Ultimate Magazine Almeria - May/June 2019

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No. 56 May-Jun 2019

magazine Galicia

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TENNIS?

A guide to this northerly region of Spain

Top players & playing in Spain.

Summer here! is

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WELCOME Spring has come and gone (well, still with us a little bit, especially with the rain we've had the last month) but we are now all preparing for the summer rush and temperatures!

With many of the beach bars (Chiriguitos) opening their doors now, we can look forward to long lazy days with our feet in the sand and a drink in our hands. Whether it's for live music or fine dining, the area really has much to offer and many of them are featured in this issue.

We hope you enjoy these next few months in the run up to summer as we will for sure.

Contents 06 Come Wine With Me: Prosecco 08 At the movies: What Men Want 12 N332: Rules & Regulations 16 Things to do: Galicia 20 QI: Space 26 The Book Shelf 28 Lifestyle: Happiness 34 Gourmet Guide 51 Food Glorious Food: Double Chocolate Cookies 52 The Golf Pages: Club tips, Deals & Tournaments 56 Destinations: Monaco 60 Sport pages: Tennis in Spain 64 Worlds Most: Successful male Tennis Stars 72 Property Pages

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Prosecco In the last few years the UK and many other parts of the world have ‘discovered’ Prosecco – the Italian answer to Champagne.

The UK increased its Prosecco consumption by 48% between 2014 and 2015 and is now the lead export market, with Britons now buying one fifth of Prosecco produced. Champagne sales increased just 1%, while sales in the wine sector as a whole grew just 0.4%. The UK, US and Germany together account for three quarters of all the Prosecco produced annually. Of the 70% exported, 35% goes to the UK, a bigger share than the 30% that stays in Italy.

Earlier this year there was a scare about an impending global Prosecco shortage, with the ‘crisis’ being resolved by a bumper crop in the Prosecco growing area of Italy (in the Veneto region – northeast Italy) announced in May. So why is it suddenly so popular? Many cite its cost – prices are generally much lower than the major Champagne labels.

But it is arguably a much less ‘challenging’ experience enjoying Prosecco, as its taste is so simple.

Prosecco is made in a less complex process (which is why it is less expensive), resulting in a less complex wine. In Champagne second fermentation takes place in the bottle that you buy. But in the case of Prosecco it’s made in a large tank.

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And the result is a marked difference in the style of flavours.

Champagne can be very complex, with tastes not easily identifiable, whereas the soft, fruity flavours of Prosecco – white peaches, pears, apples – result in a simpler, more approachable style of wine.

Prosecco is easy to drink, and though it is certainly appropriate as an aperitif on both casual and more formal occasions, Prosecco does not invite the ‘compare the label’ ‘attitude that Champagne sometimes does. It is a welcoming wine – the type of drink to enjoy with good friends rather than trying to impress, though impress it does….

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

What Men Want In theatres Feb 8th, 2019.

STORYLINE Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who's constantly boxed out by her male colleagues.

When Ali is passed up for a well-deserved promotion, she questions what else she needs to do to succeed in a man's world... until she gains the ability to hear men's thoughts!

With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and a potential new love interest (Aldis Hodge) to the test.

INFORMATION What Men Want is a 2019 American fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Adam Shankman and starring Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Tracy Morgan.

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A loose remake to the 2000 film What Women Want, *starring Mel Gibson) the plot follows a woman who, after drinking a potent concoction given by a shaman, gains the ability to hear men's inner thoughts.

The film was released in the United States on February 8, 2019, by Paramount Pictures. It has grossed over $67 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Henson's performance but said the film was too safe and offered little new to the genre beyond the genderswitching aspect.

Overall, the critics slammed this movie and personal reviews will tell you not to waste your money and be prepared for some very crass scenes and bad language to boot.

Obviously, everyone has their opinion so why not judge for yourself.

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N332 Driving in Spain

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

Driving in the Rain Weather conditions pose the biggest risk to road users, partly due to the inexperience and lack of preparedness by drivers, and partly due to the changing dynamics of the road and driving environment.

In preparation, here are N332's top tips for dealing with rain.

1. Slow Down It might seem like the most obvious thing to say, but all too often it is advice that is ignored. It is easy to be lulled into a false sense of security within our vehicles but speed and adverse weather is a deadly combination. When the road is wet, your vehicle´s tyres cannot grip the road as much as in normal, dry conditions. Cornering and braking are all affected by water on the road, reducing grip and increasing stopping distances considerably, therefore, slowing down allows more time to adapt and deal with the situation. Ease off the accelerator a little and you will see the difference immediately.

2. Avoid violent movements or sharp braking Sudden braking, acceleration or harsh movements of the steering wheel may result in loss of vehicle control. If the operations are carried out progressively, smoothly and slowly, it also gives other drivers more time to react. Remember that a smooth drive is a safer and more efficient ride under normal conditions and even more so when it rains.

3. Avoid driving on road markings Road markings including lane lines, crossings and markers provide less grip that the road surface and can therefore increase braking distances. Riders on two wheels should be particularly aware of this problem.

4. Be Seen During rain or reduced visibility make sure that you have your lights on. Daytime Running Lights may not be sufficient, especially during reduced visibility where headlights must be used. The timely use of indicators, including brake lights, is crucial to give other road users advanced warnings of your intentions. Keeping your vehicle under control and following all the advice for a smooth ride will also allow for an improvement in your visibility to other road users.

5. Avoid aquaplaning risks Keep a sharp lookout for puddles and pools of water which may reduce the grip of your tyres on the road even more, potentially creating a liquid barrier between the tyre and road surface, commonly referred to as aquaplaning. However, don´t carry out any sudden movements to avoid these puddles, simply slow down, hold the steering wheel firmly and try to keep your vehicle on a straight and level course. Whilst maintaining an adequate distance from the vehicle in front, it is often beneficial to follow vehicles through such areas as the displacement of water becomes easier.

With these five basic tips your journey through the rain should be a much safer one, but remember that it is not only about how you drive your vehicle, but about the vehicle itself. Proper maintenance is crucial, checking tyres and their pressure, lights, windows, brakes and other such features on a regular basis should also reduce the risk. If in doubt, your local garage can keep a check on these for you.

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THINGS TO DO & places to see...

Galicia

Galicia is located in the green and lush north western corner of Spain.

Geographically, Galicia is situated just above Portugal and faces both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mar Cantabrico. This part of the country has an economy based on fishing, farming, agriculture and increasingly tourism.

BACKGROUND

Galicia also has a climate offering four separate seasons and is actually pronounced "Galithia" (the "ci" pronounced as "th" in spanish).

Whilst a part of the mainland, Galicia is an autonomous community with a cultural heritage, climate and geography that are distinct from the rest of Spain. Although the region's history and scenery are often promoted as the areas main vacation attractions, beautiful beaches fill the "rias" (bays) of three of the four provinces in Galicia and the scent of pine and eucalyptus are ever present.

Why holiday in Galicia

Galicia, and in particular the towns close to "Santiago de Compostela" and its airport, have become increasingly popular with British and American holiday makers over recent years. This part of the Iberian Peninsula offers a taste of "real" Spanish culture, taking you away from the tourist frequented Costa's and into a greener and more culturally defined part of the country. Here you can escape the commercialism that has tainted so many other European holiday destinations and explore a region rich in history, tradition, culture and architecture.

In terms of getting to Galicia, "Santiago de Compostela", the provincial capitol of "la Coruna" and Vigo (in Pontevedra) all benefit from International airports.

What makes Galicia different

Galicia is frequently described as green Spain, a result of its temperate climate and elevated rain fall, at least when compared to the resorts of Spain's hotter South.

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The landscape of Galicia is lush, mountainous and peppered with forests of pine and eucalyptus, but just like the rest of the Iberian regions it has a high level of autonomy and provincial self determination. This ensures that whilst the population are Spanish, they see themselves primarily as "Gallegos" - so when the Galicians talk about nationalism, they are generally referring to the "nation of Galicia", rather than the nation of Spain!

To a tourist, the biggest difference between Galicia and the more commonly visited southern Spanish resorts will be the landscape and climate.

Firstly, the predominant colour of the landscape is green, and not the parched or burnt green you see in the Southern parts of Spain. The scenery varies between the hills and fells found in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District (England) and the more mountainous vistas found in the Scottish highlands.

A CoruĂąa Town Hall

A further Celtic connection is the traditional instrument of Galicia known as the gaita, it is similar to the bagpipes in sound and appearance.

Galicia's climate and economy

The north of Spain has an average rain fall comparable with that found in the UK and France and four distinct seasons, although with what most would view as an extended summer.

This temperate climate, combined with the hundreds of kilometers of coastline, have resulted in a dual economy of farming and fishing.

Much of the local fishing is however shellfish and crustaceans for which the region is internationally renowned. The traditional vegetable of Galicia is the potato, although the most visible crop you will see in the fields is sweet corn.

