The Grapevine Magazine March 2022 by The Grapevine Magazine

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March 2022 Issue 201

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Editors Note... This is the time when talking to relatives back home you realise how lucky we are to have such beautiful weather all year round. It sometimes feels like England when I wake to take my son to school but by lunchtime you could easily hit the beach and sunbathe. Almost two seasons in one day. Meanwhile I talk to relatives who stay cosy at home as its too cold to venture outdoors. However, the great weather does nothing to solve the drought situation in which the reservoirs are currently at 30% of their capacity.

Front Cover Photo: Espetos, Malaga

March is a great month to get out and visit new places this month we feature Torrox and different landmarks of Malaga. My family has lived here for nearly 20 years and we still like getting out to explore different places. Malaga is definitely a firm favourite with plenty to do and see and many places to eat and drink but then it is always lovely to return home.

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Next month is the April Property Feature. The property market is currently experiencing a boom so if you are looking to sell now is a great time, why not get in touch to find out about our great advertising deals for the next month's feature

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March Weather Days with rainfall: 5 Days Avg Max Temperature: 18.7 c Hours of Sunshine : 7 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine. The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

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Inside This Month

6 The Cruise Market It Is Time To Celebrate New Horizons! 24 For The Love Of Torrox BluCee visit Torrox Costa & Torrox Pueblo, the village that claims to have the best climate in Europe.

30 Competa Medical Centre Is this The Year Of the New Medical Centre? Local Competa resident Josephine Drew shares her thoughts.

68 The Succulent World Of Sedums Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta.

José Luis

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

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Tel: +34 618 295 063 Walking to village! Price:319,000 Euros

Tel: Office +34 601 626 525 Beautiful property! Price:159,950 Euros

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Av.Andalucia Denise Hill65c Torre del Mar 29740, Malaga Price:265,000 Euros

Archez Wonderfully restored 4 bed 2 bath village house (119m²) including separate 1/2 bed 1 bath guest house (68m2) with separate entrance. Lots of original features, plenty of outside space and great rental potential.

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Canillas de Albaida Delightful, modern 3 bed, 2 bath villa (165m²) with a large garage and utility room. Located within walking distance of the village. Spacious accommodation, great outside space and easy access make this a superb property.

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New this month!

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Canillas de Aceituno Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath villa (116m²) living/dining area with separate kitchen, lush Mediterranean gardens with fruit trees & private pool. Great outside spaces for al fresco dining and relaxing with stunning mountain, countryside & village views.

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Fantastic opportunity to create a bespoke property on an existing footprint (104m²), rural setting, spectacular views of sea, a chance to create a property to your individual requirements, making your very own place in the sun.

Very attractive 3 bed 2 bath villa (115m²) ideally located close to Torrox with excellent access & sea views. The perfect holiday home/rental property with open plan living accommodation and a secluded pool area.

A fully modernised townhouse (38m²) appealing to a couple requiring a ready to move into holiday, rental or full time home. Benefiting from the amenities of the village and parking right outside.

EPC - E

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EPC - N/A

Stunning views

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Fantastic 4 beds, 3 baths south facing villa (218 m²) in an elevated position. Unique features with board and beam ceilings, private pool, great outside spaces and unobstructed stunning views.

Character 3 bed and 2 bath townhouse (131m²), separate lounge, dining and kitchen areas, enclosed patio, roof terrace with mountain, countryside and village views and easy walking distance to local amenities.

Large luxury 4 bed and 3 bath villa (162m²), bright open plan living area with kitchen, fantastic fully glazed sunroom , sunny pool area with stunning views, double garage and walking distance to the beach!

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“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and Grapevine To advertise call 637 registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”

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Fabulous 3 bed 2 bath country villa (109m²) situated within an olive grove with spacious living accommodation, part-covered terrace, gazebo, pool, storage/utility rooms and breathtaking countryside views.

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EPC - E

Stunning views

Price: 135,000 Euros

Cutar Lovely townhouse with 3 beds and 1 bath (128m²), roof terrace and patio and a garden, located in the heart of the village, close to all amenities.

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Modern 4 bed, 2 bath townhouse (112m²) with stylish interior, living/dining with separate kitchen, immaculately presented, modern fixtures and fittings in bathrooms & kitchen, balcony and Lshaped terrace with outside kitchen, great location.

Beautiful rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (139m²) within walking distance of the village with spacious living accommodation, private pool, covered terrace, irrigated gardens and a successful rental history.

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Sayalonga Beautiful rustic 3 bed, 1 bath villa (95m²), living/dining and open plan kitchen, covered and curtained dining terrace with outside kitchen and barbeque, swimming pool with space for sun loungers, ample parking space.

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Competa Recently finished 3 bed, 2 bath + 2 wc (180m²) modern apartment set over 3 floors, living/dining/kitc hen, ultramodern fixtures and fittings, spacious garage, balcony with sea and countryside views.

Periana

Remote country house (75m²) with 2 beds, 1 bath, cloak/wc, terrace and pool situated within a settlement of 4 houses in the foothills of the mountains with breathtaking views of the dramatic landscape.

Competa

Renovated 3 bed, 1 bath townhouse (84m²) reception room, lounge, separate kitchen & dining room, roof terrace with country and village views, bodega with wc that could be converted into additional accom.

EPC - E

ref: t1300 EPC - F Price reduced!

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Casabermeja

Beautifully presented rustic villa with 3 beds and 2 baths (194m²) with spacious rooms. Plenty of terraces, a large pool and outside kitchen/bbq. Ample parking with a car port and presently used as a successful rental business.

EPC - E

Fantastic views!

ref: v1439 EPC - F Price: 98,000 Euros

ref: t1393 Price: 82,000 Euros

Competa

Canillas de Aceituno Clean and tidy 3 bed, 1 bath apartment (79m²), open plan living/dining with separate kitchen, ideally situated with easy access to village, parking outside. The perfect full time home, lock up and leave holiday home or rental property.

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Modern 2 bed 1 bath 1st floor apartment (52 m²) with sea views and on-street parking – a great ‘lock up and leave’ holiday home/rental property with a walled terrace and balcony terrace.

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CAN WE GET OFF AT ALL PORTS AND MOVE AROUND INDEPENDENTLY? Whether you can leave the ship independently depends on the port of call and the ship you're travelling on. Larger ships tend to have less freedom but that is due to change very soon. Our latest intelligence is that all ports of call will be open for travellers to move around freely by the beginning of June this year.

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THE CRUISE MARKET

HOW HAS CRUISING CHANGED? The short answer is not very much. You may have to wear masks whilst walking around inside the ship and you will not be able to serve yourself at buffets but rely on waiter service. Other than this, you will not be subjected to anything out of the ordinary – the emphasis is now on getting things back to normal whilst being sensible, so crowded dance floors may be a little while away but sitting and chatting with friends is totally normal.

It Is Time To Celebrate New Horizons!

ith fleets of refurbished, sparkling pristine and even some new ships - it is time to celebrate new horizons!

