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Summer 2010 YOUR ESSENTIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE MAGAZINE

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The Great Outdoors

World Cup

Ca単as, Tapas, Music

Escape the city and discover other parts of the province.

Enjoy the greatest show on earth right here in Granada.

We give you all the information to enjoy the best food, culture and nightlife Granada has to offer.

A Quick Guide to

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Alhambra

A Very Brief History:

The origins of the Alhambra are believed to date back to Roman times.

However the palaces and gardens were reconstructed during the Nasrid dynasty (13th – 15th centuries). It was transformed into a self-sufficient city boasting fertile gardens, a functioning irrigation system and opulent luxury.

On January 2nd 1492 the army of the catholic monarchy (Fernando and Isabel) marched into Granada and the last stronghold of Moorish Spain came to an end.

What to See There

The Alcazaba - is the oldest part of the citadel and its watchtower yields spectacular views of the Albaicín and the city below.

The Palace of Carlos V - is the youngest portion of the Alhambra, having been built in the Renaissance (1526).

Cuesta de Gomerez and continue straight up the hill (25min).

The Generalife - the Garden of the Architect, is set outside the main area and was once used as the royal summertime escape.

Price per person €12, children under 12 free but they also need a ticket.

The Nasrid Palace – The jewel of the crown, considered one of the most spectacular examples of medieval Islamic architecture and extravagant attention to detail. (Specific time slots for visiting this area are given when purchasing your ticket)

How to get there: -Bus 30-32 in Plaza Nueva, bus ticket €1.20, bring change.

-Walking from Plaza Nueva, take

How much it costs:

Buy online at www.servicaixa.es .

Write down or print the ref. number, as you will need to show this, as well as your id/passport and the credit card you made the purchase with in order to collect your tickets At the Alhambra itself, tickets are on sale at the entrance only for the day of the visit. Be warned they sell out quickly, so get there early to avoid disappointment.

Daytime opening hours: 08:00 - 19:00.

Night visit: 22:00 - 23:30.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Editor: Mark Stewart Layout and Design: Peter Murray Website: Feature Rich Contributing journalists: Derek Dohren Hayley Cottington Jo Chipchase Caroline Frohwein Ricano Photography: Simon Hunt Translation: Natasha Phillips Sales: Caroline Frohwein Ricano Music Listings: el “Lola” Printing: Gráficas Alhambra

Contact Granada Insider For general enquiries contact us at: info@granadainsider.com To advertise you can write to us at: sales@granadainsider.com

Welcome to another issue of Granada Insider. It is our pleasure to be here in one of the most enchanting parts of Spain to enjoy what should be a fantastic Summer of 2010. If football is your thing then you will no doubt be looking forward to what promises to be a fascinating world cup in South Africa. If you are not a “footy aficionado” do not despair, the good people here at Insider have made sure that we have a preview and insight on the best events and excursions you can enjoy without a ball or goal in sight.

The summer is the perfect time to escape the city and get a breath of fresh air, and it is hard to imagine anywhere more beautiful at this time of year than the breathtaking Alpujarras region in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Alternatively why not take the plunge under the waves and dive deep scuba style to discover the true magic of the Costa Tropical.

We will bring you everything you need to know about the best events over the summer. Check our events section for information on the 59th international music and dance festival here in the city from June 24th.

We also have an Insider preview of what is considered one of the coolest and most original (and free) festivals in Andalucía over the summer, Etnosur celebrates its 14th year in Alacalá la Real. There is plenty more to choose from and make sure not to miss your chance to win two tickets to see the Cranberries live in Motril.

As always we bring you the best in wining and dining, we have entertainment listings for every night of the week, and our classifieds section has all the useful information you need in Granada. If there is anything that you would like further information about or if you have any comments to make, please don´t hesitate to get in touch with us and help us to make Granada even better for you.

Finally don´t miss the absolutely fantastic opportunity to spend an enjoyable afternoon with us visting one of Granada´s most highly regarded vineyards, to sit back and enjoy the long June evening sipping a glass of exquisite vino, check the back cover for full details.

Enjoy the summer,

Mark

To include your event in our listings section: agenda@granadainsider.com For comments to the editor: mark@granadainsider.com

Tel: +34 958 260334

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WHAT’S INSIDE // 6 There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about.

And that of course is not being talked about. Viva Showbiz!

20 Improving your Spanish

8 Some of the worlds finest guitars, hand made here in Granada

22 Enjoy the Alpujarras Café Ambienza is there for you to sit back and enjoy 23 The treasures of the Mediterranean Scuba diving in the Costa Tropical

10 Derek Dohren A day in the life 11 Looking for work.

Look no further than Mundo people

24 Etnosur A preview of one of the summers best festivals

12 Renting a property?

Potential letters beware!

25 Cultural Events, what’s on over the summer

13 Ryanair All flights cancelled

27 Win tickets to see The Cranberries live in Motril

14 Bullfighting Culture or Torture? Cottington opens the debate

28 Music listings, bars, clubs and concerts

15 Food and Drink to keep you cool through the summer

30 Classified ads and useful information 32 We have been waiting four years June = World Cup Fever

16 Restaurant Review Casa Lopez Correa 17 Insider Food.

The best bites to be found in Granada

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21 Book of the Month The Return by Victoria Hislop

34 World Cup fixture guide Catch all 64 games

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El Sitio del Salon Bar & Restaurant Iberian Meats and Cheeses, Top Quality Dishes, Snacks and Tapas.

HOTEL REINA MORA

Reina Mora Hotel is located in the city centre, just three minutes on foot from the Palacio de Congresos (Conference Centre).

Newly built, charming, friendly hotel where you will feel right at home.

Enjoy our special summer prices.

There is a hotel lounge at your disposal, with free tea, coffee and Infusions as well as Free wi-fi connection. We also offer Tourist Information and customized city map and Car park facilities.

Opening Hours 12:00pm – Midnight (Closed Mondays) We offer Sunny Outdoor Terrace or Air-Conditioned Dining Area It would be our pleasure if you stop in for a drink and a bite to eat!

C/ Nueva de la Virgen Nº 40 • 18005 Granada Telf. 958 52 07 58 • Fax. 958 26 49 86 info@hotelreinamora.com

Calle Lindaraja, 1.

Tel: 958 22 59 28

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For the best prices and special offers: www.hotelreinamora.com

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Celebrity Culture in Spain Celebrities – you gotta love them.

Well, no you don’t have to really, but it seems our obsession with the great and the good knows no bounds. Here in Spain that obsession seems as ripe as anywhere else. Check out the number of glossy magazines devoted to this strange cult next time you pass a kiosk if you doubt me.

To help us decide how fabulous or otherwise our favourite ‘sleb’ is bearing up the editors always ensure we get the mug shot accompanied by age (in brackets). But, it’s a double edged sword for the poor celeb and though you may never be able to have lips like Keira (25), arms like Jennifer (41) or a booty like Beyonce (28) you can have

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the next best thing; photographs of these great icons revealing less than flattering glimpses of human frailty.

Should Gwyneth (28) really be having such issues with sweaty armpits? And shouldn’t Demi (48) know how to dress her age by now? For some, the disintegration of all dignity can be carried off with style – take a bow Amy (26), but for others, well no such luck.

If you’re expecting to see the same names in the Spanish celebrity magazines that you see as staple regulars in the UK and USA magazines then you’ll not be disappointed. Many of these ‘stars’ are international of course.

We may not remember quite why some of them are famous but pick up Hola!, Hoy Corazon or even our very own Diez Minutos, Granada Hoy’s Sunday supplement, and it’ll feel like having a friend drop by.

However, some home grown ‘talents’ haven’t quite caught on here yet.

For example you’re unlikely to see any Coronation Street or All My Children stars gracing the Spanish glossies (heck, even our-Colleen (26) is a rare sight). Spain has its own soaps and soap stars thank you very much. And

its own royalty. Then of course there is the ubiquitous Duquessa de Alba (84) whose face seems to grace every edition of every glossy periodical in Spain This obsession isn’t totally about the girls. For every Posh (36) there’s a Becks (35), for every Penelope (36) a Javier (41), and for every Elton (63), erm a David (47), but male celebs on

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For some, the disintegration of all dignity can be carried off with style the whole aren’t sniggered at for physical imperfections of course (unless you happen to be the president of, say, France) and the battleground of alpha male celebrity tends to go under different rules. Without doubt, beer bellies, baldness/greying and plain ugliness (Wayne (26)) are much more tolerated in the male world but look through the pages of a typical edition of FHM and it too will reveal homage to youth and the perfect male body.

For the young male celeb, sporting prowess remains a powerful route to glossy stardom. One of Spain’s most

venerated bullfighters is José Tomás but in 2002 at the peak of his career, he retired suddenly with no explanations.

To huge acclaim, and after announcing to the press that ‘living without bullfighting is not living’, he returned to the ring in 2007 whereupon he has suffered a succession of serious gorings, the most recent being the one that almost claimed his life in Mexico last April. Was it really the lure of the bullfight that brought José (34) back or was it the lure of celebrity?

But bullfighters, tennis, basketball and cycling stars are merely vying for the minor placings in Spain’s male sporting celebrity stakes. Footballers such as Leo (22) and Christiano (27) remain firmly at the top of that particular tree.

