Ultimate Magazine Almeria - November/December 2015

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ISSUE No. 35 Nov-Dec 2015

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CHRISTMAS FACTS NEW: PROPERTY PAGES - ALL YOUR AGENTS IN ONE PLACE

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Paseo del Mediterraneo, 257 (next to Hotel el Puntazo) Mojacar Playa

WELCOME Welcome to the end of the year edition of the Ultimate Magazine as I am writing this the sun is still shining and the days are still warm although a lot cooler in the evenings.

As we do every year we have a very festive feel to this edition and have articles on a Christmas cake recipe, QI Christmas facts and other interesting articles relating to this special time of the year. Whether you are a restaurant, estate agent or just a bar it is important for you to get new customers and for them to know what you do and where you are, so why not profile your business in the areas favourite magazine, call the office to see our latest offers.

In this edition we continue with the N332 that gives you information whilst driving on Spanish roads, books, golf, recipe page, Adele Land´s destination report and come wine with me as well as the popular lifestyle pages, although it will be difficult to have a healthy Christmas but we give you some tips how.

All of our advertisers seem to be getting busier as the housing market is picking up which in turn gives us more and more visitors to the area, so please take time in reading the magazine and check out some of the new businesses in the area.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our advertisers old and new a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, from Gary, Sallie, Adele and Dean who all contribute to the continued success of this publication.

Any other information you require including advertising prices call Gary on 634 365 367 or the office on 950 473 102

SALES DIRECTOR Gary Funnell 634 365 367 GENERAL ENQUIRIES office: 950 473 102 info@ultimatealmeria.com

Contents

04 Property Pages 22 Boxing Day: Sport 26 At the movies: Suffragette 30 N332: Transporting Gas 34 Things to do: Valencia 38 QI: Christmas 41 Christmas wrapping 42 The Book Shelf: Autobiographies 43 Photography Hints & Tips 48 Lifestyle: Over indulged?

51 Food Glorious Food: Chocolate Cake 52 Gourmet Guide 62 Come Wine With Me: Bottoms up!

65 Christmas Traditions 66 Comedians: Louis C.K 68 A destination report: Beat The Winter Blues 72 The Golf Pages: Club tips, Deals & Tournaments 80 Worlds Most: Visited Christmas Destinations 82 Business Pages

Next Issue no.36 Jan-Feb 2016

Ultimate Almeria (Published by GSF Communications), Paseo de MediterrĂĄneo, Mojacar. 04638 Tel: 950 473 102 and remember to check out our new website. www.ultimatemagazine.es If you are a writer or wish to advertise your business in the next edition please do not hesitate to contact our office in Mojacar on 950 473 102 or e-mail info@ultimatealmeria.com Ultimate Almeria has taken due care and diligence in compiling this guide and cannot accept responsibility for advertisers work, services or goods. Please use standard practise and take up further references. We endeavour to ensure that all contents are correct at the time of going to press but cannot be held responsible for the effects of errors or omissions.

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PROPERTYPAGES ALL YOUR LOCAL AGENTS • ALL IN ONE PLACE

Great news for buyers and renters, this section is continuing to grow giving a far greater choice of the professional agents they can use in this area.

So if you are looking for that special property to retire to in the sun peruse the following pages to give you a vast array of apartments, town houses and villas from Mojacar to Garrucha to Vera and Arboleas, wherever you are interested in buying or renting these established agents will give you the service you deserve.

There are plenty of these businesses who provide rental services, therefore if you are looking to rent out your property after your purchase they will give you the correct and legal advice how best to make the most of your newly acquired asset. Also if you are just looking for a two week holiday in this beautiful area they will be happy to help find what you are looking for.

If this is the first time you have been to this area don´t forget to ask any questions that could be relevant to help you make the right decision on the area you want to buy in. This could be coastal, in land or on top of a mountain, everyone has their own special requirements. Whatever or wherever these professional companies will give you the right information to help you with your decision.

So you can either visit their offices and put a face to the name or visit their websites to help find exactly what you are looking for be it rental, investment or purchasing your home.

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FIND YOUR IDEAL VILLA, APARTMENT OR RURAL PROPERTY IN THE SUN 4

New Wave Villas Investing in the Costa de Almería.

Our visit to the recent 'A Place in the Sun Live' exhibi on at the NEC Birmingham proved to be a huge success.

Over the three-day period we took details from hundreds of poten al buyers, many of whom are booked in to visit during the next six months.

Some buyers have already been over on viewing trips and offers are star ng to come in.

The 'A Place in the Sun' TV show recently filmed another edi on here in Mojacar, the fourth in the space of 12 months, confirming what we already know - The Costa de Almería con nues to be popular with buyers from the UK and Ireland.

Tel: 950 475 800 or mobile: 677 475 068

email: sales@newwavevillas.com

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Relocation Almería

Properties required.

Relocation Almería Not just properties...a Lifestyle

Sales/Rentals

Phone. 950 473 259 Email: info@relocationalmeria.com Web: www.relocationalmeria.com 261, paseo Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa 6

NWV News: Thinking of selling your property? Want a realistic, honest valuation based on current market trends? See your property advertised locally and on international websites such as Rightmove. Never any upfront fees or costly gimmicks, simply a professional team working to expedite the sale of your property. We don't boast a portfolio of hundreds of properties across the province, we sell what we know & we know what we sell, with nearly 3 decades working in Spain. List your property with us today and let's get you moving!

Tel: 950 475 800 | Font line Office: 48b Paseo del Mediterraneo, Mojacar 04638, Almeria. (opposite Ferreteria Lopez) Mojácar

229,950€

Mojácar

329,500€

Turre

279,950€

Ref: NW978 Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 Spacious detached townhouse in great location, huge garage and roof terrace with sea and village views.

Ref: NW926 Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 Beautiful 3 bed 3 bath detached villa with pool and sea views in perfect, sought after location, minutes from beach.

Ref: NW976 Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 High quality detached villa in popular location. Private pool, gardens, many extras, excellent value.

Mojácar

Mojácar

Mojácar

109,950€

179,950€

99,950€

Ref: NW929 Beds: 2 | Baths: 1 Modern 2 bed 1 bath apartment with stunning views. Private street entrance, located on small community with pool.

Ref: NW972 Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 Quality, well presented, 2 bed 2 bath apt on popular complex. With spacious terrace, large pool and covered parking.

Ref: NW936 Beds: 2 | Baths: 1 South facing, ground floor apartment, 2 bedrooms, large terrace, very close to beach, communal pool.

Mojácar

Mojácar

Mojácar

325,950€

295,000€

249,950€

Ref: NW973 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 Beautiful 3 bed villa with stunning views, very well presented, private pool, quiet location.

Ref: NW977 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 Stunning 3 bed villa with coastal views, refurbished to a high standard, decked terrace.

Ref: NW817 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 Detached modern villa with amazing views, large terrace with hot tub, room for pool.

Mojácar

Mojácar

Mojácar

225,000€

Ref: NW965 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 Spacious 3 bed townhouse with garage and south facing terrace, access to communal pool and tennis.

155,000€

Ref: NW915 Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 Front line 2 bed 2 bath apartment with large terrace, sea views, parking space and communal pool.

Ref: NW821 Beds: 2 | Baths: 1.5 Offers invited on this 2 bed townhouse with roof terrace, garage and sea views.

Are you looking for a proactive, professional, real estate team to market your property?

We offer a simple commission structure, no upfront payments and a front-line Mojacar office location.

Realistically priced properties required for waiting list of purchasers.

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119,950€

Oasis del Mar I and II

A selection of stunning apartments on both complexes Oasis I and II.

Stunning apartments on 2 complexes.

Oasis Del Mar I & II are new developments of spacious apartments constructed to a high standard, which is extremely well appointed. The tiled communal pools are set in landscaped grassed garden areas, which also has separate childrens pool. We have many apartments available for a lovely sunny winter stay or a relaxing short summer break. All of these with wifi and uk tv, only a couple of minutes walk to all amenities and beach.

looking for a luxury villa with stunning views of Mojacar Playa?

Please let us help you find the perfect home for your holiday!

Holidays & self catering vacation rentals.

Property management and maintenance Short & long term rentals of apartments and villas

Tel: +34 950 475 235

info@coastalpropertiesmojacar.com coastal.mojacar

Apartado 718. 38 Multicentro Playa, Mojacar Playa , Almeria 8

CASA AGATA

CASA ANITA

A Beautiful detached hillside villa.

A beautifully presented traditional, single-storey villa.

Enjoys spectacular sea and mountain views.

Secluded & private villa yet close to the beach.

Situated in the exclusive area overlooking Mojacar Playa known as La ParatĂĄ. Only five minutes drive from the Playa, the villa enjoys spectacular sea and mountain views from two terraces and all day sun from dawn to dusk.

