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Editors Note... Last month my husband and I visited Cuba for the first time. It was a special holiday to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We went without our 16-year-old twins and this was made possible by my parents volunteering to come and stay at our house and keep an eye on them, not to mention taking them to their various activities and to meet their friends. This 10-day holiday wouldn't have been possible without this lovely offer, so I want to take this opportunity to thank them. Also, many of our wonderful advertisers sent their adverts a few days early in order for us to meet an earlier deadline. This enabled us to get away for a decent length of time so we are equally grateful to you for this too.
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Now back from holiday and it's Christmas time! Lost of places to order your Christmas food or book your Christmas lunch take a look inside. We would like to thank, you the readers, for all your contributions over the last year to keep the magazine as up to date and informative as possible. Also a big thank you to our advertisers, without you the magazine just wouldn't be possible. Whether you stay in Spain or return to your home country we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a fabulous 2020. Happy Christmas Enjoy and keep reading The Editor
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24 Todo Express With 15 years of experience, they have Christmas wrapped! 40 Six Traditional Christmas Deserts Not sure which one to have? Best try all six!
58 Christmas information for Competa & Malaga Different ways to celebrate the Christmas period inland or in the city
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84 Camping Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh Christmas Rose!
José Luis
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SUPPLY & FITTING Ÿ Venetian blinds, shutters, canopies, Ÿ fly-screens, beaded curtains. Ÿ Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Ÿ Sun lounges, extensions, glass curtains & shower screens Ÿ Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Ÿ Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Ÿ Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size
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Come and find us in our new offices Avenida Andalucia 65c, Torre del Mar
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Price:209,000 Euros
Canillas de Albaida
Viñuela
Sayalonga
Delightful, modern 3 bed, 2 bath villa (165m²) with a large garage and utility room. Located within walking distance of the village. Spacious accommodation, great outside space and easy access make this a superb property.
Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath villa (160m²), large open basement with potential to create a separate apt, easy access to local amenities, stunning Lake Viñuela, mountain and countryside views, fantastic terrace and pool area, great rental potential. ref: v1358 EPC - E
Large modern detached town villa (198m²) just a short walk to the village, 15 minute drive to coast, integrated garage, outside patio and terrace, first floor terrace with countryside and mountain views.
EPC - D
New this month!
Price reduced!
ref: v1355
EPC - E
New this month!
Price:269,000 Euros
Sayalonga
Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath villa (101m²), defined living, dining and kitchen spaces but with an open plan feel, sun room out to private pool area, large detached garage and car port, storage room/workshop, enclosed terrace, stunning views.
EPC - In process
Price:115,000 Euros
Viñuela
Lovely townhouse with 3 beds and 1 bath (128m²), roof terrace and patio/garden, located in the heart of the village, close to all amenities.
Well established 3 bed 2 bath villa (119m²) with spacious living/dining room, good sized kitchen, terraces, covered terrace, pool, car port, storage/utility room and spectacular views across Lake Viñuela.
New this month!
ref: t1363 EPC - G Price: 150,000 Euros
Canillas de Albaida
Spacious 3 bed 2 bath villa (143m²) with good access, large living/dining room, superb fitted kitchen, covered terrace, terrace with barbecue and private pool area.
EPC - E
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Completely renovated 3 bed, 1 bath townhouse (134m²). Modern bright living space with open plan feel, pre-fitted for kitchen (fitted by seller), refurbished to a high standard with unique finishes, terrace and roof terrace with stunning views, large bodega.
ref: v1360 EPC - In process
ref: v1117
Beautiful property!Price: 199,950 Euros
Sedella
This Month’s Special Offer!
Torrox
Price:239,950 Euros
Cutar
ref: v1356 EPC - in process
Pricethis reduced! Price:132,000 Euros 320,000 Euros New month! Price:
ref: t1359
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Stunning 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse (185m²), open plan living/dining/kitche n, additional second floor lounge, bright internal atrium, enclosed patio with water feature, roof terrace with mountain, countryside and village views, a must see property.
EPC - E
ref: t1316
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New this month!
Price:109,950 Euros
Algarrobo Fully renovated 2 bed 2 bath village house (96 m²) within easy reach of the coast with spacious living room, separate dining room, fitted kitchen and large roof terrace with spectacular sea views. EPC - E ref: t1351
Price reduced!
Price:399,000 Euros
Benajarafe Large 2 storey villa (222m²) with 3 beds, 2 baths and separate wc, large lounge and kitchen/dining, 2 garages, terraces with sea and mountain views, private Jetstream pool and heater, a short drive from the beach. ref: v1325 EPC - E
Urban plot!
Price:59,950 Euros
New this month!
Price:229,000 Euros
Sensible offers!
Price:219,000 Euros
Competa / Torrox
Competa Fantastic 3 bed 2 bath modernised villa (100m²) great access and located between Competa and Torrox villages. Wonderful views of the mountains and surrounding countryside.
ref: v1362
EPC - In process
Drop into my new office to list your property or for an informal chat.
Very attractive 3 bed 2 bath villa (115m²) ideally located close to Torrox with excellent access & sea views. The perfect holiday home/rental property with open plan living accommodation and a secluded pool area. EPC - E ref: v1199
New this month!
Price:110,000 Euros
We can advertise your property on Rightmove Overseas – Give us a call now! Cutar Character 3 bed and 2 bath townhouse (131m²), separate lounge, dining and kitchen areas, enclosed patio, roof terrace with mountain, countryside and village views and easy walking distance to local amenities. EPC - E ref: t1330
Price reduced!
Price: 299,000 Euros
Beautiful property! Price:325,000 Euros
Competa Urban building plot in the centre of Competa. Possible to build over 160m² plus roof terrace over 2 separate houses (one to live in and one to rent) or one large family home. Great opportunity!
EPC - N/A
ref: t1174
Super value!
Price:68,000 Euros
Canillas de Aceituno Clean and tidy 3 bed, 1 bath apartment (79m²), open plan living/dining with separate kitchen, ideally situated with easy access to village, parking outside. The perfect full time home, lock up and leave holiday home or rental property. EPC - E ref: t1313
Competa
Alcaucin
Large stunning 2 storey, 7 bed 3 bath villa (273m²) with excellent access, large living/dining room, spectacular tower room, extensive terracing, covered terraces, balcony terraces and magnificent sea views. ref: v1109 EPC - E
Superb beautifully presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (130m²) with easy access, spacious living accommodation, covered terrace, roof terrace, fabulous pool area, storage room and mature fully accessible gardens. ref: v1215 EPC - F
Price reduced!
Price: 132,000 Euros
Great value!
Price:39,000 Euros
Canillas de Albaida
Sedella
Modern 3 bed 1 bath townhouse (83m²), with spacious rooms and plenty of outside spaces. Great mountain and countryside views. Located on the edge of the village within walking distance of local amenities EPC - E ref: t1276
Charming 1 bed, 1 bath townhouse (60m²), living room and first floor kitchen/dining, good size roof terrace, quiet village location, would make great holiday home, a must see property at a great price. ref: t1261 EPC - E
Marco Polo
Calle Jose Antonio 3 Cómpeta
Set in a traditional Townhouse just off the Plaza Almijara, Competa. See Map Spot 53
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Opening hours Mon-Sat 10am-2pm
Expanded 2 euro section , more British food products, cleaning products, health and beauty items than ever before. .
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We still have the huge selection of greetings cards that will never change souvenir’s,gifts, helium balloons etc. Don’t forget we take Passport photos We have Second hand books, New Books and a Book Exchange is Available. We are the place to buy your maps and walking routes of the area.
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6TH DECEMBER - LIVE MUSIC BY AIRE FLAMENCO FROM 8PM 8TH DECEMBER - LIVE MUSIC BY MIGUEL LA BOTANA FROM 3:30PM 24TH DECEMBER - CLOSED 25TH DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS MENU + 1/2 BOTTLE OF WINE 30€ PER PERSON 31ST DECEMBER - NEW YEARS EVE - SPECIAL MENU, 1/2 BOTTLE OF WINE, PARTY BAG & BOTTLE OF CAVA P/COUPLE 60€ PER PERSON IN DECEMBER WE ARE CLOSED TUESDAYS & ON SUNDAY EVENINGS ADVANCED BOOKING RECOMMENDED See Map Spot 3
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"One way or the other, the government must do the criminal code reform they had promised."
