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MUHAMM Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, widely regarded as one of the most significant sporting figures in the 20th century. From early in his career, Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring. His death in June of this year saddened us all as he was truly a legend.
Clay was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and began training when he was 12 years old. At 22, he won the world heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston in an upset in 1964. Shortly after that, Clay converted to Islam, changed his “slave” name to Ali, and gave a message of racial pride for African Americans and resistance to white domination during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. In 1966, two years after winning the heavyweight title, Ali further antagonized the white establishment by refusing to be conscripted into the U.S. military, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to American involvement in the Vietnam War. He was eventually arrested, found guilty of draft evasion charges and stripped of his boxing titles. He successfully appealed in the U.S. Supreme Court, which overturned his conviction in 1971. By that time, he had not fought for nearly four years—losing a period of peak performance as an athlete. Ali’s actions as a conscientious objector to the war made him an icon for the larger counterculture generation. Ali remains the only three-time lineal world heavyweight champion; he won the title in 1964, 1974, and 1978. Between February 25, 1964, and September 19, 1964, Ali reigned as the heavyweight boxing champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest”, he was involved in several historic boxing matches. Notable among these were the first Liston fight, three with rival Joe Frazier, and “The Rumble in the Jungle” with George Foreman, in which he regained titles he had been stripped of seven years earlier. Ali retired from boxing in 1981. At a time when most fighters let their managers do the talking, Ali, inspired by professional wrestler “Gorgeous George” Wagner, thrived in, and indeed craved, the spotlight, where he was often provocative and outlandish.
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JUNGLE In March 1966, Ali refused to be inducted into the armed forces. He was systematically denied a boxing license in every state and stripped of his passport. As a result, he did not fight from March 1967 to October 1970—from ages 25 to almost 29—as his case worked its way through the appeals process before his conviction was overturned in 1971. During this time of inactivity, as opposition to the Vietnam War began to grow and Ali’s stance gained sympathy, he spoke at colleges across the nation, criticizing the Vietnam War and advocating African American pride and racial justice. On August 12, 1970, with his case still in appeal, Ali was granted a license to box by the City of Atlanta Athletic Commission, thanks to State Senator Leroy R. Johnson. [45] Ali’s first return bout was against Jerry Quarry on October 26, resulting in a win after three rounds after Quarry was cut. A month earlier, a victory in federal court forced the New York State Boxing Commission to reinstate Ali’s license. [46] He fought Oscar Bonavena at Madison Square Garden in December, an uninspired performance that ended in a dramatic technical knockout of Bonavena in the 15th round. The win left Ali as a top contender against heavyweight champion Joe Frazier. Ali and Frazier’s first fight, held at the Garden on March 8, 1971, was nicknamed the “Fight of the Century”, due to the tremendous excitement surrounding a bout between
two undefeated fighters, each with a legitimate claim as heavyweight champions. Veteran boxing writer John Condon called it “the greatest event I’ve ever worked on in my life”. The bout was broadcast to 35 foreign countries; promoters granted 760 press passes. Adding to the atmosphere were the considerable pre-fight theatrics and name calling. Ali portrayed Frazier as a “dumb tool of the white establishment”. “Frazier is too ugly to be champ”, Ali said. “Frazier is too dumb to be champ.” Ali also frequently called Frazier an “Uncle Tom”. Dave Wolf, who worked in Frazier’s camp, recalled that, “Ali was saying ‘the only people rooting for Joe Frazier are white people in suits, Alabama sheriffs, and members of the Ku Klux Klan. I’m fighting for the little man in the ghetto.’ Joe was sitting there, smashing his fist into the palm of his hand, saying, ‘What the f*ck does he know about the ghetto?’” Ali began training at a farm near Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1971 and, finding the country setting to his liking, sought to develop a real training camp in the countryside. He found a five-acre site on a Pennsylvania country road in the village of Deer Lake, Pennsylvania. On this site, Ali carved out what was to become his training camp, the camp where he lived and trained for all the many fights he had from 1972 on to the end of his career in the 1980s.
The Monday night fight lived up to its billing. In a preview of their two other fights, a crouching, bobbing and weaving Frazier constantly pressured Ali, getting hit regularly by Ali jabs and combinations, but relentlessly attacking and scoring repeatedly, especially to Ali’s body. The fight was even in the early rounds, but Ali was taking more punishment than ever in his career. On several occasions in the early rounds he played to the crowd and shook his head “no” after he was hit. In the later rounds—in what was the first appearance of the “rope-a-dope strategy”— Ali leaned against the ropes and absorbed punishment from Frazier, hoping to tire him. In the 11th round, Frazier connected with a left hook that wobbled Ali, but because it appeared that Ali might be clowning as he staggered backwards across the ring, Frazier hesitated to press his advantage, fearing an Ali counter-attack. In the final round, Frazier knocked Ali down with a vicious left hook, which referee Arthur Mercante said was as hard as a man can be hit. Ali was back on his feet in three seconds. Nevertheless, Ali lost by unanimous decision, his first professional defeat. Ali’s characterizations of Frazier during the lead-up to the fight cemented a personal animosity toward Ali by Frazier that lasted until Frazier’s death. Frazier and his camp always considered Ali’s words cruel and unfair, far beyond what was necessary to sell tickets. Shortly after the bout, in the TV studios of ABC’s Wide World of Sports during a nationally televised interview with the two boxers, Frazier rose from his chair and wrestled Ali to the floor after Ali called him ignorant.
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SOLARENERGY THE FACTS ABOUT INSTALLING A SOLAR ENERGY GRID-CONNECTED ELECTRICITY SYSTEM Electricity bills have increased by an average of 20% each year over the past 5 years and the cost is likely to increase by similar amounts over the next few years.
How does a solar grid-connected system work?
proposal was against European Union directives and was met with enormous opposition. On the 9th October 2015 the government updated this draft proposal stating that grid connected A well designed solar system will last solar installations that produce less for 25-30 years. Both the solar panels than 10kW per hour will not be taxed. and the inverters used by Solar in Spain This is excellent news for home owners. are guaranteed for 25 years.
Does solar energy only work Where can I find out more information? capture on sunny days?
Solar electricity systems the sun’s energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells. When light shines on the cell it creates an electric field. The PV modules generate DC electricity - or Direct Current - sending it to an inverter. The inverter transforms the electricity from DC to AC (Alternating Current) for ordinary household needs. This system allows the solar electricity to be used as it is being generated.
Do I need permission from Iberdrola to install a system in my property? Yes . This is very important and must not be overlooked. Permissions need to be obtained before the installation takes place. Every grid-connected electricity system needs authorisation from both Iberdrola and the Spanish Government. Iberdrola is currently issuing fines of up to €30,000 for unauthorised installations.
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What is the life expectancy of a solar grid-connected electricity system?
No. These cells don’t need direct sunlight to work – they can still generate electricity on cloudy days. The stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is produced.
What happens to the electricity that is produced but not used?
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They are open from 0930 to 1630, Iberdrola will now buy back any solar Monday to Friday and would be electricity that is sent back to the grid. delighted to answer any questions.
Do I have to pay tax to the Government if I install a system? Two years ago the government published a draft proposal which proposed a tax on electricity that was produced and consumed from solar grid-connected systems. This draft
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JOY Joy is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film, written and directed by David O. Russell and starring Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano, a self-made millionaire who created her own business empire. Mangano was a divorced mother with three children in the early 1990s when she invented the Miracle Mop and became an overnight success, after which she patented many other products, often selling on the Home Shopping Network and QVC. The film is a semi-fictional and inspirational portrayal of how Mangano overcame personal and professional obstacles to rise to the top. Joy received a wide theatrical release on December 25, 2015, and is distributed by 20th Century Fox. It earned mixed reviews from critics, who praised Lawrence’s performance but criticized the writing and pace of the film, particularly the first half. Lawrence received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance. Joy was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, among other accolades. Though it’s never mentioned by name in the movie (it is quickly shown on a TV screen graphic during the mop’s initial unsuccessful QVC appearance), the real Joy Mangano invented the self-wringing Miracle Mop, which was her first 10
success. The Joy true story reveals that she possesses more than 100 patents and trademarks for her inventions, which also include the velvet-covered Huggable Hangers (designed to prevent clothes from slipping onto the floor) and My Little Steamer (a handheld device for smoothing out wrinkles). She is the founder and president of Ingenious Designs, LLC, and as of 2010, her inventions were bringing in roughly $150 million in annual sales via HSN. Was the Miracle Mop really a flop when it was first pitched on QVC?
Yes, but like in the movie, Joy appearing on the network to pitch it herself is what saved the day. She made her first appearance in 1992 and sold a whopping 18,000 units in less than 30 minutes. In under a decade, the mops were raking in $10 million a year in sales. During that time, she added more inventions to the lineup, including Forever Fragrant air freshener products, Huggable Hangers, and Performance Platforms shoes.
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Things to do...Places to see... We’ve covered the resort of the Sierra Nevada range for the winter time in a previous issue but why not take a trip up there in the warmer months for something other than skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing or snowball fights!
THE REGION
LAS ALPUJARRAS
The Sierra Nevada, meaning “snowy range” in Spanish, is a mountain range in the region of Andalucia, Spain. It contains the highest point of continental Spain, the peak called “Mulhacén” which stands at 3,479m high.
During the summer months, the hidden valleys of the Alpujurran foothills are alive with almond groves and fruit trees bearing figs, pomegranates and apricots. Wild flowers spring up beside the paths and tracks, the scent of wild herbs fill the air. Between gushing streams and green gorges, whitewashed villages cling to steep mountainsides; rugged, weather-beaten hamlets where life has carried on as it has done for centuries. Famous for their ham, there are pigs in places you would normally see a mountain goat. This is ideal walking terrain covering some of Spain’s most picturesque and traditional countryside whilst high above the Sierra, vultures and eagles keep a beady eye on what’s going on below.
Come sun or snow, the Sierra Nevada is the place to take a walk on the wild side. Europe’s second highest mountain range after the Alps, the Sierra Nevada is home to wild, rugged mountains, fertile valleys and forests of oak and chestnut. Just a few miles inland from the Costa del Sol you would be forgiven for thinking you were on a different planet. The area closest to the coast is Las Alpujarras, a rural landscape of terraced fields, rolling hills and orchards. Rising out of the foothills is the Sierra Nevada, the snow-capped range that towers above the surrounding country. Mountain, rolling valley, oak forest - one thing is for sure, this is prime walking holiday territory. With its ancient villages, sublime views and remote isolation, the Sierra Nevada is the place to get away from it all.