IS IT NOW SAFE TO GO CRUISING? Huge precautions are in place to ensure that your cruise holiday is safe and enjoyable. Currently everyone cruising will be COVID It is so refreshing to be able to tell tested, free-of- charge, upon people that it is appearing more embarkation. An army of and more likely that cruising is personnel have been deployed to now back on track and that now provide fast, accurate testing both is a really good time to consider before and during your cruise. A breaking free and boarding that safe and unobtrusive level of special cruise you have been social distancing exists onboard dreaming of. Possibly the hardest such as limitation on how many hit of all industries, cruise can be in a lift at one time and companies have had to do a lot of staggered disembarkation time thinking, redesigning, testing and slots at ports. Medical centres investment in order to deliver a onboard have been enlarged with safe product. We have followed more specialist equipment. At the the developments closely. Our cost of millions, air filtration clients are asking us advice and systems have been installed to we must be properly informed ensure the air inside is as clean and equipped to answer and clear as the air outside on responsibly. This what we are deck. being asked -

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WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AS A SAFE CRUISE? Avoid for now busy airports and flying as this does still pose a bit of a risk. So wherever possible sail from a port that is within driving distance. Also choose a cruise that has been safely and successfully operating for some time. The main Mediterranean and Caribbean ports are the best bets. Choose Rome or Naples over Bonifacio or Ancona. The smaller ports are gradually imposing proper testing and monitoring disciplines, but for now rely on the tested and proven destination. The Cruise Market is here to answer all of your questions and play its part in helping you get the very best and safest cruise possible. Call us today 351 571 387, info@thecruisemarket or Whatsapp 641 609 387

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"sheared in half", while other parts were also shattered.

NEWS IN SPAIN

This Months Update

or years, the halls of the Neeveen yacht have hosted magnificent parties .Those business meetings attended by Arab sheikhs, rich European and American businessmen and personalities from the Marbella jet set , invited by the Ashmawi family,s of the Neeveen. It was a yacht anchored in Puerto Banús until last month. Some advertising for Marbella refers to it as one of the “bigest and famous luxury yachts” from “one of the best ports in the world”. The information was outdated last month when the story of Arab-Marbellian luxury ended suddenlyon the Chucha beach, in Carchuna (Granada). At that time, the 27.43 meters long and 6.3 wide and the 35 years of luxury and glamour were stranded about 20 meters from the Granada beach. The three passengers were rescued by Motril firefighters, who lowered them down a ladder and carried them to the shore in their arms. That's where the glamour faded . A week later, the yacht is still stranded waiting for a refloating plan and its owners do not even claim it. Hours after the accident, the three passengers had disappeared from the map and nobody knows where they are. The

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ghost village has emerged on the Spanish-Portuguese border where drought has nearly emptied a dam, revealing eerie, grey ruins. The village was flooded in 1992 to create the Alto Lindoso reservoir. The dam is currently at about 15 per cent capacity. The local mayor says a large Portuguese energy company has mismanaged water use With the reservoir at 15 per cent of its capacity, details of a life frozen in 1992, when the Aceredo village in Spain's north-western Galicia region was flooded to create the Alto Lindoso reservoir, have emerged. "It's as if I'm watching a movie. I have a feeling of sadness," 65-year-old pensioner Maximino Perez Romero, from A pride of the Marbella Neeveen , Coruna, said. "My feeling is that is torn between the shipwreck and this is what will happen over the a rescue between the stones of years due to drought and all that, the Granada beach from which with climate change.” there are serious doubts as to whether it will come out in one oyal Decree-Law 7/2021 piece. has now come into force in Spain and, closely following the European Union professional triathlete has directives on consumer protection, described finding her means that drivers who buy £10,000 bike "crushed" second-hand cars can enjoy an while unpacking her luggage after extended warranty period. Before an EasyJet flight to Spain. the change, vehicles purchased India Lee, who has competed for privately in Spain came under a Great Britain at events around the maximum guarantee period of six world, discovered the damage months; this can now be extended shortly after arriving in Alicante. for up to a year as long as the Ms Lee, from Winchester, told the contract doesn’t specify otherwise. BBC she relied on the bike for her However, it’s important to note that livelihood.EasyJet apologised and there is no obligation for private said it was "urgently sellers to guarantee this minimum. investigating”. In the case of dealerships, a Ms Lee flew from Bristol to the minimum of one year warranty is Spanish resort for a three-week training programme, ahead of the required by law, and this period new season. "I unzipped the bag can be extended for up to 24 months. During the stipulated one and just stood there staring at it or two year time frame, the seller with my hands on my knees," will be responsible for any repairs she said. "The more I looked at that arise from so-called hidden it, the more I saw how bad it vices – faults that develop after was." She said the thru-axel - the thick the vehicle was purchased and weren’t expressly listed in the bit of metal that holds the wheel contract. on - appeared to have been

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Nº of Beds & Baths: 3 bed 2 bath Sqm²: 168m² Ref: TH1002 Pool: No

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Nº of Beds & Baths: 3 bed 2 bath Sqm²: 120m² Ref: TAP297 Pool: Yes

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS 5 Steps To Be Followed For Dealing With An Inheritance Of An Expat Or Non-resident In Spain

rganizing an inheritance in Spain is a difficult task for everyone, specially if you don't know the Spanish law. In this post we explain the basic steps to be followed when a nonresident or expat passes away owning assets in Spain. It is necessary to carry out a legal procedure to change ownership of assets of the deceased person into the name of the heirs. 1st Step: Get an original death certificate. This official document is normally provided by the funeral company and it can also be obtained from the Civil Registry. 2nd Step: Get original certificates of the last will (if any) signed by the deceased person, as well as the certificate of any life insurance policies in place. With these certificates we will confirm if the deceased person made a will in Spain. We can find

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two situations: a) Existence of a will made inside or outside Spain. In this case the assets will be distributed according to the wishes of the deceased person. b Non-existence of a will. If the deceased person never made a will, the distribution of his assets will be made according to the laws of his nationality. 3rd Step: the heirs or relatives of the deceased person will have to sign an inheritance deed in front of a Spanish Public Notary in order to accept and distribute all the assets. Please, be aware that debts are also inherited so it is important to confirm that the value of the assests is higher than any possible debts. 4th Step: Filling Inheritance Tax Form 650 with the local Tax Office. For EU citizens there are allowances up to 1.000.000 euros

per heir (in case of direct relatives: spouse and children), so in most cases there won't be any inheritance tax to be paid. The inheritance taxes must be filled within 6 months from the date of the death. 5th Step: Take the inheritance title deeds to the Land Registry in case the deceased person owned a real state property or to banks /insurance companies in case the deceased person had funds, bank accounts or life insurance policies. We recommend hiring the professional services of a solicitor so this procedure can be done in a speedy and correct way. AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Mr Jose Manuel Garzon Senior Partner mail@axarquiasolicitors.com tel. 952 901225

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Rent a Car from Torre del Mar, Malaga and nearby, with prices starting as low as 25€ per day. We are an eco-friendly rent a car company based in Torre del Mar, Malaga, looking to satisfy the needs of any type of client we meet. Sierra Rentals offers brand new cars – hybrids or with very low emissions – ready for you to drive around the most beautiful places on Costa del Sol and beyond. You don’t have to come to our office, we can bring your car to you! More than that, we are now open every month of the year, so don’t hesitate to think about us if you are visiting Spain out of season. We are certain you will be pleasantly surprised by our fleet, as part of the amazing Andalusian experience! Check out our vehicle selection.

