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SEND IN THE CLOWNS what are clowns all about?

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WELCOME Welcome to the Spring and Easter edition of the Ultimate Magazine. If you are a visitor to the area you will see painting, repairs and maintenance work happening in a lot of the bars and restaurants. These are all getting ready for the tourist season that starts with a vengeance at Easter. The sun starts to get warmer, visitors start to arrive and there is generally a nice feeling in the area of everyone looking forward to the longer, hotter days. There are also new bars and restaurants opening that will add to the choice you have for your dining and entertainment experience in this area. Property is selling better than before therefore more people are moving to the area from all over the world and there is definitely a busier feeling to the towns for this time of year. In Mojácar for example you can literally eat around the world with, French, English, Irish, Mexican, Brazilian, Italian, Argentinian, Indian and of course Spanish. Take a look at some of the wonderful places advertised in the magazine. This edition has various articles to keep you entertained and informed of places to go, what fish to choose, some books to read and some Spanish Pastimes such as Columbicultura or pigeon fancying, read our article about this popular tradition. Also we have our popular golf pages with info on the build up to the Masters in Augusta at the beginning of April. If you use any of the advertisers products or services please tell them you saw their advert in The Ultimate Magazine, hope you enjoy this latest magazine and don’t forget if there is anything you would like to see in the next edition please email us at gary@ultimatealmeria.com or telephone the office on 950 473 102.

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Contents

04 At the movies: Dad’s Army 08 Send in the Clowns 12 N332: Rules & Regs 12 Things to do: Guadalest 18 QI: Apples 22 The Book Shelf 23 Photography Hints & Tips 26 Lifestyle: Fish 29 Food Glorious Food: Banana Bread 30 Gourmet Guide 42 Come Wine With Me: Cheeky Chupitos 45 Fabergé: Jewelled Eggs 46 Comedians: Comedy Duos 48 A destination report: Spring Staycations 51 The Golf Pages: Club tips, Deals & Tournaments 60 Worlds Most: Bizzare World Records 62 Business Pages 64 Spanish Pigeon Pastimes 66 Property Pages

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The original TV show was shown on BBC from 1968 – 1977 and the re runs are still loved by many people. The original cast was fantastic (listed below) and who can forget the wonderful theme tune of “who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler” Well this much loved series has now been made into a new feature film.

Directed by Oliver Parker and set in 1944, after the events depicted in the original television series, in Walmingtonon-Sea, Captain Mainwaring’s Home Guard suffers from low morale. This is until a glamorous journalist arrives (Catherine Zeta-Jones) to report on the platoon’s exploits.

DID YOU KNOW? Walmington-on-Sea, although pos ing as a seaside town, was actually filmed in Thetford, an inland town in Norfolk. The 1971 film moved location to Chalfont St Giles, even further from the coast and the new film is filmed predominantly in Yorkshire!

Character g Captain George Mainwarin son Sergeant Arthur Wil Lance Corporal Jack Jones Private Joe Walker Private Charles Godfrey Private James Fraser Private Frank Pike

Meanwhile, MI5 have discovered a radio signal transmitted from Walmington-on-Sea towards Berlin, apparently the work of a spy, giving the Home Guard a chance to make a real difference in the war. We look forward to the DVD release!

Original Cast Arthur Lowe John Le Mesurier Clive Dunn James Beck Arnold Ridley John Laurie Ian Lavender

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SEND IN THE Clowns are comic performers who employ slapstick or similar types of physical humour, often in a mime style. They have a varied tradition with significant variations in costume and performance. The most recognisable modern clown character is the Auguste or “red clown” type, with outlandish costumes featuring distinctive makeup, colourful wigs, exaggerated footwear, and colourful clothing. Their entertainment style is generally designed to entertain large audiences, especially at a distance. Modern clowns are strongly associated with the tradition of the circus clown, which developed out of earlier comedic roles in theatre or Varieté shows during 19th to mid-20th century. Many circus clowns have become well known and are a key circus act in their own right. The first mainstream clown role was portrayed by Joseph Grimaldi (who also created the traditional whiteface make-up design). In the early 1800s, he expanded the role of Clown in the harlequinade that formed part of British pantomimes, notably at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the Sadler’s Wells and Covent Garden theatres. He became so dominant on the London comic stage that harlequinade Clowns became known as “Joey”, and both the nickname and Grimaldi’s whiteface make-up design were, and still are, used by other types of clowns.

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In 1798, Drury Lane suspended its tradition of staging an annual Christmas pantomime, which meant that Grimaldi had to seek work elsewhere during the festive period. The following year, with the help of his father-in-law, he joined the company at Sadler’s Wells, where he played roles in several Charles Dibdin plays. Grimaldi made a big impression, especially in Dibdin’s Easter 1800 pantomime, Peter Wilkins: or Harlequin in the Flying World, based on Robert Paltock’s 1751 novel. For this elaborate production, which featured two Clowns (Dubois and Grimaldi), Dibdin introduced new costume designs. Clown’s costume was “garishly colourful ... patterned with large diamonds and circles, and fringed with tassels and ruffs,” instead of the tatty servant’s outfit that had been used for a century. Joseph Grimaldi (18 December 1778 – 31 May 1837) was an English actor, comedian and dancer, who became the most popular English entertainer of the Regency era. In the early 1800s, he expanded the role of Clown in the harlequinade that formed part of British pantomimes, notably at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and theSadler’s Wells and Covent Garden theatres. He became so dominant on the London comic stage that the harlequinade role of Clown became known as “Joey”, and both the nickname and Grimaldi’s whiteface make-up design were, and still are, used by other types of clowns. Grimaldi originated catchphrases such as “Here we are again!”, which continue to feature in modern pantomimes.

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The production was a hit, and the new costume design was copied by others in London.[54] Despite Dubois’ “endless bag of tricks [and] vast array of skills”, his performance appeared artificial, in contrast to Grimaldi, who was better able to “draw the audience into believing the essential comedic qualities” of Clown. Grimaldi became “easily the most popular English entertainer of his day”.The Victoria and Albert Museum and the actor Simon Callow have both concluded that no other Clown achieved Grimaldi’s level of fame. Richard Findlater, author of a 1955 Grimaldi biography, commented: “Here is Joey the Clown, the first of 10,000 Joeys who took their name from him; here is the genius of English fun, in the holiday splendour of his reign at Sadler’s Wells and Covent Garden ... during his lifetime [Grimaldi] was generally acclaimed as the funniest and best-loved man in the British theatre.” Even the people who are supposed to like clowns— children—supposedly don’t. In 2008, a widely reported University of Sheffield, England, survey of 250 children between the ages of four and 16 found that most of the children disliked and even feared images of clowns. The BBC’s report on the study featured a child psychologist who broadly declared, “Very few children like clowns. They are unfamiliar and come from a different era. They don’t look funny, they just look odd.”

But most clowns aren’t trying to be odd. They’re trying to be silly and sweet, fun personified. So the question is, when did the clown, supposedly a jolly figure of innocuous, kid-friendly entertainment, become so weighed down by fear and sadness? When did clowns become so dark? Maybe it was Stephen Kings Famous horror story IT, in which a shapeshifting entity, predominently a clown named ‘Pennywise’ terrorises the children of a small-town community in the US. 9

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Things to do...Places to see... El Castell de Guadalest, known usually as Guadalest, is a small town in Valencia, in a mountainous part of the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Spain. Guadalest covers an area of 16 sq km, and has a population of around 200 inhabitants. Guadalest is approximately 25 kilometres inland from Benidorm along CV-70 road. Guadalest Church / Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. The baroque village church dates back to 1753 when it was finished. It stands of the ground of a former 13th century chapel which was built after the Christian Re-conquest. During the Spanish Civil War, it was damaged and only rebuilt in 1962.

these only describe the Orduña House and a visit should not take more than an hour, including the castle. The entry fee of 4 EUR for adults (2015) includes the house and San José Castle. Some of the ruins of Alcozaiba Castle can be seen from there but is closed to the public. If you want a souvenir, look out for the black & white postcards on sale for 10 cents!

