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June 2021 Issue 192

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Editors Note... As we enter the month of June there does feel a sense of moving forward and some sense of normality. Andalucia does seem to be rolling out the vaccine fairly quickly now. Business is certainly not normal for most but perhaps a light at the end of the tunnel can be seen for everyone... let's hope so.

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Although life hasn't been great for most people over the pandemic many families have also had to deal with other sad situations such as the young family from Canillas De Albaida. They recently found out their son was suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular disease, which manifests itself by a progressive loss of muscle strength. This has been devastating for the family and they have had little financial help to give their son Hignicio the most comfortable start to a difficult life. The local community has got together to raise funds for them and the disease. Take a look on pages 46 to 48 to see how you can help too. The village of Competa celebrates its cultural week from June 21st to 27th with leisure, cultural and alternative activities for everyone along with a “Ruta de la Tapa". If you haven´t visited Competa before why not visit during Cultural week. Take a look on page 53 to find out more about what is happening in the village.

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June Weather Days with rainfall: 1 Days Avg Max Temperature: 26.7 c Hours of Sunshine : 10 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine. The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

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Enjoy and Keep Reading The Editor

Inside This Month 12 Speed limit changes in Spain On May 11th, 2021 speed limits in Spain changed. Know the rules! 24 Family hikes in the Axarquía and beyond Discovering the trails in this stunning region.

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46 Reto Solidario, #vamoshiginio The story of young Higinio from Canillas de Albaida and how we can all help. 68 Campo Cuttings By Lorraine Cavanagh Perfect Pistachios

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Superb 6 bed, 3 baths + wc countryside villa (234m²), open plan living/dining/kitchen, detached garage and ample parking, fantastic outside space with modern feel, outside kitchen/bbq, elevated pool deck with bar area, countryside and village views. EPC - C ref: v1402

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Beautiful modern 3 bed 2 bath villa (169m²) located on the edge of the village with private pool and the option of having separate guest accom. Beautiful views to the surrounding countryside, lake and mountains. EPC - E

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Stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa (195m²), lounge, dining, sun lounge, kitchen, immaculate presentation, pool, car port, lush gardens, roof terrace, sun terraces, storage rooms, sea, mountain and countryside views, short drive to Competa.

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A great villa (177m²) with 4 beds, 4 baths + wc in a great position, open plan feel living/dining/kitchen, pool, possible 5th bed, roof terrace, mountain, countryside & village views, walking distance of the village. EPC - E ref: v1373

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Canillas de Albaida A well-presented 3 bed, 3 bath villa (105m²), Lshaped open plan living/dining/kitchen, recently renovated, swimming pool, terrace with outside kitchen, within easy walking distance of village, business opportunity with rental licences in place.

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with a resulting request for additional payments or a refund. The proposals were announced by Spain’s Social Security Minister, José Luis Escrivá, who is discussing the details with labour unions UGT and CCOO, along with employer groups including CEOE and Cepyme.

U NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update

here are just a few weeks left to exchange any remaining pesetas into euros, as the countdown to the end of life for the Spanish currency looms on 30 June. Those still in possession of the original Spanish currency have been urged to exchange it into euros over the next couple of months before the deadline, which was extended by six months from its original date of 31 December 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The peseta was replaced by the euro on 1 January 1999 on currency exchange boards, with euro coins and notes introduced into general circulation in January 2002. On 1 March 2002 the peseta ceased to have legal tender status, with 166.386 pesetas converting to 1 euro at that time. This is the rate that will be used to calculate the value for any pesetas brought in for exchange before the June deadline. It is estimated that there is still approximately 1.6 billion euros worth of pesetas in circulation, held in coins and notes stored in boxes, purses and attics in Spain and across the world.

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pain’s ‘autónomo’ system is expected to change, as the government proposes an overhaul to the process under which self-employed workers pay social security contributions. The proposed changes are attracting controversy, as some self-employed workers could be required to pay more. It’s estimated that social security payments would be between 90 and 1,220 euros per month, in addition to income tax. Currently, 85% of the self-employed pay around 250 euros per month, regardless of income earned. Under the existing rules, the selfemployed can choose a contribution base for social security, that triggers a set monthly fee to pay and therefore is not determined by the actual income of the worker. The proposed new system would create 13 contribution brackets, based directly on income or estimated revenue. Workers can change bracket up to 6 times a year and an adjustment would be made if there was a discrepancy between contributions made based on the estimate and actual revenue achieved at the end of the year,

S film director Wes Anderson, 52, is to shoot his next film in Chinchón in southeast Madrid during July, August and September. Although scarcely a single detail of the allAmerican production has been leaked, the sets simulating a Western-style desert are clearly visible on the edge of the town despite the fact that the movie does not reportedly belong to this genre. Over 20 people are busy getting everything ready to shoot by mid-July, by which time Anderson will have premiered his last movie The French Dispatch at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Anderson has reportedly chosen Spain as the backdrop for his latest endeavour on account of its landscape and also the quality of its service companies and local production companies that take care of the paperwork, set construction, accommodation, transport and other related matters.

s the country’s coronavirus data improves thanks to the vaccination drive, the Spanish Health Ministry is considering reducing some of the Covid-19 restrictions that are currently in place. That’s according to Fernando Simón, the director of the Health Ministry’s Coordination Center for Health Alerts (CCAES), who held a press conference on Monday evening to present the latest report on the epidemic. The government’s chief epidemiologist announced that “it is very possible” that the obligatory use of masks outdoors will be revised “in just a few days.”

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SPEED LIMITS

Speed Limit Changes

PEED LIMITS: On May 11th, 2021 speed limits in Spain changed, as 6 months have passed since this new law’s publication in the #BOE by Royal Decree 970/2020, of November 10th that modifies the RGC.

NEW GENERAL SPEED LIMITS on URBAN ROADS, the following: 20 km / h on roads that have a single carriageway and path/sidewalk. 30 km / h on single lane roads per direction of travel. 50 km / h on roads with two or more lanes per traffic direction. These apply within towns / villages / cities, urban areas.

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FINES for EXCEEDING the SPEED set by the road, depending on how much the imposed limit is exceeded, can be either SERIOUS or VERY SERIOUS, thus differentiating the amount of the penalty. The margin for mistakes will always be applied to the corresponding speeds of course. You will not be fined for going exactly 1km over the speed limit! Don't forget they allow space for mistakes. The aim is to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries in road accidents by 50% over the coming decade, in line with European Union and World Health Organisation recommendations. The long-term target will be to reduce these

figures to zero by 2050. Changing the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h could reduce the likelihood of deaths in road accidents five-fold. Moreover, this change is not expected to impact urban traffic journey times. Similar reforms are being made in other European Member States. In the Netherlands a majority in the House of Representatives recently approved a proposal to reduce the speed limit on streets in built-up areas from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. Other regions are following suit, with the governing coalition of the Belgian capital Brussels agreeing to apply a default 30 km/h limit throughout the city.

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Payment Of Taxes For Non-Residents By Transfer From Abroad

ayment of taxes for nonresidents by transfer from abroad. An important resolution of the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) was produced on January 18, 2021 to provide tax payment facilities to non-residents. As of March 15, 2021, you can make the payment of taxes by transfer from abroad. In this way, non-resident taxpayers will be able to pay most of their taxes by transfer from abroad, without the need to have a bank account in our country. The taxpayer must bear in mind that it is always better to make the payment of taxes from a bank in Spain, since this mode of tax payment is simpler and more direct. The payment procedure from abroad is a bit complicated. To make the payment by transfer,

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the non-resident must do the following:

by bank transfer from abroad.