Set on a small incline in 3/4 of an acre of fenced private garden. It is in the sun all day, and all year. There is a large private swimming pool (15 m by 6 m at a constant depth ~ 1.7m), which is surrounded by extensive terracing.

CASA TINA

VISTA PARAĂ?SO

Special winter rates available.

Special rental rates available all year

Stunning private villa with spectacular views.

Located just 200m from beaches

This stunning four bedroom villa is located in a beautiful setting of the mountains in Mojacar. It is only within 3 minutes drive to the beach and all amenities.

Beautiful 3 bedroom, end linked villa, with secluded swimming pool (shared with three adjacent villas) in quiet residential community yet close to large range of bars and restaurants at south end of playa.

looking for a luxury villa with stunning views of Mojacar Playa?

Please let us help you find the perfect home for your holiday!

Holidays & self catering vacation rentals.

Property management and maintenance Short & long term rentals of apartments and villas

Tel: +34 950 475 235

info@coastpropmojacar.com

coastal.mojacar

Apartado 718. 38 Multicentro Playa, Mojacar Playa , Almeria 9

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REF. A-225

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MOJÁCAR PLAYA

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119.500€

MOJÁCAR PLAYA

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145.000€

MOJÁCAR PLAYA

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245.000€

Duplex Apartment in the complex Pueblo del Cantal Mojacar Playa. Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with two huge terraces. Community parking spaces and community swimming pool. Very calm location 650m from the beach near to the Pueblo Indalo.

REF. A-117

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Lovely South facing Apartment in a modern complex. High quality and very comfortable.

The 4th floor apartment (elevator) has 2 beds, 2 baths, a well equipped fully fitted kitchen. The lounge – diner has a door to the terrace with panoramic views. Communal pool and private parking space.

REF. A-173

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Detached villa of 125 sqm constructed area on a parcel of 500 sqm. The ideal place to retire. Two bedrooms and one huge bathroom, spacious salon.

300m to the beach.

Price subject to negotiation.

Paseo del Mediterráneo, 293, Mojacar Playa

Tel: 950 615 156 Mob: 609 026 526

emil: info@indalfutur.com

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Real Estate since 1999

REF. A-211

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MOJÁCAR PLAYA

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129.500€

Spacious 3 bedrrom, 2 bathroom apartment.

Spacious three story apartment 146m² constructed on a parcel of 185m². The complex with community swimming pool is only 50m from the beach in a calm area in the northern part of Mojacar beach. The apartment is in very good condition, straight to move in. Sold totally equipped and fully furnished.

Features: 2 Bedrooms on upper floor, 1 bedroom in basement. 2 terraces, Large garage for parking or storage. Air conditioning and ceiling fans in the apartment.

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• Property Sales • 30 years experience • Multi Lingual Team Los Atalayones, Mojácar Playa.

Villa Coruna, Mojacar Playa.

REF: ME1294 Price 375.000€

REF: ME1296 Price 900.000€

Linked villa with private pool in a small but prestigous complex called "Los Atalayones" in elevated position.

The property is built on 3 levels. Extras: Video entry, private garage, furnished, AC/H. Sea view from every level.

Very bright and airy property. Only 7 properties in the complex.

Prestigious villa directly on the golf course, built in 2002 and fully reformed in 2013 in a classic style. Only the best materials have been used. Sold fully furnished and equipped. This magnificent villa consists of: Ground floor (185m²), First floor (160m²), Basement (50m²) & Andalusian garden with private pool, seating areas, secure walled grounds.

Oasis Del Mar 2, Mojácar Playa.

Casa El Sueño, Mojacar Playa.

REF: ME1292 Price 179.950€

REF: ME1243 Price 345.500€

Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment on the sought after top quality complex of Oasis Del Mar II, ground floor with a large terrace of 63m², communal swimming pool, store room and underground parking with lift access to the apartment.

This property has to be seen to appreciate all of the high quality extras.

Villa, second line to the beach, excellent sea and mountain views. With 3 double beds, 2 baths, large lounge with open fire place, diner, kitchen. Guest apartment: 2 beds, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, seperate dining room, small terrace. Summer house next to the pool: bathroom, 6th bedroom/games room/office. Great for a family, or a fantastic villa to rent out.

About us Mojacar Estates have been running successfully as an independent property sales and holiday rentals agency since 1982. Our dedicated team, who have all been working within this industry for more than 10 years, offer a professional and knowledgeable service to our clients. Our team is able to speak fluent Spanish, English and German.

We are continually sourcing new properties to extend our sales and holiday rentals portfolio.

Contact us or visit our office for a free, no obligation valuation. We offer a straightforward commission structure, with no obligation for exclusivity, on a no sale, no fee basis.

Property Services / Sales We sell coastal and inland properties in Mojácar and the surrounding areas of Almeria. All our properties are compliant with the legal decree 218/Andalusia. All documentation of our properties is freely available for the interested purchaser. We can suggest lawyers, and can help the purchaser during the whole process of purchasing and offer a comprehensive after sales 14

Resales • Offices in Mojacar • Maintenance • Property Vigilance Cortijo Grande, Turre.

Los Olivos, Valle Del Este.

REF: ME1279 Price 66.500€

REF: ME1257 Price 62.000€

Lovely full of character apartment with spectacular mountain views located just a few minutes drive to Turre and about 15 minutes to the beaches of Mojacar and Garrucha.

This is the middle apartment in a building with 3 levels facing the Cortijo Grande Golf Course and with lovely views towards the Sierra Cabrera.

First floor 2 bed apartment of 57.92m², East facing, on the popular Valle del Este Golf resort. An ideal base for golfers and only a 10 minute drive to the coast of Garrucha or Mojácar.

Lounge-diner, fitted kitchen with appliances, 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, bathroom and a terrace.

Parking space, communal gardens and pool. Furnished.

Pueblo Laguna, Vera Playa.

Los Atalayones, Mojácar Playa.

REF: ME1210 Price 91.000€

REF: ME1288 Price 105.000€

Modernised townhouse (85m²), only 100m from the wide sandy beach "Marinas de Vera" . The property comprises on the groundfloor: Modern open kitchen, lounge/diner, shower room. On the first floor: two doble bedrooms with built in wardrobes and one balcony each and AC/H; and a family bathroom .

2 bedroom apartment (66.4m²) with sea views in excellent location close to the promenade and best beaches of Mojacar.

The complex has 3 pools and a tennis court. Consisting of 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, lounge-diner, fully fitted kitchen with appliances, spacious terraces (30.25m²) Excellent holiday apartment and ideal for gaining rental income if of interest.

service. We offer our vendors a free valuation and a free paperwork check. We help to achieve the legally necessary CEE (Energy Performance Certificate), property searches and guide our vendors through the whole process of selling.

Mojacar Estates advertises on all the important web portals national and international to give your property the best possible exposure. You can find us on: Right Move, A Place in the Sun, Zoopla, Think Spain, Idealista, Kyero, Fotocasa, Pisos and Segundamano to name just a few. Our company has been built a network of collaborating agents national and international to help you sell your properties.

Lifestyle

Living Levante

info@mojacarestates.com Mojacar: 950 478 935 Avenida del Mediterraneo No 8 Mojacar

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NICLA

Inmobiliaria • Estate Agent

Buying or Selling property in Spain?.. Then NICLA is your FIRST CONTACT.

“Experience the Difference” Las Buganvill Buganvillas l llocall 22 22, 0 04621 Vera

Tel. 950 133 508

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GIPE nr. 3510

AlmeríaCasas Avda. Lepanto 24, Albox

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BUYING, SELLING OR RENTING?

AlmeríaCasas is your Real Estate!

Spain Tel: (0034) 950 387 852 UK Tel: (0044) 203 129 1263

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NEARBYGROUP

PROPERTY SERVICES

“We don’t work 9 to 5, ...We .We work Start to Finish”

As part of our long standing association with APITS and providing our vendors with an international advertising platform, VIP Almeria recently attended the Birmingham Live show. If you are considering selling and need the assistance of a Certified International Property Specialist without exclusive contracts then contact us.

V.I.P Almería, Paseo del Mediterráneo, 22b, Mojacar Playa.

Office: (+34) 950 472 524 Fax: (+34) 950 950 231

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API-V0187 74000€ VERA PLAYA

API-V0204 139000€ VERA PLAYA

2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms West facing terrace Completely furnished & aircon.

Covered parking space.

Outdoor & Indoor pool and paddel court.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Topfloor with terrace & spacious roof terrace (78 m2) with pergola Fully furnished. Air conditioning Garage & storage 2 communal swimming pools 200m to the beach.

API-V0192 99000€ VERA PLAYA

API-V0170 155000€ VERA PLAYA

2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Terrace of 35m2 with sea views.

Covered parking space Air conditioning (hot/cold) 2 Outdoor pools & covered pool Sauna, gym Tennis & paddel courts.

2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Terrace and roof terrace Air conditioning.

Underground parking Ecxellent rental potential Outdoor pool 50m to the beach.