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NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update
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paniards do not have a good level of English. In fact, surveys from the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, and a report from the foreign language company, Education First, place Spain close to the bottom of the ladder compared to the rest of Europe when it comes to English proficiency. According to experts, the poor result is explained in part by the size of Spain, its relatively low GDP per capita and the number of people who speak Spanish worldwide. Unlike other countries, the number of Spaniards who can speak English has scarcely changed in the last 10 years. And Spaniards in the 25-34 age bracket level have been left far behind their peers in Greece, Portugal and Italy, which had similarly low rates of English speakers 10 years ago. The 2019 English Proficiency Index places Spain in 25th place out of a total of 33 EU countries and 35th in the world, with no improvement noted since last year. The international ranking, drawn up by Education First, a company founded in Sweden in 1965 which publishes the index annually, was based on the results of 2.3 million exams in
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he Socialists continue to be the largest single party but again fell short of an absolute majority while far-right Vox surged to become the third political power in Spain after Spain votes for fourth time in four years amid Catalonia tensions. Spains ruling Socialists won the largest share of the vote in last months general elections but failed to secure enough seats to form a government, as the far-right party staged a stunning breakthrough to become the third force in the national parliament. As weary voters headed to the polls for the fourth time in as many years, parties on the left and the right failed to gain enough combined seats to break the political deadlock which has 100 countries. plagued the country since 2015. With 99 per cent of votes cast, the undreds of people have acting centre-left government won taken part in protests in Madrid against a court ruling 28.1 per cent of the vote but lost last month that cleared five men of three seats, falling from 123 to 120, gang-raping a 14-year-old girl and and coming well short of the 176 needed for a majority in the 350instead found them guilty of the seat lower house. lesser charge of sexual abuse. Barcelona's High Court sentenced he government of Spain’s the five to 10 to 12 years in prison, eastern Valencia region is set saying the 2016 assault was not to ban gendered school rape because the victim, who was uniforms. The three political parties drunk and unconscious, could that govern Valencia – the Socialist neither "agree to [nor] oppose the sexual relations." A similar ruling in Party (PSOE), the left-wing coalition Compromís and the antithe so-called Wolfpack case austerity party Podemos – sparked mass protests across presented the proposal last month Spain last year over chauvinism arguing that gendered school and sexual abuse — and it was uniforms violate “students’ eventually overturned by the individual freedoms and right to Supreme Court in June. On Monday night, the crowd of mostly non-discrimination.”The ban will female protesters chanted: "It's not adapt public-school regulation to abuse, it's rape" and "enough with the 21st century. The proposal aims to reform the 2008 decree patriarchal justice" outside the that regulates “order in nonJustice Ministry in the Spanish capital. Many were wearing purple university educational centers maintained by public funding.” scarves, a colour associated with Given the parties hold the majority feminist movements, while others in the regional government, the carried purple umbrellas or wore reform is expected to be approved purple gloves. "No one deserves without any problems. something like that," 44-year-old designer, Pilar Villanueva, said.
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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 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com
RESTAURANTE MARIA Restaurant Maria has an international and family atmosphere and offers the perfect environment to taste wonderful dishes made with the freshest of local products. Open to guests, locals and visitors to the village. We Open Every Day for lunch (Except On Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Cafeteria & Kitchen are closed after Breakfast due to staff day off) Restaurant in the Evenings, except Friday & Saturday, will be closed if we do not have any Reservations Sunday Lunch: Menu Of 3 Courses: Roast Beef & Paella On Sundays, from 1.00pm on the Terrace. Menu Of The Day for Lunch (Starter, Main Course And Dessert) on the Terrace from 1PM Monday to Saturday (Except On Wednesdays) .
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MONDAY 23RD DEC: "MATCHING MENU“ 4 Plates & 4 Glasses of Wine for 22€ pp Dinner commented by a Sommelier , From 7.30 p.m Please book your table in advance WED 25th DEC: CHRISTMAS DAY CHRISTMAS LUNCH OR DINNER From 13.00 - 15.30 & 19.00 – 22.30 In the RESTAURANT THURSDAY 26th DEC: BOXING DAY with a Special Menu
FRIDAY 6TH ,13TH, 27TH DECEMBER: .
FLAMENCO DANCER SHOW, Traditional flamenco dances: “SARA SERRANO” Have dinner with us and enjoy a beautiful Flamenco From 20.00 - 22.00 p.m Book in advance to avoid disappointment .
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TUESDAY 31st DEC: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY From 20.00h ON THE BALL ROOM Drinks during Dinner, Cava, Lucky Grapes, Clasical Flamenco Dancer and DJ with the most Popular Songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s. Late Night Snacks .
DON´T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR TABLE Info & Reservations: +34 952553535 info@hotel-competa.com Taxi TaxiTo Service Service available available 24h873 advertise call 63724h 028
Nail Cutting & Filing Corns & Callus/Hard Skin Ingrown Toe Nails Fungal/Thickened Toe Nails Verrucae Clinic now open in Cรณmpeta
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Tel: 640 25 42 07 Made to measure seating for benches and pool side areas. Cushions & pads for see map indoors or outside spot 62 Curtains Any alterations or repairs
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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS A Will Is One Of The Most Common Legal Needs, But Less Than 25% of Europeans Have One.
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will is one of the most common legal needs, but less than 25% of Europeans have one. We are now finishing the year and it could be a good moment to think about making a Spanish will or update the existing one.
not something which should simply be left to chance. It is a good idea to talk to your family about it so they understand your issues and know what you want. It may help those around you to understand your wishes in distressing circumstances.
In Spain, the signing of wills must As you may know, a will is not be made by the testator in the exclusively about making sure that presence of a Public Notary who the right people will inherit without will keep in his file the original disagreement or problems. It is a document until the day of death, formal declaration of intention and will register it in the Spanish made by a person in his life-time of Central Registry of wills which is his wishes concerning the disposal situated in Madrid. of his property after his death. If you have already made a will in Spain, please note that your We understand the need to financial and familiar preserve and protect your assets and those of your family. If you circumstances can change and have purchased or already have a therefore your will should be property in Spain, we strongly reviewed and updated. recommend you making a Spanish If you decide to contact us, we can: will in order to facilitate the distribution of your Spanish assets. 1. Advise and guide you in preparing or revising your Spanish We have arranged many wills in Spain for foreigner people just like will. You can make several wills, but it is only the last signed will that you and we believe that it is a satisfying part of life's planning and is valid.
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2. Advice on Inheritance Tax and explain the whole proceeding of distribution of the inheritance after death. 3. Assist you at the Notary Office when you sign your Spanish will. Our standard fees for helping you to prepare and sign a Spanish will are 150 Euros for one Will (21 % VAT and notary fees included) and 300 Euros for two Wills (21 % VAT and notary fees included). For further information on making Spanish wills and arrange a free appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us at mail@axarquiasolicitors.com. We will be pleased to study your particular case and help you to prepare a will. AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Mr Jose Manuel Garzon Senior Partner mail@axarquiasolicitors.com Tel. 952 901 115
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El Cortijo
Bar & Restaurante
Avd Canillas 6, Competa Tel: 952 553 647 Mov: 617 066 855
Private on-site Parking email: elcortjocompeta.gmail.com
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Meat cooked on the stone to your liking and full a la cart menu
Vegana y Vegetariana Carta completa Full Vegan and Vegetarian menu!
Closed on 24th December Christmas Day 25th December Special Lunch Menu & Special evening A La Carte Menu"
New Years Eve 31st December Open For Dinner Only Special Menu 50 euro per person Incls. Glass Of Champagne, Bottle of Wine Coffee & Grapes!
New Years Day 1st January Open all Day for Lunch and Dinner Abierto 6 noches cada semana de 18.30 - 23.00 Open 6 nights a week from 18.30 - 23.00 Jedeu / Abend / Geoffuet 18.30 -23.00 Cerrado el lunes - Closed Mondays Domingos de 13.00-16.00 Sunday Lunch 1pm-16.00 Sonntag von 13.00-16.00
Ternera asada 7.50€ Roast Beef 7.50€ Roastbeef 7.50€
A great venue for a special event and fantastic views of the hanging houses of Competa!
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PICO DE VELETA, ONE OF THE GREAT CYCLING CHALLENGES IN EUROPE. The third highest peak in Spain on the highest paved road in Europe! Europe’s highest and longest road bike ascent. (2430m) Going from glorious sunshine to freezing temperatures in just a few kilometres riding into the thin air, one for the cyclists bucket list! One Day Excursion Distance: 71km Metres Climbed: 2430m Difficulty Rating: *4/5
We will collect you from your holiday accommodation and drive to the village of Güejar Sierra, which is located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Granada Province of Andalucia. From here the climbing begins!
Minimum of two cyclists. Discounts available for groups of 3 or more. Bike Hire, helmet, pedals, transport and guide incl. If you have already booked bike hire the excursion price will be discounted
This tour can be shortened and completed on 29er mountain bikes
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Restaurante Taberna
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Teteria Hierbabuena
Get the real & tasty Indian & Moroccan food as well as Traditional Spanish Food. All ingredients are fresh and all dishes homemade
Breakfasts - Tapas - Snacks - Main Dishes Thursday Curry Night - Traditional Fish and chips Served Every Day Outside Terrace with Heaters Morrocan Shop inside the restaurant! Teteria Hierbabuena Taberna Reservations call 951 70 76 38 Avenida de la Constitucion 35, CĂłmpeta We can be found next to the Car Park Reservations Recommended
Las Arrijana Sayalonga Our Self catering houses are at the foot of the Natural Park of Sierras Tejeda and Almijara. The Arrijana Rural House has 5 double bedrooms with bathrooms all in a Morrocan style, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, BBQ and a beautiful Arab tent.Ideal for large groups and popular for Special Events. Ask for more information about our Christmas Lunch and Xmas Market
We also have Casa Rural Madre Tierra and three apartments (Alma, MontaĂąa y Reina). We are a family company with years of experience in the tourism sector You can reserve a table in our restaurant, book hiking trails and other outdoor activities We would love you to experince Andalucia from our rural country homes. .
