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Issue 161 • November 2012 PUBLISHER AND DIRECTOR

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The Cover

18 Daniel Craig

The Trend

The Pro

Cinema 22 Home Viewing 24 Music 26 Books 28 Gadgets 32 Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell 34

The Focus Environmental Outlook 38 The Solar Decathlon in Madrid 46 Al Gore 52

The Style A Luxurious Villa in Marbella 56 Fashion Feature: Juanjo Oliva 66 Fashion News 72

The Spa Beautiful, Wonderful Coffee 76 Beauty News: The Season’s Top Buys 78 Fitness and Well-Being at NCT 80 Live Your Best Life with Kezia Jacobsen 82 Health Profile: Dr. Nina King of the Oasis Dental Clinic 84

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86 Enterprise 96 New Business Opportunity for All 98 Advice from Línea Directa Insurers

The Vibe 100 The Marbella Social Scene

The Leisure 106 Travel: Doñana 114 Hotel: Cerro de Hijar

The Gourmet 117 El Coto 119 South Beach 120 Food News 122 Chef’s Profile: Andy Tan of Poco Loco 124 Alcohol Free Wines

The Guide 126 Listings

The Blog 134 What’s On in November 136 Your Stars for November 138 Kid’s Zone

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s a natural extension to our sortie into the future in the October edition, we investigate what we can look forward to in terms of our climate and environment in this month’s eco-conscious issue. The good news is that it’s not all doom and gloom as, every day, more initiatives are underway to help protect our planet. Find out what is likely in terms of climate change and how we are addressing the problems. Read about the recent Solar Decathlon in Madrid, exhibiting selfsufficient homes for the future and don’t miss our profile on enigmatic eco-warrior Al Gore. Even top end sport’s car manufacturers are going green as are Fashion designers – witness the awesome new Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell and the toxin-free creations of Juanjo Oliva. Locally, we get into some eco tourism with

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visits to the environmentally-friendly hotel Cerro de Hijar, nestled in the Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves near Tolox, and we review Coto Doñana, designated a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1994, of vital importance to an abundance of wildlife and the last sanctuary of the endangered Iberian Lynx. As you are probably aware by now, Bond is back with the release of Skyfall, the 23rd spy film in the never-ending series with Daniel Craig, this month’s cover star, in his third outing as the highly adept secret agent, set to be the most successful James Bond movie in the 50 year history of the franchise. Elsewhere, we bring you luxurious property, fine dining and alcohol-free wines that taste pretty much like the real article. Well, cheers to that!

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Skyfall, or Bond 23, marks the 50th anniversary of the slickest, suavest and most iconic spy in the world, yet to this day, ‘the new Bond’, is still under fire. Hardcore fans seem to find it difficult to accept a Bond who can’t find a good enough reason to smile, who is littered with flaws and insecurities, who doesn’t give a damn if his martini is shaken or stirred.

qually maligned is Daniel Craig, the cool, blueeyed blonde who has little in common with the aristocratic, playful Bond played by Roger Moore, or the gentlemanly and sophisticated agent 007 played by Pierce Brosnan. Craig’s Bond is often referred to as a cross between Timothy Dalton’s Bond (famed for his darkness and seriousness) and ‘the original’ Bond, played by Sean Connery, whose swashbuckling, manly strength made 007’s amazing feats somehow seem credible. The criticism centres most strongly on Craig’s look: He is all clenched jaw, bustling muscles and working class brawn, far grittier, more flawed and indeed introspective, than his predecessors. The transformation of Bond goes beyond that, of course. You won’t see this Bond giving a lady friend a ‘friendly slap’ or thinking up a witty phrase to say a second before the bomb goes off but that is alright; the times are changing and thanks to Daniel Craig, so is James Bond. Daniel Craig was at his local supermarket when he received a call from Producer Barbara Broccoli

to officially offer him the role of Bond in the first of a three-part series (Casino Royale, 2006). “I was buying dishwashing tablets,” he said, “I promptly dropped them and went and bought a bottle of vodka!” Craig was both excited – Bond was “a big machine that makes a lot of money” – and worried. It was a big risk to take, one that could make or break his career. Craig explains: “Even Sean Connery struggled for a while to get rid of the (Bond) mantle. That’s the pitfall and it could happen to me. I’ve been working so hard, trying to stick to doing stuff I totally believe in.” Craig’s Bond predecessor, Pierce Brosnan, reassured him: “Pierce and I had a few drinks over it and we discussed it. And he told me, ‘Go for it!’ – which I think is the best advice I could have received.” Craig’s gut feeling sealed the deal – “(I thought), this is alright. I’m doing what I want to do. And that was a huge weight off my shoulders.” Daniel Craig’s physique is so outstanding that he often makes an ideal choice for tough guy roles. It’s hard to forget the scene in Casino Royale where he walks seductively out of the water in a tiny swimsuit, the water glistening on his impressive torso in a tongue-in-cheek reversal of the famous Ursula Andres beach scene. Yet his background reveals a true passion for the grass-roots acting, the kind that finds its logical outlet onstage. When Craig was only 16, he left his hometown to

study at the National Youth Theatre in London, subsequently honing his craft at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Soon, he was garnering roles in important British films and attracting the attention of American Casting Directors, who offered him supporting roles in big-scale productions such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Layer Cake and Munich. The latter, which tells the story of the terrorist attack on Jewish athletes during the 1972 Munich Olympics displayed Craig’s uncanny ability to portray difficult, emotionally challenged characters. I don’t remember any of the other actors in that film but I do remember Daniel Craig; he was mind-blowing. Therefore, the backlash from the press when Craig’s appointment as Bond was announced, is hard to comprehend (‘Bland, James Bland’, was how he was often referred to). Says Craig, “What bothered me was that I was being criticised before I had done the work. My only response was: ‘See the movie and then you have the right to criticise, but first see what I am trying to do.’ It strengthened my resolve. I was hurt by it, but it just made me try harder. One of the things I was criticised for was that I looked like a bad guy, but I was happy with that because I think true good guys have to step into the dark side to do their job. I wanted people

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l Craig to question Bond`s morals and his judgment.” Casino Royale turned out to be the highest grossing Bond film in history (this record was broken by the second film in the series, Quantum of Solace). Craig’s performance garnered him a BAFTA Award nomination and a Best Actor Award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards. Previous Bonds gushed. Said Roger Moore: “Daniel Craig impressed me so greatly in his debut outing, Casino Royale, by introducing a more unrefined edge to the character, that I thought Sean (Connery) might just have to move over. Craig’s interpretation was like nothing we’d seen on screen before; the script showed him as a vulnerable, troubled and flawed character. Quite the opposite to my Bond!” Sean Connery called him “fantastic, marvellous”, saying, he “really got the danger element” down pat. Most emphatic of all was Pierce Brosnan: “Daniel Craig is the greatest Bond ever. He was a great choice.” Perhaps Daniel Craig has encapsulated Bond so well for two reasons: first, as Roger Moore noted, “He is very much the Bond Ian Fleming had described in the books – a ruthless killing machine.” Secondly, his Bond is one we can relate to; little sense would have been made of continuing to portray him as a nonchalant, privileged, womanising, over-confident and, dare I say, snobby agent. To remain appealing to his audience, Bond has to adapt the way he thinks, feels and acts, to current times. If we are to believe that one man is truly capable of saving the world, loving a woman and sacrificing his life for what is right, then surely that man can only be Daniel Craig’s James Bond. e

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Daniel Craig once again breathes life into fictional character James Bond, in what promises to be the blockbuster film of the season: Skyfall, the 23rd onscreen installment of the Bond series. This time, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested when the latter’s past comes back to haunt her. Bond must find and eliminate the threat to M’s life, regardless of the personal price involved.

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Mel Gibson proves he can still cut it as an action star in Get the Gringo, a fast-paced ‘prison film’ with plenty of heart. Gibson plays Driver, a criminal who is arrested in Mexico and dumped into a jail called ‘El Pueblito’, more akin to a corrupt cowboy town ruled by the mafia. Completely alone within a very tightly defined political matrix, Driver grows close to a little boy suffering from similar solitude and vulnerability. Together they must find a way to escape from the corrupt pueblo and build a new future together.

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Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody plays Henry, a teacher with a true gift for connecting with his students. Despite his special talent, Henry prefers to be a substitute teacher, hopping from one school to another to avoid getting too close to anyone. When he lands a temp job at a school where the administration has succeeded in producing apathetic, spiritually crushed children, he tries to inspire them by example and a deep bond is formed. He learns to find beauty in unexpected places and begins to trust. More importantly, he discovers he is not alone.

Just knowing that prolific singer/composer/writer Nick Cave penned Lawless is reason enough to pique any art house cinephile’s interest, while the starstudded line-up (which includes the highly selective Guy Pearce) makes this film a must-see for lovers of great cinema. Lawless is set in the depression era in Franklin County, Virginia, where three brothers run a successful bootlegging operation. When the cockiest of the three (Forrest, played by Tom Hardy) is wounded, the youngest and most timid, Jack (Shia Labeouf) takes on a group of gangsters, gaining so much confidence in the process that he dares to woo the most beautiful girl in town: the preacher’s daughter.

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Gifted Irish actor, Cillian Murphy plays an investigator out to expose fraudulent mediums, spiritualists and preachers in this exciting thriller by Rodrigo Cortés. The equally arresting Sigourney Weaver plays his mentor, a woman with her own very powerful reasons for stopping these highly manipulative charlatans from playing with people’s hopes. The investigators make a dynamic team, exposing one fraud after another, but they are up for the case of their lives when a renowned psychic (played by Robert De Niro) returns to the fray and invites them to doubt their deepest-set beliefs.

» GENRE Thriller » DIRECTOR Rodrigo Cortés (Buried) » ACTORS Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver, Cillian Murphy

The Rum Diary

» IMDB RATING 6.3/10

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Based on Hunter S. Thompson’s first novel of the same name, The Rum Diaries is the story of travelling journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) who leaves the bright lights and big city of New York to accept a post at a local newspaper in San Juan, Puerto Rico, writing boring tourist features and horoscope pages. The excitement factor is provided by a beautiful young woman from Connecticut, Chenault (Amber Heard), who fascinates Paul and who happens to be the girlfriend of corrupt realtor, Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart). When Sanderson hires Kemp to write an article about his latest project, the journalist faces the dilemma of whether he should favour the corrupt businessman, or uncover a million dollar scheme destined to turn San Juan into a capitalist’s paradise.

RATING 7.3/10

» GENRE Comedy » DIRECTORS Phil Lord, Chris Miller (Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs) » ACTORS Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum » IMDB RATING 7.3/10

21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street is based on the popular 1980s series starring Johnny Depp, which centred on a group of young police officers specialising in youth crime. Under the direction of irreverent duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller, little remains of the series’ original intensity. Jonah Hill plays Schmidt (a former nerd), while Channing Tatum plays Jenko (an ex jock who used to take out his frustrations on his dumpy classmate). Schmidt and Jenko are reunited when they join the police force and are assigned to an undercover unit at a local highschool. Their aim is to expose a drug unit which sells synthetic drugs to the students, while blending in and trying to avoid arousing suspicion. 24 / NOVEMBER 2012 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

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QUEEN FANS READ ON On November 18 Málaga’s Teatro de Cervantes hosts the QUEEN SYMPHONIC RHAPSODY. This international show has received rave reviews in Madrid over the summer and a 50 strong entourage featuring a rock band, a soprano, four singers and a classical orchestra will play 30 songs from the legendary group’s repertoire. This show is not We Will Rock You but it’s probably one of the best night’s entertainment on the coast this month. For ticket info: www.teatrocervantes.com. One for your diary – MARK KNOPFLER at Málaga’s Plaza de Toros on July 27 – for ticket info: www.ticketmaster.es

The ROLLING STONES have sorted out their differences and there’s talk of two gigs in London this month (rumoured 25th and 29th) to promote their forthcoming greatest hits collection, Grrr! The November 12 released album includes two brand new songs: the current single Doom And Gloom and One More Shot, which were recorded in Paris last month. To promote the album, King Kongstyle virtual 3D gorillas will appear in 50 cities on landmarks such as London’s Big Ben, New York’s Empire State Building, Tokyo’s Skytree and the Sydney Opera House.

place for GAGA. At a gig there Barcelona is no longer a fave d threw sausages on stage last month, some of the crow orted weight gain. Sources rep in reference to her recent r 11 kilos since her boyfriend suggest she has put on ove instead she has been tucking made her pack in booze and big time at her parents’ Italian in to spaghetti and meatballs the gig she tweeted: “SPAIN, r restaurant in New York. Afte That’s some hard bodied pop you took the piss outta me. celona. FOREVER.” Bar stuff. I’ll never forget tonight

We all know about ANDY WILLIAMS dying but joining him on the stairway to heaven recently was 71-year-old FRANK WILSON, the singer of the most expensive record ever sold. 1965’s Do I Love You was a cult Northern Soul track which was also used for a KFC TV advert. Only 250 copies of the single were ever pressed and most of those were destroyed when Wilson decided to focus on writing and producing. Three copies survived and in 2009 one was auctioned off for £25,742. Northern Soul is alive and kickin’ on the Costa del Sol with several venues playing the music ‘that never went away’ and from October 27 until November 3, the Moonlight Club in the Sunset Beach Club resort, Benalmádena Costa has its fourth annual convention. With TV ratings dropping like the temperature, the Y Factor bosses are considering jumping on the hologram bandwagon using both dead and live stars for next month’s final. The idea came after seeing CELINE DION sing with 3D holograms of ELVIS PRESLEY and a piano playing STEVIE WONDER on American Idol recently. American Idol hit the headlines last month when NICKI MINAJ threatened to “knock out” fellow judge MARIAH CAREY. Apparently mad MARIAH called her “A bitch” and MINAJ replied saying “I’m not f***ing putting up with her f***ing highness over there” An on-line opinion poll was all in favour of MINAJ punching her lights out. The annual Aussie jungle jamboree that is I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here starts this month and it should be worth watching if GRACE JONES enters. The eccentric 64-year-old Slave To The Rhythm singer said she will parachute into the camp if chosen.

SUSAN BOYLE will dream the dream again with the release of her fourth album, Standing Ovation, on November 19 as she will sing two songs with her schoolgirl heart throb DONNY OSMOND.0

ONE DIRECTION release their second album, Take Me Home, on November 12. Cougar catcher HARRY STYLES can keep up his toy boy image this month as a range of plastic dolls will be in shops for the Christmas market. But a UK informer tells me they might be going in different directions during the next 12 months. Apparently all is not ship shape and there could be a ROBBIE WILLIAMS-style walk out on the cards. Talking of the above, Robbie releases his comeback album, Take The Crown, on November 5 and he is threatening to quit touring and go back to UFO hunting if fans snub the album – beam him up Scotty! Meanwhile TAKE THAT met up last month to discuss a tour and a new album as a foursome. TULISA CONTOSTAVLOS (now that’s a mouthful) releases her debut LP, The Female Boss, on November 26. She is also pushing her recently released autobiography proudly boasting, “I can count on my fingers and toes how many men I have slept with”.

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In line with this month’s theme, we bring you a list of books to remind you of how fragile and beautiful Planet Earth really is.

1 OUR CHOICE: A PLAN TO SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS BY AL GORE

“An old African proverb says, ‘If you want to go quickly, go alone; if you want to go far, go together’. We have to go far… quickly. The majority of experts on the climate crisis agree that we probably still do have time to avert the worst of the impacts and set the stage for a long but ultimately successful recovery of the climate balance and ecological integrity that are so crucial to the survival of our civilisation”. Al Gore is characteristically positive in the introduction to his newest book, which presents the conclusions reached by over 30 intensive ‘Solution Summits’ and numerous one-to-one sessions between Gore and some the world’s most eminent climate scientists. The book gathers together the most effective solutions available to the climate crisis, revealing how systemic transformation will bring many collateral benefits, solving problems such as extreme poverty, threatening diseases, widespread hunger and malnutrition. The key first step is to make a decision on how we as a global civilisation will fix the problem (Third generation biofuels? Nuclear energy? Solar energy?) and to stay committed once we make that choice. We need to act quickly and intensely, warns Gore, if we hope to make a meaningful change.

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2 TO THE RIVER: A JOURNEY BENEATH THE SURFACE BY OLIVIA LAING

Olivia Laing’s first book is an arrestingly beautiful, lyrical account of her experience walking the length of the Ouse River in Yorkshire, following a crisis point in her life when she lost her boyfriend and her job. The Ouse River is also the place where Virginia Wolfe lost her life in 1941, committing suicide by drowning. Like Wolfe, Laing is both frightened yet intrigued by water and she meditates on our fragile, dangerous yet necessary relationship with it, turning to history, literature and mythology to glean insight into whether human beings have a defined role at all in the grand scheme of things. This book has been called “arrestingly beautiful”, “a meditative delight” and “gentle and wise”. It certainly made it to my Wish List this month!

3 THE MONEYLESS MAN: A YEAR OF FREECONOMIC LIVING BY MARK BOYLE

When people decide to forego all economic burdens they are normally ostracised, labelled as mad or assumed to be suffering from addiction. Yet businessman Mark Boyle was far from ‘on the edge’ when he decided to spend an entire year living without money. Despite encountering resistance from within his circle of family and friends, Mark faced the ups and downs of ‘living off the land’ with stoic acceptance, humour and an intrepid spirit, learning to brush his teeth with cuttlefish bone, eat seasonally and fulfill his most pressing paper needs with mushrooms!

4 CRADLE TO CRADLE: REMAKING THE WAY WE MAKE THINGS BY MICHAEL BRAUNGART AND WILLIAM MCDONOUGH

Chemist Michael Braungart and Architect William McDonough present a fresh take on the old adage ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, arguing that things should be designed and produced in an environmentally friendly manner from the outset, so that we don’t have to work out how to rid ourselves of such staggering amounts of toxic waste. In this new paradigm, designers are invited to glean intelligence from natural systems (such as nutrient cycling and harnessing the sun’s energy) to create products, systems and regional plans, as well as forward-thinking architecture. The book itself is a shining example of eco-design: it uses DuraBook technology, which replaces paper with synthetics created from plastic resins and inorganic fillers. The books are sturdy, waterproof and ‘upcyclable’.

5 WORLD’S WEIRDEST ANIMALS BY MATT ROPER

Few things bring home the importance of protecting the world’s species than the sheer celebration of their beauty and uniqueness. Matt Roper’s World’s Weirdest Animals is an invitation to travel the world in search of exotic creatures such as a scarlettcoloured squid that squirts fluorescent ink, a blobbfish that looks like something out of Sponge Bob and hairless rats that sprint backwards! A great book to get children interested in the Animal Kingdom, though they probably won’t be encountering any of these amazing creatures in the standard school curriculum!

