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WELCOME Welcome to the September or Autumn edition of Ultimate Magazine.

After a cooler Summer than usual we move in to the darker nights and shorter days of Autumn here in Spain. September is one of my favourite months with the temperatures in the high twenties and a warm breeze very different to the humid conditions usually here in July and August.

Most of the bars and restaurants have reported a very good Summer with a good amount of customers over the last few weeks and generally business up on last year. The new Paseo in Mojacar has proved extremely popular with lots of walkers, runners, cyclist and of course the tourists using it on a regular basis. We are not sure if the extension that will affect all of the Beach Bars will be seen as an improvement for the majority of the local residents, but we will have to wait and see.

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CONTENTS

04 All about Melons!

06 Come Wine With Me: Infusion revolution 08 At the movies: BFG & Roald Dahl 10 N332: Rules & Regs 14 Things to do: Doñana National Park 18 QI: Alan Davies 22 The Book Shelf 25 Photography Hints & Tips 28 Lifestyle: Go Bananas 30 Food Glorious Food: Baked Dorada 32 Gourmet Guide 51 Fishing In Spain 52 Comedians: Ardal O’Hanlon 54 A destination report: The Algarve 56 The Golf Pages: Club tips, Deals & Tournaments 63 2016/17 Barclays Premiership 62 Royal British Legion Mojácar 68 Worlds Most: Aphrodisiac foods 72 Paella: Brief History 74 Property Pages

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MELONS! TIPS & HEALTH BENEFITS

If picking a ripe melon feels like a completely daunting task, we can assure you that you’re not alone. Sometimes this choice feels more like a leap of faith, where you cross your fingers and hope for the best but there are ways to discover the sweetest, ripest, juiciest melons, and to pluck them from the heap.

Picking a good melon comes with challenges. It’s not like selecting berries where you can see green hints of unripeness and it’s certainly not as easy as selecting a good peach or nectarine, where you can feel for juiciness, and smell the scent of perfect ripeness.

From now on, use these 5 tips to pick a ripe melon every time!

1. Inspect the melon for defects.

Your first order of business should be to inspect what the melon looks like. Does it have any bruising, soft spots or cracks? Choose a melon that’s not damaged on the outside. It should be free of bruises, soft spots, moldy patches and cracks.

2. Check the skin color.

When buying watermelon and honeydew, choose a melon with a dull looking appearance. A shiny outside is an indicator of an underripe melon. Also, honeydews should be pale yellow to light lemon in color, not overly green.

With melons such as cantaloupe and muskmelons, the rind underneath the net-like texture should be golden or orange in color.

Avoid melons with an underlying green or white color.

3. Size does matter.

Pick up a few melons and see how they feel. Choose a melon that’s heavy for its size.

1. It soothes sore muscles.

According to a new study in the Journal of Agricultural Food and Chemistry, drinking watermelon juice before a hard workout helped reduce athletes’ heart rate and next-day muscle soreness. That’s because watermelon is rich in an amino acid called L-citrulline, which the body converts to L-arginine, an essential amino acid that helps relax blood vessels and improve circulation.

The study’s seven participants, all men, were given 17 ounces (500 mL) of either natural watermelon juice, watermelon juice enriched with additional citrulline, or a placebo drink an hour before their workouts. Interestingly, the natural juice was just as effective as the enriched juice. The researchers also determined that intestinal cells can absorb more citrulline from watermelon juice than from citrulline supplements, especially when the juice is unpasteurized.

2. It helps heart health.

Postmenopausal women experienced improved cardiovascular health after six weeks of taking commercially available watermelon extract supplements containing citrulline and arginine, according to a study published earlier this year by Florida State University physiologist Arturo Figueroa.

And in a 2012 study—also led by Figueroa—such supplements helped alleviate high blood pressure in obese, middle-aged adults.

(Not surprisingly, he’s received two grants from the Watermelon Promotion Board.)

3. It could be a natural Viagra.

Improved circulation can benefit more than just the heart, as at least one watermelon researcher has pointed out. But you’d probably have to eat an awful lot to achieve the desired effect-and eating too much could cause unfortunate side effects, since watermelon has long had a reputation as a natural diuretic.

4. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals, but low in calories.

Have you ever tried the tapping test when buying a watermelon? It’s quite simple. Just tap the melon with the palm of your hand. If you hear a hollow sound, it’s passed the first test.

Given its name, you might assume the fruit has little nutritional value—and it is more than 90 percent water. But a 10-ounce (300-mL) wedge of watermelon packs in about one-third of the recommended daily value ofvitamins A and C, as well as a modest amount of potassium (9 percent of the daily value).

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5. Don’t forget the smell test.

5. It could even combat cancer.

4. Tap, tap, tap!

This works best with melons like cantaloupes and honeydew. Push your fingers on the round section where the vine was attached. It should be slightly soft and should smell fresh and fragrant with a hint of sweetness.

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Watermelon is among the best dietary sources of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to both the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer, although scientists are still investigating the details of that connection.

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Infusion revolution Infusions and herbal teas are a great way to rehydrate and take in some goodness at the same time. These potent, yet refreshing beverages have been drunk for thousands of years, initially for their healing powers, long before the days of antibiotics and modern medicine.

The difference between the two is very subtle, infusions are usually a blend of herbs and/or spices while teas are usually flavoured and brewed more quickly.

Infusions can be made from most herbs and should be steeped for four to six hours and drunk within 24-hours.

Teas can be bought off the shelf in an array of flavours and drunk straight away after brewing with boiling water.

Flavours include, zesty lemon, a perfect way to kick-start your metabolism in the morning, refreshing mint, ideal for easing the digestive system after a meal, camomile, mother nature’s ‘sleeping pill’ for when you need to wind down and relax.

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Green, white and black teas, served without milk all contain antioxidants for when you feel the need for a detox and rooibos or red bush is known as an anti-inflammatory.

Infusions can be blended to ease a number of ailments and illnesses, a liquorish and basil mix is said to help with weight loss, while passionflower is a great stress-buster.

Echinacea is great for boosting the immune system, a cup a day can beat off colds and other winter ailments.

Chai has become a big hit and is outselling traditional café latte’s in coffee houses around the globe, originating in India and Pakistan, the heady mix of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves, served hot with milk is a delicious soothing and healthy alternative to a caffeine fix.

Whether it’s a thirst quencher you need or your body needs a boost of energy and goodness, indulge in an infusion and give your body a treat.

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With a new film adaptation of The BFG recently released in July 2016, here are a few things you may not know about Roald Dahl’s much-loved story.

The BFG, about the dream-catching Big Friendly Giant and young orphan Sophie, was first published in 1982. More than 30 years and one animated TV film later the story has now been set for the big screen directed by Steven Spielberg but were you aware of these other fascinating facts?

‘Sophie’ was originally ‘Jody’ In early drafts of the story, the child snatched by the BFG from an orphanage bedroom was not Sophie, but a little boy named Jody. Jody soon transformed into Sophie - named after Roald’s first grandchild - the resourceful and brave girl who helps the BFG outwit those other horrible giants.

The BFG speaks his own language, The BFG began life as a scribble in and it has a name. an exercise book.