API-V0183 120000€ VERA PLAYA PRICED TO SELL

API-VIL0105 VILLARICOS

3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Corner townhouse. Terrace, porch & private garden. Indoor and outdoor pools with sauna & Turkish bath, Parking space included. Delightful gardens, tennis court. Fully furnished.

Townhouse before the harbour Unbeatable location. 2 bed & 2 baths, 93 sqm. Lounge with fire place. Air conditioning . 3 terraces & solárium with sea view. Underground parking space. Communal pool.

API-LG0102 BEDAR

API-M0106 180000€ VERA PLAYA

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Spacious townhouse, 225m2 plot 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom 1 cloackroom Terrace, private garden & roof terrace. Mountain & sea views 20 minutes to the beach REFORMED TO PERFECTION!

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1695000€

175000€

Spacious corner apartment in the centre of Mojácar Playa.

3 bed. 2 bath. Brand new kitchen Terrace of 30m2 with views of the sea and Mojácar village.

Communal pool, underground parking & aircon hot/cold.

Buying or selling a home begins with trust. We work on 100% customer satisfaction and want to guarantee them the best service.

People will forget what you say, they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you make them feel!

Everything starts with connecting the right buyer with the right property. We are fully aware that securing an offer is not the end of a sale but where the hard work really begins. Therefore we are always available so that together we can overcome any challenges that may arise. We work with local lawyers and solicitors who will check all the paperwork to the last detail and follow every step of the selling/buying process. We also offer an extensive range of property services for both sellers & buyers to make selling or buying your home as seamless as possible.

If you are considering buying or selling a second home on the Costa Almeria then I encourage you to feel free to contact us. We will help you in fluent English, Dutch, Spanish, French or German. We aim to establish individual relationships with our clients through a business built on professionalism and knowledge.

Your Belgian estate agent at the coast!

We are still looking to extend our portfolio so call

ANN 666 260 792 or ISMAEL 670 596 085 www.almeriapropertyinvestments.com ann@almeriapropertyinvestments.com

RONDA DE LAS BUGANVILLAS nº42 (next to Luces & Bar Cactus) 18

“We don’t work 9 to 5, ...We work Start to Finish”

DUE TO THE SUCCESSFUL APITS EXHIBITION WE URGENTLY REQUIRE MORE PROPERTIES OFF PLAN PROJECTS BEING PURCHASED LARGE DATABASE OF PRO-ACTIVE CLIENTS LOOKING TO BUY IN 2015/2016 FAVOURABLE UK EXCHANGE RATE FOR PURCHASING IN SPAIN MAKING IT A GROWING SELLERS MARKET When you get a buyer through the door, you really want to maximise your chances of selling, rather than leaving it to chance. It is common knowledge that most buyers make up their mind whether or not they like a place within the first 30 seconds of entering. Therefore it is essential that as a seller you need to captivate the buyer’s imagination as soon as they walk through the door.

Many sellers fail to present their house in its best light, and as a result lose the buyer as soon as the buyer enters the property. The key is to play to all the buyer’s senses – vision, touch, taste, smell, and sound.

Remember, we are not only selling your house, but selling the type of lifestyle someone can enjoy by owning your house! This why it is important to have an agent that informs buyers with real area knowledge and worldwide marketing reach.

Let’s cover a few of the selling basics and the sales process: The Selling Basics (The Costs involved in Selling): When it comes to selling your property you must take the following costs into account, otherwise you will end up with far less in your hands than you expected: i) Capital Gains Tax: CGT is set at approx. 20% of your profits. However, if you are non-resident, on completion 3% of your initial sales price will be retained as a partial retention for your CGT liability. Please note, it is the buyers responsibility to retain this 3% and pay it to the tax authorities on your behalf. If your profit is lower than this amount you can claim back the difference. If it is higher, you should pay the balance to the Spanish taxman within 2 to 3 months after the sale. ii) Plus Valia: The Plus Valia is a tax based on the incremental value of the land which your property occupies over the amount of time you have owned it. Typically for small apartments this can be as low as 50€ per year of ownership, whereas for villas it will be significantly higher. The Plus Valia must be paid within 30 days of the completion of your sale.

iii) Mortgage Cancelation Fees (if applicable): If you have an existing mortgage on your property you will need to pay about 1.000 Euros to ensure the mortgage is officially cancelled at the Notary and Registry Office. Often this amount is retained by the buyer for them to ensure the fees are correctly administered. You may also have some cancellation charges from the bank so make sure you check. iv) Legal Fees: If you choose to use a lawyer to help you when you sell, the conveyancing fees will be about 1% plus IVA / VAT v) Community fees: Ensure all your community fees, IBI (rates) and utility bills are up to date. If any of these bills are not up-to-date the buyer may insist on retaining any outstanding amounts due from the sales price. vi) Real Estate Agents Fees: If you have sold your property through an agent, ensure you take their fees into account. These fees will be agreed at the time of listing agreement as a flat fee or percentage of the agreed sales price. Always consult your lawyer or tax advisor before selling your property, so you know exactly where you stand tax-wise. We can also offer you assistance with Money Exchange to maximise your returns from the net payment.

We will require sellers to be aware that we adhere to the Decreto 218/2005 which requires us as an agent to be in possession of a copy of the property documentation to market and sell your home. This will include copy of the deeds, up to date Nota Simple, copy of recent utility bills, fiscal status, copy of last IBI Bill to establish tax band value and be able to do a full simulation to a buyer so they can make an informed decision on your home.

V.I.P Almería, Paseo del Mediterráneo, 22b, Mojacar Playa.

Office: (+34) 950 472 524 Fax: (+34) 950 950 231

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Tel: 950 472 430 Mob: 610 053 563

www.veritashomes.co.uk

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East facing 3 bed / 1 bath apartment with lovely sea views and within walking distance of beach, promenade and amenities. Small urbanisation, good size communal pool. Fully furnished.

Reduced! Detached 3 bed / 2 bath villa 2 min walk from the beach and amenities. Spacious living area, quiet location. 500 m² plot. Air con, wood burning stove and carport

Apartamento de orientación este con 3 dormitorios / 1 baño y bonitas vistas al mar. A 5 minutos andando de la playa, comercios y paseo marítimo. Pequeña urbanización. Amueblado.

Reducido! Chalet independiente con 3 dormitorios dobles / 2 baños, solo a 2 minutos andando de la playa. Salón muy amplio, ubicación tranquila. Parcela 500 m². Aire acondicionado, estufa de leña.

Vera

Well-designed 3 bed / 2 bath villa with beautiful mountain views on fully fenced plot of 10,000 m².

5 mins drive to Vera town, 10 mins to Vera Playa.

Swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Air con, wood burning stove and large lock-up garage.

Chalet con encanto de 3 dormitorios dobles / 2 baños y vistas muy bonitas de las montañas. Parcela vallada de 10,000m² A 5 minutos en coche de Vera pueblo y a 10 minutos de Vera playa. Piscina rodeada por jardines. Aire acondicionado y chimenea cerrada.

Garaje privado.

Ref. 1562

Ref. 1560

Ref. 1010

110,000€

188,000€

344,950€

DUE TO INCREASE IN SALES WE URGENTLY NEED PROPERTIES IN MOJÁCAR, GARRUCHA, VERA AND TURRE. FREE VALUATION • NO FEES FOR ADVERTISING • CLIENTS WAITING

Paseo del Mediterraneo. 197, Mojácar - Almeria

P.R BUILDING SERVICES Kitchens & Bathrooms Designed, supplied and Fitted Doors, Windows, Rejas & Shutters • Landscaping Carpentry • Painting & Decorating • Roofing & Extensions General Building • Swimming Pools • Bricklaying Professional and Reliable Service 18 Years Experience in the building trade with over 6 years here in Mojácar All licensing undertaken inc. plans & certification Full Public Liability Insurance and Legal Staff Testimonials and References Available

FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR NEW KITCHEN

for a complete service inc. design, supply & installation CALL US NOW!

These photo represent the process of a recent brand new kitchen and bathroom project completed July 2015 in the Parata

For a FREE, no obligation quote call Richard on: 662 422 170 or 608 673 681 or email: prb780@yahoo.es

BOXING DAY Boxing Day in the United Kingdom is the day after Christmas Day and falls on December 26. Traditionally, it was a day when employers distributed money, food, cloth (material) or other valuable goods to their employees. In modern times, it is an important day for sporting events and the start of the post-Christmas sales.

neighbors. Some people choose to go for a walk in the countryside, while other flock to the post-Christmas sales in large stores that often begin on Boxing Day. Some people even spend part of the night and early morning queuing to get into the stores when the best bargains are still available.

Pictures of hunters on horseback dressed in red coats & surrounded by hunting dogs are often seen as symbolic of Boxing Day. Nowadays, fox hunting is outlawed, however some hunts still go out with the hounds drag hunting. Horse racing & football are now the most popular sports.