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The area was one of the Moors last strongholds in Spain, and this lives on in the unique landscape and architecture. The terraced farmlands are irrigated by an ancient system of channels bringing down melting snow from the Nevada, creating a high-altitude oasis of greenery. The villages, clusters of boxed shaped houses with flat clay roofs, would look equally at home in Morocco with their traditional Berber architecture.
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The Sierra Nevada Ski and Mountain resort has an attractive programme of activities centred primarily around nature and sports tourism. With an average temperature of 20º C, is the ideal place for all kinds of outdoor activities.
Across the main Sierra itself and surrounding outliers are thrilling routes of all types, with tecnical singletrack and easy stretches on forestry roads. Making it even more special is the fact that this region of Spain is still wild, not a manufactured bikers’ playground. There are no ski lifts and no coach parties: just you, the bike and the trail.
You can take part in language courses, children’s summer camps, sports competitions, etc. The departure point for active tourism activities is the recreational and sports area of Fuente del Mirlo Blanco, which offers its guests a range of facilities: Roller-sled (Wiegan), bike slalom, slides, children’s park with bouncing castles, trampolines, zip-lining, iceskating on a rink with ecological ice, etc. The young ones will love these activities... and so will their parents. In order to provide services for the wide range of activities in summer, 2, 3, and 4-star hotels are open all year round, as well as restaurants, some shops, a chemist’s and a modern clinic. The indoor car park is also open and is free in summer. The resort also operates a cable car and chair lift for all the summer activities, and for visitors to enjoy a pleasant trip up the ski lifts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Most of the mountain bike routes are concentrated on the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada: these valleys are collectively known as Las Alpujarras. Prime locations in the western Alpujarra include the south-facing valleys of the Rio Lanjarón above Lanjarón, and the Rio Chico above the large town of Órgiva at 420 metres in the Guadalfeo valley. A little further east, and higher, are the lush gorges of the Rio Poqueira around Pampineira, Bubion and Capileira, as well as the trails around Trevélez (at 1,476 metres the highest village in mainland Spain and famed for its cured ham) which lead down to Pitres, Altabeitar and Ferreirola. Many trails run from around 2,000 metres altitude down to around 500 metres.
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QI Following Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday celebrations recently, we have researched some interesting facts about Queens.
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The Queen is the only person who can put on a tiara with one hand while walking down stairs.
Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots (1542–1587) became Queen of Scotland at six days old, after her father James V died. As a young woman she liked to dress up as a stable lad and go out dancing in Edinburgh. She had four ladies in waiting, all called Mary (Mary Fleming, Mary Seton, Mary Beaton and Mary Livingston), spoke seven languages (Scots, English, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and Italian) and was one of the first women to play golf. When she tried to escape to France the keys to Loch Leven castle — where she had been kept prisoner for 19 years by Queen Elizabeth I – were thrown in the loch, where they were found 300 years later. After her execution she was buried in Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth I, whom she never met, was buried beside her.
The Black Queen
Catherine de’ Medici (1519–89), also known as The Black Queen, was the most powerful woman in Europe for more than 40 years. She made broccoli, artichokes, cauliflower and the fork fashionable and pioneered the wearing of perfume and underwear. Her parties were legendary, not least because of the presence of her 80 ladies-in-waiting. At one memorable feast they served supper topless.
Queen Anne’s fan
Ever wondered what you call the gesture of putting your thumb to your nose and wiggling your fingers in an insulting manner? It’s called Queen Anne’s fan (or “cocking a snook”, or “the fivefingered-salute”, or the “coffee-mill” or “pull-bacon”). A study showed it to be Europe’s best-known gesture. It is first recorded under this name when Anne reigned – 1714.
Queen bees
The Queen’s ring
The wedding ring of England is a ring made for the coronation of William IV in 1831. It has been worn at every coronation since except for Queen Victoria’s – her fingers were so slender the ring kept falling off. A smaller ring was made for her but the Archbishop of Canterbury forced it on to the wrong finger during the ceremony. Afterwards, Victoria had to soak her hand in iced water to remove it.
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Until the late 17th century, queen bees were usually referred to as “kings” (in Henry V, Shakespeare writes that bees “have a king and officers of sorts”). Queen bees are created by a diet of royal jelly. Any worker bee can become a queen if it is fed the special elixir, secreted by glands in the worker bees’ heads. Once hatched the queen controls the colony by a chemical licked off her body by the workers. Known as “queen substance” it inhibits the working of their ovaries and stops them building special queen cells, where a rival might hatch.
Queen rat
Naked mole rats (Heterocephalus glaber) are the only mammals that live in organised colonies like bees and termites. They have a large, fertile female who produces all the offspring (usually 20 at a time). Like the queen bee, she stops the other females from becoming fertile by producing a special pheromone in her urine.
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New Harley Davidson Group in Marina Alta
Free Spirits HD is a newly formed social group of Harley Davidson riders living in and around the Marina Alta area. They are an extended family of Harley enthusiasts, with a near 50 strong membership, mainly drawn from the ex-pat community. The group ‘Live To Ride’ in like-minded company through a varied calendar of events and activities. In recent weeks, Free Spirits HD held its first party in Orbeta which included a presentation by the group’s main sponsor, Telitec Connections SL. Additional sponsors of the group include Select Villas of Moraira and California Motorcycles in Olivia.
The Enduring Appeal of Harley-Davidson
In 1903 Harley-Davidson consisted of just four friends in their twenties, all motorcycle fanatics at a time when the only people who owned motorcycles were the seriously rich or those who actually made them. Those four friends could not have foreseen the legacy they would leave. Today, the Harley Owners Group has in excess of 1 million members with many of the Free Spirits HD membership also being part of that worldwide brotherhood.
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Living The Dream The iconic Harley-Davidson brand still holds a magic and appeal like no other. Harleys look different, sound different, and certainly ride differently to other motorcycles, so much so that the HD community on the Costa Blanca has significantly grown in recent years. Recent biker gatherings in Spain have seen hundreds and in some cases thousands of machines turned out by their owners with a sense of real pride.
Knights Of The Road
Since 2013, the Harley-Davidson community on the Northern Costa Blanca has raised just short of 40,000 euros for the Children of Emaus charity through a number of high profile events. One such fund raising activity was the creation of a Charity Biker Babe Calendar, which profiled ladies from the local area posing with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The 600 calendars flew off the shelves and raised a staggering sum of money. After a 3 year interval the idea is to be repeated.
2017 Charity Biker Babe Calendar Free Spirits HD is currently producing a stylish calendar, which will go on sale in late September. Once again 600 will be produced and self-funded through the generous support of local advertisers. Each calendar will cost 10 euros and will include free entry into a Christmas Charity Draw with 500 euros of prizes to be won. All monies generated from calendar sales will be divided equally and donated to Make A Smile and the Gandia Preventorio children’s home. The perfect Christmas gift.
For further information regarding the Charity Calendar project or membership of Free Spirits HD, then contact Peter Emmett, President, at freespiritshd@gmail.com
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Getting tyred?
Its important to understand your tyres capabilities & limitations. Knowing how to read a tyre forms part of the driving test in Spain, which is testament to how important the DGT feel the subject is. We have already said that they are arguably amongst the most important elements of a vehicle, and often the most abused, but sadly, they are often the most neglected.
We want to look specifically at the load capacity of the tyre this time. As the summer holiday season starts, it is quite common for the family car to be loaded up for a long journey cross country, perhaps even across the continent, and the amount of cargo, as well as passengers, often increases compared to our normal daily commute.
It is important that the vehicle´s tyres are of a high quality, not least because of the wear and tear they suffer, investing that little bit more in a tyre could make the difference between life and death.
That is why we have to ensure that the load capacity of the tyre can handle the extra weight we place in the vehicle. Overloaded vehicles quite literally weigh down on the tyres which can increase the risk of uneven wear and the dangers that poses, but also hugely increases the risk of a “blow out”, which in turn could have fatal consequences.
If you look at the side of the tyre you will see a sequence which looks something like this sample,
“195 / 55 R 16 87V” Here, “195” refers to 195 millimetres, the nominal section width of the tyre. “55” is 55%, the aspect ratio, representing the height of the tyre sidewall as a percentage of the nominal section width, i.e., in our case, 55% of 195mm. “R” stands for radial construction. “16” is the diameter of the tyre´s inner rim, this time in inches. “87” is the load capacity of the tyre. “V” indicates the maximum permitted speed. There is also the stamp indicating the week number and the year of manufacture.
Sadly, for the average driver, they don´t make it too simple for us to immediately see what the load capacity is, as the number in the code needs to be converted to a weight. In our example, 87V, the tyres can carry a maximum load of 545 kilograms. Keep in mind though, this is the total maximum weight of the vehicle. It also shows why it is important that all the tyres on the vehicle match, as if they are different, the load capacity may be lower. See diagram for reference of load weights.
In our example, the letter “V” refers to a maximum speed of 240 kilometres per hour, but speed limits must be maintained by the road and conditions, rather than the maximum that the tyres can endure.
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LIFESTYLE This time around we look at the humble salad, and how to liven it up!
Skinny Salad main dishes If a salad is your go-to healthy meal, you may be tired of the same old bowl of greens. These creative and satisfying mixes will fill you up with fiber and protein, not calories. 20
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Grilled Chicken and WheatBerry Salad Calories: 332
Two-Bean Greek Salad Calories: 301
This salad is a great way to get your fill of veggies, fruits, and protein all at once. The yogurt dressing provides a kick of calcium.
Fresh herbs and a grilled pita bring authentic flavor to this mouthwatering Mediterranean dish. Beans add a hearty dose of filling fibre.
Ingredients: Wheat berries, bay leaf, spinach, green apple, red bell pepper, cucumber yogurt dressing, Dijon mustard, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, green onion.
Ingredients: Red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, olive oil, pepper, edamame or lima beans, string beans, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, multigrain pitas, haloumi cheese or ricotta salata
Artichoke, Edamame and Asparagus Salad Calories: 184
Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto Calories: 155
Shelled edamame are very low in calories and fat, but packed with protein and fibre. Plus, artichokes and asparagus are rich in antioxidants. Ingredients: Garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, artichoke hearts, shelled edamame, asparagus, Parmesan cheese.
