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Editors Note... Congratulations to the Almijara Residence, a boutique Bed & Breakfast located in the Plaza Almijara, Competa. The accommodation was recommended in the Times Newspaper last month within the Travel section which reported on Andalucia´s best hideaways. This is great publicity for the village of Competa and tourism in the area. Small business owners and the self-employed have been especially hit by the Coronavirus lockdown. We urge you to support the local businesses in your village or town so they can survive and continue to provide the local services that everyone needs.

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The end of state of the alarm is a welcome relief not only to businesses but to everyone, however the virus hasn´t gone just under control and Spain has put various measures in place during the new normal to ensure it continues in this way. When you are out and about please use the sanitisers that are provided everywhere and mask wearing is still obligatory where social distancing can't be maintained. You might like to download the GECOR app from playstore which can tell you the occupancy levels on the various beaches, a useful tool if you are coming from inland to spend the day on the coast.

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July Weather

The Editor

Days with rainfall: 0 Days Avg Max Temperature: 29.3c Hours of Sunshine : 11 p/day

Inside This Month

The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

24 Sail & Stay A catch-up with top luxury sailing charter operator on the Axarquia/Costa Tropical Sailnplay.

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36 Buying A Property In Spain A full property guide provided by Sunset Properties Spain.

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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54 Best Climbs A guide to the biggest cycling hills in the Axarqua region of Malaga. 84 Camping Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh Foxgloves, their long, tangled past and future and the psychedelic foxglove.

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Sunset Properties Spain on the Costa del Sol See new properties for sale on Facebook

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Tel: +34 618 295 063 New this month!

Price:350,000 Euros

Torrox

Tel: Office +34 601 626 525 Price reduced!

Price:250,000 Euros

Beautiful villa!

Denise Hill

Av.Andalucia Denise Hill65c Torre del Mar 29740, Malaga Price:335,000 Euros

Fantastic 3 bed, 3 bath reformed/refurbished country villa (190m²), large lounge, dining room and kitchen (preinstalled), modern interior with contemporary finishes, great outside space and a separate garage and room for stylish above ground pool. EPC - E ref: v1383

Viñuela

Competa

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. EPC - E ref: v1358

Superb 3 bed, 2 bath villa (145m²) in a peaceful location with glorious views close to Competa. Spacious, well laid out accommodation, beautiful mature gardens and large pool make this wonderful property. A must to view! ref: v1370 EPC - E

New this month!

Price reduced!

Beautiful villa!

Price:520,000 Euros

Price:299,950 Euros

Price:320,000 Euros

Fantastic and successful licenced B & B (296m²) with 8 letting rooms and independent apartment, beautiful communal sitting area with bar, roof terrace with sea, countryside and village views, central location within easy walking distance of all the local amenities and access by car. EPC - In process ref: t1382

Sayalonga

Torrox

Spacious 4 bed, 3 bath villa (229m²) including a sep. 1 bed and 1 bath guest accom. Bright lounge with kitchen/dining, wonderful far reaching sea & mountains views, garage, swimming pool, several terraces, requires some updating. ref: v1314 EPC - E

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.

Restored house!

Price reduced!

Competa

Price:240,000 Euros

Price: 345,000 Euros

EPC - E

Great value!

ref: v1360 Price:99,500 Euros

This Month’s Special Offer!

Sedella

A truly unique 2 bed, 2 bath (152m²) historical property, lovingly preserved original features, including “ladrillo” brick arches, wine treading floor, wooden beams and stone press, courtyard and roof terrace, a chance to be part of Sedella’s history. EPC - E

Competa

Algarrobo

Stunning immaculately presented 3 bed 2 bath country house (174m²) with excellent access, fabulous outside space with private pool, garden and terrace areas, large garage and spectacular views. Recently used as a B & B.

Fully renovated 2 bed 2 bath village house (96m²) within easy reach of the coast with spacious living room, separate dining room, fitted kitchen and large roof terrace with spectacular sea views.

ref: t1374 EPC - D

ref: v1346 EPC - E

ref: t1351

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Renovated finca! Price: 399,000 Euros

Competa

Stunning traditional rustic 4 bed 3 bath country house (243m²) including a self-contained 1 bed 1 bath guest house large master en-suite bed with balcony terrace, study/office, terraces, covered terraces, pool, garage, mature gardens and sea view. EPC - D

Price reduced!

ref: v1128

Sedella

Competa

Rustic style 3 beds, 2 baths villa (130m²) living/dining/kitchen, lots of rustic charm, pool area with space for sun loungers, outside shower room with wc, integral garage, lovely countryside views, easy road access, short drive to local amenities.

Price reduced!

Competa

Torre del Mar Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath apartment (109m²) with separate kitchen, ideally situated with easy access to the beach and all amenities. The perfect full time home, lock up and leave holiday home or rental property. EPC - In progress

ref: t1335

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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

Price: 295,000 Euros

Competa

Price: 229,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida Delightful 3 bed 2 bath villa (116m²) with dining/sitting room, separate lounge and kitchen, private sunny pool area, low maintenance terrace/garden, car port, walking distance of villages and a successful rental property.

EPC - E

ref: v1311

Price reduced!

Arenas

Competa A beautifully presented 2 bed 1 bath villa (98m²) near Competa. This delightful fully furnished property has spacious accommodation, private pool area, good access and wonderful views. ref: v1379 EPC - E

Offers considered! Price: 229,000 Euros

Archez

Delightful 4 bed 2 bath villa (152m²) with sunroom, open plan living/kitchen (newly fitted), private pool, terraces, detached garage. Good road access and sea views.

ref: v1341 EPC - E

Price: 299,000 Euros

Price reduced!

Beautiful property! Price: 199,950 Euros

ref: t1260

Fantastic property! Price: 259,000 Euros

EPC - E

Price: 265,000 Euros

Price: 110,000 Euros

Spacious, rustic 2 bed, 1 bath + wc renovated village house (169m²) good sized rooms, separate kitchen and south facing roof terrace. Large bodega for storage. A lovely well maintained house set on the corner of a street. EPC - E

Price reduced!

ref: v1154 Price: 199,000 Euros

Recently renovated 3 bed, 2 bath villa (117m²), with mountain and countryside views, rustic charm with a modern feel, living area with separate kitchen, great outside space with garden and spacious pool area. EPC - E ref: v1234

Price reduced!

Benajarafe

Price: 375,000 Euros

Charming 2 bed, 2 bath Large 2 storey villa (222 country villa (110m²) with an open plan m²) with 3 beds, 2 baths and separate wc, living/dining/kitchen, covered terrace, large lounge and kitchen/dining, 2 garages, terraces with sea and mountain views, private swimming pool with mountain, private Jetstream pool and heater, just a countryside and village views, within short drive from the beach. walking distance of village. ref: v1249 EPC - E ref: v1325 EPC - E

death of Jose Luis Abad who had used a pipe to breath in the hallucinogenic substance at Mr Vidal’s home near Valencia last July. In a statement police said they arrested the 46-year-old – star of such films as Nacho Invades America and Brazilian Butt Fest – following an 11-month investigation into the fatal incident. It said: “The police operation began following the victim’s death during the celebration of a mystic ritual based on the inhalation of venom of the bufo alvarius toad." Two other men have also been arrested with all three now released on bail. Coronavirus porn is the latest violent and disturbing internet trend. A lawyer for Mr Vidal, Daniel Salvador, said his client "considers himself to be innocent", describing the death as an unfortunate accident.

NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update

olice in Madrid have broken up a sophisticated “cocaine he Spanish government will ministries and includes two sets of hotline” gang that allegedly provide incentives to used a call centre and a fleet of subsidies. One involves electric purchase new, low-emission cars and the infrastructure motorbikes to ferry the drug to vehicles as part of its efforts to required to charge them; this part more than 2,000 customers with a stimulate the economy. Prime guaranteed delivery time of 20 of the scheme will receive €100 Minister Pedro Sánchez unveiled million in public funding. The minutes. The network apparently a €3.75 billion plan with 21 sold its wares in single doses second set of subsidies is more measures aimed at helping the bearing a seal of quality and controversial, as it provides automotive industry. The direct aid incentives for the purchase of all operated a loyalty scheme to aims to get the more-polluting kinds of vehicles, including those reward its best customers. vehicles off the roads while Investigators also discovered that that run on gasoline and diesel. boosting motor vehicle the gang had found ways to adapt The automotive sector had been registration. Buyers will receive demanding to include them in the to Spain’s strict Covid-19 between €400 and €4,000 from aid program, and the government lockdown, which came into effect the government for purchasing a will contribute €250 million to this on 14 March and which ends this new car that meets certain Sunday. Instead of delivering to plan, of which €20 million is requirements, and this subsidy earmarked for trucks, according to customers’ homes, it arranged for must be matched by the drugs to be handed over in the document. According to the manufacturers and dealerships. supermarkets close to where its government, the vehicles on The amount of the aid will depend Spain’s roads are 13 years old on distributors lived. While movement on the vehicle’s emissions: the was severely restricted during the average, and the older gasoline more polluting ones will receive beginning of confinement, people and diesel models are more the lowest subsidies, while zerohave always been allowed out to polluting than the newer version emission cars will attract the buy food. Spain’s Policía Nacional maximum amount. In order to be said that 28 people had been eligible for the subsidies, it will arrested at the end of a 12-month Spanish porn star has also be necessary to first scrap a been arrested on suspicion investigation that had culminated car that is more than 10 years old. in the confiscation of €85,000 of manslaughter after a Scrapped vehicles more than 20 (£76,000) and almost 4kg of photographer died while inhaling years old will qualify for more psychedelic toad venom during a cocaine. funds for their owners. The mystic ritual. Nacho Vidal was initiative was drafted by several detained in connection with the

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LOS BERMEJALES RESERVOIR Granada´s Inland Beach And Much More.

