Society Marbella February 2015 - Valentine's Issue by Icon Publishing

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WELCOME TO FEBRUARY!

re you doing anything special for Valentine’s Day? Here’s hoping that your other half will be splashing the cash a bit to take you somewhere memorable on the 14th and if they are, we have some great suggestions for the hottest venues in town. Read our reviews of two fabulous Marbella restaurants and then tell me that you still can’t decide where to go! We are so lucky to have such amazing eating places on the Coast. So that’s the night out sorted but, gents, have you thought of what you’re going to buy the woman in your life? You might pick up a few ideas by looking at our David Lynch inspired exclusive photoshoot with L’Agent for Agent Provocateur with MAC model, Hailey Queen. How about it? That car is a stunner – so whoever you are our February fashion feature is guaranteed to drive your other half wild! We have also included some ideas for other Valentine’s gifts for him and for her, so you have no excuse for not finding something suitable. January was spent mostly deciding who would be the best person to grace the cover of our February issue. In the end Katherine Jenkins was the perfect choice; in her role as the Forces’ Sweetheart she has flown into danger in Afghanistan and she has also sung with some of the best in the classical music business, Spain’s Placido Domingo being just one. This is a lady who is seldom out of the news and is just as likely to be pictured busting some moves on the dancefloor (she did rather well on Dancing With the Stars in the USA) or mingling very successfully at some high society do or other. With her brand new album, Home Sweet Home hitting the highspots in the classical charts, it’s likely that La Jenkins will be acknowledged as one of the best mezzo-sopranos in the business for some years to come – and her beauty won’t be holding her back, either! January was a busy month and, as is usual at Society Towers, we have attended some terrific parties, most notably the launch of Aesthetics Solutions Spain, which was held at La Sala. This very glamorous event brilliantly introduced the many guests to this new addition to Marbella’s growing beauty industry. If you are thinking of having a beauty treatment in the next few months make sure that you book with co-owner Lisa in good time because that place is going to be buzzing for some time to come. We were also delighted to hear that those well-known real estate experts at Jackson Grundy are opening their first two offices on the Coast at Centro Plaza and opposite La Sala on Avda. Manolete. An established name in the U.K, it’s great to know that these property experts will be lending us their years of knowledge. It’s been all go for MAC Models too. As you all know, Marbella is the home of some of the most beautiful girls in the world and if the next Kate Moss is discovered as she sits enjoying a drink at La Sala...well, we wouldn’t be at all surprised. However, there is no doubt that the modelling industry values professionalism above all and MAC’s Modelling Course aims to produce the next generation of famous faces. Attendees learned all there is to know about make-up and hair styling tips, the importance of a good diet for clear skin and how to ‘own’ that catwalk. Whatever you are doing this February, here’s hoping that it’s pleasurable, productive and profitable! Until next time... Andy Clark

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CONTENTS

Katherine Jenkins

She’s talented and beautiful, but here’s our list of things you probably did not know about the Welsh mezzo-soprano

We list our favourite pieces of love literature from throughout the ages

Listen. Watch. Read

Chic happens

Womenswear retailer brings us this month’s fashion exclusive

Home Couture

The FOC Team as ever are full of new design ideas to give your house a loving lift without having to break the bank

Feel-good Factor

Create a fun and flirty look with your makeup for Valentine’s Day

Everyone’s Talking About The most dynamic duos of the celebrity world

66 Who’s in...Who’s out The glitterati of Marbella

Keep it Real

bringing you the most exclusive properties on the coast

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Little Black Book Comprehensive directory of local businesses

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An exclusive photo shoot showcasing L’Agent’s latest collection

Torque Talk

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Society Pinboard

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT We delve a little deeper into the life and times of classical crossover singer Katherine Jenkins to reveal surprising facts about the Welsh beauty

hey certainly know how to produce great singers in Wales, from the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey and SOCIETY Marbella’s cover girl this month – Katherine Jenkins OBE - the small country has generated some of the most impressive vocal talent of the last century. The mezzosoprano Katherine Jenkins, famed for her rendition of everything from operatic arias to musical theatre tracks and church hymns, has won several Classical Brit Awards, performed in concerts for British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and has even won the hearts of our friends over the pond in the USA.

10Jenkins things you didn’t know about

Katherine

It is no secret that she is both a talented and beautiful artist, but here I bring you 10 things that are much less widely known about the Welsh singer, proving that Katherine is so much more than just a pretty face.

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Katherine has beauty and brains it seems! The singer achieved no less than 9 ‘A’ grades at GCSE and four A-levels, including Welsh. Alongside her academic studies, she passed her Grade 8 in singing and piano both with distinctions.

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Don’t be tricked by her ultra feminine style, the 34-year-old loves rugby as much as any man, even fulfilling the role of official mascot for the national Welsh team in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Incredibly, the singer was signed by Universal Classics on first hearing! In fact, as soon as they heard her voice, they offered Jenkins a six album deal there and then. Katherine sings many songs in different languages. She is not just singing these from memory, but understands every word since, at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, she studied Italian, German, French and Russian.

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT Jenkins ran the 2013 London Marathon, raising £25,000 for her father Selwyn who died of lung cancer when she was just 15. She finished the course in five hours and 26 minutes. Katherine has visited the Armed Forces in Iraq on several occasions. On her first trip out there the helicopter in which she was travelling was targeted by missiles. Anti-missile flares were deployed and the group landed safely. The singer first appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2007 as the 62nd richest young person in Britain with an estimated fortune of £9 million. Several years later in 2010, the same newspaper placed Jenkins at number 11 in the Top 20 Young Millionaires list with an estimated wealth of £11million.

“Everything in my career is my decision - every picture, every outfit. You get one chance at this, and I never saw myself as being a puppet”

Katherine took on various jobs to help her earn a living before she hit the big time, one of which was a stint as a tour guide on the London Eye!

The Welsh wonder will no doubt continue to delight concert goers and radio listeners for many years to come, putting the ‘class’ in classical music.

Whilst singing at a Christmas concert several years ago at the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, when Katherine hit the high note in O Holy Night, there was a huge bang. Her voice had cracked one of the chandeliers above the stage! Ever the professional, she continued to sing even as small shards of glass fell to the floor around her. The Welsh beauty has also turned her hand to acting. She appeared in two episodes of Emmerdale back in 2007, in which 11.6 million viewers tuned in to find out who killed character Tom King.

The Entertainment Charts

Listen. Watch. Read. By Amber O’Shaughnessy

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gray

Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak

This Number One New York Times bestseller is the godfather of literature about relationships. Let Dr. John Gray guide you in understanding the opposite sex and their needs, desires and behaviours. I promise you it will lead to a healthier and stronger relationship with your loved for one for years to come.

Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (incensing the Communist Party which had refused its publication in the USSR), Pasternak brings to life the drama of the Russian Revolution with an intense love story involving the talented physician-poet Zhivago, the industrialist Strelnikov and Lara – the beautiful woman they both love. This passionate tale of love and war is a real masterpiece.

Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence This steamy tale is centred on Connie Chatterley, an aristocrat who falls into a passionate, lustful affair with the gamekeeper on her husband’s estate. Although initially published in 1928, the novel was not allowed to be published openly in the United Kingdom until 1960 due to its “explicit descriptions of sex” and use of then unprintable words.

Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin In this novel Anais Nin creates a compelling, magical world where the characters of her imagination possess the most universal desires and exceptional talents. Among these provocative stories, a Hungarian adventurer seduces wealthy women then vanishes with their money; a veiled woman selects strangers from a chic restaurant for private trysts and a Parisian hat maker named Mathilde leaves her husband for the opium dens of Peru.

The Game by Neil Strauss This book is a real game changer. Neil Strauss a.k.a an ‘AFC’ (Average Frustrated Chump) was the classic, common-or-garden guy until he decided to turn his life around and perfect a strategy which would make him able to bag any woman he desired. This true-life tale sees Strauss successfully gain the mobile numbers of both Paris Hilton and Britney Spears as well as hundreds of other females. This book has become the go-to bible for many men around the world and, even better, as a women it makes for a fascinating read.

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The Entertainment Charts

By Amber O’Shaughnessy

These recent programmes are just too good to miss – catch up on the following online.

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Inside Necker Island

As part of BBC Two’s The Super Rich season, we are invited inside the doors of one of the world’s most expensive and exclusive holiday resorts – Richard Branson’s Necker Island. A stay at Necker, which forms part of the British Virgin Islands, costs a staggering £280,000 per week and has welcomed global glitterati including Princess Diana, Kate Winslet, Kate Moss and Nelson Mandela. In this documentary, the viewer gets a glimpse of the day-to-day running of the resort, meeting the attractive employees who have helped Necker gain its reputation as a party island and one particular guest who has stayed at the resort a mere 21 times!

Take Me Out

Everyone’s favourite matchmaker, Paddy McGuiness is back with another series of the dating show Take Me Out. Thirty single girls get dolled up every Saturday night in the hope of meeting the man of their dreams. Who will emerge from the love lift this series and will the lads be lucky enough to bag themselves a date? Fun-filled Saturday night entertainment.

Broadchurch The Voice

The Voice also made a return to our screens at the beginning of last month as pop sensation Rita Ora joined the panel of judges, which includes Will.I.Am, Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson, to find the next big thing in the world of music. The Voice does what it says on the tin, so to speak – it’s all about the vocals. As such, the four judges have to select a contestant to progress to the next round of the competition based only on the voice they can hear.

It’s finally back. January was full of doom, gloom and post-Christmas bankruptcy but one thing that made it just about bearable was the return of the BAFTA Award winning drama Broadchurch. David Tennant and Olivia Colman have picked up exactly where they left off in Series One, facing new trials and tribulations. The plot has been kept tightly under wraps so we can say little more other than it would be criminal to miss this second series.