Galicia: Sea and Land

Its cuisine is one of the main tourist attractions of Galicia: the exquisite delicacies of this region are based on the high quality and variety of the local products used in the preparation of dishes. Country, farm and sea products are unique in their characteristics and quality. Furthermore, it cannot be forgotten that one of the main pillars of Galician cooking is the professionalism of its experts. Galician chefs are found world-wide.

The importance of its gastronomy is manifested at the more than 300 gastronomic fiestas which are held in Galicia throughout the year. The origins of these exaltations to local produce, which arouse much interest in visitors, lie in the many local and regional traditional fiestas held during harvest time or religious holidays, such as the "romerĂ­as", where promises are made to the patron saint and then completed with a traditional meal. Some of these fiestas attract great crowds and have been recognised as of national tourist interest.

EMPANADA: The dish, which must be one of the most versatile that has ever existed, that unites interior Galicia with its coast is called "empanada" (filled pastries). "Empanada" can be stuffed with pork rib, meat, pork loin, beef loin, sardines, octopus, cod with raisins, bonito‌almost anything you can imagine.

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QUITE INTERESTING fun facts and figures...

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SPACE With the recent scientific breakthrough of imaging a black hole in space... ...we thought we'd bring you some other fascinating facts and figures that relate to space & the universe so you can keep your coffee table chit chat topical and interesting.

Space is completely silent. There is no atmosphere in space, which means that sound has no medium or way to travel to be heard.

The hottest planet in our solar system is 450° C. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system and has an average surface temperature of around 450° C. Interestingly, Venus is not the closest planet to the Sun – Mercury is closer but because Mercury has no atmosphere to regulate temperature it has a very large temperature fluctuation.

The footprints on the Moon will be there for millions of years. The Moon has no atmosphere, which means there is no wind to erode the surface and no water to wash the footprints away. This means the footprints of the Apollo astronauts, along with spacecraft prints, rover-prints and discarded material, will be there for millions of years.

One day on Venus is longer than one year.

Venus has a slow axis rotation which takes 243 Earth days to complete its day. The orbit of Venus around the Sun is 225 Earth days, making a year on Venus 18 days less than a day on Venus.

Nobody knows how many stars are in space. The sheer size of space makes it impossible to accurately predict just how many stars we have. Right now, scientists and astronomers use the number of stars only within our galaxy, The Milky Way, to estimate. That number is between 200-400 billion stars and there are estimated to be billions of galaxies so the stars in space really are completely uncountable.

There is floating water in space.

Astronomers have found a massive water vapour cloud which holds 140 trillion times the mass of water in the Earth’s oceans somewhere around 10 billion light years away – making it the largest discovery of water ever found.

Halleys Comet won’t orbit past US again until 2061.

Discovered in 1705 by Edmond Halley, the famous comet was last seen in 1986 and is only seen once every 75 to 76 years.

The largest known asteroid is 965 km (600 mi) wide.

Discovered by Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi in 1801, the dwarf planet Ceres was the first, and largest, object to be considered an asteroid. It is located in the Asteroid Belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter and accounts for 33% of the entire belt’s mass.

A full NASA space suit costs $12,000,000. While the entire suit costs a cool $12m, 70% of that cost is for the backpack and control module.

Neutron stars can spin 600 times per second.

Neutron stars are the densest and tiniest stars in the known universe and although they only have a radius of about 10 km (6 mi), they may have a mass of a few times that of the Sun. They can rotate at up to 60 times per second after they are born from a core-collapse supernova star explosion and have been known to spin as fast as 600-712 times per second because of their physics.

There may be a planet made out of diamonds.

As space facts go, this is pretty impressive. Research by Yale University scientists suggests that a rocky planet called 55 Cancrie — which has a radius twice Earth’s, and a mass eight times greater – may have a surface made up of graphite and diamond. It’s 40 light years away but visible to the naked eye in the constellation of Cancer.

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our Moon was once a piece of the Earth.

The theory is that when Earth was a relatively young planet, it was struck by a giant object and this collision broke a piece of the Earth away to create the moon. This piece then began to orbit the Earth as a result of its gravitational pull.

The Sun’s mass takes up 99.86% of the solar system.

Made of three quarters hydrogen and helium for most of its remaining mass, the Sun accounts for 99.86% of the mass in our solar system with a mass of around 330,000 times that of Earth.

There is a volcano on Mars three times the size of Everest. At 600 km wide and 21 km high, Olympus Mons is a volcano on Mars that may still be active, according to scientists. It is the tallest peak of any planet. However, the Rheasilvia central peak on the asteroid Vesta is taller at 22 km.

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PRINT & DESIGN

printanddesign flyers • leaflets • business cards menus • signs • posters laminating & much more...

NOW PRINTING IN HOUSE 100 BUSINESS CARDS FROM ONLY 25€ 500 BUSINESS CARDS FROM ONLY 65€ A5 SINGLE SIDED FLYERS FROM 30€ POSTERS A4, A3, A2 & A1 FROM JUST 1€ COPY SERVICE A4 & A3 AVAILABLE MENUS WATERPROOF & TEARPROOF, LAMINATED, ON CARD OR SPIRAL BOUND FROM ONLY 4.50€

putting some COLOUR into your business Tel: 950 473 102 info@gsfcommunications.com

www.gsfcommunications.com

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LIFESTYLE Health & Well-being

finding

HAPPINESS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

LOVE TO ALL

One of the hardest changes to make is sending love to all.

Picture yourself standing in a cue when someone cuts in front of you, or when you are waiting for a special cake to be made for a function and they cancel at the last minute. There are so many times anger builds up inside of us and what do we do?

We let this anger spoil our day.

Getting outside and making a conscious effort to notice all the details of the World around you will not only increase your zest for life, but also fill your lungs full of feel good oxygen to get you feeling fabulous. Whether you are walking the dog or sitting by the river, just take a moment to appreciate every sight, sound and smell.

GRATITUDE

When we are grateful and remind ourselves of all the things we already have in our lives to be thankful for, it leaves little time for thoughts of negativity and fear.

Make a gratitude journal and make a note every day of all the things you have to be thankful for.

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Instead of letting someone else ruin your good mood, remind yourself they too may be having a bad day and instead send them some love. Picture yourself sending them a love eyes emoji text message, put a smile on your face and get on with your day!

SWITCH IT OFF

Breath in and out through the nose, introducing a counting system, inhale to the count of 4 and exhale to the count of 4.

Having a bad day and this is not cutting it? Maybe try taking a big inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth to sigh it out. Better still, find a space to scream it out.

"Better out than in!"

WHAT ARE WE SAYING?

I love to think of the cartoon with the angel and demon sitting on the characters shoulder, whispering different thoughts.

Fear is the biggest cause of stress and tension in the body.

When we surround ourselves with stories of what could be, we fill our mind and bodies full of fear. Switch off the news, switch off the people in our lives that thrive on negativity and switch on your positive playlist instead.

GET MOVING

Ever catch yourself filling your head with reasons why you cant do something? Comparing yourself to other people and making you feel ugly? Flick that demon off your shoulder and instead remind yourself of all the reasons you can do something, why you are beautiful and all your amazing potential!

Walking, running, dancing, yoga, there are so many ways to get your body moving and each one releases endorphins to get you feeling happy. Even if you are just sat in a chair and moving your arms around, there really are no excuses.

TAKE IT SLOW

Slowing down is sure to make your happiness levels rocket!

Take time in your day to sit still and just notice your breath.

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.

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POOL MAINTENANCE S.L.

POOL MAINTENANCE โ ข AND NOW TAKING ON BUILDING WORK FOR TERRACES & EXTENSIONS ETC We also have a professional pool cleaning company that has been maintaining pools in the area for over 20 years.

Our staff are trained to deal with all matters concerning pool and spa maintenance giving you peace of mind to enjoy the pleasures of your pool. Call our office today and speak to Vicky who will help you solve your problems.

www.sundancespas.com

www.spasypiscinas.com

sundancespas@telefonica.net

Tel: 950 472 845 or 607 658 540 (out of hours) MOJACAR SHOWROOM, Paseo del Mediterrรกneo 165 ANTAS SHOWROOM, El Real Industrial Estate (by appointment)

Open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm - Closed Weekends 31

Richard Hayes

veradecó

Electrical & Air Conditioning Services

Lighting • Furniture • Sofas Beds & Mattresses Home Decorations & Fans

Tel: 603 567 676

Avenida Baria N024, Vera, 04620.