As The BFG says to Sophie, “Words... is oh such a twitchThroughout his life, Roald Dahl kept what he called his ‘Ideas Books’ - old school exercise books he used to write down any inspiration for a story that came to him. This is how The BFG began - as a note in one of Roald’s books, scrawled in pencil, revisited years later and published when Roald was 66. The Ideas Books books are now stored in the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre archive.

ticking problem to me all my life.” His idiosyncratic way of talking - with its tangled-up sentences and newly-crafted phrases - led Roald to draft long lists of words for him to speak. This formed the basis of ‘gobblefunk,’ which is what we call the BFG’s language, and these lists are also kept in the Roald Dahl Museum archive.

The BFG was Roald’s own favourite The Big Friendly Giant made his - and he even pretended to be the first appearance in Danny, the Big Friendly Giant.

Champion of the World.

Roald once said that of all his stories, The BFG was particularly The character of The Big Friendly Giant first appeared in Roald’s 1975 story Danny, the Champion of the World. He was a character in a bedtime story Danny’s father told him “which must have gone on for at least fifty nights,” and many of the details about the character are the same, from his ability to mix dreams to his incredible hearing.

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close to his heart. It’s certainly something that stayed with him throughout his lifetime - even before Danny’s father introduced us to him, Roald was telling the story of the dream-catching giant to his own children and, later, his grandchildren. He would climb a ladder outside their bedrooms and pretend to blow good dreams in through the window - just like the BFG.

Roald Dahl Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide.

in Washington, Dahl sent a copy to the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who read it to her grandchildren and the book was commissioned by Walt Disney for a film that was never made.

Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander.

Dahl’s short stories are known for their unexpected endings and his children’s books for their unsentimental, macabre, often darkly comic content, featuring villainous adult enemies of the child characters. His books champion the kind-hearted, and feature an underlying warm sentiment. Dahl’s works for children include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox, The BFG, The Twits and George’s Marvellous Medicine. His adult works include Tales of the Unexpected.

He rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both children and adults and he became one of the world’s bestselling authors. He has been referred to as “one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century”.

His awards for contribution to literature include the 1983 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, and the British Book Awards’ Children’s Author of the Year in 1990. In 2008, The Times placed Dahl 16th on its list of “The 50 greatest British writers since 1945”.

Dahl’s first published work, inspired by a meeting with C. S. Forester, was “A Piece of Cake” on 1 August 1942. The story, about his wartime adventures, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post for US$1,000 (a substantial sum in 1942) and published under the title “Shot Down Over Libya”.

His first children’s book was The Gremlins, published in 1943, about mischievous little creatures that were part of Royal Air Force folklore. The RAF pilots blamed the gremlins for all the problems with the aircraft. While at the British Embassy

The Mystery Writers of America presented Dahl with three Edgar Awards for his work, and many were originally written for American magazines such as Collier’s (The Collector’s Item was Colliers Star Story of the week for 4 September 1948), Ladies Home Journal, Harper’s, Playboy and The New Yorker.

Works such as Kiss Kiss subsequently collected Dahl’s stories into anthologies, gaining worldwide acclaim.

One of his more famous adult stories, “The Smoker” (also known as “Man from the South”), was filmed twice as both 1960 and 1985 episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and also adapted into Quentin Tarantino’s segment of the 1995 film Four Rooms. This oft-anthologised classic concerns a man in Jamaica who wagers with visitors in an attempt to claim the fingers from their hands. The 1960 Hitchcock version stars Steve McQueen and Peter Lorre.

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CYCLING ON SPANISH ROADS

Is cycling two abreast LEGAL or ILLEGAL? Due to the large amount of cyclists who do NOT know the SPANISH traffic law, we have decided to publish the article of the law that explains if it is legal or not to cycle two abreast.

So if you are cycling two abreast and there are vehicles behind you, you will have to cycle in a single row, BUT if the group is too large, you will have to separate to small groups leaving enough space to let the other vehicles overtake you.

We underline SPANISH traffic law, because we know that in other European countries there are other legislations, similar but NOT the same, so if you are cycling in SPAIN you should read / know the Spanish Traffic Law before you start an meaningless argument with others.

Of course if both cyclists are on the hard shoulder, they can keep cycling two abreast because they are not obstructing the traffic.

Q. Can you cycle 2 abreast?

We hope this will clear all your doubts. Remember that the rules in Spain are not always the same as in your own country. Please ask N332 by visiting their facebook or website as they are there to help you.

A. In short, yes but not all the time and there are rules to follow.

Q. In what cases can’t you cycle 2 abreast?

A. On road sections when there is not enough visibility for the oncoming traffic and when there are vehicles behind you, waiting to overtake.

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Doñana National The Parque Nacional de Doñana is one of Europe’s most important wetland reserves and a major site for migrating birds.

It is an immense area; the parque itself and surroundingparque natural or Entorno de Doñana (a protected buffer zone) amount to over 1,300 sq km in the provinces of Huelva, Sevilla and Cádiz. It is internationally for recognised for its great ecological wealth. Doñana has become a key centre in the world of conservationism.

Doñana is well known for its enormous variety of bird species, either permanent residents, winter visitors from north and central Europe or summer visitors from Africa, like its numerous types of geese and colourful colonies of flamingo. It has one of the world’s largest colonies of Spanish imperial eagles. The park as a whole comprises three distinct kinds of ecosystem: the marismas, the Mediterranean scrublands and the coastal mobile dunes with their beaches.

The configuration of the Parque Nacional de Doñana is a result of its past as the delta of the Guadalquivir river, the ‘big river’, or Wada-I-Kebir, of the Moors. But it is a delta with a difference. Unlike most, the river has only one outlet to the sea, just below Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The rest of what used to be its delta has gradually been blocked off by a huge sandbar that stretches from the mouth of the Río Tinto, near Palos de la Frontera, to the riverbank opposite Sanlúcar, and which the sea winds have gradually formed into high dunes. Behind this natural barrier stretches the marshlands (marismas).

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The effect of this extraordinary mélange of land and water was to create an environment shunned by people but ideal for wildlife. As early as the thirteenth century, the kings of Castille set aside a portion of the Doñana as a royal hunting estate; later the dukes of Medina Sidonia made it their private coto too.

One of the duchesses of Medina Sidonia, Doná Ana de Silva y Mendoza, indulged her antisocial instincts by building a residence there that was more hermitage than palace. As a result, the entire region came to be known as the ‘forest of Doná Ana’, or Doñana.

In the eighteenth century, Goya is known to have visited the Duchess of Alba at the Palacio de Doñana when she was its proprietress. Subsequently, the land passed through many hands before the official creation of the parque nacional in 1969. Meanwhile, adjoining areas of wetland were being dramatically reduced.

Across the Guadalquivir vast marshes were drained and converted to farmland, until only the protected lands of the Doñana remained intact. For centuries there had been only a vacant spot on the map between Lebrija in the east and Almonte in the north west, but in recent years whole towns and villages have sprung up west of the Guadalquivir, and the resort town of Matalascañas has brought urban sprawl to the south-western edge of the Doñana, a place once occupied

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by reed-thatched fishermen’s huts. The proximity of these settlements has further complicated the work of the park’s wildlife guardians. Two of the Doñana’s precious lynxes, for example, have been run over by cars on the highway to Matalascañas; cats and dogs straying out of the nearest towns have killed animals in the park, and birds that have overflown the fences have been gunned down by trigger-happy hunters despite stringent conservation laws.