Orduña House / Casa Orduña. With many museums of doubtful character, which do not deserve their name, the qualitatively best one is not named a museum. Casa Orduña was the residence of the Orduña family which rude the place for many centuries.

Viewpoints. With Guadalest being on top of a rock, you have a wonderful view onto the surrounding area. There is the blue Guadalest reservoir to the north and Benimantell Castle to the west. The best point of view is from San José Castle, but you will have to pay the entry fee (See Orduña House and Castles) to get up there. The three viewpoints close to San Gregorio Square are however not bad either.

It was built in 1644 on the grounds of the former Alcozaiba Castle which was destroyed by an earthquake in the same year. The house shows reconstructed rooms, including the library, bedchambers and the private loge from which the Orduñas saw the mess in the neighbouring church. Some rooms are used for art exhibitions so that it is likely to see some paintings and drawings from local artists. Casa Orduña house is also the entry to the castles which is described in a separate tip. Surely the best exhibition you can get in Guadalest. Free leaflets in the main Europaen languages such as English, German, French, Italian and Dutch are available. However,

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Castles. As only ruins remain of the castles, it is difficult to see that there are actually two of them in Guadalest. Alcozaiba Castle is the one built by the Arabs in the 11th century to the north of the main street in the old town. This castle was destroyed by the 1644 earthquake. Afterwards, it was decided only to rebuild San José Castle. From Alcozaiba Castle, only a tower was reconstructed which is now used as a belltower. This Castle is closed to the public.

ADALEST San José castle consists of ruins as well, only the chapel and the adjoining cemetery are rebuilt and still in use. It dates from the 12th century. The castle ruins can be climbed by tourists and give you the best view over the old part of the village. San José Castle is the larger of the two, but both castle are far from being large at all. The old village cemetery and a chapel are located within the grounds of this castle.

San José castle can be entered through the Orduña House / Casa Orduña, but that also means that you have to pay the entry fee of 4 EUR (adult price as of 2015). However, the combination of the House and the castle is worth the money and is probably the best attraction in Guadalest. Old town / General Orientation. The old town is actually the reason why you come to Guadalest. It is the nucleus of a village built on top of a rock. There is only a single street which leads from the entrance tunnel via the square to viewing platform at the far west. Important buildings include the two Castle ruins, the Orduña House, the Church and the Town Hall. The latter is located on San Gregorio Square There are restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops catering for the tourists’ needs. Many small details are worth to notice such as the former prison (basement of the town hall and

accessible to the public for free) and the entrance tunnel gate with the carved coats of arms of Guadalest.

The Castle of the King. A fort incorporated in the ancient walled grounds of the city and which is accessed through a tunnel excavated in the rock. The highest point of the castle where the cemetery is located . The area offers the visitor, because of its height, the best views of its surroundings like: the prairie and the water reservoir of Guadalest. Guadalest Castle/The Rock & Bell Tower. The Rock of Alcala, is a rocky peak that rises straight up from the surrounding land. Access is difficult. A cylindrical body, today only its lower half may be seen, with masonry factory. Located on a critical point once used to watch over the valley as a watchtower protecting the northeast side of the castle. Due to its unusual appearance, it has become one of the most well known images of the town. The bell tower that rises from an extremely steep rocky point with difficult access like the rock. It was a strategic location that enabled defenders to watch over the valley to protect the castle. Enjoy your trip.

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An apple a day... Apple Origin

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One theory is that the English word “apple” comes from the name of the Roman town of Abella (now Avella) in Campania, Italy, which was famous for its apples. The town is described in Virgil’s Aeneid as malifera (“applebearing”) Abella. However, there is a Proto-Indo-European root word apl, which is much older and feeds into the Germanic words appel (Dutch) eple (Old Norse) and Apfel (German).

The ancient Romans considered apples a luxury fruit. The Latin for “apple” is malum, which comes from the Greek word melon. Both words were applied to any roundish fruit that grows on a tree: apples, pomegranates, quinces, peaches and lemons.

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This sense of an “apple” as a general term for fruit led to its adoption as the fruit of the tree of knowledge, which Adam and Eve consume in the Garden of Eden. Scholarly cases have been made for the Hebrew word tappuach as denoting quince, wheat or banana, rather than apple, as all three were cultivated before the apple came along. The medieval English term for banana was appel of paradis, dates were fingeræppla (finger-apples) and cucumbers (not the then unknown potato) were eoræppla, or earth-apples.

Apple addicts

The Turks consume twice as many apples per head as Germany, their nearest rival – something like half their body weight each year. The British, despite contributing some of the more memorable breeds, consume fewer per head than any other country in Europe.

Chinese apples

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Apples are now the most popular fruit in the world, grown or traded on every continent. There are about 8,000 named varieties, more than any other fruit. This is because apples are odd. Each apple seed produces offspring that are distinct individuals, quite unlike their parents. Without grafting – invented by the ever resourceful Chinese 3,000 years ago – your sweet and juicy Worcester pearmain would have disappeared centuries ago.

The first apples originated in Kazakhstan (the capital Almaty derives from alma-ata, “apple father”). Travellers on the silk routes developed a taste and spat their pips out wherever they rested. Now ecologists are attempting to create a gene bank from the unprecedented collection of wild apples they have found growing there, including Malus seiversii, the ancestor of most Western apples. Some are as large as small pumpkins; others are the size of peas, with colours from yellow to lime green, chocolate brown and burgundy. Modern apples have been genetically weakened by selective breeding, and are subject to many diseases and pests. The wild Kazakh varieties contain up to 85 per cent more genetic material and are virtually disease free.

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Our Story Killing Pablo Reginald/Ronald Kray with Fred Dinenage Mark Bowden The Kray twins were Britain’s most notorious gangsters. Ruling London’s underworld for more than a decade, as gang lords they were among the most powerful and feared men in the city. Photographed by David Bailey and even interviewed for television, they became celebrities in their own right and are infamous to this day. Compiled from a series of interviews with Fred Dinenage from behind prison walls, Our Story is the classic account that explodes the myths surrounding the Kray twins. In it, the twins set the record straight. In their own words they tell the full story of their brutal career of crime and their years behind bars. With a new introduction from Fred Dinenage, this compelling, disturbing and highly readable book is the definitive story of two legendary criminals.

The Last Gangster Charlie Richardson

The best-selling blockbusting story of how American Special Forces hunted down and assassinated the head of the world’s biggest cocaine cartel.

Notorious Charlie Richardson was the most feared gangster in 1960s London. Boss of the Richardson Gang and rival of the Krays, to cross him would result in brutal repercussions. Famously arrested on the Killing Pablo charts the rise and spectacular day England won the World Cup in 1966, his fall of the Columbian drug lord, Pablo trial heard he allegedly used iron bars, bolt Escobar, the richest and most powerful cutters and electric shocks on his enemies. criminal in history. The book exposes the massive illegal operation by covert US The Last Gangster is Richardson’s frank Special Forces and intelligence services to account of his largely untold life story, hunt down and assassinate Escobar. finished just before his death in September 2012. He shares the truth behind the Killing Pablo combines the heart-stopping rumours and tells of his feuds with the energy of a Tom Clancy techno-thriller Krays for supremacy, undercover missions and the stunning detail of award-winning involving politicians, many lost years investigative journalism. It is the most banged up in prison and reveals shocking dramatic and detailed and account ever secrets about royalty, phone hacking, bent published of America’s dirtiest clandestine coppers and the infamous black box. war.

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6 PHOTOGRAPHYHINTS&TIPS

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.

SHUTTER SPEEDS

controlling movement ...