The sweet-and-salty combination makes this salad a crowd-pleaser. Plus, with 8 grams of protein and 2 grams of fibre, it keeps you full on fewer calories. Ingredients: Balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, strawberries, red onion, prosciutto, baby arugula, goat cheese or feta
Poached Salmon and Watercress Salad with Dill Yogurt Dressing - Calories: 357
Grilled Panzanella With Arugula, Burrata, Summer Squash, and Olives - Calories: 260
Nutritional powerhouse salmon is rich in protein, heart-helping omega-3 & vitamin D. This salad is light, refreshing & doesn’t skimp on zesty flavour. Ingredients: Celery, scallions, lemon, salt, pepper, salmon fillets, low-fat yogurt, dill, horseradish, olive oil, watercress, sugar snap peas, radishes.
This leafy-green mix is packed with antioxidants. Olives add a dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Ingredients: Olive oil, summer squash or zucchini, whole-wheat country bread, kosher salt, ground pepper, garlic, white-wine vinegar, baby arugula, black olives, burrata cheese.
Shrimp With Feta, Radish, Watercress and Mint Calories: 188
Roasted-Squash Salad With Maple Vinaigrette Calories: 168
Shrimp is high in protein & very low in fat. Plus, fennel freshens your breath, soothes coughs & can even slim & trim your waistline. Ingredients: Shrimp, salt, pepper, olive oil, fennel seeds, lemon juice, watercress, fennel, radishes, mint leaves, feta cheese.
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At Sunset we have already seen the reduction in prices from owners who are taking advantage of the low sterling rate to offer their properties at a reduced price. It gives them a competitive edge with other Euro currency sellers. 2. Other European & Spanish Buyers It is impossible to see the future but I believe the average UK buyer will not be buying a Spanish property in the near future, due to the general uncertainty and the fall in the pound. But all is not lost - only 14.4% of Spanish property sales are by foreign buyers and only 21% of these are British. In reality the British buyers only make up a small percentage of the market.
A disaster or an opportunity for change? by Jo Ivory Like the majority of UK expats/immigrants in Spain I voted to remain and was bitterly disappointed when I heard the result for leave. Selfishly I was really concerned for my business and also felt let down by the UK and the European Union. Fifteen years ago, in my early thirties, I moved to Spain as a European citizen and at no point then was there any talk of a referendum. I now feel the powers that be have moved the goal posts and after working hard, paying my dues, I am now in the position that I am no longer who I thought I was and have no idea if I have the same political and legal rights as I did just a few weeks ago. After hoping there will be another referendum, cursing my compatriots who voted leave for believing a pack of lies, cursing David Cameron for not negotiating or campaigning better to stay in. Just cursing in general and more cursing, I have got it out my system, I have licked my wounds and am ready to move forward. Theresa May says “Brexit is Brexit” so there is no going back. Throughout my life I have always been a “can do” person and with positivity I am now looking forward to how I can re-organise my business and life to cope with the likely changes. I don´t know what these changes will bring and I´m fed up of hearing people with no inside knowledge predicting these changes with phrases like “Nothing will change the Spanish can´t afford to lose the Brits” or on the other side “We´ll be deported and everyone will need visas to travel to Europe”. In reality there will probably be a finishing point somewhere in the middle of these two, but what I´m guessing and this is a guess, is that it is not going to be quick. So we´ll be looking at uncertainty for several years to come. I´ve decided to see what positives I can take from the situation and how I can focus my business to ride the storm, after riding out the recent recession I can ride out Brexit too!
At Sunset we are working on new marketing strategies to attract Spanish and other nationality buyers. These buyers could potentially be taking advantage of the British dropping their prices because of the fall in the pound. 3. Rentals Long Term During the downturn in property sales from 2008 - 2014, we saw a surge in long term renting from the British. They were worried about investing in Spain, but still wanted to enjoy and live the lifestyle. I predict this happening again over the next year or so. If you are a property owner, either living here and wanting to return to the UK, or a holiday home owner that wants to sell, long term renting could be an option. Being paid the monthly rental in Euros, which you take back to the UK to help with costs of renting a property there or as a new income stream. Sunset is one of the leading long term rental agents in Javea and Moraira. We have been established in this market for over 6 years with an unprecedented reputation. We have the skills and the knowledge to ensure we can offer owners the best financial return and security for their Spanish property. Holiday Rentals For many years holiday rentals have been successful in this area. Through ups and downs in the economy people from Northern Europe have always wanted to come to Spain on holiday. If the sales market drops and you own a property in Spain, then you can turn this property in to a great investment asset to generate income. Sunset is now offering property management for holiday rentals for the 2017 season. We have a comprehensive multi-level management service, with a team of experienced property managers. Sunset is working with landlords and sellers every day to find the best way to market and create wealth from their property. Come and talk to with us for fresh ideas on how we can help and make a positive influence in a difficult time.
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EFFICIENT HOME AIR-CON - IT’S A GAS! You may have noticed just how hot it’s getting. There’s no denying that with air-conditioning at home, life is simply more comfortable. After a while, it’s easy to take air-con for granted. But, air-con systems will and do need maintaining in order to function correctly and reliably.
of re-gassing. This leads on nicely to know when to re-gas your system. The most obvious symptom is that your room is still not cool with the air-con on. It’s a little cooler, but not as cool as you remember. This is possibly due to lack of gas pressure in the system - time for a re-gas.
The main cause of failure of air-con systems is due to ‘gassing’ Another one is that you notice an odd smell which you can’t put of the system. This can be due to leakage or even just old age. your finger on! It may be the air-con! The thing here is that the air-con unit blows air, and the smell, all round the room making We can re-gas or repair as needed. Recently, it’s come to our it difficult to locate. In this case, maybe a small leak is the culprit! attention that the gas used in air-con systems is changing. The The real killer is when the air-con unit simply won’t work. current gas (R22) has been used reliably for over 40 years but is no longer available. The replacement gasses (R417a and R422d) The internal sensor sees there’s little or no gas, and won’t allow are more ozone friendly and can be used instead without having the system to switch on. A simple re-gas could be the solution. to change compressor oils and filters. Some companies use So, if you’ve got air-con, and you want to stay cool this summer, a cheaper R407c gas but we get regular reports of damaged and save money, it’s really worth calling Moraira Plumbing and Heating (see ad above for details). compressors, so we don’t use it! The R22 machines parts are obsolete now, so it’s now better to replace the machines. At MPH, we believe strongly in keeping up with the changes, and doing our bit for the environment. We are already using the new R417c gas and can advise in all matters
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The Big Manzana
The most highly populated city in the United States, New York is one of the most popular long-haul city destinations in the world.
Central Park A melting pot of cultures, more than 800 languages are spoken throughout the city and for centuries the city’s ports have been the main point of immigration for the United States.
This is also the home of the famous Bloomingdales department store which was founded in the late 1800s and became the most popular department store in the United States.
Originally a heavily industrialised area New York is now the heart of the world’s financial market with billions of dollars being traded on the stock exchange every day. The big apple once had a reputation for being home to criminal gangs and Mafia with some areas classed as no-go for fear of robberies or muggings. Former mayor, Rudi Giuliani, famously cleaned up the city, added some 7,000 extra police officers and reduced crime drastically.
South of Manhattan is Canal Street, famed for its outlet stores and great for bargain hunters.
Those no-go areas, such as Hell’s Kitchen and the meat-packing district are now extremely sought after with designer boutiques, famous restaurants and high property prices. New York is a great place to visit for a long or short breaks, accommodation is plentiful and varied in price. The whole of Manhattan has something to offer in the way of sightseeing, restaurants and shops but a great location for any visit is Midtown which is more or less in the middle, giving easy access across the whole ‘island’. Shopaholics can’t go far wrong on Lexington Avenue where designer shops can be found alongside regular high street names. 24
China Town is well worth a visit to pick up gifts to take home and enjoy an authentic Chinese meal in one of the many restaurants. Central Park is the heart of the city, 3.4 square kilometres of green space with a zoo, skating rink, cafés, boating lake and memorials. Well worth a visit is Strawberry Fields, dedicated to John Lennon who was murdered outside his apartment building opposite the park. The park is a perfect place to sit and relax and take in the buzz of the city and if you want to try to keep fit during your visit, the park will satisfy even the most dedicated jogger and bicycles can be hired at many locations. A great way to see the whole city is on one of the many open
top bus tours where you can hop on and hop off or just sit on the top deck, snapping photos as you pass through the streets lined with Skyscrapers, with their mirrored walls gleaming against the sky. Take some time out to visit the 9/11 Memorial, a poignant reminder of the tragic events that won’t be forgotten on September 11 2001. The ‘survivor tree’ stands at the centre of the memorial, the Callery pear tree was found amongst the rubble with charred and broken branches, it was taken to the parks department, brought back to life and stands a reminder of those who lost theirs on that day. Bronze parapets surround the memorial, inscribed with the names of the victims, this is located next to the ‘twin pools’ allowing a serene place for people to view the memorial. For a birds-eye view of the city, take the elevator to the viewing platform at the Empire State building, equally impressive day or night. For a special treat, book theatres tickets for a show in Times Square, followed by dinner in one of the many sophisticated restaurants, but make reservations in advance. A way to see the city from a different angle is on one of the many boat tours along the Hudson river or go to Battery Park and take the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. From here you can get a glimpse of the view seen by European immigrants arriving to a new life in America. For some culture, New York has endless museums including the Museum of Modern Art (MOMO) and the Guggenheim museum (below).
Wall St. The Wall Street walking tour takes you to the heart of the financial world and gives you the history of this everchanging centre of trade. Sports fans will enjoy a trip to the Yankee Stadium where you can take a tour of the famous sports stadium. The botanical gardens are nearby and is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle. There are many ways to travel around the city, buses are frequent and easy to use and the metro system is one of the best in the world with stops close to all major attractions. Taxis are plentiful and usually price controlled or download the ‘Uber’ app as an alternative way to travel. Hotels come in a massive range of prices and standards but be aware rooms are usually smaller than we are used to in Europe. Bookings can be made on portals such as booking.com or hotels.com Air B & B is a new way of finding accommodation and can be very cost-effective. You can choose to stay in a private room in a shared house or opt for a fully private apartment or house. This is a great way to see the city and live like a local. Since the new motorway opened from Almeria to Malaga, travelling to the US has never been easier with Malaga airport a new viable travel option. Air Europa flies daily to JFK airport in New York with prices as low as 500 euros.
