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August 2013
Issue 100
Grapevine
100th Edition
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Property Sales for C贸mpeta & surrounding areas
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Editors Note... Welcome to our 100th edition of The Grapevine Magazine. The magazine first started in the inland village of Competa and spread organically to cover the coast from Nerja to Torre del Mar and the inland villages inbetween such as Lake Vinuela and Puente don Manuel. We were the first magazine to start the an on-line flipping book version and our website still beats the rest for important information from starting a business, moving house or whats on. Our website was also given a mention in the British Airways in flight magazine for the best source of information for the area. Thank you to all our advertisers and contributors over the past 100 editions many of whom appeared in the very first 32 page magazine and have now become friends! Thank you to all our readers both on line and hard copy version and I hope we will be providing great information for another 100 editions to come- thanks to you all.
Front Cover: Noche del Vino 2013
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Also this month is the Noche del Vino. The village of Competa swells in size and most holiday villas have been booked out well in advance of this event on the 15th August. During the day in the Plaza Vendimia you will find the pressing of the grapes, free migas and live music along with a medieval market stretching from the Plaza Almijara to Plaza Vendimia. The entertainment then switches back to the main Plaza for more singing and dancing but beware this does start late maybe another 3.00 am finish for me then! More information on the Noche del Vino event can be found on pages 53 – 56 along with a guide of where to eat, drink and shop on the day. Enjoy and Keep Reading (and looking for that wine glass!). The Editor
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Sedella Art Group The Sedella based art group raising funds for children with arthritis
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That Aestivating Feeling! More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh.
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AXAREDUCATION A New Centre for Culture Education and Learning
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Noche Del Vino 2013 August 15th - Cómpeta
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Flamenco, Sevillana music plus plenty of free flowing wine!
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Separate to our Main Construction Office we have a warehouse for the sale of second hand furniture, and some of this months offers are;
3 Seater Sofa Price: 60€ W180 x H90cm
Corner Sofa Price: 300€ 250cm x 250 x 95cm
Set of Tables Price: 35€ W50cmx D37cm x H47
Table & Chairs Price: 150€ 80cm Diametre
Wine Rack Price: 40€ W60cm x D30cm xH90
Wooden Chair x 4 Price: 60€ Each
Wooden Dresser Price: 160€ W160cm x D30 x H180
Mini Moto: Price 120€
Lamp (x2) Price 25€ Each 230cm High
Plus many more items: Beds, Mattresses, Tables & Chairs, Exterior Doors, Windows, Crockery, Lamps and a Large Assortment of Decorative Items. Our showroom in Competa village remains open & our new showroom in Caleta, opposite the new Mercadona is now OPEN! Please feel free to call in and browse around.
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and then slammed into the side cliff. Despite plummeting to the ground via some trees, he survived with just a broken rib, sprained his ankle and a damaged finger.
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NEWS IN SPAIN News from around the Country
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n Australian woman was seriously injured after being gored during the final bull run of this year's annual San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain. Four other runners were also taken to hospital after sustaining cuts and bruises. The 23-year-old woman was gored in the back and undergoing surgery, a regional government statement said. She was only identified by her initials, JE. The woman was struck by a massive Miura bull as she clung to wooden barriers yards outside the bullring entrance, said a regional health authority spokesman, Javier Sesma. It is very rare for women to be gored since most of the runners are men. Javier Solano, a San Fermín expert working for the national broadcaster, TVE, said records showed only two other women had been injured by gorings in the recent history of the fiesta.
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rian Charrington, described by police as “Mr Big” in the drug smuggling world, was arrested in July in south eastern Spain where he enjoyed a lavish lifestyle built up from his business.
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Detectives said Charrington, 57, who had been wanted in four European countries, was arrested at his luxury villa in Marina Alta, between Benidorm and Calpe on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Among the assets seized by police were ten luxury properties along the Alicante stretch of coast, a dozen high-end vehicles and six yachts as well as half a million euros in cash. Police also closed bank accounts containing an estimated five million euros and seized a cocaine shipment of 220kgs with a street value of more than ten million pounds. Charrington, was arrested along with one of his three sons. The other two sons are already serving time in Germany and France for related crimes.
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paraglider was lucky to escape with his life after his parachute was caught by a gust of wind that pulled him off the side of the cliff in Spain.The accident happened when the man lost control of paraglider on the top on mountain in the mountainous Gorro Frigi area of Montserrat. He was dragged across the top on rocky outcrop
n plans approved by Spain's cabinet, some 15,000 properties – from office buildings to agricultural land – will be put up for sale over the next seven years. The measure is the latest in a series of moves to bring Spain's budget deficit to within the EU target of three per cent by 2016 from 7.1 per cent of GDP last year. Spain's government has introduced a raft of unpopular austerity measures as the nation struggles with its sixth quarter of negative growth and an unemployment rate of nearly 27 per cent. A parliamentary commission has drawn up an extensive list of assets that will be sold to private investors in the hope of raising millions to reduce its public deficit. Among those being offered include disused army barracks, an aerodrome on the island of Minorca, a military shooting range and thousands of office buildings.
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astro, which is one of only six restaurants in the capital awarded with the coveted two Michelin stars, owes nearly 150,000 euros (£127,000) in back taxes to Spain's Inland Revenue. Celebrated Spanish chef Sergi Arola opened his restaurant five years ago and it has become one of the most sought after tables in the capital. But during a busy lunchtime session, six officials from Spain's Inland Revenue arrived at the restaurant in Madrid's upmarket Calle de Zurbano and in front of diners sealed the dining area and cocktail bar. They then took an inventory of the assets of the restaurant, including its extensive wine cellar. Sara Fort, co-director of the restaurant and wife of Mr Arola, confirmed that Gastro would remain closed for the foreseeable future.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL News From Around the World
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housands of cyclists in Mexico City rode through the streets naked to mark the World Naked Bike Ride. The daring cyclists demanded respect from drivers on the road and also wanted to raise awareness on environmental and health issues. The riders, not all of whom were nude, said showing their naked bodies was a way to show drivers the fragility of the human body. The World Naked Bike Ride movement began on June 12, 2004, in Vancouver, Canada, and has been held every year in 29 cities around the world since then
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arole Longhorn, 65, took a number of unusual safety stops after discovering an explosive - including putting a plastic chair on top of it - before bomb disposal experts took it away. She hit the metal object with a spade while she was gardening at her home and when she looked closer realised it was in the shape of a shell. The gardener then put a plastic seat on top of the bomb just in case it went off while she shouted for her husband Clive, 60. Once she had dug it up she took it inside their house and left it on the coffee table. Mr Longhorn then heard a rattle and turned around to see his
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wife washing mud off the bomb in the sink. Police were called and experts confirmed they believed that the bomb was still live. They took it to a nearby quarry where a controlled explosion was carried out.
C
omposer Joseph Bertolozzi has turned The Eiffel Tower into his own drum machine, using the iconic Paris tower to sample 2000 sounds for his latest project. Star of songs, sketches and the silver screen for over a hundred years, the Eiffel Tower is now taking the lead role in a musical composition which will see the landmark speak for itself. The structure is an instrument for a piece to be entitled "Tower music" - a project conceived by US composer Joseph Bertolozzi. With latex mallets, drumsticks and even a large log wrapped in lambs wool in his box of tricks, Bertolozzi moves all over the 324-metre tower, hitting its surfaces with varying intensity and recording the sounds produced. The idea is to weave them together, creating chords and melodies over a percussion base. Bertolozzi's team have collected nearly 2,000 samples from the iron structure's railings, panels and girders for the album, which is due out next year
he gentle tweeting of birds from the back garden can be enough to lift anyone’s mood, but new research suggests it may also be a sign that your house will be worth more too. A new study has shown that houses in areas rich with bird life sell for an average of £21,000 more than those with fewer birds. The research, which attempted to compensate for factors such as house size, age and levels of urbanisation, found that the presence of even just one uncommon species of bird was an indication of higher house prices. The more species there were, the higher the prices became, the researchers found. It suggests that house-hunters would do well to listen out for the sound of woodpeckers and nightingales to gauge the quality of a neighbourhood. The researchers also found that nearby parkland did little to influence the number of birds, meaning their presence was due to nearby domestic gardens in the area.
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council has been forced to pay a devout Christian more than ÂŁ100,000 after colleagues stuck mini models of male genitalia made of Blu-Tack on her telephone. Devout Christian Margaret Malcolm, 56, complained that male colleagues at Baldragon Academy, Dundee, also scribbled doodles of penises on drawings she had done for her Brownie pack in a campaign of sexual harassment. An employment tribunal in the city also heard that they used "coarse industrial language" directly in front of Miss Malcolm, whom they knew to be devoutly religious. Several episodes from 2001 were recounted, and the tribunal ruled that the behaviour of Miss Malcolm's colleagues John Strachan, Stuart Gourlay and Graham Strachan was "of an obscene and shameful nature".
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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas
Competa, Villa (V284)
231,000€
This modern, rustic style property has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, fitted kitchen, living room, store room, gardens, pool, central heating and double glazing, views of the mountains and countryside.
Competa, Villa (V271)
510,000€
An immaculate villa with excellent access. 4 dbl bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, spacious living room with feature log burner, central heating and air conditioning, workshop, double garage pool, open and covered terraces, mature gardens, wonderful views.
Competa, Villa (V285)
379,000€
A spacious villa and apartment all within walking distance of the village. 4 bedrooms in total, 3 bathrooms. 2 living rooms, 2 fitted kitchens, dining/sun room, utility rooms, store room, mature gardens, open and covered terraces, pool, terrific views.
Canillas de Albaida, Villa (V286)
359,00€
A lovely villa built to a very high specification within walking distance of the village. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living room, large fitted kitchen , pool, car port, various terraces, mature fruit trees, far reaching views.
Cómpeta, Villa (V273)
450,000€
An established villa and apartment located close to the village. Main villa with 3 dbl bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living room with log burner, fitted kitchen, sun room. Apartment with living room, bedroom and shower room. Open and shaded terraces, pool, pool room with kitchen and BBQ. Amazing views.
Sedella, Villa (V268)
205,000€
An immaculate villa located on the edge of the village of Sedella and with views of the Natural Park. 2 double bedrooms each with en-suite facilities, spacious living room with log burner, breakfast kitchen, utility area. Terraces, pool and mature gardens.
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EL CELLER DE CAN ROCA, GIRONA Why the Roca brothers rule the world!
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he logo that represents El Celler de Can Roca is an ‘R’ with a difference. The quirk is that the letter that evokes the family name has three ‘legs’ – each representing one of the three Roca brothers, who have combined their diverse skills to such extraordinary effect. This is a Catalan family restaurant through and through, and yet it is also now the best restaurant in the world. The Spanish favourite entered the World’s 50 Best list eight years ago and has somewhat stealthily climbed the rankings since and this year reached the no1 position. Its relatively low-key rise is reflective of the Rocas’ evolutionary approach and modest outlook. The Rocas grew
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in their mother’s restaurant in Girona’s working-class suburb of Taiala. In 1986, elder brothers Joan and Josep opened El Celler de Can Roca alongside the original. In 2007 – with younger sibling Jordi on board – they moved just up the road to the striking purpose-built space that remains their home.
magic without undue theatrics. Eating at El Celler is truly uplifting, with the warmth of the family dynamic all-pervasive. Rock on, you Rocas.