Renowned ecologist and writer, Rachel Carson, warned the world as far back as 1962 of the deadly consequences of nuclear waste, pesticides and global warning in Silent Spring and that is why, to this day, this book is a veritable Bible in the environmental literature genre. Carson was fearless in her criticism of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, pointing out the dangers of increasingly resistant insect species and calling for alternatives that respect the delicate ecosystem. As is to be expected, she encountered harsh opposition from farmers, scientists and other supporters of the chemical industry. They attempted to discredit her, warning the public that if Carson’s recommendations were to be followed, “we would return to the Dark Ages and vermin would inherit the earth”. Concerned citizens rallied together to support Carson, prompting The President’s Science Advisory Committee to investigate the matter. The Committee found Carson to be correct and, as a result, several laws were passed to ban harmful pesticides like DDT in the USA.

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It should really be no surprise to us that Mercedes-Benz should plan an electric supercar. After all, the Stuttgart manufacturer has long pioneered alternative fuel technology, going all the way back to 1936 when the company marketed one of the world’s first diesel-powered cars. In recent years, Mercedes

has been a pioneer in the development of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicle applications and of course, there’s an electric Smart out there on the streets right now.

hat IS surprising is that Mercedes-Benz chose its stunning SLS AMG gullwing for modification to electric status. This is certainly one of the world’s most exciting cars, but to imagine one that can be driven with zero emissions and zero visits to the petrol station is a treat indeed. Mercedes is officially calling its new electric star SLS AMG E-CELL, but staff have already dubbed it ‘the high-voltage gullwing’. This is very much a product under development right now, but Mercedes’ new ‘AMG Performance 2015’ slogan could hint at the car’s introduction date. AMG has established a strategy to continually reduce fuel consumption and emissions on all its cars over the next few years and the E-CELL is part of the plan. There’s talk of a limited-series production run and the company is emphasising its commitment to what it describes as “accepting the challenges of motoring of the future.” It might be thought that ‘electrifying’ a sports supercar like the SLS AMG means reducing performance and concentrating only on the

economy and emission aspects of its technology, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the E-CELL will top 100 km/h in a scant 4-seconds with no fuss at all. That’s quite close to an SLS AMG with a 6.3-litre V-8 under its bonnet. I’ve driven the V-8 AMG on road and track and can attest to the fact that it’s one of the best upscale sports cars on the world market (though not the most expensive by any means) and the gullwing doors really set it apart from the crowd. Of course, the E-CELL’s power system is nothing like what you get with a conventional petrol-fuelled vehicle. Its layout is fascinating and unlike any other electric vehicle I’ve come across. The car uses four synchronous electric motors positioned near to the wheels – one for each wheel, in a sense. These put out some 392 kW and develop 880 Nm of torque. As a comparison, the aforementioned V-8 SLS has 420 kW of power. Consider that even a small electric car feels very ‘torquey’ so you can imagine what kind of thrill you’d get accelerating

away in an E-CELL. One of the great benefits of electric cars is that torque builds up immediately and there’s not the relatively slow spool-up that you get with a petrol engine. With an electric motor, you get the power ‘right now’, so the response from almost 400 kW in an E-CELL promises to be impressive indeed. Obviously, there’s a battery involved too, which is where the power comes from in the first place. The one planned for the E-CELL is a lithium-ion unit that provides a healthy 400-volts, so it’s well up to feeding power to the four motors. It’s all unfamiliar territory to those of us who’ve spent a lifetime figuring out the workings of various permutations of internal combustion engines, but in practice, electric car power systems are fairly simple and straightforward. One benefit of electric vehicles is very low maintenance costs, which must be a blessing to people used to the price paid for having that three-pointed star at the end of the bonnet. It’s a little too early in the development of this car to discuss range capability and other such

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aspects of its design. Certainly, one of the major problems with electric vehicles is ‘range anxiety’, which usually looms sooner or later, even for owners of tiny city cars in this class. I imagine that given the E-CELL’s performance and the fact that it is, in essence, a ‘grand touring’ car, special attention will be paid to this issue. It’d be nice to see an ultimate range of over 200 km a charge for the E-CELL given the fun and enjoyment it would provide out on the back roads. Most electric vehicles on sale right now can either be charged with a normal household supply or with a ‘quick charge’ system of one kind or another, though these are not widely available yet. With a quick charger, a small electric car can be fully charged in 30-minutes, but a household supply is very much an overnight job. Apart from its remarkable state-of-theart electric vehicle technology, the E-CELL is basically similar to the standard model, which means it’s one of the most desirable sports cars around. Some features are carried over from the V-8 and others apply only to the electric model. It uses ceramic disc brakes, full LED

headlamps, a wider radiator grille, one or two aerodynamic modifications and a modified instrument cluster. This cluster provides information on speed, charge status of the battery and estimated range. All ancillary systems are operated using a touch-screen and you can also check battery flow on this. The cabin is superbly trimmed in fine nappa leather which is used for the seats, steering wheel, door linings and central tunnel. The driver switches between park, reverse and drive with three buttons. Some SLS AMGs I’ve tried boasted an absolute symphony of carbon fibre trim which looked wonderful, but expect this option to carry a fairly daunting price if it’s available for the E-CELL. As one might expect, even the most basic SLS is trimmed and finished to the highest imaginable standards. The gullwing doors attract a crowd almost everywhere as everybody is curious how they work. Gullwing doors are exceptionally difficult to engineer and that’s probably why so few cars have used them over the years. One AMG engineer told me that the doors on the old 1950s 300 SL were a ‘masterpiece of simplicity’

but back then, designers didn’t have to contend with side impact protection and other aspects of modern cars. When AMG decided to go with gullwing doors, they actually tried to track down any remaining engineers who had worked on the 300 SL, but sadly, they had all long passed on. Climbing into an SLS is quite easy, despite the wide and fairly high sills (though not as high as the monsters on the old 300 SL!) and a little caution will avoid any bumped heads on the door. It’s certainly possible to get a bruise or two, but I’d guess that owner familiarity would take care of that problem in a matter of days. I never banged my head in three days around the last SLS I had and I’m quite tall. The seats are exceptionally grippy and comfortable and once strapped in, everything is very easy to reach. Don’t expect a mighty engine roar when you step on the pedal, but the amazing SLS AMG E-CELL will provide neck-snapping acceleration with an eerie silence and smoothness that’s a new type of experience for lovers of performance cars. At this stage, no prices have been hinted at, but it’s bound to be expensive. Whatever it costs, it could coax Leonardo DiCaprio and Justin Bieber away from the Fisker electric supercars they drive right now. e

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Is global warming a reality or a myth? Discover the answer to this and a whole lot more in our feature on Climate Change. The Solar Decathlon Europe project in Madrid saw the creation of a ‘solar village’ around 19 experimental concept homes designed to be self-

Environmental Outlook

The Solar Decathlon in Madrid

Al Gore

sufficient, sustainable and powered entirely by solar energy and we profile this unique project. Additionally, we invite you to learn 10 things you never knew about environmental crusader, Al Gore.

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ay we condensed the 4.5 billion years of earth’s history into just one single day. Despite the crashing meteors and extreme temperatures of fire and ice, the first few hours are the most peaceful the planet will ever know, with absolutely no sign of life until at least 4am. And even when this comes, in the form of single-celled organisms such as bacteria and then their multicellular spin-offs, these simply form a squirming skin of microbes which, for another 16 hours, remain as all the earth has to show for life. Not until 8.30pm do sea plants begin appearing, and these are joined by jellyfish which swim in some 20 minutes later. The marine arthropods arrive just after 9pm, but even at this late hour it’s still pretty lonely on land. Eventually, around 10pm, plants successfully start to cling to earth’s surface, and the first creatures crawl from the water to breathe earth’s now photosynthesised air. Insects follow and deposits of coal are formed by the deep carboniferous forests

which have begun to grow. The dinosaur party starts about 11pm and they rock the earth for a good 40 minutes or so before becoming completely extinct. Mammals make their appearance with 20 minutes of the day left, and from them, homo sapiens shows up at one minute and seventeen seconds to midnight. On this scale, modern human history, as we know it, has been made in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately however, in the relative blink of an eye, the human race has managed an industrial revolution, discovered oil, bounded ahead with technological advances and exponentially increased both material and energy consumption. In what amounts to a fraction of a second on this 24-hour timeline, man has reduced tropical and temperate forest cover by 50 per cent, depleted fisheries by 70 per cent, wiped out half of the world’s wetlands and 90 per cent of its grasslands and turned the temperature up. In a wildly disproportionate time on earth, humans are playing the most destructive part

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"CROPS WILL BE ONE OF THE FIRST CASUALTIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE WHICH, FOR US AS CONSUMERS, WOULD MEAN A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE PRICE OF FOOD"

of all in the planet’s history, upsetting billions of years of the earth’s development. You wouldn’t need a degree from the School of Stating the Obvious to assert that this is very bad. Certainly, climate scientists almost all agree that if we continue at this rate, earth’s thermometer will head only one way. And as it does, the impact on the environment will become more and more extreme. Intense weather such as heatwaves, floods, droughts, cyclones and tropical storms will become alarmingly frequent (sound familiar?) and sea levels around the world will rise. This in turn will affect the global economy, ecosystems and ultimately how we all live. Crops will be one of the first casualties of climate change which, for us as consumers, would mean a noticeable increase in the price of food. Maize and coarse grains grown in southern Africa, and rice from India and South East Asia, would become expensive imports if either droughts or floods affect agriculture as much as the experts predict

they might. A report by Oxfam International, entitled Extreme Weather, Extreme Prices, suggests that based on the price spikes caused by the US drought this year alone, persistent production problems as a result of extreme weather in the future could see food prices rise by as much as 140 per cent by the year 2030. But increasing food prices would be just a drop in the rapidly rising ocean by then. Climate chaos has already caused dramatic shifts in some parts of the world. From April to June 2012, the UK experienced its heaviest rainfall since records began, and in July more rain fell in Beijing over a 14-hour period than ever before. The same month in the US however, was the hottest on record, and despite the spring and summer downpours in the UK, the winter month of November 2011 was the warmest the country had known for 100 years. Worldwide, June 2012 was the 328th consecutive month with a global temperature exceeding the twentieth century average.

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Thank you Gibraltar! October 9th 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Jyske Bank in Gibraltar. For 25 years, we have proudly car ried the heritage of Galliano’s Bank through the remarkable development

of Gibraltar. From the very beginning, we have felt very welcome and appre ciated by the local community and business centre, for which we offer our since gratitude.

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But while flooding in the UK is expected to cost in the region of £12 billion per year and affect some 3.6 million people within the next four decades, elsewhere in the world these climate changes come at an even greater cost. Global warming will vastly exacerbate many of the serious problems already faced by third-world countries. The risk of disease will increase, food and water will become scarce, rising sea levels will threaten heavily-populated coastal regions, and consequently we could face a situation where ‘climate refugees’ are forced to leave what have become uninhabitable homelands. Many ecosystems will be pushed beyond their ability to adapt, species will risk irreversible extinction and ecologically important areas such as coral reefs will erode. Heavy? Well, yes. No-one’s denying that there are pretty big problems on Planet Earth. But before you cancel the insurance policies and start looking at buying a bunker (and believe it or not there are people selling them, albeit as a solution to what some scaremongers are telling us is the more immediate problem of the Mayan prophecy that the world will end in 2012), it’s not all doom and gloom. For a start, science asserts that while the earth’s temperatures do look set to rise, by how much depends largely on how humans handle it from here. And the warnings have been heeded. Already, all over the world, there are individual, community and national environmental initiatives in place to reduce the amount of fossil fuels we burn, thereby reducing the amount of greenhouse gases we release into the atmosphere and slowing the steady rise in global temperatures. It’s all about renewable energy in Australia for example, where plans are in the pipeline to construct a solar farm ten times the size of its current largest; and in Hawaii, it’s been announced that energy from active volcanoes will soon be harnessed to account for 20 per cent of the US state’s electricity. In the BogoriaSilali region of northwest Kenya, funding is underway for geothermal power plants which would be expected to provide 30 per cent of Kenya’s electricity requirements by the year 2030. Even on our doorsteps, environmental efforts are evident. Take a little trip along the coast to Tarifa and you’ll see hundreds of wind turbines turning on the hills just north of the town, a reminder of Spain’s standing as the largest wind power producer in all of Europe. Spain is also at the forefront of the global development of solar energy, and a plant in Seville which opened in 2011 is the first in the world with such incredible storage capacity that it can output 60 per cent more energy than a typical plant, allowing it to produce electricity from solar power day or night. A recent forecast from the International Energy Agency predicted that by 2050, solar

"SCIENCE ASSERTS THAT WHILE THE EARTH’S TEMPERATURES DO LOOK SET TO RISE, BY HOW MUCH DEPENDS LARGELY ON HOW HUMANS HANDLE IT FROM HERE"

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"TAKE A LITTLE TRIP ALONG THE COAST TO TARIFA AND YOU’LL SEE HUNDREDS OF WIND TURBINES TURNING ON THE HILLS JUST NORTH OF THE TOWN"

power could be producing as much as half of all the energy we use across the world. They might seem like small steps on a steep path to sustainability, but at least they’re going in the right direction. And, call it cold comfort, but there are also some silver linings to the clouds of carbon dioxide we’ve cultivated. In traditionally cooler climates for example, energy usage and, importantly for many, energy bills will be reduced as a result of warmer weather. Making for very welcome reading, a report on climate change by the British government even predicts that by 2050, there could be as many as 24,000 fewer premature deaths caused by the cold winter conditions in the UK. Add this to growth in new crops such as peaches and sunflowers, and increased harvests for current produce including potatoes and wheat, along with plentiful grazing for livestock and a rise in fish populations such as plaice or sole heading north, and the future for the UK could, in fact, be looking bright. A recent programme by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) even suggested that in 50 years, the UK could be a real holiday hotspot, with temperatures comparable to those of

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Madeira today. Before you book your 2060 break to Bognor however, be advised that the Met Office has dismissed these climate claims as ‘impossible’. Nice try for British tourism though. For the greater global community, one of the most beneficial by-products of climate change is likely to be the opening of an Arctic container shipping route. Caused by the undeniably undesirable melting of Arctic ice, the consequences could at least introduce easier and cheaper transportation of goods through shipping lanes which are currently either completely impassable, or at best, difficult to navigate. This would improve trade links and increase traffic between North America, Asia and Europe. But while we sit here with our glasses half full, trying to see the positives, and at the same time joining the governments, organisations and other individuals worldwide who are all doing their bit to build a sustainable future for the planet, some specialists hold out little hope for the long term. Whilst they regard any and all green initiatives as commendable and essential, and agree completely that the speed of this current climate change is without a doubt the direct result of human activity, they say that we have simply ushered in the next period in earth’s history a little sooner than it would probably have occurred ‘naturally’. The earth’s climate is not, and has never been, static. Throughout its billions of years of existence, it has been through extreme biological

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and geological changes. It has been both a giant ball of molten rock and a frozen planet, it has endured cosmic bombardments and volcanic eruptions, its continents have collided and its mountains have melted away, and it has seen more than one mass extinction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the worst of these wiping out no fewer than 96 per cent of all living species at the end of the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Permian period around 248 million years ago. Change, it seems, is perhaps the only constant. So while it does appear that human actions have achieved the magnitude of previous, powerful geological forces in altering earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment and climate (way to go, human race), the last 4.5 billion years suggest that the planet will probably survive the split second in which humans heated things up. In fact, it could be considered arrogant to think otherwise. Our planet has proved itself to be far more resilient than we give it credit for, and somehow, even though this does not necessarily bode well for us, it is strangely, counterintuitively reassuring. The more relevant question facing us therefore is probably, how will we fare? And largely, that does depend very much on our actions now. We talk of the future in terms of our children and grandchildren, and maybe two or three generations beyond that. And yes, for this future, and even further ahead, we can make a difference. We just need to kick our oil addiction. e

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THE FOCUS people Former Vice-President of the USA. Environmental Activist. Nobel Laureate. Senior Advisor to Google. Board Member of Apple. Partner in venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Co-founder of Current TV. Co-Founder and Chairman of Generation Investment Management. There is little Al Gore has achieved that has resulted from anything other than a restless spirit, an old-school work ethic and a true passion for leaving this world in a better state than he first discovered it to be in during his last year at University, under the guiding hand of his beloved Professor Roger Revelle (an oceanographer and global warming specialist). Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth was a wake-up call to people across the globe about the fragile state of our planet, yet the hit documentary remained optimistic about the human capacity for change. Gore is above all a humanist; his own life is testimony to the human capacity for hope and action; only by making our voice heard will we do right by our children and future generations. In this article we bring you 10 facts you may not have known about the unstoppable Al Gore.

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Despite the fact that his father (a Senator in Tennessee) was a firm critic of the Vietnam War, Gore enlisted in the Army, serving in Vietnam in 1971. He did so for two reasons: first, his father was up for re-election to the Senate and Gore knew that avoiding the draft would make good fodder for his father’s Republican opponent. Sadly for Gore, his father lost the election anyway. Secondly, Tommy Lee Jones recalls Gore saying that if he used his connections to escape service, “someone else would have to go in his place.” Gore says he always thought the Vietnam war to be “a terrible mistake”, though he also says he discovered an undeniable thirst for freedom in the South Vietnamese people.

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Al Gore’s roommate at Harvard was Men In Black actor, Tommy Lee Jones, who used to pull his fair share of pranks on his more straight-laced buddy. The unlikely duo spent their time “shooting pool and watching Star Trek when we should have been studying for exams,” says Jones, who also recalls idyllic days at Gore’s family’s Tenessee home, where the lads immersed themselves in farm life, “catching a loose cow, going canoeing and hunting and chasing through the woods with hunting dogs”. One year, says Jones, when neither roommate could make it home for Thanksgiving, they cooked a turkey in the fireplace of their room. Jones also recalled tough moments he shared with his best friend, including the assassinations of Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King and the Vietnam War. “I wasn’t sure what Al was going to end up doing with his life,” says Jones, “but I always knew he had the brains – and the heart – to change the world.” To this day, they remain friends. “When Al and I get together, we still talk about our lives, our cares and our dreams – the same things we talked about as college kids, at a time that seems so long ago now, but is really as close as the last minute. I am very proud of what he has done for this country. Al is the closest thing I’ve had to a brother.”

Al Gore narrowly missed out on being the 43rd President of the United States, losing out to George W. Bush, whose policies he has steadfastly criticised since. Gore actually won the popular vote by half a million votes nationwide, but lost the electoral votes of the state of Florida amid great controversy. At the outset, the national news had called Florida for Gore, later retracting after Florida’s Secretary of State declared Bush the winner. Gore called for a recount, which was stopped midway by a Supreme Court Decision. Gore strongly disagreed with this ruling, but stoically accepted defeat.

Al Gore is a very generous man. He pledged 100 per cent of his $1.5 million Nobel Peace Prize (2007) to the Alliance for Climate Protection, a non-profit organisation founded in 2006 to educate the global community about the urgency of implementing comprehensive solutions to the global warming crisis. All the proceeds from his book, Our Choice, also went to the Alliance.

Al Gore has performed some heroic deeds in his lifetime. When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, he chartered two private planes to evacuate almost 300 people from danger zones. Gore never spoke publicly about this act, but did heavily criticise Bush’s lacklustre response to the tragedy.

