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May 2021 Issue 191

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Editors Note...

Front Cover Photo: Tapas in Andalucia

SALES HOTLINE

This month my daughter finishes her 2nd year of college and Bachillerato and all being well she will then go on to take the Selectividad exams, which then allows her to apply to the Spanish Universities. Both our children have processed through the Spanish school system. From babies, they went to the nursery in Competa, then entered the local Primary and Secondary schools and ultimately college in Torrox. If you plan to move to the area or have children going through the system I can safely say the school system and how they approach teaching is very different to the UK. In Primary school fancy dress is a speciality, with mums making fabulous handmade costumes. I bought the costumes, the Chinese bazar was a welcome arrival for me in our village! Secondary school seems to be exam after exam. College was an exciting chapter, a bus to school and meeting new people from other villages and of course the constant examination. At the end of the process university application is achieved with your actual results not predicted results as I believe it's still done in the UK. This has been, at times, a stressful process but now we have two lovely bilingual children.

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Life is slowly returning to normal in Andalucia as the vaccine roll out starts to pick up pace, however we continue to urge you to support local business as the last year and a bit has been tough on most of them. Enjoy and Keep Reading The Editor

May Weather Days with rainfall: 3 days Avg Max Temperature: 23.2 c Hours of Sunshine : 9.4 p/day

Inside This Month

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

12 Cruzcampo Grape Beer The beer that looks like wine! Why not give it a try at the Cruzcampo factory in Malaga.

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

16 The Mystery Medal Jesamy Robinson researches a locally found Campaign Medal

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

DEPOSITO LEGAL: NO. MA-711-2005

22 La Cueva de la Victoria Located in the Archaeological Park of Rincón de la Victoria the Cave will be open to the public in the near future.

68 Campo Cuttings By Lorraine Cavanagh Fresh as a daisy

José Luis

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Fantastic top floor 2 beds, 1 bath apt (70m²) located next to the beach & all amenities. Benefits from fantastic views and communal pool & gardens. Ideal as “lock up and leave” or rental investment.

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

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Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath (195m²) villa, with large lounge and separate dining room. The sun room and fully fitted kitchen add to the immaculate presentation of this villa. Outside there is a private pool, sea and mountain views and just a short drive to Competa.

Traditional renovated townhouse (114m²) with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Open plan and spacious accommodation with easy access to the local amenities and close by parking.

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licenced B & B (357m²). With 4 separate apartments, rustic bar and dining area, internal courtyard and roof terrace, sea, countryside and village views, central location within easy walking distance of all the local amenities and access by car.

Quirky 2 bed, 1 bath fully furnished house (77.26m²), open plan living/dining/kitchen with a cosy feel, many unique features, quaint front terrace, a place where modern and quirky mix perfectly, successful rental business, a unique must see property.

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Beautiful 3/4 bed 2 bath villa (130m²) in a peaceful location with good access and stunning open views. With lots of terrace space, attractive pool area, fantastic roof terrace with outside kitchen and lovely garden. EPC - E ref: v1220

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Modern 3 bed, 1 bath (193m²) country villa with a large living/dining room and separate pre-installed kitchen. An abundance of mature fruit trees with automatic irrigation system, a blank canvas property create the perfect home in the sun!

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Lovely rustic finca (101m²) with B & B renting licence & has 4 beds, 3 baths. Many original features, 2 independent ensuite rental rooms, pool with shower, readymade business or potential as a private home. EPC - E ref: v1400

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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.

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Large property!

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Lovely 6 bed 2 bathroom end terrace house (199m²), open plan living/dining/kitchen, independent 2 bed garden apartment, private garden area, use of communal pool, within walking distance of the beach. ref: t1394 EPC - D ref: t1336

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to the transactions they used the identity of the man whose document they had obtained. According to the Prosecutor's Office the pair scammed “a multitude of people” posing as the son and daughter-in-law of the owner of the apartments, fixing rental dates and asking for a deposit for the properties that they didn’t possess. It is alleged that the amounts scammed ranged from 100 to 750 euros, adding up to a total amount of 3,879 euros from the transactions. Prosecutors are calling for five-year prison sentences for each of the two defendants if they are found guilty of fraud. The man also faces an additional charge of threatening to kill after he allegedly forced a victim in Fuengirola to provide her bank account number.

NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update

ovid-19 vaccine passports, which the European Union is officially calling “Digital Green Certificates,” will allow citizens of Europe to enter Spain without having to quarantine or take a coronavirus test. That’s according to an announcement made last month by Alfredo González, the general secretary of Digital Health, Information and Innovation at the country’s National Health System. The document will come in the form of a free QR code, will be available by the end of June, and will allow for “more people” to arrive in the country “in a safer manner,” he explained. The Health Ministry has been insisting that the document will facilitate movement, but had not yet clarified exactly what it would consist of. González explained that it will be a digital and physical document, with a QR code that will allow a country’s authorities to check three different pieces of information: if the bearer has been vaccinated, if they have had the coronavirus and if they have had a test that confirms they are not currently infected with the

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virus. For the purposes of the Digital Green Certificates, a person will be considered to have immunity during the period after a positive test spanning from the 11th day to the sixth month.

air face prison for Costa del Sol holiday apartment rental scam. hey claimed to be the son and daughter-in-law of the owner of the apartments, which they offered for holiday rentals - however, it was all a scam, they did not have any properties on the Costa. It was, instead, a setup with which tricked people into paying them deposits thinking that would enjoy a few days by the sea - according to the Malaga Public Prosecutor’s Office. The defendants’ scam started in 2018 when they allegedly conned a man into providing his father’s identification document. They then started publishing advertisements for holiday rental apartments located along the Andalusian coast on web portals such as Milanuncios and Vibbo. And to give credibility

he Spanish National Police rescued a 12-year-old girl in the northwestern city of A Coruña who had allegedly been sold by her parents to another family. The financial exchange took place in Córdoba, in southern Spain, and the child was then taken to the region of Galicia, where the police located her after a one-month search. The investigation began in early March, when the school in Córdoba that the child had been attending contacted the family to inquire about her days-long absence. Her parents failed to provide a convincing explanation, and teachers reported the absence to education authorities and to the police, said the same sources. A court in Córdoba is now in charge of the case. According to several sources, the child was sold for around €4,000 by her own parents, and investigators believe her captors may have been meaning to marry her to a member of their family following the wedding rites of the Roma people, which both families belong to.

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CRUZCAMPO GRAPE BEER The Beer That Looks Like Wine

ruzcampo is one of the brands of beer of Heineken Spain. Through the Cruzcampo factory in Malaga the Cruzcampo Grape Beer has been lauched "perfect for the undecided" to drink. The company wants to reach out to the audience "of those who go to a bar and never know whether to choose to order a wine or a beer." Cruzcampo Grape Beer is the new and original beer arising from the creativity of brewing artists. It can be tasted, while supplies last, in the central Soho neighbourhood of Malaga . The beer is reminiscent, both for its colour and its flavour, of red wine .

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CRUZCAMPO GRAPE BEER: IT LOOKS LIKE WINE BUT IT'S BEER The new recipe, in the characteristic grape ale style of Italy , now becomes part of the family of craft beers that has emerged in this creative laboratory, thanks to the talent and know-how of Juan Jiménez and Jorge Varela . “We had been wanting to make a beer for a long time that would pay a special tribute to two drinks that have accompanied us in our years of training and professional development,” says Jorge Varela.

notes . It is during the time of maturation, after a previous fermentation process, when Angelato grape must and the usual yeasts present in wine fermentation are added in order to generate a process similar to the oenological process, but on a beer base. It is on this second fermentation when the organoleptic profile of the wine is achieved, as well as a peculiar colour, the purple tones that makes us think directly about what we are drinking. La Fábrica in Soho Malaga Tinidad Grund 29, Malaga

Cruzcampo Grape Beer is made with pilsner malt, wheat malt, a bit of oats and hops that provide particular Nelson Sauvin grape

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Change Of Tax Residence In Spain – Be Careful

here has been a lot of talk lately about of "Youtubers" changing their residence for tax reasons. The most famous and wealthy Youtubers have decided to move from Spain to Andorra to pay less income tax. It is important to clarify that it is not enough just to start living in another country in order to change your tax residence. There are some other requirements that need to be met to avoid unpleasant fines from the Spanish tax office. How do you make the change? A person who has resided in Spain and been declaring and paying their tax annually (IRPF), and want to stop doing so (because they have started residing in another country), must communicate the change in their circumstances to the Treasury using the 030 model. Once this has been submitted, the Inland Revenue will almost certainly request proof of residence in another State. Therefore, the person concerned must provide a Tax Residence Certificate issued by the authorities of that territory in which they reside. Please be aware that to obtain this certificate, in general, it is necessary to prove that the individual resides in that country for most of the year, that is, more than 183 days. It is essential to get a Tax Residence Certificate issued by the country of new residence ASAP.

