The Grapevine Magazine March 2020

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March 2020 Issue 179

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Editors Note... Inside this months magazine we have a lot of local information. We speak to Andalucia Vastgoed as they come up to their 15 year anniversary and Dani Hill from Axarfusion who comes up to his second year anniversary. You can read about the Competa local football team and a fabulous fun day they are organising on the 29th March, in the Hotel Balcon see pages 36 & 37.

Photo: Thank-you to Jason Elliot from Competa for allowing us to use this stunning photo.

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Helen Sanderson, a local Competa resident, has been holding fund raising events to raise her target of 1,000 euro for the KIYA survivor charity. Helen Sanderson will also be going to Peru to help the KIYA survivors in August of this year you can read more on pages 46 & 47. Also in March Lieuwke Loth features her art in the Galeria Luz De La Vida in Competa along with other International artists. The gallery feels authentic and cosy but with a modern look showing contemporary art. In the April edition of The Grapevine Magazine we have our quarterly property feature an excellent month for house sales so if you are an Estate Agent that wants to show case more properties or a private seller please get in touch about advertising before the March deadline.

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March Weather Days with rainfall: 5 Days Avg Max Temperature: 18.7 c Hours of Sunshine : 7 p/day

Enjoy and Keep Reading The Editor

Inside This Month

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

36 Footballs Coming Home! Competa Football, our five teams now form part of the official Andalucian Football Federation!

No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine.

46 Kiya Survivors Helen Sanderson explains how she has been inspired to go to Peru in August to assist in the KIYA Survivor project.

The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

62 A trip to Huelin, Malaga Visiting Huelin by Metro

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Competa Superb 3 bed, 2 bath villa (135m²) in a peaceful location with glorious views close to Competa. Spacious, well laid out accommodation, beautiful mature gardens and large pool make this wonderful property. A must to view!

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

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ref: v1370 EPC - In process

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Superb property! Price:320,000 Euros

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

Beautiful house!

Price:158,000 Euros

Torrox

Arenas

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Spacious 3 bed 2 bath villa (143m²) with good access, large living/dining room, superb fitted kitchen, covered terrace, terrace with barbecue and private pool area.

Delightful 3 bed, 2 bath villa (150m²), open plan living/dining/kitchen in a peaceful location with a covered terrace, attractive mature gardens, a private pool and mountain and countryside views.

Beautifully renovated 4 bed, 2 bath village house (178m²) in Sedella. Full of rustic charm, this spacious property has a versatile layout which can easily be arranged to offer separate guest accommodation.

EPC - E

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ref: v1360 EPC - E

Pricethis reduced! Price:132,000 Euros Euros New month! Price:595,000

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Great Value!

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Great 3 bed, 2 bath, + WC south facing villa (144m²), living/kitchen with separate dining, elevated position with fantastic unobstructed sea views and good access. Mature garden areas, detached garage, pool with shower room and bbq terrace.

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Canillas de Albaida

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Completely Fantastic 3 bed 2 bath modernised villa (100m²) renovated 3 bed, 1 bath townhouse (134m²). great access and located between Competa and Modern bright living space with open plan feel, Torrox villages. Wonderful views of the pre-fitted for kitchen (fitted by seller), refurbished to a high standard with unique finishes, terrace and mountains and surrounding countryside. roof terrace with stunning views, large bodega. EPC - E ref: t1361 EPC - In process ref: v1362

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Beautiful property! Price:275,000 Euros

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Superb modern 3 bed, 2 bath villa (111m²), immaculately presented, with a living/dining room and separate kitchen. Ample terraces, private pool and easy maintained gardens. With good access and a large garage this is a must see property. EPC - G ref: v1204 Great investment!

Price: 329,950 Euros

Sayalonga

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

Price reduced!

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Price reduced!

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Canillas de Aceituno

Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath (116m²) country villa, living/dining area with separate kitchen, lush Mediterranean gardens with fruit trees and private pool. Great outside spaces for al fresco dining and relaxing with stunning mountain, countryside and village views. EPC - G ref: v1243

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Competa Large stunning 2 storey, 7 bed 3 bath villa (273m²) with excellent access, large living/dining room, spectacular tower room, extensive terracing, covered terraces, balcony terraces and magnificent sea views.

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EPC - E

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sunroom, open plan living/kitchen (newly fitted), private pool, terraces, detached garage. Good road access and sea views.

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EPC - E

Great value!

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Sayalonga

Sedella Charming 1 bed, 1 bath townhouse (60m²), living room and first floor kitchen/dining, good size roof terrace, quiet village location, would make great holiday home, a must see property at a great price.

Price:650,000 Euros

Price:299,000 Euros

We can advertise your property on Rightmove Overseas – Competa Give us a call now! Delightful 3 bed 2 bath villa (152m²) with

Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath villa (191m²). With an open plan living/dining space and fitted kitchen. The villa benefits from gas underfloor heating, a studio perfect for painting, a large garage, private pool, good access and exquisite views. ref: v1223 EPC - E

Luxury property!

Price reduced!

EPC - E

Luxury home!

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Price:349,950 Euros

Canillas de Aceituno

ref: t1261 Price: 750,000 Euros

Spacious 3 bed, 3 bath + wc countryside villa (171m²), bright living/dining area with separate kitchen, fantastic outside space with mature garden, private pool area with great views, located 15 minutes from beach, a must see property! ref: v1233 EPC - E

Great value!

Price:40,000 Euros

Salares

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Stunning super high quality villa (307m²) with 4 beds and 4 baths + wc. Spacious rooms all fitted with AC, large fitted kitchen with dining room, master suite and super big pool. Magnificent views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Sold fully furnished. A beautiful property that must be seen!

EPC - D

Arenas Exquisite 4 bed, 4 bath + wc villa (411m²). Beautifully landscaped gardens with fruit trees, a double garage, large salt water pool, covered terraces. A luxury villa in the perfect location!

ref: v1258 EPC - E

ref: v1206

Bargain property priced to sell! Traditional 1 bed 1 bath village house (60m²) in need of some renovation with 2 reception rooms, kitchen/utility and 2 roof terraces.

EPC - In Process

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We have a huge selection of greetings cards that will never change souvenirs, gifts, helium balloons etc. A huge selection of British goods for 2€ Don’t forget we take Passport photos We have Second hand books, New Books and a Book Exchange is Available.We are the place to buy your maps and walking routes of the area. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-2pm 6 The Grapevine

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a Rosaleda has been announced as the venue for the 38th Copa de la Reina football final. The final for the tournament, currently in the last 16 phase, will take place on Sunday 31 May. It will be the first time the stadium has hosted a women's game. This is the latest event added to the sporting calendar for Malaga, one of the European capitals of sport. The hope is that the 30,000 capacity ground will be at least 90 per cent full on the day.

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woman whose husband and two children drowned in a swimming pool in Costa del Sol in Spain has called for the pool to be examined in further tests through her lawyer. Olubunmi Diya’s 9-year-old daughter Comfort is thought to have been struggling at the centre of the swimming pool in at Fuengirola’s Club La Costa World hotel on Christmas Eve when her son Praise-Emmanuel, 16, and husband Gabriel Diya, 52, leapt in to rescue her. The three family members fell unconscious in the water and first aiders from the resort and emergency service members were not able to resuscitate them. Ms Diya’s lawyer, Javier Toro, has said the family is “not satisfied with the interpretation of it being a simple accident”. ”It’s very rare for three people to die in the centre of a swimming pool – especially in the case of a tall, hefty man,” he told the BBC. “Something must have happened apart from a simple error or simple accident.”

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et whoever wants to live, live, but let the rest of us die with dignity.” With this quote uttered by Fernando Cuesta, a patient with Lou Gehrig’s disease

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who had to travel to Switzerland to end his life, Spain’s lower house of parliament began considering a bill to regulate euthanasia. Introduced by the Socialist Party (PSOE), this is the first piece of legislation to reach the floor of the Congress of Deputies since the new government was sworn in last month. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, of the PSOE, heads a center-left coalition that also includes Unidas Podemos. Support has been clear and consistent for more than a decade. With 201 votes in favour, 140 against – from the conservative Popular Party (PP) and the far-right Vox – and two abstentions, Congress agreed to consider the initiative, which will now enter a period of amendments and go to the congressional Health Committee for negotiations. This is the third time that the text has been taken into consideration by the Spanish parliament, but Health Minister Salvador Illa expressed confidence that it could secure final passage by June.

date has been set in court, 19 February, for settlement proceedings between Malaga CF and sacked coach Víctor Sánchez del Amo. Víctor is demanding 600,000 euros for nonmaterial damages suffered as a result of his sacking after an explicit video of him was leaked in a case of extortion. Six people have now been arrested over the spreading of the video.

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lmost 400 years after storms sent one of Spain’s greatest treasure galleons to the bottom of the sea off Mexico, archaeologists from the two countries are to renew their search for the ship and its precious cargo of gold, silver and jewels. Even before the tempests hit, the omens for the Nuestra Señora del Juncal’s return voyage in October 1631 were decidedly ill. A day before the fleet of which it was a part set sail from Mexico, its commander died. The ships pressed on even though the Juncal was in a poor state of repair and taking on water. After weathering a fortnight’s storms, cutting the main mast and tossing cannons and other heavy objects overboard in a desperate attempt to lighten the ship, the crew could do no more. Of the 300 people onboard, 39 survived by climbing into a small launch. In May, underwater archaeologists from Spain and Mexico will begin a 10day search for the Juncal. It is hoped that the work will be just the beginning of a two-decade-long scientific and cultural collaboration.