Boxing Day is also an important day for For many people Boxing Day is a sports events. Traditionally, using dogs time to recover from the excesses of to hunt for foxes was a popular sport Christmas day and an opportunity amongst the upper classes. to spent time with family, friends and

This year is a very busy sporting day with these events and fixtures taking place. There is also a full calendar of football fixtures in the other divisions.

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Horse Racing is from all these race courses:-

Aston Villa V West Ham - 15:00

• Huntingdon

Bournemouth V Crystal Palace - 15:00

• Kempton Park

Chelsea V Watford - 15:00

• Market Rasen

Liverpool V Leicester - 15:00

• Sedgefield

Man City V Sunderland - 15:00

• Wetherby

Swansea V West Brom - 15:00

• Wincanton

Tottenham V Norwich - 15:00

• Wolverhampton (AW)

Newcastle V Everton - 17:30

• Down Royal

Southampton V Arsenal - 19:45

• Leopardstown

Stoke V Man Utd - 12:45

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History of The Suffragette Movement Suffragettes were members of women’s organisations in the late 19th and early 20th century which advocated the extension of the franchise to women.

It particularly refers to militants in Great Britain such as members of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).

Suffragist is a more general term for members of suffrage movement.

The term “suffragette” is particularly associated with activists in the British WSPU, led by Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, who were influenced by Russian methods of protest such as hunger strikes.

Other tactics employed by members of the WSPU included chaining themselves to railings to provoke an arrest, pouring harsh chemicals into mailboxes, breaking windows at prestige buildings, and night-time arson at unoccupied buildings. Many suffragettes were imprisoned in Holloway Prison in London, and were force-fed after going on hunger strike.

Although the Isle of Man had enfranchised women who owned property to vote in Parliamentary (Tynwald ) elections in 1881, New Zealand was the first self-governing country to grant all women the right to vote in 1893 when all women over the age of 21 were permitted to vote in parliamentary elections. Women in South Australia achieved the same right and also became the first to obtain the right to stand for Parliament in 1895. In the United States, white women over the age of 21 were allowed to vote in the western territories of Wyoming from 1869 and in Utah from 1870, and in most states outside the South by 1919.

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“I had to get a close-hand view of the misery and unhappiness of a man made world, before I reached the point where I could successfully revolt against it.”

Emmeline Pankhurst With the ratification in 1920 of the Nineteenth Amendment the suffrage was extended to white women across the United States in time for the 1920 presidential election. Women over 21 were allowed to vote in Canada (except Quebec) from 1919.

But women and men in Britain over the age of 30, meeting certain property qualifications, were given the right to vote in 1918, and in 1928 suffrage was extended to all women over the age of 21.

British suffragettes were mostly women from upper and middle-class backgrounds, frustrated by their social and economic situation. Their struggles for change within society, along with the work of such advocates for women’s rights as John Stuart Mill, were enough to spearhead a movement that would encompass mass groups of women fighting for suffrage. Mill had first introduced the idea of women’s suffrage on the platform he presented to the British electorate in 1865. He would later be joined by numerous men and women fighting for the same cause.

The term “suffragette” was first used as a term of derision by the journalist Charles E. Hands in the London Daily Mail for activists in the movement for women’s suffrage, in particular members of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). But the objects of the intended ridicule gladly embraced the term saying “suffraGETtes” (hardening the g) implied not only that they wanted the vote, but that they intended to get it as well.

The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, which was founded in 1897, was formed of a collection of local suffrage societies. This union was led by Millicent Fawcett, who believed in constitutional campaigning, like issuing leaflets, organising meetings and presenting petitions. However this campaigning did not have much effect.

In 1903 Emmeline Pankhurst founded a new organisation, the Women’s Social and Political Union. Pankhurst thought that the movement would have to become radical and militant if it was going to be effective. The Daily Mail later gave them the name “Suffragettes”.

Some of the techniques, especially hunger strikes, were learned from Russian exiles from tsarism who had escaped to England.

Many suffragists at the time, and most historians since, have argued that the militant suffragettes’ actions actually damaged their cause.

Opponents at the time saw evidence that women were too emotional and could not think as logically as men.

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Although the winter months are coming to an end, there is still a chill in the air, and many people in Spain still rely on bottled gas to heat their homes, and many more rely on bottled gas for cooking

are stored, in well ventilated places, away from heat and ignition sources, far away from toxic materials and always in an upright position.

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Although the gas supply companies and the safety of other road users. will deliver the bottles to your home, many people find it more convenient to Spanish law states that you can carry 2 pick up their own supply at many of the gas bottles in the car, and they must be outlets across the country, exchanging carried in an upright, vertical position. the empty bottles for full ones, but in You must also take necessary measure order to do this, we have to think about to ensure that the canisters are secured the safety and security implications of in the vehicle and cannot move during the journey. carrying a potentially lethal canister.

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Valencia, a large city on Spain’s eastern coast is well known amongst holidaymakers and expats as an under rated place. For decades, UK visitors to Spain’s Costas only ever holidayed in the typical “bucket and spade” resorts up and down this wonderful region, however an increasing number of people are starting to discover Spain’s cities and what they can offer too.

Spain is a big place, far bigger than old Blighty, and it’s sometimes easy to forget that there is so much to see and do in this vast and diverse country and one reason why us Brits can’t get enough of the place. Valencia is but one area and is in some ways, just like any other metropolitan area in Europe, with wide (and traffic clogged roads) and the people themselves, the characters that make up the place, scurrying about on their daily business in the shadow of huge high rise blocks of apartments.

Valencia has a mix of old and new buildings, giving it a real special feel of it’s own. From medieval castles and towers, to modernist and art deco architecture, and of course a glut of massive shopping centres and plenty of places to eat and drink too of course!

Visiting a city in Spain, as opposed to a resort, allows a glimpse into the real working day of the people and of real life, away from the the normal sights and sounds of a resort vacation in Spain.

A lot of people don’t realise just how big the city is and what is on offer here. For example, did you know it has a tube train system like a smaller version of the London Underground?

Or do you realise that the holy grail, the cup that Jesus was supposed to have drank from at the last supper, is kept in the cathedral in central Valencia?

The city is jam packed full of culture and history, stuff you really want to stick around for, and explore the old lanes and streets as well as the wide tree-lined shopping areas of this truly awesome city! One of the Plazas worth seeing is the Plaza del Reina, or “Queen’s place” in English, located in the old town area and a magnet for more or less each and every tourist that comes here.

It’s a great place to hang out, with plenty of places to eat too, however be warned that you will pay top tourist prices here. Eat where the Spanish eat, that’s best, but armed with a good and detailed map so you can find these obscure

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places, although in this area you have to be really “in the know” to find a good paella.

One of the cities more controversial claims to fame is that it has what is supposed to be the Holy Grail, the actual cup that Jesus drank from at the last supper, although that claim is also upheld by several other places around the world too.

The cathedral is a lovely old place and well worth visiting, however the grail is one of the must-see attractions for those of a religious following. The authors David Rhead and Jose Marin looked in great detail at the story of the cup and suggested that the cup had travelled from Rome centuries ago, however when the Muslim rulers took over Spain, it was put into hiding for centuries and only returned to the city in 1427 by the gloriously named King Alfonso the magnanimous!

Whilst the prospect of wandering around a food market is not everyone’ first choice of what to do whilst on holiday, the historic market in central Valencia is a bit different and is actually well worth visiting.

...at Christmas No chance of a White Christmas here, but hey - you can enjoy Christmas in relative warmth. Valencia gets very pretty over Christmas: lots of gorgeous iluminations and lots of energy in the streets. The main area to see the Christmas setting is of course the centre of Valencia, especially all the landmarks such as Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de Ayuntamento. Plaza de la Reina will host the Christmas crafts market - good for souvenirs and local delicacies. Plaza de Ayuntamento will host the main Nativity Scene - those compositions will be throughout the city over Christmas.

Christmas in Valencia is an outdoor affair. Christmas markets pop up in the city’s squares, streets and market buildings to offer tourist and locals alike everything from toys and Christmas decorations to handcrafted products such as pottery and glassware.

The most famous Christmas market is the one located around the Central Market, with more than 60 stalls selling an exciting range of items from 1 December to 6 January.

Then there’s the Mercado de Reyes (the Kings’ Market), one of the biggest with close to 250 stalls, which takes up residence in the streets surrounding Cabanyal Market from 3 to 6 January.

You’ll be able to find range of hand crafted products at the ARTEVAL Craft Fair in Plaza de la Reina, next to the Cathedral, while the impressive Colón Market building will be hosting a range of Christmas stalls and activities throughout the festive season, including carol singing from 30 November to 6 January and the PROA Craft Fair from 13 December to 6 January.

