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WELCOME Welcome to the early summer edition of the Ultimate magazine.

You have probably seen lots of people out walking, on their bikes or jogging as more and more of us are choosing a much healthier lifestyle. Spain is a great area for cycling with not too much rain to put us off getting the bikes out either for a little trip down the beach or for the more sporty types a long ride with their helmets and cycling gear on.

Therefore in this edition we decided on a nice cycling type cover to go with our lifestyle page of a healthy, energy filled breakfast, let´s hope it gives you the enthusiasm to go for a long walk or healthy bike ride.

The weather is getting much warmer now and the longer days mean we have lots of visitors to our lovely area all using the new restaurants and bars and lounging around on the beaches. Why not try some of the new exciting venues for yourself.

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Contents

04 At the movies: Jungle Book 08 Champions League 10 N332: Rules & Regs 12 Things to do: Madrid 16 QI: Spain 20 The Book Shelf 21 Photography Hints & Tips 24 Lifestyle: Healthy Breakfast 27 Food Glorious Food: Cherry Cheesecake 28 Gourmet Guide 46 Come Wine With Me: Flavour Revolution 51 Romeria del Rocio 52 Comedians: Victoria Wood (in memory of) 54 A destination report: Miami 57 The Golf Pages: Club tips, Deals & Tournaments 66 Worlds Most: Lottery Give-aways 68 Business Pages 70 Tunas 72 Property Pages

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With the new Jungle Book Movie released in April we thought we would give you details of Disney´s original in 1967 and the new one just released, why not watch both I am sure the few people that haven´t seen the original would enjoy it with their children or Grandchildren.

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This is the original american animated musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s book of the same name, it is the 19th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, it was the last film to be produced by Walt Disney, who died during its production. The plot follows Mowgli, a feral child raised in the Indian jungle by wolves, as his friends Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear try to convince him into leaving the jungle before the evil tiger Shere Khan arrives.

Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves.

The early versions of both the screenplay and the soundtrack followed Kipling’s work more closely, with a dramatic, dark, and sinister tone which Disney did not want in his family film, leading to writer Bill Peet and composer Terry Gilkyson being replaced. The casting employed famous actors and musicians Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, George Sanders and Louis Prima, as well as Disney regulars such as Sterling Holloway, J. Pat O’Malley and Verna Felton, and the director’s son, Bruce Reitherman, as Mowgli.

The Jungle Book was released on October 18, 1967, to positive reception, with acclaim for its soundtrack, featuring five songs by the Sherman Brothers and one by Gilkyson, “The Bare Necessities”. The film grossed over $73 million in the United States in its first release, and as much again from two re-releases. Disney released a liveaction remake in 1994 and a theatrical sequel, The Jungle Book 2, in 2003.

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But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray).

Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world.

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The UEFA Champions League is a seasonal association football competition established in 1955 and is open to the league champions of all UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) member associations (except Liechtenstein, which has no league competition), as well as to the clubs finishing from second to fourth position in the strongest leagues. Prior to the 1992– 93 season, the tournament was named the European Cup. Originally, only the champions of their respective national league and the defending champion of the competition were allowed to participate.

Clubs’ Cup and a new one was commissioned; since 2009, the winning team each year has received a fullsize replica of the trophy, while the original is retained

by UEFA.

However, this was changed in 1997 to allow the runners-up of the stronger leagues to compete as well. The defending champion of the competition did not automatically qualify until the rules were changed in 2005 to allow title holders Liverpool to enter the competition.

Juventus have been runners-up the most times, losing six finals, while Stade de Reims, Valencia and Atlético Madrid are the only clubs to have finished as runnersup twice without winning.

Teams that have won the UEFA Champions League three times in a row, or five times overall, receive a multiplewinner badge. Six teams have earned this privilege: Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Milan, Liverpool and Barcelona. Until 2009, clubs that had earned that badge were allowed to keep the European Champion 8

A total of 22 clubs have won the Champions League/ European Cup. Real Madrid hold the record for the most victories, having won the competition 10 times, including the inaugural competition. They have also won the competition the most times in a row, winning it five times from 1956 to 1960.

Spain has provided the most champions, with 15 wins from two clubs. Italy have produced 12 winners from three clubs and England have produced 12 winners from five clubs.

English teams were banned from the competition for five years following the Heysel disaster in 1985.

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Real Madrid: First winners of the Cup and most Cup victories (10), with the other top 5 teams...

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The current champions are Barcelona, who beat Juventus 3–1 in the 2015 final.

No team has ever retained the trophy since the competition has been changed to the Champions League. With last year´s winners Barcelona being knocked out in the quarter finals by Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid are the most successful club ever in the competition winning 10 times and being runners up 3 times and Spanish teams overall have had the most success winning 15 times and runners up 10 times.

We cannot talk about the European Cup without mentioning the sad loss at the age of 68, of one of the competitions legends, Johan Cruyff, who won the trophy as a manager and player with Barcelona and as a player with Ajax.

This year´s final will be held at Milan’s Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on the 28th May. At the time of going to print, the Semi finalists were:- Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Athlético Madrid & Real Madrid

Season Winners Runners-up Score 2014-15 Barcelona Juventus 3-1 2013-14 Real Madrid Atlético Madrid 4-1 2012-13 Bayern Munich Borussia Dortmund 2-1 2011-12 Chelsea Bayern Munich 1-1 (4–3) 2010-11 Barcelona Manchester United 3-1 2009-10 Internazionale Bayern Munich 2-0 2008-09 Barcelona Manchester United 2-0 2007-08 Manchester United Chelsea 1-1 (6–5) 2006-07 Milan Liverpool 2-1 2005-06 Barcelona Arsenal 2-1 2004-05 Liverpool Milan 3-3 (6–5) 2003-04 Porto Monaco 3-0 2002-03 Milan Juventus 0-0 (3-2) 2001-02 Real Madrid Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 2000-01 Bayern Munich Valencia 1-1 (5-4) 1999-00 Real Madrid Valencia 3-0 1998-99 Manchester United Bayern Munich 2-1 1997-98 Real Madrid Juventus 1-0 1996-97 Borussia Dortmund Juventus 3-1 1995-96 Juventus Ajax 1-1 1994-95 Ajax Milan 1-0 1993-94 Milan Barcelona 4-0 1992-93 Marseille Milan 1-0 1991-92 Barcelona Sampdoria 1-0 1990-91 Red Star Belgrade Marseille 0-0 (5-3) 1989-90 Milan Benfica 1-0 1988-89 Milan Steaua Bucuresti 4-0 1987-88 PSV Benfica 0-0 (6-5) 1986-87 Porto Bayern Munich 2-1 1985-86 Steaua Bucuresti Barcelona 0-0 (2-0) 1984-85 Juventus Liverpool 1-0 1983-84 Liverpool Roma 1-1 1982-83 Hamburg Juventus 1-0 1981-82 Aston Villa Bayern Munich 1-0 1980-81 Liverpool Real Madrid 1-0 1979-80 Nottingham Hamburg 1-0 1978-79 Nottingham Malmö FF 1-0 1977-78 Liverpool Club Brugge 1-0 1976-77 Liverpool Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 1975-76 Bayern Munich Saint-Etienne 1-0 1974-75 Bayern Munich Leeds United 2-0 1973-74 Bayern Munich Atlético Madrid (replay) 4-0 1973-74 Bayern Munich Atlético Madrid 1-1 1972-73 Ajax Juventus 1-0 1971-72 Ajax Internazionale 2-0 1970-71 Ajax Panathinaikos 2-0 1969-70 Feyenoord Celtic 2-1 1968-69 Milan Ajax 4-1 1967-68 Manchester United Benfica 4-1 1966-67 Celtic Internazionale 2-1 1965-66 Real Madrid Partizan 2-1 1964-65 Internazionale Benfica 1-0 1963-64 Internazionale Real Madrid 3-1 1962-63 Milan Benfica 2-1 1961-62 Benfica Real Madrid 5-3 1960-61 Benfica Barcelona 3-2 1959-60 Real Madrid Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 1958-59 Real Madrid Stade de Reims 2-0 1957-58 Real Madrid Milan 3-2 1956-57 Real Madrid Fiorentina 2-0 1955-56 Real Madrid Stade de Reims 4-3 9

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N332 is an informational portal written by ex Guardia Civil to give important information on Spanish Roads and educate ex pats and visitors on safety on driving in Spain. As well as other information regarding living and visiting Spain.