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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: (+34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax (+34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com

RESTAURANTE MARIA Restaurant Maria has an international and family atmosphere and offers the perfect environment to taste wonderful dishes made with the freshest of local products. Open to guests, locals and visitors to the village. We Open Every Day for lunch (Except On Wednesdays, Cafeteria and Kitchen are closed after Breakfast due to staff day off) Sunday Lunch: Menu Of 3 Courses: Roast Beef & Paella On Sundays, from 1.00pm on the Terrace. FRIDAY 7th ,21st, 28th FEBRUARY: FLAMENCO DANCER Traditional flamenco dances: “SARA SERRANO” Have dinner with us and enjoy a beautiful Flamenco From 20.00 - 22.00pm - IN THE RESTAURANT Book in advance to avoid disappointment

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Real Madrid and Barcelona has dominated Spanish club football. Between the first season in 1929 to season 2016-2019 they won together 60 of the 89 possible trophies. Between the first season and season 2019-2020, in total 62 clubs have participated in the top division of the Spanish league. Audience Capacity of La Liga stadiums Camp Nou, where Barcelona have played since 1957 it has the highest capacity with almost 100,000 seats. The average capacity in the league is 36,104.

SPANISH FOOTBALL All You Need To Know Spanish La Liga La Liga (Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División) is the name of the Spanish football league and has existed since 1929. The top division is called Primera División (which is commonly referred to as La Liga) and the second is called Segunda División. Since 1997 there has been 20 clubs participating in the top league of La Liga. History The first football league in Spain was The Catalan football championship (Campionat de Catalunya), established in 1901. After the creation of the La Liga, The Catalan football championship co-existed with the national league for some years until it was cancelled in 1940. La Liga was the first national football league in Spain and was founded in 1929 (the first season started in February that year and ended in June). At that time, it consisted of one division, Primera División, and contained ten clubs.

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The numbers of clubs later expand on several occasions. In 1987, it reached 20 clubs and that has remained except for a short period (1995-1997) with 22 clubs. League system The first and second division was founded together in 1929. In 1977, Segunda División B, was founded to replace Tercera División as the third tier. Tercera División has since then been the fourth tier. Qualification for European Cups Nowadays, the top four teams in La Liga are qualified for the Champions League and the team that is placed fifth will get the chance to play in Europa League (one place also goes to the winner of the Copa del Rey). Relegations Nowadays, the three teams placed at the bottom of the table (places 18-20) are relegated to Segunda División.

Players Top goalscorers The league's all-time leading goalscorer is Lionel Messi who has (in October 2019) made 424 goals in Barcelona. Messi is also the only player to score 50 times during one season (it should be noticed that the numbers of games per season has shifted over times; as a comparison Telmo Zarra scored 38 times in the 1950-51 season when each team only played 30 games). In the second place among goalscorers is Cristiano Ronaldo who made 311 goals in Real Madrid in 292 appearances (a goal ratio record in the league). Other notable goalscorers in the league are Hugo Sánches (234 goals for Real Madrid 1981-1994), Raúl (228 goals for Real Madrid 1994-2010), and Alfredo Di Stéfano (227 goals for Real Madrid 1953-1966). Players with most appearances The player with most appearances is the national team goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta. He played most of his matches in FC Barcelona and in total he made 622 La Liga appearances. Next to him is the Real Madrid player Raúl with 550 matches.

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say, shares valued at 30,000€, as they are in separate categories and each total value does not exceed the 50,000€ then you would not be required to make a declaration. A declaration must be submitted individually by each owner, regardless of how many owners there are, or the percentage of participation held by each owner, (this is specified later). For example, if you own half of a property valued at 50,000€, although your 25,000€ share is below the threshold, both owners are still required to submit an individual declaration based on the total value of the property.

AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Tax Declaration Of Assets Outside Of Spain By Tax Residents In Spain

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ll tax residents in Spain, (i.e. Those people living in Spain for more than 183 days a year or those whose main business interest is in Spain), should be aware that as a consequence of legislation approved in 2012 for the prevention and control of fraud, that if they have any assets outside of Spain valued at 50,000€ or more, they are required to submit a 720 Tax Form to the Spanish authorities. This form was created by the Spanish Authorities in order to control assets or funds that people have outside of Spain. This declaration allows the Spanish Tax Office to be aware and to control that appropriate taxes are paid.

year of residence, to avoid being investigated or fined by the Spanish authorities. The assets outside of Spain that are subject to this new declaration form fall into 3 categories: 1. Real Estate. 2. All types of accounts, investments, bank deposits and companies. 3. Actions, rent, insurance, bonds or dividends acquired or managed outside Spain.

It is obligatory to submit this form when the total value of assets outside of Spain is 50,000€ or more in EACH OR ANY ONE of the above categories; e.g. if we have 2 properties valued at 30,000€ although the value individually would be below the This declaration can be made threshold, the total value of both online, through the Tax Office`s would be 60,000€, thus webpage where the Modelo 720 exceeding the specified limit in (Statement of Assets Outside that category, and therefore Spain) can be located and subject to this new 720 Tax completed. It must be filled in declaration. However, if you have during the first quarter (from 1st January to 31st March) of the first a property valued at 30,000€ and

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Although this declaration of assets and rights abroad is solely informative and NO TAX is charged, failure to file, late filing or false information could result in serious consequences. For this reason, we recommend that residents in Spain fulfill their obligation to declare their assets outside of Spain, to avoid the imposition of fines from a minimum of € 10,000 to a maximum of 150% of the value of those undeclared assets located outside of Spain. Once you have made your first declaration it is not necessary to present any further declarations in subsequent years, unless any of your assets in any category increases or decreases by more than 20,000€ above the initial value declared. Please do not hesitate to contact us so we can guide you through this process. We will inform you exactly what the requirements for the completion and submission of the 720 Tax Form are. Jose Manuel Garzon (Senior Partner - Axarquia Solicitors) Tel. 952 901 225

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dramatically compared to how it was done back in the 1940s. Developments in technology mean that very little housework is now carried out without a cleaning gadget or piece of technology, compared to when everything was done by hand with materials that could be found around the home,” says Charlotte Farrow, product manager at leading UK homecare brand, Minky.

SPRING CLEANING Is It A Thing Of The Past?

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hese days, the annual spring clean is a tradition that, like many others, is on the wane – which actually sort of makes sense when you consider the origins of the domestic spring time blitz. Spring cleaning has roots across a number of cultures. In the UK, the practice largely evolved as a means of refreshing rooms after a long, stuffy winter. Wipe away winter “Spring cleaning comes from the days when homes were heated by fireplaces, and efforts were made to prevent heat from escaping. The coming of spring and warm weather was an opportunity to air the house and clean it of soot and all the grime accumulated over the winter months,” explains Yvonne Manomano, cleaning operations manager at DIY and cleaning services company Handy. “Now, many of us still enjoy the opportunity provided by spring to let in fresh air, clean our windows and wash the floor under the refrigerator – as well as other difficult-to-reach places. Another reason for cleaning taking place in spring is that warmer weather and longer days work as a

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stimulant for a lot of people to become more active.” Habits have changed As our homes and lifestyles have changed, so too have our cleaning habits. With central heating now more the norm, and the fact many of us spend more time outside the home, we don’t spend winters hibernating in quite the same way, our homes accumulating months of dust, soot and stale air. So, the need for the big spring clean may not feel so great. A survey last year revealed that 85% of Brits think the tradition could soon be a thing of the past. Less than half of the 2,000 adults quizzed said they still do a yearly spring clean, while 37% said they do it every few years, and one-infive confessed they never bother. That’s not to say we’ve become a nation of dirty slobs. Of course, it is now far more usual for people to hire cleaners, plus most people now use more of a clean-as-yougo approach, just focussing on regular speedy cleaning sessions.

“In the 1940s it was much more common to adopt a regular cleaning schedule, dedicating a specific day to different chores. For example, Mondays were spent washing clothes, and there’d be separate days for ironing, baking, haberdashery and other tasks. “Our busy lifestyles mean that it’s now much more common for people to devote one day a week, or an hour each day, to carry out general cleaning tasks.” Spring to it The tradition hasn’t disappeared just yet, however, and there are still plenty of advocates for the annual deep domestic de-grime. “After a cold winter, a thorough spring clean can give the home a total refresh,” notes Farrow - and this could be beneficial both on practical and psychological terms, reviving spirits as well as rooms after a long, gloomy winter. While a good spring clean doesn’t let us off the hook with household chores the rest of the year, it is also a good chance to do those jobs that we simply don’t need – or have time – to do regularly, like washing curtains and clearing out dust and dirt from rarely accessed nooks and crannies.

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

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

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

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aella is one of the most popular and famous of global dishes, to define exactly what paella contains is almost impossible. There are as many variations of paella as there are cooks, with many claiming that their recipe is the best tasting or most authentic. The origins of the dish, however, are quite humble. Understanding a little of its history will help explain why so many varieties exist.

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Valencia in Eastern Spain is the undisputed home of paella. It is one of the largest natural ports in the Mediterranean and has been one of the most important riceproducing areas in Spain since rice was introduced by the Moors over 1200 years ago. In fact, the Spanish word for rice is ‘arroz’, which is derived from Arabic, not Latin like most of Castilian Spanish. Humble Beginnings Paella was originally farmers' and

farm labourers' food, cooked by the workers over a wood fire for the lunchtime meal. It was made with rice, plus whatever was to hand around the rice fields and countryside: tomatoes, onions and snails, with a few beans added for flavour and texture. Rabbit or duck might also have been added, and for special occasions, chicken plus a touch of saffron for an extra special colour and flavour. Paella was also traditionally eaten straight from the pan in which it was

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cooked with each person using his own wooden spoon.

they have their own language somewhat similar to Catalan) and probably has its roots in the Latin 'patella' meaning pan.

Little by little, as 'Valencian rice' became more widely available, paella recipes were adapted with new variations appearing. With Valencia being on the coast, it is no surprise that various types of seafood crept into the recipes over the generations. Now paella is the generic name of 200 or so distinctive rice dishes or ‘arroces’ from the Valencia region let alone other parts of Spain and the rest of the world. To this day a "true" Paella Valenciana has no seafood but a mixture of chicken, rabbit and snails with green and white beans.