Once again this year Las Naves, situated on Calle Juan Verdeguer, will be putting on its Christmas Space Festival with a range of activities such as children’s workshops, the sale of handcrafted products and toy and food collections for those in need. The Christmas market will be open from 20th to 24th December, while you can visit the Mercado de Reyes from 2nd to 5th January.

The City of Arts and Sciences will also be hosting a Christmas market from 23 December to 6 January, with children’s activities and craft demonstrations.

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Traditionally the location was the Met Office building in London. However, with the increase in betting on where will see a White Christmas the number of locations have increased and can now include Buckingham Palace, Belfast (Aldergrove Airport), Aberdeen (Pittodrie - Aberdeen FC), Edinburgh (Castle), Coronation Street in Manchester and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

ICE ICE BABY Monthly temperature records began in 1659 and the Great Frost of 1684 remains the coldest extended period in English history. The Thames was frozen to a depth of 11 inches for two months.

The Thames last froze in 1837, but the key change hasn’t been air temperature.

The removal of old London Bridge in 1831, embanking and dredging has increased the river’s flow, preventing the formation of ice.

COLD FRONTS Snowbirders, snow-hunters and snowriggers were slang terms for underwear thieves in Australia, Britain and America respectively.

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RED HERRING The Hogmanay tradition of being the first person to cross a threshold on New Year required the “first-footer” to bring a gift. Until the Thirties the usual Dundee gift was a herring tied with ribbons.

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shelf This edition we focus on 3, very different, autobiographies from the world of sport and screen.

Mourinho Jose Mourinho

Absolute Pandemonium Brian Blessed

When You Dead, you Dead Guy Martin

Mourinho is both a visually sumptuous celebration of The Special One’s exceptional managerial career so far, and an enigmatic insight into his unique brand of football wisdom and philosophy.

In the legendary manager’s very first book, and in his own words and images, Jose Mourinho charts the peaks and troughs of the opening fifteen years of what has been a stellar rise to the summit of the global game.

Open Absolute Pandemonium and you’ll be taken on a riotous journey from his childhood, growing up the son of a miner in Goldthorpe, to finding fame in Z-Cars.

The maddest 12 months of my life. The journey starts with an oddball race up an American mountain and ends with me checking myself out of hospital with a broken back. Again …’

Along the way he takes secret revenge on headmistress Mrs Jarman and her very big bottom, punches Harold Pinter, loves and hates Peter O’Toole, woos his beautiful wife Hildegard Neil and braves the shocking death toll on cosy TV drama My Family and Other Animals. Crammed with anecdotes Through more than 120 personally selected from his illustrious career, this is a funny, images (many of which are exclusive to warm-hearted, life-affirming, LOUD and the book), fans will relish an intimate and unique memoir from a much-loved figure. unmissable opportunity to understand and further appreciate this giant of the sport.

As Guy Martin’s grandfather Voldemars frequently reminded him,’When you dead, you dead.’ So, before it’s all over, Guy Martin is making the most of the time he’s got.

But let Guy tell you about it himself: ‘This book starts in a Transit, ends in a Transit, and in between I’ve raced a few pushbikes, raced a few motorbikes and got a fair few stories to tell you.’ Spot on.

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Each edition, local professional photographer, Dean Baker, will be supplying a few tips and guides to help us with our photography skills. Whether you’re a total beginner, enthusiast or keen amateur, we hope there is always something for you to take from this.

BASIC ELEMENTS

understanding the big 3...

Advancements in technology has seen camera’s and equipment become both affordable and practical to the point that the average person can create professional images which would have been seen as impossible to the amateur photographer just 20 years ago. However, every camera can still be seen as essentially just a box with a hole in one end. Sure that hole is quite important (being essentially where the light comes through), and you still need the mechanics and means to record a photo but at its simplest, the basic elements to capture an image has not changed...and it all starts with the exposure.

Exposure is the basic element of any photograph taken and recorded. Essentially, it is exactly how it sounds, exposure is how much light your shot was exposed to, and this reflects on what is produced in your final image, be it on film, or more likely nowadays, digitally.

Think of exposure as your eye, if you are in a pitch black room with no light, you obviously can’t see anything. When we are looking at something we are not actually seeing it directly, we are looking at the light reflecting and bouncing off the objects in front of us. The same can be said if there is too much light, think of when you wake up in the middle of the night and turn a bright light on, your eyes have not adjusted yet so to you it seems too bright and you can’t focus. This is the same in photography, and why the most common critique of images is that they are either underexposed, (not enough light meaning an image is too dark), or overexposed, (too much light leading to an overly bright image).

Exposure is determined by three essential elements...

Aperture is the setting which controls the size of the opening of light which comes through to the lens. Normally this is done by controlling the aperture blades which can be changed to allow the aperture to become smaller, in which less light is let through, or obviously larger where more light is allowed to pass through. Aperture is measured in f-stops, for example f/2.0, f/2.8. f/4.0 etc. The smaller the f-stop number, the larger the lens opening, and therefore the more light a lens can let in. This also affects our depth of field but that’s for another time!

Shutter Speed is simply put, the amount of time that the camera lets the light coming in, stay exposed and become recorded. This can be changed quite easily and is measured in fractions, i.e. 1/60, 1/125. This number relates to the timing that the shutter is left open, for example 1/60 shutter speed will mean the shutter stays open for 1 sixtieth of a second. Most camera’s will have a larger range of varying shutter speeds for the user to work with, from Sonic the Hedgehog like speeds of 1/4000 which is great for capturing moving action such as wildlife or freezing sports events, to long exposures of sometimes over a minute long, perfect for landscape photography or low light photography with a tripod.

ISO is slightly less obvious as the above two as to what it is and what role it plays, but has just as much importance in determining correct exposure. ISO is normally measured from 100, 200, 400 etc., with a low a number as possible preferred. This is because the higher ISO that is used, typically the more ‘noise’ you get on an image, where an image is not as sharp as in the lower ISO’s. “So why don’t we shoot all shots with a low ISO?” I hear you say. Well simply put, it’s sometimes not possible, especially in difficult conditions such as low light.

Top: Aperture sizes in relation to number.

Next: The Exposure Triangle Next: Example of slow shutter speed/ long exposure.

Bottom: Shallow depth-of-field focusing.

Individually we have looked at the three elements that make up exposure, so it’s important to realise that all three need to be in sync to get a ‘good’ exposure. The key in the end however, as the same with pretty much all aspects of learning photography, is that practice makes perfect.

NEXT ISSUE: I touch on using Depth of Field to enhance your shots.

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LIFESTYLE Our ongoing article for healthy eating is still here offering tips for our readers

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Wondering how you’re going to survive the holiday party season? A professional nutritionist shares their secrets for staying healthy over Christmas, avoiding overindulgence and beating the morning-after blues.

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Everything starts with breakfast If I’m going out in the evening, I’ll start the day with a generous bowl of porridge, topped with a handful of cranberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Porridge stabilises blood sugar levels, which helps control appetite later in the day. I also add a good dollop of probiotic yogurt, which helps boost immunity as well as combat some of the less beneficial effects of the party season, like too much alcohol and not enough sleep.

Stay hydrated On the day of a big night out, and the day after, I make a conscious effort to drink 6-8 glasses of water, or plenty of herbal teas or diluted juice. Even mild dehydration can lead to a headache and combined with the diuretic effects of alcohol makes maintaining your fluid intake so important. Regular teas and coffee count towards your fluid intake, but caffeinated versions shouldn’t make up your full quota. I sometimes struggle to drink enough when it’s cold, so I’ll take a full glass of water to bed with me at night and start the day with a second. I make sure I’ve drunk both before I have my breakfast.

Sensible snacking If I’m hungry when I arrive at a party, I struggle to resist the canapés, so I always have a pre-party snack.

One of my favourites is a small pot of plain yogurt with a sliced banana.

The yogurt’s protein slows stomach emptying, which helps delay the effects of that first glass of wine while

the potassium-rich banana helps balance any increase in my salt intake - especially helpful if I’m going to be nibbling on olives, crisps or salted nuts. I know I’m better off eating before I go to a party because I’m more likely to stick to my resolve when the canapés come round a second or third time. Other snacks which do the trick include granary toast with nut butter, a bowl of muesli with milk, or a mug of chunky vegetable soup.

helps my body repair DNA. Eggs are an excellent choice for the morning after because they provide choline, a nutrient that supports the liver.

Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or a chopped chilli to boost circulation and rev up your recovery. If you can’t face a cooked breakfast then have a smoothie made with fruits like bananas, oranges or kiwi - these are rich in potassium which helps replenish the electrolytes lost due to the diuretic effects of alcohol.

Back away from the buffet Buffets can be a disaster zone - so I make sure I fill half my plate with salad and vegetables, and the rest with protein-based canapés like salmon and chicken. I take my time selecting and eating my food and I move away from the table as soon as my plate is full so I avoid non-stop grazing.

Get back on track After a big night out I don’t skip meals, even if I have over-indulged.