Helping hands...

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Distractions whilst driving are one of the principal contributing factors to road traffic collisions and using the mobile is right at the top of the list when it comes to identifying one of the biggest causes of distraction.

Using your mobile whilst driving is illegal. Wearing a headset, even just one, is illegal. Using a hands free kit which does not go in your ear is legal. Touching your GPS device whilst driving is illegal. The only legal way of using these devices whilst driving is to stop your vehicle in a safe and legal place which doesn’t cause inconvenience to other road users.

With the explosion in the market of smart-watches, linked to your mobile phone, the possibility of distractions is increasing.

Whilst the development of driver-less cars is continuing, Internet giant Google is also trying to help solve the

problems caused by allowing humans behind the wheel, having patented a system, primarily for smart-watches, that detects your location in the vehicle, thus allowing the device to determine if you are located in the driver´s seat. Not only does the system identify your location, it also monitors movement, such as if you are steering the vehicle or changing gears.

If the device identifies that you are the driver, it automatically disables some of the more distracting functions, such as notifications, thus reducing the risk and possibly saving your life one day.

That said, so long as humans are in control of these devices, the element of risk still remains, and the system can of course be bypassed simply by removing the watch.

However, the fact that a global enterprise is trying to go some way to assist in the problem should be recognised.

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Why not get away for the weekend to Madrid, it is either a 4 to 5 hour drive by car from Almeria or Costa Blanca or less than an hour by plane from either Alicante or Almeria airports. Like all major cities there is plenty to do and here are a few examples, hopefully to suit all tastes.

Walk along the Gran Vía The city’s main tourist artery runs the famous Metrópolis building to the Plaza de España. Shops, bars and even a casino line this wide street that stretches for more than a kilometre. If you start walking at the Metrópolis building, with its stunning dome crowned by a bronze statue, the next landmark you’ll come to is at Gran Vía 1, the address for Grassy jewellers since 1952. A bit further on, the Hotel de las Letras deserves a peek inside before you’re wowed by the window display at the Loewe shop or stop to have a drink in the legendary Museo Chicote, which, despite its name, isn’t a museum at all, though there is some art on the walls in the form of photos of celebrities who have passed through the swinging doors.

Visit big museums and small galleries Exploring the area known as Madrid’s Art Triangle is compulsory for any visitor to the city. The Museo del Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza are the three vertices that make up this traingle that is right on the Paseo del Prado, but they’re not the only

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places where you can see art in the area: Madrid’s CaixaForum and its vertical garden are also great places to contemplate beauty.

But you don’t have to walk the hallowed halls of the grandest museums and galleries to admire the all the art Madrid has to offer. Small galleries like Elena Ochoa’s Ivorypress, urban art created at the hand of the likes of Suso33 and collectives such as BoaMistura, along with temporary exhibitions by young painters in bars and restaurants round out Madrid’s cultural panorama.

Grab some beers Going out for a few beers (or glasses of wine, or soft drinks) is one of the locals’ preferred pastimes. And it’s made even better when the weather’s nice and all the bars and restaurants open up their terraces. Among the favourite areas to whet their whistle are La Latina in Plaza de la Cebada, a meeting point for many, especially younger crowd. At weekends it’s near impossible to make your way through streets like Cava Baja or Cava Alta, where you’ll find most of the bars and restaurants.

ADRID Tour the city’s parks You might not realise it, but Madrid has a lot of green spaces.

The biggest one is the Casa de Campo, with 1,700 hectares (6.6 sq mi) - five times bigger than New York’s Central Park.

The interior features a large lake where you’ll find small boats and where schools practice kayaking for competitions.

There’s also a funfair, the Madrid Zoo, a youth hostel, sports facilities and more than a few spaces for concerts and events, including Madrid Arena.

A bit smaller but more central is the Parque del Buen Retiro, also known simply as ‘El Retiro’, with a pond, tree-linded walks, fountains, monuments such as those to Alfonso XII and the statue of the Fallen Angel, and there’s even a space for puppet shows.

Essential sights to see Whether you’re in town for three days or three weeks, you must visit at least three essential spots before you leave. The first is Plaza Mayor, where you can relax with an expensive cup of ‘café con leche’, study the equestrian statue of Felipe III is in the centre of the square and do some pretty good people watching around the Tourist information Centre.

With its own song and everything, the Puerta de Alcalá is another must on your list of sights to see. In Plaza de la Independencia, next to El Retiro park, this ancient neoclassicalstyle gateway to Madrid is at its best at dusk, when lights shine on its arches. You’ll also want to have a look at the Royal Palace, next to the Catedral de la Almudena, the official residence of the Spanish royal family, although they now live in the Zarzuela Palace. Die-hard football fans will want to check out the Plaza de Cibeles, where Real Madrid fans celebrate their team’s wins, or Plaza de Neptune, territory of Atlético Madrid followers.

Go treasure hunting in El Rastro Every Sunday it seems like the whole of Madrid is in one place: C/Ribera de Curtidores, in the Embajadores neighbourhood, where dozens of stalls are set up selling second-hand clothes, vinyl records, jewellery and just about any object you can imagine. This is El Rastro, the most famous and oldest flea market in town.

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QI Most people who have an image in their heads of Spain, think of Paella, packed beaches, bull fighting, flamenco and of course their football team but we have found some Quite Interesting facts about other Spanish things we had heard but were not quite sure about.

Spanish rabbit

No one is sure where the name España comes from. It might be from the Greek Hesperia, meaning “western land” or the Phoenician, Hispnanihad meaning “land of rabbits”. Spain is certainly rich in rabbits: the first written reference to the art of ferreting rabbits occurs in Pliny the Elder’s Natural History, which tells of how, in 6BC, the Emperor Augustus sends ferrets to the Balearic Islands to control a plague of rabbits. Farmed bunnies are still a staple dish on Spanish menus: they consume about 30 million a year.

Spanish lisp

Despite the myth, this has nothing to do with the Spanish imitating their king. The only Spanish king who is recorded as having a lisp is Pedro of Castile (1334-69) and the so-called “Castilian lisp” developed 200 years after Pedro died. There are three distinct approaches to the pronunciation of “z” and “c”. In most of Spain, particularly Castile, the “th” sound is used and this is distinguished clearly from the “s” sound. So, casa is “cassa” and caza is “catha”. The second option is called ceceo (pronounced “the-thayo”), in which they are both pronounced “catha”. This double-lisp is only found in southern parts of Andalusia and is considered extremely bumpkinish.

The final option is seseo (pronounced “sesayo”), in which both the words are pronounced “cassa”. Non-Spanish language groups like the Basques and Catalans tend to use this option and it is the pronunciation on the Canaries and throughout Latin America. The reason for this is that seseo is also used in the area around Seville, the port from which most of the explorers and immigrants left for the Americas.

Spanish war

During the Peninsular campaign (1807-1814) in which Spain and its allies fought for liberation from Napoleonic France, the Spanish did not have the resources to fight a full-scale war. It is from this conflict that we get the word guerrilla or “little war”.

Spanish flu

The 1918 pandemic known as Spanish Flu did not start in Spain.

It was called Spanish Flu because their king, Alfonso XIII, was afflicted, and also because the rest of Europe was at war and news was strictly censored. As a result, Spanish newspapers became the most reliable source of information about the disease. More than 40 million people died in the outbreak: three per cent of the world’s population at the time.

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Spanish loon

The father of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) wanted his son to be an agricultural scientist. It wasn’t to be.

Dalí became the most famous Surrealist artist, although the movement later expelled him for lusting after Hitler and for his unhealthy obsession with making money (André Breton called him “Avida Dollars”, an anagram of his name).