What is a shutter and shutter speed? The shutter is the device in a camera which obstructs light to the sensor. When the camera fires, the shutter briefly opens to expose the camera sensor to a controlled amount of light. The shutter then closes, obstructing the light again. • Shutter speed is the time the shutter is open. This means it is the length of time a camera’s image sensor sees the scene. This is usually a small fraction of a second. How is shutter speed measured? Shutter speeds are measured in fractions of seconds. These times range from 1/8000 to several seconds long. Speeds of 1/60 or faster are the most commonly used speeds. Anything below 1/60 may result in camera shake, which causes blurring on the picture. You will need to use a tripod if you use slower speeds. • Typically only the denominator is marked on the camera. For example, “125” means 1/125 second. • Some cameras allow you to take photos at a shutter speed in full seconds, such as 1, 2, or 10 seconds. This is used for low light photography and a lot of movement.[3] • The image you normally see through the viewfinder or on the Live View screen is displayed at the lens’s maximum, or widest, aperture; the aperture you dial in on the camera body will only be set when you take a picture. Learn the difference between fast and slow shutter speeds. To know which shutter speed you should use in a situation, you first have to know what a fast and slow shutter speed is. Generally, 1/60 is the base shutter speed that marks the boundary between fast and slow. • Denominators larger than 60, like 1/125, 1/500, or 1/2000, are fast shutter speeds. • Denominators below 60, like 1/30 and 1/15 are slow. • Shutter speeds that are full seconds long, like 1 or 2 seconds, are very slow shutter speeds.

Choosing a shutter speed... What about when shooting still objects? I recommend to try at least 1/60 for this type of photo. If you have steady hands that is! • For this situation, a change in shutter speed has essentially little effect. • Setting the camera on something sturdy like a tripod eliminates camera shake, especially when you choose a slower shutter speed. How do I freeze movement? Determining if what you want to photograph is still or in motion helps you choose a shutter speed. If you want to photograph something that is moving, you need a fast shutter speed. • Use 1/500 for general photography of everyday events, sports, and subjects. • Use 1/1000-1/4000 when shooting subjects that are extremely fast and up close. • 1/1000-1/2000 works well when photographing birds. Top: A great example of differing shutter speeds on the same subject. 2nd: Capturing movement of birds. 3rd: Blurring of water with a longer shutter speed, there is also a lot of other aspects at play here too. Bottom: Adding blur to give a sense of movement, this time not tracking the subject, but putting the emphasis on the foreground.

How do I add movement or motion blur? When you take a picture of something moving, a slow shutter speed will catch the movement as a blur. A slow shutter speed will give you a blurry background. • You can also use this technique to pan the action by showing a still subject on a moving background. For this, use a shutter speed of 1/15. Follow the subject so that mostly the background, rather than the subject, moves relative to the camera and is blurred. • Use a slower shutter speed when shooting running water that you would like to be blurry. NEXT ISSUE: I’ll talk about ISO and how it can affect your photos. 23

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FISH

We are always told to get more fish in our diet and this gives you some ideas, look at the name in Spanish for when you shop at the supermarket. The Spanish pride themselves on their cooking, and especially the use of the best quality and fresh ingredients that are locally grown and sourced, or found swimming in nearby waters. 26

Sardine: Sardines, or sardinas, are also one of the most popular fish eaten in Spain. You can order them by the dozen or half dozen and they are often eaten as a tapa and are extremely inexpensive. Fresh sardines that have been grilled on an open fire, sprinkled with rock salt and served with a wedge of lemon are the best. Sardines are silvery-blue in colour, about 6 inches long and have black spots just behind the gills.

Mackerel: This oily fish, which is quite popular in the UK, is known as caballa in Spanish. It is a blue fish with dark, wavy lines along its back and a silver-coloured belly. The Spanish like to flour this fish and then fry it, although it is also great baked or grilled. The Spanish version of this fish is called estornino and is sometimes sold as caballa.

Tuna: Fresh tuna or atún, is often found on menus in Spanish restaurants and also in the supermarkets. It is generally sold in steaks and is a popular substitute for meat as its flesh is very firm with a strong texture. Wherever you see tuna, you are also likely to see the word ‘bonito’. As well as being the word for ‘pretty’, bonito is also given to a number of fish from the tuna family.

Sea Bream: This is the most expensive fish in Spain of the sea bream variety, and probably the nicest one in flavour. Known as dorada, it is often served whole and baked in a sea-salt crust. Fresh, it is pinkgold in colour with gold spots around the head. It is best cooked by grilling and baking.

Sole: If you go to a restaurant and see ‘lenguado’ on the menu, you’re likely to be served any variety of flat fish that looks like a sole, some of which are fantastic, and others which are not.

Monkfish: Monkfish is very common in Spain. Its name is odd-sounding ‘rape’ and it is not the most attractive of specimens either. It also has a distinctive shape, with a big head and slim tail. The flesh is sweet-tasting and firm, and can often be substituted for lobster in any recipe.

Sea bass: which is known as lubina in Spanish, is a silvery, shiny fish with a white belly that is very popular in Spanish restaurants and markets. It has white, firm flesh and a delicate flavour.

Hake: or merluza is probably the most popular and most widely used fish in Spain. It is also very cheap to buy. Fish fingers, which we make from cod in the UK, are made from hake in Spain, as merluza is found abundantly in Spanish waters.

Cod: Cod or ‘bacalao’ is not found in the waters around Spain. You will, however, see it in the supermarkets and markets, but in its salted and dried form. This way, it is used in cooking quite a lot and form the basis of a large number of excellent dishes, particularly in the north of Spain.

Lobster: is called langosta in Spain and has very tasty meat, indeed. They are boiled and served with sauce, or mixed in a seafood rice dish.

Langostine: The langostine or cigala is also called the Norway Lobster or Dublin Bay Prawn. They are found in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the North Sea, but are not common in the Mediterranean. They are very versatile and in Spain are often prepared by boiling, cooked on a flat grill or fried.

Shrimp: Shrimp are known as gambas or langostinos here in Spain. Langostinos are probably the largest of the shrimp listed here. Gambas are medium size shrimp that are served many different ways, the most common being quickly grilled very hot with salt and lemon juice, although gambas al ajillo is a very popular and tasty tapas dish.

Octopus: Octopus or Pulpo is very tough unless cooked properly. Prepared a feira, the octopus must be pounded well to make it tender. Then it is cooked whole and cut into pieces and seasoned with olive oil, paprika and salt.

Squid: Calamar can be prepared several ways. The most popular way is probably to cut them into rings, bread and fry as a tapa and serve with lemon juice.

The popularity of fish is also evident if you take a stroll through the markets. All of it will have been brought in fresh from local waters. In the UK and many other northern European countries, eating fish is not as common as it is in Spain, so seeing what’s on offer is probably quite baffling as we are likely unable to identify a type of fish on sight or even from its name. 27

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Wholesome, tasty and easy! This moist and delicious banana bread is great with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Why not try a slice with honey on top!? Yum yum. The cooking time varies with the type of oven you have, just keep an eye open as it can be a shorter or longer time. For instance a fan assisted oven we would recommend a heat of 150C.

Ingredients: • 1 Teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda. • Pinch of salt. • 115g of butter • 115g dark brown sugar. • 2 medium eggs, beaten. • 500g bananas without skins. The bananas need to be over ripe to mash.

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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. Presented by location in alphabetical order it should be a breeze to find the establishment you are looking for . If your establishment is not listed please e-mail: info@ultimatemagazine.es to be included in the next edition.

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Café Bar Aranda 630535836 Comic Café-Pub 968448199 Hotel Cala Real 968414562 Hotel Carlos lll 968411650 Hotel & Spa Don Juan 968493493 Hotel El Paso 968447125 La Vía 646430496

Hotel & Restaurant Family 950138014 Albox Jacks 950120718 La Cena 950430930 Mesón de Irene 647730130 / 950430145 The New Dehli 950431705 / 639231507

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...enjoy the cool and friendly atmosphere of the recently refurbished Hola-Ola. What better way to enjoy a lazy afternoon or evening either sitting at our beachside bar or sitting on the terrace with fabulous sea views, drinking a bottle of our house wine and a great selection of freshly prepared tapas for only €10. We also have a full and varied menu which includes: Shell Fish incuding, Mussels, Prawns, Seabass & Seabream, not forgetting our comprehensive Menu del Dia available everyday. Hola-Ola is situated on the beach, just after the tourist office & has a fully stocked bar with a great selection of beers, wines & spirits.