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casa rurales costa del sol
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Avda Constitucion 59, Competa Tel 643303098
BRITISH FISH & CHIPS
Cod Scampi Cod Fish Cake Sausage in Batter Burgers Chicken Nuggets Onion Rings Soft Drinks
Roast Chicken Steak & Kidney Pie Steak & Onion Pie Chicken & Mushroom Pie Cornish Pasties Curry Sauce Mushy Peas Gravy
Winter Opening Hours Tue to Thur -13.00 to 14.30 & 18.00 to 21.00
Fri & Sat - 13.00 to 14.30 & 18.00 - 22.00 Closed Sundays & Mondays
Christmas Opening Hours 24th 13.00 - 14.30 25th & 26th Closed. 27th & 28th 13.00 - 14.30 & 18.00 - 22.00 29th & 30th Closed 31st 13.00 - 14.30 1st Jan Closed 2nd Back To Normal
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becomes a full-blown phenomenon.
TODO EXPRESS We've Got Christmas Wrapped At Todo Express.
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his is our 15th Christmas and as ever we have all that is required to make it great; turkeys from Sevilla, organically raised and delicious, Irish beef and pork with crackling, condiments, cheese and crackers to make your day go with a bang! Our range of party foods mean you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your friends and family. We have cocktail sausages and sausage rolls, pork pies, samosas, bhajis and pakoras to name but a few.
matured for a fantastic flavour. This year as well as classic luxury deep filled mince pies we have booze-infused sloe gin, & salted caramel mince pies topped with a sprinkling of gold, guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. Make those gifts look extra special with beautiful wrapping paper, gift tags and trimmings and once the presents are wrapped sit back and plan your festive TV viewing with a copy of the TV Choice magazine.
Our array of festive sweets and chocolates include the classics such as Matchmakers and Terry's Chocolate oranges and your favourite chocolate tubs of Quality Street, Celebrations, Heroes and Roses. Plus lots of additional sweet treats, which also make ideal gifts so get in quick whilst stocks last.
Our parcel receiving service is perfect for those living in the campo or who do not want to be tied to waiting in for a package. We just charge a nominal fee based on the weight of the item. To use this service or for more information about this service, or for a copy of our Christmas Grocery order form please email info@todo-todo.co.uk It is really that easy!!
For the bakers amongst you we have all the ingredients you need to knock up perfect, cakes, pies and puddings. As well as dried fruit, glacé cherries, and mixed peel we have cake decorations and festive sprinkles. Our Christmas puddings are steeped in sherry, brandy and cider and
Add some sparkle to your Christmas with La Casa Bella Lights twinkling, fire roaring, fun with family and friends and never too many hours to go until the next festive tipple, we love Christmas. It's the time of year when hygge, pronounced hueguh, the Danish idea of cosiness,
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There are different ways to bring hygge into your home, avoid rushing, get comfortable and just do anything that you enjoy. Surround yourself with things that you love. Candles create an intimate, relaxing atmosphere, and in our house have the advantage of hiding both dust and wrinkles. Tweaking your décor to reflect the way that you are feeling turns a house into a home. Cushions and throws in different luxurious textures make a room feel warmer and more comfortable, add whatever you like, Hygge is all about what makes you feel good If you plan to spend a this winter tucked up in front of the fire, we are celebrating the snuggle season in style with 10% off all rugs, cushions and throws purchased in our Cómpeta showroom until Christmas. Fill your home with festive joy, the shop is bursting with furnishings and beautiful bits and pieces, from the stylish and contemporary to the individual and exotic, all available for pre Christmas delivery. Check out our website to see our free delivery area. Christmas is a time for giving and this December we are raising money for Cudeca to help with the great work they do in caring for people with cancer and other advanced illnesses. Throughout December we will be be donating 10% of all giftware sales to Cudeca from our Cómpeta shop. This offer is valid until Christmas, so it's a great chance to raise some money for a fabulous charity whilst treating your nearest and dearest to interesting and unusual gifts. Or why not cut out the middle man and treat yourself! We look forward to seeing you.
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6. Salvador Dali (1904 – 1989) Probably the most famous surrealist artist to have ever lived, known for his dreamlike and sometimes disturbing imagery. He also dabbled in film. Amongst his best-known works are The Persistence of Memory, Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee, and The Elephants. He had one of the greatest moustaches of all time. 7. Penelope Cruz (1974 – ) The most globally recognised Spanish actress, Penelope Cruz won an Oscar for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and has also starred in successful films like Vanilla Sky, Volver, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. She studied classical ballet for nine years before she became an actress.
10 FAMOUS SPANISH PEOPLE There Are Many Famous Spanairds Here Are Just a Few, 1. Queen Isabella (1451 – 1504) The Queen of Castile and Leon, she played a key role in reorganising the government and brought the crime rate down to record lows. She also financed Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the Americas, and had a really quite impressive sevenchildren. 2. Hernando Cortes (1485 – 1547) This Spanish Conquistador is best known for leading the expedition that devastated the Aztec Empire, and was one of the first Spanish settlers to begin the colonisation of the Americas. He was eventually named Marques del Valle de Oacoaca. Catchy. 3. Miguel de Cervantes (1547 – 1616) This is the guy that, arguably, invented the modern novel when he wrote Don Quixote. It’s widely regarded as one of the greatest
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works of fiction ever created, and his influence on the Spanish language was so profound that it is sometimes referred to as ‘The Language of Cervantes.’ 4. Diego Velazquez (1599 – 1660) One of the most famous Spanish painters, he was a portrait artist for the royal family, as well as other famous Europeans and commoners. Las Meninas is considered his masterpiece, depicting life in the Spanish court of King Philip IV. 5. (1881 – 1973) Another artist well worthy of his place on this list. He was a prolific painter and sculptor who cofounded the Cubist movement, as well as other new styles of artistic expression. Amongst his bestknown works are The Old Guitarist, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, and Guernica.
8. Rafael Nadal (1986 – ) One of the greatest tennis players of all time, nicknamed ‘The King of Clay’ for his dominance on that surface. He’s won 14 Grand Slam titles, as well as an Olympic gold medal and numerous other titles. 9. Clara Alonso (1987 – ) The leading Spanish fashion model, she’s become the advertising face of numerous companies like GUESS and Armani. She’s one of the few Spanish models to walk in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, something she’s done numerous times. 10. David de Gea (1990 – ) It’s hard to pick a single Spanish footballer, but de Gea has risen to prominence as one of the best goalkeepers in the world during his time at Manchester United, the club he joined after a successful career at Spanish club Atletico Madrid.
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TRADITIONAL SPANISH GAMES
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n history there have been famous games shared by people in many different parts of the world. However, Spain’s traditional games have entertained children since long before these games became popular. Spain is a country rich in traditions and boasts a variety of typical games. Spain even has its own deck of cards called the baraja española that dates back to the 14th century. Some popular Spanish games played with the Spanish deck of cards are: Mus: Originally from the Basque Country, Mus is probably the most played card game in Spain. Two 2player teams compete to win tricks. Siete y Media: Seven and a Half is a Spanish game with Italian origins. It is similar to Black Jack. Tute: Tute is a popular trick-taking card game in Spain that features trump cards and is played by 4 players. There are many other typical games in Spain that don’t use cards: Damas: Checkers, or draughts, is a popular board game in Spain and all over the world.
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Dominó: Dominoes, a game that uses small white rectangular tiles. Each tile represents 2 numeric values with between zero and six dots on each side. Various games can be played with dominoes. Parchís: Parchís is a popular Spanish board game that comes from the Indian game of Pachisi. Each of the four players has four pawns that must make their way around the board until reaching their safe zone. A die is used to determine moves and players “chase” and “eat” each other’s pawns, sending them back to the starting point. And, of course, there are Spanish games for kids. Chapas: Chapas is played with metal bottle caps. The caps are decorated, and a track is drawn on the ground. Players race each other to the end of the track by taking turns flicking their caps. Churro, mediamanga, mangantera: This Spanish game for children is played by two teams. One team forms a line, bending at the waist and holding onto the person in front of them, forming a long flat barrier with their backs. The other team forms a line (standing up) directly behind the barrier. One by one they must jump as far as possible onto the backs of the barrier team. They can propel
themselves forward with their hands, but once they land, they are not allowed to move. If the whole team is able to maintain their balance on top of the “barrier” then the first jumper must then touch either his/her forearm (churro), mid-arm (mediamanga), or hold both hands together (mangotero). Then, the first player of the barrier team must guess in what position his/her rival’s hand is in. If he/she guesses correctly, the teams switch roles. If not, they start over again in the same roles. Additionally, if the barrier collapses at any point in the game, they must start over as the barrier team again. If the jumping team falls, or any of their players touch the ground at any time, then the teams switch roles. Escondite: “Hide and seek” in the dark is a popular kid’s game worldwide. The players “hide” and the “seeker” finds. Gomas: A traditional activity for kids that involves a long elastic band stretched between two players who hold the band in place with their legs. The other players, step into the middle of the band to do certain jumps and choreography movements to the rhythm of singing and clapping. If an error is made, players switch places. Oca: The Game of the Goose is a traditional and fun children’s game. It is a board game with numbered spaces arranged in a spiral. The players’ pieces move based on dice-throws and face a wide variety of shortcuts and obstacles to reach the end. Peonza: Peonza, or spinning top, is a popular Spanish toy that spins around, balanced on one point. There are many types of tops and fun games for kids that can be played with the peonza.mily, even in the modern age.