T. 950 390 275 M. 617 229 471 @veradec

modestamolinamenchon@gmail.com

CITY SEC DRY CLEANERS BLANKETS • DUVETS • CURTAINS CARPETS & RESTORATIONS LAUNDRY - DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL MON - FRI 8.30AM - 2PM & 5PM - 8.30PM SATURDAYS 9AM - 1.30PM

Sarah’s Flores Tel. 950 390 255

CTRA VERA-GARRUCHA, km 1.2, Vera 04620

FLORISTERIA

PLANTS & FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

WORKSHOP • SALE • RENT • REPAIR • MAINTENANCE • CYCLING ACCESSORIES • ELECTRIC BIKES • SUSPENSION FORKS T. 850 992 805 M. 628 263 338 Paseo del Malecón 204. Garrucha 04630. rockandroadgarrucha@gmail.com

DENTAL CLINIC PALOMARES

Sarah’s Flowers FLORISTS

CALLE JACINTO ANGLADA 43, 04620, VERA

TEL. 950 042 818 MOB. 691 684 311 floristeriasarahflores@gmail.com

www.floristeriasarahsflores.com info@aguilabike.com

TEL: 950 133 063

Las Buganvillas, Vera Playa

BIKE SERVICING, SALES & RENTALS BIKE RENTAL

MOUNTAIN BIKES FROM 7€ ROAD BIKES (ALLOY) FROM 12€& (CARBON) FROM 17€

Nydia Soler Garcia

NoColegiado 04/00-1939

Tel: 950 109 710 or 670 878 427

C/. Mayor S/N, Ed. S.XXI - 20, Palomares

Property Care, Sales & Rentals Dean & Donna PROPERTY RENTALS PROPERTY REGISTRATION PROPERTY INSPECTIONS CLEANING & LAUNDRY SERVICES

KEY HOLDING MEET & GREET PAINTING & DECORATING GENERAL MAINTENANCE

T: 950 105 806 M: 643 335 386 or M: 643 337 063 info@ddpropertycarealmeria.com

www.ddpropertycarealmeria.com

NO7 Urb Oasis del Mar 1, Paseo del Mediterráneo 197, Mojácar.

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Ultimate A comprehensive collection of bars & restaurants and all things food & drink in the Mojácar area.

Bedar El Cortijo La Fuente Miramar La Montaña Bar El Pinar (El Pinar)

950 398 108 950 469 185 950 469 308 950 398 856 634 363 834

Cabrera/Cortijo Grande Los Pastores Finca Listonero Restaurante Riad Cabrera / Fatimas

950 468 002 950 982 045 950 000 000

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

678 746 706 637 861 590 678 746 706

Garrucha Ali Kebab Angus & Hereford El Almejero Meson Del Mar Hotel Tikar Casa Adriana Escanez Gondola GBG La Brocheta La Gurulla La Mar Bella La Parada La Pinta Little Italy Maui Gastro Nautico Restaurante Andalucia Rincón del Puerto

Tierra y Mar

631 712 853 950 460 588 950 460 405 950 460 675 950 617 131 950 133 154 950 460 278 950 133 928 950 132 625 621 209 327 657 058 929 610 615 871 950 133 569 647 042 126 950 133 802 950 460 882 622 451 935 950 460 604 950 133 043 950 992 808

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Los Gallardos Apolo El Sitio Bistro at the Colosseum Miraflores

600 495 182 950 398 799 615 387 947 679 970 399

Mojácar: Cafes, Bars, Restaurants & Beach Bars.

Agra Taj Indian 602 197 417 Aku Aku 950 478 981 Al Punto 950 475 899 Ankara 950 473 042 Antonella 950 450 215 Badgers 950 478 525 Balti Tower Indian 632 246 365 or 643 175 171 Bar Esencial 618 826 092 Bar Luz 654 866 110 Beachcomber 950 473 099 Beauchelles 950 472 288 or 600 353 414 Bellagio 950 472 145 Bellavista 950 478 800 Botaniq 696 809 035 Bowen 666 406 203 Burladero 950 615 041 Cabo Norte 950 473 119 or 665 891 772 Cachimba 950 099 179 Cafeteria Dolce 950 475 178 Casablanca 950 472 474 Casa Egea 950 472 190 Casa Juan 950 450 305 Captains Bar 617 477 797 Cave Bar 950 478 799 D’Angelo 950 478 517 Delfin Dorado 950 475 212 Dolce Vita 950 472 001 Don Pancho 950 472 543 El Cid 950 472 063 El Deseo 670 018 035 El Flamenco 664 051 713

El Gaucho 950 478 846 El Nido 651 802 415 or 620 386 039 El Patio 2000 670 018 035 El Sitio 950 615 411 Enrico 950 472 995 Fusion Beach Cocktail Bar 950 615 224 Hola Ola 664 097 279 Imperial de Ilario Pizzeria 950 478 098 Imperial Playa 950 475 360 Indalo Beach 950 099119 India Curry House 632 711 667 Koi 950 615 452 Kukis 950 475 766 or 686 038 259 La Cometa 950 615 209 La Cantina 950 478 841 La Cabana 950 615 179 La Cava 661 985 270 Le Magnifique 689 354 232 La Parata 950 478 186 Levante 950 615 224 Los Amigos 950 478 489 Lua Beach Club 950 472 643 Mandala Beach Club 950 437 131 Martin Morales 950 478 812 Martinis 950 285 330 Maui 950 478 722 Mediterraneo 950 472 268 Meson El que Faltaba 950 478 846 Meson San Bernabe 950 475 966 Mimis 651 872 604 Moca 950 452 885 Moma Beach Cocktail Bar 950 473 020 Mont Martre 634 388 867 Mountains of the Moon Indian 950 472 002 Neptuno beach Club 616 005 387 Omega 950 475 317 Osteria 950 615 151 Ottocento 950 615 100 Peaky Blinders 602 890 151 Playa Blanca 950 473 001 Portofino 950 472 809 Pura Vida 950 472 164 Restaurant Robert (golf) 950 110 412 Rusty Nail 950 472 786 San Pedro 722 485 340 Sensations 950 472 057 Scotty’s bar & eatery 687 382 540 Sottocasa 950 093 075 The Emerald Isle 673 104 250 The Irish Rover 950 473 135 The Lemon Lounge 950 472 659 The Roof Garden 950 808 545 The Rose & Crown 950 973 436 Titos 950 615 030 Torre Bahia 950 478 651 Trufi Bar 664 103 611 Valerys Cocktail Bar & Music 950 615 537 Wine Not 950 100 077 Zaika Fusion 632 727 851

Mojácar Pueblo Aires del Sur 606 061 811 or 950 478 014 Arlequino 950 478 037 or 649 337 781 Casa Minguito 950 478 614 El Antler 600 540 661 El Bocata 626 165 107

El Palacio La Candela La Muralla Napoli Pulcinella

950 472 846 647 724 367 950 472 928 950 472 976 950 478 401

Palomares Bar restaurant Monikas 950 467 474 Bar Oasis 950 467 381/ 676 365 010 Centro Plaza 950 618 614 La Dulce Casa 950 467 768 Turre Alice’s Sports Bar Chili Grill & Indian Hostal Rural Tio Tomas La Capilla Rosie Lees Solare Bar & Restaurant Taj Indian

677 161 705 950 468 425 950 478 806 950 479 305 643 198 600 950 468 425 950 479 607

Valle de Este Karen’s Bar (Hole in one) 950 461 068 / 647 424 279 Hotel Valle del Este 950 398 743 Chipper 606 537 920 Hoyo 19 Triana 950 461 182 Villaricos Bar La Plaza Asagia Lucky Bar

950 467 590 640 210 185 647 073 598

Vera Carmona 950 390 760 Casa de La Vega 950 391 208 Cortijo Albari 950 391 706 Dragon Chinese 950 133 226 El Gnomo Feliz 950 462 540 Gran Muralla Wok Buffet 950 391 691 La Peperina 678 642 856 Mariposa 950 166 774 or 683 641 957 Vera Playa Armony Beach Club 617 745 021 B2 Mohana 678 642 856 Bar Restaurant Laguna 950 132 566 Corner Bar 950 618 209 El Balconito 635 589 909 En Fu 950 467 839 Frankies Bar 662 649 469 Friends 685 523 021 Kingfisher Fish & Chips 663 553 001 Koa 950 283 093 La Bodeguita del Medio 622 507 424 La Buena Mesa 950 467 222 or 610 356 387 La Pampa 950 397 702 or 671 653 116 Lua 950 478 202 Maraú Beach Club

671 580 340 Millionaire Bar (pueblo laguna) 950 617 467 Paradise Chiringuito 667 554 957 or 687 781 451 Pizzeria Memoli 950 093 017 Taj Mahal 950 618 691 The Bistro (pueblo laguna) 950 132 022

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TAPAS PASTAS RICE MEAT FISH

BAR & RESTAURANTE

OUTSIDE BAR COPAS BEER + MORE

this Summer...

...enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere of the recently refurbished Hola-Ola. What better way to enjoy a lazy afternoon or evening sitting on our beachside terrace, drinking a bottle of our house wine and a great selection of freshly prepared tapas from 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.

OPEN EVERY DAY • LIVE MUSIC

Regular Live Music & Events (see our facebook page for times and listings through

out the wimter months)

We also cater for Weddings • Birthdays • Communions • Anniversaries • Business Functions and much more...

Ample space both inside and out either open plan or sectioned off. please contact us and ask for more information and availability.

