that pervades the place, but in its menu and service the restaurant maintains high standards that leave you wanting for nothing. The dishes offered are sophisticated and prepared with fine quality ingredients, as well as being chosen with the setting and season in mind. The dessert menu, likewise, entices you with a broad choice of ice creams, sorbets, abundant tropical fruit platters and sweet delicacies built around chocolate and such classics as tiramisu and pancakes. Many tastes are catered to, including those who prefer cocktails or the opportunity to move to the bar and sample its many offerings. In short, Ocean Club is a place to come and enjoy the Marbella summer in languid and glamorous style. ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2013 / 143

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Chinese, Japanese and Teppanyaki

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The most luxurious Asian restaurant on the Costa del Sol, and the only place to sample the best glazed duck among many other delicacies

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Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday for lunch.Take away available. Private parking. Fabulous outdoor terrace.

Reservations T: 952 817 691 C/ Lirios, 10b. Nueva Andalucía, located opposite. Playas del Duque, Puerto Banús.

Come to Calahonda to enjoy the best, most authentic Asian cuisine, including Chinese, japanese and Thai delicacies, as well as the fine fare from our Teppanyaki table. Some of our most distinguished clientele include members of the Chinese Royal Family and the Chinese Consulate

centro Commercial Los Jarales, 6, Calahonda • Tel: +34 952 935 818

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday for lunch. Take away available. Private parking.

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Savouring the Essence of Marbella at

Trocadero Playa WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY © KHPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK

Locals and regular visitors alike would probably be hardpressed to think of a place that is quite so emblematic of the Marbella lifestyle as Trocadero Playa. Buzzing with the life and colour reminiscent of a beach scene from one’s favourite childhood pop-up book, the restaurant is at once a beach club, savvy dining spot and chilled chiringuito. Ensconced in the heart of the Golden Mile, it is familiar and special; a nucleus of activity and a private getaway.

rocadero Playa bears an eclectic blend of African, Balinese and colonial touches in its décor, with a host of nooks and dining spaces fit for everything from a beer with friends to a cocktail with business associates, or a romantic meal by the sea. Some guests arrive soon after sunrise, renting out a sunbed on the beach; others find their calling later in the afternoon, on the comfy sofas that pepper the restaurant’s periphery; still others gather around the solid wooden tables in the indoor dining area, finding comfort in creative Mediterranean dishes bearing influences from the Japanese, Thai and Morroccan cultures. Meanwhile, unabashed sun lovers work on their glistening tans in the sun-kissed terrace while tucking into a gourmet meal or light seaside snack. For many of us, Trocadero Playa is a second home; just a two-minute walk from the Marbella Club Hotel and a myriad of offices, it offers one thing

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that remains a constant, regardless of the time of year: an ambience that brims over with life. The mere mention of Trocadero Playa conjures up images of attentive waiters swishing by, generous platters of seafood or salads perched on their arms; or of stalwarts like Yeyo, Trocadero’s PR for over 10 years, ushering diners to their favourite dining spots or offering A-list Spanish and international celebrities welcome privacy by the sparkling sea. On weekends, the cool factor is raised a notch with the welcome sounds of live DJ-spun chill-out music, so wellsuited to an afternoon of sun gazing. Trocadero Playa is a far cry from your typical chiringuito in terms of its culinary offer, with Head Chef, Francisco ‘Fran’ Mateo Godoy, whipping up everything you would expect from an upmarket seafront restaurant, including delicious paellas and risottos (the Blue Lobster Rice is a classic), fresh fish and seafood delights (including the famous

Malagueño sardines). Meat lovers are tempted by the buttery tenderness of a plethora of charcoal-grilled meat dishes, while devout fans of Japanese cuisine don’t think twice before opting for a melt-in-the-mouth red tuna sashimi. The Iberian pork, macerated in miso, wows with its tenderness and smoky miso flavour, while the duck magret and couscous, served with membrillo and sweet and sour orange filaments, immerses one in a world of sensations, textures and flavours which reflect Fran’s no less than visionary talent. On my most recent visit to Trocadero Playa, my dining companion and I opted for a vegetarian selection. We tucked into a traditional Andaluz cold soup: the ajoblanco, creamy and rich and peppered with toasted pine nuts and an array of vegetables. The zucchini lasagne, our main dish, comprised paper-thin slices of zucchini stuffed with sautéed vegetables and pumpkin cubes, drizzled with a creamy sauce that sent us into instant culinary Nirvana. Fran’s creations stand out for their aesthetic quality: every dish is an artists’ palate, where elements such as bright purple flowers, golden nuts

and bright green and red vegetables celebrate the wonder of organic, seasonal produce and, indeed, of Nature itself. Trocadero Playa offers different menus at lunch and dinner time. There is, perhaps, a slightly more gourmet feel to the dinner menu, though there are a wealth of sophisticated dishes on the lunch menu, as well. In August, Yeyo tells me, the Madrileños take over, often booking a table yet, sometimes, having to call to ask for directions. “The fact that they make an effort to reserve a table at a restaurant they’ve never been to is a testimony to the success of the best marketing policy we could hope for: word-of-mouth…” Despite Trocadero Playa’s immense popularity, diners hardly ever have to endure long waits; the restaurant has a capacity for 400, and the sizeable number of staff ensures prompt service. Yeyo believes the secret of the restaurant’s success is easy to figure out: “We offer good food at reasonable prices”. They say that any time is a good time to visit Trocadero Playa and as I grudgingly leave its tranquil surrounds, it occurs to me that this dining haven truly captures the very spirit of freedom, friendship and family, that is unique to the town of Marbella. ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2013 / 145

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THE GOURMET news

IL MARE LAUNCH AT THE GVADALPÍN HOTEL

Popular bar, Mistral Beach, is proud to present its new restaurant: Il Mare, serving fresh, quality Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of Italian flavour. The restaurant, which boasts a gorgeous al fresco terrace, features a plethora of art works and a cellar presided over by sommelier, Sergio Vergara (winner of the prestigious Nariz de Oro competition in 2009). Il Mare also offers select clients the intimacy of dedicated VIP spaces and an exclusive Moët & Chandon Champagne bar. Popular dishes include lamb chops with vegetables and saffron and a turbot with melanzane parmigiana. Diners can enjoy a hearty dinner or just stop by for drinks with friends in a unique atmosphere by the sea. g Open every evening from 7pm to 1am

for dinner. Playa del Rodeo, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 672. www.facebook.com/ IlMareByMistralBeach

Makitake: Japanese Cuisine Sensation Launches on the Port Sucessful Japanese restaurant group, Makitake, recently opened a beautifully designed franchise in Puerto Banús, offering diners the very best in traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Foodies will delight in everything from sushi to tuna tataki, kobe beef sliders and warm meat dishes, as well as a wide range of drinks and Champagnes. Makitake offers a take-away and home delivery service, so you can enjoy fresh, reasonably priced Japanese food in the comfort of your own home. Makitake also provides catering services to top discos including Seven, Shout, Opera Room, Funky Buddha and Kube. g Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ribera s/n (above

the disco Seven), Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 592. www.makitake.es

IKNI BANÚS: New Gourmet

Paradise in the Heart of Puerto Banús Sinikka Ikni of Finnish restaurant group, Ikni, launched her flagship restaurant in Puerto Banús: Ikni Banús, which serves a range of creative international dishes. On opening night, Chef Diego Figueredo treated guests to mouth-watering appetisers, including crispy asparagus with pistachio Hollandaise and two-texture calamari with wakame seaweed and wasabi mayonnaise. These were complemented by fine wines from leading Málaga distributor, Viña Sur, and Pommery Champagne. g C.C. Cristamar, Seafront Terrace, 1F

Avenida Las Naciones Unidas, Puerto Banús (opposite the Victory Statue) Tel: 952 929 978. www.iknibanus.com.