The reservoir is supplied by the waters from the River Cacín. Slides have been installed in the clean, clear waters of its bathing zone. You can also practice water sports, such as rowing, or hire a paddle boat to take a relaxing Arenas del Rey is a small spin around the reservoir while municipality that is home to gazing at its beautiful around 1,200 people and forms part of the district of La Alhama. It surroundings and abundant vegetation. has two small districts, Fornes and another that is situated on Bermejales lake is a man-made the same banks of the reservoir reservoir. A big one! It covers 562 and bears its name, Pantano de Ha and has a circumference of Bermejales. 28km. The town is located 2,844 feet The water quality is amazing. above sea level and is only 30 Very clean and warm. It is almost miles from Granada, the like swimming in bath water. On a provincial capital. calm day, it is a very safe place for children to swim, there are no The reservoir is one of its main waves or currents. It is also filled tourist attractions; an ideal zone with fish – mainly barbel and for bathing in summer that carp. attracts a good number of bathers, both from neighbouring localities and travellers who have Los Bermejales lake was built in 1958 in order to generate electric decided to spend a few days power with the water off the Cacin relaxing in the area. river. The lake shores are

ext to the locality of Arenas del Rey, you will find one of Granada’s inland beaches situated at the Los Bermejales Reservoir.

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covered with pine tree which can give you shade in the summer. The lake was included in the Wetlands Inventory of Andalucia in March 2010. It is wetland but of an artificial type because it is a reservoir whose purpose is to transfer Alhama river water to Bermejales. Despite being of an artificial origin it has great ecological importance and is fully integrated with the environment. The result of this integration is the diversity of animal life in the area, such as the population of resident birds throughout the year, as well as migration birds. It’s a great location to have a picnic, go swimming, camping, hiking and for bird watching.

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Beth's Soft Furnishings 11b Calle del Carmen, Competa

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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See Map Spot 27 Avd. Saylonga 24B, Cómpeta (Málaga) / Tel: 952 516 107 Avd. Constitución, Costezuela Local 1, Cómpeta (Málaga) / Tel: 952 553 589 Plaza de la Constitución 4Bajo Torrox-Pueblo (Málaga) / Tel: 952 538 337 www.competaproperties.com / info@competaproperties.com

Sayalonga

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Nº of Beds & Baths: 3 bed 4 bath Sqm²: 333m² Ref: CP395 Pool: Yes

Nº of Beds & Baths: 3 bed 2 bath Sqm²: 99m² Ref: TAP245 Pool: No

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Nº of Beds & Baths: 3 bed 3 bath Sqm²: 160m² Pool: No Ref: CP393

Competa

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Nº of Beds & Baths: 3 bed 1 bath Sqm²: 71m² Ref: TAP244 Pool: No

249,500€ Torrox

Nº of Beds & Baths: 2 bed 1 bath Sqm²: 80m² Ref: CP394 Pool: Yes

70,000€

99,000€

Nº of Beds & Baths: 1 bed 1 bath Sqm²: 45m² Pool: No Ref:TTH438

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STUFFED SARDINES Recipe To Try At Home

he sardines stay moist and tender, lending their juices to the mixture of parsley, tomatoes and bread crumbs inside.

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

until the sardines are tender and the tomatoes have softened.

Lightly grease a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the sardines in a single layer.

Divide among individual plates, including any pan juices; serve hot.

Combine 2 cups of the parsley, garlic, bread crumbs to taste and 1 cup of the tomatoes in a medium mixing bowl.

NOTE: To clean the sardines, cut off the heads and discard, then gut the insides, removing all bones. Cut open the fish, making sure the fish remain partially attached in the center.

SERVINGS: 4 - 6 INGREDIENTS Leaves from 1 large bunch flatleaf parsley, finely chopped (at least 2 1/2 cups) 6 medium cloves garlic, minced (at least 1/3 cup) 3 to 4 tablespoons plain dried bread crumbs About 6 firm plum tomatoes, finely chopped (3 cups; seeded or not seeded) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds fresh sardines , cleaned (see NOTE) Juice of 2 or 3 lemons (at least 1/2 cup) 4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the sardines inside and out with lemon juice and a little salt. Spread a spoonful of the parsley mixture evenly inside each sardine, then place the fish side by side in the prepared baking dish, laying them on their sides. Drizzle with the oil to taste, then top evenly with the remaining tomatoes and parsley. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour,

Accompanied by icy, cold beer and chunks of fresh bread to absorb the drips, sardines make a memorable meal. Spanish humorist and commentator on life, Julio Camba, once wrote that with sardines, you should never eat fewer than a dozen, "but watch how you eat them, where you eat them and with whom you eat them."

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS New European Sentence To Protect Bank Customers

f the interest rate used for mortgages is based on the IRPH rate it must be 100% clear.

that customers have been paying extra interest to the banks. Therefore, any bank customer with a mortgage using the IRPH rate should check their mortgage Should you have a mortgage with title deeds. If the explanation a Spanish bank and your interest written in the mortgage title rate is calculated by using the deeds was not 100 % clear (it is IRPH (“Indice de Referencia de not clear in most the cases), the Prestamos Hipotecarios” - The customer has the right to claim Mortgage Loan Reference against the bank and request that Índex), you are lucky, because another Index reference, (i.e. the European Court has declared Euribor), be used for the that the IRPH being used by calculating the interest payable many Spanish Banks was not for the mortgage. explained clearly enough to customers and, therefore, it was Because IRPH is much higher not legal. than other indexes i.e. Euribor, customers would Please note the IRPH is quite have the legal right to claim all high in comparison with other the overpaid interest, which could Mortgage Indexes, which means be thousands of euro.

Consequently, if you think that your mortgage interest is governed by the IRPH index, your mortgage title deeds should be reviewed by a lawyer as you may have the legal right to claim thousands of euro from your bank for overpaid interest. For further information on any bank issues or regulations of banking law, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail or to arrange a free appointment. MARBELLA SOLICITORS GROUP Tel. 952 901 225 www.marbellasolicitors.com See Advert Opposite

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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

Open for Sunday Lunch 1pm-4pm

Full Vegan & Vegetarian menu!

Unique to our restaurant in Competa Meat cooked on the stone to your liking alongside a full a la cart menu

Stunning views to the coast

Abierto 6 noches cada semana de 19.00 - 23.00 Open 6 nights a week from 19.00 - 23.00 Jedeu / Abend / Geoffuet 19.00 - 23.00 Cerrado el lunes Closed Mondays

A great venue for a special event and fantastic views of the hanging houses of Competa!

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those who don't supply their own. The office also sells essentials such as sun creams, hats, flipflops, sunglasses and towels. All the boats have large sundecks where social distancing will not be a problem. La Pinta del Este offers shorter 2 hour trips for up to 50 people at a time around the beautiful bay of La Herradura or Almunecar, with a swim and snorkel stop included. With a bar onboard serving snacks and drinks and only €20 for an adult, and just €12 for children it is sure to be very popular again with families.

SAIL N PLAY Trips For Everyone

op luxury sailing charter operator on the Axarquia/Costa Tropical Sailnplay are ready and waiting to welcome you on one of their great boat trips this summer. For just 20€ you can enjoy a two hour cruise from Marina del Este with a swim and snorkel stop included on La Pinta del Este. Or you can really treat yourself with a half day out (4 hours) with unlimited drinks and a full sumptuous buffet meal on a luxurious motor yacht, Charlie Ruggle, ideal for family celebrations. If you prefer a sailing yacht, then the ever-favourite catamaran trips are still going strong since 2008, and the minimum group size for a private charter has been reduced down from 8 to only 6 guests on all the four hour trips so that your family can relax safe in the knowledge that the correct precautions have been taken for your well being and safety this summer. The catamaran trips are 90€ and the top of the range

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motor yacht 120€ per person (both half price for children). Spoil yourselves as you enjoy complimentary drinks throughout, and a magnificent buffet meal served by an ever- attentive crew as you glory in the beauty of the stunning coastline on board your very own luxury powerboat or catamaran yacht, at a mere fraction of the cost of actually owning one. Visit unspoilt and otherwise inaccessible coves and bays, see dolphins close up, and really live the dream for you and up to 6-12 guests for your special occasion. Breakfast, lunch, and sunset dinner trips are all available for summer 2020. Visit the website on www.sailnplay.com now for full details (or see the ad on the previous pages. All precautions following Covid-19 have been taken, and all guests will be asked to report to the office at the entrance to the marina first where you and your party will have your temperatures taken, and where masks and hand gel will be available for

Planning a party this summer or next year in 2021? Then talk to Mike on 669 118816 as La Pinta del Este is the perfect venue for your hen, stag, wedding, birthday or anniversary, or any other special event. With Bluetooth music connectivity onboard and superb catering and additional watersports on offer, this party boat is very popular. For sailing times and more information see the ad in this publication or online. Sailnplay also rent out kayaks and paddle boards for use on the nearby Marina Bay or Hidden Beach, (both only a few minutes away). And finally, Sailnplay are again offering their full range of RIBS, speedboats and powerboats for hire (some with no boat licence required!) from just €175 for half a day. Check all this out on their website www.sailnplay.com , give Mike a ring on 669 118816, or pop into the office at the marina entrance. Looks like there will be something for everybody down at Marina del Este this summer and in spite of the horrible and unusual events of the last few months Sailnplay promise that your visit to Marina del Este will be the highlight of your holiday.

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Whilst on lockdown I have seen a few articles, especially about cleanliness, (next to Godliness) that made me chuckle. 'How often should I change my underwear, now I am not going out and about, just sitting?' (You need to ask?). 'How often should I change my bedding and or pyjamas?' (Oh, come on!).