Who are the cultural movers and shakers of Granada?

But let’s put aside the A-listers of international and national celeb-dom, and those famous for simply being famous. Who are the cultural movers and shakers of Granada?

If Granada isn’t jam packed with Hollywood stars and supermodels it seems not to care a jot. Instead it has an incredible musical heritage which continues to be reflected in the wide ranging talent that emerges steadily from its streets. Flamenco has its roots here and Granada produces much of the internationally recognised talent.

One of Granda’s most famous sons is

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the flamenco singer Enrique “el granaíno” Morente, born in the Albaycín he learnt his trade in the barrio with family and neighbours. More recently his daughter Estrella, rose to international acclaim providing the soundtrack to Pedro Almodovar´s hit movie Volver.

With style and elegance she sings the type of chords that evokes an unmistakable traditional Spanish sound.

Briton Richard Dudanski, former Clash drummer and punk associate of Johnny Rotten now lives in the city and has been involved with several other international and local musicians, in the innovative Granada Doaba project which brought together hip-hop and Flamenco under the guidance of producers Gnotes and Canyon Cody (check out http://gnawledge.com/ granadadoaba/ to listen to some truly innovative sounds of Granada).

Quiz How well do you know your Spanish Celebs, we test your knowledge of who is who around the Iberian Penisula. (answers in the classifieds section)

Nor does Granada lack for sporting heroes. The city’s football team have just had a wonderful season, winning the race to play second division football after a 22 year absence. Nigerian born Odion Ighalo, Tariq Sevilla (UAE) and the mercurial Mallorcan Dani Benitez are the stars of the show at the Nuevo Estadio Los Carmenes in Zaidin.

And a quick free kick away from the Los Carmenes, at the Palacio de Deportes, CB Granada basketball team struts its stuff in the ACB League, now considered one of the strongest in the world. The team is an eclectic mix of North American, Argentinian, and European talent with a solid group of Spanish blood, most notable amongst them being two young Granadinos Pablo Aguilar and Jorge Fernández.

The most famous Granadino of them all though, Federico Garcia Lorca (121), is of course no longer with us but I wonder how much fun the modern paparazzi would have had following him about?

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1. Born Oviedo 1972. Studied Journalism in the Complutense University of Madrid, went on to work for Bloomberg, CNN and TVE. Married for a second time in May 2004. She has 2 daughters Leonor and Sofia.

2. Born in Benalmadena, Malaga 1960. Originally dreamed of becoming a footballer. Moved to Madrid to pursue a career in acting at the age of 19. Making a name for himself in Hollywood in 1993 he played a supporting role to Tom Hanks in the oscar winning Philadelphia. His voice became famous for playing the role of Puss In Boots in the Shrek movies.

3. Born in Madrid 1975. He moved to Miami to live with his father in 1985.

Not wanting to live off his famous surname, he went looking to make his breakthrough using the stage name Martinez, with the back story of being an unknown singer from Guatemala.

July 1995 he realeased his first self titled album (using his real name by now) Originally singing in Spanish he made a highly successful crossover to singing in English in 2000.

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Most people visiting Granada are aware that the city is steeped in the culture and history of Flamenco. But many would be surprised to learn of the global recognition Granada has for producing some of the finest handmade Guitars in the world.

It has been stated that Granada guitars are world famous for their quality sound and their longevity due to the fact that the air here is so dry.

This allows the wood used for guitar making to be so well seasoned that the guitars retain their acoustic qualities so prized amongst those who appreciate a well made instrument.

Of course, another reason for the quality of guitars here is the high standard of craftsmanship that the guitar makers possess.

Gil Del Avalle has been constructing esteemed handmade Guitars for over 20 years in the Realejo, produced to order for professional musicians around the world. Some 80% of the guitars he produces are for clients outside of Spain, where his guitars are known for their excellence in countries such as Japan, Germany and France.

There is a waiting list of over a year to be lucky enough to order your own custom made artisanal treasure.

Photographer Simon Hunt spent a morning capturing Daniel Gil De Avalle in action in his workshop in the Plaza del Realejo.

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May 2nd, Puerta de Elvira, Weather, hot.

It’s a funny thing. When you stand at the site of a cityscape you’ve previously spent hours depicting in paint you feel a whole new level of intimacy with it.

You see that funny hole in the wall that possibly looks bigger now than it did when you worked on your masterpiece, or perhaps you see anew an odd bit of guttering that caused your perspective line to go wonky (you weren’t amused at the time but now that damned guttering seems almost lovable). At such moments you can’t help but smile.

But this curious mix of the familiar and the new can also jar. When I arrived at the Puerta this afternoon and plonked myself down at my favourite spot I felt an uneasy sense of passing time.

Slowly, even over a short period of weeks, my painting of the arch has crept further away from the current reality. The change is almost inexorable but to the trained eye (and I don’t know how many times I’ve clapped mine over this place now) it’s unequivocal. The question strikes me; is it the Puerta that’s changing or is it my painting? It’s not such a dumb thing to ask. Too many trips to the kerbside have seen my wonderful depiction

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come under siege from car fumes, the footwear of clumsy French students, and the odd spot of rain. It’s not in pristine nick I have to admit, but still, I guess it isn’t really the painting that’s changed, it’s the area itself. The change is only slight, and not many would notice, but I feel the need to paint a fresh version coming upon me.

Of course when you think about it logically; no place ever looks exactly the same two days running, or even five minutes apart. What the artist paints is merely a snapshot in time, a frozen moment that’s gone before the paint dries. If I’d stood here a few hundred years ago I could have feasted my eyes on the rotting heads of dead criminals lined up across the top of the arch.

What a painting that would’ve made!

I can remember the first time I saw the arch. I came down the hill from the Albaicín and wasn’t expecting to see any such structure. It was late October and the evening was cold, wet and dark. As is the night time practice, the arch was lit up by powerful electric lights and if truth be told, that’s how I still prefer to see it. It’s a completely different beast in the sunshine. Not quite as romantic I’d say, but obviously

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Derek Dohren still prettier than seeing it festooned with severed heads.

Anyway, I got myself comfy this afternoon (whilst trying to look hungry and in need), and passed the time with a little sketching. Naturally I began in earnest with that wonky guttering ...

Derek teaches English and is also running art classes.

See his marvellous website for details. www.derekdohren.com

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Looking for work?

Dreaming of something different?

Fighting the Crisis, an innovative English couple have decided to do something that very few others are currently doing: Provide employment for young enthusiastic Spaniards.

Granada Insider asked Eliot Corder-Gill and Natalie Langman how they found themselves in Granada and what they are doing here now.

GI: What made you decide to move to Spain and was it always your plan to make Granada home?

Natalie: The Plan? There was no real plan! We’d rented our house out, sold all unnecessary belongings, and decided that Spain would be the best place to find the sun. So, we waved goodbye to Oxfordshire and a few hours later landed in Malaga. After a week or so of it feeling like a holiday, a sense of direction started to develop, and we planned a tour of Andalucia. It took only minutes of being in Granada to decide ‘this is the place!’

GI: So how did Mundo-people come about?

Eliot: Not wanting to go back to England any time soon, we had to make some money, and a little seed of an idea quickly turned into a long term vision. We hope that Mundo-people, our combined recruitment agency/language school will keep us in tapas for the foreseeable future!

GI: Is there anything that is special or unique about what you offer?

Unlike many Spanish agencies, this is a free service to our candidates, which is proving a popular concept.

For those who don’t speak the lingo, LEARN & EARN teaches English with a difference! During our lessons we incorporate all the language needed to work within the catering industry.

The aim is for our students to be employable on course completion – learn then earn!

GI: What type of people are you looking to reach?

We’re constantly looking for people seeking the next adventure, and if that means a bit of study first, so be it!

We’re also eager to hear from anyone who fancies some Mediterranean influences in their team! So, if you tick any of those boxes, call us now and we’ll meet you for some tapas and a chat!

GI: What is Mundo-people?

The idea is to provide the UK catering industry with fab funky Spaniards, although of course, we will help anyone who contacts us to find work! With over 13 years experience in hospitality, we know how hard it can be to find good staff, but there’s an abundance of talented people looking to escape the hot summer to become chefs, waiters and managers – Granada to the rescue!

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For more information visit:

www.mundo-people.com

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LONG TERM LETS

Rob Westwater, Lawyer, De Cotta McKenna y Santafé In the current economic climate and the unfavourable GBP/€ exchange rate, more people are considering renting their Spanish property to generate additional income and to make better use of their Spanish asset.

While this may be a sensible option for many, there are a number of important legal issues a prospective landlord must be aware of before committing to a long term let.

Overview In Spain, landlord and tenant law overwhelmingly favours the tenant. For example, a tenant renting a property as his “sole residence” on a 12 month lease has the right to extend the lease for a further four annual periods. Consequently, the 1 year lease can give rise to a right to remain in the property for five years. It should also be noted that the extent of the protections afforded to a tenant will arise on whether or not he satisfies the “sole residence” test and not the length of the lease itself.

In addition, eviction proceedings can be slow and expensive. Assuming the landlord has the right to evict a tenant, a period of 12 months or more is not uncommon before the proceedings are dealt with. Potential landlords must also bear in mind that the combination of tenant rights and a slow judicial process for eviction (if applicable) may delay or even prevent a sale to a third party in the future.