1) Submit the self-assessment electronically by checking the option "Acknowledgment of debt and payment by transfer".

Should you need any assistance with the preparation or payment of your Spanish taxes do not hesitate to contact our Law office. We have tax specialist who will be happy to assist.

2) Next, you must inform the account number from which you will make the transfer. 3) Once this is done, the system will inform you of the account to which you must transfer the money and will assign a code (which will generally be the NIF / NIE of the non-resident). 4) Within 30 days, the nonresident must transfer the money, indicating the previous code as the concept of the transfer.

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THE BEST OLIVE OILS IN MALAGA 2021 Finca La Torre, Hacienda De Colchado And Promociones Cimat Álora

he contest celebrates 20 years helping to promote the liquid gold in the province. The Finca La Torre, Hacienda de Colchado and Promociones Cimat Álora XXII oil mills are the winners of the XX Prize for the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the province of Malaga . It is a contest that the Provincial Council organizes with the aim of "highlighting, publicizing and helping to improve, disseminate and commercialize Malaga's oils . " The tasting and the jury's decision took place last month at the Victoria Factory in Malaga, where the jury selected the best oils from the 2020-2021 harvest. The award ceremony was chaired by the first vice president and deputy for Economic and Sustainable Development, Juan Carlos Maldonado , who stressed that "these awards, in addition to

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stimulating the production of higher quality oils in the province of Malaga, contribute to their value and improve the market position of a product that is a basic pillar of our diet and that currently enjoys great international projection ". This contest, which this year 20 celebrates 20 years. Its is a "reference" for the province and the sector and "represents an economic incentive for our oil mills and essential institutional support after a particularly difficult year for our olive sector. Last year it was impossible to hold the contest due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus. The Provincial Council chose to buy 1,000 euros in oil from each of the 15 oil mills to alleviate the economic situation" that the Covid-19 had caused. Due to the quality of the samples presented, the jury decided to award second prizes , in the

medium green fruity modality, to the 'Único de Mondrón' oil from Olivarera San José Artesano SCA . A total of 16 oil mills , belonging to 15 municipalities in the province and the regions of Guadalteba, Guadalhorce, Axarquía, Antequera, Sierra de las Nieves, Serranía de Ronda and Nororma attended the twentieth edition of the contest . The award is an order of 15,000 euros plus VAT , which is divided between three categories (extra virgin olive oil, ripe fruity, intense green fruity and medium green fruity). The winning oil mills also enter the national and international promotion and marketing circuit of the Sabor a Málaga brand and the Costa del Sol tourism promotion company, and may display the reference to the award on the label.

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SPRING FATIGUE Exercise Is The Answer

atigue, headache, sleepiness... many people consult their GP’s at this time of year. Feeling tired and weak? Forget vitamin supplements - go out and do sport. The feeling of being physically and mentally tired, sometimes known as spring fever, tends to be mild in most cases and it goes after a few days without any treatment being needed, although it is true that to combat the symptoms you do need to lead a healthy lifestyle all year round," said Dr Ana Cristina Serrano, a member of the working group on Nutrition at the Spanish Society of General Practitioners (SEMERGEN). The feeling of not wanting to do anything, and a general lack of physical and mental energy,

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tends to occur more frequently in April, May and June, which is why it is known as 'spring fever'. This is something that occurs as the body responds to seasonal climate change, more hours of daylight, different timetables, and a range of temperatures," said Cristina Fernández Marcos, the coordinator of the Information Centre of Medication and Quality of the General Council of the Official Colleges of Pharmacists. What to do about it? Exercise Get some exercise and you'll feel less exhausted Yes, you did read that correctly. The more exercise you do, the less tired you will feel. Although getting off the sofa is the last thing you feel like doing, make yourself practise sport regularly.

Eat properly Stick to a healthy, balanced diet and reduce your consumption of fats and refined carbohydrates. The vitamins in fruit and vegetables will help to reinforce your immune system and combat the lack of energy associated with asthenia. Stay hydrated Being hydrated is essential for our bodies to function properly. Drink water, natural fruit juices and herbal teas. Don't overdo coffee or alcohol. A light supper Avoid heavy meals, and try to eat the last one of the day at least two hours before going to bed. Regular bedtimes Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.

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FAMILY HIKES IN THE AXARQUÍA AND BEYOND BluCee Can Help You Find Your Next Home

hen we moved to Málaga we were excited about enjoying the food and discovering the culture, the beaches, the people and the weather. We knew we’d be able to ski during the day and dine on the beach in the evening. But hiking hadn’t really been on our minds. As a keen trail runner I discovered a lot of the countryside local to us in the Rincón de la Victoria area. But I did this mostly alone. Family joining me? You’ve got to be kidding! And then lockdown happened, and the children experienced weeks inside not being allowed to leave our (small but much appreciated) garden. As the

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restrictions were lifted we all suddenly got the urge to stretch our legs. Not that there weren’t tears from some members of the family on those first couple of exploratory hikes. We set out to Canillas de Albaida and the fabrica de luz. A lot of complaining was heard at the back, and then as we reached the top the children felt a great appreciation for what they’d accomplished as they looked down on the world below them. It was the start of a new family pastime. We roped in friends and headed to Alcaucin. As any parent knows children who would previously grumble over walking 500m suddenly find boundless energy when friends are involved. A 15km midday hike one

surprisingly hot weekend last October had our dog wondering what on earth had got into us but the children raced on ahead. The beauty of the Ruta Botanica, although we may have taken some slight detours after “discussions” on which way to turn, means that it’s a firm favourite to return to again and again. In groups and by ourselves we walked and hiked around the Axarquía and beyond, staying mostly in Málaga province with the odd detour into Granada when restrictions allowed. Intently studying Wikiloc (a great app if you don’t know it) to find the best route. Our children are part of the Jóvenes Exploradores run by the Club Montaña Rincón which has

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also added to our hikes as they point out things they’ve learnt at camp. Recently a new favourite, and definitely more challenging, hike around Ardales where the only way of knowing we were on a tried and tested route was to make sure we followed the mini cairns (stone stacks) placed by those who’d braved it before us led me to wonder what our next challenge could be. So my sights are set on a trek up Maroma, I think I’ll go without children at first to get my bearings, but whereas a year ago I’d never have imagined them being able to complete it, now I know they can. As someone who looks for the positives in everything, this is

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definitely something we can take as something good that came from the last year of Covid restrictions. Now with the weather warming up it’s even more important to prepare before you head out. Plan a route, set off as early as you can in the morning, take double the amount of water you think you need, pack a hat and sun protection, bring high energy snacks like dried fruit and make sure your phone is charged. You don’t want to become a local news story! When we now introduce holiday makers to our rentals and buyers to our properties in the area I make sure to rave not only about the food, beaches, towns, forts and museums but the wonderful hiking on offer too.