At his first exhibition in London in 1936, Dalí wore a diving suit topped with a Mercedes radiator cap and holding two Russian wolfhounds on a leash with one hand and a billiard cue in the other. The outfit backfired when he began to suffocate and the brass helmet had to be released by a workman wielding a spanner. Dalí went on to produce f i l m sequences for Alfred Hitchcock (Spellbound), and designed the logo for Chupa Chups lollipop

Spanish anthem

“La Marcha Real” is the only national anthem with no official words. They were dropped in 1975, on the death of General Franco, with whom they were associated strongly in the public’s mind. In 2007, the Spanish Olympic Committee held a competition to find new words for the national tune. The winning lyrics, called ¡Viva España! were dropped after just five days as several regions denounced the words as “too nationalistic”.

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1. She is the first head of state to open two Olympic games in two different countries. She opened the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the most recent Summer Olympic games in London in 2012.

2. She speaks fluent French. The queen commonly uses the language during state visits and doesn’t require an interpreter.

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2002 to celebrate Elizabeth’s II Golden Jubilee, went on to sell 100,000 copies.

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Radiance

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Karen Memory

by Elizabeth Bear.

The Drafter

by Kim Harrison.

This almost indescribable sci-fi novel could have come from no other author.

Valente has created a beguiling hybrid of wide-eyed Victorian wonder, pulp space adventure, lavish Hollywood excess, and good old-fashioned murder mystery, a multifaceted novel that explores the strange disappearance of revered documentary filmmaker Severin Unk through script excerpts, lost film clips, interviews, and even old-fashioned commercials.

A standalone steampunk western in an alternate version of late 19th century Seattle. Karen Memery is a “seamstress” in the house of Madame Damnable, who employs a number of women, and whose ornate sewing machines never seem to get much use.

With a brilliant, punchy premise and plenty of action,The Drafter is a thriller with a sci-fi edge that will push buttons for both newcomers and fans of Harrison’s Rachel Morgan urban fantasy series.

Karen and the rest of Damnable’s girls are pulled into a dangerous plot when they give shelter to a battered, bloodied woman who arrives late one night seeking Explore a version of our solar system right protection from her abuser, one of the city’s out of your dreams, where callowhales most powerful men, who may have in his swim the oceans of Venus and settlers eke possession a device that can control men’s out a meager existence on distant Uranus. minds. Bear is clearly having a ball, from incorporating crazy gadgetry to writing in Karen’s idiosyncratic, irresistible voice.

Peri is a Drafter, someone with the ability to rewind time 30 seconds and change the past. But every time she Drafts, her own memories are muddled—a confusion Jack, her lover and partner at Opti, the secret government agency they are both a part of, helps her muddle through. When Peri discovers her own name on a list of corrupt Opti employees, she suddenly has reason to doubt Jack—and herself, as she realizes her entire existence has been manipulated.

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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.

FILM SPEED / ISO

...make some “noise”

The final piece in the Exposure Triangle ISO ratings determine the image sensor’s sensitivity to light, each value of the rating represents a “stop” of light, and each incremental ISO number (up or down) represents a doubling or halving of the sensor’s sensitivity to light.

ISO in the digital world You are probably familiar with ISO on film used in a film camera. It’s the ‘speed’ of the film higher ISO values mean you can take photos in lower light. Surprisingly, there is an ISO setting on your Digital camera. And although there is no longer any film, the ISO setting still plays a vital role.

ISO indicates your digital camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the number, the less light is needed to take a photo that is correctly exposed (not too dark or too light). In bright light (like the middle of a sunny day), you’ll normally use ISO 50 or ISO 100. These lowest settings can be used because there is lots of light around. However, in lower light, your camera needs some help. There are two ways of doing this: • Decrease Shutter Speed. With a slower shutter speed, the camera has more time to ‘take in’ the amount of light it needs. Unfortunately though, the slower the shutter speed, the more chance that your images will turn out blurry. (see my last hints and tips page No6) • Increase ISO Rather than decrease the shutter speed, you can increase the ISO. As I said above, this will increase the sensitivity of the camera which means you can get the same shot with less light entering the camera. Thus the shutter speed can be kept low enough to avoid blurry images.

As increasing the ISO will increase the shutter speed, a high ISO will also help when taking fast moving sports shots. You’ll get clear, crisp shots with no blur. However, I still recommend you use the lowest ISO possible, but why?

Problems of using a high ISO Using a higher ISO means the camera has less light to work with. Unfortunately this also means that ‘noise’ is introduced into your camera. If you’d like to find out exactly what “noise” is and how to eliminate it, I will be covering this in more detail in a later edition. Your camera’s highest ISO value will produce a lot of noise in your image, so I suggest avoiding them unless the light is so low that you have no other choice. Instead choose the second highest value (second largest number).

Top: A simple guide to ideal ISO. 2nd: An example of Clean & Noisy image.

3rd: A typical LCD display of your cameras ISO settings.

Bottom: Often, your ISO can be accessed simply by pressing a button on the rear of your camera. If you have a compact camera you may need to access the menu system to change your setting.

Auto ISO Fortunately most of the time you don’t need to worry about selecting the correct ISO. Most cameras have an “Auto ISO” setting. With Auto ISO, the camera will look at the amount of light in the scene and change the ISO appropriately so that the shutter speed doesn’t get too slow.

ISO Values • If you choose to use a manual ISO, what values should you use?

• ISO 50-100. Suitable for bright light (like outdoors on a sunny day).

• ISO 200. Great for overcast or cloudy days.

• ISO 400 and 800. Use these values when the light is getting dim but it is not yet night.

• ISO 1600 and above. Use for indoor or night shots. Also useful to freeze the action in sports shots. These values will produce the most noise.

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LIFESTYLE In this edition we concentrate on the best foods to eat for your breakfast

Breakfast of champions

The next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, consider this: Skipping breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. A healthy a.m. meal, on the other hand, can give you energy, satisfy your appetite, and set the stage for smart decisions all day long.

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Oatmeal Oatmeal contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber that’s been shown to help lower cholesterol when eaten regularly. Another reason to dig in is Oats are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium.

Steel-cut oats, which take about 15 minutes to cook, contain more fiber than rolled oats or instant varieties, but any type of oatmeal is a healthy choice. Just avoid the flavored kinds, which can be packed with sugar. Instead, sweeten your bowl with milk and a bit of honey, and top with fruit and nuts Greek yogurt This tangy, creamy yogurt is loaded with calcium and boasts plenty of protein—nearly twice as much as regular yogurt—to keep you feeling full throughout the morning. Your best bet: Choose a plain, nonfat variety, and add some fruit to give it some sweetness and flavor (and a dose of added nutrition).

Wheat germ A little wheat germ goes a long way. Just two tablespoons provides about 15% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin E and 10% of your daily folate. “Vitamin E is often a little low in people’s diets, so this is a good way to add in some extra—especially if you don’t eat a lot of nuts or seeds, two other big sources,” It’s easy to incorporate wheat germ into almost any meal, including your go-to breakfasts: Sprinkle it over cereal, stir it into yogurt, or mix it into a smoothie.

Grapefruit Trying to lose weight? According to one study, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you slim down faster, thanks to the fruit’s fat-burning properties and its beneficial effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. Grapefruit is also hydrating, filling, and packed with immunity-boosting antioxidants. For a well-rounded breakfast, pair it with protein—such as yogurt or an egg,. But check with your doctor first if you take any medications, as grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interfere with some prescription drugs.

Bananas There’s nothing like a banana at breakfast to keep those mid-morning cravings at bay. The yellow fruit—especially when they’re still a touch green—are one of the best sources of resistant starch, a healthy carbohydrate that keeps you feeling fuller longer. “Slice it up and add it to cereal or oatmeal,” “It will add natural sweetness, so you may not need additional sugar.” Thanks to a healthy dose of potassium, an electrolyte that helps lower blood pressure naturally, bananas are a particularly good choice for people with hypertension Eggs These incredible edibles have made quite a comeback in recent years. Once shunned for being high in dietary cholesterol (one yolk contains about 60% of your daily allotment), eggs are now embraced as a healthy source of protein and nutrients like vitamin D. Why the turnabout? Research has shown that the cholesterol in our food has less of an impact on blood cholesterol than previously thought. “If, overall, you’re choosing lean proteins and not eating a ton of fat and cholesterol, then eggs are a great thing to have in your diet,”

Watermelon As its name suggests, watermelon is an excellent way to hydrate in the morning. What’s less well known is this juicy fruit is among the best sources of lycopene—a nutrient found in red fruits and vegetables that’s important for vision, heart health, and cancer prevention. Best of all, watermelon contains just 40 calories per cup, landing it on lists of so-called negative-calorie foods that supposedly burn more calories during digestion than they add in. (Actually, it’s a bit more complicated than that, but that’s no reason to not eat watermelon!)