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LANDMARKS IN MALAGA A Brief Guide to Some Historial Buildings in Malaga.

f you're a history buff or just interested in architecture, there are a number of well preserved landmarks situated in the heart of historical Malaga. The dynamic architecture found here draws people in the millions each year to explore every nook and cranny before seeking out adventure some other place.There are a great number of historical places in Malaga that will satisfy any history buff's needs. The best-preserved Moorish fortification found anywhere in Spain just happens to be in Malaga. The Alcazaba fortress was built in the 11th century for the express purpose of defending the town from a seaward launched attack. The defensive walls, of which there are three, have one hundred towers overlooking the Malaga port. To accommodate the rulers at the time of its construction as well as in the future the interior consisted of

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three magnificent palaces for the Nazarite Kings. This beautiful piece of period architecture is now an archaeological museum where they display the many artefacts excavated from this site.

of the stones to build the Alcazaba which is evident due to the Roman inscriptions found on some of them.

Another important stop on your sojourn of discovery is the If you like castles you will love this Malaga Cathedral one of the most noticeable buildings in one situated above the Alcazaba Malaga. This cathedral was built Fortress. The place where this in 1528 by Pedro Lopez and 14th century castle sits is on the Diego Siloe once again on the site of a lighthouse called JbelFaroFeature Articles, some people site of a mosque. Even though it say there is an even older Muslim was consecrated as a cathedral castle under the lighthouse said to it was never finished as exemplified by the name; it's have been constructed by Emir Abdar-Rahman This castle is from called locally "la Manquita" or "the missing". The cathedral the Phoenician period built by suffered many setbacks Yusuf I of the Granada Kingdom. including lack of funds which hindered its building progress The next point of interest is the Roman Theatre only discovered in but in 1782 the building program was called to a halt even though recent times when they were building a garden for the Citizen's the southern side was left unfinished and unfinished it Arts Centre. They uncovered stones dating from the 1st century remains to this day. BC at the foot of the hill on which These are just a few of the many Alcazaba Fortress now sits. architectural sites on offer in this Apparently the Moors used some fantastic city.

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FOR THE LOVE OF TORROX by BluCee

ere’s a reason people flock back to Torrox year after year. Both the costa and pueblo of Torrox have long been popular with holiday makers and those looking to make their home in the area alike. The Costa has a laidback feel, the perfect relaxed holiday retreat with a variety of restaurants to suit all. Having won the award of “best climate in Europe”, and with 9km of wide sandy beaches, you’ll find people taking advantage of the fabulous sub-tropical climate all year round. There have been settlements in Torrox since at least Phoenician times but the name itself comes from the Arabic word for tower. Enjoy a walk/jog/cycle along the promenade from El Faro (the

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lighthouse) where you can view Roman ruins through a newly constructed glass floored “Balcon de Torrox” all the way down down to the historical Phoenician settlement of El Morche. Are you dreaming of a beach holiday property? BluCee have an exclusive 2 bedroom aprtment in El Peñoncilla that could be just the place for you if you’re looking to walk straight out onto the sand in the morning. The traditional white village of Torrox Pueblo is situated 4km inland. The Moors left their stamp on the village and it still has the architecture to show for it. Narrow flower-lined streets of houses lead to a main square which is the hub of the village and rarely empty, and in the summer it is shaded by a roof of brightly coloured umbrellas - a

great photo opportunity! After the area was converted to Catholicism the 17th century Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación was built and still stands today. There are plenty of monuments and history for you to discover across the village and many of the information signs are available in German and English. The surrounding countryside (campo) preserves the agricultural history of the area. Once an important producer of silk and sugar cane these days the farmers focus on fruit and vegetable greenhouses as well as traditional terraces with olive, avocado, mango and almond trees. There are beautiful walks to be had and rural tourism is very popular. Torrox starts the year with a

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Three Kings parade and then kicks off their carnival season in February - there’s a prize for best costume and it’s great fun watching all the entries. Semana Santa is a big deal in Spain and the atmospheric white streets of the pueblo are a great place to experience the processions. Another big one is the Romeria (pilgrimage) of San Antonio which is celebrated with many traditional Andalusian sights such as flamenco, singing and horse racing. A large German festival (Oktoberfest) is held in Torrox Costa in late September and has proved to be a massive hit with 50,000 visitors. And the first weekend of October is Torrox feria with music, a fairground, entertainment and plenty of food and drink! The last Sunday before Christmas is the highly anticipated celebration of a local

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dish, Migas, served throughout the village with salad and wine, and of course more music and dancing. There are plenty of different festivals to be enjoyed throughout the year, we’ve not mentioned them all, so you’ll be spoilt for choice! Also in the municipality of Torrox and to the west of the main town is the seaside village of El Morche. You can walk from Torrox town along the seafront to El Morche and enjoy it’s expansive beach and seaside bars, restaurants and cafes. BluCee have an exclusive 2 bedroom 2 bathroom penthouse apartment in El Morche with a large roof terrace just across the road from the beach. The area is also a destination for sports events. There is a yearly

sea swim for charity as well as an aquathlon and triathlon. Cycling is very popular in the region and local companies organise tours and holidays. BluCee are happy to help you find your home and settle into the area, contact us at info@blucee.com BluCee can help you find your dream property contact us today info@blucee.com To see how we can help. Contact BluCee for more information - info@blucee.com Henny 650 976 183 Michelle 610 447 527 See advert on page 23.

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COMPETA MEDICAL CENTRE Is this The Year Of the New Medical Centre?

edical Centre 2022, is this the year of the new Medical Centre? Cynical old soul that I am but I have been through so many rumours that I will wait and see! Way back, about twelve years ago the sign for the new centre went up at the ‘knicker factory’, that sign eventually disintegrated over the years with no progress but a lot of hot air and a mended roof on the building, and now once more the building work has restarted under the car park. (Who remembers the idealized Architect drawing of future car park, with grass, a fountain in front and not a car in sight)! The last time the centre was going to be there, windows were put in and then taken out, and the talk at Miguel’s was, ‘hope the glass is more frosted than that, but it will be fun watching examinations when in the waiting room’, aka Bar Miguel. (On February 8th this year, it’s been opened for sixteen years)!

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The ‘pre pre Covid’ surgery was fun to visit if you like noise and chaos. There were patients with small dogs, babies in prams inside the small waiting room, along with gran, maybe great gran and mum, and a receptionist working part of the morning trying to keep order. There were casual visitors seeing who had been ‘hatched and dispatched’, (it was more a meeting place than a surgery), and a regular visit from ‘ola Lola’, with a smile and an enquiry as to why you were there, then there would be a general discussion of everyone’s’ aches and pains. Aurelio visited for a daily sweet fix, (there was a bowl on the desk, he was diabetic), and ‘Fernando one toe’ and dog, popped in most days. Urine tests were always a source of speculation, if a young girl came from doctors’ room and asked the receptionist for a container, heads would bob with whispers of ‘embarazada’ (pregnant), a middle aged, just a knowing nod, and an old person, a sympathetic look. I loved it, all this Covid has changed it to a boring waiting

room, with the receptionist, in a white coat, demanding silence. Years ago, Fernando had been a sugarcane cutter, then agricultural worker and would come back from work, ‘under the weather’, holding the tail of his donkey, (known to some as Donkey Man). The animal would bring him to the centre of the village by Vendimia, and both would wander up the narrow street to home, sometimes together, sometimes individually, and there were even postcards on sale in Marco Polo of this sight. He lived on his own, got diabetes, had a toe removed and eventually a leg and finally died, sadly Lola did too, but not Aurelio, he’s about, cheerfully sitting outside the bank or the church, now that the Ocio next to the Consultorio has not reopened. For the past fourteen or so years the surgery’s medical team has greatly improved, with a twentyfour-hour ambulance service and helpful staff. The days of going to the hospital for minor blood tests