Gore worked as a journalist, focusing on investigative journalism between 1971 and 1974. As is to be expected, he was brilliant at this pursuit. His investigations into local government corruption resulted in the prosecution of two local councilmen.

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GORE WAS ALWAYS PASSIONATE ABOUT CHANGE. ON HIS SECOND DAY AT HARVARD, HE COMMENCED HIS CAMPAIGN TO FORM PART OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL AND HE WAS VOTED PRESIDENT!

Gore did not invent the Internet. We say this with a smile, of course. The Gore-Internet debacle arose from a CNN interview in 1999, in which the former VicePresident said, “During my service in the United States Congress, I took the initiative in creating the Internet”. Gore may not have invented the actual technology, but there is no doubt that he played an important role in its development, drafting legislation that funded an expansion of the ARPANET (the predecessor of the Internet) and ensuring greater access to the general public. Gore is one of 33 visionaries who were first inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in Geneva, a select group which includes Craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark, and the inventor of email, Ray Tomlinson. Bob Kahn and Vinton G. Cerf, who invented the fundamental communication protocols at the heart of the Internet, released a statement saying: “As far back as the 1970s, Congressman Gore promoted the idea of high speed telecommunications as an engine for both economic growth and the improvement of our educational system. He was the first elected official to grasp the potential of computer communications to have a broader impact than just improving the conduct of science and scholarship… When the Internet was still in the early stages of its deployment, Congressman Gore provided intellectual leadership by helping create the vision of the potential benefits of high-speed computing and communication.”

In 1989, Al and his wife Tipper nearly lost their son Albert, then aged six. It all happened in the blink of an eye, when, just as the family was leaving a baseball game, Albert ran across the road to see a friend and was run over. Albert spent a month in hospital and his father recalls, “Our lives were consumed with the struggle to restore his body and spirit”. Gore lists the trauma as a defining moment in his life. In 1992, Gore decided against running for President because although “I would like to be President… I am also a father and feel deeply about my responsibility to my children. I didn’t feel right about tearing myself away from my family to the extent that is necessary in a Presidential campaign.” Instead of running for office, Gore penned Earth in the Balance, which made the New York Times Bestseller list.

You can join Al Gore for the event of the year on November 14. Gore’s Climate Reality Project will be hosting 24 Hours of Reality: The Dirty Weather Report. The latter is an hour-by-hour examination of how the climate crisis is affecting the entire world. It will include musical performances, crowd-sourced videos, reports and stories from communities implementing interesting solutions.

TAKE A REALITY CHECK Last year, 24 Hours of Reality covered events and initiatives in countries as diverse as Dubai, Iceland, Australia, South Korea, London and New York. Every hour, one country was focused on; its ups and downs, the effects of climate change on its people, flora and fauna. On the 24th hour, Al Gore gave an enlightening speech in New York. He explained that across the globe, cataclysmic events are occurring with such regularity and intensity that if we do not take action, severe droughts and floods will be “the new normal”. There is nothing normal, of course, about losing one’s life, home or family, because of greed or apathy. Gore links the denial of the existence of climate change to the tobacco industry’s (until recent) denial that cigarettes cause cancer and a host of other illnesses. He notes that in the 1960s, major tobacco companies engaged in campaigns to instil doubt as to the harmfulness of tobacco and, today, we are experiencing the same manipulation surrounding the subject of global warming. One of the two largest reinsurance companies in the world, Munich Re, states “The view that weather extremes are more frequent and intense due to global warming coincides with the current state of scientific knowledge as set out in the 4th IPCC Assessment Report”. As Gore

notes, “It is Munich Re’s BUSINESS to be accurate in order to understand and estimate the damage caused.” And it is clear that global warming is a primary cause for concern. The global warming cycle is simple to understand: as CO2 increases in the atmosphere, the temperature rises and oceans evaporate more moisture. There is currently four per cent more water vapour over the oceans than there was 30 years ago. This moisture alters the hydrological cycle, leading to intense flooding. “Under storm conditions, it is as though a drain were pulled on these large water basins,” says Gore. While some cities are sinking, others are suffering from record-breaking droughts. When there is drought, the risk of fires rises significantly. This in turn affects the availability of food and causes food prices to spike. In his speech, Gore reveals the loopholes in the arguments of scientists who seek to attribute the rise in temperature to matters other than the increase of CO2, offering 12 separate, different lines of evidence which prove the existence of significant, human-caused warming. Gore provides examples of efforts, from small to large, being taken around the world to solve the crisis. What can you do? “Speak up,” he says, “Deepen your commitment. Don’t give up.”

i View the video in full on www.climaterealityproject.org

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INTERIORS / ARCHITECTURE / ART / DESIGN

If you love architecture and design, you’ll delight in our Décor feature on a beautiful villa by Engel & Völkers, while the style hound in you will love the 1960s flair of ecological fashion from Juanjo Oliva.

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GARDENS / FASHION

A Luxurious Villa in Marbella

Fashion Feature: Juanjo Oliva

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THE STYLE decor

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Marbella has seen its share of styles and fashions over the years, naturally reflecting international trends yet always adapting them to the local setting and lifestyle. In this process, the constant feedback and input from people across Europe, as well as inspiration from places as diverse as the Americas and Morocco, has ensured a rich melange of styles distilled within the melting pot of Marbella. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY © KHPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK AND COURTESY OF ENGEL & VÖLKERS

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he result is an instantly recognisable look both in terms of architecture and interior design, yet one that is broad enough in its scope to offer a myriad of personal interpretations in the many grand villas that dot our exclusive residential areas. From traditional Andalusian architecture, therefore, we have progressed through modern interpretations of the Spanish country home and colonial decorative styles to a present preference for crisp and modern homes that make the most of sun and views. This elegantly styled villa features contemporary design softened with Mediterranean touches and the full list of modern amenities expected of a property in this class these days – but does so with a delightful touch of fun, colour and exuberance that is very personal to it.

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A grand home made for living When commissioned to design the villa, the famous architect Marcos Saínz was asked to create a home that is at once elegant and impressive but also homely and practical. Working with a conveniently level plot, he did just that, penning a villa with clean modern lines and a sense of airiness and space further enhanced by natural light and pretty views that touch virtually every room in the house. Saínz avoided the bulk evident in some large homes and managed to stay true to the classic low-slung proportions of a villa by distributing the almost 1,200m2 of built area in such a way that the volumes diminish from the bottom upwards. In the process he has produced a home with a very inviting and homely shape that belies the size and facilities it houses. Very attractive is the symmetry built into this sleek design that marries modernity with cleverly selected traditional elements such as the sloping Mediterranean roofline, which links the home to its setting. Situated in a very private gated community on the edge of Sierra Blanca, the villa stands close to the base of Marbella’s towering La Concha Mountain. From this position, ensconced within lush greenery, it therefore enjoys magnificent mountain views augmented by a raised position that offers additional views of the coast. To make the most of this, the architect has employed large panoramic windows throughout without turning the home into a fishbowl that bakes in the summer. Clever design ensures that sunlight and views enter almost every room, yet tall ceilings and a series of partially covered terraces and marginally overhanging rooflines give the interior a slightly recessed quality that heightens privacy and keeps the home cool in summer. To this enticing canvas the owner has added a very personal decorative flair that interacts beautifully with this region’s warm light and fills the house with a sense of joy.

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Edificio Casablanca, Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe (Golden Mile). 29602 Marbella Tel: +34 952 77 37 65 | Fax: +34 952 82 21 48 | Email: info@marbellacarpets.com | www.marbellacarpets.com

Elegance and exuberance From the stylish drive to the immaculate garden, this is a luxurious villa in the finest Marbella tradition. Modern and expertly proportioned, it hints at its Spanish location with an added touch of exotic spice in its details, creating an elegant property of substance designed specifically for exclusive living and entertaining. And yet this is a villa that makes a memorable impression the moment you step into its elegant hallway. Fine marble floors, vaulted ceilings, soft lighting and tastefully clad walls provide an exclusive setting in which modern and ethnic art form the accoutrements to a dĂŠcor created not just to impress and provide comfort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but also to offer pleasure and enjoyment for the sheer sake of it. Too often homes, even highly luxurious ones, are decorated around the style dictates of the moment, reflecting its zeitgeist and trying to perfect a look that expresses taste and sophistication. Too infrequently, therefore, a home will be endowed with the kind of character that fills it with curiosity and reflects the personality of its occupants. A home decorated around a philosophy of pure aesthetic enjoyment and sense of wellbeing is perhaps even rarer, and all the more special for it.

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Using the canvas provided by Marcos Sa铆nz, the owner has filled the villa with lovely colours that catch the sunlight, artworks that engage the eye and architectural details that turn functional items such as stairs into visual delights. An easy flowing layout brings you from the hallway to the spacious but inviting living room whose tall vaulted ceiling, full-length windows looking out onto an immaculate lawn and delightful furnishings by B&B Italia and Missoni make this the kind of place you want to spend time in. Solid sliding doors open up to the dining room featuring Mir贸 porcelain and connecting to a modern kitchen that is as attractive as it is professionally equipped. With its adjacent laundry area this is a kitchen capable of catering for large parties, yet it is warm and welcoming, with a breakfast area that overlooks La Concha in all its majesty. The main corridor that connects the living quarters and the four bedroom suites on the ground floor is in itself a feature of design enlivened with natural light and eye-catching art.

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It is in this part of the home that you will find the four spacious and private bedrooms complete with dressing facilities and luxurious marble bathrooms, as well as a cosy family/TV room and a study with inspiring mountain views. From here, ingeniously designed stairs create another design feature so enriched with soft lighting and decorative detail that you linger on your way to the first floor, a private space given over entirely to a master bedroom complete with sitting area, a gorgeous bathroom with step-down bath and a dressing room to make the fashion-conscious weak at the knees. The lower section of the villa, meanwhile, houses the utility rooms that operate the property’s electronic and energy systems, as well as regulating the pump system that draws sufficient water out of a private well to make the property entirely self-sufficient. A large garage and staff accommodation complete these practical facilities, while the rest of the lower area is dedicated to recreational facilities such as a gym with Turkish bath and changing rooms, a bodega (wine cellar) with billiard table and a home cinema – all set around a large open-flowing playroom with access to a pretty terrace that connects with the garden. Adjacent are two guest rooms with a bathroom, equally endowed with large windows that allow natural light to enter. From the terrace a pathway leads back up to the main garden level and the terraces made for the outdoor lifestyle of the Costa del Sol. Spacious and cool, they provide the setting for lounging, dining and entertainment during the long summer months, bordering a perfect lawn leading to a swimming pool and sun lounging area that features a very personalised interpretation of modern poolside design. The latter is entirely in keeping with the philosophy of a villa that not only is at its most beautiful from this angle, but also shows exactly how well refined elegance and joyful exuberance can come together in a Marbella home. e

g Engel & Völkers Tel: +34 952 868 406. www.engelvoelker.com/MarbellaAndEast

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THE STYLE decor

SPANISH DESIGN

CULTURE in paradise

Standing on a plot of land of over 3,000 square metres, this house is perfect for any family

Anyone taking a stroll through this house discovers a small part of the world in every nook and cranny. A rustic atmosphere with a noticeable Spanish character, oriental influences and Moroccan themes, there is even a guest house designed in the style of an Aspen residence. It is certainly a cultural and horticultural paradise, and its warm and cosy rooms make it an ideal family residence.

trategically located on the hill above Marbella, only a few minutes drive to Marbella centre or Puerto Banús, this property is a cultural and horticultural paradise. This is what awaits you when you cross the threshold of this house. A home where souvenirs of places visited by the family can be found in every corner. But if there is one predominant feature of the decoration of the main house and guest house, especially in outside areas, it is a rustic theme. The role played by Spanish art and decoration can be clearly seen in all the rooms and common areas. In the words of its owner: “We just love the Spanish influence and style, and this is the spirit that we wanted to transmit”. This property is on sale and it is an ideal meeting place for any family. On the first floor can be found a living room and a kitchen combining blue and yellow tones and a terrace that is ideal for relaxation and

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enjoying views of the enormous garden, in which the landscape is dominated by the green of the trees and the pink of the bougainvillea. A swimming pool and barbecue area are set in this landscape, making it an ideal spot to be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Also on the first floor is the master bedroom, decorated with furniture made by craftsmen, some of which is hand-painted. Outside the bedroom is a living room with paintings of the most Spanish of women, dressed in a veil. This master bedroom has a fully equipped bathroom, with a retro-style shower and bathtub that bring to mind the most pleasant of past experiences. The house has a total of six bedrooms, one of which is decorated in Moroccan style with traditional fabrics and curtains from this country. Even many of its furnishings come from there. Decorative details from Bali can be found in all of the hallways, along with sculptures and furniture in the purest Spanish style, with a touch of je ne sais quoi that everyone loves. Let’s now leave the cultural surroundings of the main house and take a look at the guest house. Complete with its own bathroom and

kitchen, this apartment is ideal for allowing friends and family to enjoy the garden, the swimming pool and all of the features of the main house, while enjoying the independence of their own home. This house is uniquely rustic and cosy. At the other end of the property, at the entrance to this wonderful place, can be found another guest house. This is a peculiar building, as the previous owners wanted to create a house along the lines of those typically found in the American city of Aspen, with a snooker room as a central feature, a fireplace to bring warmth to the building and decoration that is commonly found in this area of the United States. A great place to lose yourself and just relax. It has a bathroom and kitchen, as well as bedrooms on the second floor. The new owner of this property will enjoy unforgettable experiences in a house where every corner offers the opportunity to learn about different cultures.

g The property is currently for sale through MARBELLA ESTATES PROPERTY INVESTMENTS SL. Tel. +34 952 904 244. www.marbella-estates.com

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THE STYLE fashion

Juanjo Olivaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Autumn/ Winter 2012 collection is much more than a celebration of one of the most prolific decades in music and art; it is also a shining example of how creativity can and should go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. Oliva has been fighting for a better world over the last decade, joining Greenpeace alongside other top designers and demanding that the European Union substitute toxics used in industrial processes, with safer alternatives. Oliva has put his money where his mouth is, designing apparel that is free of lead, nickel, chrome, formaldehyde and many more toxins which are related to a plethora of illnesses and allergies.

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Oliva is a huge fan of Mad Men, set in the 1960s and famed for its savvy fashion and design. Don Draper and Peggy Olson have clearly done more than entertain Juanjo Oliva; they have also provided inspiration for this elegant, 1960s-inspired collection.

Juanjo Oliva

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

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THE STYLE fashion Imperiale pendant by Chopard

Earrings by Accessorize

Jewellery by River Island

Bracelet by Accessorize

Imperiale ring by Chopard Dress by Mery Hello

Winter

Bracelets by Monsoon

Ring by Dior

This season, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about tartans, animal and khaki prints, as well as Barroque-styled apparel embellished with metallic lame brocade features. Marisa Cutillas hopes to inspire you with these top buys. 72 / NOVEMBER 2012 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

CONTACTS ACCESSORIZE www.accessorize.com BENETTON www.benetton.com CHOPARD www.chopard.com DIOR www.dior.com FIORELLI www.fiorelli.com MERY HELLO www.merryhello.es MONSOON www.monsoon.co.uk RIVER ISLAND www.riverisland.com RUBY RAY www.rubyray.com

Coats by Benetton

Tartan bag by Dior

Imperiale pendant by Chopard

Shoe by Dior

Imperiale ring by Chopard

Clutch by Fiorelli

Camouflage jacket by Mery Hello

Dress by Ruby Ray Shorts by River Island

Dress by Mery Hello

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thespa PRODUCTS / BEAUTY / SPA / SCIENCE

In our Beauty section we highlight the potent powers of coffee and suggest top buys for the Autumn/Winter season. We discover the importance of working both mind and body at the NCT gym and learn all about Dental Detoxification at the Oasis Dental Clinic.

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TREATMENTS / HEALTH

Beautiful, Wonderful Coffee

Beauty News: The Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Buys

Fitness and Well-Being at NCT

Live Your Best Life with Kezia Jacobsen

Health Profile: Dr. Nina King of the Oasis Dental Clinic

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Plastic andAesthetic Surgery in Marbella

Dr. Kai O. Kaye Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon • Full Member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery SEGPRE • Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery EBOPRAS • Full Member of the German Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery DGPRÄC • Member of the Colegio de Medicos de Malaga (No.29/2909452)

Av. Ramon y Cajal, 7 / 29600 Marbella 0034 951 775 518 / Mob : 670 770 455 info@oceanclinic.net / www. oceanclinic.net

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Homemade Coffee Face Mask HANDS-ON LADIES AND GENTS WILL HAVE LOADS OF FUN MAKING THIS FACIAL SCRUB, WHICH MAKES FULL USE OF THE SLOGAN ‘REUSE REDUCE RECYCLE’! Take around four tablespoons of used organic coffee grounds from your coffee machine, place into a bowl and mix a little milk in; just enough so you can spread it over your face but not so much that it becomes runny. Apply to your face and neck, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Massage and leave to dry for 25 minutes. Wash off with water and as you do, massage it in circular motions onto your skin lightly, taking special care if you have sensitive skin. Skin should appear instantly brighter and refreshed.

A Jolt of Java Boosts Your Beauty

UPDATE

COFFEE

BEAUTY WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

If you don’t feel human until you’ve had your first espresso in the morning, you’ll be thrilled to hear that there is a whole new reason to revere the fragrant coffee bean: a plethora of new skincare products and cosmetics are cropping up which rely on the potent powers of coffee. Not only does coffee have the power to fight free radicals, it also ‘shrinks’ blood vessels and dehydrates fat cells, meaning it is highly effective in targeting wrinkles, puffiness and cellulite. Coffee has been an important part of women’s beauty routine in Asia for centuries, though it seems that in the Western world we are only just waking up to its potential in erasing the ravages of time and stressful lifestyles. Leading cosmetic companies are particularly obsessed with the coffee berry, the red-hued ‘fruit’ of the coffee plant, whose extract is said to be an even more effective anti-oxidant than Vitamins C and E, or green tea. Get a bigger, better coffee fix than ever with these cool products. 1 – REVALESKIN INTENSE RECOVERY TREATMENT The star

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ingredient in this compact little cream is coffee berry, which neutralises free radicals before they damage the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also protects against environmental stressors such as pollution and the sun.

4 – 100% PURE ORGANIC COFFEE BEAN CAFFEINE EYE CREAM This 100 per cent natural, 100 per cent vegetarian

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based eye cream de-puffs eye bags and increases circulation to the eye area, lightening dark circles. It is made with organic green coffee and organic green tea, as well as anti-ageing vitamins and moisturising rosehip oil.

2 – GARNIER NUTRITIONISTE SKIN RENEW ANTI-PUFF ROLLER

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If you only have a few moments for your beauty routine, this roll-on caffeine micro-circulation stimulator is an ideal product to keep in your make-up bag. The cool roller makes it easy to target small areas, while the serum itself is light and non-greasy.