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However, the above requirement may not be sufficient for the Inland Revenue to consider that there has been a change of actual residence (in which case the affected person must continue to pay in the IRPF for all his worldly income). It is important to be aware that this could occur in the following situations: 1) When the main core of an individual's economic interests (i.e., greater part of any income and/or investments), remain in Spain. 2)When the individual's children and / or spouse continue to live in Spain, unless otherwise proven. These requirements can create conflict over the actual tax residence of an individual. When these rules converge, it could occur that if the Spanish standards are applied together with those of the country of destination, a person ends up being resident in both territories (i.e. If he has resided more than half the year abroad, but his core interests remain in Spain). This can only be avoided if there is an agreement with that country to avoid double taxation, when the Convention would establish where the taxpayer should be considered resident (usually this appears in Article 4 of these Conventions). There are general priority criteria to sort out these situations and to establish where the actual tax residence is (and therefore in which country it is

1. Permanent residence. First, a person is considered a resident where they have a permanent residence at their disposal. 2. Relationships. If the taxpayer has permanent housing in both territories, where he has closer personal (where his family resides) and economic (greater wealth). 3.Habitual residence. If residence cannot be determined based on the above criteria, it shall be understood to be located where the taxpayer habitually resides. 4. Nationality. Finally, the residence shall be determined by the country of which it is a national. Personal and economic relations. In relation to this criterion, consideration is given to family and social relations, occupations, political, cultural, or other activities, the location of business or professional activities, the headquarters of wealth management, etc. CONCLUSION: It is not enough for a person to reside abroad more than 183 days a year in another country to avoid being considered a tax residence in Spain. If their personal and economic interests remain in Spain, they will not lose their status as a taxpayer in Spain. If you are moving to Spain or are changing your residence to somewhere outside of Spain, it is important to seek professional tax advice to avoid problems. Your official tax residence must be clarified from the outset. For further information or advice on this matter, do not hesitate to contact us either: by phone on 952 901 225 by WhatsApp at 646 776 118 by e-mail: mail@marbellasolicitors.com

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bubbles in the water). Made of bronze, 36 mm in diameter each medal was attached by a single claw-foot to a ribbon bar 32 mm long and 13.5mm wide, patterned with vertical strips of red, white and green to represent the running lights on a ship but unsurprisingly after 101 years no longer attached to this medal. Each medal had the recipient’s name impressed on the rim in Sans-serif capital letters, my mystery medal having been awarded to one Arthur Platt. My search found 3 possible Arthur Platts on Ancestry sites and thought that given the available information, the likeliest candidate was Arthur Johnson Platt who was born in 1902 and who served as a steward on board a liner bound for America. The ship was torpedoed in 1917 and 15 year old Arthur was one of the survivors. .

MYSTERY MEDAL By Jesamy Robinson

everal weeks ago whilst walking on the drive at our Finca in Competa campo I noticed a shiny object half submerged in the chino that turned out to be a campaign medal inscribed FOR WAR SERVICE MERCANTILE MARINE.1914 1918. Intrigued by this description and curious as to the nature of this service which I had never come across before , I consulted the Wikipedia site and found out that 133,135 of these medals were awarded to civilians who served their country at sea in World War 1. To qualify for this medal these peacetime mariners as they came to be called, had to

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have served at least 6 months at sea between 1914 and 1918 or /and have sailed into at least one danger zone in this time. Their numbers included men and women who worked in coastal occupations such as fishing, piloting ships or lighthouse keeping. Post Office cable ship crews could also qualify as did a lady called Minnie Mason who operated the Channel ferries during the war. These medals were issued by the Board of Trade in 1919 and awarded by King George V whose profile is shown on the distaff side of the medal, the face illustrating ships at sea and a U- boat sinking in the waves. (Notice the

During WW2 Arthur served in The Merchant navy formed in 1928 and was torpedoed a further three times, one each occasion showing exceptional bravery, courage and a sense of duty according to an article in The Liverpool Echo dated January 3 1945. Was he lucky or unlucky? So there you have it, the medal story explained and its original owner possibly identified, but the mystery still remains as to how a British service medal awarded over a century ago ended up on the drive of a property in Competa? Any ideas anyone? Although many of these medals turn up on EBay, I believe this one to be the genuine thing because the name on the rim would be surely hard to counterfeit so Arthur Platt I salute and thank you for your courage and bravery, a hero indeed.

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LA CUEVA DE LA VICTORIA Soon To Be Opened To The Public

he Cueva de la Victoria , located in the Archaeological Park of Rincón de la Victoria , is a great unknown in contrast to the popular Cueva del Tesoro. The difficulty of its access has kept it closed despite the cave paintings that it keeps inside. The Townhall wants the public to know about it and for this reason it has put out to tender the concession of the cave to make it visitable. “The objective is to open to the public, efficiently and appropriately given its scientific and patrimonial importance, the Cueva de la Victoria, as well as providing it with a correct level of quality in the provision of services. The purpose is to reinforce and consolidate one of the main jewels of the municipality next to the Cueva del Tesoro ”, explained the Councilor for Tourism and the Cueva del Tesoro, Antonio José Martín (PP),The company awarded the will be in charge of the guided visits of the prehistoric site of Rincón de la Victoria.

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The successful bidder must open the facility to the public permanently and continuously , as well as preserve and maintain the facility in perfect working order, cleanliness and health, throughout the term of the concession. The entrance to access and visit the Cave of Victory will be obtained through the prior reservation system and will be accompanied by a guide.

value, it has been the scene in which ancient inhabitants have coexisted and where different cultures have passed. The Cave of Victoria was a popular Neolithic burial cavity. Some 13,000 years ago the silhouettes of various individuals were depicted in one of its galleries. Each of them is positioned in a different way in front of the other in representation of the living

The mayor of Rincón de la Victoria , Francisco Salado (PP), expressed his satisfaction with the initiative "given the historical, patrimonial and monumental importance of this Neolithic funerary cavity located in a privileged environment such as the Archaeological Park." "This government team works so that our historical heritage becomes one of the main tourist and cultural claims, and a reference not only in Malaga, but throughout Andalusia and Spain," added the councilor.

Most of the human figures are based on a simple scheme that represents the trunk and the upper extremities. The most striking and peculiar thing about this set of thematic motifs is the tonality they present. It is a colour that originally should have been almost white, although today it has turned to a more yellow tone. Inside this cave, numerous pieces were found, recovered and later were exhibited in the National Archaeological Museum, becoming one of the main Neolithic references of the Peninsula.

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hen King Alfonso XII visited Nerja in 1885 to view damage caused by a terrible earthquake the previous year, he stood on the mirador (viewing point) that is now synonymous with Nerja and declared "this is the balcony of Europe". Or so the story goes, other sources report that the area had been known as the Balcon de Europa before the king's visit. But it makes a nice tale, and when the area was developed in 1930 it was officially given the name and a life size statue of King Alfonso XII was placed leant against the railings, now a favourite spot for photos. Underneath the mirador is a glass fronted restaurant which gives you the feeling of floating over the sea and has uninterrupted views over it.