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CULTURAL ROUTES Route Ideas To Explore The Culture & History Of Spain

hese tours are the perfect way to visit Spain if you’re interested in its culture and history. They trace long routes through large areas to reveal the legacy of the many civilisations which have made their home here. You can pick and choose from the routes to suit the time you have available and the historic sites you want to see. These itineraries are pathways into the traditions of the areas, bringing to life the words of the poet Machado: “Wanderer, there is no path, the path is made by walking”. The Vía de la Plata (Silver Route) This was the main road of the Roman Empire in Spain. It connected the north and south of Roman Hispania, and today leads to fascinating destinations like Seville, Cáceres, Salamanca, León, Gijón and Mérida. This last city holds one of the world’s bestconserved Roman archaeological complexes, now a UNESCO World

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Heritage site, one of many along the route, including the monuments of Seville, Cáceres, León and Salamanca. The Route of Charles V You can retrace the last journey of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V on this route through the regions of Cantabria, Castilla y León, and Extremadura. The itinerary begins in Laredo (Cantabria), where the Emperor arrived in 1556 at the start of his journey to the Monastery of Yuste (in Cuacos de Yuste, Extremadura). Here he would spend his last days, retired from public life. Pathways of Passion Tradition, art and popular culture mark this route through inland Andalusia. Follow the path to discover 10 villages in the provinces of Jaén, Cordoba and Seville.

you can see the art of the earliest Europeans. We’re talking about Altamira and the Palaeolithic cave paintings of the Cantabrian coast, which together form a UNESCO World Heritage site, but there are many more caves, shelters and megalithic constructions in almost all of Spain where you can see art created by our distant ancestors. The Way of El Cid This literary and historical route follows the footsteps of the legendary Cid Campeador, the hero of the famous 12th-century Castilian poem, “Cantar de Mío Cid”. The route passes through the regions of Castilla y León, CastillaLa Mancha, Aragon and Valencia, where you can visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Burgos Cathedral, the Mudéjar architecture of Aragon, and the Palm Grove of Elche, as well as many natural spaces.

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MALAGA 2021 Josephine Drew Gets Out And About In Malaga, At Last!

escaped on a bus trip to Malaga (it felt quite devilish), in Mid-April with a friend who confessed to being a ‘Bus Virgin’. I thought this would be a good opportunity to revise the trip through another person’s perspective and help some newer residents of the village with the vagaries of the Loymerbus and its charms. They are coaches, not your average buses, comfortable, with seat belts and air conditioning, but here is a small tip, try to sit near the front because the back can swing a bit on the Competa to Sayalonga part and besides which, the teenagers prefer the back! The bus times over the past year have been revised and continue to be revised. This information is from April 20th! 2021. From Competa, Monday to Saturday the times are 9.45am and 3.55pm and from Malaga are 11.30am and 6.30pm. At present

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there are no Sunday services, early morning, or mid-afternoons, but hopefully they will return. Normally a list is pinned at the bus shelter (old ones are there now), from the driver or the Loymerbus web site. The cost is under 5e one way, or half price for card carrying pensioners. The morning bus starts from Canillas at 9.30am and takes five minutes to reach Competa where it waits until 9.45am, sometimes without a driver. One likes to go for a bottle of water, the other to the café for a cigarette, (this, after they have taken the initial passengers’ fares)! He will leave promptly, arriving in Malaga at about 11.15am depending on the traffic! Hand sanitizers are at the doorway and the driver sanitizes his hands after every money transaction with a bottle by the side of him. When it reaches El Ingenio there is a twenty-seater bus waiting for passenger transfers. I didn’t recognise the new driver and forgot to tell him we had decided to stop at Malaga Port, thinking I

would ring the bell, unfortunately, there are no bells on the smaller buses, and as we reached Malaga a passenger went forward and told him she needed the Port. The stop is not exactly at Malaga port entrance but further down the road. I am pointing this out because for return journey the stop is not opposite the arrivals stop, but towards the Malaga port shops at the end of the Bus Station by the red Malaga bus pole, (just past the Alsa ticket office) then wait and watch for the arrival at 6.35pm to 40pm. (For first time passengers this can be odd, but years ago both stops were opposite each other)! Usually there are many buses from different companies queuing to get out the Station so when you see it, flag it down! If by any chance the bus is missed, the best solution is to go to the Alsa ticket office and go to either Algarrobo Costa (Mercadona stop), or Torre del Mar (Bus Station) and get a taxi from there which will be cheaper. (Or phone a friend)! We headed for the Information

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Office, walking back on ourselves, with a quick coffee and cake in Bob’s Café on the corner, along by the children’s playground and then took the next small street on the left towards Calle Larios. The Office is on the right, up the long steps and for some reason it was closed that Tuesday, but normally open. I then had to ‘Google’ to see if some of the thirty or, so Museums were open and found the Glass, Wine, Cars and Costumes, and Russian were temporarily closed, but all worth a visit, (this is from a non-Museum person). This side of town has the Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theatre, Malaga, Glass, Wine and Picasso Museums and the large, Plaza de la Merced, famed as containing Picasso’s childhood home, and has been an area of Malaga since the Romans. Gibarlfaro Castle is quite a walk but the’ hop on hop off’ buses are good way to get a feeling for this compact old town. This side also has Calle Larios. On the Port side is the Pompidou Centre, (rubic cube) and the Aquarium. After the Information office we decided to head for Revello de Torro, a museum and art gallery housed in a centuries old house in Malaga and the Malaga Musum. Firstly, for my friend to get her bearings we started at Calle Larios, heading for the Cathedral (going by Mc Donalds) along Plaza de la Marina and turning first left, keeping the Cathedral on the right, then first turn right onto Calle Cister, (carry on walking and you find the Picasso Museum) past the gardens and an 1800’s restaurant and next right is Calle Afligidos with an 1890’s bar on the corner; and there is the Revello de Torro Musum , which has portraits, drawings and old Feria Posters and OAPs are free, its 2 minutes from Picasso. Before carrying on to the bottom of Calle Cister and the Malaga Museum, we popped into my favourite shop, for things ‘you didn’t know you wanted’, Ale Hop, with the black and white cow

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outside, and got retro sunglasses, 5e and a jazzy spec case, 2e! The Malaga museum, largest in Andalucia, (free to EU and 1.50e for others) is housed in a large white Italianate Palace, dating from 1791, and at the main front door are several palm trees. There were only about six visitors viewing the many Roman artifacts, and there are other exhibits from different eras, but we were cultured out, deciding to give the Roman Theatre and El Pimpi a miss, both of which are in this area, as is also the Alcazaba, then the Roman theatre and carrying on along is the Plaza de la Merced. El Pimpi, needs a mention, this is on the left past the theatre ruins, with tables outside but it’s the old building that’s interesting. Walk through passing the signed barrels, and restaurant tables to the interior courtyard covered in greenery, past the bar then out via the huge turn of the century Feria posters, an indoor pretty courtyard and into another old street. (My cousins from Australia were blown away with the old posters). Our next stop was the Municipal Market, closed in the afternoons, but a lovely building. We headed in the direction of Calle Larios, (built in 1891) wide and pedestrianised, with seating and expensive shops. This is a good start for a day out because it leads to Plaza Constitucion the hub of fun for the Feria, and other fiestas! If you turn down the first road left from the Plaza, past Costa Coffee on the left and Punto Roma on the right, there are lots of interesting small shops, even a shop for tea pots. The other road at the top on the left gets to the Carmen Thyssen Museum and more small shops. Some with dresses in colourful satins, looking like evening dresses, but normally worn to weddings, and a couple selling traditional dresses, which are

worn for the two-week Feria. Following Larios to the end, you can turn right or left, either takes in interesting places. If you decide to stop over in Malaga, I can recommend a free walking tour with ‘Exploramalaga.com’, starting from Plaza Constitucion. It’s online booking and leaves at 11am most mornings with Englishspeaking guides. Lunch was tapas in Taberna de Pintxos, on Calle Alarcon Lujan, which specialises in a fusion of Northern and Southern foods of Spain. A tad more expensive with excellent staff and clean toilets! Then a walk up the newly refurbished Alemeda Principal, on our way to Antigua Casa de Guardia the oldest wine bar in the City, but for some reason that was closed. (No cheeky Vermut). The revamped avenue leads to El Cortes Ingles, and what a joy it is to walk, with a large pedestrian area protecting the century old trees, ((planted in 19thC). The street was conceived at the same time as Larios, makng it the place for the rich to reside, indeed you can still see glimpses of the grandeur of the architecture if you look up and not on the map or phone! The flower market is now over the other side of the road with only about three or four stalls, but they still sell good quality plants. When the Metro was being constructed the council rerouted some buses from the main road, making it pedestrianised, planting shrubs and in doing so have cut emissions in the centre. At the end by the bridge to the left is the Modern Art Gallery, on Calle Almania with free admission, then over the bridge is a road which heads towards the train and bus stations. To catch the bus back at 6.30pm go through the entrance near the Metro El Perchel, the stand is either no 6 or 7, but there is a sign. The bus arrives in the bay about 6pm and the driver has a break. Our next trip maybe the Metro, just to see where that takes us.