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The Greatest

Power Couples

Throughout the Ages

A couple who evoke feelings in others of a fairytale romance. Also, both parties involved in the power couple have tremendous influence over people around them because of their devastating good looks and seemingly perfect relationship with their significant other.

Yoko Ono and John Lennon

This pairing caused much controversy back in the 1960s, mainly due to rumours that Japanese Yoko was responsible for the split of The Beatles in April 1970. Against all odds, the couple weathered the storm and were together for 12 years, campaigning against the Vietnam War and writing music before Lennon was tragically assassinated in 1980.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

They have captured the hearts of not only the UK but overseas as well with their dashing good looks and down to earth manner. Not only that, but the royal pair announced Kate is pregnant with a second child at the end of last year, before releasing the most adorable snaps of their first son Prince George. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in love!

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt When the world refers to you as an amalgamation of your two names, you know you have reached the dizzying heights of power couple status. Equally successful, this pair of Hollywood film stars has worked on some of the most memorable movies of the decade, as well as pursuing humanitarian activities around the world. Then last year they finally sealed the deal by marrying in the most intimate of weddings, surrounded by few guests other than their five children, before donating the $5 million generated from their wedding photos to charity.

Pierre and Marie Curie Surely possessing two Nobel Peace Prizes between them qualifies this pair to have power couple status? Pierre Curie, a French physicist, was initially attracted to Marie because of her great love for science. The pair dedicated their lives to the sciences, pioneering milestone scientific advancements such as the theory of radioactivity and magnetism.

Beyoncé and Jay Z

This American power couple has an estimated net worth of over $1 billion, but most importantly they seem ‘drunk in love’. Despite some rumours of marriage troubles last year, the pair continued to be photographed out at various events together. They also spent the majority of the year performing side by side on their ‘On the Run’ tour which, on the last night, culminated with a stunning video of some of their most precious moments spent as a family.

John F and Jackie Kennedy

This undeniably good-looking twosome attracted media attention and public admiration throughout the world during the 1960s. The political scene in America had never seen anything quite like it. Despite rumours of infidelity, the Kennedys were undoubtedly the power couple of the US before the showbiz glamour of the Obamas.

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer III

It was a real life rags to riches story when actress Grace Kelly married Prince Rainer III in 1956, becoming the Princess of Monaco. The actress was, however, successful in her own right, winning an Oscar for her role in The Country Girl in which she starred alongside Bing Crosby. The couple remained married for 26 years before Kelly’s tragic death in a car crash in 1982.

The Beckhams

It seems David and Victoria Beckham have dominated headlines and graced magazine covers since the beginning of time. The former Spice Girl and former England captain have spent time living in Spain and the US but are now back on home soil with their handsome brood of five. Victoria has a highly successful fashion empire of her own, while David recently donated all of his last pay cheque to charity.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

Love them or hate them, there is no denying that this pair is quite simply fascinating. After marrying in one of the most costly weddings of all time (the celebration was rumoured to cost $12 million), the two Ks spend the year jet-setting around the globe and spending eye-watering amounts of money on each other and daughter, North.

Sheryl Sandberg and Dave Goldberg

Perhaps lesser known in the showbiz industry, this power couple rule in the business world. She is the chief operating officer at Facebook whilst he is CEO of SurveyMonkey. Speaking to Business Insider, they said they both leave work at 5:30 every evening to have dinner with their two children.

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You are both extremely busy already so why did you decide to get involved with hair extensions? Jonathan: We each have more than 25 years experience in hairdressing (God, that makes me feel old!) and there isn’t anything that we haven’t seen in that time, let me tell you. We are very knowledgeable about style limitations, such as bulk and length and, while we do our best to work around these factors, extensions give you the chance to rewrite any limitations. Gerry: Extensions remedy the issues that arise when hair is fine or thin. They also cover any split ends, pump up your existing hair body and add volume for that shampoo commercial look all women crave.

Image courtesy of Great Lengths Extensions

Victoria Beckham and Simon Cowell, is loved not only for his mind-blowing colouring skills but his outrageous personality as well. Gerry Tona is known as one of the best cutters on the Coast; his precision cutting skills have Marbella socialites fighting over appointments.

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What are the benefits? Jonathan: Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Victoria Beckham regularly surprise the world with different hairstyles, changing colour, style and even the length of their hair over the course of just a couple of days. How do they do it? This magic is made possible with the help of hair extensions and a talented stylist. There are times when you think that a hairstyle change is needed. Hair extensions are a perfect way of seeing the end result without making the full commitment. You can add colour without any damage to your hair, even a crazy bright hue, as you can easily take them out when you’re over it. Gerry: They are not permanent. Unlike colour and cuts, extensions are reversible. Try them out, if you feel they’re not for you then remove them with no ill effect to your real hair. Turn that bob into a mane. If your existing hair is as short as three inches long you can get extensions, although the extent of your transformation may be limited if your hair is very short.

You can grow your natural hair out, giving your hair a break and letting the extensions take the heat. While wearing the extensions your hair can grow to the desired length.

Will they look natural? Gerry - The goal with extensions is to obtain the most natural look possible. The way you cut extensions is key to this, it is all about the blending - no blunt cutting! You need to free hand, slicing to create a softer, more natural end. You can also play with the colour or length, and fill in spots that need it more than others; it’s a more accurate way to achieve the desired look. Jonathan - I have been disguising facelift scars for years so I think I can hide extensions! My pet hate is being able to actually see the extensions or when the natural hair is too short and the extensions are too long. It actually offends me. Seriously, a mullet doesn’t look good on anyone. I am a firm believer in using more than one colour to achieve a natural effect. With Great Lengths we have more than 50 shades of 100 per cent ethically sourced human hair to match the colour of your own hair precisely.

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We all know about the five-a-day rule when it comes to fruit and vegetables but if you want to give your body an extra boost of nutrients and antioxidants it is often hard to know which is the best foodstuff to buy. We hope that this list of super-foods will help you to maintain an energy and health-boosting, age-defying diet. Chia Seeds These seeds are rich in fibre and protein and also promote healthy digestion. These miracle marvels slowly convert starch to energy, helping to keep your energy levels steady for hours on end. Suggestion : Blend chia seeds with almond milk, cocoa powder, frozen bananas and roasted pistachios for a healthy chocolate shake.

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n Luc Besson’s spectacular scifi movie, The Fifth Element, set in 2263, Bruce Willis’ character, Korben Dallas, is a New York City cab driver in a world where autonomous flying cars are everyday transport. The Fifth Element was released in 1997, and 17 years on, we are still a very long way from such a scenario. But be in no doubt that the motor industry has already taken its first tentative steps towards autonomous driving cars. Today, I am at the Ascari Race Resort near Ronda for a passenger ride in the Audi RS7 Piloted Driving Concept car, nicknamed ‘Bobby’. The aim of this exercise is to show that it is possible, even at this relatively early stage of piloted driving technology, for a car to be programmed to drive itself around a given race circuit almost as rapidly as a professional race driver. The ‘almost’ is significant as the engineers told me they naturally have to conserve their precious prototypes, so hanging it all out on the bald limit is not part of today’s demonstration. First though, we were given an initial ‘proof of life’ demonstration, with the driverless ‘Bobby’ concept car set up to accelerate away from rest on the main straight, traverse the chicane at

the end, and carry on for a couple of bends before returning to the pits. While a human ‘pilot’ stood trackside with a remote control device not unlike the one advanced remote control model aircraft enthusiasts use, the amount of support Audi has in place for safety reasons is formidable. “We could do a complete lap of the 5.4 km track, but we simply do not have enough staff here to monitor this. So we are only covering a short stretch of track with no-one on board,” explained lead project engineer Thomas Müller. Later, with an engineer in the drivers seat as a precaution, we each had the opportunity for a passenger ride round the track. As Ascari is my home circuit, I was able to judge the mapped lines and gearshift points, and was amazed at just how quickly and smoothly Bobby negotiated this demanding track with its various level changes.

As Thomas said, Bobby was not out to break the lap record, but the way the steering spookily turned into bends, taking the ideal line from kerb to kerb and braking late and progressively just as a professional driver would was astounding, and has to be experienced to be believed. I also noticed just how late and strongly the computer braked the car, moving into the ABS activation zone in some instances, just as a professional driver would. “This depends on the friction level of the road surface, and the value the computer assesses in this case is not the brake pressure but rather the g-force,” Thomas explained. “Given an optimum road surface, the ceramic brake equipped RS7 can generate a peak braking force of minus 1.3 g, with a build-up line pressure of 150 bar/sec.”

TORQUE TALK What is also immediately apparent though is that Bobby had been programmed to hold back from the limit. I noticed the computer short shifting from second to third gear on the straights after exiting from a couple of bends. Anyone familiar with this track would normally extend revs to the red-line for maximum slingshot effect and terminal velocity at the end of the straights. In the event, the lap times made for interesting reading as each of us had the possibility to do a lap in a standard RS7, before setting a Banzai lap to be benchmarked against Bobby. Bobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benchmark lap time was around 2 min 14.0 sec for the longer 4.0 km section of this 5.4 km circuit, which had been divided into two for this event. On the day, most of the participants managed around 2 min 12.0 sec, a whole 2.0 sec quicker than the robot pilot. The fastest human driver was Guido Naumann, the chief road tester and

pro race driver, from Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Bild Sportscars magazine, who set a blistering 2 min 04.30 sec time in the morning session. This was a spectacular 10 sec faster than Bobby. As I did not have a plane to catch, I was allocated the final slot of the day in the afternoon, but the changeable December weather decided to play foul and dumped rain on the track just before my turn to battle the stopwatch. I was not best pleased, and experiencing big understeer and oversteer in the slippery conditions, I cursed the rain as I manhandled the big, heavy RS7 around the track. Returning to the pits, I was convinced that my untidy lap would result in an equally untidy lap time, and was very surprised when the digital readout announced a 2 min 09.53 wet lap. The chief instructor explained that as a wet lap is about five seconds slower, this translated to around 2 min 4.53 sec in the dry, so I was not unhappy in the end. Audi did not just set one lap time for Bobby. The engineers went to the trouble of sending him out after every participant, to prove that the computer was also capable of very consistent lap times. Looking at the results, it was clear that Bobby could set lap times within around 0.2 sec, which is a top drawer professional driver level of consistency.