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The plaza and paseo leading to the Balcon are popular with locals and visitors alike and are the site of many parties and fiestas throughout the year including New Year's eve (with live music and fireworks), carnival and Semana Santa (Easter parades). But even on a "normal" evening it's the place to be, especially on balmy summer evenings, with street performers, music and plenty of ambiance. The origins of the Balcon stretch back further. It was an important Moor watchtower from as early as the 9th century, and suffered damage in the 15th century, when it was rebuilt and known as "La Bateria" thanks to the guns that fortified the tower and protected the town. The tower was finally destroyed by British warships in 1812, and the rusty cannons we

can still see (and pose with) are a reminder of its past life. Nerja has a long history, which can also be seen in the Nerja caves at Maro. They were only discovered in 1959 by a group of young local friends. That must have certainly been a story to tell for the rest of their lives! The caves are home to the oldest art work known to man, one of some 589 rock paintings discovered so far. They are also home to the largest stalactite in the world. You will be guided through the caves on a 45 minute tour. Stable sports shoes and a head for heights are advised! The town and surroundings are also home to some stunning beaches and coves. Burriana is a firm favourite, and if you're feeling active you can rent kayaks to

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discover the coastline. Travel down to Maro beach and in and out of the caves and waterfall. Another fantastic activity is the Rio Chillar walk with stops/swims in its pools, a pilgrimage made by many every year in the hot summer months. The full walk is 8kms long each way and requires a certain amount of fitness, a shorter 5km walk to the first pool can also be made. Sports trainers (they will get wet) are needed. The walk is situated in a natural park and is free to enter, just make sure you park in an allocated parking area. A sunhat, suncream, plenty of water and a walking stick are all highly recommended. Nerja's pretty winding streets maintain their very Spanish feel whilst also perfectly incorporating the many foreign visitors and

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residents. This is reflected in the excellent variety of restaurants on offer, with cuisine from all over the world and a growing selection of fine-dining options including the incredible Fusion by Sylvio Santogiacomo. Visit Nerja once and it's sure not to be your last time. BluCee are offering a wonderful 2 bedroom house with studio apartment, which would be a great family home, and has already been used for many years as a holiday home (with full licence) in the Capistrano area, affording you views of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara Y Alhama mountains to the back and across the Mediterranean sea to the front. Nestled in a beautiful urbanisation with well maintained mature gardens and a large pool, the property is move-in ready

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crispy perfection? 5. PATAS BRAVAS Add a bite of Spanish flavour on the side of your meal this spring with some spicy patatas bravas. Fried pieces of potato covered with aioli and a spicy tomato sauce, what a perfect combination. Make sure there is plenty to go around because they have a habit of disappearing pretty quickly! 6. GAZPACHO Your love of soup need not remain exclusively in winter, thanks to fresh and light Spanish Gazpacho. Show off your Spanish culinary expertise by dishing up a Gazpacho to start your next dinner party!

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Spanish Spring Food, Try It All!

e’ve compiled some of our favourite Spanish dishes that deserve a place on your table this spring, whether you’re entertaining friends, feeding the whole family or enjoying a little touch of luxury alone. 1. PINTXOS When you start with fresh and crispy bread what could possibly go wrong! Gather your favourite breads, sliced meats, cheese, seafood, veggies and whatever else takes your fancy, and get creating. Hold it all together with a toothpick and you’re done. These bite-sized pieces of perfection are perfect for consumption with friends and a well-deserved glass of wine. 2. PAELLA You’re probably aware, but paella

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is one of the all-time greatest Spanish dishes and it’s absolutely perfect for spring! We highly recommend perfecting your own famous paella recipe, full of your favourite ingredients, including chicken, seafood, vegetables or chorizo. Getting the rice and the flavours right is an art form but one well worth learning! 3.CROQUETAS Crunchy on the outside, soft and bursting with flavour on the inside, croquetas are the perfect Spanish snack! Variations include jamon iberico, mushrooms and cheese. The secret is perfecting your creamy béchamel sauce base. 4.CALAMARI If you’ve got a very large soft spot for fried food like we do, this one is for you. What could be more delicious than fresh squid, lightly dusted with batter and fried to a

7. BOCADILLOS Add some Spanish flavour to your sandwich repertoire this spring by creating some goodie packed bocadillos. There’s no need to over complicate things. Start with a fresh baguette and fill with simple combinations of highquality cold cuts, cheeses and fresh produce.

8. EMPANADAS As a general rule encapsulate any ingredients in pastry and the results will probably be delicious. The Spanish empanada is no exception and we can’t think of a better time to try this famous treat than in the springtime. 9. CREMA CATALANA Though we definitely wouldn’t say no to a Crema Catalana at any point in the year, this Spanish dessert dish is a spring favourite. The rich creamy custard is perfectly topped with crisp burnt sugar – yum! SPANISH MEALS GIVING US SOME SERIOUS COOKING INSPIRATION THIS SPRING!

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someone’s back yard whilst arrangements were made for us to ride around the town in a yellow Ford Mustang. By the afternoon I was in so much pain that I saw the resident Doctor, took strong pain killers but only managed a beer that night. Two days wasted on my cocktail mission!

CUBAN COCKTAILS Josephine Drew´s Travel Tales

till no recent trips, but I have a wonderful memory of Cuba in January 2014 thanks to a funny diary my son kept. Apparently in a drunken haze many moons ago, I said I wanted to go, so we did for ten days as independent travellers exploring at our leisure, using three well-thumbed guide books studied before the trip. This was the year of my seventieth and I decided that as I have never been a cocktail drinker, preferring G & T, this would be a rum cocktail trip in the home of rum. The previous week I had fallen in Competa and done ‘something’ to my back, but did nothing about it and by the time we arrived in Havana at midnight, hot and humid, I could hardly stand up straight, let along imbibe cocktails. Upon reaching the five-star ‘Hotel Parque Central’ I flopped back on the bed, my back spasmed and I spent the first night flat on the floor unable to move. Day 1 Full of painkillers we wandered

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about slowly in the draining heat, and found a microbrewery smelling of hops, where we spent a couple of hours in the shade, but all I wanted was a refreshing lemon drink! Not a good start. In the evening I was no better but rallied for a glass of wine and spent the night on the hard settee dosed up with painkillers. My son didn’t let my pain bother him, he bonded with the bar staff, waiting staff and fifteen-year-old aged rum, whist enjoying a cigar bought from a ‘cigar girl’, which entailed quite a performance. After helping the customer chose one, lit it with a spill and when it was alight would gently place it in customer’s mouth. The bar was full of gentlemen enjoying the sight of her pushing her trolly around wearing a short skirt. No political correctness here, smoking everywhere and my son thinking he had died and gone to heaven! Day 2 Met the night doorman in the street, my son had bonded with him the previous evening, and we all ended up having breakfast ‘Mojitos’ in a place that looked like

Day 3 Feeling brighter, so lunchtime cocktails in ‘Sloppy Joes’, next to Hotel, it was where ‘Our Man in Havana’ was filmed. All around the walls were pictures of old 1930s gangsters and younger pictures of Frank Sinatra and Rat Pack and a display case of every type and age of Soberano Brandy. I ordered a ‘Sloppy Joe daiquiri’; Havana Club reserve, pineapple liqueur and something thick and red! Early evening, we went to the bar for a medicinal ‘Pina Colada’ but I had to pace myself, the tablets were strong! Son was still enjoying his late evening aged rums with a cigar. Day 4 On a mission today to find ‘La Bodegita del Medio’, Hemmingway’s main watering hole, we passed the ‘Edificio Bacardi’, missed the tiny bodegita and ended up looking lost outside a bar where music was being played. It was 10.30am and whilst we hesitated outside, a young couple asked us to join them because they wanted to practice English, and have a free drink! There were pictures of Che everywhere and a salsa band of men over 80 playing, she was a dance teacher and got me to salsa, whilst the men waited for our breakfast’ Mojitos’. Not sure of the difference between night and day ones, but all lovely. At last, we were on cocktail schedule. Flip flops broke with the dancing, so after a detour to purchase footwear, we found the ‘Bodegita’ which had a queue outside and was very near the Bacardi building and we had walked right past it! (The ‘Edificio Barcardi’ is Art Deco, and once belonged to the Bacardi

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family but when Fidel arrived, they went to Miami leaving the factory, workers and recipe, so the Cubans carried on distilling the rum but having to change the name’ Havana Club’. Same stuff). Disappointed at the small bodega, and refusing to queue for a drink, we went back to the microbrewery for hoppy dark beers and a visit to the brewery and then onto the rum museum which by that time was closed! Cocktail hour in the hotel that night had a band playing gentle music so we stopped for a ‘Golden Park’; light rum, vermouth rosso and lemonade, two Imodium’s followed by a’ Prado’; rum, pineapple liqueur and pineapple juice. Sorted! Day 5 Evening drinks in the art deco bar of the Barcardi building, the building was open but the bar closed at 6pm. The rest of the building seemed to be offices! Directly opposite was a very tatty looking, empty, dingy, dark and small bar with three tables inside. We stood looking at it when a man sidled up to us and started a conversation, (they do this), he was a cook in a nearby hotel, spoke English, so we joined him in the gloom. Apparently, Hemingway drank in there, (tell me where he didn’t) and there were pictures of him with locals and some famous faces too, all around the walls. We had huge ‘Mojitos’, much cheaper than anywhere else, the barman took us behind the bar and we all had photos taken, it was great. Back at the hotel bar for a ‘Zombie’; light rum, aged rum, pineapple, orange and lemon, followed by a ‘Caribbean coffee’; full of rum. By this time all the staff were all calling me Mamma, and enquiring after me every morning, probably thinking I was a dipsomaniac! Day 6 Sunday, and all of Havana was out. No shops or museums open, just streets of folks enjoying family life. We took a taxi to ‘Hotel National’, the most famous one in