There are however, some other wonderful (if less likely) theories about the origins of the name. The most romantic of them suggests that the dish was first prepared by a lover for his fiancée and that the word is a corruption of ‘para ella’ (meaning ‘for her’ in Spanish). Like all myths there is a small grain of truth in this and although many women still traditionally do the cooking in Spain, making paella is usually left to the men - very much like BBQ’s in the UK!!!

‘Paella’ – where did the name come from ? It’s a little confusing but ’paella’ or to be more exact ‘la paella’ is the name for cooking pan itself and not the dish. The word comes from old Valencian (in Valencia

It has also been suggested that the word ‘paella’, is derived from the Arabic word "Baqiyah", which means ‘leftovers’ - once again emphasizing both the dish's humble and arabic beginnings. Paella – the most sociable of all

In Spain paella is still unique. Not only do families congregate on mass to eat paella in restaurants, but it is often cooked at weekends at holiday homes in ‘bodegas’ or ‘txokos’ (large dining areas where families gather) or at beach or mountain picnic sites. There are many paella competitions all over Spain and very often a giant paella is the centrepiece for many fiestas. It’s easy to see why - paella can create a party, a ceremony and a debate (often over the making of the paella itself!!) - making it one of the most sociable and enjoyable of all culinary occasions.

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MALAGA HALF MARATHON New Route This Year to Celebrate 30 Years

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n the 22nd of March 2020, the popular half marathon in Málaga will take place for the 30th time. After many years with the same route, the organisers have chosen to make a new route, but it will start and end in the same place giving the spectators much better possibilities to cheer and to participate. The route will start at Paseo del Parque in the centre of Málaga. Much of the route will run along the waterfront, both in the north and in the south of the city. This

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gives a lot of room for spectators and for the stands with supplies for the runners. It also gives you many options for where to stay in Málaga to be close to this great event. The runners will also pass the harbour, Muelle Uno, the Centre Pompidou, the old tobacco factory which today contains the Russian Museum and the Automobile Museum, and on their way back to the finish line they will pass La Plaza de Merced, the Picasso museum, the Roman theatre and the fortress Alcazaba. Finally, they will pass the Museo

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see it again when it is finished! They didn't choose anything before they left Spain and all communication and decisions were made by email. When the clients returned, they walked through the door and cried with pleasure and happiness. Geert and Patricia took the stress away from them and created the customers vision of their home in Spain. Often clients will view properties initially with Arne or Daphne. Then on the second viewing Geert and Patricia, who is architect, will go back to the client's favourite properties and discuss what can be done to make their dream home in the sun happen and give on the spot quotations and ideas. Often clients like a location of a house but not the property itself. Patricia and Geert can see the potential in a house and provide options and possibilities. Patricia talked about the type of buyers they have and what type of properties they are looking for. In recent months the younger buyer is looking for a B & B type property and the older retired generation have much bigger budgets than before looking for a

permanent residence. Although she admitted there are clients of all ages looking for all types of different properties. Geert and Patricia have established a good and honest reputation in the Estate Agency Business and as such they have many referrals and repeat business. Last year they also achieved an Audience Award of best International Broker. Property Investors are keen to work with Patricia and Geert as they can buy a property and then leave them with a budget for restoration, reform or a makeover and then put the property back on the market in order to make a profit. This partnership works both very well for AndalucĂ­a Real Estate and the investor themselves. It was a pleasure to meet up with Patricia again and with their approach and personality Andalucia Real Estate looks forward too many more successful years. https://www.andaluciavastgoed.com/en/

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his month I met Dani Hill the CEO and owner of Axarfusión. In the next few months the business will be celebrating 2-years working in and around the Competa area. Dani wanted to update everyone on how things have gone and what they plan to accomplish for the coming year. Axarfusión is your local Internet, TV, Mobile and Landline phone provider for Cómpeta; the surrounding villages and countryside. They are the first company to install Fibre optics into Cómpeta village and have expanded their high-speed WIFI network out to the surrounding countryside and villages. After almost two years in business Dani firstly wants to thank all of his customers for the trust and support that they have shown for him and his company. For Dani the most important part of running a local business is to maintain a close relationship with his customers and offer a personal service that is provided to each any every customer when needed. Something that can be hard to find with larger more impersonal companies. What is Axarfusión's main priority for the coming few years? “Aside from continuing to provide a high quality and uninterrupted service, I believe that our greatest

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priority is to maintain and improve our customer services and offer better communication with all of our clients” Dani then went on to explain that after seeing local internet providers being bought out by national companies, he fears that these companies customer services may decline. For Axarfusion it is important to emphasize that we are improving further our communication and closeness to our customers. With this in mind we have activated a WhatsApp number for customers to contact our team during office hours, we have updated out telephone system and made sure an engineer is always available via email to help clients if they were to experience a problem with our service. Axarfusion has also recently launched some new services. From only 3€ extra per month and in combination with our internet package, we have a new TV service with over 120 channels. Many channels from different EU countries. Also we now offer a landline “telephone only” service for customers who love to talk but don't need internet services. Dani also informed me about their new mobile phone packages with unlimited calls in Spain and data packages starting from 8Gb for only 9,95€ a month, one of the best phone and data packages on the market.

I asked Dani what plans he has for the coming year and he was enthusiastic about his plans for expanding his Fibre Optic network. He is hoping to be able to include 3 or 4 new local villages into the network. Once the new villages are connected any clients presently using the WIFI network who can be moved over to the faster and more reliable fibre optic system will be connected FREE OF CHARGE. Other plans to increase internet speeds for countryside WIFI users are in process. With the replacement of customers antennas already started. This is of course at NO EXTRA COST to the customer. Dani concluded our interview with an invitation to anyone who is thinking about changing to a new internet provider to consider using Axarfusión. Don't be dissatisfied with the service you are presently receiving, you can move over to Axarfusión FREE OF CHARGE. There is no charge for all internet installations! Dani said “I am 100% sure that you won't regret changing to Axarfusión”! With this super offer we concluded our interview. Axarfusión is a fast growing, highly proactive company with a great record for customer service and reliable internet, TV and telephone services.

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FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME! Competa Football

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t most definitely is, although this time it is here in Cómpeta! This year has marked a before and after in the life of our local football club and our five teams now form part of the official Andalucian Football Federation! Since the start of the season football has taken on a whole new meaning here in village! The teams live, breathe and dream about football and it's starting to show! The Veteran's team are top of the league, the two youngest teams are in the top half of the league and climbing every week and the final two teams have had a good few wins to their names!

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Every fortnight we play at home and there is a lovely atmosphere with locals of all ages coming up to the football pitch to support the club! Food is quite often served at the kiosk and hot and cold drinks are always available. The club asks for a 2€ donation as an entrance fee, however that includes a soft drink or beer for you to enjoy whilst watching the matches! This spring Competa FC has decided to organize a fantastic fun day at the Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta on 29th March! There will be live music, flamenco dancing, Zumba, Paella, and a myriad of crazy games for all the family!

The kids have asked if we can put the coaches in the stocks and make them pay for all those laps of the pitch that they've had to do….and who are we to say no!?! Penalty shoot-outs, face-painting, a tombola and some big prizes on the raffle are just a few more reasons to come and join us! Together we can make Cómpeta FC great and add yet another thing to the list of reasons that we all love living here so much! Look out for more information on Facebook and Instagram about matches at home and events that we have organized so that you can come and join the fun!

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describe as modern day Athletic Bilbao. It was a mostly uneventful affair. The two teams continued to meet in the early parts of the century – mostly in friendlies – up until the introduction of La Liga in 1928 pushed to the two against each other with increased frequency. The two competed at the top of the newly formed Spanish premier division for many seasons. Being the two biggest, wealthiest clubs in the nation (again, modern-day Bilbao was competing with them regularly at this point as well), a small rivalry did develop. But, it needed something more to become even worth a mention. That would come in the following years.

EL CLÁSICO El Clásico, Bernabéu, kick-off confirmed for 1 March 2020

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he story behind El Clásico – one of the world’s most famous rivalries – runs so much deeper than just a few lads having a kick-about in front of stadiums full of avid supporters. This rivalry traces its roots back to the earliest parts of the 1900s, and over 100 years later the fire lives on both in those who still claim living memory of this matchup’s foundational beef and those who witnessed the more modern altercations between Spain’s – and the world’s – two biggest clubs; Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona. Every match between Real and Barca goes down as another edition of El Clásico – of which there have been over 240 competitive meetings. In the modern game, the clash typically attracts around 100 million viewers per edition, with viewers tuning in worldwide to watch another culmination of decades of competition.

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Obviously, with the size of these two clubs and the economic and cultural influence of their respective cities, it’s no surprise they grew to be the top brass in their country (historically alongside Athletic Bilbao). With similar teams chasing titles and trophies every season, rivalry naturally ensued. It wasn’t until external factors began to play a role that the vitriol between Barca and Real truly escalated. Lets explain… The First Match in the History of El Clásico The action kicked off on May 13, 1902 when the two clubs met for the first time in a one-off cup-style competition held as part of the coronation of Spanish King Alfonso XIII. Barcelona and Real Madrid met in the semifinals of the Concurso Madrid or Copa de la Coronacion, with Barca taking a 3-1 victory over Madrid before falling in the final to a Basque team who you might

El Clásico Plants its Roots The passion behind El Clásico has its roots outside of soccer. It is in the political and cultural affairs of Spain in the mid-20th century that the derby truly established itself with the fire and emotion befitting of being one of the greatest in all-time sports. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and the political climate that would surround it in the years before and after, supporting a football club became more than watching a match and wearing a jersey. It became a way to express one’s ideas and beliefs about the world – to do so alongside a group of likeminded people, rallying behind the colours and crests of an organization you believed in. Thus, supporting Real Madrid or Barcelona wasn’t just supporting a soccer team. It was identifying with a full-fledged political and cultural movement. What it meant to people of the time extended itself beyond a 90 minute fixture between white lines and goal posts.

