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This month we focus a little on the village of Competa where themagazine originally started and it is also my hometown! My family and I moved here just over ten years ago and saw a niche in the market for a magazine to be focused on the inland villages around the Competa area. This didn't mean just selling advertising space but actually providing useful local information and printing articles from local writers. The magazine naturally spread down to the coast but we will always remember where we started. So, this month we have gone back to our roots. We have focused on Competa by providing a map of the village which highlights the local businesses and amenities it has to offer. This map should enable the tourist to find what they are looking for much more easily and also shows what the village has to offer. We couldn't forget the World Cup this month so we have put a doublepage planner in this months magazine on pages 54 and 55 so you knowwho's playing and when! Also to get you in the spirit of things we have a page of world cup facts too! Finally, well done to Jean who wins the f"ind the wine glass" competition and wins a prize from EGO Hair and Beauty in Competa This month the Pavo Real sponsor a prize of a Sunday lunch for two people. Having had lunch there a few times it really is worth winning and looking for that wine glass! Enjoy and keep reading (and looking for the wine glass!) The Editor
Inside This Month
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26 Action for Animals The results from “Scruffs” the charity dog show organised by Action for Animals
42 Competa Business Map A simple map to help you find the most important business in Competa
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54 World Cup Planner 2014 Make sure you catch the biggest games this World Cup
60 Prepare for the summer More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh
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Competa
Canillas de Albaida
Canillas de Albaida
Charming traditional rustic style 2 bed 2 bath country house (76 m²) within walking distance of the village with country kitchen, covered terrace, Jacuzzi, summerhouse and facilities for animals.
Fabulous two storey 4 bed 2 bath villa (191 m²) in a peaceful countryside location with large living room, separate dining room, superb master bedroom, pool, terraces, roof terraces, workshop and gardens.
Offers considered! Superb well established modern 3 bed 2 bath villa (116m²) with glorious mountain and countryside views. An exceptional property with excellent access, spacious living accommodation, secluded pool area, extensive terraces, garage, workshop and fabulous mature gardens. Viewing is highly recommended.
EPC - E
New this Month!
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Price:150,000 Euros
EPC - E
Great Penthouse!
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New this Month!
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EPC - G
New this month!
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Canillas de Albaida
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Beautiful spacious 3 bed 2 bath village house (140m²) with large kitchen/diner, separate dining room, 3 double beds, bodega/storage room and a south facing roof terrace with sea views.
Spacious centrally located 3 bed 2 bath apartment (119 m²) within walking distance of the beach with walled terrace, roof terrace with sea views, on street parking and reserved underground parking space available for €7,000.
Fantastic 2 bed 1 bath apartment (60 m²) within walking distance of the beach with reserved parking, communal pool, garden and tennis court and a south facing terrace with sea views.
EPC - in process
EPC - E
ref: tc2-951
New this month! Price:105,000 Euros
New this month!
Competa Attractive spacious 2 bed 2 bath village house (135 m²) with dining kitchen, 2 large double beds and a south facing roof terrace with sea views – the perfect holiday home/rental property.
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New this month!
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Viñuela
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Great holiday home! Well established 2 bed 2 bath rustic style country house (99 m²) with 2 en suite double beds, covered terrace, garage, car port and mountain views.
Delightful recently renovated traditional 2 bed 1 bath village house (106 m²) with good sized kitchen/diner, large living room and roof terrace with sea views – a great holiday home/rental property.
EPC -E
ref: tc1-944
EPC - in process
EPC - in process
ref: vv1-945
EPC - G
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“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”
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New this month!
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Traditional Finca
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Canillas de Albaida Superb immaculately presented 4 bed 3 bath village house (230 m²) with large living/dining room, beautiful fitted kitchen, garage and roof terrace with sea views.
EPC - G
360° Views!
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Competa Fabulous 4 bed, 3 bath villa (191 m²) with incredible panoramic views close to Competa. A stunning property with spacious accommodation, secluded pool area and excellent access. Viewing highly recommended. ref:vc1-929 EPC - E
Offers Considered! Price: 59,000 Euros
Competa
Competa
Stunning new 2 bed 1 bath villa (84 m²) in a beautiful rural location with fabulous living room, 2 double beds, terrace, room for above ground pool and spectacular views.
Traditional 3 bed 2 bath country house (120 m²) set within a large plot of land and full of rustic charm with spacious living room, kitchen and separate dining room, covered terrace and pool.
ref: vc1-960
EPC - in process
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EPC- D
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Competa Attractive well established 2 bed
Clients looking now!
2 bath villa (97 m²) in a tranquil rural setting near Competa. Spacious accommodation, great outside space and stunning mountain and countryside views make this the perfect location for anyone wanting a peaceful lifestyle or relaxing holidays. EPC - G ref: vc1-561
Spacious House!
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Competa
Competa Charming traditional 4 bed 1 bath
Sayalonga
townhouse (96 m²) in a great location close to the main plaza. This property is in need of updating but it has lots of potential and could easily be transformed into a fantastic permanent home or holiday home/rental property.
Charming rustic style 3 bed 2 bath country house (106 m²) with spacious living/dining room and open plan kitchen, 2 covered terraces, secluded pool area with sun terrace and spectacular countryside views.
EPC - in process
New this month!
ref: tc1-575 Price:369,000 Euros
EPC - E
Bank Sale!
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Delightful traditional 3 bed 1 bath townhouse (73 m²) in a great location very close to the main plaza in Competa. This property is in need of updating but it has lots of potential and could easily be transformed into a fantastic permanent home or holiday home/rental property.
EPC - in process
Price Reduced!
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Competa Superb south east facing 3 bed 3 bath villa with separate 1 bed 1 bath guest apartment (243 m²) with easy access, 2 living rooms, sun room, covered terrace, walled terrace, pool area, garage, mature gardens and sea views.
EPC - E
Competa A spacious, modern 3 bed, 2 bath
Competa
penthouse apartment (117 m²) in a small, exclusive development in Competa. Finished to a very high standard and ready for immediate use. An ideal holiday home or rental property conveniently located within easy walking distance of all amenities.
Very attractive modern rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (102.99 m²) with good access, spacious living accommodation, superb master bedroom, covered terrace, pool area and stunning views.
ref: vc1-940 EPC - in process
ref: tc1-466
EPC- G
ref: vc1-796
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NEWS IN SPAIN News from Around Spain
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woman has been arrested by Spanish police and has confessed to killing the politician Isabel Carrasco, telling investigators she had held a grudge against the leader of the León provincial government since her daughter lost her job at the council in 2011, local newspapers reported. The 55-year-old woman told police she had been planning the attack for weeks as revenge for the way her 35-year-old daughter had been treated, according to the Diario de Léon.In 2011, the daughter's temporary contract with the León provincial council ended and another candidate was chosen to replace her. A labour dispute soon erupted after the council said it had mistakenly overpaid her €12,000 (£9,800) and asked that the money be returned. Days before the killing, the dispute was settled in favour of the council and the daughter was asked to pay €6,500.The role that the daughter, who was also arrested, played in the killing is still being investigated by authorities.
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Spanish man who has spent the past five years waging a legal battle against Google over the "right to
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be forgotten" on the internet has applauded a landmark European Court ruling against Google . "Like anyone would be when you tell them they're right, I'm happy," Mario Costeja González told the Guardian over the phone from the north-western city of A Coruña. "I've been saying to people, if Google was good before, now it's perfect." The ruling says that Google and other search engines must remove data from past results if requested to do so by a member of the public. Costeja González's battle began in 2009, when Costeja he discovered that a Google search of his name pulled up legal notices from the late 1990s, and after a fruitless confrontation with the publishing newspaper he eventually found allies at Spain's data protection agency.
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orocco is to install a fiveyard high wall topped with razor wire along the border of Spain's north African enclave Melilla in a an effort to stop the wave of immigrants crossing into Europe.Human rights organizations have denounced plans by the North African country, claiming work
has already begun on the new barriers without any public consultation."Construction work for a barrier started three weeks ago," claimed Chekib el-Khayari, the head of the Rig Association for Human Rights. Reports suggest the wall will be five yards in height and topped with blades to discourage ascent by would-be migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish territory. There are also plans to include a trench containing razor wire at the foot of the wall.
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panish police seized 2.5 tons of cocaine hidden among pineapples on a ship from Costa Rica in one of the biggest ever seizures of the drug, they .The cocaine was stuffed in 2,296 packages hidden among the fruit in a shipping container that arrived at the Mediterranean port of Algeciras. It was tracked and seized later at a warehouse near Madrid, police said in a statement. The authorities gave no estimate for the street value of the cocaine but online newspaper El Confidencial estimated it was worth over 150 million euros. "This is one of the biggest seizures carried out in European Union ports," the police statement
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June 20-27, 2014 Event: Cinema Jove International Film Festival Where? Valencia What? Youth cinema festival. June 21, 2014 (date TBC) Event: Noche en Blanca de Flamenco Where? Cordoba What? (Mostly) free flamenco concerts throughout the night. June 22-July 8, 2014 (dates TBC) Event: International Festival of Music and Dance Where? Granada What? A celebration of flamenco and classical music that attracts some excellent musicians. Fiesta del Agua y Jamon, Lanjarón
OUT AND ABOUT IN JUNE Lots to see and do in June
June 1-2, 2014 (TBC) Event Madrid Triathlon Where? Madrid What? Prestigious triathlon event.
June 17-22, 2014 (TBC) Event: Algeciras fair Where? Algeciras on the south coast. What? Local festivities.
June 2-8, 2014 Event: International Sherry Week Where? Jerez. What? Celebration of the fortified wine that was invented in Jerez.
June 19-29, 2014 Event: Pride Barcelona Where? Barcelona What? Barcelona's Gay Pride. The main days of the event are from June 27 to 29.
June 4 - July 27, 2014 Event PHoto España (the capitalised 'H' is intentional) Where? Madrid What? Spain's biggest photography exhibition. June 7 - 30, 2013 (dates TBC) Event: Suma Flamenca Where? Madrid What? The capital's biggest flamenco festival. June 12-14, 2014 Event: Sonar festival. Where? Barcelona What? Dance music festival. Kraftwerk and Pet Shop Boys headlined in 2013.
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June 20-24, 2014 Event: Hogueras de San Juan. Where? Popular throughout Spain but particularly in Lalín in Galicia, Palamós and Roses in Girona, Alicante and Gran Canaria What? A celebration of the longest day of the year. June 20-21, 2014 (TBC) Event: Dia de la Musica Where? Madrid What? Music festival featuring The Fall and the The Horrors
June 23-25, 2014 (TBC) Event: Fiesta del Agua y Jamon Where? Lanjarón, in the Alpujarras region near Granada What? Water and Ham Festival, the town's two most famous exports. The water festival is just an excuse for a giant water fight. Revellers from all over the country take to the streets with buckets and water pistols. Then they feast on locally-produced ham. A novel event that is worth a visit. June 27-28, 2014 (TBC) Event: Azkena Rock Festival Where? Near Vitoria in the Basque Country What? It's a rock music festival! June 29, 2014 (TBC) Event: Batalla del Vino Where? In Haro, La Rioja What? A 'wine battle' much like the Tomatina Tomato Fight, only with locally produced wine! Takes place in the morning - so don't be late! Last Saturday in June (TBC) Event: Potaje Gitano Where? Utrera, Seville. What? Flamenco festival
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police closed the road up the mountain during the mass, and only pedestrians were allowed up. Even walking the road through the vineyards, everyone is fair game for being squirted with wine.