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Cuba. (I expect Hemmingway drank there). It overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, had bomb shelters in the garden and guns pointing at America. Built by the Mob in the 1930s and refurbished in the 1990s it’s huge, full of pictures of old gangsters, film starts in black and white, and a wonderful garden in which to sit and have lunchtime’ Mojitos’. On the way back to our hotel mid-afternoon we popped into the ‘Hotel Telegrafo’, another famous landmark just over the road from our hotel, where we had beers in the shade, and that evening returned for ‘Cuba Libres’; rum and coke, but not much libre! Back at the hotel for a steak and two glasses of, what the waiter called ’Hello Wine’! In case you are wondering, we did eat but Cuba is not a gastronomic haven. The food in the hotel was of good quality, but outside its mainly chicken and beans. The three times we ate out I suffered! Day 7 We decided to venture further afield and get away from Havana taking a day trip to the countryside on a coach, passing flat fields, flowers everywhere, waterfalls and lakes, and to a tobacco farm. We all stood in the drying sheds of huge leaves, whilst the farmer showed us how to roll our own cigars and then we smoked them under the huge flammable leaves! He used bullocks to pull the ploughs and every other machinery because he and others, could no longer get spare parts for the Russian made equipment. Then on to small village with a dusty, smelly tobacco factory out of the middle ages which seemed to employ the whole village. There were a few children happily sitting next to a parent playing with bits of tobacco leaves, (this was allowed if they couldn’t get childcare or were off school for a day) but the atmosphere was happy, and we learned about quality control and hand rolling, (no not on a thigh of a toothless crone)! Then lunch for chicken and beans next to a waterfall in the shade, with music

playing after which we finished up at a mountain on which was a huge mural of the revolution with a flat area in front where you could ride bareback on an ox with huge horns. Back in Havana mid evening I needed another ‘Prado’: the strong pineapple cocktail, then a’ Neptuno’; rum, banana liqueur and orange juice. Day 8 Early evening in ‘Sloppy Joes’, for an’ Ocaso’; 7 yr. old rum, kiwi and orange liqueur, then a ‘Mary Pickford’; white rum, pineapple and grenadine until blood red. Back to hotel and all four restaurants were closed, so had a’ Mary Pickford’ and at midnight fancied a Calzone Pizza, so the barman went to the kitchen and made me one. I ended the evening with an ‘Erotic coffee,’ black coffee, mainly full of rum. (Until reading these diaries I would have sworn I was practically teetotal, this had been quite a shock seeing it in black and white). Day 9 Lunch time at ‘Hotel Ambos Mundos’, for a ‘Mojito’ (another Hemmingway watering hole), a piano was playing, then a football match came on the TV so we stayed a while longer and I tried a’ Zueleta’; rum, pineapple and blue curacao. In the evening, ‘Mojitos’ at the ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ (OMG) and I had a dodgy piece of chicken, was still ill a week later!

Day 10 Last full day of an unforgettable trip. Son shopped, I drank mint tea near a loo and decided there was not one cocktail I didn’t like! We saw everything on our list, experiencing no dangers only the kindness and warmth of the Cubans. My back, on the bottom three vertebrae, now shows old healed cracks done at different times, so it wasn’t just a bad back!

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opened again in 2015. It takes about 4 hours to walk this 8 km trail, which, with its stunning views, is one of the nicest hikes in Malaga. It then leads to La Araña, a pretty village with a watchtower once used to protect the Bay of Malaga; and then goes through Arroyo de Totalán and La Cala del Moral, another lovely coastal village. From there, the trail follows a promenade for around 1.5 km to reach El Cantal, one of the nicest places in the region for its breathtaking views of the coast. The trail ends in Rincón de la Victoria, famous for the nice beach and the fisherman quarters. Thanks to the pretty views, this is one of the recommended hikes in Malaga. The Arab Escalera Hiking in Malaga, this is an unmissable trail. It runs for around 11 km, which can be walked in 6 hours. It is named after the staircase that was built at the beginning of the 20th century and that is incredibly well kept. The views along the trail are fantastic, a real reward to those who reach the top. The trail starts in El Chorro, a village at around 40 km from Malaga that can be easily reached by car or train. From the station, it goes through a forest and then becomes more difficult, as it gets narrower and steeper. Ardales to El Chorro (GR 7) The Ardales to El Chorro trail is part of the GR. It is one of the nicest hikes in Malaga, going by the Moorish ruins of Bobastro and emerging to offer a peak of the Caminito. The descent to El Chorro is quite steep. The trail can be walked in around 5 hours. Ardales, the starting point, ireached via public transportation .

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Easy Hikes Guadalmina Channel Of the hikes in Malaga, the Guadalmina Channel trail is a lovely one. It is practically flat. It runs next to the riverbed of the Guadalmina River. A nice addition to the trail can be the aquatic route of the Angosturas del Guadalmina. The trail starts a couple of kilometers before Benahavis. The trail was inaugurated in 2014, when a bridge allowing to cross the Angosturas del Guadalmina was finally built. The path goes through a canyon all the way to an irrigation channel that gives it its name. The views of the lower basin of the Guadalmina along the walk are beautiful. In the warmest season, swimming in the natural pools of the river is a pleasant break – making it a nice option when hiking in Malaga. It’s a good trail for families with children, who typically enjoy the pools. Ribera del Guadiaro This 9 km trail is one of the easiest yet pretties hikes in Malaga. It connects the villages of Estación de Benaoján and Jimera Estación is well marked. Of the Grand Senda de Malaga is it trail n. 25. The starting point is the bridge over the Guadiaro river in Estacion de Benaoján. There, the path rises along a forest track to the Oaks of Monte de las Viñas. What makes it a must when hiking in Malaga is the splendid views of the valley, called Angosturas del Guadiaro, and those of the mountains of the Sierra Grazalema Natural Park. The first part of the trail goes through the forest and is all in the shade. Towards the end of the trail, there are views of Martín Gil peak, one of the highest mountains of the Sierra de Líbar with its 1400 meters.

Rio Chillar – Nerja One of the nicest hikes in Malaga is the one that goes from Rio Chillar to Nerja. It is very easy, so it is ideal for families and during the summer months. It goes through the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama. Along the trail there’s plenty of shade and rivers to cool down. However, it is better to avoid it when there’s chances of rain, as the area is prone to flash flooding. The path runs along the banks of the Guadiaro and Genal rivers. It’s one of the nicest yet easiest hikes in Malaga, as it is mostly flat, with some easy ascents and descents. Since there are trains that run between the two villages, it’s easy to get back to the starting point. El Torcal de Antequera One of the nicest areas to go hiking in Malaga is El Torcal de Antequera, which is one of the most unique places in Spain. It is a limestone rock forest, perfect for families with children. The area is a considered a floral paradise, thanks to the large variety of plants, which include various species of orchids and wild roses. The area is also good for wildlife spotting: there are griffon vultures, golden eagles, weasels, fox and wildcats. What makes this one of the best hikes in Malaga is the view point of Las Ventanillas. From there, a path goes all the way to an area known as “Ammonites,” famous for the fossils. There are several trails inside the Natural Reserve, but keep in mind that some of them can only be walked with a guide. Guides can be found through the visitors’ center. El Torcal Natural Reserve is located at about 45 km from Malaga, and 13 km south of Antequera.

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Cisne, Lucero and Maroma. On the other side there are the ravine of Cazadores and the peak of Cielo. The views spread all the way to the Sierra Nevada, Sierra de Loja and Alhama de Granada and to the sea. With such amazing sights it’s easy to see why this is one of the best hikes in Malaga.