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5 20 ODD AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SPAIN How Many Do You Know? 1. Liquid Gold Spain produces 43.8% of all of the world's Olive Oil. That’s quite a claim. The largest Olive Oil producing region is Andalucia, with Jaen at the epicentre of production. Liquid gold is a common term, and indeed it is. Interestingly, Italy is actually a net IMPORTER and much of your supermarket ‘Italian’ Olive Oil is actually produced here, under the smiling Spanish sun! 2. Religion A whopping 98% of the country used to be Roman Catholic. Nowadays that figure is lower, around 74%, with only 36% admit to be practising Catholics. Perhaps football is the number one religion today. 3. St George Whilst many English celebrate St George in a most lacklustre style, in Spain old Jorge is merrily lauded. If you're holidaying in Barcelona on St George’s day (23rd April) you can expect a rose or a book from your loved one, depending on your sex. I think I’d prefer the book…! Look out for the St George cross on the shirt of FC Barcelona. 4. Say That Again?
Approximately 470 million people in the world speak Spanish as their first or native language, the best reason to learn those complicated conjugations! It’s ‘imperative’ if you want to travel! Another language to influence Spain was Arabic. Note the ‘Al’ before many place names, for example Almeria, or Alicante. 5. Hola or Hello? Hola! magazine has been widely read since 1944, that endless thirst for a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous. Its sister magazine, Hello, was launched originally in 1988, and has been a favourite of the jet set ever since, and even the budget airline set, there always seems to be a copy left behind… 6. Hold the Front Page Newspapers, on the other hand, are not so widely read and few folk outside of cities or large towns will actually buy one. The local bar is a more likely spot to read the papers, usually a regional copy and of course the ubiquitous sports paper will also be there. 7. Football - Real Madrid Real Madrid, despite their constant debt and wrangling, are the richest
football club in the world. Top dollar? They’re worth €2.5 billion. Annual turnover currently stands at a cool €604 million. 8. ...and Barcelona The mighty FC Barcelona has the biggest privately owned stadium in the world, seating a mighty 99,786 and continues to be a hot spot on the tourist trail of things to see and do in the city. 9. La Rambla Staying in Barcelona, stretching for 1.2 kms La Rambla sees thousands people every day – 7 days a week. It resembles an ocean of people, constantly moving, and always entertaining. It's also the most likely place to be pick-pocketed. Here's a photo of an unusually quiet Rambla... 10. Shopping in Barcelona Portal del Ángel, a pedestrianised shopping street in the same city sees the soles of 3,000 pedestrians every hour of every day. It's also known as the most expensive street in Spain, with high rents reflecting the popularity. 11. Spanish Oscars The multi talented and handsome Javier Bardem (the BEST Bond
baddie!) is the first Spanish actor to win an Oscar. His wife, Penelope Cruz, won one for best supporting actress in the film Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Bet we know what their mantelpiece looks like… 12. Quiet Please, anyone for tennis? Rafael Nadal, from Mallorca, tennis player, is naturally right handed but prefers to play his sport of choice left handed. Is it his sport of choice? Actually, he played football first – and was pretty good but gave it all up at the ripe old age of 12. Perhaps he reckoned there was more cash in the other racket. Game, set and match. 13. Neutral status Spain remained neutral during World War I and abstained during World War II under Franco. Still technically involved of course, through the efforts of the many volunteers, who fought on both sides. Spanish spy and 007 of the day Joan Pujol Garcia received the 2nd Class Iron Cross from the
Germans. He was codenamed ‘Garbo’ by the British and also received an MBE. 14. Mr Mop Back in 1956…The Spaniard Manuel Jalón Corominas invented the mop. Where is he? I dislike him already! Must be why they love mopping their floors here so much…
17. Flora and fauna There are 8,000 plant species in Spain, with 2,000 of them being indigenous. 18. Dive deeper The Spanish invented the first diving bell in 1538.
15. Give me Land, Lots of Land Spain is the least densely populated country in Europe, with plenty of wild and wonderful open space!
19. No Fairies Here Not for teeth, anyway. The much loved Tooth Fairy is a mere rodent in Spain. Lose a wobbly diente and if you’re lucky, you might get a night time visit from a mouse by the name of Ratoncito Pérez, he’ll leave you a gift under the pillow.
16. Sign Language Many gestures are used to portray feelings. Closed fingers and thumb up means a drink, little finger and index finger up with fist turned in means a wife is having an affair. Then there’s the Abanico or hand fan. Now you’re in totally different territory, be careful how you wave that thing!
20. Fiesta!! From jumping over real live babies, to hanging out in coffins. Pelting tomatoes and running with bulls..it all happens at the parties in Spain. This country is host and home to the weirdest, and most fun fiestas and festivals, more than anywhere else in the world. And…apparently there’s always one on, somewhere!
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BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, SAYALONGA Home to Málaga's Best Wines?
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here's a winery above Sayalonga – it is just off the road between the town and the Archez junction. It's called Bodegas Bentomiz and the wine they make is first class. Set up by a Dutch couple who moved to the area almost 25 years ago, they produce wines that are distinctively fresh and subtle. The range is called “Ariyanas” and includes sweet and dry, white, red and rosé. The Ariyanas wines have caught the attention of the wine world at large. Over the 15 years they've been operating commercially they have found distribution in a dozen countries and placed the wines in some 20 or so Michelin-starred restaurants. Their dry muscat (Ariyanas Seco Sobre Lías Finas) and one of their sweet muscats (Ariyanas Terruño Pizarroso) won in the Sabor a Málaga competition to be named the best of their respective categories. The story of how their business
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has developed is astonishing: André and Clara started in other fields; both are self-taught and yet have achieved a professional level of expertise and excellence. Their history – along with just what wine-making in Málaga's Axarquía region involves – can be discovered at the winery. They run a daily tour and tasting from Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. Not only that, but to provide a fuller experience of the wine with food, as well as developing their love of gastronomy and André's love of cooking, their wine-salon doubles as a lunch-time restaurant, with the gourmet meals served just after the tasting at 14:00 – so you can combine tour, tasting and lunch, if you wish. Accolades have rolled in from all sides: the food is just wonderful. Indeed, the reviews of Bodegas Bentomiz on TripAdvisor and Facebook, their client photos on Instagram (#bodegasbentomiz), and press articles, all express visitors'
delight in the passion that André, Clara and their small, dedicated team, display in creating a “complete wine experience”. For special occasions they go a little further. Their “Mountain Wine & Music” summer concerts are thrilling events with live music, gourmet food and wine all enjoyed beside the winery in one of the most beautiful places in the province. Their occasional “dinner and music” evenings allow André to develop exciting new menus. And this Christmas they're offering a splendid 7-course banquet with wine – the best gastronomic celebration! After Christmas, when we're all in the doldrums they have a special JANUARY OFFER – book lunch for 4 and one wine-pairing menu (a glass with each course) is free. That's a taste of the best of Málaga, free of charge – a mustdo experience www.bodegasbentomiz.com
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SIX TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DESERTS Delicious Flavours For The Festive Season.
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he holiday season is the time of eating delicious food with the ones you love – especially all those delicious sweets! The Spanish love their sugar and Christmas time brings out the most delicious recipes within each family. For the next few weeks you will see stores and bakeries stocking their shelves with traditional Christmas sweets of the Christmas season. Whether you want to buy some or make them yourself, you will enjoy this yummy list of must-try Spanish desserts! Enjoy! Roscón de Reyes Known as “The twisted roll of Kings”, Roscón de Reyes is a classic Spanish dish that is usually eaten on Three Kings Day (January 6th). Dating back to times when the Romans ruled over much of Spain’s land, this treat was adopted by the Christians in the 4th century when the Church made it part of the annual celebration of the
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holiday. This delicious pastry is has become an essential part of the Spanish holidays. Mazapán Spanish marzipan is said to have been created centuries ago by the nuns of the Convent of San Clemente in Toledo. Following the Battle of las Navas de Tolosa in the year 1212, there was a devastating famine in Castile. Since there wasn’t any wheat available at time, the nuns were able to feed the malnourished townspeople with the sugar and almond reserves they had stocked in the city. And since then this delectable sweetmeat has become commonplace as a Spanish Christmas treat! Turrón Invented centuries ago in a small Spanish town named Jijona, Turrón de Navidad has become the classic Spanish treat of the holidays. The Moors would get the raw, organic honey needed for the dish from the wildflowers growing on the mountainside. It’s
been around for over 500 years for a reason: it’s that good! If you’re in Madrid for the holidays, this simple, easy-to-make Christmas treat is a MUST! Pestiños These flakey, delicate goodies have played a crucial role in traditional Spanish Christmas dishes for years. They’re easy and fun to make and enjoy with family and friends during the holidays! Polvorón This delicious dream of a cookie has also become an absolute staple in traditional Spanish holiday dishes. A rich, crumbly shortbread treat; this Christmas cookie will melt in your mouth! Mantecados No Spanish home is without mantecados on Christmas! Dating back to the 16th century, these classic crumble cakes are light but certainly carry a rich, unique flavour!
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Impressions of India in Galeria Luz de la Vida, Competa
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ieuwke Loth who runs the galeria Luz de la Vida in Competa has spent the November month in Indi. She was invited to the 3rd Art Symposium Chitrashaala in India. The art symposium was the mean reason for Lieuwke to travel to India, but she also visited other parts of beautiful Rajasthan, like Udaipur, Pushkar and Jaisalmer. In Pushkar she celebrated with more then 1000 Indians the Camelfair and the holy full moon event. She met a beautiful Gypsy family and she made a cameltrip into the desert. She also visited Indian artists and their homes. It was her first visit in India, and it won’t be the last! Its an amazing and incredible country. You either hate it or love it, they say so. Lieuwke loves India. And for sure it brought Lieuwke a lot of new inspiration and impressions. She will process all what she has seen and experienced. And out of this travel new art is born. Feel welcome to visit the gallery to have a chat with Lieuwke and to see what she has taken from there and what she created on canvas or paper. Business hours: Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat 11:00 – 14:00 Thursday & Friday 17:00 – 20:00 Calle Laberinto 15 Bajo, Competa
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What happens when the Sun does not shine or at night? It will instantaneously switch back to the Grid. What happens if I have a power cut? Then the system shuts down until the Grid comes on again. What happens to the electric I produce from the Sun that I don't use? You can if desired retrofit batteries to store that power if you want to use at night, this is better than being paid for the electricity you produce as you would always pay more when buying electricity than you would get selling it back to the electric company.