A more permanent threat to the Doñana’s ecosystem are the new ricefields and other agricultural projects north of El Rocío, whose run-off waters sluice pesticides into the marismas and the sulphur mines upstream at Aznalcóliar which was effluvium into the river.

ACCESS - Entrance to the park is strictly controlled. You can take half-day trips with official guides or explore the environs of the visitors’ centres on foot.

To visit the principal visitors’ centre at El Acebuche, take the A483 south of Almonte and about 12km from El Rocío is the signposted turn at Km29 for Centro de Recepción El Acebuche (959 44 87 11), 1½km from the main road. Alternatively, you can drive 3km north of Matalascañas to the turn-off at Km29.

The centre has an exhibition about the park, a café and a shop selling maps and books. From the centre is a signposted 5km trail through scrubland and pine trees. Next to the centre is the El Acebuche lagoon, with bird hides, where you can see purple gallinules, among other birds.

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Living and working by the sea and with a beachside office on Mojácar playa, New Wave Villas owners, Adele Land and Alex Lawson appreciate the natural beauty of the Almeria coastline and understand the fragility of its ecosystem. In 2015 the couple were honoured to be asked to join the volunteer network of marine-rescue group, Equinac.

The non-profit group has been helping rescue and rehabilitate marine animals and other species for 16 years. The Equinac team is made up of a group of professionals and volunteers including, vets, marine biologists, technicians and scientists.

The team is on call 24-hours a day to react to beach strandings up and down the coast, including those of dolphins, whales, turtles and other sea creatures as well as any wild animal in need of distress including a stranded mountain goat in a ravine in 2015.

In the past 12 months, covering the Mojacar area, Adele and Alex have been called out to deal with two dolphins, four sea turtles, a large whale and a small shark, all washed up on the resort’s beaches. Sadly, most of the animals were washed up dead as is often the case, however in summer 2014 a small striped dolphin was found alive but obviously in distress and was taken to a special location with a portable tank, in Almeria.

The dolphin, named Chupito, lived for just over a week in a special rehabilitation tank in Almeria, requiring round clock assistance and medication 24 hours a day provided by the Equinac team, but died due to probable incurable respiratory problems.

During Chupito’s time being treated, Adele and Alex spent time with him in the tank, keeping him calm and afloat and well covered in a special sun cream lotion, an experience they say they will never forget.

On a happier note, a large turtle which was found with serious injuries, was recently flown to a rehabilitation centre in Gran Canaria after being treated by Equinac vets until he was stable enough to be moved.

‘Jose’, a loggerhead turtle with a one-metre wingspan, was found with a fractured skull along with other injuries. The team worked tirelessly around the clock to repair the damage with was probably caused by a collision with a boat. Thanks to charitable donations and the collaboration of Air Nostrum and the ministry of transport, the turtle made the journey to recover in a specialist centre.

Apart from the strandings dealt with by Alex and Adele, there are almost daily occurrences on other beaches along the province’s coastline leading to increased concern and need for research on the effects that man has on our coastlines and sea life.

The New Wave Villas team makes an annual donation to Equinac and is committed to support this voluntary organisation both financially and physically. They are keen to get across the message that the beaches and coastline of Mojacar are there for everyone to enjoy but we all must be reminded that we share this piece of paradise with an array of nature that must be respected and protected.

“After a day at the beach, leave only footsteps behind.” We only have one planet, let us keep it safe and beautiful for all who live on it.

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QI Now that Stephen Fry has left QI, we have compiled some facts about his sidekick Alan Davies.

Fry, 58, announced his decision to resign from the show recently, with the BBC deciding that he will be replaced with fellow comedian Sandi Toksvig.

Alan Davies, who has been a team captain on the show and worked alongside Fry since it began, has now revealed that he thought about quitting as well, saying that it wouldn’t be the same.

“I didn’t want to [quit],” he said. “On balance, I wanted to stay. It’s a great job - anybody would like to have my job,

so why would you quit? I’ll wait until I’m pushed!” But the thought did cross the 50-year-old’s mind.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been excited about QI, I must say,” he said, candidly. “But it’s different. And it’ll be weird when the lights go down and the theme music comes on and I look around and I go, ‘Who the f**k are you?’”

He was quick to reassure that he hasn’t got a problem with who has been chosen to replace Fry.

A brief background on Alan Davies Alan Roger Davies born 6 March 1966) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has played the title role in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek since 1997, and has been a permanent panellist on the BBC panel show QI from 2003.

Davies began performing stand-up comedy in 1988 at the Whitstable Labour Club. In 1991, and he was named Time Out’s Best Young Comic.

In 1994 and 1995, Davies hosted “Alan’s Big One” for three series on Radio 1 before appearing in Channel 4’s spoof travel show “One for the Road” In February 2014, Davies presented a chat show “Alan Davies Après-Ski” on BBC Two, which looked at some of the highlights of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Since 2014, he has hosted “The Dog Rescuers” for Channel 5 and chat show “Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled” for Dave.

Davies’s first book, the autobiographical “My Favourite People and Me”, 1978-88 was published by Michael Joseph (Penguin Books) in September 2009.

Alan is a lifelong fan & season ticket holder of Arsenal FC Davies married writer Katie Maskell on 13 January 2007 after a 6-month engagement. The couple first met backstage at QI in 2005. Friend and comedy partner Bill Bailey was Davies’s best man and delivered a speech at the ceremony. The happy couple have three children together.

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While there have been many actors who have taken on the coveted role of James Bond, the most renowned 007 - and the one with the most panache and charisma - is undoubtedly Sir Roger Moore, KBE.

Sean Connery’s creation of secret agent James Bond invigorated Britain and its cinema, allowing a cash-strapped, moralesapped country in decline to fancy itself still a player on the world stage. But while Bond would make Connery the first actor to command a million dollar-plus fee, the man himself was forever pouring scorn on the fantasies audiences found it increasingly hard to separate him from.

To celebrate the film franchise’s wonderful heritage, Roger Moore has written a book that features all the Bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them. From the girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the sets, this beautiful book is illustrated with many iconic images from all the films plus many previously unseen shots. This is the ultimate James Bond book, written by the ultimate James Bond, with all the affection and good humour he brought to the role. This new-look paperback edition is the perfect gift for all fans of this much-loved movie series.

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9 PHOTOGRAPHYHINTS&TIPS

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

COMPOSITION

Rule of Thirds

Getting the most from using the Rule of Thirds (RoT) I said last issue that rules are often there to be broken and by no means am I saying you should or shouldn’t employ a certain compositional technique for every photo. Your situation can change each time as well as your own developing style you may not welcome such rigidity in your shooting style. Personally, I like to use RoT for a lot of my shots and here I hope to show you a few and discuss each photo in a little more detail.

