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It’s that time of the year again when we look back and reflect on the events of the past 12 months. On Pages 32 & 33 Josephine Drew reflects on 2021 in the village of Competa. After reflection we attempt to make some resolutions for the year to come. In my opinion give yourself permission and equip yourself to have the resolve to tune out the clutter and not sweat the small stuff. I read this somewhere and rather liked it, “Our life is like a jar. If we fill it with sand, there’s no room to place rocks in it. But, if we put the larger rocks (more important things of life) in the jar first, then we can add sand (less significant items) later.” I also heard a quote the other day about no matter how busy you may be, take the time to be present in the moment and share your presence with those you are with. Find the time to put the phone down, make eye contact, and slow down to live in the moment. I think these things are really important to consider especially within our current environment of uncertainty still. What is certain is that The Grapevine Magazine comes out every month with relevant interesting articles about the area along with providing you with all the useful numbers you need, whether it is to book a restaurant or find a builder. I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and here is to another 12 editions of The Grapevine Magazine in 2022.

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February Weather Days with rainfall: 6 Days Avg Max Temperature: 16.9 c Hours of Sunshine : 6.3 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine. The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

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Enjoy and Keep Reading The Editor

Inside This Month

22 Café Central The iconic Malaga café closes after 101 years of business. 30 Out and About A Spanish trip out with Josie to the beautiful region of Jerez de la Frontera.

52 Archez, known as the Joya Merinita (Merinite Jewel) of the 12th century A stroll down memory lane and through the streets of Archez.

68 Citrus, The Zest Of Life Part 2 Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta.

José Luis

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A large 5 bed, 3 bath village house (211m²) in a central location. 2 roof terraces offers beautiful views of the mountains and the countryside. A great property which could be used as a permanent/holiday home or be converted into a B & B.

Fantastic 3 beds, 2 bath + wc south/east facing villa (225m²) in an elevated position with spacious rooms, private pool, great outside spaces and unobstructed stunning views of the sea, mountains villages and the beautiful countryside.

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Very spacious 3 bed 2 bath + wc villa (209 m²) with open plan living accommodation, office space, fantastic terraces, above ground infinity style pool, garage, superb sea and coastal views.

Stunning 3 bed, 3 bath + wc (195m²) village house, sympathetically renovated & retaining original features, independent studio apartment, swimming pool, roof terrace, sold furnished and includes some of the objet d’art, a unique property that must be seen!

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NEWS IN SPAIN

This Months Update

new campaign was launched on Wednesday to trace and bring to justice 12 of the United Kingdom’s most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain. The offenders are wanted for crimes including murder, largescale drugs trafficking and supplying firearms and ammunition. All the men featured on the campaign are believed to have links to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. The UK National Crime Agency (NCA)’s Most Wanted campaign is run in conjunction with the independent charity CrimeStoppers, Spanish law enforcement and UK policing. It comes on the back of the successful Operation Captura campaign in Spain, which resulted in the arrest of 86 offenders. Spain is home to a large British community of at least 350,000 registered residents, and officials speaking at the campaign launch in Madrid sought to enlist citizen cooperation. “Spain is not a safe haven,” said Steve Rodhouse, the NCA’s director general of operations. “Many of these fugitives will be trying to blend in to the large British communities who have made their homes in Spain, and if you

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are resident, you may know one of them from your town or village.”

34-year-old man has lost his life after suffering an accident on a ship in the Segovian town of Vallelado where, apparently, a large number of carrots fell on him, according to the Emergency Service of Castilla y León The events occurred when he was working in the agricultural warehouse when he was trapped by a shipment of carrots that fell on him. At 03.05 hours 112 was informed of an accident in a warehouse located at kilometer 101 of the CL-602, in Vallelado, where a worker had been injured when a large quantity of carrots fell on him and he was unconscious and trapped. The 1-1-2 operations room gives notice of the incident to the Civil Guard (COS) of Segovia, to the Segovia Fire Brigade and, by proximity, to the Fire Brigade of the Valladolid Provincial Council, who mobilize a crew, and to Emergencies Sanitarias-Sacyl, which sent a basic life support ambulance, a medical team from Cuéllar and a mobile ICU. Once on the scene, Sacyl staff confirmed the death of the 34-year-old man.

he Minister of Equality, Irene Montero, attacked against the campaign of the

Catholic Association of Propagandists that asks citizens to pray in front of the clinics where abortions are performed to dissuade women and said that praying there "is harassing women and goes against their fundamental rights". This is how she expressed herself, when asked about this campaign at the legal breakfast, organized by the Madrid Bar Association in which she participated. .The fundamental right to pray, to profess any religion is a right that must be preserved, when you harass a woman who is trying to exercise a fundamental right such as right to decide on their own body, even if you do it praying, you are harassing" , asserted the head of Equality.

he residents of Estepona have found a whale of more than twelve meters long stranded on the beach of La Rada , after it was found floating in the sea. The specimen is a fin whale, common in the Alboran Sea, which measures more than 12 meters long . The person in charge of the Aula del Mar and Center for the Recovery of Marine Species (CREMA), José Luis Mons, explained that they are going with a team to Estepona to analyze the located specimen, although from the images that the Estepona City Council has sent them it seems a fin whale by size. Of course, he was able to confirm that she has been dead for several days and in an advanced state of decomposition , since she appears with a swollen body. Mons points out that it is not frequent to find whales stranded on the beach "because there are few", but it does happen on some occasions. Of course, in most cases with the whales already dead.

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satisfying part of life's planning and 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 be made by the testator in the presence of a Public Notary who will keep in his file the original document until the day of death, and will register it in the Spanish Central Registry of wills which is situated in Madrid. If you have already made a will in Spain, please note that your financial and familiar circumstances can change and therefore your will should be reviewed and updated. If you decide to contact us, we can: 1 Advise and guide you in preparing or revising your Spanish will. You can make several wills, but it is only the last

signed will that is valid. 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 901225

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ANDALUCIA DAY

February 28th

he Day of Andalucía (Día de Andalucía), also known as Andalucía Day, marks the anniversary of a referendum held on February 28, 1980. A large majority of voters supported this referendum for Andalucía to become an autonomous community in Spain. Is Day of Andalucía a Public Holiday? Day of Andalucía is a public holiday in Andalusia, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. What Do People Do? Many people spend the day quietly with family or close friends. However, some people organize or attend private parties with traditional music, dancing, food and drink. Some municipalities hold communal meals with traditional foods, drinks and entertainment. Local politicians may present people

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with certificates or medals for service to the community. Public Life The Day of Andalucía is a public holiday in the autonomous community of Andalucía on February 28. Public life is generally quiet and many businesses and other organizations are closed. Many stores are closed but some bakers and food stores may be open. Public transport services generally run to a reduced schedule but there may be no services in rural areas. If February 28 falls on a Sunday, regional or local authorities may move the public holiday to a different date. If February 28 falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, many businesses and organizations are also closed on Monday, February 27, or Friday, February 29 or March 1. The Day of Andalucía is not a public holiday in the rest of Spain on February 28.

Background The autonomous community of Andalucía shares international land borders with Portugal and Gibraltar. Within Spain, it borders the autonomous communities of Castile-La Mancha, Extremadura and Murcia. People in Andalucía voted for the region to become an autonomous community of Spain on February 28, 1980. However, the Spanish Parliament only accepted Andalucía as an historic nationality in 2006. Symbols Andalucía's flag is widely displayed on the Day of Andalucía. It consists of three equal horizontal bars. The top and lower bars are dark green and the middle bar is white. Andalucía's coat of arms is at the center of the flag. Andalucía's coat of arms consists of an image of the mythical Greek hero Heracles between two columns. The columns represent the Pillars of Heracles. These are the rocks on either side of the Straits of Gibraltar.