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you will want your Solar System to last for many years and produce the most power possible. It is our aim to have happy customers only! Read this and you will change your mind about installing Solar Electric! *Will it save me money and how long will it take to pay for itself? Yes, it will save you money, the standard unit will produce 4.6kw of electricity, with the everincreasing electricity cost to you, in around 4 – 6 years it would have paid for itself, this depends on how much power you normally use and how much the cost of electric keeps increasing. Can I feed the unused electric back into the system (Grid)? No, at the moment you cannot, the Electricity company will not allow it, however if that should change in the future the system can be programmed to feed back to the Grid.
Is this going to cost a great deal of money? It is much more affordable than many people think, the cost will vary a little depending on installation requirements. *How much room do I need and where can they go? They can go in a South, East – West orientation, spit into separate panels on a flat or sloping roof or on the ground, you need space for about 16/18 Solar panels. I have a Three Phase electric system, is that a problem? No, we have both Single and Three Phase units available. How do I know that this equipment will last? The Solar panels we use are made in Spain so designed to run with the heat we have here. The inverter creates the usable electricity are made in Germany or Holland depending on application required. Grid-Tied Solar Think Again! See Advert Opposite
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are due to stop by. Children take empty cans and string them along a piece of rope. They then drag the cans around, making as much noise as possible. This custom is meant to call the attention of the Three Kings, so that they remember to leave the children presents that night.
Wacky Spanish Christmas Traditions Some You Might Know Some You Might Not!
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any countries have their own special Christmas customs, and Spain is no exception. Perhaps you already know about the Three Kings that bring children presents or the special sweets eaten this time of year. However, there are a few wacky Spanish Christmas traditions that aren’t so well known. Read on to find out what they are! These unique Spanish Christmas traditions are a perfect way to create new holiday memories! Santa Claus is Not Coming to Town No, instead another strange man is on his way. Spanish children believe the Three Kings will bring their presents on the 6th of January, but some parts of Spain have an extra gift-giving figure that visits on Christmas Eve. In Galicia, a northwestern region of Spain, a mythical coal miner named El Apalpador feels children’s bellies to see if they’ve been eating well. Children deemed undernourished are given small, yummy treats, such as chestnuts. He may also leave a little present behind instead of food. The delicious treats are among
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our favorite Spanish Christmas traditions! We sure could go for some Spanish Christmas sweets right now! Photo credit: Javier Lastras Olentzero brings the gifts on Christmas Eve in the Spanish provinces of Navarre and Basque Country. He is often depicted as being an overweight peasant, wearing farmer’s clothing and smoking a pipe. He leaves gifts for children, and only asks for some food and alcohol in return. It’s the Most Wonderful-ly Fun Time of the Year In many parts of Spain, children participate in El Aguinaldo. On Christmas day, children visit their neighbors or relatives and sing Christmas carols. In exchange for their beautiful songs, they are given sweet treats or a little bit of money. This is one of the most special Spanish Christmas traditions. Spain’s version of April Fools Day falls on December 28. Spaniards call this El Día de los Inocentes (the Day of the Innocents). Pranks are generally harmless. The most popular prank is to stick a drawing of a stick figure on someone’s back. In the beachside city of Cádiz, Spanish children take part in El Arrastre (The Drag) on January 5, the day before the Three Kings
Rockin’ Around the Christmas…Log? In the Spanish east coast region of Catalonia, children receive presents from a pooping log. Known as Tió de Nadal, or Christmas Log, this smiling figure becomes part of the family during the holiday season. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Catalonian families feed Tió de Nadal little treats every day, and cover him with a blanket each night to keep him warm. On Christmas Eve, children beat Tió de Nadal with sticks to help him poop out presents. Instead of individual presents, he usually poops out small treats, like nuts and candies, that are meant to be shared by everyone. The Tió de Nadal is one of our favorite wacky Spanish Christmas traditions! Catalonia is the birthplace of another pooping Christmas character, El Caganer or The Crapper. He is often shown as a peasant, squatting down over a large pile of poop. El Caganer is usually placed in the Belen, an elaborate Nativity scene that most Spanish households display. There are various explanations for his inclusion in the otherwise holy scene, but the most widely accepted reason is simply that it’s funny. In modern times, the figure can be made to look like politicians, famous actors or other pop culture icons. It’s certainly one of the most humorous Spanish Christmas traditions!
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CHRISTMAS INFORMATION FOR COMPETA & MALAGA Josephine Drew Reports!
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t's December and the busiest month for Public holidays. The 6th the 8th, and the 25th.. Starting on the 9th is 'semana de mayor', so there maybe activities in the village for the older inhabitants. Normally on the first Saturday of December there is a Christmas market in the Plaza. Another activity is to watch the Christmas lights being put up by the workmen, this can fill a couple of hours sitting on a bench outside the church. We used to have a huge tree where the
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Taperia is. They would dig up the concrete, fix an enormous fir tree in concrete and decorate it! That was not so long ago. Once when there was snow on the snow-line, over night a snowman appeared complete with a carrot for a nose. Someone must have brought the snow down in their truck. Then there is the switching on of the lights, which is usually advertised on the Town hall phone app, (Competa Informa) or on the back page of The Grapevine or Voz de Competa from Town Hall. Then comes the discussion during coffee as to
whether they are new lights this year, or the old ones, 'not as good as other villages' can be heard, or 'they are looking tatty', or 'not as good as the coastal ones'. Forgetting its a village of only approx 4000 or so inhabitants, who pay into the system. But its our lights, and our village, complete with a Belen (Nativity Scene) in the Town Hall. It may not be as sophisticated as the town ones, but its ours. Also there is the much looked forward to Christmas afternoon for the over sixty-fives which is a wonderful afternoon, (and for the
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past two years in the refurbished 'knicker factory'), with food and drinks, either soft or alcohol, speeches about reaching old age and certificates handed out to those who have reached sixtyfive, and then you can detect the mumbles of 'Oh, thought he was younger/older'. There is entertainment, sometimes local and sometimes professional, and dancing, and everyone is in their finery. The ladies in tight shoes, with a dab of make-up and immaculate lacquered hair, the men in nice cardigans, with hair slicked down. The men get together and chat, (that way their wives cant see how much wine they are drinking), the ladies stick together and eat, normally drinking soft drinks. I and a few others sit with the Spanish villagers, and they welcome it. When we leave we all get a gift, and it ends when the bell rings for Mass. If over sixtyfive you need to get your name on the list, if its your year for a certificate, normally an invitation gets sent! If you are of the right age but your partner isn’t, it doesn’t matter they can accompany you!
Calle Granada has arches for the first time, Calle Jan Juan (parallel to Calle Nueva) and Calle Carcer (the street on the way to the Cervantes theatre) have a display, and look for four giant trees this year. Plaza de la Marina has lights which change colour, and in Plaza de la Constitucion you can go 'inside' the tree this year. (the Plaza at the end of Larios) Plaza del Obispo looks magical next to the lit up Cathedral, and also Calle Alcazabilla, just in front of the Roman Amphitheatre. Over in Huelin Park, and the Paseo de Parque there is a long stretch of lights to wander along. (Near La Termica).
on the bus you require. There will be a lot of people milling round the stop looking confused, so when you see the bus, push your way forward waving your ticket. Don’t be British and say 'after you, no, after you'. Many are waiting for a ruta bus anyway, and its not always clear on the front of the bus, (sometimes directo and ruta come together) so waving the ticket at the driver will get you a yes or a no, your bus or not! Another reason for this organised chaos is that some will have purchased returns at the start of their journey but not had them stamped with a time at the ticket office. That's why I didn’t suggest getting a return at Torre. Another way to see the lights is to stop overnight.
Sometimes there is a trip with Competa Bus sl to for the lights, advertised on their F.B. page, and How to get there is the annual dilemma because the bus leaves a trip for the pensioners run by the village. Last year we had an Malaga for Canillas at 18.30, except for the Sunday bus which extra trip after Christmas to see two wonderful Belens and we had leaves at 20.15. a meal in an hotel together with If you have a car don’t try to drive the pensioners from Corumbella, and Sayalonga and another in and park, its best to drive to Torre del Mar and catch a directo village. Speeches were made, bus from the bus station. You can wine was drunk, we had a Now on to the Malaga lights. wonderful very long day. I do park on a side street with no They hope to switch them on on hope our new Mayor still wants to problems in Torre. The buses at 29th November at 7pm. There will 16.40 or 17.10 are direct, Monday arrange these outings for us. be a concert after the light and to Friday, (on a Saturday the sound show, and they will hand 17.10 takes the long route called Contrary to rumour I don’t work out 10,000 light beams. The for Loymerbus, Competa Bus sl ruta written on the front of the theme is woodland and they will or Alsa, I just use buses and like bus). This should get you into go on every night at 6.30 until Malaga for the 6.30 lights, in time to chat. January 7th.. to push your way for a place to stand, because it gets very busy. Happy Christmas, Happy Holiday, At 6.30, 8 and 9.30 the music and Happy bus rides! light show is on and this year the I suggest when you get off the songs are 'All I want for Josephine Drew bus at the puerto stop, cross the Christmas is You, Jingle Bell road to the Alsa ticket office and Rock, En Navidad and Never get your return back, stating the Back Down. They are advertised return time, (mas o menos) as 'feet-tapping earworms'! directo, three hours is usually long enough to have festive fun. As well as Calle Larios which is See what time is printed on the famous for its display every year, ticket and then when you go back they have used 2 million LED to the bus station in time for your bulbs in the whole of Malaga. bus you can be certain of getting
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MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS IN MALAGA How Many Have You Visited?