The Rental Contract Always ensure that the rental contract is drawn up by a competent lawyer. The contract will always include the following information: the parties’ details; property details; agreed rent; when rent is to be paid and to whom; amount of deposit; etc. Typically, the deposit is 1-2 months rent and will be held by the landlord. To assure payment of the rent, the landlord should also include a requirement that the tenant obtain an “aval” or bank guarantee.

A comprehensive inventory should be attached to the contract and signed by the parties with a specific clause within the contract requiring pay-

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ment by the tenant for any damage (not including normal wear and tear) to the specified items or allowing the landlord to deduct such payment from the deposit.

Due to the “tenant friendly” nature of the law, you should insist on proper references and follow these up.

There are also a number of specific drafting measures which can be taken to help improve the position of landlords. These include reducing the length of the contract, obtaining undertakings from the tenant regarding the length of his intention to stay at the property and confirmation that this is not his sole residence. While the extent and applicability of these and other provisions will differ from case to case, there is no ability to exclude the statutory protections afforded to tenants.

Eviction and non-payment of rent As noted above, if a tenant refuses to pay the rent, getting them to pay or getting them out can be quite a costly process. In essence, the claim to the court is for both payment of outstanding rent and eviction due to the nonpayment. Please note however, if the tenant pays all outstanding amounts owed (including costs), then he will have the right to remain in the property with the applicable legal rights and protections. If payment is not made, the court will order his eviction.

Summary The best advice is to remember that in return for compliance with the lease, Spanish law will provide a tenant with

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long term stability and security.

Consequently, once the decision to seek a financial return from your property through long term renting is made, it is not a decision that can easily or quickly be changed.

If you wish for more information on this particular topic, please contact Rob Westwater at De Cotta McKenna y Santafé on 958 788 403 or at robwestwater@decottalaw.net Granada Office: De Cotta McKenna Y Santafé Calle Cristóbal Colón, no.4 Edificio Mapfre 2ª Planta Oficina 4 Talará-Lecrin 18656 Granada Tel: +34 958 788 403 Monday to Thursday 9.30am – 5.30pm Friday 9.30pm – 2pm Email: granada@decottalaw.net Website: www.decottalaw.com

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Granada Grounded by UK Airlines But does the city really need Ryanair anyway?

By Jo Chipchase

For the first time since 2004, the flight boards at Granada-Jaén Federico García Lorca Airport are devoid of UK flights. The last Ryanair UK flight departed on 3 May, 2010, and the carrier’s routes to Madrid, Girona, London Stansted and Liverpool have all closed down, although it’s still flying from Granada to Bologna and Milan.

The airline cited “excessive costs” at Granada as the main reason behind its exodus.

In-fighting between the Granada Provincial Government, controlled by the Socialists, and Granada City Hall, controlled by the Popular Party (PP), is being blamed for Ryanair departing the airport. An argument occurred over the 1.3 million Euro subsidy that these politicos agreed to pay Ryanair back in 2005. Problems started in 2007 when City Hall said it would no longer pay its 15% of the subsidy, which was also being met by the Granada Confederation of Entrepreneurs, Association Provincial Hospitality (local hoteliers’ federation), Chamber of Commerce, regional savings banks and the company that runs the Sierra Nevada ski resort. The hotels were refusing to continue their payments because they knew Ryanair was flying into other Spanish airports without receiving subsidies. Comments abounded about Ryanair holding Granada “over a barrel”. In 2007, the carrier took 200,000 Euros for a two year deal that ended this year.

Ryanair claimed it offered Granada the chance of increasing operations to generate 50,000 new international pas-

sengers and create 50 new jobs. In exchange, the carrier sought a reduction in airport charges that wasn’t forthcoming. As a result of its withdrawal, 28 weekly flights have been lost from Granada, along with 400 jobs. The 400,000 passengers carried by Michael O’Leary’s airline must travel from elsewhere – such as Málaga Airport.

The cost of using Ryanair’s Málaga routes has reportedly “shot up” since the Granada routes were withdrawn.

Ryanair’s exodus from Granada comes at a time when the city has recently been named the number one Spanish tourist destination and Europe’s number six destination by travel portal, Trip Advisor (www.tripadvisor. com). Will it remain such a hit with Brits if they can’t disembark locally?

A similar question arose in November 2007 when Monarch Airlines pulled out of Granada Airport, amid much criticism from disappointed passengers. Letting agent Caroline Frohwein Ricano of Tiemporural. net believes that “the main impact has already been felt” and points out “a lot of people don’t like flying with Ryanair anyway and would route via Málaga to avoid it”. She adds: “It’s possible to fly from Granada to Heathrow via Madrid with a one or two hour wait for the connecting flight. The indirect flight is no more expensive than using Ryanair, with all its hidden charges.”

At the time of Monarch Airline’s departure from Granada, Tim Jeans, Monarch’s managing director, claimed that the subsidy paid to Ryanair had put his airline at a “trading disadvan-

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tage” and added “we spared no effort to try to make the route commercially viable... the route failed to meet our expectations.” With this in mind, it seems unlikely that another UK budget carrier will quickly step in to take Ryanair’s place at Granada.

Meanwhile, Málaga Airport – which clearly remains commercially viable for UK carriers and passengers alike - is keeping budget British flights in the old Terminal 2 building while many other European carriers, along with British Airways, have been allocated to the new Terminal 3.

Ignacio Vasallo, director of the Spanish Tourist Board, says of the situation: “Granada has long been a popular destination for UK visitors who are attracted to its vast tourism offering such as the beautifully preserved Alhambra Palace, Generalife gardens and Albayzín district. In the winter, Granada attracts those looking to combine culture with a few days on the slopes.”

He adds: “To visit Granada, visitors are able to fly to Málaga. The transfer time from Málaga to Granada by road is approximately 90 minutes.”

In all likelihood, if a UK resident feels compelled to visit Granada, a 90 minute car journey via Málaga is unlikely to put them off.

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Blood Sport or Important Tradition?

When one thinks of Spain, one of the first things that comes to mind – along with sun, sea and sangria, is bull fighting. A controversial issue; it is, rightly or wrongly, an intrinsic part of the Spanish culture.

Hayley Cottington finds Bullfighting is open to debate.

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An exact date for the start of bullfighting in Spain is near impossible to give, and sources are inconsistent – some say it began in the 13th century, other sources give a more conservative estimate of over two hundred years ago. It is probable that the very first origins of bull-fighting began in Ancient Rome, where public fights between animals and men were common-place and spread to the Iberian Peninsula through the expansion of the Roman Empire.

Initially, bull-fighting in Spain was performed on horseback by the aristocracy to demonstrate their superiority.

Over the centuries, however, it has become a more accessible activity and to become a bullfighter requires dedicated study and can now be a lucrative profession in itself.

At present several opposing government initiatives surround bullfighting; in Cataluña, its abolition is being debated, whilst elsewhere, there is a movement to declare it “Bien de Interés Cultural”- literally, good for cultural interest. There is also a movement in Madrid to have UNESCO declare “La Fiesta de los Toros Patrimonio de la Humanidad” and thus protect it on a world wide scale.

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Understandably, much controversy surrounds bullfighting; some condemn it as a brutal blood sport that should be abolished, others argue that it is an art form and such an important aspect of Spanish culture that to abolish it would not only be disregarding a prominent aspect of the Spanish tradition – one that must be protected, but also acting against the freedom of choice.

The arguments for the prohibition of bullfighting are many, and perhaps far more compelling than those in its favour; it is a cruel blood sport, it goes against animal rights, is only permitted through a legal loophole expressly exempting bullfights from the laws of animal protection, and it has been banned many times before. To the contrary, there are the arguments of culture and tradition, the importance of free choice, and the economic importance of bulls, which is shaky at best.

Although the death of the bull is as swift as possible and a matador is booed if the death appears unnecessarily prolonged, there can be no debate that the bull does suffer – a fact even ex-matadors recognise. While a quick death may be applauded, the first two stages of the bullfight are designed to weaken the bull and cannot be seen as

anything other than torture. First, the bull is stabbed in the back of the neck by a lance from mounted picadors, and then stabbed in the shoulders with barbed sticks by banderilleros.

Animal rights activists frequently protest and demonstrate against bullfighting; just this year the Fundación Equanimal organised a protest in which they were naked and smeared with blood. However, if bullfighting is banned on the basis of animal rights, surely then fishing and the use of insecticides should also be banned, as should wearing leather and eating animal products.

Despite the long tradition of bullfighting, the most convincing argument in its favour is that to prohibit it would eliminate the possibility of free choice; even those who do not like bullfights do not agree with their prohibition for this very reason. Many fans of bullfighting claim that people are against it simply due to a lack of understanding.

Which, then, is the more accurate description of bullfighting; is it a blood sport or an important tradition? For this journalist, while I see it as cruel, I would hesitate to agree with the prohibition of bullfighting; I’d rather be able to make my own choice of whether or not to attend the “Corrida”, than to have the decision made for me.