LA BATALLA DEL VINO
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very year on June 29th, the town of Haro, in the heart of La Rioja is the site of a major battle. Hundreds of Spaniards celebrate by soaking each other with wine, using any means possible. Squirt guns, sprayers, boxed wine and bottles are used to wet everyone within range. Early in the morning people head out of town, on foot or by car through the vineyards and up the side of a mountain to San Felices. They make the hike up the mountain, and celebrate mass for their city's patron saint. Most
dress in white from head to toe, and tie the traditional red handkerchiefs around their necks. They carry wine - in bottles, bota bags, boxes, squirt guns and even sprayers with backpacks. The mass ends and the battle begins in the hills and on the road back down to town. As everyone returns to town, they circle the main plaza while bands play typical music. Lots of visitors park in the vineyards outside of town, and walk the rest of the way. So many cars try to park in the fields that the police direct traffic. In 2010,
Recommendations - If You're Going... Dress in White - Like the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans." In this case, that means you should dress in white, at least in an old white t-shirt. If you don't, you'll stand out like a sore thumb and become more of a target. Bring a Change of Clothing - No matter what, you'll get wet, so bring a change of clothing because it is brisk in the morning when your clothing is soaking wet. That means a change of shoes and socks, too! Bring a Towel - Bring an old towel, so you can at least dry your hands and face. Come Armed - Be sure to bring a large squirt gun or bota (wine skin) filled with red wine. If you don't, you'll feel frustrated after being squirted a few times with wine, and wish you could "squirt back."
Known as the Fiesta del Agua y del Jamรณn (the Water and Ham Festival), battle commences on the stroke of midnight; buckets are filled, water pistols are aimed and even hosepipes are directed from balconies in a good natured frenzy of hydro-mania. Anybody is considered fair game in this crazy fiesta. By the end of the battle the whole town resembles a gushing river.
FIESTA DEL AGUA Y DEL JAMร N
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anjarรณn, home to the famous natural springs of the Alpujarras, in the province of Granada, adds an unusual twist to the annual festival of San Juan Bautista (Saint John the Baptist). The coastal towns along the Costa Tropical celebrate the 23rd
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of June by setting up camp on the beaches and indulging in an all night barbeque, accompanied by much music and dancing. In contrast, the locals of Lanjarรณn celebrate 23rd June by staging a huge water fight, drenching anyone and everyone who crosses their path.
After a quick dry off the party really gets going with copious amounts of beer washing down equally copious amounts of mouthwatering jamรณn. And of course, what Spanish fiesta would be complete without a dazzling spectacle of ear-blasting fireworks illuminating the night sky? This fiesta is a must for anyone visiting Las Alpujarras on June 23rd.
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ONE VOICE AND CORAXALIA CONCERT Fabulous night of music in Competa
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ne Voice and CoraXalia treated Competa to an amazing evening of sacred choral music last month under the direction of Spanish Tenor Eusebio Pita. The show was held in the church with a perfect acoustic for such an event and was packed. One voice opened proceedings and under the new direction of Eusebio I can only say they have entered a different league, giving an almost flawless performance, starting with an enchanting rendition of Psalm 23. The balance and clear diction between the members of One Voice was exceptional. CoraXalia held the next section
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brilliantly with a beautiful arrangement of Ave Verum by William Byrd. Eusebio Pita offered a solo of Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, which was incredible. His tembre was perfect and the power of his voice filled every inch of the venue. He received a richly deserved standing ovation for his performance. For me the highlight of the show was when the two choirs came together for a spectacular finale. The different vocal sections of the choir were crystal clear and the harmony they achieved brought many goose bumps out amongst the audience! Entrances and finishes were perfect across the
whole ensemble. They included a virtuoso performance of Bogoroditse Devo by Sergei Rachmaninov. Tom Robinson provided reliable piano support, though I have to say that the electronic keyboard can never do justice in such an environment. With singers of this quality we should seriously consider getting a good baby grand piano installed in the church. The audience response was rapturous and all monies raised go to CARITAS, supporting people locally. Well done to the organisers, more please soon. Ray Rowden
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant
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ASESORÍA ALJARIFE
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Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc. General Administration Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.) Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances (house, car, health, etc)
We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian
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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. 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.
www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29
GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47
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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 1, Cómpeta, Malaga (+34) 952 553 512
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Open 7 nights a week from 7PM Our new summer menu is now available Reservations Highly Recommended “El Pilón, the only restaurant in Cómpeta to receive the Certificate of Excellence two years running.” info@restaurantelpilon.com
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WinWin Win Sunday Lunch for two people at the Pavo Real Bar & Restaurant, Competa Simply find the hidden wine glass within this months magazine. To the right, you can see the size of the wine glass that you are looking for.
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To enter send an email to grapevinesales@gmail.com Do not forget to include: Which page the glass is on Your full name, address and your telephone number. In the subject field of the email please write June 2014 COMPETITION The winning entry will be drawn on 20th June 2014 and will be contacted within 2 days. TERMS & CONDITIONS This competition is open from the 1st - 20th June 2014. Winners will agree to have their photo’s published in the July 2014 Edition of The Grapevine Magazine. Only one entry per person.
May’s Winner The Grapevine is pleased to announce Jean Wainwright as the winner of the “Find the Wine Glass” competition in the May edition. Jean wins A summer hair treatment and blow-dry, at EGO Hair & Beauty, Competa
Andy from EGO Hair & Beauty, Competa drawing the find the wine glass competition
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Café Con Leche – is the next most popular way to drink coffee, especially as the first cup of the day. It is half café solo and half hot milk and can be served in a small glass or a tall thin glass. Café con leche is best drunk in a traditional Spanish bar where they pour the milk into a metal jug and then with steam from the espresso machine they noisily froth the milk and heat it up so your coffee will be piping hot! Café Bombon – this is a variant on café con leche, it is a small glass containing condensed milk with a café solo slowly poured in. It is then mixed and is very sweet tasting. World Press Photo Exhibition 2013
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Café Cortado – a strong black coffee similar to café solo but with a drop of milk.
It’s history and the types
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hen we think of Spanish coffee we tend to think of a steaming mug of coffee with rum or other alcohol and topped with whipped cream, but the Spanish influence on the coffee industry reaches much further than the bar in a ski lodge. Spanish ships carried coffee plants and seeds to many remote areas of the world where coffee was not native but soon became central growing hubs. Descendants of Spanish conquistadors settled in Central and South America where they created huge plantations for growing Spanish coffee. Coffee originally came to Spain with Turkish immigrants. Not much, if any, coffee was actually grown in Spain but they developed a method for roasting that produces very dark, almost black oily beans that make very strong coffee that is known as Spanish Roast, or Dark French Roast. Early Arabic coffee traders tended
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Café Americano – similar to a café solo but served in a larger glass or cup with a more water.
to gouge the Spanish coffee merchants on pricing and the result was the highest priced cup of coffee in Europe. Portugal, Spain’s neighbour, had colonies in several coffee growing regions in Africa and sold coffee to the Spain at more reasonable prices, however the quality was not as good and some importers chose to pay the higher prices for the Arabian coffee. Whether the Spaniards were the first to add alcohol to coffee is unknown, but this practice is very common in Spanish coffee houses even in the morning hours so it is possible. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPANISH COFFEE When you are in a restaurant or bar in Spain you can order many varieties and types of coffee. Here are the most common: Café Solo – the most commonly ordered type of coffee in Spain. Café solo is a small and very strong black coffee usually served in a small glass.
Café Con Hielo – mostly drunk in the summertime this is cold coffee otherwise known as iced coffee. The Spanish will serve you with a ‘normal coffee’ and a separate glass with ice and you should then pour your coffee over the ice. Café Sombra or Café Manchado is mostly milk with just a few drops or small measure of coffee. Café Carajillo – this is the coffee that is famous around the world as ‘Spanish coffee’ although as we have already seen – there are so many other types of coffee in Spain apart from the café carajillo. Outside of Spain we know Spanish coffee as a coffee with alcohol – typically rum then topped with whipped cream. In Spain a traditional café carajillo is a café solo with a small measure of brandy. Alternatively you can have rum or whisky instead. If this is done properly the brandy is lit first so the alcohol burns off then the coffee (solo) is added.
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THE PLAZA RESTAURANT CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA The Plaza restaurant is set in a beautiful example of an andalucian village square. featuring a roof terrace with spectacular views and seating for 60 plus in the square Chefs Omar and Christian have put together a new a la carte menu featuring local produce and it's already receiving great reviews Live music nights and BBQ's Snack lunch menu with dishes from 4 euros. Sunday Roast Beef plus a la carte La plaza is well worth a visit or re-visit! Open 6 days 12pm-4pm & 6pm -11pm Closed Wednesdays Tel: 952 55 48 07 Mob: 609 167 127
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Restaurant: Varied a la carte menu with honest food and a lot of vegetarian options. Every day a menu of the day between 1pm and 4pm for only 10,00€
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Hotel Restaurante Alberdini Something to Pago La Lomilla 85 - Cómpeta The only place celebrate? 952516294 in Cómpeta info@alberdini.com www.alberdini.com Alberdini takes the time to sit with you and make Open 7 days a week. Kitchen open from 1pm-4pm and from 7-11pm you a quotation!
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Academia Axareducación Centro de cultura, educación y diversión CLASES DE ESPAÑOL E INGLÉS CON PROFESORES NATIVOS LANGUAGE CLASSES WITH NATIVE TEACHERS CURSO ESPECIAL BILINGÜE BILINGUAL SUMMER COURSE FOR CHILDREN Grupo/Group : 1-6 años / years Grupo/Group: 7-12 años / years Fecha de matrícula 1 junio a 18 julio Inscription from 1st June to 18th July También organizamos fiestas, talleres y cursos para adultos y niños We also organise parties, workshops and courses for both adults and children FRIDAY 20th JUNE 12.30 Don't miss the Presentation with Ocaso Insurance and La Esperanza Funeral Home to find out about the latest options available for your family Please contact us for more information:
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ACTION FOR ANIMALS Winners list Scruffs 2014
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hat an amazing day it was at The Pavo Real! We raised a recordbreaking, incredible 2865€ This year we had more dogs registered than ever before and our Park and Ride, to and from the helipad, proved to be extremely popular. Our side shows were all a great success and we plan to have even more next year!
Jacob. Everyone who sponsored trophies, especially our main sponsors astra2tv and all who gave raffle and auction prizes or made cakes for us to sell.
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6. Best Rescue Dog (Pedigree and Non pedigree) – Bobby owned by John 7. Best Rescue Bitch (Pedigree and Non-pedigree) – Vicky owned by John
Very special thanks to the Cómpeta couple, wishing to remain anonymous, who donated a week's takings from their villa rental.
8. Best Child Handler and Dog – Nubie owned by Samantha
We'd like to thank everyone who came and supported us on the day and all who were involved in making it such a fantastic event. We hope you enjoy the photos taken by Sally Murrell, on the adjoining page.
We'd also like to thank The Grapevine Magazine and Jane Kirk at Digame for advertising.
10. Waggiest Tail – Bruno owned by Megan
The following people deserve special thanks:
1.Best Pedigree over one year (Male and Female) – Blasa owned by Kim
Here's the full list of winners: Winners list Scruffs 2014
The Pavo Real and staff. Our team on the day: Alison, Beth, Freya, Geoff, Hazel, Helen, Janice, Kim, Lidy, Liz, Meadow, Megan, Paula, Phil, Roy, Sally, Sandiey and Steven. John Etheridge who organised the Park and Ride system and Kevin Deavin for selling vast quantities of raffle tickets. The judges, Vero, Ines, Mine and
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2. Best Non – Pedigree over one year (Male and Female) - Punta owned by Jutta 3. Best Puppy (Male and Female) – Ginny owned by Carly 4. Best fancy Dress (Dog and Owner) – Poncho owned by Rebbie 5. Best 6 legs (Dog and Owner) – Dexter owned by Jeremy
9. Dog the Judges want to take home - Scott owned by Sean
11. Scruffiest Mutt – Poncho owned by Rebbie 12. Prettiest Eyes - Hope owned by Martin BEST IN SHOW - Blasa owned by Kim We look forward to seeing you all again next year! Action for Animals Charity Shop, Avenida de la Constitución 59, Cómpeta. Opening hours: 10.00-14.00 Monday to Friday and 10.0013.30 Saturday. Telephone 660586040
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Scruff’s 2014
12 fun dog show categories, including Best Pedigree, Best Non-Pedigree, Best Fancy Dress, Best Rescue, Waggiest Tail, Scruffiest Mutt, Best In Show, etc
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of content." The company pays out $0.007 each time an artist’s song is streamed for at least 30 seconds by its millions of listeners. To take advantage of Spotify's payment policy, the band’s album included several 30second long tracks. The money made so far will be used to fund a tour mapped around the areas that streamed Sleepify the most. The gigs will be free to attend, the band has said. The band has since added a three-track spoken word album in which they explained the situation and why their silent album had been removed.