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THE GOURMET news

Plaza Village Welcomes Escada Pre-Fall Collection 2013

TASTING EVENT AT CHOCOLAT FACTORY MARBELLA

Guests of Escada and the Hotel Puente Romano sipped fresh fruit cocktails and enjoyed delicious canapés designed by award-winning Chef, Thomas Stork, in the breathtaking setting of Plaza Village. A dazzling fashion show by Escada was followed by a powerful performance by La Voz contestant and Marbella’s ‘Diva of Soul’, Yanela Brooks. With four restaurants (La Plaza, Namazake, Serafina and Suite) tempting foodies with beautifully prepared and presented dishes, Plaza Village will be the ‘it’ place to dine and enjoy Marbella life this summer! www.puenteromano.com

Almonds dipped in rich milk chocolate… praline infused with crunchy feuilletine, orange peel covered by the dark luxury of a pure cocoa bean… all these delights were on show at a well-attended tasting event held at Chocolat Factory Marbella. For the perfect gift for a sweet tooth or a way to reward yourself for all your hard work, it’s got to be Chocolat Factory! g C/ Valdés 3 (Plaza de los Naranjos),

Marbella. Tel: 951 778 818. www.chocolatfactory.com

Fervent foodies the world over know that when it comes to finding excellent restaurants in big cities and small towns alike, there are few sites quite as objective or reliable as TripAdvisor. The good news for four Marbella restaurants is that they have fared excellently in the recent TripAdvisor ratings, taking home highly coveted certificates of excellence. And the winners are: Restaurante El Castillo in Banahavís (www.elcastillo.eu), Da Vinci Ristorante Italiano in Marbella

(www.facebook.com/DaVinciMarbella),

TikiTano in Estepona (www.tikitano.com) and Restaurante Elviria in Elviria (www.

elviriarestaurante.com)

CRIS&KIM, TRAVEL DESIGNERS Present Gastronomic Experience at Skina

CRIS&KIM bespoke travel agency has launched a brand new programme of gastronomic experience in Andalucía at Michelin-starred Marbella restaurant, Skina. Marco Granda, Restaurant Manager, together with the Head Chef, will take guests on a tour of the local Marbella market, sourcing local produce which will be whipped up into a splendid meal under the supervision of the Chef and enjoyed by all alongside a fine selection of wines. CRIS&KIM offers other experiences in Málaga and the rest of Andalucía, taking diners to various Michelin–starred restaurants in the region. During the trip, guests can also visit wineries, traditional stockbreeders, olive mills and other unique places and private properties which will turn their trip into a complete gastronomic experience. g www.crisandkim.com

Teppanyaki Samurai Opens in Puerto Banús

Marbella Restaurants Score High on TripAdvisor

Teppanyaki Samurai is a buzzing new Japanese restaurant which recently opened close to the Puerto Banús bullring, offering exclusively grilled dishes cooked, teppanyaki-style, before an eager audience. The restaurant specialises in top quality produce (meat, fish and seafood), offering a host of sides and desserts that never fail to please. Open daily for lunch and dinner. g Avda. Manolete 20, Puerto

Banús. Tel: 952 816 549. www.teppanyakisamurai.com

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Those who find their passion early in life, are, in many ways, ‘the chosen ones’; our time on earth is best served when we live life to its fullest expression, doing what we love with family and friends by our side. This is very much the philosophy behind a happening new restaurant in Puerto Banús: The Grill House. Opened by fervent foodies and dashing young couple Joanna Dias and Rafael Benet, it is also home to a third partner: Tim Van Buchem, whose passion for good food is met in equal measure by his interest in motivational management. Since Tim was in kindergarten, there was no doubt in his mind that when he grew up, he wanted to be a Chef.

Tim Van Buchem of The Grill House:

Flying Dutchman Lands in Puerto Banús

orn in Indonesia (where he spent the first two years of his life) and raised in Holland, Tim attended Hotel Management school in his youth, attracted by the idea of pleasing people in the best way possible: with a good meal. “After graduating,” he says, “I attended Chef’s College for two additional years, which is when I met Schilo.” The name will ring a bell to any self-respecting foodie on the Coast: Schilo, whose eponymous restaurant was the crowning glory of luxurious golf resort and hotel, Finca Cortesín, and who recently founded his own hotel in Holland, is a wizard of Michelin-style international cuisine with an Asian twist. A chance meeting between Tim and Schilo led to a friendship that would last a lifetime. Tim says, “I worked for Schilo, for myself and at many other restaurants but we always stayed in touch and collaborated together on various projects.” One of the most influential of these was, of course, Schilo at Finca Cortesín, where Tim worked as Head Chef. It was also there that Tim met the affable Joanna, then Director of Communications and also a keen gourmet who, alongside her partner, Rafael, had always dreamed of owning a restaurant of her own. “I can’t imagine life without food because not only is it something we need to survive, but it is also an experience of unity, of bringing people together and of appreciating the raw ingredient, the art behind making a delectable dish and eating it in good company. That’s what it’s all about to me. Rafael, Tim and I have that in common. We are all very fortunate to have found each other through our passion for

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food.” The trio are incredibly dynamic, with Tim running the kitchen and Rafael and Joanna doing what they love best: interacting with (and pampering) diners. At The Grill House, Tim has found his perfect match: here, he is able to choose “only the very best produce”, using modern cooking methods to create tender meat temptations that melt in the mouth like butter. “Meat is cooked in a charcoal grill at just the right temperature for the exact amount of time. We have a highly experienced barbecue chef who ensures that the meat bears a delightful smokey flavour but remains ultra tender.” The Grill House may be relatively new, but it already has a regular client base, who cannot resist Tim’s tasty wagyu beef burger or the surf and turf, presented beautifully with a plethora of colourful flowers, tasty meat and plump King prawns. For meat lovers, top choices include the 180-gram Tenderloin steak and the 300-gram Entrecote, both beautifully marbled and incredibly tender. Another firm favourite are the Ibérico pork ribs, cooked painstakingly for 12 hours and so soft they literally fall off the bone! “The idea is to offer diners a true artisanal barbecue experience,” says Tim. “Our beef is national bred and we maintain a sustainable philosophy, meaning that we support local, regional producers while allowing the guests to eat the freshest available ingredients this fruitful land has to offer,” adds Joanna. Team building is high on the The Grill House agenda. “The staff sees each other on a day-today basis more than we see our families,” says Tim,

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“so it is very important to stay motivated. Happy people, good food.” Mornings are big for the team, who will often listen to cool tunes on the radio before the working day begins. Tim and Joanna admit to being pleasantly surprised at how smoothly things are running. “On the first week we opened there were almost 50 diners one day and it was wonderful to see how tightly knit the staff was; there were no delays, everything worked to perfection!” One of their favourite team building activities is, of course, experimenting with new dishes. “I like challenging the cooks to come up with new recipes; sometimes their dishes are so good, they go directly onto the menu!” “We open every day for lunch from 12.30pm 3:30pm and for dinner from 7:30pm – 11:30pm,” says Joanna, whose enthusiasm for her new project, is palpable. “Rafael and I take care of people out front but Tim really was the missing piece for this puzzle to take shape”. One glance through the restaurant, with its contemporary art work, wooden floors and modern yet incredibly warm ambience, makes it easy to portend that this team is definitely going to move and shake the Puerto Banús dining scene.

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THE GOURMET wine

Baleares WORDS AJ LINN

WINES FROM THE

Visitors to the Balearic Islands in the 1970s/80s cannot fail to recall how dismal the wines were. Not exactly bad, just characterless, and it is not surprising that in those far-off days most people preferred the mainland produce. Back then, local wineries did not necessarily consider winemaking as commercial, vines usually being incidental to livestock farming.

t all really began in the early ‘90s when, with increased knowledge and improved techniques, winemakers could compete with other regions. Sons and daughters of bodega owners started studying winemaking abroad. Very astutely, producers concentrated on quality at a fair price and, if comparisons are made currently with other Spanish regions, Baleares wines are among the best on the price/quality scale. There is a marked preference for the native varieties, principally Moll, Malvasia and Prensal for white wines and Manto Negro, Callet and Fogoneu for reds Winemaking started on the Islands around 700BC, and later, under Roman rule, Pliny wrote, “Balearic wines can be compared with Italy’s best”. In 1800, when phylloxera-ravaged France could not supply its citizens, every drop of Baleares wine was shipped to France. The arrival of the same disease on the Islands put a stop to this, and, as in other parts of Spain, it took a massive effort to get wine back on the menu again. Mallorca wines are very good indeed. Formentera and Menorca can more than hold their own, and Ibiza, although with minuscule production, acquits itself with merit. Leaving aside a couple of large wineries in Mallorca, the rest are small family-run bodegas that sell all they make. There are some local quirks though, such as the tendency to use Mallorquín instead of Spanish on the labels, together with an unusual lack of clarity when it comes to revealing the types of grape used. There are also charming little bodegas like Finca Biniagual, once a deserted hamlet acquired by a German family, and now making award-winning wines. Actually much of the wine produced in the Baleares is exported to Germany, no doubt being in some way influenced by the large number of Germans who visit the Islands and/or have holiday homes there. It is doubtful if Ibiza’s partygoers spend much time delving into the history of the Island, much less bothering themselves with finding out what the local wine tastes like. The bars and restaurants that cater for the huge influx of electronic dance music fans, or the clubs like Amnesia or Es Paradis, have no time for the Island’s other best product. Not that anyone minds. There are three principal wineries in Ibiza, and two of these are under one ownership. They sell all they produce without getting out of bed. It was only a decade ago when Ibiza wine was officially classified Vino de la tierra Ibiza (1996), amended in 2003 to allow the local grape varieties to be blended with imported varieties, that production got into top gear. The area of San Antonio de Portmany is where it all happens.