Head chef Joan is a cook of the very highest order: he helped pioneer the widespread use of sous-vide cooking in the ’90s via his Roner machine, and is a technical maestro. Josep is the head sommelier who runs the supremely smooth front-of-house operation: understated but passionate. Jordi is the rulebreaking pastry chef whose creations blow the imagination. This family and their team create
Style of food Modern Spanish
The Worlds Best Restaurant Joan Roca (head chef) Jordi Roca (pastry chef)
Standout dish Charcoal-grilled king prawn, kingprawn sand, ink rocks, fried legs, head juice and king prawn essence Can Sunyer 48, 17007 Girona +34 972 22 21 57 www.cellercanroca.com
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Where? Competa, Malaga. What? Wine festival. Same date every year (Assumption Day) August 16, 2013 Event Fiesta de Agua Where? Vilagarcia de Arousa What? Giant water fight. Note that the town is sometimes spelt as Villagarcia (with two l's). Same date every year.
OUT AND ABOUT IN AUGUST Lots to do and see in AUGUST all over Spain
August 1-4, 2013 Event Somontano Wine Festival Where? Barbastro, Aragon. What? Celebrating local wines.
What? A festival of bullfighting and fireworks. Gigantones, a style of band peculiar to the region, will be out in force.
August 2-4, 2013 Event Beach Horse Racing Where? San Lucar Barrameda, Andalusia What? The first of two such events in San Lucar. Dates vary each year but there are always two sets of dates in August.
August 9-10, 2013 Event Dreambeach Where? Almeria. What? Music festival featuring The Prodigy and Pendulum.
August 2-18, 2013 (Dates TBC) Event Festival de Musica de Cadaques Where? Cadaques, Catalonia What? Music festival. August 3, 2013 Event Descenso del Sella Where? Asturias What? the Descent of the River Sella, a canoe and kayak race August 3, 2013 (first Saturday every year) . Event New Year's Eve in August, Where? B辿rchules, Granada. What? A second New Year's Eve, in the middle of the summer! August 4, 2013 ((first Sunday of August every year) Event Viking Festival Where? Catoira, Galicia What? Celebrates the defense of Galicia against the vikings. August 4-9, 2013 Event Fiesta de la Virgen Blanca Where? Vitoria, Basque Country
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August 10-18, 2013 (dates TBC) Event Feria de Malaga Where? Malaga What? One of the biggest parties in Andalusia. Flamenco, dancing (and flamenco dancing!), bullfighting, fireworks and general partying in the street. August 11, 2013 (second Sunday of August Event Octopus festival Where? Carballi単o, Galicia. What? A celebration of Galicia's most famous dish. August 14-19, 2013 Event Fiestas de Agosto in Toledo. Where? Toledo What? Local festivities. August 15, 2013 Event Releasing of the ducks Where? Can Picafort in Mallorca What? Live ducks have been replaced by plastic ducks since 2007. Usually the same date each year. August 15, 2013 Event Noche del Vino
August 16-18, 2013 Event Beach Horse Racing Where? San Lucar Barrameda, Andalusia What? The second of two such events in San Lucar. August 19-27, 2013 (dates TBC) Event Festa Major de Sitges Where? Sitges What? The biggest festival after carnival in Sitges, near Barcelona. August 20-28, 2013 (dates TBC) Event Semana Grande (Aste Nagusia in Basque) Where? Bilbao and San Sebastian What? What goes on at Semana Grande? What doesn't go on? The biggest festival in the region, with local traditional music and dancing as well as the the Bilbao Strong Man competition and an Ugly Competition. August 21 - September 1, 2013 Event Grape Harvest Festival Where? Requena, Valencia What? Celebration of the local wine production. August 24 - September 15, 2013 Event Vuelta a Espa単a Where? Stages take place largely in the north of Spain (Galicia, Navarra, Basque Country and Catalonia) and around Madrid. What? Spain's version of the Tour de France. Fourth Wednesday of August, 2013 Event Tomatina Tomato Fight Where? Bunyol (Bu単ol), near Valencia. What? The world's most famous food fight.
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant
11.95€ Children under 10 - 6.50€
Eat as much as you like We offer an “eat as much as you like” menu, as many starters, main courses & desserts as you want. which is all freshly cooked to order. You do not have to move from your table as everything is served to you.
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Taberna - Teteria Hierbabuena Full Restaurant Menu, Tapas, Original Moroccan Foods in Tagines Traditional Homemade Food English Breakfasts Take-aways Available Friday Nights Fish & Chips (Book Early to avoid disappointment)
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Competa
New this Month!
Price: 249,000 Euros
Charming rustic style 3 bed 2 bath country house (106 m²) with spacious living/dining room and open plan kitchen, 2 covered terraces, secluded pool area with sun terrace and spectacular countryside views.
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EPC: in process
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Canillas de Albaida
Competa A charming, traditional 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse full of character with many superb original features including its own bodega. Conveniently located the house is ready for immediate use. A really lovely property well worth viewing. EPC: G
Superb immaculately presented 4 bed 3 bath village house (230 m²) with large living/dining room, beautiful fitted kitchen, garage and roof terrace with sea views. EPC:G
ref: tc2-870
ref: tc1-460 Price:265,000 Euros
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Sayalonga
Great Value!
New this month!
Price:379,000 Euros
Denise Hill UK 0844 7744860
Fabulous immaculately presented 4 bed 4 bath villa (181 m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with superb living accommodation, secluded pool area, various terraces and mature gardens.
Original features
Price:99,000 Euros
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Los Romanes
Beautifully presented and well maintained 3/4 bed 2 bath villa (130 m²) in a peaceful location with good access and stunning open views close to Competa and Torrox. With lots of terrace space, attractive pool area, fantastic roof terrace with outside kitchen and lovely gardens. ref: vc1-900 EPC - in process
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Velez Malaga Very spacious 3 bed 2 bath 3rd floor apartment (101 m²) with large living/dining room, 3 double beds, balcony terrace, reserved parking and use of the communal pool. EPC: in process
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Competa
Competa Beautifully presented 3 bed 2
Caleta de Velez (Baviera)
Superb spacious modern 3 bed 2 bath villa (152 m²) in a beautiful tranquil rural location with open plan accommodation, covered terrace, pool area with sun terrace and breathtaking sea views. EPC: - in process ref: vc1-888
bath villa (105m²) with wonderful open views situated in the countryside close to Competa. This gorgeous property has excellent access with no track, stunning sun room, detached garage, lovely pool area, jacuzzi and attractive gardens.
Fantastic 2 bed 2 bath ground floor apartment (88m²) located at Baviera Golf with part-covered terrace with views over the golf course, reserved parking and use of communal gardens and pool.
EPC: E
ref: vc1-623 EPC: in process
ref: vc1-561
“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”
New this month!
Price:340,000 Euros
Almayate Beautiful rustic style south facing 1/2 bed 1 bath country house (163 m²) with fantastic sea views, vast open plan living/dining room, gardens, allotment, courtyard, roof terrace and huge covered terrace. EPC: in process
Price Reduced!
ref:va2-899 Price:145,000 Euros
Canillas de Albaida Great opportunity to purchase an affordable holiday home close to Canillas de Albaida. Charming 3 bed, 2 bath country home (114 m²) with a stunning covered porch and decking overlooking the beautiful countryside. EPC: G ref:vc2-526 New this month!
Price:126,000 Euros
Spacious property! Price:195,000 Euros
Great Location!
Arenas
Attractive well established 2 bed 1 bath villa (75.50m²) in Sedella with sea, mountain, countryside and village views. This charming property has easy access, on-street parking, spacious living accommodation, covered terrace and mature gardens. The ideal permanent/holiday home. Possible to add a pool!
Traditional 5 bed 3 bath country house (184m²) in a peaceful rural location near Arenas. Formerly a school, this interesting property has been converted to provide flexible living accommodation and it has a secluded pool area, 3 terraces, superb open views and good rental potential.
ref: va6-666
EPC:G
We urgently need properties in any area of the Axarquia .
Clients looking now! Great value!
Price:159,000 Euros
Price:150,000 Euros
Sedella
EPC: E
New this Month!
ref: vs2-672 Price:320,000 Euros
Competa Beautiful south facing rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (112 m²) with excellent access, spacious open plan living/dining room/kitchen, workshop and ample outside space including large pool, covered terraces and mature gardens. EPC: G ref: vc1-885
New this month!
Price:265,000 Euros
Mezquitilla Modern spacious 2nd floor
Competa Delightful 2 bed 1 bath country
Torre del mar
2 bed 2 bath apartment (80.74 m²) within walking distance of the beach with covered terrace, sea views, reserved parking and communal facilities including pool, tennis court and gardens. ref: tm1-880 EPC: G
house (150 m² approx ) with stunning views close Competa. A lovely property with good access, 2 superb terraces, outside kitchen and spacious open plan living accommodation. A great full time/ holiday home or rental property. ref: vc1-578 EPC:G
Superb 2 storey 4 bed 2 bath townhouse (148 m²) with spacious living accommodation, huge garage/workshop, terrace, courtyard, roof terrace, potential guest apartment and use of communal pool. ref: tdm1-896 EPC: E
Super value!
New this Month!
Price:75,000 Euros
Archez Beautifully renovated traditional 2 bed 1 bath village house (81m²) in a superb central location. This charming property is full of character and has versatile living accommodation, stunning views from the roof terrace and parking nearby. ref: ta1-607 EPC: G
Price:269,000 Euros
New this Month
Price:249,999 Euros
Torrox
Arenas
Spacious modern 3 bed 3 bath villa (165 m²) with large living/dining room, secluded pool area, terraces, roof terrace, garage, car port and gardens.
Well established spacious 3 bed 3 bath villa (154 m²) and 1 bed 1 bath self contained apartment with dining kitchen, large covered terrace, secluded pool area and outstanding sea views. ref: va6-893 EPC: D
EPC: D
ref: vt1-894
SEDELLA ART GROUP Do you Know that children can get arthritis?
The art group is raising money for Moving4, a Spanish charity that supports much needed research and also provides funds for training of doctors as well as giving support to families and children who suffer from this
chronic childhood illness in Spain. They also work with other charities both in Britain and the United States to pool knowledge and to support research into the disease. There has been a good response to the fundraising so far. Local schools have taken part in a painting competition that successfully raised awareness of Juvenile Arthritis amongst teachers, children and parents. It also resulted in the schools donating over 700 euros from sales at school markets. There were 3 overall winners of the art competition and other prizes were awarded. The winning pictures will be on exhibition at the next fundraising event - a sale of paintings and other art works. The art group are holding a special exhibition and the sale of art works during the summer fiesta held over the first weekend in August in Sedella. All proceeds are going to Juvenile Arthritis. "We are very pleased to have the full support of our Alcalde and the Ayuntamiento de Sedella. We are
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ore than 2000 children are currently diagnosed with this crippling disease in Spain.1 in 5 children throughout the world are born with the illness . The Art Group in Sedella are raising funds to help research and raise awareness of Juvenile Arthritis and how it effects children and their families. "We have a family in our local community which is struggling with a young child who was diagnosed with childhood arthritis at only 22 months and we all agreed we wanted to do something to help", says Elena, "We were all shocked at the severity of the condition in young children and how little was known of the disease across Europe".
also grateful for the help of the Centro de Visitantes which has given us permission to use the venue for our event. Everyone is working so hard to make this event a success," explains Elena, " All members of our group are donating some of their paintings to sell and we are lucky that local professional artists have also generously given works for the sale. One of our members, Chris, has dedicated a lot of time and effort into producing and sponsoring all our materials. This is a huge contribution to our fundraising effort.� The Art Group is hoping for a huge turnout for their event so that they can raise as much as possible for this worthwhile cause. Please give them your generous support. If you would like to help, donate a painting, give money or would like further information you can contact puzzlesedella@gmail.com
Bazar Andalusi Crafts Workshop, Pottery, Glass Painting, Antiques, Exclusive Artworks from Local Artists, Natural fibre Clothes, Sterling Silver, Precious Stones Plaza Almijara, 5 - Tel. 659 476 038 http://bazarandalusi.blogspot.com.es - email bazarandalusi@yahoo.com
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AUTOCOOL Mobile Car air-conditioning service and headlight refurbishing service.