Blueberries Fresh or frozen, these tinysuperfruits pack a big antioxidant punch.

Or better yet, a flurry of punches: Studies suggest that eating blueberries regularly can help improve everything from memory and motor skills to blood pressure and metabolism. (Wild blueberries, in particular, have one of the highest concentrations of the powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins.) Blueberries are also lower in calories than a lot of other fruits (they contain just 80 per cup), so you can pile them onto your cereal without worrying about your waistline.

Coffee That espresso doesn’t just wake you up. Coffee drinking has been linked to a lower risk of several diseases (such as diabetes and prostate cancer), and it may even help you live longer. Researchers suspect the combination of caffeine and antioxidants are responsible for many of the observed health benefits. (A 2005 study found that coffee is the number-one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet, believe it or not.) Of course, loading coffee up with cream and sugar may erase any potential benefits. So skip the fancy flavored drinks, and stick with skim milk.

Tea Not a coffee person? Tea has a pretty impressive résumé of health benefits, too. Because it has less caffeine, it hydrates you more effectively than coffee, and it’s also a rich source of the immunityboosting antioxidants known as catechins. All tea (black, green, or white) provides antioxidants, but green tea may be healthiest of all.

Research suggests that drinking five cups a day can increase your body’s metabolism and help you lose more weight around the middle.

Orange juice Fresh squeezed OJ is a classic (and tasty) morning beverage, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved on. For even more nutritional benefit, you’ll want to opt for a store-bought variety that’s fortified with vitamin D. Along with fatty fish and fortified milk, fortified OJ is one of the few dietary sources of the sunshine vitamin, higher levels of which have been linked to a lower risk of osteoporosis, depression, and certain cancers.

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David Slader comments “This sport is known for being expensive, specially at this level, and it would be impossible for somebody like me to do this without the help of companies like Currencies Direct, I am very glad to have Currencies Direct as one of my main sponsors, knowing that this company is well established and has been around for many years. For me, personally, it’s one of the most serious companies that I have dealt with in helping expats, like myself, living in Spain in changing currency at the best rate and sending money in the fastest and safest way” David goes on to joke about how they both try to do things in the fastest and safest way possible.

Later this year we will look into how they’re getting on in this new and exciting project but currently David is still looking for other possible sponsors, so any companies interested in joining this project can contact him via email at davidroyslader@gmail. com.

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Glorious food food

Cherry Cheesecake

Try this and you’ll see how easy it is to make. You can top with any kind of fruit but the tinned cherry fruit filling gives it a lovely colour or cook some of the fresh local cherries that will be available over the next few weeks.

Serves 12

Ingredients: For the digestive biscuit base • 100g digestive biscuit crumbs • 50g butter or margarine, softened • 50g caster sugar (optional) For the filling • 225g cream cheese • 125g icing sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 250ml double cream, whipped

Enjoy!

• 1 (400g) tin red cherry fruit filling

Method: Prep: 30min • Extra time: 2hr chilling Ready in: 2hr30min 1. Stir together digestive biscuit crumbs, butter and sugar in a bowl until well mixed and crumbly. Press into a cheescake tin or pie dish, going up the sides as much as possible.

2. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour cream cheese on top of prepared biscuit base. Smooth the top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Spread the cherry fruit filling over the top, and chill until serving.

Tip: You could also use black cherry jam instead of the fruit filling.

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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

Los Pastores Finca Listonero

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

Angus & Hereford 950460588 El Almejero 950460405 Meson Del Mar 950460675 Hotel Tikar 950617131 Casa Adriana 950133154 Escanez 950460278 Gondola 950133928 La Parada 950133569 La Pinta 647042126 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

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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 de Ilario Pizzeria 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 Las Leñas 950472562 Levante 950615224 Lily’s Lounge & Restaurant 634312731 Los Amigos 950478489 Lua Beach Club 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

Realito 950093067 Rusty Nail 950472786 Sottocasa 950093075 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 31

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

El Keys 634346208 La Capilla 950479305 Alice’s Sports Bar 677161705 Chili Grill & Indian 950468425 Hostal Rural Tio Tomas 950478806 Meson del Pobre 950468321 Taj 950479607 Valle de Este Karens Bar 950461068 / 647424279 Hotel Valle del Este 950398743 Casa de La Vega 950391208 Villaricos Goah 950467030 La Esperanza 625737025 Los Angeles 617952760 Bar Genesis 647073598 Jets Bar La Plaza 950467590

Palomares Bar restaurant Monikas 950467474 Bar Oasis 950888476 Centro Plaza 950618614 La Dulce Casa 950467768 Turre Café Royal, English Tavern 950468481 Bar Vinilo 634309540 32

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 Bodeguita del Medio 622507424 La Buena Mesa 950467222 / 610356387 La Pampa 950397702 / 671653116 Lua 950478202 Wok Buffet Asiático de Fa 677778587 Corner Bar 950618209 Frankies Bar 662474861 If your establishment is not listed please e-mail: info@ultimatemagazine.es to be included in the next edition.

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Perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or any occasion or for a special culinary experience in the heart of the countryside

Opening times: Friday 19.00 – Close • Saturday 12.00 – Close • Sunday 12.00 – 18.00

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 stunning countryside hamlet of El Pilar, between Lubrin and Sorbas, only 45 minutes from the coast.

Clayton says: “The oven possesses an incredible 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 smokeThis acclaimed restaurant with rooms is infused crunch”. located in a beautifully restored cortijo, the contemporary décor blending harmoniously The restaurant is well known locally for its with the rustic feel of the old building. delicious range of handmade pizzas, also cooked to crispy perfection in the wood oven.

Owners Clayton and Rachel Morley were keen to retain the traditional feel of the building while breathing new life into it.

It has been transformed into an open-house style restaurant with eight luxury en suite rooms designed to be sumptuous, yet simple and elegant.

The intimate dining room focuses around the main feature, the open kitchen, where guests can delight in chef Ivi’s culinary skills while Aromatic herbs are hand picked from the enjoying an aperitif from the bar. restaurant’s own garden while other organic ingredients are provided by local farmers who The extensive wine list features a variety of deliver fresh produce on a daily basis.

Spanish and New World wines and Chico and his team of waiting staff are only too happy to After a great meal what could be better than help you with your choice. to stay the night in one of the stylish and comfortable en-suite rooms, furnished with The restaurant prides itself on sourcing local sumptuous beds. ingredients to enhance the array of mouthwatering dishes available on the menu and is The attractive accommodation offers a particularly proud of dishes produced in the choice of twin, double, family, executive, wood-burning oven, the centrepiece of the and wheelchair-access rooms, each with an kitchen. individual charm.

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Albar provides a special place to relax, rest and retreat, to entertain family, friends or colleagues or celebrate a special occasion in a memorable location. It also plays host to local artists and you will regularly find unique pieces adorning the walls, most available for purchase.

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.

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open 7 days a week from 8.30am call to reserve a table 950 478 8 846 There are many restaurants in Mojácar with menu del dias but here at Mesón El Que Faltaba (Thomas’s) we only use all fresh, natural and local ingredients. We also have many seasonal offers and dishes to offer regularly.

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Change up a traditional Margarita by mixing golden tequila with watermelon juice, a dash of Grand Marnier and a few slivers of jalape単o pepper, salt the rim and add a slice of lime and prepare your taste-buds for a tingling surprise.

Gin and tonic takes on a new guise with cucumber flavoured gin, soda in place of tonic and a generous squeeze of lime.