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This Issue:
La Sufrida 2016 (The Suffering) The “ La Sufrida” Sportif ( The Suffering ) The pain in Spain as it is more commonly called is a very long, hard cyclo-sportif in the Spanish Andalucian mountain range covering a distance of 205kms with 5000m of vertical ascent and is one of Spain’s biggest and toughest Sportifs and usually takes place on the first Saturday of June every year. The route starts and finishes in the picturesque town of El Gastor. Over 205kms, cyclists are pushed to their limits as the combination of a long route, the temperature and the tough Andalucian mountain climbs takes their toll. Gary and Martyn left Quesada on a warm Friday morning to travel 6 hours south to El Gastor the headquarters of La Sufrida. When they arrived at the sport centre they met Oscar Pajares who was a Lieutenant Colonel of the Spanish Legion which is the equivalent of the French foreign Legion. For 18 years he has organized Ultra marathons and Ultra sportifs which are not for the faint hearted. This year’s course was 205km with 5000m of climbing which he calls his best route to date, only a handful of the entrants are from outside Spain and Oscar made us feel very welcome. Oscar has arranged a brutal challenge and knows that 50% of the starters will not make it to the finish line. The Suffering starts in the picturesque hilltop village of El Gastor where potted geraniums spill from most balconies and windows. Martyn and I arrive at the start line at 7am and there are already 100 of us assembled ready for the off. The PA system starts and one of the riders starts singing a soprano by Pavarotti which gets a round of applause by everyone waiting to go.
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As if the distance and elevation aren’t fearsome enough, there are very strict cut-off times, the next 8-9 hours are going to be a fine balance between keeping something in reserve and avoiding being eliminated at one of the regular checkpoints. Before we start Martyn and I have thoroughly scrutinized the route card to ensure we do not get lost and that we know where the water stops are. It soon becomes clear that Oscar has organized a very tough route, however he has made it as enjoyable as possible by providing water stops every 25km should you wish to take advantage of them. These water stops were well staffed and the volunteers came to you with sandwiches, energy bars, fruit and coke to save you leaving your saddle. It was certainly one of the best organized, slickest and friendliest sportifs that we have participated in. Oh – and the toughest. We started sharp at 8am and the first test came after 18km this was a 12km climb at an average grade of 7% to Puerto De Las Palomas. This climb was relentless and was switchback after switchback, after switchback, however the views on the way up were absolutely spectacular. Once at the top we had a fantastic ride downhill at approx 70kmph to the town of Grazalema, after which we emerged into a fantastic valley, by this time the riders had all thinned out to groups of 4 or 5. The roads were fantastic but not closed, the Guardia Civil motorcyclists and volunteers did an excellent job of stopping oncoming traffic and manning the junctions, we passed through village after village after village with most of the population cheering us on, they were shouting Animo, Animo which means come-on, come-on and was an encouragement to the riders. Everyone that we spoke to at the registration and at the start of the race was concerned about the dreaded wall of
Monte Corto, this comes after 107km and is 4.8km long. It has a large section of false flat in the middle which lowers to an average gradient of 5% but the gradients before and after are a nightmare, it is 24% on the lower section and 23% at the top. Many people resorted to zig-zagging or getting off and walking at this point.
We met some great people during this event, including an 11 man team from Johnstone in Scotland who every year take part in a cycle event, they have done Majorca, Ventoux, Marmotte, Paris Roubaix to name but a few, however they all said that this was the toughest event that they have ever done so far.
After the wall at Monte Corto, it was approx 15km back to El Gastor where you had to cross the start/finish line and tell the organizers that you wished to continue. 50% of the starters who had said that they would do the full route pack in at this point, this is the 133km mark. Martyn and I crossed the line and pushed on to complete the full course.
Well done to everyone who managed to complete the course as I know that there were many who didn’t due to fatigue and exhaustion and also to Oscar and his team who did an excellent job of organizing this event, I would recommend it to anyone who is fit enough to take up the challenge.
We climbed up and out of the village to applause from the spectators and proceeded to the next check point , 155km mark, by this time Martyn had blown a gasket and decided d to call it a day, the paramedics checked his blood d pressure and heartbeat, he was then told that he could no o longer continue. Martyn was absolutely devastated and d so was I. I left Martyn in capable hands and continued on n my own to the next checkpoint which was at the Spanish h Legionaires Barracks where my race card was stamped to o allow me to continue to the end.
This was a great experience not just the race but the atmosphere and just been amongst other like minded individuals all with the same objective. Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical in Quesada Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 5.30pm and Saturdays from 10am – 2pm to assist and advise you on all your cycling requirements.
The next 45kms were extremely hard as the temperature e had risen to 32 degrees, however now that I was on my y own I passed bike after bike and got to the finish line in n just under 9 hours, where I was greeted by my mate e Martyn who was recovered and waiting for me to finish h with a beer. Martyn was really pleased with his effort and did reallyy well despite the heat and exhaustion taking over, I wass chuffed to bits to stand on the podium and receive my y lump of granite which has the seal of the Spanish Legion n embedded mbedded on it.
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Each edition, local professional photographer, Dean Baker, will be supplying a few tips and guides to help us with our photography skills. Whether you’re a total beginner, enthusiast or keen amateur, we hope there is always something for you to take from this.
FILM SPEED / ISO
...make some “noise”
The final piece in the Exposure Triangle ISO ratings determine the image sensor’s sensitivity to light, each value of the rating represents a “stop” of light, and each incremental ISO number (up or down) represents a doubling or halving of the sensor’s sensitivity to light. ISO in the digital world You are probably familiar with ISO on film used in a film camera. It’s the ‘speed’ of the film higher ISO values mean you can take photos in lower light. Surprisingly, there is an ISO setting on your Digital camera. And although there is no longer any film, the ISO setting still plays a vital role. ISO indicates your digital camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the number, the less light is needed to take a photo that is correctly exposed (not too dark or too light). In bright light (like the middle of a sunny day), you’ll normally use ISO 50 or ISO 100. These lowest settings can be used because there is lots of light around. However, in lower light, your camera needs some help. There are two ways of doing this: • Decrease Shutter Speed. With a slower shutter speed, the camera has more time to ‘take in’ the amount of light it needs. Unfortunately though, the slower the shutter speed, the more chance that your images will turn out blurry. (see my last hints and tips page No6) • Increase ISO Rather than decrease the shutter speed, you can increase the ISO. As I said above, this will increase the sensitivity of the camera which means you can get the same shot with less light entering the camera. Thus the shutter speed can be kept low enough to avoid blurry images. As increasing the ISO will increase the shutter speed, a high ISO will also help when taking fast moving sports shots. You’ll get clear, crisp shots with no blur. However, I still recommend you use the lowest ISO possible, but why?
Problems of using a high ISO Using a higher ISO means the camera has less light to work with. Unfortunately this also means that ‘noise’ is introduced into your camera. If you’d like to find out exactly what “noise” is and how to eliminate it, I will be covering this in more detail in a later edition. Your camera’s highest ISO value will produce a lot of noise in your image, so I suggest avoiding them unless the light is so low that you have no other choice. Instead choose the second highest value (second largest number).
Top: A simple guide to ideal ISO. 2nd: An example of Clean & Noisy image. 3rd: A typical LCD display of your cameras ISO settings. Bottom: Often, your ISO can be accessed simply by pressing a button on the rear of your camera. If you have a compact camera you may need to access the menu system to change your setting.
Auto ISO Fortunately most of the time you don’t need to worry about selecting the correct ISO. Most cameras have an “Auto ISO” setting. With Auto ISO, the camera will look at the amount of light in the scene and change the ISO appropriately so that the shutter speed doesn’t get too slow. ISO Values • If you choose to use a manual ISO, what values should you use? • ISO 50-100. Suitable for bright light (like outdoors on a sunny day). • ISO 200. Great for overcast or cloudy days. • ISO 400 and 800. Use these values when the light is getting dim but it is not yet night. • ISO 1600 and above. Use for indoor or night shots. Also useful to freeze the action in sports shots. These values will produce the most noise. NEXT ISSUE: An introduction to COMPOSITION 29
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Bond on Bond by Roger Moore
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While there have been many actors who have taken on the coveted role of James Bond, the most renowned 007 - and the one with the most panache and charisma - is undoubtedly Sir Roger Moore, KBE.
Sean Connery’s creation of secret agent James Bond invigorated Britain and its cinema, allowing a cash-strapped, moralesapped country in decline to fancy itself still a player on the world stage. But while Bond would make Connery the first actor to command a million dollar-plus fee, the man himself was forever pouring scorn on the fantasies audiences found it increasingly hard to separate him from.
To celebrate the film franchise’s wonderful heritage, Roger Moore has written a book that features all the Bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them. From the girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the sets, this beautiful book is illustrated with many iconic images from all the films plus many previously unseen shots. This is the ultimate James Bond book, written by the ultimate James Bond, with all the affection and good humour he brought to the role. This new-look paperback edition is the perfect gift for all fans of this much-loved movie series.
Daniel Craig: Unauthorized Illustrated Biography By Tina Ogle
Daniel Craig: The Illustrated Biography looks at the life of this notoriously private actor, including his film and television appearances, his two-year marriage to Fiona Loudon, his long-standing relationship with Heike Makatsche, and his now wife Rachel Weisz. From humble beginnings in the Wirral, Merseyside in England where his mother was an art teacher and his father was the landlord of the Ring O’Bells pub, Daniel Craig has worked long and hard to How can such worship not play havoc with the high-profile career and international one s soul especially a soul as painfully acclaim that are now his. unprepared for the pressures of stardom as Connery s? Undaunted, Connery went Leaving home at the age of sixteen to join on to prove himself one of the cinema the National Youth Theatre in London, s most relaxed and assured stars and a Daniel studied at the Guildhall School of guaranteed box-office draw. Molding and Music and Drama before landing a series of remolding his image to fit the contours of minor roles on British television. In 2005 he the age, Connery has gone from Sixties sex became the sixth official screen Bond in the symbol to the sagacious figure to which twenty-first Bond move, Casino Royale. In today s young stars are forever turning. 2012 he starred in Skyfall, the twenty-third James Bond film.
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New Consignment Shop & Auction House NOW OPEN in the well known Centro Comercial Tropicana in Denia. Situated next to several popular international restaurants the shop and auction house make an interesting and exciting excursion. The massive 800m2 plot offers free parking and monthly auctions commencing at 1400hrs on the last Thursday if every month. Opening Hrs Mon to Sat 1000-1400. Decor Denia is a new and exciting business recently opened in Denia. The business specialises in Antiques, Art, Decoration and general house hold goods from collectables to high end clocks and watches. The business is introducing to Spain the popular American Consignment Store System of selling goods on behalf of their clients. Items are consigned at a price which reduces over time and if unsold enter is entered into their monthly Auction on the final Thursday of the month.