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pilot who crashed his light plane into a house in Colorado used to own the property, it has emerged. Brian Veatch told KMGH-TV in Denver he once lived in the home, and property records indicated that he sold it in 2003. Mr Veatch told the station that he did not realise the significance of his crash site until someone else pointed it out. He now lives about a mile away. Police say Mr Veatch, who managed to walk out of the wreckage virtually unhurt, may have been attempting to land in a nearby field after an apparent engine malfunction. The veteran firefighter even tried to put out the fire with a garden hose before he was forced away by burning fuel, authorities said. The house in Northglenn was unoccupied at the time of crash. Five teenagers were playing soccer at a nearby track when they saw the plane."We were over at the field when it started going down. We said, 'That plane is way too close,'" said 15-year-old Ryder Munera. Mr Veatch was towing a
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banner for an insurance company and was supposed to fly over a Colorado Rockies baseball game when the crash occurred, according to Tom Mace, who said he hired the pilot.
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usic streaming website Spotify has removed a completely silent album which has netted its creators $20,000 (£11,800) in royalties. Michigan-based band Vulfpeck’s Sleepify album was described as a "clever stunt" by Spotify, which pays out cash based on the number of plays each track gets. The band encouraged followers to play the silent album at night, to help them raise enough money to go on tour. But now Spotify has asked the band to remove the album, claiming it violates the company's terms of content.Keyboardist Jack Stratton said he received a letter from Spotify, adding: "The gist of it was while they enjoyed Sleepify and thought it was funny and clever, it violated their terms
website showing how your street would look if the world’s water levels rose has been launched. The World Under Water site was created to show the effect of a rise of two metres - predicted to become a reality in this century by many scientists. The website allows users to enter an address, then pan around from a single fixed point. It is powered by Google Street View, with a 3D-water overlay. The website is geared towards providing a shock factor rather than actual scientific data That means it does not account for locations' sea level, so the water level appears the same regardless of the location.The Google Maps add-on only works in the Google Chrome browser at the moment. The site was a collaboration between CarbonStory, a crowdfunding platform for climate change projects, and two marketing agencies.
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man caught with a ham and cheese sandwich stuffed with drugs has been arrested in the holiday resort of Benidorm.Spanish police detained the Colombian national after discovering the snack, which contained more than 100g (3.5 ounces) of cocaine. It was revealed the man was arrested at Benidorm bus station and was suspected of trafficking.
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LOS CABALLOS DEL MOSQUIN Another new foal this year.
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t all began when we bought our house in Spain. The women we bought the house off introduced us to Los Caballos del Mosquin, and I went to visit them and started riding. I loved the nature park, along with the horses, even
though I didn't know much about them at the start. But for the time being, I went back to Denmark. Luckily I visited again in the next holiday. I started taking lessons, and from that point on, I learned
lots. I got to know Eva Maria and the horses well, I visited in every vacation and rode a lot. One day a foal named Fuego was born, and I started wondering what it would be like to get my own horse. I visited the foal, and he grew a lot from day to day. One day Eva Maria told me that soon another foal would be born into this world, and I thought to myself that whoever ended up buying this foal would be very lucky. I never thought that person would be me, but as Farina grew bigger, my family and I decided to buy the foal ourselves. I had already visited him, and we ended up naming him Gavil谩n. We are all looking forward to what the future brings to los Ccaballos del Mosquin. Mille Boas a 11 years old Danish girl writes in her own words her experience of moving to Spain and Spending time at Los Caballos del Mosquin in Canillas.
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4. In some areas, you can use municipal facilities at discounted rates. 5. To purchase and register a car in Spain. 6. To get married.
HELPING AXARQUIA The Padron The Padrón is the Municipal Register of the Town Hall in Spain. If you are living in Spain as property owners or tenants more that 6 months a year you have to be registered on the Padrón. The UK equivalent is the electorial roll. The more important advantages of ‘empadronamie nto’ (being registered on the Padrón) are: 1. Taxation advantages (e.g. Inheritance Tax).
7. Possible Benefits/Social services access. 8. The Town Hall receives funding only by the number of people registered on the Padron, you can help your local Town Hall by registering We advise that you register on the Padrón. The documentation is very simple: NIE, passport and copy of your deeds or rental agreement. Before applying, please check with you Town Hall in case the requirements have been changed. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.
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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: (+34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax (+34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com
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VISIT COMPETA Competa now and then
Size of Municipality: 55 km2 Altitude: 636 m Distance to Malaga: 49 km Distance to coast: 18 km Average sunshine per day: 8.00 hrs Population: 3,800 Inhabitants: Competenos Competa History All tourism slogans and campaigns, some more than others, are inspired by a reality that is more or less verifiable, and the traveller determines the veracity of the slogan during his visit to the area in question. In the case of Cómpeta, no one can doubt that the nickname “Cornisa del Mediterráneo” (“Cornice of the Mediterranean”) fits this locality like a glove. Indeed, the white of the town’s buildings juts out against a landscape that is overlooked by the great heights of the Tejeda and Almijara mountain ranges and stretches out in quest of the Mediterranean over a hilly country covered with the grapevines that yield its famous wine. One of the most representative images that the visitor will retain of La Axarquía will certainly be that provided by this municipality. This is a municipality that, like so many others of the province of Málaga, has no documented history until the fifteenth century, but considering the characteristics of the territoryabundant water, mountain refuges, pleasant temperatures and its status
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as a link between the provinces of Granada and Málaga-it seems probable that it contained human settlements in prehistoric times. At this time, though, there are no archaeological finds to support this hypothesis. Cómpeta appears by name in written records for the first time in 1487, when the corregidor (magistrate) of Vélez, which by then was in the hands of the Christians, urged the population to submit to the new owners. This indicates that until that date the place must have been no more than a farming community. The Moriscos (Moors) of Cómpeta, like most of those in La Axarquía, joined those that had already risen up and established strongholds in Peñón de Frigiliana –a place that was linked in the sixteenth century and ever afterwards to the history of La Axarquía by the part it was to play- until the Christian troops overcame the Moorish resistance on 12 June 1569.Although there were numerous casualties among the defenders, some escaped and continued to harass the Christians wherever they least expected it, but not for very long.The town was practically abandoned and was repopulated by long-time Christians from Puente Genil, Estepa, Baena, Seville and other localities that had already been retaken from the
already been retaken from the Muslims. The document from the first marriage contracted between established Christians in the town is preserved in the parish church. The year was 1573. Competa Now Competa is a pretty village which has retained its original Moorish layout and has lots of interesting nooks and crannies, with a good balance of shops, bars and restaurants. The magnificent parish church of La Asuncion, in the main square of Plaza Almijara, was built in the 16th century in Baroque-Mudejar stlye. The area of Competa has one of the best climates in Europe, and the land surrounding the village and down to the coast is filled with vineyards, olive and lemon groves, tropical fruits such as avocado, mango and kiwi, all ideally suited to this sub tropical climate. The locally produced Moscatel wine is famous throughout the region. You can visit one of the bodegas and taste it yourself! Competa has a wide variety of bars and restaurants offering excellent tapas and meals at very reasonable price. Turn over to view a map of Competa and its local businesses and amenities,
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Competa 1. Samusalud Health Store 2. Chica Loca Hairdressing Salon 3. Restaurante El Pilón 4. Art Gallery Luz da la Vida 5. Restaurante La Casona 6. Sugar & Spice 7. Taurus Real Estate 8. Todo Papel 9. EGO Hair & Beauty 10. Axareducation Language School 11. Hotel Balcon 12. Fontaneria Román 13. Tu Rincon de Sol Estate Agents 14. Frutas Marisol 15. Restaurant Cortijo Paco 16. Teteria Hierbabuena 17. Jose Luis Persianas 18. Action For Animals 19. Thomas Gant Law 20. Bar Las Gemelas 21. Bar La Cantina 22. Asesoria Aljarife 23. Fruteria Jara 24. Como Piensos - Pet Food 25. Casa la Pasa (Local Produce) 26. Tin Tin Hair & Beauty 27. Michaels Upholstery 28. Bar Fernans 29. La Esquina de Miguel 30. El Bazar de Competa 31. Azuaga Asesoria 32. Restaurante Perico 33. Telas Retales 34. Competa Internet Services 35. Competa Webs Internet Café 36. La Boutique de Competa 37. Construcciones S. Chavos S.L a. Municipal Swimming Pool b. Town Hall c. Plaza Almijara d. Plaza Vendemia e. Post Office f. Tourist Information g. Museo de Artes y Costumbres
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xploring Europe has not been this cheap in a long time and with careful planning and being open to new experiences, you can see a wide variety of European cities on the cheap. The following guide will introduce you to six wonderful European cities and what they have to offer the thrifty traveller. Krakow, Poland Krakow is one of the largest cities in Poland and the birthplace of the legendary Pope John Paul II. This city is also one of the oldest in the region and boasts a bevvy of amazing historical sights as well as a fantastic culinary and nightlife
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scene that can rival any great city of Europe. The National Museum of Poland is located in Krakow and is the prime depository for priceless Polish and world artifacts as well as home to great works of art by the masters, such as Leonardo and Michelangelo. The Ludowy Theatre in downtown Krakow is also a great draw with sweeping productions of Opera and stage theatre, many tourists fly into Krakow just to catch a show. Walk around the huge Main Market Square, aka Rynek Glowny and explore Krakow’s UNESCO World Heritage listed center. The Krakow tourism industry is booming, in the fiscal year of 2010 almost 8 million people visited Krakow and you will find plenty of accommodation and tourist friendly areas.
Brussels, Belgium The capital of Belgium, Brussels, is truly one of the great cities of the world. With influences from France, England, the Netherlands and Spain, this country has an eclectic world feel and is home to many different nationalities and cultures. Brussels is a very welcoming city to world travelers and has a very developed tourism industry, mainly based on architecture as well as art and culture. Belgium is a large city, with almost two million inhabitants. There are a number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the city, including The Grand Place. The Brussels Stock Exchange and the Palace of the Ministry are also very famous architecture landmarks located in downtown Brussels. Many foodies travel to
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Brussels due to the melange of cultures that are exhibited in Belgian food. There are many fantastic restaurants in town, serving food from around the globe. Copenhagen, Denmark Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and the largest city population wise in the country of Denmark. Traditionally the seat of the Danish monarchy, Copenhagen has grown into a great world city with much to offer the savvy traveller. In international reviews Copenhagen has been ranked the best place to live on the planet and this also leads to it being a great place to visit. The Copenhagen nightlife is one of the most popping on the continent of Europe and most nightclubs do not close until the early morning when the sun comes out. Liberal drinking laws enable partiers to stay out later than most other world cities and the sheer number of people taking advantage of the nightlife means there are a great deal of options for those wishing to partake. The National Gallery is a great art museum and has some of the finest works in all of Europe collected over a period of hundreds of years. Visit The David Collection art museum which is free to enter, explore The Museum of the Danish Resistance which showcases the Nazi occupation during World War II and 6,000 years or art await you at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum which is home to the biggest collection of Ancient Mediterranean artwork in north Europe. Visit the picturesque Church of Our Saviour, chill out for a few hours in the Frederiksberg Have Park and take in an opera or baller performance at the Copenhagen Opera House.