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CAFÉ CENTRAL A 101 Years Of History

he farewell day to Café Central came last month after 101 years of history linked to the life of the people of Malaga. The mythical bar pulled the shutter closed due Rafael Prado, its owner retiring . Prado explained that he has tried to give a full and faithful service, despite his announced retirement and the consequent closure of the premises. "The only thing I'm going to keep will be the collection of photographs of my father and me" he said. In 1954, Rafael's father created the typical way of ordering coffee in Malaga : nube, sombra, con leche, doble etc. Ignacio Prado, the owner's son, maintains a cafeteria under the name of Central in La Malagueta. "What I take away from this business is the idea of doing things well, of giving good service and that the customer is comfortable at all times," says the son. Nacho has stated that his father has always taught him values before

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business and that people are above everything. Centuries-old history The history of Café Central dates back to the early 20s of the last century. Although the origins are not entirely clear, the first references are from the year 1920, when the name of the business appears in the advertising of a tourist guide of the city: Café El Central by Manuel Lucena. According to the historian Fernando Alonso in his book 'Malaga historical shops', in its origins it was a modest café where guitar 'players', singers and other characters related to flamenco art would come. The establishment has been run by the Prado family since 1954, when they acquired it practically abandoned. Prado confesses that the life of the Central is the story of his family. The business was started by his father and uncle after the Civil War and after previous experiences at El Suizo and Café

Munich, businesses that were located in the same square, on one side and on the other of the Central. In fact, the Central name may be due to the fact that it was in the middle of the three. "My father never changed the name of any of the businesses," he explains. Later, around 1968, they bought the annexed premises where the Suizo and Munich were located until completing the commercial basement where it is located today. If the Central is known for something, it is for having created its own way of naming the cafes that have gone around the world and that attracts all the tourists who visit the city. Rafael remembers that his father was tired of remaking coffees because customers always asked him for a little more or less of something That is why he decided to establish the now famous descriptions for coffee that go from solo to nube.

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BLUCEE Information on Sierra Nevada

ne of the big draws of moving to Málaga for us was that, having left Switzerland, we’d still have easy access to a ski resort whilst enjoying our new found beach life. Living to the east of Málaga city means we are just under two hours to the beautiful ski resort of Sierra Nevada. Situated in Granada province the ski resort is the most southerly in Europe. With the highest elevation at 3,300 metres and over 110km of pistes available to discover there is something for everyone. One of our impressions when we first skied in Sierra Nevada in 2016 was that it was very different to the many other resorts we’d visited. The Spanish have really managed to harness

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the beach holiday in the snow vibe! The village and slope restaurants feel like chiringuitos in the snow with an easy laidback vibe. The all day sunshine reminds me of the spring weather we’d experience in March in Switzerland only it’s January. There are nursery slopes for the younger or beginner skiers and plenty of ski schools and instructors to choose from, including the British Ski Centre with native English speakers for those not confident in Spanish yet. For the more confident snowboarder and skier there is the Sulayr Snowpark, which has plenty of jumps from easy to expert level. The resort itself is generally what we’d call intermediate level

although there are off-piste areas too. There are also plenty of beautiful trails for snowshoe hikes and guided hikes are available.. Take off your skis and head for family fun at Mirlo Blanco, based at Pradollano. It has slides, a roller coaster and “magic carpet rides”. On the sierranevada.es website you can find a full calendar of ski and snowboard competitions that will take place during the season. The slope and village restaurants offer a variety of food and we find them quite reasonably priced considering the location. Although if you want luxury and glamour you can definitely find that too at hotels like El Lodge (the ultimate in luxury,

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Hoya de la Mora, if you get there early enough (before 10am) you can drive up and park, or if like From Málaga it is perfectly us you never manage that then possible to make a skiing day you’ll need to park on the road trip. We’ve also stayed the night up and walk, between 2-3km and a week which obviously depending on how busy it is. makes things a lot easier Make sure you park within the although accommodation can be white lines so as not to get a fine difficult to come by. A good option as the traffic police will be is to stay out of the village in an checking! We take a picnic but apartment that offers a shuttle also buy food and hot drinks from service so you don’t need to the kiosks which are really good. worry about parking each day. Be warned there are no public toilets so if you find yourself Although the main resort does needing the loo and there’s no have sledging areas alongside bush/tree in site then you’ll need the ski slopes at Borreguilles, a to go to the Albergue. Toilets are non skiers lift pass is still needed for paying guests only so time it and half an hour of sledging with a drink break. costs €10. There is also a sledging area next to the fun park BluCee can help you find your of Mirlo Blanco which you don’t dream property contact us today need a ski pass for and also info@blucee.com costs €10. There is a free area at

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A SPANISH TRIP OUT Out & About With Josie

ust before Christmas I went to Jerez de la Frontera arranged by the Town Hall. The journey was comfortable, the scenery green, and after a comfort stop, we were presented with a traditional cake, a small cup of Anis and two bingo cards with pens! As you can imagine it was hilarious because the line prizes were red pants, shown to the whole coach amid guffaws. Before we knew it, we were on the outskirts of Jerez and at our Hostal, and after a cooked buffet lunch, we checked into our rooms and were back on the bus to explore Jerez. Jerez Since 1964 my secret tipple has been Tio Pepe, so I was hoping this was a pilgrimage and indeed was pleased when the bus passed by the Harveys sign, then the Osbourne building, (with several metal bulls in the front), and onto the Gonzales Byass bodega with its large Tio Pepe figure against the skyline, at last!

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Getting off the bus we bypassed the entrance, viewed the Cathedral, and then onto five other churches! Jerez seemed to be a clean old town, much larger than I had imagined, with statues of horses, Moorish buildings, 15th C churches and lots of Plazas with water features, all decorated for Christmas. We had nearly an hour to ourselves, so we had a Tio Pepe, feeling like tourists, until after people watching noticed the well-dressed resident drank sherry as well. For years Jerez had been a trading port for wine and today still feels like a prosperous city, without a beggar in sight! Leaving for the evening meal, the driver did a detour by the docks, and we saw the’ Queen Elizabeth’ heading out of port all lit up, and then back to the Hostal for more hot food eaten in a refectory to the accompaniment of noisy merry eaters! We vowed that for the next couple of nights it would be cheese, ham, and wine in our room!

Puerto de Santa María Next morning, we had the half hour bus ride to this city on the Atlantic, which is opposite Cadiz, a once rich trading town with the Americas. It has wide sandy beaches overlooking the Atlantic, pine forests and the third largest bull ring in Spain (saw none of these) as we crossed the bridge over the large river Guadalate leading to the centre of town, past huge merchants’ houses from the 15th and 16th C now empty, but the facades give one an idea of their former grandeur and now some are being restored. It has been a settlement since before the Romans and has a long and rich history with a castle, old city walls, Moorish buildings, a 15th C fever hospital for sailors and naturally, lots of old churches. This is the home of the first man to make a map of America which is displayed in stone on a wall, but the tourist website only concentrates on the beaches, not the history! On to the Casa de los Leones a restored 17th C palace now holiday apartments, with an inside courtyard sporting Lion motifs and its own art

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gallery. After which we imbibed a small Osbourne sherry, listening to the waiter practising his near perfect English.

fortress, and church, dating from 11th to 15th C, all with Moorish origins. There was a wedding about to take place, with groom’s mother in a Mantilla, posing for Cadiz photos, the narrow street was Back on the coach after lunch, for filled with guests, some in fur a stroll around the Barrio de la coats, (it was 25 degrees) Vina and La Caleta where we walking slowly up to the church, visited an old prison, which because the bride was stuck housed a small sad museum of behind a delivery van looking sea related tragedies, and in the serene, with her cross mother in courtyard was a church that the front seat and arm waiving reminded me of the Mexican father. (I’m afraid it amused me ones you see in Westerns! The somewhat) We then were taken huge beach was white ‘pepper to the most amazing Belen in a and salt’ sand and the Englishprivate house, small, intricate, speaking guide told us the whole and obviously made with love, I area had a tsunami within living have never seen such a beautiful memory, and over the years had one. More sherry out of a barrel suffered yellow fever, epidemics, whilst waiting for the bus, enough and earthquakes. I would have time to introduce two more liked to have stayed longer but people[JD1] to the delights of the buffet was calling. sherry. Arcos de la Forntera The next morning it was inland to the city built on cliffs with the Guardalete river on three sides and views of green fields stretching for miles. It was a steep, slow walk up to the castle,