After all, it’s the balance of your diet that’s important. I apply the 80:20 principle - eating healthily 80% of the time, which allows me the space for delicious treats at weekends and on special occasions.

No more hangovers Don’t be tempted to skip meals so you can stockpile calories for drinking.

Alcohol only supplies empty calories, so avoiding proper meals to compensate for a booze splurge means you’re losing out on valuable nutrients, just when your body needs them to help it detoxify. I stick to one type of drink and I make it a lightercoloured one because they tend to be lower in the chemical by-products that can worsen a hangover. I aim to have no more than one alcoholic drink an hour, alternated with juice, water or soft drinks - perfect if you don’t like holding an empty glass.

What to eat the next morning My best ‘morning after’ breakfast is a frittata or omelette packed with veg. I love mushrooms for their energising B vitamins, tomatoes for vitamin C and onions for their liver-friendly sulphur compounds. If I have spinach to hand I’ll add a generous handful because it’s a great source of folate which

But for the rest of us As most us will do eat, drink and be merry and worry about it after the festive season, it is the time for partying and family so enjoy!!

So what about a scrumptious roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings, a strawberry pavlova washed down with some gorgeous red wine. That’s what we’ll be doing!!

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It is important to note that as the mixture is quite thin, it is important to use sandwich tins, as oppose to springform tins, which could leak.

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• 225g Plain Flour.

• 350g Caster sugar.

• 85g Cocoa powder.

• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder.

• 1 ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda.

•2 Medium sized eggs.

• 250ml milk.

• 125ml vegetable oil.

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

• 250ml boiling water.

1. Preheat oven to 180c/350f/gas 4. Grease and line two 20cm/8inch sandwich tins.

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2. Place all the ingredients, except the boiled water into a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or an electric whisk, beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.

3. Then add the boiling water a little at a time, mixing in until smooth. The mixture will be very runny (do not worry!).

4. Get a jug and empty mixture into and then divide mixture between the tine and bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes or until the top s firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

5. Once cooked, allow to cool completely, still in their tins before icing. Once cooled remove from tins and leave for icing.

6. For the icing, break the chocolate in smallish pieces, and add cream, heat over low heat until the chocolate melts.

7. Remove from the heat and whisk until smooth, glossy and thickened.

8. Leave icing to cool for 1-2 hours.

9. Spread some of the icing to one inner side of cake, then put other cake on top and ice carefully with remainder of the icing.

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With this food and gourmet section we hope to bring you all the best of the local restaurants, bars, hotels and cafes to make the decision of where to eat and drink a much easier task.

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Angus & Hereford 950460588 El Almejero 950460405 Meson Del Mar 950460675 Hotel Tikar 950617131 Casa Adriana 950133154 Escanez 950460278 Gondola 950133928 La Parada 950133569 Little Italy 950133802 Restaurante Andalucia 950460604 Rincón del Puerto 950133042 / 950133043 Nautico 622451935

Desert Springs Resort El Chiringuito Pool Bar 678746706 El Torrente Restaurant 637861590 The Crocodile Club 678746706

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Los Castaños Cortijo Las Piezas 950951498 / 634780943 Los Gallardos Apolo 600495182 El Naranjo 950398799 La Cumbre 950888126 / 629030438 Miraflores 679970933 / 609506869 Mojácar: Cafes, Bars,Restaurants & Beach Bars.

Aku Aku 950478981 Al Punto 950475899 Ankara 950473042 Antonella 950450215 Arriba 950615591 Asiatico 950472570 Azeefa 950475899 Badgers 950478525

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Bar Esencial 618826092 Bodega Mi Cortijo 950889023 Beachcomber 950473099 Bellagio 950472145 Bonta 950472939 Bowen 666406203 Burladero 950615041 Cafeteria Dolce 950475178 Casablanca 950472474 Casa Egea 950472190 Captains Bar 617477797 Cortijo Media Luna 950478813 Cowboy Cocina 950472924 Cave Bar 950478799 Capri 950615067 D’Angelo 950478517 Delfin Dorado 950475212 Dolce Vita 950472001

Don Pancho 950472543 El Cid 950472063 El Corralejo 950615537 El Deseo 670018035 El Flamenco 664051713 El Gaucho 950478846 El Lance 950478812 El Patio 670018035 El Sitio 950615411 Enrico 950472995 Eudoxia 663314445 Fanys 634312820 Fusion Beach Cocktail Bar 950615224 Hola Ola 664097279 Imperial 950478098 Koi 950615452 La Giardino 642553699 La Cometa 950615209

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La Cantina 950478841 La Cabana 950615179 La Cava 661985270 La Parata 950478186 La Posada 950472670 La Peseta 9504722 Levante 950615224 Lily Bar Lounge Oscar 662347333 Los Amigos 950478489 Lolas 950478451 Lua Chillout Lounge 950472643 Maui 950478722 Mandala Beach Club 950437131

Bar 353 950472154 / 697225625 Mediterraneo 950472268 Meson El que Faltaba 950478846 Meson San Bernabe 950475966 Mimis 664103611 Mojos 950615230 Moma Beach Cocktail Bar 950473020 Mountains of the Moon 950472002 Neo Beach Club 950473006 Neptuno beach Club 616005387 Omega 950475317 Osteria 950615151 Ottocento 950615100

Playa Blanca 950473001 Portofino 950472809 Pura Vida 950472164 Pulcinella (Beach) 950109652 Rusty Nail 950472786 Shambala 950399728 The Roof Garden 950808545 Torre Bahia 950478651 Trufi Bar 664103611 The Emerald Isle 673104250 The Irish Rover 950473135 The Lemon Lounge 950472659 The New Kimrick 950475198 55

Titos 950615030 Trufibar 646515708 Valerys Cocktail Bar & Music 950615537 San Pedro 722485340 Mojácar Hotels Bed & Breakfast Casa Los Arcos 950473165 Hotel Puntazo 950478265 / 950478229 Hotel Virgen del Mar 902472222 Parador 950478250 Sal Marina 950472405 Mojácar Pueblo Arlequino 950478037 / 649337781 Casa Minguito 950478614 El Bocata 626165107 El Palacio 950472846 Jazz Life Café 647724367 La Candela 647 724 367 La Muralla 950472928 Napoli 950472976 Pulcinella 950478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur 606061811 / 950478014 Palomares Bar restaurant Monikas 950467474 Bar Oasis 950888476 Centro Plaza 950618614 56

La Dulce Casa 950467768 Turre Café Royal, English Tavern 950468481 Bar Vinilo 634309540 La Capilla 950479305 Alice’s Sports Bar 677161705 Chili Grill & Indian 950468425 Hostal Rural Tio Tomas 950478806 Meson del Pobre 950468321 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz 950479646 Taj 950479607 Valle de Este Hole In One Venues Bar 950461068 / 647424279 Hotel Valle del Este 950398743 Casa de La Vega 950391208 Villaricos Goah (Groupo Lua) 950467030 La Esperanza 625737025 Los Angeles 699010705 Bar Genesis 647073598 Jets Bar La Plaza 950467590 Los Conteros 950618629 Vera Carmona 950390760

Casa de La Vega 950391208 Cortijo Albari 950391706 Dragon Chinese 950133226 Gran Muralla Wok Buffet 950391691 La Peperina 678642856 Vera Playa Angus & Hereford 950460588 B2 Mohana 678642856 Bar Restaurant Laguna 950132566 El Balconito 635589909 En Fu 950467839 La Buena Mesa 950467222 / 610356387 La Pampa 950397702 / 671653116 Lua 950478202 Wok Buffet Asiático de Fa 677778587 Corner Bar 950618209 Frankies Bar 662474861

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Bottoms Up! The festive season is a time to celebrate, get together with family and friends, exchange gifts and look forward to the year ahead. A tradition celebrated around the world is to raise a glass and make a toast but did you know many countries have different rituals and traditions related to this celebratory act.

In Greece, the toasting drink of choice is of course Ouzo, traditionally the host will make a toast then guests are invited to make their own throughout the evening, Greek toasts can be quite long-winded but an easy one to remember is “yamas” which means good health, (plate smashing not recommended unless invited to!)

The tradition of toasting is believed to have begun with the ancient Greeks, adopted by the Romans and rolled out through the centuries. Should you find yourself in some far-flung destination over the holidays here’s how to fit in with the party crowd and make a good impression on your hosts!

Different regions in Italy have different toasts, some more bizarre than others, in one region you make a toast saying “I hope you die” all in a good natured way of course! A glass of Chianti or regional sparkling wine is raised and to keep it simple, “salud” or “chin chin” will usually suffice.