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The Controversy

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INSIDER RECIPES Sangria

Ingredients: 1 bottle red wine (rioja, ribera, or whatever is in the kitchen) 1 lemon (cut into wedges) 1 orange (cut into wedges) 2 peaches (sliced) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 shot brandy 2 cups carbonated soda eg. ginger ale, club soda

Nothing says summer is here like a cool glass of fruity Sangria!

Instructions: Squeeze the juice from the lemon and orange wedges into a jug. Add in the wedges of fruit and the peach. Add in the sugar and brandy. Allow to cool (preferably over night) and add the ginger ale or club soda just before serving.

Serve with ice.

Get creative with your sangria and add any or a combination of the following: strawberries, pears, blueberries, kiwis, nutmeg, cinnamon. Or add a little more bite with a shot of gin, rum, cointreau or vodka.

Gazpacho Traditionally the refreshing soup of workers in the fields; Gazpacho has remained a favourite of Andalucians during summer’s long hot lazy afternoons.

Follow our easy recipe to create this simple dish and invite a few friends around to share this scrumptious lunch.

Ingredients: 100 grams stale breadcrumbs 1 kilogram ripe tomatoes 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons salt A pinch of ground cumin 6 tablespoons of olive oil 5 tablespoons vinegar 300 millilitres water 1 onion 1 cucumber ďż˝ red pepper Garnish: 1 Red/Green pepper 1 Cucumber 1 Onion 2 Hard boiled eggs Small bunch of Parsley 1 tomato

Instructions: Soak the breadcrumbs in enough water to cover them for ten minutes. Core the tomatoes and place them in a bowl of boiling water. When the skin has loosened (after approximately one minute) remove from the water and skin the tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes in half and take out the seeds and discard.

Cut the tomatoes into chunks. Place the tomatoes in a food processor and blend. Add the cucumber, onion, garlic, cumin and blend. Add the breadcrumbs to the mixture and blend.

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When the mixture is smooth, slowly add in the olive oil while continuing to blend.

Then add the vinegar. Add the water to the mixture until the desired consistency is achieved. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover the soup and allow to chill in the fridge. Add ice cubes when serving depending on the temperature.

Choose your ingredients for garnishing and dice. Place into individual bowls and serve on the table with the cool gazpacho.

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Restaurant Review: Delicious dining in one of Granada’s oldest bars

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By Caroline Frohwein Ricano

Strolling through Realejo, originally the wealthy Jewish quarter of Granada, it is easy to spot Casa Lopez Correa restaurant and cocktail lounge, with its attractive Andalusian blue façade, at the beginning of Calle Molinos. These days, Realejo has been described, in certain guide books, as the hang-out of the hip.

Casa Lopez Correo has been a bar since 1913. In 2008 Sue Pompili and Miles McCarthy purchased the premises and sympathetically transformed it into a cosy, comfortable eating and drinking establishment, with a bar, dining room and small chill-out lounge The cuisine is primarily Italian and English. Sue, who prepares all the food personally, is an excellent chef who has worked in some of London’s top restaurants, including Le Coq D’Or (now Langham’s) in Piccadilly during the 1970’s and the Café Royal. Later she lived in Italy for 15 years, where she ran a gift shop and café, which honed her skills in Italian cuisine.

My companion and I chose to sample the gastronomic delights on a fairly busy Tuesday lunch time. We opted for the Menu del Día, priced at 10€ for 2 courses and 12€ for 3 courses (the evening price is a mere 2€ more).

This menu consists of a generous selection of any dishes of your choice from the regular menu.

For starters we went with the exquisite mushrooms in Roquefort and cream, over a crispy crouton and a hearty Italian minestrone soup.

This was followed by chicken breast in delicious pink sauce comprising tomato, garlic, wine and cream, served

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on a bed of rice and salmon in a delectable light and creamy asparagus sauce, served with sauté potatoes. Both main courses were accompanied by a selection of vegetables.

For wine we whet our palate with a wonderfully crisp and refreshing glass of white Mocen (Rueda) wine, costing a most reasonable 2.60€. For main course we were eager to sample some of the red wines on offer. We chose two Ribero del Dueros, at 3 € a glass, or 12.80 € a bottle.

The deserts on offer were all homemade: chocolate mouse served with cream, cheesecake, ice cream with bananas and homemade toffee sauce but the piece de resistance has to be the tiramisu.

Casa Lopez Correa also offers a selection of British Real Ales, Weston’s Organic Cider and a variety of delicious cocktails at 6 € each.

Sue sources all her fresh produce; meat fish, eggs, fruit and vegetables, locally in Realejo and where possible she purchases organic.

If you are not taking advantage of the Menu del Dia, the starters range from 3.50€ - 7.50€; the main courses between 7.50€ - 9.50€ and the Raciones(medium dishes) between 5.00€ - 10.00€.

Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Est.1913

Italian & English Cuisine / Extensive range of vegetarian dishes Menu del Dia / Tapas & Raciones / Cocktail Menu Range of English Ales & Ciders / “Fatto con Amore”

Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 13.00 -17.00 & 20.00 - 01.00 Saturday: 20.00 - 02.00 Intercambio Night - Thursdays 20.00 onwards Jam Session - Fridays 22.00 onwards

C/ de los Molinos 5, Realejo, Granada 18009 Tel: 958 22 37 75

email: benedictsue@yahoo.co.uk Facebook: Casa Lopez Correa

Casa Lopez Correa is located at Calle Molinos #5, Realejo, Granada 18009 The opening hours are: Monday – Friday: 13.00 – 17.00 & 20.00 – 01.00 Saturday: 20.00 – 0200 Reservations can be made on 958 223 775

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Granada “The tapas capital of the world” While there is an abundance of places to find tapas one must be warned that the quantity and quality of the “tapa” in different establishments can vary greatly.

A recent discovery by yours truly was the fantastic Sushi nights on Tuesday and Wednesdays at the bar Potemkin hidden in the Realejo. Also to be found in this barrio are a couple of Mexican places to choose from or the sunny terrace and international ambience

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of Damasqueros.

But while tapas are great snacks, Granada also boasts some fine cafes and restaurants for something a little bit more substantial.

Be it a long lazy lunch or a tasty evening meal, we have brought together the best taverns, bars and eateries for your gastronomic delight.

To locate the place that suits your taste, make sure to use our handy Insider map of the city to take you there.

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Map of Granada

Insider HQ Insider Offices Totes y Amigos Bar, Cafe, Restaurant Kasbah Traditional Tétería Chantarela Gastro Tavern Casa Torcuato In the heart of the Albaycín Hotel Reina Mora Calle Nueva de la Virgen, 40

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Taberna Macande From the classic to the international!

Paddy’s Bar Metro Bookshop La Opipara Fine Contemporary Cuisine IDEA Language School

Babel World Fusion

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Casa Lopez Correa Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

El Sitio Great Tapas, Raciones and More Giardinos The Alhambra Teatro Alhambra Teatro Isabel la Católica Tourist Information

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IMPROVING YOUR SPANISH with Natasha Philips

The Elixir of Life.

This month we are honing our beverageordering skills with a focus on coffee.

Don’t forget to look back at last month’s issue for a few useful ordering phrases.

Lesson No. 2: The wonderful world of Spanish coffee.

Spoilt for choice.

If one shot of coffee just isn’t enough then you can ask for more by adding “largo de café”. For example: “Quiero un cortado largo de café, por favor”.

Un café solo = an espresso.

If you want a long black coffee then you can ask for “un café solo con agua caliente” or “un americano”.

Un café con leche = a white coffee. If you are in the vicinity while it’s being made you may be asked if you want the last part of the milk hot “leche caliente”, warm, “templada” or cold “fría”.

Un cortado = espresso with a dash of milk.

Una manchada = milk ‘stained’ with a splash of coffee.

The sweet-toothed might like to try “un café bombón”: condensed milk with a shot of coffee.

Especially popular in the hot summer months is asking for your coffee “con hielo” (with ice). You are then presented with your cup of coffee and a glass of ice over which to pour it. This requires skill and cunning. Just in case, a good one to remember is “un trapo” (cloth)!

If you don’t want to be up half the night then you can ask for a decaf coffee: “descafeinado”. You can also specify whether you want it “de máquina” (made with ground coffee) or “de sobre” (instant). Normally only a white coffee can be made with instant coffee. For example: “Para mí un café con leche con descafeinado de sobre, por favor”.

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Can you bring me (-) (a/an) (more)…, please? ¿Me traes (-) (un/una) (más)…, por favor?

Something a little stronger

If you fancy a coffee with a kick then why not ask for “un carajillo”: an espresso mixed with your spirit of choice.

The white stuff

If you are particular about the kind of milk you like with your coffee then there is no harm in asking for it: con leche entera = with whole milk con leche semidesnatada = with semi-skimmed milk con leche desnatada = with skimmed milk con leche de soja = with soya milk (rarely available) For example: ¿Me pones un capuchino con leche desnatada, por favor?

A spoonful of sugar

Coffee is normally served with a teaspoon and a couple of sachets of sugar. If you’re trying to cut down on your sugar intake but still like things sweet you can ask for saccharine, “sacarina”, when you order your coffee: Para mí un café solo con sacarina, por favor.

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Book of the Month The Return

by Victoria Hislop

Beneath the majestic towers of the Alhambra, Granada’s cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets. Sonia Cameron knows nothing of the city’s shocking past; she is here to dance.