TORQUE TALK Interestingly, the rain I experienced during my session threw a spanner in the computer’s speed works. The system uses the cars sensors to detect slip, and its self-preservation protocols backed right off in the rain, resulting in a 2 min 23.6 sec lap time! As Thomas said, Bobby is a precious prototype! Back in the pits, I had the chance to speak with Thomas in depth about Audi’s RS7 Piloted Driving project, which was first demonstrated in this form at the last DTM meeting of the 2014 season at Hockenheim back in October. First off, I asked Thomas why the two prototypes were called AJ and Bobby. “They are named after the famous Indy 500 winners, A J Foyt and Bobby Unser,” he explained. “We find that having names for the cars is good because it helps us to build personal relationships with the cars,” said Thomas. “For instance, when the car comes back by itself after a test session, we pat the roof and say, “Good job Bobby.” I was curious what kicked off the Piloted Driving programme, where it is going, and how long it will be before

“The reality is that we will not achieve Level Four for maybe another 20 or 30 years,” said Thomas. “While the rapidly advancing speed and capability of computers will allow the technology to mature quite rapidly, there are many other issues surrounding it that make the practical implementation a steep uphill battle.”

we can actually buy a car that really can drive itself in all the scenarios people would require. “The SAE in America has mapped out four levels of competence for Piloted Driving. AJ and Bobby represent Level 2, while a completely autonomous driven car at Level Four will be able to received destination instructions from its occupants and take them there, Thomas explained. “However, it will still have a manualover-ride capability so a human driver can take over, while Level 5 uses exactly the same technology, but is a totally autonomous car with no manual over-ride possibility.”

“The biggest of these is worldwide legislation,” he explained. “While California has already passed legislation that allows such technology on its roads, we still have a long way to go elsewhere. The issue of liability alone in case of an accident is a veritable minefield.” Where aircraft require triple redundancy in their systems, as a car operates in two-dimensions, it only requires double redundancy for the power, braking and positioning systems, which are GPS and camerabased.

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“At Audi, we are very conscious of driving fun and will always give the driver the possibility to take over and experience driving pleasure as we know it today” The systems constantly test themselves with check sums, and if the numbers do not add up, the system is deactivated for safety reasons, a red light goes on and a warning buzzer sounds, and the driver has to take over. “The crux of the idea is like the auto pilot on board an aircraft,” said Thomas. “The pilot is still there to set the destination and monitor the flight, and can take over again if needs be.” “However, there are mundane tasks like driving in traffic jams in the city or on the motorway, which can be given to an autonomous driving car so that the driver can get on with more productive tasks such as making phone calls, doing work on a laptop or tablet, or even watching a movie.”

When you consider how much of people’s lives are wasted in traffic jams, both in terms of lost work productivity and leisure time, the case for autonomous driving practically makes itself. “There are some aspects of driving which are no fun, no matter how much you like cars,” he continued. “Driving along a motorway within a low speed limit for miles on end is one of these uninspiring tasks that can be given to a machine that will not lose concentration and crash due to boredom and inattention.” “At Audi, we are very conscious of driving fun and will always give the driver the possibility to take over and experience driving pleasure as we know it today,” said Thomas. “Thus, we will always consider Piloted Driving as a driver support system and not as a

total replacement for human beings.” While Google may have been the first to test a pilotless car on public roads, Audi was the first car manufacturer to do so, having obtained a special licence from the State of Nevada to do so in 2013. The car used for this test instantly became known as “The Bond Car” as the Licence prefix issued by Nevada’s DMV for autonomous driving cars is AU, and the number issued was 007! Audi has a lot of experience with the high-speed autonomous driving cars, having established a 210km/h speed record for driverless cars, and sent one up Pike’s Peak in 2010. There are many aspects to Piloted Driving. and many of these are speed related. It is one thing to guide a car through a busy urban situation, quite

TORQUE TALK another to control it on the limit in a highspeed situation. “The latter is the reason why we have done so much race track work on AJ and Bobby, Thomas explained, “and we are working with other prototypes for urban scenarios. “For the demonstration you experienced here today, we wanted to show that you need a high level of competence to drive at the limit. The computer would never change lane while steering and braking, because the street is longer than it is wide and you need to control the car without ever making it unstable.”

“The computer has to think two steps ahead, which is why the speed of the sensors and the computer programming have to be very fast and well resolved,” he said. “In that respect, driving in urban traffic is much easier because the relative speed of everything is slower and more predictable.” In both cases, the Piloted Driving equipment is piggybacked on existing technology, which itself is improving step-by-step with each generation of production cars. “In the 1980s, we had cruise control, then we progressed to adaptive cruise

control with Stop-Go functions that can accelerate and brake to and from a set speed according to the pace set by the car in front,” Thomas explained. “This has also now been linked up with autonomous braking and other functions, and the sensors from these current production technologies are incorporated into our Piloted Driving concept cars with some additions.” A racing driver knows the precise line he has to take for the best speed through a given corner. However, as civilian GPS is not precise enough to guide a car to within a couple of inches, Audi has

TORQUE TALK to use correction data to improve the accuracy of their on-board GPS systems. For track driving, the way things are set up, you first need a path around the circuit. Some of us assumed that a professional driver sets up the perfect lines, which are then programmed into the computer. “This is not the case at all, and what we have here is a mathematical model where the outside limits of the track are plotted, and the computer calculates the fastest way round while incorporating its risk mitigation strategy,” Thomas explained.

The drive around Ascari for instance required the engineers to map the track, which took two days in itself. “Our team then went home and applied the algorithms they developed over the last two years, which checks all possible paths with regard to position and speed and comes up with what it thinks is the ideal line,” Thomas explained. “We came back three weeks later to fine tune everything before we were happy we could run this demonstration event perfectly.”

both unproductive and soul destroying, and is far better spent on other activities. However, you can be sure that one aspect of driving cherished by car enthusiasts all over the world will never be touched by this new technology. “Motorsport is as much about drivers and personalities as it is about the cars,” said Thomas. “This is the reason why there is no point whatsoever in having race cars with Piloted Driving technology.”

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The New Year is already in full swing and, after taking down the Christmas tree, the fairy lights and wreath and eating our way through all of those cheese and biscuits, it is not only us who may feel like we need a bit of a makeover! The home can feel a little bare after the festive season, bigger than you remembered and a bit, well - sad. Lifting the look of the tired sitting room or bedroom doesn’t mean that you need to change all the furniture and start again. That is a costly procedure and, let’s face it, after getting Christmas out of the way, it is not the most financially flush time of year for the majority. By being a bit creative and looking at the details of your home, a few additional feature accessories and an accent wall can change the tired into the refreshed, breathing a new lease of life into your plain, neglected abode. It might only be February but Spring is creeping up on us and bringing us some stunning new colour palettes and patterns that pay homage and embrace the season of regeneration. Spring’s new growth and warm sunshine provide inspiration for renewal in our lives. That can apply to the home, too. Pack away the heavy textures and colours of winter in favour of lighter, breezy fabrics and fun décor that inspires a fresh feeling in your house. Here are some ideas on how to capture the optimistic feeling of springtime without having to spend a lot of time or money.

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To uplift your mood and give your home a new personality, colour should be the first thing you address. Paint is an easy and affordable way to change a living space. Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot colour palette includes rich hues of blue and turquoise, pallid pinks and pastel yellows, light aqua greens and neutrals.

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Making small changes to your home’s décor is a great way to refresh the interior - and you don’t have to spend a fortune. Window treatments are a great place to start. Replace dense fabrics with airy options that beg to blow in the warm breeze. Next, store away existing rugs and replace with ones that feature bright colours, geometric patterns or botanical designs. Dark accent pillows can be replaced with fluffy, colourful options that add life to dated sofas and chairs. Seasonal décor changes are simple and can be swapped year after year or season after season. Just as we enjoy the feeling of a new wardrobe item, a couple of simple purchases keep the home feeling renewed and well dressed.

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The beautiful buds and blooms of spring are a great excuse. It’s such an inspirational season and house plants are a great tool for awakening that sense of nature and bringing the outdoors inside. Plants make any room look more luxurious and they are natural air cleaners, awakening the senses of Spring’s fresh air. Good, low-maintenance indoor house plants include the peace lily, spider plant and snake plant. Contemporary ceramic hanging baskets, all available in the colours of the season, hung at different heights or in a corner of a room accommodate your new house guests well and add the accent colour of your choice in yet another subtle but stunning way.

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MATTS AND METALLICS Just like the natural world, a mixture of matt finishes and metallics in your home works to reflect light and lift a room without being too kitsch or brash. Matt or muted surfaces help to compliment the shiny metallic finishes that you can then add, whilst the iridescent quality of the metals lifts the more neutral and muted matt furnishings. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a game of balance and a fun one to play!