“Late For The Parade” Shot last year at the local Semana Santa celebrations, this rather fortunate photograph was taken as I walked around the church, getting myself into position for the coming parade. This lad was late to join in the procession and I happened to catch him running in full regalia to join his friends. With a simple creative crop, following the RoT principal, I created a what I feel, is a strong, balanced image.

One thing I’m often questioned about with regards to this shot, and others I have in my portfolio, is the fact I have the subject leaving the frame, not entering it. Going back to breaking rules, it’s how I like to place my subjects. Primarily my eyes are drawn to the subject, placed on a intersecting line and from there the rest of the image, in particular this one, is not important to me. I like the intrigue this shot gives us. Where is he going or what has he run from? Either way, the subject is running and not, as most often seen and photographed on such parades, walking slowly with little or no movement being conveyed. Many photographers would want the eye to lead from the subject into the shot and I didn’t want that here.

Note how I have the centre of weight of the subject placed on the vertical third line. For me this is the natural balance for a person. It doesn’t have to be the front leg or the eyes etc. I also put the meeting point of the old church wall and the new paved floor along another line, rather like you might put the horizon. This helps again, to take what is in effect, an insignificant element of the photo and create a visual balance and contrast of old and new building techniques.

You can see here that the RoT method can also be employed on landscape photography. This is Montefrio in Granada province and a beautiful place to photograph. I will return there one day for a full assignment but this shot was taken pulled over on the side of the road as I drove into the village early one morning whilst passing through. Although not a stunning photo, I hope it shows how placing the focal point of the photo at one of the points or lines can drastically help make an image more pleasing. Theres is also some balance to be found with the foreground being in a “third” and the horizon being along one of the lines (or an estimation of where it is as mountains can prove tricky) NEXT ISSUE: An introduction to post processing and how a simple crop can help with your images.

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LIFESTYLE In addition to being eaten raw, bananas are a wonderful addition to a variety of recipes from salads to baked goods.

Go Bananas!

Wonderfully sweet with firm and creamy flesh, bananas come prepackaged in their own yellow jackets and are available for harvest throughout the year.

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Banana facts

Bananas are the king of fruits and one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are a bit like avocados - we all love them but we don’t really understand them. I have never eaten a fresh banana in my life but they are great to cook with.

Bananas are high in fibre but did you know that they contain around 75 percent water?

Knickerbocker glories, banana splits and banana milkshakes are all great but there is so much more you can do with bananas. They can be used in savoury dishes as well as sweet.

You can treat the banana like a vegetable. Anything a root vegetable can do (for example a parsnip or celeriac) a banana can do and they can take a lot of salt. Try slicing a banana into 1cm thick slices and bake it in the oven – it will come out like celeriac.

Another favourite is a pork dish with curry sauce, rice and bananas.

It sounds mad but bananas work really well in curries. The next time you make a curry, put some bananas in it with sultanas and coconut, don’t tell anyone and see what everyone thinks!

Black bananas are perfect for baking in the oven. Stick them in with the skin on at a low heat until it turns really black. When it comes out the banana will be almost jelly like to eat and it goes well with chilli, yogurt or curry sauce. If you let it go cold the natural jelly sets and it’s delicious. They are also fantastic cooked on the barbecue.

Take a banana (peel on) wrap it in Parma ham, sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese and bake for 40 minutes then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Wonderful!

There’s a classic dish called fillet of sole caprice (or filet de sole caprice) which is fillets of dover sole, capers, butter, noisette potatoes and roast bananas. Dover sole goes really well with bananas.

Here are 10 more fascinating facts that you might not know about bananas.

Bananas are naturally radioactive because they contain relatively high amounts of potassium-40, a radioactive isotope of potassium.

However, there’s no need to worry as this naturally occurring radiation have very little effect on the body.

A banana plant is actually classed as a herb.

A bunch of bananas is sometimes called a hand, while a single banana is called a finger Eating a banana can cheer you up. The banana is the only fruit that contains amino acid tryptophan and vitamin B6, which together help the body produce serotonin.

Over 100 billion bananas are eaten annually worldwide.

Banana plants belong to the same botanical family as lilies, palms and orchids.

The goldfinger banana is a hybrid, created by Philip Rowe, which tastes like an apple.

There are approximately 1,000 different types of banana plant in the world but most are unpalatable.

Why not try Yorkshire Pudding Surprise. Coat your banana with some Yorkshire pudding batter; deep fry and serve with onion gravy and thyme. It sounds weird but it works so well.

Bananas are one of the healthiest natural food sources around. They contain almost no fat, are low in calories and high in vitamin B6, fibre and potassium.

For a sweet treat, slice a banana (peel on) then sprinkle with sugar & stick under the grill. It comes out like a banana crisp.

Fibres taken from banana plants can be used to make clothes.

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Glorious food food

Baked Dorada with Picadillo

Dorada (or Gilt-Head Bream in English) is a very common fish here in Spain. It is a fish that is usually served whole and most fish lovers adore it. Available from all the local supermarkets. You can prepare the fish on the grill, coated in sea salt. Then, serve it whole with a heaping side of picadillo, a fresh salad/salsa made of red pepper, onion and tomato.

Ingredients: • 2 doradas (gilt head bream) that have been cleaned and prepared for baking (ask your fishmonger to do this) • 1 lemon • 1 fish bouillon cube • ¼ cup dry white wine • ¼ cup olive oil • Fresh parsley and/or other herbs (I used an dried Herbs de Provence blend) • Salt and pepper

Picadillo: • 3 firm tomatoes (green, salad tomatoes are best) • 1 medium sized red bell pepper • 1 medium red onion • Red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper

Method: 1. Set the oven to bake at 285°F (140°C) 2. In a small bowl mix the wine, olive oil, juice from half the lemon, a pinch of salt, pepper, half a bouillon cube, and the dried herbs (if using).

3. Make three large cuts diagonally across each fish.

4. Place the fish on a baking sheet and cover with the marinade.

5. Cut the other half of the lemon into 6 round slices and place one slice in each crevice.

6. Dissolve the other half of the bouillon cube in ¼ cup of hot water and halfway through the cooking process cover in the liquid.

7. Put the fish in the oven on the middle rack for 40-45 mins.

8. For the picadillo, remove the seeds and pulp from the tomato and cut in a small dice.

9. Deseed the red pepper and do the same, and cut the onion in a small dice too. Season the salsa with salt and pepper and dress with vinegar and olive oil.

10. Enjoy! To eat the fish slowly pull off the spines and try to get most of the bones out in a few pulls. However, be extremely careful while eating as there are many other bones.

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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

this Autumn...

Bar - Restaurant

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...enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere of the newly 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 €12.

We also have a full and varied menu which includes: Shell Fish including, 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

950468002 950982045

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

MILKSHAKES 4.50€

• Full English and Spanish Breakfasts • Various Tostadas served all day • Snacks, Sandwiches & baguettes • Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice • Fully stocked bar at great prices

BURGERS 4.50€ GRANIZADOS 4.50€

• Great Service • Friendly Atmosphere • Large Terrace • Easy Parking • Find us on the Red Cross roundabout • Facebook “Cafetería Bellagio”

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Paseo del Mediterranéo, 237, Mojácar Playa

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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.