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Jerez Early evening, we left to hear the Zambombas, apparently, a tradition on the last Saturday before Christmas. It was packed with revellers joining in the singing, at different venues but

it’s not my scene and too crowded, so we people watched from a bench before the guide took us to see more fountains and statues of horses. First thing before breakfasting our cases were put on the coach, but we had another fun filled morning in Jerez, firstly visiting a Palace from 18th C and an Alcazar on same site, then Claustro Santa Domingo. Outside Santa Domingo, along the main street came a solemn procession with what looked like Dolores accompanied by penitents in sackcloth. It took place whilst our companions were in the church and was quite unexpected. Nowhere on the website can I find out what the ceremony was, and not a baby Jesus in sight! Lunch at the Hostal, then back to Competa by 7.15pm, (without playing bingo), after an enjoyable break in a lovely area of Spain, which I can heartily recommend and wish revisit some day. Josephine Drew

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ANTIVIRAL PILLS Pedro Sánchez Announces The Purchase Of Antiviral Pills From Pﬁzer And The Regulation Of The Prices Of Antigen Tests

he President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez , has said that the Executive will regulate the price of antigen tests and has announced the purchase of 344,000 pills against covid-19, manufactured by Pfizer to deal with this sixth wave of the pandemic.

percent the possibility of hospitalization of the most vulnerable patients.” To face this sixth wave of the pandemic, we continue to rely on vaccination and self-protection measures such as the mask.

"The debate we had before and during this Christmas has been, above all, about the supply of these tests; there was an exponential increase in demand but not in supply. This issue has already been resolved; now we will get to control the price of the antigen tests ", he commented this in an interview with Ser.

We must have confidence in the work of the technicians, the ministries, the autonomous governments ... and in a vaccination widely supported by children," said the Chief Executive, who recalled that the objective is that by February 7, 70% of children will have had their first dose and in the week of April 18th, 70% will have completed the schedule.

In addition, it has announced that the Government is going to buy 344,000 oral antivirals against COVID this month manufactured by Pfizer that "reduce by 88

Sánchez has predicted that in January there will be a peak in infections due to the high transmission of the Omicron variant and then the curve will

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YOUNG SPANIARDS’ ABILITY TO LEAVE HOME Coronavirus Means Fewer Than Three Out Of 20 Youths Have Moved Out Of Their Parents’ House.

pain has just over 6.8 million people between the ages of 16 and 29, and barely one million of them live outside the family home. This means just 14.9% live in their own independent housing, the lowest figure so far this century. According to the latest Emancipation Observatory study, covering the first half of 2021 and published by the Spanish Youth Council (CJE) on December 16, one would have to go back to 1998 for a worse statistic. The causes are fundamentally economic. The coronavirus crisis may have brought down house prices, but it has also affected the labor market and has had a particularly negative impact on workers in temporary or precarious employment. “Young people are not getting out of the

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crisis; we are not recovering,” said the president of the CJE, Elena Ruiz Cebrián. Produced every six months and based on the analysis of microdata from the National Statistics Institute (INE), the study helps understand why it is more difficult for young Spaniards to leave home than for most of their European counterparts. A significant factor is the relationship between salary and housing prices. Given the typical cost of a rental property and the average salary of those under 30, a young person would have to spend 81.9% of their income on rent in order to live alone. The problematic ratio is compounded by income instability. More than half of young people hold a job on a casual basis while those with part-time jobs accounted for

27.8%. Neither of these two situations, according to the study, is a matter of choice. t seems that younger generations no longer have the chance to decide on certain aspects of their lives. “It has become fashionable to talk about sharing an apartment in the same way that it was once said that we should go abroad to learn English,” says Ruiz. “This seems to show a lack of perspective: there are people who go abroad to learn languages and people who share housing for that experience; but most do not do it because they want to, but because it is the only thing they can afford to do.” The CJE, for example, calculates that the average salary would only be enough for each young person to rent a home with a surface area of 29.3 square meters.

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FACTS ABOUT ST. VALENTINE’S DAY IN SPAIN Different Ways To Celebrate Around Spain

lthough not a traditional Spanish holiday, St. Valentine’s Day in Spain is celebrated, like in most countries, with all kinds of sweet heart-shaped gifts, bouquets of flowers, cards, and romantic dinners at fancy restaurants. Shop windows are decorated with hearts in all shades of red and pink; bars and cafés are getting creative with Valentine-themed offerings; and many events are organized throughout the country. What’s really interesting about St. Valentine’s Day in Spain is that certain regions have their own versions of the holiday, usually celebrated with great fanfare and peculiar traditions. Books and Roses in Catalonia In Barcelona and the whole region of Catalonia, couples rejoice their love on April 23, when the nation celebrates St.

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George’s Day or La Diada de Sant Jordi. This public holiday is also known as El Dia de la Rosa (The Day of the Rose) or El Dia del Llibre (The Day of the Book), and the main event is the exchange of gifts, usually roses and books, hence the Catalan saying “A rose for love and a book forever”. As expected, during this time of year, a myriad of stalls selling roses and books are set up all over the region; public squares are brought to life by all sorts of performers; and most of the bookstores and cafés organize readings. This is also the day when Barcelona’s Palau de la Generalitat opens its doors to the public. Valencia’s Day of Saint Dionysius For people from Valencia, the most romantic day of the year is the 9th of October, when they

celebrate both the Day of the Valencian Community as well as the Day of Saint Dionysius (Sant Dionís), locally known as the patron saint of lovers. This is a public holiday marked by many festivities and colorful costume parades held in the main plaza of every town and village throughout the region. A distinctive tradition on the Day of Saint Dionysius is the custom of offering ladies a Mocadora (Mocaorà) as a sign of love and appreciation. This traditional gift consists of a nice package of marzipan figurines handcrafted by local confectioners and then wrapped up in an elegant silk scarf. The Origin of Valentine’s Day in Spain El Dia de San Valentin was first introduced in Spain in 1948 by José ‘Pepín’ Fernández, the founder of Galerías Preciados, who, as any clever businessman,

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saw this occasion as a great opportunity to boost sales in his (then) newly opened department store. The campaign’s famous motto was “Practique la elegancia social del regalo” (Practice the social elegance of the gift), a phrase that has shaped the Spanish consumer’s behavior ever since.

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Spanish Lovers are Among the World’s Most Generous Although in theory this commercial holiday has a bad reputation among Spanish people, that doesn’t mean they don’t celebrate it. On the contrary, according to Statista, Spain tops the list when it comes to the San Valentin Falls During average amount of money spent Spain’s Carnival Season on Valentine’s Day gifts. In 2017, On February 14th, Spain’s for example, the country ranked carnival season is in full swing, so first in Europe with an average of why not make the most of it with €123.14 per person, while in a trip to the Canary Islands, 2018 it was the first in the world, Cádiz, or Sitges, where the surpassing the United States. country’s most spectacular festivities take place. Expect Valentine’s Day or Not, Spain Is colorful street parades, unique Overflowing with Romance processions, fireworks, and lots Valentine's Day, Spain of good times. Día de los Enamorados is a great time to visit the Land of Día de El Corte Inglés Cervantes, but the truth is, you Convinced that this is a holiday don’t need a reason to get caught invented to boost consumerism, up in the fire and romance of Spanish often refer to Valentine’s Spain. Day as the Día de El Corte Inglés Take in the beauty of historic (Day of Corte Inglés), their main Seville from a horse-drawn

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carriage; stroll around the majestic Alhambra at sunset; and get lost amid secret cobbled alleyways and tiny plazas in the country’s charming lost-in-time villages. From stellar dining to ancient baths, an abundance of romantic experiences await couples in colorful Barcelona, whereas Madrid is teeming with spectacular parks and gardens that inspire love. Wild, deserted beaches invite horseback riding and long, relaxing walks along the Atlantic, and La Rioja – with its spectacular scenery, sprawling vineyards, and quaint bodegas – provides an idyllic backdrop for lovers in search of a peaceful retreat.