A Moscow mule becomes an apple mule by changing the lemonade for cider, adding a slice of apple and spicing it up with a cinnamon stick.

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Favourite breakfast hangover cure, the bloody mary, becomes modern by throwing in a generous handful of basil, anchovy olives and a dash of cayenne pepper, hair of the dog never tasted better.

Basil also makes a great addition to a vodka cranberry, try a flavoured vodka for something even fresher.

Champagne or Cava is always a cocktail favourite, for a modern Mimosa swap the orange juice for grapefruit juice for a tangy change.

For a subtle effect on a rum and coke, add a dash of vanilla essence and a cinnamon stick for a flavoursome sensation.

These are a few ideas to try but why not be adventurous and try your own recipes, with fresh herbs in season and an array of fresh fruit ready to slice, chop and juice and add to your favourite spirits, your taste-buds will thank you!

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The Jewel of Cortijo Grande The Finca Listonero is a boutique hostaleria located in perhaps one of the most beautiful settings in the whole of Andalucia, sheltered in the magical valley of El Cortijo Grande.

In the short time the Finca has been reopened to the public, after having been virtually destroyed in a wild-fire in 2009, it has steadily gained an impressive reputation, not just for the accommodation, but also for the extraordinary culinary capabilities of their chef.

The restaurant has a constantly changing menu, varying its offering daily to provide locally sourced, seasonal and beautifully fresh food of the highest quality. The menu is always designed to showcase the best ingredients available on the day, for both the economically priced lunchtime menu del dia and the more indulgent evening a la carte menus.

A short twenty minute drive from the coastal resort of Mojácar, through the small village of Turre, will bring you to the entrance of Cortijo Grande where the road then meanders up into the valley whilst providing breath-taking views of the Cabrera mountains and surrounding countryside.

The Listonero is easily found, being well signposted on the route and from the moment you enter the gates and turn into the drive to the lovingly restored building, you soon realise that your short trip off the beaten track has brought you to an extraordinary and very special location.

From the moment the visitor passes through its doors, the Finca offers a very different take on rural hospitality. The grand entrance hall with its quirky art and furnishings, offers an immediate welcome and as you walk through to the restaurant, lounges and bar, you quickly realise that there is much more on offer here than perhaps first meets the eye.

The Finca owners, Ian and Sandra McIlroy, have a homespun style of hospitality that is perhaps unique to the area. You cannot visit without becoming part of their extended family and so service, with a personal touch, is always very much on offer.

It is always advisable to make reservations for the restaurant, particularly over the busier summer holiday period. If you have special dietary requirements, then this should be made clear when booking your table. The chef prides himself on being able to work his magic with whatever ingredients best suit your palate.

The growing popularity of the Finca Listonero as a place to stay and the increasing demand for the delights it has on offer in its restaurant, look set to secure a very good future for the business. If you’ve already discovered the place, either by accident or by design, you will already know why it is so very special. If you haven’t yet paid a visit, then it might be the time to try seeking it out. You won’t be disappointed.

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La Romeria del Rocio 15th and 16th May 2016 For most of the year the small hamlet of El Rocío is just about as deserted a place as you could wish to find. Its wide, sandy streets are lined with impressively large houses complete with verandahs but they are usually uninhabited except at the time of the pilgrimage. It’s the pilgrimage which brings El Rocío to life, the Romería Del Rocío, amazingly, perhaps Spain’s biggest festival.

El Rocío, on the edge of the Parque Nacional de Doñana, near the town of Almonte has a permanent population of about 700 people but for the weekend before Pentecost Monday as many as a million people can throng the streets where normally you might see one man and his horse. This is one of the few times of the year when the A49 Seville to Huelva road is jammed with traffic all its length and not just as far as the IKEA superstore. he traditional pilgrimage can be traced back to the 15th century when a hunter from the local village of Villamanrique discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen El Rocío, in a tree trunk near the park. The wooden figure of the virgin, which is believed by its devotees to help cure infertility, mental disorders and other diseases, is kept in the enormous church, the Sanctuario de Nuestra Señora de El Rocío which is usually simply referred to as the Ermita. The church itself was destroyed by the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755 but completely rebuilt fifty odd years ago.

pilgrims came with them. Since 1758 the event has taken place on the fiftieth day after Easter Sunday. Those impressively large houses in the village mentioned earlier are actually bases of the 95 brotherhoods, hermandades, who are the senior members of each romería. The pilgrims, known here as Rocieros, arrive with horses, wagons and elaborate flower-bedecked carriages designed to transport the silver and gold Madonnas to the Ermita on the Saturday morning. Most of the female pilgrims will be wearing bright flamenco-style dresses with their male counterparts having the short riding type jackets, traje corto, and wide-brimmed boleros.

The procession lasts until the evening and is accompanied by masses of followers chanting, clapping and beating drums and the playing of tambourines, flutes and guitars. The whole thing is carried out to the accompaniment of fire crackers and crowds shouting out ‘Viva la Reina de la Marisima’ – ‘Long live the queen of the marshland’. The climax of the whole festival comes in the early hours of the Monday morning when the actual statue of the virgin is brought from the church and paraded throughout the town. Its frenetic passing through the hands of all the brotherhoods makes one wonder how it has survived for so long.

There is much of the atmosphere of the famous Seville festivals about the Rocío pilgrimage but with a kind of Spanish Glastonbury feel to it. Many city dwellers will camp out in the fields of the surrounding Doñana National Park and there will be traditional singing and dancing going on for hours on end.

You will be able to smell fried peppers, prawns and sherry and witness the first-time Rocieros being unofficially baptised.

The devotions were originally very parochial affairs but, over the centuries, they became more widespread firstly as people started to return home to Andalucía and then as more and more

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OMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COME

Victoria Wood

I’m on fire, with desire, I could handle half the tennors in a male voice choir.

Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!

But he said: I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I don’t believe in too much sex, This fashion, for passion, Turns us into nervous wrecks, No derision, my decision, I’d rather watch the Spinners on the television, I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.

(19 May 1953 – 20 April 2016)

Wood started her career in 1974 by winning the ATV talent show New Faces. She began to establish herself as a comedy star in the 1980s, with the award-winning television series Victoria Wood as Seen on TV and became one of Britain’s most popular stand-up comics.

In 1998, she wrote & starred in the award-winning sitcom Dinner ladies. In 2006, she won two BAFTA awards for her one-off drama for ITV1, Housewife, 49. Wood frequently worked with long-term collaborators Julie Walters, Duncan Preston and Celia Imrie.

Following her recent passing, we thought a nice tribute would be putting the lyrics from one of her most famous songs here to make you giggle – “The Ballad of Barry & Freda” aka “Lets Do It”.

Freda and Barry sat one night, The sky was clear, the stars were bright, The wind was soft, the moon was up, Freda drained her cocoa cup.

So she said: Let’s do it, let’s do it, do it till our hearts go boom, Go native, creative, Living in the living room, This folly, for jolly, Bend me backwards on me hostess trolley!

Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight.

She licked her lips, she felt sublime!

She switched off Gardener’s Question Time, Barry Cringed in fear and dread, As Freda Grabbed his tie and said:

But he said: I can’t do it, I can’t do it, my heavy-breathing days are gone, I’m older, feel colder, It’s other things that turn me on, I’m imploring, I’m boring, Let me read this catalogue on vinyl flooring!

I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.

Let’s do it, let’s do it, do it while the mood is right!

I’m feeling, appealing, I’ve really got an appetite,

Then she said: Let’s do it, let’s do it, have a crazy night of love, I’ll strip bare, I’ll just wear, Stilettos and an oven glove!

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EDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY Don’t starve a girl of a palaver, Dangle from the wardrobe in your balaclava, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!

Get drastic, Gymnastic, Wear your baggy Y-fronts with the loose elastic but Let’s do it, Let’s do it tonight!

Be mighty, Be flighty, come and melt the buttons on my flame-proof nightie, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!

I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I know ill only get it wrong, Don’t angle, For me to dangle, My arms have never been that strong, Stop pouting, stop shouting, You know I pulled a muscle when I did that grouting.

I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.