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or ECGs are long gone. There is an efficient computer system which when first introduced showed up all the people who had been wrongly put on the system and some who had not, but in time everything got sorted. The appointment system improved, no more remembering the time, and fighting with another person at the surgery door saying, ‘it’s my turn’. At first, we all sat about clutching our paper appointments asking, ‘what time are you?’ which helped the very old generation, who couldn’t read very well. (Some of you may be wondering why reading an appointment is difficult, but historically for that very old generation only basic schooling was for the men, and the ladies learned other skills). The signs on the doors of ‘do not disturb’, for years were largely ignored by all ages, and it was not uncommon for one to be with the nurse and have someone barge in with a cheery wave, even if you were at deaths door! I expect the new place will be

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sterile, modern, silent and no fun. Still, it may have a toilet that boasts soap and paper towels, something that is lacking in the present surgery and indeed has been for years, or I have been unlucky using it when it’s just run out. I used to use the Ocio, when working over the road for Caritas, that always had soap and towels, a spotless loo and 80c coffee. (Noticed in January that the Caritas building is no more). The Ocios on the coast are all open, but I think the reason ours hasn’t is because it is a bit small for social distancing, having said that the men all sit close to each other on the benches in the Plaza and at tables in the bars anyway! I miss it and so do the men, who are chucked out of the home after breakfast (floors to be swilled, men get in the way)! The previous Ocio (means leisure) was over the Unicaja bank up the stairs, not a good venue for limpy-legged pensioners and then a replacement was opened to quite a fanfare, with computers and a large TV lounge, but the

men preferred sitting at tables concentrating on banging dominoes about. The ladies hardly ever used it but some of us Brits did, especially after a doctor’s visit, finding it friendly, warm, with a well-stocked bar and decent coffee including a small cake, here’s hoping it opens soon. If you are a pensioner and fancy a visit to a local Ocio, don’t mention that you are from another village. Having said that I’ve visited a couple in other areas and never been challenged, even though I looked like an exhausted tourist when I visited Cordoba! The one by the Torre bus station has a lovely large garden, with clean loos. I’m not criticising the Ayuntamiento, my tongue as usual is firmly in my cheek! Josephine Drew

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COMPETA CAR BOOT SALE Saturday 5th March From 11am To 3pm

here do I start? Is the first question I ask, the second question is, “Where does it all come from?” Moving house is a huge undertaking at any time but moving from somewhere you have lived for 10 years and downsizing quite considerably is even more of a challenge. The “stuff" I seem to have accumulated is extraordinary. And so the clear out begins.... as it turns out my “stuff" is not bad and some of it is hardly used and there's even things that are still new, but what will I do with it all? I decide that I quite fancy having

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a little sale and look around for flea markets or local Boot Sales. The only ones available are on the coast and the prospect of carting my wares all the way down there on a Sunday morning at the crack of a sparrows fart is not overly appealing if I'm being honest. It is with all this in mind that the idea of the Competa Car Boot sale is formed. Maria from the Hotel Balcon here in the village, has agreed that we can use their car park on Saturday 5th March from 11am to 3pm, which I think are quite sociable hours! (Stall holders can access from 10am and all cars must book in advance) Each person taking

part, whether buying or selling, will receive a ticket which will entitle them to a free drink when buying food at the Balcon Hotel (two or more tapas minimum). Stall holders are asked to bring their own tables, be finished by 3pm and please take any rubbish with them. If you would like to book a place for your car or have any enquiries, please call me Sam Benson on 622776643. Who knows, if it all goes well, we might make it a regular thing. Sam Benson

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MORINGA SPAIN

A New Super Food Grown In Malaga

mong the Axarchic crops of avocados and mangoes, a new member has crept in, the moringa. Considered a superfood, this tree product `Sabor a Málaga´ from India has been growing in the Malaga region for 5 years. Salvador Rodríguez was a businessman far from the agricultural world who decided to believe in this plant, betting on sustainable and ecological cultivation .

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Under the name `Moringa Spain´, Rodríguez markets in Spain and exports to Europe the product extracted from the tree of life. The cultivation extends over five hectares distributed by different farms in Rincón de la Victoria. A dark green leaf that grows on trees that can reach up to 15 meters in height. Typical of tropical climates, resistant to drought, but which requires ordinary amounts of water to offer a quality product. It contains more

than 90 nutrients and is rich in Vitamin A, C and E, calcium and antioxidants. In addition, three grams of the product is equivalent to the recommended amount of vegetable protein per day . This is Moringa Oleifera . A food that can be consumed in infusions, capsules, powder or seeds and that the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and the WHO (World Health Organization) described as the discovery of the century .

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"I opted for a quality moringa, to differentiate myself from the competition even though my prices are slightly high," Rodríguez argues. This position was responsible for Salvador choosing to grow moringa trees . "It can be extracted through forage cultivation, but the quality is lower. Analysis indicats that with the cultivation of the trees we extract a product that contains 32% of the vegetable protein, while through the forage 20% is extracted", he indicates. In Moringa Spain' they carry out 5 o 6 cuts a year, beginning the season when the heat arrives at the end of May or beginning of June and ending it in November. In addition, they dry the leaves by hand in the shade.

to eat a maximum of three grams of moringa per day, depending on caloric expenditure," says Rodríguez, who determines that his Hispanic audience is between 25 and 55 years old. “I try to be cautious. If you contact someone who has any pathology or disease, I recommend that you consult your doctor before ingesting it, ”he explains. “Moringa has a great satiating effect, it does not contain theine but it does contain threonine, which helps prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver. These are the benefits that customers value the most,” Rodríguez points out. He also explains that they have added a new product to the catalogue which is moringa oleifera in dried leaves flavoured with stevia. This format is used for infusions.

This small company from Malaga markets in Spain through its online store. "It is recommended

After five years of work and with a first season in which the entire crop was spoiled, the product

currently reaches Germany, France, Denmark and Finland in bulk. `Moringa Spain´ produces between 25,000 and 30,000 kilos of dehydrated leaves per year. Salvador affirms that it is his personal commitment to himself a project in which he believed and that he fights to maintain. He affirms that without his other two companies he could not survive, but that he has four people who are part of this business. It sets the horizon in the great Spanish food platform. "I don't care if I market with my brand or with yours, what we want is to be able to reach more people and make this superfood known," concludes the entrepreneur.

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CHECK YOUR PASSPORT Travelling to Spain

f you have friends and family from the UK coming to visit you in Spain, do make sure that they are aware of the rules on passport validity. Check your passport and travel documents before you travel. If you are travelling to Spain for work, read the guidance on visas and permits as the rules have changed since 1 January 2021.