THOUGHTS FROM AN OLDIE! Josephine Drew

y now, if anything like me, you are totally fed up with the C-word. There is so much information everywhere you look or listen. What is true and what is 'fake news'?

kinds of flu, all without a cure or a Dr (unless you paid), because health care was not free until July 1948, when the NHS was launched. Antibiotics were used to treat troops at D Day but didn't become what was known as the 'Wonder Drug' until later. You So here are the random thoughts would hear your mother having a of an Oldie, to try and cheer you chat with a friend (while you sat up! quietly nearby, seen and not heard) gossiping about the latest 'Bring back the days of â&#x20AC;&#x153;steam worries of the day, but it didn't radioâ&#x20AC;?' I say, with the news read really affect youngsters in the way by Alvar Lidell, wearing a dinner it does today, who have access to suit on the radio! Lord Reith FB, YouTube, newsfeeds and the liked everyone in correct attire. like. Today's youth must be In his clipped tones, this was THE really confused about all the information that was available in conflicting information thrown at those other dark days of WW2, them, true or not, I know I am. I along with the newspapers. If only now watch the news once a Alvar said it, it was true. week at most, because it doesn't Everyone believed it, because he change much from day to day. I talked 'posh'. Nowadays pundits read information from a BBC and politicians are everywhere newsfeed daily, or watch 'Have I proclaiming this and that. got news' and Charlie Booker, when they are broadcasted. A We, the generation born in the serious person, I am not! 1940s or before, had parents who must have worried as much as Hugging and kissing were not they do nowadays, but with stiff done when we were younger, upper lips, and the 'Keep Calm only with a relative. (Usually don't worry' motto, they kept it to whiskery old Aunts and tobacco themselves. (Careless talk costs smelling Uncles). No wonder lives). Our parents' generation this C thing spread with the suffered the worry of, War with modern habit of being 'touchy Rationing, Diphtheria, Whooping feely'. cough, Polio, TB and different

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How do I clean a dry clean garment, now I can't go to the cleaners? This one is trickier but again if it's dress or trousers, (use common sense). But then came the question, 'How do I hand wash garments'? (I was almost speechless over this one, really)? The journalist answered it seriously, starting with a washing up bowl, with warm soapy water, and explaining that a nondetergent product was better to use, (soap to you and I!) As I exploded over this article, my son said, 'Mother, these days everyone is taught Maths, English etc so they can think and go out to work, not taught, Cooking Cleaning and Sewing in order to bag a husband'! I stood corrected! Soon we will be kissing and hugging, (even if we don't want to) and wearing real 'going out clothes', and in time this will be a fading nightmare so you can bore your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Like you did with your children about, Swinging Sixties (they weren't) The Vietnam War (good anti-war songs were composed), Falklands and Gulf Wars, Bird flu, and Aids et al. I hope this C thing is not going to be with us, festering in the background for years to come. So, its stiff upper lips everyone, Keep Calm and carry on.

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BUYING A PROPERTY IN SPAIN A Full Property Guide Provided by Sunset Properties Spain Choosing the right area The first stage of the process is to pinpoint the area that is right for you. The key to achieving this successfully is research – the more research you do, the more likely you are to choose wisely. Aspects to consider might include climate, proximity to an airport, distance from the nearest beach, local amenities, the number of expats resident in the area, etc… Once you know which area you prefer, you then need to decide whether you want to buy on the coast, in the countryside inland or in a town or village. Generally speaking, coastal properties tend to be more expensive than those inland. The pros and cons between living in a village or in the countryside Life in a village can be quite noisy and the views are often limited, but the hustle and bustle of village life and the close proximity of local amenities including shops, bars, restaurants, etc can outweigh any drawbacks. Learning Spanish is easier if you

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are based in a village as is becoming involved in the local community and joining in village based activities. Owning a property in the countryside can lead to a feeling of isolation and it is usually necessary to drive some distance for shopping, schools and eating out. Neighbours are often not Spanish so learning the language can be more difficult. However these inconveniences are compensated for by the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, the beautiful surrounding scenery and the wonderful views. Choosing the right kind of property You must also determine the type of property you want – a modern villa, an older style country house, a townhouse or an apartment. You need to consider your priorities and decide what is important to you – outside space, views, swimming pool, garage, etc. If you are not intending to live in

Spain permanently, a property in the countryside will need to be looked after in your absence. Land and swimming pools have to be maintained whether you are in residence or not. Requirements for buying a property in Spain In order to buy a property in Spain you must have an NIE number (foreigner's identification number) and a Spanish bank account – both are essential and we will of course help you to obtain them. NIE numbers are obtained from the local police station for much of the Axarquia area this is in Torre del Mar and you have to attend in person in order to apply for the certificate. You need to take your original passport and also a copy. The NIE number is very important in Spain and you will be asked for it time and time again. A Spanish bank account is relatively easy to open – you need to decide which bank you want to use and then go in and open an account. You need to take your passport, a copy of your NIE

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certificate and proof that you receive some type of earnings. This might be a wage slip if you are employed, proof of receipt of a pension if you are retired or if you work for yourself a copy of your tax return Powers of Attorney Most buyers choose the easy route and supply us with a power of attorney. This means that we can apply for your NIE certificates, open a bank account and even complete on the purchase, thereby saving time and money for frequent visits during the buying process. A power of attorney can be issued here in Spain or in your own country. Starting the buying process Once you have found your perfect property and decided to proceed with the purchase, the buying process will begin. Before you sign anything or pay any money you should take advice from a legal adviser. You can use either a lawyer or an asesoria/gestor (conveyancer). Your legal adviser will assist you through every stage of the buying process and once you have completed the purchase of your new property, he/she will then help you with taxes, wills, payment of utility bills, etc. Purchase contract The purchase contract will usually be prepared by your legal adviser and it must be agreed by both the buyer and the seller. Before you sign this contract, you must be absolutely certain that you have chosen the right property as the contract is binding for both the buyer and the seller and there will be penalty clauses should either party rescind the contract.

of between â&#x201A;Ź3,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x201A;Ź5,000 which will remove the property from the open market for a fixed period of time and enable the buyer's legal adviser to ensure that the documentation for the property is correct. This is paid to the client account of the buyer's legal representative and only passed to the seller on signing the private purchase contracts.

else (often your legal adviser or estate agent) to sign on your behalf. Once both the buyer and the seller have signed the title deed, you will be handed the keys to your new home.

10% deposit When both parties have agreed the contents of the private purchase contract, a deposit of 10% of the purchase price (including the holding deposit) is then paid by the buyer within an agreed time limit. This is a nonrefundable payment and will only be reimbursed in the event of a specific clause in the contract not being fulfilled.

Expenses It is advisable to budget for between 10% and 11% of the purchase price of the property to cover taxes and expenses. The costs involved include Notary fees, Value Added Tax (I.V.A.) for new properties only, stamp duty presently at 8% of the sales price, land registry fees, legal fees and mortgage arrangement fees (if applicable).

Searches Prior to completion your legal adviser will carry out searches and obtain a Nota Simple. This document confirms that the seller is the registered owner of the property and that all taxes have been paid. Your legal adviser will also check to see whether any debts or charges exist on the property. All bills relating to the property such as electricity, water, telephone and I.B.I. (council tax) must be proven to have been paid up to date. If there are any outstanding issues, your legal adviser will ensure that an amount of money is retained from the seller in order to cover any unpaid expenses.

After sales service At Sunset Properties Spain our company ethos is all about customer service - once a client, always a client. Our comprehensive after sales service is very important to us and we will always be here to help you with whatever queries or problems you might have, be it arranging an internet connection, help in finding reliable builders and tradesmen or assistance at the Town Hall - you name it, we're always to help you!

Completion The completion date is agreed between the buyer and the seller and takes place at the office of a Notary - an officer of the State whose job it is to ensure that all the legalities are completed Payment of deposits correctly. Both the buyer and the Holding deposit seller are required to appear Once the terms of the purchase before the Notary in person at the have been agreed by both parties, same time. If you are unable to the buyer will normally be attend in person, you must obtain required to pay a holding deposit a power of attorney for someone

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Insurance The insurance of the property becomes your responsibility once completion has taken place.

Contact us At Sunset Properties Spain we have a wide range of properties for sale in the Axarquia region and we offer a friendly, reliable and professional service www.sunsetproperties-spain.com For further information or for an appointment please contact Denise on 0034 618 295 063 or Kerem on 0034 601 626 525 or by email info@sunsetpropertiesspain.com

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GAZPACHO The Famous Andalucia Dish

his popular soup from the Andalusian area , (an autonomous community of Spain), mostly known now for being served cold, has many different influences from Greece and Rome, but also from the Moor's and Arab culture. The original soup was blended stale bread, olive oil and garlic, with some liquid like water or vinegar that was pounded together in a mortar. Different vegetables and almonds that were available were also added. This soup evolved into different varieties, the most popular

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around the world is a tomato based variety, served cold. It is often served heated in certain regions in Spain. Now Gazpacho has become a generic term for a cold soup that has a vegetable or fruit base or both , that has similar spices to the traditional. The word gazpacho is derived from the Arabic for â&#x20AC;&#x153;soaked bread.â&#x20AC;? Gazpacho may be served with croutons, additional chopped vegetables, and chopped egg that the diners add to taste. The gazpacho of MĂĄlaga province in Andalusia is based on almonds and contains grapes.

While it was common for Roman soldiers to carry dried bread, garlic and vinegar to make the basics of this early soup, it was popularized in the Andalusian area of Spain. In the 8th century it was overtaken by the Ottomans and the Moors from Morocco just across the mediterranean sea came over with a soup they called Ajo Blanco. Christopher Columbus probably took this soup with him on his voyages from Spain. When he brought back tomatoes, cucumbers and different peppers

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that is when the soup evolved to it's present state.

You can easily make this a high fiber and low fat meal, so I feel that this soup has a great future. Cold soups are becoming more and more popular.

Now all kinds of things are added such as watermelon and Cantaloupe. A Spanish refrain says, De gazpacho no hay empacho-You can never get too much of a good thing or too much Gazpacho, It is great for any meal or snack and the left over can be used as a sauce for pasta. The tomato, cucumber variety of Gazpacho is probably the most nutritious, being that it is mostly fresh vegetables. It is sometimes called a Liquid Salad. Ajoblanco would be very high in calories, due to the bread, olive oil and almonds. If you search for nutritional breakdowns for Gazpacho you will find varying amounts.