I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I must refuse to get undressed, I feel silly. It’s too chilly, To go with out my thermal vest, Don’t choose me, Don’t use me, My mother sent a note to say you must excuse me, I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.

Let’s do it, let’s do it, I really want to rant and rave!

Let’s go, Cos I know just Just how you want to behave, Not bleakly, Not meekly, Beat me on the bottom with the Woman’s weekly, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!

Let’s do it, let’s do it, share a night of wild romance, Frenetic, Poetic, this could be your last big chance, To quote Milton, To eat Stilton, To roll with gay abandon on the tufted Wilton, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!

Let’s do it, let’s do it, I really absolutely must, I won’t exempt you, Want to temp you, Want to drive you mad with lust, No cautions, just contortions, Smear an avocado on my lower portions, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!

I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I’ve got other little jobs on hand, Don’t grouse, Around the house I’ve got a busy evening planned, Stop nagging! I’m flagging, you know as well as i do that the pipes want lagging, I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.

I can’t do it, I can’t do it, It’s really not my cup of tea, I’m harassed, Embarrassed, I wish you hadn’t picked on me, No dramas, give me my pijamas The only girl I’m mad about is Judith Chalmers I can’t do it, can’t do it tonight.

Let’s do it, let’s do it, while I’m really in the mood...

Three cheers! It’s been years, Since I caught you even semi-nude,

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Known as the sunshine state for its hours of sunny weather all-year-round, Florida has been a favourite long-haul destination with Europeans for decades.

Miles of sandy beaches on its two long coastlines and activities to keep travellers of all ages enthralled, this southernmost state in the continental US never fails to deliver.

The east coast’s most famous city is Miami, a melting pot of cultures due to its proximity with the Caribbean and notably, Cuba, this millionaire’s playground is so much more than Lamborghini’s and super-yachts.

South beach is party-central with rooftop nightclubs home to the beautiful people by night, and bikini-clad babes soaking up the rays in the private beach cabanas by day. The Art Deco district has a charm all its own, the buildings, typical of the era line the beach-front, their pastel colours sitting perfectly against the blue skies.

Most of the buildings are hotels, many boasting bars and restaurants with pavement terraces, perfect for watching the world go by. Treat yourself to a super-sized cocktail, with a glass so big, it wouldn’t look out of place holding a bouquet of flowers.

For shopaholics, Lincoln road mall is the place to shop ‘til you drop, with designer stores, eateries and bars side-by-side on the long pedestrianised street. Looking for bargains? Forget city-centre shopping and take a drive out to one of the many outlet malls with rockbottom prices on brand name goods and fashion.

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Sawgrass Mills in nearby Fort Lauderdale has hundreds of stores along with food courts, the perfect place to spend a day spending dollars!

At night time, the city comes to life with an eclectic mix of party-goers, in South Beach, anything goes and every night is special. A couple of rows back from the beachfront, the atmosphere is more calm, with smaller, family run establishments, better service and definitely prices which are kinder on your wallet.

For a little culture, visit Little Havana where Spanish is the main language and every cafe boasts ‘the best Cuban sandwich’. Pick up yourself a Cuban cigar for a fraction of the price, one of the most expensive is the Cohiba at around 70 dollars, said to be the favourite of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Little Haiti similarly gives you the feeling of being in another country, with colourful building and equally colourful characters.

Many people travel to Miami to pick up a cruise ship and head off to Mexico, The Bahamas or The Carribean. Driving from downtown to Miami Beach, the road takes you past the vast

cruise terminal with lines of huge ships waiting to whisk thousands of passengers off on a luxury voyage on the open seas.

Get up close and personal with the ships by taking a harbour cruise.

These fun outings also tour the private islands and skirt past the opulent residences of the rich and famous.

The tour guide will point out who owns which house before sailing past the vast liners which dwarf the tour vessels.

Sports and fitness fans have a wealth of choice of activities to either watch or participate in. Miami Heat basketball team’s arena is located downtown along the Miami Dolphins football stadium. Stay fit while on vacation with a run along the beautiful seafront or try something new and rent a pair of in-line skates and glide like the locals from South beach to North beach.

Miami Heat Basketball Stadium Miami’s climate is changeable with hot humid summers and mild, usually dry winters. Between June and October the humidity levels are high with frequent afternoon rain showers. November onwards is an excellent time to visit with pleasant temperatures although it can be busier.

Fly direct to Miami with Iberia from Madrid, or check out Norwegian air shuttle from Alicante to Fort Lauderdale with a short layover at London Gatwick.

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Be at one with nature and take an air-boat ride through the Everglades, get snappy with the resident ‘gators and look out for the cheeky raccoons while the pelicans catch a ride on the front of the boat.

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2016 BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Wentworth Club. West Course Opened: 1926 Architect: Harry Colt (modernised between 2005 & 2012 by Ernie Els) Par: 73. Length: 7281 yards Course Record: 62, Robert Karlsson (3rd round BMW PGA Championship 2010) AND Thomas Bjorn (1st round BMW PGA Championship 2014).

Wentworth once again plays host to the BMW PGA Championship, one of the world’s most prestigious events.

We look forward to welcoming back defending champion Byeong Hun An, of South Korea, whose breakthrough victory here in 2015 kick-started a season in which he finished seventh in the Race to Dubai and was voted the European Tour’s rookie of the year.

Benny, as he is affectionately known by his fellow professionals, will be joined by a stellar field showcasing many of the biggest names in golf, among them Justin Rose, the former US Open champion and the star of the European Tour’s

Byeong Hun An poster campaign, Lee Westwood, the former world No1 & Wentworth legend, Ernie Els. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: 1984 to current day.

The BMW PGA Championship and Wentworth’s West Course have been good for one another and this is certainly one trophy that remains high on every player’s career wish list.

the Club’s reputation at the pinnacle of the professional game. Every spring this is European golf’s main attraction, bringing with it a buzz of excitement and the presence of many of golf’s greatest players.

Former winners include major champions such as Jacklin, Ballesteros, Faldo, Langer, Woosnam and Olazabal, while former World No.1 Luke Donald achieved a rare double with historic back-to-back wins in 2011 and 2012.

The European Tour’s flagship event once upon a time rotated on several of Britain’s finest courses, Wentworth being among them, but in 1984 it returned to the West and never left. It was a fine piece of matchmaking and helped cement

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Hybrid clubs have rapidly become popular across the golfing spectrum in the 21st century. Originally designed to help amateur golfers improve their games, hybrids have found their way into many professional golf bags, including those of PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players. Despite their popularity, some casual golfers may wonder if they’re sacrificing distance when they swing hybrid clubs.

Irons vs Hybrids Hybrids were originally intended to replace long irons, because many players have trouble hitting the ball in the air with the lesslofted clubs. Additionally, in an effort to achieve more distance, golf manufacturers have decreased iron club lofts over the years and have also decreased golf ball spin. Both trends have made long irons almost unplayable for many casual golfers. Hybrids are more forgiving than the irons they replace, featuring larger sweet spots and a deeper centre of gravity, which helps you get the ball into the air.

Typical Distances for Hybrids The longest hybrid clubs, the hybrids that replace the longest irons, typically feature 15 to 17 degrees of loft. A player with a 90 mph swing speed can expect to hit the ball about 190 yards with a long hybrid. A similar player should hit a 21 degree hybrid about 180 yards, a 24 degree hybrid roughly 175 yards and a 27 degree hybrid approximately 160 yards.

Measuring Iron Shots If you swing at 90 mph and make solid contact with a 1 iron, something very few players attempted, even in pre-hybrid days because of the club’s skimpy 5 degrees of loft, you would expect to hit the ball 205 yards. More realistically however, the long hybrids typically replace 2 and 3 irons. A 90 mph swinger should hit those clubs 195 and 185 yards, respectively, or about the same distance as the longest hybrid. The same golfer would hit each succeeding iron, from the 4 through to the 9, an average of 10 yards less apiece, resulting in a 175 yard average with a 4 iron and a 125 yard average with a 9 iron.

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TSB CHARITY GOLF DAY A SUCCESS! TSB Golf Society and Alice’s Bar Turre recently held a charity golf tournament, raffle and auction to raise money for a new shower block at the Vera Orphanage.