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Quality is the first consideration, and traditional production methods are followed. The Can Rich bodegas make good reds with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white Chardonnays. The Tinto Selección Can Rich at around €9 is excellent value. Sister winery Can Maymó has a range of reds from €7 € to €9, with a white and a rosado at €6. To keep up traditions (shame more bodegas don’t take the same trouble), they sell wine on draught to locals at the bodega door. The Fiesta del Vino Sant Mateu is celebrated every December when the year’s new wine is presented. Menorca was a huge wine-producer during the English occupation, and in the 19th century many sailing ships provisioned there. When the occupation ended, wine production plummeted and the phylloxera plague put a complete end to Menorca wine, but fortunately recovery has been complete. Binifadet is a reliable producer with a good Merlot Reserva and two cavas. In Formentera, winemaking is an important part of the economy, in spite of having only 60 hectares of vines. Because of the very low rainfall, only reds and rosados are made, both with high alcohol levels. Terramoll is the bodega of reference, and its Es Monestir is remarkable. The Baleares as a whole are big on liquors, each island having its own speciality. Mallorca has its Palo Mallorquín, Menorca its famous Gin Xoriguer, no doubt influenced by the English occupation with a recipe that has not varied in two centuries. Hierbas Ibicencas is the generic term for what would be referred to on the mainland as orujo de hierbas, consisting of various plants macerated in local anis. The story goes that these distillations were originally made for medicinal purposes, since, lacking conventional medication, they were the only way to combat the epidemics that swept through the islands regularly, no doubt brought by the boats that landed at their ports. g Most of these products can be bought direct from the bodegas. 6/26/13 2:18 PM

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RESTAURANTS / CINEMAS / GOLF / GYMS /

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

RESTAURANTS ::: AMERICAN ::: HARD ROCK CAFÉ

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

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

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

TENNIS / SCHOOLS

under €25

€25 – €40

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

::: ARGENTINEAN ::: Buenos Aires South

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

€60 plus

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

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

rendez vous Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. Closed Tuesday. Avda. del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 912

Valderrama Restaurant

Clericó

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

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

::: FRENCH :::

::: GREEK :::

Open Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 11pm. C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 578

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

Tango

ROUTE 66

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

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

::: BELGIAN :::

Yanx

€40 – €60

El Coto

mytilus

Casa mono

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

Red Pepper

::: GRILLS :::

Asador Criollo Grill

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

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

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

El Carnicero 2

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

The Grill House restaurant Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday. C.C. Cristamar, Local 32, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 319 842

::: INDIAN ::: Chowka

Open 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

::: INTERNATIONAL :::

Oro, Local 567, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 229

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

Albert & simon

beckitts

Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and for dinner only on Saturday. Closed Sundays. Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif. Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Marbella. Tel: 952 783 714

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

Black and white Marbella Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle Benabola, under the Torre de Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 607

alberts

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

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

El Gaucho

Jaipur palace

alumbre

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

Open every night except Tuesday for dinner. CN340, km 194, next to Camping Cabopino, Marbella. Tel: 951 310 004

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

Jaipur Purple Open daily for dinner. CN 340, km. 166, Estepona. Tel: 952 888 353

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

Little India

amigos

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

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

aroma

Café del mar

Massala

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. El Paraíso Barronal, behind the AGH Hotel, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 060

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

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

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

Old Town Grill

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

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

Mr. india

Piratas flame grill

Mumtaz

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Locales 37-40, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 940

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

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

safFron

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Cabopino. Tel: 952 836 886

Amanhavis

baboo lounge and restaurant

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

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

CAFÉ DE RONDA Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella. Tel: 952 862 149

Cafetería ke

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

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

Bar d’o restaurant & Lounge

Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 533

Open daily from 11am to 2am (3am on weekends). Avda. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Edif. Milla de

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THE GUIDE Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine 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 Tua Open every night for dinner. C/ Ortiz de Molinillo 14, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 951 712 227

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

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

cerrado del águila

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

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

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

El Campanario Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 126

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

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

EL JINETE

cortijo fain

El lago

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

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

Cosy

EL MIRADOR

Open every night for dinner from 7pm. Paseo de Las Palmeras 25, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 087 899

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

del mar

el oceano beach hotel restaurant and spa

Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Puente Romano. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Don Leone

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

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

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

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

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

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

Fabiola

Herrero del Puerto

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

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

Finca Besaya

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

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

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

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

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

GD Gourmet deli marbella

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

Open 9:30am to 9pm from Monday to Friday and Saturday from 12am to 6pm. Closed Sundays. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 7, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 049

EL OLIVO

girasol

hermosa

hotel marbella club buffet Ikni Banús Open daily for for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 978

il mare Open every evening for dinner. Playa del Rodeo, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 372

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 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

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la brisa Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

La cabaña del mar 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skina

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

Mc café

polynesians

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

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

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. Istán, km 1, C.C: Le Village 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 046

La Loggia

La Terraza

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

shiraz

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

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

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

passion café

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Playa Hermosa, CN 340, Km 189, Marbella. Tel: 952 836 170

los bandidos

La Menorah

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

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

POCO loco BEACH

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

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

Banús. Tel: 952 908 137

OCHO

SMALL WORLD CAFé

Messina

puente romano beach club

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

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

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

mozaic

PURO BEACH

SUite

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Urb. Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 901

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Laguna Village, Playa El Padrón, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 015

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

Miraflores Golf Restaurant

Restaurante royal

Swing

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

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 441 414

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

Rojo

tanino

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

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

NUEVA CAMPANA Open daily for lunch and dinner, except Tuesday. La Campana, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 041

Nueva Kaskada

Suave

Sea grill

Terra Sana

OCEAN CLUB

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

Open daily for lunch. Avda. Lola Flores s/n, Puerto

shanti-som – amrita

Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino. Tel: 952 906 205. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona.

Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Urb. La Montua, C/ Chorreadero 39, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 478

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THE GUIDE Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine Tel: 951 901 050. C/ Camilo José Cela s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 772 686.

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

The meeting room Open 9am to 11pm every day except Sundays. Avda. Ricardo Soriano 1, Local 1 (Edif. Portillo), Marbella. Tel: 952 772 577

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

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

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

::: ITALIAN ::: Al Dente

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

Amore e Fantasía

under €25

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

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

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

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

Open nightly for dinner. At the Finca Cortesín Hotel Ctra. Casares, km. 2, Casares. Tel: 952 937 882

Aretusa

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

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

Carpaccio

Frascati gold restaurant

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

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

Caruso

la fiorentina

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

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. El Pilar, Local 11 (opposite the Crown Plaza Hotel), Estepona. Tel: 952 816 526

Venta garcía

Da Bruno

Open daily for lunch and dinner every day except Monday. Ctra. de Casares km 7, Casares. Tel: 952 894 191

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.

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

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

trocadero beach

What’s cooking deli and takeaway Open daily from 10am to 7pm. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 34, Marbella. Tel: 952 886 748

zozoI

€25 – €40

la pappardella di estepona

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

€40 – €60

€60 plus

21-22, Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 934 667

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

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

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

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

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

O mamma mia Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

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

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

Ristorante Regina

Leonardo da vinci

Open every night for dinner and Sunday for lunch. Edif. La Ruleta, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 529

Open every night for dinner. Urb. Doña Lola, Local

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

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

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

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

::: Mediterranean ::: Sala mirador

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Monte Paraíso Golf, Casa Club, Camino de Camojan s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 457

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

::: Oriental ::: Asia Food

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Makitake Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ribera s/n (above disco Seven), Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 592

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

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

Osaka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

from 8pm. CN-340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 392

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

tHapa thai Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Puerto Deportivo 13, Edif. Poniente, Estepona. Tel: 951 318 445

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

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

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

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

Wok Wang

Ta-kumi

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. C/ Gregorio Marañón 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 839

::: SCANDINAVIAN :::

Teppanyaki samurai

Dragón de Oro

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 from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

Thai Gallery

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

Open seven days a week for dinner

the little mermaid

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Manolete 20, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 549

Skandies

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under €25

€25 – €40

€60 plus

Open daily from 9.30am to 5pm except Sundays. C.C. Centro Plaza, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 181

::: SEAFOOD :::

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

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

La fishita

Sunday. Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

La Taberna del Alabardero 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

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 1pm to 11pm and Sunday and Monday from 6pm to 11pm. C/Las Violetas, Local 7, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 598

mi taberna

Restaurante La Marina

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

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

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

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

Restaurante El bote

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

Tragabuches

::: VEGETARIAN ::: loving hut

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

BARS

Antes Disco Bar

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

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

Santiago

Astral

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

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

::: SPANISH ::: Bahía

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

beach club restaurante grill 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

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

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

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

Casa de la era

Clave Latina

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

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

Casa Fernando

Colonial Café

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

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

El Portalón

CW by Dreamers

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

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

Hacienda

Delfi

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

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

La máquina

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sunday. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