The owners Mark and Philip have over 25years experience in the Antiques trade, selling through International Antiques fairs, their own previous shops, online and through other auction houses in their travels. Why not make a day of it and visit Decor Denia, browse through their ever changing eclectic mix of Antique, semi-new and new decorative items from around the World. Enjoy a drink and tapas at one of numerous bars and restaurants which surround them or take a walk along the adjacent beach or Marina.
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Fabulous fizz While world affairs may bring us down now and again, us Brits are a hardy resolute bunch and can always manage to find a reason to celebrate. No celebration would be complete without a glass of something fizzy to put us in a happy place and get in the mood to party. Fizz used to mean expensive Champagne and while the posh French stuff is perfect for weddings and major events, there are plenty of lower-priced alternatives for those every day celebrations. Living in Spain we are lucky to have one of the most popular sparkling wine-based drinks produced on our doorstep. Cava comes in a sweet (dulce) semi-sweet (semi-sec) or the crisp dry and superbly refreshing Brut. This home-grown fizz, originally produced in Catalonia also comes in white or rose and can easily be found in local supermarkets in a range of prices. Italian sparkling wine used be the butt of many jokes as teenagers supped cheap Lambrusco outside the school disco and bourgeois housewives in the 1980s served up the rather sickly retro tipple at dinner parties across the home counties. While a rose version of Lambrusco has made a comeback and is actually very refreshing served chilled, Italian fizz has moved on.
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by Adele Land
Prosecco was first produced in the 16th century and has suddenly become the drink of choice for young and old. Deliciously crisp and light this Italian favourite comes in a sparkling (spumante) or semi-sparkling (frizzante) version and is perfect served as an aperitif, with food such as fish and light mediterranean dishes or as part of a colourful cocktail. Prosecco is the traditional base of the popular cocktail, Bellini, mixed with peach juice or nectar and can easily be a great substitute for the more expensive Champagne in other cocktails such as Kir Royal (add a drop of crème de cassis) or Mimosa with the addition of fresh orange juice. For lovers of red wine, many popular brands are now producing sparkling red wine. Australian makers of Shiraz were one of the first to recognise this gap in the drinks market and this normally more robust grape is transformed into a delicious crisp drink served well-chilled and makes a refreshing change for any celebration. Whether you are celebrating a new job, birthday, anniversary or just high on life, nothing can beat that tantalising sound of the pop of a cork and the feel of the bubbles on your tongue as you raise your glass and say “cheersâ€?.
A collection of bars & restaurants and all things food & drink on the Costa Blanca.
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Algorfa Montys Bar 965 724 870 The Vestry 966 783 976 Baybrooks 966 729 243 Tapas y Mas 638 839 167 Benijofar Punjabi Virsa Indian Restaurant 966 843 939 Oasis Bar Bistro 603 169 090 Catorce 966 849 030 Auberge 965 724 276 El Gusto 966 714 456 Fratelli 966 713 645 Lets Eat 966 078 655 TJ´s 966 712 917 El Mundo 966 715 440 El Dorado 965 724 995 Route 66 966 715 825 Benitachell Casa De Beniasia 966 494 042 Alcasar 966 495 361 Canada Del Sol 965 020 030 La Cumbre 966 493 213 Pizzeria Antiquary 966 493 620 Tasca Les Fonts 609 477 476 The Venue Bar and Grill 673 872 079 Tres Arcos 966 494 143 Tribus Diner 966 493 291 or 672 264 364 Cabo Roig The Black Horse 693 452 189 La Rianxeira 673 149 527 Bar Med 965 320 507 Cabo Roig Restaurant 966 760 175 Chez felix 966 760 342 Manhattans 966 111 605 Balti Tower 623 456 789 Shakira 966 764 467 Campoamor La Finca de Eduardos
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Catral Bombay 966 444 194
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Denia Tapas Tasca Eulalia 965 786 479 El Senyoret restaurant 966 422 958 Ortega 20 restaurant 966 424 717 Cafeteria Llunàtics burger bar 692 682 144 Pizzeria Sandunga 966 430 231 Restaurant Ca Nano 966 430 905 Cafe Bar Latitude 965 783 235 La Menta restaurant 966 431 851 Arena Bar Restaurant 966 425 860 El Trampoli Restaurant 965 781 296 Tasca El Gallego 965 789 594 Café Soles 965 781 980 Mapamundi 966 424 872 / 696 883 119 Restaurante la Senia 606 610 441 El Faralló 966 430 652 La Seu 966 424 478 Drassanes 965 781 118 Quique Dacosta Restaurant 965 784 179 La Barqueta 966 421 626 Kopi restaurant 965 787 881 Marriott Hotel 966 454 054 Guardamar La Caballeria Stan & Ollies La Vuelta
966 726 443 637 583 373 966 727 559
Javea Acqua 965 770 131 Angus Restaurant 966 462 717 Atalaya 966 289 666 Azahar Restaurant 965 770 047 Azorin 965 794 495 Bon Amb 965 084 440 Cabo De La Nao 965 771 835 Ca’Maria 965 793 083 Carambano 965 744 017 Carnaval 966 471 140 Casa Grau 965 792 756 Champagne 965 792 200 Chez Angel 965 792 723 Javea Golf Restaurant 965 791 813
A charming local bar with terrace, situated at the entrance of Orbeta.
Landlady Tracey welcomes you to this tranquil setting to enjoy a refreshing drink or to take advantage of the excellent menu adapted for summer including various salads and hot meals, milkshakes and cocktails. Also, English breakfasts and our English menu is served daily from 10am-3pm & 5pm-8pm. Sports are shown on large screens inside, or enjoy a game of pool. Special events are also held on a regular basis too including our ever popular karaoke evenings!
To check on forthcoming events go to Facebook and enter El Forn Vell, “like� the page and all future events will automatically update you! For any information you can contact Tracey directly on 626 699 652. Calle la Ermita 23, Orba. 37
El Mirador 965 770 811 Giulia 965 790 947 Gurkha Palace 966 463 072 / 600 286 222 IL Teatro 966 461 260 Inn On The Green 965 771 553 La Barraca 965 770 919 La Bodequilla 966 462 943 La Boheme 965 791 600 La Cantina de Javea 965 792 190 La Cocina 965 795 140 La Fontana 966 461 151 La Gourmand 966 289 686 La Parilla De Cellar 965 793 570 La Perla 966 470 772 La Quinta 965 791 238 La Siesta 966 462 300 La Sucreria de la placa 965 797 113 La Tasca Rebotica 966 461 318 Lancora Tennis Club 966 462 494 Le Bacchus 966 473 096 Lungo Mare 966 471 196 Montgo 965 795 020 Nostro Cafe Bar Lounge Restaurant 966 472 771 Nox 966 471 011 Pizzeria Pepe 965 792 572 Raco del Port 965 792 547 / 605 420 958 Restaurant El Posit 965 793 063 Restaurante Piri-Piri 965 794 745 Sofia’s Restaurant 966 462 903 Tosca Javea 965 793 145 La Fuente La Braseria 692 108 057 La Piazza 96 677 4534 The Stone Grill 656 613 356 Restaurant Harmonies 676 024 378 or 966 774 682 La Sahara 966 189 967 The Stray Sod 685 643 211 Chillies 966 775 830 or 680 691 307 Le Cafet 966 775 578 The 19th hole 966 774 620 Evolution 966 189 029 Fuego 966 775 044 The Champagne bar 603 348 358 Jashans 966 844 697 Harmonies Restaurant 676 024 378 Ki Ki Ri Ki bar 644 317 498 Viva la Vida 693 979 240 La Marina Pisa 966 796 627 La Zenia Old Asia La Parada 38
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Bar Alejandros Restaurante 966 760 623 Cafe Bar Milenio 96 676 1334 Paddy’s Point 966 730 527 or 606 802 017 Bar Molino visit our facebook page The Randy Leprechaun 966 761 837 Chino Feliz 966 730 242 Flying Farmer pub 966 730 242 Run Tao Cocina Asiatica 966 730 792 Wagners 619 434 506 El Abuelo 966 730 530 de Bassus 966 773 458 Los Montesinos El Rancho Casa Pili Punjabi Palace La Perla Negra New Royal India La Herradura Restaurante
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Moraira Asia Ye The 631 274 015 Azur 965 745 144 Bajul 965 743 381 Bar Cascada 663 771 378 Bar Tropicana 634 318 023 Bayern Hutt’n 966 490 959 Brevis 965 741 029 / 639 379 738 Brisas Del Mar 616 856 612 Cafe Chic 966 933 107 CaPepe 965 743 311 Casa Toni 965 745 411 Del Mar 965 745 153 El Cafeti de la Mar 965 745 997 Fishy Fishy Fish & Chips 966 491 867 Gemisant Restaurant & Pizzeria 965 744 312 La Bonita 965 743 415 La Isla 966 497 080 / 639 231 741 La Serenna 965 743 193 La Sort 966 491 161 Le Dauphin 966 490 432 Le Soleil 965 743 254 Meli Melo 966 498 731 Monrose Carvery 965 744 114 No Nonsense 968 972 472 Olive Tree 966 490 655 Oona’s 669 318 799 Options Restaurant 966 491 899 Piscis Restaurant 966 490 616 Puerto de Moraira 686 964 513 Pulcinella 966 492 367 Raco de L’Arros 965 744 372 Rest Kosta 865 778 300 Restaurante Bela Dama 965 744 329 Restaurant Les Fouges 965 745 109 Restaurante Vespa’s 965 743 256
Royal Buddha 966 490 830 Satari’s 965 747 134 Taberna Suiza 966 498 222 Tasca Moraira 966 491 911 The Jacaranda 965 743 292 The Kathmandu 966 492 436 The Lowry 965 747 310 The Secret 692 862 881 The Welcome Stranger 603 345 215 Tiffany’s 634 332 111 Tropicana Bar 634 318 023 Zensatez Restaurante 965 744 255 Orihuela Costa Times Square 966 761 449 Amici 671 553 399 La Braseria 682 819 017 Alfies Place 628 298 900 Tandoori Nights 965 087 922 The Royal Oak 603 656 124 Quesada (Ciudad) Laurel & Hardy’s Bar & Restaurant 965 077 444 Auguste 865 679 381 The Bells 698 418 375 Pepas 672 517 408 Indian Ocean 966 718 211 Chrysellios 966 719 331 Mulberrys restaurant 966 719 819 Goyos 966 718 085 The Spicehut 966 731 063 Rojales Ronalds Restaurant 966 715 176 La Perla Roja 966 712 467 The Clubhouse Restaurant 637 583 373 Firenze 966 845 381 Ali Baba 966 712 969 San Miguel
Villamartin The Copper Chimney 965 071 856 Oscars 965 832 393 Quesada Fish & Chips 2 966 764 441 PJ’s Sports Bar & Internet Café 966 705 724 Bogey’s 966 765 551 or 619 949 144 Indian Ocean 966 718 211 Jameson’s 679 129 277 Shandon Bells 966 764 900 CHE !!! - Steak House 966 765 297 or 659 470 560 Caesar’s Bar restaurant 966 765 482 Munchies 966 764 310 Morgan’s on the Plaza visit our facebook page The Gaiety Restaurant 966 765 161 Morgan’s Lounge 966 765 161 Olaf’s Monarch 670 807 519 Che !!! - American style 966 764 098 or 659 470 560 Harlekin 639 966 681 or 96 597 6544 Red Onions curry 966 765 662 or 608 638 384 Eduardo’s Restaurant 644 543 316 Fairways 966 764 444 The Fox on the Fairway 606 690 973 The Clubhouse 966 765 298 or 660 067 546 Chemies Bar 646 824 570 Birdies Bar & Bistro 966 765 056 Chadwicks 616 324 427 New Shalimar 637 158 607, 608 406 513 or 966 765 352 Birdies 966 765 056 Rumours 606 690 925 The Square 619 859 693 (day) 966 765 629 (evening) Cafe bar Rinconito 671 404 644 Eduardo’s Sheesh restaurant 965 322 830 Fusion 966 764 376 Vecchia Roma 610 274 331 Harlekin 965 976 544 Monarch 966 765 142 Bogey’s 966 765 551 or 619 949 144 Sebastians 966 765 134 Jameson’s 679 129 277 Shandon Bells 966 765 205
Bar Estabio 966 791 108 Frissan Restaurant 966 723 485 Market Street Restaurant 966 723 965 Manisha 965 720 617 Torrevieja Restaurante Christopher 965 710 007 Ole del Mar 965 719 983 La Ripaille 672 513 545 Carmens 965 077 480 Mumbai Blue 965 328 770
If your establishment is not listed here and you wish to be included in the next edition please e-mail: info@ultimatemagazine.es
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Glorious food food
Grilled Turkey & Strawberry Salad
A mix of sweet and savoury with nuts and leaves this recipe is truly a taste sensation. Quick and easy to make at only around 1 hour including cooking time so get preparing! Serves 8
Ingredients: • 800g boneless turkey breast half • Lemon-Pepper seasoning • 140g fresh baby spinach • 4 slices pancetta • 170g dried cavatappi or gemelli pasta • 1 large yellow sweet pepper, seeded and cut into bite-size strips • 3/4 cup Berry Vinaigrette • 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Enjoy!