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first started the business eight years ago when I recognised that there was a need for a mobile car air-con service in the area. I had previously worked on vehicle maintenance and before working on car air-con systems I undertook specialist training and obtained City and Guilds Certification in the repair and maintenance of car air-con systems. When I service a car air-con system I only use new R134 gas, NOT the old gas that has been removed from other cars. I do not simply top-up your system with a small amount of gas because it has to be completely cleaned out to remove any impurities and if this is not done properly your system will not run efficiently and may well cause damage to your compressor etc. I also inject a measured amount of compressor oil that contains dye so that if your system later develops a leak it makes it easier to find where the leak is coming from. In addition to this I noticed a couple of years ago that there were a large number of cars that had very badly discoloured headlights. I also take cars for their ITV test and on one occasion the ITV was failed because the headlights did not come up to standard. Because of this, I invested in some professional restoration equipment and since then this has become an increasingly busy part of my business. New headlights can cost up to 1000 euros or more so it's worth paying a small amount to repair them and restore them to almost as new again. Both of these services can be carried out at your home so you don't have to leave your car at garage for the best part of a day. In addition I also carry out repairs to air-con systems such as replacing compressors and air-con radiators but I would stress that it's far cheaper to service your car air-con system than to wait for it to break down. A new compressor can cost anything from 500 euros to well over 1000 euros for some cars so regular
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maintenance is worth-while. I am centrally based near Velez-Malaga and this makes it ideal to get anywhere in the Axarquia region fairly quickly. For more information on my services I can be contacted by phone or email. Phone 951 321446 or 616 264067 email mike@autocoolspain.com Or look at my web-site www.autocoolspain.com
www.autocoolspain.com Specialist CAR aircon service and repair.
Before & After Refurbished Headlights
Have your headlights gone opaque or yellow ?This is now an ITV FAILURE. Have them professionally re-furbished to like new. Get your aircon and headlights done together at a special price.
Both services fully mobile Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067
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really benefit from being left to mature and aerated before drinking. .
In our own Axarquía region the most innovative winery may be Bodegas Bentomiz: their sweet dessert wines have an extraordinary freshness and delicacy. In addition to sweet and dry muscatel wines they have developed a dry red blend and, most unusually, a sweet red using Merlot. Their latest is a very dry and subtle rosé from the locally indigenous Romé grape. All their wines live up to their name, Ariyanas, which comes from an Arabic root meaning 'aromatic'.
KNOW YOUR GRAPES Modern Malaga Wines
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panish wine? The autoresponse from most people is Rioja. If you ask tourists what they think of Málaga wine you may find they mistake your question for what they think of the wine they've drunk on holiday. Sadly, the visitors to this beautiful region come for its weather rather than its wines. Yet Malaga is one of the oldest wine regions in Spain: wine has been made here since before the Romans arrived and continued to be produced through the 800 years of Muslim rule. Sherry wines were massively popular among the British: this is the “sack” that Shakespeare's debauched characters drank – but Malaga's wines were known and respected throughout Europe. What happened? The phylloxera virus devastated vineyards here in 1878, abruptly cutting supply. But then, phylloxera ravaged almost all of Europe. The downfall was more fashion led, with the demand for sweet wines falling right through the 20th Century until it seemed Malaga wines would effectively disappear. Happily that now looks unlikely. There has been a surge in the popularity of in dessert wines, generating interest in the old wines of the region as modern production methods have improved consistency and quality, producing wines that are sweet without being sticky. In addition, a number of innovative young wineries are creating exciting dry wines from the traditional Malaga grapes, under the D.O. Sierras de Málaga. The grapes
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used, in addition to Malaga's ubiquitous Moscatel de Alejandría, include a wide range of varieties such as Tempranillo, Petit Verdot and Merlot, and rare local vines, such as Romé. Which wine makers are making these exciting new wines? In the Ronda area, Bodega Schatz was the first in the region to use biodynamic production methods. His signature wine is said to combine lightness of touch and fruit character with good length and concentration.
This very brief review merely hints at the potential of the wines being grown and developed right here. It is something of a luxury to live in or visit an old wine region in the process of being rediscovered and where new wines are evolving in the midst of tradition. But what a waste to miss out when you are in this very province! .
When in Malaga…drink modern Malaga wines! .
J H Yonce
Bodegas Bentomiz
Nearby is the wonderfully named Descalzos Viejos – the old unshod – apparently a traditional name for some orders of monks, linked to the fact that the winery is in the restored grounds of an abandoned monastery. The wine style is said to be more in the new world than the traditional Spanish style, being intensely structured, dark fruit, new oak and huge tannins. These are wines that
Ariyanas Wines: the Best in Spain? Tour the vineyard and find out! Tour & Tasting €5 pp (min €40) Tapas Tour €9 pp (min 8 people) Please book first!
www.bodegasbentomiz.com +34 952 11 59 39 +658 854 285 info@bodegasbentomiz.com
Ask for Ariyanas in: Esquina de Miguel, Cómpeta Hierbabuena, Cómpeta Bar Palustre, Sayalonga El Curro, Árchez Finca El Cerrillo, Canillas El Parador, Nerja Dom Vinos, Málaga El Celler de Can Roca, Girona and elsewhere!
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Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga)
DONATE AND FEEL GREAT! Action for animals
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his month we're talking about the benefits of donating to charity. We all know that recycling is one of the best ways for us to have a positive impact on the world in which we live, but did you know that giving to charity is also good for your health? Studies indicate that simply contemplating generosity boosts your immunity. And a cluttered environment is bad for you too! Living with too much clutter has been shown to be one of the biggest causes of stress in our lives. . Megan Furniss, one of the Action for Animals volunteers, has written this month's light-hearted article in praise of donating your unwanted goods for charitable purposes. Read on... I'm sure that most of you “do your bit” for recycling, and probably have done for years. Tins, bottles, paper and nowadays even tetra packs and plastic. But why not go a step further and consider recycling your clothes, books, furniture, bedding and crockery? Practically everything you no longer want in your home could be re-used by somebody else. So
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sort out your cupboards and drawers, look under your bed and clamber into the loft. I can guarantee there will be something lurking that you could donate. If it's not broken, dangerous or illegal, we'll be delighted to accept it at The Action for Animals Charity Shop. Ladies, come closer, I'm going to whisper. We've all done it – kept our guilty secrets from our husbands – feeling bad about it for weeks or maybe months. You know what I'm talking about: the pair of shoes that was such a bargain in the sale, but are actually a size too big. The gorgeous handbag that doesn't quite “go” with any of your clothes now you've brought it home. Or the skirt that looked exactly the same shade of green as your jacket in the shop, but now looks decidedly more blue now it's hanging in your wardrobe. And what about the necklace you popped into a drawer last summer and haven't worn since? Recycle! Gentlemen, I haven't forgotten you. When did you last wear that watch? Do you really need all three wallets you were given for your birthday? Will you ever get round to re-reading those books?
Recycle! And youngsters – there must be loads of toys and games that you're too grown up for now and are just taking up space on your bedroom floor or under your bed. Recycle! It's a win-win situation for all concerned. By donating your unwanted goods to us you will help to fund our animal projects in Competa and the surrounding villages, our shop customers will get a great bargain and fewer discarded items will clog up the local land-fill. At the same time you get the feel-good factor of supporting your local charity and the added bonus of de-cluttering your home. In Chinese Feng Shui, the flow of the energy is an important matter. The belief is that the more space the energy has to flow, the healthier a home will be. (Feng Shui books are available in our book section – just saying). So come on down to The Charity Shop at Avda de la Constitucion 59, Competa. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your continued support. Megan Furniss (Action for Animals volunteer)
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Puente Don Manuel
Five Star Dental Care You Can Trust
Periana - Tel 952 53 71 25 No. 14 Calle Iglesia - 29710 1000-1330 Tueday, Thursday & Friday Canillas de Aceituno - Tel 952 51 80 71 Calle Placeta, Edf. Arboso,bajo, 29716 1000- 1330 Monday & Wednesday Caleta de Velez - Tel 952 55 03 76 Calle Colonia de Puerto, 112 By appointment For appointments and any queries please call 691700587
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Cooling & Heating Solutions Sales, Service, & Installation of: Air conditioning, all makes and models Latest Inverter technology. Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Pool Covers & Rollers, Pools pumps and filtration systems Solar Hot water systems. 655791167 - chsspain@gmail.com
CHS COOLING & HEATING SOLUTIONS Sales, Service and Installation
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or your peace of mind we strongly recommend that your systems are subject to regular maintenance. It is a recognised fact that a regularly serviced air conditioning unit will have a far longer lifespan, will have higher performance and be more energy efficient than a unit which does not receive Planned Preventative Maintenance.
ensure that your systems are always working at optimum performance levels.
We are able to offer you a 'tailor made' Planned Preventative Maintenance contract or just have a one off service, which will
It is our experience that the vast majority of expensive air conditioning repairs occur as a result of systems which have not
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The installation of your air conditioning system is a major investment. Naturally you will want to protect your investment by both prolonging the life of your system and ensuring that the air conditioning units are running efficiently and economically.
been subject to any regular maintenance or servicing. Typically when being used in a residential environment we would normally recommend two service visits per year, but for more critical use, i.e. server rooms, trading floors, retail shops and restaurants, we would normally advise that your air conditioning Maintenance Contract allows for more frequent service visits. Look out for the following symptoms – they are the classic indicators of a poorly maintained air conditioning system: ·Poor airflow ·Stale odours ·Loss of performance ·Dirty appearance ·Sludge in drain line ·Increased energy bills ·Prone to freezing See advert above for contact information.
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that will store up water, nutrition and carbohydrates to use to sustain themselves during aestivation. Growth will stop and the plant can even appear dead, but it is not! Many of our Mediterranean plants have adopted this habit and they will come into new growth in autumn, produce leaves, flowers and seed through the, relatively, mild winter and spring. They are 'topsy-turvy' with plants from cooler climates.