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Athens, Greece Athens is the birthplace of democracy- this sets the bar high in terms of expectations, and Athens certainly delivers on every level! In fact Athens was also the very first European City of Culture when the prestigious title began back in 1985. Luckily due to recent Greek economic turmoil it has never been cheaper to visit Athens. The city has a fantastic tourism industry built around ancient Greek and Roman monuments as well as a night life that doesn’t stop. Athens also has some good Mediterranean cuisine as well as some of the best seafood in all of Southern Europe. Once you get to Athens you’ll be overwhelmed with cultural attractions such as the majestic ruins of ancient Parthenon, the world renowned Acropolis and the Coliseum, three hugely famous tourist attractions and for good reason! Explore the Acropolis Museum, the carefully preserved Temple of Hephaestus and the fascinating Benaki Museum. You can also take tours of the Mediterranean coast in Athens as well as a helicopter ride showing you all of the ancient monuments and theatres. Be sure to be careful when you visit due to poverty in the country. Madrid, Spain Madrid is the largest city and capital of Spain. With about 4 million people living in the city it is a sprawling metropolis that is easily explored thanks to a great public transport system. There are a number of minor and major league soccer teams located in Madrid, so be sure to catch a game when you visit. In fact there are around 72 football clubs based in Madrid, and the three biggest clubs are Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. There are also an abundance of local traditional
events and festivals such as flamenco performances and bull fighting shows; check the local listings on arrival for details. In terms of cultural and historical sights, check out one the biggest art collections in the world at the Prado Museum, browse the postimpressionist Spanish works of art at the Sorolla Museum and enjoy some relaxation time at the Retiro Park, which has beautiful water features amongst the carefully manicured gardens. The city is also known for a burgeoning Molecular Gastronomy craze, so check out some of the high tech restaurants sprinkled throughout the city. Riga, Latvia Riga is sure to attract much acclaim as it prepares to host the European Capital of Culture for 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. The capital and biggest city in the country, Riga has all the culture and swagger of other European capitals whilst being considerably cheaper. Eastern Europe is generally cheaper than the rest of Europe and Riga is no exception. From hotels to car hire, museums to shopping, everything in Riga is keenly priced. The National Museum has a great deal of Latvian and Eastern European artifacts, and the Grand Opera Hall is home to some of the best Opera in Eastern Europe. Take a walking tour of the Old City, admire the view of historic Riga from St Peter’s Church Tower and there are interesting museums aplenty with the Occupation of Latvia Museum, Ethnographic Open Air Museum and Riga Motor museum all worth a visit. Riga also operates some of the finest casinos in all of Europe and the low cost of business here means you will get great service without spending a bundle.
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Paul’s Problem Page Most asked questionsQ: my sky box is not working? A: check 501 sky news Q: but I have no BBC and no ITV! A: These channels from UK have moved to a new satellite and are no longer available in Andulucia via your system
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IPTV via the internet in your home- includes main sky channels, catch up and extra movie channels each month 180€ installed only pay 30€ per month only pay when required unlike sky
Q: I dont have or want internet? then go for the dish system which is installed complete for 250€ this includes BBC, ITV, Channel 4 this system is user friendly and no more to pay. We do not move your sky dish -therefore you keep some channels and may still use a sky card if you or friends want to. NB. It is possible to add SKY package for 4€ per week Q: I have neighbours that could be interested A: Not a problem-we are setting up systems for clients at no cost to the community Happy to call and check everything out and supply a quote No obligation
For more info contact maggie 952464378 paul 657081492 or email info@skydigital.es 16 years on the coast supplying all TV needs to all nationalities including Danish, German, French & Russian Distance no object
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Tel: 657 081 492 / 952 464 378 www.skydigital.es
Sales - advice - tecnical contact Paul Anderson (senior engineer) or email: paul@skydigital.es All parts supplied online or installed, come with a 2 year warranty.
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Do you want to work from home? Self-employed proof readers Working from home, proof readers will be selfemployed and have very high standard of Spanish and English language comprehension skills. Previous experience of proof reading is preferred rather than essential, but excellent spelling and grammar skills are critical. Those appointed will need internet access, but will be able to choose hours of work to suit their own lifestyle. Work is available 24 hours a day. Market Force Europe is the world's leading customer intelligence company that provides its clients with insights and feedback from their customers. This research helps these organisations make real improvements to the service they offer customers. Mystery shopper experiences go to clients in high quality reports and it's vital that these are accurate; contain no mis-spellings or contradictions, grammatical errors or offensive commentary. This ensures that Market Force Europe and their clients can be confident that reports have been researched, written and proof-read by a dedicated team.
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Market Force Europe pays for each report read and the fee varies according the length of the questionnaire that shoppers submit. As a result, readers can choose the hours they work and therefore the amount they can earn. It should be noted that any specific quantities of work cannot be guaranteed and as self-employed; readers are responsible for declaring their income to the Inspector of Taxes and paying their own income tax and National Insurance. Anyone interested should email euapplication@marketforce.com in the first instance, detailing why this opportunity appeals, why they consider themselves suitable and include a CV. Suitable candidates will be invited to Market Force Europe offices in Milton Keynes to learn more about the company and its values. It will allow the company to get to know candidates and to ensure that its standards are met by way of some short tests. Subsequent training sessions take place in the Milton Keynes offices.
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Market Force Europe is recruiting self-employed proof readers and mystery shopping researchers Become a mystery shopper No such thing as a free lunch? Well there is now!... It may sound too good to be true but Market Force Europe mystery shopper can get paid to do just that! From shopping to eating and drinking out, free memberships to heath clubs and even free nights in romantic hotels away from the kids, mystery shopping is a great way to earn extra cash quickly and easily. Market Force Europe uses members of the public to conduct the mystery visits, it requires no formal training and the whole system runs online so it's easy to select only jobs of interest. It's different from other jobs because many mystery visits can be incorporated into a normal day. It's also a fantastic opportunity to give feedback to retailers so they can improve their customer service. It's very flexible and a mystery shopper might decide to take a trip into the local shopping centre once the children have been dropped at
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school and visit one of Market Force Europe's' client's shops or cafĂŠs. They could share a light lunch with friends at a variety of restaurants or even plan a night out with a partner and will receive reimbursement towards the purchases! Market Force Europe has many airport assignments currently available airside and landside. If you use Malaga airport then this is a great opportunity for you to have a coffee or a drink on us whilst waiting for your flight or waiting to collect family or friends. All Market Force Europe mystery shopping assignments are completed online following a simple step-by-step questionnaire. Reports are submitted in separate stages, so if there's an interruption, the file can be saved and completed later. Anyone interested in becoming a Market Force Europe Mystery Shopper, should visit es.marketforce.com register for free, and start shopping!
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CREATING HEALTHY HABITS Warmer Weather and Healthy Eating
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hen the weather begins to stay warm, we naturally become motivated to give our home a spring makeover, organize our workspace and even get a new hairstyle. With this boost of natural energy, why not utilize this time to create a few healthy habits that can benefit you this summer and beyond? When it comes to forming healthy habits, it is much easier to do than you may realise. Pick one to three habits that you’d like to incorporate into your life to start with. Instead of thinking of bad habits to break, think of incorporating habits that will have a positive impact on your life. If there is a bad habit that you know is holding you back, simply choose something you can replace it with. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Increase Exercise Frequency With many people overweight or not feeling as toned as they could be, this is something nearly everyone would like to accomplish. To get started, it is
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more important to get in the habit of exercising a couple of times a week with less focus on how long or how intense. Think of it like a muscle; you just have to start using your “exercise muscle” and before you know it, working out will be second nature. Make Your Exercise Effective Once you have established consistency in your exercise frequency, the next step is to create the healthy habit of effectiveness. Instead of just getting yourself to minimally exercise, you’re ready to make the length of your workouts impactful and the type of activity you’re engaging in beneficial. Have a personal trainer take a look at your workout routines to get valuable feedback. Be honest with yourself as well. When you’re done with your workout, do you feel that you gave it your all? Were you moving from one exercise to the next or playing on your phone? It’s such a short part of your day, so make the most of it.
Eat Healthier This is another very popular goal that many people desire to improve in their lives. If you are really committed to making positive changes in your diet, then I encourage you to plan ahead and prepare yourself for success. On the weekend, pick out a few recipes for dinner, write down healthy breakfast, lunch and snack items needed and create your healthy grocery list. Go get everything you need and do not put anything in your cart that isn’t healthy. If it’s in your fridge, you’ll be tempted. When you get home, prep everything that you can and make sure your lunch is packed for the next day. Pull out anything needed for dinner as well. That’s all there is to it. As you can see, creating new healthy habits in your life is a fairly simple task. Keep in mind that it takes about 21 days to create a permanent habit. Make it your goal to stick with your healthy habit for at least a month and without you realizing, it will become part of your lifestyle.
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Family Doctor Pediatrician Psychologist English Dentist Physiotherapy Acupuncture Specialists Centro International Bloque 86
Torrox Costa (Málaga)
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Phone Rob on 690 076 988 or 951 247 171
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Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates
Find us on the top floor of the Q8 Garage Competa. Enter the Q8 Forecourt And take the slip road up by the Side of the car wash.
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Cómpeta
Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Bar
“La Cantina”
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Every day English Breakfast International Specials Take Away available With local Chef Gary
tel: 646 870 223 Located in the Corner of Plaza Almijara, Cómpeta
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Player Watch - Penalty machine, Rickie Lambert
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Unlikely to start a match, England striker Rickie Lambert is in the national squad for a sensible reason: playing for Southampton, he has scored 34 penalties in a row without a miss. So relax, unclench, uncross your fingers during shoot-outs – England should score at least one.
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The Caxirola Vs the Diabolica The 2010 tournament hummed to the strains of the vuvuzela, now widely banned. What’s likely to replace it in Brazil as the noisy fan accessory of choice? Prime suspects are the diabolica (a trilling, Belgianmade trumpet compact enough to fit in your pocket) and the caxirola (a grenade-shaped plastic rattle, created by Brazilian pop star Carlinhos Brown). The latter, it is feared, could be used as a missile. But at least you’d hear it coming.
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1/3 cup lime juice 1 tblsp tomato sauce 1 tblsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Method 1 To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a medium jug. Whisk well. 2 Combine prawns, mangoes, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, coriander, chilli and salad leaves in a large bowl. 3 Pour dressing over salad. Toss to combine. Arrange on a large plate. 4 Garnish with fresh coriander sprig. Serve with crusty bread.
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WONDERFUL SUMMER SALADS 3 Great Healthy Salad ideas for the Summer
Salmon and CousCous Salad Ingredients 100g packet Ainsley Harriott Spice Sensation Cous Cous 160ml (2/3 cup) boiling water 125g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 15g (1 cup) baby rocket leaves ½ red capsicum, cut into thin strips ½ Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally 210g can no-added-salt red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed, flaked Method 1 Put the couscous in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over. Stir to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Using a fork, fluff the grains.
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Summer pineapple salad Ingredients 6 slices of cored fresh or tinned pineapple (save juice) 1 bunch fresh coriander (50g) 2 fresh lime leaves, chopped with spines removed Juice 2 fresh limes, plus finely grated zest 2 fresh mint leaves 2 tblsps caster sugar
2 Add the chickpeas, rocket leaves, capsicum, cucumber and salmon. Toss gently to combine. Serve.
Method 1 Cut larger pineapple slices into two half moons and arrange in a salad bowl.
Prawn & Mango Salad Ingredients 500g cooked peeled and deveined prawns, tails intact 2 mangoes, peeled, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, halved lengthways, finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 2 long red chillies, deseeded, finely chopped 100g mixed salad leaves Fresh coriander sprig, to garnish Fresh crusty bread, to serve
2 Rinse coriander. Trim roots and discard. 3 Place coriander, lime leaves, lime juice, lime zest, mint leaves and sugar in a blender. Blend until fine. Add cup of the saved pineapple juice or water to help blend smoothly, if necessary. 4 Pour coriander mixture evenly over pineapple. Turn pineapple to ensure each piece is coated. Refrigerate, covered, until needed. 5 Serve with food of your choice, or separately as an appetiser.