2019 has brought many joys, there are already 10 Michelin Starred distributed among 8 restaurants! These are the Michelin-starred restaurants in Malaga: Bibo Dani Garcia Marbella, the crown jewel: The chef from Malaga has managed to be at the top, standing as the only restaurant in Andalusia with 3 stars. Bibo Dani García is located in the city of Marbella, specifically in the courtyard of the Puente Romano Hotel. A casual space based on “thinking locally and cooking in
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global”. After achieving a triumph more than expected by the critics, the chef announced his change of registration, closing Bibo Dani García Marbella, on November 19, to create a radically different cuisine. Specialities include foie gras millefeuille or creamy rice with blue duck stand out. This restaurant has menus ranging from 105€ to 300€. El Lago Restaurant: Located in one of the most exclusive urbanisations of Marbella, Elviria Hills in Marbella. A Club House belonging to Greenlife Golf, which received its
star in 2005. This place offers unique views, located on the incomparable setting of a lake and a golf course. With 20 years behind it, it is undoubtedly a great reference of Andalusian gastronomy. If it stands out, El Lago, as a Michelin star restaurant in Malaga is for a strong commitment to products of maximum proximity, thus managing to provide something different. Among its most popular dishes are vegetable ceviche with avocado or goat’s milk cheesecake with grape sorbet.
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One of the most affordable star restaurants, its menus between from 55€ to 75€. Skina Restaurant: Designed to live a unique experience in another Michelinstarred restaurant in Malaga. Located between the narrow streets of the old town of Marbella is a small space with only 4 tables, but care to the maximum detail. Directed by Marcos Granados, a chef who knows the importance of room service. Skina’s specialities include dishes such as bull’s tail ravioli with coffee or a sea bass in iodized juice or strawberries, violets and black sesame. A restaurant with menus between 110€ and 135€ per person. Due to its reduced space is essential to reserve a table to enjoy a unique cuisine in the old case of the city of Marbella.
Ajoblanco or Usuzukurl de toro, thus merging Japanese cuisine with Andalusian. It stands out for having the kitchen open, so you will enjoy to the maximum watching how they prepare delicious dishes. A Michelin star restaurant in Malaga awarded in 2015 that added to the 3 that the Kabuki Group already had distributed among its different establishments. The price of its menus is between 47€ and 140€ per person. Sollo Restaurant: Directed by Diego Gallegos, a Brazilian chef by birth, but from Malaga by adoption. He has managed to make a niche? For himself in Andalusian gastronomy, being known as “The Caviar Chef”. Sollo is located in the Malaga town of Fuengirola and has managed to differentiate itself from its competition for sustainable fishing, having its own aquaponics production plant, where it breeds freshwater fish. In addition, in its facilities you can see the vegetables it cultivates and then serves in its dishes.
Jose Carlos Garcia Restaurant: A more than deserved Michelin Starred defined on its own page as “A menu with a look at the Malagueña culture”. Located in one of the most beautiful places in the city, the Muelle Uno, next to the sea. Its kitchens prepare food Known as “The Caviar Chef” as typical as good anchovies or a offers an experience to enjoy this delicacy from 12€. delicious goat with more than innovative culinary techniques. The Brazilian chef’s specialities Its menus range from 52€ to 127€ include macaroni with trout pâté per person. A restaurant with only and praline or “purple chicha” ice 6 tables so it is essential to make cream. a reservation in advance. The menus of the Sollo de Fuengirola are around 100€. Kabuki Raw: Located in a unique place, Bardal Ronda: considered one of the most In one of the most emblematic luxurious hotels in the world, cities of the province, Ronda, is Finca Cortesín, in the Malaga this restaurant that has managed town of Casares. to become in a short time one of the most demanded throughout A kitchen led by chef Luis Olarra that puts on the table dishes such the area. as Tortillas de Camarón Salvaje,
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The aim of the chef, Benito Gomez, has always been to capture the essence of the producers of the region through respect and authenticity. Located within the Finca Rabadán, which manages to supply the restaurant with a large amount of horticultural, livestock, oleic and game. Among its dishes highlights the spicy pipirrana with shrimps or blackberries with sheep’s milk and eucalyptus. The prices of the menus of the Bardal in Ronda are between 85€ and 100€. Messina Restaurant: Near the Bajadilla beach in Marbella is another of the Michelin-starred restaurants in Malaga that triumphs in the province. The main chef, Mauricio Giuvanini, through the juices of food and combining Iberian, South American and Oriental flavours has managed to stand out in a world where there is more and more competition. Although it opened its doors in 2003, it was not until 2016 when it won its first Michelin Star. The Messina restaurant’s specialities include dishes such as veal gizzard or mashed lemon, spinach and parmasan stew. The price of its menus is between 55€ and 90€. Most of Michelin star restaurants of Malaga are in Marbella, a city on the Costa del Sol that is a benchmark for tourism. Remember that with Marbes
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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.
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6. If you are watching cricket at the Oval, 9. Who recorder the song 'Think' in 1968 in which county cricket club are you sat? and also performed it in the Blues Brothers . movie from the '80s? 7. Which British explorer was murdered . 10. Which Archduke was assassinated in by the natives in Hawaii? . Sarajevo in June 1914 and caused the 8. Which Beatle has the real name of outbreak of Ww1? Richard Starkey? .
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A SPANISH CHRISTMAS MENU Celebrate It Like The Locals
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n Spain Christmas Eve is called La Noche Buena or The Good Night and in Spain it is celebrated with a large family feast that is eaten late in the evening and lasts a couple hours. Some families attend midnight mass before or after, although many families are still finishing dinner around the table at midnight! Christmas Eve is a time for celebrating in neighbourhood bars and taverns and around the table with family and friends, not a time for gift exchanges or Santa Claus. That must wait until January 6th, which is Epiphany, a religious holiday. Here is a menu for Christmas Eve dinner, Spanish-style. It has several courses and includes tapas or appetizers, as well as dessert and coffee or after-dinner drinks. None of the recipes are terribly difficult to prepare and you certainly do not have to use all of them. Pick and choose what you like and add some Spanish flavour to your Christmas table! TAPAS Artichokes with clams: Artichokes are a popular vegetable in Spain, especially
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fresh from the market. They are often served sautéed with ham or stuffed with white sauce and ham or meat, etc. Sometimes served cold, they combine well with anchovies and piquillo peppers, or with salmon and capers, or tuna fish with a good olive oil. Gambas a la plancha (Pan-grilled shrimp): Spaniards love to eat grilled shrimp at the counter of a good tapas bar while sipping a glass of chilled fino sherry or cold beer. The bars are often crowded, leaving little or no space for proper eating, and I find it fascinating to watch the locals skillfully manage to eat shrimp with one hand while holding a drink in the other. Champiñones al ajillo: Few tapas taste more Spanish than champiñones al ajillo (ajillo mushrooms), dripping with olive oil, garlic and dry Spanish Sherry. Prawn and Bacon Brochettes: The Spanish love bacon, which we cure and air-dry in the same way as our famous jamon. This combination of prawns and bacon is inspired and very popular, and can be found at most Tapas bar, as well as in many banquets and
receptions. It is an ideal treat for your guests when having a party at home! Smoked Fish and Fruit Pintxos: Smoked fish and fresh fruit make a perfect match when combined in this recipe and served as an appetizer. Smoked salmon is now ubiquitous in Spain, particularly in the cities. Less evidence is traditional bacalao (salt cod), for which smoked mackerel is a substitute here. STARTERS Escudella means "bowl," and in Catalonia it is the name of a big stew-soup, escudella i carn d'olla, usually made for Christmas. The rustic taste of this stew is evident in the bones and feet, whose gelatin give such an unctuousness to the dish, and in the rough vegetables such as cabbage and turnips that were so common in the mountains and hills. Cocido Madrileño: As happens with Escudella (see above), this recipe can make a whole meal by its own, you can eat the soup as a starter, and then the meat, or save the meat for the following day!
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Garlic Soup: Bread and garlic soups are eaten for supper by the poor all over the country. This garlic soup is fortified with eggs and canned tuna, which I suspect has come to replace the traditional salt cod.
roasting to perfection. Throughout Castile, most cities and even small villages also have restaurants that serve cochinillos to the delight of residents and tourists alike.
Marmitako: Marmita translates as 'pot' or 'casserole' in Basque, while the suffix ko is the genitive case, so that marmitako literally means 'from the pot'. Of course, just about everything in Basque cooking comes 'from the pot', but only this venerable dish goes by that name.