But in a quiet cafe, a chance conversation and an intriguing collection of old photographs draw her into the extraordinary tale of Spain’s devastating civil war.

Seventy years earlier, the cafe is home to the close-knit Ramírez family. In 1936, an army coup led by Franco shatters the country’s fragile peace, and in the heart of Granada the family witnesses the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, fighting a personal battle as Spain rips itself apart.

The main body of Hislop’s novel centres on the Ramírez family during the Second Republic, the Civil War and the harsh years that followed. It is a powerful, gripping narrative and is guaranteed to stir your emotions and get you thinking.

Sonia, who is trying to compensate for a worthless, empty marriage by immersing herself in flamenco dancing in Andalucía with an old school friend,

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unravels the story of what happened to the Ramírez family and ultimately discovers that their destinies are not as separate as we might think. The author has clearly researched her subject carefully and comprehensively as the family’s trials and tribulations are related in way which is moving and utterly believable, joyful yet tragic.

The Return is a wonderfully moving story, filled with the pain and passion of civil war and its aftermath, with beautifully crafted characters who show the human side of the conflict by showing the determination and suffering of the people on both sides.

“The Return” by Victoria Hislop is published by Headline and costs 12 euros.

It’s available at Metro International Bookshop, c/Gracia, 31. Tel 958 261565. metrolibros@terra.es

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A couple’s ambivalent struggle to achieve the perfect Ambienza in Lanjaron.

Astra tells Granada Insider her story of opening her dream café. Could they tranform their frapuccino fantasy into a smoothie operation?

When scouting for somewhere to live in the area we were drawn to Lanjaron, a ‘real’ functioning Spanish village with a location hard to beat between the skiing and the beach and only 25 minutes to Granada. The towns faded splendour from its early tourism, when people flocked to ‘take the waters’, gives it a charm despite some typical scruffiness round the edges.

The only thing missing for us was a ‘café’. Somewhere to get a fresh salad, a smoothie or a frappucinno. The type of place that manages to be stylish and cozy where you could sit all day on comfy sofas with wifi available and without the usual flourescant lights and cigarette butts littering the floor!

We wanted to offer more exotic thirst quenchers than the usual orange juice or fizzy alternatives like; a revitalizing watermelon ice shake,

a mocha frappe or a delicious banana smoothie.

As our dream ambitiously turned into a plan it was important to us to make a real contribution to the community. By complementing other businesses rather than competing and to provide services that weren’t available. We envisioned our café as a starting point to develop into a sort of community centre, encouraging integration and making daily life more absorbing.

After three years of hard slog, red tape, a few tears and a lot of noise; we were exhausted and broke. But our café was open for business, just in time to catch the end of summer ‘09. A slightly chaotic beginning created confusion amongst our early customers, over who and what we were, due to our lack of signs and printed menus. My

insistence on serving the best Italian coffee had all the locals thinking we were called illy! We had to roll with it, and as well as our intention of a daytime café, people adopted the terrace as a late night ‘cocktail bar’ and called it ‘illy Chillout’ Whether people want illy, Chillout, or Ambienza café its all here.

You can come for Breakfast and have a full American with pancakes & maple syrup, Cheese Eggs Benedict, a Hazlenut Latte and a Pastry.We serve food all day, to eat-in or take-away with a selection of cakes and fresh breads. From long lunches to a quick milkshake or a sundowner that leads to an evening of sipping cocktails on the terrace.

Café Ambienza is located on Calle Señor de la Expíracíon, (the far side of the town) Kitchen open all day!

Tel 958 771 381 email: info@ambienza.es

Lanjaron

Just 35 km from Granada city, Lanjaron is ideal for a day trip to enjoy the great outdoors. It lies in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and acts as the gateway to the Alpujarra region. A small spa town which offers spectacular views of the mountains and is recognised by the World Health Organisation as being one of the places on earth with the greatest longevity, the water, the climate, the clean mountain air and the Mediterranean diet are all, no doubt, contributory factors.

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Ready for our first full summer season we now have a wider menu, more tables and shade on our enviable mist cooled terrace (think outdoor airconditioning).

Our café was planned as a last project before starting a family. Instead, the red tape took so long to wade through that we now have a toddler in tow. If anyone else is considering doing something similar, save yourself a few years and a stack of money by using somewhere with an existing licence!

Glad to have achieved most of what we set out to do the irony is that now our town has that place we dreamed about we are too busy running it to get to enjoy it properly. But we hope everyone else does!

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A seriously amazing experience: Scuba Diving in the Costa Tropical with Nicole and Arne

There is a lot of beauty to be discovered in this part of Andalucía. There is of course the Alhambra here in the city, the snow capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarra, the “pueblos blancos” (white villages), an abundance of delicious food and wine, blissful summer evenings and you may be wondering what more can there be to enjoy.

Well, did you know there is also a lot to be discovered underneath the surface of the Costa Tropical’s Mediterranean Sea? This underwater kingdom is surprisingly beautiful, where you will see a plethora of colours and an opulence of sea life. In the summer the waters are ideal; crystal clear and pleasantly warm. There are many places where you can easily discover

these hidden treasures with just a mask and snorkel.

However to really experience all the treasures to be found below the surface, there is no better way than to go for a scuba dive. Experienced divers can go for guided fun dives and will be shown the Costa Tropical’s underwater-hot-spots. You might encounter large schools of all kinds of fish, octopuses and sepias. Or some colourful wrasses, hermit crabs with anemones on there backs, lots of nudibranches, moray eels; Maybe some spanish dancers, huge groupers, orange anemone fields and if you are lucky you might even meet the amazing Mola Mola! There are also some fantastic 3 dimensional environments which you can float through.

For non-divers there is a Discover Scuba Dive program for which you need no diving experience. You just need to be able to swim and have a little taste for adventure. This half day program will include a basic instruction by experienced and professional dive staff, information on how to use the gear and some safety concepts.

Finally you will make a first real scuba dive accompanied with a dive instructor. This is safe, fun and a great way to get up close and personal with the magical world beneath the waves.

So when you feel like discovering the underwater world of the Costa Tropical, give the people of Seriously Blue diving a call, and sign up for an unforgettable experience.

Escape the city in July Discover a festival with a difference!!!

Come and enjoy the fantastic free ethnic music festival, EtnoSur, held in Alcala la Real 16th – 18th July.

Join 50,000 revellers from across Europe in a vibrant, pulsing and colourful weekend of music, theatre, dance and circus acts.

With an extensive programme of performances and workshops by groups from all over the world, there is something for all ages and tastes.

If you fancy doing a bit of shopping then you will love exploring the fantastic range of artisan stalls in the main town plaza, full of beautiful hand-crafted gifts and artwork. The bandstand in the plaza also has live music and DJs during the day and the surrounding bars are the perfect place to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

The main festival food and drinks area has a great ethnic cusine at very reasonable prices, so you can refresh and revive yourself before partying late into the night!

The main performance stage, along with the food and drinks area and circus zone, is based on the town fair grounds where you can also find the municipal swimming pool

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with daytime chill-out music and a disco that continues through the night. Workshops take place at various venues across the town and are often over-subscribed – so get there early to reserve your free place.

There are several hotels and pensions in Alcala, as well as a festival campsite, but if you want a little peace in between the partying why not check out Cortijo Vadillo – it’s just 20mins drive from the town and 5mins walk from El Nacimiento del Rio San Juan, a stunning group of spring pools complete with bar and restaurant. For more information, and the complete festival programme, check out the festival website www.etnosur.com.

For accommodation at Cortijo Vadillo you can contact them through their website www.cortijovadillo.com

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Cultural Highlights for for Summer 2010 Corpus Christi 3rd -6th June – Throughout Granada XXIII PUPPET FESTIVAL Thurs 3rd – Sat 5th Where:: Plaza Bib-Rambla 8pm nightly – Free Pisinger Rock 2010 Festival When: Fri, 18 de June, 21:00 Where: Güevéjar IV CINEMAS DEL SUR Film festival.

12 - 19 de June Where: Teatro Municipal “Isabel la Católica” When:: 21:30 Nightly LOS TRES TENORES (The Three Tenors) Where: Teatro Municipal “Isabel la Católica” When:: Sun 20th June, 20.30

Granada International Festival of Music and Dance Escape the world Cup madness. This is an annual festival renowned throughout Spain celebrating all the best of National and International music and dance now in its 59th edition. Our highlights of the festival.

24th June – Opening day of festival, Music can be found in the streets starting from 10am.

25th June – Venezuela youth Symphony.

Palacio de Carlos V 22:30 26th & 28th June – Boston Ballet Teatro del Generalife 22:30 29th June – Mexico State Symphony Orchestra 30th June – Spanish National Ballet Company 1st July – Gran Canary Philharmonic.

Palacio de Carlos V 22:30 2nd & 4th July – Grupo Corpo de Belo Horizonte (celebrating 35 years of contemporary Brazilian dance). Teatro del Generalife, 22:30

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3rd July - Galicia Symphony orchestra.