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WALKING IN MALAGA

Not Just A City

here’s a lot of places to go hiking in Malaga and its province. However, the majority of those who visit this city in Andalucia don’t venture to them and end up spending their time in the city – which, to be fair, is one of the prettiest, most colourful and lively places in Spain. Yet, this part of Spain is an incredible destination for anybody who loves nature and adventure, as there are many good hiking opportunities: this is one of the best places to hike in Spain. Located north of Malaga there is the Montes de Malaga. This a natural park with gorgeous hills, mountains and hiking trails of various levels of difficulty: it’s one of the best places to go hiking in Malaga. Another beautiful park is El Torcal, which is located a bit more inland: the karst landscape is stunning there. Adding to this, there are the beautiful white villages scattered around the province

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10 Great Places To Go Hiking In Malaga Difficult Hikes Fuente del Esparto – Almendron One of the most challenging hikes in Malaga, this is a difficult, circular hiking trail that runs for around 18 km, all the way to Almendron and the Tajos de Sol until reaching Navachica. On the way down, the path follows the ravine of the Rey and of the Cazadores. What makes it hard is the difficult terrain, which is irregular and stony. The ascent to Almendron is also very challenging as there are some very exposed parts on the trail. It definitely isn’t suitable for people who don’t enjoy heights. Add to this the fact that there is virtually no shade along the trail and it is easy to see why it’s one of the most difficult hikes in Malaga. The views along the way, however, are magnificent. On one side there is the Chillar river, surrounded by the peaks of

Cerro Lucero Cerro Lucero, also known as Raspón de los Moriscos, is one of the most stunning peaks of the Sierra de Almijara. Among the hikes in Malaga, this one is thought to be a regional classic. The trail goes through Puerto Llano and then becomes steeper. It eventually gets to the barren, rocky peak of El Lucero. Throughout the hike, there are fantastic views over the Sierra de Almijara and the Mediterranean Sea. This used to be a strategic vantage point during the Spanish Civil War, so there are some interesting ruins on the summit. In a way it reminds me of the Alta Via dei Monzoni, one of the nicest hikes in the Dolomites. This 10 km trail can be walked in around 4 hours. The starting point is located at 1.5 km from Puerto Blanquillo, which is at around 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from the city. Not the nearest of the hikes in Malaga, actually. Moderate Difficulty Hikes Caminito del Rey When hiking in Malaga, thoughts immediately go to Caminito del Rey, which is by far the most famous trail. Once thought to be one of the most dangerous hikes in the world, as some sections of the trail were missing from the pathway and there are many cliffside drops, it has been fixed and it now is simply marvelous. In fact, the trail was closed for years for renovation works, and it

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PAELLA Perfect Your Paella

aella (pai·ei·uh) is a

classic Spanish rice dish . made with rice, saffron, I vegetables, chicken, and seafood cooked and served in one pan. Although paella originates from Valencia, it’s recognized as the national food of Spain and there are several different varieties. The most common types of paella are chicken paella, seafood paella, or mixed paella (a combination of seafood, meats, and vegetables). INGREDIENTS: The main ingredients in every paella dish are rice, saffron, chicken, and vegetables. From there, ingredients vary depending on the type of paella or region where it’s made. The ingredients in this easy paella recipe include: Produce: onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, frozen peas. Spices: bay leaf, paprika, saffron, salt and pepper. Saffron: this may be the most important ingredient, so it’s best to buy high quality.If necessary, substitute 1 teaspoon saffron powder. Seafood: jumbo shrimp, mussels, calamari. Chicken thighs:They don’t dry out as easily during longer cook times. Olive Oil: Spanish olive oil , or any good quality olive oil. White wine. Spanish Rice Chicken Broth: Authentic paella would include making your own fish stock from the discarded shells of seafood. Substitute chicken broth, for convenience. HOW TO MAKE SPANISH PAELLA: 1. Sauté: Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent. Add chopped tomato, bay leaf, paprika, saffron, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for

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5 minutes. 2. Add white wine. Cook for 10 minutes. 3. Add chicken & rice. Add chopped parsley and cook for 1 minute.

RICE FOR PAELLA: Spanish rice (also called “bomba” rice, calaspara rice, arroz redonda) is traditional in Paella, and it’s what is recomme to useng. It’s a short grain rice that absorbs more water than regular rice, without turning mushy.

Reduce the chicken stock in the recipe to a total of 3 3/4 cups. Don’t wash the rice before cooking because we want to keep the outer layer of starch. Don’t stir the rice while cooking! Traditional paella cooks a crusty, flavourful rice layer at the bottom of the pan called the socarrat. The socarrat is a key component of A skillet with sautéing vegetables, authentic paella. Also, stirring the rice will make it mushy. chicken and rice, then broth added to make paella. SEAFOOD FOR PAELLA (WHAT TO KNOW): 5. Cook uncovered: Cook paella If you don’t like seafood, leave it out uncovered for 15-18 minutes, and substitute more chicken and then nestle the shrimp, mussels vegetables. You can use any and calamari into the mixture, combination of your favourite sprinkle peas on top and continue to cook (without stirring) seafood including clams, scallops for about 5 more minutes. Watch and chopped pieces of fish. Frozen seafood is a great accessible option for most of the liquid to be if you don’t live near the ocean. Be absorbed and the rice at the top nearly tender. (If for some reason sure to thaw frozen seafood in the your rice is still uncooked, add ¼ fridge overnight before using. cup more water or broth and When buying fresh seafood make continue cooking). sure to smell it to make sure it’s fresh. It should not have a strong 6. Cover and let rest. Remove pan from heat and cover pan with fishy odour. Most of the seafood used here will smell like nothing, or a lid or tinfoil. Place a kitchen just like the ocean (slightly salty). towel over the lid and allow to Be sure to clean it properly (remove rest for 10 minutes. “beards” from mussels, if necessary). 7. Serve. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve. Seafood for paella, including shrimp, mussels and squid, on a Close up of cooked chicken and plate. seafood paella in pan, ready to eat. DO I NEED A PAELLA PAN? No, you can us a regular large skillet to make Paella Traditional paella is cooked in a large paella pan because it allow the rice to be spread out into a thin layer . 4. Add broth. Pour the broth slowly all around the pan and jiggle the pan to get the rice into an even layer. (Do not stir the mixture going forward!). Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Give the pan a gentle shake back and forth once or twice during cooking.

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OLIVE OIL No Spanish Kitchen Would Be Complete Without It.

live oil is an integral part of Spanish cuisine. With a tradition that spans over 3,000 years.

No Spanish kitchen would be complete without a tall bottle of olive oil. Be it to add flavour to your tostada at breakfast, dress a salad at lunch or include in your recipes for dinnertime. The beloved aceite de oliva has been a part of the Spanish diet for thousands of years and Spain is home to some of the world’s oldest olive trees. Olive oil is an integral part of Spanish cuisine, and with a tradition that spans over 3,000 years, there's bound to be a few fun facts about Spanish olive oil you didn't know! Spain is the biggest producer of olive oil in the whole world! Move over Italy! Spain produces on average about 44% of the world’s supply of olive oil each year, twice as much as Italy and

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four times as much as Greece. Spanish olive oil production works out at 1.2 million tonnes of olive oil annually – enough to fill about 400 Olympic size swimming pools! We love olive oil as much as the next person, but perhaps swimming in it would be a step too far. Jaén tops the list for olive oil production in Spain. If you’ve ever made the journey from Madrid to Andalusia, you’ll remember the sight of an infinite sea of olive groves spread across the countryside. The climate in the Southern province makes it the perfect place for olive trees to grow, and the center of olive oil production in Andalusia is the province of Jaén. About 70% of all Spanish olive oil comes from Jaén and the small province actually produces more aceite de oliva than the entire country of Italy combined! Lines of olive trees are a common sight in the Andalusian

countryside, these huge groves are the center of Spanish olive oil production in the country Vast olive groves span the Andalusian countryside. Spain is the second biggest consumer of olive oil worldwide. Although Spain makes more olive oil than anyone else, Greece actually consumes more annually. On average, Spanish annual consumption of olive oil is about 2.5 gallons per person, that equates to almost 10 liters of olive oil! Spanish people have the Phoenicians to thank for olive oil. The Phoenicians, tribes from modern day Syria or Lebanon, are said to have introduced the olive tree to Spain in 1050 B.C., meaning they have almost a 3,000-year connection to the country! However, it was the Romans that began the spread of olive groves throughout Spain and the Moors that introduced

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it comes to olives in Spain. Inevitably, this, of course, contributes to the huge significance of the oil to the The Ancients referred to olive country! However, not every oil as ‘liquid gold’. variety of olive is consistently Olive oil was particularly used to make oil! Of the 200+ important in Ancient Greece and throughout the Roman Empire. In varieties found in Spain, about 24 fact, Andalusia’s climate made it a are regularly used in the oil making process, each one with a huge part of the production of oil distinct, delicious flavour. for the Roman Empire. Greeks and Romans cherished their That Italian olive oil may not be famous ‘liquid gold’ and used quite as Italian as you think! incredible amounts of it for cooking. However, they also used With so much olive oil being produced, it’s only natural that a olive oil as fuel and it is said that big chunk of Spanish olive oil is they even used it to light the exported. What’s interesting is earliest Olympic torch! that many countries bottle olive oil in their own country. However, An onate bottle of olive oil, they brand it as if it was local. displaying it's rich golden color, One of the biggest culprits? Italy! conveys exactly why Romans referred to olive oil as 'liquid gold' Next time you get a bottle of Italian olive oil, investigate how With the golden color of olive oil, you see why the Romans referred Italian it really is! to it as ‘liquid gold’! Olive trees have an average lifespan of between 300-600 There are over a hundred years! varieties of Spanish olive. There is an amazing variety when Olive trees live an incredibly long

time, and Spain is home to some of the oldest olive trees in the world. The Museo del Arión in Tarragona, is a museum that displays trees that are over 1,000 years old and the oldest of them all is said to be over 2,000 years old! Thi s ancient olive tree is said to be the oldest in Spain, with its twisted branches and worn bark, it oozes history from every branch The oldest olive tree in all of Spain, and perhaps the world! Photo Credit: Spanish Sabores Spain is home to about 300 million olive trees. It may seem incredible, but the number of olive trees in Spain is roughly the same as the total population of the United States of America. S! You CAN fry with olive oil! Contrary to popular belief, many varieties of olive oil are perfect for frying. The reason is, they get hot very quickly but won’t burn. Also, frying with olive oil can be healthy too!