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HEALTHY SPANISH FOODS Mediterranean Food At Its Best

panish cuisine emphasizes raw ingredients from the region’s rugged landscape. Small plates with high-quality ingredients are common, as is seafood and vegetables. While Iberico ham and manchego cheese are rich, Spain has many light and healthy options. We’ve assembled a list of 10 healthy Spanish foods, including both raw ingredients and finished dishes. Olives The little olive sits at the center of the Spanish culinary world. Whether you are eating raw olives or drizzling extra virgin olive oil over some crusty bread and veggies, you’re doing your body a favor. Olives contain monounsaturated fats that decrease the risk of heart disease and boost HDL cholesterol. Olives also have antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties, meaning they can help prevent diseases and some forms of cancer.

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Gazpacho If you find yourself sweating beneath a hot mid-day sun in Barcelona, duck into a shaded cafe and order a bowl of gazpacho. This iconic Spanish soup is made from blended vegetables and served chilled. Like most Spanish dishes, there are as many variations of gazpacho as there are regions of Spain. But expect this light and refreshing snack to include some tomatoes, onion, garlic, and olive oil, in addition to other local veggies and spices. Anchovies In the pre-dawn darkness of the early morning hours, fleets of fishing vessels spread out along the Spanish coast in search of the day’s catch. Spain is a country composed of an extensive and varied coastline. It is also master of an island in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. That means a lot of fish ends up on Spanish menus. One of the most popular is the Anchovy, an umamibomb full of Omega-3 fatty acids,

B vitamins, iron, and protein. While many anchovies come packed in salt, it can be rinsed off in the water. Red Wine Tempranillo, Rioja, Garnacha… Spain boasts an impressive array of world-renowned wine varieties.. They are often a bit spicy, with distinct red and dark fruit notes. While too much wine is definitely a bad thing, moderate amounts contribute to heart health. The combination of alcohol and grapes brings antioxidants which increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL. Wine also helps you unwind, which decreases stress and the chance of the diseases that come with it. Lentils This little legume is filling, full of fibre, and carries the flavour of spices. They’re also very inexpensive, which is why they are popular in rural dishes across Spain. 1 cup of lentils contains 63% of your daily requirement of soluble fibre This helps regulate blood sugar, improves digestion, and facilitates weight loss. Lentils

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also contain nutrients important to heart health like magnesium and iron. Pisto Manchego This Spanish ratatouille originates from La Mancha, the arid setting of Don Quixote. It is a stew that with the slightly sweet and roasted flavour of eggplants, acidity from tomatoes, freshness from squash and red peppers, and savoriness from onion. The veggie stew is brimming with antioxidants, fibre, and important vitamins. Eat it with some crusty bread and enjoy a delicious dinner! Almonds Almonds are a heart-healthy snack found in a number of Spanish dishes and deserts. They are rich in the manganese, riboflavin, and copper your body needs to convert food into energy. They are also low on the glycemic index, which makes them a useful aid in maintaining health blood sugar levels. But their best attribute is that they are high in mono unsaturated fats. That means that they are a heart-healthy alternative

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to animal fats if you need to reduce your cholesterol levels. Citrus Fruits Sour citrus flavours compliment many Spanish dishes. The region of Valencia is filled with orange and lemon orchards that emit a fragrant smell of orange blossom throughout the year. Whether you are eating an orange whole or cooking it as part of a dish, you can take solace in the fact that you are eating well. Citrus limonoids are proven to fight numerous cancers. Oranges are also renowned for their high levels of vitamin C, which keeps your immune system working. Citrus fruits are also high in fibre and low in sugar, bringing intense flavour without the risk of diabetes. Octopus The eight legged cephalopod is an exotic dish unfamiliar to most Americans. But a properly tenderized octopus tentacle at a Tapas bar will eliminate any hesitancy about the dish’s

deliciousness. Octopus is high in healthy omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, which are essential to maintaining heart health. It is also low in fat and calories, while providing an impressive 30 grams of protein. It also contains a large amount of B vitamins. The one drawback is that is high in cholesterol, so adopt your diet accordingly if you plan to eat some octopus. Chickpea Salad If you want a hearty vegetarian meal try one of Spain’s many bean salads or stews. The Iberian peninsula is home to a patchwork of different types of beans, including many types of chickpea, or garbanzo, beans. Whether you prefer the fleshy Castellano chickpea from southern Spain or the buttery Fuentesuco chickpea from Castile-Leon, you are opting for a food rich in fibre and minerals. Chickpeas are a great source of protein for vegetarians.

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THE MOST UNSPOILT BEACHES OF MALAGA Explore The hidden Beaches In The Area

ast year when we reached the centre of the pandemic , one of the most striking images left by the passage of Covid was the recovery by the fauna in spaces that until then belonged to humans for progressive colonization. The Malaga coast has suffered from tourist pressure year after year as economic plans involve attracting more and more visitors each season. However, there are still some beaches that buck this trend listed below. Calaceite Beach In Torrox Nestled in an exceptional natural environment, the services of this sandy area are not those of an urban beach like those that we can find in other places in Torrox and the rest of the Costa del Sol . Small and sheltered , it is one of the most recommended places on the Malaga coast for snorkelling and diving, an open secret which manages to make this cove a

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place with a low presence of tourists. Still escaping construction, Calaceite beach with its dark and rough sand, runs parallel to the national highway, but is sheltered under the protection of mountain ranges. Rubios Beach in Rincón de la Victoria With no promenade or large infrastructures, Los Rubios beach explores new ways to attract visitors without destroying its natural space. In addition, it is a green space that is added to that of La Serrezuela park . Chullera de Manilva beach This beach lacks a promenade and has special scenic interest due to the rocky formation that surrounds it and from which emerge stones, gravel and golden sands. It is for that reason that the main tourist interest of this beach is its

ecological wealth and the beautiful landscape that it offers its visitors, as well as the cleanliness of its waters. The beach at Chullera in Manilva borders the province of Cádiz . In fact, it delfines the separation between Malaga and Cádiz, also known as Punta de Cala Sardina , due to its proximity to this Cadiz beach. The difficult access on foot to reach this cove means that very few can enjoy it, which has allowed for its conservation . Almayate beach in Vélez-Málaga Located 8 kilometers from the city of Vélez-Málaga , not having a promenade and having few services , has allowed this beach to remain almost desolate and very isolated. An example of what the rest of the Malaga coast was many years ago, long before the excessive rush for urbanization, Almayate

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beach , about 800 meters long, is have slopes that reach beyond located on the eastern coast of 200 meters in height. Malaga, between the Torre del Mar beach and beach Bajamar . Despite being still quiet, the beaches of Maro already have an Maro beaches in Nerja abundant offering of water sports, Perhaps due to the difficulty including diving, kayaking and involved in reaching some of them paddle surfing. Luckily, fishing is and the lack of infrastructure prohibited in its waters, so marine nature has taken hold. life is abundant.

stretch of coastline that also has areas dedicated to nudism.