5 – NYR MEN REJUVENATING MOISTURISER NYR Men

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3 – NAYA ARTISAN REVIVAL SKIN CARE COFFEE AND ORANGE BODY SCRUB + BATH SALTS If you’re after an exfoliant that

6 – ALPECIN CAFFEINE SHAMPOO The caffeine in this popular shampoo stimulates hair growth, strengthening weak roots and slowing down hereditary hair loss. It takes only 120 seconds for the shampoo to start working its magic, though if you leave it for a few minutes, it penetrates the scalp and can work more effectively.

reduces cellulite, this handmade scrub, made with ethical and sustainable ingredients, is ideal. It contains coffee grounds, which help stimulate weight loss by causing the blood vessels to expand and contract, thereby ‘flushing out’ the system of unwanted toxins. The scrub also contains anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-fungal and moodenhancing ingredients, all of which are natural.

presents a moisturiser that revitalises, firms and protects all skin types, sinking deep into the skin and battling wrinkles and saggy areas with anti-oxidant-rich green coffee.

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transform yourself... Cirumed pairs high academic credentials with the latest technologies in modern minimally invasive Plastic Surgery, to bring the best cosmetic surgery to Marbella.

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All our surgeons are specialist consultants at the Department of Plastic surgery of Spain’s elite hospital, Hospital Quiron. To have been elected amongst Spain’s best surgeons to represent Quiron’s specialist department is not only our best reference, but also our obligation.

PAT I E N T S DR.ALEXANDER ASLANI Chairman of the Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Hospital Quiron Málaga Director of Cirumed Clinic Marbella

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6 – ESTÉE LAUDER PURE COLOR NAIL LACQUER Desgined by Tom Pecheux, Estée Lauder’s Creative Makeup Director, this new lacquer is of the high-shine, long-wearing variety and is chipresistant to boot. i www.esteelauder.com 7 – ESTÉE LAUDER PURE GELÉE POWDER EYESHADOW This all-in-one gel/powder eyeshadow is gloriously subtle yet long-lasting, creamier than powdered varieties but lighter than pure cream shadows. i www.esteelauder.com 8 – THE BODY SHOP BAKED TO LAST COLOURS EYESHADOW We will be seeing a lot of metallics and khakis in cosmetics and fashion, so don’t miss out on this affordable eyeshadow, which incorporates both hues. i www.thebodyshop.es 9 – NARS MULTIPLE UNDRESS ME This cool al-inone shimmery highlighter can be used on the eyes, cheeks, lips and body, to illuminate the skin and accent or contour desired areas. i www.narscosmetics.eu

PRODUCTS

1 – ESTÉE LAUDER PURE COLOR VIVID SHINE LIPSTICK LUMINISER Layer this long-lasting luminiser over lipstick to completely transform its shade or use it on its own for just a touch of sparkle. i www.esteelauder.com 2 – THE BODY SHOP BAKED TO LAST COLOURS BLUSH We love this long-lasting, vibrant blush, guaranteed to last at least eight hours! i www.thebodyshop.es 3 – DIOR VERNIS CRACKLE COAT Apply the gold ‘base’ coat and top with the khaki ‘crackle polish’ and watch your nails take on a ‘cracked leather’ look. Our predicted best-selling lacquer of the season. 4 – CHANEL INIMITABLE WATERPROOF VOLUME-LENGTH CURL-SEPARATION MASCARA IN NOIR For long, thick lashes that can weather any storm, this is your one-stop mascara stick. i www.chanel.com 5 – NARS HIGH SOCIETY TRIO EYES We love this blend of khaki and mauve/pink hues, another predicted Winter hit. i www.narscosmetics.eu

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SNOW QUEEN WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

For looks-conscious ladies, the arrival of winter signifies once again being able to create art with cosmetics… dramatic looks, daring shades and dazzling new polishes are all the rage this season. Stock up your bag of goodies with these hot new releases.

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NEW CONCEPT TRAINING

MONTE PARAÍSO

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aving been a top Personal Trainer for close to a decade, he moved into management and the distribution of Technogym equipment in Southern Spain and today, he greets me with the fantastic smile and joie de vivre which are characteristic of a man who is devoted heart and soul to health and wellbeing. Along the years, Rafael has helped launch several cutting edge gyms but NCT, he says, is “quite unlike any gym I’ve seen”. It might have something to do with the view: NCT is ensconced in the dreamlike Monte Paraíso, overlooking a nine-hole golf course designed by Manuel Pinero. The fitness areas are surrounded by large picture windows, which open onto exotic trees and a tranquil lake and let in floods of natural light. NCT’s architecture fits beautifully into the environment, its traditional Andalusian white walls and terracotta tiles affording an ambience of warmth and exclusivity. But of course, Rafael is speaking of more than the aesthetics; he points to three posters on the walls which sum up what he and NCT are all about. The first says: ‘Wellness means having more energy and working better’; the second: ‘Wellness means looking good and feeling great’; the third: ‘Wellness means living longer’. Rafael

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explains: “NCT offers you a different experience from what you may be used to. We know all our member’s names and every single person on the team is highly skilled and has vast experience in fitness. We are completely committed to making our clients healthier, happier people.” If in its early years, NCT focused on Personal Training, a major paradigm shift has taken place. “Our current focus is on fitness for the whole family and we have carried out extensive renovations to increase the space available for classes. We now have a huge group class hall, able to accommodate 25 to 30 people in everything from aerobics to strength, Pilates, Zumba or Booiaka classes. Additionally, we have a brand new indoor cycling hall, with a cutting edge ventilation system and spectacular disco style lights fitted onto the ceiling.” Since NCT and Monte Paraíso Golf are now jointly managed, there are special advantages to be enjoyed by members, including discounts on green fees and meals at trendy restaurant, Sala Mirador, located by the NCT reception. Sala Mirador, also present in the Manolo Santana Racquets Club and Cerrado del Águila, serves up seasonal Mediterranean cuisine made with market fresh produce. Enjoy your meal on a pristine white wicker table or soak up the sun’s rays on the gorgeous terrace, which also overlooks the golf course. “There is a fantastic social vibe at NCT,” says Rafael; “many members opt to celebrate their birthday or hold a special lunch at the restaurant, or spend time here after a workout, catching up on some conversation.” The comfy lounge has an inviting sofa, lots of tables and an impressive plasma TV so you can enjoy

your favourite show while waiting for your friends to show up. NCT and Monte Paraíso have a special offer lined up for the whole family: for just €1.795, mum, dad and two kids can enjoy golf and fitness for the entire year! “Monte Paraíso is a specific type of golf course which is particularly suited to families, since it is a par-three, nine-hole course which can be completed in an hour and a half,” he says. Children over 16 can join the fitness club, while those 15 and under can concentrate on golf. The offer is particularly interesting because the gym opens from 8am to 11pm, so it is easy for families to find time during the day to work or play together.” NCT has also raised the fitness bar on the Coast with its programme of cutting edge classes. There are traditional activities like step or cardio boxing, but also veritable buzzwords in the worldwide fitness industry like Kinesis (great for toning and strengthening the joints) or the very latest sensation, Corebar ®, whose motto is ‘Non-stop movement… non-stop sweat’. Corebar is intense, energetic, playful, diverse, deliberate, focused and fun, and is billed as the ultimate calorieburning workout. Using a weighted bar, you work on re-contouring, redefining and reshaping your muscles with a particular focus on your core. “Corebar incorporates moves from traditional aerobics and resistance training, martial arts and Pilates, all in 60 minutes,” says Rafael. If you’ve been thinking that it’s time to commence a fitness routine or shed a few kilos, Rafael and the team at NCT are ready to take you on the never-ending journey to beautiful, glowing health. e

g Camino de Camoján s/n, Urb. Monte Paraíso Golf, Casa Club, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 843. www.nctmarbella.com 10/26/12 12:48 PM

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Kezia Jacobsen is Director of the Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat, which combines the luxury of a boutique hotel with a relaxing spa experience and special retreats, programmes and activities (including yoga and healing therapies).

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Accept, adjust and This simple mantra can be one of the most important lessons we can learn in life and I can state personally that it has helped me enormously on more than one occasion, most recently with the fire that threatened to engulf our wellbeing centre in Monda.

first learned this lesson when my son had an accident at 10 months old, leaving him close to death and with mild but permanent brain damage. At that time, I really had to Accept, Adjust and Accommodate. Especially in the first few weeks, as life changed for our family overnight, it was so important to learn to ACCEPT what had happened – the accident, the realisation of the serious injury and what the diagnosis of cerebral palsy meant. Suddenly, our days were full of new medical language and specialists and to accept

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the situation you find yourself in is the key to moving forward. Acceptance only really works if you can also let go of blame, anger, bitterness, what if, should have, etc! Then comes adjustment. In our case, we had to adjust from having a very healthy baby to having a handicapped child with a condition that really has no cure but needs a lot of constant care: daily physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, doctors and neurologists. Our whole world and that of the family around us also changed and we had to, as a family, ADJUST.

Next it is time to ACCOMMODATE. How were we to accommodate all this into the normal life we had, knowing that for the next 10 or 20 years, at least until early adulthood or always, our child would be more dependent than is ‘normal’? How would working life change, relationships, family friends, and how much patience, time and understanding would be needed on all levels? I remembered this story vividly when I was woken up about 4am on Friday, August 31, being told that we had to evacuate the Hotel, as the fire blazed in the countryside all around. The fire had started on Thursday but no one imagined how massive it would become, or what would happen next. Arriving at the hotel, I saw the terrible scene of people being evacuated with nothing more than the clothes they had on, some small bags of belongings and animals they had rescued. My concern was for my guests, staff and my ‘dream’ but there was no way I could get past the roadblocks to the hotel and as I sat on the side on of the road I recalled the Accept, Adjust and Accommodate mantra and realised that if I was not going to let panic overtake me, then I had to put the first part into practice – ACCEPT this was happening – there were fires in Ojen, Monda and all around and we all just had to pray that we survived this unbelievable sight in front of us! When I finally got to Shanti Som and saw the fires in full force on the way and the reality that if the wind changed we would be in serious trouble, I started ADJUSTING to the possibilities of what could be. First we had to evacuate the guests, then some hours later, a second evacuation was required as the flames came closer. Shanti Som has so much wood and thatch it wouldn’t stand a chance. But it was important to keep adjusting the mind, ensuring the safety of the clients first and foremost, doing what needed to be done and letting the firefighters do their job and pray! Then during the next few days, we had to ACCOMODATE all that had happened. This lesson, Accept, Adjust and Accommodate, is from the Sutras of Patanjali (5,000-year-old teachings and a form of mind Yoga). It can also be a valuable tool for overcoming the obstacles, challenges and circumstances that face us in daily life: anything from redundancy, divorce, a broken heart, financial stress, illness and bereavement. It is also especially important when someone you love dies or has a very serious illness such as cancer, to first take time to grieve, then slowly Accept, Adjust and Accommodate.

g Llanos de Purla km 22, A355, Monda-Marbella. Tel: 952 864 455. www.shantisom.com 10/24/12 1:17 PM

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Dr. Nina King of the Oasis Dental Clinic is a UK registered prosthodontics specialist and that means one of her main passions is replacing missing teeth and giving people the confidence they need to smile again… and I mean really smile.

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oday, however, as she greets me with her characteristic warm, sunny disposition, she is keen to discuss a practice that is currently in high demand: a term she has coined as ‘Dental Detox’ (the replacement of amalgam fillings, which reduces your body´s exposure to mercury). We hope you enjoy our Q & A session with Dr. King and perhaps become inspired to give your mouth a makeover by removing unsightly, possibly unhealthy, dental fillings. Why do so many people still have amalgam fillings? Amalgam has been in use for over 100 years and has produced good results in terms of longevity; in the past, it was the only option available and to this day, it continues to be the main material used in dentistry worldwide. It took a long time to develop a white filling that worked as well as amalgam; initial white fillings did tend to break down quite rapidly, allowing bacterial leakage into the tooth and failure. But white fillings have come a long way and dentists are now extremely confident when using them. Are amalgam fillings really so dangerous? This is a difficult question to answer because on the one hand, all major health authorities (in the USA, Canada and the UK) have declared them to be safe. Yet dentists are still cautioned to not place amalgam fillings in pregnant or lactating women so people may be justified in worrying. When we have amalgam fillings, every time we brush our teeth, chew or bite, small amounts of mercury are released into our system. What considerations should a patient take into account when opting for Dental Detoxifaction? It is vital to be aware of all the pros and cons. The most important thing for me is to study the particular tooth/teeth in question. If a patient comes to me with

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a tooth that has had the same amalgam filling for 20 years and the tooth and filling are in acceptable condition, I may caution against replacement to avoid further dental complications. Another common scenario is where the amalgam fillings are very large and the teeth have possibly already been refilled several times; in this case, further tampering is not ideal. A thorough examination and X-rays are necessary to make an individual recommendation. What we don’t want is to go from a state of health to teeth with abscesses, which require more complex work like root canal treatment. Patients should also understand that in the case of large fillings, the placing of crowns may be required. Apart from the general medical issues, I must

always advise on the specific dental issues and full cost considerations. How do you remove amalgam fillings? It is vital to keep mercury from leaking into the mouth. I use a rubber dam and instead of grinding the filling down (which releases more mercury into the atmosphere), I section it off and remove it in blocks. I also use a special suction device to eliminate as much vapour as possible and ensure appropriate ventilation. What is the next step after fillings are replaced? Once mercury enters the blood system, it may take up to one year to eliminate after a Dental Detoxification. For this reason, if you wish to cleanse your body, I work in conjunction with several specialist clinics and homeopaths, who can recommend dietary combinations and supplements which help the body rid itself of mercury faster. What is your personal opinion on amalgam fillings? I’m happy not to use them. I love the results of white fillings; to see the sun shine through the tooth as if it were natural, is wonderful. Additionally, not using amalgam means less exposure, not just for the patient, but for my staff and myself. Tell us about the Dental Detox Package at Oasis Dental Clinic. It includes a full consultation and necessary radiographs to ensure that you understand both the positive and negative implications of replacing amalgam fillings, removal of your existing fillings and high-quality replacements with tooth-coloured, mercury free alternatives. We are offering a 50 per cent discount off the initial examination and necessary radiographs and if four or more teeth are to be done, then a final 10 per cent will be deducted from the treatment plan.

g C/ Ricardo Soriano 13, Marbella. Tel: 952 766 357. www.oasisdentalmarbella.com 10/24/12 1:16 PM

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Great Success for Marbella’s Philanthropic Weekend The Philanthropic Weekend (comprising the Dynamic Walkathon and Global Gift Gala), hosted by the city of Marbella with Eva Longoria as honorary Chair, raised an impressive €127.000 for some very worthy causes, namely the Eva Longoria Foundation, the Cesare Scariolo Foundation and the Málaga Football Club Foundation. The gala was classified as a ‘green gala’, since a special software from Canadian company Cast Lighting was used, which minimises power consumption to a great degree. The software, called Wysiwyg Performance R28, has been used in many important events around the world, including the London Olympics and Eurovision.

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Marbella Welcomes Club District 13 Trendy new night spot, Club District 13, opened its doors recently on Marbella’s Golden Mile. The club is particularly popular with electronic music lovers, who danced the night away to the freshest Progressive House, Electro Sounds and Deepest Techno House. The launch featured the talent of DJs GW Harrison from Ministry of Sound and D:Fect from Dekorum, as well as an incredible performance by Alice Wonderland Group. With over 500 attendees and all tables sold out, the night was a huge success. The Director of the club, Sam Cameron, said: "The hard work of getting this club ready in five weeks really paid off. Our goal is to make something different from the rest and bring you huge artists who have never made it to Marbella." g CN 340, km 183, Oasis Business

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Aloha College: Celebrating 30 years Students at Aloha College were in for a treat when they met outside the school after lunch to release balloons into the air, to commemorate the school’s 30th anniversary. “One pupil woke his parents at 4am as he wanted to put on his 30th anniversary T-Shirt and get to school for the ‘party’”, said the staff. Marbella’s Mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, had previously inaugurated the new improved football field and the public car park just opposite the school. Elsewhere, Aloha students from Years 5 and 6 showed their solidarity by teaming up with Caritas in La Cala de Mijas to collect food and used clothing to be distributed to local families who are most in need. g www.aloha-college.com

Birthday Celebrations and a star for Count Rudi The soul of the Marbella Club Hotel, Count Rudi, enjoyed a very special 80th birthday celebration, with the Marbella Town Hall dedicating a star to him on Puerto Banús’ Bulevar de la Fama (Walk of Fame). After enjoying a lunch with his family, Count Rudi attended a Thanksgiving Service at the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, where he was presented with a personal birthday wish from the Vatican. This magical day concluded with a cocktail reception at Marbella Club’s Villa del Mar with over 300 people in attendance. Guests were greeted by local police officers on horseback and welcomed by the brass band from La Pollinica. After a heartfelt rendition of Happy Birthday in Spanish, German and English by pupils of the German School of Marbella, speeches were given in Count Rudi’s honour.

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PADDLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE CLUB PADEL & TENIS NUEVA ALCÁNTARA The Club Padel & Tenis Nueva Alcántara recently hosted the Spanish National Paddle Tennis Championships (Veterans Category, Divison 2). Some 16 teams from all over Spain took part, with the Nueva Alcántara-Benahavís team claiming a 4-1 victory against the team from Granada. The victors now belong to the Gold Division, which contains eight teams. The women’s competition was won by the Moraleja Golf team, who won 2-1 against Madrid’s Novopadel team.

g www.clubpadelnuevaalcantara.com

MARTBELLA: NEW LUXURY ANTIQUES AND FINE ART SHOWROOM Martbella is a new showroom bringing beautiful artwork, antiques and décor items to your door. It was founded by interior designer Belen Sueiro, in association with prestigious art gallery Director, Jean Paul Perrier and Antiques Dealer, Jaime Trigo. The idea is to showcase beautiful pieces in a luxurious villa and to enable art and design buffs to take home works by some of the world’s most famous artists (including Salvador Dalí, Antoni Tàpies and Pablo Picasso), as well as 18th to 20th-century furniture and much more. Whether you are into Art Deco, modern and contemporary art, sculpture or design, you will surely find the signature piece you have been looking for at Martbella. g Urb. Cascada del Camoján, Calle 3, Casa 34,

Marbella. Tel: 657 806 045. www.martbellaluxuryvilla.com

NEW ORGANIC PRODUCTS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN ARRIVE IN MARBELLA When you consider that 93 per cent of newborns show traces of GM toxins in their blood, it might be time to make a change in the way you shop. Ekotrade International is making it a whole lot easier, with a brand new line of products made with the freshest, purest ingredients. There are ranges for infants, toddlers and kids, featuring cereals, vegetable purees in glass jars, wheat-free barley, teething biscuits, Honey Graham snacks, juices and fortified strawberry and banana cereal bars. Earth’s Best Organic products can be found on the Ekotrade stand, in the international section of the supermarket on the ground floor of El Corte Inglés Puerto Banús. g For further information,

Tel: 952 885 404.