Method: Remove skin from turkey, if present. Spread LemonPepper seasoning evenly over turkey. Top with pancetta. Tie at 2-inch intervals with 100-percent-cotton kitchen string. For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place turkey on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 45 to 55 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink (80 degrees C). (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Cover and grill as above.) Spread spinach on a large serving platter. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain again. In a large bowl combine pasta and sweet pepper. Add Vinaigrette; toss to coat. Spoon pasta mixture on top of spinach. Slice turkey. Arrange turkey slices and strawberries on top of salad. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
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Aqualandia is a waterpark, located in Benidorm. It is twinned with the marine animal park Mundomar, which is immediately next door to Aqualandia, and shares the same free car park. Water is sourced directly from the sea.
Address: C/ Sierra Helada, s/n, 03503 Benidorm, Province: Alicante, Spain. Open · 9am–7pm Mundomar. : +34 965 86 91 01 Open · 9am–9pm Aqualandia. +34 965 86 01 00
Terra Natura are two zoo theme parks and aqua parks located near Benidorm and Murcia, in the Costa Blanca, Spain. Terra Natura Animal Parks lets visitors make contact with animals with barriers invisible to the human eye.
Address: Partida Foia del Verdader, 1, 03502 Benidorm, Province: Alicante, Spain. Open · 10am–6pm Phone: +34 966 07 27 70
Terra Mitica in Benidorm, is a theme and adventure park. Discover the history of Greece, Egypt and Rome and enjoy a great experience with thrilling rides and attractions.
Address: Partida del Moralet, s/n, 03502 Benidorm, Province: Alicante, Spain. Open 10.30am-9.00pm Phone: +34 902 02 02 20
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THEGOLFPAGES ...your regular insight into Spain’s best and most played golf courses, world tournaments and news.
this edition
The end of the Majors
FOUR NEW MAJOR CHAMPIONS With the last of the Majors just taken place, here is a brief review of all 4 of the major tournaments from The Open, US Open, The Masters and The PGA in an amazing year we have 4 new major champions. The Masters Tournament was the 80th edition of the Masters Tournament, held April 7–10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Danny Willett won his first major championship, three strokes ahead of runners-up Lee Westwood and defending champion Jordan Spieth. Spieth suffered one of the biggest collapses in Masters history, he led the tournament from the first round and built a five-shot lead going to the back nine on Sunday, but lost six shots to par over the next three holes culminating in a quadruple-bogey on the 12th hole where he hit two balls into Rae’s Creek. Willett shot a bogey-free 67 to overtake Spieth when the leader faltered on the back nine. Willett became the first European to win the Masters since 1999, and the first Englishman to do so since Nick Faldo in 1996. This was the final Masters appearance for former champions Tom Watson and Ian Woosnam. The United States Open Championship
was the 116th U.S. Open, held June 16–19 at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania, a suburb northeast of Pittsburgh. Dustin Johnson won his first major championship. Andrew Landry was a surprise leader after the first round before Johnson led the field in the second. Shane Lowry carded a 65 in the third round to take the overall lead into the final round. Despite a controversial penalty on the 5th green, Johnson took the title and green jacket three strokes ahead of runners-up Lowry, Jim Furyk and Scott Piercy. The Open Championship was the 145th Open Championship, played 14–17 July at Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the ninth Open Championship played at the Old Course of Troon, and the fifth since gaining royal status. The Open was won by Henrik Stenson who achieved a record 20 under par. He became the first Scandinavian man to win a major title.The last day was probably the best last round ever seen with Phil Mickelson shooting 65 and Stenson shooting 63. With both players playing brilliant golf.
world number one Jason Day (67) and win on 14 under. American Daniel Summerhays (66) was third on 10 under, while Open champion Henrik Stenson faded with a 71 to finish joint seventh on eight under. “It is surreal, an incredible finish,” said Walker, ranked 48th in the world.
The Open Winner: Henrik Stenson The US Open Winner: Dustin Johnson
American Jimmy Walker won his first major with a one-shot victory at the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol. The 37-year-old closed with a bogey-free three-under-par 67 to hold off Australia’s
US PGA Winner: Jimmy Walker
Masters Champion: Danny Willett
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Development of Golf Balls The development of golf balls is thought to go back to the early 19th Century when craftsmen in Scotland began to produce the feathery golf ball. As in every type of sport over time, the competitors that take part become fitter, stronger and much more skilful. The same can be said for modern golfing equipment . Of course the ball was no exception in this continued development.
The Wooden Ball
The wooden ball was believed to be the first ever ball used and is recorded as having been developed in Holland. The ball has come a long way since then. Historic records show that long before the great craftsmen of Scotland were making balls, they were importing wooden balls by the boatload. This goes back to as long ago as the 15th century.
The Feathery Golf Ball
Can you imagine playing a round of golf today using a ball made from a piece of old leather stuffed with bird feathers?
Gutta Percha Ball
When you think of trees, it’s the ones that make that clunking sound of ball on wood during your sunday afternoon fourball. However the Gutta Percha ball was actually made from a tree, or should I say the juice from the leaves of a Malaysian tree which produced a latex or liquid rubber solution which was very malleable and could be shaped very easily.
Bramble Ball
The Bramble ball was basically a further advancement in golf ball technology from the Gutta Percha to the Hand Hammered Gutta to the Bramble.
Rubber Ball (Haskell)
If you know your golf then you must have heard the word Haskell mentioned. Now we were reaching the stars in ball construction, here was the most advanced and game saving piece of equipment the golf world had ever seen was born.
The rubber ball was invented by a golfer from the United States, his name was Coburn Haskell and the ball became lovingly known and accepted as the “Haskell” The Haskell was the first ball to use a centre core with rubber wrapped tightly around, it was also the first ball to have an outer cover made of the material known as Balata.
The Modern Day Ball
As you well know, nowadays there are so many different types of balls with different characteristics. Balls now are anything from a 2 piece ball to a 4 piece ball & soon, a 5 piece ball.
So how does ball technology help you the golfer? Golf Ball Aerodynamics i.e. the “Dimples” - Increase lift, reduce drag and affects the distance. Humidity also has a very distinct effect on distance, if the climate you play in is warmer then this means the golf ball is compressed to a higher degree leading to more spring from the clubface. The technical term for this is “moment of inertia” Often represented on the ball as either 80, 90 or 100, the Compression rating of the ball can help you s below: An 80 compression ball has been designed for people with slower swing speeds. This is a softer ball and therefore is a good golf ball for elderly golfers to use. This is because the ball is compressed (squashed) easily even with a short or slower golf swing, yet it still allows to achieve reasonable distance. A 90 compression ball has been designed for the majority of golfers that have neither a very slow or very fast swing. The 100 compression ball however is best used by players that have very powerful and fast golf swings. You will need this type of swing to compress (squash) the ball enough at impact to make it take advantage of potential for hitting the golf ball long distances.
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Summer time just like Christmas Ho Ho Ho By Tony Myles
For many golfing holiday-makers arriving in Spain during the hot summer months there is often an element of surprise when they discover that their holiday fortnight coincides with the Spanish Low Season. So often the opposite is true. Parents are frustrated to find that flights and hotels are significantly more expensive on the most popular dates and many risk the wrath of various authorities in order to escape these excess charges. Whilst the courses are crammed with every nationality during the months of March to May and again from midSeptember to the end of November that period in the middle is when Golf course management breathe a sigh and relax. It also means that there are some great bargains to be had, if you enjoy playing with the Spanish sun on your back.
the clear blue skies and uninterrupted sunshine can be a hazard, but these days most players are fully aware of the precautions that are advised when walking about in the open air.