THAT AESTIVATING FEELING! Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh
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e all know that feeling when the mercury edges over 35C - we just want to find as cool a corner as possible and laze the summer away. Everything becomes too much effort and the only sensible action seems to be to do nothing! Humans and other animals feel it too and, of course, many of our plants. This feeling is a process for survival in extreme conditions, a temporary inactive phase. Just as many plants, animals (and maybe some humans too!) hibernate during winter there are also some that become summer dormant – known as aestivation. The word stems from Latin aestasor summer and is also sometimes spelt estivate. When conditions become unfavourable because of high temperatures and aridness, - the hot, dry season –
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plant metabolism comes, virtually, to a standstill. Mother Nature provides them with the most important protection – dormancy. In order to avoid desiccation, they have various other protective devices to increase their likelihood of survival such as grey/white leaves to reflect some of the strength of the sun's rays; hairs and felted or very leathery leaves do the same thing and this also, coincidentally, makes them very resistant to insect attack. Needle-like leaves reduce transpiration and some plants have learnt to fold their leaves up or twist them for the same effect. Cacti and succulents are, of course, the masters of summer as are various trees with swollen trunks to store water, just like camels. There are also many other plants that will store up water,
Even the most skilled gardeners can be tempted into trying to produce lots of summer flowers – after all, it's the time we want our gardens to look their best. Northern Europeans, for example, are conditioned to expect their plants to look their best in summer – often, here, it can be very different. So it's important to know the plants that simply want to rest when the going gets tough! Summer irrigation, for some of our best-loved Mediterranean plants, can be detrimental and even prove fatal. Grouping plants according to their watering needs is one of the most vital jobs you can do in your garden and it should be the first step in any garden design. Don't mix these summer dormant plants with lush tropical plantings that are very demanding of water, for instance, – the two groupings will clash and only cause you problems. I often hear people saying that they cannot reduce the water to a specific plant because it is on a system with much more thirsty things. This is bad planning and bad design and it needs to be addressed to make your gardening life
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simpler. Once you have sorted your plant groupings, generally into three types - dry, medium water requirements and heavy water requirements - you can then choose the plants and 'the look' that you desire within those groupings. In practise, it is often sensible to have plants with heavier water needs closer to the house and the dryarea plants further away. This, usually, works well in terms of looks and practicality. To help you do this, here are some of the plants that are summer dormant – expect them to look 'sad' during summer. Firstly there are those which go completely underground in summer and many of our bulbs, corms, rhizomes and fleshy rooters fall into this grouping. So things like
cyclamen, narcissi, tulips, acanthus, alstroemeria and capers. There are many others that simply stop growing and sleep through the hot summer season. Here are some: Abelia, abutilon,akebia, albizia, arctotis, artemisia, caesalpinia, campsis, ceanothus, cistus, clematis armandii, clematis montana, cordyline, coronilla, cytissus, dimorphotheca, echium, eleagnus, erythrina, euphorbia, fremontodendron, hypericum, indigofera, ipomoea indica, lantana, lavandula, lonicera, jasminum, lonicera, mahonia, melianthus, nerium oleander, olea, osmanthus, parthenocissus, photinia, pittosporum, prunus dulcis (almond), raphiolepsis, rosmarinus, salvia, solanum, tipuana, trachelospermum.
Casa de la Pasa Wines, Spices, Raisins, Nuts and much much more!
Local Products Artesania & Ceramics A.V Constitucion No.4 Opposite the School, Cómpeta
Price: 12,000€
There are many, many more so please don't treat this list as definitive. I merely want to give you an idea of the vastness of the grouping, give hope to dry gardeners and let us all appreciate and relax into summer aestivation! Have a meltingly hot good summer and please remember that the Garden Centre is closed – or aestivating – during August. We'll be back in September, green, lush and burgeoning with autumn energy! Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist garden centre ViverosFlorena, Competa, Malaga (garden centre, designers & landscapers) and is author of the best-selling Mediterranean Garden Plants.
come along and join us at 3pm. A couple of friends have generously donated the use of their beautiful terraces at their villa in the Cruz de Zarja area of Competa for the event.
WORLDS BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING
(with a difference) MacMillan Cancer Support Cudeca Cancer Cares
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wenty two years, ago MacMillan Cancer Support, UK held their first World's Biggest Coffee Morning to assist their much needed fund raising activities. 2,600 people registered for the first coffee morning and in 2012; 115,000 events took place raising £15million. MacMillan actively encourage corporate companies, clubs, groups, societies and schools to hold a coffee morning and it is something I participated in, during my corporate working life.
Last year, I held one here in Competa on behalf of MacMillan Cancer Support and Cudeca, our local cancer care hospice and I plan to organise a Coffee Morning event “with a difference!” The date will be the same worldwide date Friday, 27th September, 2013 but the difference is “An Afternoon Tea with Cava.” So if you would like to enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones jam and cream, delicious home-made cakes, tea, coffee and a glass of cava for only 8 euros, then please
So this year, numbers will be limited and I therefore ask that you purchase your tickets in advance from Sugar & Spice or Todo Papel, Competa. Sorry, but there will be no ticket purchases at the event on the day. Once again, all funds raised will be split 50/50 between MacMillan Cancer Support and Cudeca Cancer Care. If you have any questions, please contact me on cindyjones19@hotmail.com or telephone 665156467. Thank you Cindy Jones, Cudeca Volunteer, Competa.
Michael ’s Upholstery 11 Calle del Carmen Competa
www.competaart.com Tel: 952 55 34 64 Bring in summer with our complete repair and upholstery service
Lorena Bar y Restaurante Av. Sayalonga, Competa Tel: 952 553 354
Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials. Parasol and gazebo cover repairs Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture. Free pick up and delivery on small items.
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Inside Bar area Separate Restaurant area Typical Spanish food Outside Terrace Playground opposite Open from 10.00am
Men del Dia 9 euro
Kitchen Open 1.00 - 3.30pm & 7.00- 11.00pm
Huge Salon are for birthdays and private functions Enquire within for more information and prices
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LOS CABALLOS DEL MOSQUIN Horse Riding in Andalucia
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n the mountains of Andalucía – between the villages of Competa and Canillas de Albaida in the Axerquia region you will find a tremendous opportunity to experience horseback riding on lovely and well-trained andalucían horses. Trips are offered for a few hours, or up to several days. Los CaballosdelMosquín –offers various opportunities to unwind. If it's just for a couple of hours, during the weekend or for a whole week, trekking in the magnificent, beautiful countryside can be experienced by both the total novice, the more experienced rider or the very experienced rider looking for new challenges. With this opportunity, you will be able to
experience something we all hunger for in our everyday life: Tranquillity, nature, togetherness with the marvellous proud andalucían horses and hours of outdoor recreation in lovely and sunny southern Spain. Start the day in a healthy way - surrounded by the beauty of nature Besides the daily trips – arranged together with the riders -the summer program also offers a special sunrise/sunset ride with tapas, appr. 2 hrs. and a half-day ”Buena Vista Sunday Ride” with picnic and refreshments included. Mobile: +34 608 658 108 For more info go to: www.horseriding-andalucia.com
El Mosquin Cómpeta Tel: 608 658 108 www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com
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AXAREDUCATION A Centre for Culture, Education and Learning
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BRAND new venture in Competa is aiming to go to the top of the class.
Axareducacion is a soon to be unveiled centre for culture, education and learning. It is the brainchild of teachers Gemma Edelman and Beatriz Moreno Perz, and co-worker Manuel Vega Peña. The centre is aimed at ages from five through to adults and will encompass learning in all areas from primary to further education and degree level. I spoke with Gemma about this new venture in the village and their aims for the future. Initially she was approached by Beatriz to set up a bi-lingual nursery. However after further research the nursery in the area was deemed very good value for money and would have been hard to compete with. After lengthy discussions the two women hit on another idea: “There was no language school in the area or a wide selection of
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clubs and workshops for children and adults,” explained Gemma. “The initial idea expanded to more a mix of a Ludoteca combined with a centre of academic learning.” However, Gemma was keen to point out that the academic learning would be supported with fun workshops, games, films, theatre studies and conversational classes. The spacious venue will be split into a number of different areas including essential classrooms which will provide academic support to individuals or groups in all subjects to all ages. Secondly, these classrooms will be used as a base for a language school teaching both Spanish and English, (again all levels and all ages), both private and group lessons. This will also include exam preparation at all levels. “The language school will also deliver teaching in a number of fun ways and through different mediums including talks, tapas evenings, use of the internet, multi-media and interactive learning. There isn't only one
way to learn,” explained Gemma. As learning is often aided by talking to others, there is additional space for a more relaxed area with comfortable seating. This will provide an ideal location for conversational classes or relaxed talks. The final area in the premises is for creating the Ludoteca. This will be an area for toys and books and will be available for hire for birthdays and baby groups. Another plan is to run workshops there in music, dance and theatre. The aim is to keep costs as manageable as possible in order for the centre to be available to everyone. There will be discounts for advance bookings and family discounts. “We are working alongside the town hall in all aspects of this new development and are also in talks to offer free places for socially excluded families,” said Gemma. A whole host of other ideas are also being considered including a book club and a
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monthly/quarterly newsletter. The newsletter would have an educational and cultural content with hints and tips for language learning, specialist weekend activities e.g. Saturday film night and popcorn evening! Between the three of them they are full of ideas, combined with intellect and extreme capability this centre should evolve successfully over time. I asked Gemma about the credential of those setting up the centre Firstly, Gemma herself is bilingual. She is English married to a Spaniard and has lived in Spain for 10 years. She has a joint honours degree in Spanish and Italian from Manchester University and previously taught in Italy. For the last 8 years she has been running a highly successful business teaching here in Competa. Her official DELE teaching qualifications
were gained 10 years ago and she has also gained TEFLE certificates in Business English, English to young learners and Large Classes. Beatriz is Spanish speaking some English and is academically gifted with a degree in primary education and 2 MAs, one of which deals with Child Psychology and the other in Developmental Problems of Newborns. She has also worked as the Head of Canillas de Albaida nursery, has given academic support to a number of children for various years as well as having completed a wide number of complementary courses within her field. The third member of the academic team is Manuel, who is Spanish and speaks very good English. He is a technical engineer in telecommunications and is setting up their website and is the centre's technical
brains! He will also provide classes in Maths, Physics and the Sciences and has teaching experience in these fields. It sounds an impressive line up for all educational needs but the underlying theme at all times is creating a fun centre accessible to all. Axareducation will open at the beginning of September. The premises are at the top of the village just down from the Balcon Hotel, (previously Voy Volando Pizzeria). Opening hours are 10.00 – 2.00pm and 4.00- 8.00pm Mon to Fri. with specialist activities on Saturday. It sounds a great plan and also much needed in Competa and The Grapevine wishes them all luck and support in their new venture.
PEÑA CICLISTA PUERTO CÓMPETA On December 23rd 2012 The Turkey Classic XIX was organized by cycling club VELENO and finished in Competa Plaza. Amongst two of the podium places were two locals thus giving them the idea of creating a club in Competa. So In January of this year a group of competenos with mountain bikes met and decided to form a club with no other attachments, no fees, no committee just a group of friends who want to ride. The plan was to leave the first Sunday of every month and to cover an official route. So since the beginning of this year that is what they have done! There is a lot of local support for this initiative along with private sponsors of the new kit which has been made in a colorful design symbolizing the union of this great group of friends. Currently the club continues to grow not only in membership but also in activities such as monthly youth rides (with parental permission and use of a helmet). The club is open to anyone who loves to cycle and they can be contacted through email or facebook puertocompeta@hotmail.es
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Do you want to work from home? Self-employed proof readers Working from home, proof readers will be selfemployed and have very high standard of Spanish and English language comprehension skills. Previous experience of proof reading is preferred rather than essential, but excellent spelling and grammar skills are critical. Those appointed will need internet access, but will be able to choose hours of work to suit their own lifestyle. Work is available 24 hours a day. Market Force Europe is the world's leading customer intelligence company that provides its clients with insights and feedback from their customers. This research helps these organisations make real improvements to the service they offer customers. Mystery shopper experiences go to clients in high quality reports and it's vital that these are accurate; contain no mis-spellings or contradictions, grammatical errors or offensive commentary. This ensures that Market Force Europe and their clients can be confident that reports have been researched, written and proof-read by a dedicated team.
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Market Force Europe pays for each report read and the fee varies according the length of the questionnaire that shoppers submit. As a result, readers can choose the hours they work and therefore the amount they can earn. It should be noted that any specific quantities of work cannot be guaranteed and as self-employed; readers are responsible for declaring their income to the Inspector of Taxes and paying their own income tax and National Insurance. Anyone interested should email euapplication@marketforce.com in the first instance, detailing why this opportunity appeals, why they consider themselves suitable and include a CV. Suitable candidates will be invited to Market Force Europe offices in Milton Keynes to learn more about the company and its values. It will allow the company to get to know candidates and to ensure that its standards are met by way of some short tests. Subsequent training sessions take place in the Milton Keynes offices.