The Maro beaches, made up of a mixture of coarse, dark sand and stones, do not have a promenade , since they are located at the foot of the Maro - Cerro Gordo Cliffs , which gives it a wild appearance.

Cabopino beach in Marbella The Cabopino or Artola Dunes are considered a National Monument and became a protected area due to their natural interest in 2001.

This beach is not one of the most frequented beaches on the Malaga coast , although around it, being in an urban environment, other services are provided.

This fossil and mobile dune cord has a length of approximately 20 kilometers and provides shelter for one of the most beautiful beaches on our Costa del Sol, which is much shorter, just over a km.

Located in the EL Morche area , it generally has a moderate swell and a lot of vegetation. The temptation of growth in this area is high due to its proximity to Torrox , but we hope it is respected and not overcrowded until it is unrecognizable.

This coastline is made up of many confined areas such as the beach of Las Alberquillas , the cove of the Paper Mill , La Caleta , the cove of the Cañuelo , the cove El Pino , the cove of the Maidens -located between the rock of the Fraile and Punta Caleta - or Cantarriján beach . Some of these coves are hidden between the Maro Cliffs , which

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This Cabopino beach , with golden sands, stands out for its scenic value and finds its best colours in the vegetation that surrounds it. Fortunately, services and facilities are not very abundant on this

La Carraca beach in Torrox Again in Torrox, this beach also has a well-preserved dune cord and it is a beach that does not have a promenade or any beach bar, so it is not very attractive for the average tourist.

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RETO SOLIDARIO, #VAMOSHIGINIO The Story of Higinio And How You Can Help.

iginio's parents took their son who was only five months old to a pediatric check-up. As a 'Healthy child' they realized that there were certain movements that, at his age he should do but they weren’t happening After numerous tests they finally received a diagnosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular and genetic disease which manifests itself by a progressive loss of muscle

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strength. Higinio will be two years old on May 27 and since the disease was detected his parents have had to face significant expenses to make the life of their son more pleasant. For example continuous physiotherapist sessions, speech therapists, all kinds of adapted materials, a wheelchair etc. For Fátima and Higinio, the young family from Canillas de Albaida, nothing was easy but they did what they could, all with the aim

of raising funds for help in research and finding a cure. The father began to sell bracelets, calendars, wooden mounts for the mobile with all proceeds going to the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation (FundAME). A little over a month ago Isidro, Marcial, Serafín and Rubén wanted to offer help in some way They organised a meeting and only a few minutes were neded for the 'Vamos Higinio Solidarity

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Challenge' to be born. The challenge was joined by María Isabel who is in charge of managing social networks. This group of friends have organized different phases everyone can get involved and everyone can help in some way. Companies If companies want to do their bit to help. A bank account has been set up for donations ES70 3058 0719 8427 3215 2108. In exchange, they will be given visibility on social media. There are already more than 140 companies that participate and those who wish to join can still join. Any company that wishes can be part of the solidarity challenge, you can contact via email: Vamoshiginio@gmail.com Virtual race A virtual race has ben organised from May 3 evening to June 18 on www.dorsalchip.com The 'Vamos Higinio solidarity challenge' has different challenges, 5 km and 10 km for the walking or running distances and 30 km for cycling.

pass through Canillas climbing Cerro Lucero then returning through Cómpeta, ending in Canillas de Albaida an approximately 32km route. The runners will need to be federated and have mountain insurance. Each runner who is invited will pay 25 euros that will go entirely for the care and treatments of Higinio. In addition, they will keep in mind the organisation of solidarity marches so that people with a basic sports level can participate. Colleges With the objective of raising funds for Higinio and his family w the organisation will also approach schools to help educate the students and teach both the importance of research to deal with the existence of rare diseases and promoting sports practice. The organizers would like to call on educational centers to carry out their own solidarity challenge. They can participate in this until June 11 and donations will start from one euro per student.

Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta and Árchez have already united to this cause. The story of this little boy and news of the campaign can be followed on Facebook and Instagram. Anyone who wishes can make a transfer to the account number indicated in this article. You can follow all the news on the social networks Facebook and Instagram, Reto solidarity we go Higinio. This a chance for the community to come together to support this little boy and his family. You can make a donation no matter how small or large directly into the bank account or take part (or not!!) by signing up for one of the challenges for 5 euros. On the next page is easy instructions to follow in order to sign up and donate money to this organisation. Higinio and his family really need your help and if everyone donates 5 euros this will mean so much for this family.

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As it's a virtual charity race it is not strictly necessary to compete the chosen challenge! registration is what important! Each challenge has a price of five euros. There will also be raffle prizes for those who have registered. Solidarity Marches and a Mountain Run Around Mid June depending on the evolution of the pandemic. “The idea is to invite some runners to represent sports clubs of the Axarquia. They will try to gather 25 or 30 runners to run a route that will leave from Árchez,

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ENSALADA RUSA Everything You Need To Know To Make This Popular Spanish Tapas Dish

nsaladilla Rusa has its roots in Russia— in Moscow to be exact. It was here that Belgian chef Lucien Olivier invented this classy version of a potato salad, while working in the exclusive Hermitage Restaurant. Unfortunately, the secretive Olivier took the original recipe to his grave, but food historians think that it was topped with expensive ingredients such as venison and perhaps even caviar. Ingredients 1 kilogram of potatoes 1/2 Kilogram of carrots 1/2 Kilogram of green beans 1 tablespoon of capers 1/4 kilogram of peas 1/4 kilogram of beets (optional!

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they taste great but dye the salad pink. Serve apart on the side 2 eggs 2/3 cup 160 ml Olive oil Splash of sherry vinegar or substitute red wine vinegar Salt and pepper Optional: Can of high quality tuna fish or 1 cup cooked shrimp Instructions To prepare the potatoes, wash them and cover them with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring them to a boil and cook until just tender-- don't overcook or they'll fall apart. Let them cool completely, remove their skin and cut into cubes. To prepare the beets, cover them in cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar

to prevent them from bleeding. Boil until tender (about an hour) then rinse under cold water. The skin should peel off easily. Reserve some of the beet for decorating the salad if you wish (the housewife manual suggests cutting thin round disks for decoration) and cube the rest. Remember only to add these to the salad if you don't mind the bleeding which will make a pink salad. To prepare the carrots, peel them first and then add them to cold water. Bring to a boil and take off the heat the moment they become tender (you want to cook them just a bit, not completely). Run them under cold water until manageable and cut into cubes. Boil the green bean until cooked and dice.

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Boil the peas until cooked. Prepare the shrimp if using. Add raw shrimp to a pot of boiling water, leave in for 1-2 minutes until the water just starts to boil again, then take them out and put them right into a bowl with ice and cold water (a ice bath). Peel when cool. Boil one of the eggs until hardboiled. Reserve the other. To prepare the mayonnaise: Separate the yolk and the white very carefully. In a small bowl, add a pinch of salt and a few drops of vinegar and then beat in the egg yolk. When combined, start to slowly add in the olive oil, beating very quickly to allow emulsification. When it has the consistency of mayonnaise, reserve a little (about 1/4) for decorating the salad. Beat the egg white to stiff peaks. Slowly add the beaten egg white into the remaining mayonnaise (this is your clarified mayonnaise).

Putting it all together In a large serving platter mix together half of all of the cooked ingredients with some of the clarified mayonnaise (meaning the batch with the egg whites included). Mix the rest of each vegetable with the egg-yolk only mayonnaise and decorate the top of the salad with different coloured mountains of different vegetables. Decorate with capers and the leftover beets. Slice the hard boiled egg on top and use it to decorate too. You can also top with shrimp for decoration.