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For the first couple of days he pined for his mother as he had never been apart from her so the decision was made to pair him up with Patch who has become his surrogate older sister. Snoopy has now settled into life in the kennels where he is regularly fed, handled by people every day and he has been treated for worms, fleas and ticks. Snoopy is an affectionate young lad who loves his cuddles and playing with others. His mother was a Podenco but his father was something black and white like a Bodeguero and he has inherited his colouring. Snoopy will be three months old this Februrary and will be chipped, vaccinated and ready for adoption.

CAS NEWS Can You Adopt A Puppy?.

olly and Star are 12 week-old pups who were found in the riverbed of the Rio Chillar on Christmas Day by a Swedish woman who was staying in Nerja for the holidays. This Good Samaritan contacted the Costa Animal Society (CAS) straight away However it was impossible to find a foster place for them over Christmas, which can be challenging even in the best of times, and the pups were taken to the local kennels. The pups were actually very clean and in good condition, so they were probably dumped only hours before they were found. In fact, they were well looked after up to that point making it all the more difficult to understand how someone could leave them in the riverbed to fend for themselves at such a tender age. Holly and Star are sweet and playful girls who will be large dogs when they grow up but we think gentle ones. Both pups love food and treats so they will be easily trained and each will make a wonderful addition to any family.

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They have been examined by our vet, received worming treatment and vaccinations, and will be chipped with a passport in early February when they will be ready for adoption. Holly is a bit more adventurous than her sister but Star loves her cuddles and both are very affectionate. The pups keep coming and it's not even spring yet. Snoopy was also rescued from the Rio Chillar last month when he was living rough with his mother and another pup amongst a thick thatch of cane in front of a cortijo. His mother and sibling were very wary of people and kept their distance in the canes and even had their pathways in and out of the cortijo fence making it impossible to catch them. Snoopy though has a much more trusting and inquisitive nature. CAS was able to scoop him up from the river road, thereby, saving him from a campo life of exposure to diseases, parasites and growing up with little human contact. Again no foster place was available in mid January and Snoopy was placed into a local kennels.

Buzz is a young Bordie Collie dog who was found on the San Juan de Capistrano urbanisation in Nerja at the end of 2021 after wandering the streets near the tower for several days. Unfortunately, no owner was found despite extensive advertising on social media and in local magazines, thus Buzz is ready for a new forever home. He is an 18 month-old male who has the coat, colouring and size of a smooth Collie with the temperament and good nature to match. Buzz is a sweet boy who loves to please people and he gets along well with other dogs. He would make a wonderful companion for a single person or a family of two or more and he will be easily trained. If you would like to meet Buzz or any of the other animals under the care of CAS, and are looking to adopt or are willing to foster a pet please contact CAS by email at costaanimalsociety@gmail.com or through our Facebook page \casnerja.

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6 BEST PLACES TO CAMP IN SPAIN Plan Your Next Trip

ith desirable tourist destinations like Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid, along with the Mediterranean climate, it’s no wonder millions of visitors descend upon Spain every year, many of those enjoy the outdoor life of camping or touring in a motorhome. This slice of paradise appeals to culture lovers and thrill-seekers alike, with plenty of tourist activities and motorhome-friendly towns and cities to call home for days or weeks at a time.

country’s motorhome rules. There is no universal approach to this unique holiday lifestyle. Wild camping is not allowed in national parks, but it may be allowed under some conditions. You may also find that some parts of Spain are much stricter than others. You are only allowed to stay overnight in parking spaces established for motorhomes, but you may park your motorhome in any suitable area, as long as no signs are suggesting otherwise.

Before you load up your tent and motorhome and make the journey, learn about some of the best places to camp in Spain, and other helpful information.

However, you’re unable to turn your parking space into a motorhome pitch. As a result, tables and chairs must remain inside your motorhome, and TV dishes and awnings must stay packed away.

Motorhome Rules in Spain Planning any Spanish camping adventure requires a basic understanding of the best places to camp, but it’s also crucial to understand each town, city, and

Now that you understand the basics of camping and holidaying in Spain, you can start planning your road trip to take advantage of some of the best places to set up your campsite.

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Catalunya Catalonia, or Catalunya, is located in northeastern Spain, with Barcelona as its capital. While tens of thousands of visitors make their way to Catalunya for its beaches, modern architecture, art, and proximity to the Pyrenees Mountains, there’s more to this gorgeous region than meets the eye. It’s also home to some of the most well-positioned campsites in Spain. You can book in at campsites within just feet of white sandy beaches, with some offering parking and even caravan repairs. There are also villas for rent, generous plots for complete campervan freedom, and plenty of tourist attractions nearby. There’s no reason why you can’t book a campervan site near a beach, then make a short trip to go mountain biking or hiking. Catalunya indeed has something for everyone.

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Galicia In the northwest region of Spain lies Galicia, an autonomous community along the Atlantic coastline. It’s one of the top seafood regions in Spain and borders both the Cantabrian Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. To take advantage of the most spectacular scenery, most campsites in Galicia are positioned along the coast. You’ll always be within a short distance of large sea coves while benefiting from dramatic backdrops and proximity to standout eateries to sample some of the area’s finest cuisine. Many of the best campsites in Galicia are positioned in wooded and shaded areas with views of the Bay of Biscay. They tend to have bars, restaurants, nearby beaches, and spacious motorhome sites to rent for extended periods. Asturias If your travel party is interested in religious culture and medieval architecture, a trip to Asturias in northwest Spain may be in order. This region is well known for its historical significance while also being a breath-taking area to camp due to its rugged coasts and dramatic mountains.

In Candás, Asturias, you may benefit from direct access to the beach and opportunities to leave your motorhome at the campsite and explore the town on foot. This may be worth your while since, in Asturias, you may only park your motorhome in an area specifically reserved for it and for no longer than 48 hours. Andalusia Ronda Gorge - Andalusia Even though much of Spain has strict rules surrounding wild camping, Andalusia takes a loose approach. You may camp on private land with landowner permission for up to three days, but not within approximately 650 feet of a beach’s high tide mark, near military installations, or in protected areas. In most situations, booking into a campsite is going to be a worthwhile option. For example, on your way through Monachil, you can set up on the edges of the Sierra Nevada National Park. Within a 30-minute drive, you’ll then be able to go horse riding, biking, hiking, or even partake in winter sports.

opportunities are also plentiful, with an abundance of campgrounds mainly positioned along the coast, within short travel distances of popular tourist activities. Wild camping is not permitted in Valencia, but most people won’t mind when they realize just how many standout campgrounds accept motorhomes and tent campers. You can be within walking distance of sandy beaches or pitch a tent under a shady tree in a small village. There are even campgrounds high in the hills, boasting stunning views at elevation while still being a short distance from shops and beaches. Even though camping rules in Valencia tend to be quite strict compared to other parts of Spain, you’ll never be without options. Those needing a break from their motorhome or tent can also take advantage of some of the more unique camping opportunities. There’s something for everyone, from cabins and yurts to barrel houses and rustic cottages.