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El Milindurrio 950453345 Asador Gloria 950453150 / 625668613 Cortijo Carlotta 950619226 / 638549646 El Fogon, Asador Argentino 950459081 Mi Casa 950453007 / 950453048

El Cortijo 950398108 La Fuente 950469185 Miramar 950469308 La Montaña 950398856 Bar El Pinar (El Pinar) 634363834

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El Mirador 687160806 Hotel Rural Azabache 615654093 Humbugs 676604008 Hostal Meson 950430137 / 635612738

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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

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Los Castaños Cortijo Las Piezas 950951498 / 634780943 Los Gallardos Apolo 600495182 El Sitio 950398799 La Cumbre 950888126 / 629030438 Miraflores 679970399 Lubrin Albar Restaurant 950 069 077 / 647 877 091 Mojácar: Cafes, Bars,Restaurants & Beach Bars. Aku Aku 950478981 Al Punto 950475899 Ankara 950473042 Antonella 950450215 Azeefa 950475899 Badgers 950478525

Bar Esencial 618826092 Bodega Mi Cortijo 950889023 Beachcomber 950473099 Bellagio 950472145 Bonta 950472939 Bowen 666406203 Burladero 950615041 Cabo Norte 950473119 / 665891772 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 Fanys 634312820 Fusion Beach Cocktail Bar 950615224 Hola Ola 664097279 Imperial 950478098 Koi 950615452 La Giardino 642553699 La Cometa 950615209

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cabo norte restaurante is run by the popular management & staff from ‘NEO’ beach club La Cantina 950478841 La Cabana 950615179 La Cava 661985270 La Parata 950478186 La Posada 950472670 Levante 950615224 Lily’s Lounge & Restaurant 634312731 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 Moma Beach Cocktail Bar 950473020 Mountains of the Moon 950472002 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 Titos 950615030 Trufibar 646515708 Valerys Cocktail Bar & Music 950615537 San Pedro 722485340 33

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

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 Karens Bar 950461068 / 647424279 Hotel Valle del Este 950398743 Casa de La Vega 950391208

Goah 950467030 La Esperanza 625737025 Los Angeles 699010705 Bar Genesis 647073598 Jets Bar La Plaza 950467590 Los Conteros 950618629 / 699010705 Vera

Turre Café Royal, English Tavern 950468481 Bar Vinilo 634309540 34

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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Bar restaurant Monikas 950467474 Bar Oasis 950888476 Centro Plaza 950618614 La Dulce Casa 950467768

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Carmona 950390760 Casa de La Vega 950391208 Cortijo Albari 950391706 Dragon Chinese 950133226 Gran Muralla Wok Buffet 950391691 La Peperina 678642856

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Paraje el Pilar 45, 04270 El Pilar, Almería, Spain • email: restaurantealbar@gmail.com • www.enalbar.com A warm welcome awaits you at the Restaurante Albar, a hidden treasure tucked away in the stunning countryside hamlet of El Pilar, between Lubrin and Sorbas, only 45 minutes from the coast. The restaurant is located in a beautifully restored cortijo, the contemporary décor blending harmoniously with the rustic feel of the old building.

residual heat. We use it for everything from roasting shoulders of lamb, goat and spatchcocked quail, to baking bread and cooking vegetables. The dishes are sweetly caramelised and have a delicious smoke-infused crunch”. The restaurant is well known locally for its delicious range of homemade pizzas, also cooked to crispy perfection in the wood oven.

Owner and chef, Clayton Morley and wife Rachel were keen to retain the traditional feel of the building while breathing new life into it. The intimate dining room focuses around the main feature, the open kitchen, where guests can delight in Clayton’s culinary skills while enjoying an aperitif from the bar. The extensive wine list features a variety of Spanish and New World wines and the experienced waiting staff are only too happy to help you with your choice. Clayton prides himself on sourcing local ingredients to enhance the array of mouth-watering dishes available on the menu and is particularly proud of dishes produced in the wood-burning oven, the centrepiece of the kitchen. Clayton says: “The oven possesses an incredible 38

Regular speaking events, quirkily named ‘lunch and listen’ have become popular at the venue with people travelling from far and wide to enjoy guest speakers talk on varied and fascinating subjects. The Albar is truly a venue for all seasons with a delightful garden and terrace for alfresco spring and summer dining along with the cosy main dining area for autumn and winter visits. Positioned in the heart of the community, Albar has found its way into the hearts of its many regulars, experience it for yourself and become part of the Albar family.

Aromatic herbs are hand picked from the restaurant’s own garden while other organic ingredients are provided by local farmers who deliver fresh produce on a daily basis. Albar also plays host to local artists and you will regularly find unique pieces adorning the walls, most available for purchase.

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A cheeky chupito The perfect way to round off a meal in a restaurant in Spain is with a drink on the house. Most restaurant owners will bring you the bill and ask if you would like a ‘Chupito’, in fact sometimes they don’t even ask, the neat little drinks just appear! Chupitos are small, shot glasses filled with a variety of liquors and are the restaurateur’s way of saying thank you for dining in their establishment, especially if you are a regular customer. In some establishments you will be asked what type of drink you want and in others a standard ‘house’ drink will be served. The tradition originates many years ago, before the days of modern medicine when people would have a short alcoholic drink to aid digestion. The so-called digestive drinks would usually be a potent blend of hard liquor with a heady mix of herbs and spices, said to ward off any illnesses. These days Chupitos are much more palatable and usually very moreish!

by Adele Land

Popular Chupito liquors include, Limoncello, especially popular in Italian restaurants, chilled Baileys and brandy. A popular Spanish Chupito liquor is Pacharan, a rich aniseed flavoured drink served chilled. Traditional drinks include ‘hierbas’, as the name suggests, this is a herb-based drink and comes in a sweet or dry version, especially popular in the Balearic Islands. Great fun can be had at the end of a meal in some restaurants when the waiter brings a selection of bottles of schnapps and leaves them for you to enjoy. Dump the car, take a cab home and give them all a try, crazy flavours include, coffee, almond, peach, apple and pretty much any other flavour you can think of. Who knows if Chupitos really help you digest your food, but either way they are fun, tasty and most importantly free! Salud!

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“shell” opens to reveal its first surprise, a matte yellow-gold yolk. This opens to reveal a multicolored gold hen that also opens. The hen contained a minute diamond replica of the imperial crown from which a small ruby pendant was suspended, but these last two elements have been lost. Empress Maria was so delighted by the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a “goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown” and commissioned another egg the next year. After that, Peter Carl Fabergé was apparently given complete freedom for the design of future imperial Easter eggs, and their designs became more elaborate. Although the theme of the Easter eggs changed annually, the element of surprise remained a constant link between them. The surprises ranged from a perfect miniature replica of the Coronation carriage - that took 15 months to make working 16hour days - through a mechanical swan and an ivory elephant, to a heart-shaped frame on an easel with 11 miniature portraits of members of the Imperial family.

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OMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COME

Famous Double Acts Double acts have kept us entertained for many years. Whether they’ve had their own TV or radio shows, starred in films as a pairing or just had a chemistry together to keep us holding our stomachs in uncontrollable laughter from the first time we saw them to the numerous repeats we can see on television every year, usually at Christmas.

For a little bit of fun, why don’t you and your friends get together and see who can name all of these comedy partnerships. It’s pretty easy a few are more challenging) but you can find the answers on page 21. We hope these have brought back some funny memories of moments that have had you laughing with your family over the years. Many may be gone but they are certainly not forgotten. There are a few more we could’ve included so are sorry if we have missed off your favourites, maybe they’ll feature in a future issue.

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I don’t mean cancel your holiday plans altogether, I mean stay close to home and make the most of what this part of Spain has to offer.

No need to hang around an airport departure hall or pack up the car with everything but the kitchen sink. There is a world of adventures waiting right on your doorstep with no cramped aircraft seat or long boarding queue in sight. Let’s start with the cities.