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What follows may be a touch guilty of boiling down the complexities of a massive war of cultures and ideas, but for the purposes of this article, we’ll stay focussed and say that Barca and Real came to essentially represent the two sides of the Spanish Civil War and the country’s political spectrum as a whole. Barcelona, the capital of the northeastern region of Spain known as Catalonia, took up a side with the Spanish Republic, a leftleaning political organization supporting an elected government in opposition to… The city of Madrid, who came to be associated with the Nationalist movement – a unified Spain under one Spanish flag and right-wing ideals. Barcelona supporters express procatalan political ideals at the Camp Nou Madrid supporters often wave the national flag of Spain at matches to show support Political stances continue to play a role in modern day El Clásicos. Catalan flags are a common sight at the Camp Nou, while Spanish national flags are frequently flown at the Santiago Bernabéu Barcelona – the football club – had come to represent not just a soccer and sporting organization, but a symbol of Catalan identity, opposing the centralizing tendencies of Madrid. As Spanish centralized dictatorships (Under Miguel Primo de Rivera and later Francisco Franco) looked to consolidate Spain, regional cultures, languages and beliefs became increasingly frownedupon, censored and suppressed. Another way of phrasing it; Catalan identity and ideology became increasingly censored and suppressed. Throughout the decades leading up to and following the Spanish Civil War, both clubs and their presidents suffered at the hands of Nationalist regimes at one time or another. Despite this, the clubs’ ideologies became emblematic of opposing

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sides of the political spectrum, and the foundation for a fierce… disagreement, we’ll call it, was born.

these being media lies, Barcelona supporters were banned from travelling to the second leg – away in Madrid.

El Clásico Becomes a Proper Rivalry Understanding the world views that each of Spain’s top soccer clubs came to be associated with is paramount to shedding further light on the actual incidents when sparks flew and true sporting rivalry and hatred was developed. With that (albeit brief) understanding under your belt, let’s get into the nitty-gritty.

When the match kicked off, Barcelona players were heavily jeered, with objects being hurled at them throughout the match thanks to the rise in tension during the week. There are suggestions by some that Barcelona were threatened on numerous occasions by high ranking military officials to lose the match. These circumstances resulted in minimal effort from the players on the pitch. Whether out of anger, fear or dismay for the state of affairs, a very competent Barcelona soccer team who had won the first leg 3-0 fell by a jaw-dropping score line of 11-1.

Before the following incidents, these clubs were only “rivals” because they came from the biggest cities in Spain and had differing ideas of how the world works. That’s about it. Then came the 1943 Copa del Generalísimo. Copa del Generalísimo Barcelona and Real Madrid met in the semifinals of the Copa del Generalísimo – what you might know as the modern-day Copa del Rey. It would end up being a landmark moment for the two sides. Because each team was understood as an extension of the sides and the differences that led to the Spanish Civil War, dictator Francisco Franco found it of monumental importance that Real Madrid won the tie to further consolidate his victory and authority – demonstrating the power and validity of his dictatorship and a centralized, nationalist Spain. Here’s a run-down of events: Barcelona win the first leg handily, 3-0. Madrid players and staff spend the following week complaining about Barcelona’s players, the state of the pitch and jeers and whistling from the home side’s support. Spanish media – likely under direction from Franco – join the conversation, casting Barcelona as enemies, cheats and roughhousers in their writing in the lead up to the second leg of the semifinal. Despite accusations of

Spanish Newspaper Marca reports on a historic El Clasico match that fanned the flames of a true rivalry. Spanish media outlet Marca uses their front page to report on the "extraordinary" match Madrid supporters do not revel in this victory to this day. Both clubs were fined by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the match is remembered as a disturbing culmination of political turmoil, not a proper football match. El Clásico: Messi vs Ronaldo As fate would have it, two of the greatest players the game has ever seen played for opposing sides of the El Clásico rivalry during their primes. How much can truly be said about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo that hasn’t already been said? While the two never brought any unsightly altercations to the derby, they epitomized the coming together of the world’s two greatest clubs.

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of the local population had been left homeless and without support after a series of devastating natural disasters. It quickly extended its support to children and young people who have special needs after Suzy found a young autistic boy on the street, naked and unconscious after a violent attack. The lack of concern and obvious fear that people showed towards the boy due to his 'condition' encouraged Suzy to research what support was on offer to young people with special needs. She was shocked at what she discovered and decided to stay in Peru (for 8 years!) to do something about it. The Rainbow Centre was the first step towards improving services in the Sacred Valley and was opened in January 2002 by Suzy and the Peruvian team she had successfully trained and built up. Since then Kiya Survivors has opened four further centres in the Sacred Valley and north of the country and has become an integrated part of the communities it serves.

local authorities to help instigate change in areas such as appropriate special needs services, support in local schools and workplaces and encouraging the integration of children born to be different so they can thrive in their communities and homes. The charity aims to provide a new beginning for children and young people in the global community who have special needs or have been abused or abandoned. They are helped to gain independence through education and therapy, love and laughter. Currently KIYA is working with approximately 1000 individuals annually in Peru, all affected by poverty and special needs or abuse. Suzy moved to Spain in 2018 and set up a well-being space at her home in Velez de Benaudalla, she was shocked to see so many problems on her doorstep that matched up with the Kiya ethos. She was motivated to launch a Kiya Spain initiative through a new foundation she is currently setting up through her rural home, Casa Sierra.

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Suzy has installed a 'well-being' dome, in which, the service users will participate in group therapy, meditation, yoga and brain gym. There is an outdoor space to relax and play games and stables with a paddock for the rescue horses, where equine therapy is offered. There is also a kitchen for cooking workshops.

retreats and activities held at Casa Sierra where the therapy is taking place, go towards running the foundation, which ensures the space is maintained, materials are bought and the best therapy is provided for each individual and of course, therapy animals are cared for.

One of the main areas the foundation will be focusing on is supporting women and children coming to Spain to find refuge. Many of the women, like those Kiya supports in Peru, have been through domestic abuse or suffered assault and are fleeing, often with children in tow. The trauma these women and children have experienced is incomprehensible. Suzy has created a team of Equine Therapist, Clinical Social Worker and Wellbeing Teacher and invaluable volunteers from the local area. They hope to help give some comfort, respite and direction as they adjust to a new world and heal from the past. The foundation will also offer support to young people from local disability schools. All donations taken through the

Therapy Programmes: The foundation has allied with The Red Cross in Motril to offer support to the women and children passing through their refuge centres and, the Luis Pastor Disability School, to support the young people who attend, with weekly equine therapy, yoga and meditation, cooking programmes and more. Equine Therapy: Casa Sierra has partnered with local equine centre, Entre Montanas and the experienced Equine Therapist who runs it. She and Suzy believe that horses hold a power to heal, help us see our true selves and feel connected. Yoga and Meditation: Local yoga and meditation teacher will be teaching ways to calm anxiety, connect to the areas where trauma has been held and release stress.

Brain Gym: Suzy will be running a brain gym programme to assist in concentration, communication and coordination. Cooking: The women from the refuge centre miss cooking! It is so often the space where they talk, laugh and share their stories, so we are hoping to encourage this through cooking sessions where the women will take it in turns to work in small groups and cook lunch for everyone, assisted by our Clinical Social Worker. The programme is looking for sponsors to help them grow the programme and volunteers to help hands on. For more information: info@kiyasurvivors.org Helen is planning future fundraising events; Horse Racing evening at Pampona, Quiz night at Pavo Real, BBQ and Bingo at her house and Murder Mystery evening. Please join in the fun and support this worthy cause. Thank you

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THROUGH THEIR VARIOUS DENOMINATIONS OF ORIGIN: 12 ANDALUCIAN WINES

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he wines from Spain have an excellent international reputation, which those made in Andalucia increasingly carry more weight, where half a million hectoliters is produced per season. 75% of these Andalucian wines are backed by one of the six Denominations of Origin that exist: Huelva County, JerezXeres-Sherry, Manzanilla de Sanlucar, Malaga, Sierras de Málaga and Montilla-Moriles. The Mediterranean climate and mild average temperatures (around 16ºC) make this land an ideal place for growing grapes and making wines of great fame. A popularity that has increased in recent years with the arrival of international awards, which Andalucian wineries have taken advantage of facing the wine tourism (Guided tours, tastings and shows). Before an extensive supply, what are the best Andalucian wines?

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Malaga wine or Sherry wine? Red, white, sweet or dry? Here are a selcetion of wines of Andalucia through their Denominations of Origin. DENOMINATIONS OF ORIGIN JEREZ-XÉRÈS-SHERRY The Denominations of Origin Jerez-Xérès-Sherry has the oldest regulatory Council of Spain; perhaps they are the most recognized wines worldwide. Its production is spread throughout the province of Cadiz and Seville. They use the Palomino grape Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel to develop Generous Wines (Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and Palo Cortado), Generous Liquor (Pale Cream, Medium and Cream) and Sweet Natural (Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel). 1. PALO CORTADO TRADICIÓN VORS The winery Tradición is the only one of the D.O. Jerez dedicated

exclusively to older wines, which are classified as V.O.S. (Very Old Sherry, over 20 years old) and V.O.R.S. (Very Old Rare Sherry, over 30 years old). A hearth that the Spanish Association of Wine Writers and Journalists have come to appreciate placing it as the 3rd most voted wines in the Best Wines and Spirits Awards Spain 2014. This Palo Cortado is an exclusive, unique generous aged for more than 32 years, combining the finesse of the Amontillado and the body of the Oloroso, perfect with blue cheeses and foies. 2. LUSTAU VORS 30 YO Lustau is one of the most prestigious wineries worldwide and thus was recognized by the 45th Edition of the International Wine & Spirits Competition, where it received the Sherry Producer Award 2014. A recognition that their wines share, that were awarded by the