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Market Force Europe is recruiting self-employed proof readers and mystery shopping researchers Become a mystery shopper No such thing as a free lunch? Well there is now!... It may sound too good to be true but Market Force Europe mystery shopper can get paid to do just that! From shopping to eating and drinking out, free memberships to heath clubs and even free nights in romantic hotels away from the kids, mystery shopping is a great way to earn extra cash quickly and easily. Market Force Europe uses members of the public to conduct the mystery visits, it requires no formal training and the whole system runs online so it's easy to select only jobs of interest. It's different from other jobs because many mystery visits can be incorporated into a normal day. It's also a fantastic opportunity to give feedback to retailers so they can improve their customer service. It's very flexible and a mystery shopper might decide to take a trip into the local shopping centre once the children have been dropped at
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school and visit one of Market Force Europe's' client's shops or cafĂŠs. They could share a light lunch with friends at a variety of restaurants or even plan a night out with a partner and will receive reimbursement towards the purchases! Market Force Europe has many airport assignments currently available airside and landside. If you use Malaga airport then this is a great opportunity for you to have a coffee or a drink on us whilst waiting for your flight or waiting to collect family or friends. All Market Force Europe mystery shopping assignments are completed online following a simple step-by-step questionnaire. Reports are submitted in separate stages, so if there's an interruption, the file can be saved and completed later. Anyone interested in becoming a Market Force Europe Mystery Shopper, should visit es.marketforce.com register for free, and start shopping!
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Alberdini
Restaurant: Varied a la carte menu with honest food and a lot of vegetarian options. Every day a menu of the day between 1pm and 4pm for only 10,00€
Hotel: rooms from 40,00€ a night with breakfast included
Bar: Enjoy our beautiful terraces for a drink or a meal.
A different place that will not leave you indifferent! Check our website for more information and don´t miss out on our events on facebook: www.facebook.com/alberdinihotelrural
Events in August 03/08 06/08 10/08 17/08 24/08 31/08
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Guiri: Live music Tio Pepe: Live music Acoustic Roots: Live music Geoff Murrell: Live music Guiri: Música Live music Vagablondes: Live music
Pilates & yoga classes open to all.
Something to celebrate? Alberdini takes the time to sit with you and make you a quotation!
Hotel Restaurante Alberdini Pago La Lomilla 85 - Cómpeta 952516294 info@alberdini.com www.alberdini.com
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Local News Noche Del Vino 2013 August 15th - Cómpeta
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ómpeta is best known to many for it's locally produced wine, available both dry and sweet, as well as being plentiful and cheap. One of the most popular annual fiesta's in Cómpeta is the Noche del Vino (Night of the Wine). On the 15th of August it features a program of flamenco and sevillana music and dance plus plenty of free flowing wine! The event pays homage to the town's patron saint Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion, and is traditionally a day to make merry before the harvest begins. But since 1974 and thanks to a local man, Aurelio Fernandez Navas, who started the practice of dispensing free samples of the local wine to revelers, it has become one of the Axarquia's most important yearly events. In the fiesta, which is declared to be of National
Tourist Interest in Andalucia, traditional activities such as the foot treading of the locally collected grapes is carried out in the wine press in the Plaza de la Vendimia. It is an ideal day out and to discover how wine is made and to enjoy the local food. Over 300 litres of oil will be on hand to prepare migas, the traditional dish made out of fried breadcrumbs with which to soak up the alcohol. Cómpeta sees more than 1,500 litres of wine shared out to the 3,500 visitors who enjoy the day each year and relive one of the most deeply rooted traditions of Cómpeta. Below you will find the program for the day and evening. Please also turn over to find out what bars and restaurants are around to eat and drink in throughout the day.
XXXVIII Noche del vino - 15th of August 2013 In honour of D. José Monge Cruz: "Camarón de la Isla"
PLAZA ALMIJARA 11:00 The day begins with solemn mass in the honour of Our Lady of the Assumption in the parish church in the Plaza Almijara . PLAZA DE LA VENDIMIA 12.00 Traditional Treading of the Grapes 13.00 Awards ceremoy 14:00 Traditional free lunch of Migas, Bacaleo, salad, grapes and wines of Competa.. 15:30 Concert All day there is a traditional Medieval market from the Plaza Almijara to Plaza Vendimia During the day entertainment will be provided by local dance and music groups as well as the famous band: "Fiesta Sur" PLAZA ALMIJARA - 11.30PM Speeches and Flamenco with Pancapino hijo and Luis Monge
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Local News Noche Del Vino Bar & Restaurant Guide
Alberdini Pago La Lomilla 85 Cómpeta Tel: 952 516 294
Restaurante El Pilon C/Laberinto Cómpeta Tel:952 55 35 12
Restaurante La Casona Plaza Almijara 6 Cómpeta Tel:952 55 37 01
“A different place that will not leave you indifferent!” A cool and funky place to enjoy just a drink, snack or 3 course meal. Excellent value menu del dia and stunning views down to the coast. Why not eat and stay over in one of our unique rooms or bungalows.
Enjoy a fabulous meal on our terrace or lovely patio. El Pilon restaurant serves Spanish and international dishes using fresh locally sourced produce. Run by Chef Christian, it has become one of the most popular restaurants in the area. www.restaurantelpilon.com
Based in the main plaza of Cómpeta, Plaza Almijara. La Casona is the perfect spot for traditional tapas or raciones, a beer and a wine and a spot of people watching! La Casona provides great viewing for the evening of entertainment on the eve of the Noche del Vino.
El Despacho de Fernan Calle Rampa (behind townhall) Cómpeta Tel:952 55 35 18
Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Avenida de la Consitucion Competa Tel: 951 70 76 38
La Esquina de Miguel Plaza Axarquia Cómpeta Tel:952 51 67 54
Fernan’s (shortened name used by the locals) is found up the hill to the Plaza Almijara behind the townhall. It is favoured by families due to the large patio area. Fernans provide great tapas, rolls and snacks for reasonable prices and the best bacon and egg rolls!
The Teteria has both inside and outside comfortable seating areas. It serves a selection of different Morracan specials, various teas and juices plus there is a great shop to browse round. Try their great menu del Dia or fantastic Spanish dishes always served with a smile!
Bar Miguel is found in the main car park area. It has both inside and outside eating and drinking areas. Popular with locals for drinks and snacks. Bar Miguel offers food from tapas to main meals. A great stop off point before heading home.
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Noche Del Vino Bar & Restaurant Guide
Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta Calle San Antonio 75 Tel: 952 55 3662 / 952 55 3535 www.hotel-competa.com A 3 star hotel with stunning views down to the coast. You can stay in one of their rooms or bungalows. Relax by the pool which is open to the residents and the public. Or simply have a drink or meal on their large terrace and soak up the mountain and sea views.
Meson Las Gemelas Avenida Torrox, 1 Cómpeta Tel :952 51 63 95 Las Gemelas is the perfect location for a meal or drinks on the day of the Noche del Vino as its location is less than a few minutes walk from the Plaza Vendemia. The bar offers on the day seating at the front and a great terrace at the back along with inside dining.
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Pavo Real Torrox/ Competa Road Tel: 654 869 083
La Vendimia Plaza Vendimia Competa Tel: 952 553 880
This bar/restaurant is the place to go and have a few drinks and homemade food to get away from the hustle and bustle of Noche del vino celebrations. Or go there early and have a full English breakfast in peace before setting off for the festivities.
This bar is set in the middle of the festivities set during the day. It provides a fab view of the stamping of the grapes and the stage for watching the live entertainment. Grab a beer and tapas and head to its balcony to oversee all the fun.
Medieval Market on all day
Café Bar Perico Plaza Almijara Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 739 This restaurant café bar is run by the Perico family and is situated in a pretty corner of the Plaza Almijara opposite the church. It serves specials such as chicken in Cómpeta wine sauce and a great selection of tapas.
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Noche Del Vino Shop Guide
Bazar Andalusi Plaza Almijara bazarandalusi@yahoo.com
La Boutique de Competa Avd. Constitucion 21, Competa Tel: 952 553 331
Sugar & Spice Calle Cazadores 12 Cómpeta Tel:952 51 61 17
A beautiful shop above the Plaza selling wonderful artisan items including clothes, pictures, paintings, bags and an extensive range of jewellery along with many local products. This shop is different from the rest as it sells handmade items, many of which are made on the premises in their work shop.
A new shop opened at the end of 2012. It is a 3 floor department store. Each level can be accessed by a lift or stairs and offers good quality and in expensive items in baking, kitchenware gifts, lingerie and baby items. Ideal place to find that special something.
Situated in a converted donkey bodega, each area of the shop brims with luscious, giftware, food, furniture and ladies clothes. Visit the stall at the Noche del Vino market to see a fabulous selection of giftware and clothes.
Bodegas Bentomiz 952 11 59 39 or 658854285 info@bodegasbentomiz.com
Casa de la Pasa Avenida Constiticion, no. 4 Competa
Todo Papel Avendia de Constitucion, 31 Competa www.todo-todo.co.uk
The prize-winning premiumquality Ariyanas wines can be tasted on the Bodega’s wonderful guided tours; you can try them on their own or paired with tapas (book first!). This beautiful winery is just above Sayalonga, off the Cómpeta road. Also sold locally: ask for Ariyanas!
A shop brimming full of local produce such as wines, spices, raisins, nuts, hams, cakes, sweets and much, much more from local products to ceramics and artisania. It is located opposite the school just down from the Hotel Balcon.
An international Newsagents situated just off the main car park. Providing international press, magazines, books, maps, stationery, greetings cards, items for the beach and swimming pool and a range of items for the home.
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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 3, Cómpeta, Malaga (+34) 952 553 512
New Summer Menu Now open 7 nights a week from 7PM Happy Hour on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7PM - 8PM Terrace is now open for dinning Spectacular Views Reservations Highly Recommended “El Pilón the only restaurant in Cómpeta to receive the Certificate of Excellence two years running.” To advertise call 637 028See 873
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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: +(34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax +(34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: + 34 671132563
website www.hotel-competa.com
Every Saturday BBQ Night in the Terrace of the Hotel Every Friday "Special Nights" with Special Food and Music Every Sunday in August Menu + Entrance to the Pool, 10 euros per adult 8 euros per child (under 10) Special Daily Menu Pool and Hotel open for Non Residents Hotel available for Weddings, Baptisms, Birthdays & Private Parties.
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9th August LATIN NIGHT BY THE POOL Live Latin Music and Special Menu From 7.30pm we have lowered our prices!
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La Esquina de Miguel
Typical Spanish dishes, Breakfast,tapas & meals
Quiet terrace
Plaza Axarquia, C贸mpeta Tel: 952 51 67 54
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PERICO Plaza Almijara no4, Cómpeta, Malaga Tel 952 553 739 / 952 516 043
Café Restaurante Bar Potage De Hinojo Pollo al Vino de Competa Pierna al Horno de Cordero Comidas Caseras
Enjoy, coffee, drinks and snacks and fabulous home cooked cuisine on the large terrace, in the bar or in our delightful restaurant.