La Meridiana del alabardero Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to

Elliot’s

El Ranchón Cubano Beach Bar Live music. Open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8pm onwards, and from Thursday to Sunday from 3pm onwards. Urb. Luna Mar,

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Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Glam

Taco Loco

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

One of the original bars with a great party atmosphere. Frontline, eastern side, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 811 438

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

Terra Blues

La Habana de Hemingway

the hogan stand

Cocktails and music lounge. Muelle Levante, Local 7, Ptp. Banús. Tel: 952 811 239

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

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

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

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

CINEMAS & THEATRES AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS

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

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

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

Megabowl

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

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

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

Mumbai Café

CINESA LA CAÑADA

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

La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

Navy Disco Bar

cinesur

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

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

News Café

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

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

cines gran marbella Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

MULTICINES ALFIL MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

O’Brian´s

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

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

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

O’Grady’s

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

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

TEATRO CERVANTES

Old Joys

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

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

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

Olivia Valére

Emancipación 30. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 474 542

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

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

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

TEATRO SALON VARIETES VERACRUZ CINES Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

Polo house

YELMO CINEPLEX

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

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

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

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS ALHAMAR GYM

Rubi Bar

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

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

ATENAS

Seven

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

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

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

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

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

Smile lounge music bar

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

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

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

Suite / suite del mar

Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

Host DJs playing funky sounds late into the night - the place to see and be seen. Hotel Puente

CLUB DEl SOL

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

Cerrado del águila Tennis /paddle classes. Calahonda.

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

CN340, Km 175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

Dynamic training centre

Hotel Meliá La Quinta

Hotel Playa Bonita

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

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

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

Hotel Puente Romano

CN340, Km 217. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 442 840

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

CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Hotel Princess Playa

Hotel Torrequebrada

Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

Fuerte Gym

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa

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

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

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

Hotel Triton

NH Marbella

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella. Tel: 952 828 217

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

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km 178. Marbella. Tel: 952 763 200

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

Kempinski Hotel bahía estepona

Parador de Ronda

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

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

La Cala resort

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

pierre & vacances CALEDONIA GOLF resort

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

Marbella Club Hotel

KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENCE CENTRE

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

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

At Hotel Pyr, Puerto Banús. Tel: 655 689 455

hotel Villa Padierna

playabella spa gran hotel

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB

CN340, Km 166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

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

vincci selección estrella del mar

SENTIDOS Hotel

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

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

Ctra. de Istán, Km 2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

MARBELLA SPORT

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

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

Sunset Beach Club

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

Alanda Carib Playa CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

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

MULTI SPORT

Alanda Club Marbella

Tamisa Golf Hotel

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

CN340 Km 192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

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

New Concept Training

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

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

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

TRH el paraíso CN340, km 167, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

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

Hotel diana park

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

Atalaya Park Hotel

P-E SPORTS CLUB

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

CN 340, km 168.5, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 659

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

qi sport

barceló Marbella

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

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

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

SATURNIA REGNA

Beatriz Palace & Spa

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria. Tel: 952 834 835

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

Benabola. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 000

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona. Tel: 952 923 055

blue Bay banús hotel

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

Coral Beach

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

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

Miraflores Playa, Torrenueva, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 360

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

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

TICKET-TO-RIDE

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

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

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

Gran Hotel Benahavis

Bull-fighting Museum

Vitality studio

Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís. Tel: 902 504 862

Plaza de Toros. Estepona.

HOTELS

H10 Andalucía Plaza

Marbella. Tel: 952 902 714

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

Museo de Bella Artes

CROWNe PLAZA

h10 Estepona palace

Museo del Grabado

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

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

Hospital Bazán. Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

HM gran hotel costa del sol

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

Museo Ralli

finca cortesin hotel, golf & spa

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

Crtra. Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Hotel El Fuerte

Museum of Málaga Wines

Gran hotel gvadalpín puerto banús

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

Carrera 39. Ojén. Tel: 952 881 453

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

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa

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

Don Carlos resort, leisure & spa CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Benabola Apart Hotel CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 517

el oceano beach hotel

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

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

hotel los monteros

Hotel Meliá Marbella

Gran Meliá Don Pepe

NH SAN PEDRO C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 040

sisu boutique hotel puerto banús CN 340, km 173, Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 906 105

MUSEUMS

Basilica Vega del Mar Bonsai Museum

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

Museo de la Villa Urb. Coral Beach. Marbella. Tel: 952 857 923

Museum of Miniatures Carromato de Max El Compas. Mijas. Tel: 952 489 500

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

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Picasso Museum Málaga

Calpe School

Ages 2–18. San Pedro. Tel: 952 799 900

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

Ages 2 1/2–11. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 029

Mayfair Academy

Roman Public Baths

Childrens placE Bilingual nursery

Ages 4-18. Atalaya Park, Estepona. Tel: 952 784 923

Gualalmina Baja. Tel: 952 781 360

Atalaya, Estepona. Tel: 952 928 444

Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra

POST OFFICES

Colegio Alborán

Ages 3-16. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 077

Ages 3-18. Ricmar. Tel: 952 839 645

Performing Arts Academy

Calahonda

Colegio Alemán

Ages 3-18. Marbella. Tel: 952 906 865

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

Ages 3-18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 417

Peter Pan School

El corte inglés

Colegio Las Chapas

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Ages 0-3. Bilingual nursery. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 051 Benalmádena. Tel: 952 562 103

Fuengirola

Ages 5–18, girls school. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 616

Tel: 952 467 843

Colegio San José Guadalmina

Ages 2-8. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 606

Estepona

Tel: 952 883 858 Estepona. Tel: 952 800 148

C/ Málaga 82–84. Tel: 952 800 537

Dolphin Nursery

Sotogrande International School

Fuengirola Pza. los Chinorros. Tel: 952 474 384

Ages 6 months-5 years. San Pedro. Tel: 952 799 563

Marbella

Ecos College

St. Javier’s International School

Jac. Benavente, 14. Tel: 952 772 898

Ages 1–18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 027

Ages 1-7. Marbella. Tel: 952 823 457

Nueva Andalucía

English InteRnational College

C/ Jazmines. Tel: 952 810 887

Ages 3–18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 058/9

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

San Pedro

Hijas de María Auxiliadora

Ages 4-16. Tel: 952 900 453

Pizarro, 41. Tel: 952 780 393

Ages 3-12. Marbella. Tel: 952 771 396

Sunny View School

sChools

III language schools

Ages 2–18. Torremolinos. Tel: 952 383 164

Swans international school el capricho

Angela’s School

San Pedro. Tel: 952 778 492 Marbella. Tel: 952 822 191 Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 558 Estepona. Tel: 952 794 059

Ages 6-14. Marbella. Tel: 952 823 042

Inlingua Language School

Swans international school Sierra blanca

british school of marbella

All ages. Marbella. T: 952 774 942

Ages 11–18. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 755

Ages 18 months-8. Marbella. Tel: 952 779 264

the InteRnational SCHOOL of ESTEPONA

TLC Tutorial College

Calahonda International College

Ages 2-12. Estepona. Tel: 952 884 789

wendy kindergarten

Laude San pedro international college

Ages 4 months - 5 years. Marbella. Tel: 952 772 910

Aloha College Ages 3-18. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 133

Ages 3-18. Tel: 952 930 080

Saint George’s School

Ages 2–18. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 902

Ages 3–10. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 248

Ages 13-18. Calahonda. Tel: 952 933 249

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THE GUIDE

Street Markets Monday benahavís

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

bel air tennis and paddel club

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Urb. Bel-Air, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 221

Marbella

Club deL Sol

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

Tennis/paddle classes. Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595

Tuesday Churriana 9am-1pm

Fuengirola

Club de tenis don carlos Hotel Don Carlos, Avda. Zurita, CN340, km 192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

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

Club Internacional de Tennis

Monda

Club Madroñal

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

Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

Nerja

Club Nueva Alcántara

C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Wednesday Alhaurín de la Torre

Hofsaess tennis academy

Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 341

Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

Monte Elviria (next to German School). Tel: 952 835 812

benahavís

Lew Hoads Tennis Club

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Benalmádena Costa

Ctra. de Mijas, Km 3,5. Mijas. Tel: 952 474 858

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

Manolo Santana Racquets Club

Calahonda

Ctra. de Istán, Km 2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

Calypso, 9am-2pm

Marbella hill tennis club

Estepona

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 659 677 539

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

marbella playa tenIs

Istán

CN340, km 189, Marbella. Tel: 657 619 630

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

Miraflores Tennis Club

La Cala

Urb. Miraflores, Km 199. Calahonda. Tel: 952 932 006

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande By the Guardia Civil

Puente Romano TEnnis club

Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre. 9am-1pm San Pedro By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm Torre del Mar Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm Torremolinos El Calvario, near Town Hall, 9am-1pm Vélez Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

royal tennis club marbella

Friday Benalmádena In the area between Tivoli World and the Plaza San Pedro, 9am-1pm Calahonda Calypso, 9am-2pm Las Chapas La Víbora, 9am-2pm Rincón de la Victoria Málaga. Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