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Passport validity If you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must meet the Schengen area rules. Today, the Schengen Area encompasses most EU countries, except for Bulgaria, Croatia,

Cyprus, Ireland and Romania. However, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are currently in the process of joining the Schengen Area and already applying the Schengen acquis to a large extent. Additionally, also the nonEU States Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein have joined the Schengen Area. Your passport must meet 2

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requirements. It must be: less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’) valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’) Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old. Contact your travel provider or embassy of the country you are visiting if you think that your passport does not meet both these requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. Visas The rules for travelling or working in European countries changed on 1 January 2021: You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training if you are travelling to Spain and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days to stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, you will need to meet the Spanish government’s entry requirements. You should check with the Spanish consulate in the UK prior to travel regarding what type of visa and/or work permit you may need. If you are unable to return to the UK before the expiry of your visa/permit or visafree limit due to C-19 restrictions,

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you should contact your local immigration office (Extranjería) for advice. You can also call 060 from a Spanish phone line. If you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must apply to the immigration authorities (Extranjería) to do so. If you stay in Spain with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit. Check your passport is stamped if you enter or exit the Schengen area through Spain as a visitor. Border guards will use passport stamps to check you’re complying with the 90-day visafree limit for short stays in the Schengen area. If relevant entry or exit stamps are not in your passport, border guards will presume that you have overstayed your visa-free limit. You can show evidence of when and where you entered or exited the Schengen area, and ask the border guards to add this date and location in your passport. Examples of acceptable evidence include boarding passes and tickets. At Spanish border control, you may need to: Queue in separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens show a return or onward ticket show you have enough money for your stayShow proof of accommodation for your stay, for example, a hotel booking confirmation, proof of address if visiting your own property (e.g. second home), or an invitation from your host or proof of their address if staying with a third party, friends or family. The Spanish government has clarified that the “carta de invitation” is one of the options available to prove that you have accommodation if staying with friends or family. More information is available from the

Spanish Ministry of Interior. UK Emergency Travel Documents UK ETDs are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Spain. If you are a UK National living in Spain and covered by the Withdrawal Agreement, you do not need any extra months on your passport to enter or exit EU countries. Residents of Spain If you are resident in Spain your passport should not be stamped. You should proactively show your proof of residence - such as the ‘TIE’ (la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero) - as well as your valid passport at Spanish border control. If you have been living in Spain legally since before 1 January 2021, you and your family members have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. You must ensure you are correctly registered as a resident. Your children must also be registered with their own residency documents. If you are registering for the first time, you will be issued with a biometric residence card called a Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE). This card shows that you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. If you registered as a resident before 6 July 2020, you will have a green A4 certificate or credit card-sized piece of paper from Extranjeria or the police. This is still a valid residency document. You do not have to exchange this document for the new TIE. However the Spanish government strongly recommend that you do.

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HEALTHCARE IN SPAIN Understanding The System As A UK National

ll residents in Spain need to register to access healthcare.Once registered for healthcare, basic state services are free, but there are some things that patients need to pay for. For example, you usually have to pay something towards prescriptions – either a reduced price or the full price. UK nationals usually access the Spanish national health system in one of these ways: Through entitlement to healthcare if they’re employed or selfemployed and make social security contributions in Spain registering a UK-issued S1 form with the social security office (see ‘UK-funded healthcare: getting and using an S1 form in Spain’ below). Through entitlement to healthcare as a permanent resident if they’ve lived in Spain for 5 years Paying directly into the public health insurance scheme (Convenio Especial). Using a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) for temporary stays when studying, or as a posted (detached) worker

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Healcar. I if you live and work in SpainYou must register as resident or apply for the appropriate visa if you want to stay in Spain for more than 3 months. You must show proof of healthcare cover: Before you can register as a resident when you apply for a visa This will usually be through social security contributions as an employee, private insurance or paying voluntary contributions (the ‘Convenio Especial’).

You may be entitled to a Spanish EHIC for travel, including visits to the UK. If you are not working and not entitled to an S1 form If you’ve been a resident in Spain for 5 years or more, you can apply for permanent residency. This will give you access to state healthcare on the same basis as a Spanish citizen. Once you’re a permanent resident, you need to register for healthcare at your local INSS office.

If you’re working or self-employed in Spain, you’re entitled to state healthcare on the same basis as a Spanish worker. Your dependants are also entitled (see ‘If you’re a dependant of someone living or working in Spain’ below).

You’ll need to show a ‘legislation letter’ (‘documento de no exportación’ in Spanish) stating that you are not covered by the UK for healthcare. You can request this by calling NHS Overseas Healthcare Services.

Register at your local health centre with your social security number. You can get a social security number from your local National Social Security Institute (TGSS) office in Spain.

NHS Overseas Healthcare Services Telephone: +44 (0)191 218 1999 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Saturday, 9am to 3pm The INSS will give you a document which you need to take to your local health centre.

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for example through an S1 form, you cannot register for healthcare as a permanent resident. If you are not a permanent resident and you are not working If you’ve lived in Spain for over one year, you can apply to join the public health insurance scheme. This is called the Convenio Especial. You pay a monthly fee to join the scheme, which gives you access to the Spanish health system. You can apply if you’ve been registered on the ‘padrón’ (at your local town hall) for at least one year. If you’ve lived in Spain for less than one year and cannot get healthcare cover, you’ll need to buy private health insurance. If the UK pays for your healthcare, for example through an S1, you cannot join the Convenio Especial. You may have the right to apply for a UK S1 if you start drawing a UK State Pension. If you’re a dependant of someone living or working in Spain Dependants and family members are classified differently in Spain than the UK. If you classify as a dependant of someone entitled to state healthcare in Spain (because they’re either working in Spain, a permanent resident or receiving Spanish benefits) you’ll need to apply at your local INSS office. How to access healthcare services Once you’re registered for healthcare, you’ll get a health insurance card. Take it with you whenever you visit a doctor, hospital or pharmacy. How much you’ll pay Once registered for healthcare, basic state services are free.

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There are some things that you may need to pay a percentage of the cost for, such as orthopaedic services.

Overseas Healthcare Services. You must register this form with the INSS to ensure continuation of healthcare cover.

Spain uses a co-payment system where residents usually pay between 10% and 60% of the cost of prescription medication. How much you pay depends on your circumstances.

You are responsible for informing NHS Overseas Healthcare Services if you change your address or your circumstances change.

If you’re paying into the Convenio Especial, you’ll pay the full cost for prescription medication. You’ll also pay for: non-urgent transportation orthopaedic supplies prostheses dietary supplies Some basic dental treatment is available under the state system, but most people use private dentists. Many private insurance companies have specific dental policies. UK-funded healthcare: getting and using an S1 form in Spain You may be entitled to state healthcare paid for by the UK if you’re a resident in Spain and receive a UK State Pension or an exportable benefit. Not all UK benefits that can be claimed while abroad entitle you to UK-funded healthcare. When you get your S1 form, you must register it with the INSS.This will mean you and your dependants will be entitled to state healthcare on the same basis as a Spanish citizen. You’ll also get: a UK-issued EHIC or GHIC for travel planned treatments in other EU countries. If you’re entitled to an S1 form as a dependant of a State Pensioner, your health cover will be cancelled once you begin claiming your UK state pension. You will be sent a new S1 form to your registered address from NHS

NHS Overseas Healthcare Services Telephone: +44 (0)191 218 1999 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Saturday, 9am to 3pm How to get an S1 form If you have a UK State Pension or another qualifying exportable benefit, you must request an application form by phone from the Overseas Healthcare Services How to use an S1 form in Spain You must register your S1 at your local INSS office or via the INSS online portal. Read the guide to registering your S1 form online. If you are experiencing delays registering your S1 with local authorities and require emergency or urgent treatment, contact the Overseas Healthcare Services on 0044 191 218 1999. You can also check the status of your application online on the INSS website.Once your registration has been processed, the INSS will send you a Spanish social security number by post. Take this to your local healthcare centre to register. You’ll be given a medical card which you can use when you visit a doctor, hospital or pharmacy. Getting treatment in the UK Because the NHS is a residencybased system, under NHS rules UK nationals who move abroad on a permanent basis may lose their entitlement to free NHS healthcare.

