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November 2019 Issue 175
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Photo: The reformed Competa Church Tower. Photo taken by Kenny Lewis
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November Weather Days with rainfall: 6 Days Avg Max Temperature: 19.5 c Hours of Sunshine : 5.76 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine. The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.
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The front cover this month was taken by Kenny Lewis. It is of the reformed Clock Tower of the Church In Competa located in the Plaza Almijara - Thanks Kenny. If anyone else would like to submit a photo for consideration for the front cover of The Grapevine Magazine please email your photo to grapevinesales@gmail.com. I can´t believe we are into November and talks of Christmas and how many days until Christmas Day have started. I have only just put my shorts away from the summer. I am not ready for Christmas yet! Christmas cards are on the shelves in my village of Competa both in Todo Express and Marco Polo. Last year I left it too late so don't be caught out like I was, go and buy them now before they sell out. Also, Todo Express is now taking Christmas food orders so don't forget to pick up an order form. Likewise in the village of Sayalonga, The Centro Plaza also has the essential Christmas food items along with Christmas cards, Christmas crackers and wrapping paper and even a toy list is available for free delivery or collection at the shop. Finally, if you are looking to do something different in November why not try the Christmas gifts and decorations work shops which are running for three Fridays in Competa. So it does appear Christmas is approaching fast! Enjoy and keep reading The Editor
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36 5th International Art Symposium A special group of professional artists visited the charming mountain village Cómpeta. 38 Bodegas Bentomiz, Sayalonga Home to Málaga's Best Wines?
62 Two Summer Trips Taking in some of the cultural hot spots in Malaga by Josephine Drew
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84 Camping Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh Talking trees!
José Luis
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A well-presented 3 bed, 3 bath villa (105m²), L-shaped open plan living/dining/kitchen, recently renovated, swimming pool, terrace with outside kitchen, within easy walking distance of village, business opportunity with rental licences in place. EPC - E ref: v1354
Fully renovated 2 bed 2 bath village house (96m²) within easy reach of the coast with spacious living room, separate dining room, fitted kitchen and large roof terrace with spectacular sea views.
Countryside 5 bed, 2 bath villa (96m²), including independent studio apartment, lounge and kitchen/dining, mature gardens, terraces and roof terrace, mountain and countryside views, in need of updating, a great project.
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Fantastic fully renovated 3 bed 1 bath apartment (68m²) within walking distance of the beach and all amenities. Spacious living accommodation, terrace and successful rental history with licence in place.
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Rustic style villa (144m²) with 3 beds, 2 baths, living/dining separate kitchen and utility room, swimming pool outside shower, fantastic terraces, detached garage and store, lovely countryside views, easy road access, good rental history. EPC - D ref: v1340
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Benamocarra Traditional renovated townhouse (147m²) with 5 beds, 2 baths within walking distance of all amenities and 10 minutes’ drive to the beach. Spacious living space with private courtyard and garage.
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“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and Grapevine To advertise call 637 registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”
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Set in a traditional Townhouse just off the Plaza Almijara, Competa. See Map Spot 53
Christmas stock is now in come and take a look! Expanded 2 euro section , more British food products, cleaning products, health and beauty items than ever before. .
Opening hours Mon-Sat 10am-2pm
Ian Smith Luxury Christmas Cards 24 Boxed Selection of 12 Boxed Christmas Cards Luxury Crackers & Standard Crackers Sold Boxed or Singularly reserve your crackers now. All your Christmas Goodies! .
We still have the huge selection of greetings cards that will never change souvenir’s,gifts, helium balloons etc. Don’t forget we take Passport photos We have Second hand books, New Books and a Book Exchange is Available. We are the place to buy your maps and walking routes of the area.
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Marco Polo
Calle Jose Antonio 3 Cómpeta
Set in a traditional Townhouse just off the Plaza Almijara, Competa. See Map Spot 53
Christmas stock is now in come and take a look! Expanded 2 euro section , more British food products, cleaning products, health and beauty items than ever before. .
Opening hours Mon-Sat 10am-2pm
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We still have the huge selection of greetings cards that will never change souvenir’s,gifts, helium balloons etc. Don’t forget we take Passport photos We have Second hand books, New Books and a Book Exchange is Available. We are the place to buy your maps and walking routes of the area.
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ask questions. "I knew he was going to Spain to meet up with somebody to do some sort of deal. Whether that was property [or] drugs I really didn't know." £100k raised 'in hours’ Ms Catney said Spanish police had told the family "two or three weeks ago" the hire car had been found in a street near Estepona. She said the family received a phone demand for £100,000 the day after the pair disappeared and they managed to raise the money "in three hours", but nothing further materialised. Sussex Police said it was supporting the family and assisting the Spanish police.