Saturday Coín C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm La Cala Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm Maro Close to the Nerja Caves, 9am-1pm Mijas Costa Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm Nueva Andalucía Next to the bullring. Park near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Sunday benahavís Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park, from 10pm

Estepona Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm

Fuengirola Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm

Málaga Next to Rosaleda football stadium, 9am-2pm

Sotogrande At the Marina, 9am-1pm

TENNIS CLUBS Aztec Country Club

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900 El Rosario, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 651

Tourist offices Benahavís Tel: 952 855 500 Benalmádena Tel: 952 442 494 Estepona Tel: 952 802 002 Fuengirola Tel: 952 467 625 Gibraltar Tourist Board Tel: 956 774 950 Marbella Tel: 952 822 818 Málaga Tel: 952 213 445 / 952 216 061 Mijas Tel: 952 485 900 Ronda Tel: 952 871 272 San Pedro Tel: 952 785 252 Tarifa Tel: 956 680 993 Torremolinos Tel: 952 381 578

TRAIN

Customer assistance T: 952 128 267 General Info T: 902 240 202 Reservations T: 902 240 202 Ave T: 952 128 079

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pets THE GUIDE

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

Trusts for Pets: Silly or Practical?

One of the worries that most plague seniors is the thought of what will happen to their pets when they are gone. If family and friends are not likely to take over as responsible owners in the event of one’s demise, a good idea is to consider a pet trust. The latter is a legally binding instrument that allows a pet owner to designate a set amount of money for their pet’s care. The trust needs to specify a trustee and caretaker, as well as caregiving details (specifying, for instance, the type of food the pet should receive) and funding details. Most people either set aside a specific sum from their estate to cover costs, or use an existing life insurance policy, naming the trustee as beneficiary.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PETS We were very pleased to be able to attend Young Living’s recent Rainbow Drop Technique massage workshop for dogs, organised by Michelle Julian (Nutritional Consultant, Raw Food Teacher and Essential Oils expert) and presented by Essential Oils Master, Artemis. As she performed the Rainbow Drop Technique on a friendly Golden Retriever, Artemis informed attendees of the power of essential oils for treating everything from depression to pain, inflammation, injuries, sores and a myriad of conditions, in animals. The most crucial factor of essential oil therapy for animals is to use therapeutic-grade essential oils only, since altered oils can actually be toxic to animals. Secondly, it is important to school oneself on which oils can and cannot be used on particular animals (various oils – including lemon and lavender – are highly toxic to cats but can be freely used on dogs, birds or horses, for instance). For a truly powerful visual representation on how essential oils can heal, check out the video by veterinarian, Dr. Melissa Shelton, and see how she saved a bird called Emmett rather unwittingly, by spraying his feathers with water imbued with a few drops of citrus oils (search using the terms ‘bird video for Melissa’ on YouTube and view the first entry). i To attend a similar workshop or learn more about essential oils, contact Michelle Julian on Tel: 695 845 416.

First Philippine Deer Born in Bioparc Fuengirola The Philippine Deer (Rusa alfredi) is one of the most endangered species on the planet, with less than 2,500 currently living in their habitat of origin (the rural areas of Panay and Negros, in the Philippines). The good news is that a few months ago, the first Philippine deer was born in Spain, in Bioparc Fuengirola. Its parents arrived in Fuengirola a little over a year ago (its father was imported from a zoo in England and its mother is Belgian). Currently, there are only 98 Philippine deer in Europe, spread out over 21 different institutions. Bioparc Fuengirola is the only zoo in Spain where people can see this beautiful animal in person. i Tickets to Bioparc cost only €10 on weekends. www.bioparcfuengirola.es ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2013 / 165

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THE GUIDE what’s on EVENTS CONTINUED FROM JUNE Until July 6 ART – MARBELLA

The Yusto/Giner Gallery presents the first individual exhibition of Japanese artist, Katsumi Hayakawa, in Spain. Entitled Void and Solid, A New Way of Worldmaking, the exhibition features paintings, drawings and paper sculptures, as well as two installations created specifically for the occasion. www.yusto-giner.com

Until July 8 ART – MIJAS COSTA

Artists Elaine Carlton, Richard Wood and Don Widdall present a joint exhibition at Venta el Jinete every day from 1pm to 10pm except Fridays, when the restaurant is closed. The artists, who have exhibited their works together in the past, will be joined by American Artist, Wendy Lucas Lusk, who describes herself as a romantic colourist and whose art touches the themes of love and mysticism. Further information, Tel: 952 119 170.

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP – MARBELLA

Ricardo Alario will be holding a painting workshop where budding artists will be painting some of Marbella’s most iconic spots. Learn techniques such as drawing, selection of materials and varnishing. Tel: 952 859 671. www.ricardoalario.com

Until July 10 ART – MARBELLA

The power of Nature and life fills the works of renowned Spanish painter, Leopoldo González, who will be exhibiting his latest body of work at the Casino Marbella. The exhibition can be viewed daily from 8pm ‘til late. Don’t forget to bring your DNI/passport. www.casinomarbella.com

ART – MÁLAGA

Renowned Nature painter, Evaristo Guerra, displays a series of paintings of trees at the University of Málaga Exhibition Rooms. There are eight different works, all of which pay homage to the importance of Nature and light. The exhibition can be viewed from Monday to Saturday from 11am to 2pm and from 6pm to 9pm.

Until July 12 ART – MARBELLA

The exhibition, Rayares, by Pedro Peña, can be viewed at the Cortijo Miraflores Cultural Centre. It features a series of manually ‘scratched’ paintings, which are highly contemporary in style. www.galeriadeartepedropena.com

Until July 15 ART – MARBELLA

The Polígono Art Gallery presents Memoria de lo No Vivido, a group exhibition of works on paper focussing on the themes of memory and subjective experience. www.poligonogallery.com

Until July 23 ART – PUERTO BANÚS

The Club de Mar de Puerto Banús presents an exhibition by Lola Carmona, a popular artist from Triana (Sevilla). Each painting houses a secret figure which can only be appreciated when viewed in person. The exhibition can be viewed from 12pm to 3pm and 7pm to 12am.

Until July 28 PREHISTORIC EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

Dirk Claesen’s famous Prehistoric Tour comes to the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella. View highly realistic, life-size representations of dinosaurs and Neanderthals and imagine what life was like in prehistoric times. www. marbellacongresos.com

Until end July ART – MARBELLA

The Red Penguin Art Gallery presents The Beautiful and the Best, a joint exhibition of ‘Beautiful’ photographs by Marc Lagrange and the ‘Best’ artworks by a host of modern artists including Karel Appel, Walasse Ting, Corneille, Isabell Beyel and many more artists. www.redpenguinartgallery.com

Until the end of August ART – SOTOGRANDE

The Sotogrande Port will be livened up by Solo Arte 2013, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by various artists, organised by Mosayko Arte Música and the Cultural Association of Sotogrande. www.sotogrande.es

Until September 1 ART – MÁLAGA

CAC Málaga presents sculptures created between the years 1973 and 2012 by Madrileño artist, Eduardo Arroyo. The works invite the spectator to enter into a world of fantasy, populated by characters that tell a fascinating story. www.cacmalaga.org

Until September 29 DENNIS HOPPER – MÁLAGA

Actor, Director and Photographer, Dennis Hopper, presents an exciting narrative of black and white shots that captures the cultural revolution that took place in the US in the 1960s. At the Museo Picasso de Málaga. www.mpicassom.org

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS Monthly on different days AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA

The American Club Costa del Sol Chapter meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events. Tel: 952 772 789. www.americanclubcostadelsol.com

AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL

Meets at different times and places for lunches, lectures, concerts, ballet, theatre, opera, etc. Further information, Tel: 669 445 809. smartkidsmarbella@gmail.com

Every Monday 50+ YOGA – MARBELLA

50+ yoga is ideal for anyone who would like to experience the physical and mental harmony that comes from practising yoga. Classes start at 2:30pm at the Centro de Quiromasaje y Bienestar. Avda. Ricardo Soriano 28, 1st floor, Local 1. Tel: 648 983 516.