Stay awhile, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore. Pay a visit to The Central Market of Valencia with over 1,000 stalls, or capture that winning photograph at the 15th-century Wild camping is not allowed in Gothic mercantile exchange, La Asturias, but that doesn’t mean Lonja de la Seda. The Valencia you’ll be without options if you Cathedral and Valencia Bioparc decide to stay for a few days. are also worthwhile destinations There are many motorhomeValencia that are proximate to campsites friendly campgrounds throughout Javea - Costa Blanca Motorhome travellers looking for a for parking convenience. Asturias, often within walking combination of indoor and outdoor distance of beaches and with No matter where your travels take activities may like to book their natural parks on your doorstep. you in Spain, you will likely have stay in Valencia. This port city is no trouble locating a desirable For example, those who decide to on the southeastern coast of campground or camping area Spain, where the Mediterranean spend the night in the small near some of the best tourist Sea meets the Turia River. mountain town of Pola de attractions. From beachside Somiedo will be close to Somiedo cabins to wooded lots and coastal You can walk the beaches, Natural Park for exciting outdoor pitches, there’s something for activities. They will also be able to explore the wetlands reserve, or everyone. Now might be the right go fishing and dine in nearby make your way to the restaurants. planetarium, interactive museum, time to start exploring your camping options for future travels. or oceanarium. Camping

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While navigating your way through Cartama, just 30 minutes from Costa del Sol beaches, you may also be able to set up at a campground with modern facilities. Never be too far from beaches, bars, restaurants, and museums.

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APHRODISIAC FOODS What Foods To Use In Your Valentines Menu

phrodisiac foods are said to increase your flavor for lust, desire and love. And this list is all you need to get things going this Valentine’s Day: 1. Chocolate we all know chocolate is delicious. But did you know that it’s believed to be an aphrodisiac? It’s been said that certain compounds in cacao can have an aphrodisiac effect. Perhaps that’s why chocolate is such a popular Valentine’s Day gift. Or maybe it’s just a great marketing ploy! Who knows? Either way, give chocolate a chance. 2. Honey Did you know that honey was used during the Middle Ages to boost sexual desire? Yep, and people still believe today that it has the same lust-inducing effect! Be careful, though, when adding honey to your meals and desserts. It’s calorie dense and can contain toxins, so use it in moderation!

Bananas are rich in potassium and vitamin B, both of which are great for boosting energy levels. And as you know, if you’re going to be participating in extracurricular activities this VDay, you’ll need all the energy you can get! Bananas also contain an enzyme called bromelain which, according to some health experts, can trigger testosterone production.

6. Artichokes Artichokes may not sound like the most appetizing food to some people, but they’re actually delicious! Not only are they great to eat, but they’re packed with vitamins that are essential for blood flow. And, as you may have noticed from previous entries in this list, vitamin-rich foods tend to fall on the aphrodisiac scale. Artichokes are one of them!

4. Avocados Avocados are all the rage these days. They’re healthy and make a great spread on toast. They’re also considered an aphrodisiac and were allegedly used by the Aztecs to boost libido. So, what makes avocados great for sex? Vitamin E. It’s said to be great for upping your energy levels.

7. Asparagus Keep your Valentine’s Day meal sexy and healthy with a little asparagus! In addition to its high fiber content (which is great for digestion), it’s a great source of Vitamin E and is believed to do wonders for your libido. Get some tasty asparagus on a grill and you should be good to go!

5. Watermelon Back in 2008, researchers at Texas A&M University found that watermelon could cause Viagralike effects. The fruit is known to relax blood vessels and increase circulation. So, if you’ve got a craving for watermelon this Valentine’s Day, you should probably go for it!

Regardless of food’s ability to get increase your taste for lust on Valentine’s Day, there’s nothing sexier than sharing a good meal with your sweetheart. So, eat to your heart’s content and enjoy .

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Joan's house, paediatric room number 10. A central part of this project is the remodelling of the house where Joan lived her last years, built and paid for by herself. Located next to the Cudeca Hospitalisation Unit in Benalmádena, it will be converted into a space completely adapted to deal with such special situations, familiar and homely, with its own kitchen and a small garden overlooking the sea.

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This project will include the specialised comprehensive care and compassionate accompaniment of children and adolescents, as well as their families, including not only parents, but also siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles... the whole family. A team of expert professionals: doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists, music therapists, art and play therapists, teachers, and volunteers, would attend both in the homes and at the Cudeca Centre, in room number 10 or at the Day Centre.

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Elena Gaite Foundation. The Elena Gaite Foundation has recently been set up to help charitable causes, in particular, to support the cause of the Cudeca Foundation, with the intention of raising funds in Elena's name and maintaining her legacy of unceasing help to others as an inspiration and example to all those around her. Elena, recently deceased and unforgettable to all her colleagues, friends and family, was instrumental in making La Sala what it is today, one of the most important hospitality enclaves on the Costa del Sol. Elena's husband, John has supported the La Sala Golf team throughout 2021 by helping out at every event, and has managed to get incredible prizes for the raffles and charity auctions. All proceeds from La Sala Golf tournament days go to the Elena Gaite Foundation in support of the Cudeca Foundation, DEBRA - Piel de Mariposa and AVOI, as well as to help the family of the firefighter who lost his life in the forest fire that hit the mountains last year, among other important charitable causes. In this first year of solidarity activity by the Elena Gaite Foundation and La Sala Group, they have managed to raise €25,000. Ian Radford, La Sala Group Chairman, said: "It was great to return to the fun golf days of 2021. Seeing so many of our regular golfers enjoying the day makes all the effort worthwhile. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued

support. We continue to raise money for some great local charities; I think we could do more through the prizes on offer for the raffle and auction. This is something we will be focusing on next season, with the aim of raising as much as possible for some great causes. One of our main charities, and I have heard about their new initiative where they are creating a new wing at the Hospice just for children as Joan Hunt, their founder passed away and left her home for this project. The campaign is called "One in a million", in reference to Joan herself. I think it is something we should support, so we will be increasing our efforts in this regard. I'm sure you've all met John Frutos at the events and conducting the raffle. It has obviously been a very hard time for John and his family, but I know that these events to support charities, especially Cudeca in memory of Elena mean a lot to him. Any support that helps us to keep on climbing is very much appreciated." For his part, John Frutos, said movingly: "I want to thank Cudeca for the help they gave Elena and my family during her last days and to say that both the Elena Gaite Foundation and La Sala Group will continue to support this indispensable cause for our community, that of palliative care. I am also very grateful for Ian Radford's support and help during the most difficult times for me”. The CEO and Medical Director of the Cudeca Foundation added emotionally, Marisa Martín: "This generous contribution from La Sala Group is a great joy that will bring a great deal of growth to our project of creating Cudeca's Paediatric Palliative Care Hospice. I would like to warmly thank the solidarity of the Group, but also the kindness and dedication of John Frutos and the exemplary attitude of all the golfers and friends of La Sala. Thank you very much".

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6 Surprised greatly (7) 7 Pertaining to modern day Persia (5) 9 Wild African sheep (4) 10 A salad of eggs and meats (10) 11 Recalled (8) 13 Pictures (6) 15 Boyfriend (4) 17 Foolish (5) 18 Lazily (4) 19 Yell (6) 20 Panel of judges (8) 23 Eyeglasses (10) 26 Pulls (4) 27 Pinfish (5) 28 Abides (7)

1 A feeling of excessive concern (10) 2 Deleted (6) 3 Object of worship (4) 4 Great merriment (8) 5 Maori clan (4) 6 Satirical absurd comedy (5) 8 Inner spirit (7) 12 Storehouse (5) 14 Beekeeping (10) 16 Omits (7) 17 Conduct (8) 21 Not outside (6) 22 A giant with 100 eyes (Greek mythology) (5) 24 Terse (4) 25 A suggestive look (4) Solution on page 66

1. T-Rex’s “Children of the Revolution” featured in which movie? 2. In which musical do Tracy Lord and CK Dexter Haven appear? 3. In which musical is “The Duelling Cavalier” a film in the making? 4. Who sings “As Long As He Needs Me” in “Oliver!”? 5. Who directed “A Chorus Line”? 6. Which singer – famous for dubbing other actresses’ voices – played Sister Sophia in “The Sound of Music”? 7. What was the follow-up to “Saturday Night Fever” called? 8. Who played Carlotta in the film “Phantom of the Opera”?