If the level of decoration has you a little perplexed, don’t worry, just carefully mix everything together– it’ll be delicious Enjoy your homemade Spanish style Russian potato salad with crunchy breadsticks and crackers. And you can enjoy this dish all year long, as in Spain ensaladilla Rusa is typically served cold in the warmer months, while in Russia it actually makes up part of their Christmas dinner. Most importantly, enjoy!

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Cómpeta “Cornisa De La Costa Del Sol” CULTURAL WEEK Cultural Week June 21st to 27th June Leisure, cultural and alternative activities for everyone, in which we can all participate and enjoy them with all the precautionary and security measures that we must follow."Ruta de la Tapa", take advantage of this special week and visit Competa Music, leisure, entertainment and culture ... a good incentive for us all to visit Competa

JULY BRINGS MUSIC TO CÓMPETA On Saturday 3rd and Saturday 10th July you can enjoy sacred music to ﬁll your soul at the Parroqui de Ntra. Sra. De La Asunción in Cómpeta. July 3 at 1:00 pm The UMA Choir will delight us with their melodious voices in “Renaissance: Religion and Society". July 10 at 1:00 pm The Malaga Baroque Orchestra brings us closer to Mozart's work, "Los Cuartetos".

SEMANA CULTURAL Del 21 al 27 de junio. Este año se organizarán actividades en las que tod@s podamos participar y disfrutar de ellas con precaución y seguridad. Se llevarán a cabo actividades de ocio, culturales y alternativas... en las que tod@s podamos participar y disfrutar de ellas con las medidas de precaución y seguridad que evidentemente deberemos seguir. Una de las actividades previstas es la organización de la "Ruta de la Tapa", por lo que ya animamos a todos a venir a Cómpeta aprovechando esta semana espeical y se deleiten con ellas. Música, ocio, entretenimiento y cultura... que durante estos días serán un buen aliciente para todos nuestros vecinos y y a todos las personas que quieran visitarnos.

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8.There is a popular curry dish known as Vindaloo. The word vindaloo stems from which language? 9. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is the strange central character in which book and film? 10. The name for which indoor game for two to four players is also old ryhming slang for 'drinks' and an 18th century English word for unlicensed beer houses?

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• June 2021 Horoscopes • ARIES

20th March - 19th April

TAURUS

ou will have to rely on your analytical skills and steely selfcontrol to navigate the stormy seas you find yourself in Aries. And there's no way to escape the stress. The worst pitfall facing you in your career or studies would be to doubt in your abilities.

GEMINI

LEO

ince last month, or possibly before, you've been thinking about your creative ability. You have a habit of turning your back on your skills, whether in drawing, photography, or writing, but they're in you nonetheless. People will expect more of you!

he astral configuration indicates that you may be interested in pursuing some kind of training, Taurus. Assess where you are in your professional life. Are you up to persuading people with your expertise? Don't think that you have to know more in

CANCER

ou've been doing a lot of cleaning up and clearing out. Since this project has been going on for several years now, you must be doing a particularly thorough job. Finally, it seems as if you're getting things straight with your karma.

LIBRA

he moment will come when you can no longer fight against the current transformation you're going through in your professional life. The system that you live in will soon put you at a kind of impasse, but this won't necessarily be unpleasant.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

hether at work or at home, you may find yourself choosing between two options, both of which stem from anxiety! You may decide to vanquish your doubts by burying yourself in your work.

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23rd October - 21st November

ou won't allow yourself to get sidetracked by minor things. You will get straight to the heart of the matter. You haven't considered your working conditions and instead you're concentrating on the goal you've set for yourself.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

our light, breezy spirit may have some trouble harmonizing with the prevailing mood. Usually when you're cornered, you're able to find a way to squirm to safety. You may run out of clever maneuvers.

bout two weeks ago, it may have occurred to you that you should be making more of an effort to advance your career. If so, it will be easier for you to accept today's constraints, as there is some probability that you will need to perform at your highest level.

AQUARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

ometimes you have to go back to square one if you want a situation to get better. This can be frustrating or even humiliating, but if the goal is to have a solid foundation on which to rebuild, it's well worth it! Don't get too attached to your professional past.

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ne last, concerted effort and you will be able to get to the root of a problem that has been on your mind for a while. The answer to the question concerning your identity isn't entirely to be found in your family history. You're part of a generation as well as a family.

VIRGO

PISCES

t's often said that your energy feeds on strong emotions. Situations that require some daring are an excellent source of such excitement. This is the key to understanding the month ahead.

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CAS NEWS This Months Update

uno, the old gent, is still looking for a forever home. He was rescued from the campo earlier in the year and was suffering from a chronically abscessed tooth that had created an ulcerated wound through his right cheek. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) took the dog to their vet who prescribed antibiotics after removing the bad tooth and Juno was placed in kennels to recover his health with regular meals and a soft bed. However, the infected area turned out to be antibiotic resistant and after a few different treatments over the next several months it still persisted as an open wound. After the fourth examination the vet decided to take cultures and send them to the lab to pinpoint which medicine would be the most effective. The final course of specialised antibiotics did the trick and Juno’s face is now healing well. So much so he was vaccinated, chipped and castrated in November. Juno has an independent personality and is quite used to being on his own but he does like the company of people and other non-aggressive dogs, and he is pretty much indifferent to cats. CAS thinks he is about 12 years old, but he is a resilient little dog with a strong constitution and would love nothing better than to live out his days in a nice warm home. If you would like to meet Juno or any of the other animals under CAS’s care, or are looking to adopt or are willing to foster a pet please contact Kurt and Laura at 95 252 1426 or Fiona through the CAS website www.casnerja.webs.com , or Facebook page \casnerja. To find out more about helping CAS contact May via the CAS shop on 653 557 237.

Upcoming Events Fingers crossed, The Costa Animal Society (CAS) will begin to return to our pre- Covid activity shortly. (night or afternoon?), will be held at our wonderful benefactors Fitzgeralds located under Supersol on Calle Antonio Ferrandis Chaquete 2 in Nerja. Tickets are available from Fritzgeralds, 951 550 585, or contact Jane Howard on 0034 643515428. We hope to see you there! On Monday, June 21, a Bingo night is planned. Given the continual uncertainties which can change day-to-day like underpants, please check our Facebook page, or stop in or call our shop for confirmation so that, as the addled Americans say, “We’re good to go, Dude”. Contact information: 653 557 237, visit the shop, or see us online at www.casnerja.webs.com or on our Facebook page \casnerja. We are also now on Instagram at: cats_dogs29780, and you can find us on Twitter by

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searching for Costa Animal Society Nerja. CAS Shop *The Costa Animal Society (CAS) shop has geared up for summer with all the appropriate attire you’ll need for the beach and in town in the evening on offer. We’ve also have plenty of books to keep you occupied beneath the umbrella between naps. We continue to offer incredible bargains during a time when we know that every penny counts. Despite rock-bottom prices, we regularly offer snap sales on various categories of merchandise, so stop by if you’re in the neighbourhood, you never kn ow what you might find. The shops large inventory is clean and wellpresented, updated daily, with a friendly staff of volunteers on hand to help. Donations are always welcome - please help us to restock our shelves. Of course all shop proceeds go directly towards helping our animal friends in need, primarily for vet bills, food and kennelling costs. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm. CAS is always eager to hear from people who are interested in becoming shop volunteers. One four hour shift once a week makes a big difference. There are always two volunteers per shift making for a safe, relaxed, congenial environment. For more information please stop by the shop or feel free to call our shop manager May Delaney on 653 557 237. CAS News - Sponsorship Program Given the restrictions regarding the Coronavirus, fundraising has become extremely difficult. Now, however, you can sponsor one of our dogs or cats directly for €25 for six months o r €45 for a year. You will receive Ecards on their birthdays and at Christmas, and there will be options via our website and Facebook page for sponsors to contact us to check in on their chosen animal. If your sponsored dog or cat is adopted before the time limit, you can can choose another animal to be informed about. Sponsorships can also be purchased as gifts.