THE CALETA HOTEL IS GIBRALTAR’S LEADING HOTEL The Caleta Hotel is pleased to announce that for the fourth year running it has received Gibraltar’s Leading Hotel Award from the World Travel Awards Organisation. Europe’s travel elite walked off with top honours at the ceremony, which took place at the new Conrad Algarve Hotel. Lufthansa, Kempinski Hotels and Resorts, Villa Padierna, The Caleta Hotel, Disneyland Paris and Norwegian Cruise Liners were among the brands to emerge victorious. The packed delegation of VIPs, senior tourist figures and international media travelled from 32 nations to attend the event, which was held in partnership with the Conrad Algarve and Tourismo DO Algarve. g www.caletahotel.com

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Gunnel’s Fashion Show at the Marbella Club Hotel The Marbella Club Hotel hosted a stunning fashion show featuring Autumn/Winter wear by Gunnel’s Fashion. On show were designs from Brazil’s Cecilia Prado, who specialises in knit wear, accessorising dresses and tops with scarves, leg warmers and matching berets. Also featured were long-sleeved dresses styled with Jott puffer jackets and Gunnel’s Zuecos own clog boots, as well as Gunnel’s top-selling Deha cargo pants. Skin tight leather trousers and punk-esque, oversized jumpers from Wildfox gave the event a sexy, rock chic feel. g Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara,

C/ Dublin 21, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 602. www.gunnelhome.com

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NEW ANTI-SLIP TREATMENTS FROM SERVICIOS INTEGRALES BAU

CASA HERRADURA: NEW BED AND BREAKFAST HAVEN IN COÍN If you thought the town of Coín was worlds away, you may be surprised to learn that this pine-filled paradise is only a 25 minute drive from La Cañada shopping centre (Ojén Road). It is also the setting for Casa Herradura: a new bed and breakfast with a stylish, cosy feel, opened by Stephane Bruylant (whom you may know as the Head Chef of Ocean Club) and his beautiful bride-to-be, Kirsika. Casa Herradura is part of a majestic estate embraced by lush green trees, boasting palatial gardens, a private pool and cosy, rustic interiors. It is so romantic it was the chosen wedding setting for Stephane and Kirsika, who share a love of good food, Nature and family. The bed and breakfast has a kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with all the mod cons. The house can be rented for one night or longer at a reasonable price, making it an ideal getaway for couples and families alike.

Servicios Integrales BAU is pleased to offer its new anti-slip treatment to clients. The company specialises in finding solutions to slippery surfaces, which often cause accidents at home and in the workplace. BAU has a host of products and treatments for everything from baths to the flooring of commercial centres, hotels, pools, restaurants and wedding venues. g For further information,

Tel: 608 555 515. www.bauantideslizantes.es

g For further information, Tel: 651 032 921.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR TRIPLE A Triple A is one of Marbella’s best loved animal charities and, this month, they are holding two fundraising events. First up is the Annual Dog Show, to be held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos on November 4 (doors open at 11am). Fun will be had by the whole family, with a bar, restaurants, stalls, dog exhibitions, live shows and lots of prizes. Secondly, the Triple A Goes Classic concert will take place on November 11 at the Hotel Andalucía Plaza at 8:30pm, featuring performances by Heidrun Mühringer (soprano) and Rudolf von Vitovec (tenor).

g For further information, Tel: 952 771 586. www.tripleamarbella.org

WELLMIND MENTAL FITNESS CONFERENCE The Wellmind Fitness Mental Centre recently held a conference at Marbella’s Coral Beach Hotel, entitled The Power of the Focused, Stress-Free Mind. The conference focused on using modern, practical psychological techniques to cultivate the mind and disconnect from daily stress. Speakers included Psychologist, Alicia Tarquini and specialist Emotional Balance Teacher, Hugo Cuevas. After the talks, the audience partook in a practical ‘mental training’ workshop.

HIFX OPENS IN NUEVA ANDALUCÍA

g For further information, Tel: 667 824 859. www.wellmind.es

HiFX, a leading international foreign exchange and international payments company, has opened its newest office in Nueva Andalucía. Over 300 guests attended the launch party, enjoying HiFX cocktails, created in the company’s brand colours by Yanx restaurant especially for the occasion. Over a decade ago, HiFX’s founding partners realised that by minimising unnecessary banking overheads and investing in technology, they could offer companies and private individuals significantly better exchange rates and exceptional service with no hidden fees. Keith Spitalnick, Head of European Sales for HiFX commented, “I am very fortunate here at HiFX Spain to have such a fantastic team. I am confident that with our expertise and our moneysaving service we can really benefit the ex-pat community.” g Centro Plaza, Nueva

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New Specsavers Shop in Marbella Specsavers continues its expansion in Spain with the opening of its second store on the Costa del Sol, Specsavers Opticas Marbella. To celebrate the opening, the shop will be holding a fun open day event for the public on November 23, from 10am onwards. There will be music, entertainment and snacks, as well as a charity raffle with proceeds being split between Cancer Charity AECC and ONCE. The store will deliver Specsavers’ formula of affordable eyewear, top-notch professional service plus a great selection of designer frames and sunglasses. Free eye tests will be offered for a limited period. Make sure to call beforehand to book your test.

g Avda. Ricardo Soriano 12, Marbella. Tel: 634 408 512. www.specsavers.es

Classical Music Concert at the Kempinski The Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona was the perfect setting for A Night of Bach and Blues, a classical music concert organised by Michael Scott and Elendil Díez de Oñate of Marbella-based music company, MasElenco, to raise funds for cancer charity, Cudeca. Performers included Michael Kevin Jones on the violincello, Álvaro Fernández Gaviria on the guitar and harmónica, and Manuel Díez de Oñate on the piano. g www.maselenco.com

Costa Women Help Local Family Over 100 members of women’s group, Costa Women met at Güey Restaurant to raise funds for Pete and Sue Doran, whose house was badly affected by the Málaga fires. Pete built the house, so it was doubly sad to see it burnt down to the ground, together with their entire belongings and even their car. The fire also destroyed Pete’s trade tools, meaning he was unable to return to his self-employed business as a builder. Costa Women organised a raffle and an auction, raising €530, which was converted into Leroy Merlin vouchers for the Doran family. The Tools Appeal is still collecting donations. Please contact Marina Nitzak of Costa Women (costawomen@gmail.com) to donate any spare tools, DIY store vouchers or gift cards to the Doran family. Costa Women events are free to attend and the next monthly meeting will be back at Güey on Tuesday, November 6 at 7:30pm g. For further information, www.costawomen.ning.com

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Snapsafe Security Device Keep Your Bag in Place! SnapSafe™ is a small band made of neoprene, closing with a secure plastic clip, created to solve the dilemma of what to do with a handbag while sitting at a cafe/ bar. Use it to attach your dog to a chair, your laptop to the trolley at the airport, your handbag to your trolley in the supermarket, in the car while driving, or even to identify your suitcase on the carousel at the airport! The possibilities are endless. Soft in the hand, you can use it to carry multiple bags of shopping together, hang your keys from your bag or belt, hang your bag from the baby’s pram, etc. It is available in a wide variety of colours and materials and can be purchased online. g Etsy or on www.snapsafe.co.uk

Fire Aid Concert Song Released as Charity Single One of the highlights at the end of summer was undoubtedly the Fire Aid Concert, organised by Nick Holland and Maurice Boland to raise funds for Red Cross Málaga following the fire that devastated the Coast. If you missed the show but would still like to do your share for Red Cross, why not download Stephen Lloyd-Morgan’s live performance of the song You’ll Never Walk Alone? The single is available on iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify and all leading download sites.

g www.fireaidconcert.es

Cyclists Raise Funds for Great Ormond Street Last month, Paul Small, Mark Bunting, Paul Browning, Richard Marchand, Paul Rosenthal, Sam Skuce and Karen Zammit embarked on a cycle ride longer than they would have ever imagined, completing 1,200km from St Albans (UK) to Marbella (Spain), all in aid of fundraising for the good causes of the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and Grove House Hospice. The team has raised over €20.000 so far and if you’d like to do your share,

log onto www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ PaulRosenthal

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RYAN PARFETT WITH TIGER WOODS Head Golf Professional, Ryan Parfett, who has coached two Faldo Junior Series National Championships, and runs the coaching programme at Golden Swing Golf Academy opposite Aloha College in Nueva Andalucía's Golf Valley, is pictured here alongside world golfing icon, Tiger Woods, during his recent appearance at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Finals tournament hosted at the PGA Sultan course in Belek, Turkey. With the help of the latest technology, including Dartfish Swing Analysis software, Science and Motion Puttlab and EDH Flightscope, Ryan and his team encourage aspiring golfers to find their golden swing and to putt perfectly with the highest level of golf instruction. g For further

information, Tel: 952 929 687 / 630 063 650. www.goldenswing.net

Catch It While You Can with Liberty Seguros ‘Catch it While You Can’ and ‘Don’t Let It Get Away’ are the slogans for the new €50 Cash Back offer from Liberty Seguros, the choice insurer for expats living in Spain, and it is entirely up to you what you spend that extra cash on! If you take out fully comprehensive car insurance or home insurance from Liberty Seguros, and you pay by direct debit, they will pay €50 cash back straight into your bank account! The offer is valid until December 31, so don’t miss out on this great money-saving deal!

g Tel: 902 255 258. www.libertyexpatriates.es

Costa Cosmetica: Discount Beauty Products for All Budgets Costa Cosmetica is a new store in the Diana Shopping Mall, selling luxury perfumes, cosmetics, hair care products and accessories for men and women at discounted prices. Keen shoppers will find a host of luxury brands, including Bulgari, Calvin Klein, Elizabeth Arden, Escada and DKNY. To celebrate the opening of their first shop, the company’s Directors hosted two parties attended by over 100 guests. Wine flowed throughout while the ebullient crowd delighted in purchasing bargain ítems, with an additional 20 per cent discount during both evenings. g C.C. Diana, Bloque 1,

Locales 6-7, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 795. www.costacosmetica.com

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HIGH CARE INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL HOSTS EUROPEAN ONCOLOGY CONFERENCE The 7th European Oncology Conference took place recently at the Hotel Barceló in Marbella, to present and discuss the latest treatments for cancer. The Conference, organised by High Care International Hospital, was attended by over 45 oncologists from Europe, the United States and Canada, who shared conclusions derived from their respective research efforts. Dr. Hernán CortésFunes, Head of High Care’s Oncology Department, stressed the importance of finding new therapies for patients who don’t respond to conventional treatments and said that great advances have been made in the areas of breast and lung cancer, in particular.

g www.marbellahighcare.com

NEW OFFICE FOR 123 ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT The staff at 123 Administration and Management are pleased to announce that they have moved to brand new office in Estepona. The company has been dedicated to property management, community administration, rentals and cleaning, for over 10 years and its new Building Department is likewise gathering plenty of interest. The company is a proud member of APAF (The Professional Association of Community Managers) and holds the ISO9001 (quality management) and ISO14001 (environmental management) certificates. g C.C. Diana, Local

I-8, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 280. www.123administration.com

CHILTERN SPAIN DEBT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS OPENS IN SAN PEDRO Chiltern is a new company in San Pedro offering an Informal Debt Management programme, which allows people to repay debts at a level they can afford without further borrowing. Clients make one monthly affordable payment to Chiltern, who administer payments to creditors and deal with verbal and written communication from creditors. In 1995, Chiltern was one of the first debt management companies to help people in the UK who were experiencing the stress of trying to juggle creditor repayments while maintaining a reasonable standard of living. Chiltern is now bringing the same benefits to both Spanish nationals and Expats in Spain, many of whom have debts in both the UK and Spain. g Tel: 902 848

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MARIANO JEVA

THE PRO business What would you say if you were told that you would be paid money every time you or your friends did the daily shopping? Or that with a zero investment, you could make enough passive income to enjoy authentic economic freedom? Mariano Jeva, an experienced economist who has been practising in Marbella for over 10 years, tells us all about a brand new business opportunity for entrepreneurs, business people and indeed, anyone who shops! As an economist, what is your view on the current economic climate? Things are tough, but it’s still possible to progress. As the saying goes, ‘In every crisis there is great opportunity’. History is rife with examples of how in the toughest of times, people have achieved great personal and entrepreneurial success.

You are currently involved in an important business opportunity… I decided to accept a new challenge after conducting intensive legal, financial and viability studies. The business has enormous potential, the likes of which I haven’t encountered before in my career. I am fascinated by the vision and the ingenuity of the business idea, which is one of the best I have ever seen.

Tell us more… I’m working to bring the biggest shopping community in the world to Spain, and in particular, the Costa del Sol. The community was founded by a multi-national company over 10 years ago and has displayed enormous growth in many countries in Europe and worldwide.

rtunity For All o p p O ss e n si u B w e N APHY.CO.UK Spearheading a PHOTOGRAPHY © KHPHOTOGR WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS What does it involve?

How does it differ from other shopping clubs?

Being part of a shopping community comprising almost 2.5 million people worldwide. There is no question of whether or not it works… it has been proven to work and will continue to do so in all countries. In Spain, there are important economic advantages to be gained in starting from the very beginning.

Firstly, it does not involve big discounts lasting a short period, which pressure you to buy items or services you may not really need. It involves quality discounts; receiving cash back for products and services you use daily. Additionally, while in other shopping clubs, the beneficiaries are the shareholders, here, the benefits are distributed among the consumers. The company also has a strong social policy, donating a specific percent of each purchase made in associated establishments to two worldwide charities, one aiding children and the other the environment.

What advantages are there for businesses? Increased client loyalty. Nobody wants 20 loyalty cards from 20 different establishments that work differently and give points for useless things within different time limits. Clients want something more; a shopping community where before shopping, they seek out particular establishments that are already within the system.

Are you looking for people to develop the business in Spain only? There is an opportunity to be involved in practical any country in the world.

What type of companies are involved in Spain?

What would you say to an interested entrepreneur or person?

Spain’s biggest shopping centre chain has already signed on, as have the biggest network of petrol stations, computer and telephone companies and the best brands in fashion, food, travel, hotels, cosmetics, leisure, etc. Businesses of all kinds and sizes are taking part, everyone from dentists to lawyers, architects… practically all the products and services you could imagine! In Spain, over 260 companies are involved and we are just at the embryonic stages. In other European countries there are around 3,000 businesses in the community. On the Costa del Sol, only five small-to-medium business are involved and that is great news!

To business people I would say that this is an opportunity to attract an endless stream of clients, increase their sales dramatically and offer existing clients discounts from all their local, national and international (and online) purchases, and to receive cash back every time their clients do so. To people, I would say this is a unique opportunity for them to obtain a passive income. It doesn’t matter if they are already working or not, as it is totally compatible with a working schedule. I would ask them where they see themselves in three or five years: toiling away or enjoying financial freedom? g For further information,

What’s so great about that? Based on figures in other areas of Spain, we know that in one year there will be around 100 Costa del Sol business involved. If you join now, you could have a market share of all the sales made by these establishments.

Tel: 666 664 395, mjeva@economistas.org

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the Insurance Compensation Consortium directly by calling Tel: 902 222 665 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. If the customer possesses an electronic certificate or ID, they can also make contact via the webpage http://www. consorseguros.es/web/guest/ ad_re_rps, where the damage report form can be downloaded. Claims for personal injury or loss of profits must be presented in writing to the local office in question or by post by completing the corresponding form. The Consortium will request information such as the policy number and the insurance company with which the policy was taken out, the claimant’s personal details and the location of the insured vehicle or property so that the process of assessment can be initiated. Once all the required data has been obtained,

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the Consortium will then assign a registration number, which serves to identify each case and which can be used to attend to any enquiries which might subsequently arise. In addition, in the case of Expatriate customers, Línea Directa will act as an intermediary, administrator and advisor with the public body, with the aim of speeding up the processes of compensation and repairing material damage to vehicles, which will be assessed, processed and compensated entirely by the Consortium. To this end, Línea Directa has set up a helpline Tel: 902 326 326 which its customers affected by the damage can call in order to receive help and information both in English and German on the correct processes required. Línea Directa wishes to express

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Engel & Völkers/ Cartier Soirée Upmarket real estate firm Engel & Völkers and luxury jewellery brand, Cartier, teamed together to throw an elegant soirée aboard a luxury yacht in Puerto Banús. Diamonds that are forever shone, champagne flowed and guests were regaled with live singing and opera, as Smadar Kahana of Engel & Völkers expressed her excitement at launching the new Engel & Völkers Private Office.

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Ocean Club Black & Gold Closing Party Elegant black and shimmering gold were the colours of the evening at Ocean Club’s closing party, always one of the funnest yet nostalgic events, since it officially marks the end of the summer season. Guests enjoyed colourful cocktails and canapés, as well as live performances and the coolest music around.

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Club District 13 Opens in Marbella Late night revellers and aficionados of electronic sounds have a hip new venue, Club District 13, which opened to acclaim with all tables completely sold out. Situated on Marbella’s Golden Mile, District 13 promises to bring big-name DJs and live acts, such as those performing at the hugely successful opening party.

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ecluded and labyrinthine, wetland areas are therefore ideal breeding grounds for animals that once roamed freely but are now limited to small stretches of protected nature. Like the heights of mountain ranges they remain largely free of ‘civilisation’ and until the great dredging projects of the 19th and early 20th centuries, were among the last remaining wildernesses of Europe. Here animals could congregate, flourish and recoup depleted populations in breeding grounds that sometimes attracted enormous flocks of birds wading in the shallow waters. Human population growth put pressure on land resources, and so before long even these last frontiers were being dredged, tamed and converted into farmland. Between 1850 and 1950 most of the remaining European swamplands were lost, and their delicate ecosystems sacrificed along with them until the dots on the map where wild animals could collect in numbers became ever sparser, ever smaller. The post-war era saw the first true spread of conservationism outside of North America, and with it the realisation of what irreplaceable ecosystems had been lost when the marshlands were so carelessly transformed into wheat fields. Around the world, cries went up to stop the further destruction of these vital reservoirs of life, from which spring forth whole biosystems built around hundreds of species of birds. In possession of one of the most important remaining landscapes

of this kind, Spain promptly declared the large river delta of the Guadalquivir a national park in 1963, thus beginning a process of protection and conservation that has seen Doñana become one of the best wetland reserves in the world.

Doñana National Park Situated a little west of the city of Cádiz, the Doñana is essentially a river delta on the Atlantic coast of Andalucía that has become largely silted up. In Roman times ships sailed all the way from here to Córdoba, and just over 500 years ago Christopher Columbus set off for the Americas from the little port of El Palo, but today the area is largely unnavigable save for the smallest of boats. As a result Doñana is a wonderful wild landscape not reminiscent of the heavily cultivated deltas of the Rhine, the Nile or the Yangtze, but instead a maze of swamps, shallow ponds, shifting sand dunes and coastal forest. Here, just over two hour’s drive from Marbella, lies one of Europe’s greatest marshland areas and breeding grounds for countless types of birds, added to significantly by the fact that it also lies on one of the main routes of migration between Europe and Africa. The park is therefore a nature lover’s paradise, but especially popular with birdwatchers. In few places are the forces of nature, in the form of seasons, tides and changing landscapes, as visible as here, for when the summer drought breaks, the onset of rain transforms scorched

and salty marisma swamps into a wetland lake district of wading-deep water that mirrors the sky in hundreds of different pools. By mid autumn the first flocks of migrating birds arrive, displacing in sheer numbers the romantic visions of wild horses reflected against the water. Other mammals will have had their fill of water too, and now it is the turn of ducks, geese, avocets, cormorants, egrets, herons, spoonbills, flamingos and dozens of other species to feast on the rich bounty of molluscs, crustaceans and small fish in the saline waters. They will be collecting in ever-larger numbers, recuperating from their flights down the length of Europe and gaining strength before crossing over to Africa, where long journeys await that in some cases lead all the way down to South Africa. The most dedicated of birdwatchers will follow them to the rocky cliffs facing the Straits of Gibraltar, at which point they launch themselves into the air and begin the desperate battle against powerful winds channelled through this narrow chokepoint between continents. Those that survive reach the other side utterly exhausted.