The golf was a team event with a pink ball format playing stapleford. The winning team taking the prize on the day with 144 points were Mark, Des, Jack and Disco.

After a great days golf at La Envia Golf Course, where everyone dressed up in old fashioned Plus Fours, and the evening at Alice’s Bar, the total raised was nearly 4000 euros.

In the Two´s competition, there were 3 winners, Des, Disco and Graham, who each received 16 new golf balls as prizes.

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Due to the success of the day they aim to make the competition and fund-raiser an annual event so look out for the second one next April.

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With the recent onset of new laws pertaining to ‘short term rentals’ and ‘holiday lets’ of properties in and around the Mojácar areas, Almeria and Andalucia, It is important to ensure that you and your property are fully legal and adhere to the new legislations.

Soria Bonilla can help you ensure that this is case, simply contact us to arrange a meeting so we can advise you on all aspects of the new decrees and help you get fully compliant. We can also help with any other legal requirements you may have.

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 residential areas which are contractually offered for rent by advertising and with the possibility of booking.

Excluded are those contracted by more than two months and those in rural areas.

The owner is supposed to be the one who is to perform the operations, unless there is another person or entity with legal title, to perform this operation.

The “homes for tourism purposes” include: FULL BOARD, if rented as a whole and with a maximum seating capacity of fifteen or BED & BREAKFAST, its owner must reside in them and can accommodate up to six seats. In any case can not exceed four places per room.

The properties are to be furnished and the rooms have direct exterior ventilation and cooling, with fixed elements when the rental period is between May & September, and heating within the period from October to April.

It is mandatory to provide: First Aid Kit, Tourist Information of the area and Complaint Forms. For the start of the activity, a “sworn statement” will be held at the Andalusian and these homes will be enrolled in the Registry of Tourism of Andalusian Ministry of Tourism and Sports. After this one registration code to be reflected in advertising is obtained.

This Decree shall enter into force three months after its original publication (02/02/16) by the Andalusian government.

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Always dreamed of that big win? I’m sure you’ve all sat there at some point and fantasised about what you would do with all the winnings, who you would give some to and what would be the first thing you spent it on. Well for some, it’s not all about what they want for themselves or even what or where they would go because for these people, simply giving it away or donating the majority of their winnings makes them who they are and gets them on this list. Commendable or craziness?

Call it what you will and with the odds of winning as they are, we wish you every luck if you play lotteries and we hope that this encourages you to think about what you would do a little bit more.

Hilda Floyd ($1 Million) Hilda Floyd won the Idaho Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle, taking home a check for a modest $1 million. Seconds after she received the million-dollar check, she stated that she already knew what to do with the money. At the back of her mind, Floyd knew from the very moment she purchased the ticket, that had she won – the money would go to those in need.

Floyd followed through on her promise, and within ten months of receiving the meaty check, she had donated more than 90 percent of her winnings.

Allen & Violet Large ($11.2 Million) Senior couple Allen and Violet Large, aged 75 and 78 respectively, did not expect to make it big – pun intended – when they found out about their $11.2 million winnings in the lottery.

After the Large family finally got their hands on the winnings, they did what most of us would not – give away every penny. The couple divided the money between family members and over 60 public organizations (fire stations, hospitals and the like). The couple has also stated that, from the very beginning, it was their intention to give away the money were they lucky enough to win.

Ray & Barbara Wragg (£8.5 Million) The senior couple Ray and Barbara Wragg found out that they won the lotto jackpot in January of 2010.

The money in question was in the tune of (£8.1 million, and the couple ended up raking in all of it. While the couple spent a few pounds to enjoy their new riches, the majority of the winnings (£5.8 million) were donated to those in need by December of the same year.

Tom Crist ($40 Million) While on vacation in California, Christ got a call from lottery officials in western Canada.

After receiving the winnings, Crist donated every penny to charity in honor of his late wife, Jan, who had passed from cancer at the age of 33 just two years prior. His children did not dispute his decision and were supportive of him donating the whole sum to various charities and cancer research facilities.

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Margaret Loughrey (36.5€ Million) Margaret Loughrey is a Northern Ireland woman who lives a simple life – well, at least until she won the EuroMillions jackpot.

That being said, Loughrey didn’t only focus on spending the money on herself, no, in fact, she decided to give away half of it to those in need the second she received her winnings.

“I know what it’s like to have nothing. That’s why I’m giving it away – I can’t miss what I never had.” She said when asked why she decided to part with such a large sum.

Sheelah Ryan ($55 Million) Sheelah Ryan was the kind soul lucky enough to win the 1988 Florida lottery jackpot of $55 million. Using her winnings, Ryan started a charity to help the elderly and the homeless. The Ryan Foundation she started has helped in a lot of other causes, too – ranging from helping poor children to rescuing stray cats.

“I realized there must have been a reason He gave me the money, so I decided to give some of it to senior citizens and the homeless.”

Shaw McBride ($159 Million) Much like Hilda Floyd, Shaw McBride also knew at once what he was supposed to do with the $159 million that he won in the lottery. McBride mentioned that he felt that the right thing to do was give away the money to people who need it more than he did. Shaw also claims that he found God, who continues to guide him in his religious path.

Over the course of a few months, McBride has reportedly given away all of the $159 million to the penny.

Chris & Colin Weir (£161.6 Million) In the year 2011, Chris and Colin Weir won a massive $249.8 million in the EuroMillions lottery. Without greed and selfishness in their hearts, they decided that the money was not for them but for the people. At this time, more than 80% of their instant fortune has been donated to Scotland’s pro-independence campaign.

“Scots aren’t going to vote based on how much money we have given to a particular campaign – they will make their decision based on being well-informed.

Roy Cockrum ($259.8 Million) Roy Cockrum claimed the largest jackpot prize in Tennessee history. Cockrum won a mind-boggling amount of $259 million on his extremely lucky Powerball ticket. He planned to set aside a small portion of the money for himself and donate the rest to a long list of charities and organizations.

Cockrum’s vision was to help those in need, in turn helping make the world a better place in general.

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TUNAS If you live in, or have visited the Mojácar, Vera and Garrucha area over the last month it will have been impossible for you not to notice the groups of musicians (tunas) dressed in medieval costume travelling around the bars and restaurants.

The colourful jovial group of young people make an interesting sight but as we do not know what they are all about we thought we would get some information on them to help us all understand this tradition.

No, the tuna is not only a fish. In Spanish the word “tuna” refers to a group of students, all dressed up in traditional costume who sing their serenades to lovely, modern day maidens just as others have done in centuries past.

While tunas are not exclusive to Andalusia, they are definitely a big part of the university culture in southern Spain, especially in cities like Seville. They generally form through different “facultades” (university departments, like Medicine, Law, etc) with each one distinguished by a different colour banner that members wear over their costume.

The tunas go way back in history with some of the earliest records from the 1200’s when students went about singing

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and playing music out of the pure need to survive and pay their school fees. Over time, the traditional groups evolved into something almost akin to the university “fraternities” in the USA, with initiation rites, veteran members looking out for newer members and a sort of insiders’ club feeling to the whole thing.

Nowadays tuna still dress up in all the traditional gear – the tight waistcoat, traditional pants, the banner and often the cape. They also still play stringed instruments and might have a tambourine or an accordion along as well. They still sing their serenades as they did in the past.

Perhaps the biggest change is that young women are no longer constrained by strict social norms, and therefore no longer await these charming men under careful supervision. Instead they are much more likely to gather for a wild, all-girls party several hours before the tuna arrive – by which time they’ve worked themselves into a veritable frenzy via singing, dancing and playing a variety of party games that involve heavy drinking.

Modern evolution aside, the heart of the tuna spirit is still alive in that many a tuna has his eye on a girl who will be at the party. And if she’s lucky, at the end of the group’s performance, he’ll throw her his cape and she’ll catch it…

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Follow Following Foll owin ing g a very very ssuccessful ucce uc cess ssfu full year year of of sales sale sa less in 2015 201 015 5 wh whic which ich h ha hass no now w continued cont co ntin inue ued d into into 2016, 201 016 6 New Wave Villas urgently requires more quality properties in the Mojacar area.