SALSA CLASSES – MARBELLA

Learn how to shake your hips like a true Latino at El Campanario, under the guiding hand of professional dancer, Rafa. At 7:30pm. Prior booking is necessary. Tel: 952 904 233. www. elcampanariogolf.com

Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS – MIJAS PUEBLO

Spanish/English and English/Spanish conversation with fellow native speakers, 10:30am to 12pm and 6:30pm to 8pm. Mondays in La Cala, Tuesdays in Mijas Village and Thursdays in Las Lagunas. At the Pensioner’s Day Centres. Further information on meeting points, Tel: 952 589 010. www.mijas.es

Every Monday and Wednesday YOGA – MARBELLA

Lori Sjollema teaches Gentle Hatha Flow yoga on Mondays at 10:30am and Intermediate Vinyasa Flow on Wednesdays at 10:30am at the Manolo Santana Racquets Club. Tel: 639 845 285.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE – MARBELLA

Integral Psychotherapist Gabriella Kortsch helps you with everything from relationship breakdowns to depression, poor communication with loved ones or financial stress, at her weekly group meetings, from 7:30pm to 9pm. For information on locations, info@advancedpersonaltherapy.com

Every Tuesday JIVE – ESTEPONA

Learn to dance and feel confident on the dance floor at the three-hour jive dance sessions led by Colin and his team from Jive Spain at TikiTano restaurant. People of all ages attend every week and you don’t have to bring a partner or reserve a space. Just come along and join the fun! Tickets cost €10 per person. For precise times, www.jivespain.com

Every first Tuesday of the month INTERNET – MARBELLA

Café Ideas is an informative event that takes place from 9:15am to 11am at the Hotel Meliá Banús, aimed at entrepreneurs who would like to learn more about how the Internet and online networking can grow their business. Entrance costs €15. To reserve your spot, Tel: 952 902 961. info@studioideas.es

Every Third Tuesday of the Month FLORAL ART CLUB – ESTEPONA

Meets 3-5pm monthly with NAFAS demonstrators at El Campanario Golf & Country Club. Further information from Marilyn Pemberton, Tel: 952 928 197.

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

Every Wednesday TOASTMASTERS CLUB – MARBELLA Weekly meetings of this public speaking organisation, 7:30pm at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Further information, www.toastmastersmarbella.com

SALSA – MARBELLA

If you’re feeling the Latino vibe, brush up on your salsa moves at Buddha Bar Marbella’s special salsa nights (featuring the Nicolás Valiente Dance Academy), which take place every Wednesday at 10:30pm. Tel: 655 480 748.

FLAMENCO – MIJAS

Every Wednesday at 12pm, a dazzling flamenco show takes place at the Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo. www.mijas.es

Every first Wednesday of the month CULTURE AND COCKTAIL – MARBELLA

The Association of Art and Culture Marbella holds a monthly cocktail at Magna Café, Magna Marbella Golf, from 8pm-10pm. Tel: 627 833 262. www.artandculturemarbella.com

Every Wednesday and Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA

Cine Club Buñuel presents films in their original language at the Marbella Instituto Río Verde at 8pm and 10:15pm. Tel: 952 774 638.

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Every Wednesday and Friday MARTIAL ARTS – MARBELLA

Taekwondo expert Justin Menchen, who studied and received First Dan in Los Angeles (from Master Keith Jones) teaches Taekwondo to children and adults, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at MGM gym. Further information, Tel: 666 756 692. www.marbellataekwondo.com

Every Thursday NETWORKING – MARBELLA

The Marbella Business Group holds its weekly breakfast meeting, which features presentations, discussions and introductions of new members. At 8am at the Hotel Senator in Marbella. To become a member, www.marbellabusinessgroup.com

JAZZ – MARBELLA

Enjoy magnificent jazz music by Agustín Carrillo, Oliver Lepinat and Markus Schneider at Trocadero Arena restaurant from 10pm onwards. Tel: 952 865 579. www.trocaderoarena.com

Every first Friday of the Month CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA

Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original soundtrack at Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, 9pm. Tel: 952 802 002. www.estepona.es

MODS & ROCKERS – MARBELLA

Enjoy a fun evening filled with mod (garage and soul) and rockabilly (rhythm and blues) at Pub Maverick in Marbella’s Old Town. Tel: 951 506 227. info@activesoundproductions.com

Every last Friday of the Month COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA

ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am – 2pm. Kennels open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 2pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Further information, Tel: 952 797 405/ 606 274 206. www.adana-estepona.com

BUSINESS LUNCH – MARBELLA

Marbella Business Institute invitation-only lunch club for local and visiting Business people, active and retired. To apply, see www.marbellabusinst.com

Every Saturday MARKETS – PUERTO BANÚS

Head for the Puerto Banús bullring every Saturday for a fun street market featuring everything from clothing right through to music, accessories and home ware. Starts at 9am and ends at 2pm. www.marbella.es

ART – MARBELLA

Enjoy a beautiful art exhibition and art sale from 6pm to 11:30pm at Plaza de la Encarnación, Marbella. The event, organised by the COART Association in conjunction with the Marbella Town Hall, brings local artists and art buyers together in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. For further information, asociacioncoart@gmail.com

ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEG MARKET – MARBELLA

If organic fruit and veg are your thing, don’t miss out on this hip market. At the Paseo de la Alameda from 10am to 2pm every Saturday. www.marbella.es

STARLITE GALA

From Tuesday June 23 to Saturday August 24

A plethora of artists will be performing at the Starlite Gala this year, one of the highlights of which will be a spectacular fundraising gala dinner in August, attended by stars such as Antonio Banderas. The calendar of events for July is as follows: July 24 BRYAN ADAMS at 10pm July 27 JAMIE CULLUM at 10pm July 28 NOA at 10pm All concerts will be held at the Cantera de Marbella. For tickets, Tel: 902 750 787. www.starlitefestival.com

Thursday July 4 CHARITY GALA –MARBELLA

Marbella’s Diva of Disco and Soul, Yanela Brooks, performs at La Cabaña del Mar Beach Club at the Hotel Kempinski Bahía Estpona. Enjoy a three-course dinner while Yanela belts out your favourite pop and R ‘n B hits. From 8pm to 1am. www.kempinski.com

The Soul & Stars benefit gala will be taking place at the Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe, featuring a spectacular dinner by some of Spain’s best Chefs and the presence of top TV personalities and performers including Pasión Vega, Ana García Obregón and Arantxa de Benito. Proceeds will go to charity organisations, Accion Contra el Hambre and Children for Peace. Tickets are available online on www.soulstarsgala.org

SINTILLATE – MARBELLA

DANCE – MARBELLA

YANELA BROOKS – ESTEPONA

Enjoy a VIP Terrace Party with Sintillate, featuring live DJ music, Champagne and a chic ambience at Tibv in Puerto Banús. To book a table, www.sintillate.eventbrite.co.uk

Every second Saturday of the month ECOLOGICAL MARKET – ELVIRIA The Guadalhorce Ecological Association holds an organic fruit and vegetable market in front of the Supersol in Elviria. www.guadalhorceecologico.es

Every First Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS

PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Águila, welcomes visitors from 12pm-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084. www.padcatsanddogs.org

Wednesday July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 FLAMENCO – ESTEPONA

The Marbella Dance School presents The Best of Broadway, a modern dance performance featuring music from your favourite Broadway shows. Tickets cost €10 and are available from El Corte Inglés. The show starts at 9pm at the Marbella Theatre. www.elcorteingles.es

HEDKANDI – MARBELLA

EDM lovers will be dancing the night away at the Hedkandi party at Sleek Nightclub, which starts at midnight. CN 340, km 175, Marbella. Tel: 689 744 528.

Friday July 5 MUSIC – MÁLAGA

Violinist, Ara Malikian is joined by Guitarists, Juan Francisco Padilla and Rubén Rubio, in From Bach to Radiohead, an emotionally charged concert featuring classical and modern hits. At the Teatro Cervantes de Málaga at 9pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

Friday July 12 CIRCUS SHOW FOR KIDS – MARBELLA

Un Mundo de Ilusión is a magical show for kids, being held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella at 9pm. Featuring acrobats, clowns, dancers, theatrical performances and much more. www.marbellacongresos.com

Tuesday July 16 MICHAEL BUBLÉ TRIBUTE – ESTEPONA Enjoy the spectacular tribute to Michael Bublé: Call Me Irresponsible. Featuring a big band show. At TikiTano Restaurant at 9pm. Tel: 952 798 449. www.tikitano.com

Friday July 19 to Sunday August 4 THEATRE – MALAGA

Kids and adults alike will revel in a spectacular production of The Beauty and The Beast (The Musical), performed by Stage Entertainment España. Show times range from 5:30pm to 10pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

Sunday July 21 LA ROCCA BELGIAN PARTY – OCEAN CLUB

To celebrate National Day in Belgium, Ocean Club will be hosting a big party featuring fantastic live entertainment and live DJ music all day and night. Book in advance. Tel: 952 908 137. www.oceanclub.es

Saturday July 27 SINTILLATE – PUERTO BANÚS

Ocean Club hosts a fun-filled Sintillate party. Advanced booking is recommended. Tel: 952 908 137. www.oceanclub.es

Trendy beach club, Purobeach will be hosting a live flamenco performance and dinner. To book your table, Tel: 952 800 015. www.purobeach.com

Tuesday July 9 FLAMENCO – MÁLAGA

Flamenco dancer, Marco Flores, presents his latest show: Laberíntica, featuring modern flamenco dance moves. The show starts at 9:30pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

CHARITY GALA – MARBELLA

Thursday July 4 KIDS SHOW – MARBELLA

Thursday July 11 to Sunday July 14, July 18 to 21, July 25 to 28 DJ SESSIONS – ESTEPONA

Friday July 28 to Saturday August 6 ROCK THEATRE –MÁLAGA

Kids of all ages will enjoy a fun show called A Magical World, featuring favourite cartoon characters including Dora, Pocoyo, Sponge Bob, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. At the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella at 8:30pm. www.marbellacongresos.com

Purobeach presents live DJ sessions from 8:30pm to 11pm. Enjoy the coolest EDM tracks from the Resident DJ as well as special guest stars. Tel: 952 800 015. www.purobeach.com

Rotary Club Marbella presents its summer gala at Finca La Letitia (Finca La Concepción) at 9:30pm. For tickets, Tel: 952 863 642.