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Cómpeta “Cornisa De La Costa Del Sol” It owes this name thanks to its location which is 630 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the Natural Park, made up of the Sierras de Tejeda, Alhama and Almijara mountain range. A natural viewpoint oﬀering stunning views down to the Mediterranean Sea. Cómpeta is a fascinating village to explore. Its labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets lead to white houses and numerous traditional places to enjoy a drink and taste the delicious local gastronomy. Our traditional Spanish Pueblo is one of the villages in the region that make up the Raisin and Wine Route. Its wine production is both famous and of high quality which is why several wineries are dedicated to the production of the local sweet, dry wine known as “Vino de Cómpeta”.

What to see and do Plaza Almijara and the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Plaza Vendimia and the Hanging Houses Hermitage of San Sebastián and Hermitage of San Antón Museum of Popular Arts and Customs El Mirador Natural Park of Sierra Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama From Competa there are numerous hiking trails, horse riding and mountain biking routes that you can follow in a natural setting with stunning views.

Gastronomy in Cómpeta Wine is of course the jewel of Cómpeta’s gastronomy. Varieties of Muscatel, semi-sweet and dry wine accompany the fennel stew and migas dishes which are the most typical cuisine of the Cómpeta area. Likewise, why not sample the pork with garlic or the traditional local stew (made with chickpeas, potatoes, cod and vegetables). There are many bars and restaurants where you can taste these local dishes and many others serving international gastronomy.

Night of the Wine (Noche Del Vino) Throughout the year Cómpeta enjoys a wide variety of festivities. The most famous is the Night of the Wine on August 15th, coinciding with the day of “Our Lady of the Assumption” who is patron of the town. Declared of National Tourist Interest this celebration includes tastings of the Muscatel wine along with live music.

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COFFEE IN SPAIN Its More Complicated Than You Think!

afé Solo, which means single espresso. This is the most common type of coffee in Spain. Usually served in a small cup, Café

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Solo represents the basis for all Spanish coffees, being the strongest one. Oddly, Spaniards don’t seem to use it in order to wake up in the

morning. They prefer to begin the day with Café con Leche, which is much weaker, and then have a Café Solo around 11 am

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If you think Café Solo is too small, you’ll have to ask for a Café Doble (double espresso). If you find it too strong, ask for an Americano (Café Solo with more water added), and finally, if you think none of these is your type, but you still don’t want milk, try a Café Suizo – café solo topped with whipped cream, or a Carajillo – the same Café Solo spiked with brandy or whiskey. They say Café con Leche is the second most popular coffee in Spain, but if you ask me, I would say this type is the nation’s regular drink. They wake up with Café con Leche, they end the day with Café con Leche, and they even drink it after any meal. The difference between Café Cortado and Café con Leche. Café Cortado is Café Solo with milk. Who would have thought that coffee in Spain could be named after the amount of milk added? Café Cortado is not Café con Leche, it is Café Solo with just a bit of milk, while Café Manchada is a little coffee with a lot of milk, not to mention the variations of coffee in Malaga – so entangled and hard to remember that they will only blur your mind instead of clarifying things. For those who don’t tolerate caffeine, there’s always the option of asking for a descafeinado. Be aware though, you should ask for a descafeinado de maquina, unless you want to get an instant coffee poured into a cup of hot milk. Café con Hielo is not that simple as you may think, you don’t just throw a couple of ice cubes in your cup of coffee. The ritual goes pretty much like this: Ask for a cup of coffee (black or white, it doesn’t matter) and a glass filled with ice cubes. Add the sugar in your hot coffee, stir until melted,

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and then pour the cup over the glass of ice. Drink it fast! After 10 minutes, in a hot summer day, it will lose all the charm. So as not to cofuse you further her is a summary Café Solo – espresso Café Doble – double espresso Café con Leche – coffee with milk, usually half and half proportionally, but it depends on the region Café Cortado – espresso with a dash of milk Café con Hielo – espresso with ice Carajillo – espresso with a drop of brandy, whiskey, or rum Trifásico – Carajillo with a bit of milk, a Catalan specialty Café Bombón – Café Solo with condensed sweet milk Café Manchado – a glass of milk flavored with a bit of coffee Café Sombra – this is actually a Café Manchado in Andalusia Café Americano – large black coffee or Café Solo with more water added Café Suizo – coffee topped with whipped cream Café Caramel – espresso with condensed milk As you can imagine, the above list does not include all types of Spanish coffee, but I’m sure it’s a helpful guide for beginners. Despite all this madness created around Spanish coffee, there are some other interesting aspects to be considered: In Spain, tomar un café is an essential part of their everyday life. Beyond its quality and unrivaled variety, Spanish coffee is roasted and blended in a very unique way. It also represents more than a drink, actually it’s a way to relax and celebrate life. As a tourist in Spain, it doesn’t really matter where you will

drink your coffee, you’ll even have the opportunity to choose each time another place, as the country is filled with cafes, terraces, restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs, etc. If you happen to be in Malaga, you should know that this lively Andalusian city on Costa del Sol boasts the highest number of cafes and bars per square meter in the world. Coffee originally came to Spain with Turkish immigrants. Not much, if any, coffee was actually grown in Spain but they developed a method for roasting that produces very dark, almost black oily beans that make very strong coffee that is known as Spanish Roast, or Dark French Roast. Spanish coffee growers in Latin America accounted for nearly half of all the coffee exported; however, most Spanish coffee served in Spain comes from Angola and Mozambique and is roasted dark to bring out the full flavour. Early Arabic coffee traders tended to gouge the Spanish coffee merchants on pricing and the result was the highest priced cup of coffee in Europe. Portugal, Spain’s neighbour, had colonies in several coffee growing regions in Africa and sold coffee to the Spain at more reasonable prices, however the quality was not as good and some importers chose to pay the higher prices for the Arabian coffee. Whether the Spaniards were the first to add alcohol to coffee is unknown, but this practice is very common in Spanish coffee houses even in the morning hours so it is possible. The familiar drink on cold afternoons does have its origin in the rich and elegant coffeehouses of Spain.

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Cycling Rules In Spain Below you will find the main rules in Spain when riding a bicycle. ŸAll cyclists must ride on the right

CYCLE LAWS IN SPAIN A Few Obvious And A Few Not So Obvious Explained

ith superb year round weather, Spain is the ideal country in which to hop on your bike and explore everything it has to offer. Unfortunately, many of us are unfamiliar with the rules and laws that apply to cyclists here and the kind of fines that can be issued when such laws are not adhered to. In Spain, bicycles are classified as vehicles and hence have to abide by similar rules and regulations that other vehicles on the road have to. Although many of the cycling rules are self explanatory, a number of them are a little ambiguous and most definitely open to interpretation. Bicycle Helmet Laws In Spain

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Proposals were made in 2013 that had the intention of making it obligatory for everyone to wear a helmet at all times. However, this met with strong opposition from town halls and a number of cycle hire companies in large cities and the proposals were subsequently dropped. The current law which was updated in May 2014, states that cyclists under the age of 16 are obliged to wear a helmet at all times, whether cycling in urban or non-urban areas. Adults over the age of 16 must wear a helmet outside of urban areas, but are exempt when riding up steep hills, are riding during excessive heat or if they are professional cyclists. So does that mean that if you are hot, riding up a hill or a professional cyclist, you are less likely to have an accident?