Dressing 1/4 cup mango nectar
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Chica Loca See Map Spot 2
Lyn Jones Hair Stylist
Chica Loca
Chica Loca welcomes you to the exciting new hairdressing salon in Competa. With many years experience, Lyn Jones specialises in precision cutting and creative colour.
Special June Offer
Wrap launch day June 7th at sal贸n at 11am
Free Luxury Hydrating Hair Treatment with every Cut and Blow Dry when producing this advert
Wrap up those winter woolies, Summer is on its way! . Gel Nails now only 12,50 euros Planning your wedding hair come and visit Chica Loca whether you want classic or boho chic. Enjoy a trail with a glass of cava and complimentary Chica Loca conditioning treatment. Mobile service also available at your chosen wedding venue
Mon,Tue & Wed
Chica Loca
9am - 4pm
Avenida de la Constitucion 53 Competa - Malaga
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Thu & Friday 9am - 7pm .
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Tel: 622 305 532 Email: chicalocacompeta@gmail.com
For special occasions earlier or later appointments available
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Fiesta Flamenca Presented by Bar Fernans & El Pilon, Competa
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Benamagosa Benamagosa 30,000 Euros 30,000 Euros
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NICK ATKINSON RESTORATION PROJECTS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
General Building Services Carpentry, Roofing, Tiling, Walling etc. Kitchen and Bathroom refurbishments. Pool Maintenance and repairs. Land Clearing and gardening All aspects considered Email: nickjohngilding@yahoo.com Mobile 658151628 Café Bar
“El Despacho De Fernan” C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518
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Behind the Town hall
Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays) 9.00am till late - Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu
www.barfernan.es To advertise call 637 028 873
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f you need some WOW in your garden, whistle up the cowboys - the stunning cowboy cactus, euphorbia candelabrum or candelabra tree. They´re the ones with arms to hang your hat on. They are true giants and can swagger as well as John Wayne adding real impact to desert/gravel garden schemes or simply as an architectural impact plant, great silhouetted against a white wall and with striking evening time shadows. It also makes a great living fence – animal and human proof with its spiny ribs. Although we may associate it with the mid-west of the United States, it is in fact endemic to the Horn of Africa and is found along the East Africa Rift system as far as Zimbabwe but is particularly common in Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia. Its Latin name, of course, refers to its resemblance to branching candelabras. It´s hard to believe that such a giant belongs to the same family as that red-flowerer so ubiquitous of Christmas time, the poinsettia. Yet if you look at the small yellow flowers that line the edges of the angled branches of the e. candelabrum, you can see their close resemblance to the inner flowers of the poinsettia to which the red bracts are attached. The euphorbia family is large and widespread, numbering some 2000 members. Almost half of the family is found within the continent of Africa and Madagascar.
CAMPO CUTTINGS BY LORRAINE CAVANAGH The Cowboy Cactus, euphorbia candelabrum.
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Euphorbia candelabrum forms a striking and angular succulent tree to 15m high which is found growing naturally in dry open grasslands, on rocky slopes and
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screes and even sprouting out of termite mounds! In dry climates, it can support up to around 2000 m of altitude. The plant has a long history of usage even though the white latex sap is very toxic. Incidentally, it´s this white sap that often helps identify a euphorbia because they all possess it. It can cause intense irritation to the skin and mucous membranes and can cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. It is used on arrow heads as a poison. Conversely, in African traditional medicine it has a multitude of uses. The latex, mixed with water, is taken to treat coughs, tuberculosis and rabies; it is applied to wounds, sores and warts, speeding healing; mixed with honey it treats syphilis and gonorrhea and it is combined with other herbs to form a salve for leprosy sufferers. Mixed with fat, it becomes a treatment for malaria and it is added to maize porridge to treat HIV infection. The soft yellow wood of the stems is sometimes used as firewood, though the smoke is irritant, and the light yet durable branches are used for roofing and to make furniture and musical instruments. The massive tough trunk is hollowed out and re-joined to form beehives and the cut branches are planted to form stock-proof barriers. The flowers are very nectar rich though the resulting honey can cause a burning sensation in the mouth. The latex applied to ticks makes them drop off.
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So this is clearly a powerful plant with a wide range of uses, a real poverty crop, yet its commercial value has not, as yet, been much investigated or utilised. Its chemistry and pharmacological uses are little documented so the latex should always be handled and used with great care.
carried out during the hottest months for best success. New growth is a sure sign that your cuttings have rooted. Where you have cut the stem on your mother plant, new “arms” will appear. Do remember to wear gloves , above all, avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
These easy-care plants are rarely attacked by euphorbia candelabrum pests or disease but mealy bugs or scale insects can attack. If grown in overly humid conditions and with wet feet, root rot and powdery mildew can be a problem. Before resorting to insecticides or fungicides – which can often harm these plants – try and correct your growing conditions. They are much more likely to be attacked when grown under overly wet These euphorbias are very easy conditions than if kept fairly dry. to care for; once established they become self-sufficient. In Please remember that as of 3rd June we change to summer hours, 9 until 2 only, so fact, more die from overthat we can all enjoy our siesta! watering than from neglect. If Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist you want to keep them growing garden centre Viveros Florena, Competa, strongly and greenly, give them Malaga (garden centre, designers & an occasional long soaking landscapers) and is author of the bestselling Mediterranean Garden Plants and during the summer months but Citrus, The Zest of Life. never let them become waterKeep checking our web page for latest logged or they will rot. They news and exciting new stock arriving at need full sun and well-drained the garden centre. Join our mailing list to keep in constant touch. soil – how easy is that? PH and soil type is not critical, avoiding NEW: Shop on-line with us for unusual only clay. If you decide to grow plants, plug plants, rare tomato seeds, yours in pots, give them a yearly organic products and my books. feed to keep them strong. Winter Hours, Propagation is simplest by stem cuttings. Simply make a clean cut of a section of branch or arm, run the cutting under cold water to stop the latex flow and leave to dry and callous for several days before planting. Don´t fuss them, simply let them get on with it themselves! This type of propagation is best
October - May: 10 – 4, closed Sundays and Mondays. Summer Hours, June, July & September: 9 – 2, closed Sundays & Mondays (closed for the month of August) Tel: 689928201 Web page: www.viverosflorena.com Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com Also see us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre
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Restaurante
CORTIJO-PACO The Best Views & The Best Steaks in Competa
Fantastic views down to coast
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Downstairs Bar Open Friday Nights, Outside catering available for parties, fiesta’s etc
Keep up to date with special events Cortijo Paco Francisco Diaz Campos
www.cortijopaco.es
Closed Mondays - Open Tues to Fri from 6.30pm until late Dinning downstairs available for the disabled and those with walking difficulties CORTIJO PACO RESTAURANTE, Avd Canillas 6, Competa, Tel: 952 553 647 Mob: 657 324 491
Pool Cues A selection of two piece pool cues, all brand new and never been used. Some with cases. Ideal for pubs & bars 10,00 Euros Each grapevinesales@gmail.com
Curtain Fabric Lace Curtains
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Children’s Clothes Haberdashery Homeware Accessories
Tel: 657225964 Calle Jose Antonio 8, Competa Opposite Marco Polo
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Second Hand items (lamps, furniture etc) Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday 10am -2pm & 5pm-8pm Sunday 11am-2pm
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C/Los Prados, 4.- Torre del Mar
Tel./Fax: 952 541 895 www.idecocina.com 64 The Grapevine
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BEFORE
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NEED A NEW KITCHEN? IDEOCOCINA, Torre Del Mar
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ince 1980 IDECOCINA has been engaged in designing and fitting all types of kitchens in all range of styles, including accessories and electrical appliances. They offer comprehensive service performed by their own company staff.
They provide solutions for any space issues, storage and layout and provide the most convenient and economical option for you. They offer you solutions for your requirements and professionally advise you about any question regarding your kitchen.
From refurbishment works to installation of kitchens, they perform everything so that your kitchen is ready from the start in perfect conditions. Your only concern is to choose what you like the most and they will do the rest (See advert opposite for contact details).
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Ask for free consultation and estimate or come and visit our showroom. English speaking people will advise you! Urbanizatión La Màta
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2014 WORLD CUP BRAZIL FACTS
So, Did You Know: The Local Organisation Committee Includes Five Brazilian World Cup Champions It Is The 2nd Time Brazil Will host A World Cup Brazil Is The 5th Country To Host A World Cup For The 2nd Time
room be equipped with a games console
Their Camps Near São Paulo And Rio De Janeiro
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Embarked On A 267 Day Journey
25 Referees Will Officiate The 2014 World Cup
A Simpsons Episode Has Been Dedicated To The 2014 World Cup
This Will Be The First World Cup Ever With Goal-Line Technology. Finally!
FIFA Received A Record Number Of Volunteer Applications
It Took 36 Years Before South America Will Host A World Cup Again
Brazil Is ‘The Most Expensive Team’ In The 2014 World Cup
Argentina And Colombia Also Showed Interest In Hosting The 2014 World Cup
Lionel Messi Is ‘The Most Expensive Player’ In The 2014 World Cup
17 Cities Showed Interest In Being A 2014 World Cup Host City
2014 World Cup Champion Will Win 35 Million US Dollars
For The First Time 2 Consecutive World Cups Are Not Hosted In Europe
FIFA Will Ban Players From Showing Messages Under Football Shirts
Brazil Will Use Drones and US Robots During The World Cup
3 World Cup Qualifiers Will Have To Travel More Than 14,000 km In The World Cup
2014 World Cup Is The Most Expensive World Cup Ever FIFA Scraps 2014 World Cup Speeches To Avoid Protests A Paraplegic Teenager Will Take the First 2014 World Cup Kick Referees Are Allowed To Stop Matches 2/3 Times Due To Weather Conditions Official 2014 World Cup Song Is Called ’We Are One’ Portugal requested that each
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Bosnia And Herzegovina Is The Only Country To Have Qualified For The First Time Germany Will Play Their 100th World Cup Match When Playing Portugal Honduras And Bosnia And Herzegovina Are The Only Countries Which Have Never Won A World Cup Match No Scandinavian Country will Participate In World Cup Brazil Most of 32 Teams Have Picked
This Will Be The First World Cup Ever With Goal-Line Technology. Finally! 14 cameras will be set up around the rim of each host stadium. 7 of these cameras will focus on 1 goal, where the other 7 will focus on the opposite goal. They are connected to a central mainframe computer which analyses each shot on goal. When the match ball crosses the goal line, the referee will feel a vibration and receive a visual sign stating: “Goal”. How does he feel the vibration and see “Goal”? Simple, by wearing a special watch connected to the mainframe computer. The technology has been used for the first time during the Confederations Cup 2013 in Brazil. Many of us can remember at least 1 unfair decision during a World Cup match. The Lampard shot in South Africa 2010 for example; the whole world witnessed a beautiful goal except for 1 person, the referee. So it seems those days of pure anger and frustration (or happiness and relief, depends how you look at it), are finally over!
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Easy to install Free heat in winter 6 slimline models for roof or wall mounting Works all year round - even whilst you are away!
Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges
Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills
Taxes: • Non resident tax (for foreigners with properties in Spain) • Resident taxes (for foreigners with residency in Spain)
Property Management: • Advice in Community issues • Administration of incomes and expenses • AGMS
We speak Spanish, English, German, Italian & French
Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es
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HERBALIST & HEALTH CARE STORE
Samusalud Avenida de la Constitucion n.43, 29754 Competa - Malaga Tel: 952 516 601 Movil: 650 901 941 Monday to Saturday 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:30
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FOOD: Ecological, Gluten Free, Vegan and Baby MASSAGE REFLEXOLOGY AROMATHERAPY HERBAL BACH FLOWERS REIKI SINTERGETICA MAGNET THERAPY
DIETICIAN (customized diets) NATURALISTA PSYCHOLOGY IRIDOLOGY PHOTODEPILATION PODOLOGIA FACIAL CARE CUSTOM DIETS (Therapies by appointment)
Complete Health Care for all the Family
Mes贸n Las Gemelas Avenida de Torrox, 4 Competa, Malaga, 29754 7 days a week 9.00am until late Tel: 651 30 96 84
Meson Las Gemelas can be easily found on Avd Torrox situated halfway between Plaza Vendimia and the Guardia Civil Building in Competa.