The Teatro Echegaray presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch, an adaptation of the offBroadway show about a transsexual glam-rock singer who aims to become a star. www.teatroechegaray.com

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Russell Grant’s Monthly Horoscope July 2013

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CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd

The early days of July are perfect for revamping your look. Get a new hairstyle, update your wardrobe, and buy some fashionable accessories. As a general rule, you don’t like to spend money on yourself. Stop feeling guilty about spoiling yourself. When you treat yourself well, you’ll follow suit. You’ll have a wonderful opportunity to take a romantic break in the middle of July. An argument over money will erupt as July moves into August. You’re tired of someone holding their hand out every time you have a little extra cash in your pocket. You feel you are being taken for granted and you are right. Stop letting them lay guilt trips on you or, worse still, using emotional blackmail to get what they want. You work hard for your money, and have every right to spend it on exactly what you want. It’s time to draw some stricter boundaries in this relationship.

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ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR]

Love and money are like chalk and cheese in early July. There’s an even greater gulf growing between your world of work and your private life. With tensions like these pulling you this way and that you need to shed anything or anyone that has passed their sell by date. It may seem difficult, demanding and even daunting to purge your world, clear the clutter and streamline your thinking, but if you take decisive action you will soon be able to look about you and pick and choose the things you want to do rather than feel chained to the things other people want you to do. There’s romance and even growing sexiness surrounding you at the end of the month and this, coupled with a special aura of success and confidence glowing around a team effort or joint endeavour, will ease your financial situation and make you the centre of some very flattering attention.

TAURUS [21 APR - 21 MAY]

July opens with a battle of epic proportions between a relative and a lover. You’ll have to stand in defence of your amour if your private life is going to prosper. It will feel as if you’re being attacked from every side in the beginning of the month. Taking or teaching a class around the 8th will provide a healthy outlet for your frustrations. You’ll welcome a chance to share your ideas with a receptive audience. Mid-July is ideal for taking an overseas vacation. If you’re single, you’ll meet someone special on this trip. Don’t worry if there’s a big age difference involved; this will only add spice to your union. You’ll feel torn between your public and private lives in the days surrounding the 22nd; it is time to scale back your work and political commitments for the sake of your loved ones. Schedule an enjoyable vacation for the gang. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to reconnect with your nearest and dearest.

GEMINI [22 MAY - 21 JUNE]

Beware of miscommunications with hide -bound people in the opening days of July. These stuffy characters won’t understand your flippant sense of humour. If you’re going to get their help, you’ll have to tone down your behaviour. Although it pains you to put on an act, it will be the only way to push through your agenda. Good news arrives on the financial front near the 8th, when you’re awarded a rise, well-paid post, or cash reward. Use your money to put a down payment on a house or buy some new furniture. Disappointing news from a medical expert around the 22nd will definitely be sobering. Don’t despair. This turn of events will force you to make some changes to your daily routine. Fixing nutritious meals and taking more exercise will be burdensome at first, but you’ll soon feel the benefits of your new regime. Spend as much time with family as possible as July turns into August. The support of your relatives will turn out to be invaluable.

LEO [24 JULY - 23 AUG]

Family matters will be tense throughout the first days of July. You expect only the best, but your relatives think you’re being too demanding. Don’t fall prey to insecurities during this period. If you continue to stick to your guns, you’ll get what you want. It’s just a matter of being patient. An opportunity to volunteer for a hospital or spiritual organisation will present itself on or around the 8th. By lending your efforts to this worthy institution, your fortunes will start to improve. Although your duties won’t be very glamorous, they will provide you with a degree of emotional satisfaction you’ve never experienced. The second half of the month will force you to act as

mediator between your family and romantic partner. When in doubt, throw your support to your amour. The sooner you establish healthier boundaries between you and your relatives, the happier you will be. Single? It may be because you allow your family to interfere with your personal life too much.

VIRGO [24 AUG - 23 SEP]

July opens with an unpleasant secret coming to light. Now that you know the truth of the situation, you’ll be able to protect your interests better. It appears that a hidden enemy has been trying to damage your reputation. Fortunately, loyal friends are poised to set the record straight, and you’ll be able to clear up the situation before any real damage is done. Mid-month brings a welcome relief from stress, when you’re able to go on a fun vacation with a group of your favourite people. Being away from home allows you to relax and let your hair down. Beware of overdoing it with food and drink. Your system has always been delicate. If you treat your body like a temple, you’ll be able to take advantage of a flirtation with one of the locals. The two of you will feel an instant connection while you’re shopping in the local market. The end of July stimulates your creative instincts. Start work on a writing project.

LIBRA [24 SEPT - 23 OCT]

Neither a lender nor a borrower be during the first days of July. Financial obligations will undermine even the strongest friendship. If you’re short of cash, find ways to stretch your existing resources. A career opportunity will arrive on or around the 8th, helping you make money from your intellectual abilities. You have a way of putting customers and clients at ease, even when you’re delivering bad news. Be sure to underscore this ability when going on interviews. Mid-July finds you making more time for creative pursuits. Playing music, painting, and writing are all activities you will enjoy. Don’t be afraid to try a new medium; you have raw talent in virtually every artistic field. You’ll retire from public view as July turns to August. A little more quiet time will restore your spirits. Even a social butterfly like you needs an occasional break from parties. Take this opportunity to catch up on your sleep.

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 22 NOV]

Substance trumps style at the beginning of July. Don’t try to charm an authority figure with a stunning appearance. Instead, win their loyalty with an impressive mastery of facts and figures. By the time the 8th arrives, you’ll be given a marvellous opportunity to advance your education. Studying alongside an expert will give you a new lease on life. You might even decide to change the entire course of your life, pursuing a career or lifestyle that resonates with your spirit. Your willingness to work hard and make sacrifices for the sake of a long-term goal will yield rewards during July. Prepare to receive a scholarship, grant, or prize around the 17th. Family won’t be very supportive of your dreams toward the end of the month. Turn a deaf ear to their predictions of doom and gloom as July draws to a close. If you continue to have faith in your abilities, you’ll reach great heights and silence your detractors.

SAGITTARIUS [23 NOV - 21 DEC]

July opens with an aggressive admirer trying to win your heart. Trust your instincts regarding your latest fan. It’s better to keep them at arm’s length

than give them encouragement. The days surrounding the 8th are perfect for getting closer to someone you really love. Let down your defences, especially when it comes to family taboos. The values with which you were raised aren’t necessarily ones you should maintain as an adult. Build a belief system that reflects your principles. Disappointing news regarding a friend will reach your ears near the 22nd. The two of you won’t be able to spend much time together in the months ahead. You’ll have to find other ways to use your time. Developing a new creative talent would be a good idea at this time. Alternately, you may opt to get a pet. Whatever you decide, don’t let depression drag you down. Change is inevitable; you might as well embrace it.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 20 JAN]

Neither a lender nor a borrower be in the opening days of July. It’s almost impossible to forgive financial squabbles. Avoid the whole problem by relying on your own resources. If a loved one asks for money, give it as a gift or offer another form of support. An exciting business partnership is scheduled around the 8th. Having a like-minded sidekick will help you focus on your area of expertise. Focus on finding new business, generating sales, and closing deals. Your partner is better suited to promotional efforts and customer service. By the third week of the month you’ll be in a good position to launch a blog or write a book. People are eager to draw on your considerable wisdom, especially since you convey lessons through funny stories. The 22nd brings an abrupt end to a source of income. You’ll have to find another way to generate funds. Unfortunately, friends may not be in a position to help this time around. Draft a resumé that highlights your experience, and send out a slew of job applications in late July.