10. Which musical was based on a Harold Gray comic strip?

9. What was the job of Joel Grey’s character in “Cabaret”? See page 66 for answers

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• FEBRUARY 2022 Horoscopes • ARIES

GEMINI

20th March - 19th April

ot only do you want to live life to the fullest every second, you also feel the need to leave your special mark on the world you live in. You just have to be creative in life, Aries. You can't help it. That great project you've been thinking about for a while is just beginning to take shape

TAURUS

our mind is in a period of great activity, and your curiosity about the world around you is practically insatiable. You're interested in anything and everything. You want to be able to understand everything from the simplest to the most complicated.

CANCER

t's very difficult for you to reconcile your desire for creativity and originality in your life to the constraints that society puts on you to be an efficient, productive person, Gemini. This is one of the great dilemmas facing a lot of people these days.

LEO

ou may feel like hiding yourself away in your ivory tower and watching the performance that is going on before your eyes. And why not, if this allows you to get the perspective you need on things? Use this period in your life to give things their real value.

LIBRA

ou enjoy your freedom, Libra. You're a very independent person and you hate it when anything gets in your way. That's all right, but you may want to take a look at your financial situation even if that's not really your thing.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

ou may have been worrying about something you did recently that you aren't very proud of. The reality you've been trying to run away from lately will be right before your eyes and you'll see that it isn't so bad after all.

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23rd August - 22th September

ave you been wanting to talk to your partner about something important, Virgo? Well, it's up to you to make the first move. In fact, that's just what your partner is waiting for you to do. Tell your partner exactly what you expect from him or her.

SCORPIO

23rd October - 21st November

ou may be quite successful if you're ready to defend the things you really care about. Pretend that you're the director of a film and that you've just met a potential producer for your movie. You just happen to have your script in hand.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

ou have a kind of creativity that knows no bounds and a kind of originality that knows no limits. If your environment doesn't allow you to express this creativity, change environments and try to make a new reality for yourself.

AQUARIUS

ou seem to have a lot of resentment toward someone who may have hurt you. Don't keep these feelings inside or they'll eat away at you, Cancer. Put all your cards on the table and forget about revenge, because it could just turn against you.

VIRGO

PISCES

ake a look at your financial situation. Try and pretend that you're with your banker and describing your situation as objectively as possible, without overestimating what you bring in or underestimating what you spend. You won't regret this process,

ou could feel like putting your friendships in some kind of order and getting a bit of perspective on things. It's time to figure which of your friends are really there for you when you need them.

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E K O J

What do you call a Magician who lost his magic? ian. I’ve often heard that “icy” is one of the easiest words to spell. Looking back at it now, I see why. I tried to come up with a carpentry pun .......that woodwork. I think I nailed it, but nobody saw it. What did Spartacus say when the lion ate his wife? Nothing, he was gladiator. Horse walks into a bar. Bartender: Hey. Horse: Sure.

It is a five minute walk from my house to the bar, but a 45 minute walk from the bar to my house The difference is staggering. I saw my wife, slightly drunk, yelling at the TV: “Don’t go in there! Don’t go in the church, you moron!” She is watching our wedding video again. My wife found out I was cheating after she found the letters I was hiding. She got mad and said she is never playing Scrabble with me again! My wife dated a clown before she started going out with me.

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I had some pretty big shoes to fill. I asked my wife if I am the only one she has ever been with. She said yes, all the others were nines and tens. What kind of doctor is Dr.Pepper? He is a Fizzician. I was reading a great book about an immortal cat the other day. It was impossible to put down. I visited my new friend in his apartment. He told me to make myself at home. SoI threw him out. I hate visitors.

Today I had someone knock on mydoor asking for small donations towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water. My wife told me: Sex is better on holiday. I wasn't expecting that on the postcard she sent from Greece. After all these years, my wife still thinks I’m sexy. Every time I walk by she says: “What an ass!” Elton John bought his pet rabbit to the gym..."It's a little fit bunny...."

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Buddha's Hand

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Citrus, The Zest of Life Part 2 Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta

ollowing on from last month's article on the more common citrus, let's take a look at some rarer ones that you may not yet have in your garden. The article provoked many questions in the garden centre about growing citrus, so I'll also give you some basic but essential information on that too. Buddha's Hand is probably the weirdest-looking fruit in the world and we are lucky enough to be able to grow it. Certainly it will cause comment! Also known as the fingered citron, it is a variety of citron, citrus medica var. sarcodactylis and looks like a lemon with appendages. It contains no pulp, juice or seeds but it is highly fragrant and the peel and rind have multiple uses. Simply break off a finger and grate the sweet, lemony peel. Use it in deserts, drinks, stir-fries, sauces, marmalades and for candied peel. It's a late cropper, usually available during springtime. It needs a warm

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temperate climate, similar to oranges and lemons, with plenty of sunshine. In the Far East, it symbolises good luck and is commonly given as a new year gift. So now, coming into springtime, is a good time to plant one in your garden. Kumquats and Limequats are two varieties of mini-citrus fruits. Their great appeal is that they are eaten whole, skin and all! Both grow on small shrub-like trees and the fruits can be candied or pickled and used in sauces and marmalades, as well as eating them fresh from the tree for a sweet-sour snack. Both are excellent plantings for pots and are prolific producers. Kumquats resemble mini oranges with an elongated shape. Their thin peel is sweet, whilst the flesh gives a jolt of tartness in the mouth. There are three main varieties; Nagami has the typical elongated form and is more sour than Marumi which has a milder sweeter flavour but is not so popular commercially. Meiwa kumquats are a hybrid of

Nagami and Marumi and this is the most popular variety in Asia. There are various other hybrids too but they are difficult to find outside of Asia. The kumquat is great for colder areas, hardy down to around -10C. Limequats turn lemon-yellow as they ripen but their light-green flesh tastes like a lime. They are hardier than other limes, but not as cold tolerant as the kumquat. Temperatures below zero would not be liked - it is comfortable between 10C and 35C with short spells at the extremes tolerated! A pot planting on a sheltered and sunny patio is better for this one. Common cultivars are Eustis, Lakeland and Tavares. Limes, citrus latifolia, are recognised by their small green fruits. Most of the world's production of limes is in Mexico, which also has the highest consumption rate. What we commonly call a 'lime' is a Persian lime, also known as Bearss variety; it's the one we now

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commonly see in our shops. They are about 6cm in diameter with a rounded tending to oval shape and they are seedless. The flesh is pale greenish-yellow and they are typically harvested when green. However, if left on the tree longer, they will mature to yellow-green and become even juicier. They love a warm, sheltered position and can also be grown in pots. Limes come in a big range of shapes, sizes and colours! There is the striking red rind of the blood lime - rarely seen - to the long tubular fruits of the finger lime which ooze clear caviar-looking spheres of juice. If you want a lime, there's a lot of them! Blood limes are smaller than traditional limes; their red eggshaped fruits are only about 4cm long x 2cm wide. However, unlike other limes and in common with the limequat, you can eat the skin along with the flesh. It was created by crossing a red finger lime with a mandarin hybrid, resulting in these small blood-red sweet limes. Mexican limes are rarely seen here but there are three main protagonists. Mary Ellen, citrus limettioides, or sweet lime is small and rounded with a much blander flavour than other limes. Castello lime is a traditional variety with good flavour and lots of juice. And the thornless Mexican lime is now becoming very popular for obvious reasons! Rangpur lime, citrus x limonia osbeck, or mandarin lime looks more like a mandarin than a lime, with orange colour both inside and out and can be used interchangeably. From Bangladesh. The finger lime, microcitrus australasica, is also known as the caviar lime for its small spherical beads, known as vesicles, which make this fruit so special. Typically the fruit is some 7cm long and green with a very pale-green flesh. There are varieties of blood finger lime too; this hybrid that was created to be especially saltresistant for growing in a specific area of Australia. Relatively new on the market, finger lime trees are prickly but compact with delicate