2. Further south is the magnificent Font Del Llop Golf resort. Increasing in popularity every year and becoming a favourite for overnight stays and double golf. Relax during the day and then spend the late afternoon and A few years ago it was not common evening by taking advantage of this practise for golfers to use sun cream, special deal - 31€ Including a Buggy!! today very few venture out passed the first tee without applying a very high 3. How about a two centre golf deal. sun protection factor. Most golfers - Play one of the top ten European also favour the wide brimmed hat course just south of Valencia and which was also the exception at one combine that with the most popular time. location in the Costa Blanca - El Saler PLUS La Sella. 90€ for both! - What a So with suitable protection in place BARGAIN. there are no reasons why any golfer should not take advantage of some These are just three of the amazing of these incredible “Low Season” deals that are on offer from Campbell bargains. Lamont. However if you have a special golf event that requires expert You don’t have to look very far. management and the very best prices In the Costa Blanca we find some of then don’t hesitate to get in touch. the most challenging and beautifully sculptured courses in Spain and right His major golf centre in Ondara and his here is the main business area for the other distribution points carry the very Spanish champion of cost reductions latest range of all golf equipment and for the golfers, Campbell Lamont. again at market leading prices.
Massive discounts So when a visiting golfer discovers that not only are green fees discounted during July and August but virtually every aspect of the game is “on offer” Here are just a few of the special deals there is often a John McEnroe moment he has been offering... - “Are you SERIOUS???” 1. Close to the bustling Benidorm One other reason is that many local holiday centres you will find the popular golfers will decide to withdraw from the Villaitana Levante course. Combine heat of the mid-summer temperatures a family holiday with some great golf leaving significant space across most at this special price - 45€ Including a courses. It is wise to remember that Buggy.
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Whatever your plans - if it features Golf in Spain your first stop should always be www.clgolf.com (Don’t forget the sunscreen!)
pelota vasca Basque pelota (pilota in the original Basque language also pelota vasca in Spanish, pelote basque in French) is the name for a variety of court sports played with a ball using one’s hand, a racket, a wooden bat or a basket, against a wall (frontis or Fronton) or, more traditionally, with two teams face to face separated by a line on the ground or a net. The roots of this class of games can be traced to the Greek and other ancient cultures. The term pelota probably comes from the Vulgar Latin term pilotta (ball game). It is a diminutive form of the word pila which may relate to a hard linen or leather ball filled with pilus (fur or hair) or to the Latin words for strike or spade and is related to the English word pellet. Today, Basque pelota is played in several countries. In Europe, this sport is concentrated in Spain and France, especially in the Basque Country. The sport is also played in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Cuba. Operated as a gaming enterprise called Jai Alai, it is seen in parts of the U.S. such as Florida, Connecticut, Nevada, and Rhode Island. In Valencia, Valencian pilota is considered the national sport; it is also played in Belgium, North of Italy, Mexico, and Argentina. Since its creation, the International Federation of Basque Pelota has standardised the different varieties into four modalities and fourteen disciplines, with fixed ball weights, rules and court sizes. The four modalities (30 m wall, 36 m wall, 54 m wall and trinquete) admit fourteen 54
disciplines, depending the use of bare hand, leather ball, rubber ball, paleta (pelota paleta), racket (frontennis) and xare. Two of the fourteen disciplines are played by both men and women (frontenis and rubber pelota in trinquete); the other twelve are played only by men. This allows championship play at the international level, and allows the participation of players and teams from around the world using the same rules. Even though there is a lot of protection in the form of helmets and safety glasses, accidents do happen because pelota is a dangerous sport. Being the fastest ball game in the world with the ball easily travelling at 200 km/h, pelota can kill if safety equipment is not used properly or at all. Even though it is rare, every few years a player dies from getting hit in the head. There is, however, criticism about this, since purists might argue that some of the original traits of each particular modality could be lost.
PHOTO COMPETITION IN FULL SWING
A3 prints of all winning photos can be purchased at just 10 euros each and ALL proceeds go to the bomberos. The prints are on quality paper/card and can be purchased from our office in Javea. Alternatively, you can Every time a picture is chosen they will donated 50 euros to the email jo@sunsetjavea.com to arrange your Bomberos. Sunset Sales & Rentals are also offering the winning copy. prints for sale with all profits going to the Bomberos. Sunset Sales & Rentals are running a photo competition in aid of the Bomberos of Javea. They have eight picture frames in their office and have asked local photographers to send them pictures of the beautiful sunsets we have in this area.
There has been a fantastic response from our local amateur and professional photographers, who have donated their pictures in aid of the fabulous Bomberos. The Bomberos have and continue to work tirelessly to protect us all from the risk of fire.
Sunset Sales & Rentals would also like to thank Paul Cruse for donating his time to take the pictures of the Bomberos outside their office and for his future help in choosing the winners.
So far we have chosen 4 winners and raised 240 euros for the Bomberos. We have lots of prints to sell so please show your support More information plus a chance to see all the other entries can be for the Bomberos and pop in the office to buy one. We still want to see found by visiting our facebook group dedicated to the competition... your Sunset pictures as we have 4 more to choose, so keep sending facebook/groups/sunsetbomberosphotocompetition them in!
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common pets
A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person’s company or protection, as opposed to working animals, sport animals, livestock, and laboratory animals, which are kept primarily for performance, agricultural value, or research. The most popular pets are noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities. Pets commonly provide their owners physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can supply both the human and pet with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Pets can give companionship to elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people, as well as other people that are living alone. Although there are a wide variety of pets we all keep we have found that these are the most popular animals that people have in their homes.
1. Dogs Dogs make terrific companions. They seem to sense when a master is feeling low, and they will eagerly stick a cold nose into your hand or lick your face. Dogs lie faithfully at your feet and rarely talk back, except when trained to do so. A canine pal will go anywhere that you do without complaining. He will still love you when you forget to fill the feed bowl, fail to pat his head, or fume over a doggy mess. Few friends are as loyal and dedicated as man’s best friend.
2. Cats It is generally believed, can be traced back to the Miacis, a weasel like creature that inhabited the earth some 40 or so million years ago. Not just cat history, but the history of all land dwelling carnivores can be traced back to the Miacis, and that includes dogs!
3. Hamsters Around 1930, zoologist and Professor at the University of Jerusalem Aharoni found a mother and litter of hamsters in the Syrian desert. By the time he got back to his lab, most had died or escaped. The remaining hamsters were given to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where they were successfully bred as Golden Hamsters. The hamsters were shipped to labs all around the world. They arrived in the United Kingdom in 1931, and in 1938 reached the United States. Just about all Golden Hamsters are descended from the original litter found in Syria.
4. Fish Many people are attracted by the quiet and gentle fish as a room mate and companion. Fish make great pets. Watching the fish in an aquarium bring relaxation and are enjoyable for persons of every age and interest. It is almost like you go into a trance when you watch them. Statistics show that collecting fish is the second largest hobby in the world. There are over 25,000 species of fish. Fish keeping dates back to Roman
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5. Mice Domesticated mice are descendants of the house mouse or scientific name Mus musculus. The house mouse originated in Asia but now are found all over the world, particularly where people are present. The earliest domesticated mice were kept in the royal palaces of Japan and China. Life expectancy of mice is 1.5-3 years.
6. Guinea Pigs The first guinea pigs were domesticated in about 5000 B.C. by the Incas, but were probably used for food. In the 1600’s, the Spaniards were the first Europeans to see these animals. Dutch merchants brought guinea pigs back from the Americas to Europe, where they became popular pets with aristocrats. In the early 1900’s, British immigrants brought them to the U.S. They are easy to feed and very hardy with few health problems. Since baby guinea pigs are born fully developed, with fur, teeth and their eyes open, they are easy and fun to breed.
7. Birds Birds were first caged for their beauty more than 4,000 years ago. Before that, birds had been associated with human settlements, but not as pets, as dinner. Egyptian hieroglyphics depict what appear to be the first pet birds, including doves and parrots. It is unclear when they were first domesticated, if at all. Whether birds are domesticated or not depends on your definition of the word domestic and the kind of bird you happen to choose as a companion.
8. Snakes In the Western world some snakes, especially docile species such as the ball python and corn snake, are kept as pets. To supply this demand a captive breeding industry has developed. Snakes bred in captivity tend to make better pets and are considered preferable to wild caught specimens. Snakes can be very low maintenance pets, especially in comparison to more traditional species. They require minimal space, as most common species do not exceed five feet in length.
9. Iguanas Iguanas can make phenomenal pets. While you won’t be required to give them long walks outside and potty training will not be an issue that gets you out of bed at 3 a.m., nevertheless there is a host of other concerns pertaining specifically to caring for iguanas responsibly. The three major care areas are going to be food, shelter, and taking care of their physical needs. With proper, attentive care, your iguana may even live up to 20 years.
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PROPERTYPAGES FIND YOUR IDEAL VILLA OR APARTMENT ON THE COSTA BLANCA
A lot of potential buyers will be asking the question what is going to happen now after Brexit. The best option is to speak to one or more of the professional estate agents in the area they have their “fingers on the pulse� and can give you their latest information. But also speak to local ex pat businesses, bank managers and currency companies all these will fill you with enough information for you to make your own judgment. This is still a wonderful place to live with wonderful beaches, scenery, places to go and of course great weather so have a look at some great value properties and do yourself a favour move to this lovely part of Spain, you will not regret it. If you wish to advertise your property company in this section please email: costablanca@ultimatemagazine.es
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Luxurious detached villa in a prime location in the Orba valley. Jacaranda Ref:1088
This luxury five bedroom, three bathroom villa sits on a very private plot of over 1000m2 and has a spacious build of over 300m2. Entering through private electric gates you are surrounded by a mature garden offering lots of privacy. As you enter the grounds you greeted with lots of open terrace & the posing villa welcomes you in. Only the best material were used to construct this two level family villa. With a careful eye for detail and flow the ground floor consists of sizable open plan fully equipped kitchen with silestone counter-tops and a separate dining area sitting 6-8 people from here there are patio doors leading out onto the open terrace.
695.000â‚Ź
The outside area is mature with an array of Mediterranean plants and gives lots of privacy. To the rear of the property are fruit trees, a large covered terrace for further entertaining and private open terrace for sunbathing. To the front of the property again expansive open terrace surrounding the 12x6 swimming pool and the feature fully equipped outside luxury kitchen with awning. Here for sure you will be eating from May to October. The property feels like new and there is nothing to do to it but start living your dream. One of the best around.
The living room catches the eye because of the openness of the staircase and the natural light that comes in. There is plenty room to add nice pieces of furniture in this area. There are two full size bedrooms one of them being the master suite with walk in wardrobe and luxury bathroom. The large sweeping marble staircase leads to an attractive eye catching galleried landing with wrought iron balustrades. From here there are three double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes, two bathrooms one of which is en-suite. From both sides of the landing are doors opening out to an open terrace with views over the gardens, the Orange valley down to the sea.