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Koreans are renowned for partying hard, so at any celebration, be prepared to grab your glass of beer in In Armenia, a toast is usually made two hands, yell “gun bae” and knock with Raki, an aniseed-flavoured milky it back. spirit also popular in Turkey, it is tradition to link arms in a big circle and The Irish toast can go on for quite a shout “Genatset” before downing it in while and it is classed as rude to set your glass down before the speaker one. has finished, try to look interested The Chinese often use a local beer to and wait for the final word “slainte” make a toast and it is good etiquette to before taking a drink of your whiskey ensure when clinking glasses the rim or Guinness. of the host’s glass sits above yours as In eighteenth century Russia it was you shout “Ganbei”! tradition to down your vodka, shout Germans love their potent shots and “nazdarovya” and then throw your enjoy any excuse to raise a glass, clink glass into the fire hearth. These days it together with friends and say “prost” this is less acceptable and considered a fire hazard! wishing good times to all.

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by Adele Land

Toasting tips: • Remember to make sure everyone’s glass is full before making a toast.

• It is polite to allow the host to make a toast before guests make their own.

• Keep it simple, humorous attempts can fall flat and it’s better to speak from the heart.

• If there are teetotallers at the event, make sure they have a substitute for alcohol, but if there are teetotal sailors at the party never offer them water to toast, tradition says this would send them to a watery grave!

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Australia

In Australia, December 25 falls during summer vacation, so many of the country’s Christmas festivities take place outdoors. The most popular event of the Christmas season is called Carols by Candlelight. People come together at night to light candles and sing Christmas carols outside. The stars shining above add to the sights and sounds of this wonderful outdoor concert.

CHINA

The small number of Christians in China call Christmas Sheng Dan Jieh, which means Holy Birth Festival. They decorate their homes with evergreens, posters, and bright paper chains.

Families put up a Christmas tree, called a “tree of light,” and decorate it with beautiful lanterns, flowers, and red paper chains that symbolize happiness. They cut out red pagodas to paste on the windows, and they light their houses with paper lanterns.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia follows the ancient Julian calendar, so Ethiopians celebrate Christmas on January 7. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s celebration of Christ’s birth is called Ganna. It is a day when families attend church. Everyone dresses in white. Most Ethiopians don a traditional shamma -- a thin, white

cotton wrap with brightly colored stripes across the ends. Twelve days after Ganna, on January 19, Ethiopians begin the three-day celebration called Timkat, which commemorates the baptism of Christ.

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Holland

Dutch children in Holland, or the Netherlands, eagerly await the arrival of Sinterklaas on St. Nicholas Day on December 6.

Sinterklaas is a kindly bishop. He wears red robes and a tall, pointed mitre on his head. Sinterklaas travels by ship from Spain to Amsterdam’s harbor every winter. He brings his white horse and a huge sack full of gifts for the children.

Families celebrate St. Nicholas Eve at home with lots of good food, hot chocolate, and a letterbanket, a “letter cake” made in the shape of the first letter of the family’s last name.

Christmas celebrations France begin on December 5, which is St. Nicholas Eve, but Christmas Eve is the most special time in the French celebration of Christmas. Church bells ring and voices sing French carols, called noels. On Christmas Day, families go to church and then enjoy an abundant feast of wonderful dishes, ending with the traditional buche de Noel, a rich buttercream-filled cake shaped and Sweden frosted to look like a Yule log.

In Sweden, the Christmas festivities begin on December 13 with St. Lucia’s Day, which celebrates the patron saint Germany German families prepare for Christmas of light. The eldest daughter gets throughout cold December. Four up before dawn and dresses as the Sundays before Christmas, they make “Queen of Light” in a long white dress. an Advent wreath of fir or pine branches She wears a crown of leaves. that has four colored candles. They light a candle on the wreath each Singing “Santa Lucia,” the Lucia Sunday, sing Christmas songs, and Queen goes to every bedroom to serve eat Christmas cookies. In the weeks coffee and treats to each member of leading up to Christmas, homes are the family. The younger children in the filled with the delightful smells of family help, too. The whole family helps baking loaves of sweet bread, cakes to select the Christmas tree just a day filled with candied fruits, and spicy or two before Christmas. cookies called lebkuchen.

Christmas log The bizarre Catalonian tradition of caga tió (or “defecating log” in English) involves creating a character out of a small log - often complete with a grinning face and hat – which sits on the dining room table during the fortnight leading up to Christmas. It has to be fed every day with fruit, nuts and sweets, and then – on Christmas Eve – the entire family beats the log with sticks, while singing traditional songs, forcing the log to excrete its treats. You couldn’t make it up.

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After writing for several comedy shows in the 1990s and early 2000s for comedians like David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and Chris Rock (with whom he co-wrote the film Down to Earth), he starred in the short-lived HBO television sitcom Lucky Louie in 2006. He then released the comedy album Chewed Up in 2008, before starring in the first season of Louie. He has had supporting acting roles in films such as The Invention of Lying, American Hustle, and Blue Jasmine. C.K. is also noted for being among the first performers to offer direct-to-fan sales of tickets to his stand-up shows, as well as DRM-free video concert downloads, via his website.

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While New York hotels can be notoriously expensive, the four-star Night Hotel in the theatre district has prices from around 400 euros for three nights.

Yes, Christmas is just around the corner but that often means rushing round the shops, endless planning and over the festive period, dealing with the influx of friends and relatives.

If you fancy a bit of winter sunshine, Egypt boasts around eight hours of sunshine a day in December and with the biblical landscape of the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings it’s sure to get you in the mood for the season of goodwill!

A truly magical place on the Arctic circle, Lapland has enough to keep everyone happy and occupied for a Prices are incredibly reasonable with short break. Ride a reindeer sleigh, a three-night stay in the Sheraton meet Santa’s elves and say hi to the Resort, Luxor for less than 150 euros. man himself on a day trip to his ‘home’.

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Prefer to travel further afield? Why not plan to combine your break with some Christmas shopping in the ‘Big Apple’, flights to New York are frequent from both Spain and the UK, check out Iberia, British Airways or Virgin, Delta also have a direct flight from Malaga.

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Carrying on with the ‘shopaholic theme, Christmas markets are in abundance in northern Europe especially in Germany.

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The apartments Inside Plaza Sierra Nevada are perfectly located and well equipped with small kitchen and warm, modern accommodation, most rooms have wonderful views of the mountains or village. Parking is close by and pets are welcome.

Cologne, Munich and Berlin are all famed for their festive outdoor markets along with al-fresco ice rinks, carol services and other local festivities. Germany is very easy to get to with Easyjet and Ryanair flying daily to many main cities.

A one-bedroom apartment sleeping four can be booked in December for around 400 euros for three nights.

Four star hotels in the centre of Munich, such as the Tryp or the Regent, start at around 250 euros for three nights.

Nothing shouts winter break quite like a ski holiday, whether you are king of the black run or prefer the gentle nursery slopes, ski holidays offer something for everyone, even the non-skier would find the stunning scenery enjoyed over a hot chocolate or glass of gluhwein hard to resist.

The French Alps are relatively easy to access from Spain and there is a huge selection of resorts to choose from. The Hotel La Meije, in Les Deux Alps offers direct ski access and prices in December for three nights are around 300 euros.

For a longer break, why not push the boat out (well hopefully not literally) and choose to cruise. Luxury cruise line MSC have special offers as low as 230 euros per person for a six-day repositioning cruise on the MSC Opera from Genoa to Las Palmas, with stops at Marseille, Barcelona and Cadiz. Visit cruisedirect. com.

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December 3rd - 6th 2015 Albany, New Providence, Bahamas The Hero World Challenge is a golf tournament hosted by Tiger Woods, which takes place each December.

In 2015 it will move to the Bahamas.

It features a small number (currently 18) of top-ranked golf pros. The tournament is a benefit for the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Tiger Woods revealed in his press conference that the tournament will be played at Albany in The Bahamas for the next three years. It will be the tournament’s first trip outside the United States.

Albany golf course is a desert links style championship golf course enjoyable for players of all levels.

Designed by Ernie Els, the golf course measures 7,400 yards from the back tees and features five Par 3s and five Par 5s. In addition to the course, Albany offers its members and resort guests world-class practice facilities including a 400-yard, double-end driving range and multiple short game areas, along with a state-ofthe-art swing performance center that was specifically tailored for our PGA Tour professionals’ needs.

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Albany won the most recent Tavistock Cup. Tim Clark, Ian Poulter, Justin Rose, and Woods represented Albany in last year’s Tavistock Cup at Isleworth. Adam Scott and Justin Rose both have homes at Albany.

This is the first year the World Challenge is being played at Isleworth, where Woods lived after turning pro. The inaugural tournament was played at Arizona’s Grayhawk Golf Club in January 2000 before being held at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California, from 2000-2013. Woods is a five-time World Challenge champion and fivetime runner-up.

Prize money won by the players is not included in money rankings on any of the world’s professional golf tours, but the tournament is recognized as an unofficial money event by the PGA Tour. Since 2009, the event offers Official World Golf Ranking points.