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2014, where the Lustau VORS 30 YO Amontillado received the gold medal. Its dark amber color, the scent of noble woods, with pronounced saline touches and its immensely long finish make it ideal for combining with cured cheeses and game dishes. DENOMINATIONS OF ORIGIN MANZANILLA DE SANLÚCAR The aging of this wine is limited to the town of Sanlucar de Barrameda, also in Cadiz, due to its special microclimatic conditions along the Atlantic. The wines with Denominations of Origin Manzanilla de Sanlucar are produced by aging in boots under a cap of yeast, a process in which culture film-forming yeasts typical of this area rises above the surface of the wine. Thus, a “cap of yeast” that transforms this chamomile is created. 3. MANZANILLA SOLEAR, BARBADILLO WINERIES The Wine Spectator included the Manzanilla Solear, of the Barbadillo Wineries, in the Top 100 of the best wines of 2014, highlighting it as one of the most breeding chamomile of the market. According to this ranking “its years under the cap will provide incredible nuances”. It is a chamomile with character, full of elegance and finesse, pale yellow in color with beautiful reflections, very bright and intense, dry on the palate but soft and harmonious aftertaste, saline, with a very persistent taste, which combines perfectly with prawns and ham. 4. MANZANILLA SAN LEÓN, HEREDEROS DE ARGÜESO WINERIES Another chamomile most awarded of the market is the Manzanilla San León from the Herederos de Argüeso Wineries. To its credit, it has the Gold Medal from the Brussels World Contest or the Grand Prize of the

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Iberwine Wine Competition. In the palate it is dry, wide, with a long and delicate taste. As good Chamomile it can be taken with ham and cheese, but the best combination will always be with native Sanlucar prawns. Aging Time: ov.er 60 months. ç The countryside south of Cordoba, the climate and the Pedro Ximénez grapes result in the wines Denominations of Origin Montilla – Moriles, which like chamomile are subjected to processes of aging under the cap. In this case it gives rise to Generous Wines (Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado), Generous Liquor (Pale Dry, Pale Cream, Cream and Medium) and Sweet Natural (Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel). 5. AMONTILLADO 1890 VIEJÍSIMO, FROM HEREDEROS TORRES BURGOS The Amontillado 1890 Viejísimo from Herederos Torres Burgos emerged as one of the four best wines from Spain in one of the most important events in the world of Spanish wine, Bacchus International Wine Competition 2015. This wine won the jury with its amber color, countersunk sharp aroma, complex sensations of good wood, with memories of a long biological aging. In the palate it is extremely attractive, large and powerful with a very persistent, sharp and elegant retronasal passage. 6. PEDRO XIMÉNEZ 1830 – ALVEAR WINERIES The wine Pedro Ximénez 1830 is considered one of the legendary jewels of Alvear Wineries, the oldest winery in Andalucia. This is one of the highest rated wines in Spain, a very old sweet wine from the hearth of Pedro Ximénez oldest winery, started in the boots dating from 1830. It is made from raisined grapes in the sun, very elegant, with a wonderful palate

and a perfect eternal end to finish a meal and quietly enjoy its taste. It has 98 points in the Penin Guide 2015. DENOMINATIONS OF ORIGIN CONDADO DE HUELVA The wines with Denominations of Origin Condado de Huelva mainly use the grape variety Zalema, that give rise to White Wines (Condado de Huelva Joven, Condado de Huelva and Condado de Huelva Tradicional), Generous (Condado Pálido and Condado Viejo) and Generous Liquor (Pale Dry, Medium, Cream and Pale Cream). 7. S´NARANJA–SAUCÍ WINERIES This Generous Liquor is an original wine from Sauci de Bollullos Par del Condado Wineries. This is one of the first wineries that saw in the orange an ideal complement to bring new sensations to the traditional Andalucian wines. It is aged for more than 10 years in American oak casks, to which the orange peel dried in the sun is added, which brings a distinctive mild flavor, citric smell and amber color, which counteracts with its sweetness. It provides a perfect pairing with chocolates and desserts. 8. MIORO GRAN SELECCIÓN – PRIVILEGIO WINERIES This is another unique wine, elegant that will delight the most discerning palates. MIORO Gran Selección is one of the great white wines of Andalucia recognized with awards such as the Bronze Tendril or the Bronze Medal at the International Exhibition of Marbella. It has a pale yellow color with green tones and an aroma reminiscent of flowers such as orange blossom or jasmine. Dry, very structured, pleasing to the palate, perfect for grilled fish, shellfish and seafood.

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ENOMINATIONS OF ORIGIN MALAGA Sweet wines with Denominations of Origin Malaga have a long tradition dating back centuries. They use the Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez grapes to produce liqueur wines (natural sweet wines, Masters and Tender) and naturally sweet wines. 9. SEÑORÍO DE BROCHES, ANTONIO MUÑOZ CABRERA WINERIES This natural sweet wine of Muscat of Alexandria and from the Malagan Axarquia has been awarded the Gold Taste 90+ Wine Up Club in the Guide Wine Up or the Grand Mosque Gold 2010. It offers a bright pale color, clean and very alive in a glass. In the nose, it has a high olfactive intensity, with aromas of roasted pineapple, papaya, dried figs and balsamic finish. It is a complex and seductive wine, in the mouth it has great quality in its nuances and fit acidity, suggestive from start to finish. Its consumption is recommended with ice cream, sorbets, cakes, and very strong cheeses. 10. VICTORIA Nº2. ORDÓÑEZ WINERIES The Jorge Ordóñez winery does not have a long tradition in Malaga but soon has established itself as one of the most prominent. Their wine Victoria Nº2 has acquired international popularity as it is the only Spanish wine that has been present at the banquet celebrating the Nobel Prizes (2012). But this is not the only milestone, as it was also served on the 88th birthday of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II. This sweet white is bright, fresh and intense yellow, with mixed sensations of freshly peeled apple, orange peel, pollen and aromatic herbs. DENOMINATIONS OF ORIGIN SIERRAS DE MALAGA

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But not only sweet wines are the ones that stand out in Andalucia, thus it is shown in the Denominations of Origin Sierras de Malaga. This is the only Andalucian designation that protects red and rose wines of the Romé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Tempranillo varieties and whites of Chardonnay, Macabeo and Sauvignon Blanc varieties. 11. CHINCHILLA DOBLE DOCE, DOÑA FELISA WINERIES Ronda wines are gaining more weight in the whole of Spain. This red wine aged for more than twelve months in French oak barrels has intense aromas of ripe black fruit and liqueur that combine other with cedar and spices. It has a soft and fine entry that has conquered the most demanding palates. In fact this wine from the Doña FelisaChinchilla Wineries was tasted by

the Kings of Spain during their visit to Ciudad del Tajo in 2014, year in which it received the Gold Medal at the Concours International des Cabernets 2014 held in Paris. 12. SEDELLA RED The Sedella Red wines, come from the Malagan Axarquia, it is aged between 16 and 20 months in new French oak barrels. With a deep blue color, it has a high intensity and aromas reminiscent of the environment with iodine notes, saline, of the Mediterranean woods, fresh and fruity. It is very complex and elegant. The sensations in the mouth are soft, round but fresh and pleasant taste. It has qualities that have earned him the title of “red most highly valued of Andalucia” by ‘wine guru’, Robert Parker, in his magazine ‘The Wine Advocate”.

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NICK ATKINSON Professional Tiling & Bespoke Carpentry

Professional Tiler Bathrooms, kitchens, roof tiling, terraces, patios & swimming pools. General building and reforms.

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Costezuela Real Estate are an estate agency specializing in the sale and rental of residential and commercial real estate.

Ref 534 - Cómpeta This lovely 80sqm 3 bed 2 bath apartment with fitted kitchen and spacious living room is situated on the edge of the village within easy walking distance of the pretty central plaza. Access to the property is via a covered porch with a gated entrance, a lovely area in which to relax and enjoy the views.

Ref 503 - Cómpeta An ideal first step on the Spanish property ladder, this 3 bedroom , 2 bathroom villa is a short drive from the village of Archez. It is set in a plot of app. 2000sqm with fruit trees, and flowers . It has a swimming pool at the side of the property and a large storage area on a lower level

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Ref 558 - Canillas de Albaida Superb , stylish country residence on the edge of the beautiful natural park and within a short drive of Canillas de Albaida, this beautifully renovated traditional finca has a separate guest house on a higher level. In total 3 bed and 3 bathrooms, woodburner, underfloor heating, fantastic swimming pool. 3000sqm plot but possible to purchase more land.

Ref 597 Canillas de Albaida Large , elegant village house

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with garage . Magnificent views from the walled roof terrace, spacious rooms. On three levels with 80 sqm on each level, it has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This is an ideal family home or could be converted into a small bed and breakfast business.

If you are a purchaser our aim is to help you ind the perfect property for your needs. We will be prompt and ef icient in answering any queries you may have. .

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Cod Scampi Cod Fish Cake Sausage in Batter Burgers Chicken Nuggets Onion Rings Soft Drinks

Roast Chicken Steak & Kidney Pie Steak & Onion Pie Chicken & Mushroom Pie Cornish Pasties Curry Sauce Mushy Peas Gravy

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Private Sale 340.000 euros

Competa Detached property with gated entrance and separate casita. Main house, 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, utility/pantry, open plan lounge and kitchen, Casita, bedroom/sitting room with en-suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. Extensive large level terrace, 5x3 metre pool, log store, tool store, garden planted with fruit trees and established plants, sort after location with Mediterranean and mountain views backing on to National Park. Parking for 7/8 Cars. .

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booty in. Then there were new trainers for 6e, didn’t need any, but had to have some! I was wilting in the unusual February sun and some stalls had started dismantling by 1.30pm so we went for tapas and a drink.