T. 664 097 279

@HOLAOLAMOJACAR

Mojácar Playa, 200 metres from the Parque Comercial 36

“sense of place”

Boutique hotel beach lodge & restaurant

chefs: Miguel Angel Gonzalez & Estefania Marchal

Telephone: +34 950 399 770 or +34 681 127 504 @BotaniqHotel Address: Calle Rio Abajo S/N Mojacar, 04638 (Almería)

www.botaniq.es

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THE FRESHEST FISH AND SEAFOOD IN MOJร CAR

Sardines, Sea Bass and Sea Bream cooked fresh to order on our fire pit.

Why not also try our BBQ, our various meats, Paellas & other dishes

A beautiful setting on a beach front location TEL.: +34 616 005 387 Email : info@neptunomojacar.com www.neptunomojacar.com @neptunomojacar. Pso. del Mediterrรกneo, 62E, Mojรกcar Playa

Osteria Veni Vidi Vici

Finest Italian Cuisine

Multi Choice Only Menu del Dia 13.90€ CHOOSE FROM BELOW

STARTERS

MAIN COURSES OVEN-BAKED CANNELLONI FILLED WITH ROAST-CHICKEN, SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE

PARMA HAM WITH FRESH MELON SMOKED SALMON TARTARE WITH AVOCADO, APPLES & GINGER

CHAR-GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC & HERBS

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH TOMATOES & OREGANO

POTATO DUMPLINGS IN A RICH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, BASIL & PARMESAN SAUCE TROPICANA PIZZA WITH HAM & PINEAPPLE

TRADITIONAL TUSCAN VEGETABLES SOUP WITH CROUTONS

PASTA WITH SLOW COOKED MEAT BOLOGNESE SAUCE

THIN-SLICED ROAST VEAL WITH MAYONNAISE & TUNA SAUCE

FLAT SPAGHETTI TOSSED WITH FRESH CLAMS, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL & HOT CHILLI

MIXED WILD MUSHROOMS WITH MELTED PROVOLONE CHEESE

OVEN-BAKED AUBERGINE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE, OREGANO & TOMATO SAUCE

THIN-SLICED RAW BEEF CARPACCIO WITH LEMON & PARMESAN CHEESE

CHAR-GRILLED FILLET OF SEABASS (boneless) WITH VEGETABLES

DEEP-FRIED FISH CAKE WITH TARTARE SAUCE

PASTA PARCELS FILLED WITH MEAT IN A RICH HAM & PARMESAN SAUCE

GOAT’S CHEESE SALAD WITH CRISPY BACON, APPLES, SUNFLOWER SEEDS & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

CHAR-GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH VEGETABLES

VEGETARIAN

PAN-FRIED PORK ESCALOPE WITH MUSHROOMS & MARSALA WINE

SPICY

DESSERTS HOME-MADE COFFEE TIRAMISÚ WARM CHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM APPLE PIE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM PANNACOTTA WITH CARAMEL SAUCE HOME-MADE BANOFFEE PIE HOME-MADE NOUGAT PARFAIT

FRESH PINEAPPLE WITH PISTACHIO ICE CREAM HOME-MADE BLUEBERRY CHEESCAKE MIXED ICE CREAM ITALIAN FAMOUS FRESH LEMON SORBET, WITH VODKA & PROSECCO RHUM BABÁ WITH NOUGAT ICE CREAM

DRINKS NOT INCLUDED - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

AVDA. ANDALUCIA, 16, Mojacar.

TEL: 950 615 151

Osteria

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0 0 0 2 O I T A P L E

A

MOJACAR PLAY

EL PATIO MOJACAR

GUITO “THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC CHIRIN

SINCE 1968”

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY

CHEFS SPECIAL PAELLA

FRESH FISH * SALADS SNACKS & BURGERS FANTASTIC DAILY MENU MONDAY-FRIDAY 12:30 TO 20:00

For Reservations and info for whats on, call 670 018 035 40

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OPEN EVERYDAY PAELLAS • SEAFOOD SALADS • MEATS FISH • BURGERS PIZZAS & PASTA THE BEST PLACE FOR COCKTAILS & COPAS

MAUI BEACH MOJÁCAR:

Paseo del Mediterráneo, 42, Mojácar Playa.

Tel: 950 47 87 22

MAUI GASTRO & MAUI PORT GARRUCHA: Calle Francisco Pizarro, 13, Garrucha.

Tel: 950 46 08 82

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mauimojacar.com

LIVE MUSIC • DAILY MENUS • SPECIAL DISHES • THAI RESTAURANT THE BEST PRICED M ENU IN MOJÁC AR

REGULAR LIVE MUSIC ay 4th & 25th M ne 15th & 29th Ju SATURDAYS

12.95€ per person

DINE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ON OUR LARGE, COVERED TERRACE

QUALITY FOOD IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING WITH SEA VIEWS

BOOK NOW FOR OUR TASTY

MENU & SPECIALS AVAILABLE DAILY

Open 7 Days a Week. Paseo del Mediterráneo 209.

Tel: 950 472 057 43

Cortijo de la Media Luna Restaurant • Hostal Rural • Spa

Eat, stay & relax in an undiscovered haven of serenity

Ideal venue for Weddings, Birthdays and all Celebrations

ask for more info about our spa treatments and yoga classes

open everyday for breakfast & lunch (closed tuesdays) - fridays & saturdays evenings open too

950 478 813 - 676 547 555

casaruralcortijodelamedialuna@gmail.com 44

Avenida de las Marinas 36 www.cortijodelamedialuna.com

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

FREE

ZONE

Cocktails

Live music

Front line

occasions

Beach Terrace Skewers

mojacar j

Open 7 days a week 10.30am to 2.00am

Paseo del Mediterraneo 20, 04638, Mojácar

BLUE KirkPARROT & Sarah would like to welcome

T

chill out

950 473 042

customers old & new to...

THE

BLUE PARROT VERA PLAYA

LIVE MUSIC 3/5/19 Altoonas er 10/5/19 Road Runn ston Ea h eig yl 17/5/19 Ka tin ar 24/5/19 Des M 31/5/19 Bud Martin 7/6/19 2CC e 14/6/19 Brian De 21/6/19 Altoonas er 28/6/19 Road Runn

Open Daily from 6pm - Food Available

Avenida Ciudad de Castellón (Hotel Street), Vera Playa

Tel. 950 467 682 46

THE

BLUE PARROT VERA PLAYA

“The back roads of Almeria are a good reason to take a drive and get away from the crowds.”

Real Almeria - Real Andalucia - Real Romantic Spain

www.casonagranado.com

www.enalbar.com

Discover the interior Family run Restaurante Albar and boutique hotel Casona Granado has been renovated in the traditional style of the Spanish countryside with award winning guest rooms in a white washed hamlet living life the traditional way.

The Restaurante Albar is known for slow cooking in the wood roasting oven and was awarded “Best tapa 2018” Now celebrating our new wine menu. A selection of wines from small family run Bodegas (wineries) throughout Spain.

We are holding three wine events.

APARCAMIENTO

EL PILA R

wine “sensations” 24th may 2019 • 1x blind fold • 3x wines • 6x mini tapas “Testing your senses” wine “stages” 21st June 2019 • 1x Vineyard • 1x style of wine • 3x stages “Discovering Wine, a journey through Crianza to Reserva” wine “decadence” 19th July 2019 • 6x wines • 7x tapas “Paring of Gourmet tapas with wine” Contact us; For more information of the events and special room perks and discounts

LUBRIN

ULIELA

DIRECTIONS

The most direct route is to leave the motorway A7 at junction 514, heading on the N340-a towards Sorbas. After 13km approximately, take the turning onto the A1101 towards Lubrin (18km) stay on this road until km11.5 and you will see the restaurant and hotel on you left hand side. Drop into the Rambla and you have arrived.

Tel: +34 950 069 077 • Paraje el Pilar 45, 04270 El Pilar, Almería, Spain •

@restaurantealbar

SORBAS

@Casonagranado

Restaurant Opening times: Thursday through to Monday 13:00hr to 23:30hr • Hotel Open all year round.

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BADGERS

Armony

BAR / RESTAURANT

OPEN 10am - late (Closed Tues)

MONDAYS QUIZ NIGHT

FRIDAYS Fish’n’Chips

7:30pm

SUNDAYS Roast Dinner

BOOKINGS ADVISABLE

All welcome

Mojácar Playa, South Beach. Tel: 950 478 525

Enquire in the Bar about our GOLF SOCIETY

AKUA PALOMARES

T. 621 210 854

ENGLISH BREAKFAST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD

Beach Club OPEN EVERY DAY • FOOD AVAILABLE BEACH FRONT LOCATION WITH POOL & GRASS AREAS, VARIOUS TERRACES, CHILL OUT AREAS & SUN BEDS

TEL: 653 596 029 - 617 745 021 ARMONY BEACH Avda Ciudad de Alicante, El Playazo, Vera Playa.