Gazpacho Ingredients • 1 kg of seasoned ripe tomatoes • 2 whole cucumber • 1 chopped onion • 2 cloves garlic • 6 tablespoons of vinegar • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 2 green peppers • 1 loaf of bread crumbed (about 250 grams) • salt • 1.5 litres of water

been soaked up. Blend the tomatoes, one of the cucumbers, the onion, the garlic, and one of the green peppers and add the breadcrumbs until a consistent mix has been created. Next, add half the water, the oil, the vinegar and season with salt and continue to blend for a moment. Place the completed mixture into a large bowl or jug and allow to stand for a few hours. Serve in small bowls or large drinking glasses with the remaining cucumber and green pepper chopped on a side plate.

Gazpacho Preparation Traditional bread in Andalucia is baked in small loaves about half Enjoy! the size of a modern loaf of bread, so about 250 grams of bread crumbs is the right quantity. Soak them in some water, not too much, just enough to cover them, then let it sit until all the water has

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Climb to the Fuente de la Reina

BEST CLIMBS Cycling in Andalucia By Andy Baker

he Axarquia region to the East of Malaga is a beautifully rugged area of hills, mountains, ravines and valleys. For cyclists, this terrain provides a range of climbs to be conquered many of which are utilised in the thriving local race scene. There are many stretches of challenging ascents, but we have selected what local cyclists believe are the best.

Fuente de la Reina/ Puerto del LeĂłn. The climb to Fuente de la Reina starts in the outskirts of Malaga. The hustle and bustle of a busy city and noise of traffic is soon replaced by peace and tranquillity. The only sound you may hear will be the amplified sound of your breathing as you tackle the steady gradient of this beautiful climb. Along the way are a string of interesting BBQ restaurants. These are busy at the weekend with Malaguenos enjoying the pine scented air of the Montes de Malaga Natural Park. The road is surprisingly quiet despite the proximity to the busy city below. Most of the

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ascent is in fresh pine forests offering amazing glimpses of the city shrinking below as you climb upwards. The ascent from Malaga is approximately 15 kms and has an average gradient of 6.5. At the peak you are just over 900 meters above sea level. The fountains themselves are near the top of the climb at the Puerto de Leon. A spring has remained here from time immemorial. However, it is thought to be named after Queen Isabelle who drank here in 1492 during the Reconquest. Cyclists can also replenish their Bidons here with spring water. There is cafĂŠ near there fountains for basic food and coffee or you could press on to Hotel Galway a few kms over the top of the Puerto for more substantial fare. For cyclists wishing to compete there is the annual Subida de la Fuente de la Reina at the end of September. This is part of a hill climb series in the Malaga area. Puerto del Sol. This pass is considered by some local riders to be the greatest

climb in the Axarquia region. It is situated to the north of the province and starts a few kilometres from the village of Periana. This is a remote and rugged area populated by hardy farmers, goats and eagles. During the ascent be vigilant for goat herds supervised by wily dogs keeping things mostly under control. The climb offers stunning views back down to the coast and, on clear days, over to the Moroccan coast. The road itself winds upwards into the rugged Sierra for 6.5 kms at an average of 7 percent. However, some of the switchbacks have gradients up to 16 percent and can be a tough test. The Puerto Del Sol is the final climb in the annual Pirineo Costa Del Sol race. This crosses the Sierra via three different passes. It is not to be missed if you are in the area in late May. You crest the peak at 1078 meters above sea level before a relatively brief descent down to the village of Alfarnate. The climate is notably cooler here and olive and almond trees give way

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Boquete de Zafarraya

to cherries and pears. The mountain scenery surrounding Alfarnate is exceptional. It can be appreciated from one of the little cafes in the Moorish village. A very old Venta with a museum lays 2 kms outside of the village. The venta is famous for being a bandit's hideaway in earlier times. It can sometimes be closed so best to check the opening times before starting out. The Ruta de Cabra The Cabra is strictly speaking outside of the Axarquia region but is easily reachable by the N340 coast road. This links the resorts of the coast to the beginning of the climb at Almunecar. It is a long ascent into a rugged landscape with craggy pinnacles and bubbling streams. The busy resort town of Almunecar is the point that you leave the coast and commence the incline of the climb of the Ruta de Cabra. Initially the road heads away from the town's outskirts into mango and avocado groves along the Rio Verde. You then cycle under the soaring bridge of the A7 coastal

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motorway before reaching the villages of Jete and Otivar. Both towns offer places for refreshments. This is a sensible option as places are limited for the next section of the ride. Soon you will be ascending in earnest up a spiralling road into the Sierra Almijara. The climb is in two sections. The first is 18km of steady 5 percent gradient before a short descent. The second is a further uphill section of 5 kms at 4 percent gradient. On the route you have magnificent views of the sea way below, some beautiful rock formations and a short tunnel cut through the mountain rock. The official climb goes to the Mirador. The more adventurous may wish to continue to ride through the mountains completing a long loop via Zafarraya. Boquete de Zafarraya This is a climb on most cyclists to do list and for good reason. The boquette itself is visible for miles around when looking up to the inland Sierras from the Torre Del Mar and Velez Malaga area. At the summit stand 2 sentinel rocks

on either side of the road. It is a beautiful example of glacial geology. As you ascend from Puente De Manuel there are sweeping views over to the village and campo of Alcaucin in the foothills of Mount Maroma. On the left the ruins of a Moorish castle named Zalia can be spotted just above the road. The gradient is a reasonably constant 5.8 percent average. The hardest part of the climb is psychological. The pass is always visible and appears interminably above you. The twisting road ahead on the mountain side plays mind games giving the impression that the road is longer and harder. At the top as you pass through the two rocks you enter the province of Granada and the small town of Venta de Zafarraya. As you look back you can look down to the sea way in the distance! Overall, the climb is 12 kilometres and the altitude at the top is 906 meters. Andy Baker You can read more of Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s articles on cyclemalaga.com/blog/

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RIOJA WINE Spain In A Glass

ioja is Spain in a glass of red wine. When we think of Rioja we also immediately picture Spain’s other famous culinary delights: beautiful slices of Jamon Serrano salty chunks of Manchego cheese and a bowl full of ripe green olives. The wine is known for its structure and tannins, similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but it also has a fruity characteristic. This is a wine perfect for a drinker who loves Cabernet but is also looking for the dominant cherry flavour that’s often present in a wine like Pinot Noir. Great Reservas are a steal! One can find incredible Reserva wines in the 8- 25 euro range. The most famous Spanish wine on the American market, Rioja is made from a blend of grape varieties, with Tempranillo the dominant grape (Garnacha is typically included in the blend to add some fruitiness. Mazuelo and

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Graciano may also be included). The blend takes its name, like many other wines made in the Old World, from the Rioja region where it is produced. Spain is very proud of its indigenous Tempranillo grape because they have been making it into wine for over 2,000 years. Unlike other countries who have adopted grapes that were originally indigenous to France of Italy, Tempranillo was born and cultivated in Spain, and there is no region for which they are more proud, and taken more seriously, than Rioja. Rioja is as age-worthy as the wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, yet it flies under the radar compared to its more well-known peers. This means that a stellar bottle of age-worthy Rioja can be procured for far less than a similarly rated bottle of Bordeaux or Burgundy. I When choosing to buy a Rioja, the most important thing to know is that the wine separates into

four levels of classification, which depends on the amount of time the wine spends in oak, and is similar to the Burgundy Cru classification system. The classification of each Rioja will be labelled clearly on the bottle. The four classifications are: Rioja: This is the basic form of the wine. It has been aged for only a short amount of time in oak, potentially only a few months, and then the wine is bottled and sold. It is in this wine where the juice will taste the “ripest” because the wine is very young. Crianza: For a wine to be labelled a Crianza, it must spend a minimum of 1 year in oak. Following its removal from oak, the wine must spend at least another few months in the bottle, before being sold. This is the level of Rioja that is most widely available and it’s incredibly affordable.

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Reserva: This is a Rioja made from the best grapes of the harvest, and is only made during years that were considered to have a good growing season. A Reserva must be aged a minimum of 3 years, with at least one year being in oak, and the rest in the bottle.

iRioja was the first Spanish wine region to obtain DO status in 1925. In 1991, it was promoted to DOCa (Qualified Designation of Origin), a higher category reserved for wines maintaining a proven consistency and quality over a long period of time.

of the market, the Reservas and Gran Reservas. The changes in winemaking implemented in the past decade have produced excellent results. New generations of growers and makers have placed their faith in the renovation of facilities, with new barrels and steel vats, as Rioja DOCa is known primarily for well as an emphasis on careful its reds though it also makes Gran Reserva: This is a Rioja selection at harvest and later that is only allowed to be made in some whites and rosĂŠs. Most ageing of the harvested fruit. bodegas still use their own years with exceptional growing formulas for blending red wines, seasons from the most The desire of producers in the still being the most the ones from Rioja to reaffirm their aspiration exceptional grapes harvested. Gran Reservaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must be aged in Tempranillo, the noblest of the for excellence has contributed to oak for at least 2 years, and then native Spanish vines. This grape their the consolidation of an must spend at least 3 more years gives the wines their elegance, image of prestige among in the bottle. Gran Reservas bring concentration of aromas and consumers and has made them a complexity of flavours. It is this, out an immense amount of reference for Spanish wines passion in those who drink them. as well as oak ageing, which worldwide. The development of gives the wines such personality productive and commercial While Rioja goes well with almost and individuality. structures in the Rioja and the anything, the wine goes best with prestige attained by their wines savory flavours like meats and At the same time Rioja wines has also positioned the area strong cheeses that stand up to have evolved steadily. Today they among the elite in historical the strength of the wine, a pairing offer a broad range of styles. European denominations of that is similar to its peer Wines include varietals; blended origin. Bordeaux. wines which are shifting the emphasis from oak to fruit; organic wines; and, at the top end

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LOOK BACK ON LOCKDOWN Josephine Drew Reports On The Return To Normal Life

ell lockdown is over and we can go back to 'normal'. Whatever that may be for each and every one. Reading all the things on the internet, it was like New Year resolutions the first weeks, 'I will learn more Spanish', 'I will learn Sanskrit', 'I will exercise every day,' 'I will be kind', 'I will not covet my neighbours' dog', 'I will bake bread', 'I will let my hair self-clean', as Suzanna Constantine advised, 'I wont slob about the house, I will clean more', and so on. But after a few weeks, boredom sets in and the resolutions dropped, much to the relief of children who had to eat the said home baked bread. I know, I made bread for my family for 30 years and when the boys were teens they asked if they could have normal bread like their

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friends, the white sliced kind! Learning another language is OK but you need interaction with other humans, and after a while talking to the computer, or doing it with a teacher online, begins to pall. There are so many boxed sets to watch on BBC catchup! Exercising in front of the TV is quite a chore, and when you shout, 'hold on, I didn't get that', the instructor just carries on! Some folks have been renting out their dogs, which is all well and good, but having to clean up the poo of a dog that is not yours is yukky! Besides which, the police cottoned on to this and asked for pooch's papers! Self-cleaning hair sounds horrible, I tried nearly a week, and my scalp felt odd, as if the hair was in the wrong place. Mind you on the plus side doing without fancy hot drying and sticky products does make the hair feels nicer! Likewise, the lack of makeup, one's pores can breathe at last!

