Ultimate Magazine Almeria - March/April 2018

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No. 49 March/April 2018

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HITTING

THE TRAILS a guide to hiking in the Mojácar area

historical LORCA

a look at the story of this local town

new

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A DRY

JANUARY?

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TOPTEN

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WELCOME Welcome to the new revamped Spring edition of Ultimate Magazine.

In this edition you now have a clear list of bars and restaurants in the area with the advertisers in bold print. There are more editorials in this edition (they can be found easily with the coloured tab on the side of the pages) with local and far flung destination reports, local fiestas and market as well as our regular slots of come wine with me, worlds most and books.

We really would welcome any comments you may have on the new format and any ideas of what you would like to see in the magazine.

You will see many more restaurants and bars inside so if you are visiting any of them please mention that you saw their advert in the latest Ultimate Magazine.

Contents 06 Come Wine With Me: Dry January 08 At the movies: A Wrinkle In Time 10 N332: Rules & Regulations 12 Things to do: Lorca 16 QI: Easter 18 The Book Shelf 22 Lifestyle: Hitting the Trail 24 Photography Page 26 Gourmet Guide 47 Food Glorious Food: Easter Torrijas 49 Local Info 56 The Golf Pages: Club tips, Deals & Tournaments 62 Destinations: Malta 68 Worlds Most: Special Forces 74 Fiestas in Andalusia 80 Property Pages

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COME WINE WITH ME From brews to booze...

it’s a “sin” ALCOHOL FREE TIPPLES According to Alcohol Concern, over five million of us took part in Dry January in 2017 — with more expected to have joined in this year.

In response, the big alcohol manufacturers are increasingly bringing out ‘dry’ versions of their products, a move that’s also thanks to twenty to thirtysomethings shunning booze and thanks to these innovative producers using new techniques, the choice of quality alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits has improved dramatically in the past year or two. The good news for anyone jumping on the Dry January bandwagon is that, now that not drinking is an increasingly big business, we no longer have to choose between a handful of pallid alcohol-free wines or the odd watery teetotal lager.

Most alcohol-free drinks are made in the same way as normal ones, with fermentation converting sugar into alcohol. The alcohol is then stripped out via techniques including heating the drink to high temperatures to evaporate off the booze, reverse osmosis (where the drink is passed through a very tight filter that separates out the alcohol from the rest) or vacuum distillation (where the alcohol is evaporated off in a vacuum, which means it only needs to be heated to lower temperatures). The problem is these techniques can take out much of the aroma and flavour, leaving what’s left tasting somewhat lightweight — and not just in the alcoholic sense. But in recent years, more wines are having alcohol removed via ‘spinning cone’ technology. By spinning the drink very fast, it’s possible to remove alcohol more gently at lower temperatures, so keeping more flavours and aromas.

Then there’s beer. Much of it has been made in the same way as normal beer. But an increasing number of brewers are brewing alcohol-free beers without fermenting them in the traditional way, resulting in malty, hoppy aromas and flavours minus the alcohol.

Now, for the first time there are alcohol-free spirits, too. But can any of these drinks really replace your nightly tipple?

In a way, yes — as long as they taste good. You still get to pop a cork or pour from a bottle and enjoy something a little more grown up than most soft options.

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What you won’t get is the unmistakable oomph of alcohol. But the glow of your halo should make up for the lack of glow in your cheeks.

Alcohol Free Beer

Sin is the Spanish word for ‘without’ and is the quickest way to order an alcohol-free beer. Just ask for ‘una sin’. From being practically undrinkable 10 years ago, the standard of sin-alcohol beers has really improved. A popular Spanish brand is Estrella Galicia but there are many more great options out there. Many generally order whatever is on tap in a bar or restaurant as the taste and pour is always better than from a bottle or can. Alcohol-free beer on tap is available in a fair few Spanish bars nowadays.

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AT THE MOVIES Films to look out for in the coming months.

A Wrinkle In Time. Disney.

In theatres March 2018. Disney Studios.

SUMMARY Following the discovery of a new form of space travel as well as Meg’s father’s disappearance, she, her brother, and her friend must join three magical beings - Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which - to travel across the universe to rescue him from a terrible evil.

GENERAL INFO This is the first major motion picture adaptation of the classic science fantasy novel of the same name, written by Madeleine L’Engle (first published back in 1962) since the 2003 television film adaptation, 15 years prior. It marks the live action film making debut of Jennifer Lee, who is best known for writing and/or directing films for Walt Disney Animation Studios: Wreck-It Ralph (2012), Frozen (2013), Frozen Fever (2015), and Zootopia (2016).

CAST & CREW Directed by Ava DuVernay and screenplay by Jennifer Lee. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peña, Oprah Winfrey & Zach Galifianakis.

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FILMING & LOCATIONS Filming for “A Wrinkle in Time” primarily took place in Eureka, California and starting on November 29, 2016, ending in December of the same year. Filming also took place at Eureka’s Sequoia Park, located next to Sequoia Park Zoo. Filming locations for the movie were established to be in Central Otago, New Zealand, during the last two weeks of February 2017. Actors and crew involved were in New Zealand for the two weeks to shoot scenes in the Southern Alps, and shooting took place at Hunter Valley Station near Lake Háwea, with cast and crew treated to a traditional Máori powhiri and karakia, by the indigenous peoples of New Zealand. Disney wrapped filming in New Zealand’s South Island after two weeks, and the director has declared the cast and crew’s love for New Zealand on Instagram.

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A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in The Time Quintet, which consists of A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time so maybe we are to expect more movies in the future?

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N332 Driving in Spain

the best place to find easily digestible information regarding road and traffic laws in Spain.

Authorised to drive Assuming your insurance covers multiple drivers, you may allow any qualified driver to use your vehicle. However, in order to avoid problems if the driver is stopped, it is recommended that the vehicle driver is given a document proving that they have the owner´s permission to drive the vehicle.

This may seem like an inconvenience, but it is for your protection.

If the vehicle is stopped, the officers who come across a vehicle driven by somebody other than the registered keeper will question the legalities of the driver, which is in your best interest, as if it is stolen they will find out very soon. Otherwise, if a vehicle is stolen but not yet reported as such, there could be no reason for the Guardia Civil or police to doubt that the person driving the vehicle has the owner´s permission, and so it could otherwise go unchecked.

But of course there could be a genuine reason for somebody other than the registered keeper to drive the car, which is why N332 have supplied a document for you to download from their website, and keep in your car for verification.

Simply download the document and complete it, or complete the online version and print it, and attach a copy of both the owner´s driving licence, and a copy of the licence of the person given permission to drive. It should be completed in full, including a term of validity, and then dated and signed and you’re pretty much covered.

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Lorca The city of the sun, the city of one hundred shields... or one hundred names. Whatever you may call it, it definitely stands out for being packed with monuments: a Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque city.

Lorca Castle

HISTORY:

Backed by the Peñarrubia and Calo de los Enamorados mountains, the historic city of Lorca faces down the fertile plains of Murcia towards the Sierra de la Almenara, beyond which lies the crystal blue Mediterranean sea.

Declared a historic and artistic site in 1964, Lorca is known as the ‘Baroque city’ thanks to the important Baroque monuments in its historic centre. It won the Europa Nostra Award for working to conserve its heritage with the restoration of six of the churches in its historic centre after the 2011 earthquake. It was also short-listed in the European Commission’s EDEN (European Destinations of Excellence) programme, in recognition of its sustainable tourism options.