AQUARIUS [21 JAN - 19 FEB]

Resist the urge to push a loved one around at the beginning of July. Remember you are equal partners in this relationship. You have no authority over your lover’s life. By giving your amour the proper respect, the two of you will achieve an intimacy you never dreamed possible. Your daily regimen becomes a lot more rewarding after the 8th, when you make more time for your favourite hobbies. Give an unpleasant job to a relative who hasn’t been doing their fair share. You’re tired of doing the lion’s share of work. By mid-July, you’ll be able to revisit one of your favourite vacation spots. Be sure to take a camera along to record all of your happy memories. The 22nd warns against challenging an executive’s authority. As much as you want to be a free agent, you need the protection of a powerful organisation. A passionate affair helps your wounded pride to heal as July turns to August.

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

Beware of overindulging in food and drink in the first half of July. It’s vital to take care of your health, as you’ll want to be in good form for all the vacations and parties ahead. The 8th is perfect for embarking on a love affair or launching a creative project. You’re determined to make more time for the people and activities you love. Take this opportunity to shed your life of some loathsome chores. It’s time your relatives and colleagues take some of the burdens from your shoulders. Of course, you’ll have to issue a few ultimatums along the way, but people will ultimately respect you for standing in your own defence. An embarrassing secret will come to light on or around the 22nd. If you don’t have the experience or education you pretend, now is the time to rectify the problem. Schedule a trip or enrol in a class. ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2013 / 169

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Summer Camps

FOR KIDS

If you’re in town for the Summer and you’re worried about kids getting bored with so much spare time on their hands, why not enrol them in a summer camp? The Costa del Sol offers a plethora of camps which you can join for a week or for the entire summer, as you wish. In Benalmádena, Holiday World will be running a host of sports activities within the impressive complex, which includes dreamlike pools, kids’ play areas and cool installations which invite kids into a world of make-believe (www.holidayworld.es). In Fuengirola, Casita de Martín teaches kids to bake bread, ride donkeys and swim in a farm-like setting (www.casitademartin.es). In Marbella, kids can choose from a variety of activities at Marbella’s top international private schools (www.aloha-college.com, www.swansschoolinternational.es, www.bsm.org.es) (most of which offer multi-sports and activity summer camps), or hone in on particular activities like tennis. The Bel Air Tennis & Padel Camp – Estepona (www.belairtennis.com) offers a mutli-sport camp for kids aged four to 14. Manolo Santanas Racquets Club (www.es.manolosantana.net), meanwhile, caters to kids aged five to 13 this summer, with a focus on swimming, games and of course, paddle tennis and tennis. For football, see what’s on offer at Atlético Las Chapas (www.atleticolaschapas.com) or the Marbella Football Camp (www.futbolmarbella.com). Funky Forest (www.funkyforest.es) offers a range of fun activities, many of which have an artistic/musical leaning.

FAMILY FUN ANCRAA Giant Donkeys Cuddle

a donkey or become a volunteer to help save this humble but threatened animal. CN 340, km 164, Finca los Pajaritos, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 511 Bioparc Fuengirola Award winning zoo covering Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301. www.bioparcfuengirola.es Black Box Teatro Dramatic Arts School for all ages. C/ Notario Luis Oliver 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 172. www.blackboxteatro.com Born to be Wild Jeep and dolphin eco-tours for the whole family. Open 9am-8pm. Blue Dolphin Beach Club, Estepona Beach. Tel: 639 720 246 Cable Ski Marbella Water ski cable system and pool. Open 11am-9pm (closed Mondays). Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro. Tel: 952 785 579 Camelot Fun play centre in La Cañada with a wealth of games and activities and qualified child minders. Special events include baby and toddler mornings and a baby grow clinic, for mums to be and newborns. Ctra. de Ojén s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 766 Crocodile Park Educational park with more then 300 monsters. Pose with baby crocodiles. Open 10am6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 Danzzas Ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, theatre craft and hip-hop for kids. Classes at the Manolo Santana Racquets Club and at Plaza Gym. Contact Fiona on Tel: 663 646 040. www.danzzas.com El Refugio del Burrito Donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of

Málaga. Open 11am-7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Flamenco Classes Children aged 5 to 8 can learn to dance flamenco with Isabel Gil, a professional dancer. Classes on Monday and Wednesday at the Nueva Alcántara Tennis Club. Tel: 952 788 315 Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, minimotorbikes, mechanical bull. Open daily. East side of Marbella. Tel: 952 823 359 Galaxia Versatile and fun play centre for children of all ages, with separate areas indoor and outdoor. Mega slide, mini planetarium, birthday parties, summer camp. Life size characters. C.C. Guadalmina, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 885 530

Ice Skating Rink and Indoor Swimming Pool New sports

centre with public ice skating, indoor pool, children’s pool. Avda. García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 050

Inter Marbella Football Academy Football Academy for

boys and girls of all ages, just opposite La Cañada in Marbella. Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Craig on Tel: 609 310 409. www.intermarbellacf.com Karting Club Málaga Go-kart circuit for kids and adults who feel a need for speed. Open 10ammidnight. Ctra. De Coin, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 581 704 Kids Multi-Sports Club A plethora of sports for children of all ages and abilities, from tennis through to football, cycling and skateboarding. Parties with games, activities and bouncy castles. Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Avda. del Prado,

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 656 618 712 Kidz Kingdom Fun play centre and birthday party area for kids, with a mini disco. Urb. Bel-Air, CN 340, km 166.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 925 936

Kidz Kingdom 2 – Space City

Space theamed play centre for daily visits or parties. Life size Barney and Sponge Bob. Urb. El Rosario, CN 340, km 188.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 275

Le Petit Milk & Roses

Pampering sessions for little girls, including manicures and dress-ups. C/ Estebañez Calderon 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 859 223 Little Fishes Swimming classes for newborns to 3-year-olds in Marbella, Estepona and Riviera. Tel: 686 498 561/ 607 875 949. www.littlefishes-spain.com

Little Gem Swimmers

Swimming courses for babies and toddlers in Benalmádena. Contact Emma on Tel: 628 567 129. www.littlegemswimmers.com

Marbella Stage School

Kids can take accredited courses in dance, drama, musical theatre and singing after school on weekdays and all day on Saturdays. Tel: 952 906 865. www.marbellastageschool.com Musical Babes Babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years enjoy singing, playing simple instruments and playing games. Tel: 952 853 027. Los Jazmines 11, Bajo B, Nueva Alcántara, San Pedro de Alcántara. www.brainwaves-spain.com

NMA The Nelson Music Academy Kids aged 4 to 12 are

introduced to music in its funnest aspects. Classes on Tuesdays

and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm, Saturdays from 11am to 1pm. Edif. Jupiter 44, Local 3, C/ Jesús Cautivo, Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 478 416. www.nelsonmusicacademy.com Original Dolphin Safari The original dolphin safari, established in 1969! Daily sailings from Marina Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 71914. www. dolphinsafari.gi Parque La Batería Kids will have fun in this park, built in the civil war era and featuring four replica cannons, underground bunkers and passageways. Urb. Montemar Alto (near the train station), Torremolinos. Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multi-screen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga. Tel: 952 247 580 Scouting Kids will have fun being a boy or girl scout. The programme followed is the same as that in the UK. Tel: 680 870 270 Sealife Centre See 2 metre long sharks. Touch pools and walkthough glass tunnel. Open daily 10am-6pm. Benálmadena Port. Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Adventure Park Over 2,000 animals, 4x4 tours, plus adventure activities. Open 10am9pm. CN340 Km 162.5, Estepona. Tel: 902 190 482 Selwo Marina Dolphins Exotic birds, penguins and virtual reality shows. Open 10am-6pm. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 190 482 Stagecoach Renowned performing arts school for singing, dancing and acting skills. The academy is open to four to 16-year-

olds. Tel: 952 900 453/666 838 213. www.stagecoach.es Steam Train Ride Enjoy a steam train ride crossing the Andalusian mountains with a scenic trip from San Roque to Ronda. Tel: 952 931 186 Swim Bebé Swim Swimming classes for under 4’s and AquaNatal classes for mums-to-be. Tel: 617 520 588 Teleférico Benalmádena Cable car to top of Calamorro mountain, falconry, trekking and horseriding. Arroyo de la Miel. Open 10am-6pm. Tel: 902 190 482 Tennis Camp Tennis lessons for kids from 4 years on, with professional coaches. Open 10am1pm. Club del Sol, Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595 The Music House Kids learn, grow and have fun making music. Open to children from 2 years on. Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Blq 7, local 12, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 515. www.themusichouse.es Tivoli World Biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol. Open daily from 1pm. Avda. de Tivoli, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 016 Trenecito de Marbella Take a relaxing train ride to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm. Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981 Yaina’s Park Indoor play centre with staff speaking Scandinavian, English and Spanish. Open seven days a week from 10am to 9pm. Children’s parties, parent’s coffee shop with pool tables, television, food. Avda. Gamonal 4, Edif. Hercules, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 622 005 068

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