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for his mother as he had never been apart from her so the decision was made to pair him up with Patch who has become his surrogate older sister. Snoopy has now settled into life in the kennels where he is regularly fed, handled by people every day and he has been treated for worms, fleas and ticks.

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Snoopy is an affectionate young lad who loves his cuddles and playing with others. His mother was a Podenco but his father was something black and white like a Bodeguero and he has inherited his colouring. Snoopy will be three months old this Februrary and will be chipped, vaccinated and ready for adoption.

CAS NEWS Can You Adopt A Puppy?.

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

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

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

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6 Slid (7) 7 Stringed instruments (5) 9 Poke (4) 10 Leather-clad vixen (10) 11 Determined the size or amount (8) 13 March aggressively into another's territory (6) 15 Green seaweed (4) 17 Another name for Norway (5) 18 Gears (4) 19 A blue dye (6) 20 They pull teeth (8) 23 Crushes (10) 26 Nimbus (4) 27 Cloth made from flax (5) 28 The landscape (7)

1 A form of Hindi (10) 2 Arachnid (6) 3 Type of cheese (4) 4 Sowing (8) 5 Backside (4) 6 Wait on (5) 8 Noisy party (7) 12 Summoned sufficient courage (5) 14 Inoculates (10) 16 Related to language (7) 17 Type of synthetic rubber (8) 21 Imbedded (6) 22 Linger or dally (5) 24 A climbing plant (4) 25 Gusto (4) Solution on page 66

1. What is the highest number used in a Sudoku puzzle? 2. What is the term for a positive electrode? 3. Which swimming stroke is named after an insect? 4. Which English queen has the same name as a type of plum? 5. How many dots are used in each letter in the Braille system? 6. Which movie won the Oscar for best actor, director and cinematography in 2016? 7. What is a female deer called? 8. What unit is used to measure horses? 9. Who is Reg Dwight better

1. In which Italian city did the first pizzeria open in 1830? 2. Which famous film production company has search lights bordering both sides of its logo?

known as? 10. provided Nick 3. HowWho many times has the Mona LisaWilde’s been stolen from the Louvre? of 2021) voice in the(As2016 movie of “Zootopia”? 4. The oldest English speaking city in the Americas is named after a saint and found on an island. What

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Pau Gasol

FAMOUS ATHLETES OF SPAIN Some Of The Most Successful Athletes In The World Have Come From Spain

Rafael Nadal Born in Manacor in 1986, Nadal is currently ranked #1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Since he began his professional career as a tennis player, he holds a singles record of 479 wins to 103 losses. He also holds the record for remaining in the number two spot just behind Roger Federer for 160 weeks, finally taking the number one spot in 2008. He lost his ranking as #1 in July 2009 but quickly regained his ranking in June 2010 after winning five French Open tournaments. He has been ranked #1 since, and his overall achievements include 43 singles titles, a gold Olympic medal, nine Grand Slams, seven doubles titles, and three Davis Cups. #2 Pau Gasol Born in Barcelona in 1980, Pau Gasol has established himself as

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one of the greatest basketball players—and Spanish athletes—to come out of Spain. Giving up a career in medicine, Gasol developed his basketball career with FC Barcelona after a successful season with the ABC—the Spanish Basketball League—which paid off since he was the third overall draft pick in the NBA in 2001. He was first signed with the Atlanta Hawks but was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, before seeing any action on the court. With the Grizzlies, he won a Rookie of the Year award after his first season. He went on to win two titles for the Los Angeles Lakers and currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs. He’s also led Spain’s national basketball team to a FIBA World Cup title and a gold Olympic Medal. He’s also won Olympic silver and multiple bronzes and is regarded as one of the most talented basketball players born outside of the United States.

#3 Raúl González Born in 1977 in Madrid, Raúl González Blanco—known as just Raúl—is considered to be Spain’s greatest ever footballer (soccer player). He is famous for his 16year career playing for Real Madrid, which he first signed with in 1994. He started out playing for their C team, but after scoring 13 goals in seven games, he was quickly promoted to their senior team. From there he became a legend, scoring 323 goals within 741 field appearances. During this legendary time, he won six Spanish league titles and three Champions League titles. Throughout his career, he was captain of both the Madrid team and the Spanish National team. He now manages the Real Madrid Castilla team. #4 Fernando Alonso Born in 1981 in Oviedo, Fernando Alonso is Spain’s most famous

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Formula 1 driver. Since he began his career with Formula 1 in 2003, he has never been out of the top 10.

the 90s, and not only did he win five Tour De France titles—he was the first to ever win that many consecutively.

As a child, he was a Spanish Karting champion. As an adult, he holds the record for the youngest double champion and is only the second driver to break the 100 points barrier for three seasons in a row. He was just 23 when he won his first championship, making him the youngest ever world champion.regarded as one of the most talented drivers in the sport, Alonso has raced for some of the most renowned teams including Ferrari, Renault, and McLaren. He is also the only Spanish driver to ever have won the Grand Prix with a total of 32 wins.

He also won two Giro d’Italia titles as well as an Olympic gold medal. Interestingly enough he wasn’t an overall crowd favorite but he still regarded as one of the greatest and strongest cyclists of all time.

#6 Mireia Belmonte Born in 1990 in Badalona, Mireia Belmonte García became the first female champion in the history of Spanish swimming. She is the first Spanish woman to ever win a gold Olympic medal, and she did so competing in the 2016 Olympic games and winning the 200-meter butterfly race. She has set and currently holds #5 Miguel Indurain five world records for freestyle, Born in Villava in 1964, Miguel medley, and butterfly events. Her Indurain aka “Big Mig” is arguably best events being the short the best cyclist to have come out course, she came in second in of Spain. He dominated the sport two long-course races in the from the late 80s and throughout 2012 London Olympics. However,

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that same year she was awarded the World Sports Award for Best Spanish Athlete. #7 Iker Casillas Born in 1981 in Móstelos, Iker Casillas Fernández aka “San Iker” is a fútbol legend. Renowned for his shot-stopping capabilities and is considered to be one of the greatest all-time goalkeepers in the sport. Casillas began his career with Real Madrid youth in the early 1990s, and quickly moved up the ranks playing with the club for 16 years. He won five La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, four Supercopa de España titles, three UEFA Champions League titles, and the FIFA World Cup. He has served as a club captain for Real Madrid and has made 725 field appearances with the team. He’s also played for the Spanish National team 167 times, which remains a record.

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• MARCH 2022 Horoscopes • ARIES

20th March - 19th April

chance to travel, perhaps for business purposes, could present itself to you today, Aries. This might require some temporary adjustments in your personal life, but don't let this stop you. You'll want to make the most of whatever new opportunities come your way at this time.