Lucky bar-pizzería

EVENING MEALS DRINKS & COCKTAILS MUSIC

647 073 598 Plaza Mayor, 1 • Villaricos (Almería)

OPEN FROM 10am - PLAYA QUITAPELLEJOS (PALOMARES)

@luckybarvillaricos

Taj Mahal I N D IA N & D O N E R K E BA B TEL: 950 806 608 MOB: 632 456 940 OPENING HOURS 12-12 DAILY • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY TAJ MAHAL DONER KEBAB VERA ALMERIA

Open Daily 12-12

Friends Store - Clothing • Café • Bar

Burgers & more Telephone 950 930 994 Mobile 632 456 940 Paseo Malecon 78 Garrucha

Avda. Juan Sebastian El Cano 48,Vera Playa

Tel: 685 523 021

@friendsstoreveraplaya

lemon the

lounge - bar - terrace - restaurant

Breakfasts, Snacks & Meals

Extensive tapas style menus from 2€

Tel: 950 472 659 Paseo del Mediterráneo 199, Mojácar Playa, 04638 @TierraYMarGarrucha

@tierra_y_mar_garrucha

643 463 940

The Irish Rover

Your No.1 entertainment venue in Mojácar for all the family Paseo de Mediterraneo, Mojácar Playa.

HOMEMADE TAPAS BAR

Great Varied Menu • Sunday Carvery • Live Music • Live Sports www.theirishrovermojacar.com

T: 950 473 135

PASEO DEL MALECON 14, GARRUCHA

PUEBLO LAGUNA

PUB

DAILY HOME MADE DISHES & DESSERTS CURRIES • LASAGNE • CHILLI • WRAPS ALL DAY BREAKFASTS & MORE!

ALL SPORTS SHOWN LIVE! Kitchen Open 10am - 10pm @PubMillionaire 950 617

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CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE - ARGENTINISKE MASO - CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE ARGENTINISKE MASO - CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE - ARGENTINISKE MASO - CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE - ARGENTINISKE MASO CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE - ARGENTINISKE MASO - CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE ARGENTINISKE MASO - CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE - ARGENTINISKE MASO - CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE - ARGENTINISKE MASO CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE - ARGENTINISKE PaseoARGENTINA del mediterráneo 163, mojácar Playa MASO - CARNE - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA VIANDE D’ARGENTINE ARGENTINISKE MASO - CARNE ARGENTINA - ARGENTINIAN MEAT - ARGENTINISHCES FLEISH - ARGENTYNS RUNDSVLEES - LA

tel: 950 61 51 79

T. 663 553 001

Avda. Juan Sebastian el Cano 30, Pueblo Laguna, Vera Playa

OPEN TUESDAY - THURSDAY 17:00 - 21:00 FRIDAYS 14:00 -21:00 & SATURDAYS 16:00 -21:00

PIZZERIA

LITTLE ITALY II Your Italian in Garrucha

T. 950 133 802 Closed Mondays Paseo del Malecón 14. 04630 ,Garrucha

The

MOJÁCAR’S TRADITIONAL BRITISH PUB

ROSE & CROWN

TAPAS BAR WITH A TWIST RE SU M FO OPE M R N E R T IN SE HE G AS ON !

Mon-Fri 4pm - midnight • Sat 12pm - midnight • Sun 12pm - 10pm

LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS see oUr fAceBooK pAGe for more info

POOL • DARTS & BOARD GAMES JOIN OUR GOLF SOCIETY - men & Women of ALL LeVeLs WeLcome!

Tel: 950 285 330 paseo del mediterráneo 59 (south Beach) mojácar playa see our facebook page for more info and opening hours:

BIG SCREEN LIVE SPORTS Tel: 950 973 436

@roseandcrownmojacar

@martinistapas

RICHARD & BELINDA @

KUKIS MOJACAR

TICKETS

15€

BILLY CURTIS

“Our Trace”

5€ Rockin’ Country & pop music

Sam Rhodes Mia Zuanic Basil Jamm

Weds 5th June

Weds 24th July - BOOKING ESSENCIAL

FREE MONDAY QUIZ & “PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT” 8pm

ZONA

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Tel: 950 475 766 www.kukismojacar.com

LAS BUGANVILLAS

P WINE BAR & SHORS TE AT PL & S TAPA

nvillas 43, Ronda de las Bu,ga ria 04621, Vera Alme car oja tm no @wine

OPEN DAILY

(CLOSED MONDAYS)

10:00 - Midnight Wine Not - working in association with Taberna del Norte al Sur restaurant

t. 674 233 544

FOOD GLORIOUS

FOOD Double Chocolate cookies presented bY

MOCA café - bar Ingredients • 115g unsalted butter • 115g light muscovado sugar • 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla essence • 150g self raising flour • 75g porridge oats • 115g plain chocolate roughly chopped • 115g white chocolate roughly chopped

method

SERVES:

PREPARATION:

COOKING:

PRE HEAT (oC)

portions

minutes

minutes

gas mark 7

18 30 25 190

MOCA café - bar

Mojácar Playa

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy and

then add the egg and vanilla essence and beat well.

3. Sift the flour over the mixture and fold in with a metal

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US OPEN 119th U.S. Open Championship Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Calif.

June 10th - 16th, 2019 Brooks Koepka is the current holder of the trophy having won the tournament in 2018 and previously in 2017. With a field of the worlds best golfers it is one of the most difficult Majors to win, therefore it is very doubtful that Koepka could make the “Hat Trick” Here is the history of the start of one of Americas most iconic courses: The Greatest Meeting of Land and Sea was entrusted to a pair of amateur golfers with no design experience. Jack Neville and Douglas Grant designed the iconic figure-eight layout originally known as Del Monte’s Second Course, guided by a simple philosophy: “It was all there in plain sight,” Neville admitted. “The big thing, naturally, was to get in as many holes as possible along the bay. Years before it was built, I could see this place as a golf links. Nature had intended it to be nothing else.”

Pebble Beach Golf Links officially opened for play on Feb. 22nd, 1919. A gathering of 50 players competed in the opening tournament, with each golfer committing to a “golfer’s oath” around a cherry tree on George Washington’s Birthday.

The San Francisco Examiner used the oath for its headline: ‘We Pledge Ourselves by Our Faith in the Cherry Tree to Turn in Honest Score Cards.’

Grant set the course record at 80, a 7-over score on the par73 layout that measured 6,020 yards. Both Grant and Neville were acclaimed amateur golfers — they even chose to design Pebble Beach for free to preserve their amateur status.

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A year after Pebble Beach opened, it joined Del Monte’s First Course (still in Monterey today) as the host for the California State Amateur. Already a three-time State Amateur champion, Neville went on to win two more titles on the course he built.

(Grant was a three-time medalist, and won the 1918 title, too.)

The golf on Feb. 22 was actually overshadowed by the opening of the Del Monte Lodge — now known as The Lodge at Pebble Beach.

The San Francisco Examiner gushed about a 400-guest gathering that evening, dedicating its story to who attended, and what they wore: “A fashionable gathering was present on Saturday night at the opening of Del Monte Lodge, which promises in future to be one of the favorite meeting places for society.”

Jack Nicklaus The greatest golfer of all time

Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940), nicknamed The Golden Bear, is a retired American professional golfer.

Many observers regard him as the greatest golfer of all time.

During a span of more than 25 years, he won a record 18 major championships while producing 19 second-place and 9 third-place finishes. Nicklaus focused on the major championships—Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship—and played a selective schedule of regular PGA Tour events. He finished with 73 victories, third on the all-time list behind Sam Snead (82) and Tiger Woods (80).

Nicklaus won the U.S. Amateur in 1959 and 1961 and challenged for the 1960 U.S. Open, where he finished in second place, two shots behind Arnold Palmer. Nicklaus turned professional at age 21 toward the end of 1961. He earned his first professional win at the 1962 U.S. Open when he defeated Palmer by three shots in a next day 18-hole playoff.

at age 46 at the 1986 Masters, he became the tournament's oldest winner. Nicklaus joined the Senior PGA Tour (now known as the PGA Tour Champions) when he became eligible in January 1990, and by April 1996 had won 10 tournaments, including eight major championships despite playing a very limited schedule. He continued to play at least some of the four regular Tour majors until 2005, when he made his final appearances at the Masters Tournament and The Open Championship.

Nicklaus has also taken part in various other activities, including golf course design, charity work and book writing.

He is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and has helped design courses such as Harbour Town Golf Links. Nicklaus also runs his own event on the PGA Tour, the Memorial Tournament. His golf course design company is one of the largest in the world. Nicklaus' books vary from instructional to autobiographical, with his Golf My Way considered one of the best instructional golf books of all time; the video of the same name is the best selling golf instructional to date.

This win over Palmer began the on-course rivalry between the two golf superstars. In 1966, Nicklaus won the Masters Tournament for the second year in a row, becoming the first golfer to achieve this distinction, and also won The Open Championship, completing his career slam of major championships. At age 26, he became the youngest to do so at the time. He won another Open Championship in 1970.

Between 1971 and 1980, he won an additional nine major championships, overtook Bobby Jones' record of 13 majors, and became the first player to complete double and triple career slams of golf's four professional major championships.