Paradise for nature lovers In a good year it is quite possible to see the flat marshlands turn a soft, undulating pink conjured up by thousands of visiting flamingos. They form one of the main attractions for over half a million tourists a year, most of whom come during the wet season between autumn and spring, when many

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species return from Africa on their way north. By late spring the showers will have stopped and by the end of the summer the once prominent water will be scarce and brackish, leaving behind cracked earth and parched populations of resident birds and mammals. The fact that Doñana’s main visitor’s centre is located in the midst of the flat wetland marismas attests to the pre-eminence of birds in this park, yet its diverse landscapes actually support a great variety of species. The visitor’s facility provides an information centre, a coffee shop for those who need to recoup their strength, and most importantly, a panoramic view of an interesting section of shallow lakes where birds congregate en masse. It is a spectacle that has the zoom lens and binocular-laden enthusiasts in ecstasy as they struggle to take in and identify so many different types of birds all at once. Driving along dykes bordered by low-lying marshes you will similarly not know where to look first, especially when the guide begins to point out spectacular birds of prey and call your attention to swooping kestrels, floating harriers or a kite feeding on its prey in the distance. You may well see falcons flying in and out of an abandoned shed that now serves as a baby falcon nursery, spot an eagle or vulture hovering high up or even catch a rare daytime glimpse of an owl, but for mammal lovers there is nothing like the sighting of a rare Iberian lynx to speed up the pulse.

Wild horses, birds and other wildlife share the watering holes

Doñana marismas: Marshland Marismas © Spanish Tourist Office UK

Bigger game

Wild horses roam the wetland plains

Where the wetlands are the domain of the birds, the sand dunes and coastal forest provide an attractive habitat for mammals like the elusive European badger or Egyptian mongoose and the more commonly visible populations of wild boar, red deer and fallow deer. A decent guide will be able to show you the beauty spots and their furry inhabitants, without creating much disruption,

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but the really intrepid/lucky visitor will even be fortunate enough to spot one of Europe’s rarest wild creatures, the Iberian lynx. Still considered critically endangered, the lynx is making a bit of a comeback, with just over a hundred animals living in the park and the numbers going up slowly. Measuring about a metre in length and around 70 centimetres in height, this large cat feeds mostly on the rabbits that we saw skipping around, though being a rather shy creature we spotted the lynx’s paw prints but unfortunately not the beautiful cat itself. As one of the last remaining pockets where it can still be found in the wild, Doñana plays an important role in the survival strategy being mapped out for this noble predator of the Iberian Peninsula.

Conservation work As in the case of many of the bird species, the Doñana National Park is also a vitally important refuge for mammals that have become very rare in Spain. Many are indigenous species that were almost lost to extinction but thanks to the creation of the park in the early sixties with the support of the World Wildlife Fund and its subsequent development and expansion under the auspices of the Spanish government, have been given an important chance to survive. Initially, the aim was to stop the further decline of already small populations, but thanks to the hard work of the rangers and zoologists that manage Doñana, animals such as the Iberian lynx, deer, badgers, eagles and harriers have been growing in numbers again, even to the point where they are being reintroduced into previously depleted areas around the country. Periodic extensions and upgrades in the legal status of Doñana have played an important role in this process, creating a protected area of over 500km2 in which nature is relatively free of harmful human intervention. The designation of the park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 has helped greatly too, though even now the area continues

to suffer from the threats of neighbouring farmers pumping Doñana water onto their land, chemical spills from nearby farmland and cities entering the delicate ecosystem and littering by tourists and locals alike. With this is mind, the conservationists of Andalucía’s parks board have launched programmes aimed at educating people about the value of a unique landscape like this – and how lucky we are to have such a magical place so close to home.

Seeing nature up close José A. Sánchez and his fellow team of guides at Discovering Doñana have been organising specialised excursions and guided tours of the entire Doñana region since 1990. Since the majority of the visitors come from countries like the UK, Holland and Germany, they have perfected their English alongside their technical

knowledge of local animal and plant species. The fact that most of the guides are local, means they know the area like the back of their hand, and can add the historical and cultural backgrounds and context to what they’re showing. Highly tailored to visitors’ needs, the guided tours can include half or full day guided excursions in 4WD vehicles, but also walking tours that vary in length and take in different landscapes, and bird spotting during the breeding and migration seasons. The focus can also be put on specific fields of interest, be it wild flowers, insects, mammals and of course birds. “Naturally we get a lot of birdwatchers, but photographers also relish the chance to hone their skills here,” says José, a Sevillano who lost his heart to this natural wilderness so close to his home city. “It’s a completely different world, where nature rules in tranquillity and according to an

The majestic Eagle Owl

Iberia’s most magnificent predator, the elusive Iberian Lynx

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Wild Boar in its favoured habitat

Marisma del rocio: Beautiful wetland scenery © Spanish Tourist Office UK

ancient pattern of tides, migrations and seasons.” Still fascinated by the complex beauty of it all, and how landscapes change before your eyes, he also admits to never losing that sense of excitement when spotting elusive creatures such as the Spanish Imperial Eagle or the Iberian Lynx, especially when rearing their young. Over the years he has also witnessed the struggle between different interest groups such as environmentalists, farmers, fishermen, tourists, villagers, politicians and pilgrims to nearby El Rocío. “It’s a tough balancing act, and also one that involves educating especially the locals to cherish the environment and keep it clean and free of litter.” As someone who regularly stops his jeep to collect rubbish he rightly suggests that maybe this should be a top-down rather than a bottom-up process. i www.discoveringdonana.com

Flamingo ballet

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El Rocio, on the edge of Doñana © Turismo Andalucia

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Where coastal pine forest and dunes meet

Entrance to Hotel Ardea Purpurea Coto Doñana

Ecological tourism – Ardea Purpurea In keeping with its status as a natural reserve destined for animals, there isn’t really any accommodation within the Parque Nacional Doñana itself, so most visitors stay in little villages and country hotels on the edge of the park. Though a wide variety of hotels exist here, recent years have seen the development of a form of ecotourism particularly suited to the area and the kind of visitor it attracts. Ardea Purpurea is a fine example of this. Situated on the outskirts of Villamanrique de la Condesa, a little farming village on the northwestern side of the Doñana, it combines good comfort and refinement with a laidback atmosphere and excellent environmental credentials. Built with local natural materials such as wood and thatch, this attractive low-rise hotel set at the entrance to an area of forest and open countryside also uses recycled wood and steel to artistic effect. The architectural style may at first remind one of African lodges, but is actually designed in reference to the plaster-and-thatch traditionally used in this area with its abundance of reeds. The style of the rooms and the independent cottages ideally suited to family groups may be charmingly rustic too, but the facilities are conventionally modern though designed with minimised environmental impact in mind. The swimming pool, likewise, has a natural feel,

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Hotel Ardea Purpurea dining room using recycled materials

Hotel Ardea Purpurea pool area

the restaurant offers fine dining based on local seasonal ingredients and from the back terrace of your room you overlook a pretty little lake inhabited by a healthy population of ducks and geese, who come out to snack on the grass lawn in the mornings and evenings.

Named after the purple heron that frequents these parts, Ardea Purpurea provides a comfortable and environmentally sound base from which to explore the beautiful scenery of the Doñana National Park.

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re you a mountain or beach person? Because it’s clear you are either one or the other. As spectacular, intricate and arresting as big cities can be, in our moments of deepest despair, or exhilarating joy, our mind’s eye conjures up images of Nature… the deep, mysterious sea; the smell of a fresh pine forest; the sound of a shallow river flowing over tiny pebbles. Environmentalists often warn us of the dire consequences of abusing Mother Nature: global warming, floods, extinction of species… but in the event of global destruction, the child in us would surely miss one thing the most: the feel of leaves drizzled with dewdrops, rustling beneath our feet as we walk through the woods. It is this child that I invite to step into a natural Paradise: Cerro de Hijar, embedded in the fresh green Sierra de las Nieves natural park and offering ethereal views over the Guadalhorce Valley.

Leaves of Grass The Sierra de las Nieves natural park is a pristine forest rich in flora and fauna, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1995. The park is always lovely, though particularly unforgettable are the images of the snowcovered peaks of tall pines in the coldest months of winter. As the park comprises over 200km2, an ideal way to get to discover its most appealing nooks and crannies, is by arranging a weekend stay at Cerro de Hijar. The problem with visiting the Sierra de las Nieves on your own is that unless you invest in hours of reading or you have friends who can advise you on the matter, it can be very difficult to get the most out of a visit, since relying on local knowledge is key. The Hotel employs a highly experienced and

knowledgeable guide, who takes guests on walks which can last anywhere from six hours to a full day. Indeed there are countless activities to keep you busy; everything from horse riding to mountain biking and adventure sports.

Mi casa es tu casa The Hotel is owned by three young entrepreneurs with a passion for style and ecology, who opted for an ambience that is intimately beguiling. There are 19 rooms (13 Doubles, four Junior Suites and two airconditioned Suites). The décor is a seductive blend of rustic and exotic, with appealing features such as tiled flooring, Moroccan rugs and beautiful art by Málaga-born artists imparting a warmth and cosiness so appealing when one is seeking to disconnect. All rooms have heating, a television, minibar, fan (some Suites have air conditioning) and bath and showers. The Hotel’s main lounging area comprises a living room with a fireplace, and close by there is a charming central patio with a flowing water fountain and tables, perfect for an afternoon chat as the sun sets. Green fingers will love walking through the garden, bearing a plethora of local plant species, while in the summer, water babies soak in the sun ray’s by the outdoor pool, which is often encircled by puffs of fog and low lying clouds in the winter. The owners recently undertook important renovation work, building a beautiful spa with a hydromassage bath and an infrared sauna with rain shower features.

Guide and serving up creative Mediterranean cuisine made with seasonal and ecological products. It took home the prestigious Jose Meliá prize, awarded by the Academia Gastronómica de Málaga. If the thought of a hearty plate of migas, succulent lobster doused in artichoke and curry sauce, or caramelised lamb makes your mouth water, don’t miss out on an appetising gastronomic experience.

Environmental Crusaders The owners of the Hotel are deeply committed to the environment. Water is recycled to irrigate the gardens, recycled paper and low energy lighting are used, the external fences of the Hotel are made with wood obtained while cleaning up the forest, solar energy is employed to heat the water, and natural materials are utilised whenever possible (such as oils to protect the wood, instead of synthetic varnishes, natural paint and natural fibres in the table cloths and sheets).

Events and Special Offers Make sure to visit the Cerro de Hijar website to discover upcoming events (such as their special New Year’s Eve Gala) and special ‘packs’ such as the twonight Relaxation Pack, the Gastronomic Pack or the Cooking Lesson Packs! And if distance is an issue, fear not; the Hotel is a mere 45-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Marbella. e

Food for Thought One of the most resounding features of Cerro de Hijar is its restaurant, recommended by the Michelin

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CERRO DE HIJAR

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This month, dine with us at popular Benahavís restaurant, El Coto, which serves excellent grilled and Belgian specialities and enjoy a meal by the sea at South Beach. We also fill you in on the latest Food News, profile Poco Loco Beach’s Head Chef, Andy Tan and discover why alcohol-free wines are tasting better than ever.

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RESTO

EL COTO

BELGIAN RESTAURANT бельгийский ресторан

NEW MENU Open every day Ctra. de Ronda Opposite Madroñal, nº 3 29679 Benahavis Tel: 952 786 688 belgianresto@gmail.com НОВОЕ МЕНЮ открыты ежедневно дорога Ronda напротив Madroñal, No 3, Benahavis телефон: 952 786 688

RESTO

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 belgianresto@gmail.com

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Sanctuary for Lovers of Fine Food

enahavís is one of the Coast’s most treasured and coveted areas to live and it is easy to understand why; located a short drive up the Ronda Road and embedded in acres of lush green forest, high above the imposing Mediterranean, it offers a lifestyle rich in the peace and splendour that only Nature can afford. Just a couple of minutes past the Los Arqueros urbanisation is a Belgian grill restaurant, perched atop a hill and surrounded by the most beautiful, expansive cork oak trees your imagination could conjure up. This veritable classic of fine yet affordable cuisine, El Coto, was taken over seven years ago by enigmatic Belgian restaurateur, Yves Vandist, who has added a selection of traditional Belgian dishes to a menu famed for its grilled meat and fish dishes, for decades. El Coto is a mix of elegance and cosiness, tradition and natural splendour; it has an indoor and al fresco terrace, as well as a wintery interior that is deliciously country-like, housing an impressive, climatised wine cellar featuring a wide range of Spanish wines, from more affordable to highly exclusive bottles. On a sunny day, few spots are quite as special as the outdoor terrace, with tables nestled beneath oak trees so old and expansive, they form a veritable canopy that is simply breathtaking, as are the tranquil views of the sea. El Coto is one of a handful of restaurants on the Coast that is guaranteed to offer an exquisite dining experience. The maître d’, Paco and the rest of the staff are one of its highlights, attending assiduously to your every need and making excellent suggestions depending on your appetite and tastes. This, combined with the top quality meat and fish dishes (sourced from Galicia and Asturias in the North of Spain), make El Coto an ideal choice for everything from a quick lunch during the working week, to a special event or birthday. One of the restaurant’s most famous dishes is g Urb. El Madroñal, Benahavís. Tel: 952 786 688.

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the carne a la piedra: succulent fillet steak cooked over a hot stone, unique in flavour and tenderness. The menu reads like a virtual Bible for meat lovers and includes roast suckling pig, rack of lamb and, in the winter season, wild game including pheasant, partridge, wild hog stew and deer. Those who prefer fish will likewise find their match here, with dishes like the salt-baked or grilled seabass enticing the palate with its freshness and delectable flavour. On a lovely sunny day in October, my colleague and I chose El Coto for a quick culinary escape from work. It was around 3pm so our appetites were on overdrive, instantly satisfied by two shared starters: a plump, juicy prawn pil-pil and a goat’s cheese salad to die for, featuring a generous portion of grilled goats cheese topped with dark honey and toasted pine nuts, served over a refreshing bed of greens. Our main dish was a thick, tender-tasting grilled fillet steak, served with grilled vegetables, a testimony to the value of respecting excellent produce. The meat was served with roast potatoes smothered in warm melted butter, as well as steaming hot chips, made from hand-cut potatoes. At El Coto, everything from the sauces to the bread (worth breaking your low carb diet over) is made in the kitchens lovingly by the team of cooks, led by a Chef who boasts experience at renowned Belgian restaurant, Aux Armes de Bruxelles. For dessert, who could resist El Coto’s famous Crépes Mandarine Napoleon, light and fresh, with a tangy citrus touch? El Coto is a popular choice for everything from parties to celebrations and Christmas lunches; just name your event and Paco and the team will make sure you and your guests have the time of your lives. An added plus is the parking; the restaurant is so easy to find (there are huge signs just after Los Arqueros so you really can’t miss it) and there is a private parking space for clients near the entrance. El Coto’s longstanding reputation for excellence

is born of a simple recipe comprising quality food, beautiful views, proximity to nature and good value for money. In addition to the á la carte menu, you can choose from a wide variety of starters, mains and desserts for just €19,50 at lunch time or €22,50 in the evening. Children, meanwhile, can dine for as little as €7. Watch out for their special New Year’s Eve celebration, which will feature a plethora of top grade meat and fish dishes. If the success of the year 2013 is to be marked by its commencement, few places are more fitting for this traditional winter feast, than El Coto. e

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Tarifa cool in Marbella

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ake a chiringuito setting, add beach club sophistication and that unique Tarifa brand of laidback cool, and what you get is South Beach Marbella. Stylish but chilled, it is the sort of place where you can meet up for drinks with friends, enjoy good food and also come to relax on a sun bed or even rent a paddle board and head out into the waves. Now that’s something you definitely can’t say about most restaurants, but then this is an establishment with its own personality and a philosophy built around creating a beachside venue where you can relax, dine, socialise and above all, drink in the beach-front atmosphere year round. The concept has proved very popular, especially during the balmy summer months, of course, but since the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor areas, South Beach’s chilled chic vibe can be enjoyed during the rest of the year as well. This changing of seasons will be marked by a one-month break from mid-November to mid-December, when the team takes a breather after a busy summer season, resuming service with full vigour and enthusiasm on 15 December.

While a lot of restaurants may be situated by the sea, few have that real beach vibe. South Beach, on one of the best beachside locations along the Costa del Sol, not only feels like a cool beach venue, it very much is the real thing.

Surfer meets fine diner

Trendy but uncomplicated décor meets you at South Beach, creating just the right tone for a place with that unique mix of refinement and informality. Child and dog friendly, it is never chaotic but also never stuffy, and while Nelson and the other staff members will welcome you warmly and wait on your needs they are also happy to let you relax with a drink and take it all in to a soundtrack of breaking waves, live DJ chill-out sounds or live music on Saturdays. Not surprisingly, with a setting like this, South Beach is the kind of restaurant that also prides itself on the quality of its cocktails, but it is the menu that drew our attention, though we studied it with a glass of refreshing ‘blush’ in hand. The cuisine on offer at South Beach reflects the restaurant well, for it meanders beautifully between sophisticated and unfussy with creations well suited to the setting and atmosphere. These include a mix of different culinary traditions brought here on the waves, and so we had a Thai Tom Yam Kung soup with Thai shrimps and coconut milk, and a ‘paté with toast’ whose description on the menu simply doesn’t do it justice. Actually a goose liver foie, it came with wafer thin toast, a salad of baby leaves and peppers with sweet vinaigrette dressing and a delicious preserve of wild berries and strawberries. Dining al fresco, with a sea breeze softening the day’s late sunrays, did wonders for our appetite, and so we skipped the delightful looking range of tapas, snacks and refreshing salads, and opted for hearty alternatives. Mine was a 200-gram tournedos steak with succulent baby vegetables and lovely violet potatoes, while my companion enjoyed an ovenbaked sea bass with baby potatoes. Although a relaxed seaside venue, South Beach accompanies its cool ambience with a standard that brings quality dining to the beach. A thoroughly enjoyable early evening was rounded off with a smooth chocolate mousse with Grand Marnier and a Dutch-style apple pie with cinnamon ice cream, leaving us completely satisfied and relaxed, so if you’re looking to combine fine food with a wonderful beach location and a touch of laidback Tarifa chic, then take the El Rosario exit off the coastal road and head on down to the sea.