In the Middle Ages Lorca was the frontier town between Christian and Muslim Spain. Even earlier to that during the Roman period it was ancient Ilura or Heliocroca of the Romans. From Palaeolithic times through to the Roman era, the town of Lorca was home to a wide range of cultures and settlers, as can be seen from the numerous archaeological sites, the Roman milestone, and the Espolón and Alfonsina towers, among its historic remains.

Other key sites include the porch of San Antonio, the 10thcentury gateway in the old city walls; several churches and convents from various eras and in an array of different styles; and the palaces and mansions in the Baroque style, such as the palaces of Guevara and the Condes de San Julián, and the house of the Mula family.

Its military architecture includes the notable fortress, which restructured the mediaeval Arab alcazaba to make it practically impregnable. The town’s civil architecture is also interesting,

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especially the buildings on the cobbled streets around the Plaza de España, such as Zapatería and Cava.

Through the initiative ‘Lorca, a Workshop in Time’, designed to promote the historic and artistic heritage of the city, visitors can take sightseeing tours which include tickets for the tourist train, admission to monuments such as the Fortress of the Sun and the Palace of Guevara, and museums such as the Archaeology Museum and the Paso Blanco and Paso Azul embroidery museums. These last two museums house the most important treasures of the religious brotherhoods that organise the famous Easter Week celebrations in the town.

EARTHQUAKE: The town was seriously damaged by a magnitude 5.3 earthquake on 11 May 2011, killing at least nine people. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the larger earthquake had a preliminary 5.3 magnitude, it was so superficial that the magnitude was like a 7 magnitude normal earthquake, and struck 350 kilometres (220 mi) southsoutheast of Madrid at 6:47p.m. (16:47 GMT). The quake was about 1 km (0.6 mi) deep, and was preceded by the smaller one with a 4.5 magnitude in the same spot.

LORCA CASTLE: (Castillo de Lorca) is a fortress of medieval origin constructed between the 9th and 15th centuries. It consists of a series of defensive structures that, during the Middle Ages, made the town and the fortress an impregnable point in the southeast part of the Iberian Peninsula. Lorca Castle was a key strategic point of contention between Christians and Muslims during the Reconquista. It is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest and is one of the largest castles in Spain.

Porch of San Antonio

Teatro Guerra

Culture The Teatro Guerra, is in the Plaza Calderon de la Barca, Calle Principe Alfonso, facing the square. It is a regal red and white building. The theatre offers a wide variety of events, including cinema, children’s theatre, drama, musicals, concerts, dances and opera. Tickets can be purchased in advance from ticketmaster.

Plaza de España: (Spanish Square) is one of the

most emblematic monuments of the city, located in the heart of Lorca’s historical centre. Containing the Collegiate San Patricio and the Chambers of the Collegiate members, the Casa del Corregidor and Posito, the granary of the 16th century, amongst others. They were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Plaza has been declared a Cultural Monument.

San Patricio: is a Renaissance-style building situated

on the Plaza de España. It was declared a National HistoricArtistic site by decree of January 27, 1941. The Collegiate is the only one in Spain which is under the patronage of St. Patrick. The dedication to the Irish saint, has its origins in the Battle of Los Alporchones, fought on March 17, 1452 (St. Patrick’s Day) against people of the city of Granada.

MARKETS

The weekly market dates back to 1465, when Enrique IV granted a free market on Thursdays. The concession was confirmed by the Catholic Monarchs in 1495 and by Charles II in 1685. It was first celebrated in the streets near the cathedral of Santa Maria By the 16th century it was next to the church of San Patricio. It even took place for a time in the pig market at Santa Quiteria.

Today the weekly market is held in the Huerto de la Rueda every Thursday. There are two food markets, one at Explanada de la Estación, and the other at the aptly named Plaza de las Hortalizas.

The Collegiate Church of Saint Patricio

Museums: The city has many museums of which the Museo de Arqueologico Municipal maintained by the Plaza de Juan Moreno is popular. There is also an embroidery museum.

The city hall has many paintings of battles that were fought in and around Lorca. Paintings of local artists are also on display here.

EASTER: The Holy Week celebration popularly known as the Semana Santa is said to be the best festival held anywhere in Spain where two brotherhoods vie with each other to display two colours namely the Azul (blue) and Blanco (white) for the highly competitive festive display of cloaks. Each of the brotherhood in Lorca, on this occasion, carries an image of Virgin Mary – one draped in a blue cloak and another in white cloak with a banner and a museum.

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There is an abundance of choice. Savannah Park Resort boasts a huge selection of luxury mobile homes, static caravans, lodges and bungalows for you to choose from. If that all sounds like too much, then you can simply chat with the expert team on hand to help discover which option suits you best.

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QUITE INTERESTING fun facts and figures...

All about

EASTER Easter is the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his the promise of eternal life.

Pretzels were a food that was associated with Easter. It is believed that pretzels are the world’s oldest snack food.

Easter is also known as Pasch or Pascha.

Easter is the second largest candy consuming holiday in the U.S. Halloween is the first.

Some people believe the word Easter comes from the pagan holiday honouring “Eostre” the pagan goddess of Spring which symbolized rebirth. Others believe the word Easter comes from the German word “Eostarun” meaning dawn and white.

Easter is now celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon on the Spring Equinox between March 22nd and April 25th, at the end of Lent on the last day of Holy Week.

Holy Week starts off with Palm Sunday the following Good Thursday the day of the Last Supper, Good Friday the day of Jesus’ crucifixion and Sunday the day Jesus rose which is now the celebration of Easter.

The traditional word for painting Easter eggs is “Pysanka” and the exchanging of painted eggs started in ancient civilizations with people such as the Egyptians and Persians.

They would exchange eggs as a symbol of fertility & new life.

Rabbits and Hares were also symbols of fertility.

In folklore, the Easter Bunny is a white hare, not a rabbit & lays eggs. The idea originated in Germany where it was believed the hare would leave colourful eggs for good girls and boys on Easter Morning.

The first edible Easter Bunnies were made in Germany in the early 1800s. They were made pastry and sugar.

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90 million chocolate Easter bunnies are made for Easter.

When most people eat chocolate Easter bunnies they eat the ears first.

The most popular chocolate eggs are Cadbury’s Cream Eggs.

Guinness Book of World Records stated the largest Easter Egg made was 25ft high and made of chocolate and marshmallow.

Every year there is a big Easter Hunt at the White House in Washington D.C to celebrate Easter. The first Easter Egg Hunt or Roll at the White House was in 1878!

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BOOK SHELF Featured good reads or references...

A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L’Engle.

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

by Kelly Barnhill.

Last Stop on Market Street

by Matt de la Pena

A beloved classic, now a major motion picture (see our article in this magazine) read the book that started it all!

Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle.

She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, Fyrian. Xan rescues the abandoned children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.

Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal. A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book, a 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book, a New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of 2015 & a Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2015

Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and Calvin O’Keefe (one of the most popular boys in school) journey through time and space in search of Meg’s father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem. What’s a tesseract? It’s a wrinkle in time--but to say any more about the subject would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Madeleine L’Engle’s unusual and enchanting book.

A Wrinkle in Time is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal. It is the first book in The Time Quintet, which consists of A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time.

One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this enmagicked girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own.

The acclaimed author of The Witch’s Boy has created another epic coming-of-age fairy tale destined to become a modern classic and it was the 2017 Newbery Medal winner.

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them.

This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.

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TRAILS As a follow up to our lifestyle article back in our recent Christmas edition about how walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier, we have decided to highlight some of the popular walks in the area as submitted by users of the popular GPS route tracking website and app, Wikiloc, Trails of the World, but there are many other apps which are great sources of info.