Traditional Spanish Cuisine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinners Specials include Steak & Fish dishes
Large Beer only 2陇
Come and try Outside Terrace with Stunning views over our famous the village and gambas pil pil! down to the coast
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1. A South American bird (5) 2. Scene (7) 3. A salt of nitric acid (7) 4. Heart artery (5) 5. The personal outfit of a bride (9) 6. Alkalizer (7) 7. Downpour (7) 8. A type of puzzle (9) 13. The outer layer of the skin (9) 14. Helper (9) 17. Any of the natural numbers (math) (7) 18. The Unsinkable Ship (7) 20. Twister (7) 21. Especially fine or decorative clothing (7) 23. Perpendicular to the keel (5) 24. Shabby (5)
World Cup Quiz 1. When and where the 1st world cup football held? 2. Which countries have won the world cup football? 3. What is the World cup football 2014 mascot? 4. Which country was banned by FIFA for 2018 world cup football? 5. Which company makes the world cup football? 6. Which was the first country to host the World Cup football twice? 7. Which Was The First African Nation To Play In The Final Stages 8. Which Was The First Team To Be Eliminated From A World Cup Without Losing A Match? 9. Which Team Has Won The Football World Cup More Than Any Other In The 20th Century? 10. Before FIFA Renamed It To The “Fifa World Cup” In 1974 What Was It Previously Called?
11. In The World Of Football How Is Edson Arantes do Nascimento More Commonly Known? 12. England Won The 1966 World Cup By Beating Germany 4-2 Geoff Hurst Scored 3 Of England’s Goals Who Scored The 4th? 13. Which Is The Only Country To Have Played In Every World Cup Since It Started In 1930? 14. Who Scored The First 'Golden Goal' In World Cup History At The 1998 World Cup Held In France? 15. In Which Country Will You Find The Headquarters Of The World Cup Organisers FIFA? 16. Who Did Brazil Beat In The World Cup Final When They First Won The Tournament Back In 1958?
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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.
taxiSILVIA déjate llevar SILVIA CRISTINA RODRIGUEZ TORRES CALLE ESTACIÓN 3 CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA T: +34 952 553 180 / 652 635 500 silviarotorres@hotmail.com
Azuaga Asesoria See Map Spot 31
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.
La Boutique de Competa
See Map Spot 36
Jose F. Azuaga Salido
Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances Transfers of vehicles, driving licenses, matriculations, etc. Avda Constitucion 27, Competa Tel/Fax: 952 55 78 28 Mobile: 654 893 255 e-mail: azuagaasesoria@gmail.com
Insurance: We work with all of the leading Insurance Companies in Spain and can offer extremely competitive quotesfor car, life, and health Insurance Please call into the office for more details
Avda. Constitucion 21, Competa 952 553 331- 633 202 659
Opening Hours - 9.00 - 2.00 & 5.00 - 8.30
José Luis PERSIANAS
SUPPLY & FITTING
See Map Spot 17
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Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains. Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Sun lounges, extensions, Security doors Shower screens & curtains Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450 Mobile: 658 847 421 persianasjoseluis.blogspot.com.es
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The Spanish Coffee Break Football Related Words
banquillo campeonato vestuarios Travesaño defensa un empate la igualada prórroga encuentro banderines partido centrocampista jugada
bench championship changing rooms Cross Bar defender draw equaliser extra-time fixture flagposts match midfield player move
delantero falta goleador ¡mano! cabezazo gamberro descuento patada liga entrenador pasar árbitro temporada
forward foul goal scorer handball! header hooligan injury time kick league manager pass referee season
Sopa de Letras Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Football Related Search Word banquillo campeonato vestuarios Travesaño defensa un empate la igualada prórroga encuentro banderines partido centrocampista jugada delantero falta goleador ¡mano! cabezazo gamberro descuento patada liga entrenador pasar árbitro temporada
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Translation bench championship changing rooms Cross Bar defender draw equaliser extra-time fixture flagposts match midfield player move forward foul goal scorer handball! header hooligan injury time kick league manager pass referee season
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Do you want a perfect green lawn ??? Ever thought about Artificial Grass ? It is the perfect solution; green, lean and clean!
Axarverde.com
For more info or a free quotation Call: 619 317 211
Frutas
See Map Spot 14
marisol
ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTOS ORGANICOS C /Eusebio Garcia No.1 Tlf: 952 51 61 79
CÓMPETA INTERNET SERVICES
See Map Spot 25
See Map Spot 34
C/Laberinto, 3 (next to restaurant “el pilon”) cibercompeta@gmail.com
Casa de la Pasa Wines, Spices, Raisins, Nuts and much much more!
Local Products Artesania & Ceramics A.V Constitucion No.4 Opposite the School, Cómpeta
Large enclosed play area Lots of country walks Pet collection & Delivery service Vet Services On Call Gourmet Meals if Required
Telephone & Mobile - Internet - Repairs - 952 553 881
THE DOG HOUSE While you are away on holiday or a weekend break, your dogs live in our house alongside our dog
“Only the best for your pal” Ring: Phil (mob) 649 079 321 email: philipclayton_1@msn.com Comares / Benamargosa Ex- cat & dog airlines.uk Recommended Refs Available
Rafters Rastro New 2 You Shop
Household Furniture, Bric-a-brac, Restaurant Equipment, Terrace Furniture, Kitchen Equipment, Wooden Distressed Furniture, Mirrors, Lamps, plus much more... (We buy unwanted household items) Tel: Alan or Wendy 697 276 230 Email: alanbridge20@hotmail.com www.raftersrastro.com C/ Antonio Millón 16 (behind Hotel Jimesol, down steps) Nerja
J.L Rodriguez Stone walling, patios, tiling & General Building Tel: 650 563 872 English/Spanish speaking email: jose@jlrodriguezconstrucciones.com www.jlrodriguezconstrucciones.com
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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!
Level: Easy
Level: Intermediate
Michael ’s Upholstery See Map Spot 27
11 Calle del Carmen Competa
www.competaart.com Tel: 952 55 34 64 Bring in summer with our complete repair and upholstery service Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials. Parasol and gazebo cover repairs Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture. Free pick up and delivery on small items.
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Pajareria Peluqueria canina Bird Shop Canine Hair dressing Los mejores products para tu mascota The best products for your pets Repartimos a Domicilio Home Deliveries
Tel: 952 51 61 18 664 84 50 51 Mobile: 654 466 768 Avda. Canillas 7, COMPETA (MALAGA)
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Health & Beauty Rebeccah Curtis ITEC
Fruteria Jara
Local produce of the area
Lots of changing special offers Also Fresh Herbs & Ambient Products Delivery Service to Restaurants Fruteria Jara, Avenida de la Constitución Local 3, Competa
Mon - Fri: 8.30-2.30 & 5.00-8.30
Sat: 8.30-2.30
Sun: 10.00-2.00
AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE BOWEN TECHNIQUE Rebeccah Curtis CHIROPRACTOR COUNSELLING ITEC BODY MASSAGE
BEAUTY TREATMENTS
PROFESSIONAL WINDOW TINTING & SOLAR BLINDS
Keep out the heat but keep the view! Enjoy the sunshine in comfort We tint: cars, mobile homes, offices, conservatories, patio doors, glass curtains, glazed balconies & yachts Infact: if its glass we’ll tint it!
Reduce:Heat, glare & expensive air con expenses For more information contact: 902 888 176 / 644 546 176
www.solarshadetinting.com To advertise call 637 028 873
MANICURES PEDICURES FACIALS WAXING (incl. Full Bikini) EYEBROW / EYELASH TINTS
Prepare to bare! Have silky smooth legs with cold wax depilation. We have two great offers in June
1. Free Underarm or Bikini Wax with every full leg wax 2. Bikini/Axila/Full leg - only 25 euro TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00 Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284
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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro for two month Text adverts (max 30 words) free Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month Suzuki Vitara 1.6.Soft top 1996,. Petrol . ITV till August, 4 good tyres. A bit scruffy but extremely reliable and has never been driven by one careful lady owner!! Tel 663 578 150 or 615 880 324 1500 Euros.
STUDIO - COMPETA Studio for Sale with Chimea and air con.
Near the Plaza Only 27,000 euro Tel 657 22 59 63
FLAMENCO GUITAR, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price in Spain new €1,500, will accept €650, Canillas/Competa area. Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
Multi-instrument electronic synthesiser keyboard 100 instruments - 100 rhythms, vibrato, pitch bend, with user manual & learner guide. Includes stand. Cost 300 Euros with stand - as new - hardly used 75,00 Euros Tel: 637074923 Canillas Albaida
Leather sofas for sale, all very good condition, third of new price: 2 x 3 seater sofas €400 each 1 x 2 seater sofa €300 Flamenco Guitar, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price new €1,500, will accept €750 Call Mitch on 616 891473 or mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
RANGE ROVER VOGUE AUTO Well maintained vehicle, one previous owner. Registered 2002, genuine mileage of 106,919, serviced by Landrover, & fitted with new tyres before it's journey to our house in Competa. Royal Blue with cream leather. Bargain at 5000 euro's. Can be viewed by appointment.00 44 1937 557938/00 44 7785 977722
YAMAHA LL-11E ELECTRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Air Purifier
lovely guitar in good condition for year: €425 inc case.
Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) only 100,00€
Canillas/Competa area Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
ORTHOPEDIC EQUIPMENT for sale. Second hand, but all in very good condition. Electric Bed, 250 euros Hoist, 250.euros Zimmer Frame, 30 euros. Swivel car seat 360 turn, new 30 euros, 2 chair cushions, water filled new, 30 euros. contact jandilyons@gmail.com Competa. Transport could be arranged.
Bread Maker
GAS-COOKER, 4 FLAMES
STRACHENOVER
space for a bottle, for in- + outside, 90 x 1,55 cm, good condition, 65,00€ Tel.: 625 85 91 88
Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) only 25,00€
gas fired radiator wall mounted and room sealed, high output, no condensation or smell unlike cabinet heaters. 65,00 euros Tel: 634415531
Taberna - Teteria Hierbabuena Specialising in Moroccan Food & typical Spanish dishes Hot/Cold Tapas & Raciones
Indian Night every Outside Terrace week with authentic & Inside Dining Indian Chef
Traditional Fish & Chips Full English Breakfasts always available
See Map Spot 16
(ask for more details)
We can cater for any type of special celebration e.g birthdays, communions etc
Reservations call 951 70 76 38 Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, C贸mpeta www.tabernateteriahierbabuena.com
PERICO Plaza Almijara no4, C贸mpeta, Malaga Tel 952 553 739 / 952 516 043
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Caf茅 Restaurante Bar Potage De Hinojo Pollo al Vino de Competa Pierna al Horno de Cordero Comidas Caseras
Enjoy, coffee, drinks and snacks and fabulous home cooked cuisine on the large terrace, in the bar or in our delightful restaurant. To advertise call 637 028 873
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•June 2014 Horoscopes• ARIES
20th March - 19th April
N
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
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ou're feeling especially energetic, and therefore you could well be tempted to take on more than you usually would. This is fine, but remember to pace yourself.
LEO
T
his month you're unstoppable! You're a very hard worker by nature, and with the current planetary alignment you'll be able to accomplish even more than usual. You have an abundance of energy more than before.
SAGITTARIUS
22th November - 21st December
I
SCORPIO
T
he celestial energy signals a pleasant change for you. Finally, the overpowering emotions that have been surging from your relationships will subside.
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23rd October - 21st November
D
iscard those items from the past for which you really no longer have use. As much as you like to surround yourself with objects of sentimental value, the time comes when it's necessary to look to the future.
CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
A
ntimacy will be in the air over the next few days. Loved ones suddenly want to spend more time with you, and you'll want to invite friends over every night! By all means, do. You'll be recharged,
AQUARIUS
23rd August - 22th September
ith this months planetary energy, you'll find yourself a little more extraverted than usual. You'll finally be able to say what you really think about things. It's an important change for you,
ou might be planning to host a social event in your home. It could have you doing a lot of cleaning, rearranging, and beautifying around the house. A friend might drop by to lend a hand.
LIBRA
A
group might invite you to participate in a creative project of some kind today, Cancer. Whatever you do is likely to be stimulating and exciting.
VIRGO
Y
A
n opportunity to travel with a partner could come your way, perhaps for business. Any travel planned or begun today is likely to go well and bring you whatever results you hope for.
ew investment possibilities could present themselves to you, Aries. This could involve an investment of time, money, or other resources. You might also consider an exciting new start of some sort.
PISCES
feeling unusually adventurous, Capricorn? You're often motivated by your idealistic expectations, and the planetary configurations this month are going to push you even further on your spiritual quest.
T
his is a month to devote time and thought to spiritual pursuits. Do something inspirational that instills a sense of wonder deep in your soul.
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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon
Tin Tin La primavera ya esta aqui, tiempo para sandalias,asi que en mayo pedicura a solo 8€ .
Spring is here, time for sandals, so come and have a pedicure for only 8€ . .
See Map Spot 26
Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light, wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, colouring eyelashes, eyebrows & make up.
Nueva villa de Cómpeta (Just behind Café Cómpeta)
Tel: 952 516 416 English, Danish & Spanish
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Mon-Fri 9.30-13.30 & 17.00-20.00 .
Sat 10.00 - 14.00
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La Esquina de Miguel
See Map Spot 29
www.laesquinademiguel.es
Typical Spanish dishes, Breakfast,tapas & meals Free Tapa with every drink on Saturdays
We have traditional battered fish & chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce Full English Breakfast Plaza Axarquia, Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 67 54
El Bazar de Competa Inma Ruiz is pleased to welcome you to
Perfumery, Herbalist, Cosmetics Jewellery & Gifts See Map Spot 30 952 516 895 Avenida Constitucion, Local 5, Competa See Map Spot 35
INFORMATICA Tel: 952 553 473 C/ San Antonio No.9, (Malaga)
COMPUTERS ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL SERVICE INTERNET CAFÉ
COMPETA WEBS S.L
HARDWARE SOFTWARE PC REPAIR TOY STORE
CONSUMABLES MOBILES PHONE REPAIRS
INTERNET CAFÉ, MOBILE PHONES, SATELLITE TV COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE COURSES
Darts on the Terrace!
Winmau Blade IIIi Professional Dartboard 1 x Set of Harrows Assassin 80% Tungsten darts, 2 x Sets flights & 2 Sets of Stems all for only 55 Euro! All stock here in Spain (Competa) info@tiendadedardos.es
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CASH PRIZES 8.30 Start
QUIZ NIGHT
EVERY THURSDAY
BOOK YOUR PARTY OR BUFFET AT MORENO’S OR TAKE AWAY TAPAS FOR HOME PARTIES!
JUNE 6TH
FABULOUS NEW SUMMER MENU
JUNE 27TH
PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS etc
CLOSED ON MONDAYS TUES & WED 11AM TO 8PM THURS, FRI, SAT, 11AM TO 12 MIDNIGHT SUNDAYS 11AM TO 4PM
EAT INSIDE OF OUTSIDE …… AND A NEW COVERED TERACE !
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FREE MIXED ENGLISH & SPANISH TAPAS EVERY SUNDAY 12.30 UNTIL THEY’RE GONE
JUNE 20TH
STILL THE COOLEST BAR AROUND
ES K JO
I was shocked when my adopted daughter told me she was going to marry a witch doctor. "Why do you want to do that?" I asked. "Pwobabwy for financial secuwity," she replied.
I just met someone called William Hill. What are the odds?
Whenever I'm tired, I always pull over and take a half hour nap, just to be on the safe side. A security guard stopped me as I walked out of the supermarket today.
Kids bathed. Kids in bed.
I think it's also fair to say, I'm not the most popular bus driver in town.
Perfect! "Can you open the jacket for me please, sir?" he asked.
Now I can leave the pub.
"Sure," I replied, unbuttoning it all the way down, "There you go." He said, "Thanks, but I meant yours.�
My car's fan belt snapped and I had no money on me to buy another. Luckily, I knew how to use the wife's tights to fix it.
Ironing done. Hoovering done. Washing done. Dusting done.
I put them on my head and robbed Halfords.
Sudoko Answers from Page 74
I sent my daughter away to a summer school dedicated to learning about irony. A week later I received a letter in the post saying it was OK but nothing to write home about. Just spotted exactly the same crossword clue for an eleven letter word in two different newspapers. Coincidence ? Pub Quiz Answers from Page 70 1: It was held in Uruguay in 1930 2: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, England, Spain, France, Germany and Italy.
7: Egypt in 1934 8: Scotland in 1974 9: Brazil 10: The Jules Rimet Cup
3: Fuleco 4: Myanmar
11: Pele. 12: Martin Peters
5: Adidas 6: Mexico was the first country to host the FIFA World Cup twice. They hosted the world cup in 1970 and 1986
13: Brazil 14: Laurent Blanc 15: Switzerland, Zurich 16: Sweden
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SPAIN - UK - SPAIN DELIVERIES We collect from your address and deliver direct No trans shipping
CHEAPEST PRICES ONLY PAY FOR ONE WAY DELIVERIES EVERY 2 WEEKS email: nerjatransport@gmail.com www.nerjatransport.com Spain Tel: 608091660 UK Tel: 0044 790773532
Pets & Motorbike Specialists
Country Market Los Jardines del Trapiche
Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm well established for 5 years now, we have a beautiful courtyard and a bar area with a large air conditioned indoor area, full of food, fruit and vegetables. A selection of stalls selling new and handmade items.
Something for everyone if you would like to join us or would like any information, please Call Anita 627877164 or Chrissie 617811030
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take the 272 onto the a356, Velez Malaga,Turn off at el cruce towards benamargosaGo over the roundabout and we are on the left hand side just before the private airport www.countrymarketsspain.com
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Having Erosion Problems? We have a GREEN solution We are suppliers of a unique grass called Vetiver, (Chrysopogon Zizaioides) It is used for stopping erosion and the grass has a huge vertical root system and grows to about 1 meter with roots 3-4 meters deep. The plants are 1 euro each. This grass needs no special soil, fertilizer, or care. To plant a slip (one stalk) you just make a small hole, and put the slip in. Nothing labour intensive. The plants are planted approximately 30cm apart, so the cost for 30 linear meters is 100 euro, a very cost effective way of stopping erosion. The Vetiver Grass can handle a great deal of water, or no water at all once established. The roots grow 3-4 meters deep in one year and the roots have the strength of 1.6 mil steel Take a look at the below interesting links to explain Vetiver Grass in more depth. To view these links please go to our website www.vetiverspain.com Understanding the Vetiver Grass System Vetiver.com Wikipedia.org Vetiver Conference in Columbia 2013 in Spanish and English. Many photos and articles. If you have further questions or would like to purchase some plants please contact us on the below number VetiverSpain - Sayalonga, Spain Contact David: (00 34) 692 288 657 email: info@vetiverspain.com
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www.autocoolspain.com Specialist CAR aircon service and repair. Don't wait till it stops working. Call today.
Before & After Refurbished Headlights
Have your headlights gone opaque or yellow ?This is now an ITV FAILURE. Have them professionally re-furbished to like new. Get your aircon and headlights done together at a special price.
Both services fully mobile Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067
Set Terrace table with four chairs 250€
Fridge 120€
Bedside table 30€
Leather three Seater Sofa 299€
Plus many more items: Beds, Mattresses, Tables & Chairs, Exterior Doors, Windows, Crockery, Lamps and a Large Assortment of Decorative Items.
Our showroom in Competa village remains open & our new showroom in Caleta, opposite the new Mercadona is now OPEN! Please feel free to call in and browse around.
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Sofa 160€
Chairs 35€ Each :952 553 678 :690 846 376 CONSTRUCCIONES S. CHAVOS S.L Algarrobo Costa - Competa info.chavos@gmail.com
See Map Spot 37
www.s-chavos.info
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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA
COMPETA CUDECA CANCER CARE SUPPORT GROUP Your Cudeca Cancer Care Support Group continues to meet in Competa on the third Thursday of each month. So if you or your family are living with the difficult situation of cancer or other life limiting illnesses, please come along and join our informal group.
selection of photos to be displayed, and is similar to the system used by the Sala de Exposiciones at Malaga Airport & elsewhere in Andalucia. At their six weekly changeover, which happened on Wednesday 14th May, the group also welcomed exhibited photos from two new members of Group, and means that this time there are over 30 new exhibits, featuring a wide range of topics & photo styles from both Spain & further afield. In the coming weeks the Group will be working with La Jarta, to support a new venture being developed by the Taperia, featuring regular flamenco
U3A AXARQUIA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP IMPROVE THEIR PRESENTATION The U3A Axarquia Photography Group have made another step forward in their development, with the installation of a new display system at Taperia La Jarta in Torre del Mar, where they have been exhibiting members photos since August last year. The system which they have imported from Germany, allows a more varied
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Tuesday June 10 Quiz Night at Lew’s Fish and Chips, calle El Faro, Torrox Costa. Quiz with Laura starts 7.30pm. Entrance fee of eight euros includes a supper of fish and chips or pie and chips, with three euros and raffle proceeds going to CAS. Book with Christine on 644 645 877 or directly with Lew’s. Friday July 4 Annual Hog Roast at Seacrest Kennels, Nerja, from 7.30pm. Tickets at 20 euros each include a roast hog dinner, salads, sweet and half a bottle of wine. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Kaptain Krap will be playing your favourites from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Book with Seacrest Kennels on 95 252 1426.
Next meeting; Thursday 19th June 2014 11.30am at Axareducacion, c/San Antonio 73 (near Balcon Hotel), Our topic, by Lynn Jones will be;PLAN AHEAD Coping with hair loss For further information, contact me Cindy Jones 665156467 or email cindyjones19@hotmail.com Alternatively telephone 952564910 or email cudeca@cudeca.org
Dress code smart, or cool 60s gear! Monies and menu selection must be in by May 30. For ticket availability, please contact CAS officer (952 523 607) or Diana (679 714 612).
dancing demonstrations, and it is hoped that the photo group can capture some of the excitement of the dancing, which they will then exhibit at their future picture changeovers. The pictures can be viewed at Taperia La Jarta in Torre del Mar, on the main Avenida Andalucia, between the main taxi rank & the petrol station. COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY Thursday June 5 Swinging Sixties Ball at the Hotel Rural Almazara. Tickets 35€ include welcome drinks and canapés, three-course dinner with wine, coffee and liqueurs. Dancing to the Flying Dolphins.
Excursions Full details from Sean Brown on 958 640 948 or email brownseasand@gmail.com. Please mention CAS when booking. Thursday, November 27: PreChristmas shopping La Canada and Miramar. Includes M&S, Iceland, Primark etc. Avoid the border delays at Gibraltar! Depart Almuñécar 9.00am and Nerja 9.30am. Tickets 15 euros. Tuesday, December 9: Christmas Shopping in Gibraltar. Tickets 15€.
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Local News COMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS ·Semana Cultural in Cómpeta: From the 23th and the 29th of June we celebrate Cultural week in Cómpeta. We will have lots of activities for both children and adults.