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white scented flowers. Kaffir lime trees are beginning to be more politically correctly known as Makrut lime or citrus hystrix meaning hedgehog in reference to the thorny branches of the tree. Originally from Indonesia, both the bumpy-skinned fruits (for their zest) and the leaves are used. Another one for a warm spot and it will take more humidity than other limes. All citrus need a sheltered position; if you're very exposed, then the lemon will be the toughest. Smaller growers such as kumquat, limequat, lime and mandarin can all be easily grown in pots; oranges and lemons too but in very large containers; avoid grapefruit which are the biggest growers and like to stretch their roots and limbs. Improve the soil before planting with compost or an organic manure and avoid clay or constantly wet areas. A sunny position is essential. All are selffertile, so you'll only need one of each variety - ideal for home gardeners. Citrus are big feeders, especially during springtime when in active growth and during fruit development. They carry their fruits for many months, so need energy to do that. Use organic products - you're going to be eating these fruits. Concentrated organic manures usually need to be applied two or three times a year; if you're using well-rotted manure, it's best to apply more frequently - say 3kg annually for each tree. To help with green growth, you can apply additional nitrogen; phosphorus will help produce flowers and fruit. Citrus will grow in an alkaline soil though their ideal is somewhere between PH 6 and 7.5, in common with most plants. Infrequent deep watering is the way to irrigate - once or twice weekly during summer with much less during winter. Citrus - and especially limes - do not like to stand in water, it can easily cause root or collar rot. About 8 litres per

adult tree per watering is recommended. An application of myccorhizal rooting compound will cut this requirement drastically. If you're growing in pots, make sure that the saucer is not left full for more than a few hours. Just like other fruit trees, give an annual pruning - generally after cropping. Cut out crossing or tangling wood, opening up the centre to allow the sun's rays to reach every branch. Dead or diseased wood can be removed at any time, remembering to disinfect your secateurs between cuts. Remember to wrap your trees in fleece if a cold spell threatens and it's also very useful in windy positions - it's surprising what a difference that thin layer of protection offers. Open up when flowers start forming to allow pollinators to do their job. Healthy, strong trees are the best way to avoid disease and insect attack. The most common problems are citrus leaf miner (curling leaves), scale insect (blobs of white marshmallow) and sooty mould (black powdery coating on the leaves and branches). All of these can be treated with neem oil and a weekly spraying with a preventative dosage of neem oil will help avoid problems. They're such wonderful trees, it's easy to become addicted. If you need still more information, I have copies of my book, Citrus, the Zest of Life, available at Viveros Florena. Packed with all sorts of information about citrus, the price of it is currently reduced to just €10 Viveros Florena, Cómpeta Opening hours, 10,00 until 16.00, closed Sundays and Mondays. Subscribe to our newsletter to be kept updated of everything happening in the garden centre and receive Jobs of the Month. https://www.viverosflorena.com/form

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CORAXALIA Want to join a choir? VelezMalaga’s Coraxalia International Choir’s next project is Paul McCartney’s “Liverpool Oratorio” (Paul McCartney & Carl Davis) which we will perform at the Manuel de Falla auditorium in Granada on 30th April 2022. Combined choirs, soloists, children’s choir and symphony orchestra. We welcomes new singers to come and take part. We rehearse, Thursdays, 17:30 – 20:00 in the Casa Hermandad de la Cofradía de los Estudiantes, Plaza de los Sastres, 1, CP 29700 Vélez-Málaga, near San Juan Church and the Language School. Parking nearby at the San Francisco market (1 euro). For more information please contact 657 951 755 (English) or 689 111 352 (Spanish), Also in our sister choirs of Almuñecar (Coro Ciudad de Almuñecar) and Salobreña (Coro Villa de Salobreña) Tel: 689 111 352. Please note that you may join Coraxalia at any point in the Term time. Don’t hesitate to give us a call! 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. Open mornings only Monday and Wednesday 10.00 till

13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 13.00. Gradually we will re-open usual activities so please come or phone us for further information.Tel: 952 543 334 Email: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar, organised an evening coach excursion on 21st December for 40 people to see the Christmas lights in Malaga. The first stop was at La Concepción Historical-Botanical Gardens where a truly wonderful experience awaited them. The gardens had been transformed into a magical Christmas garden full of festive lights and stunning, colourful decorations. On entry they set off on a circular route of more than 2 kilometres, uphill and

light shows were, as always, stunning and as the show times were not published this year there were no large crowds. On the return journey there was a lovely festive atmosphere on board and the coach returned to Torre del Mar with a tired but happy group of people. Lux Mundi would like to thank all who supported this excursion, which enables them to continue with their charitable work and we hope to see you all again at future events in the Centre and excursions.

down dale, feasting their eyes on fantastic light shows, including a storm in a forest, a rainbow lit tunnel, creative illuminated figures and pathways with moving colourful patterns. On completing the circuit, which was rather gruelling for some as there were no short cuts, the group re-joined the coach for the short journey to Malaga centre where there was plenty of time to eat, drink and enjoy the lights. The main shopping street, Calle Larios, was transformed into a Christmas Forest, a huge structure made up of 22 arches and thousands of strings of lights. The sound and l

HANDBALL TOUR The seventh edition of the Spanish Cup will start a new and exciting season of beach handball , which once again travels the Spanish coasts offering spectacle and entertainment. From June 3 to 5, the sports area of Ferrara de Torrox Costa will again host, for the sixth consecutive year, the Spanish Cup of the Arena Handball Tour,

NERJA CAVES Virtual Reality is going to make the Nerja Caves more accessible, bringing it closer to a public that currently cannot visit it due to the 458 steps of its circular route. In addition, it will allow the display of its non-visitable galleries and its cave art. Virtual Reality makes it possible to bring this Asset of Cultural Interest closer to everyone, fully showing the treasures it keeps inside. Thus, all its galleries and that priceless cave art will be technologically accessible. Every corner of the cavity can be seen and known thanks to glasses that incorporate this technological innovation and that allow you to live the experience of being in a certain place through the surrounding image.

CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO Canillas de Aceituno has just presented within the framework of Fitur the project www.gastronomiadecanillas.es, a portal with mainly gastronomic content that also includes tourist information about the town. With

this initiative, the City Council aims to position the municipality as an inland destination where you can enjoy unique gastronomic products and nature. The implementation of this project is accompanied by a series of tourist promotion actions on the Internet and at the different fairs in which the municipality participates. In this way, the City Council intends to position the local gastronomy, especially the goat, which is the main gastronomic product of the town, and the Day of the Black Pudding, an event that is celebrated on the last Sunday of April. As explained by the mayor , Vicente Campos, “Developing this digital project will be part of our tourism strategy for 2022..

where we have to turn that aircraft carrier around to focus on quality, on tourism more select, with more added value and that gives more income, more employment and more well-being". The president framed the growth of five - star hotels in the city in this idea and cited names such as Soho Boutique , Castillo de Santa Catalina , Cortijo de la Reina , La Montana or the Torre del Puerto itself , of which he was convinced that will eventually come out. For Moreno, these are investments that "attract a demanding tourism, not only with the establishment, but with cleanliness, the quality of public transport, with security services, with health." "It is tourism that will leave more money in the city and will drive more growth," he said.