Inland of the province are hundreds of hidden away villages to explore. The Alpujarras, a mountain range in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, is home to exquisite hamlets famous for their local produce.

Almeria is much-overlooked place, the modern shopping mall is often all people ever see of this majestic port city. Head down towards the port area, park up and enjoy a stroll up the avenida, a grand tree-lined street with bustling coffee shops and tapas bars nestled in grand old buildings and overlooking the pretty central walkway. Experience real Almeria life and relax and watch the world go by.

Trevelez is famous for its air-cured hams and most bar owners are delighted to offer tasters with a glass of wine or beer.

There are a host of interesting museums, for music lovers, the guitar museum is a must-see and discover the quirky Doña Pakyta art museum located in a Swiss style chalet. Experience the dark history of the Spanish Civil War with a visit to the war museum. The Zapillo district has a wonderful beach and promenade as well as a superb theatre. Oh, and there’s always the shopping mall!

The Alpujarras are home to a wealth of wildlife including wild mountain goats, hoopoes and bee eaters, as well as a fantastic range of flora including wild herbs.

Murcia is another overlooked city, yet it is a haven for shoppers and has a handy modern tramway system throughout the city which makes exploring a breeze. The city centre has historical buildings, top quality restaurants and the famous Spanish department store El Corte Ingles. 48

Lanjaron produces some of the purest spring water in Spain. Dozens of fountains are scattered around the village streets, most are free to use while the spa charges one euro to fill a bottle.

For a more adventurous day out, set off early in the morning and head to the snowy slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The winter sports season lasts well into April and equipment can easily be hired from the many ski schools.

For those who prefer to spectate than participate, the are dozens of bars and restaurants with strategically placed seating where you can watch the experts and those less adept at the sport. For a fun family day out, Terra Mitica near Benidorm is a large theme park catering to all ages and a packed day can be spent challenging yourself on the daring rides or enjoying one of the many restaurants. The park is divided into sections with themed rides relating to countries of the world such as Greece, Egypt and Spain. The park opens in March and tickets can be purchased online. Without even getting in the car (if you live by the coast), you can enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable day in Mojacar. Start the morning with a walk round the old village, take a bus up which will drop you near the main square from where you can wander around the cobbled streets and get lost in the maze of whitewashed houses. Finish up with a coffee in the main plaza with stunning views down to the coast. Have lunch in one of the many beachfront restaurants overlooking the sea and then walk it off with a stroll along the paseo. For a day off the beaten track lace up your walking boots and take a walk up into the hills just back from the coast. Many routes are clearly marked as walkers follow the tradition of building piles of stones to help future walkers find their way.

If you prefer company, there are many walking groups in the area, all keen to welcome new members, with a new adventure each time. Feel the need for speed, the Almeria circuit, between Sorbas and Tabernas hosts race days for motorcycles and top manufacturers use it for testing new machines. The fiesta calendar began in February with Carnivals taking place in every main town. The next main event is Easter or Semana Santa. One of the ‘darker’ fiestas, with firm religious roots, the solemn processions are interesting to see and take place between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Statues of Christ are paraded through the streets, carried by men dressed in ghostly hooded robes and the churches are packed with the local congregation. To end on a light-hearted note, whether you live on the coast or inland, no town in Andalucia is complete without its tapas bars. For a fun afternoon, get together with a group of friends and go on a ‘tapas-crawl’. Choose half a dozen bars and sample a tapa (and a drink of course) in each, vote for your favourite at the end, or just go back to the beginning and start over again! So there you have it, so many things do with no passport or boarding card required. Who needs the rest of the world when you can enjoy a super ‘staycation’.

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2016 Masters Jordan Spieth

The 2016 Masters Tournament will be the 80th edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of golf’s four major championships to be held in 2016. It will be held from April 7–10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The Masters has the smallest field of the four major championships. Officially, the Masters remains an invitation event, but there is a set of qualifying criteria that determines who is included in the field. Each player is classified according to the first category by which he qualified, with other categories in which he qualified shown in parentheses. Dates when a qualifying category will be fullfilled are indicated in italics. Golfers who qualify based solely on their performance in amateur

tournaments (categories 6–10) must remain amateurs on the starting day of the tournament to be eligible to play. Past (30 years) Masters Champions: 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Jordan Spieth Bubba Watson Adam Scott Bubba Watson Charl Schwartzel Phil Mickelson (3rd win) Ángel Cabrera Trevor Immelman Zach Johnson Phil Mickelson (2nd win) Tiger Woods (4th win)

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Phil Mickelson (1st win) Mike Weir Tiger Woods (3rd win) Tiger Woods (2nd win) Vijay Singh José M Olazábal (2nd win) Mark O’Meara Tiger Woods (1st win) Nick Faldo (3rd win) Ben Crenshaw (2nd win) José M Olazábal (1st win) Bernhard Langer (2nd win) Fred Couples Ian Woosnam Nick Faldo (2nd win) Nick Faldo (1st win) Sandy Lyle Larry Mize Jack Nicklaus (6th win)

WANT LOWER SCORES? Get Confident with your Pitching Wedge. A pitching wedge is one of the more versatile clubs in your golf bag because it can hit high shots that can drop on the green with a little backspin or lower chip shots when you need to punch the ball onto the green and let it roll close to the hole. Mastering the various uses of your pitching wedge takes time and practice, but once your short game improves, your scores will drop significantly.

It’s In the Swing Step 1 Take the club back only as far as you need to in approaching the green. A pitching wedge used from 120 yards might require a full swing to reach the green, while a chip shot from 10 yards off the green will only need a half-swing or less. Step 2 Follow through to mirror your backswing. Don’t stop short once you hit the ball because you won’t get the type of backspin or soft touch you want with the shot. Step 3 Base your swing on the loft of the pitching wedge. A 62-degree loft, for instance, will require a bigger swing to get the ball the same distance as a shorter swing with a 48-degree loft.

Watch Your Hands Step 1 Make sure you don’t lead too much with your hands and drag the wedge behind them on the shot. Fight the tendency to push your hands forward on a short stroke because you’re bound to make poor contact with the ball when you do. Step 2 Hinge your wrists on your backswing, then accelerate quickly to give the ball lots of loft approaching the green. Step 3 Turn your hands so the club face opens slightly and make an in-to-out swing. Step 4 Keep your hands firm even as you hinge your wrists. Lazy hands will not give you the control you need to get the ball close to the hole.

How to Hit It Step 1 Strike an inch or two behind the ball to get appropriate height on your pitch, but be careful not to dig in too hard and wind up hitting your divot farther than the ball. Step 2 Choose a wedge only when you’re within range of the green instead of trying to be macho and smack a wedge shot that winds up short of the green, forcing you to hit another wedge shot. Step 3 Experiment with your backswing and wrist movement under various conditions and distances from the green to get a feel for how much club and how much muscle is needed to make those shots.