Palacio de Carlos V, 22:30 5th & 6th July – The Other Apostle (Celebrating youths in dance) Teatro Caja Granada, 19:30 6th July – Granada City Orchestra. Palacio de Carlos V, 22:30 7th July – Blood Force (Colombian contemporary dance, over 12 yrs recommended) Teatro Caja Granada, 19:30 9th - 11th July – Staatskapelle Berlin (Piano recital) Palacio de Carlos V, 22:30 10th & 11th July – Ensemeble Residencias (Latin America with arms wide open: The exiled generation) Hospital Real, 12:00 12th & 13th July – 41 International Themes (Pleasure for the spirit, salvation for the soul) Patio de los Arrayanes, 22:30 14th July – Joan Manuel Serrat (Son of the light and shade) Teatro Generalife, 22:30 Ideal for Children: 28th – 30th June – La Caja de los Juguettes (Authentic music and puppets) Teatro Alhambra 19:30 To buy tickets for any of the above shows: Ticket Office of the festival: Corral del Carbón c/ Mariana Pineda, Tel 958 221 844 General Open Hours: Mornings 11-13:30 (Mon-Sat) Afternoon 17:00 – 19:00 (Mon – Fri) or In any CajaGranada Branch or www.ticketmaster.es/granadafestival

Teatro Alhambra Highlights Ciclo de Pop-Rock 17th – 19th of June 21:00 Volunto Teatro.

“Tonto” 10th & 11th 21:00 €13 “Silliness is infinitly more interesting than intelligence, intelligence has it’s limits, silliness does not!” Claude Chabrol

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Cultural Highlights for for Summer 2010 Caín Club Teatro “Las Bragas. Un Juguete DeLirante” 12th (21:00) & 13th (19:00) €13 – Hilarious new comedy about the battle of the sexes.

Teatro Alhambra, c/Molinos, 56.

Tel 958028000 Go to www.teatroalhambra.com for more details.

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Highlights of the Summer Sat 12th June Workshop de Oriental rythyms y Andalusíes: El mundo de los ritmos When: Sat, 12 de June, 11:30 – 11:30 Where: Parque de las Ciencias de Andalucía. Pabellón de al-Andalus y la Ciencia. + Granada I muestra anual de danza oriental When: Sat, 12 de June, 20:30 – 20:30 Where: Teatro Jose Tamayo (La Chana) + Granada Patrimonio Flamenco InFrirno Primavera 2010.

When: Sat, 12 de June, 21:00 – 21:00 Where: Teatro Municipal La Chumbera + Granada Sat 26th June Workshop de Oriental rythyms y Andalusíes: El mundo de los ritmos When: Sat, 26 de June, 11:30 – 11:30 Where: Parque de las Ciencias de Andalucía. Pabellón de al-Andalus y la Ciencia. + Granada Patrimonio Flamenco InFrirno Primavera 2010.

When: Sat, 26 de June, 21:00 – 21:00 Where: Teatro Municipal La Chumbera + Granada

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Los Veranos del Corral (The summers of the Corral)

19th July Marina Heredia (Singer) 20th July El Farru (Dancer) 21st July Nene de Santa Fe (Singer) and Alba Heredia (Dancer) 22nd July Chekara Flamenco Orchestra with Angeles Gabaldon (dance) 26th July Miguel Ochando (Guitar) and Eva Esquivel (dance) 27th July La Nitra (Singer) and Adela Campallo (Dancer) 29th July Belen Maya (dancer) 2nd August El Galli (Singer) and Ana Morales (dancer) 3rd August Miguel Lavi (Singer) and Luisa Palicio (Dancer) 4th August Enrique Morente Hijo (Singer) andf Amador Rojas (Dancer) 5th August Alicia Gil (Singer) and Daniel Navarro (Dancer) 9th August David Lagos (Singer) and Augustin Barajas (Dancer) 10th August Sonia Miranada (Singer) and Felipe Mato (Dancer) 11th August Jesus Mendez (Singer) and Maria Canea (Dancer) 12th August Antonio Campos (Singer) and Rafaela Carrasco (Dancer) Where: Corral del Carbón.

Calle Mariana Pineda Tickets: €15 Advance sales (www.losveranosdelcorral.es) €17 on the door.

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Competition Win 2 tickets to see The Cranberries live in Motril.

To Win these tickets answer one simple question.

In what city in Ireland are the cranberries originally from?

Send your answers by email to info@ granadainsider.com We have an Inside look at Granada’s top Drum ‘n’ Bass collective.

Who are South Kitchen?

THE DRUMMAKER AKA LOLA This local from Granada, got seriously into music in ’97 when he first started playing the drums.

By 2001 it was eletronica that was capturing his desire. In 2004 he formed part of the collective known as Antistatik were he found his calling for Drum and Bass. By ’06 he was part of a new duo under the name Mon Nom, where he began making a big impact on the club scene in Granada.

With the forming of South Kitchen in 2008 he has played some of the best clubs around Spain including KGB (Barcelona) Sala Twist (Madrid) and many more.

BOL This Granada resident didn’t start spinning records until 2004 but since then he has never stopped. Within a very short time he was on the decks in clubs throughout Andalucía. 2006 was a decisive year for BOL, where he first met “Lola” and they decided to change the face of Drum and Bass in Granada with Mon Nom. In 2008 he joined South Kitchen and has started mixing with some of the biggest international DJ’s.

Angel Presa aka DJ Gelo In 1996 DJ Gelo began gracing some of the dj booths of Granada, with a broad range of influence including rock & roll, jazz, and hip hop he introduced something new. His music has brought him work throughout the peninsula. 2002 was the year when he first broke onto the Drum and Bass scene. Currently his sessions still cover a bit of hip hop and its many variants, break beat, house, dub step. Since 2008 he has been with South Kitchen playing the best clubs in town.

Clap One His first time mixing music was in 1999. With an interest in hip hop as well as drum and bass he started to do his own experimentation on the turntables. By 2001 he had his unique style and began sessions based on this mix of genres. Before joining South Kitchen he was teamed up with Pablo C as part of H Barriga y AK47. From 2003 he has bringing his renouned style to clubs all over Spain and Portugal.

For more information on upcoming events check out: www.myspace.com/southkitchen

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CLUBBING & MUSIC LISTINGS Weekly Club Nights Summer 2010 Monday Nights: Booga Club and Shankelete present MESTISOUND From: 23:00h: Reggae, ska, flamenco fusión, balkan...

Price: Free, Beer: €1.50 Tuesday Nights: Afrodisia Weekly Hip-Hop JAFRIR MORILLAS (Fresh Kingdom Records) Club weekly: Hip-HopClub When: 23:00h Price: Free Wednesday Nights: Ladies Night at Granada Diez (Free entrance for girls all night, Boys €6 incl. 1 drink. 22.00H-00H/Open Bar Champagne!!!)

Booga Club - Flamenco Jazz fusion, from: 22:00 Price €5 + drink followed by Wild2nite!!! REGGAE & DANCEHALL From: 02:00 Price: €3.50 + beer Afrodisia - Jamaican club (with Resident Dj) from: 23:00h Price: free Granada’s TOP TALENT Every Wed from 21:00 Hannigan & Sons II Thursday Nights: Afrodisia: Weekly Funk Club (SR LOBEZNO + Guests) 23:00h Free Booga Club Boombastic! Soul, Funk, Disco, Reggae (Javi Frias) When; 02:00h Price: €6 +Drink SugarPop - Pop, rock, electro, underground and 80’s hits! Copas €4 or 2 beers for €3 Entresuelo (Sesiones) TING’ A LING’ Reggae Dancehall, with Zion I-Drens.

From 24:00h.

Friday Nights: Realejo Jam Session from 10pm every Friday in Bar Casa Lopez Correa Taller Vivaambi, Flamenco: “Raíz y Duende” From 21h y 22h30’ Participation €15 Saturday Nights: Entresuelo (Sesiones) From 24:00h.

Entresuelo Dj’s.

Taller Vivaambi, Flamenco: “Raíz y Duende” From 21h y 22h30’ Participation €15 Sunday Nights Booga Club Modern Jazz weekly session from 9:30 €5 with drink

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Feature Events THURS 3 JUNE SALA TREN RAPSUSKLEI €12 (€15 ON THE DOOR) When: 22:00 hs.

Pre sales: DISCOS KRISIS, MELGAMUSIC, SUBTERRÁNEA Y MARCAPASOS PLANTA BAJA 21h. Price:: Ant. €10 (Riff Raff, Subterránea) / On the door €12 DOCTOR EXPLOSION 00h.Sesión sala B: Groove-a-delic!!: SERGIO BASTIDA FRI 4 JUNE INDUSTRIAL COPERA CONGO NATTY with REBEL MC + TENOR FLY Jacky Murda / Vikbass + MC Mood. Price: €12 / €15 on the door SAT 5 JUNE BOOGA CLUB SR LOBEZNO:03:00h Price:: €7 +drink PLANTA BAJA 21:30h. Price:: €8 AL SUPERSONIC & THE TEENAGERS00h.

Sesión sala A: JUANPOPP 00h.Sesión sala B: Especial Soul Fantastic!! LUISMA MARTIN + DAVID BRIONES ORGAN JAZZ JOSE Mª - PROYECTO ORQUESTA VIRTUAL TUES 8 JUNE TALLER VIVAAMBI CINEMA: RETROSPECTIVA MANOEL DE OLIVEIRA “BELLE TOUJOURS” (2006) 99 min.