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PERFECT PISTACHIOS CAMPO CUTTINGS BY LORRAINE CAVANAGH OF VIVEROS FLORENA, CÓMPETA

istachios (pistacea vera) are a relatively new crop in Andalucía and an interesting one for home gardeners. Prices for young trees, however, are quite an investment, though they are

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starting to drop a little now that the absolute novelty is fading and the first surge of plantings has passed. So for the first time we have them in stock at Viveros Florena. At €45 per tree, they're not cheap – but

they were double that a couple of years back – and this is a real investment for the future as these trees will still be alive in 300 years time – everything else permitting!

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New growers tend to be trail blazers and many are also growing them organically. It is one of the emergent crops here, alongside aloe vera, stevia and lime with, to a lesser degree, kumquat, quinoa and truffles. Very different from each other, and suited to different areas, each has their supporters. But the good thing is that they are all less water dependent than the ubiquitous avocado and mango. Pistachios are ideal with other dry crops like almonds, olives and vines.

interested in the Spanish crop, the only fully European country with climatic conditions suitable for pistachios. According to a recent study, an area of 40,000 hectares of pistachios would be necessary to meet current European demand and demand is constantly growing. In Spain alone, we only produce 5% of internal consumption – the rest is all imported. So there's lots of scope for expansion.

The pistachio tree is tough, supporting temperatures down as low as -40C and as high as 50C. Pistachios, related to the cashew, These very extreme conditions are seen in Iran and Turkey, but are known to have existed in slightly less dramatic conditions Andalucía during Moorish are also acceptable! High windy occupation but after the reareas with a sunny aspect, conquest, the trees were largely alkaline soil and little humidity are neglected and slowly ideal for the trees – which, I'm disappeared from our hillsides. sure, sounds a lot like your No-one really knows why this garden! Some 800 to 1000 hours happened, though it is said that annually of cold (calculated as the Christians didn´t know below 7C) is the ideal – so a anything about the trees and when they saw some without fruit month of cold conditions. At 5 to 6 years of age, the trees will start (the males, for fertilisation) they into production, with full were cut for firewood, hence production at 10 to 12 years old leading to their extinction! The and you can then expect some other reason given is that the 10kg of nuts from each tree. vicious Inquisition disliked the rather suggestive form of the nuts Commercial growers plant in 7m in their casing and forbade their x 6m blocks with one male cultivation! Whichever, in these more enlightened times, it's high surrounded by 8 females. This proportion gives the best density time we saw a resurgence. for pollinisation. They can be grown on dry ground or with Some 40 years ago small irrigation. When grown dry, they plantations started to appear in will perhaps want a few soakings the colder parts of Andalucía – through the summer but full and places like Granada and Jaen and the more mountainous areas regular irrigation is really not necessary. Dry production will be of Málaga and Almeria; La around 1200kg per hectare; if Serranía de Ronda, Córdoba, irrigated this will rise to 1500kg. Sevilla, Madrid, Albacete, Badajos, Ciudad Real and Murcia Irrigation will increase the percentage of fruits whose casing followed. Nowadays Jaen is the province which has most adopted will easily split and diminish the fruit, with some 250 hectares empty shells, thus increasing the of the 1000 that are calculated to harvest value. Prices, currently, stand at between €5 and €7 per be planted in Andalucía. The kilo – for a dry crop that's pretty biggest worldwide producers of good, given that production costs pistachios are Iran, U.S. and Australia, all very distant from us. are low – in line with olives and almonds - after your initial Thus Europe is intensely

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investment. A yearly application of a nitrogenous fertiliser in May is all that is needed. Flowering takes place at the end of April into May, thus producing a later crop than almonds and the flowers are, therefore, rarely frosted. Like almonds, they are undemanding trees and, thus, cheap to produce. Insect plagues are, as yet, unreported. Commercially they can be mechanically cropped with a huge vibrating umbrella type machine which, on average, can strip 500 trees a day. The principal male variety is Peters and it will pollinate for a good two week period. At each side of this there is 02-16 which flowers a week earlier and 02-18 flowering a week later. The male flowers are more rounded in form and each flower will throw out pollen for 3 or 4 days. But flowers open in succession, those at the top of the tree being last to open. Thus it is important, in male trees, to prune for height, whereas the females you want lower. The best female variety is Kerman; Larnaca is another, earlier. The female flowers are carried in long 'fingers'; some 15 or 20 fruits will develop on each. The flowers are open for 3 or 4 day and receptive to fertilisation for only one day, but they open over a period of 2 weeks. So timing is all! As of 1st June, Viveros Florena will change to Summer Hours, 9am until 2pm and closed, as always on Sundays and Mondays. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Tel: 689928201/ 681168400/633884096

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no shared use ones. Vélez-Málaga and Torrox could be the first to have them. And it is that two of the three main international companies of the scooter rental service have been interested in developing their activity in the capital of Axarquia. The Councilor for Mobility, José María Domínguez (PSOE), reported that the City Council is working on various aspects to specify as soon as possible the COVID VACCINE details for the launch of this service The Spanish government has been in the streets of Vélez-Málaga . very clear that they will provide the They have to adapt the municipal vaccine to everyone in Spain as a regulations to the new traffic code matter of public health, regardless that prohibits the transit of scooters of nationality or how you access on the sidewalks. healthcare in Spain. If you are already registered for state healthcare you will be contacted by your regional health service to make an appointment when it is your turn to be vaccinated. Because Spain operates its health system regionally, the way people access the vaccine will differ depending on where you live. We have received the following information from the Spanish To do this, they will improve the regional healthcare authorities for signage and use of the roads in those who are not registered for order to increase the safety of state healthcare and we continue users. In addition, to avoid the to seek information for all regions. experience in other cities such as Please be aware that this is Malaga, where it is common to see information from the Spanish scooters lying on the streets, the authorities and is subject to City Council intends to create change. stations in which these vehicles are • Andalucíá: You can register for deposited.We want to integrate the vaccine here: them into the city and put them in https://www.sspa.juntadeandalucia order. Establish recharging areas .es/.../alta-en-bdu-para... but solving the problems they have . More information is available at: had in other places where these https://www.andavac.es/campanas scooters operate ”, explained /covid/ Domínguez. "When we put them .

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS The municipalities of the Axarquía have been until now, free of electric scooters . Of course ther are some that have been those acquired personally but there are

into operation we do not want the image that we see repeated in other cities to be produced, hence we are developing a plan for the implementation of recharging istations", continued Domínguez

who confirmed that "two of the three main operators believe that VélezMálaga is a very interesting city ”.