Office tel: 966 480 766 Mobile: 666 340 663 info@jacarandaspain rob@jacarandaspain.com Office of Marti Assessors, Avda. Joanot Martorell, Local 9, 10 & 11
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+34 96 646 84 74 (ES) info@villas-plots.com Avda. de la Libertad 19 local 5 · 03730 · Jávea · Alicante
Ref. 06584
BENITACHELL TOWN
240.000€
Unique townhouse 190m², lovingly reformed incorporating many traditional modern features. Plot 232m². 3 bed, 2 bath. C/H. South-east facing. Private pool. Garage with integral access. Various terraces. Situated off a small town square. Views across the town.
Ref. 06801
MONTAÑAR II - JAVEA
130.000€
EXCLUSIVE - 1st floor apartment 80m². 3 bed, 1 bath. East facing. Elevator. Electric heating. Large communal pool and gardens. Gated communal parking. Near the sea with a bus route, restaurants and a supermarket within walking distance.
Ref. 06804
RAFALET, JAVEA
285.000€
Beautiful reformed finca 129m², Plot 2000m². 2 bed, 1 bath, plus guest casita with 1 bed and 1 bath. Completely rebuilt in 2001. Space to put a pool on the South-west side of the property. Situated in a tranquil and private area. C/H, hot/cold air. Ample parking.
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Ref. 06782
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219.000€
EXCLUSIVE - Beautifully presented semi-detached villa 109m² on a plot of 387m². 3 bed, 2 bath. Central heating and A/C. 8 x 4m pool. Low maintenance garden. Double carport. Open views. The urbanisation has mains drainage, gas supply and all amenities underground.
Ref. 06800
TOSCAL, JAVEA
302.000€
Charming single level reformed villa 140m². Plot 700m². 3 bed, 2 bath. C/H. Large pool. Easy maintenance garden. Garage. Reformed. Views over the Montgo. Walking distance to the beach and amenities. South facing pool area.
Ref. 06790
ALTAMAR V, JAVEA
275.000€
EXCLUSIVE - High specification duplex penthouse in a sought after complex. 127m². 2 bed, 2 bath. Roof terrace of 15m², plus a covered terrace. Ducted hot/cold air. Store room. Underground parking. Elevator. Furnished. Communal pool.
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Coney Plastering are also experts in : Monocapa / Rendering All aspects of fibrous (coving and moulds etc) • Polished (marble) Drywall ceilings + walls • Thermal boarding
Coney Plastering only use Spanish materials which are specially designed to deal with the rigours of the Spanish climate, so there are no cracks or other problems that can occur from imported brands.
They are recommended by and work with the best builders on the area. References are available on request.
Coney Plastering prides itself on its punctuality and cleanliness of work. Before each job is started they cover all floors, doors and other important surfaces so that when they are finished it is just a simple clean up and they`re off leaving your house the way they found it.
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Real Estate Agency S.L. SALES
Javea
Ref: S1066
235,000€
Apartment For Sale Brand new luxury ground floor 2 bed & 2 bath apartment a short stroll from the Arenal beach.
Ref: S1050
Javea
165,000€
Apartment for Sale Javea This 3 bed & 2 bath apartment is spacious and light, great value in the Arenal.
Ref: S1066
Javea
449,950€
Villa for Sale Montgo Modernised stylish villa of 4 bedrooms in a very quiet area, with fantastic Montgo views.
LONG TERM RENTALS Javea
Ref: R1045
650€ pm
Apartment for Long Term Rental Unfurnished 2 bedroom apartment in the popular Floridamar complex, with gym, indoor and outdoor pools.
Ref: R1042
Javea
1,000€ pm
Villa for Winter Rental A lovely villa close to Javea golf course with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Ref: R1049
Benitachell
1,200€ pm
Villa for Long Term Rental A quality 3 bed, 2 bath villa in Les Fonts, with gas central heating, pets allowed..
HOLIDAY RENTALS Up to 14 guests
Javea
Call for rates (€ pw)
Luxury Holiday Rental Breath-taking contemporary villa with amazing entertaining facilities - This stunning property is available for short breaks and longer stays. It sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms, all with en-suite.
Up to 8 guests
Javea
Call for rates (€ pw)
Luxury Holiday Rental An individual contemporary villa with its own spa facilities and spacious outdoor areas including two pools, one of which is an infinity pool, jacuzzi, hot tub and several terraces. It sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms, all with en-suite.
Sunset Real Estate Agency S.L. Calle Burdeos 9, Local 5, Moreras Del Saladar, 03730, Javea.
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If you are looking to purchase or sell a property around Guardamar, Quesada, Torrevieja orrevieja and surrounding areas, we can offer you a professional and friendly s service.
EL RASO
2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
TOWNHOUSE
Spacious balcony from master bedroom
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Ref. G1330EP
99,000€
STUNNING PROPERTY
MODERN PROPERTY!
SAN LUIS Ref. T1398S
TOWNHOUSE
79,950€ BARGAIN!
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Spacious South facing balcony Stunning views of the salt lakes Utility room American style kitchen
EL RASO Ref. G1392H
DETACHED VILLA
129,950€
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Ref. G1393C
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Resale of brand new build Private swimming pool Great opportunity Sold with all extras
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EL RASO
Overlooking the wonderful communal swimming pool
2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms Large plot with lovely gardens Communal swimming pool Great condition fully furnished
EL RASO Ref. G1375J
QUAD HOUSE
132,950€ BARGAIN!
3 Bedrooms Great views of salt lakes and orange groves Communal pool Spacious patio and terrace areas
For your choice of property on the Costa Blanca, do not hesitate to either visit Property Choice at their office in El Raso or contact them by the following means:
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Tel/Fax Spain: [+34] 966 492 420 Mob: [+34] 619 210 423 English No: 0208 432 9616 Email: info@hotpropertyspain.net
property spain HP7850
131,000€
Gata de Gorgos
www.hotpropertyspain.net
Centro Comercial Kristal Mar 24B, Moraira - Calpe (0.2km) 03724 Moraira. 10.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday & 10.00am – 2.00pm Saturday
HP8004
100,000€
Benitachell
HP7805
349,950€
Benitachell
• 3 beds • 2 bath • Town house
• 2 beds • 1 bath • Apartment
• 4 beds • 2 baths • Detached villa
REDUCED - Modern link detached villa, with panoramic views. Situated in a private area, with secluded garden. Double car port. Communal pool. Build 110m2. Plot 73m2.
Modern spacious south east facing apartment, with fabulous views to the Bernia mountains. Beautiful two tier communal pool and water cascade, gardens, bar and café. Build 84m2.
Lovely villa, with panoramic views across the valley to the mountains. Separate guest apartment. Build 120m2. Plot 970m2. Private pool.
HP8042
HP7269
HP7942
275,000€
Javea
175,000€
Orba
109,000€
Ondara/Denia
• 3 beds • 2 baths • Apartment
• 2 beds • 1 bath • Detached villa
• 4 beds • 3 baths • Penthouse
A very desirable ground floor apartment, only a few minutes’ WALK to the sea front and just two minutes to local supermarket. Underground allocated parking. Communal pool. Build 110m2
REDUCED - Idyllic country villa on flat plot, with beautifu views across scenic countryside to the mountains beyond. 500m walk to village centre. Accommodation all on 1 level. Garage. Room for pool. Build 96m2. Plot 1600m2.
Stunning modern and very spacious Penthouse Duplex for sale in the Ondara, close to beaches. Build 190m2.
HP7999X
HP8045
HP7857
195,000€
Pedreguer
690,000€
Javea
175,000€
Javea
• 3 beds • 2 baths • Detached villa
• 4 beds • 3 baths • Detached villa
• 2 beds • 1 bath • Town house
REDUCED - Exclusive to Hot Property, a delightful villa, situated on a corner plot, with outstanding views to the mountains and sea. Room for pool. Build 145m2. Plot 672m2.
An immaculate 4 bedroom modern house, situated in a very popular area of Javea, with stunning views and constructed to very high standard. Garage. Private pool. Build 320m2. Plot 1892m2.
End of terrace townhouse, within walking distanceof the sandy Arenal beach. Mountain views. Large communal pool. Build 90m2.
Tel/Fax Spain: [+34] 966 492 420 Mob: [+34] 619 210 423 English No: 0208 432 9616 Email: info@hotpropertyspain.net
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Centro Comercial Kristal Mar 24B, Moraira - Calpe (0.2km) 03724 Moraira. 10.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday & 10.00am – 2.00pm Saturday
WE HAVE MOVED!
Hot Property have been trading successfully in the Moraira for over 11 years and we have now expanded our business by moving to larger premises. Centro Comercial Kristal Mar 24B, on the main Moraira - Calpe coast road (0.2km), 03724 Moraira, Alicante
WE URGENTLY NEED MORE PROPERTIES IN ALL AREAS... ASK FOR SARKA IF YOU PREFER TO SPEAK IN GERMAN, SWISS GERMAN, CZECH, FRENCH OR SPANISH ...on our books so if you are selling a property, then you are exactly what we need. The buoyant market means that we urgently need to replace the properties we are selling so quickly. Please contact us or call in and see us. You will find we are friendly, polite and considerate and we will leave no stone unturned, working together to help you sell your property.
FEATURED PROPERTY
HP7996
550,000€
Moraira
• 5 beds • 2 baths • Unique Property REDUCED FROM 1.1 million - Rare opportunity to buy a FRONT LINE villa in Moraira, with amazing SEA VIEWS from all levels. This very spacious property is only 25m to the beach and just a short stroll to the centre of Moraira. A high rental income can be achieved. Build 200m2. Terrace 200m2.
UR SA GE LE NT Ref: AVS 3990 Javea Beautiful villa for sale in Pedreguer area.
270,000€ 3
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Ref: AVS 3823 Javea Charming villa in area of Balcon al Mar.
395,000€ 3
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SALES
Ref: AVS 4111 Javea Apartment
139,000€ 2 1
Ref: AVSS 1161 Javea Apartment
189,950€ 3 3
Ref: AVS 4062 Villa in Javea
195,000€ 3 2
Ref: AVS 3248 Villa in Javea
RENTALS PROPERTIES FOR SALE & RENT URGENTLY REQUIRED IN JAVEA AND MORAIRA AREAS.
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1,600€ pcm 4 3
Ref: AVR 4148 AVAILABLE
980€ pcm 3 2
PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY for your obligation-free property appraisal or to find out how we can help you.
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