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Of course any home refreshment is not complete without some cleaning. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let spring cleaning overwhelm you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; start small and go through any clutter, sorting into piles to use, store and give or throw away. A good dusting goes a long way too, so be sure to hit all the surfaces with a damp cloth. Shine up mirrors, shake out rugs and let your home breathe. You will be surprised at how much you and your home will benefit from this and what hidden gems you may find, hidden in the garage or the junk cupboard! Upcycling is a big movement and an ethical and creative one that should be supported. Not only does upcycling bring a whole new lease of life to unused, tired items but it also helps to change our mindset about what is rubbish and what we need to throw away. It is also a great way to entertain the little ones on a rainy weekend or to practise your artistic side. Whether painting up plant pots, recovering a shabby stool or changing tyres into colourful tables for the games room, upcycling projects benefit the environment and give you a great sense of achievement once the project is complete!

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SALES The Spanish Property market has gone through a huge change during the last six years. Now with property sales in Spain at almost 60 per cent lower than at their peak, buyers and investors from all over Europe, China and Russia are returning and buying on the Costa del Sol. Property prices have now stabilised and statistics are showing from 2015 onwards the property market will steadily move forwards. The infrastructure and laws have been updated and scrutinised; Spain is now one of the safest places to buy in Europe and the best place to find value for money and quality of life. We are confident that 2015 will be a great year for buying in Spain. Buyers entering the market now will find properties, which are fantastic value for money and will be making a sound investment for the future. When you choose to buy or to rent a suitable Spanish or overseas property we

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A DECADE ofDeliciousness Reviewed by India Beltran - Photos by Julia Roder

nyone who has made Marbella their home will tell you that, while there are plenty of restaurants that spring up – seemingly overnight – and exist for one summer season before closing their doors, a much smaller percentage stand the test of time. One thing that a venue needs to be considered a regular haunt by the Society Marbella gang is reliability, a concept that extends from the quality of the food to factors such as regularity of opening hours (is there anything more

irritating than making the journey to a favourite lunch spot only to be met with closed doors and a “closed due to unforeseen circumstances” notice?) and warmth of welcome. Well, we are pleased to report that experienced restaurateur, Timo

Hamalainen and his amazing staff will make you feel like old friends, even if it happens to be your first visit to this wonderful restaurant, which serves great Mediterranean dishes, often with a refreshing Scandinavian twist. The fact that Garum has been wowing

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its legions of slavishly loyal customers for a decade (that must be about 70 years by Marbella standards!) is largely down to Timo’s outgoing personality, ability to remember a face on very short acquaintance and his ability to create menus that keeps his clients coming back for more.

It also enjoys one of the best locations in the city, right on the bustling Paseo Maritimo, which is fine by us because if you like people-watching (that is, are incurably nosy!) and want to witness some of the best sunsets on the Costa del Sol then, what are you waiting for? Get yourselves to Garum as soon as you can. One thing that everyone seems to do at Garum is read the menu very thoroughly in case you miss something, because all of the dishes sound absolutely delicious. By the time that the Society Marbella gang made their choices on our latest

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As a piscivorian alternative we also ordered the Grilled Prawns with Sesame Pak Choi, Chorizo with a touch of Chilli and Wild Rice Cookies, which showed that, when it comes to seafood, the Garum team is very serious about freshness and quality. We are familiar with the imaginative desserts on offer but, even so, we spent quite a few minutes lingering over the menu and wondering at some of the unique dishes. We were seriously tempted by The Italian Job as you would be when you read a description like, “Lasagne of Chocolate and Gorgonzola Cheese Mousse partnered with Wine Pear”. It sounded too good to miss to us, although in the end we elected to save that experience for a future session. visit, a quick reader probably could have read the whole of The Lord of The Rings – or The Hobbit, at the very least – but fortunately Timo and the team are very patient and left us alone with our drinks as we made these impossible decisions. Our starters somehow managed to look even better than they sounded: in the end we ordered Profiterole filled with Foie Gras, Fig and Pistachio and served with Hibiscus Salt and Blackcurrant Sorbet, Smoked Wild Boar with a Forest Mushroom Crème Brulée and Cranberry Ragout with a hint of Slivovitz and the Smoked Salmon Wrap with Spinach and Cucumber. We know how enthusiastic Timo is about the Scandinavian side of his menu and this was the perfect way to sample some of the fresh flavours for which this part of Europe is rightly famous. We were very impressed that, while the starters delivered huge bursts of flavour and hinted at the quality of cuisine delivered by the experts at Garum, they proved to be the ideal size, teasing our taste-buds while not leaving us feeling full.

Our final choices were The Irresistible (you’re telling us!) which consisted of a Chocolate and Pine Nut Fondant with Homemade Lavender and Honey Ice Cream and the Cucurbita Pepo, a Pumpkin Mousse served with Crunchy Nuts and Plum Dim Sum. Both of these dishes pushed the limits of our culinary imagination and ended our latest Garum adventure with a bang. With regular live music events, one of the finest locations in town and reliably brilliant cuisine it is small wonder that Garum is regularly packed with devoted fans. Our advice? Get there as soon as you can – oh, and leave plenty of room for dessert!

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This was just as well, because we were determined to do justice to our main courses. The Rack of Lamb “After Eight” with Chocolate and Mint Sauce served with Potato Gratin and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts sounded (in the words of one of our party) “a bit mad” but was a complete triumph. Of course, including chocolate in savoury dishes is not unusual, but the combination of the chocolate and the more traditional mint flavour was exactly right for the dish.

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Padre Peter, cleric for wedding ceremonies and regular contributor to SOCIETY Magazine

BREAD,GARLIC

& Olives

ne of the delights of the Spanish countryside in the morning when wandering near a village is the smell of freshly baked bread. Go into the baker, and you will be confronted with every shape and size of bread imaginable. And each form has its own use.What is suitable for breakfast may not be suitable for dinner, and in some areas, as in Catalonia, special breads in the form of hearts or crowns may be offered as a gift at a wedding or other festivity. This region also rejoices in a simple and delicious form of tomato bread, when crusty bread is rubbed with some fresh garlic and a juicy tomato before being sprinkled with oil and salt. Even more basically, who can resist crisp crusty bread with oil and salt before a meal, thereby totally destroying their appetite for the delights to come!? And when these delights arrive, the diner may

observe that bread may not be just bread. It may be the basis of a delectable culinary concoction. Quite often this may be the result of its having been married to oil, or garlic, or both. Throughout Spain the cuisine varies, but all have one thing in common; an extensive use of these three basic ingredients. Julio Camba (1882-1962), a Spanish writer and journalist, once made the sage comment

“Spanish cooking is thick with garlic and religion” (which is perhaps another reason why a priest is writing this article!).

Who has not encountered all i oli (sometimes barbarously shortened to alioli, which may well indicate that it is not simply pure pounded garlic mixed with oil, but merely a garlic flavoured mayonnaise!)?. Here in Andalusia, where the processions of Semana Santa testify to the deep religious sensibilities still dormant in what is becoming an increasingly secular society, this delicious sauce is a necessary adjunct to many a fish dish, particularly the magnificent Fritura

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Malagueña; whilst in the north of the country the All Cremat, a casserole of crisply fried garlic, potatoes and rape just cries out for such an accompaniment. But garlic does not stop there! Bread, oil and garlic are the basic and main ingredients of Gazpacho (where the original Roman ingredients make a harmonious marriage with the Aztec tomato!). The Salmorejo of Cordoba , and particularly the white garlic soup Ajo blanco. Some of these dishes have been adulterated over the years, but having said that in Málaga the peasant Ajo blanco was long ago adopted and improved by the urban middle classes with the addition of pitted Málaga raisins or grapes as a garnish to the pounded raw garlic. Yet if we look hard enough, we are still able to enjoy dishes that have not changed substantially over the

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years. Such a dish is Migas de pastor.

migas originated in the poverty stricken Spanish countryside. There nothing was wasted. Indeed, to throw away bread was considered a sacrilegious act.

As the name pastor suggests,

Bread is used in the Mass as the Body of Christ. Various methods may be used today in the making of Migas, particularly when vast quantities are required for festivals, but in the traditional manner, old, dry, bread is cut into thin slices and left to soak in salted water. It is then squeezed dry, and may be left wrapped in a cloth overnight. In a pan, peeled heads of garlic are fried in deep oil, and when browned the squeezed soaked bread is added. All is stirred until it breaks and separates into fine golden crumbs. A little milk may then be sprinkled over the mixture. On high days and Holy Days, a little chopped ham may be added. As an extension or variation to this delicious concoction, in La Mancha a dish called Gazpacho Manchego may be produced. This has nothing whatsoever to do with Andalusian gaspacho. It is a form of empanada, which itself is basically a form of bread rather than a form of pastry. The main difference here is that whilst a normal empanada requires an oven, and an Andalusian gaspacho is a soup, the Gazpacho Manchego is a sort of tart; almost a sort of pizza. No oven is needed, and the preparation should be made on an open wood fire out of doors. A large flat crust is baked over such a fire, and then covered in a thick stew cooked in a gazpachera, consisting of crumbled bread, garlic, onions, peppers, and whatever bits of meat come to hand. It goes without saying that in all cases we are talking about traditionally baked bread, rather than the wrapped soft pap which disgraces so many supermarket shelves today. It equally goes without saying that whatever is being cooked will be cooked in olive oil. Spain is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest producer.