BE PREPARED: Basic required equipment Before you hit the footpaths and trails, it’s recommended to have the necessary gear at your disposal. There are several trains of thought regarding this topic depending on you talk to but whittle them down and you get to a few essential items.

quality bags to choose from depending on your particular requirements or water load.

A sensible plan: Being prepared, planning your route and having good judgement has prevented numerous injuries & saved many lives. Always tell someone where you are going, make them aware of your proposed route and if possible, leave a copy of your trek plan. Common sense also plays a big part so if you see large dark clouds or it’s already scorching hot, don’t head out. If your heels feels hot, stop walking. Blisters, chaffing and even lost nails will ruin your day for sure.

Compass & Map: OK, nowadays we all have our phones and data packages so we can follow our apps and maps online but batteries die, signals wane and digital equipment can fail. Even if you don’t use them, it’s a good idea to have a compass and map (or at the very least a printout of the route from Wikiloc or even google maps) in your pack. You may have been on that route many times but you never know what might happen, paths good be blocked or you could confront a wild boar and need to change direction rather sharpish and then you’re in unfamiliar territory or even lost so be prepared.

Carrying your gear: Be sure to have a comfortable pack on your back. You’ll need to have enough room for everything but you don’t want it loose or half empty bouncing around on your back. It’s good to have a few,

Water: 1 litre of water weighs 1kg, which is why many people do not take enough water with them, especially in warmer climates like we have here, so ensure you have

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EXAMPLE ROUTES: Mojácar & surrounding areas Route 1: Mojácar Pueblo - Sierra Cabrera - Sopalmo Macenas - Mojácar Playa.

Level: Intermediate Distance: 16.2 miles Time: 6hrs 30mins

Route 3: Mojácar Pueblo - Sierra Cabrera ridge walk Mojácar Pueblo Level: Easy Distance: 2.8 miles Time: 1hr 15mins

This route starts with a steep climb to the edge of Pico Arráez out of The village and then continues with s descent towards Sopalmo. From there, continue along the Rambla de Macenas to the Torre del Pirulico and, finally, a stretch along the cliff to the end of Mojácar (Playa), in front of the Hotel Indalo. Caution is to be made at several points of this route as it does stray from designated paths to cross country and rocky terrain.

Starting from the sports pavilion at the back of Mojácar village, follow the access tracks and roads up towards the mast and then along the ridge of the hills to the first peak. A great entry level walk for getting used to the inclines the area has to offer.

Route 2: Camping El Quinto - Mojácar Pueblo - La Alcantarilla - Camping El Quinto Level: Easy Distance: 8.4miles Time: 4hrs 10mins This route is suitable for families and does not include anything too strenuous. Keeping to the back of the hills, facing Turre as you leave Mojácar village, you can take it ruins along the route and also orange groves and farms. There is a small amount of road walking here too so take care to be seen.

Route 4: Camping El Quinto - La Alcantarilla - Cortijo Grande - Turre - Camping El Quinto Level: Difficult Distance: 14.6 miles Time: 4hrs 30mins Maybe not the longest of these here but this is a demanding route encompassing several ascents and descents in the loop. Again pretty much on the Turre side of the Sierra Cabrera range, you’ll head across and up to La Alcantrilla before continuing up further towards Cortijo Cabrera but you’ll descend before you do, making the climb twice. Once at Cabrera, the second leg of the journey is mainly downhill towards Cortijo grande and on to Turre and back to the origin of the route on good tracks and roads.

These Lifestyle articles are to be used as a guide or reference only. Ultimate Magazine has gathered this information from internet sources and therefore can not be held responsible for any misdiagnosis of symptoms or medical complications from a change of diet or injury from exercise. Always consult your doctor or a health official for your own personal requirements or with any queries relating to any of our featured articles.

plenty in, or hanging from, your pack. A Camelbak (or similar water bladder/pouch) is a great, flexible way to carry water and they have space for other items too. If you’re carrying bottles, it’s good to use Nalgene bottles, as the plastic is pretty much indestructible. Don’t carry glass! It’s always good to drink plenty before you leave too as this will hydrate you in preparation.

take up little space. You should carry at least 2000 calories of food and the small packs you can get from sports stores are ideal. Failing that, some nuts or a chocolate bar are a good start.

Lighting the way: A torch of any description is a must.

They can be so small and powerful these days with LED technology, long lasting and even wearable on your head.

You might think you won’t need it as you don’t plan to be out on the trail in darkness hours but if you get injured, lost or delayed whilst out you’ll wish you had one in your bag when you’re stumbling down the path in the dark.

Clothing: You’ll need a good pair of walking shoes or boots for starters. Don’t scrimp on these as you’ll end up regretting it with a badly twisted ankle or blisters etc. The clothing you wear is pretty much down to you but layer up and stay away from cotton, it absorbs and holds moisture which chafes and can make you colder this time of year.

Keep everything as lightweight as possible and, although not essential here, carry spare dry clothes if you can plus something waterproof like a poncho or pac-a-mac. Oh, that sun can get be very strong so a good hat will help you too.

Food: Your body will expend lots of energy hauling you all over the hills. Continually snacking throughout the hike is a good way to keep the tank full and the motor running. High energy, compact foods are good choices because they

Extras: A small first aid kit (basics), a pocket knife, sunscreen & sunglasses, a whistle, bags for rubbish, nylon chord (great for broken laces), insect repellent, power-bank battery if relying on phone & loo roll as you never know!

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“I think if you don’t love people and aren’t fascinated by them, you’ll never succeed as a portrait photographer, because your pictures will look cold.”

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PHOTOGRAPHERSOFINFLUENCE David LaChapelle

David LaChapelle is an American commercial photographer, fine-art photographer, music video director, and film director who made his name by shooting celebrities colliding with consumer detritus: baubles, flowers, and fame recombining in delirious explosions of colour.

In the nineties and early naughties, his slick aesthetic, which lifts lavishly from Christian pageantry and Renaissance painters, was inescapable, splashed across fashion editorials, advertisements, and music videos. By 2007, having been derided in some quarters as a commercialist, he’d left the business and absconded to Maui, where he lived off the grid at a shuttered nudist colony. In a recent interview with the Guardian, he said that he’d needed to escape the “propaganda” embedded in his work. “I never wanted to shoot another pop star as long as I lived,” he said. “I was tortured by them.

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by Dean Baker

For me though, his work screamed pop-culture. I was studying photography and graphic design at college in the early 90’s and you couldn’t escape his images and influence on many of my fellow students. His style was brash, in-your-face and often overtly sexual or titillating and this is what caught the eye of many of us trying to stand out amongst the others on our courses.

Colour photography was only just becoming an option for me at college as for the previous years, I had learnt all the processing in the dark room of my school in black & white only. Once gaining access to colour printing, my course work changed as I tried to recreate some of LaChapelle’s iconic imagery. Although I may nowadays prefer black and white photography, there’s no doubting that the colour images I do capture are often, if not subconsciously, inspired by seeing his work so early on in my career.

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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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FOOD Easter Torrijas – Decadent Spanish Toasts All relevant religious holidays in Spain have a reflection in the food.

Spain was a strictly Catholic country for centuries with the liturgical periods tightly marking the habits, and with food rules that had to be obeyed.

Though nowadays the religious rules regarding food, like fasting during Easter, are largely overlooked, funnily enough the food traditions remain and making torrijas at home for the Easter celebration is one of them.

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Also you can find them in pastry shops, restaurants and bars all over the country during this feasting period. Torrijas are apparently a rather ancient recipe, as they first appear quoted by a Spanish author in the 15th Century.