353 Cafetería 950104937 Aku Aku 950478981 Al Punto 950475899 Ankara 950473042 Antonella 950450215 Azeefa 950475899 Badgers 950478525 Bar Esencial 618826092 Bodega Mi Cortijo 950889023 Beachcomber 950473099 Bellagio 950472145 Bonta 950472939 Bowen 666406203 Burladero 950615041 Cabo Norte 950473119 / 665891772 Cafeteria Dolce 950475178 Casablanca 950472474 Casa Egea 950472190 34

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 La Cantina 950478841

Coffee’s • Light Lunches • A La Carte Dinners Cocktails • Fine Wines • Drinks with Tapas • Sunday Roast Kids Menu • Parties of 8-30 (tailor made menus)

Tel. 950 806 767 Reserve your table now for Christmas Day lunch as limited spaces.

Christmas parties can be organised for groups up to 30 people from the 13th of December. Bookings also being taken for New Year's Eve. Local 78, 2nd floor. Parque Comercial, Mojácar Playa. www.lilysloungebar.com lilysloungeandrestaurant@gmail.com lilys lounge and restaurant mojacar @lilys_mojacar Opening hours 12.30am Till Late Tuesday-Saturday • Monday 7pm Till Late

cabo norte restaurante

950 473 119 - 665 891 772

Calle Piedra de Villazar, 1.

04638 Mojácar (Almería)

cabo norte restaurante is run by the popular management & staff from ‘NEO’ beach club 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 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

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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 36

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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the taste of Italy in the Levante area.

It is one of the favorite spots for those who like real Italian food. We are talking about the spaguetería IMPERIAL Ilario pizzeria in Mojacar, a benchmark in the area. Recenty the business of Ilario Rigolin has been serving for a decade the taste of Italy to Mojacar.

Located in a privileged place on the promenade of Mojacar, IMPERIAL is known for the quality of its great food. All dishes are prepared daily with natural products, without additives or processed ingredients. Among its specialties are the delicious ravioli meat, pear fagotini, the strazapretti ... accompanied by homemade sauces made freash to order. They can also boast one of the most varied menus throughout the area.

Our Green Philosophy.

For some time, the IMPERIAL pizzeria has joined a 'green' or 'healthy' philosophy in the kitchen, with the aim of feeding even better healthier options, if possible, to their customers, hence using more plant proteins animals, etcetera. "We have noticed that clients are open to eating more vegetables and other products that at first may seem 'boring'. For us it is

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a challenge to serve creatively and succulent dishes in Imperial, where they recommend you to ask for the tagliatelle vegetarian or any of its rich vibrant salads.

IMPERIAL kitchen is also designed to cater for any allergies and for many yearswe have alternative dishes including gluten-free and processed meats.

Eating in IMPERIAL is a real pleasure. "We have managed to bring traditional Italian cuisine to another level, incorporating ingredients, techniques and greener corporate culture" they explain. Hence they have become the most important bio pizzeria in Andalusia with pizzas made with flour and 100% organic flour charcoal, farro, soy ... And, as they point out from the pizzeria, "the customers 'healthy' choice has gone from a fad to a necessity."

Tel. 950 478 098

His effort to bring Almeria the best flavors of Italy and its continuous evolution has made IMPERIAL for many the best Italian restaurant in the Levante.

The quality of its dishes, its excellent location and, of course, the wonderful team of staff have made it possible to celebrate its tenth anniversary. "We are a team with people who have passion," says Ilario Rigolin.

Those who have not yet visited this lovely restaurant are missing a gastronomic experience like no other.

To whet your appetite you can visit their Facebook page 'Ilario Imperial', where you can see some of the delicacies prepared daily.

Phone reservations: 950 47 80 98.

Paseo del Mediterráneo, 449

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Opening Hours: 7 Days a week. Afternoons 13:30 - 16:00 Evenings 19:30 - 01:00 (May closed Weds & at 23:30) 10 Years in Mojácar & No1 Italian Restaurant in Mojácar on Trip Advisor

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Mesón EL QUE FALTABA Traditional Spanish Food in a warm friendly atmosphere

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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SENSATIONS RESTAURANT & MUSIC BAR

Paseo del Mediterrรกneo 209.

Tel: 950 472 057

MENU DEL DIA/NOCHE

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Beach Bar & Cocktails chill out terrace with cocktail bar Open 7 days a week 10.30am to 2.00am

BBQ • Sardines cooked in the open air pit • Fish & Paellas daily menu only €10 • Raciones & Tapas • Cocktails & Sangria

the best views of mojacar beach Paseo del Mediterraneo 20, 04638, Mojácar

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Tel: 950 472 288 Paseo del mediterráneo, 235 Mojácar Playa @BeauchellesEnElSol

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LIVE MUSIC • FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT KARAOKE • FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

RESTAURANT • BAR • GRILL • LOUNGE Open 6 days a week closed Mondays 8am - 2am

Av. Tortuga Boba No.6, Vera Playa. Tel: 622 507 424 43

Our restaurant “Playa Blanca” offers a high standard of cuisine.

We pride ourselves on the service and quality of our menu.

FREE BOTTLE OF WINE WHEN 2 PEOPLE DINE Choose either Solomillo - Entrecote - Rack of Lamb Visit our facebook for more info: eddy geldof

Avda Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa - Tel: 950 473 001

MENU DE DIA - 15,00s WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS - SPARE RIBS - 9,99s

LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT 2nd Sept Anabel Veloso Flamenco

24th Sept Massimo Bracco

9th Sept Jill Farmiloe

1st Oct

Massimo Bracco

7th Oct

Jill Farmiloe

8th Oct

Francesca Girone

17th Sept Carlene & Errol Ross 23rd Sept Francesca Girone ‘La Gitana Inglesa” Flamenco

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Fishing in Spain Spain is a paradise for fishermen with its 2,000km of coastline and over 75,000km of rivers and thousands of lakes and reservoirs. The most common freshwater fish include various types of barbel, black bass, bogue, bream, carp, mullet, perch, pike, sturgeon, tench and trout.

Salmon are found in streams and rivers in the Cantabrian range and in Galicia, and trout are common in the upper reaches of rivers throughout Spain. Sea fishing is very popular, particularly among locals, and you can fish without a licence from the shore (but note that fishing isn’t allowed from many beaches) or rent a boat and go out to sea.

Common salt-water fish include grouper, sea bream, mackerel, cod, tuna, mullet, bonito, swordfish and various species of shark, although sea fishing is declining in popularity, as Spanish waters are largely ‘fished out’ (particularly the Mediterranean).

The Canaries are in the great fishing grounds of the Atlantic, where some of deep-sea fishermen’s largest catches, e.g. marlins, tuna and sharks, are found in abundance. Deepsea fishing trips are also available and organised from most mainland Spanish ports, and competitions are held regularly.

Freshwater fishing requires a licence ( licencia de pesca), valid for one, three or five years and issued by regional governments.

Licences are available from various organisations such as town halls, savings banks and regional offices, and some regional governments issue them online. You need to present proof of identity and evidence of civil liability insurance (in

some regions only, e.g. Andalusia) and pay the fee. In many regions, fishing licences are free for the over 65s.