This product has already featured in these pages, but the fruit itself also features prominently in Spanish cuisine. This is particularly true when it comes to whetting the appetite with a small copita of fino sherry or a dry Montilla. These olives are verdeo; preserved or semi-preserved olives designed for eating rather than oil manufacture. Many such olives are carefully picked by hand rather than being allowed to drop from the tree, or collected by machine; both methods may damage the fruit. The most popular variety is the Manzanilla, which is pale green and oval, as opposed to the larger and darker green Sevillana. This large and fleshy variety is also known as Gordal. An olive vaguely resembling the shape of a small gherkin, with a white tip and a hint of bitterness is a Cornezuelo. One olive which goes well with beer is the Cuquillo, which is round and black, and pickled with chopped onion and chilli. In Aragon one might meet the spiced Negrilla which is particularly suited to consumption with red wine.

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LAVOUR FINESSE&

AT NUEVA KASKADA Reviewed by Amber O’Shaughnessy - Photos by Julila Roder

f you want to feel like a real Big Spender then follow our advice and make straight for Nueva Kaskada. This six-star restaurant is a favourite of Dame Shirley Bassey, who couldn’t resist its siren call last time she visited Marbella. The singer seemed very happy to be photographed with her old friend, Ewald Fichthaler, whose imagination has made Nueva Kaskada the hot venue that it is today. In fact, if you want a top recommendation for your very important Valentine’s Day date then this is it. Ewald and his team of dedicated professionals guarantee to make your evening one to remember, with a warm welcome and fantastic attention to detail; the pats of butter have even been fashioned into little heart shapes. We love everything about Nueva Kaskada, from the beautiful setting in the hills above the city to the painstaking care that is taken with everything from the place settings to the presentation

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of the delicious dishes. Host Ewald is obviously a man who likes things to be just so and those who long for the days when things were done “properly” will be captivated by the small touches that make all the difference to a night out. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that this restaurant is in any way stiffly formal, though; Ewald is a past master at making new customers feel like old friends and regular visitors are treated like a members of this experienced restaurateur’s large extended family. Nueva Kaskada is certainly one of those places that encourages us to be dressup divas for the night. While we love the places that we can visit on our way home from work, I think that the person who fails to put in at least a little bit of effort would probably feel under-dressed – unless they happened to have the chutzpah of Beyoncé or Rihanna, that is. Once seated at a table that allowed us to enjoy the amazing views from this elevated position, we were able to take our time over the menu, which is something that every first-time visitor should do. Making snap decisions about which dish to try is a big mistake! Treat this part of the evening like an enjoyable examination in which the aim is to

decide which is the perfect combination for you. If you can’t decide, don’t worry – Ewald is a past master at offering dithering diners a chance to sample several dishes at once. We decided to test the variety of starters on offer by ordering the Variation of Nueva Kaskada Entrees, which consisted of Satay and Tempura of Langoustines with Soya Dip, Prawn Cocktail with a touch of Chilli and Marinated Salmon with Ginger and Lemon. If you love great seafood then you absolutely must sample this compilation of flavours. To complete our starters order we also requested the Symphony of Spring Roll, Tartaletta of Langoustines and Chicken Satay with Cabbage, Carrot and Asiatic Dips along with the Seafood and Coconut Soup served with Cigala Roulade. It is at times like this that we are especially glad that we live in Spain; not only is it home to some of the best seafood in the world but we have such amazing chefs who can cook and present it so imaginatively. For our main courses we decided to move away from the fruits de mer and sample some meat dishes instead. The Yang Crispy Poulard Asian Aromas in a Soya Honey Reduction served with

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We love everything about Nueva Kaskada, from the beautiful setting in the hills above the city to the painstaking care that is taken with everything from the place settings to the presentation of the delicious dishes.

Singapore Noodles was excellent, a new spin on an old favourite with the flavours of the poulard substituting for the more famous crispy duck. We also loved the Tournedo of Beef Fillet Jasmine with Shitake Cream, Wok Vegetables and Crispy Potatoes; this was another crowd pleaser given a sophisticated new twist and certainly impressed the Society team. Our final choice was the Whole Crispy Sea Bass with Five Chinese Spices, which again displayed the skills of the NK team, with Mediterranean ingredients fusing impeccably with Asian flavours. After all this we only had a limited space left for dessert, which is a pity but the good news is that the Sweet Surprise is enough to delight every sweet-toothed diner. This was a mini taster menu, which included Chocolate Brownie, Lemongrass Panacotta, White Rose Foam and Mango and Passion Fruit Coulis and had us all fighting furiously over our favourite components.

on duty the night that we visited could not have been more friendly and welcoming and no request was too much trouble. Ewald has ensured that his old-fashioned European manners rule the roost here and his enthusiasm for his trade had the very welcome side effect of frequent amuses bouche making their way to our table.

This is possibly a venue that you will frequent on an everyday basis (nor should you, if it is true that familiarity in any way breeds contempt) but for a special occasion it is hard to beat. Give yourself a real culinary treat and book a table as soon as you can. Opening hours: Dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 7.30pm Lunch Friday to Sunday from 13.30 Urb. La Montua C/ Chorreadero 39 Tel: +34 952 864 478 669 230 699 Nueva-kaskada.com

If you enjoy Asian cuisine but would like to see it enjoying an imaginative facelift (taste-lift?) then there is no question that you will love Nueva Kaskada. This is an establishment where the well-worn phrase, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The customer is kingâ&#x20AC;? really means something; the staff members

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REFLECTIONS HAIR NAILS AND SKINCARE Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 902 325 324 reflectionsmarbella.com

LONG LIFE CLINIC Tel. 952 77 07 14 team@longlifeclinic.com

PURE SKIN BEAUTY ROOM @The Wellness Studio Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Contact Sofia Tel: 661 279 575 pureskin.es

MARBELLA’S COSMETIC DENTAL CLINIC Location: Plaza las Orquideas 2, Exit 173,5 Casino, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 907 173 marbelladentalart.com MARBELLA CHIROPRACTIC Location: Urbanizacion Guadalmina Alta, Centro Comercial 4, Local 8, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel. 952 880 398 marbellachiropractic.com MARBELLA VEIN CLINIC Location: Camojan Business Centre, Office 12 Tel. 952 867 003 marbellavein.com

THE BEAUTY ROOM SAN PEDRO Tel: 655 013 064 beautytherapistmarbella.com THE NAIL PLACE Location: Av Manolete, Tel. 952 818 636 thenailplacemarbella.com TITANIUM CLINIC Location: CC Marbella Mar,2. Local 8 CN 340, Km179 Tel. 952 901 442 / 615 350 476 titaniumclinic.com VILLAR-ARAGON CLINIC Plaza Joaquin Gomez Aguera 4, Marbella Tel. 952 823 155 clinicavillararagon.com

WOOD HAIRDRESSING Location: C.C Le Village, Ctra de Istan Tel. 952 771 791 woodhairdressing.com

Boutiques AMIRA BOUTIQUE Location: CC Laguna Village, Local 19, Estepona, amiraboutique.lv@gmail.com ANTONIO SEIJO Location: Avenida Ramón Y Cajal 7, Marbella Tel. 952 900 140, antonioseijo.com ANTHONYS DIAMONDS Location: Avenida Ramon y Cajal 40 Tel. 952 588 795 anthonys-diamonds.com BANG & OLUFSEN Location: Puerto Banús Main entrance. Tel: 95 281 72 50. Bang-olufsen.com

B-CHIC Location: Local 14, C. C Plaza, Urb. Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 610 10 28 43, bettinachic.com BOWTIQUE Location: 25 Jardin Botánico (Next to Snack Attack) ELLE MORGAN BOUTIQUE Location: Unit 31 Laguna Village (next to Purobeach) Tel. 647 869 831 FASHION VILLA Location: Paseo de Suiza, Elviria, Tel. 952 85 05 01 GUNNELS Calle Dublin 21, Pol. Ind. San Pedro 29670 Tel. 952 78 56 02 gunnelsfashionmarbella.co,

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Little Black Book HOT OFF THE PRESS Location: Calahonda Commercial Centre Unit 7, Calahonda Tel. 952 930 392 hotpgreen.com MÁLAGA FASHION OUTLET Avenida de Velazquez, Malaga 29004 Tel. 952 00 02 33 MARBELLA CARPETS Location: Edif. Casablanca, Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe Tel. 952 773 765 marbellacarpets.com MARBELLA DRESS COMPANY Available at Golden Tarts Puerto Banus, marbelladresscompany.com MINI MI Location: C.C La Colonia No22, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 62 33 ROSATO COLLECTIONS Location: 40/ 41 Galerias de Paniagua, Sotogrande, Tel. 630 685 994 rosatocollections.com

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Cafes BELLARIA Location: Calle Azahar (next to Casino H10 Hotel), Marbella, Tel. 951 31 90 23. D’ALICIA Location: Centro Commercial El Pilar (opposite the Crowne Plaza Hotel) Estepona Tel. 952 823 761 DEZENTRAL Location: Calle las Malvas Ed. Online 19 -20, Marbella Tel. 952 81 86 48 NELI G’S Location: Complejo Los Palmeras de Benavista El Paraiso, Estepona,

Tel. 952 928 576, neligs.com PAN Y MERMELADA Location: Urb. Marbella Real16, Avda. Bulevar Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel. 952 86 63 23, panymermelada.com PASSION CAFÉ Location: Calle Marqués del Duero, 68, Marbella, Tel. 952 78 03 44, passioncafe.eu/es STARZ Location: Avd Manotete, 60-61, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 81 63 13, starzmarbella.com TERRA SANA Location: Calle Las Malvas, Edificio On-Line, Local 8-9 Tel. 952 90 62 05 restaurantesterrasana.com ZEST Location: Avd. Manolete 1, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 951 31 91 51

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Car dealerships F1 IMMO CAR GALLERY Location: Calle Pablo Ruiz Picasso s/n, Edif. Ferroman, San Pedro de Alcantara Tel. 952 799 260, F1cargallery.com