We are all going to be nicer and kinder to each other. Don't make me laugh, we will still gossip, the incidents of 'denuncias' has risen. 'She went to the bins six times yesterday,' etc And finally, to cleaning the house. I found that after the first initial blitz, it more or less was clean, only got dusty. Then it rained on the clean windows, and that was that. I admit I did not make any resolutions, because I know I'm lazy, and this is the first time, (and its day 40), I have wanted to get onto the computer and write. I am lucky I am not on my own, my Son visited and has not gone back, but for all those on their own during the Lockdown, I hope you stayed fairly sane, and will be out for coffee, discussing your ailments with the best of us. Josephine Drew

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

3 Bed 3 Bath Renovated Villa - Competa €350,000 - V603 This newly renovated open plan villa is located approx 15 minutes from Competa. Contemporary style with large terrace and country views. Bright and airy rooms, remote electric gates and garage.

4 Bed Villa With Guest Annexe And Outside bar Competa - €365,000 - V602 Well presented villa walking distance to Competa with 3 beds 2 baths. Self- contained guest annexe with double bedroom and shower room. Pool, outside bar and attractive gardens. Two gated driveways with parking.

Due to the limitations on travel because of COVID-19 we are oﬀering live video viewings on most of our properties. Please contact us for more details.

Multi-Room Townhouse With Roof Terraces Competa - €127,000 - T740 This centrally located townhouse is built over 3 floors. With multiple rooms it is in need of some renovation but has many possibilities. Two large roof terraces with stunning views. Would make a great guest house or large home.

Modern Refurbished 3 Bed Apartment Competa - €79,000 - A116 Superbly refurbished apartment in a contemporary style. Centrally located with 3 bedrooms, shower room and open plan living/dining room. Access balcony offers outside space.

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Grandadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chippy Calle San Antonio, Competa Breakfast, lunch & evening meals. Coffee & cake Open daily from 8am to 10pm - Closed Sundays Please pre-order Roast Chicken by 3pm for same day.

Chips (Small /Large) Cod Scampi Sausage in Batter Cod Fish Cakes Pies & Pasties Chicken Nuggets Onion Rings Curry Sauce/ Mushy Peas Gravy Battered Pineapple Rings Roast Chicken

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We now have a selection of quality Italian wines: Prosecco. Valpolicella. Chianti. Pinot Blush & more We offer a large selection high quality products and a service adapted to guarantee the upmost safety. Artisan italian ice creams made daily in our kitchens in Competa.

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Naturvets Competa

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PADEL TENNIS Origins, History And How To Play

adel-Tennis, also known as Padel or Paddle, has its origins on a not so popular variant of enclosed Tennis called Platform Tennis. Enrique Corcuera in 1969 decided to adapt his Squash court at his home in Acapulco (Mexico) with elements of Platform Tennis creating what he called "Paddle Corcuera". He is considered the inventor of Padel. Enrique's Spanish friend Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg tried this new invention at Enrique's home and instantly felt in love. Immediately after, he decided to create the first two Padel courts in a Tennis club in Marbella (Spain), this was in 1974. Alfonso included few modifications from Enrique's original designs to make it more competitive.

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In the meantime in 1975, Julio Menditeguy an Argentinian member of Alfonso's Tennis club in Marbella felt the same passion and decided to import the sport to Argentina. Padel's origins, Platform Tennis, Modern times Since the first courts in Spain, Padel took nearly 25 years to be extended all over the Spanish geography. In the early 2000s there were more than 500 Padel clubs and many Spanish hotels already included padel courts as a sporting activity. By 2005 Padel was wellestablished in Spain with more than 1000 Clubs. This is when the most important Padel Associations decided together to establish an International Championship played wholly in Spain. This was the beginning of the Padel Pro Tour, which lasted

until 2012. Since 2010 the sport has constantly grown and blossomed all over the world and it is now, for many people, considered the fastest growing sport around the world. Professional future In the professional sphere the World Padel Series founded in 2013 is the most important, prestigious and professional Padel Championship worldwide, in replacement of the Padel Pro Tour. It gathers the Padel elite around the world, the equivalent of ATP & WTA for Tennis. Since 2014 this new Championships has included Tournaments outside Spain and has travelled to Andorra, Argentina, Monaco, Portugal, United States and United Arab Emirates.

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The World Padel Series is currently holding the international ranking of best male and female players. It consists of 15-20 tournaments per year plus a final Master Series by end of every season. How Do You Play Padel tennis is a combination of tennis and squash that is played by 2 players (singles) or by 4 players (doubles). You play using a small thick racket (a paddle) and a type of tennis ball. The court is much smaller than a tennis court. There is no overhand serve either and point counting is easier. The court is fully enclosed with a glass rear and sidewall. Rules Of Padel As previously mentioned, the serve is underhand after the ball has bounced once behind the

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service line. The ball must be hit lower than at hip height and diagonally into the right or left service court of the opponent. The ball must touch the floor in the service court without touching the metallic mesh, but the glass walls may be hit. You get 2 tries as you do in tennis. The ball may only bounce once on the ground and might be played before or after bouncing possibly after coming in contact with the wall. The ball may not hit the wall and metallic mesh directly. You can play the ball against your own glass wall as a player to get it to the other side of the net. What You Need Padel tennis is played with a paddle racket that can be attached to your wrist. Usually, the racket is made of graphite,

carbon or fiberglass. The rackets can vary in shape, weight and base material. Padel tennis is played using a ball similar to a tennis ball. It is slightly smaller and it must be able to bounce properly. Padel is fun, social and easy to play. It appears like an oasis in the desert of Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sport crisis. Padel has overtaken its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;older brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tennis as the primary sport in Spain. Every year, around 900,000 padel racquets are sold compared to 400,000 tennis racquets. This padel mania is spreading all over the country and is no longer a secret that many Spaniards cheated on tennis and fell addictively in love with padel. Why not give it a go, you never know, you might be a natural!

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More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses.

ASESORÍA ALJARIFE Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc. General Administration

We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.

Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.) Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances See Map (house, car, health, etc) Spot 22

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Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges

Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills

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LA CONCEPCION The Fabulous Malaga Gardens

a Concepción gardens and house were built in 1855 when two members of Malaga’s rising bourgeois class, Amalia de Heredia Livermore and Jorge Enrique Loring Oyarzabal, got married. Between them, they brought and ordered plants and trees from all round the world and created a tropical oasis throughout the 23-hectare site.

In 1911, La Concepción was acquired by the EchevarriaEchevarrieta family – another influential family in Malaga – who added to the gardens and built the famous mirador at the southern end of the grounds. In 1943, the gardens were declared national treasures and just under 50 years later La Concepción became municipal property. In 1994, the gardens opened to the public. Historical Gardens Acknowledged in 1943 as a “garden of historical and artistic

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interest”, this covers a total of 3.5 hectares. Its merit resides largely in its physical characteristics, the preservation of its original design, and the collection of subtropical fauna to which it is home. Located on the side of a hill, its landscaped layout comprises a series of waterfalls, streams, fountains, flights of steps, greenhouses, large trees and centuries-old palms, the latter constituting one of the finest collections in Europe. Worthy of special note among the 3,000-plus species to be found here is the garden's enormous grove, which features a number of hundred-year-old specimens of ficuses (Ficus microcarpa and F. macrophylla), araucarias (Araucaria heterophylla and Araucaria bidwillii), casuarinas, magnolias, pines, cypresses and cedars. Other examples include cycas (Cycas revoluta and Cycas circinalis), giant birds of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai), bamboos (Phyllostachys nigra, Bambusa

vulgaris, etc.), water lilies, and an unusual climbing vine (Wisteria sinensis) which covers an enormous 19th-century iron gazebo. Surrounding the Historical Garden is the botanical garden, whose plants are arranged in scientific order. Near the entrance are collections of aquatic and prehistoric plants, a rockery highlighting biodiversity, a greenhouse of insectivorous plants, bromeliads and orchids, as well as collections of African plants and bamboos. To the north lies a route known as “Around the World in 80 Trees”, a further collection of palm trees to add to the one in the Historical Garden, and examples of different varieties of Malaga vines and olive trees in the section entitled “Plants of Our Region”. The upper fringe of the Historical Garden is home to the “Forest” and “Viewpoint” routes, both of which feature indigenous plants. The southernmost point of the

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garden houses two further collections, namely the cacti and succulents and the subtropical fruit trees, as well as the historical lemon grove. Since La Concepcion was acquired by Malaga City Council, strenuous efforts have been made to increase the number of species present in the garden. A scientific approach has been adopted, with plant collections being laid out around the fringes of the Historical Garden, thus significantly expanding the landscaped area. The main aim is to achieve a wide diversity of subtropical species, since Malaga's climate is ideal for warm-zone plants that would struggle to thrive in other parts of Europe. These collections are complemented by others featuring indigenous plants from the Malaga area and specific projects designed to protect threatened and endangered flora.