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BARBECUE SATURDAYS AND RELAXING SUNDAYS at TikiTano Restaurant

TikiTano Beach Restaurant & Lounge has two new reasons to entice you into coming for a delicious meal. First, every Saturday is Barbecue Saturday! Enjoy a hearty barbecue buffet with a wide variety of starters and desserts for only €29 (€20 for children – entrance to the Kids Club is included). All you can eat from 1pm to 5pm! On Sundays, chill out with a Relaxing Sunday lunch, which includes a traditional Sunday roast and a wide selection of starters and desserts from the buffet for €25 (€20 for children – includes free access to the Kids Club). g To book your

table, Tel: 952 798 449. www.tikitano.com

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AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL AT DA BRUNO For the fifth year in a row, Da Bruno Sul Mare hosted the traditional Autumn Harvest Festival, offering clients and friends the first grape juice of the season and an array of traditional tapas created specially for the occasion. The grape juice hailed from one of the most renowned vineyards in Andalucía, the Cortijo de los Aguilares in Ronda. Bruno Filippone welcomed his guests and expressed his joy at sharing the special grape juice with them. This month, Bruno will be hosting a mushroom food festival and working on warm, homemade dishes for Autumn and Winter, including cocido, lentils and rabo de toro. g www.dabruno.com

Fransugar is a new company specialising in creative desserts, including cupcakes, cookies and cakes. Just give Paqui a call and tell her all about your dream cake: whether you are after a football-inspired cake, chic corporate cupcakes or a feminine cake for a little girl’s birthday party, Fransugar will make your wildest dreams come true. g For further information, click

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Tapas for Charity at the Hotel Kempinski The devastating fire that razed the Costa del Sol was the biggest of its kind in the last 20 years so, recently, 23 of the best chefs in Andalucía (from the TapeArte group) pooled their talents together to raise funds for the reforestation of the areas affected by the fire. Entitled Una Tapa Un Árbol (One Tapa One Tree), the event involved a dazzling degustation dinner at the Hotel Kempinski, where guests enoyed a plethora of creative dishes by talented chefs such as Dani García, Diego del Río, Mauricio Giovanini, Jordi Bataller and many more.

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THE GOURMET profile

Andy Tan of Poco Loco Beach Restaurant:

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his is work,” smiles Andy Tan, as he sits by a palm tree on the decked terrace of cool beachfront restaurant, Poco Loco. Always upbeat, brimming over with energy and excited about the new dishes he has dreamed up, Andy has been helming the kitchens at Poco Loco for a couple of years now, after moving to Marbella from Ireland with his wife and two sons. Andy, whose father (also a Chef) hails from Hong Kong and whose mum is Irish, had previously run four restaurants successfully in Ireland, but, when the recession hit, he chose to make a new start in Marbella, a land he had always loved and used to visit various times a year with his family. “Marbella impressed me because of the variety of its cuisine and the fact that there are people here from all nations,” he says. Andy had always dreamed of bringing something new to Marbella, but it was not until he met Poco Loco’s owner, Kulis Miliatis, that he found the vital spark to start afresh in the culinary world. “Kulis and I clicked from the very beginning,” he says, “Both of us were keen to offer a different dining experience, where dishes were made with fresh, seasonal products of the very best quality.” Poco Loco serves up a lovely mix of

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Asian and Mediterranean influences and is famed for its original Asian Tapas Night (every Friday), where regulars go crazy for dishes like dimsums, Peking-style ribs or Andy’s famous crispy chicken wings. The restaurant truly is a labour of love for both Andy and Kulis, who is also an accomplished chef. Kulis’s talents shine on Greek Night (every Thursday), when he whips up traditional treats like dolmades (stuffed vine leaves), Greek salads and tasty meat dishes. Thursday is actually Andy’s day off but don’t be surprised if you see him sitting on the terrace on that day: “Kulis always asks me what I’m doing here on Thursdays and I tell him, ‘Hey! I ’m enjoying my Gyros!’” On a non-themed night, the menu of Poco Loco can best be described as international, serving up everything from fresh fish and seafood to juicy Angus steaks and snacks and salads. Expect to find choices as eclectic as a vegetable wok, Italian antipasto and a warm wonton soup on the menu. “I love to eat,” says Andy, “and I take my inspiration from all the places I visit.” His dining sanctuaries are plentiful; some on the Costa del Sol and others as far as Vietnam, Korea, Thailand and the Philippines. “My Dad lives around half and hour

from Hong Kong. Home is so close to all these other Asian countries too so I make it a point to soak in as much of these culinary traditions as I can. Asian cuisine gives me so many ideas for tapas; I’m constantly making new things and I love seeing people’s reactions to what I cook.” Poco Loco is a revered getaway in the summer, with hammocks on the beach and a spacious dining area on its chic terrace, but its warm interior, with beautifully dressed tables and elegant, wintery colours, is equally popular in the cooler months. This season, foodies can look forward to wholesome, traditional homemade soups, stews and pot dishes, which soothe the soul on even the chilliest of days and nights. From December 21 to 26, watch out for Andy’s special Christmas menu. For just €42, diners will enjoy

a glass of sparkling wine and a fourcourse menu with a choice of two starters (a hearty beef goulash soup or a prawn cocktail with smoked salmon), two mains (steamed black tiger prawns in roasted garlic, served with wok vegetables and jasmine rice or traditional turkey and ham with stuffing, veg, etc), two desserts (Christmas pudding or Andy’s famous Baileys cheesecake), plus coffee or tea. New Year’s Eve is another big event at Poco Loco; enjoy a welcoming glass of mulled wine and a four-course dinner menu for just €52. Choose from three starters, three main dishes and three desserts! Highlights include the tender lobster served with salad leaves and a hint of coriander and the roast duck breast with baby potatoes. Andy and Kulis make a dynamic team, their passion for hearty, delicious, internationally inspired food blending in beautifully with their incessant search for new ways to make their customers happy. This combined with Poco Loco’s reasonable prices makes it the ideal spot to get away and enjoy the finer things in life, like a cool glass of white wine and some tapas as you watch the sun set alongside the most important people in your life. e

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Several Spanish wineries are at the cutting-edge of the technological innovation required to create the best non-alcoholic wines in the world. Situated in one of Spain’s top wine growing regions, Bodega Emina in Ribera del Duero, produces Emina Sin (0.5%) and EminaZero. Both wines display deep crimson colouring and an aromatic scent, typical of their 100% Tempranillo grape origins and the cereza characteristics extend to the taste. The 0.0% version dispenses punchy ‘in yer face’ gulps of intense cherry jam-like fruit which become more refined and vinous in the Sin version – the slight amount of alcohol calms the explosion of cerise sensations that burst from the Zero. Both versions, which are robust enough to accompany even the strongest meats, are rather delicious, leaving the lucky non-drinker to choose between a miniscule amount of alcohol or none at all. And if you prefer not to drink a whole bottle, EminaZero is available in eight-packs of 18.75cl bottles and in 24-packs of 25cl tins. WORDS BEN WARD

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rupo Élivo are based in Galicia. Both of their red wines, Élivo Zero Zero Delux and Zero Zero Delux Blackberry (Frutas Silvestres) contain 0.0% alcohol. A blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha grape varieties, the wines are less intense than Emina’s powerful offerings. Nevertheless, the Élivo wines still pack a fruity punch which is particularly evident in the Blackberry variety. This was the most problematic of the wines that were sampled – some of our tasters found its heavily perfumed bouquet overwhelming, “Like Body Shop’s Passion Fruit shower gel” was one comment, while another said it reminded her of “the smell of overripe fruit left in a bowl when little flies hover over it”. Far more successful was the Zero Zero Delux where the heavy pome scent had been tamed to create a smooth, easy-drinking wine that could accompany a light meat dish such as veal or pork. Relative newcomers to the alcohol-free table, the wines of Bodegas Bretón in La Rioja have excited a lot of media attention since their launch last year. Composed of the Tempranillo, Garnacha and Bobal grapes, Cantalares Frutas has been designed as a light-drinking aperitif, similar to a sangria. The slightly unappealing aroma of pepper and spices that greeted the nose on opening soon dissipated to leave a wine that was perfectly drinkable when well-chilled, albeit a little dull and lacking in pizzazz. Similarly, the Cantalares Tinto, a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, was a bit disappointing – light-bodied,

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inoffensive but characterless “like shopping at La Cañada” as one of the team described it). But all agreed that they would be quite happy to drink Cantalares Tinto as an accompaniment to a meal. The last wine tasted was Señorío de la Tautila, which is made in Almeria by Manuel Salas using grapes from his estate in Abrucena which are then blended with varieties from Jumilla and La Mancha. The wine produced from this blend is a thin, watery ruby-coloured liquid which had the unmistakable aroma that pervades the products of home winemaking kits. But it was surprisingly drinkable, notable for its comparative lack of additives, and one could easily polish off a chilled bottle of La Tautila on a hot day even before lunch arrived. All the team agreed that La Tautila was very much a work in progress, requiring further refinement but holding great promise for the future. Non-alcoholic wines should be approached as products in their own right – there’s no point in comparing them to alcoholic products, but better to think of them as ‘alternative adult beverages’. Why not join Hollywood’s increasing number of ‘A-listers’ who are living clean and sober and you’ll feel like a celeb as you crack open that bottle of alcohol-free wine with your next meal! g All of the wines in this article are available directly

from the bodegas mentioned or in Marbella from Bebidasin (Edif Bruselas, Bajo J, Av. General López Domínguez, 5) or online at www.bebidasin.com

g Benjamin Ward, a qualified barrister, is the editor of Alcohol Free Times (www.alcoholfreetimes.com) 10/24/12 10:39 AM

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RESTAURANTS

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

New york Open from 1pm-4pm and from 7pm to 12am.

TENNIS / SCHOOLS

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Tango

Tel: 952 774 578

Chateau Mona lisa

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 :::

Ctra. de Cádiz, km.176, 29600, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 533

Yanx

El Coto

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

rendez vous

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

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

mytilus

Valderrama Restaurant

Buenos Aires South

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

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

::: FRENCH :::

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only and on Sunday for Buffet Lunch. Apartado 1, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 132.2 Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 791 200

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

::: ARGENTINEAN :::

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

Casa mono

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

::: GREEK ::: Red Pepper

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

::: GRILLS :::

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tel: 952 867 306

Taj Mahal

Tel: 952 839 458

Piratas flame grill

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

beckitts

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

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

::: INDIAN :::

Jaipur palace

::: INTERNATIONAL ::: Albert & simon

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

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

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

alberts

Brunings

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

Jaipur Purple

alumbre

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

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

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

Little India

Amanhavis

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 from 8.00pm. Calle del Pilar 3, Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

Massala

amigos

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

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 8:30pm. At the Gran Meliá Don Pepe Hotel. C/ José Meliá s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

Mr. india

auld dubliner

capitán

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

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

Mumtaz

baboo lounge and restaurant

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

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

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

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

CAlIma

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

beach house

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella.

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RESTAURANTS

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

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

cerrado del águila

El lago

girasol

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

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

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

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

EL MIRADOR

hermosa

la cabane

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

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

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 823 846

Cosy

EL OLIVO

Herrero del Puerto

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

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

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

El Restaurante del Casino

hotel marbella club buffet

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

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

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

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

Fabiola

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

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

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

karma

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

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

El Bolero

Finca Besaya

khala

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

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

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

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

El Campanario

Finca El Forjador

LA biznaga

LA SALA

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

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

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Belmonte, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 145

El Corzo

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch only. Ctra. Ronda, km. 46, Urb. Las Medranas, local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 275 750

la brisa

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

Dynamic Café

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

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

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

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

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

La Menorah

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

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

La veranda lobby bar

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

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

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

OCHO

La Verandah

passion café

Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torre-guadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998

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

los arcos

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

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

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

POCO loco BEACH

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

dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino. Tel: 952 906 205. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050

shiraz

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie

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

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

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

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

South beach Marbella Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avda. del Limonar 24, beach front Las Chapas (El Rosario exit), Marbella. Tel: 665 660 737

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.

los bandidos

polo house

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

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

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

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

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

puente romano beach club

SUite

Trocadero arena

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

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

Messina

PURO BEACH

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

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

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

Swing

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

MIL MILAGROS

Rojo

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. CN340, km 179, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 958

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

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

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

Miraflores Golf Restaurant

shanti-som – amrita

Mc café

schilo

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

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

Terra Sana Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and

tikitano

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

viera bistro Open Monday to Sunday from 11 am until late. C.C. Centro Plaza 64, Avda. Manolete 1, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 929 645

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RESTAURANTS

THE GUIDE

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

zozoï Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-12am. 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 Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 464

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

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

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

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

857 521 – closed on Sunday. Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E,San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday. Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19

Lombardo’s

Da Paolo

Luna Rossa

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

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

dalli’s pasta factory

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

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

MADE IN SARDINIA

De Medici

Metro

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

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

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

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

la pappardella di estepona

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

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

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

Rosmarino della Piazza Open Monday to Friday for lunch and daily for dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 148

salotto 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 :::

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

Pizzeria Picasso

LA pappardella sul mare

portofino laguna village

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

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

Ristorante Regina

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

Leonardo da vinci

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

::: Oriental :::

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

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

Ristorante Roberto

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

Asia Food

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

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

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

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

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

asiatico zen

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

Thai Style

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

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

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

Dragón de Oro

Sakura

tHapa thai

Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva. Tel: 952 890 956

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

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

Sapporo

Tse yang Dimsum club

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

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

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

Kaede

Sukho Thai

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

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

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

Kaiden Sushi

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

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

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

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

Osaka

Sushi des artistes

Sushi Katsura

Wasabi 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

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

Wok Wang

Tai Pan

Yuan

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

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

Thai Gallery Open seven days a week for dinner

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

::: SCANDINAVIAN ::: Skandies

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

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

::: SEAFOOD :::

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

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

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

Restaurante La Marina Open 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 every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo

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THE GUIDE 952 786 265

Mesón el adobe

mi taberna

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 951 703 355

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

Club de Golf La Cañada 18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 956 794 100

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

Tragabuches

El Paraiso Club de Golf

ATENAS

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

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 883 835

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

Estepona Golf

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

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

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

Finca cortesín golf club

Av. El Fuerte s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

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

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

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

Flamingos Golf Club

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

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

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

CINEMAS & THEATRES

Golf Río Real

Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 756 733

CLUB DEl SOL

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS

Golf Torrequebrada

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

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 442 742

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

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS

Guadalmina Golf

Dynamic training centre

36 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 883 375

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

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

La Cala Golf Resort

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN

54 holes, Pars 71, 72 and 73. Tel: 952 669 033. www.lacala.com

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

Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

La Dama de Noche

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

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

9 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 818 150

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

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

La Duquesa Golf & Country Club

CINESA LA CAÑADA

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 890 425

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

La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

La Quinta Golf

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

cines gran marbella

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

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

cinesur

La Reserva Sotogrande

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

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

18 holes. Tel: 956 695 209

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB

Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084

MULTICINES ALFIL

La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club

Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

Santiago

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

18 holes. Members only. Tel: 952 695 209

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

Lauro Golf 18 holes

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

Alhaurín de la Torre. Tel: 952 412 767

MARBELLA SPORT

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

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

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club

Bahía

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 784 600

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

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

TEATRO ALAMEDA

Los Naranjos Golf Club

New Concept Training

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 815 206

beach club restaurante grill

TEATRO CERVANTES

Marbella Club Golf Resort

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

18 holes, Par 73. Tel: 952 113 239

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

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

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

Marbella Golf & Country Club

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

18 holes. Tel: 952 830 500

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

Mijas Golf

P-E SPORTS CLUB

Casa de la era

TEATRO SALON VARIETES

36 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 476 843

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

Emancipación 30. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 474 542

Miraflores Golf

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

VERACRUZ CINES

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 931 960

qi sport

Casa Fernando

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

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

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

YELMO CINEPLEX

Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

18 holes. Tel: 952 113 088

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

GOLF GUIDE

Parador Málaga del Golf

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

18 holes. Tel: 952 381 255

Alcaidesa Links

Real Club de Golf Las Brisas

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

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

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 810 875

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

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

Alhaurín Golf

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 785 014

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

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

San Roque Club

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

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 613 030

TICKET-TO-RIDE

Almenara Golf

Santa Clara Golf

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

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

18 holes. Tel: 952 850 111

Vitality studio

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club

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

Aloha Golf Club

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 831 036

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

Sotogrande Club de Golf

POST OFFICES

Atalaya Golf

Valderrama

CINEMAS

RESTAURANTS

Cabopino Golf

SCHOOLS

POST OFFICES

GYMS

GOLF

loving hut

TENNIS

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

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

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TRAIN

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

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

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

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

La máquina 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 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:

18 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 850 282

Cerrado del águila

18 holes. Tel: 956 785 012

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS ALHAMAR GYM

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL FUERTE Ramón y Cajal 21. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 804

Cerrado del águila

Fuerte Gym

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

MULTI SPORT

SATURNIA REGNA

Calahonda

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

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El corte inglés

Colegio San José Guadalmina

051 Benalmádena. Tel: 952 562 103

Club Internacional de Tennis

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

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

Saint George’s School

Fuengirola

Dolphin Nursery

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

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

Tel: 952 467 843

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

Sotogrande International School

Club Madroñal

Estepona

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

Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

C/ Málaga 82–84. Tel: 952 800 537

Ecos College

St. Javier’s International School

Club Nueva Alcántara

Fuengirola

Ages 1–18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 027

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

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Pza. los Chinorros. Tel: 952 474 384

English InteRnational College

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Hofsaess tennis academy

Marbella

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

Ages 4-16. Tel: 952 900 453

Jac. Benavente, 14. Tel: 952 772 898

Fiona Jones School of Dance

Sunny View School

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

Nueva Andalucía

Ages 9–14. Manolo Santana Racquets Club. Fuengirola. Tel: 610 764 439

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

Lew Hoads Tennis Club

C/ Jazmines. Tel: 952 810 887

San Pedro

Hijas de María Auxiliadora

Swans international school el capricho

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

Pizarro, 41. Tel: 952 780 393

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

Ages 3–10. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 248

Manolo Santana Racquets Club

sChools

III language schools

Swans international school Sierra blanca

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

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

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TLC Tutorial College

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

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

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

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

wendy kindergarten

british school of marbella

All ages. Marbella. T: 952 774 942

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

Calahonda International College

the InteRnational SCHOOL of ESTEPONA

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

Ages 3-18. Tel: 952 930 080

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

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

Laude San pedro international college

Childrens placE Bilingual nursery Atalaya, Estepona. Tel: 952 928 444

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

Puente Romano TEnnis club

TENNIS CLUBS

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Aztec Country Club

El Rosario, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 651

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

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

Mayfair Academy

bel air tennis and paddel club

TRAIN

Colegio Alborán

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

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

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

Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra

Club deL Sol

Colegio Alemán

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

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

Performing Arts Academy

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

Colegio Las Chapas

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

Club de tenis don carlos

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

Peter Pan School

Hotel Don Carlos, Avda. Zurita, CN340, km 192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Ages 0-3. Bilingual nursery. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782

royal tennis club marbella

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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EVENTS CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER Until Sunday November 11 ART – MARBELLA

The Yusto/Giner Art Gallery presents On Paper, a collective exhibition by nine artists living and working in the United States and Mexico, whose work highlights the importance of paper in contemporary art. Further information, Tel: 951 507 053. www.yusto-giner.com

ART – FUENGIROLA

Pedro Rodríguez, the Spanish artist better known as Pedrín, has reached the dizzy heights of Hollywood thanks to Ben Stiller’s Night at the Museum II, which featured one of his sculptures. Enjoy an exhibition of his beautiful bronze and sand sculptures of horses and bulls at the Casa de la Cultura in Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349.