A TRIP TO HUELIN, MALAGA Josephine Drew Reports

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y friend and I decided to go by Metro to Huelin. There is a flea market and a vintage clothing shop there apparently. My reason for going was that I wanted to go on the Metro in Malaga and didn’t know where to go. Its taken so long to complete a part of it that I felt I may have met my maker by the time the system is totally complete. My friend being younger, wanted to explore the vintage clothes shop. (I have seen these fashions come and go, done the Mini, 70s clumpy look, and the huge hair and shoulders of the 80s)! We arrived at the bus station and she looked on the map and decided that the vintage shop was only 10 mins away, (so no Metro trip for me) along Calle Heroe de Sosta. We found the shop but it was not really vintage, just second hand clothes, with expensive price tags, but as they were closing down everything was 3e or 5e, (they are going online). I found it a bit smelly, they had sprayed with a strong air freshener to mask the smell of some trainers, and I don’t know which was worse! I got a beach top and sunglasses, (beach top too small, so donated it to Cudeca), my friend got three

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items, all with a 'label'. for 9e! We felt we had to buy something, as we had made an effort to get there. Onwards and upwards we returned to Calle Heroe de Sosta and after about 5 minutes we saw a right hand turning and at the top we saw the market. (It really isn’t worth going on the metro because it would only be two stops from the bus station). I think the flea market is on every Wednesday, but I couldn’t find much information, there is plenty on the Mercadillo, but that is a daily covered market, I just think we were lucky in finding it with the help of a website called 'foursquare.com' this site suggested it was at Cruz de Humilladero. Neither of us are good at following Google maps, and really it was quite a fluke we found it as quickly as we did. By this time it was 12.30 and they pack in at 2pm, but we found a stall with mountains of clothes for 1e each or '7 for 5e', so into the piles we dived determined to get seven items! We did, mostly 'labels', Zara, Gerry Webber, and Punto Roma, and others we didn’t know. Some people were just loading their arms up without looking! Much better than the vintage shop, and the smallholder even gave us bags to stuff our

After our lunch break we decided to see the Automotive Museum location, we didn’t want to go into the museum, just find out how to get there, and go another day. It was quite nearby, only about 15 mins walk, located in a 1930s converted tobacco factory, along with a business centre and the Russian museum. We found it with no problem and popped out heads in the door and discovered there was no one on duty on the desk or anywhere on the ground floor, so we wandered about for 10 mins and then left! It really needs a long visit, the old Designer dresses were wonderful with descriptions of who wore them and when, and beautifully displayed. The cars were amazing too, but as we really shouldn’t have been there so we didn’t linger. The whole area of Huelin is lovely, with very wide pavements, and it has a different feel to Malaga City. We then went to the beach and sat for a while before going back the way we came, exhausted. So no Metro trip for me, but what I did do was get the free booklets from the El Perchal station giving me information. One small booklet is the times and the stations on lines 1 and 2 , the other larger one is a map of Malaga with practical information on monuments and museums, and the two Metro routes clearly visible on the map. So I would suggest when you go to the bus station, pop into the huge cavern that is the metro, and collect some booklets.

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

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Gymnasium (per month) 1 Month Pass / Gym & Classes – 40 euro 3 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 35 euro 2 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 30 euro 1 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 20 euro New Deal! - 2 Days a week for only 30 euro a month One off session – 5 euro

Monday-Friday Gym Discount 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00 3 months paid in advance - 15 euro Saturday 6 months paid in advance - 20 euro 10:00 - 14:00 Annual Payment - 40 euro Family Discount – Gym and class for 2 people, 3rd person free

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Adult Classes (per month) Twice a week 25 euro Three times a week 35 euro Children’s Classes (per month) Classes Discount 2 days per week 3 months paid in advance discount - 5% Taekwondo 25 euro 6 months paid in advance discount - 10% See Map Annual payment -15% Spot 5 Family Discount - Gym plus Classes for 2 people , 3rd person is free .

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

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

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

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We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian

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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

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

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

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Las Fallas de Valencia

MARCH FESTIVALS 2020 Spring and Fiestas Are In The Air

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arch festivals in Spain will entertain the locals and visitors alike. Spring has almost arrived and folk music fills the air in most city squares, some of the best March Festivals include the Sant Medir in Barcelona, the Las Fallas in Valencia and the burial of the sardine in Andalucia.

representing notable people as well traditional figures. These are then displayed in the city during the entire week of celebration before being burned down one of the most amazing bonfires that bring the Las Fallas festival to en enigmatic end.

The Las Fallas festival was intended to honour Saint Joseph the patron of the carpenters guild, Las Fallas de Valencia – Mid where this spectacular tradition March arose from. It is an impressive display of huge figures, mostly The Fallas of Valencia are comical depicting personalities in visually one of the most Spain which are made over the spectacular Fiestas you will come year only to be burnt on the last across in Spain. In mid-March, day of the fiesta. Valencia lights up its streets for an entire week of celebration and The week leading up to the Fallas parties. With work officially comes alive with fireworks suspended, the city inhabitants displays , street performances, make giant paper mache figures performance by local bands and

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so much more. There are now well over 100.000 Falleros and Falleraswhom ensure that these fiestas are an unforgettable experience each year in Valencia The Jerez Flamenco Festival For lovers of traditional flamenco and folk music the Jerez Flamenco festival is one not to miss. Jerez comes alive each March with the colour and sounds that only flamenco can do. Singing, dance and guitar music is present on every corner, plaza and street around Jerez which gives the town a unique atmosphere. The golden triangle of flamenco music is said to be located within the city walls of Jerez de la Fronterra, Cadiz and the Triana district of Seville. Jerez

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The Jerez Flamenco Festival

has a large gypsy quarter who prepare whole heatedly for this special annual event. People arrive from all over the world to take part in the Flamenco festival, they come to enjoy the historic city and listen to the very best flamenco guitar players and dancers from all over Andalucia. There are numerous headline shows at the central Vilamarta Theatre as well as other venues such as the Plaza Romero Martinez and the Palacio de Villavicencio. The Burial of the Sardine – El Entierro de la Sardina This is quite a strange festival which takes place after the carnivals in Andalucia have finished. Its true origins are not

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known though the theory goes that in the 18th century King Carlos III was given some sardines turned out to be rotten, he immediately ordered them to be buried. And this symbolic ritual has been played out ever since in many towns around Andalucia in southern Spain. The locals dress up in black, some as priests and some as nuns. who carry the sardines through the town for everyone to sea. The fish is then either buried or cooked over an open fire on wooden spits. The burial of the sardine was depicted in a painting by Francisco Goya.

San Medir Festival – Fiesta de San Medir Barcelona The Festa de San Medir is named after a saint who lived in Barcelona during the year 303 under the vicious rule of the Romans who persecuted the Christians. Legend goes that Sant Medir planted some beans which grew immediately, and for that he was taken prisoner by the Romans. The festival is usually held on the 3rd March each year when the local neighbourhoods of the districts of Gracia, Sarria and Sants in Barcelona come to life with parades and celebrations. It also one of the sweetest festivals in Spain as toms of candy, toffee and sweets are thrown from the floats of the procession.

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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across

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8 Shopping center (4) 9 Thirty-four in Roman numerals (5) 10 Augments (4) 11 Freezer (6) 12 Envisages (8) 13 Upbeat (8) 15 Arch of the foot (6) 17 The most important person in a group (7) 19 Trap (7) 22 Ruffles (6) 24 Slow (8) 26 Killer (8) 28 Male parent (6) 30 Yearn (4) 31 Italian lawn bowling (5) 32 Ellipse (4)

1 Made from the residue of grapes (4) 2 Gossiping (8) 3 Eighty-two in Roman numerals (6) 4 Arouses (7) 5 Science of flight (8) 6 Changes (6) 7 Tool used to cut wood (4) 14 Willow (5) 16 Noblemen (5) 18 Autograph (8) 20 Denial (8) 21 Flightless bird (7) 23 Boarder (6) 25 Showing favoritism (6) 27 An assemblage of parts (4) 29 Test (4) Solution on page 82

1. The newspaper Yomiuru Shimbun has the largest circulation in the world. In which country is it published? 2.Which notable Labour MP lost the 2015 General Election seat of Morley and Outwood to Conservative candidate Andrea Jenky 3. In Chemistry, which 'P' are long-chained molecules in which a group of atoms are repeated? 4. Which British athlete won Gold in both the 5000m and 10000m 2016 Olympic Games? 5. Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and Gregory Corso are collectively known by which term?

8. Which 1987 film directed by John Hughes sees Yuppie Steve Martin meet John Candy has he attempts to get home to visit his family for Thanksgiving?

6. Which F Scott Fitzgerald novel begins: 'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over 9. In Space, which 'A' is another name for a minor in my mind ever since'? planet? The closest to earth is Eros, discovered in 1898. 7. Which 'JB' who lived between 1748 and 1832 was a London-born philosopher best known as a 10. The World Health Organisation is based in proponent of Utilitarianism? which city? a) London b) Geneva c) Cologne See page 82 for answers

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MARCH FOOD AND DRINK 2020

What Is In Season This Month?

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arch is a month of transitions in Spain. The almond trees start blooming, yet chilling winds still rip through most of the peninsula. The hearty vegetables of winter are starting to disappear but the bright fruits of spring are only just starting to bud. The month of March arrives with an explosion of vegetables in the Spanish garden, specially in Navarre and La Rioja, including emblematic products like artichokes and asparagus. It also signifies the beginning of the alltoo-brief tear pea season in the Basque Country, an exquisite morsel adored by numerous Spanish chefs who know how to play with the minute size, sweetness and singular texture of these garden pearls. Torrijas A traditional treat that tends to make an appearance around the

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Easter holidays. Torrijas are similar to French toast, but about 1 million times more delicious. Thick slices of day-old baguette-style bread is soaked in milk, doused in egg and then flash fried in olive oil. They are then soaked overnight in a light honey and cinnamon syrup. There are also milk and wine based versions. Lamb With the first signs of Spring come the first Spanish lambs. March is one of the best months for the Spanish delicacy cordero asado, roast lamb. As the saying goes, “Enero y febrero preparan el buen cordero” which translates to “The good lamb is made in January and February.”

The most popular (and delicious!) way to eat lamb in Spain is by slow roasting it in traditional wood burning ovens. Lamb chops are also hugely popular here and are also usually prepared roasted.