Ingredients • 1 bread loaf (with tight crumb, no baguettes here) bought the day before and let go stale • 4 cups (1 liter) whole milk • 3 tbsp sugar (or honey if you prefer) • 1 stick cinnamon • 3-4 eggs • Sunflower oil or other insipid oil for frying • Sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling

method • Cut the bread into 1 inch (2.5cm) slightly diagonal slices and arrange them on a shallow dish that can hold the milk.

• Put all the milk in a saucepan with the sugar and the cinnamon stick, bring to a boil. Turn off the heat the moment it starts to boil and leave to infuse for 5 minutes.

• Discard the cinnamon, then pour the milk on the bread and let soak for one hour.

• Beat the eggs in a plate large enough to hold at least one torrija.

• Heat the oil to medium in a large frying pan that can hold several torrijas at the same time. With a large spatula (the bread will be overly soft), carefully transfer the soaked slices one by one into the egg and turn them to coat. Then dip the slices into the hot oil.

• Fry for 3-4 of minutes on each side, until brown.

Take out to a dish lined with a paper towel and thoroughly sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Try not to pile them up while warm. Enjoy warm or cold.

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ALMERIA Colourful open air street markets... are held in most of the main towns and villages throughout the province of Almeria, frequented by the locals themselves, the bustling stalls offer a real taste of Spanish life and a vibrant atmosphere in which to do a weekly shop.

Clothing is cheap and can be a little tacky but there are some decent bargains to be found. Ladies wear best buys are in summer clothing, such as cotton sun tops, dresses, shorts and skirts, hand bags and purses, they won’t last forever but offer fashion at knock down prices. For gentlemen there is always a good selection of shorts, shirts and t-shirts, and in general shoes are a good buy for the price.

On certain stalls haggling is accepted, and often expected, the banter of the stall holder is usually a good indication of whether or not to try to barter. Groceries and household goods are generally a fixed price.

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Las Alpujarras.

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The Alpujarras is a natural and historical region in Andalucía, Almería, on the south slopes of the Sierra Nevada and adjacent valley. Extending through both Almería and Granada.

Turning right at Motril on to the A44 heading towards Granada then take exit 175 towards Órgiva, nestling in the valley surrounded by a forest of trees, which is the main administrative centre of the Alpujarras. Make sure you attend the Thursday morning market here to enjoy the colourful characters offering all sorts of goods from organic food to hand made jewellery.

From Órgiva you can take a short diversion to Lanjaron, famed for it’s waters. Scores of snow fed springs bubbling from the mountains giving millions of litres, which are distributed throughout Spain. Visit the Balneario spa to participate in their many treatments.

Returning along the A348 road to Órgiva, take the turning onto the A4132 and the road corkscrews up towards the Poqueira valley where in early spring the white of the almond blossoms matches the snow on the high peaks.

For the most enjoyable walking, aim to go in April to mid June or September to mid November. Or travel the countryside by bike or on horseback using qualified guided tours. Paragliding is also available making this a good activity holiday destination.

Deep gorges and high peaks of the Sierras are home to a wide variety of bird species making this area a Birdwatchers dream. Nestled within the hillside are the three white villages of Bubión, Pampaneira and Capileira which form the focal point of the tourist industry all with characteristic Moorish features such as narrow winding streets and flat roofs. A network of well sign posted walking trails link the three villages, whether it is a short stroll in the lower areas or a day long hike into the Sierra Nevada.

One such walk of 7km starts in Capileira and passes the abandoned settlement of La Cebadilla built to house the workers of the Hydro-Electric station nearby returning via the river gorge. A lovely afternoon walk.

Pampaneira, the first of the three villages of the picturesque Poqueira valley is closed to traffic but there is a large car park at the entrance. Handmade rugs and blankets in traditional 52

Alpujarras style can be bought in the many craft shops and there are several restaurants around it’s squares serving hearty country food. Pork, ham and black pudding are specialities of the area. Bubión, 1350 meters above sea level, is the middle of the three villages where the most prominent building is the 16’’’ century church. Capileira, the highest and most northerly of the three, laying just below the snow line.

The Sierra Nevada highway runs through here and across the mountains to the city of Granada but motor traffic is no longer permitted this way making Capileira the highest village for traffic to reach. There is a two day climb from here to Mulhacen with an over night stop at a mountain refuge en route for the hearty hikers. On the hillside above these villages, the terraces built by the Moors can still be seen although now mainly uncultivated.

Trevelez located nearby in the mountains to the east of the 3 villages, has a back drop of The Mulhacen which at 3479 meters is the highest mountain in mainland Spain and The Veleta, just a little lower. This village claims to be Spain’s highest. There are plenty of cafés and pensions to accommodate you within the labyrinth of narrow winding streets and many craft shops selling ceramics, leather and locally produced specialities of cheese and Serrano ham Silk weaving was an important industry here and many legends prevail of buried treasure dating back to the Moorish kings.

There are various other small villages to visit if you have the time such as Pities and Portugos. Or perhaps you will have to make another visit soon.

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Following on from last edition, we concentrate on the Special K technique...

10. K pasa?

At address, the Special K is the angle formed in your back leg by the upper and lower leg. The manner in which you stand to the ball determines in large part how well you maintain your Special K during your swing. The best advice is to establish an athletic, ready-to-move setup. Create this posture by bending forward from the hip sockets and back from the knees. When your back leg is flexed correctly, it creates room for your arms to swing and aligns the joints, one on top of the other. You should be able to draw a line from the top of the spine through the tip of the elbow and then from the tip of your knee down through the ball joint of your foot.

Keeping The K

To keep your swing level, this angle should be maintained from address to just after impact. A good way to experience what it feels like to keep the Special K while you swing is to look in a mirror while you take practice swings. Start with the setup position shown in the photo, below left. Hold it steady, then look in the mirror to connect the sight and feel of the correct back leg flex for that position. Next, swing to the top. Again, hold that position and use the mirror to see if you maintained the angle in your back leg.

Setup

In the Special-K setup, the body has that athletic look common to many sports—a posture ready for action. At address, flex your back knee to discourage any up-and-down body motion while you swing. If you prepare yourself correctly, you won’t have to make any adjustments once your swing begins—all you have to do is rotate. Check your lower leg to make sure 56

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that it’s straight up and down (note that the crease in my pant leg is vertical). When the crease points toward the shaft, you know your lower leg is slanted at a bad angle. The reason the Special-K position is so important is that it unlocks the hips so they’re free to rotate. When the back leg locks and straightens at the knee, the back hip freezes, causing the body to tilt rather than turn.

Impact

Through impact, the trailing arm snaps straight, releasing power into the ball as the back knee kicks toward the target, still in its Special-K flex. Just after impact, both arms are straight, with the clubhead below the hands and the butt of the club pointing toward the middle of the body.

Back swing

When you keep the Special-K position during your backswing, it allows your elbows to stay level near the top of your swing.

This, in turn, keeps the clubface from twisting out of position.

Staying in your K makes your backswing more rounded and, instead of elevating the clubhead suddenly and tearing it off of its swing arc, the clubshaft travels on the correct swing path with a gradual, power-gathering ascent of the club.

Another good learning method is to practice swinging with a shaft placed in the ground and angled to match the slant of your upper leg. You won’t be able to see the shaft while you swing, but you’ll sense that it’s there, and that will help you maintain your Special K. Once you establish the Special K at address, your goal is to maintain it all the way through your swing until after the ball has been launched. In order to do so, you’ll have to start your

Keeping it local: A quick guide to the nearest golf courses.