MUSIC FESTIVAL TOURISM A study carried out by researchers from the University of Malaga (UMA) has revealed new perspectives on satisfaction and loyalty in music festival tourism, "based on the analysis of tangible and intangible attributes." Specifically, it has confirmed that the Torre del Mar geographical location and the celebration of the festival on the beach, in the western area of the promenade, is "a key piece" in the success of the Weekend Beach Festival, which was not held last year due to the pandemic its seventh edition and that in 2021 has not yet been officially suspended. Its environment is the main reason why visitors repeat, "Together with the festival program and the socialization and character of its people." This study has been presented this Wednesday by the Deputy Mayor of Torre del Mar and Councilor for Tourism, Jesús Pérez Atencia, together with the responsible research team. Tthe study provides "very interesting" data for the Tourism area, by demonstrating how the festival environment is decisive for visitors to return.: «For us it is important to be certain that the tourist, through festivals, also identifies a tourist destination and ends up returning to

CRUISE SHIPS IN MALAGA The Port of Malaga is beginning to see the first green shoots of recovery in the tourism sector. Towards the end of this summer the cruise ships will return; and not only that, but they will have a base port on the Costa del Sol - where cruises start and finish - according to the President of the Port Authority, Carlos Rubio. The first itineraries will be only national, for the most part along the Andalusian coast from Huelva to Almeria although it is also planned to extend them to other nearby areas which could include Ceuta, Melilla, Murcia and also Valencia. Esther Molina, manager of Suncruise Andalucía, highlighted that the region has 900 kilometres of coastline and a wide variety of ports certified to comply with all the health protocols required by the pandemic. A key element in making all of this possible is that cruise passengers will travel in ‘bubble’ groups, and will have been vaccinated or have produced negative PCR tests – as will the crews. This type of cruise has already been operating in the Canary Islands since 6 November, while waiting for the ban on international cruises to be lifted.

El INGENIO The El Ingenio Shopping Center, managed by MVGM and owned by Salsa Patrimonio, expands its commercial offer with the incorporation of the multinational MediaMarkt, a specialist in the sale of consumer electronics products and which has more than 100 stores in the national territory. This new establishment, located in the old Worten premises , will provide customers with a wide assortment of the best brands in products for the home, computing, urban mobility or gaming, as well as a wide variety of services and solutions.

With the opening of MediaMarkt, El Ingenio closes the first four months of the year with a multitude of reforms and extensions in such prominent establishments as Zara, Pull & Bear, Oysho, Springfield, Women Secret and Calzedonia. But these are not the only novelties of the Center in 2021, since very soon other El Ingenio establishments, such as Casa, will also reform their facilities. In addition, there will be new additions to restoration, such as La Taberna del Pintxo.

MALAGA AIRPORT GARDENS Malaga Airport is taking advantage of the reduction in traffic due to the travel restrictions and making improvements to its facilities. And one very striking change is the installation of vertical gardens in different parts of the building. The project consists of four large green screens which will create one of the biggest 'indoor parks' of this type in Andalucía, covering 400 square metres in total. One of the vertical gardens is in the main hall of Terminal 3 and is 200 square metres in size, explained Ignacio Benthem, the head of ACER Espacios Naturales, a company specialising in gardening which won the contract when it was put to tender by the airport operator Aena early last year.

NO SMOKING The Ministry of Health is finalising a draft proposal to prohibit smoking on the terraces of bars and restaurants, whatever the circumstance and regardless of whether or not there is a safety distance maintained.

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

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791 Salares Tel: 952 508 906 Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404 Sedella Tel: 952 508 858 Nerja Tel: 952 523 131 Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396

Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112

Tourist Information Cómpeta Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar

Tel: 952 553 685 Tel: 952 521 531 Tel: 952 535 206 Tel: 952 541 104

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Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002 Archez Tel: 952 553 159 Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006 Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025 Periana Tel: 952 536 016 Rio Gordo Tel: 952 732 154 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 021 Salares Tel: 952 508 903 Sedella Tel: 952 508 839 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela Tel: 952 519 002 Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 122 La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja Tel: 952 548 430 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

Taxi’s de Albaida Canillas Silvia: 952 553 180 Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta Franquelo: 952 553 662 El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: Speaking Clock Tel : Line Faults Tel: Directory Enquires Tel:

1004 093 1002 025

Airports Doctors Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804

Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Sat Departs Canillas de Albaida 9.30 Sat & Festivals 15.30 See Loymerbus.es to check times (Times change after 10th December) For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15

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Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday Cómpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

Church Services Cómpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

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Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 211 797

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway

Tel: 952 667 955

Sweden

Tel: 952 604 383

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

Cómpeta & 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

www.xl.com

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

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BUSIN

Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

Construction

Health & Beauty

La Gelateria Cómpeta

Happy Feet

Contrucciones Schmid Tel: 652 656 066

Foot Health Practitioner

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

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

Airconditioning / Heating

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

Drains

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Bike Rental

Electrician Tel 951242449 Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.com

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Furniture Stores

cyclemalaga.com

Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

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

Joe Jones 655 791167

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

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

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

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BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

Glass, lighting & blinds

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

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Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416

Icecream Parlour La Gelateria Cómpeta Tel: 641 826 546

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

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

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NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Leisure & Hobbies

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

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

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

Competa Motors

VENTA EL CURRO

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

Argentinian Grill

ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)

www.ventaelcurro.com

www.vespadelsol.com

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

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

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Mobile Phone / Network Lobster.es Call free on 1661

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

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

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

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

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

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Satellite Services

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

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

Villa Care

ADVERTISE BELOW

PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643

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

Vets Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

Window Tinting

Solar

Cómpeta Solar

Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Wine / Bodega

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

www.bluebadgemobility.com

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

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

Cars Wanted Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965

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JUNE Due to the changing Covid restrictions please call any numbers provided to check the activities are still occurring. CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm. Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King e Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King in Nerja. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting Christian songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee & biscuits. Why not come along and make new friends, every Sunday at 10.30. Also Prayer meetings every Thursday at 11.00. Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – “Our Shop” is open with the New Spring and Summer collection. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Every Monday - Craft Group & Knitting and Crochet Group. Time 10.00 to 13.00 Fridays – Coffee Morning. Meet up and catch up with friends, free newspapers. Browse through our preloved ladies and mens clothing, Kitchen & household items, bedding & curtains. Check out our Book shop, CDs and DVDs too. We are accepting donations of household goods and items of clothing bring them to us in bags that

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you do not need, during the normal opening hours. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Excursion to Gibraltar - June depending on the Covid regulations (date to be advised) - It is a chance to visit the various tourist attractions It is also an opportunity to purchase Duty Free Items and typical English items of food, etc. from the Morrisons Supermarket, please be aware that you might NOT be able to bring certain items back into Spain, so we suggest you check with the authorities. Ticket price 16 Euros, or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 14 Euros. Proceeds for fundraising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Bar Mis Tapitas) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar15.30 approximately. PASSPORTS Friday 25th June – Taizé Prayer at the San Andrés Parish Church in Torre del Mar. Time 20.45. Taizé prayers is a monthly invitation to join us in prayer for unity and for all your personal intentions. Please send us an email to be included in them. Social distancing and wearing of face masks will be required. EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manual, Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185.El Puente Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm. Pilates - Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-1.30pm LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBL-Los Romanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third Thursday of each month. Also at Pena Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information on the branch please contact 00 34 711077576 or bsiterblnerja.wordpress.com "

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

SAYALONGA Charming traditional country house with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large fitted kitchen, open plan living room & covered terrace. Stunning pool terrace with BBQ & superb views of the mountains. Air con, log burner, water well, mains water & fitted wardrobes. Easy access & close to the village.

REF: C3761

Awaiting EPC

290,000€

TORRE DEL MAR Ideally located apartment very close to the beach and local amenities. 3 double bedrooms, f/f kitchen, living / dining room, family bathroom and communal pool. Breathtaking views to the beach. Excellent rental potential.

REF: MS250

Awaiting EPC

220,000€

www.taurusrealestate.com

ARCHEZ

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

REF: C3760

See Map Spot 7

Awaiting EPC

265,000€

Traditional farmhouse in a secluded location with easy access. Currently divided into sections with a plot of approx. 1,300m2. Electricity and water connections. Great potential and lovely views.

REF: C3759

Awaiting EPC

65,000€

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

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