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Traditional Stone house with architectural style of an Andalusien Palace of the thirteenth century.

Around 600 sqm living space including 6 bedrooms with 6 En - suite bathrooms. The location is in the middle of a beautiful nature park and the Sierra María mountains with it’s calm and peace and the unique decoration and equipment gives the property a great varity of business opportunities.

Features: 2 Arab Patios, Arab baths, Dining-Living-Laundry-Utility- kitchen fully fitted … Alarm, Central heating, Fireplace, Hidro massage.

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Zahories, Mojácar Playa.

REF: ME1347 Price 125.000€

REF: ME1345 Price 179.500€

Top floor corner apartment, with sea and mountain views with communal garden/pool and private parking within the gated grounds. The constructed area is 65m² with a terrace off the lounge, one of the bedrooms and a private roof terrace.

AC/H in the main bedroom. Furnished.

Front line, top floor apartment with fantastic sea views over the new part of the promenade of Mojacar, well located next to the Pueblo Indalo and walking distance to all amenities.

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment has 70m² built area plus a terrace of 14m². Parking space in the underground garage. Communal pool.

Casa Nea Zoe, Mojácar.

Bajos De Bancal, Mojácar Playa.

REF: ME1356 Price 289.000€

REF: ME1349 Price 199.000€

A unique 5 year old property, located in a quiet area, just on the boundary between Mojacar and Turre. Constructed to modern standards. The outside has a developed "country style" to fit the house to the landscape. The inside of the property is built to a modern high standard. Covered terrace with space for table and chairs, BBQ, and sunbeds.

Unique opportunity to acquire a beautiful front line beach top floor corner apartment in prime location with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. These sea views are unbeatable!

2 double bedrooms and family bathroom. Fabulous terrace.

An inside parking space is included in the price. AC/H in the lounge. Sold fully furnished and equipped.

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

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Casa Wandaland, Mojácar.

REF: ME1360 Price 365.000€

REF: ME1350 Price 330,000€

Very spacious, light and airy detached villa, approx 400m from the sea. South East orientation and with lovely sea views. The property is built on a plot of 500m², fully walled in and has a constructed area measuring 193m² and is split over two floors. Mature garden with palms & grass around the pool & terrace. The property is very private and in excellent condition.

Beautiful traditional property which has various garden and outdoor spaces with views of the Sierra Cabrera Mountains and set around a tropical pebbletec oasis style swimming pool. The house has many original features with a built area of 136m². The property is located just offthe road between Mojácar & Turre. Within easy access of Mojácar.

Mar Azul, Mojácar Playa.

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REF: ME1344 Price 99.500€

REF: ME1346 Price 79.000€

Lovely decorated cozy ground floor apartment centrally located in Mojacar Playa within easy walking distance to beach and amenities. This is a ground floor apartment with a built area of 45m² plus a large private patio area and is in a residential complex with community swimming pool and well kept gardens.

Fabulous modern top floor 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with unbeatable sea and golf views. Excellent value for money.

Outdoor swimming pool / garden area , indoor heated swimming pool / jacuzzi . All apartments on the complex have an underground parking space and storage room and there are glass lifts to enjoy the spectacular sea 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.

Lifestyle

Living Levante

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

www.mojacarestates.com

“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. 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

info@vipalmeria.com www.vipalmeria.com

“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 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.

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

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

info@vipalmeria.com www.vipalmeria.com

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-V0236 82000€ VERA PLAYA

API-V0170 155000€ VERA PLAYA

2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom top floor. Terrace 14 m2 (south facing). Completely furnished Aircon, covered parking space Outdoor & Indoor pool Play area for kids.

2 km 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-V0236 99000€ VALLE DEL ESTE GOLF

API-VIL0105 VILLARICOS

Townhouse with golf views 2 beds,1 bathroom & 1 toilet.

Terrace with views.

Private parking space Aircon & fully furnished.

Outdoor pool. Close to hotel & comercial center.

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.

API-MO133 365000€ MOJACAR PLAYA

API-V0211 649000€ PUERTO REY/VERA PLAYA

4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms villa Plot of 364m2. Garage Private pool. Aircon & heating Sea views, 200 m to the beach

Spacious quality villa. Plot of 615m2. 5 beds & 4 baths .

Garden with private pool.

Large terrace, porch and roof terrace. SEA VIEWS In the heart of Puerto Rey 50m to the beach.

PERFECT TO LIVE IN ALL YEAR ROUND

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.

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)

Tel: 950 472 430 Mob: 610 053 563

www.veritashomes.co.uk

info@veritashomes.co.uk

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At Veritas Homes Property Group we are passionate about what we do and for that reason we are always open, honest and eager to give advice and help to answer any questions from a position of knowledge and experience.

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Charming renovated 3 bed / 2 bath Village House within walking distance to all amenities. Built in 2 floors. Patio, fire place, wood burner, beam ceiling. A lot of character!

Large 2 bed / 1,5 bath Townhouse with patio, front terrace with bbq, 1st floor terraces and roof terrace of 78 m2 with panoramic views. Air con. On the sought after area of Vista de los Ángeles.

Cortijo style 4 bed / 2 bath property with beautiful pool and garden on plot of 1.490 m2. Short drive to Turre, Mojácar and beach. Nice views. Fire place and beam ceiling.

Encantadora y renovada casa de pueblo con 3 dormitorios y 2 baños. Situada cerca de todos los servicios. 2 plantas. Patio, chimenea, estufa de leña, techo con vigas de madera. Mucho carácter.

Gran Adosado con 2 dormitorios, 1 baño y 1 aseo situado en Vista de los Ángeles. Consta de patio, terraza con bbcoa, terrazas en los dormitorios y azotea de 78 m2 con vistas. Air acond.

Chalet-cortijo con encanto. 4 dormitorios y 2 baños.

Piscina desbordante. Parcela de 1.490 m2. Vistas preciosas a Mojácar pueblo. Cerca de Turre, Mojácar y playas. Chimenea y vigas de madera.

159,950€

199,000€

330,000€

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Paseo del Mediterraneo. 197, Mojácar - Almeria

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If you are looking to sell your property why not talk to us today & benefit from our reputation & experience.

Mojácar

4 bed, 4 bath, detached villa of 238m2 on a plot of 10,000m2. Private pool & garage. Ample terraces & gardens. 5 mins. drive form the beach. Pretty views.

DV1213 349.950€ Valle del Este

2 bed, 2 bath, brand new townhouse of 130m2 front-line to the golf. South facing & spectacular views. 2 terraces. Underground parking. Good on-site amenties & benefits.

LV720 99.000€ Mojácar Playa

2 bed, 2 bath, apartment of 65m2 + terrace of 39m2 with spectacular sea views. Garage of 15.45m2.

Community pool & terrace. Short drive to amenities & beaches.

A1036 118.000€

Mojácar Playa

3 bed, 2 bath, detached bungalow of 130m2 on 507m2. Private pool & garage. Roof terrace.

Walled plot. Easy walk to beaches, shops & restaurants.

DV1223 330.000€ Desert Springs

3 bed, 3 bath, townhouse of 115m2 on a superb golf urbanisation + views over the 1st & 18th fairways. Quality fixtures & fittings. A/C. Community pool, gardens & covered parking.

LV705 199.950€ Mojácar Playa

1 bed, 1 bath, south-facing apartment of 54m2 on a front-line complex with sea views. Private terrace.

Huge community pool & terraces. Excellent location.

A1118 69.950€

Arboleas

4 bed, 3 bath, renovated detached house of 163m2 on a plot of 332m2. Private terraces, pool, garden & roof terrace with lovely country views. Private parking DV1394 167.950€ Vera Playa

3 bed, 3 bath, townhouse of 173m2 + 156m2 of garden & terraces. Sea views from the upper terraces. Integral garage & basement. Community pool.

LV717 175.000€ Villaricos

3 bed, 2 bath, modern penthouse apartment of 109m2 + terrace. Spacious, light & airy.

Underground parking & store-room with lift access.

Sea & village views.

A1241 169.995€

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