Car Rentals C. DE SALAMANCA Location: Ctra.N 340, Km.171, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 52 50 ELEGANCE (AUDI) SAFA C/ Juan de la Cierva 7, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 10 97 EUROPCAR Tel. 902105055, europcar.com HARO Location: Urb El Pilar, Estepona, Tel. 952 883 122, haro-rentacar.com. MALAGA CAR Tel. 952 17 62 25, malagacar.com

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RACING LEGENDS Location: Urb. Nueva Andalucia Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana, nave 86, 29660 Marbella Tel. 637 93 79 59

TIBU Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banus, Tel. 952 81 09 18, tibubanus.com

Clubs

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AQWA MIST Location: Beneath La Sala Tel. 951 506 248 aqwamistbanus.com

DELISH Location: Calle Las Malvas 12. 29660 Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 907 627 / 609 500 340 / 610 733 050 delishmarbella.com

LEMMON Location: Local 12, Puerto Deportivo, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 45 73. NEWS CAFÉ Location: Lugar Muelle de Ribera, Tel. 952 81 21 31 SEVEN Location: Avenida Muelle de Ribera, Puerto Banús, Tel. 672 70 20 85, sevenpuertobanus.es

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Little Black Book BEERS WINES AND SPIRITS Calle Manuel Franco Cubeiro 28 Nave 4 Poligono Industrial El Pinillo Torremelinos, Tel:+34 952 373 233 bwsdrinksdistribution.com D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es MARBELLA WINE WAREHOUSE Tel. 638 161 514 / 951 894 026 isi-spain.com

Entertainment AVENTURA AMAZONIA Location: Avda. Valeriano Rodriguez Tel. 952 835 505 aventura-amazonia.com ESTUDIO61 Location: Calle Notario Luis Oliver 9, Tel. 672 296 074 estudio61.com

FUNDACION PICASSO Location: Plaza de la Merced, 15, Málaga Tel. 951 926 060 fundacionpicasso.es HOUSES OF ART GALLERY Marbella Club Hotel Blv. Pr. Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella, Tel. 952857196 PALACIO DE CONGRESOS MARBELLA Location: Calle Jose Melia 2 Tel. 952 828 244 marbellacongresos.com PEDRO SANCHEZ RIDING Location: Ctra. de Ronda Tel. 952 788 189 SALON VARIETES THEATRE Location: C/ Emanicipacion, s/n Fuengirola Tel. 952 474 542 salonvarietestheatre.com SELWO Autovia Costa del Sol, KM 162,500, Estepona, Tel. 902 19 04 82, selwo.es TEAM4YOU Location: Puerto Banus Tel. 619 987 093 team4you.es

Event Venues LE PAPILLON Location: Urbanización Marbesa (Exit Camping Marbella Playa) Carretera de Cádiz Km. 193 Marbella T: 952 834 113; restaurantepapillon.com SALA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com THE COURTYARD MARBELLA Location: Carretera Ojen 2.8Km, enquiries@thecourtyardmarbella.com, thecourtyardmarbella.com TIKITANO Location: Urb. Guadalmansa, Ctra de Cadiz 340 – KM 164 Estepona. Tel. 952 798 449, tikitano.com VILLA DEL MAR: Loation: Marbella Club Hotel, Av. Alfonso de Hohenlohe Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com

Tel: +34 952 92 95 78 | reservations@magnacafe.com | Calderón de la Barca s/n, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella | www.magnacafe.com

Gardening GARDEN CENTER LINDAVISTA Urb. Linda Vista s/n San Pedro de Alcántara (next to Mcdonalds Tel. 952 78 5206 grupolindavista.es

Golf Courses ALOHA GOLF CLUB Location: Apdo. 141, Urb. Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 812 388 clubdegolfaloha.com ATALAYA GOLF CLUB Location: Avda. de las Golondrinas, Estepona Tel. 952 882 812 atalaya-park.es CALANOVA GOLF CLUB Location: Urb. Calanova Golf Club Tel. 951 170 194 calanovagolfclub.com EL CHAPARRAL GOLF CLUB Location: Urbanizacion El Chaparral, N-340 KM 203, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 587 773, golfelchaparral.com

EL PARAISO GOLF CLUB CN 340, km 167, Estepona 296880 Tel. 952 883 835 elparaisogolfclub.com FINCA CORTESIN GOLF CLUB Location: Carretera de Casares s/n, Casares Tel. 952 937 883 fincacortesin.com FLAMINGOS GOLF CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz KM 166 Tel. 952 889 157 flamingosgolf.com LAURO GOLF 27 Location: Carretera de Malaga a Coin A-404, Alhaurin de la Torre Tel. 952 412 767 laurogolf.com LA CALA GOLF RESORT Location: Urb. La Cala Golf, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 669 000 lacala.com LA QUINTA GOLF ACADEMY Location: Urb. La Quinta Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 902 204 208 laquintagolf.com

LOS NARANJOS GOLF CLUB Location: Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 815 206 losnaranjos.com MARBELLA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz, N-340 KM 188 Tel. 952 830 500 marbellagolf.com MONTE PARAISO Location: C/ Camino de Camojan s/n, Sierra Blanca Tel. 952 822 781 monteparaisogolf.com SAN ROQUE CLUB CN 340, Km 127, 11360 San Roque, Cádiz, Tel. 956 61 30 30, sanroqueclub.com SANTA MARIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Urb. Elviria, Ctra. Cadiz-Malaga, KM 192, Elviria Tel. 952 831 036 santamariagolfclub.com REAL CLUB DE GOLF GUADALMINA Urb. Guadalmina Alta, A-7, Km.170, San Pedro de Alcántara, Tel. 952 88 33 75, guadalminagolf.com

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Gyms and Tennis Clubs DYNAMIC TRAINING CENTRE Location: Ctra de Istan, Centro Comercial Le Village Tel. 952 775 021 dynamicmarbella.com GLOW WELLNESS & FITNESS Location: Avenida Playas del Duque, Edificio

MGM Gym Location: Avenida de Manolete 10, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 817 219 mgm.com.es

Interior Design Houses AMBIENCE DESIGN Location: Ctra. Ronda, La Cancela De La Quinta, Edificio 3 Local 3.2b Tel. 952 788 691 ambiencehomedesign.com

DESIGN SPACE Location: Avda. De Salamanca, Urb. Nueva Andalucia, Edif El Mirador, local 6, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 799 440, designspace.es FOC DESIGN Av. Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, 16 Nueva Andalucía info@wearefoc.com T. 952 817 129 focdesign.es G VEGA CERAMIC Location: Polígono La Campana Nva Andalucía Tel. 952 816 848 gvega.com

ANDALUCIA GLASS & STEEL Location: CC. Aloha, Avenida del Prado, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 81 04 43, andaluciaglass.com

INDIA EXOTICA Location: Calle Fragua 43, Marbella Tel. 952 778 500 indiaexotica.com

COCINAS PLUS Location: La Cala de Mijas Showroom, Bulevar de La Cala, Local 1, Mijas-Costa Tel. 952 58 77 59, cocinasplus.com

JENSEN BEDS Location: Poligno Nueva Campana 23, Nueva Andalucia, tel. 952 90 88 55, jensen-beds.com

DESIGN BY PENANC Tel. 619 342 043 penanc.com

MESSEG DESIGN Location: C/Aluminio 6, Poligono Industrial La Hermita Tel. 952 857 439 messegdesign.com

Sevilla, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 908 507 glowplayasdelduque.com

QI SPORT Location: Inside Urb. La Alzambra, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 907 090 qi-sport.com NCT Location: Urb. Monte Paraiso Golf Tel. 952 866 843 nctmarbella.com

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LA CASA BLANCA Location: La Colonia, Exit San Pedro, next to McDonalds, Tel. 952 78 91 98 LOFT & ROOMERS Location: Oasis Business Center, Ctra. De Cadiz km 183, Golden Mile, Marbella Tel. 952 77 21 39 MARBELLA CARPETS Location: Edificio Casablanca, Golden Mile, Tel. 952 77 37 65, marbellacarpets.com MOBILE & DISEÑO Location: A7 – Km. 189, 5, Marbella, Tel. 952 83 76 01, mobiledis.com POSH Location: Urb. Panorama, Loc. 17, Marbella, Tel. 951 38 81 00, poshmarbella.com RDMCs Location: Camino de Coin, Mijas Costa, Tel. 952 47 79 63, rdmcsglass.com ROCHE BOBOIS Location: Centro Comercial Torre Real, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 78 58, roche-bobois.com

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THE FIRE PLACE Location: Local 7, Calle Zinc, Edf La Marina, Marbella, Tel. 951 89 82 50, thefireplaceshop@gmail.com UNIQUE FIRES Tel. 951 16 13 11, unique-fires.com NALIPEMI Tel. 660 676 322 nalipemi@gmail.com

Opticians ÓPTICA MARBELLA Location: Avda. Ricardo Soriano 21, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 46 24 SPECSAVERS Location: Avd. Ricardo Soriano, 12, Tel. 952 863 332, specsavers.es OPTIPRIX C.C La Canada, 30, Marbella, Tel. 952 82 03 56

Pets ADANA Location: Camino Padre Cura, Urb. Huerta Nueva, 14 Tel. 952 113 467 adana.es CLÍNICA VETERINARIA ZARPAS Y BIGOTES Location: Urb. Marbella Real, 13 Tel. 952 857 863/ 659 069 000 zarpasybigotes.com FAMA Location: Camino de Campanallas Tel. 620 354 885 famaspain.com MOBILE VET Location: Calle Santa Lucia, 23, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 07 33, mobile-vet.com POINTER VETERINARY CLINIC Location: Nueva Andalucía and Estepona Tel. 952 906 626 / 952 804 165 pointerclinic.com TRIPLE A Location: Ojen Road, up from La Canada Tel. 952 771 586 aaahelps.com