Both dishes are often served over Easter. Asturian Hard Cider March marks the beginning of Espicha season in Asturias, a three-month-long tribute to the region’s most famous beverage: hard apple cider. After nearly three months of barrel fermentation, the tart cider is ready to start being bottled in March. But after months of waiting for the sidra to be ready, Asturians just can’t wait any longer! They skip the bottle and go straight for the glass. The ceremonial opening of the first sidra barrels of the year is celebrated with a weekendlong festival to all things Asturias: Cabrales cheese, chorizo and plenty of folk dancing all accompanied by glass after glass (or culín after culín) of fresh hard cider.

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Aspargus In Spain asparagus comes in two colours with two very distinct flavours. Green asparagus (often called trigueros) are often served simply pan seared in olive oil and sprinkled with coarse salt. White asparagus, on the other hand, are much more common here than their green counterparts and are often served boiled or conserved in vinegar. Asparagus is an ancient food that has been around for upwards of 6,000 years. It was one of Roman Emperor Augustus’s favourite foods. During the Renaissance asparagus were considered an aphrodisiac and thus were banned in convents!

Aguacate They're ten a penny at the moment and so tasty in a bacon sandwich, or topped with juicy coastal prawns, or just as they are, fresh and full of goodness. They might be more fattening

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than most fruit, but did you also know that the avocado is also a super food? Some fats can be good!

shelled peas, earning them the local name of vegetable caviar.

Squash Not just for Hallow'een - there are giant specimens of all kinds of Peas If you travel to the Basque region squash out there: butternut, pumpkin, marrow, courgette between March and June, it is they're all from the same thick likely that you will meet foodskinned family. Great for whipping lovers making a special pilgrimage of their own, and not up quick soups, roasted, even in for religious reasons either, but to puddings and pies - a very eat the tiny tear-shaped peas that versatile winter fruit from are harvested from farms which Andalucia. line El Camino de Santiago.The peas are prized by chefs based in Oranges & Lemons The orange trees are weighed the popular pintxos bars which line the streets of San Sebastian. down at the moment on our patch of green, ready to be harvested Known as guisante lágrima in and turned into marmalade, Spain, these peas sell at up to £250 a pound because they are squashed for a juicy breakfast, or better still, eaten straight from the harvested and shelled by hand tree. The lemons won't be too far and their delicate flavour is a behind, although there aren't result of the farm’s proximity to the sea which imbues the air and many of those at altitude up the mountains - you'll be surrounded soil with a subtle salinity. It can by them down at the milder coast take nearly twenty pounds of - practically driving over lemons! pods to produce one pound of

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• March 2020 Horoscopes • ARIES

20th March - 19th April

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TAURUS

omeone close to you could develop some strange symptoms that cause this person to panic. It never hurts to consult a doctor, but when this person does, he or she is likely to find that these problems are probably nothing more than stress, too much work, or overindulgence in food or drink.

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member of your household is likely to be in a very strange mood today, Gemini. This person has heard some news that is confusing and probably untrue and therefore is wondering what effect this would have on their situation.

LEO

umors may be circulating which could cause a certain panic. Some of your friends and colleagues could be calling you at home to discuss the matter. However, these rumours are probably based on little more than gossip.

CANCER

achines involved in financial transactions, such as ATMs, phone systems, or banking websites could malfunction this month, so you might have to resort to dealing with money in the old fashioned way: by going into the bank or writing checks.

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oday you might be trying to learn about a new form of modern technology, perhaps computer related, Libra, and you could find it too confusing for words. Your brain could be going into overload, so it's probably best to take it one step at a time!

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

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ome rather disturbing news about trends in the world economy could have you and everyone around you worrying about your financial future. Have faith, what you're hearing may be total misinformation.

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23rd August - 22th September

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his might be a good time to take some time for yourself, Contact with others, no matter how much you love them, isn't likely to go well, as most people are probably restless and in uncertain moods. This is a good day to catch up on your reading.

SCORPIO

23rd October - 21st November

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eirdness is the keyword. You could be flooded with information from newspapers or the Internet that seems very strange to you. There's a reason for this. It's very likely to be misinformation! Don't be afraid to take it with a grain of salt.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

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izarre news that comes to you from far away, possibly via email or the Internet, could be spreading like wildfire among the people you know and causing a lot of excitement. Take care that you don't get too excited!

umors may be circulating today which could cause a certain panic. Some of your friends and colleagues could be calling you at home to discuss the matter. However, these rumors are probably based on little more than gossip, so don't take them seriously.

AQUARIUS

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ttempts to contact others in different states or foreign countries could go awry, Cancer, as technology that we tend to take for granted, such as telephones and the Internet, could malfunction, perhaps due to solar flares.

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I was in New Mexico and a cowboy asked me if I could help round up 18 cows. I said: “Yes, of course, that’d be 20 cows.”

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We argued all day about what to call a medieval soldier. But it was getting late so we called it a knight. I trapped a couple of vegan burglars in my basement. At least I think they're vegan. They kept shouting lettuce leaf. When I was in college, I used to live on a houseboat and started dating the girl next door. Eventually we drifted apart. "Dad, how do you cast spells?" “You just follow the instructions.” “Which instructions?” “Yep, they’re the ones.“ What is the least spoken language in the world? Sign language Traumatic day yesterday. I was reading a book on climate change when suddenly the last 40 pages fell out. When I took it back to Waterstones to complain they immediately called an ambulance and rushed me to hospital. Apparently I had a ruptured appendix...

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I was going to send you a joke about herbs and fish but this is neither the thyme nor the plaice Common sense is like deodorant. Those who need it never use it. I just quit my job at the helium factory. I won’t be spoken to in that tone. At the office, the nickname that my coworkers gave me is ‘Mr. Compromise”. It isn’t my first choice, but I can live with it. Did you hear about the man who fell into the upholstery machine? He’s fully recovered.

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LILAC TIME Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cรณmpeta

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ilac Time A faint smell of lilac filled the air. There was always lilac in this part of town.Where there were grandmothers, there was always lilac. Laura Miller.

Lilacs are the essence of springtime to me; they have a unique and evocative perfume that takes me back years to childhood sunny spring days in my grandmother's garden. The laden lilac tree at the gateway to the garden would waft around its exquisite aroma, abuzz with busy bees. And to this day a whiff of lilac takes me back to tents in the garden, made from a clothes horse and old blankets, and drinks of orange squash on hot afternoons. The rest of the year, I admit, the tree led an unassuming life but for those few weeks it was a star,

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similar, here, to our beloved dama de noche (cestrum nocturnum) which also looks rather boring but that night-time scent makes up for it all. Lilacs have been out-of-fashion for several years but it seems to be sparking interest again recently with various new varieties coupled with our general swing to seasonal pleasures instead of wall-to-wall flowers throughout the year, which can become boring too! In line with the demand for seasonal foods, our gardens are also taking on a seasonal look with exciting peaks. The divas of our gardens are only meant to shine for a short while, but the anticipation is utterly delicious! It's so delightful to wander through the garden finding something seasonal and special at every turn. Fleeting it may be but it's wonderful while it

is fleeting! The syringa is a genus of twelve recognised species native to woodland and scrubland stretching across much of southeastern Europe and into Asia. It now grows in many temperate areas of the world, including much of Europe and North America. A member of the olive family, and most closely related to the common privet bush, it is tough, tolerant and drought resistant and will support temperatures as low as -30C. The name syringa is derived from the ancient Greek word syrinx meaning tube, referring to the hollow branches of the tree, and syringa vulgaris is the one we are most likely to come across; other species are mainly native to Asia and harder to find here. The beautiful panicles of flowers are, typically, lilac coloured but can

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also be found in shades of pink, nudging on burgundy, pale yellow and white. They are usually single flowering but there are double varieties around now too, commonly known as French lilacs. These double-flowered cultivars were largely bred by Victor Lemoine. Lilacs grow best on well-drained, alkaline soils. They flower on old wood, so pruning should only be taken on if really necessary. Heavy restorative pruning to neglected trees can delay flowering for a couple of years. The trunk wood is close-grained and very hard, creamy on the outside with a purple-brown heart. It has been used for making musical instruments, knife handles and engraving works.

Easter (flowering at that time of the year) and is, thus, commonly known as paschalia. In North America the connotations are somewhat more sombre. It is commonly seen there growing on old homesteads, planted singly by the front door or in lines forming a boundary to the back corners of properties. The single tree was often used to mark the grave of a baby, either stillborn or miscarried, or where the placenta was buried after birth. Sympathy cards, to this day, often show a head of lilac. Few things in nature smell as good as these flowers, which made the tree useful for another purpose – to mask the smell of 'outhouses' or privies, as we would have called them. These primitive outhouses were moved along when one got full or In Europe lilacs symbolise love; in just too smelly and a lilac tree Greece, Lebanon and Cyprus it would be planted in the filled hole has heavy associations with – plenty richness there to grow

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on! Thus a line of lilac indicated the route of the outhouses, usually on the edge of the property. The lovely perfume was handy for disguising less enticing odours! We have these lovely small trees/shrubs in stock now, in white, pink and lilac. Have you a smelly cesspit? Viveros Florena will be open normal hours throughout Easter. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Málaga. Tel:689928201 Email:florenaspain@hotmail.com Web:viverosflorena.com

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LUX MUNDI EXCURSIONS Wednesday March 11th – Coach Excursion to Almedinilla. Please come and join friends for an interesting day out to visit the old town of Almedinilla which is located in the province of Cordoba close to the border with Granada province. It is famous for its rich archaeological heritage that it treasures. On arrival here will be a guided tour in English, to visit the Roman town of El Ruedo, the Iberian settlement on the Cerro de la Cruz and the Historical museum. After the visit a free lunch has been organised. Ticket price, available at the Centre 39 Euros, or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 38 Euros. Departure times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 07.40, Caleta (Vets) 07.45, Torre del Mar (Bus station) 07.55, Viñuela (Football Pitch) 08.30. Thursday March 19th - Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 13 Euros, or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 12 Euros available at the Centre. Proceeds for fund raising. 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 / I.D. REQUIRED. Saturday March 28th – Coach trip to see “Evita” at the Salon

Varieties, Fuengirola. There will be plenty of free time on arrival at approximately 17.00 in Fuengirola to have dinner before the show, which starts at 19.30. You will depart after the show at approximately 23.00. Ticket price available at the Centre 31 Euros, or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 30 Euros. Please book early as there are limited seats available. Departure time Viñuela (Football Pitch) 15.20, Algarobbo (Lidl) 15.45, Caleta (Vets) 15.50, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 16.00.