GEMINI

TAURUS

omeone in the know could come to you with opportunities for increasing your income, perhaps involving investments of time or other resources in new business enterprises. These possibilities are worthy of consideration.

CANCER

f you've been thinking about starting a new business partnership,take some positive action toward that end. Any new business enterprises started today, particularly involving partnerships, show a lot of promise for success.

LEO

ew enterprises that you've worked to perfect for a long time, perhaps involving writing, speaking, or publishing, might pay off . Success definitely appears to be in the wind, and those in authority could be more than impressed with you.

LIBRA

uccess in business, perhaps involving writing or speaking, might come your. Paperwork, such as contracts, could take up a lot of your time. You might also have to spend a lot of time on the phone or in the car. All this activity could have you feeling a bit frazzled.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

ommunications involving business matters could take up much of your time. These could concern your own goals or those of a friend with which you're affiliated. Whatever you should feel a strong sense of elation.

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23rd October - 21st November

ou've worked hard to promote your business interests and it might come off. Money, or contracts promising it, could come your way, as well as new opportunities to pursue success, perhaps in writing. Friends and family should be proud excited.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

our optimism and enthusiasm should be very high. Business and partnerships have been proving both satisfying and profitable lately, and you could receive information today about new doors that could unexpectedly open up for you.

AQUARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

ome paperwork involving business enterprises could be executed possibly in your home. This might be a new and unexpected development. It could have you feeling a bit disoriented, but try to pull yourself together and make the most of it.

SCORPIO

ome rather boring and mundane tasks, perhaps involving paperwork, could take up much of your time. You could get easily distracted and be tempted to set it aside and do something more interesting, but don't fall into this trap.

VIRGO

our level of imagination and intuition is especially high. Trust your heart especially where new projects and money are concerned. Insights may appear to to your conscious mind, yet it might take some deep thought to grasp their significance.

PISCES

usiness matters take a sudden turn for the better. A new sense of self-confidence contributes to these developments, and the more good things that happen to you, the more confident you’ll feel.

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E K O J

I told my girlfriend I think she's cheating on me. She told me I sound just like her husband. Went to the doctor's today, he told me I was going deaf.That news was hard for me to hear. My wife and kids are leaving me because they say I’m obsessed with Horse Racing. I'm looking out the window at them now........... and they're off. My friend lost his car. I call him Carlos.

I have the attention of a goldfish. Seriously, it’s been watching me for hours.

Did you hear about the pole vault champion of North Korea? He’s now the pole vault champion of South Korea.

Why is it a bad idea to iron your four-leaf clover? Because you shouldn’t press your luck.

To everyone out there suffering from paranoia. Just remember you’re not alone.

My wife yelled from the bedroom, “Do you ever get a shooting pain across your body like someone’s got a voodoo doll of you and they’re stabbing it?” I replied, “No.” She yelled back, "How about now?

What do you call a man in debt? Owen.

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Not to brag about my finances or anything, but… My credit card company calls me almost everyday to tell me that my balance is outstanding!

I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes... She have me a hug. My son was chewing on electrical cords so i had to ground him. He is doing better currently and conducting himself properly I had a date last night. It was perfect. Tomorrow I’ll try a grape. I kept wondering why the ball was getting bigger. And then it hit me.

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Sedum Rubrotinctum

Sedum Herbstfreude Autumn Joy

Sedum Sieboldii

THE SUCCULENT WORLD OF SEDUMS Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta

e're all talking about water conservation at the moment – no wonder as we're heading into the driest year known since records began! But that doesn't mean that you can't garden – just choose your plants with care and remember that you're creating havens for wildlife too, something that is absolutely vital. The succulent world is huge, beautiful and very varied and sedums, also known as stonecrops, are incredibly useful plantings. The 500 or so varieties come in a myriad, of sizes, shapes and colours, and are basically divided into two groups – upright and creeping/trailing.

Clear falling leaves off them as these can cause rot in wet weather – when we get it! The upright types can be pinched to encourage bushiness though, in tough conditions, even this isn´t essential. Groundcover types can be trimmed back if they are spreading outside of their boundaries and those cuttings will root easily to increase your plant stock. Every few years, the upright types are best divided into wedges, making sure to get budding areas within each section and replant them around your garden.

Upright sedums generally behave like perennials, growing to between 30cm and 60cm high with dense, domed heads of flowers. The tightly-packed flower buds Sedums are vigorous, carefree and irrepressible plants with a long look like heads of broccoli, slowing and lovely flowering season. They opening to tiny star-like flowers. As the weather cools in autumn, the like it hard and lean, poor soil, fleshy foliage often takes on red plenty soil and no fussing! They become very drought resistant and and purple hues and, during winter, the top growth can die back do not want fertilising which, if to re-emerge fresh and goodapplied, can cause them to grow long and floppy. Most are very heat looking with warmer days. They look fab mixed with ornamental and cold resistant – some will grasses and perennials such as survive as low as -30C. They are penstemon, echinacea, kniphofia very low maintenance, with just a light clean up of dead flowerheads and crocosmia. Creeping types are ideal for as we get to the end of winter.

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tucking between rocks or paving or they look great in a strawberry pot too. Their mat-forming ability makes great ground cover and now is an ideal time for planting, so here are some that you will easily find. Sedum acre the common golden stonecrop or uvas de gato, is a tiny carpet-forming succulent which spreads like moss to form a dense and interesting groundcover. Native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia where it is often seen growing wild in crevices in limestone rocks and scrub areas. The stems are thickly clothed with blunt pale-green leaves overlapping like scales on a snake. The star-shaped yellow flowers are carried in flat heads just above the foliage. Sedum burrito has an enigmatic history as no-one knows where it really comes from! Common enough in cultivation, it has never been seen in the wild. It is assumed to be a hybrid of the very similar sedum morganianum which is native to Veracruz in Mexico and forms long cascading stems of glaucous blue-green leaves. Burrito, also known as donkey's tail, has more rounded, greener

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Sedum Sediforme

Sedum Tectractinum Coral Reef

Sedum Frosted Fire

Sedum pachyphyllum is lovingly known as blue jelly beans or many fingers plant. It is low and bushforming to 30cm high with stumpy leaves on woody stems. It spreads by rooting stems and falling leaves that root easily. Its buttercup yellow Sedum clavatum grows to about 10cm tall with stout creeping stems flowers are larger than most sedums. terminating in grey rosettes about 5cm across. White starry flowers. Sedum rubrotinctum is another Sedum herbstfreude Autumn Joy is with chubby leaves, bright green with red tips. During hot conditions, one of the most popular, with reason. It flowers from spring right these will often turn almost entirely red. Yellow flowers. through to the end of autumn, Sedum sediforme, green starting off a soft raspberry pink, changing to a rich rose colour and stonecrop or uvas de pajaro is copper-rust in autumn. One of the often seen growing wild all around us. The tiny creamy-yellow flowers best for pollinators – commonly are held at the ends of long stalks, called the butterfly sedum. en masse they always look like little aliens to me! Sedum Frosted Fire is similar but heavily variegated. Its thick leaves are light green, heavily striped with Sedum sieboldii known as October stonecrop because its bright pink creamy-yellow. The dense foliage flowers emerge in autumn. This is is topped by bright rosy flower generally considered to be one of heads. the most beautiful stonecrops. Its leaves are formed in groups of Sedum montanum subsp. three on woody stems and are Orientale has needle-like bluegreen leaves and the form of a tiny edged in pink-red. This colour intensifies in summer and the grey conifer. As autumn approaches the plant takes on pink entire plant takes on lovely autumnal shades of pink, red, gold to purple tones. Yellow flowers on and copper. It's also found in a tall stems in late spring. variegated form and looks great in

leaves with tips that turn pink as they bloom. The chubby little leaves fall off easily – pot them up and you'll soon have lots of baby donkeys!