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STANDARD TICKET (for the general public): €5.20 per person REDUCED TICKET (for visitors aged up to and including 16 years, large families i.e. with three or more children or equivalent, students aged up to and including 26 years, retired people, pensioners, visitors with Youth Card of the Andalusian Regional Government -aged between 14 and 30, both inclusive- and the Student Card “Live Spanish in Malaga): €3.10 per person Children under 6 years old: Free STANDARD GROUP TICKET (more than 20 persons): €4.15 per person REDUCED GROUP TICKET (more than 20 persons): €2.05 per person FREE TIME: Admission is free on Sundays between 1st October & 31st

March, 9:30-16:30 Sundays between 1st April & 30th September, 16:30-20:30 Next to the entrance to the garden is a shop where gifts and souvenirs may be purchased. There is also a cafeteria which makes a nice spot to have breakfast, snacks or lunch. The cafeteria is famed for its homemade vegetable soups, salads, cakes and delicious sandwiches. La Concepción Jardín Botánico-Historico de Málaga Camino del Jardín Botánico, 3 29014 - MÁLAGA. Información y taquilla: +34 951926180 Administración: +34 951926179 / fax +34 951926478 botanicolaconcepcion@malaga.eu We advise you call the ticket office to confirm opening times and prices before visiting

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Your preferences From the village to the country side, a day trip to Granada, to the hospital, the airport or shopping in Málaga, traveling with Taxi Silvia is a pleasure. Prices With Taxi Silvia there are no unpleasant surprises about the price, we work with fixed rates for several journeys like to the airport or between the village and the country side. Before we drive off the price has been agreed upon.

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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across .

1 Searchers (7) 5 Hinders (7) 9 Children (9) 10 Jewish teacher (5) 11 Allocated (7) 12 A military unit (7) 13 Surgical procedure (9) 15 What we write on (5) 17 Restrained (5) 19 Pregnancy (9) 22 Asserts (7) 25 Reversion (7) 26 Pertaining to modern day Persia (5) 27 The moving of a group (9) 28 A southern state (7) 29 Spartan (7)

Agamemnon (Greek mythology) (7) 4 Long and thin (9) 5 Savor (5) 6 Show religious devotion (7) 7 Revolutionary (5) 8 One who twists fibers into threads (7) 14 Longing for something past (9) 16 Simple or naive in style (9) 17 An officer of the court (7) 18 A loose African men's tunic (7) 20 Manifestations of a Hindu deity (7) 21 Candidate (7) 23 Bearskin (5) 24 A group of south Pacific islands (5)

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1 Female singing range (7) 2 A skin softener (9) 3 A daughter of

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1. Outside which New York building was John Lennon killed? 2. Which character does Morgan Freeman play in Bruce Almighty? 3. Complete the advertising slogan for FedEx: 'When there is no..' 4. Wellington is the capital city of which country? 5. What letter is located between letters X and V on a standard keyboard? 6. Which famous astronaut once said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!"?

9. How many of Snow White's seven dwarfs have names ending in the letter Y?

7. In the opening lyrics to Queen's 'Killer Queen', what does she keep in her pretty cabinet?

10. As of 2018, which athlete had won the most Olympic medals?

8. During which decade did Elvis Presley die?

11. Who is lead singer of the Foo Fighters?

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SUN DAMAGE: PROTECTING YOURSELF All You Need To Know to Stay Safe In The Sun taying out of the sun is the best way to avoid sun damage. Other precautions include using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding sunlight between in the middle of the day when UV rays are strongest.

bruise more easily.

What are the dangers of sun exposure? The immediate danger of too much sun is sunburn. If you looked at sunburned skin under a strong microscope, you would see that the cells and blood vessels have been damaged. With repeated sun damage, the skin starts to look dry, wrinkled, discolored, and leathery. Although the skin appears to be thicker, it actually has been weakened and, as a result, it will

Does the sun have benefits? You may have been taught that you need sunlight for your body to make vitamin D, because vitamin D is not found naturally in most foods. But today, many foods are fortified with vitamin D during the manufacturing process. Thus, sun exposure is not as important for the body's vitamin D supply as it used to be. Of course, being outdoors makes most people feel good. And playing tennis is better for your

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However, the sun's most serious threat is that it is the major cause of skin cancer, which is now the most common of all cancers. Doctors believe that most skin cancers can be avoided by preventing sun damage.

health than watching television. But you can still protect yourself from the sun's damaging effects while enjoying yourself outdoors. How can I avoid the harmful effects of the sun? Staying out of the sun is the best way to avoid sun damage, but most of us go outdoors regularly. So when you go outside, take these precautions: Always wear sunscreen. Apply it on your skin every day. Make it a habit, as you do with brushing your teeth. Avoid sun in the middle of the day, from about 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ultraviolet rays, which cause sunburn, are strongest during this time. Wear protective clothing. When you do go outdoors, especially for

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long periods in the middle of the day. Long sleeves and slacks, as well as a wide-brimmed hat, help protect your body against the sun's harmful effects. Wear sunglasses that filter UV light. What is SPF in a sunscreen? SPF stands for sun protection factor. The SPF number tells you how well the product will protect you from UVB, the burning rays of the sun. (Most sunscreens also absorb ultraviolet "A" rays, or UVA.) The higher the SPF number, the greater the amount of protection. Everyone should use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. If you have had a skin cancer or precancer, you should use a sunscreen with an even higher SPF. Many of the new sunscreens have SPFs of 45 or higher. Can I use a sunscreen with a low SPF if I don't burn very often? If you were only trying to avoid sunburn, the answer would be "yes." But protection from sunburn is not the most important reason for wearing sunscreen. You want to reduce damage from the sun. Your skin can be harmed by constant sun exposure, whether or not you see a burn. Remember, sunburn is an immediate reaction, but damage from the sun occurs over a lifetime. If you have had skin cancer or pre-cancer, you should use an SPF of 30 or higher. Are all the different types of sunscreens safe for me to use? Yes. There are 2 types of sunscreens: organic (“chemical”) and inorganic (“physical”). They are both safe and they both protect you from sun damage, just in different ways. The level of protection provided by both types of sunscreens depends on their SPF. Recent studies have looked at the absorption of organic sunscreens into the skin, but no

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harmful effects have been seen. If absorption into the skin is a concern you have, you can use inorganic sunscreens, which have Titanium dioxide or Zinc oxide as their ingredients. As always, it is a good idea to talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

outdoors, whenever you will be exposed for 30 minutes or more. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours while you are outdoors, even if the product is labeled “all-day.” If you get wet or perspire heavily, reapply sunscreen more frequently. Cover all exposed areas, including your ears, lips, face, and back of your hands. Who should use sunscreen? Don't skimp; apply a generous Anyone who spends time outdoors should use a sunscreen. layer. Smooth it on rather than rubbing it in. A rule of thumb is This includes: that 45 ml (a shot glass) of sunscreen is needed to cover all Men, women, and children. exposed skin to attain the stated People who tan easily and those level of protection. who don't. Women should apply sunscreens Fair-skinned and dark-skinned under makeup. If you wait to people. apply sunscreen until you hit the People who already have tans beach, you may already be and sunbathers, gardeners, and perspiring, and moisture makes skiers. sunscreens less effective. Are sunscreens safe for Should I skip sunscreen if I children? have sensitive skin? Yes. Not only are sunscreens Some sunscreens contain safe for children over age 6 ingredients that may irritate the months, if used regularly in skin. If you know you react to childhood they can prevent skin specific ingredients, be sure to cancers from developing in later check the contents on the label. life. Recently, a researcher You can also ask your reported that if sunscreens were dermatologist to recommend a used regularly by children sunscreen. through the age of 18, there would be a 72% reduction in the However, the sunscreen may not cases of skin cancer later in life. be causing the reaction. Other products that come into contact For children under the age of 6 with your skin, including months, protective clothing and shade should be utilized. If these perfumes, certain medications, and soaps, may make your skin methods are not available, the more sensitive. Think about the American Academy of Pediatrics products you have been using recommends applying a minimal amount of sunscreen with SPF 15 (especially new products), and stop using these products one by or greater to areas such as the one before you stop using the infant’s face and the back of the sunscreen. If you are not sure hands. about the side effects of a medication you are taking, How should sunscreen be consult with your doctor or local applied? pharmacist. Sunscreens are very effective when used properly. Follow these guidelines to give yourself the most protection: Apply the sunscreen at least 20 to 30 minutes before you go

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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!