From 21h - Participation €3 WED 9 JUNE PLANTA BAJA 22h. Price: €5 + beer Miércoles de Artes Escénicas y vivir del bolo presents: DOS CAPULLOS (humor magia y malabarismo) 00h.Sesión sala B: happy wednesday!!

MR. MACHUCA THURS 10 JUNE BOOGA CLUB 23:00 II FESTIVAL DEL OVALO Live : ATTA CHAKKI + HEGOKOAK Estilo: World Music Price: €5 23:00h

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PLANTA BAJA 21h. Price::Ant. €8 (Subterránea, Melgamusic, Riff Raff) / On the door €10 LOS GANDULES 00h.Sesión sala B: Groove-a-delic!!: SERGIO BASTIDA TALLER VIVAAMBI MÚSICA DEL MUNDO: “LANGUE DE L’ÂME” From 21:30 h. Participation €6 FRI 11 JUNE SALA TREN LOW COST FESTIVAL ON TOUR TOKYO SEX DESTRUCTION PRICE: FREE (Hasta completar aforo) When: 22:00 hs SESIONES MIGA SERIES #VOL.5 Animatek Vs Intelec BOOGA CLUB 23:00 NEW YORK SKA ENSEMBLE Descripción: Directo Estilo:Ska-jazz When::23:00 Price:: TBC 00:00 II FESTIVAL DEL OVALO Live ATTA CHAKKI + HEGOKOAK Estilo: World Music Price €5 23:00h 02:00 REGGAE WARRIOR SELECTORS Descripción: Sesion Estilo:Reggae, ska, rocksteady When:: 2:00 Price:: €7 with copa AFRODISIA 23:00 JAVI FRÍAS 23:00h Price: Soul, Funk, Disco, Reggae, Rare Grooves, Jazz,Latin, PLANTA BAJA 21h. Price:: Ant. €10.50 (Subterránea, Krisis, Melgamusic, Riff Raff) On the door €12 AIRBAG 00hExtratonauta Pop experience: JUANPOPP DJ 00h.Sesión sala B: Microclub: ”Flumo Rocks Nite” ORGAN JAZZ ENRIQUE VALDIFRISO & EDITH B. Luis Revert a la batería – Jazz SAT 12 JUNE SALA TREN GORDO MASTER €8 (€10 On the door) When: 22:00 hs.

Pre sales: red ticketmaster SESIONES SUB´D VISION BOOGA CLUB FUEL FANDANGO 23:00h Price:: TBC 3:00 ALE COSTA 3:00 Price:: €7 + copa

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PLANTA BAJA 21h. Price: Ant. €10 (Subterránea, Melgamusic, Riff Raff, Marcapsos) / On the door €13 NAPOLEON SOLO 00h.Sesión sala A: MANUEL CLAUDIO 00h.Sesión sala B: SHOUT BAMALAMA: fiesta especial fin curso MON-A-GO (Tornado rnr club); + CHINASKI (Drunko-rama, Málaga) + MATARIFE ENTRESUELO From 22:00h. Pimpo y Mantala No! In concert. Free. (Sesiones) From 24:00h.

Entresuelo Dj’s.

WED 16 JUNE PLANTA BAJA 22h. Price: €5 + beer Wed Artes Escenicas presents: !FIESTA FIN TEMPORADA! (with PIROMANO TEATRO + INVITADOS) (teatro improvisado) 00h.Sesión sala B: happy wednesday!!

MR. MACHUCA THURS 17 JUNE SALA TREN SOUTH KITCHEN DRUM AND BASS FLAVOURS END PARTY FRAN DE BREAKSTORM (Breakstorm.

BCN) MON NOM (South Kitchen. Bol @The Drummaker) CLAP_ONE (South Kitchen) DJ GELO (South Kitchen) TALLER VIVAAMBI FLAMENCO with Ana Sola: singer, “Petete”: guitarra, María Ureña: dancing, José Murcia: cajón y Ruben de Omara: hang.

From 21:30 h - Participation: €6 FRI 18 JUNE SALA TREN ILEGALES €16 + costsdistribución (€20 ON THE DOOR) When: 22:00 hs.

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Box Sarao total” PUTO AMO; COCOCHA; CHRISTIAN DIOS (microsurco); MUTEM ORGAN JAZZ ENRIQUE VALDIFRISO & EDITH B. Luis Revert a la batería –JazzENTRESUELO (Sesiones) From 24:00h. Matt Bombinoff, swing y balkan with a touch de funky y electrónica.

SAT 19 JUNE SALA TREN LOKAL TRANCE + HOT NASHO + LUHES Y FIREX PRICE: FREE (Hasta completar aforo) • 22:00 hs SESIONES LOS RUMBERS BOOGA CLUB GREAT GOOGA MOOGA The last party!!! La última Fiesta!! LOS CREYENTES +PUÑO AMERICANO 23:00 Price:: TBC 02:00 MATARIFE Descripción: Session begins: 2:00 am Price:: €7 ORGAN JAZZ SESION CHILL OUT – TECNO D.J. DELFIN + INVITADOS THURS 24 JUNE SALA TREN NOCHE ABIERTA 2010 SUPERSUBMARINA + THE SATIÉ + ESTR3S + F FOR F + NO SIGNAL €10 + (€15 ON THE DOOR) • 22:00 hs.

Pre sales: ESCUELA ARTE GRANADA SESIONES LABASE MARTINEZ, SIXSEXSIX, KAPITAN MORGAN PLANTA BAJA 21h. Price: Free Noches Movistar presents: PAJARO JACK + FAHUNO & FARSA 00h.Sesión sala A: Groove-a-delic!!: SERGIO BASTIDA TALLER VIVAAMBI “MUSIC DEL MUNDO” Cesar y Juan Luis From 21:30 h. Participation: €6 THE BLOODY DIRTY SANCHEZ CDSPLIT TOUR 2010 @ GRANADA When: Thurs, 24 de June, 22:00 – 22:00 Where Sala Escuela del rock y Pachamama club

PLANTA BAJA 21h. Price:: Ant: €8 (www.codetickets. com) / On the door: €10 TULSA 00h.Sesión sala A: Extratonauta pop experience: CARLOS DIAZ 00h.Sesión sala B: Microclub: “Getto

FRI 25 JUNE AFRODISIA 23:00 JAVI FRÍAS 23:00h Price: Soul, Funk, Disco, Reggae, Rare Grooves, Jazz,Latin,

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PLANTA BAJA 00h.Sesión sala A: JOSEMI PERROLOCO 00h.Sesión sala B: Microclub: “Spectra@Microclub” RIDOO (miga/ spectra); LILITH (miga/spectra); CHRISTIAN DIOS (microclub) ENTRESUELO (Sesiones) Desde las 24:00h. Tierra de Nadie, música del mundo with plato fuerte latino.

SAT 26 JUNE AFRODISIA 23:00 DJ TONER (Domestic) 23:00h Price:: TBC Dj Freestyle, Hiphop, Funk, Soul, Old School, Latin, Reggae,Dub,...

PLANTA BAJA 00h.Sesión sala A: ENRIQUE NOVI 00h.

Sesión sala B: FRANCIS FORD FIESTA ORGAN JAZZ CAFÉ VINTAGE QUINTET SAT 3 JULY SALA TREN FIESTA FIN DE TEMPORADA ILÊ AIYÊ + KETUBARA + SAMBIOSIS €17 (€19 On the door) When: 22:00 hs.

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CHRIS ISAAK + Los Coronas in Granada When: Sat, 3 de July, 21:00 – 21:00 Where: Coliseo Ciudad de Atarfe.

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THE WORLD CUP Derek Dohren

Well, it’s nearly upon us. The Greatest Show on Earth, aka The World Cup. After what seems an interminably long wait the tournament finally gets underway on June 11th in Johannesburg, South Africa, and if you can’t be there in person, there are few better places to watch proceedings than Granada.

Kick off times are almost unfeasibly convenient. South Africa shares the same time zone as Spain so we have games at 13:30, 16:00 (watch with one eye as you slip in out of your siesta) and at 20:30, a great time to

meet up for beer and tapas before heading on to the late night bars.

As tradition demands the host nation will kick things off and South Africa will take on Mexico at 16:00 on the Friday afternoon. Opening games are often dour affairs so don’t be discouraged if this proves the case.

The games then flow thick and fast, with three a day during the group stages.

So, as Granadinos wait nervously for Spain’s first appearance the whole city can gather for the biggie between England and the US on day two.

Key games: England v USA – Sat June 12th, Rustenburg, 20:30.

Germany v Australia – Sun June 13th, Durban, 20:30 Spain v Switzerland - Wed June 16th, Durban, Kick off 16:00.

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With both camps full of bullish optimism at such an early juncture a few words of wisdom: You say tomayto: we say tomarto. You say Dempsey: we say Defoe.

England Supporters Do support your team with grace and dignity.

Do not correct the Americans when they refer to this wonderful game we all love so much as ‘sawker’. Terms such as ‘de-fence’, ‘off-fence’, and ‘goal tender’ have now entered the football lexicon whether you like it or not.