Escabeche de pollo de navidad: This unusual escabeche recipe is prepared in Extremaduran Merluza en Salsa Verde: households for Christmas Eve. This recipe is one of the frontAlthough several steps are DESSERT runners of traditional Basque involved, the recipe is not difficult, cooking. Salsa verde appears in and its extraordinary flavor is After a brief pause to catch your many dishes: with clams alone, worth the preparation time. breath and clear the table, dinner with monkfish or fresh cod, or continues with dessert or postre. with a combination of clams and Grouper a la Mallorquina: At Christmas time that means hake, as in this recipe. When a fish is prepared a la plates of delicious: mallorquina you know that it will Cordero Asado be cooked with a variety of Turrón, Spanish almond candy. Roast Lamb: Roast lamb will not vegetables piled on top. Ideally, Polvorones or almond cookies. disappoint you or your guests at the fish is a whole and weighs at Mantecados or Spanish crumble Christmas dinner. It is less work least five pounds. Grouper is a cakes. than roasting a turkey or duck good choice, but so is red and is much tastier. Haven t you snapper, striped bass, John Dory, had turkey already this holiday or any other lean, white fleshed season? Why not try Cordero fish. The crown of colorful Asado - Roast Lamb this year? vegetables not only looks pretty Cochinillo asado: but also infuses the fish with You’ll find this dish served all over sensational flavor. Spain, but it is typically Castilian. Segovia, famous for its Roman Caldereta de Langosta (Lobster aqueduct, is also well known for Stew): its wonderful cochinillos, or An exceptional Lobster stew, “suckling pigs,” which many local typical from the Balearic Islands, establishments specialize in and celebrated all over Spain. MAIN COURSE
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Choir, mulled wine, rafes, Visit from father christmas Games, fun & Music
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• december 2019 Horoscopes • ARIES
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n old friend you haven't seen in a long time could suddenly reappear. You'll be surprised by this person's achievements. This meeting or the circumstances surrounding it could mark a turning point for you.
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close friend or your partner could propose an impromptu trip and you might decide to go. You're restless for adventure. You may have been considering several options, but your friend's idea seems the most appealing.
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sudden but fortunate change of job circumstances could take place. Perhaps you suddenly get promoted or transferred. Perhaps an important piece of information comes your way that leads to advancement.
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nformation received today might make it possible for you to change your job, residence, or at least the way you think or operate. You might feel nervous at the prospect, but you'll pull it off all right.
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f you aren't romantically involved, expect that status to change today. You could meet more than one attractive person! A new person could come into your life or an old friend could suddenly seem more appealing than you thought.
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n unexpected sum of money could cause chaos in your home, but it's an exciting, pleasant sort of pandemonium! Perhaps this makes it possible for you to make some necessary changes or buy some new equipment, furniture, or appliances.
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he hopes and goals of a group with which you're associated inspire you. You might make personal sacrifices in order to assure their success. These sacrifices are temporary, for you'll share in the group's good fortune.
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n increase in your technical skills could bring you a new job or an increase in income. You may have felt a bit nervous and stressed lately, but this should balance out now. You feel focused and you're aiming carefully toward your goals.
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udden insights and revelations could enable you to make some long-desired changes. A lucky break might bring an unexpected sum of money your way. Unusual dreams could amuse you during the night.
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La Esquina de Miguel
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Which side of a turkey has the most feathers? The outside
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What carol do they sing in the desert? O Camel Ye Faithful What do you sing a snowman’s birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow What happened to Santa when he went speed dating? He pulled a cracker
Bad Christmas Jokes Who hides in a bakery at Christmas? A mince spy What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinsillitis What did Cinderella say when her photos didn’t arrive? “One day my prints will come!” Who is Santa’s favourite singer? Elfis Presley What did Adam say the day before Christmas? It’s Christmas, Eve. How many letters are in the alphabet at Christmas? 25 – there’s no-el
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Why are Christmas trees so bad at knitting? Because they always drop their needles What did the farmer get for Christmas? A cowculator Why did nobody bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay ? They were two deer What did one snowman say to the other snowman? “Can you smell carrots?” How did Mary and Joseph figure out baby Jesus was exactly 7lb 9oz? They had a weigh in a manger
Who’s Rudolph’s favourite singer? Beyon-sleigh (right) Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas? Santa Jaws What athlete is warmest in winter? A long jumper What’s the most popular Christmas wine? “I don’t like sprouts!” What does a frog do if his car breaks down? He has it toad Why does your nose get tired in winter? It runs all day
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THE CHRISTMAS ROSE CAMPO CUTTINGS BY LORRAINE CAVANAGH OF VIVEROS FLORENA, CĂ“MPETA
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f all the flowers associated with Christmas, the Christmas rose is the most delicate and beautiful, as ephemeral as the fairy on top of the Christmas tree. But, like the fairy that returns each year to crown the tree, so does the Christmas rose, breaking through soil softened by rains and cooler conditions to bring delight and cheer during the winter months. It belongs to the buttercup family (ranunculaceae) and there are about 20 species, all native to
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Eurasia. Some we would best recognise are helleborus niger, black hellebore or Christmas rose, h. orientalis, stinking hellebore or Lenten rose, h. foetidus, stinking hellebore and h. viridis, green hellebore. They are native to southern and eastern Europe where they are found in open woodland. The best planting time is now; they look delightful in pots on windowsills or patios where their cool beauty can be closely admired or let them spread in drifts under olive or almond trees. In our relatively warm winters they will flower from November through to February, clumping and
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spreading to around 1m. They grow best in light to moderate shade and, whilst they will need watering initially, they do become quite drought tolerant with maturity. The fact that they disappear underground in summer saves them from the baking heat. Improve the soil with some humus, leaf mould or compost and they will (slowly) spread. Large clumps can be divided for propagation, but they perform best when left undisturbed. When really happy, they may self-seed. The large, cup-shaped white flowers that emerge from basal leaves have crowns of conspicuous yellow stamens and five large petal-like sepals. The genus name comes from the Greek; bora meaning food and helein meaning to harm in reference to the toxic leaves, stems and roots in all the family members (wear gloves when handling). The specific epithet is from the Latin niger meaning black – the roots are black. Legend tells us how the common name of Christmas rose arose. After the birth of baby Jesus, a young girl in Bethlehem visited him. When she saw all the lavish gifts being bestowed, she felt shame because she had nothing and began to cry. Where her tears splattered to the ground, a beautiful hellebore sprouted. She picked the wondrous flower and gave it to baby Jesus. Hopefully he didn’t chew on it!
The Viveros Florena Team would like to wish you all love, peace and joy. And remember, Christmas doesn´t come from a store. What if Christmas perhaps means a little bit more? Dr. Seuss. Come and join us at our Wondrous Winter Market on 4th December. We’ve more stalls than ever before with a magical range of crafts and home-made items. Music to get you stomping and fabulous food and drink from all our truckers. Free mini bus service from Cómpeta/Viveros Florena and back. No parking problems – hassle free. Just come and have a great day out. 10 until 4. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Málaga Tel: 689928201/681168400 Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com/viverosflorena@gmail.com
With a long history and a myriad of uses, it is a sad fact that, up until the 18th century, hellebore was prescribed to treat worms and other digestive issues and many children died from these preparations. The charming flowers in the gloom of winter fascinated and enchanted over the centuries and inspired many a poem. But, if you like a spooky Christmas tale, the poisonous black hellebore is also full of guile, ghoul and witchery and its history is grim and dark. Legend has it that Alexander the Great was poisoned with powdered hellebore in his wine; the ancient Gauls would dip their arrowheads in hellebore powder to be sure that their enemies would die; and the Greeks poisoned city water suppliers of their enemies with hellebore to weaken the inhabitants, making invasion easier. Pliny recorded that if an eagle saw you digging up a hellebore, you would die within a year. Witches in medieval times used powdered hellebore to summon demons and to enable them to fly! It is also said that if you toss dried and powdered hellebore flowers into the air and walk through it you will become invisible – now that could be a useful trick at Christmas time when all the frivolities get too much and you just crave a quiet corner!
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Verum (Mozart), Bésame mucho, Deep River, Counting music. The choir is international. The conductor is Eusebio Pita Venegas and rehearsals are in La Viñuela on Thursdays from 17:30 to 20:00.
CORAL CORAXALIA CONCERTS, 2019-2020 SEASON This is to make you aware that many choirs exist in our area. One of them is Coraxalia. Our members come from all over, some live in Nerja, others in Torrox or in and around La Viñuela. The choir regularly gives concerts in Nerja, Vélez-Malaga, Torre del Mar, Granada, and other venues. They sing a variety of works, both classic and popular. They will be performing this Christmas on
If you like singing in a choir or if you have sung in a choir and would like to do so again and would like to take part in a wonderful musical experience, please contact the choir and you can participate in both projects. More information: Email eucorax@hotmail.es Móvil: 689.111.352 (Inglés básico)
MALAGA MARATHON 15th DECEMBER The Zurich Málaga Marathon has definitively established itself as one of the most important competitions in Spain. The 5000 participants at the last edition – which included 40% foreign runners – enjoyed the city in both the classic competition and the half marathon.