The Campbell Lamont Junior Golf League By Tony Myles

Over the last twelve months we have is easy to enter and is organised over ten How many games will be played? commented on the shocking statistics areas across Spain. about the slow demise of golf in areas “Each competitor can play ten events and their where it has previously been booming. top four scores will count towards deciding the In America Golf courses are closing every best three players in each age group.” week due to falling revenues, a situation That means that with ten areas and five that would have been unthinkable just a few groups per area each producing three top years ago. According to the Economist, in players there will be 150 finalists who will 2013 alone 160 golf courses closed in the take part in the grand final at the La Sella US and since 2006 there are 5 million fewer Golf resort. American golfers. The incredible success of this initiative is Whilst the malaise is not so apparent in very gratifying for The PGA in Spain and other countries, it is nevertheless evident Vicente Miñana is one of Campbell’s team their President David Pastor says - “This that the former irresistible attraction of most directly involved and he provided competition represents a major boost for golf has dimmed and many pundits lay the some answers. golf in Spain and we are delighted to offer blame on the lack of young players entering Campbell Lamont our full support and our the sport. Firstly why has this competition become so best wishes for continued success.” popular so quickly? The fact is that today many youngster In addition to this official support the do not have the motivation to spend five “One reason is that we have arranged for it to international sports coaching organisation hours on a round of golf. With dynamic be easy and sociable. We have arranged for IMG is anxious to provide practical support video games available on every platform, regional qualification to be provided so that by offering ten places at a one week training including the indispensable mobile phone, youngsters can find a course near their home course at their college in Florida. they seek instant replays and competition where they can compete with their friends. We on a global scale. have also arranged with the various courses The final word goes to Campbell:that the maximum green fee will be 20 euros So why is the Campbell Lamont Junior and could be much lower.” “We arrange competitions every week for League such an overwhelming success? our clients but this Junior League is the most What age groups are taking part and do satisfying one for everyone involved and we are Why is Spain bucking the trend and why, they all compete against each other? encouraged by the overwhelming enthusiasm in just a few months, have over three that we have encountered. I would urge thousand junior golfers eagerly grasped “Any youngster up to the age of 18 can take anyone reading this article to bring it to the the opportunity to compete both locally part and we have divided the groups into five attention of any potential young competitor and nationally? distinct age bands - for players up to 10 years and encourage them to come and join in. All of age, then ages 11 and 12, 13 and 14 year the information they need is on the web site Part of the answer lies in the manner in which old, 15 and 16 years of age and finally17and www.clgolf.es It is free to enter.” Campbell has organised the competition. It 18.”

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SHORT TERM RENTALS “HOUSING” for tourism. Decree No. 28/2016, of February 2nd 2016. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports. They are “homes for tourism purposes” those in Andalusian The properties are to be furnished and the rooms have residential areas which are contractually offered for rent by direct exterior ventilation and cooling, with fixed elements advertising and with the possibility of booking. when the rental period is between May & September, and heating within the period from October to April. Excluded are those contracted by more than two months and those in rural areas. It is mandatory to provide: First Aid Kit, Tourist Information of the area and Complaint Forms. For the start of the The owner is supposed to be the one who is to perform activity, a “sworn statement” will be held at the Andalusian the operations, unless there is another person or entity with and these homes will be enrolled in the Registry of Tourism legal title, to perform this operation. of Andalusian Ministry of Tourism and Sports. After this one registration code to be reflected in advertising is obtained. The “homes for tourism purposes” include: FULL BOARD, if rented as a whole and with a maximum seating capacity of This Decree shall enter into force three months after fifteen or BED & BREAKFAST, its owner must reside in them its original publication (02/02/16) by the Andalusian and can accommodate up to six seats. In any case can not government. exceed four places per room. Diego M. Soria Bonilla, C.O.G.A. No.380. Soria Bonilla.

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Galician Sea Horse “Seahorse” is the name given to the species of small marine fishes in the genus Hippocampus. “Hippocampus” comes from the Ancient Greek word hippos meaning “horse” and kampos meaning “sea monster”.

According to the World Register of Marine Species, there are 53 species of seahorses. They range in size from under 1 inch, to 14 inches long. They are categorized in the Family Syngnathidae, which includes pipefish and seadragons.

Unlike any other species, the males become pregnant. Females insert her eggs through an oviduct into the male’s brood pouch. The male wiggles to get the eggs into position. Once all the eggs are inserted, the male goes to a nearby coral or seaweed and grabs on with his tail to wait out gestation, which may last The small reddish seahorse was drifting through the turquoise several weeks. When it’s time to give birth, he’ll contort his waters off the coast of Galicia, hanging onto plants with its tail body in contractions, until the young are born, sometimes over and then meeting a diver, revealing that the sea creature is no a period of minutes or hours. Baby seahorses look just like miniature versions of their parents. bigger than a human finger. Scientists for the Institute of Marine Investigations recorded a video of the first known seahorse living in the waters around the Cíes Islands, Galicia’s scientific research portal GCiencia announced on recently.

This was the first time scientists had been able to confirm the existence of the Hippocampus hippocampus, or short-snouted seahorse in these waters. This seahorse is normally a “discreet creature who does not show itself in public”, according to GCiencia. Before the photos and video were taken, scientists had only heard anecdotally of the sea horse living in the area. The discovery was part of a project led by the Institute to observe and conserve the marine animal because it is “threatened in oceans all over the world” due to its sensitivity to pollution.

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From dizzying altitudes to scorching deserts, these ultra-marathons, ironman triathlons, and obstacle courses call for almost super human strength. Maybe you’ve tackled a marathon and even mustered the grit to try a military-style obstacle course race. But how about ignoring your screaming hamstrings for 26 miles at 40 degrees below zero? Or competing in a 100-mile run so tough that only 13 people have ever finished? These are the toughest, most badass footraces around the world. Most of these races take place in remote locations. You’ll travel for hours, and maybe even days, to reach the starting line. You’ll sleep on hard ground in a tent (if you’re lucky) and have to cope with strange foods as well as potentially-dangerous wildlife. In addition to the distance, you’ll face subarctic temperatures, sickening altitude climbs, and natural terrain obstacles. Then, there’s the time and cost—most of these events aren’t same-day finish or cheap to enter. However, by competing in them, glory is all yours. You’ll race in places that most people have never even heard about. You’ll compete against the best, driving your physical and mental limits to the edge of what you only thought was possible. And if you finish, bragging rights are yours forever.

Antarctic Ice Marathon - South Pole, Antarctica It’s the world’s southernmost marathon, ringing part of the Antarctic Circle just a few hundred miles from the South Pole. Held in November on a glacier camp at the foot of the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica, it’s the wind that gets to you. It blows steadily at 10 to 25 mph, with average temperatures between 0 and 10 degrees F. Due to Antarctica’s unsettled weather, it’s normal to have a several-day delay just to set out for the starting line. And with a five-day itinerary once you get there, you’ve got limited time to finish. If not, aid snowmobiles will come, since prolonged exposure to these temperatures and wind chill is so dangerous.

North Pole Marathon - North Pole Camp In the North Pole Marathon you’ll run across Arctic ice floes literally on the top of the world: the Geographic North Pole. For a hefty fee of about $14,500, you’ll race on six to 12 feet of ice—the only barrier between you and 12,000-foot salty depths. In fact, not a single section of this marathon covers land. With temperatures hovering around April’s 40 degrees below F, icicles forming on your eyelashes, eyebrows, and nose will be the least of your worries.

Chasqui Challenge - Peru The Chasqui Challenge is a 100-mile stage race in the Andes Mountains that happens every June. The Challenge is comprised of the Inca Trail Marathon—27.5 miles on the Inca Trail toward the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu—followed by a 31-mile trek around Mt. Ausangate with a few other distance running days tossed in for good measure. You’ll traverse three major peaks scaling heights of nearly 14,000 feet on the marathon course. Be sure to save postInca Trail energy though, because just three days later you’ll begin the Mt. Ausangate circuit traversing the highest pass at 16,600 feet. Sign up in advance because Inca Trail permits often run out six months beforehand. With an entry fee of over $3,000, you won’t want to make this mistake. 60

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Double Ironman - Various Locations Everyone knows Ironman is the King of all triathlons. But a Double Ironman takes the tri-distances to a different level, pushing you to the absolute limit. Take a full Ironman triathlon and double the distance of each event. Yep. That means a 4.8-mile swim, a 224mile bike ride, and a 52.4-mile run. While not officially sponsored Ironman, Double Ironman was born from Ironman lovers who wanted to push the King of all Tri’s even further. In other words, if you sign up, don’t expect to have a life outside of training.

Marathon des Sables - Sahara Desert This six-stage, 150-mile marathon across the Sahara desert can break even the most hardened athlete. Race rules demand utter self-sufﬁciency, so don’t expect help. You’ll carry your sleeping bag, water, food, and other items necessary for desert survival. (Pre-race examinations will confirm you have enough.) With May’s scorching Sahara temps climbing over 110 degrees F during the day and plummeting to below 50 degrees F at night, your feet will swell at least two sizes. Extra-large shoes, trekking poles, a brimmed hat, and a nose kerchief for dust storms are a must.