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CoffeeXXXL & Cake Coffee Sandwich Only&2.00€ (Every 3.20€ Afternoon)
APaella small every selection ofSunday properties Coffeepresented & Cake Sunday Paella every Only 2.00€ Please call in for more information Please call in for more information Tel:in952 55 37 01 to youTel: from local estate agents this area. 952 55 37 01 (Every Afternoon)
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We Speak English & Spanish
La Boutique de Competa
Avda. Constitucion 21, Competa 952 553 331- 633 202 659
Opening Hours 9.00 - 2.00 5.00 - 8.30
Pavo Real Bar and Restaurant Open All Day Every Day (incl. Kitchen) 10.00am until late. TEL: 654 869 083 Traditional Sunday Lunch Roast Chicken or Beef with all the trimmings 1 course 9 euro, 2 courses 10 euro or 3 courses 11 euro
Spit Roast Chickens 7.50 euro (Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun) call to order Wed & Sun Evenings BBQ Nights with live music call for more info.
New Menu and Specials Board (snack & evening)
Ribs Wide range of home made pies Thai Curry Cod, Chips & mushy peas 9.50 euro Full English Breakfast & tea 7 euro
½ chicken, chips, salad & glass of beer/wine to eat in Thu, Fri & Sat- 9 euro
New 2 TV' s 50" & 50� so can show different matches at the same time
Bottles 1.25 - Pints 2 euro - Tubo 1 euro To advertise call 637 028 873
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THE WORLD'S TOP TEN BEST (WORST) FAD DIET’S Cabbage soup, tapeworms and imaginary food - all healthy and effective ways to lose weight, if you believe the women's magazines.
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he Cabbage Soup Diet. This classic diet is a must-try for every slimming masochist. Everyone knows that cabbage smells terrible but not only does this diet make you go to the toilet it makes you smell bad too! If you've been craving celibacy as well as IBS, and are prepared to eat unparalleled quantities of boiled cabbage, then this is the diet for you! The French Women Don't Get Fat Diet Hear that, ladies? No French woman has ever experienced the indignity of portliness, despite the fact that this is a nation that eats cake and cheese for breakfast and whose lunch boxes contain pig's head fried in butter. Apparently, this is because these women are able to enjoy the country's gourmet delicacies, such as baked camembert, in moderation, while spending every weekend subsisting on leek water (a mild diaretic). How the French have managed to combine faecal incontinence with a reputation for chicness remains one of life's great mysteries! The Lemon Detox Diet Starvation is the name of the game, with dieters replacing food with a lemon juice and maple syrup mixture that can ultimately rot your teeth and constipate you. This diet will not only make you unpopular when you visit restaurants but you are also unlikely to lose anything except water-weight before your body kicks into starvation mode
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and starts clinging onto every last molecule of fat. The Dukan Diet Offer someone on the Dukan Diet a sausage sandwich and they will probably reply "No. I'm on phase two of the Dukan Diet and can only eat pork on every second Wednesday providing it's a full moon." The reason for this is that the vagaries of the Dukan Diet and its various phases are harder to grasp than the most complex branches of theoretical physics. The Tapeworm Diet If you're one of those women with a big event coming up and are praying for a spot of slimming Norovirus to help you on your way. How exactly you're supposed to go about 'catching' a tapeworm, but once you've got one in it can apparently lead to a weight loss of 1-2 lbs per week. The Sleeping Beauty Diet This crackpot diet has been being peddled for over fifty years, on the basis that your body is forced to use up extra reserves of fat while you sleep. Perfect for the ultimate lazy dieter, it involves the bare minimum of effort and crops up regularly in newspapers and women's magazines. When taken to an extreme conclusion, however, this diet involves 24/7 sleeping following medicallyassisted sedation, in order to get your abs fairytale firm. Expect to awake from your three day Temazepam snooze to12lb lighter!!
The Hallelujah Diet The regime of choice for Biblebashers, this diet is based on something God apparently said in Genesis about how 85 per cent of your food should be raw and plantbased, or something (it's essentially veganism with added sanctimony). It's not the most balanced of diets, revolving as it does mostly around mung beans, and flagrantly ignores the fact that cooking kills off some of the bacteria that lives in food. God also later renegs on the veggie-deal by saying: "every living thing that moveth shall be meat for you", which basically means that you can go ahead and eat that tapeworm mentioned earlier. The Air Diet Aa couple of years ago French Grazia featured the Air Diet, an eating plan which involves noteating. Basically, you hold your food up to your mouth but instead of consuming it, you just pretend (to yourself and others) to be. It's a regime that sounds even less satisfying than the well-publicised Mastication Diet, involving involves chewing food before spitting it out. Whether or not the magazine were engaging in self-referential postmodern irony by covering this remains something of an unanswered question, but considering that the same article featured a recipe for "water soup" which apparently helps you "lose four dress sizes before the summer", we can only conclude the answer to be no. The Purple Diet This diet involves the unique consumption of only purple food ! The Liquid Diet This is the part where, after exhausting all dieting options, you drink two bottles of Pinot and four tequila shots, while weeping to your best friend about how your life is so miserable and devoid of joy and chocolate mousse! Next time you think of embarking on a fad diet, don't put yourself through it!
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2. Pertaining to warships (5) 3. Solid (4) 4. Apportion (5) 5. Concerning (5) 6. Friendly (5) 7. Boast (4) 11. Enemy (3) 13. Doze (3) 14. Water vapour (5) 15. Consumed (5) 16. Loud, resonant sound (5) 18. Yellowish citrus fruit (5) 19. Mongrel dog (4) 20. Shut with force (4)
1.Theoretically, two rabbits could produce how many offspring in three years a: 3 million b: 33 million c: 333 million? 2. What are the three ingredients in mead (added spices excluded)? 3. What do Richard Burton, Orson Welles, Tom Cruise, Justin Hayward and Jeff Wayne all have in common? 4. Which Arnold Schwarzenegger film is an oxymoron?
c: barbarians
5. Which game did the French mathamatician Blaise Pascal invent?
8. Din Eidyn is the old name for which European capital city?
6. The Vatican excluded, name the two European countries with the highest population density.
9. The word "honeymoon" stems from a very common, old custom that was practiced in many parts of Europe. What was the custom?
7. What kind of people are not allowed on mount Athos in Greece? a: women b: men
10. The belief in which monster or fabled creature may stem from people who suffered from porphyria?
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Café Bar
“El Despacho De Fernan” C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518
Behind the Town hall
ALL MONEY RAISED WILL BE DONATED TO CUDECA & AXARQUIA ANIMAL RESCUE
ENTRANCE AFTER 21.30 ONLY 3€
Spice Night Every Friday Book early to avoid dissapointment
TOMBOLA LUXURY RAFFLE INCLUDES 2 SUPERB MINI CRUISES 100€ CASH
29th August Live music with “Son del Arte”+ Special Menu
Bar is Available for Private/Large Parties on the terrace.
Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays) 9.00am till late www.barfernan.es info@barfernan.es To advertise call 637 028 873
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Sopa de Letras Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia!
Fussy Eaters Search Word Translation
pan bread picante spicy pimienta pepper pimentero pepper shaker platillo saucer plato plate poco cocido rare postre dessert propina tip sal salt salero salt shaker servilleta napkin taza cup tenedor fork restaurante restaurant mesón rustic inn agua water cerveza beer vino wine refresco soft drink café coffee
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More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses.
ASESORÍA ALJARIFE Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc. General Administration
We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.
Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.) Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances (house, car, health, etc)
We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian Large enclosed play area Lots of country walks Pet collection & Delivery service Vet Services On Call Gourmet Meals if Required
www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29
THE DOG HOUSE While you are away on holiday or a weekend break, your dogs live in our house alongside our dog
“Only the best for your pal” Ring: Phil (mob) 649 079 321 email: philipclayton_1@msn.com Comares / Benamargosa Ex- cat & dog airlines.uk Recommended Refs Available
GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47
Ink & Chips
www.inknchips.com
LAPTOPS - DESKTOP SALES AND REPAIR INKJET AND TONER CARTRIDGES PRINTERS - COMPONENTS - CABLES GAME CONSOLES AND MOBILE PHONE REPAIRS DATA RECOVERY - VIRUS CLEANING Visit us at: Av. Castilla Pérez, 62 29780 Nerja (Málaga)
Tlf./Fax: 951 284 371 Mobile: 609 271 652 email: inkchips@gmail.com
J.L Rodriguez Stone walling, patios, tiling & General Building Tel: 650 563 872 English/Spanish speaking email: jose@jlrodriguezconstrucciones.com www.jlrodriguezconstrucciones.com
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Rafters Rastro New 2 You Shop
Household Furniture, Bric-a-brac, Restaurant Equipment, Terrace Furniture, Kitchen Equipment, Wooden Distressed Furniture, Mirrors, Lamps, plus much more... (We buy unwanted household items) Tel: Alan or Wendy 697 276 230 Email: alanbridge20@hotmail.com www.raftersrastro.com C/ Antonio Millón 16 (behind Hotel Jimesol, down steps) Nerja
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Keep out the heat but keep the view! Enjoy the sunshine in comfort We tint: cars, mobile homes, offices, conservatories, patio doors, glass curtains, glazed balconies & yachts Infact: if its glass we’ll tint it!
Reduce:Heat, glare & expensive air con expenses For more information contact: 902 888 176 / 644 546 176
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Fruteria Jara
Local produce of the area
Lots of changing special offers Also Fresh Herbs & Ambient Products Delivery Service to Restaurants Fruteria Jara, Avenida de la Constitución Local 3, Malaga Mon - Fri: 8.30-2.30 & 5.00-8.30
Sat: 8.30-2.30
Sun: 10.00-2.00
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Health & Beauty Rebeccah Curtis ITEC AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY BOWEN TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTOR Rebeccah Curtis COUNSELLING ITEC BIO FEEDBACK NEW BEAUTY THERAPY MANICURES PEDICURES FACIALS WAXING FACIAL TREATMENT WITH LASER TECHNOLOGY
Hot tired feet? Hard skin from the beach? Treat them to a wonderful pedicure. All hard skin removed, exfoliation, nails and cuticles sorted, a soothing massage & painted with a bright summer colour. TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00 Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284
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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro for two month Text adverts (max 30 words) free Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month
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Ducal Pine Sideboard with UK quality glass top Excellent Condition 199.00€ W:175cm, H:88cm. D:46cm Tel. 651 135 726
Ford Focus 2.0L Estate Ghia 2001 Blue, Manual, Unleaded, Leather Upholstery 1 owner from new, FSH, 97K miles, RHD on Spanish plates Recent ITV to June 2014, tax paid New car forces sale 1800€ Tel. 651 135 726
Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) only 20.00€
African figures Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) Small Figure 6.00€ Large Figure 15.00€
Trailer. Good condition.
Selection of ladies shoes
All electrics in working order. A nice piece of kit to have. Size: 128x100x36 cm. Price 175,00€. 645374252. Mail: dcmc21@gmail.com. Skype: mnesparks.
Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Hobbs cream shoes 5 € Limì green Hush Puppies 8 € White shoes 5 €
Dog transport cage. New, never been used: Size.60x45x53. Please see photo. Price 25€ Tel: 645374251: Mail:dcmc21@gmail.com. Skype: mnesparks.