By Tony Myles

Valle de Este: Par 71 - 5,742m

Tel: 950 548 600 Email: reservas.golf@valledeleste.es Off the E-15 motorway, Junc. 529, Vera 04620, Almería www.valldeleste.es

Desert Springs: Par 72 - 6,159m Tel: 950 091 518 Email: golfreservations@almanzora.com Between Palomares & Cuevas de la Almanzora, Almería. www.desertspringsresort.es

Lorca Resort & Golf Club: Par 71 - 5,613m Tel: 968 113 535 Email: infogolf@lorcaresort.com Off motorway RM-11, Junc. 17, Purlas 30813, Murcia www.lorcaresort.com

Serena Golf: Par 72 - 6,168m Tel: 968 575 576 FB: @laserenagolf.es Avda. Principe Felipe, Los Alcázares 30710, Murcia ww.laserenagolf.es

Aguilon Golf: The Eagle Course Par 71 - 6,012m Tel: 950 109 518 Email: cmaster@aguilongolf.es Urbanización Mundo Aguilón. Pulpí 04648, Almería www.aguilongolf.info

Playa Serena Club de Golf: Par 72 - 6,262m

Marina Golf Mojácar: Par 72- 5,231m Tel: 950 133 235 Email: info@marinagolf.com Urb. Marina de la Torre. Mojácar 04638, Almería www.marinagolf.com

Alborán Golf: Par 72 - 6,278m Tel: 950 208 583 Email: alborangolf@alborangolf.com Urb El Toyo, El Retamar 04131, Almería www.alborangolf.com

Country Club La Envia Golf: Par 70 - 5,756m

Almerimar: Par 72, 6,296m Tel: 950 49 70 50 Email: golfalmerimar@arhoteles.com C/ Arquitecto Julián Laguna, El Ejido 04711, Almería. www.arhotels.com

Tel: 950 559 646 Email: reservas@laenviagolf.com Avd. de La Envía nº45, Vicar 04727, Almería www.laenviagolf.com

swing by shifting your weight into your trailing hip so you can make a level lower body turn. If you fail to make this crucial weight transfer, your trailing hip will likely float upward and destroy your Special K. A second key occurs as you start back down to the ball. Here, establish your front hip as the rotational center of your swing.

By focusing on the right hip, you’ll better prepare it to receive your forward weight shift, and it also allows you to maintain your back leg flex through the impact area and beyond.

Bonus! Tempo Training

When I watch a golfer hit a 7-iron, then a driver, he or she invariably amps up the swing speed with the longer club.

Surely, the clubhead of the driver moves faster because it’s longer, but it’s because of the principles of physics, not because the golfer is swinging the club with a faster tempo.

Tempo is the total amount of time it takes to create your golf swing from beginning to end. Some players have a relatively fast tempo, like Nick Price, while others have a slower tempo, like Fred Couples. Either way is fine, as long as you keep the same tempo for each club in the bag.

Golfers get into trouble when they either slow down or speed up their natural tempo.

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When your tempo starts varying from club to club, the timing required to hit consistent golf shots is destroyed. That’s one reason why you feel you can hit your irons well one day, but not the woods, and vice versa. For every club in the bag, the tempo should be the same. It should take the same amount of time to make a swing with your pitching wedge as it does for the 7-iron and the driver, for example. What’s different is the speed of the clubhead. Because the driver is longer than a wedge, the clubhead moves faster throughout the swing, but if it takes two seconds to swing a wedge, it should take the same two seconds to swing the driver.

Discover your ideal tempo by making three continuous practice swings, without a ball, using a 5-iron. Make the swings in a pendulum fashion, back and through, while maintaining good balance. Then hit a teed golf ball, focusing on repeating the same tempo with a balanced finish. Perform this drill with short irons, long irons and woods as well to see if your tempo, and timing, remain constant.

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a brief history of

theMASTERS It all started back in 1934...

Newspaper headlines were full of big names in the spring of 1934. President Roosevelt was busy trying to prevent an auto strike. German Chancellor Adolf Hitler was working on a plan to increase Germany’s population. Clark Gable attended the Academy Awards dinner, but Katherine Hepburn and Charles Laughton declined to attend.

On the sports pages, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were still belting spring training home runs for the New York Yankees.

In Augusta, another big name was dominating the headlines.

Robert T. Jones Jr. – Bob to his friends – was making his return to competitive golf. The venue was Augusta National Golf Club, and the setting was the first Augusta National Invitation Tournament.

At 10:35 a.m. on March 22, 1934, Jones struck his tee shot on what is now the 10th hole at Augusta National. Jones gathered himself and, with playing partner Paul Runyan and their caddies in tow, strode down the fairway. For Jones, much more was at stake than his return to competition. It was about the club he co-founded, Augusta National, and a tournament, the Masters, that would prove to be his lasting gift to the game.

Jones’ journey from the 11th green at Merion Cricket Club on Sept. 27, 1930 – where he closed out Eugene Homans to win the U.S. Amateur and complete the Grand Slam – to Augusta 3½ years later is an interesting one.

Consider that Jones had not seen Fruitland Nurseries, the site where Augusta National was built, until after his Grand Slam.

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vision for a private golf club and an annual tournament that would celebrate Jones and his friends, were trying to raise money for their venture at the height of the Great Depression.

“Most golf courses during the Depression were folding,” said Sid Matthew, an attorney and historian. “What a tremendous challenge it was for them to build. And then to make it popular.”

Jones had been plotting his retirement for some time, but it still came as a shock to the public when he announced it in late 1930. After all, he was only 28. The pressure of competing in major championship events took a toll on Jones. He was the prohibitive favourite in every event, and he yearned for the day when he could enjoy a game of golf with friends and not be surrounded by thousands of fans. So he and Roberts set off to build his dream course. But he also had several other projects he was busy with.

Jones went to Hollywood in 1931 and made the highly popular film series How I Play Golf. He also had signed on with sporting goods manufacturer Spalding during this time and, according to Matthew, was partly responsible for such innovations as registering your club specifications and developing a “matched” set of clubs. Jones went back to

California in 1933 to do a follow-up series of instructional films, and he also did quite a bit of writing as an associate editor for The American Golfer, a magazine. He also spent time following his friends in championship events around the country.

By Tony On July 15, 1931, The Augusta Chronicle trumpeted the news Myles that Jones had picked Augusta for his new course. “Bobby Jones to Build His Ideal Golf Course on Berckmans’ Place” was the large headline that accompanied a story from O.B. Keeler, an Atlanta sports-writer who was Jones’ friend and biographer.

Remarkably, course construction took less than two years.

The course opened for limited play in December 1932, and the formal opening was a month later. Getting members to join was more of a challenge, but Jones and Roberts persevered.

The final step was to stage a tournament. Initially, they wanted to bring the U.S. Open to their course, but that didn’t happen for a number of reasons. So Jones and Roberts decided to hold their own annual event.

When Jones stepped to the tee for the first round in 1934, he was still the man to beat. At least he was in the minds of the press and the public.

“It’s the Field Against Bobby” read a headline in The Chronicle’s edition March 22, 1934. “It will be a matter of stepping back under heavy pressure for the first time since 1930” Grantland Rice wrote in a preview of the first tournament for The American Golfer.

“No one can say in advance how the nerve strain will affect him, what his mental attitude will be against the keen blades of so many stars, all after his scalp.”

In reality, no one knew what to expect from Jones. He had shot 1-under-par 71 in a practice round, and a few weeks before the tournament he had fired an impressive 65.