Competa Main Square Tel: La Casona: 952 553701, Pericos: 952 553739 or La Cantina: 658 338166 Sunday 8 June THE ROOTERS Axarquia Racing Club Torrox Costa Tel: 654 715382
More information can be obtained at the town hall. Fiesta del Achebuchal Saturday the 28nd of June we celebrate the village of Acebuchal. We start with a church service in the morning, followed by free paella and party for everyone. A great opportunity to get to know more about the amazing history of “the lost village”. ·The Provincial Council has announced the creation of “Cheque bebé”, a check of €. 1000,- for every new born or adopted baby between the 1st of January and the 25th of September 2014. This goes for all people registered in towns with less then 5000 inhabitants, and Cómpeta is one of them. For more information come and see Leo at the Town Hall or visit Social Services on the Avenida de la Constitución. Facebook! Are you on Facebook and want to be informed of the latest news of the town hall in Cómpeta? You can find us on: www.facebook.com/ayuntamiento decompeta You can always check the official website of the town hall as well, where you can find a business directory, useful phone numbers, schedules for the bus www.competa.es
TORROX BANS BEACH SPOT SNATCHERS People are to be banned from 'reserving' space on the beach with a towel or sunshade then disappearing for hours on end. Torrox council has banned the practice in an attempt to avoid the usual scene of people turning up early in the morning and reserving the best places on the front line by placing their coolers and shades there and then going off for breakfast and coming back, sometimes up to two hours, later. Mari Nieves Ramirez, councillor for beaches, has commented that this practise was unfair to the majority of beach goers and has got much worse in recent years.Together with the difficulty in cleaning the beaches when there are coolers and towels in the way, has led the council to reach this decision. The police have commented how pleased they are with this decision as they are often called out to settle disputes between beach goers who are arguing about who was where first.
Saturday 21 June THE ROOTERS Plaza Almijara Competa Main Square Tel: La Casona: 952 553701, Pericos: 952 553739 or La Cantina: 658 338166
LIVE GIGS Every Sunday from the 16th of March The fabulous Dixie Swing Band is back on Playazo, Nerja. Tel: 600 513 854
Friday 4 July THE ROOTERS Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127
THE ROOTERS Friday 6 June ACOUSTIC ROOTS Plaza Almijara
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Friday 13 June THE ROOTERS Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127 Friday 20 June ACOUSTIC ROOTS Finca El Cerillo Private Party
Sunday 22 June THE ROOTERS Restaurante Maria Hotel Balcon, Competa Reservations: 952 553662 Friday 27 June ACOUSTIC ROOTS Bar Cerezo Canillas de Albaida Tel: 699 933026
Saturday 5 July THE ROOTERS Restaurante Maria Hotel Balcon, Competa Reservations: 952 553662
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C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil
112 061 080 062
Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro
Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024
Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791
Alcaucin
Tel: 952 510 002
Archez
Tel: 952 553 159
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Salares
Tel: 952 508 906
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002
Sayalonga
Tel : 952 552 404
Cómpeta,
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 858
Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Nerja
Tel: 952 523 131
Periana
Tel: 952 536 016
Rio Gordo
Tel: 952 732 154
Sayalonga
Tel: 952 535 021
Salares
Tel: 952 508 903
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 839
Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396
Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112
Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
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Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela
Tel: 952 519 002
Frigiliana
Tel: 952 533 122
La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja
Tel: 952 548 430
Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200
Taxi’s Canillas de Albaida Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta 952 553 662 Franquelo: El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029 Velez Malaga 952 540 016
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 025
Airports Doctors Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804
Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri
To advertise call 637 028 873
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www.thegrapevine.es Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday C贸mpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic
Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday
Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406
To advertise call 637 028 873
Consulates
Hospitals
Austria
Tel: 952 600 267
Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
Belgium
Tel: 952 399 907
Motril
Denmark
Tel: 952 211 797
Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000
Finland
Tel: 952 212 435
France
Tel: 952 214 888
Germany
Tel: 952 363 591
Ireland
Tel: 952 475 108
Italy
Tel: 952 306 150
Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway
Tel: 952 667 955
Sweden
Tel: 952 604 383
UK
Tel: 952 352 300
USA
Tel: 952 474 891
Airlines
Tel: 958 603 506
Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa
608 45 42 70
La Herradura
625 233 778
C贸mpeta & La Caleta:
657 582 225
National Holidays
www.easyjet.com www.bmibaby.com
January 1st
New Years Day
www.ryanair.com
January 6th
Three Kings Day
www.thompsonfly.com
February 28th
www.flymonarch.com
May 1st
www.flybe.com
August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion
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English Radio Stations Global Radio
96.5 FM
Andalucia Day May Day
October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st
All Saints day
December 6th Dia de la Constitucion
Wave
96.0 FM
Coastline Radio
97.6 FM
Radio Sol Almijara
99.1 FM
December 8th Immaculate Conception
Spectrum
105.5 FM
December 25th Christmas Day
REM FM
104.8 FM
The Grapevine 89
Accommodation
Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com
The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Tel: 952 51 62 94
Airconditioning / Heating
Construction Construcciones Chavos Tel: 952 553 807 Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49
Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Electricians Phone: 952.539.742
Mobile: 606.423.869
www.redwell.com infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp
CALL NOW 952 967 015
Electricians Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost
Food Stores & Bakeries Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com
Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38 Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323
Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149
Fruteria Jara Ave de la Constitucion 31 La Boutique de Competa 952 553 331
Furniture Stores
Glass, lighting & blinds Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397
Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734
Health & Beauty Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner
General Practitioner Psychology Physiotherapy Osteopathy Massage Acupuncture Neurology Gynaecology Medical Thermography Dermatology Iridology Vitamin & Mineral dificiencies testing Etioscan Food allergies testing Pedicure Colontherapy Nutritional Coaching Energy Healing Gym classes Cosmetic treatments Nursing Care Paseo MarĂtimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com
The Hair & Beauty Studio
Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel
Beauty Treatments Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing
Computers
printerink.es Ink Cartridges & Stationery Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es
Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist
T-Shirt Printing
Unisex Hairdressers Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots
For all enquires please call: 693 740 575
Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03
Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364
www.malagaclima.com www.competa-computer.com john@competa-computers.com
Internet & Telephone Fast & Reliable, no land line required, free installation in ALL areas, unlimited download, free telephone calls worldwide. Avenida La Pancha, Edificio San Andrés, local 1-3, Algarrobo Costa, 29750 Malaga, 951 239 888, email: info@bb4s.com, www.bb4s.com
Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 52 71 45
Jewellery Design
Xioma
An exclusive collection 925° Silver
Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts
Buggy Tours www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180
Mechanics & Recovery
BIG Garage
Castillo alto, Mechanical Repairs35 & Servicing
The
4 x 4's &poligono cars
industrial,
Glenn 609Nerja 744 29780 371 Tel: 952 528on 961
Karin Gabrielle Van Camp Jewellery Designer
Tel: 633 897 499 - xiomacollection@gmail.com
Kennels & Pets
Wagtails
Real Estate Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 951 067 711
Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 53 50 43 Creative Property Marketing Tel: 951 40 02 28 Sergio Fernandez Properties Tel: 676 51 22 06 Tu Rincon del Sol Tel: 952 51 63 58
Tel: 952 507 144
Restaurants & Bars
Taller Candido Tel: 651 02 78 01
Boarding kennels for cats and dogs www.wagtails.es Tel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935
Como Piensos Tel: 952 51 61 18
Property Legal Advice Solutions 4 U Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07
Language School Axareducation Tel: 655 48 59 44
Locksmiths
Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
www.solutions4u-competa.com Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61
LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments
Call Paul Tel: 664367511 email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com
Plumbers & Water Solutions
Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660
La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Restaurante La Plaza Tel: 952 55 48 07 El Pilon Tel: 952 55 35 12 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 55 37 92 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 Museo del vino Tel: 952 55 3314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 49 72 The Pavo Real Tel: 654 86 90 83 Cantueso Tel: 699 94 62 13 The Balcon Hotel Tel: 952 55 36 62 Moreno’s Puente don Manuel
The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services
Spa’s & Saunas
Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 IPTV Spain Tel: 951 390 567
Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA CÓMPETA Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225 LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225 PUENTE DON MANUEL Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225
Windows & Doors
Solicitors UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS
Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74
Solar
Upholstery
Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com
Official Manufacturer
Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75
Work Opportunities Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Retail Eyes
Villa Care
euapplication@retaileyes.co.uk
House Martins
Mobility
tel:+44 (0)845 0041041 mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es
Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
www.bluebadgemobility.com
Swimming Pool Heating
Property Care and Management Services
Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226
Pet Supplies Como Piensos Tel: 951 51 61 18
Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
WALKERS INTERNATIONAL MOVERS LTD Local, National & International Removals Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Storage Full Loads * Par t Loads * Small Consignments
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in JUNE 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. and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the 1st THURSDAY of the month from 12noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at Bar Atila, Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, open the box, bingo and a guest speaker. For further details please contact 676772693 or email lake.vinuela@yahoo.co.uk LUX MUNDI Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Friday only 11.00am to 13.00pm. Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.org. Web: www.lux-mundi.org DAILY EVENTS IN THE CENTRE. Monday through Thursday Spanish courses. Monday – Computer Tuition & Wi-Fi Connection available, please bring your own computer. Prayer Group. Half Orange (Widows/Widowers/Singles) Group. German Coffee. Tuesday –“Espan-Glish”. Wednesday – Computer Tuition & Wi-Fi Connection available, please bring your own computer. Art Group. Thursday – Bible Study. “Espan- Glish”. Friday – Spanish Conversation. Wi-Fi Connection available, please bring your own computer. Coffee Morning Refreshments with a Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves books and cards for sale. Library and Tourist Reference Library.
To advertise call 637 028 873
11.00am – 13.00pm.
in November
Mobility Equipment Available: Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and other mobility aid available on loan. Wednesday 4th – ´CÓRDOBA BY NIGHT´ EXCURSION. Depart Córdoba 23.30h arrive back 1.30h approx. Thursday 19th – COACH EXCURSION TO GIBRALTAR. Ticket price 11 Euros, profits for fund raising. Departure times Algarrobo (Lidle) 6.45am, Caleta 6.50am and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.00am, PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Friday 20th - All daily classes finish. TO BE CONFIRMED. For further information and bookings please contact the Centres, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail:luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site. FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobillaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185 Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm. Charity shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 1.30pm.
TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB The Trapiche Social Club meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 Velez-Malaga to La Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50.F LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION We now meet on a Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBL-Losromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 LOCAL MARKETS Every Tuesday Trapiche Farmers Market 10-2
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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n, Tel: (0034) 952 535 043 .
Mb: (0034) 660 743 670 email: info@taurusrealestate.com .
COMPETA: Avda. de la Constituci贸n, 31, Tel: (0034) 952 516 633
Fax: (0034) 952 516 635
email: clara@taurusrealestate.com
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SAYALONGA
COMPETA Attractive and spacious villa with central tower. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large lounge / diner with fireplace, open plan kitchen & double glazed windows. Covered arched terrace and 8mt x 4mt pool. Sea & mountain views. Awaiting EPC Ref: T236
270,000 euro
Enchanting fully renovated traditional village house with accommodation over 3 levels. 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom, fitted kitchen/diner and good size lounge. Magnificent roof terrace with breathtaking views over the village and to the mountains. Awaiting EPC Ref: T572
79,000 euro
CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA If you are looking for a charming home and a project, look no further. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa, plus un-finished guest villa, swimming pool, great access and walking distance to village. Must be seen. Awaiting EPC
185,000 euro
Ref: T836
www.taurusrealestate.com
CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA
SAYALONGA
COMPETA
Charming 2 Bed/2 Bath renovated country house (76m2) set in a stunning location. Fitted kitchen, living room with log burning stove. Plot of approx. 1,547m2 with Jacuzzi, terraces, pretty garden & corral with shelter. Beautiful views & excellent access. EPC rating - E
Stunning villa in a prominent position. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sumptuous lounge, spacious fully fitted kitchen, store room, covered dining terrace and a swimming pool of 10mtx4mt. Outstanding location. Breathtaking sea views. EPC rating -D
Traditional Country Home in a very rural & tranquil area. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, generous size porch, living/dining room, open plan kitchen & utility room. 8mt x 4mt pool & set on a plot of 6,000m2 with 4 stables, large tack room, kitchen/store room & exercise corral. Awaiting EPC
Ref: C3390
150,000 euro
Ref: T715
259,000 euro
Ref: C3176
360,000 euro