Tuesday 10th December at 17:00 (Nerja ), in the church of San Miguel (near Parador) Saturday 14th December at 20:00 (Alcaucín), in the Church of Ntra Sra del Rosario. Coral Coraxalia has two important musical projects this season 20192020: On 2nd May 2020 at the Manuel de Falla Auditorio in Granada they will be performing the Paul McCartney "Liverpool" oratory for orchestra and chorus. Faure Requiem (place and date to be determined): work for organ and chorus. This year they are also rehearsing, amongst others in their repertoire: Summertime, William Tell, Ave
MIMA CHILDRENS SHOW MIMA, the Málaga Children’s Show, is an event designed for family leisure and entertainment during the Christmas holidays. It is held at the Málaga Trade Fair and Conference Centre. 26th December to 4th January Address Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga AVENIDA DE JOSÉ ORTEGA Y GASSET, 201
WONDEROUS CHRISTMAS MARKET VIVEROS FLORENA COMPETA More stalls than ever before with a magical range of crafts and home-made items. Music to get you stomping and fabulous food and drink from all our truckers. Free mini bus service from Cómpeta/Viveros Florena and back. No parking problems – hassle free. Just come and have a great day out. 10 until 4. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Málaga
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CUDECA CHRISTMAS CARDS Sending and receiving of Christmas cards is a wonderful tradition which allows seasonal greetings to be spread far and wide. By choosing from our extensive and exclusively designed 2019 cards, you will help to continue our special kind of caring while financially contributing to our work. Cudeca Hospice is pleased to launch this year´s fantastic range of Christmas cards that are now available from all Cudeca shops along the coast and in the Hospice in Benalmádena. The pack of 10 priced at €6 contains the traditional style Cudeca Christmas cards designed by a team of dedicated volunteers. Remember, the more you buy, the more you can help us to be there for people affected by cancer or other advanced and non-curable illnesses, also supporting their families, all year round.
REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the largest
seaborne invasion in history which took place on 6 June 1944. It began the liberation of France and eventually led to the allied victory on the Western Front. The Allies landed around 156,000 troops on that momentous day. These forces consisted primarily of British, US, and Canadian troops but also included Australian, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French, Greek, New Zealand, Norwegian and Polish personnel. 4,400 allied troops died on that one day alone.
Many thanks to the following for their ongoing support Lew’s Fish Restaurant , Torrox Mum’s Tea Rooms, Torrox Keiths Barbers, Torrox Rebeccah Curtis Wellness Centre, Torrox The Cottage, Nerja Coach and Horses, Nerja Courtyard Café, Nerja Madras Curry House, Torrox Irish Annie’s, Nerja Hudson’s Bar, Torrox Russells British Store, Torrox Hair and Beauty Studio, Puente Don Manuel Also heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you who supported this year’s Poppy Appeal. We Will Remember Them
D-Day was the theme of this year’s Royal British Legion Nerja Branch’s Remembrance Day Service held at the Al Andalus Hotel, Maro on Sunday 10 November. Many thanks to the superb Remembrance Choir and Director Tom Robinson for again providing moving musical support for the occasion. The service was attended by approximately 200 people. Afterwards around 100 enjoyed lunch at the Caves Restaurant. The same weekend,on Friday 8 November, we held our annual Poppy Ball in conjunction with the Los Romanes Branch. Over 140 people enjoyed drinks,canapés and dinner followed by music and dancing to Laura Elen and also the Flying Dolphins. A splendid evening was had by all those who attended.
COMPETA CHOIR The International Competa based choir Coro de Competa, is giving a Christmas Carol and Song Concert at 7.30 on Friday the 20th December at the Hotel Balcon in Competa. Please come along and support this event, sing along with a few carols, and listen to this fantastic four part harmony choir, as they perform many new and old carols and songs. The admission is free, and all donations will go to the local charity "Caritas" which helps to support those in need and less fortunate than ourselves. We look forward to seeing you there, to enjoy a seasonable carol and song concert.
C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil
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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 Salares Tel: 952 508 906 Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404 Sedella Tel: 952 508 858 Nerja Tel: 952 523 131 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 Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar
Tel: 952 553 685 Tel: 952 521 531 Tel: 952 535 206 Tel: 952 541 104
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Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002 Archez Tel: 952 553 159 Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006 Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025 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 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 de Albaida Canillas Silvia: 952 553 180 Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta Franquelo: 952 553 662 El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: Speaking Clock Tel : Line Faults Tel: Directory Enquires Tel:
1004 093 1002 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 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.30 Sat, Sun & Festivals 9.00 Sat & Festivals 15.30 Sun 18.00 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15
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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 Cรณmpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Church Services Cรณmpeta 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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Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
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Tel: 952 212 435
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Tel: 952 214 888
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UK
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USA
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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
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English Radio Stations Global Radio
96.5 FM
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October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st
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Radio Sol Almijara
99.1 FM
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December 25th Christmas Day
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Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33
Car Hire Estrella Car Rentals Tel: 952 511 209 Competa Car Hire Tel: 643 053 068
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Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734
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Raza Hotel for dogs Tel: 952 535 417
Costa del Sol & Axarquia Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63
www.vespadelsol.com
BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73
Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869
Property Legal Advice Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 CS Lawyers Tel: 952 96 70 04 Axarquia Solictors Tel: 952 901 225
Real Estate
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Competa Hikes Tel: 619 175 649
We deliver bikes direct to you! Race bike & MTB Rental in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana
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Brogan Properties Tel: 952 55 38 60 Axarquia Properties Tel: 609 436 537 Immotions Real Estate Tel: 654 899 531 Andalucia Real Estate Tel: 952 534481 .
BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS
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VENTA EL CURRO
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Leisure & Hobbies RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS
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Argentinian Grill
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www.ventaelcurro.com Restaurante El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 - Cómpeta Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 El Cortijo - Competa Tel:952 553 647 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 Bar Miguel - Competa Tel: 952 516 754 .
Restaurante Bistro 6 Tel: 951 832 817 .
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Satellite Services
Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 Sky Digital Tel: 952 464 378
Solicitors
Swimming Pool Heating
Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es
www.competasolar.es
Spa’s & Saunas
Vets
Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850
Windows & Doors
UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com
Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74 Axarquia Solicitors Tel: 951 901 225
Official Manufacturer
Window Tinting
Solar Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com
Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es
www.competasolar.es
Upholstery
Wine / Bodega
Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64
Mobility Mobility Products For Sale or Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
www.bluebadgemobility.com
STAIR-LIFTS
Villa Care PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643
M:(+34) 658 845 285 reservas@bodegasbentomiz.com
Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965
Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
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cyclemalaga.com BIKE HIRE TOURS & HOLIDAYS
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November 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 at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. For further information and bookings please Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.org. Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00 at the Centre. Every Tuesday 11.30 to 13.00 & Thursday 16:30 to 18:00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre.2 Euros for room fee or Friends of Lux Mundi card 1 Euro. Every Wednesday – Tech. Workshop, c. Please come along to the Centre with your laptop, phone or tablet. Time 10.00 to 11.30. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 – 17.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Friday November 1st – Closed for All Saints Day. Monday November 4th - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. Time 13.00. Tuesday November 5th – U3A Photography Group.Time 16.00 to 18.00. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Monday November 11th – Spanish History Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00. 2 Euros for room fee. Wednesday November 13th – Fashion Show. – Wide range of quality new, second hand, clothes, shoes and accessories, modelled by friends of
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Lux Mundi. Monday November 18th – U3A Art Appreciation Group. Time 11.00. Tuesday November 19th – Concert “All Aboard” by a Touch of Class. Songs include Ballads and songs from the 60s and 70s to be held in the House of Culture in Fuengirola. Tickets available at the Centre price 21 Euros or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 20. Thursday November 21st - Excursion to Gibraltar. Tuesday November 26th – Talk about “Living Will”. Hear about how to make a “Living Will”, the talk will be held at Hospital Comarcal, Torre del Mar, in the Salon de Actos. Time 11.00.Entrance is Free Thursday November 28th – Excursion to Mijas Pueblo and Viveros Guzman. Ticket price available at the Centre 16 Friday November 29th – Christmas Artisan Market. Please come and join friends and have a fun morning. Time 11.00 to 1.00. EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL CHURCH We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manual, Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185 El Puente Christian Fellowship Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm. Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 2.00pm TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB Meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 VelezMalaga to La Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50. LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBLLosromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONThe Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Also at the Restaurant Nueva Arenas, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information about the branch or to book for lunch , Please contact Vera, Tel 952967200 or Email: ozzybaldwin@yahoo.co.uk
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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004
CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO
COMPETA
Stunning 146m2 country villa, all on one level. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa with large living room, fully fitted kitchen and office, on a 4,100m2 plot with 8mt x 4mt pool. Breathtaking views of the countryside and a glimpse of the sea. Immaculate condition.
Charming Andalucian country house in a tranquil location with easy access and sea views. Approx. 78m2 comprising a f/f kitchen, lounge, dining area, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Approx 2,500m2 terraced plot with a variety of fruit trees, swimming pool and terrace.
REF: C3653
REF: C3662
Awaiting EPC
299,000€
Awaiting EPC
210,000€
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COMPETA
ALGARROBO COSTA
Exceptional town house in the upper part of the village with one of the best roof terraces in the area. Ample parking right outside. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, garage, bodega and wonderful sea views. Huge potential as business premises or 2 separate flats.
Immaculate recently refurbished seaside studio apartment with sea views. Approx. 45m2 with large open plan layout comprising separate kitchen, good size bathroom & fitted wardrobes. Communal pool, children's pool, tennis courts, storage for bicycles and beach loungers.
REF: C1420
See Map Spot 7
EPC Rating D
129,000€
REF: MS190
Awaiting EPC
96,000€
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