QUALITY HOTELS IN MALAGA Ten "top category" hotels in Malaga in 2024. That is the projection of the Junta de Andalucía expressed this by the Andalusian president, Juanma Moreno , at the official inauguration of the Only You hotel , a five-star establishment in the building of La Equitable . The head of the regional executive urged in his speech to opt for a "tourism of higher quality and added value". "Quantity," he stated, "has been an important part of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for many years, but a point has been reached

CAS SHOP The Costa Animal Society (CAS) shop has restocked with all the clothing you’ll need to keep warm this winter. Also, we have a nice selection of contemporary books instock, best-sellers in all genres the shops large inventory is clean and well-presented, updated daily, with a friendly staff of volunteers on hand to help. Donations are always welcome - please help us to restock our shelves. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024

Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791 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-Sat Departs Canillas de Albaida 9.30 Sat & Festivals 15.30 See Loymerbus.es to check times (Times change after 10th December) 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 Cómpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Denmark

Tel: 952 211 797

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway

Tel: 952 667 955

Sweden

Tel: 952 604 383

Tel: 952 352 300

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Airlines Church Services Cómpeta Catholic

Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334

www.bmibaby.com www.thompsonfly.com www.flymonarch.com www.flybe.com www.xl.com

English Radio Stations

Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825

Global Radio Wave

96.0 FM

Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

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Radio Sol Almijara

Tel: 958 603 506

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

608 45 42 70

La Herradura

625 233 778

Cómpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

National Holidays

www.easyjet.com www.ryanair.com

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000 Motril

96.5 FM

99.1 FM

Spectrum

105.5 FM

REM FM

104.8 FM

January 1st New Years Day January 6th Three Kings Day February 28th Andalucia Day May 1st May Day August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st All Saints day December 6th Dia de la Constitucion December 8th Immaculate Conception December 25th Christmas Day

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BUSIN

Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

Construction

Health & Beauty

La Gelateria Cómpeta

Happy Feet

Contrucciones Schmid Tel: 652 656 066

Foot Health Practitioner

Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com

Finca Los Pinos Tel: 619 175 649 The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662

Airconditioning / Heating

Tel: 643 303 157 Ruth.Lansley@gmail.com

Drains

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Bike Rental

Electrician Tel 951242449 Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.com

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Furniture Stores

cyclemalaga.com

Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

Cooling and Heating Solutions Sales, Service & Installation Air Con, Solar Systems & Pool Heat Pumps

Joe Jones 655 791167

Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Connect Airconditioning Tel: 951 282 196 / 639 738 624

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

Car Hire Estrella Car Rentals Tel: 952 511 209 Sierra Rentals Tel: 631 717 611

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BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

Glass, lighting & blinds

We deliver bikes direct to you! Race bike & MTB Rental in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana

cyclenerja.com

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416

Icecream Parlour La Gelateria Cómpeta Tel: 641 826 546

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

cycletorredelmar.com

cyclealmunecar.com No.1 bike rental Racefor bike & MTB Rental in Nerja, on the Costa Tropical

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NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Leisure & Hobbies

RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS Costa del Sol & Axarquia Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

Large Terrace - 952 553 018 Canillas de Albaida (Málaga) C/Estacion 5 - restaurantecerezo@hotmail.com

Competa Motors

VENTA EL CURRO

General & Electrical Mechanic Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869

Argentinian Grill

ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)

www.ventaelcurro.com

www.vespadelsol.com

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

cyclemalaga.com We deliver bikes direct to you! Competa RaceHikes bike & MTB Tel: 619Rental 175 649in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana

cyclenerja.com

Mobile Phone / Network Lobster.es Call free on 1661

Property Legal Advice Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Axarquia Solictors Tel: 952 901 225

Real Estate Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 601 626 525

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

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Immotions Real Estate Tel: 654 899 531 Taurus Real Estate Tel: 952 516 633 BluCee Inmobiliaria Tel: 711 04 27 27 Competa Properties Tel: 952 51 61 07 Andalucian Vastgoed Tel: 952 53 44 81 Connect Casas Tel: 951 551 062

The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 .

ADVERTISE BELOW BUSINESS LISTING BOXES from only 60 Euros per year Call for more info: 637 028 873

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Satellite Services

TOTAL SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS Call Phil / Nigel on: 629 556 266 email: totalsat@gmx.com

Solicitors Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74 Axarquia Solicitors Tel: 951 901 225

Villa Care

ADVERTISE BELOW

PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643

BUSINESS LISTING BOXES from only 60 Euros per year Call for more info: 637 028 873

Vets Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

Window Tinting

Solar

Cómpeta Solar

Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Wine / Bodega

Mobility Mobility Products For Sale or Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

www.bluebadgemobility.com

STAIR-LIFTS Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

M:(+34) 658 845 285 reservas@bodegasbentomiz.com

Cars Wanted Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965

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cyclemalaga.com BIKE HIRE TOURS & HOLIDAYS

February 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) Tel: 657286284. Catholic Mass Tel: 952 543334 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). St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Tel: 657286284. “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. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm. Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King e Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King in Nerja. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting Christian songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee & biscuits. Why not come along and make new friends, every Sunday at 10.30. Also Prayer meetings every Thursday at 11.00. Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. 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, 29740Torre del Mar E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.org The Centre will be open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 -13.00 hours. The Spanish groups will be restarting again because of the restrictions groups will be very limited!! We continue our regular activities: Our shop will be open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00., Craft group on Mondays, art group on Wednesdays and coffee morning every Friday. Thursday 24th February – Coach Excursion to Osuna. Please join friends on a visit to the town of Osuna, in the province of Seville, where part of The Game of Thrones television series was

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filmed. On arrival in Osuna, at approx. 10:15, there will be a 2-hour guided walking tour of the old town, viewing the exteriors of the university building, the Collegiate Church, the viewpoint, Seville Street, San Pedro Street, the main square and the food market. After the tour there will be free time. Entrance to the museum (2.50€), which has two rooms dedicated to The Game of Thrones, is not included. Departure from Osuna at 16.30.Ticket price 29€ or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card 25€. Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30, Viñuela (Football Pitch) 7.50. Friday 25th February – Special Coffee morning for the Day of Andalucía. We will be serving clotted, strawberry cream teas. Friday 25th February- Taize Prayer. At the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Time 19.45. Monday 28th February- Centre will be closed for the Day of Andalucia. March 31st – Tarifa and the Roman Ruins of Baelo Claudia set on the beach in a beautiful location. EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 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 Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm. Pilates - Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-1.30pm 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.RBL-Los Romanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third Thursday of each month. Also at Pena Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information on the branch please contact 00 34 711077576 or bsiterblnerja.wordpress.com "

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

CALETA DE VELEZ

ALGARROBO COSTA

Impressive 3 storey coastal villa with private swimming pool, separate guest apartment, garage, west facing sea views, and only 5 minutes' walk to the beach front. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, storage rooms & terraces.

Beautiful duplex in a tranquil coastal location comprising 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, living space, terraces and private parking space. Just a short walk from the beach!

REF: MS285

Awaiting EPC

535,000€

REF: MS282

EPC Rating F

259,000€

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COMPETA

SAYALONGA

Immaculate property of approx. 101m2 within walking distance to Cómpeta. Distributed over one level comprising an open plan living space with fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. 1,542m2 plot with parking area, garage and swimming pool. Great location!

Lovely fully renovated, traditional town house with central patio and accommodation all one level. 2 double bedrooms, modern bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, super lounge and utility room.

REF: C3760

REF: T6

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Awaiting EPC

199,500€

EPC Rating E

67,500€

Competa Office 31 Av. de la Constitucion, 29754 Competa Malaga, Spain Tel: +34 952 516 633

Caleta de Vélez Office Avenida de Andalucía 189 29751 Caleta de Vélez Malaga, Spain Tel: +34 951 832 150

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