The fishing season varies depending on the particular species of fish, e.g. the trout season starts in March and the salmon season commences on the first Sunday in March. The salmon season closes on the second Sunday in July and the trout season at the end of August or September.

On most rivers there are restrictions on the number of licences issued each day and on the size of fish (and often the number) that may be caught, and the bait and technique that can be employed.

Information about local fishing areas and fishing permits is available from local town halls and tourist offices. Tourist offices may also provide a fishing map (Mapa de Pesca Fluvial) showing where to fish and what you may catch, plus details of seasons and licences.

Sea fishing is also popular and you can fish without a licence from anywhere along Spain’s coastline or rent a boat and go out to sea. You may need a licence if fishing near to the shore and you will need a licence for fishing from the shore but always check you local authority.

Many Spaniards fish from beaches in winter. Boat rental, perhaps with a local fisherman as a guide, and deep-sea fishing trips can be arranged throughout Spain.

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OMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COME

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The wife replied, “I swear on everything that’s holy that he is your son.” With that, the husband passed away. The wife muttered, “Thank God he didn’t ask about the other three.”

If you expect a kick in the balls and you get a slap in the face, then it’s a victory.

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Famous for its splendid, dramatic cliffs and golden sands, The Algarve, is Portugal’s jewel of the Atlantic.

Bordering Spain’s Huelva province, the journey by car from Almeria is less than six hours. Crossing the Guadiana river which forms the border between the two countries you find yourself in a different time zone (Portugal operates on GMT) and a different culture altogether.

Website ‘top 100 golf courses’ votes Monte Rei in the East of the province as the number one, while Nick Faldo’s, Oceanico course comes in fourth. Whatever your level of play and wherever you choose to stay you can be assured of an excellent course in this golfer’s paradise.

The Algarve has rightly earned the reputation of boasting some of Europe’s best beaches, the wide sweeping bays and coves with soft golden sand, a world away from southeastern Mediterranean beaches where the sand is darker and coarser underfoot. The backdrop of high cliffs conjures up tales of pirates and shipwrecks in the history of this great seafaring nation.

Off the fairway, visitors can enjoy jeep safaris, marine-life centres, lessons at a tennis academy or drive into the hills and get away from it all.

Some of the best beaches include Praia do Vau, near the bustling tourist resort of Praia da Rocha, where during low tide you can walk out and round to neighbouring beaches.

Enjoy a day out in the town of Silves, with its old walls and famous castle, you can step back in time to the seventh century and discover the historical importance of this town in which little has changed in 300 years.

Gale beach, near Albufeira, is great for families with its series of rock pools and fascinating rock formations.

Faro island is accessed by a narrow bridge and sits on the edge of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, for plane spotters, the beach is in the flight path of nearby Faro airport so bring your binoculars!

Away from the beach, The Algarve has plenty to keep you occupied, the area is a haven for golfers with no fewer than 35 excellent courses.

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Boat trips are a popular choice and range from trips through the wonderful cave and grotto formations, dolphin and whale watching expeditions and romantic moonlight cruises.

Cape St Vincent, with its famous lighthouse is the southernmost point of Portugal and was the scene of many naval battles including the defeat of the Spanish fleet in 1797 by the then, ‘commodore’ Nelson.

The lighthouse is among the most powerful in Europe and illuminates one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

The international sand-sculpture festival takes place in Pera every March.

More than 35,000 tonnes of sand are used to create magnificent structures, some as tall as 12 metres.

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The 2016 edition had a music theme with participants creating amazing sculptures of bands and recording artists from throughout the ages.

Foodies won’t be disappointed in The Algarve, of course fish and seafood feature on most menus but meat-eaters can enjoy delicious dishes, with fresh produce used in tasty dishes.

In most restaurants you will automatically be brought a basket of crusty bread with a dish of sardine or cheese pate and a bowl of olives. Be aware, this is often added as a charge on the bill, so if it’s not your thing just politely decline.

Piri-piri prawns is a popular starter, mop up the juice with chunks of bread, a chicken version is usually available for non-fish-eaters. Fresh catch of the day grilled over charcoal is a delicious choice for a main course and sardines cooked the same way are always on the menu.

The Algarve is famous for its ‘peasant food’ and the thick bean stews, with either meat or fish are deliciously comforting dishes.

Wash your meal down with vinho verde. Contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t mean ‘green wine’ it simply means the wine is young, often released as little as three months after harvest. Produced in northern Portugal, the wine is refreshing and low in alcohol.

The most difficult thing to do in The Algarve is decide where to stay, there is a vast choice of hotels, apartments and villas in towns along the coast or inland.

Some of the most established resorts such as Albufeira, Praia da Rocha and Lagos have, in the most part, retained some authentic charm while offering a lively night scene and hundreds of bars and eateries.

Villamoura is perfect as a golfing destination and boasts some of the most exclusive accommodation, while Portimao is perfect for a city-break.

Tavira and Sagres are charming fishing towns and Faro, the region’s main city has some excellent shopping.

The drive from Almeria to The Algarve takes you through some of Andalucia’s most dramatic scenery and the journey can easily be broken up with a night in Sevilla.

Practically on our doorstep, this fascinating region of Portugal offers a break from the norm and a chance to experience another language, fabulous beaches and mouth-watering food without stepping on an aircraft.

Say hasta luego to Spain and bom dia to The Algarve.

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By Tony Myles ...your regular insight into Spain’s best and most played golf courses, world tournaments and news.

The 2016 Ryder Cup The Captains

Who will be in the European Ryder Cup Team at Hazeltine National Golf Club, 27th September until October 2nd with lots of established players struggling to make the team it could be a team with lots of “rookies”.

Hazeltine National Golf Club is a golf club located in Chaska, Minnesota, a suburb southwest of Minneapolis.

Graeme McDowell, a Ryder Cup regular is struggling he’s only had two top 10 finishes in 2016 and is some distance out of the Ryder Cup reckoning, but you’ll struggle to find somebody on tour who thinks he won’t be at Hazeltine in September, one way or another.

McDowell is not the only go-to Ryder Cup man of the past on the outside looking in at present. Lee Westwood would have to rely on a captain’s pick if the team was settled tomorrow. So would Martin Kaymer and Ian Poulter our most passionate player is out injured this time.

Others from two years ago are badly out of form. Of the 12 who won the Cup at Gleneagles, only four are in the team right now - Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson ( The Open Champion), Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose.

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All of this can change, of course, but these are interesting times in the race for the Ryder Cup nonetheless. The cavalry you see coming over golf’s hilltop is largely led by the new generation.

There are nine automatic slots in Darren Clarke’s team and as it stands today, five of them are occupied by rookies. By contrast, the American team has eight automatic slots (plus four wild cards) and of the eight in pole position at the moment, only one of them - Brooks Koepka - is a rookie.

Masters, is the fifth rookie currently in the team.

Colin Montgomerie, the victorious European captain of 2010, said no team would want any more than five rookies, although Montgomerie’s side in Wales had six rookies in it, but he said that’s not advisable.