FIAT UNO 1 litre LHD, Spanish plates New ITV (April) New tyres New starter motor Good little runner 900€ Tel Graham 952115981 Mob. 665259334
KTM 950 SM 2008
D L O S
Sherwood Ridgeway "White Míst" crockery
5500km, Spanish registered, ITV to 11/13, full KTM service history, new tyres, very good condition, 5,500€ Competa Tel: 628 990 503 Mob: 651 386 377
OSTRICH EGGS Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) only €5 each
2 x Patamalara Water Shares 2 x Patamalara Water Shares For Sale - 7,200 Euros each. 17,500 litres every 8 days. Solutions 4 U Tel. 952 55 38 07 Tel: 660 51 01 34
Subaru Forester 2.5XT (2006)Perm 4x4, 2.5L Turbo Petrol. Top of the range with Air Con, Sat nav, black leather interior, electric moonroof, Only 71K Miles, UK car but Spanish Reg. 5995 Euros. Competa Tel. 6066056866
Raza
TORROX
HOTEL
Hablamos Espanol
We Speak English
Your Pets will enjoy a wonderful holiday surrounded by nature and in modern facilities For more information call us on:952 535 417 : 686 904 792 : 616 371 034
www.walkspain.co.uk www.spanjeanders.nl
Alternatively email us at: info@razahotel.com or visit our website at www.razahotel.com
Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges
Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills
Taxes: • Non resident tax (for foreigners with properties in Spain) • Resident taxes (for foreigners with residency in Spain)
Property Management: • Advice in Community issues • Administration of incomes and expenses • AGMS
We speak Spanish, English, German, Italian & French
Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es To advertise call 637 028 873
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•August 2013 Horoscopes• ARIES
20th March - 19th April
T
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
Y
ou are not a materialistic soul, but this month you will be almost obsessed about how to increase your income. Your timing is ideal for focusing in on financial matters, too!
LEO
SCORPIO
Y
22th November - 21st December
T
T
he promise of continuing success in your personal and professional goals could find you spending a lot of time on the phone, writing emails, or making a few short trips
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23rd October - 21st November
A
CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
Y
he high from your recent successes could make you want to purchase luxury items that you used to think were impractical, This is fine as long as don't give in to impulse buying.
AQUARIUS
H
ll continues to go well professionally, You're feeling physically strong and vigorous. Mentally, however, you might be a bit vague. You may be easily distracted.
People close to you might be a bit worried about you, Too much work and socializing might have you feeling less than your usual self, and perhaps even a little feverish and headachy.
SAGITTARIUS
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23rd August - 22th September
ard work, enthusiasm, and dedication are now paying off financially, Virgo. New opportunities are opening up to profitably make use of your artistic side.
his may have the appearance of a quiet month, but actually, things are not always what they appear to be.The time you take to reflect on your life while you are alone is valuable.
LIBRA
Y
ou are eager for good news. Who could ever blame you. At last you won't have to fight your way through life all alone, as you have for years.
VIRGO
T
Y
ou are entering an important new phase, where your ability to communicate in an effective, sophisticated way will be a key determinant in how successful you will be in the year ahead.
his month brings new influences, so if you have felt stuck or feel that life has become a bit too routine, you will like the changes that are in store for you. Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck!
ou could be on a real emotional high today because of your success. Your mind may be buzzing with ideas for future expansion, some of which may not be all that workable.
PISCES
T
he downside of this new flush period is that people who aren't particularly trustworthy might decide to latch onto your coat tails for their own purposes.
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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon
Tin Tin NEW SemiPermanent Nail Polish . .
Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light, wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, colouring eyelashes, eyebrows & make up.
Nueva villa de C贸mpeta Mon-Wed -Fri (Just behind Caf茅 C贸mpeta) 10.00-13.30 &
Tel: 952 516 416
17.00-20.00 .
Tue & Thu 9.30-13.30 .
English, Danish & Spanish
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Sat 10.00 - 14.00
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SPAIN - UK - SPAIN DELIVERIES We collect from your address and deliver direct No trans shipping
CHEAPEST PRICES ONLY PAY FOR ONE WAY DELIVERIES EVERY 2 WEEKS email: nerjatransport@gmail.com www.nerjatransport.com Spain Tel: 608091660 UK Tel: 0044 790773532
Pets & Motorbike Specialists
Country Market Los Jardines del Trapiche
Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm well established for 5 years now, we have a beautiful courtyard and a bar area with a large air conditioned indoor area, full of food, fruit and vegetables. A selection of stalls selling new and handmade items. Something for everyone if you would like to join us or would like any information, please Call Anita 627877164 or Chrissie 617811030
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take the 272 onto the a356, Velez Malaga,Turn off at el cruce towards benamargosaGo over the roundabout and we are on the left hand side just before the private airport www.countrymarketsspain.com
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REAL FUN! New powerful 500cc 4x4 buggys on the Costa del Sol. Discover Inland Andalucian a spectacular way •Half day tour (3.5hr) •Ideal for Birthdays or just a day out •Drivers must be 21 with a licence •Passengers all ages welcome
Buggy Sales
BOOK NOW FOR A GREAT DAY OUT
To advertise advertise call Helen 637 028on873 To 637 028 873
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It's true, I saw it with my own eyes.
It's the Lions versus the Wallabies today and I think I know what the result will be. I'll get sacked from Woburn Safari Park.
How does a couple of dogs get on a boat? They embark.
The Camera man A cameraman was injured last month after a wheel came off Mark Webber's Red Bull and hit him in the back at the German Grand Prix. When interviewed after the race the cameraman was said to be tired. We had a power outage last week and my PC, TV and games console shut down immediately, so I had to talk to my family for a few hours.
it in the river.
Being a man I'm naturally proud of my 44 inch chest.
It can either sync or swim. Just a shame it's a D cup.
As my wife and three of her friends squeezed into the car after WeightWatchers, I muttered under my breath, "Fat cows."
This gin and tonic is 91 calories. This banana is 105 calories.
"What was that?" snapped my wife.
My doctor told me to make the healthy choice.
"You herd.� I love my doctor.
They seem like nice people. If my iPod doesn't work in the next few minutes, I'm throwing
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I can cut a piece of wood in half just by looking at it.
Pub Quiz Answers from Page 70 1. b: 33 million
5. Roulette
2. Honey, water and yeast.
6. Monaco and Malta
3. They have all had a role in a production of War of the worlds. Orson Welles radio scare, Tom Cruise in film, Richard Burton narrated the musical album "War of the worlds" from Jeff Wayne (with Justin Hayward) 4. True Lies
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7. a: women 8. Edinburgh, "The Athens of the north� 9. Newlyweds were supplied with enough mead (honey wine) for a month (moon). 10. Werewolf. People with porphyria are very hairy.
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studio and gallery below the pool were incorporated into the plans and this is where Mitch now produces and exhibits his “Paintographs”. These are simply photographs manipulated on the computer to give them the appearance of a painting, Mitch believes that this process gives a photograph an added dimension. The subject matter is mostly around Competa, Archez, Salares and Canillas with occasional forays further afield. Being a musician himself Mitch is particularly interested in Flamenco dancers and musicians, which feature strongly in his present collection. As well as at his home gallery, you can see some of his work at an exhibition at Bar Cerezo in Canillas de Albaida from July 2 - Sept 30 (closed Mondays), Todo Papel and La Boutique in Competa and his Moroccan work at the Teteria Hierbabuena in Competa. Prices are €60 for a framed print and €30 print only for easy transportation if you are on holiday or want to take a print to another country, (prints fit Ikea A4 or A3 frames which you can buy in virtually any country).
PAINTOGRAPHY BY MITCH FRANCE Paintography is the art of manipulating a photograph on the computer until it resembles a painting
For more information or to make an appointment to view the home gallery call Mitch on 616 891473 or email him on mitchbanjo@hotmail.com. Villa photography for websites etc also undertaken, call for quote. Website with all images: www.paintography.es
About the Paintographer
M
itch France was born in Salford, near Manchester in the UK in 1953 and attended Salford Art College for several years before following a career in graphic design with advertising agencies and design studios in the Manchester area. At the age of 28 Mitch moved to Yorkshire and set up his own graphic design company with his wife, Chris. With a small staff of 6 the company worked for clients such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Richmond College, the Co-Op and several holiday companies including Virgin Holidays, for whom the company designed and produced more than 50 brochures over a 12 year period. In the course of producing these brochures Chris and Mitch travelled extensively to Malta, Spain, France, Mallorca and the East and West coasts of America to photograph the various resorts, hotels, villas and local life for inclusion in the brochures. As a natural extension to the travel photography undertaken for his company, Mitch now spends his time capturing images in the villages and countryside in and around his home town of Canillas de Albaida. Chris and Mitch moved to Spain 9 years ago and renovated a townhouse in Canillas in which to live while building a house in the campo just outside the village and moved into Finca Estrellas 5 years ago. A
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Phone Rob on 690 076 988 or 951 247 171
Cómpeta
All Areas
€9 per hour
Mesón Las Gemelas Avenida Torrox, 4 Cómpeta, Málaga Tel: 952 516 395 651 309 684
Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates
Cómpeta
Cómpeta
Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Loose Covers, Curtains & Cushion Covers Dressmaking, Alterations from zips & hems to remodelling clothes 20 Years Experience Professional Machines English & Spanish Spoken Collection & Delivery Fixed quotes given on all jobs
Seamstress & Soft Furnishings Lizzy Reilly - Tel: 952 55 35 75 Mob: 651 472 952
For all your water filters and water treatment requirements. Two Stage Water Filters, supplied and fitted from just €99 Call Geoff or email for free no obligation quote 952 554 870 or 699 462 859 or waterworks.spain@gmail.com
Bar-Restaurante
La Vendimia Avda. de Nerja, s/n 29754 COMPETA Tel: 952 55 38 80
Excellent food at great prices.
Find us on the top floor of the Q8 Garage Competa. Enter the Q8 Forecourt And take the slip road up by the Side of the car wash.
José Luis PERSIANAS
SUPPLY & FITTING Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains. Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Sun lounges, extensions, Security doors Shower screens & curtains Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450Mobile: 658 847 421Email: persianas9@hotmail.com
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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA
CAMPO AGM On July 8th CAMPO held their AGM in Competa and announced that, since their beginning in 2010, they have made donations to charity totalling 37995.29 Euros. Many grateful thanks to all our local supporters for helping to raise such a fantastic sum over the last three years and we look forward to raising even more for our local charities in the future. Ray Rowden, Steve Brogan and Inez Leniere stepped down from the Committee and they were given a vote of thanks for all their hard work and dedication in the past. Scott McQuillin, Geoff Tyler and Jo Robinson were welcomed as new members to the CAMPO Committee.
AT TAIL IN TORROX we currently house in excess of 40 dogs and puppies, that
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have been rescued from many scenarios , too many to mention! if you are interested in adopting or fostering - in particular puppies, please check out our website www.tailtorrox.webs.com for more info. August Events Our quite month is nearly upon us – all our usual events are on hold until September. However, we now have a stall at the Sunday market run by Martina until the end of August. Go along and show your support. Events Update A HUGE thank you to all of you for raising 227.50 euros!! Well done Pete, Glynis, Karen, Tanya and Romana the dog! for scaling La Maroma, the highest mountain in Andalucia to raise money for TAIL Torrox!! Adoptions update Candy will be commuting between Spain and Norway Casper has gone to Competa Eragons´new life is in Torrox Costa - George is now in Germany The Team As always, a big thank you to our team of volunteers ..without you… it would not be possible to save so many dogs lives. We always need more people.. even for just 2 hours a week – dog walking, cleaning etc. Please call Sue on 629 501 173.We also need volunteers for shops during the summer months - call Jean 650 965 143.
EXHIBITION OF PAINTOGRAPHS by Mitch France at Bar Cerezo in Canillas de Albaida, open everyday except Monday. .