Until Wednesday November 28 ART – MARBELLA

Cero-Arte presents Reflections of New York and Other Worlds at Casino Marbella. Artists such as James Blinkhorn and Todd White reveal their individual impressions of The City that Doesn’t Sleep. www.casinomarbella.com

Until Friday November 30 ART – MARBELLA

AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA

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

AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL

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

Every Monday SALSA CLASSES – MARBELLA

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

Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS – MIJAS PUEBLO

Spanish/English and English/Spanish conversation with fellow native speakers, 10:30am-12am 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 Second Tuesday of the Month JAZZ – ESTEPONA

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

Every Third Tuesday of the Month FLORAL ART CLUB – ESTEPONA

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

Every 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 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

Renowned US photographer Richard Franklin presents his latest works, many of which focus on the beauty of the female form, at the Kasser Rassu. www.kasserrassu.com

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS Monthly on different days FILM SHOWING AND DINNER – MARBELLA

The Marbella International Film Festival hosts Oscar Nights, which include a showing of a major Oscar winning film and dinner at the H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel. Tel: 952 812 000. www.marbellafilmfestival.com

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

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

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York has loaned the Museo Picasso Málaga a canvas painted by Pablo Picasso in 1965 entitled Lobster and Cat, from its Thannhauser Collection. The work, which is on show for the first time in Spain, can be seen in gallery XI of Museo Picasso Málaga, alongside other works illustrating the important role played by animals in Pablo Picasso’s life and work.

The Grotesque Factor is an exciting exhibition taking place at the Museo Picasso Málaga, featuring exaggerated, satirical, sometimes incongruous works by some of the greatest artists in history, including Leonardo da Vinci, Francisco de Goya, Paul Klee, Otto Dix, Willem de Kooning and Francis Bacon. www.mpicassom.org

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

ART – MARBELLA

Until January 20, 2013 ART – MÁLAGA

Until February 2013 ART – MÁLAGA

Every first Friday of the Month CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA

ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEG MARKET – MARBELLA

Every Monday and Wedneday 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.

Every Tuesday 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

your salsa moves at Buddha Bar Marbella’s special salsa nights (featuring the Nicolás Valiente Dance Academy), which take place every Wednesday at 10:30pm. Tel: 655 480 748.

Every Wednesday and Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA

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

Every Thursday NETWORKING – MARBELLA

The Marbella Business Group holds networking breakfasts featuring presentations, discussions and introductions of new members. At 8am at the Hotel Senator in Marbella. To become a member, www.marbellabusinessgroup.com

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

SINTILLATE – MARBELLA

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

Every last Saturday of the month. DJ Music - Marbella

Güey in Nueva Andalucía presents Eclectic Night by Andrew Brego and Deepdefunk, featuring Nudisco, Deep House and a wide selection of electronic dance music. Tel: 952 929 250.

Every First Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Águila,

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Sunday November 4 DOG SHOW – MARBELLA

Triple A will be holding their Annual Dog Show at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos. Fun for the whole family, since there will be a bar, restaurants, stalls, dog exhibitions, live shows and lots of prizes. Tel: 952 771 586. www. tripleamarbella.org

Tuesday November 6

welcomes visitors from 12pm-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084. www.padcatsanddogs.org

Thursday November 1 to Sunday November 4 FILM FESTIVAL – TORREMOLINOS

Torremolinos presents its annual film festival, featuring screenings, exhibitions, competitions and conferences focusing on the fantasy/ horror genre. For a precise programme of events, www.torremolinos-fantastico.com/blog

Friday November 2 GRIEF WORKSHOP– ESTEPONA

Learn about death and how to live with more hope and love at this powerful workshop, organised by Gratitude Art and presented by Dr. Susan Phoenix and Line Lyster. Tel: 951 712 258/ 600 659 063 or book online on www.gratitudeart.com

CONCERT – ELVIRIA

The fabulous Arran Harding (a talented component of popular group Tres Divos) sings a fabulous selection of rock, pop and classical songs at Déjà vu in Elviria at 9pm. For tickets, Tel: 952 830 684.

Friday November 9 SPANISH MUSIC – BENALMÁDENA

Alberto Moreno, a popular singer of the copla and poesía genres of Spanish music, will be singing at the Castillo de Bil-Bil in Benalmádena, where he will be joined by Nuria Martín and Luis El Salao. At 9pm. www.benalmadena.com

CHESTNUT FESTIVAL – BENALMádena Enjoy a fun chestnut festival at the Parque de Palomas in Benalmádena at 5pm, featuring a host of products made with the humble chestnut. www.benalmadena.com

MUMMY WORKSHOP – PUERTO BANÚS

If you are a mum or a mummy-to-be who is feeling a little insecure about your new role, body, lifestyle and identity and you’d like to address this in a safe, friendly, fun environment, why not head for the Modern Mamas workshop, hosted by Marina Nitzak at the Wall Street Lounge in Puerto Banús? For further information, Tel: 616 750 804. www.marinanitzak.com

Renowned North American saxophonist, Kenny Garret, will be playing his latest tunes as part of a quartet comprising Benito González (piano), Corcoran Holt (bass), McClenty Hunter (drums) and Rudy Bird (percussion). At 8:30 pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

Friday November 9 to Wednesday November 14 THEATRE – FUENGIROLA

Calendar Girls is an emotional, funny journey into the lives of a group of women. The play is based on the Miramaz motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth and is directed by Peter Brooks. The show starts nightly at 8pm (except on Sunday, when it starts at 7pm) at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. To book your tickets, Tel: 952 474 542. www.salonvarietestheatre.com

Sunday November 11 CLASSICAL MUSIC – MARBELLA

Enjoy fine performances by Heidrun Mühringer (soprano) and Rudolf von Vitovec (tenor) at the Triple A Goes Classic fundraising concert, which will take place at the Hotel H10 Andalucía Plaza. Tickets can be purchased at the Pointer Clinic in Nueva Andalucía, the Triple A stand at the Saturday markets in Puerto Banús and Clínica Veterinaria Zarpas y Bigotes in Marbella. Tel: 952 771 586. www.tripleamarbella.org

Monday November 12 CULTURE – FUENGIROLA

Mike Higginbottom will be giving an interesting talk on The Windy City: The Architecture of Chicago, at the Salon Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola at 4:30pm. The lecture is free for members of The Decorative and Fine Arts Society (DFAS) and costs €10 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at the door. www.nadfas-delafrontera.org

DANCE – CALAHONDA

Jive Spain will be holding a fun evening filled with dance at Casablanca Restaurant, where you can watch seasoned professionals dance and learn basic jive steps. For information on precise times, Tel: 951 272 631.

Thursday November 15 FINANCE TALK – MARBELLA

Sunday November 18 QUEEN SYMPHONIC RHAPSODY – MÁLAGA

Queen Symphonic Rhapsody is one of the most famous international shows about the life and work of singer Freddie Mercury and guitar sensation Bryan May. The show features over 50 musicians on stage and three singers. Show starts at 7pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

Thursday November 22 to Friday November 23 BLUES – BENALMÁDENA

Enjoy a fun blues concert at the Hotel Sunset Beach in Benalmádena at 9pm, featuring performances by Mouse Zinn, Sonny and the Wild Cows, Kick’em Jenny, Lord Rochester, The Sun Rockets, Ric & The Rocks and more. Tickets can be purchased from the Sunset Beach Hotel, El Corte Inglés and Active Sound Productions. For further information, www.bluesatmoonlight.com

Thursday November 22 to Sunday November 25 CHRISTMAS FAIR – MARBELLA

Get your home ready for the jolly season at the Fundraising Christmas Fair, featuring gift ideas, decorations and food. Proceeds from sales will go to Caritas, a charity helping many impoverished people around Spain. From midday to 10pm at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos. www.marbellacongresos.com

Friday November 23 CONCERT – MÁLAGA

Popular rock group Izal will be performing at Sala Paris 15 at 9:30pm. Tickets cost €6 if purchased online on www.ticketea.com/izalmalaga or €9 if purchased at the door.

Flamenco Benalmádena

RAPhaEL MÁLAGA

Wednesday November 28 to Sunday December 2

Raphael is arguably Spain’s most popular and lauded crooners of all time. His powerful voice has garnered him 350 gold and 49 platinum records and he has recorded albums in Spanish, Italian, German, French, English and Japanese. This month, he plays five concerts at the Teatro Cervantes in Málaga (at 9pm from Wednesday to Friday, at 8pm on Saturday and at 7pm on Sunday). For tickets, www.teatrocervantes.com

Musical Autumn with Magical Flamenco takes place at the Sala Teatro Fortuna, Hotel Torrequebrada this month, featuring flamenco and classical ballet performances. Saturday November 3 The Orquestra Chekara Flamenka presents La Chekara y el Flamenco, 1a Parte at 9pm. Tuesday November 6 The St. Petersburg Ballet performs popular ballet, The Nutcracker at 8pm. Saturday November 10 The La Moneta Flamenco Company presents Extremo Jondo at 9pm. Friday November 16 The Flamenca Gero Dominguez y Los Makarines company presents Carbón, Punta y Tacón at 9pm. For tickets, Tel: 902 400 222.

Fiduciary Wealth Management will be holding a financial clinic at the Hotel Pyr. Meet Fiduciary’s qualified advisers to discuss your personal financial requirements. Whether you want to have a free private consultation or simply get a second opinion reserve your place now. Tel: +350 200 50982. www.fiduciarywealth.eu ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 / 135

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Russell Grant’s Monthly Horoscopes November 2012

www.russellgrant.com

SCORPIO October 24th - November 22nd

You’ll have to drop out of a party to cope with a work emergency in early November. Don’t reveal a friend’s secret in the days surrounding the 3rd. Your boss rewards your diligence on or around the 9th. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th prompts you to change your look in a way that really showcases your sex appeal. Be realistic about what you can afford over the middle of the month; this is no time for expensive extravagances. People will be eager to put your ideas into practice around the 17th. You won’t lack for admirers on or around the 22nd. You’ll acquire some valuable job skills on the 24th. Improvements to your work space makes you a lot more productive around the 26th. The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th forces you to dip into savings to cover an unexpected expense. Visit a nearby friend at the end of November.

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ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR]

A thoughtless outburst will be a distinct turn-off in early November; keep your feelings to yourself. You won’t be able to get around the rules near the 3rd, so don’t even try. A short trip on the 9th puts you on the path to romance. Sparks will fly between you and a powerful executive on or around the 13th; this will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Discussing private matters with insensitive people in the middle of the month will get you nowhere. The 17th thrusts you into the spotlight; be sure to look your best for a party or political gathering. Don’t challenge an authority figure on the 23rd. The opportunity to teach, write, or travel will arrive near the 26th. Make a power play for an executive spot on the 27th. An embarrassing secret will be revealed as November makes way for December.

TAURUS [21 APR - 21 MAY]

A colleague’s erratic behaviour makes the opening days of November difficult. Don’t pretend to know more than you actually do on the 3rd. The 9th is perfect for finding a job or asking for a raise. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th sparks an intense encounter with someone sexy. Spend mid-month advancing your education in some way. A close relationship becomes the centre of your world in the days surrounding the 22nd. Don’t contradict an influential religious or cultural figure in public on the 23rd. The 24th is perfect for selling handicrafts or creative wares. An unexpected gift or legacy is awarded to you around the 26th. The 27th is perfect for signing a contract or making a serious romantic commitment. A reliable source of income comes to an end in the final days of November, forcing you to find another job opportunity.

GEMINI [22 MAY - 21 JUN]

A romantic rendezvous has to be called off in the early days of November, thanks to a technical breakdown. You’ll attract lots of admiring glances on or around the 9th, when your sex appeal is evident to everyone. The Solar Eclipse on the 13th helps you land a very lucrative job assignment. Sparks fly between you and an attractive executive at mid-month. Go ahead and splurge on some new clothes in the days surrounding the 17th. You’ll have to choose between a personal and professional engagement around the 22nd. Neither a lender nor a borrower be on the 23rd. The 26th is perfect for throwing a surprise party for one of your friends. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th warns against making promises you can’t keep to your boss. The results of a health regime will be pleasing as November draws to a close.

CANCER [22 JUN - 23 JULY]

The opening days of November force you to choose between your personal and professional lives. Don’t get too complacent with a lover around the 3rd, or you will be left out in the cold. Your desire to create something of beauty will be irresistible around the 9th. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th could bring news of an engagement, marriage, or pregnancy. Work turns into a real grind by the middle of the month; seek creative fulfilment elsewhere. Take the lead in a relationship on or around the 17th, when your partner will be too tired to take the initiative. Don’t overdo it with food

and drink on the 22nd. The 23rd warns against defying an authority figure. An intimate relationship reaches an important turning point near the 27th. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th requires a hospital visit. A steamy encounter brings November to an exciting conclusion.

LEO [24 JULY - 23 AUG]

November opens with you railing against authority. Don’t tax your body with rich food and strong drinks around the 3rd. The 9th is perfect for taking or teaching an art class. The Solar Eclipse on the 13th triggers an exciting family reunion. Don’t spoil a youngster in midNovember, no matter how sorely you are tempted. If you step up your exercise routine in the days surrounding the 17th, you’ll avoid weight gain during the holidays. The 22nd is ideal for redecorating your least favourite room. You don’t appreciate an authority figure’s unorthodox approach on or around the 23rd. Plan an exotic vacation on the 26th, when you’ll find some great deals on airfares and hotel rates. The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th brings an end to a troubled friendship. You’ll enjoy some sweet moments with family as November draws to a close.

VIRGO [24 AUG - 23 SEP]

A technical breakdown in early November brings about an unexpected expense. It may be necessary to cancel a vacation on or around the 3rd. The 9th is ideal for asking for a raise or finding a better paid job. The Solar Eclipse on the 13th brings good news of an impending new arrival. Mid-November isn’t favoured for entertaining relatives. Make more time for creative pursuits in the days surrounding the 17th. A loved one will fall off their pedestal around the 22nd; prepare for a disappointment. Resist the urge to have a one night stand on the 23rd, or the results will be disastrous. The 26th is ideal for getting a bank loan; you’ll get a much better interest rate than you expected. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th causes an authority figure to step down, possibly in disgrace. The final days of November are great for planning a party.

LIBRA [24 SEPT - 23 OCT]

Don’t bother trying to cover up a friend’s embarrassing behaviour in the early days of November; he or she has to face the consequences. A foreigner takes a fancy to you in the days surrounding the 9th. The Solar Eclipse on the 13th brings an unexpected source of income, allowing you to make some much needed home renovations. Be realistic about a work deadline at mid-month. Find an outlet for your anger around the 17th; it can be helpful to head to the gym during this period. An exciting outing with your lover is favoured for the 26th. Put money into savings on the 27th; you’ll be glad of this fund next month. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th forces you to cancel vacation plans for the sake of work. Buy some beautiful furnishings and artwork as November draws to a close.

SAGITTARIUS [23 NOV - 21 DEC]

Don’t neglect friends for the sake of a romance in the early days of November. Neither a lender nor a borrower be on the 3rd. Friendship could turn to romance near the 9th. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th reveals a gift you

didn’t know you had. You won’t have much success talking sense to a delusional relative in the middle of the month. You’ll have to spend money to make money around the 17th. The 22nd warns against taking a casual joke personally. You won’t be able to buy a child’s affection on the 23rd; spend quality time together instead. Practice a newly acquired skill in the days surrounding the 24th. An unusual romantic alliance turns heads near the 26th. Ask for more money or go for a better paid post around the 27th. A close relationship is showing signs of strain as November turns to December.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 20 JAN]

The opening days of November force you to make a decision between your personal and professional lives. Don’t ask your boss for favours around the 3rd. A fantastic job assignment sees you in the spotlight in the days surrounding the 9th. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th puts you in contact with successful executives who can help your career. Only promise the bare minimum during the middle of the month, when you’ll be very busy. Step up your fitness routine on or around the 17th. The 22nd is ideal for taking a class or mastering a new skill. A family fight erupts in the days surrounding the 23rd; it’s time to vent your anger. Take an older friend’s career advice on the 24th. Take charge of a toxic situation on the 27th; you’ll be able to fix the problem in record time. Go easy on your body as November comes to a close.

AQUARIUS [21 JAN - 19 FEB]

You need to focus in the early days of November if you’re going to pass a test or master a skill. Avoid getting into a power struggle with a teacher on or around the 3rd. A romantic getaway is favoured in the days surrounding the 9th. The Solar Eclipse on the 13th brings an exciting career opportunity. Give yourself enough time to get to a party in mid-November, or you’ll miss the whole thing. Treat yourself to a little rest and relaxation around the 17th. Working behind the scenes boosts your productivity near the 24th. You’ll be able to attend a glittering social occasion on the 27th thanks to career contacts. The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th brings an abrupt end to a creative project; you may not be very pleased with the results. Run an important errand for your boss at the end of November.

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

Be very careful with your money in the beginning of November; you need to keep as much cash in savings as possible. The 3rd warns against mixing romance with finance. A bank loan or scholarship could be awarded to you on the 9th. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th brings an exciting travel or educational opportunity; snap it up immediately! Work to expand your social circle in mid-November. Don’t let your compassion prevent you from being a good leader on the 22nd. An argument over religion, politics, or ethics breaks out in the days surrounding the 23rd. The 24th is favoured for asking a teacher or mentor to write you a letter of recommendation. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th forces you to find another place to stay, at least temporarily. The last days of the month find a friendship turning to romance.

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PLACES 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 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 Crocodile Park Educational park with more then 300 monsters. Pose

with baby crocodiles. Open 10am6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 El Refugio del Burrito Donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of Málaga. Open 11am-7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 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 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

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

Club DanSing is a performing arts school offering dancing, singing and theatre classes to children aged four to 14 in the Fuengirola/Mijas, Arroyo de la Miel, Nueva Torrequebrada and Riviera areas. Classes are held throughout the week and on weekends so if your children are interested in expanding their cultural horizons at an affordable price, obtain a full programme of classes on Tel: 607 146 954. www.clubdansing.com

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 Megabowl & Sports Bar This bowling centre boasts state-ofthe-art tenpin bowling lanes as well as great food, drinks and entertainment. C.C. La Cañada, Ctra. Ojén, Marbella. Tel: 902 232 999. www.megabowlmarbella.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-yearolds. 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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