Danny Willett, Masters champion, is one of the European five. Chris Wood, winner of the PGA championship at Wentworth in May, is another.

Andy Sullivan says “there’s a lot of rookies there or thereabouts. I’m sure Darren wouldn’t have wanted so many in the frame but we’re trying to give him as big a headache as possible. There’s quite a few of us trying to show that we’re ready for it. Come Hazeltine, we’ll see how many of us are there and if we’re ready for it or not.”

Andy Sullivan, second in Dubai and fifth in France, is a third. Rafa Cabrera Bello, five top-eight finishes this year, is the fourth and Matt Fitzpatrick, seventh at the Masters and winner of the Nordea

The last winning American team, Paul Azinger’s 2008 side in Valhalla, also had six rookies. Three of them - Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan and JB Holmes - were captain’s picks.

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this edition

The end of the Majors

FOUR NEW MAJOR CHAMPIONS With the last of the Majors just taken place, here is a brief review of all 4 of the major tournaments from The Open, US Open, The Masters and The PGA in an amazing year we have 4 new major champions.

The Masters Tournament was the 80th edition of the Masters Tournament, held April 7–10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Danny Willett won his first major championship, three strokes ahead of runners-up Lee Westwood and defending champion Jordan Spieth.

Spieth suffered one of the biggest collapses in Masters history, he led the tournament from the first round and built a five-shot lead going to the back nine on Sunday, but lost six shots to par over the next three holes culminating in a quadruple-bogey on the 12th hole where he hit two balls into Rae’s Creek.

Willett shot a bogey-free 67 to overtake Spieth when the leader faltered on the back nine. Willett became the first European to win the Masters since 1999, and the first Englishman to do so since Nick Faldo in 1996.

This was the final Masters appearance for former champions Tom Watson and Ian Woosnam.

The United States Open Championship

was the 116th U.S. Open, held June 16–19 at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania, a suburb northeast of Pittsburgh. Dustin Johnson won his first major championship.

Andrew Landry was a surprise leader after the first round before Johnson led the field in the second. Shane Lowry carded a 65 in the third round to take the overall lead into the final round. Despite a controversial penalty on the 5th green, Johnson took the title and green jacket three strokes ahead of runners-up Lowry, Jim Furyk and Scott Piercy.

The Open Championship was the 145th Open Championship, played 14–17 July at Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the ninth Open Championship played at the Old Course of Troon, and the fifth since gaining royal status. The Open was won by Henrik Stenson who achieved a record 20 under par. He became the first Scandinavian man to win a major title.The last day was probably the best last round ever seen with Phil Mickelson shooting 65 and Stenson shooting 63. With both players playing brilliant golf.

world number one Jason Day (67) and win on 14 under.

American Daniel Summerhays (66) was third on 10 under, while Open champion Henrik Stenson faded with a 71 to finish joint seventh on eight under.

“It is surreal, an incredible finish,” said Walker, ranked 48th in the world.

The Open Winner: Henrik Stenson The US Open Winner: Dustin Johnson

American Jimmy Walker won his first major with a one-shot victory at the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol.

The 37-year-old closed with a bogey-free three-under-par 67 to hold off Australia’s

US PGA Winner: Jimmy Walker

Masters Champion: Danny Willett

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Summer time just like Christmas Ho Ho Ho

For many golfing holiday-makers arriving in Spain during the hot summer months there is often an element of surprise when they discover that their holiday fortnight coincides with the Spanish Low Season.

So often the opposite is true. Parents are frustrated to find that flights and hotels are significantly more expensive on the most popular dates and many risk the wrath of various authorities in order to escape these excess charges.

Whilst the courses are crammed with every nationality during the months of March to May and again from midSeptember to the end of November that period in the middle is when Golf course management breathe a sigh and relax.

It also means that there are some great bargains to be had, if you enjoy playing with the Spanish sun on your back.

the clear blue skies and uninterrupted sunshine can be a hazard, but these days most players are fully aware of the precautions that are advised when walking about in the open air.

2. Further south is the magnificent Font Del Llop Golf resort. Increasing in popularity every year and becoming a favourite for overnight stays and double golf. Relax during the day and then spend the late afternoon and A few years ago it was not common evening by taking advantage of this practise for golfers to use sun cream, special deal - 31€ Including a Buggy!! today very few venture out passed the first tee without applying a very high 3. How about a two centre golf deal. sun protection factor. Most golfers - Play one of the top ten European also favour the wide brimmed hat course just south of Valencia and which was also the exception at one combine that with the most popular time. location in the Costa Blanca - El Saler PLUS La Sella. 90€ for both! - What a So with suitable protection in place BARGAIN. there are no reasons why any golfer should not take advantage of some These are just three of the amazing of these incredible “Low Season” deals that are on offer from Campbell bargains.

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The Premiership The start of the new football season has recently begun with possibly the greatest collection of top managers in the world.

Of course with this collection of new managers the cheque books have been going crazy with lots of top internationals being purchased to strengthen the teams.

With Pep Guardiola moving to Manchester City and Jose Mourinho going to Manchester United this could be the most exciting Premier League ever. Chelsea, Everton, Sunderland and Southampton, to name a few, all have new men in charge with great expectations for supporters of all clubs.

The biggest buy of these so far is Paul Pogba from Juventus to Manchester United for a record 89 million pounds. The irony of this is that he left Manchester United for Juventus only four years ago for a pultry 1.5 Miliion pounds, wonderful business for Juventus.

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• Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach. 34 million • N’Golo Kante seals £32m transfer from Leicester to Chelsea.

• Michy Batshuayi completes transfer from Marseille to Chelsea 32.5 million.

• Sadio Mane Southampton to Liverpool 36 million.

• Leroy Sane Schalke to Man City 37m.

These are some of the biggest deals but perhaps the best business is Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a FREE transfer to Manchester United from PSG.

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The Royal British Legion in Spain Things you might not know about the RBL and the POPPY APPEAL. The money raised through the Poppy Appeal goes directly to the RBL’S work providing support to anyone currently serving in the British Armed Forces, or who has previously served, and their families. (It is not used for any Membership Administrative costs) The RED POPPY is a universal symbol of Remembrance and hope, including hope for a positive future and peaceful world.

Importantly the red poppy raises funds to support our armed forces, veterans and their families in their time of need.

There is no right or wrong way to wear a poppy, the best way is to wear it with pride.

There is so much to discover about where the money goes from the sale of your poppy including stories of our innovative dementia care, theatre recovery projects, world leading research on blast injuries and legion owned seaside break centres.

As a result of the public’s support, in the last year the RBL answered more than 450,000 calls for help from the Armed Forces Community.

During the 2015 poppy appeal over 45 million poppies were distributed by 350,000 dedicated collectors.

The RBL is the largest Armed Forces charity providing care to its beneficiaries. It is the custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces.

The legion awards grants to numerous other organizations so they are able to continue to support our beneficiaries.

Including charities providing help for homeless ex-servicemen and those who provide support for families in their time of need.

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There is an active branch here in Mojácar that meets in the Multi Usos Centre in Mojácar Pueblo on the first and the third Thursday of the month (excluding July and August) At 11.30am.