In 2007 the total prize fund was $5.75 million, similar to many official PGA Tour events, which usually have fields of about 150 players In 2014, the first prize was $1 million, and the total purse was $3.5 million. These amounts look like continuing in 2015.

Tiger Woods usually donates his prize money to his foundation.

Jordan Spieth 2014 Winner

Initially, the tournament had a 16 man field composed of the defending champion, the top 11 available players from the Official World Golf Ranking, and 4 sponsors exemptions chosen by the Tiger Woods Foundation.

In 2008, the field was increased to 18 players, consisting of the most recent winners of the four major PGA tournaments, the top 11 available players from the Official World Golf Ranking, the defending champion, and 2 special exemption players selected by the Foundation.

WANT LOWER SCORES? Putting tips.

Think about the game of golf. Your ball spends most of its time on the ground and very little time in the air. But where does practice time generally go? Driving, hitting long irons, wedges, etc.

Putting is often overlooked and golfers pay for it later with a three-putt here and a missed 2-footer there. Making putting a priority in your game will save you strokes.

Lining Up Essentials People don’t take the time to truly investigate their line before they putt.

Commonly, how you are lined up for a putt can make the difference between making it and missing it.

Next time you line up for a putt, take two extra clubs with you. Line one club off of your ball so that it’s pointing at the cup. Stand over the ball and take your other club and line it up off your toes. If you’re lined up correctly, that club off your toes should run exactly parallel to the club coming off your ball toward the target. This is what is known as lower body alignment. You also want to align your shoulders.

If you have a third club, bend both your elbows and set the club in there. The club you have in your arms should be parallel to the club running from your ball and the club running in front of your feet.

Keeping Eyes on Line When you crouch over your putt, you should be able to plumb bob off your forehead and land it right on the ball. When you are lined up exactly over the ball, you’ll hit the sweet spot in your putter more often and your putts will go exactly where you are aiming.

If you aren’t directly over your ball, it could be a problem with putter length.

Using a putter that’s too long or too short will either put you too far away from the ball, or have you hanging over it too far.

To check and see if you are over your ball, place a CD under your ball (preferably one that you don’t listen to very much). If you can see your eyes in the CD, you are over the ball.

Use Your Non-Lead Hand There’s a relationship between your non-lead hand and the face of your putter.

The non-lead hand is the hand that is farthest from the hole. If you can develop a better understanding of how the non-lead hand works with the face of the putter, your putting game will improve.

Legendary golfer Jack Burke Jr. used a ball-rolling technique to help bridge the gap and make the art of putting easier. To practice this, simply get three or four balls, establish a target (this can be on a green or on carpet) and practice rolling the ball toward the target with your non-lead hand.

Your movement should be fluid and the ball should roll at a consistent speed toward the target. You’ll also notice that the wrist break on the ball release is very similar to that of the putting motion.

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It is the end of a beautiful relationship.

Time to make the break By Tony Myles You manage all the easy decisions in your life such as where will you live, what school should your kids attend, what career should you pursue.

Then life throws at you the most difficult decision of all.

One that will cause you to reflect upon your past experiences. You will agonise over it for an interminable period of time. You may feel the need to seek professional counselling in order to help you decide You grasp at clues and look for evidence in every quarter.

You gaze in admiration at those who have previously gone through this with apparent ease. Eventually you realise that only you can make that one decision that will have a far reaching impact on your life. It is the end of an era. Time to move on as you finally decide :-

It is time to change your golf clubs?

How long have you had them? Do you remember the teething period when you were just getting to know each other? Then there were the occasions when they were entirely to blame for causing you to hook that shot into the lake. How you punished them for that by bashing them into the fairway.

But then there was an equal number of days when they could do no wrong. Oh the ecstasy of watching your ball cover the pin as it sailed exquisitely towards the centre of the green. The simplicity with which they enabled you to float your ball out of any hazard and send it spectacularly on its way to the hole.

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1. Austria

With elaborately-woven Advent wreaths, nativity displays and sparkling tree ornaments, Austria’s handcrafted Christmas decorations are just one of the reasons to visit the Austria’s celebrated Christmas markets. Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, delivers a traditional Christmas, with classical music concerts, carol singers and an atmospheric market piled with traditional baked goods, candied fruits and roasted chestnuts. Alternatively, Vienna’s main Christmas Market is one of the oldest in Europe, dating back to the late 13th-century.

2. Germany

Home to Europe’s original ‘Christkindlmarkt’ Christmas market, Germany is one of the continent’s most festive destinations come December. Visit the oldest Christmas market in Dresden, dating back to 1435; Munich’s huge Marienplatz market and Tollwood Winter Festival; or Berlin’s hugely popular Christmas Market, held in the grounds of the stunning Charlottenburg Castle. Make sure you tuck into some Lebkuchen – delicious spiced gingerbread – washed down with a cup of Glühwein – hot mulled wine.

3. London, England

The inspiration behind Charles Dickens’ famous novel “A Christmas Carol,” London has no shortage of festive traditions to keep visitors entertained over the holidays. Expect a spectacular array of Christmas lights brightening up the city streets; vibrant Christmas markets stretching along the Thames River and Hyde Park; magical Santa’s grottos; and ice rinks popping up below the city’s landmark buildings. Don’t forget to tuck into a healthy portion of Christmas pudding, too – the festive dessert dates back to medieval England and the English still swear by their secret recipe, served doused in flaming brandy.

4. Paris, France

Spend Christmas in the world’s most romantic city, Paris, where the city lives up to its nickname the “City of Lights,” with a glittering display of Christmas lights – don’t miss the animated window displays at department store Galeries Lafayette. Go ice-skating or shop for gifts beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower; visit one of the many Christmas-themed markets or take a ride on the giant Ferris wheel at Place la Concorde. If you’re in France over the holidays, pay a visit to the “capital of Christmas” too – Strasbourg hosts the country’s most renowned Christmas markets, dating back to 1570, and draws visitors from all over Europe

5. Bethlehem

There’s no place more traditional to spend Christmastime than in Bethlehem, Israel, the birthplace of Jesus and the center of nativity scenes worldwide.

Thousands make the pilgrimage to Bethlehem each year, gathering in the Manger Square on Christmas Eve and attending the midnight mass service at the Church of the Nativity, built on the spot where Jesus was born. It’s a gathering of locals and foreigners, with all religions coming together to watch or partake in the carol singing, candle parades and live music.

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Even if you’re not a regular churchgoer, Christmas Eve is one night of the year when people all over the world descend on their local church for the special midnight mass service. And where better to celebrate the birth of Christ, than at the Vatican in Rome, with Pope Francis himself? Papal audiences with the Pope, featuring readings, a blessing and prayers are held year round in St. Peter’s Basilica, the colonnaded square in the Vatican city, but few services are as memorable as Christmas mass. Held at 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve, then again at 12 p.m. on Christmas day, make sure you book your tickets in advance if you don’t want to miss out.

7. New York, USA

One of the world’s biggest holiday destinations, New York’s most famous tourist spots get a yuletide makeover in the run-up to Christmas. Check out the dazzling Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center, with its 30,000 twinkling fairy lights; stroll along Fifth Avenue where the shops are aglow with festive window displays; go ice skating in Central Park; or marvel at Macy’s fantastical Santaland. If you really want to get in the mood, get tickets to one of the city’s famous Christmas shows – the Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas spectacular, with its living nativity and flying Santa, is a huge favorite, as is St. John the Divine’s Winter Solstice.

8. Madrid, Spain

Madrid is in the mood for a fiesta during the Christmas season and there’s plenty to keep visitors entertained, from the Christmas market in Plaza Mayor to a number of pop-up ice rinks. The Christmas season officially starts on Dec. 15, marked with a huge show in Plaza de Oriente, and culminating with the vibrant Three Kings Parade on Jan. 5, an annual procession of colorful floats and a walking nativity, marching through the city streets

9. Tallinn, Estonia

For a unique Christmas away from the crowds of Western Europe, there’s plenty of Christmas spirit on offer in the Estonian capital. Tallinn’s medieval old town is dusted in snow, with nighttime lanterns giving atmospheric glow to the cobblestone streets. It was here, back in 1441, that the world’s first Christmas tree was erected and holiday traditions still include the legendary tree on Town Hall Square. Classical concerts, an international Christmas market, an outdoor ice rink and the Estonian Open Air Museum’s elaborate Christmas Village are all mainstays of the holiday season.

10. Lapland

Few destinations are as quintessentially Christmassy as Lapland, spread across the arctic regions of northern Norway, Finland and Sweden and the unofficial home of Santa Claus. Mr. Claus is in residence throughout the holiday season at Finland’s world famous Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi, where you can take a ride on a reindeer sleigh, get your postcards stamped at Santa’s very own post office, watch Santa’s Elves at work and even learn to bake gingerbread with Mrs. Claus. It’s not the only place to catch Father Christmas in action, though – he also runs a number of similar villages dotted throughout northern Norway and Sweden.

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