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Bar

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Bistro 6

Gilly and Gary welcome you to Bistro 6 just down from Plaza Vendimia, Competa. see map spot 59

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Playa Zahara de los Atunes

BEACHES OF ANDALUCIA ’

Explore The Best Beaches Andalucia Has To Oﬀer

ndalucias 600 miles of sun-soaked coastline is home to some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean, let alone southern Spain. From the rugged desert of Almeria – which has starred in many a Western film – in the east, to the Atlantic coast of Cadiz in the west, these are Andalusia’s most beautiful beaches. Playa de Los Genoveses (Almeria) Not for nothing have many Western films – including the Clint Eastwood classics – been set in the sun-baked landscape of Almeria. This is one of southern Spain’s most rugged and beautiful provinces and the Playa de los Genoveses – located on the eastern coast of the vast Cabo de Gata natural park – is one of its best. Make sure you come fully equipped if you’re spending a day on Los Genoveses, as this is a truly unspoilt beach: no bars, no shops, no boat rental companies,

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no toilets – just 1,200 metres of white sand, undulating dunes, cacti, eucalyptus trees and perfectly blue sea. Playa Zahara de los Atunes (Cadiz) The province of Cadiz, on Andalusia’s Atlantic coast, is home to some of the area’s most stunning beaches. Most famous and popular of them all is Zahara de los Atunes, which stretches southwards for over 6 kilometres from the tuna fishing village after which it is named. In contrast to Los Genoveses, this is a fullyequipped beach, with chiringuitos and restaurants, watersports, bathroom facilities and flags to show the changing state of the sea. Crystal-clear, Caribbeanesque waters and the privacy afforded by its vast expanses only add to Zahara’s attraction; it is a favourite amongst Spanish celebrities and politicians. Playa La Malagueta (Malaga) One of the best things about being in Málaga, especially on a

sweltering summer’s day, is the city’s proximity to a cluster of superb beaches. The Playa Malagueta is the closest of them all and is reached by just a 10minute walk along the lovely promenade at the east end of Málaga’s great port. Its 0.6 milelong, man-made stretch of fine sand provides the perfect setting for a refreshing dip and a dose of Andalusian sun, before lunch or drinks in one of the many excellent restaurants and bars on the nearby Paseo del Muelle Dos. Playa La Caleta (Malaga) A little further eastwards along the coast from Playa Malagueta is Playa Caleta, another superb city-beach known for being the most well-maintained in the area. Despite its proximity to the city center, Caleta doesn’t feel closed-in, grimy or overcrowded: from its clean sands are beautiful views of the rough, mountainous terrain that surrounds Málaga. Cool little beach bars along its length and a range of watersports for those who quickly tire of

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chiringuitos serving some of the best seafood around, beautiful views, watersports – and all just a 15 minute walk (albeit up rather a Playa La Victora (Cadiz) If you’re after an urban beach that steep hill) from the town center. offers beautiful views and Playa de Maro (Malaga) bathing, then La Victoria takes Consistently named as one of the some beating. The main “city best beaches in Spain, the Playa beach” in Cadiz, this busy, de Maro (near the charming popular strip of sand runs for fishing village of the same name) 2,800 metres along Andalusia’s is ideal for sun-seekers who love Atlantic coast and backs on to some rugged scenery to admire Paseo Maritimo. This lively whilst catching their rays. promenade is a lovely place to Dramatic rock formations tower stroll or to gaze out over the around this small cove, from ocean whilst you enjoy some of which the famous Maro waterfall the freshest fish in Cadiz. can be observed cascading off Playa de los Muertos (Almeria) the verdant clifftop above. The equally impressive underwater Protected on either side by scenery makes Maro popular for dramatic black rocks, the “Beach snorkelling and diving as well. of the Dead” is another of Almeria’s star attractions. If the Playa La Rada (Malaga) name sounds morbid, rest Estepona is one of the prettiest, assured that a day spent on this most charming towns on gorgeous stretch of sand will be Málaga’s coastline. It’s often far from gloomy. Like the nearby overshadowed as a tourist Playa de los Genoveses this beach – although hugely popular destination by nearby Marbella – – has remained as nature created a fact which only enhances its it, as you’ll begin to realise as you attractiveness, of course. make the 15-minute trek from the Estepona also has one of the loveliest beaches in the province, parking area through dunes and with a mile-and-a-half of fine grey sun-baked scrubland. It’s well sand and tranquil bathing easily worth the effort, though, as once accessible from the town’s main you’ve set up camp you can enjoy some of the clearest waters promenade, the Avenida España. Estepona’s slight underdog status to be found on the Almerian among visitors to the Costa del coast. Sol means that, although it’s popular with locals, it never La Burriana (Malaga) When sun-seeking holidaymakers becomes uncomfortably packed, even in August. This is the perfect touch down at Málaga’s busy place to set up camp for the day international airport, one of the and from which to explore first places they head after delightful Estepona itself. baggage reclaim is Nerja, a charming ex-fishing village an Puerto Banus (Malaga) hour’s drive eastwards along the coast. Despite its huge popularity Less than 20 miles east along the coast from the unspoilt oasis of with tourists, the coastal stretch Estepona and you’re in a different that is dominated by Playa world. Marbella has carved out a Burriana has retained its reputation for itself as being the traditional, fishing-orientated loudest, most brash and bling ambience. Though only about destination on the south coast of half a mile long, Burriana has Spain; a favorite among the absolutely everything you could want for an epic day and evening world’s millionaires and at the beach: an unbroken row of billionaires. Playa Puerto Banús is one of the best-known beaches

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close to the the city (5.5 miles south-west of Marbella) and offers a slightly quieter environment than the crowded and noisy sands of Marbella itself. Situated along the length of Puerto Banus’ flashy marina, this clean and spacious beach is lined with smart beauty salons and sleek bars and restaurants. Nikki Beach (Malaga) This infamous beach and resort (and beach club, and brand nan Costa de Mijas (Malaga) brings you to more tranquil areas close to the charming old fishing village of La Carihuela. Playa de Bolonia (Cadiz) Given that large sections of Andalusia’s stunning coast are now dominated by high-rise hotels, “English” pubs and massive resorts, Playa de Bolonia has survived amazingly well. This immaculate, whitesanded beach gives onto some of the most alluringly-turquoise waters in Cadiz and backs onto the Bolonia Dune, a much-visited attraction in its own right. One of the best beaches in Andalusia for those wanting to escape the tourism racket that has taken over much of the southern Spanish coast. Playa Capobino (Malaga) And finally, for those who like lounging around on the beach in nothing but their birthday suits, Marbella’s Playa Cabopino is a must-visit. About half way between Marbella and Fuengirola and a world away from the oftentacky excesses of those two tourist hotspots, Capobino has a stretch of sand that is solely for nudists. Situated as it is close to the Artrola Dunes, there is no shortage of humbling landscape to admire here either – but your attention will in all likelihood be focused elsewhere.

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â&#x20AC;˘ JUly 2020 Horoscopes â&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

20th March - 19th April

ou should focus more on listening to what friends have to say than on actively participating in discussions. You'll want to absorb every idea that comes up and seriously mull it over before expressing yourself. When you communicate, you should do it freely and openly.

GEMINI

TAURUS

our communications could bring up the subject of the world economy and what it's going to mean to individuals. You could be contemplating and maybe even discussing your financial future. This is a good time to make plans as your mind is logical and tuitive.

CANCER

ou might receive a phone call from a friend you haven't seen for a while. An intense and emotional conversation could follow, Gemini. Stimulating news could have you preoccupied for a while. Spiritual activities could also take up much of your time.

LEO

iscussions involving a group you're affiliated with could lead to some deep subjects, such as philosophy, metaphysics, science. Your mind should be quick and sharp on both a logical and an intuitive level. You'll probably soak up just about everything you hear.

LIBRA

ommunicating with a current or potential romantic partner could involve a lot of subtlety, finding a way to enjoy each other's company while not divulging too much. You're likely to feel especially passionate. Take care of your health and look your best.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

ommunication, particularly with family members and romantic partners, could take place You'll sense strong love and support from everyone. Romance, especially, should be intense and sensual.

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23rd October - 21st November

n increased psychological awareness and heightened intuition could have you tuning in to the thoughts and feelings of family members before they even know what they want, Scorpio. You might be able to pick up the thoughts of strangers.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

thers, particularly family members, might be rather quiet. It could seem as if everyone is running around like crazy but not sharing what's on their minds. You'll have to trust your intuition when you need to know what they're up to,

he focus is on families, with special emphasis on children. You might spend time telling stories. Someone with whom you're in contact could be dealing with some powerful emotional issues and not want company. There isn't much you can do,

AQUARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

ou might decide to do some repairs or decorating in your home. You'll have a lot of good ideas welling up from deep within you, Virgo, and be astute enough to put them to work in the real world.

SCORPIO

ou generally enjoy philosophy, metaphysics, and other forms of higher thought, but you could find yourself almost obsessive about them. You might decide to sequester yourself and concentrate on these concepts.

VIRGO

PISCES

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digitalis purpurea

Foxgloves, their Long, Tangled Past and Future And the Psychedelic Foxglove Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, CĂłmpeta

oxgloves are things of fable, fairytales and folklore; they're also one of the plants that we get asked for a lot. Their name is wellknown and loved, even amongst non-gardeners, but no-one knows where that name came from. Some say that is merely a misrepresentation of 'folk's glove' or gloves that little people might wear. Others say that the gloves were given by fairies to foxes to put on their paws so they could stealthily invade hen houses for their dinner. The mottled spots inside the 'gloves' are actually fairy handprints! Another tale tells us that the bell-shaped flowers would make a magical ringing to warn foxes when a fox hunt was about. Either way, foxes seem to be inextricably involved with foxgloves, or digitalis from the Latin for finger. The genus digitalis contains nineteen species belonging to the

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family plantaginaceae. Most are native to central and western Europe, central Asia and northwest Africa but digitalis purpurea would be the one most commonly seen. This is the one of tall spires of flowers tucked under thick thatch roofs of country cottages, the quintessential cottage garden plant. Its pink-purple flowers are beautiful, dappled with spots inside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those fairy hand prints! Paradoxically, the plant is a deadly poison but also a lifesaving heart medicine. It's all in the dosage. The Canary Islands, off the coast of Morocco, are home to many little-known flowering gems. One of these is the Canary Island foxglove, or isoplexis canariensis, another member of the digitalis family. Its apricot coloured blooms are exotic and tropical in looks with a very long-flowering season from March through to December. It is shrubby with glossy, deep-green leaves which

make a great backdrop for the soft orangey tubular flowers which have a distinctive large upper lip, unlike other foxgloves. In flower, the spires can reach almost 2m tall, a glowing eyecatcher beloved by winged pollinators. Usually found on the edges of wooded areas, they are happiest in a partially shaded spot with some shelter from hot afternoon sun and very strong winds. Easycare, they are very drought resistant and hate having wet feet; when grown quite dry they are hardy down to -5C. After a few years, it will lose its flowering vigour but it can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Sadly, it is now rare in the wild and hardly seen in cultivation either. But very recently a new hybrid has come onto the market, a cross between digitalis purpurea and isoplexis canariensis.