The branch welcomes new members to join them for social events, outings, visits and fund raising activities.

You do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member.

Mojácar branch has the support of many businesses in Mojácar and surrounding district and with this help and support the branch has over the last 3 years raised over 40,000€ for the Poppy Appeal. The branch would like to thank all involved.

If you are a new or existing business and would like to help please contact the Poppy Appeal organiser Andrew Richardson on 682 405 858.

Non-members are also welcome at our social events, contact the branch for details.

Branch Chairman: Andrew Richardson on 682 405 858 Branch Secretary: Christine White on 950 462 032 For Welfare contact: 676 451 780 Legion membership ensures that Remembrance is kept alive and that the sacrifices our brave Service men and women have made are never forgotten. The ex-service community have a voice and that their concerns are brought to the public eye.

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Aphrodisiac Foods

For many people, two things dominate the mind, so it’s no wonder they go hand in hand. Food and sex are closely linked - romantic meals, sweet treats, and let’s not forget that scene from Nine and a Half Weeks. In fact, we’ve been firm believers in aphrodisiacs for about as long as we’ve been preparing food. But is there any truth in the libido-boosting claims, or are all the theories as limp as a lettuce leaf?

Aphrodisiacs are named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, and it would appear that a lot of our common aphrodisiacs and associations of love stem from that time. Aphrodite herself was often imagined emerging from a clamshell, and still today seafood and oysters are recognised as aphrodisiacs.

1. CHILLIES Capsaicin, a chemical found in fiery peppers, increases circulation to get blood pumping and stimulates nerve endings so you’ll feel more turned on.

2. ASPARAGUS AND AVOCADOS The vitamin E in these green eats helps your body churn out hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, which circulate in your bloodstream and stimulate sexual responses.

3. BANANAS Another reason to think about sex when you wrap your lips around this phallus-shaped fruit: Bananas deliver potassium, a nutrient key to muscle strength.

So when you orgasm, the contractions will be superintense.

4. OYSTERS We know, we know: Oysters as an aphrodisiac sounds so clichéd, but they really can spark randiness. These shellfish are brimming with zinc, a mineral that cranks up the production of testosterone, which has been linked to a higher sex drive.

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5. Chocolate Cocoa contains the chemical phenylethylamine a stimulant that conjures up subtle feelings of wellbeing and excitement.

6. POMEGRANATES The pom owes its passion power to antioxidants, which protect the lining of blood vessels, allowing more blood to course through them. The upshot? Increased genital sensitivity.

7. RED WINE Besides relaxing you faster than a neck rub can, red wine contains resveratrol, an antioxidant that helps boost blood flow and improves circulation before and during intercourse.

8. Vanilla Post dinner, devour vanilla ice cream as it mildly stimulates nerves, making sexual sensations even better.

9. Water Melon Phytonutrient citrulline contained in watermelons gives an uptick to the nitric oxide in your body.

That spike causes blood vessels to relax and speed up circulation. As a result you get aroused much quicker.

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The History of Paellas

Nearly everyone who travels to Spain on holiday will try at least one Paella and feel a little bit Spanish. Here we explored the history of this famous rice dish and how it came to be.

Paella is a Valencian rice dish with ancient roots that originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century near Albufera lagoon on the east coast of Spain adjacent to the city of Valencia.

Many non-Spaniards view paella as Spain’s national dish, but most Spaniards consider it to be a regional Valencian dish. Valencians, in turn, regard paella as one of their identifying symbols.

Types of paella include Valencian paella (Spanish: paella valenciana), vegetarian/vegan paella (Spanish: paella de verduras), seafood paella (Spanish: paella de marisco), and mixed paella (Spanish: paella mixta), but there are many others as well. Valencian paella is believed to be the original recipe and consists of white rice,greenbeans (bajoqueta and tavella), meat (chicken and rabbit), white beans (garrofón), snails, and seasoning such as saffron and rosemary. Another very common but seasonal ingredient is artichoke. Seafood paella replaces meat with seafood and omits beans and green vegetables. Mixed paella is a free-style combination of meat from land animals, seafood, vegetables, and sometimes beans.

Most paella chefs use bomba rice due to it being harder to overcook, but Valencians tend to use a slightly stickier (and thus more susceptible to overcooking) variety known as Senia. All types of paellas use olive oil.

Possible origins

The Moors of Moorish Spain began rice cultivation around the 10th century. Consequently, residents of the Valencian region often made casseroles of rice, fish and spices for family gatherings and religious feasts, thus establishing the custom of eating rice in Spain. This led to rice becoming a staple dish by the 15th century. Afterwards, it became customary for cooks to combine rice with vegetables, beans and dry cod, providing an acceptable meal for Lent. Along Spain’s eastern coast, rice was predominantly eaten with fish.

Spanish food historian Lourdes March notes that the dish “symbolizes the union and heritage of two important cultures, the Roman, which gives us the utensil and the Arab which brought us the basic food of humanity for centuries

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Valencian paella

On special occasions, 18th century Valencians used calderos to cook rice in the open air of their orchards near lake Albufera. Water vole meat was one of the main ingredients of early paellas along with eel and butter beans. Novelist Vicente Blasco Ibáñez described the Valencian custom of eating water voles in Cañas y Barro (1902), a realistic novel about life among the fishermen and peasants near lake Albufera.

Living standards rose with the sociological changes of the late 19th century in Spain, giving rise to gatherings and outings in the countryside. This led to a change in paella’s ingredients as well, using instead rabbit, chicken, duck and sometimes snails. This dish became so popular that in 1840 a local Spanish newspaper first used the word paella to refer to the recipe rather than the pan.

The most widely used, complete ingredient list of this era was as follows: short-grain white rice, chicken, rabbit, snails (optional), duck (optional), butter beans, great northern beans, runner beans, artichoke (a substitute for runner beans in the winter), tomatoes, fresh rosemary, sweet paprika, saffron, garlic (optional), salt, olive oil and water. Poorer Valencians, however, sometimes used nothing more than snails for meat. Valencians insist that only these ingredients should go into making modern Valencian paella.

Seafood & mixed paella

On the Mediterranean coast, Valencians used seafood instead of meat and beans to make paella. Valencians regard this recipe as authentic as well. In this recipe, the seafood is served in the shell. A variant on this is paella del senyoret which utilizes seafood without shells. Later, however, Spaniards living outside of Valencia combined seafood with meat from land animals and mixed paella was born.

This paella is sometimes called “preparación barroca” (baroque preparation) due to the variety of ingredients and its final presentation.

During the 20th century, paella’s popularity spread past Spain’s borders. As other cultures set out to make paella, the dish invariably acquired regional influences. Consequently, paella recipes went from being relatively simple to including a wide variety of seafood, meat, sausage, (even chorizo) vegetables and many different seasonings.

However, the most globally popular recipe is seafood paella.

Throughout non-Valencian Spain, mixed paella is very popular. Some restaurants in Spain (and many in the United States) that serve this mixed version, refer to it as Valencian paella. However, Valencians insist only the original two Valencian recipes are authentic. They generally view all others as inferior, not genuine or even grotesque.

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