Whether Jones would even play was up for debate. According to the club, he wanted to serve as an official and preferred not to play. But the membership prevailed upon him to join the field.

“The final argument that persuaded Bob to agree to play, or so he said, was one I advanced, to the effect that he simply could not invite his golfing friends to play on his course and then decline to play with them,” Roberts wrote in his book, The Story of the Augusta National Golf Club.

In the running for 2018: Plus a quick course guide.

The 2018 Masters Tournament will be the 82nd edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of golf’s four major championships to be held in 2018.

It is scheduled for April 5–8 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Sergio Garcia will be defending the Tournament he won last year and hoping for a repeat I´m sure, but there are lots of players very capable of taking their own green jacket which could include Tiger Woods back from a long injury.

The Masters has the smallest field of the four major championships. Officially, the Masters remains an invitational event, but there is a set of qualifying criteria that determines who is included in the field.

Contenders might come from this list of superstars: Dustin Johnson, Paul Casey, Jon Rahm, Rory Mclroy, Thomas Pieters, last years runner up Justin Rose or why not a past champion such as Danny Willett, Jordan Spieth or Bubba Watson.

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Name

Yards

Par

1

Tea Olive

445

4

2

Pink Dogwood

575

5

3

Flowering Peach

350

4

4

Flowering Crab Apple

240

3

5

Magnolia

455

4

6

Juniper

180

3

7

Pampas

450

4

8

Yellow Jasmine

570

5

9

Carolina Cherry

460

4

10

Camellia

495

4

11

White Dogwood

505

4

12

Golden Bell

155

3

13

Azalea

510

5

14

Chinese Fir

440

4

15

Firethorn

530

5

16

Redbud

170

3

17

Nandina

440

4

18

Holly

465

4

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36

In

3,710

36

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7,435

72

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MALTA

Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso’s Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic.

The narrow meandering streets of their towns and villages lead to the main square, which is invariably dominated by the huge baroque church. As the countryside is dotted with medieval towers, wayside chapels and the oldest known human structures in the world, the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum.

The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 316 square kilometers.

Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, has one hotel and is largely uninhabited. With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do.

Malta:

Here you can span the millennia with an astonishing array of things to discover. And wherever you go, the scenery and architecture provide a spectacular backdrop.

The colours are striking, honey-coloured stone against the deepest of Mediterranean blues.

Malta has been described as one big open-air museum.

What makes it unique is that so much of the past is visible today. Delve into the island’s mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps of St. Paul or see where the Knights of St. John fought their most famous battles.

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Gozo:

Gozo is known to provide a tranquil haven for a tempo and scene change. The charm of Malta’s sister Island is immediately apparent; it’s greener, more rural and smaller, with life’s rhythms dictated by the seasons, fishing and agriculture.

Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso’s isle of Homer’s Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozo’s rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean’s best dive sites.

The island also comes complete with historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas, as well as one of the archipelago’s bestpreserved prehistoric temples, Ggantija. Gozo also possesses a nightlife and cultural calendar all of its own, with some great dining out.

Comino:

Situated between Malta and Gozo, the smaller island of Comino is a paradise for snorkelers, divers, windsurfers and ramblers. Only 3.5 square kilometers, Comino is car-free and apart from one hotel, is virtually uninhabited.

The island’s main attraction is the Blue Lagoon. In summer, this sheltered inlet of shimmering aquamarine water over white sand is very popular with day-trippers. Other beaches on the island include Santa Marija Bay and San Niklaw Bay. Comino is also worth a visit in winter, and is ideal for walkers and photographers. With no urban areas or cars on the island, one can easily smell the scent of wild thyme and other herbs.

Comino was inhabited in the Roman period, but did not have much significance until the Knights arrived. It then had a dual role: hunting grounds and a staging post in the defence of the Maltese Islands against the Ottoman Turks.

The Blue Hole, Gozo

The island had proved a useful base for pirates operating in the central Mediterranean and, though stark and barren today, it was home to wild boar and hares when the Knights arrived in 1530. The Grandmasters went to great lengths to ensure that their game on Comino was protected: anyone found breaking the embargo on hunting could expect to serve three years rowing on a galley. After WWII, Comino remained a backwater until its fortunes revived with tourism in the mid-1960s.

The Capital: Valletta.

The Fortress City, Citta’ Umilissima, “a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen” is Malta’s capital city: a living, working city, the administrative and commercial heart of the Islands. Valletta is named after its founder, the respected Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Jean Parisot de la Valette. The magnificent fortress city grew on the arid rock of Mount Sceberras peninsula, which rises steeply from two deep harbours, Marsamxett and Grand Harbour. Started in 1566, Valletta was completed, with its impressive bastions, forts and cathedral, in the astonishingly short time of 15 years, even more remarkable is considering the fact that mechanical tools did not exist at the time and the whole city was built entirely by hand.

Gardens & the Lower Barrakka Gardens are just three of the most popular ones, however on further exploration many more hidden gardens can be discovered. From the Upper Barrakka Gardens it is also possible to see the Saluting Battery as well as take the lift down the bastions to sea level.

Valletta has many titles, all recalling its rich historical past. It is the “modern” city built by the Knights of St John; a masterpiece of the Baroque; a European Art City and a World Heritage City. Today, it is one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world.

The options regarding where to stay are numerous and varied. There are hotels and aparthotels of varying categories. There are farmhouses and villas. There are self-catering apartments, guesthouses and hostels. You can stay with a host family or go for a timeshare property. The choices are endless.

The city is busy by day, yet retains a timeless atmosphere by night, that gives the feeling that you are walking back in time.

The grid of narrow streets boasts some of Europe’s finest art works, churches and palaces.

Valletta is abundantly rich in sites to see and explore, intriguing historical buildings around every corner: votive statues, niches, fountains and coats of arms high up on parapets. Narrow side streets are full of tiny quaint shops and cafés, while Valletta’s main streets are lined with larger international branded shops for fashion, music, jewellery and much more.

The best way to get around and see the most, from your visit to Valletta, is on foot and although the things to do & see are many, a good start and definitely not to be missed are Valletta’s beautiful gardens. The Upper Barrakka Gardens, Hastings Valletta

St John’s co-Cathedral & museum are definitely not to be missed, this elaborately adorned church is home to world famous artistic masterpieces by Caravaggio and Mattia Preti. Apart from beautiful Baroque churches other places of interest include the various grandmaster auberges, piazzas & museums.

Where To Stay:

Getting There:

The Maltese Archipelago lies virtually in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, some 93kms south of the Italian island of Sicily. Yet Malta is just a few hours’ flying time from most mainland European cities and has excellent intercontinental connections. Choose from scheduled services or charter flights, many of which offer a convenient departure point from European regional cities.

The national airline, Air Malta, operates flights to and from all the major airports in Europe (fly direct from Malaga with Air Malta from as little as around 120€ return in June), North Africa and the Middle East. Other legacy airlines and various low-cost carriers also operate regularly to and from Malta but from Spain you may need to make a connecting flight.

The Maltese Islands are included in several cruise itineraries and provide an excellent base or stop-over for sailing the Med. You can also get here on a scheduled ferry direct from several Mediterranean ports.

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1. British SAS (Special Air Service)

2. US Navy Seals

Nearly ALL the worlds Special Forces base their military model on the British SAS. In fact, the USA’s Delta Force was set up after the founder spent time attached to the SAS.

The Navy SEALs are the best the United States has to offer. They life is revolves around training. They are one of the best in physical capabilities after the Spetsnaz.