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digiplexis berry canary

Once in a while a plant comes along that has 'star' written all over it and digiplex Canary Berry is generally considered as one of those. It has the best qualities of both parents with verdant rosettes of dark green, glossy foliage and spectacular spikes of hot orange-pink flowers with creamy throats speckled with burgundy – it's a winning combination and a beautiful hybrid. The magnificent flower spikes, some 1m high, rise majestically to best display the flower-packed stems. It thrives on minimum care, just a soaking now and again, and, even when not in flower its lush, evergreen foliage looks good. Commonly known as the tender foxglove, it is hardy down to -10C so tough enough for even hillside dwellers and flowering from springtime through until cold weather hits. Its isoplexis heritage means that it will want more sun than most foxgloves and it has a good degree of drought tolerance.

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Typical of its family, the entire plant is toxic if consumed, but bees and butterflies love working through its flowers and the entire plant will buzz with them. By the time you read this article, I'm excited to say that we will have these lovely plants in stock.

Plants, trees, fruit and ornamental, climbers, palms, grasses, shrubs, succulents will all be at half price. And we've also got some Covid survivors – they came through quarantine but are looking a bit pallid and tired. These will be reduced to knockdown prices, just to find them new loving homes.

Those luminous burning flowers have a real glow, a tangerine dream of a plant. The psychedelic foxglove is well named! So this is a sale you just can´t afford to miss – come and FLORENA SUMMER SALE – clean us out - and we'll happily 21st July to 31st July, both help you load it into your car! dates inclusive. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Open 9am until 2pm and Málaga. closed Sundays and Mondays. As many of you already know, Tel: 689928201/681168400 every summer we have a super sale on plants. We close for Email: holidays during the month of florenaspain@hotmail.com/viv August so it makes sense to us erosflorena@gmail.com to drop our stock levels. This Web: www.viverosflorena.com has been a very strange year for all of us – in our lush green world too. So this summer our sale will be more comprehensive than ever.

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DID YOU KNOW? Fun Facts About Spain

pain is the World’s largest producer of Olive Oil. When you think of Olive Oil, Italy probably comes to your mind at first, but in reality, Spain is producing about 44% of the total amount of Olive Oil in the world! Andalusia is the region that produces the most Olive Oil. The highest amount of bars in all of Europe Are you longing for that refreshing “cerveza”? You will not have any problem at all to find a nice bar. The fact is, Spain has the highest amount of bars in all of Europe, and there are cafées and bars open both during the day and evening/night. More than 8000 Kilometers of beaches If you combine all Spanish beaches into one stretch, it would be 8000 kilometers long (approx. 4 970 miles). So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this is one of the most popular

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destinations for a sunny vacation! Several of the best beaches in Europe can be found on the coasts of the Spanish mainland as well as the Spanish islands, such as Balearic Island, and the Canary Islands.. Home to the World’s Oldest Restaurant (see main photo) The restaurant called Botin has been opened since 1725, which is a world record in terms of a restaurant that’s still operating. If you come to Madrid, you gotta try the cuisine at this ancient restaurant. It’s a great place to eat traditional food from Spain. Address: Calle Cuchilleros, 17 Enjoying life is a big part of the Spanish culture The expression Mañana Mañana literally means “tomorrow tomorrow” but is commonly used as “no stress” or to express that there’s no need to worry because things will work out just fine. Spaniards value their free time

and breaks, and will not work to death as in many other countries, both for the good and worse. However, it’s slowly changing and people work more overtime here nowadays as well. And of course, this doesn’t mean that Spanish people aren’t hardworking, it just means that they try to live life to the fullest. You can still experience the Mañana Mañana mentality from time to time. The second biggest country in the EU Only France is bigger when it comes to countries that are members of the European Union. If you count Russia and Ukraine, Spain comes in fourth place in terms of Europe’s largest countries overall. Spanish is the world’s second most spoken mother tongue. English is the most widely spoken language in the world overall, but most people have English as their

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second language. In terms of Mother Tongue, the Chinese language trumps the first place, and Spanish comes in at second. The Spaniard’s travels and conquerings around the world have spread the Spanish language worldwide! And that’s certainly one of the most interesting facts about Spain and the country’s history.

consume cannabis. Cultivation is also allowed as long as it’s for personal use. However, it’s not legal to smoke cannabis in public, even if it has been decriminalized. Spain has 44 UNESCO World Heritage sites Only Italy and China has more UNESCO world heritage sites. Some of the most famous historic sites in Spain include Alhambra, Sagrada Familia, Real Alcazar, Mosque of Cordoba, Burgos Cathedral, and Tower of Hercules just to mention a few.

wine, vineyards are also producing Cava, which is the Spanish equivalent to Champagne. Worldwide, it’s the red wines from Spain that have become most famous, especially Rioja wines and Ribera del Duero.

5 x Fun Facts about Spain There is no national law against public nudity Despite being one of the The national anthem of Spain has world’s most powerful no words countries, Spain didn’t Spain’s Christmas lottery has the officially participate in the world’s biggest payout – It’s Spain still has a king world wars. called El Gordo (which translates Just like Sweden and the United Just as Sweden and other to the fat one) countries, the official position was Kingdom, Spain has a king, which It’s the only European country is still the head of state, but with neutral, even if some situations, with cities on African soil – Ceuta little to no actual power over the of course, can be discussed in and Melilla. country’s laws and regulations. retrospect. With that said, a few La Tomatina is an annual festival Spanish inhabitants were sent in held in Spain where people throw More than 1 million hectares exile to battle the Axis powers. thousands of tomatoes at each are dedicated to wine other There’s no shortage of wine when Personal consumption of it comes to Spanish wines, and Cannabis is legal in Spain Spain is one of the few countries there are lots of variations. Besides regular white and red in Europe where it’s legal to

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

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791 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

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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: 952 214 888

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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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CARPENTRY

All Types of Carpentry Work Undertaken, Kitchens, Wardrobes, Locks Etc Time Served 30 Years Experience

Andrew: 660 597 894 Andrewthecarpenter@gmail.com

Construction

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.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

Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323 Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Connect Airconditioning Tel: 951 282 196 / 639 738 624

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

All building works considered. ◊◊◊ Fair prices ◊◊◊ ◊ English & Spanish speaking. ◊ Phone: 602 56 65 84 email: kainesimard16@hotmail.com Competa and surrounding Areas

Construcciones Schmid S.L Tel: 652 656 066

Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 622 55 38 64

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908 Rebeccah Curtis Tel: 952 530 122 Happy Feet Foot Health Tel: 643 303 157

Bike Rental

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Electricians

cyclemalaga.com

Electrician Tel 951242449

Hairdressers

Health & Beauty

Rapid Construction Phone: 952.539.742

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

Electricians Roger 648 025 901

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

cyclenerja.com

Car Hire Estrella Car Rentals Tel: 952 511 209 Competa Car Hire Tel: 643 053 068

Furniture Stores BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

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NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

Leisure & Hobbies

Competa Motors

RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS

Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869

Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63

www.vespadelsol.com

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

cyclemalaga.com

VENTA EL CURRO

General & Electrical Mechanic

Costa del Sol & Axarquia

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

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

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

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

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

cyclenerja.com

www.taurusrealestate.com

Argentinian Grill

ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)

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 .

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

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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 .

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 Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

www.bluebadgemobility.com

Villa Care PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643 Competa Chimney Sweep Tel: 601 63 70 30

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

Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965

cyclemalaga.com BIKE HIRE TOURS & HOLIDAYS

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A full battery recharge takes 4-5 hours and will allow you up to 100 Kilometres of cycling dependent on mode, terrain, rider weight and rider input.

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Guided Road & Mountain Bike Tours Available (for more details see the website) CHECK OUT STEVE TWISELTON’S RIDES ONcall STRAVA To advertise 637 028 873

Electric Mountain Bike Rental 1 day 40€ p/day 2 - 4 days 35€ p/day 5 plus days 30€ p/day

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July Please find below the regular activities for each organisation, however due to the current Coronavirus situation we are unable to confirm what will go ahead. Please contact the various phone numbers directly before you travel. 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. 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 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. Interchange of Languages. Improve your level of Spanish and help others to improve their English. 2 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 1 Euro. Proceeds for fundraising. Alternate Wednesdays– Tech. Workshop,

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computer, phones and tablet. Time 10.00 to 11.30. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Proceeds for fundraising. Alternate Wednesdays – Good Listeners. 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€. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books. Time 11.00 to 13.00. 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 websiterblnerja.wordpress.com

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Open for business as normal We looking forward to seeing you soon

Only this month DAIKIN & KLIMACENTRO are giving a 100 euro discount in all their SPLIT & MULTI SPLIT systems using the New more eﬃcient R-32 Refrigerant.

Special Oﬀer 2020

TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

ALCAUCIN

CALETA DE VELEZ

Fabulous country residence of approx. 171m2 all on one level comprising 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, glazed sunroom, good size reception room /dining area, fully fitted kitchen and an 11.5mt x 4.5mt pool. Garage, easy access and excellent views. Wonderful plot with stunning gardens.

Stunning coastal house with amazing views to the countryside comprising living / dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + WC, fully fitted kitchen, patio & carport. Communal pool and gardens. A short walk to shops and beach.

REF: MS228

REF: MS229

Awaiting EPC

369,000€

EPC RATING E 279,000€

www.taurusrealestate.com

TORROX

CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO

Beautiful villa nestling in the Torrox countryside halfway to Competa with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate garage, private well and 8,338m2 of almond and olive groves. A/C, under floor heating, log burner and fireplace. Fully refurbished 2020.

Exceptional villa in an enviable location just 10 minutes from the village, with good access and breathtaking 360º views. 3 double bedrooms, two bathrooms and new fully fitted kitchen. Ample parking area and magnificent terrace with 8m x 4m pool.

REF: C3723

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Awaiting EPC

350,000€

REF: C3707

EPC RATING E 290,000€

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