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Monaco Squeezed into just 200 hectares, Monaco might be the world’s second-smallest country (only the Vatican is smaller), but what it lacks in size it makes up for in attitude. A magnet for high-rollers and hedonists since the early 20th century, it's also renowned as one of the world's most notorious tax havens and home to the annual Formula One Grand Prix.

Monaco is a tiny independent city-state on France’s Mediterranean coastline known for its upscale casinos, yachtlined harbour and prestigious Grand Prix motor race, which runs through Monaco’s streets once a year. Monte-Carlo, its major district, is home to an elegant belle-époque casino complex and ornate Salle Garnier opera house. It also has many luxury hotels, boutiques, nightclubs and restaurants.

Monaco has an area of 2.020 km2 (0.780 sq mi), making it the second-smallest country in the world after the Vatican.

Its population was about 38,400 based on the last census of 2016.

With 19,009 inhabitants per km², it is the most denselypopulated sovereign state in the world. Monaco has a land border of 5.47 km (3.40 mi), a coastline of 3.83 km (2.38 mi), and a width that varies between 1,700 and 349m (5,577 and 1,145ft). The highest point in the country is a narrow pathway named Chemin des Révoires on the slopes of Mont Agel, in the Les Révoires Ward, which is 161 metres (528 feet) above sea level. Monaco's most populous Quartier is Monte Carlo and the most populous Ward is Larvotto/Bas Moulins. Through land reclamation, Monaco's land mass has expanded by 20 percent; in 2005, it had an area of only 1.974 km2 (0.762 sq mi). Monaco is known as a playground for the rich and famous, due to its tax laws. In 2014, it was noted that about 30% of the population was made up of millionaires.

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Despite Monaco's independence and separate foreign policy, its defense is the responsibility of France. However, Monaco does maintain two small military units.

Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with the opening of the country's first casino, Monte Carlo, and a railway connection to Paris. Since then, Monaco's mild climate, scenery, and gambling facilities have contributed to the principality's status as a tourist destination and recreation centre for the rich. In more recent years, Monaco has become a major banking centre and has sought to diversify its economy into the services sector and small, high-valueadded, non-polluting industries.

The state has no income tax, low business taxes, and is well known for being a tax haven. It is also the host of the annual street circuit motor race Monaco Grand Prix, one of the original Grands Prix of Formula One. The principality has a club football team; AS Monaco, who have become French champions on multiple occasions.

Monaco is not formally a part of the European Union (EU), but it participates in certain EU policies, including customs and border controls. Through its relationship with France, Monaco uses the euro as its sole currency (prior to this it used the MonĂŠgasque franc). Monaco joined the Council of Europe in 2004. It is a member of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).

Medieval villages, chateau hotels & rural retreats There are several lovely options to stay in the area without paying the premium prices for Monaco itself. Up the coast towards Italy are the seaside towns of Roquebrune Cap Martin, with its mix of medieval hilltop village and beach holiday resort, and Menton, a picture perfect town just before the border. To the other side, on the west of Monaco lie Cap d'Ail, an elegant coastal area and Eze, one of the best examples of a preserved hilltop village in France. The train line runs through the coastal towns, making travel to Monaco very simple if you prefer not to drive.

The heart of the action The middle section of Monaco encompasses La Condamine, the main marina Port Hercule and Monte-Carlo itself, home to the famous Casino and Cafe de Paris. This is where the majority of the luxury hotels are, along with the designer boutiques, fine restaurants and exclusive bars and nightclubs.

Old town and historic centre of the 'rock' The western area of Monaco is known as Fontvieille and is the quietest area of Monaco. The football stadium is located here as well as Princess Grace Botanical Gardens. This is a good area for less expensive hotel accommodation as well as apartment rentals. Note that it is a fairly long and hilly walk into the main area of Monaco from here as you have to walk around the Port de Fontvieille and over the Rocher de Monaco, the rock of Monaco.

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by Louise Crawford Tennis as an amateur sport is still amongst the 10 most played sports in Spain, ranking 8th in 2017 in terms of club members playing the sport. There were 77,864 tennis members according to the 2018 Annual Sports Statistics published by the Ministry of Sport.

Whilst it has been losing ground to pádel in recent years, which is growing rapidly, maybe as a result of the proliferation of courts springing up all over Spain in developments and multisports centres, tennis is still perceived to be a prestigious and exciting sport. The popularity of Spanish tennis in the decade must surely have been greatly buoyed up by one name: Rafael Nadal. As the winner of 14 Grand Slams and Olympic gold medal winner since 2008, this has assured him of his place as the best ever player on clay (‘tierra batida’).

Most Spanish tennis courts are outdoor clay ones, although it is not hard to find courts in most autonomous communities with either an astroturf or hard court surface. Most clubs in Spain are affiliated to the RFET, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (Real Federación Española de Tenis), which was formed in 1909 and was formerly called the Royal Lawn Tennis Association of Spain (Real Asociación de Lawn-Tenis de España).

Tennis is a very affordable sport to play and is also great fun and sociable, particularly if you play doubles. Depending on the effort you put in and whether you are playing a competitive game, it can offer a great cardio workout without putting too much pressure on the joints, provided you build up gently if you haven’t done regular exercise for a while. Before playing, you should start with either a gentle jog round the court, and/ 60

or do some dynamic stretching, and warm down afterwards with static stretching exercises. It requires little equipment or specialist clothing – just a tennis racket, tennis balls, some comfortable and ideally sweatproof sports clothing, and nonmarking tennis shoes. Let’s focus on two of these elements:

Just for Fun Test Your Tennis in Spain Knowledge

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1. In tennis scoring, how do you say the equivalent of 15 All or 30 All in Spanish? 15____ or 30 _____ 2. Which of these players is NOT from Spain/does not represent Spain?

Pablo Carreno Busta • Caroline García, Juan Martín del Potro • Carla Sánchez Navarro, or Pablo Cuevas?

3. How many times has Rafael Nadal won the French Open?

4. Which tennis shot is known as ‘la derecha’ in Spanish?

The smash, the serve, the forehand, the backhand?

Don’t rush into buying an expensive racket if you’re just taking up the sport, or are a rusty returner. You should not have to spend more than 60-80 Euros to find a decent first racket! It’s best to try a few different ones before deciding which is right for you. The main factors to consider are: head size, weight and grip size.

The right head size will depend on your skill level, physical strength, physical build and age profile, for example, a larger head size will give you more control, as it will have a bigger sweet spot. An oversize racket would be 102-110sq in; a mid-size head would be 98-102sq in.

Weight: lightweight rackets are likely to suit beginner/ intermediate players who are not physically very strong. A lightweight racket would be around 225-280g, whilst a heavy racket would be around 300-340g Adults may want to test different grip sizes, with grip sizes 1, 2, or 3 recommended for women, and 3, 4, or 5 for men.

When you wrap your hand around the handle, there should be a 1cm gap (or the width of your forefinger) between your thumb and first finger.

Footwear

Tennis shoes differ from "normal casual" trainers and even running shoes as they have a sole pattern which gives a good grip on tennis surfaces. The other very important difference is that they provide much more lateral support. They prevent your feet from too much lateral movement, hence turning over on your ankle. Running shoes are mainly designed to give you support when moving forward.

Ensure you choose the right type of tennis shoe for the surface you are playing on. Tennis shoes that have a normal herringbone pattern all the way through the sole unit are good for all courts, but are particularly suited to clay courts. As well as a suitable outsole, these shoes also provide a good level of stability and lateral support, key for clay court players moving side-to-side at the baseline. The herringbone pattern runs all the way along the sole, without a break so it creates even weight distribution, allowing for smooth sliding around a clay court.

Grass Court (with pimples) and OMNI Sole Tennis Shoes, which are best on artificial (or real) grass. The omni ones are really good on artificial grass and they also provide extra grip on normal hard courts.

Answers: 1. 15 or 30 "iguales" 2. Caroline García, Juan Martín del Potr & Pablo Cuevas 3. 11 times 4. The forehand

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Tennis in

the local Area There is a good selection of places to play locally, but the type of venue that is right for you will very much depend on your playing standard, your motivation/reason for playing, how often you want to play and whether you’re looking for organised play. Here are just a few of the offerings to whet your appetite:

Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo,

Cañada de Vera s/n. 04610 Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain.

They offer an all-inclusive monthly membership for the use of all facilities i.e. gym, outdoor pool, pádel & tennis court hire, organised tournaments and coach led activities. Alternatively, you can just hire a court as a non-member and borrow rackets/balls.

For more information on membership, coaching & court hire contact Carlos.

Tel: +34 950 59 28 77 Email: info@tenisypadelindalo.com Web: www.tenisypadelindalo.com FB: @Tenis-y-Padel-Indalo

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VETS Tennis in Vera Playa

Large, friendly group of experienced tennis seniors. This group is run by residents in the area (non-residents are welcome too) who organise regular weekly club tennis/pádel sessions (up to 3 a week, depending on your standard) at 40 Nada courts in Vera Playa. It is on a ‘pay and play’ basis and the cost is very reasonable whilst offering a great, social and competitive experience. They also arrange social ‘gettogethers’ from time to time.