3. Russian Spetsnaz

4. Shayetet 13

Spetsnaz training would be illegal in the US or other Western nations. They are constantly out fighting and are practically invincible to any kind of punishment. They have some of the best weapons available too.

A unit of the Israeli Navy, they specializes in sea-toland incursions, counter-terrorism, sabotage, maritime intelligence gathering, maritime hostage rescue, and boarding.

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5. Pakistan Special Service Group (SSG)

6. Polish GROM

Very brave and Courageous. A Russian president once said that if he had Pakistan’s army and Russian weapons he could conquer all the world because they are very brave

GROM was originally modelled on NATO’s tier one (special mission units) special operations units such as the US Army’s Delta Force, the US Navy’s SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU) and the British Army’s SAS.

7. Indian MARCOS

8. German GSG 9

Created in 1987 by the Indian Navy. They saw action during Operation Pawan in 1988. They were a part of Operation Cactus in 1988. The force has undertaken numerous joint exercises with special forces from around the world.

Grenzschutzgruppe 9 “Border Protection Group 9” is the elite Police Tactical Unit of the German Federal Police “Bundespolizei”. GSG 9 counterparts on the state level are the Special Deployment Commandos.

9. French “Commandos Marine”

10. Israeli Mossad

The Special Operation Forces (SOF) of the French Navy.

Nicknamed the “Bérets Verts” They operate under the Naval Riflemen & Special Operations Forces Command & form part of the French Special Operations Command.

Literally meaning “the Institute” it is the national intelligence agency of Israel. They’re responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counterterrorism (A unit known as Kidon).

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Holy week or “Semana Santa” (Easter as we know it) is a very important religious time of year in Spain and the entire week is filled with colourful processions and religious celebrations.

Probably one of the biggest and most important of the April festivals in Spain is the Seville April Fair (La Feria de Abril) held each year in Seville, the capital city of Andalucia. As the festival is held near Easterthe actual festival dates can vary each year so it is always best to check before booking your holiday.

The fair usually starts at Midnight on the Monday two weeks

If you plan to visit Spain specially to celebrate holy week then its best to check the dates well in advance as they vary between March and April each year. In 2018 holy week falls on the 25th to the 31st March.

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after the holy week (Semana Santa) and is the beginning of one of Spain’s, biggest parties lasting a whole week, ending the following Sunday with a spectacular fireworks display.

the whole atmosphere of Holy week in the towns and villages held across Spain. The brotherhoods of each church carefully prepare amazing processions which usually involves carrying the statue of the local patron saint through the streets on magnificently adorned floats lit by hundreds of candles.

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National Spanish Cheese Festival Starts: Saturday april 28th

The “Feria del Quesos” is held in Trujillo and is a very tasty festival usually held from the 28th April to the 1st May each year offering all the fun and dance of a typical Spanish fair but here will also be able to try the delicious varieties of cheese from this region of Spain.

The National Spanish cheese festival in Trujillo is now in it 30th year and attracts many thousands of visitors looking for a food holiday with a difference. It is now regarded as the largest cheese fair in the world. Here you will find a huge number of stands by local cheese makers displaying their finest cheeses, not to mention an amazing choice of local wines to wash it all down.

The festival commemorates the battle of Alcoy in 1275 when Saint George assisted in the defeat of the Moorish hoards lead by Al Azraq.

The Moors & Christians event takes place between the third and fourth weeks in April, not an attempt by the locals to be historically accurate, it’s about having fun as the marvellous, noisy and colourful spectacle of the battle is re-enacted with verve and energy by the local population. The Alcoyans prepare well for this annual festival as some 30 armies are prepared for battle.

Cheeses from the Extremadura region are renowned for their quality and taste and include such varieties as Torta del Casar, Torta la Serena , Los Ibores and the famous Manchego Cheese.

Moors & Christians, Alicante STARTS: 21st April

Another major festival in April is the Moros y Cristianos held in Alcoy in the province of Alicante. It is celebrated throughout Spain although one of the biggest celebrations is held in Alcoy from the 21st to the 24th April.

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This 2 bed, 2 bath ground floor apartment has been tastefully decorated and refurbished to a modern high standard and colour coordinated throughout. It has East and West facing terraces so enjoys sun and shade all day long, has a partial sea view to the front of the apartment. The property has a build area of 75m2 in total. Underground parking space, Furniture not included but negotiable. Pre-installation for air conditioning and heating.

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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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Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa on one level overlooking the countryside towards the village, with private pool and ample terrace space.

Built on a plot of 512m2. The garden is fully landscaped and offers various places for tables, chairs and sun loungers. The orientation of the terraces and garden is South. The villa is sold furnished as seen.

Modern 3 bed, 4 bath detached villa with private pool in an elevated position enjoying one of the best sea views in this area. Close to the Las Ventanicas beach and the promenade. Build area: 161.9m2 made up of villa: 137.2m2 and garage: 24.7m2 Land plot: 427m2. The pool and terrace wraps around the side giving an ideal sun orientation of South East. Fireplace. AC/H. Preinstallation for gas central heating.

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REF: ME1250 Price 282.000€ Modern 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa of 142m2 on plot of 457m2 with stunning views of the Sierra Cabrera and down to the sea. The villa is built in a half moon shape and is very unique. A well designed house built to a very high standard with many details. 13m long Pebbletec swimming pool with fitted pool cover & all cleaning tools.

REF: ME1521 Price 109.950€ Newly renovated top floor 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment, on a small complex in the sought after area of La Parata with the added advantage of no community fees. There is a private roof terrace with enhanced mountain and countryside views. Air conditioning and a buit area of 68m². Included in the price is all the white goods, curtains and features and fittings.

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3 bed / 2 bath luxury Linked Villa being sold fully furnished. Part of “Las Torres de la Loma” buildings which are set in the heart of Macenas Beach. The property benefits from golf, sea and mountain views.

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5 bed / 5 bath villa, located in an elevated position overlooking the new Playa Macenas Golf & Beach Resort. This luxurious villa is set on a walled plot of 1,000m² with a built area of approx. 480m².

Villa Oasis is high spec 5 bed / 5 bath villa with swimming pool and Jacuzzi. It is set in the outskirts of Vera town, in a semi-rural area away from it all but yet a short drive away from facilities.

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Unique opportunity in a premium Mojácar Playa location. Nicely designed sea facing 5/4 bedroom, 4 bathroom detached Villa very close to the “Parador” Hotel in Mojácar Playa. The property is set on a 1,000m² free hold plot, accessed via a private road and has a total built area of 491,51m² distributed on three levels. The property is fully fenced/walled & has two double gates with wooden pergolas to house at least 2 cars.

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REF. A-367 • MOJÁCAR PLAYA

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REDUCED 135.000€

Opportunity: 2 bed, 2 bath Duplex. Two story apartment at Veramar 1, Vera-beach. Private garden of 180m2 , private parking in front of the property. 3 minute walk to beach.

Great value for money!

Long term rental properties available: Luxurious villa of 280m2 constructed over two stories with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, underground parking, private pool in very good location in the Vista Los Angeles area.

Price: 1.400€ per month.

Cortijo just outside Turre. Price: 500€ per month.

Turre: 3 bed -2 bath apartment with private underground parking. Price: 500€ per month.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND MORE FABULAOUS RENTALS Please contact Wieland if you own a property and want to do holiday summer lettings. We do the obligatory registration in the Andalusian Registry for you without charge. We are managing holiday rental properties in Mojacar since 1999.