Do flaunt the colours, sing lustily in the bars, and don silly hats. It is the World Cup after all.

Do not be tempted to jump into any of the civic fountains in celebration because Peter Crouch has come on as a late sub and slammed a hat-trick past a hapless Tim Howard. Such behaviour won’t be viewed favourably by the police – besides which, one of the goals was probably offside wasn’t it, if you’re being honest.

Do take it on the chin when England are tragically beaten courtesy of a blatantly appalling refereeing decision. You knew it was likely to happen at some point, so you may as well deal with it early doors.

Do not burn hastily (and probably very badly assembled) effigies of Frank Lampard in Plaza Nueva after the game. He wasn’t the only one to blame now was he?

in other areas of human endeavour, ie your cookies are not better than their biscuits just because John Terry’s a chump.

Do buy your English mates a drink as consolation for destroying their World Cup hopes for another four years.

Do not attempt to start a Mexican wave in the pub. It’s not big and it’s not clever.

Do enjoy the rest of the Super World Cup Series Bowl. We’re very grateful to you for joining in.

Do not be too disappointed if the game ends 0:0. It really is a valid result in football.

USA Supporters: Do be tolerant of overbearing English supporters. This might be their year. It’s written in the stars etc.

Do not use any fluked USA victory as justification for claiming superiority

Away from Group C there are other great pairings to look out for. Portugal and Brazil are both in Group G and clash on June 25th. They may both have already qualified for the knock out stages by then of course. And our amigos Spain are up against two Spanish speaking adversaries in Chile and Honduras.

Nations down under will be represented too. Both Australia and New Zealand appear together at the World Cup finals for the first time. It’s only New Zealand’s second appearance in the finals but Australia’s move into an Asiatic qualifying region freed up their passage. We wish them well of course and would suggest to fans of both nations to refrain from taking sides during the epic England USA encounter. Anzacs would be better served finding a boozer showing highlights of the day’s earlier clash between Argentina and Nigeria – it’s likely to be a livelier match and you’ve a better chance of having a free run at the bar!

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For those of you hailing from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic what can I say except I envy you the prospect of enjoying an angst free World Cup, free of the dread of that inevitable moment of elimination.

One further piece of advice for everyone: Should you be taking in any games in Hannigans or Paddy’s Bar desist from mentioning Thierry Henry.

His name is still a fetid, festering wound in those parts and mention of the handy chap is unlikely to be met with a smile.

If you have no interest in this sorry excuse for a four week bender I commiserate. But still, if you’ve read this far then perhaps you’ll note the following. Bargains can be struck with football obsessed partners desperately wanting to spend a night watching the ‘big one’ (el classico between North Korea and Ivory Coast perhaps). Use the opportunity to get a little creative and trade off a night out with the guys for that new pair of shoes you’ve had your eyes on.

And finally, I’d like to make the following request to our lovely Spanish hosts.

We know you have a squad bursting with unbelievable talent but please resist the urge to discuss the finer issues regarding the Xavi-FabregasAlonso-Iniesta midfield conundrum during Thursday night intercambio.

It’ll burst our bubbles to be reminded of just how much talent you are unable to shoehorn into your starting eleven.

Allow us to dream the dream while we still can!

The 64th and final match will take place on Sunday July11th. Let the games begin.

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2010 FIFA WORLD GROUP A

GROUP B

11 June, 16.00

South Africa

11 June, 20.30

Uruguay

Johannesburg - JSC

Mexico

France

Cape Town

12 June, 16.00

Argentina

12 June, 13.30 Nelson Mandela Bay

Korea Republic

16 June, 20.30 Tshwane/Pretoria

17 June, 16.00

16 June, 20.30

Polokwane

17 June, 13.30

Rustenburg

22 June, 20.30

Mangaung/Bloemfontein

22 June, 20.30

South Africa

France

22 June, 16.00

Mexico

22 June, 16.00

France

Uruguay Mexico Uruguay

South Africa

GROUP C

Johannesburg - JEP

Nigeria

Greece

Argentina Nigeria Greece

Greece

Mangaung/Bloemfontein

Nigeria

Johannesburg - JSC

Korea Republic

Durban

Korea Republic Argentina

Polokwane

GROUP D

12 June, 20.30

England

13 June, 13.30

Algeria

18 June, 16.00

Slovenia

Rustenburg

USA

Germany

Durban

Australia

Polokwane

16 June, 16.00 Tshwane/Pretoria

Johannesburg - JEP

18 June, 13.30 Nelson Mandela Bay

Slovenia USA

16 June, 20.30

Serbia

Germany

Ghana

Serbia

Cape Town

19 June, 16.00

23 June, 16.00 Nelson Mandela Bay

23 June, 20.30

23 June, 16.00 Tshwane/Pretoria

23 June, 20.30 Nelspruit

18 June, 20.30

England

Slovenia USA

Algeria England Algeria

GROUP E

Ghana Ghana

Australia

Australia

Rustenburg

Johannesburg - JSC

Germany Serbia

GROUP F

14 June, 13.30

Netherlands

14 June, 16.00

Japan

19 June, 13.30

Netherlands

Johannesburg - JSC

14 June, 20.30

Mangaung/Bloemfontein

15 June, 13.30

Denmark

Cameroon

Durban

Japan

Italy

New Zealand

20 June, 13.30

Slovakia

Cape Town

Paraguay Slovakia

Rustenburg

Mangaung/Bloemfontein

Paraguay

19 June, 20.30 Tshwane/Pretoria

20 June, 16.00 Nelspruit

24 June, 20.30

Rustenburg

24 June, 16.00

Cape Town

24 June, 16.00

Cameroon Denmark

24 June, 20.30

Cameroon

Denmark Japan

Netherlands

GROUP G

Italy

Slovakia

Paraguay

New Zealand Italy

Johannesburg - JEP Polokwane

New Zealand

GROUP H

15 June, 16.00 Nelson Mandela Bay

16 June, 13.30 Nelspruit

15 June, 20.30

Johannesburg - JEP

16 June, 16.00

Johannesburg - JSC

21 June, 16.00 Nelson Mandela Bay

Côte d’Ivoire Brazil

20 June, 20.30

Brazil

21 June, 13.30

Portugal

25 June, 16.00

Portugal

Portugal

Korea DPR

Côte d’Ivoire Korea DPR

Cape Town

Brazil

Durban

25 June, 16.00 Nelspruit

Korea DPR

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Côte d’Ivoire

Honduras Spain Chile

21 June, 20.30

Spain

Chile

Switzerland

Durban

Switzerland

Johannesburg - JEP

Honduras

25 June, 20.30 Tshwane/Pretoria

Chile

25 June, 20.30

Switzerland

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Mangaung/Bloemfontein

Honduras

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CUP Chart SECOND ROUND 1 2 3 4

26 June, 16.00 Nelson Mandela Bay

Winner A

Runner Up B

Runner Up D

Runner Up A

26 June, 20.30

Winner C

Rustenburg

27 June, 20.30

Winner B

Johannesburg

27 June, 16.00

Winner D

Mangaung/Bloemfontein

Runner Up C

5 6 7 8

QUARTER-FINALS A B C D

Winner Match 6

2 July, 20.30

Winner Match 1

Johannesburg

Winner Match 2

3 July, 16.00

Winner Match 3

Cape Town

Winner Match 4

3 July, 20.30

Winner Match 7

Winner E

Durban

Runner Up F

Runner Up H

28 June, 20.30

Winner G

Johannesburg

29 June, 16.00 Tshwane/Pretoria

Winner F

Runner Up E

Runner Up G

29 June, 20.30

Winner H

Cape Town

SEMI-FINALS

2 July, 16.00 Nelson Mandela Bay

Winner Match 5

28 June, 16.00

Johannesburg

Winner Match 8

I II

6 July, 20.30

Winner QF B

Cape Town

Winner QF A

7 July, 20.30

Winner QF C

Durban

Winner QF D

THIRD PLACE 2 July, 20.30 Nelson Mandela Bay

Loser I

Loser II

FINAL 11 July, 18.30

Johannesburg

Winner I

Winner II

FIFA WORLD CUP CHAMPION 2010:

The Best seats in Town! Where to watch the world cup.

Paddy’s Bar – A favourite amongst locals in the Realejo, the beauty of it; is that with six screens, a good view of the game is a guarantee.

We asked a couple of the guys who will be there to enjoy all the games with you to give us their predictions.

Chantarela – With the coldest beer in Granada, great food and large flat screens, this is a perfect spot to soak up the atmosphere as Spain goes football crazy.

Tony (Paddy’s bar) Well obviously not the same with Ireland not being there, but will be great anyway. The big teams are there and it could be close. But hard to look past Spain, on paper they should win it.

Marco (Chantarela) It’s all down to the Spanish midfield, if they perform it is there for Spain to win. This has to be our year.

Insider Verdict - well at 4-1 Spain are also the bookmakers favourites to win outright. What about a Spain v England final (quoted at 14-1 chance)! However we think that Paddy Power might be a little generous when offering 100-1 against Thierry Henry to score a “handball”.

Whoever you are cheering for, best of luck and enjoy this football bonanza!

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Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity organized by Granada Insider in conjunction with Totes Bar and Cortijo El Anchuron.

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