hand side of the road and never ride against the flow of traffic. ŸCyclists must use any designated bicycle lanes and trails and ride at no more than 30 km/h. ŸYou must not cycle in a bus lane as they are only intended for public transport. ŸUsing a mobile phone while cycling is prohibited. ŸYou are not allowed to listen to music while cycling through headphones or earbuds. ŸYou must keep both hands on the handlebars when cycling other than to signal. ŸYou must use hand-signals to indicate your intention to turn or change direction. ŸYou should park your bicycle in designated spaces and must not attach it to trees, benches, traffic lights, street lights and waste bins etc. ŸUnauthorised racing is not permitted. ŸWhen riding in bicycle lanes or similar areas, you must take care when approaching junctions which are used by pedestrians or other vehicles. ŸCyclists must not exceed the speed limit of the road or make abrupt or dangerous movements. ŸWhen cycling close to a building, you must allow at least 5m between you and the buildings facade. ŸAll bicycles must be fitted with a bell, rear reflector and have front and rear lights. ŸReflective clothing must be worn between sunset and sunrise. ŸChildren under 7 must be carried in an approved seat and must wear a helmet. Riding a bicycle on pavements, sidewalks, public parks and other similar pedestrian areas is also not permitted, except at a speed of less than 10 km/h and when

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the following conditions apply There are no cycle lanes available to use. There are no signs prohibiting cycling. The pavement or sidewalk is over 3m wide The sidewalk is not crowded and you are able to cycle at a distance of at least 1m from any pedestrian and can cycle in a straight line for more than 5m. When pushing a bicycle, you are classed as a pedestrian and can

therefore push your bike on the pavement. Two cyclists may ride abreast as long as they stay as far to the right of the road as possible, except on stretches with poor visibility or when traffic is dense. Cars, for their part, must observe a side distance of 1.5m when overtaking cyclists. The rule of thumb to remember is that bicycles are vehicles and cyclists need to respect the traffic rules just like drivers do. They do,

however, have priority when cycling in a group and the first cyclist has already started to cross an intersection or entered a roundabout.“However frustrated a driver may be feeling, he or she needs to remember how vulnerable a cyclist is It’s all about being patient, using your common sense and obeying rules that are there for a reason,” Alfonso Triviño, secretary general of the Association for Professional Cyclists.

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8 A male figure in Polynesian mythology (4) 9 Determined (10) 10 Stableboy (6) 11 Costs (8) 12 Television award (4) 13 Called (10) 17 A Freudian stage (4) 18 Swearings (5) 19 Faucets (4) 20 Weather balloon (10) 22 An Egyptian deity (4) 23 A large pearshaped fruit (8) 27 Stress (6) 28 Fanatic (10) 29 Require (4)

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1. What is the capital of Iceland? 2. What name is given to a group of bats? 3. What name is given to a baby rabbit? 4. How many wives did Henry VIII have? 5. What is the name of the largest desert in the world? 6. What are the five colours of the Olympic rings? 7. What year did England win the World Cup? 8. IPA is a style of beer but what does IPA stand for? 9. What was Oasis' original band name? 10. Which UK city is credited for being the home of the meat-free diet? 11. Which band recorded the Friends theme song ‘I'll Be There For You."

12. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Australia? 13. What colour is a giraffe's tongue? 14. In the film “The Lion King”, what kind of animal is Timon? 15. What do you call a group of jellyfish? See page 66 for answers

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

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• MAY 2021 Horoscopes • ARIES

20th March - 19th April

TAURUS

ooks, readings and other sources of information related to spiritual, metaphysical or religious matters could make your mind very busy. What you read or hear is likely to be fascinating, but you may feel too overwhelmed to make any sense of it right now.

GEMINI

very important goal related to business or finances might require you to pay close attention to paperwork. Be careful, however, not to get sucked into a stressful quest for perfection. Sometimes obsessive attention can sabotage the goal you are working towards.

CANCER

our inner fire may feel a bit smothered by a bath of reality. Give people the benefit of the doubt. They are more insightful than you think. In fact, you may have to get honest feedback from a few people you trust.

LEO

little foreign culture may be what you need right now to spruce things up a bit. You may not feel a very strong connection to the environment around you. You could be having the urge to spread your wings and explore your freedom. Start small but think big.

LIBRA

ou can have visitors at home to discuss business of some kind, perhaps work related or perhaps a project that you are developing on your own. If you're not careful, however, you could get stuck in conversations that are more social than practical.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

here is a harsh stubbornness that can hinder your progress. It is possible that there are currents of opposition that are gradually wearing down your mental power. Make sure you don't fall into the trap of guilt or regret.

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23rd October - 21st November

nfortunate misunderstandings will happen less often if you slow down and focus. Remember that you can do things for yourself. Do not feel that the approval of others is absolutely necessary before tackling the projects you want to.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

ake sure you stay focused and get organized. You have the power of discipline behind you that will help you express yourself. Keep in mind that your way of opening up to others and your incredible sensitivity are some of your greatest gifts.

ou will find that a sensitive attitude towards the people around you, coupled with a little hard work and a willingness to fulfill your responsibilities, will create an unstoppable winning combination. Use this month to collect data and plan your goals.

AQUARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

ou can have visitors at home today to discuss business of some kind, perhaps work related or perhaps a project that you are developing on your own. If you're not careful, however, you could get stuck in conversations that are more social than practical,

SCORPIO

areful planning is starting to pay off, but be careful not to alienate others in your quest to be the best. You may not realize how your harsh words affect the people around you. Be more sensitive to the feelings of others. Focus and be brave in your actions.

VIRGO

PISCES

here are forces working in your favour that you must make sure to grasp and harness. You will find that your sense of duty and ability to plan are paying off very positively.

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would only take a few hours a week to launch a campaign, or so I've heard. However, it might take you forever to explain to us how you did it. Ho, ho. For more information you can contact CAS on 653 557 237, visit the shop, or see us online at www.casnerja.webs.com or on our Facebook page \casnerja. We are also now on Instagram at: cats_dogs29780, and you can find us on Twitter by searching for Costa Animal Society Nerja. CAS Shop The Costa Animal Society (CAS) shop has geared up for summer with all the appropriate attire you'll need for the beach and in town in the evening on offer. We've also have plenty of books to keep you occupied beneath the umbrella between naps.

CAS NEWS This Months Update

CAS News - Sponsorship Program The Costa Animal Society (CAS) would like to make you aware of our new initiative of sponsoring a specific animal in our care. Given the restrictions regarding the Coronavirus, fundraising has become extremely difficult. Now, however, you can sponsor one of our dogs or cats directly for €25 for six months or €45 for a year. You will receive Ecards on their birthdays and at Christmas, and there will be options via our website and Facebook page for sponsors to contact us to check in on their chosen animal. If your sponsored dog or cat is adopted before the time limit, you can can choose another animal to be informed about. Sponsorships can also be purchased as gifts.

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Previously, we relied heavily on in-person events, for example our annual dog show Scruffs. To be honest, most of us, including me are a bit long in the tooth. Some of us have heard of “crowd-funding”, but it leaves us baffled and going to the fridge for a glass of white wine. It sounds like a confounding boondoggle, but who are we to say. At 78, I still can't type an SMS (I don't even know what that stands for) without sticking my tongue out the entire time, looking like a cretin with a sloped forehead, a severe underbite and dentures on the verge of popping out. The point being, if you are an upand-coming whippersnapper, an animal lover and understands funding through social media, we'd love to hear from you. It

We continue to offer incredible bargains during a time when we know that every penny counts. Despite rock-bottom prices, we regularly offer snap sales on various categories of merchandise, so stop by if you're in the neighbourhood, you never know what you might find. The shop's large inventory is clean and well-presented, updated daily, with a friendly staff of volunteers on hand to help. Donations are always welcome please help us to restock our shelves. Of course all shop proceeds go directly towards helping our animal friends in need, primarily for vet bills, food and kennelling costs. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

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A man walked into a hardware store and picked up a can of fly spray. "Is this good for wasps?" he asks the assistant. To which she replies "No, it kills them.” My wife said, "I can think of 14 reasons to leave you, plus your obsession with Tennis." I replied, “That's 15 love."

E K O J Wanted to make a Suez Canal joke but it’s too late now! That ship has sailed I’ve started saying mucho to my Spanish speaking friends. It means a lot to them. Did you hear about the person who invented the door knocker? They won the Nobel prize. An American, a Frenchman, a Spaniard and a German where all attending a Zoom meeting. The Supervisor asked “can you see me ok?” To which they answered “yes” “oui” “si” “ja”.

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I caught my son chewing on electrical cords. So I had to ground him. He's doing better currently. And conducting himself properly ... Eating caterpillars makes me anxious.. ..my stomach is full of butterflies. I just realized that my calculator is missing the minus button. But on the plus side, it still works. Freddie Mercury, Bruno Mars, and Venus Williams all walk into the same bar. But they didn’t planet.