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a hanging pot. Sedum tetractinum Coral Reef is a great ground gobbler and looks equally good cascading over a wall. Only about 5cm high but it will quickly spread to about a half a square metre, rooting as it travels. The new green leaves mature to a copper-pink and pale pink flowers complete the pretty picture. There are so many lovely sedums that it's easy to fall in love with them. And we aren't the only ones that can't resist them; bees and butterflies are attracted like magnets. It's a plant you can't have too much of and we've a good range in stock at the moment. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta. https://www.viverosflorena.com/form

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CAS NEEDS YOU! The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is seeking animal-loving, energetic, social media savvy persons to come on board. If you're a compassionate person who respects the lives of unfortunate animals who live a treacherous life in the wild, hop aboard. There is an occasional heartache, but the rewards in homing animals and receiving videos of these rescue dogs and cats romping about in their forever homes is something to behold. We are a small, voluntary charity organization that has been successfully rehoming and assisting abandoned animals in the Nerja, Frigiliana and Maro for over 30 years. We are presently looking for enthusiastic people to join our committee, continuing the work started by the sitting committee, some of whom have recently stepped down after many, many (some, decades) of years of service. Most importantly, the official posts of President and Secretary need to be filled. For more information, please contact acting President Mae Delaney on 601 629 938. (It should be noted that these are voluntary, unpaid positions.) If interested, there will be a longstanding cadre of volunteers to provide all the necessary details and assist you along the way. Alas, your humble correspondent needs to return to the private sector. CAS is looking for someone to compile the monthly press releases. I will provide you with all of the formatting and proof-read the updates over the first few months. Feel free to contact me via email at scotthudston1@gmail.com

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112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

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

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

Tourist Information Cómpeta Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar

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

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

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

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

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

1004 093 1002 025

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

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

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

Church Services Cómpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

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Consulates Austria Tel: Belgium Tel: Denmark Tel: Finland Tel: France Tel: Germany Tel: Ireland Tel: Italy Tel: Netherlands Tel: Norway Tel: Sweden Tel: UK Tel: USA Tel:

Hospitals 952 952 952 952 952 952 952 952 913 952 952 952 952

600 399 211 212 214 363 475 306 537 667 604 352 474

267 907 797 435 888 591 108 150 500 955 383 300 891

Carlos Haya Motril Velez Malaga

Tel: 951 290 000 Tel: 958 603 506 Tel: 951 067 000

Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa 608 45 42 70 La Herradura 625 233 778 Cómpeta & La Caleta: 657 582 225

Airlines www.easyjet.com www.ryanair.com www.britishairways.com www.tui.co.uk www.vueling.com www.jet2.com www.wizzair.com

English Radio Stations Global Radio 96.5 FM Wave 96.0 FM Coastline Radio 97.6 FM Radio Sol Almijara 99.1 FM Spectrum 105.5 FM REM FM 104.8 FM

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

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BUSIN

Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

Construction

Health & Beauty

La Gelateria Cómpeta

Happy Feet

Contrucciones Schmid Tel: 652 656 066

Foot Health Practitioner

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

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

Airconditioning / Heating

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

Drains

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Bike Rental

Electrician Tel 951242449 Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.com

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Furniture Stores

cyclemalaga.com

Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

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

Joe Jones 655 791167

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

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

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

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BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

Glass, lighting & blinds

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

cyclenerja.com

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416

Icecream Parlour La Gelateria Cómpeta Tel: 641 826 546

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

cycletorredelmar.com

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

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NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Leisure & Hobbies

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

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

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

Competa Motors

VENTA EL CURRO

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

Argentinian Grill

ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)

www.ventaelcurro.com

www.vespadelsol.com

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

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

cyclenerja.com

Mobile Phone / Network Lobster.es Call free on 1661

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

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

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

cycletorredelmar.com

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

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

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

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

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Satellite Services

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

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

Villa Care

ADVERTISE BELOW

PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643

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

Vets Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

Window Tinting

Solar

Cómpeta Solar

Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Wine / Bodega

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

www.bluebadgemobility.com

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

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

Cars Wanted Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965

www.bluebadgemobility.com

cyclemalaga.com BIKE HIRE TOURS & HOLIDAYS

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) Tel: 657286284. Catholic Mass Tel: 952 543334 St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden). St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Tel: 657286284. “Church of England" services at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm. Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King e Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King in Nerja. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting Christian songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee & biscuits. Why not come along and make new friends, every Sunday at 10.30. Also Prayer meetings every Thursday at 11.00. Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740 Torre del Mar E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org The Centre will be open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 -13.00 hours. The Spanish groups will be restarting again because of the restrictions groups will be very limited!! We continue our regular activities: Craft group on Mondays, Art group on Wednesdays and coffee morning every Friday. Our shop will be open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Donations needed. Due to our high sales volume our stocks are

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running very low. We need ladies clothing, handbags and shoes, jewellery, bedding, throws etc., curtains, cushions, towels , kitchen and glassware. Tuesday 1st March – World Day of Prayer. The Theme is “I know the plans we have for you” material used made by women in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. At the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Please use the entrance on the right hand side of the church in Calle Rocio and go to the 3rd Floor. Thursday 24th March – Coach Excursion to Tarifa and Baelo Claudia Roman Ruins. Please join both Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar and Fuengirola on a coach excursion Ticket price 26€ or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card 23€, available at the Centre. (Proceeds for fundraising). Departure Times: : Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Friday 25th March- Taize Prayer. At the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Time 19.45. 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 1.30pm - 2.30pm Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-1.30pm LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Monday from 12-2.00pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBL-Los Romanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third Thursday of each month. Also at Pena Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information on the branch please contact 00 34 711077576 or bsiterblnerja.wordpress.com

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO

LOS ROMANES

Stunning country villa of approx. 140m2 in a peaceful location close to the villages of Sedella & Canillas de Aceituno with beautiful views. Living room, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 8mt x 4mt pool and terraces. Immaculate condition. Must be seen!

Excellently placed 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom villa of approx. 129m2 with pool, located on tranquil urbanisation with fantastic mountain views. Only 500 meters from Los Romanes village and 20 minutes drive to the coast!

REF: C3776

EPC Rating B

330,000€

REF: MS289

EPC Rating E

230,000€

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ARCHEZ

Fabulous villa of approx. 123m2 within walking distance to the village, super easy access and outstanding sea views, comprising a sun room, living-dining room, f/f kitchen, family bathroom, 2 guest bedrooms and master bedroom with en-suite. Storage room, sauna and oval shaped pool.

Large 5 bed / 4 bath townhouse of approx. 150m2 close to shops, bars & restaurants in the Moorish village of Archez. Living room, kitchen/diner, storeroom & bodega. Fabulous roof terrace with wonderful views. Would make super family home or B&B business. Parking close by.

REF: C3793

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Awaiting EPC

350,000€

REF: C1556

Awaiting EPC

130,000€

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

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

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