Tel: 950 615 156 Mob: 609 026 526

email: info@indalfutur.com

www.indalfutur.com 88

Real Estate since 1999

REF. A-350 • MOJÁCAR PLAYA

• 88.000€

South facing one bedroom Penthouse Apartment at Puerto Marina with stunning views, private garage included.

Perfect for winter stays and summer lets.

REF. V-340 • MOJÁCAR PLAYA

• 349.000€

Detached villa with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, private swimming-pool, garage.

This outstanding villa could well be the cheapest property of this kind in the area of Mojacar-beach.

Paseo del Mediterráneo, 293, Mojacar Playa

Tel: 950 615 156 Mob: 609 026 526

emil: info@indalfutur.com

Real Estate since 1999

www.indalfutur.com The “go to” German estate agent on Mojácar Playa

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API-V0349 VERA PLAYA

65000€

API-V0352 VERA PLAYA

1 bedroom & 1 bathroom 2 terraces (25m2) and sea view Covered parking space Air-conditioning (hot/cold) Fully furnished 2 Outdoor pools & indoor pool paddel court

API-V0325 VERA PLAYA

99950€

Spacious ground floor 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms 2 Terraces Air-conditioning Fully furnished Outdoor pool 400m to the beach

86000€

API-V0351 VERA PLAYA

129000€

2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Ground floor, terrace & garden (40m2), completely furnished, Air-conditioning, covered parking space, outdoor & Indoor pool.

Play area for kids. Paddel court 1.5km to the beach.

3 bed /2 bath townhouse, Terrace, porch & garden, Fully furnished, Air-conditioning, Covered parking space, 2 Outdoor & 1 Indoor pool with SPA (jacuzzi, sauna...), Tennis & paddel courts. Security.

89950€ API-LG0121 LOS GALLARDOS

API-V0328 VERA PLAYA

2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, Private gardens of 45m2 & 48m2, Parking space, Air conditioning, Fully furnished, Spacious communal pool, 10 minutes from the beach

Spacious 2 bed / 2 bath, Ground floor, Private garden (41m2) & 2 terraces, Underground`parking space, 2 Outdoor pools, 400m from the beach.

150000€ API-M0146 MOJACAR PLAYA

API-V0350 VERA PLAYA

2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Spacious terrace (44m2) with sea views, Underground parking space, Storage room (10m2) Air-conditioning (hot/cold) Outdoor & indoor pool,Jacuzzi Elevator with panoramic views.

3 bed / 2 bath townhouse Front terrace with garden (120m2) Rear & roof terrace with sea views, Air-conditioning, Fully furnished, Excellent rental potential, 5 outdoor pools, front line beach complex.

219000€ API-V0120 LOS GALLARDOS

239950€ API-M0148 MOJACAR PLAYA

3 bed/2 bath villa Terrace & private garden Plot of 500m2 Garage, Chimney, air-conditioning & heating Private pool, Ready to move in!

3 bed / 2 bath top floor spacious terraces with sea & golf views.

Very private 92m2 roof terrace, Underground parking, storage room, air-conditioning (hot/cold), fully furnished, outdoor pool, gym & sauna. 100m to the beach.

142000€

220000€

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 & 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

OVER YEARS EXPERIENCE

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

MOJÁCAR - CORNER OF ENCHANTMENT

THINK PROPERTY...

THINK PRICE BROWN

ESTABLISHED 1986

PROPERTY SALES, MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Mojácar Playa

Superb south facing 2 bed, 2 bath, golf penthouse of 95m2. Golf & sea views. A/C. Terraces & solarium. 2x underground parking.

Community pools & gym. A1320 245.000€

Mojácar Playa

Front-line, 1st floor, 2 bed, 2 bath, apartment of 77m2 plus terrace. Uninterrupted sea views.

Underground parking. Community pools & gardens. Excellent rental. A1330 182.500€

Mojácar Playa

Refurbished 2 bed, 2 bath, townhouse of 79m2 on a plot of 235m2. Sea views. Front & rear gardens & garage. Excellent location.

LV748 249.950€

Cabrera

2 bed, 2 bath house + 1 bed, 1 bath apartment of 210m2 on a plot of 1.070m2. Private pool, Jacuzzi & summer kitchen. A/C. Sea views.

DV1402 350.000€

Mojácar Playa

1st floor 3 bed, 1 bath, apartment of 70m2 with lift access. Lovely views to the sea. 2 terraces. Store & parking. Furnished. Community tennis & pools.

A1327 138.000€

Vera Playa

2 bed, 2 bath, mid-floor apartment of 63m2 on a well kept urbanisation with outdoor & heated indoor community pools. A/C & allocated parking.

A1282 75,000€

Vera

Modern 3 bed, 2 bath, detached villa of 172m2 on a plot of 10,815m2. Very private yet only a short drive to shops & beaches.

Part furnished.

DV1435 245.000€

Los Gallardos

3 bed, 3 bath detached house, attic & annex of 1 bed, 1 bath, 306m2 in total on a fenced plot of 13,250m2. Dble garage. Private pool.

GCH. A/C. Great views.

DV1391 425.000€

Call us today +34 950 478 915 Fax: +34 950 478 963 Email: info@pricebrown.com www.pricebrown.com Paseo del Mediterraneo 171, Mojácar 04638, Almeria, España

Mojácar Playa

2 bed, 1 bath, penthouse golf apartment of 57m2 + terrace & solarium. Fantastic sea views. A/C. Community pool & underground parking.

Beaches in walking distance. A1212 99,950€

Cortijo Grande

2 bed, 2 bath, townhouse of 92m2 with stunning views. 2 terraces & easy parking. Tastefully modernised & refurbished.

Short drive to Turre.

LV747 110.000€

Mojácar Playa

3 bed, 3 bath, detached villa of 105m2 on a plot of 424m2 + garage of 11m2. Private pool & terraces.

Sea views. Excellent location for beaches & amenities.

DV1428 295.000€

Cabuzana

2 bed, 1 bath, detached house of 59m2 +solarium in small community. Plot of 207m2. Easiily maintened garden. Shared pool. Short drive to towns & beaches. DV1392 120.000€

Our reputation is your guarantee

INLAND PROPERTIES

COASTAL PROPERTIES

Villa - Arboleas Ref: A890 €229,950

Villa - Vera Ref: B1142 €325,000

Quality detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with superbly manicured gardens & private pool.

Villa - Chirivel Ref: A814 €175,000

Stunning, detached, 3 bed, 3 bath villa with vast underbuild, private pool located in the sought after area of La Algarrobina.

Apartment - Vera Playa Ref: B1098 €75,000

Modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa set in the stunning countryside in Los Blancos, 4 car garage, spectacular views.

Fantastic 1 bed, 1 bath penthouse apartment located on naturist complex with outdoor & covered/ heated swimming pools.

Village House - Maria Ref: A800 €69,950

Townhouse - Mojácar Ref: B1066 €255,000

traditional 3-storey 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse located just a short car journey from The towns of Vélez Blanco and Vélez Rubio.

3-storey 4 bed, 3 bath terraced property located on the prestigious Sunshine community with communcal pools, close to beach.

Cortijo - Huercal Overa Ref: A600 €149,000

Business - Mojácar Ref: D037 €389,000

4 bed, 2 bath, originally an old mill, recently renovated to a high standard, retaining much of it’s character & original features

Beautiful rooftop restaurant with unbelievable views. Rare opportunity for a freehold in busiest commercial centre on Mojácar Playa.

Inland office: Albox

Coastal office: Mojácar

For more info, contact one of our offices now on: 950 615 388 or 653 722 290 email: country@spanishpropertychoice.com www.spanishpropertychoice.com

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