Enduroman Arch To Arc - London to Paris If a Double Ironman isn’t enough for you, try the Enduroman. Held in June, the Arch to Arc is a collective 290-mile triathlon consisting of an 87-mile run from Central London’s Marble Arch to Dover on England’s southern coast, a 22-mile swim across the English Channel to France, followed by a 181-mile bike ride to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Considered to be the most gruelling solo endurance event out there, the average ﬁnishing time hovers around 100 hours. If you succeed, you’ll join the elite group of only nine racers who have ever finished.

Iditarod Trail Invitational - Alaska Sure, you’ve probably heard of Alaska’s famous February Iditarod dog-sled race covering over 1,000 miles of snow and ice. But lesser known (and even physically tougher) is the Iditarod Trail Invitational—a self-supported human footrace held simultaneously along the dog-sled course. This arduous event requires steel mental determination over the 30 (or more) days it’ll take you to move from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. On top of the $1,200 entry fee, racers (sans previous finishers) must post a $750 refundable bond. The bond gets donated to Iditarod if the racer asks for help from Iditarod trail crews (except in life-threatening or serious injury situations). Talk about additional motivation to finish.

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Antas

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135,000€

Ref: NW990 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 EXCLUSIVE LISTING villa with communal pool only 500m to the beach. Excellent rental potential (900€ per week in summer).

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Palomares

279,950€

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Ref: NW987 Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 4 bedroom villa with sea views, garage and gardens. Immaculately presented villa suitable for permanent living.

Ref: NW985 Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 4 bed modern villa with pool & garage, enjoys sea views from 1st floor, excellent rental history.

Ref: NW991 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 3 bedroom townhouse, huge underbuild, sea views, no community fees.

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Ref: NW996 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 Unique new build apartment, sea views, private pool & solarium not shared with any neighbour.

Ref: NW995 Beds: 3/4 | Baths: 2 New build semi-detached villas in exclusive area close to beach, 3 or 4 beds, pool, terraces, price from 295,000.

Ref: NW944 Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 1 bed penthouse with huge solarium, sea views and parking. Suitable for longterm renting or summer rentals.

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259,950€

Ref: NW984 Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 Detached villa in quiet location with lovely sea views, large terraces and option of local pool-share.

179,950€

Ref: NW972 Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 Superbly presented and maintained 2 bed ground floor apt, parking & store room, close to beach.

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SUMMER RATES 1250â&#x201A;Ź PW TO 2000â&#x201A;Ź PW Superb detached three bedroom villa with a fully equipped one bedroom apartment downstairs, sleeping a total of 8 people, only a couple of minutes walk away from the fabulous beach by Tito's in Mojacar. The spacious lounge with nice large sofas and a flat screen TV with DVD and sound system, patio doors open onto a relaxing terrace with 3 piece suite overlooking wonderful coastal views. An archway leads to the intimate dining area with double aspect windows, again with sea views. The modern kitchen features integrated appliances including dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A useful cloakroom also on this level. On the lower level are 2 double bedrooms with doors to balcony with sea views and a family bathroom with large walk in shower. A large master suite with fitted wardrobes and private balcony with wonderful views of the sea, en suite bathroom with large walk in shower and free standing bath. Outside on the next level is a shaded terrace area with furniture for al fresco dining and large bbq, a superb 6 person hot tub, large swimming pool with ample space for sunbathing. The terrace area leads to the spacious 1 bedroom apartment with open plan lounge, archway to modern galley kitchen, utility room, large split level bedroom with en suite facilities. All main rooms have air conditioning with heat option, furnishings are to a very high standard all with a real home from home luxury feel. Outside the villa to the front by the entrance is room for parking of 2 cars, plus further parking options along the road. The lounge leads to a covered terrace with seating area and wonderful views, this area can be closed in for winter rentals.

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This 3 bedroom villa is located on a large plot amongst orange groves & olive trees with beautiful views of the moorish Mojacar village & Sierra Cabrera. Large terraces, fountain & private secluded pool area. Breathtaking & perfect for a nice tranquil holiday.

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With a modern kitchen & furnishings to a very high standard all with a real home-from-home luxury feel. An impressive large pool surrounded by ample terracing, makes this perfect for alfresco dining and just relaxing in, or out of the sun.

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- Cabrera - 625,000 €

• Luxury Villa • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Study

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SPS199

- Los Gallardos - 650,000 €

• Luxury Villa • 3 bedrooms + • 4 apartments • Private Pool

• Jacuzzi • Tennis Court, • 8,000m2 plot • Olive Grove

SPS262

- Huerta Nueva - 215,000 €

• Detached Villa • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Utility room

• Stunning views • Private Pool • 512m2 plot

Due to a successful year & the up turn in sales we are looking for more properties for sale. Please contact us for a free valuation at our offices in Cabrera and on Mojacar Playa. SPS264

- Mojácar Playa - 240,000 €

• Front line apartment • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Spacious lounge

SPS227

• Gated complex • 5mins golf course • Communal Pool • Stunning sea views

- Cabrera - 499,950 €

• Luxury Villa • 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Bathrooms • 56m2 Lounge

• Study/great views • Private pool • Drive & garage • Pt 1600m2 Bld 270m2

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• 2x Front line Villas • 100m to Marina • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms

• Private Pool • Garden • High specification • 155m2 build size

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• Detached Villa • 3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms • Spacious lounge

395,000 €

350,000 €

• Private Pool • Air Conditioning • Stunning views • Gated with parking

SPS263

- Cabrera - 499,950 €

• Luxury Villa • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • +Apartment

SPS159

• Study/Office • Large Private Pool • Beautiful gardens • Stunning views

- Cabrera - 165,000 €

• Detached Villa • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Sep dining room

• A/C throughout • Communal pool • Numerous terraces • Car port

Looking for an investment, second or permanent home, with stunning views in a tranquil, relaxing sunny part of the work? Then we have what you are looking for! enquiries@santiburi-properties.com www.santiburi-properties.com Tel: (0034) 647 901 478 Offices in Mojacar Playa (between cafés Koi & Cafe 353 & Cabrera near the Cabrera Arch, Turre.

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MOJÁCAR PLAYA

120.000€

Charming 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment just 200m from the Playa Las Ventanicas, one of the best beaches of Mojácar, wide and sandy, with Beach Promenade. Communal pool, no garden to maintain and lovely terrace.

REF. A-112

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MOJÁCAR PLAYA

45.000€

Totally renovated in the year 2010 , this 35m2 studio apartment sells fully equipped and furnished. Only 100m from the beach. non-reserved parking spaces, communal gardens and pool.

REF. V-226

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MOJÁCAR PLAYA

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265.950€ ono

New 3 bed, 2 bath Cortijo aprox. 2 km from the beach. All bedrooms with built in wardrobes & Air Con pre-installed. Full roof terrace & covered terrace in front of the property & space to build a swimming pool. 1100m2 plot– 150m2 build

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MOJÁCAR PLAYA

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229.000€

Looking to invest? Excellent introductory price

Charming detached villa only 100m to the beach "Playa del Cantal", situated in a quiet area surrounded by other villas. Central position, all amenities at walking distance. Private swimming pool and low maintenance tiled garden/terrace area. 110 m² build on 500 m² plot. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom has partial sea views and is perfect as an investment property.

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La Parata, Mojácar Playa.

REF: ME1333 Price 149.950€

REF: ME1331 Price 499.500€

Unique opportunity to purchase a terraced townhouse with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in quiet sought after residential area in Mojacar Playa known as El Palmeral. The property has a built area of 75.56m² + patio area & private roof terrace and is part of a residential complex with community gardens and swimming pool.

Light and spacious villa in excellent condition with lovely sea views. The property is situated in the sought after location of La Parata, a quiet residential area. Three minutes in the car to get to the beach of Mojacar and all amenities.The house suits as a permanent home and could also be a fantastic holiday villa with excellent rental potential.