Contact Bob Tel: +34 634 316204 FB: VETS @ Tennis in Vera Playa Almeria (send a request to join the closed group)

Club Deportivo Puerto Rey 2 Calle Huertos, 04621 Vera, Spain

The club has an astro-turf tennis court. Current club membership rates (at time of going to press): €55/3 months; €100/6 months €180/year. There are weekly organised club sessions. Alternatively you can hire a court on a ‘pay as you play’ basis at €12/hour.

Located in Vera Playa and offers a wide range of sports facilities, activities and a café bar, and is open to the public.

Boasts 6 floodlit tennis courts, both hard court and astro turf, and 11 pádel astroturf, floodlit courts, plus a gym and in-house physiotherapist. Court hire in winter: €12/hour.

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WORLDS MOST Astonishing facts & figures from around the globe. successful male

TENNIS stars

These are the most successful men's singles Grand Slam champions. Some major changes have taken place in history and have affected the number of titles that have been won by various players.

These have included the opening of the French national championships to international players in 1925, the elimination of the challenge round in 1922, and the admission of professional players in 1968 (the start of the Open era) 1. Roger Federer

2. Rafael Nadal

There can be no dispute about who currently deserves the title of the greatest of all time. A record 17 Grand Slam titles -- and counting -- would be enough to make Federer’s case, but the Swiss master is more than just trophies.

8 French Open titles mean that the man from Mallorca can without hesitation claim to be the greatest clay-court player of all time, but he has become so much more than just the master of the terre battue.

3. Pete Sampras

4. Rod Laver

With 14 Grand Slam titles to his name and 286 weeks ranked as the best player in the world, second only to Federer, Sampras was a winning machine. His joint record 7 Wimbledon titles say much for the quality of both his first serve and perhaps more notably his second serve, both of which may well be the greatest ever.

When the major tournaments became open to all players, amateur and professional, Laver promptly won Wimbledon in 1968 before taking a clean sweep of Grand Slams the following year among an Open-era record 17 titles.

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5. Bjorn Borg

6. Andre Agassi

Amassing 11 Grand Slam titles is an incredible achievement and all achieved by one day after Borg’s 25th birthday. All his Grand Slam wins came at the French Open and Wimbledon, with his achievement of having won both tournaments back-to-back for three consecutive years perhaps never to be matched

The Las Vegas native began his career as the flamboyant wild man of tennis and ended it as the sport’s most respected ambassador.

In between, Agassi amassed eight Grand Slam titles in a career that experienced the most exhilarating highs and crushing lows.

7. Novak Djokovic

8. John McEnroe

While those below him on this list have won more than his six Grand Slams, it is hard to downplay the challenge that Djokovic has faced in competing in the greatest era men’s tennis has ever witnessed.

His legendary temper and accompanying catchphrase have become so widely known that they have almost overshadowed his actual on-court achievements. A quick look at his record of seven Grand Slam singles titles together with a further nine in doubles should correct that oversight.

9. Ivan Lendl

10. Jimmy Connors

Lendl was a virtual ever present at the latter stages of Grand Slams throughout the 1980s, winning eight Grand Slams in his extraordinary 19 appearances in finals. In addition, only Federer and Sampras have spent more weeks at No. 1.

The California native claimed five U.S. Open titles, as well as two Wimbledon crowns together with a win on one of only two visits to the Australian Open. His peak was in the mid-1970s when he spent 159 straight weeks ranked at No. 1 in the world.

Pat Cash

Stefen Edberg

Boris Becker

Now a retired Australian professional tennis player. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 4 in May 1988 and a career-high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 6 in August 1988. He has been described as one of the greatest net players of all time by Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

The Swedish former world No. 1 professional tennis player.

Boris Becker is a German former world No. 1 professional tennis player. He was successful from the start of his career, winning the first of his six major singles titles at age 17.

A major proponent of the serve-and-volley style of tennis, he won six Grand Slam singles titles and three Grand Slam men's doubles titles between 1985 and 1996.

He also won five year-end championships, 13 Masters Series titles and an Olympic gold medal in doubles.

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After everything that has been happening in the world – do you still trust that your country can provide all the services that the older generation may need one day? making health and elderly care costs sustainable, involves changes very few governments are willing to make, especially nowadays. They push the older age groups to the ‘forgotten corner’, unless we are willing to collectively pay a big price for some sort of quality of life while we are ageing.

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considering a large belongs to exactly creative, the same older generations,

The imbalance is caused by incorrectly categorizing people as “old”. In reality, we are still very capable of being the foundation of a so-called “silver economy” up until a late age.

Nowadays, ‘old’ doesn’t justify its meaning up until at least the 80th life-year. At any age up until then, most of us will be fit enough to contribute to an alternative community of our own. using their own resources, the ‘older generation’ still has the ability to build themselves an affordable neighbourhood. They’re still “young enough” to participate in and create a community lifestyle that provides any service they might need for the future, in a flexible and sustainable way.

Impassioned by this idea, we are making ESPADEVIDA a reality. Affordable Co-housing lifestyle apartments that will have any service provided from within. Created and arranged by you, for you.

We have already laid out the structure – the contents are up to you, the future residents, to decide.

Attend our Workshop to learn more about building these unique and affordable lifestyle apartments with us, visit www.espadevida.com/workshop

ESPADEVIDA APARTMENT GALLERY LIFESTYLE HOMES WITH A COMMUNITY SPIRIT

THE FIRST OVER 50’S CO-HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA 1-2 bedroom apartments

Indoor Pool, Gym & Spa

with large communal spaces

Communal Lounge/Diner

Roof Terrace Pool & Lifts

from €77.000 Apartments

available for Purchase, Long Term Rent or Rent-to-Buy

Workshop CO-Housing PLUS

How to establish an affordable community lifestyle for the over 50 Generation in Spain?

Our upcoming monthly round table meeting will be hosted on the 20th of June for info on either of these, contact us now.

Collectively cultivating a healthy living environment that adapts to your individual needs.

WORKSHOP 16TH of MAY

from 10:30 in Mojácar Playa ‘Workspace’ Mulitcentro Mojácar

visit www.espadevida.com/workshop for more info

ESPADEVIDA APARTMENT GALLERY

Mojácar Estates S.L. Avda. Mediterráneo, 8 Mojácar Playa

Tel: +34 950 478 935

espadevida@mojacarestates.com

Whether you want to invest in your future, or set up an idyllic retirement in sunny Spain, or both, then Savannah Park Resort is the place for you. Savannah Park Resort is a brand new luxury Mobile Home Park located 5 minutes from the beautiful picturesque town of Sorbas & Almeria.

Sorbas has a variety of tapas bars, supermarkets, chemists, petrol stations, banks, and a medical centre, local daily bus service to Almeria City & Murcia. We are just a 30 minutes drive from Almeria Airport and also 30 minutes drive from the beautiful beach resorts of Mojácar and Vera.

The resort offers luxury living mobile homes & lodge style bungalows for sale, brand new or pre-loved at very affordable prices for you to enjoy 12 months of the year. All of the mobile homes are fully furnished so there’s no need to have the stress of buying furniture once you are there! Just move in and start to enjoy the beautiful sunshine!

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.

Manufacturers used include, ABI, Willerby, Victory, Carnaby, Cosalt, Trigano. Unlike a lot of other holiday parks Savannah Park Resort actually have the mobile homes right on the park for you to come and view. Please don’t leave it too late as they are selling their plots quickly! Facilities include a clubhouse bar/restaurant, outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace & lounge area with free wifi.

At Savannah Park Resort you won’t find any skimping on space.

Pitch sizes are up to 563m2 these are on a first come first served basis to suit all mobile homes, Luxury Lodges & Motorhomes. The grounds are kept immaculate year round with the lawns, shrubs and trees lovingly tended by professionals with a passion for beauty.

Having worked on various parks in the UK and France, the hand picked team at Savannah have over 20 years of holiday park experience to offer you and take pride in making sure you are treated like family. They always go the extra mile for all customers and there is always a member of staff on site 24 hours of the day seven days a week.

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The resort development has full planning permission and has all the licenses and permits required. This park will be one of the few fully legal resorts in Andalucia, and the resort will benefit from being owned and developed by Peter Bull Resorts Europe who has over 60 years of experience of building and owning holiday resorts in U.K. Spain and France. He has built up a reputation for being honest, reliable and trustworthy. His ambition is to create modern parks with outstanding facilities that are second to none, and of course, excellent customer service.

Dreams can come true – you can own a holiday home at affordable prices in Southern Spain. To understand his background and passion in the field, simply have a look at Savannah Website or visit and like them on Face Book for all the latest news and updates.

What are you waiting for? Are you living in Spain thinking of downsizing? Or are you on holiday dreaming of buying a holiday home in Spain? Or maybe you are looking for a second home for holiday purposes? At Savannah Park Resort there are great facilities also for motorhomes, tents and camping. Remember an exclusive place at this prestigious site also represents a terrific investment in the future, which is why demand is so high.