CHOIR GROUP Do you live in Axarquia? Do you like to sing but find yourself singing alone at home or in the car? Would you like to sing with new friends? Why not join us? Bel Canto is a multi-national group from across the region who likes to get together once a week to sing in a variety of musical styles. We meet in Velez Malaga. We have a professional musician to direct us and to help us improve our singing. From time to time, we give public performances, but above all we take pleasure in singing together. All nationalities are welcomed. If you would like to know more all you have to do is give Louise a call on 952 534 173. If you leave a message with your number I will call you back. (For Spanish speakers call Mariángeles on 952 510 173) Rehearsals will start early in September. Don't miss this opportunity to make new friends!
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Local News
TOWN HALL NEWS ·Noche del vino de Cómpeta 2013 (Night of the wine): The “night” of the wine isn´t really just a night… On the 15th of August, like every year, Cómpeta parties almost 24 hours to celebrate the harvesting of the grapes for our famous Cómpeta wine! During the day visitors and residents from all over the world stroll the streets and enjoy stalls with handmade local crafts. Awards are given on the big stage at the Plaza de la Vendimia to people who contributed to Cómpeta and its wine. The farmers bring in the grapes and there´s a free plate of “migas” for everyone, and of course free wine! In the evening until early morning there will be live flamenco in the Plaza de Almijara, don´t forget to book your seat! More information and the full program will be available in the Tourist office and the town hall. ·Museo de artes y costumbres y arte sacro 2 museums under 1 roof! Open to the public every day except Mondays from 10.00h – 15.00h ·Piscina municipal. The public swimming pool will
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be open all summer. Monday – Friday: 10.00 –14.00 17.00 – 20.30 Saturdays: 10.00 – 14.00 ·Oficina de Turismo. Do you need more information about Cómpeta? Visit our lovely tourist office at the entrance of the town! Gloria or one of the many volunteers will help you in any way they can! Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 10.00 – 15.00 Sundays: 10.00 – 14.00 Also on Facebook you can follow up on the latest news: www.facebook.com/ayuntamie ntodecompeta
ACOUSTIC ROOTS GIGS Sunday 4 August Bar Restaurante Teteria Hierbabuena, Competa Tel: 951 707638 Friday 9 August Bar Restaurante El Cerezo, Canillas de Albaida Tel: 699 933026 Saturday 10 August Bar Restaurante Alberdini, Competa Tel: 952 553512 Friday 16 August
Bar Restaurante La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254/609 167127 Saturday 17 August Plaza Almijara (Main Square), Competa Tel: La Casona: 952 553701, Perico's: 952 553739, La Cantina: 658 338166 Sunday 25 August Bar Restaurante Teteria Hierbabuena, Competa Tel: 951 707638 Friday 30 August Bar Restaurante La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254/609 167127 Saturday 31 August Museo del Vino, Competa Tel: 952 553314 For up to date gigs: www.acoustic-roots.com GEOFF MURRELL AND MPG AUGUST GIGS Saturday August 3rd - MPG in The Plaza Almijara, Competa (the main square), from 8.30pm. La Casona 952 553 701, La Cantina 658 338 166 or Perico 952 553 739. Friday August 9th - MPG at Competa Rocks - Despacho Fernan, Competa, from 7.30pm. Entrance after 9.30pm is just 3€ pp. Saturday August 10th - MPG at Hotel Posada la Plaza, Canillas de Albaida, from 8.30pm. Tel 952 553 254 or 609 167 127, Saturday August 17th - Geoff Murrell at The Alberdini Hotel, Competa, from 8.30pm. Tel 952 516 294 Friday August 23rd - MPG at Hotel Posada la Plaza, Canillas de Albaida, from 8.30pm. Tel 952 553 254 or 609 167 127,
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C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil
112 061 080 062
Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro
Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024
Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791
Alcaucin
Tel: 952 510 002
Archez
Tel: 952 553 159
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Salares
Tel: 952 508 906
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002
Sayalonga
Tel : 952 552 404
Cómpeta,
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 858
Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Nerja
Tel: 952 523 131
Periana
Tel: 952 536 016
Rio Gordo
Tel: 952 732 154
Sayalonga
Tel: 952 535 021
Salares
Tel: 952 508 903
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 839
Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396
Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112
Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
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Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela
Tel: 952 519 002
Frigiliana
Tel: 952 533 122
La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja
Tel: 952 548 430
Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200
Taxi’s Canillas de Albaida Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta 952 553 662 Franquelo: El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029 Velez Malaga 952 540 016
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 025
Airports Doctors Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804
Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri
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www.thegrapevine.es Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday C贸mpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic
Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday
Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406
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Consulates
Hospitals
Austria
Tel: 952 600 267
Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
Belgium
Tel: 952 399 907
Motril
Denmark
Tel: 952 211 797
Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000
Finland
Tel: 952 212 435
France
Tel: 952 214 888
Germany
Tel: 952 363 591
Ireland
Tel: 952 475 108
Italy
Tel: 952 306 150
Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway
Tel: 952 667 955
Sweden
Tel: 952 604 383
UK
Tel: 952 352 300
USA
Tel: 952 474 891
Airlines
Tel: 958 603 506
Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa
608 45 42 70
La Herradura
625 233 778
C贸mpeta & La Caleta:
657 582 225
National Holidays
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English Radio Stations Global Radio
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October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st
All Saints day
December 6th Dia de la Constitucion
Wave
96.0 FM
Coastline Radio
97.6 FM
Radio Sol Almijara
99.1 FM
December 8th Immaculate Conception
Spectrum
105.5 FM
December 25th Christmas Day
REM FM
104.8 FM
The Grapevine 89
Accommodation
Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com
The Hotel Balcon Tel:952 55 3662
Airconditioning / Heating
Construction Construcciones Chavos Tel: 952 553 807 Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49
Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Phone: 952.539.742
Mobile: 606.423.869
www.redwell.com infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp
CALL NOW 952 967 015 Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost
Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com
Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38
Carpenters
Electricians
Electricians Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Energy Certificates www.heat4free.net Tel: 633 759 994
Food Stores & Bakeries
Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149
Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03
Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364
www.malagaclima.com www.competa-computer.com john@competa-computers.com
Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734
Health & Beauty Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner
General Practitioner Psychology Physiotherapy Osteopathy Massage Acupuncture Gynaecology Medical Thermography Dermatology Iridology Vitamin & Mineral dificiencies testing Etioscan Food allergies testing Colontherapy Pedicure Nutritional Coaching Yoga Classes Gym classes Cosmetic treatments Paseo MarĂtimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com
The Hair & Beauty Studio Beauty Treatments Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing
Furniture Stores
Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers
Ink Cartridges & Stationery Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es
Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397
Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel
Computers
printerink.es
Glass, lighting & blinds
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots
T-Shirt Printing
For all enquires please call: 693 740 575
Competa Dentist Tel: 952 51 62 08
Internet & Telephone Fast & Reliable, no land line required, free installation in ALL areas, unlimited download, free telephone calls worldwide. Avenida La Pancha, Edificio San Andrés, local 1-3, Algarrobo Costa, 29750 Malaga, 951 239 888, email: info@bb4s.com, www.bb4s.com
Competa Tel: 608 658 108
www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com
www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180
Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145
Jewellery Design
Xioma
Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts
An exclusive collection 925° Silver
Karin Gabrielle Van Camp Jewellery Designer
Tel: 633 897 499 - xiomacollection@gmail.com
Kennels & Pets
Wagtails Boarding kennels for cats and dogs www.wagtails.es Tel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935
Como Piensos Tel: 952 516 118 The Raza Hotel Tel: 952 535 417
Locksmiths LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments Call Paul Tel: 664367511 – email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com
Plumbers & Water Solutions
Mechanics & Recovery
The
BIG Garage
Tel: 952 528 961
35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780
Pro Neumaticos Tel: 952 507 144 Taller Candido Tel: 651 027 801
Property Legal Advice Solutions 4 U Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07
Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
www.solutions4u-competa.com
Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 516 600 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61
Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660
Real Estate Fontaneria Roman Tel: 952 55 33 69 Tel: (+34) 620 914 104
Tel: (+34) 951 321 359
Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 951 067 711
Real Estate Continued Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043 Tel: 686 361 003
www.b-smart.es Restaurants & Bars La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Cantueso Restaurante Tel: 699 946 213 El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 553 792 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 639 263 310 Museo del vino Tel: 952 553 314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 534 972 The Boatyard Bar Tel: 659 778 105 The Boathouse Tel: 610 131 569 El Pino Restaurant Tel: 952 968 106 The Pavo Real Tel: 654 869 083 Cantueso Tel: 699 946 213 Bar Calypso Tel: 690 848 951 Kawita Tel: 951 23 76 36 The Balcon Hotel Tel: 952 553 662
The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services
Spa’s & Saunas
Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 IPTV Spain Tel: 951 390 567
Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA CÓMPETA Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225 LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225 PUENTE DON MANUEL Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225
Windows & Doors
Shops
UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS
El Bazar de Competa (health) Tel: 952 516 895
Solicitors Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74
Upholstery Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75
House Martins Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
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Swimming Pool Heating
Official Manufacturer
Winery Bodega Bentomiz 952 11 59 39
Villa Care
Mobility
Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com
tel:+44 (0)845 0041041 mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es
Property Care and Management Services
Work Opportunities Retail Eyes euapplication@retaileyes.co.uk
Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226
Pet Supplies Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Como Piensos Tel: 951 51 61 18
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in August CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396.
Mobility Equipment Available: Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, child car seat, and many other mobility aids available on loan. Thursday 15th August - ´The Spectacular Big Bang ´, in Almuñecar. Departure times Viñuela 18.00pm, Torre Del Mar 18.30pm, Caleta 18.45pm, Algarrobo 18.55pm. On Tuesday 27th August Excursion to the Generalife Theatre in Granada to see the unforgettable Flamenco Show “Duende (Goblin)”,Departure times Fuengirola 16.00pm, Torre 17.00pm, Caleta 17.10, Algarrobo 17.15, returning pick up Granada approx 12.00pm
in November
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FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185. Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Wednesday Fellowship 3 - 5 pm. . Midweek activities LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the 1st THURSDAY of the month from Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm. 12noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at Charity shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Bar Atila, Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social Saturday 10 - 1.30pm. activities and meet like minded friends. We . regularly have a quiz, open the box, bingo and a TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB guest speaker. Our aim is to enjoy ourselves and The Trapiche Social Club meets every raise money for local and international charities. Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche For further details please contact 676772693 or Restaurant, just off the A356 Velez-Malaga to email lake.vinuela@yahoo.co.uk La Vinuela.The first Wednesday in the month is
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LUX MUNDI Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Friday only 11.00am to 13.00pm. Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.org. Web: www.lux-mundi.org LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR DAILY EVENTS IN THE CENTRE. Monday - Half Orange, widows, widowers, and singles Group. 1.00pm. Please note that for august the group will meet every monday at 12.00am at the Tanit Bar, Torre del Mar promenade. Friday- Coffee Morning. Refreshments, Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves, books and cards for sale. Library and Tourist Reference Library. 11.00am – 13.00pm. Saturday - No catholic mass Sunday - Anglican Church of St. Barnabas (IERE). 11.00am. Morning Prayer 1st and 3rd Sundays, Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays.
To advertise call 637 028 873
our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50. August 15th Thursday - Almuñecar Fireworks Depart: 5pm Puente Don Manuel: 5.10 El Cruce Trapiche; 5.30 Eroski Feria,5.50 Algarrobo Lidl The Firework Spectacular starts about 10.30pm. Return after midnight: Price €10 per person. August 23rd- Gibraltar trip. departs 7am Puente Don Manuel; 7.10 El Cruce- Trapiche; 7.30 Eroski Feria LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION We now meet on a Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. You do not have to be an ex member of the armed forces to either join or visit. Our aim is to have fun whilst making money for the RBL poppy appeal. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBL-Losromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079
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