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Photographers & Artists ANNA GAZDA Tel: 633 654 476; limelight.pl DAVID TOMS Tel. 690 65 61 20, davidtoms-weddings.com DWC PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHY Tel. 603 54 68 60, dwcpropertyphotgraphy.com IMAGE GURU Tel. 662 434 400, peter@imageguru.es, imageguru.es JAYDEN FA Tel. +350 54000029, jaydenfa.carbonmade.com JEREMY STANDLEY Tel: 607 717 565; jeremystandley.com JB FORT jbfort.com

MARIA CARRERA Tel. 605 97 87 84 / 619 25 89 86 mariacarrera.es OWEN FARELL Tel: 670 664 341, (+35) 387 268 28 32 owenfarellphotography.com NANI & ANTONIO PEREZ nanideperez.com, vimeo.com/antoniodeperez, Tel. 615 31 44 46 REYNARD PRODUCTIONS Tel. 673 505 838, info@reynardproductions.com SOL WEDDING Tel: 678 486 069; solwedding.com

Property Developers AMBIENCE DESIGN Location: Ctra. Ronda, La Cancela De La Quinta, Edificio 3 Local 3.2b Tel. 952 788 691 ambiencehomedesign.com

FOC DESIGN Av. Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, 16 Nueva AndalucĂa info@wearefoc.com T. 952 817 129 focdesign.es QUAY PROPERTY GROUP Location: Mellior Vasari La Alzambra Local 3-1, Puerto Banus Tel. 951 319 728 quaypropertygroup.com

Radio SPECTRUM 90.4 FM Location: Centro Comercial Diana Blq 3 Local 27 y 28, Urb. Nueva Atalaya, Estepona, Tel. 952 90 50 00, spectrumfm.net TALK RADIO 91.9FM Tel. 952 799 953, talkradioeurope.com

Real Estate Offices CORTIJO DEL MAR Location: Ctra N-340 Salida C.C Diana, Calle Alqueria, Estepona Tel. 952 904 035 cortijodelmar.com

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FINE & COUNTRY Location: Marbella Club Hotel Boulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel: +34 952 764010, marbella@fineandcountry.com fineandcountry.es

MASALA Location: C. Com, El Pilar, Local 2 Tel. 900 525 801 masalamarbella.com

TANINO Location: Calle Pino Real, 5 Saladillo Benamara, Benahavis Tel. 952 883 259, tanino.es PEGGOTTY´S Location: Benavista, Urb.El Pilar, Benapilar locales 8-10, Exit Km 168 (opposite the Crowne Plaza Hotel) 29680 Estepona. Tel. 95 288 36 66 SAN PEDRO

Italian PRIME PROPERTY MARBELLA Tel. 951 082 367 primepropertymarbella.com PROPANA GROUP +34 600 971 295 info@propanaholdings.com

Restaurants CASARES FINCA CORTESIN EL JARDIN Location: Carretera de Casares S/N Tel.

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International LA FIORENTINA Centro Comercial El Pilar, Local 11 (opposite the Crowne Plaza) Estepona Tel. 952 885 765 lafiorentina.com.es Authentic Italian cuisine in welcoming surroundings.

ALBERT Y SIMON Urbanización Nueva Alcántara Edificio Mirador, Bloque 4-B San Pedro Marbella Tel: 952 78 37 14. albertysimon.com

International

C’EST LA VIE Location: Avenida Las Palmeras 15 Tel. 952 783 394, c-estlavie.es

HEAVEN BEACH BAR Location: Playa de Guadalmansa km. 164, Estepona, Tel. 659, 220 570, heavenbeachclub.com

PASSION CAFE Centro Comercial La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel: 952 781 583 passioncafe.eu

Little Black Book MR. BURGER Avenida Luis Braille no 20 San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 785 257 mrgourmetburger.com Spanish EL RINCON DE LA SALA Location: Calle Marques del Duero, San Pedro Tel. 951 506 249 lasalasanpedro.com The first of a hybrid venue for La Sala, El Rincon de La Sala takes the irrevocable values of La Sala, including terraces and prime location, then overlays a more Spanish style of cuisine and atmosphere. ALABARDERO BEACH CLUB Urb. Castiglione s/n San Pedro de Alcantara T. 952 780 552 grupolezama.es/portal/alabarderobeach-club

HARD ROCK CAFÉ Location: Calle Ramón Areces Esquina Marina Banús Tel. 952 908 024 hardrock.com

ARABIA Location: Front Line Puerto Banus, bluegourmet.es International

JACKS AMERICAN BRASSERIE Location; Calle Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 625 metrogrupo.com Italian CARPACCIO Location: Muelle Ribera, Casa M Local 20, Tel. 952 813 357, carpacciobanus.com PIZZERIA PICASSO Location: C/ Muelle Ribera  Local 48 / 49 Tel. 952 813 669 pizzeriapicasso.com Extremely popular restaurant, serving classic Italian dishes. Fast service, perfect for all ages.

PUERTO BANÚS Lebanese American

EL GRAN GATSBY Location: Puerto Banus elgrangatsby.com A vanguard concept of the Mediterranean kitchen in the best spot of Puerto Banús, offering you an author’s kitchen with magnificent views over the Mediterranean sea INFUSCHIA Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, (Within the club Tibu Banus), Puerto Banus. Tel. 952 815 325, tibubanus.com/infuschia LA SALA BANUS Location: Calle Belmonte Tel. 952 814 145 lasalabanus.com La Sala offers eight individually styled settings to suit whatever mood you are in – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks with friends, evening cocktails or private business meetings.

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OLD JOY´S PUB Location: C/Muelle Ribera, Lc. 58-59 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel. 952 84 283 OCEAN CLUB Location: Avda. Lola Flores Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es Luxurious beachfront restaurant and beach club located in the heart of Puerto Banus, offering traditional French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, and a selection of Asian specialties. THE GRILL HOUSE Location: C.C. Cristamar, local 32 Tel. 951 319 842, grillhouse.es SALA BY THE SEA Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com Luxurious Balinese setting with an al fresco restaurant serving an appetising selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, creative salads and lighter dishes.

Indian BOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha Tel. 952 906 748 Exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food, with an ambiance inspired by rich culture, all topped off with excellent service. International D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es GÜEY Location: Plaza de las Orquideas, 4, 29660 Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 92 92 50, gueymarbella.com THE FRESH FOOD CAFÉ Location: Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella Tel. 952 907 364 thefreshfoodcafe.es Fresh food, simple ingredients, always freshly prepared to order.

Oriental NAGA THAI Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 naga.es Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Takeaway and full catering service also available. THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banus Tel. 952 818 392 thaigallery-restaurante.com Creative Thai cuisine with professional service and lively atmosphere. Open daily for dinner. NUEVA ANDALUCIA

MAGNA CAFÉ Location: Magna Marbella Golf Tel. 952 929 587 magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings. Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views. NUEVA CAMPANA Location: Avenida de Miguel de Cervantes, No. 68,La Campana Tel. 952 814 041 nuevacampana.com STARZ MARBELLA Location: C.C. Centro Plaza Tel. 952 816 313 starzmarbella.com International food with all-day breakfast and extensive lunch menu. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5pm. Free wifi.

French LE DISCRET Location: Av. del Prado. Urb. Los Naranjos Country Club, lediscret.com

YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 952 818 861 cafeyanx.com A prized location and lively atmosphere make this a great choice all-round.

Italian REGINA’S Location: Near Andalucia Plaza Tel. 952 814 529 Elegant surroundings with high-quality Italian dishes ranging from traditional to creative.

SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 952 820 900 suiteclubs.com Stunning restaurant and lounge serving superb Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in luxurious surroundings.

Oriental ASIATICO ZEN Location: Calle Lirios s/n T el. 952 817 691 SENSATIONS DELI & SUSHI Location: Av. Manolete, 20 Tel. 952 814 964 sensationsdeliandsushi.com Innovative and tantalising sushi creations at competitive prices. TUK TUK Location: Urb. Aloha Gardens Tel. 951 279 188

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CAFÉ PUENTE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 630 962 852 puenteromano.com Conventional cuisine in stunning surroundings, with typically Spanish dishes cooked in traditional wooden ovens.

VILLA TIBERIO Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 771 799 villatiberio.com Highly popular restaurant set within stylish surroundings; al fresco at it’s best. Indian CHOWKA Location: Bulevard Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, 11 Tel. 952 900 380 chowka-marbella.com MASALA MARBELLA Location: Ctra. Cadiz Km.179 (opposite Marbella Club) Tel. 952 857 670 masalamarbella.com TAJ MAHAL Location: C/ Jazmines 17 Local 1 Tel. 952 814 719 tajmahalmarbella.com Exotic Indian cuisine, perfect for intimate dining and takeaway. Oriental

MC CAFÉ Location: Marbella Club Hotel Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com Creative and affordable fine dining open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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PLAZA VILLAGE Location: Puente Romano Hotel Tel. 952 820 900, puenteromano.com SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046 smallworldcafe.com Small World Café is a cool, contemporary restaurant where diners can enjoy lazy breakfasts, a quick bite for lunch or a relaxed dinner from the simple yet creative menu.