Prices start from 24,995€, which includes your choice of plot, site fess included pro-rata on selected holiday homes, all your gas, water & electric connections. Site fees start from as little as 300€ per month. This is terrific value for money and secures you your very own personal paradise in one of the world’s most stunning hidden gems.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

Please contact Mags or Kevin in the sales department: Tel. (+34) 950 387 823 or Mob: (+34) 626 092 265 or email them at sales@savannahparkresort.com for further information. Feel free to pop in and visit them for a coffee and a chat to see what the team has to offer.

Open seven days a week from 10am – 5pm.

Savannah Park Resort, Ctra. Al-4101 De Sorbas A Uleila Del Campo Km 5.1 04270, Sorbas, Almeria. www.savannahparkresort.com Facebook: SavannahParkResort

MOBILE HOMES from FOR SALE 24,995€

Bordeaux 2 bedroom

63,995€

Regent 2 bedroom

69,995€

Champagne 2 bedroom

79,995€

Vogue 2 bedroom

89,995€

www.savannahparkresort.com Site Fees start from 300€ per month LUXURY LIVING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES NO BUYING FEES OR NO SOLICITORS REQUIRED Stunning mountain & countryside views 12 Months Season Clubhouse Restaurant Outdoor Swimming Pool prices from 24,995€ 89 Plots available from 150m2 29 Elevated Plots in Savannah Heights up to 563m2 All plots privately enclosed with Laurel hedging Set amongst 26km of Olive groves and natural park Free Wifi Zones 24hr Security 35 minutes Almería airport 35 MINUTES TO LOCAL BEACHES

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• Property Sales • Over 30 years in business • Multi Lingual chamberi, mojácar Playa

apartment egea, turre

REF: mE1289 Price 199.950€

REF: mE1957 Price 78.500€

Very spacious south facing town house in an excellent location, in the quiet residential area of El Palmeral, only 50m to the beach and all amenities. 3 double bed / 3 bath distributed on 2 floors plus a basement with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom / garage. Beautifully landscaped communal garden and swimming pool. Excellent rental property. AC and double glazing. All day sunshine. Built area 119m2. Terraces 48m2.

A jewel of an apartment, beautifully decorated and looked after, top floor, on the main street in Turre with open views to the countryside. 2 double bed / 1 bath with shower. Lounge - diner - kitchen with double windows onto a sunny terrace. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and all amenities. Sold fully furnished and ready to move into. Lift. Built area 72m².

los olivos, Huerta nueva, los gallardos

mojácar Bella, mojácar Playa

REF: mE1713 Price 105.000€

REF: mE1453 Price 149000€

First floor, south facing duplex on Los Olivos urbanisation in Huerta Nueva with beautiful open views of the Sierra Cabrera mountains. 2 double bedrooms on the first floor, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge-diner with access to front terrace & mountain views. Upstairs is 1 further bedroom / office and access to the large solarium with 360º views. Communal pool and gardens plus parking space. AC and gas central heating. Built area 73m².

Attractive apartment in elevated position with stunning sea views. South facing covered terrace, 2 double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, 1 bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, lounge diner with and north/east facing terrace overlooking the community pool and gardens. Easy parking directly infront of the house. Very quiet residential complex. Property is sold funished. Good rental potential.

Built area of 52m2.

about us: mojácar 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 service.

Resales • Offices in Mojácar • maintenance • Property Vigilance apartamento rambla, garrucha

casa gavilan, la Parata, mojácar

REF: mE1735 Price 109.000€

REF: mE1431 Price 290.000€

Large apartment on 3rd floor of recently developed building (2008) with lift.

250m from the beach & main street. 2 spacious double bedrooms with 2 bathrooms (1 en suite & 1 with a shower). Living room with access to south facing terrace with sea views. Fitted kitchen plus utility room. AC /H. Fantastic communal roof terrace with 360º views of the sea &Garrucha. Ready to move into and would suit all year round living or holiday rentals. Built area 94m2.

Charming, detached villa in sought after residential area with sea views. The house is on 2 levels. There is space for a pool, subject to planning regulations.

Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe and the other with a large terrace with stunning views. Downstairs is a spacious lounge and dining area with an open fire place and access to a large shady terrace, fitted kitchen, utility room and bathroom. Garage. Built area 155m2. Plot 688m2.

Jardines de agua, cortijo grande, turre

castillo de la rosa, mojácar Playa

REF: mE1834 Price 175.000€

REF: mE1482 Price 320.000€

Lovely south facing detached villa in this tranquil area with beautiful 360º views from the roof terrace. Villa has been completely renovated to a high standard and is all on one level. Open plan sitting / dining room with access also to the kitchen, 2 bed / 1.5 bath. Fitted wardrobes. Annex in the garden with 1 bed. Roof terrace. Front & back terraces. Mature garden.

Built area 112m2. Plot 382m2.

Comfortable villa located in the popular & quiet residential area of El Palmeral only 500m walk to beach & amenities. Comprises of 2 floors: entrance hall, lounge with open fire, dining area, sun lounge, fully fitted kitchen, laundry room, cloakroom, 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms (1 en suite with Jacuzzi), second sitting room/4th bedroom. Terrace with jacuzzi & sea views. Garage/ Workshop/recreation room. Beautiful gardens. Built area 140m2. Plot 326m2.

We offer our vendors a free valuation and a free paperwork check. We help to achieve the legally necessary CEE (Energy Performance Certificate), property searches and guide our vendors through the whole process of selling. mojácar Estates advertises on all the important web portals national and international to give your property the best possible exposure. You can find us on: Right move, A Place in the Sun, Zoopla, Think Spain, Idealista, kyero, Fotocasa, Pisos and Segundamano to name just a few. Our company has been built a network of collaborating agents national and international to help you sell your properties.

info@mojácarestates.com Mojácar: 950 478 935 Paseo del Mediterraneo No 8 Mojácar

www.mojácarestates.com

API-V0420 VERA PLAYA

API-LG0133 110000€ LOS GALLARDOS

80000€

Top floor apartment 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Terrace & roof terrace Air-conditioning Fully furnished No pool & No community fees 100m to the beach

API-V0361 VERA PLAYA

Corner townhouse, 2 beds, 2 shower rooms & toilet.

Garden of 125m2 Roof terrace, parking space Air-con, fully furnished Spacious communal pool 12 minutes from the beach

API-V0389 VERA PLAYA

89000€

Townhouse with: 30m2 roof terrace, 2 beds, 1 bathroom, Terrace & roof terrace, Fully furnished, 2 Outdoor pools & kiddy pool, 200m from beach and promenade between Garrucha & Vera.

API-V0388 VERA PLAYA

Very spacious ground floor 2 beds, 2 baths Terrace & garden (58m2) Completely furnished, Air-con, Underground parking space Outdoor pool, Play area for kids Paddel court. 1.5km to the beach

API-VDE0126 120000€ VALLE DEL ESTE GOLF

92000€

Spacious first floor apartment 2 beds, 1 bath, 2 terraces Pool & garden views, Fully furnished, Air-con (hot/cold) 2 Outdoor pools & Children’s playground 400m from the beach

API-V0412 VERA PLAYA

112000€

Very modern bright apartment 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Spacious terrace Private parking space & storage room, Air-con Lift, Outdoor pool

API-V0392 VERA PLAYA

127000€

149000€

2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom Terrace and 58m2 roof terrace with sea views. Fully furnished air-conditioning Parking space Outdoor pool 100m to the beach

3 bed & 3 bath townhouse.

Terrace of 135m2 & roof terrace Semi basement floor of 151m2 including double garage Furnished & air-con, outdoor pool Close to Mercadona and bilingual school.

API-V0410 VERA PLAYA

API-V0394 VERA PLAYA

144000€

Top floor with 60m2 terrace & 105m2 roof terrace. Elevator Pellet stove and air conditioning Parking space & storage 700m from the beach Outdoor communal pool Children’s playground

SO LD

STUNNING 3 bed, 2 bath apartment, terrace (16m2) Sea views, South facing patio 60m2, Air-con (hot/cold), Fully furnished, lift & parking space. 2 Outdoor pools & covered pool, Sauna, gym, tennis & padel courts.

169000€

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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THINK PRICE BROWN P R O P E R T Y S A l E S , m A N A G E m E N T & R E N TA l S

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At Price Brown, our sales department has an excellent portfolio of new and resale properties in every price range, an in-house professional service covering all aspects of property sales, and an after-sales service that is second to none.

Next to our reputation, Price Brown consider their staff to be their most valued asset providing clients with a personal, honest, and straight forward service. Whether you are looking for a villa for sale with sea views and own private pool, or an apartment or town-house on a secure complex with community pool, we have properties to suit all tastes and budgets.

FOR OuR Full SElECTION OF PROPERTIES, CONTACT uS OR VISIT OuR WEbSITE

Call us today +34 950 478 915 / +34 678 315 638 Email: info@pricebrown.com Website: www.pricebrown.com Paseo del mediterraneo 171, mojĂĄcar 04638, Almeria, EspaĂąa