Huerta Nueva, Los Gallardos.

Atico El Palmeral, Mojácar Playa.

REF: ME1330 Price 279.950€

REF: ME1328 Price 162.000€

Comfortable villa on one level with 173m constructed area on a large flat plot of 2500m2. The house comprises of a large entrance hall with fitted cupboards, 3 double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, 2 with air conditioning, 2 bathrooms, one ensuite, lounge/diner with open fire place, good size kitchen with access to the laundry patio.

A top floor corner apartment with terrace to three sides (East, South and West facing having the most sun exposure possible). The sea views from the terrace are breathtaking. The community has a large pool with ample garden area. The apartment is 50m from the sea front and in walking distance to amenities and restaurants.

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

Resales • Offices in Mojacar • Maintenance • Property Vigilance Campomar, Mojácar Playa.

La Fuente, Mojácar.

REF: ME1327 Price 99.000€

REF: ME1326 Price 179,950 €

Groundfloor corner apartment in the quiet urbanisation "Campomar" with commual pool and private parking. The apartment has approx 78m2 and is accessed from the street via a patio with storeage area. The property has marble floors throughout and has a practical layout. There is a private terrace with access to the swimming pool.

Detached, fully renovated village house in good location within walking distance to "La Fuente" de Mojacar. The house in located in a quiet cul-de-sac with views to the valley of Mojacar. the plot has 204m2 and the house is built on 2 levels. Parking is directly in front of the house and the house is sold furnished with AC/H in the lounge.

Valle del Este Golf, Vera.

Calle Miramar, Mojacar Pueblo.

REF: ME1268 Price 139.000€

REF: ME1259 Price 89.000€

The Townhouse is of a modern high spec build and consists of 2 double bedrooms, one with dressing area and large terrace (29m² ) overlooking the golf course, ample lounge/diner, kitchen, laundry room, full bathroom and cloakroom. Fully furnished and equipped. Fully fenced and gated community with communal gardens and large pool.

Fully renovated 4 bedroom apartment enjoying superb mountain and sea views. The property has 112m², is located in Old Mojácar and comprises lounge-diner with open fireplace, well equipped fully fitted kitchen with dining area, bathroom, 4 bedrooms (one being used as a utility room) and terrace with panoramic views.

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.

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“We don’t work 9 to 5, ...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.

COMPANY PROFILE The company was formed as a combined venture between Stephen Howlett (Sales) and Victoria Venturini (Administration and Marketing). We have three children together (Two born here) and have experienced many different aspects from local integration to schooling since our permanent move from Dublin, Ireland to Mojacar in 2003. We found that our life experience was just as important as our professional. Community and lifestyle is important, so as parents, we ensure to be involved in the events and sponsor/ promote many sports and youth events encouraging personal development.

At the VIP Almeria office communication is easy for us, with members of staff such as Ruby Lee Westwood, who is our administrative assistant and speaks five major European languages. We work with major national and international platforms to ensure marketing reach for our clients.

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-V0216 79000€ VERA PLAYA

API-V0170 155000€ VERA PLAYA

2 beds, 1 bath Penthouse with sea views. Terrace & 52m2 roof terrace. Completely furnished Underground parking space. Outdoor & Indoor swimming pool Paddle court & playground 1.5km to the beach.

2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Terrace and roof terrace Air conditioning. Underground parking Ecxellent rental potential Outdoor pool 50m to the beach.

API-V0227 95000€ VERA PLAYA

API-V0163 164000€ VERA PLAYA

2 beds & 2 baths, Ground floor apartment, 2 terraces Completely furnished parking space included 2 Outdoor communal pools Play area for kids 400 m to the beach

3 beds & 3 baths , 260m2 semi detached house. Terrace of 170m2 & roof terrace. Semi basement floor of 121m2 including double garage, Low community fees outdoor pool. Close to Mercadona and bilingual school.

API-MO129 99000€ MOJACAR PLAYA

API-VIL0105 VILLARICOS

SOMETHING SPECIAL... 2 beds & 1 bath, Spacious terrace of 22m2. Underground parking space, storage room Airconditioning (hot/cold) Outdoor pool, Elevator. PRICED TO SELL

Townhouse before the harbour Unbeatable location. 2 bed & 2 baths, 93m2. Lounge with fire place. Air conditioning . 3 terraces & solárium with sea view. Underground parking space. Communal pool.

175000€

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.

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OFF PLAN PROJECTS BEING PURCHASED LARGE DATABASE OF PRO-ACTIVE CLIENTS LOOKING TO BUY IN 2016 COASTAL AREAS OF ALMERIA NOW BECOMING A 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.

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Immaculate 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with 2 larges terraces and private parking. Nice community with pool near amenities and beach. Furnished.

Lovely 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with gorgeous sea views and 2 terraces set near new promenade, beach and amenities. Early viewing is recommended!

Estupendo Apartamento con 2 dormitorios y 1 baño, 2 terrazas grandes y plaza de parking. Bonita comunidad con piscina cerca de comercios y playa. Amueblado.

Encantador Apartamento con 2 dormitorios y 1 baño, vistas al mar de lujo y 2 terrazas. Situado cerca del nuevo paseo, de la playa y de los comercios. ¡Se recomienda visitar cuanto antes!

120,000€

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Cabrera

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Your castle in Spain! Amazing villa with pool, garage and stunning panoramic views from everywhere. Several terraces. Split in 2 areas. Air con & central heating. Fireplace. ¡Su palacio en Cabrera! Chalet con encanto, piscina y garaje. Dividido en 2 áreas. AA. Calefacción. Chimenea. Varias terrazas. Vistas panorámicas increíbles.

285,000€

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Paseo del Mediterraneo. 197, Mojácar - Almeria

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2 bed, 2 bath, luxury ground floor apartment of 83m2 + large terrace near to the beach. A/C. Underground parking & store-room + lift access. Lovely community pools & gardens. A1262 179.950€ Los Gallardos

3 bed, 3 bath detached house + attic & independent annex of 1 bed, 1 bath, 306m2 in total on a fenced plot of 13,250m2. Double garage. Private pool. GCH. A/C. Great views. DV1391 435.000€ Mojácar Playa

3 bed, 3 bath, townhouse of 133m2 + terraces, garden & solarium. Superb front-line complex + community gardens & pools & underground parking. Restaurants & shops nearby. LV708 245.000€

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3 bed, 2 bath, luxury ground floor golf apartment of 118m2 + terrace of 26m2. Underground parking & store-room. Access to 3 community pools. Sea & mountain views. A1260 249.000€ Mojácar Playa

2 bed, 1 bath, ground floor apartment of 75m2 with a large wrap around terrace + sea views. Very close to the beach. Underground parking, store-room & community pool. A1259 135.000€ Mojácar Playa

2 bed, 2 bath, townhouse of 75m2 very close to the beach & amenities. Sea views from the upper terrace. Allocated parking on a small gated community. Close to shops & restaurants LV706 120.000€

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3 bed, 3 bath, furnished townhouse of 133m 2 on a superb front-line complex. Private parking, terraces, garden & solarium. Beautiful community gardens & pools. LV713 245.000€ Turre

3 bed, 2 bath, apartment of 105m2 near to the town centre & all amenities. Rooftop community pool with lift access. Low community fees. Easy walking distance of all amenities. A1257 74.999€ Mojácar Playa

3 bed, 4 bath, modern detached villa of 303m2 on a plot of 850m2 situated in La Parata. Outstanding sea views. Private pool Jacuzzi & parking. Many extra features included. DV1389 650.000€

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We first opened our doors in 1986 from rented offices, next to what is now coffee shop Bontรก on Mojacar Playa, before moving to our own present frontline premises in 1996 where it has become a major landmark. Price Brown is one of the longest established companies for property sales and holiday rentals in the area and our reputation is cemented in honest and steadfast service, sound advice, built on years of experience, and we are committed to client satisfaction. ...so for the best up to date advice on buying and selling there really is no other choice.

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