COMPETA CHOIR "Do you enjoy singing? Does being unable to read music stop you from joining a choir? Here is the answer, come and join the new singing group The Pop and Jazz Singers, who sing 3 part harmony by learning by listening. No need to read music, but just enjoy singing. We meet every Monday at the Competa Ayuntamiento, from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Our fantastic MD Anne, will teach you new and old classic pop and jazz songs, which are fun to sing. For more information please contact Greg Starr on gregstarr4@Hotmail .com Come and join us for a couple of hours of fun singing. Look forward to seeing you. Greg Starr.”

CORAXALIA Coraxalia choir has moved to Puente Don Manuel International Choir recruiting singers Do you like singing? Would you like to join a choir? We are inviting new singers to become members of the local, long-established choir, Coral Coraxalia under the leadership of Eusebio Pita. Great, friendly atmosphere, all nationalities, good repertoire, performances and concerts, social events, possible touring, etc. Rehearsals Thursdays 17.30 – 20.00 in the room under Inmobiliaria Maroma Estate Agents on the opposite side of the road to Arkwrights Supermarket, (on the left at the crossroads in Puente Don Manuel A402) Plenty of free parking. Come along to a rehearsal and hear us and decide if you’d like to join us! For more information call 689 111 352 email eucorax@hotmail.es. Football Club Fun Day 29th March Cómpeta Football Club Fun Day! Come and join us on 29th March for a fun-filled day at Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta. There will be live music, food and drink, flamenco dancing, Zumba and much much more! Lots of prizes and activities for the whole family! From 11 am! Support your local football club and help us become even bigger and even better!


would like to thank Mark and the gang at the Punta Lara Bar for providing a fun atmosphere for many years and we wish them the best in their future endeavours. Please keep an eye on this space for future announcements of upcoming CAS quizzes when we find our next location.

ART EXHIBITIONS IN GALERIA LUZ DE LA VIDA! In March the gallery features art by Lieuwke Loth and other International artists. The gallery space feels authentic and cosy but in the same time presents a modern look showing contemporary art, in the atmospheric garden sculptures are shown, its a perfect COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY Each month the Costa Animal place to sit down and relax and Society (CAS) allocates €500 to enjoy the beauty. help the homeless kitten and cat Feel welcome to visit us, we’ve all population in Nerja, Maro and the surrounding countryside. kinds of art, big, small, abstract, figurative, colorful, black and white, Unfortunately in the process of rescuing our feline friends and paintings or sculptures and if you providing for the stable cat colonies like to purchase an original art postcard or art poster, you can find that we are aware of those funds are quickly exhausted.Examples of that as well in the gallery! costs incurred include: food, blood Get inspired by high quality art and tests, neutering, vaccinations, treatment for worms, fleas and a good atmosphere! Calle Laberinto 15 Bajo, Competa ticks, microchipping and providing Business hours: Thursday & Friday the cats with passports for rehoming abroad. If foster homes 11:00-14:00 & 17:00 - 20:00 Tuesday and Saturday 11:00-14:00 cannot be found, kenneling costs can quickly escalate. Thus, the or on appointment 0031-650408977 (also whatsapp) adding machine tape runs on and on. Life on the streets for a info@lieuwkeloth.nl homeless cat is one of constant More information; danger and a tireless quest for food www.galerialuzdelavida.com www.facebook.comgalerialuzdelavi and shelter. If you would like to be part of our team helping to da shepherd these lovely animals from the mean streets to loving, forever PUNTA LARA CAS QUIZ The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is homes please contact Fiona via currently seeking a new venue for costaanimalsociety@gmail.com. its monthly quiz preferably near to the Urbanization Punta Lara. CAS

BLOOD DONATION COMPETA Monday 2nd March From 17:00 at 21:00 Place Centro de Ocio de Adultos CUDECA AND HELLE HOLLIS On February 4, Helle Hollis Marketing Manager Christine Fleischer presented their annual cheque donation of €1,000 to the CUDECA Communication & Fundraising Manager Angel Krebbers at the palliative centre of the Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice to help continuing their special kind of caring. These funds have been raised from the Helle Hollis´ campaign “Cudeca charity number C0001” which gives a 15% discount to all car hires, and Helle Hollis donates 10% to the Cudeca Hospice for the same period they are renting. Everyone can help to increase this amount to Cudeca Hospice by entering the charity number C0001 into the charity number box when booking a hire car on the Helle Hollis website www.hellehollis.com. For further info or to get a 15% direct discount please visit the web link www.hellehollis.com/en/charities/c udeca/ and don’t forget to insert your charity discount number C0001.


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

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

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

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

Tourist Information Cómpeta Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar

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

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

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

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

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

1004 093 1002 025

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

Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.30 Sat, Sun & Festivals 9.00 Sat & Festivals 15.30 Sun 18.00 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15

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

Church Services Cรณmpeta Catholic

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

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

Cรณmpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

National Holidays

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January 1st

New Years Day

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January 6th

Three Kings Day

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February 28th

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May 1st

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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

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BUSIN

Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

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

Carpenters

Glass, lighting & blinds

CARPENTRY

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

Andrew: 660 597 894 Andrewthecarpenter@gmail.com

Construction

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.com

Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

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

Joe Jones 655 791167

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

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

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Construcciones Schmid S.L Tel: 652 656 066

Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734

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

Bike Rental

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Electricians

cyclemalaga.com

Electrician Tel 951242449

Hairdressers

Health & Beauty

Rapid Construction Phone: 952.539.742

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

Electricians Roger 648 025 901

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

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

Furniture Stores BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

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NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

Leisure & Hobbies

Competa Motors

RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS

Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869

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

www.vespadelsol.com

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

cyclemalaga.com

VENTA EL CURRO

General & Electrical Mechanic

Costa del Sol & Axarquia

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

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

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

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

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

cyclenerja.com

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Argentinian Grill

ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)

www.ventaelcurro.com Restaurante El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 - Cómpeta Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 El Cortijo - Competa Tel:952 553 647 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 Bar Miguel - Competa Tel: 952 516 754 .

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

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Brogan Properties Tel: 952 55 38 60 Axarquia Properties Tel: 609 436 537 Immotions Real Estate Tel: 654 899 531 Andalucia Real Estate Tel: 952 534481 .

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Restaurante Bistro 6 Tel: 951 832 817 .


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Satellite Services

Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 Sky Digital Tel: 952 464 378

Solicitors

Swimming Pool Heating

Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Spa’s & Saunas

Vets

Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

Windows & Doors

UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com

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

Official Manufacturer

Window Tinting

Solar Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Upholstery

Wine / Bodega

Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64

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

www.bluebadgemobility.com

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

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

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

Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965

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March 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 Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00 at the Centre. Every Tuesday 11.30 to 13.00 & Thursday 16:30 to 18:00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre. Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 1 Euro. Proceeds for fundraising. Alternate Wednesdays– Tech. Workshop, computer, phones and tablet. Time 10.00 to 11.30. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Proceeds for fundraising. Alternate Wednesdays – Good Listeners. When you need to talk, you need a good listener. Time 10.00 to 11.30. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 – 17.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books.

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Time 11.00 to 13.00. Monday March 2nd - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch Time 13.00. Tuesday March 3rd - U3A Photography Group. Time 15.00 to 17.00. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Friday March 6th – World Womens Day of Prayer 2020. All are welcome at the Centre and the theme this year is “Rise! Take your Mat and Walk”. Time 17.00. Monday March 9th – Spanish History Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00. ion) 07.55, Viñuela (Football Pitch) 08.30. Monday March 16th - U3A Art Appreciation Group. Please come and join friends. Starting with a miniseries telling the intimate history of a most illustrious brotherhood of Impressionist artists Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne and Manet. Time 11.00. 3 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 2 Euros available at the Centre. Proceeds for fundraising. Wednesday March 25th - Talk about the “Magic of Hawaii”, talk by Norma Masip on her life during the time she spent in Hawaii. After the talk there will be a light lunch. Time 12.00 at the Centre. Ticket price 11 Euros, or with Friends of Lux Mudi Card 10 Euros. .

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 Dave on 654085811 or website: rblnerja.wordpress.com

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

SAYALONGA Gorgeous property with outstanding panoramic mountain & sea views, comprising f/f kitchen, spacious living area, 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom. 7mt x 4mt pool, beautiful terraces and successful rental history.

REF: C3655

Awaiting EPC

249,000€

VIÑUELA Excellent country villa with spectacular mountain views & very good access between Trapiche and Viñuela. Approx. 110m2 with high ceilings, L-shape lounge/dining area, f / f kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & utility room. Low maintenance garden with 8mt x 4mt pool, sun terrace, gazebo and covered patio.

REF: MS221

Awaiting EPC

239,000€

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EL MORCHE

ARCHEZ A charming and traditional fully renovated town house in the centre of the village with shops and parking close by. 2 bedrooms - both with en suite bathrooms, open plan living room and kitchen, entrance hall and roof terrace. The perfect holiday bolt hole.

Superb contemporary apartment with sea views just a few steps from the beach. Approx. 100m2 with open plan lounge / dining room with Juliet balconies, separate kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, terrace, patio & parking space. Local amenities close by.

REF: C1457

REF: MS182

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EPC RATING E

86,000€

EPC RATING E

188,900€

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


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