NAMAZAKE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 630 952 852 Prime Japanese restaurant overspilling onto the Hotel Puente Romano courtyard, adjacent to Suite. SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 sukhothai-restaurante.com Fabulous Thai cuisine with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor. TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893 taipan-restaurante.com

MARBELLA International BECKITT’S Location: Calle Camilo José Cela, Nº 4 Tel. 952 868 898, beckittsmarbella.com GARUM Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 858 858 garummarbella.com Great for drinks, snacks and a la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. NUEVA KASKADA Location: Urb. La Montua, Calle Chorreadero, Marbella Tel. 952 864 478 nuevakaskada.com Open everyday from 7pm, enjoy fresh cuisine on their vast terrace. PACO JIMENEZ CULINARY ART RESTAURANT Location: Plaza de los Naranjos, 11 (Orange Square, 11) Marbella Centre Tel. 952 77 36 10 / 627 625 952

DON QUIJOTE Urbanizacion El Rosario, Marbella 29604 Tel. 952 83 47 48 restaurantedq.es LA DESPENSA DE ALANDA Location: Carretera de Cadiz Km 192, Elviria. Tel. 952 768 150 restaurante@alandaclubmarbella. com THE MAIRENA LODGE Location: Altos de Elviria, Urb. La Mairena, Tel. 952 85 20 03 THE BEACH HOUSE Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner. NIKKI BEACH

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO BE THE PERFECT AFTER DINNER VENUE

Location: Hotel Don Carlos Tel. 952 836 239 nikkibeach.com Nikki’s signature ‘global’ cuisine served in luxurious beach club sur-

PAELLA’S Y MÁS Location: Calle Jacinto Benavente 33, Entrance Ricardo Soriano 40, 29601 Marbella, Tel. 952 82 25 11, restaurantepaellasymas.com THE ORANGE TREE RESTAURANT Location: Plaza General Chinchilla, (right off Orange Square), Marbella Centre Tel. 952 924 613 YAMAS MARBELLA Location: Avenida Miguel Cano, 6, Marbella Centre. Tel. 952 903 827 EAST OF MARBELLA International ALBERT´S BAR & GRILL CABOPINO Location: Puerto Cabopino, Edf. B, Lc. B5 Tel. 952 836 886

roundings either on he palm-shaded al fresco terrace, or from on the oversized beach beds. MIJAS COSTA International EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Location: Miraflores Tel. 952 587 637 El Oceano is an oasis of laid-back luxury, privately owned and operated, where guest comfort and satisfaction is paramount. The three restaurants serve up flawless food and the views are breathtaking. BENALMADENA International

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GAUCHO GRILL Puerto Marina, C/Dársena de Levante, Lc. A20, Tel. 952 446 460

THE SPIRIT OF ITALY IN MARBELLA

From the real Italian sea breeze of ‘Sorrento’ southern Italy, Napoles, where Regina’s sisters are originally from,visitors can discover a gastronomic paradise. You can find some of the same unique cuisine much closer to home at Regina’s.

METRO RISTORANTE ITALIANO Puerto Marina, C/Dársena de Levante, Lc. A2, Tel. 952 446 460

Schools ATALAYA SCHOOL Location: Calle Pico Alcazaba 24-28. Urbanización El Marqués. Estepona. Tel. 952 003 171 colegioatalaya.es MARBELLA DESIGN ACADEMY Monda, Tel. 952 45 70 90, designschool.com MARBELLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Location: Calle las Adelfas, 64 Tel. 952 78 73 79 MAYFAIR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Location: Avda. De Las Golondrinas, Atalaya Park, Estepona, Tel. 952 78 49 23, mayfairacademy.com INSTITUTO DE IDIOMAS CALIFA

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Little Black Book SIMPLY GOLF HOLIDAYS Specialising in golf holiday packages in Spain, Portugal and Turkey, bringing you the best deals and the latest special offers. simplygolfholidays.com

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Carlitos de Hohelohe, owner of La Ratonera Restaurant in San Pedro, opened the doors for a charity lunch in aid of the Triple A animal rescue charity last month. The lunch, comprising three courses, had a cover price of €35 of which €10 was given to the charity. The amount raised was a little under €600 and donated to the charity on behalf of La Ratonera, by Richard Paine Smith and Annabel Milnes-Smith. Donna Jensen represented the charity with Pilar, who was responsible for the sale of Triple A related products, which raised further funds for the charity. Loretta Koch-Davies, George Fisher, Lorraine Powell, Lynda Woodin and James Kyle all contributed to the cause by purchasing group tables. The lunch was a great success and the hog roast was cooked to perfection, everyone went home happy and the charity benefited from a healthy donation.

GERMAN FOOTBALL TEAM MAINZ SPOTTED IN LA SALA

Whilst staying in Marbella for their winter training camp, German football team Mainz visited celebrity hotspot La Sala for a relaxing night out between training and friendly matches at the Marbella Football Center. The most popular dishes of the night were Chateaubriand, Chargrilled Rib Eye Steak and the famous La Sala Pil Pil. “La Sala is one of my favourite spots in Marbella. It’s a great place with excellent food and a nice atmosphere even on a Monday,” goalkeeper Loris Karius commented. FSV Mainz 05 have played in the Bundesliga, the top tier

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of the German football league system, for six consecutive years, starting with the 2009–10 season. La Sala Restaurant has truly become, ‘The ultimate social and dining experience,’ and is renowned as one of the busiest restaurants in Andalucía, an accolade successfully retained all year round not only during the traditional summer season. It’s unparalleled formula has attracted a mass of international media and confirmed its position as Puerto Banus’ premium hotspot welcoming celebrity

figures such as Chelsea’s Ashley Cole, former Birmingham Captain Stephen Carr, Arsenal’s Alex OxladeChamberlain, as well as celebrities and television stars, Kym Marsh, Sir Alan Sugar, Prince Albert of Monaco, and Jamie Oliver.

Dear SOCIETY Marbella Team, Thank you for taking the time to talk with me this afternoon. I would like to express my thanks to you for running the article on Restau rant ‘Paellas y Mas,’ otherwise we would not have found such a terrific plac e to eat! Whilst it took several attempts to locate (we walked the length of Ave da. Jacinto Benavente and Avda. Ricardo Soriano on at least three occasio ns!), it was well worth the effort. My sug gestion for locating it would be that it is behind Farmacia Mingorance on Rica rdo Soriano and behind the Libreria on Benavente. Having a multitude of allergies from fruit and tomatoes to shellfish, spices and coriander, I know that I am a

nightmare! I have had restaur ateurs ask me ‘Madam, why do you bother coming out to eat’ on multiple occasio ns!! At Paellas y Mas, not only is Chef Javier Ponte a superb chef, he was also sympathetic and kind and cre ated a truly delicious paella, which I cou ld eat and enjoy without fear of retribut ion! The service was attentive with out being intrusive, the decor elegant and relaxing: this delightful restaurant is well worthy of Michelin acclaim. Wishing you continued succes s with your great magazine. Yours sincerely, Lee Thomas (Mrs.) (Malc@visuals.co.uk)

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we would prefer to keep it this way, we simply could not shy away from publishing these photographs from a recent trip to the zoo to see Aidón the baby tiger cub, as well as the resident South American leopard Bady. Both were quite simply adorable!

ADVENTURE AT THE ZOO The Castellar Zoo is a bit of a hidden gem; not everybody knows about it and certainly it remains unknown to the majority of tourists that land on the Coast every summer. Although

The Castellar Zoo is not just any zoo, it is in fact an animal rescue centre that was opened in 2002 to help animals that were victims of the black market. The centre provides previously mistreated animals with better living conditions. Gradually, as the zoo is increasingly visited, funds are being raised to continue to improve the facilities and installations available to these animals. We recommend all of our readers to pay a visit, it is a fantastic day out and

good to know your money is going to a worthwhile cause. Zoodecastellar.es Tel: +34 607910393

SAVING DOGS FROM DEATH ROW An assortment of Marbella’s best known personalities are highlighting the plight of abandoned animals in a sizzling new calendar. As the temperatures hot up, so does the calendar, with a total of 24 models appearing alongside their rescue dogs! The calendar is the idea of passionate animal lover and manager of ‘The Boardwalk’ Restaurant Kara Robertson. Kara has been helping rescue dogs for several years and the calendar will raise both awareness and funds for Last Chance Animal Rescue.

Two of five puppies featured in the calendar require a home

“All of the dogs that feature in the calendar were saved from certain death in the pounds” says Kara, “It’s really important that the charity receives support from the

local community and this calendar is one way to help. It will also look great to have hanging on your wall.” Local media personality Giles Brown (his words not ours!) is perhaps the most unlikely male model to appear but he (tastefully) strips off as Mr. February. “I think it’s a great idea for a good cause,” says Giles, “I’ve never been asked to be a nude model before, so that’s another thing ticked off the bucket list!” Local businesses have rallied round to support this fantastic charity by sponsoring calendar months including Jackson Grundy, Slainte, The Boardwalk, Golden Tarts and Aqwa Mist to name but a few! For further information, please contact Kara on + 34 675 314 678  or karacaradas@yahoo.com

STEP INTO THE WORLD OF MOVIE MAKING The Madhatter’s Film Camp returns for another year of movie making fun as the Sotogrande International School confirm the film-making course as one of their summer programmes. The camp, which gives students a rare opportunity to work with industry leading equipment, teaches all stages of production from pre-production to post production, editing and rendering movies. Students will learn the conventions of constructing an effective narrative, the meanings and uses of different shots and camera movements and how to get the best from your subject. They will also discover how to use digital video cameras and record sound, fly drones and much more. They will capture and edit their work using

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the professional editing application Final Cut, and even host their own premier once the two weeks are over. Students have the option to stay at the Sotogrande Boarding House for the two-week course, where they will be invited to join group activities in the evenings after the Film Camp ends for the day. Course dates are mid July, please call or email for more information or to book your place.

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