I’m thinking of a career where I estimate crowd sizes at different outdoor events. I wonder how many people are in that field. I left my last girlfriend because she wouldn’t stop counting... I wonder what she’s up to now… Therapist: What brings you in today? Me: I have a terrible fear of tsunamis. Therapist: How bad is it? Me: It comes in waves. My wife and kids are threatening to walk out of the house because of my addiction to horse racing. And they’re off! My wife complains I don’t buy her flowers. To be honest, I didn’t know she sold flowers.

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FRESH AS A DAISY Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta

hildhood memories of daisy chains, plucking petals - he loves me, he loves me not - dreaded daisies in the lawn (bellis perennis) – the simplest of flowers yet they're rooted so deeply into our subconsciousness. With their irresistibly smiley faces, they are one of our most cheerful spring flowers, ranging from giant sunflowers to tiny kingfisher daisies – this is the the asteraceae family of which there are some 1500 genera, mostly commonly known as daisies. Many that we grow here in Spain are from South Africa – that other Mediterranean clime country with typically long, hot, dry summers

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and short, cool, wet winters (in theory!) – we are part of the loosely linked chain that botanically unites western China, parts of the Himalayan foothills, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Mediterranean coastline countries, Gulf Stream U.K. and Ireland, Chile, Peru, South Africa and California. Like many Mediterranean plants, they are 'estival' which means that they'll go summer dormant, whilst holding on to their leaves. They come into new growth with autumnal rains, mature, flower and set seed during winter and spring before 'closing down' again – the opposite of many northern European plants. This is what makes them so drought tolerant, heat resistant and gorgeously

showy now. Four of our best daisies originate in South Africa – osteospermum, gazania, arctotis and felicia – all immensely colourful, tough sunlovers. There are around seventy members of the osteospermum genus, the Cape daisy, and they are found in grassy plains, rocky mountains and forest edges. Some 50 years ago, they were relatively unknown to European gardeners and it is only fairly recently that the genus has been split into dimorphotheca for the annuals and osteospermum referring to the perennials; the popularity of both is on the increase. They bear large daisy

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flowers ranging from a brilliant white, through soft yellow, pink, purple, burgundy, burnt orange. terracotta and yellow. Many bear very distinctive darker eyes. Modern breeding has produced some 'spooned' varieties with twisted petals known as 'whirlygig'. The osteospermums require full sun to open, though the shading on the backs of the petals is very attractive too on cloudier days. Cool nights produce better flowering and if night temperatures remain too high, they will stop flowering for a period – so cooler foothill conditions suit them well. Liking a reasonably fertile but light soil they are an exceptionally useful groundcover, needing very little water. Deadhead to prolong flowering and give an occasional feed and trim over; they will repay the attention with months of daisies. Propagate from nonflowering, semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn – they should root within the month. The aptly named treasure flower or gazania, spreads its mats of foliage into sunny areas. The most common cultivar is g. rigens and it comes in a wonderful array of rainbow colours – from creamy white, through yellow, orange, scarlet, bronze and russett many with striking, splashy stripes and big black eyes. Propagate from seed, late summer cuttings or simply by dividing clumps. If you live in Australia, make lots of them because, apparently, they're a delicacy to wallabies! The gousblom in Afrikaans, arctotis, or African daisy competes to steal the show with its 50 floriferous species. A. venidium with its dark-eyed exotic look is aptly known as the Monarch of the Veldt. All arctotis are particularly good in poor soil or very sandy conditions, loving hot beachside locations and cuttings take very rapidly in sand.

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And to cool down all those burning colours, try the charming little felicia, often called the Swan River or kingfisher daisy. This one has 84 species, most of which are native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. F. amelloides, with its yellow centre is the one we'll most commonly see here, though look out too for f. heterophylla which is totally blue, cool and moody. An evergreen shrublet, unlike most of the other daisies, this one does not close its flowers at night. It's a good ground stabilizing plant. Trim over to dead-head with a more vigorous regenerating pruning every couple of years. Gerbera are also native to South Africa and are commonly called Transvaal or Barberton (the daisy town) daisy. A touch more tender than the previous four, its sturdy stems and beautiful flowers come in a stunning range of colours including soft pastels such as pale pink, peach and yellow through to vibrant shades of red, maroon, golden-yellow, orange and hot pink. It is our 5th most popular flower. Argyranthemums are the typical daisy, commonly known as Paris daisies or marguerites. Native to the Canary Islands and Madeira, they are immensely useful in our gardens, quickly forming mounds of foliage, about 1m x 1m, and are available in white, pale yellow and a range of pinks. Give them a hard prune every early springtime to stop them getting leggy and falling apart. Shasta daisies, leucanthemum superbum, are native to Europe and prolifically produce the typical white daisy flower with yellow centre and white petals. Clumping and spreading, they are very easy to grow.

first cultivated in China. In the Far East it is held in great prestige, symbolising friendship, love and joy whereas in much of Europe it is associated with death, being much used for floral decoration in cemeteries, especially around All Souls and All Saints Days. Florists make great use of this flower because of its long vase life. They commonly call it the painted daisy and colours range through white, yellow, pink, red, purple and rust. Breeding has led to a huge range of hybrids, doubles, pom poms, spiders etc. Coneflowers – rudbeckia and echinacea – are currently very in fashion; they are called that because their petals tend to curve back exposing the centre in a cone shape, particularly useful for pollinators. Rudbeckias, from Missouri area, U.S. are typically yellow, though there some russet shades too. Echinacea, from the plains of North America, are a washed-out pink-purple with more recent introductions of white, rich purple, yellow, red and sunset shades. Plant both of these in groups for real impact. All these daisies are tough, hardy, drought and wind tolerant, fast growing, long flowering, and beautiful too – can't ask for much more, can you? Oh, yea, almost forgot, butterflies and bees adore them – so get planting! Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Málaga. Tel: 689928201/Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com/vivero sflorena@gmail.com Open 10am until 4pm, closed Sundays and Mondays. We will be open 1st May. Food and Health Market every Wednesday morning.

The most common daisy species worldwide is the chrysanthemum genus native to eastern Asia and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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May Due to the changing Covid restrictions please call any numbers provided to check the activities are still occurring. CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm. Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King e Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King in Nerja. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting Christian songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee & biscuits. Why not come along and make new friends, every Sunday at 10.30. Also Prayer meetings every Thursday at 11.00. Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, These will be dependent on the current Covid restrictions. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – “Our Shop” is open with the New Spring and Summer collection. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Every Monday - Craft Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre. Every Wednesday – Art Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.

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Fridays – Coffee Morning. Come and enjoy homemade cakes and a beverage in our lovely shady garden. Inside seating is also available. Meet up and catch up with friends, pick up the free newspapers. Spring and Summer items are now in stock, so browse through our preloved clothing for those essential additions to your wardrobe. Kitchen & household items, bedding, curtains and much more available to purchase. For the bookworms amongst you, check out our Book shop, hundreds of second-hand books waiting to be read. CDs and DVDs too. We are accepting donations of household goods and items of clothing and would appreciate it if you could bring them to us in bags that you do not need, during the normal opening hours. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Friday 28th May – Taizé Prayer at the San Andrés Parish Church in Torre del Mar. Time 20.45. Taizé prayers is a monthly invitation to join us in prayer for unity and for all your personal intentions. Please send us an email to be included in them. EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manual, Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185.El Puente Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm. Pilates - Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-1.30pm LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBL-Los Romanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third Thursday of each month. Also at Pena Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information on the branch please contact 00 34 711077576 or bsiterblnerja.wordpress.com "

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

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SAYALONGA

ARCHEZ

Wonderful semi detached town house located in the picturesque village of Sayalonga, with on street parking close by. Approx. 65m2 distributed over 3 floors including living space, unfitted kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and roof terrace with amazing views. Ideal holiday home!

Gorgeous turn-key country house between the whitewashed villages of Competa and Archez, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, Roman pool, solar powered under-floor heating, 1500m2 plot and sea views. Registered rental.

REF: C1533

REF: C3757

Awaiting EPC

55,000€

EPC Rating C

359,000€

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CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

Wonderful 141m2 2 storey country house in characteristic hamlet. 4 Double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, open dining/ lounge & garage. 6,835m2 of gently sloping olive groves with development potential. Excellent access, close to Periana and Puente Don Manuel.

Delightful reformed town house with 2 double bedrooms, 1 family bathroom, kitchen, lounge and independent ground floor spare room that could easily reintegrate in to the main house. Lovely roof terrace with spectacular village, mountain and sea views.

REF: T871

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EPC Rating G

199,950€

REF: C1534

Awaiting EPC

100,000€

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

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