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British child has died in the city of Córdoba in southern Spain, reportedly after falling out of a seventh-floor window while This Months Update on a school exchange trip. According to local media, the child "at the bottom of the sea". Liam heep took over streets of Poole and his son Daniel travelled was a 15-year-old boy who fatally fell from an apartment block on Madrid for annual migration to Malaga on 31 March but have Saturday at about 11.30pm. ABC Sheep replaced traffic on the not spoken to relatives since 1 Córdoba reported that he lost his streets of Madrid on Sunday April. Their hire car had not been balance while trying to fix a window October 20th as shepherds steered returned and their luggage and their flocks through the heart of the passports were found in their hotel blind in the host family’s house. It is understood that the police are Spanish capital following ancient room, police said. Sussex Police treating the death as accidental. migration routes.The annual event, said the pair, from Burgess Hill in which started in 1994, sees West Sussex, had travelled to play A spokesperson for the Foreign shepherds exercise their right to golf and look at holiday homes But Office said: “We are supporting the use traditional routes to migrate Daniel's grandmother said: "Daniel family of a British child who died their livestock from northern Spain didn't play golf but he and his father following an incident in Córdoba in Spain.” According to ABC Córdoba to more southerly winter grazing keep coming back here." 'Wrongthe boy had been in the city for less pastures. The route would have uns’ Kathy Catney said she than a week and was there on a taken them through the suspected the pair were "up to no language exchange programme. undeveloped countryside a few good" and had visited Spain An emergency services spokesman centuries ago, but today it cuts several times in a year. "I do think was quoted as saying: “A 15-yearthrough Madrid's bustling city Liam's died, I think he's been centre and along some of its most killed," she said. "I hope he's not at old youngster has died in Cordoba famous streets. Sheep farmers pay the bottom of the sea." Ms Catney after falling from a seventh-floor bathroom window. We were alerted a nominal charge in symbolic has been to the resort in Spain to around 11.25pm on Saturday night acknowledgment of a 1418 try and track down her grandson to say a person had fallen from a agreement with the city council that and said she was surprised there window at an apartment block in set a fee of 50 maravedis were no missing posters in the Calle Periodista Quesada Chacón. medieval coins - per 1,000 sheep area. One barman said he had “Emergency services including brought through the central Sol seen Liam, has a string of drug square and Gran Via street. The related convictions, and Daniel but police and medical responders were alerted but the youngster was herd includes 2,000 merino sheep said they were both "wrong-uns". and 100 goats. Ms Catney said: "I knew he [Liam] already dead when they arrived, following what police have had done time for drugs because he family of a father and son he was with my daughter that time, indicated was an accidental fall.” who went missing in Spain we always suspected he was up to say they fear they are lying no good but again we just didn't
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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: (+34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax (+34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com
RESTAURANTE MARIA Restaurant Maria has an international and family atmosphere and offers the perfect environment to taste wonderful dishes made with the freshest of local products. Open to guests, locals and visitors to the village. We Open Every Day for lunch (Except On Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Cafeteria and Kitchen are closed after Breakfast due to staff day off) Evening meals served on Friday & Saturday evenings from 7pm Sunday Lunch: Menu Of 3 Courses: Roast Beef & Paella On Sundays, from 1.00pm on the Terrace. .
FRIDAY 1st ,8th, 22th NOVEMBER: FLAMENCO DANCER Traditional flamenco dances: “SARA SERRANO” Have dinner with us and enjoy a beautiful Flamenco From 20.00 - 22.00pm - IN THE RESTAURANT Book in advance to avoid disappointment
SUNDAY 3RD NOV: MITCH & MIGUELITO. From 2pm
SATURDAY 30TH NOV: “MURDER MISTERY DINNER” FROM 7PM ENGLISH SPEAKING, PRICE AND ALL THE INFORMATION IN RECEPTION
WED 25th DEC: CHRISTMAS DAY CHRISTMAS LUNCH OR DINNER From 13.00 - 15.30 & 19.00 – 22.30 In the RESTAURANT THURSDAY 26th DEC: BOXING DAY With a Special Menu
TUES 31st DEC: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY From 20.00h ON THE BALL ROOM, Drinks during Dinner, Cava, Lucky Grapes, Clasical Flamenco Dancer and DJ with the most Popular Songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s. Late Night Snacks
DON´T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR TABLE Info & Reservations: +34 952553535 info@hotel-competa.com Taxi TaxiTo Service Service available available 24h873 advertise call 63724h 028
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Beth's Soft Furnishings 11b Calle del Carmen, Competa
Tel: 952 55 34 64 Made to measure seating for benches and pool side areas. Cushions & pads for see map indoors or outside spot 62 Curtains Any alterations or repairs
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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Annual income Tax Returns Campaign Success
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ecently published official news from the Spanish Inland Revenue (Agencia Tributaria) provides information regarding the ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS CAMPAIGN, (CAMPAÑA DE LA DECLARACIÓN DE LA RENTA), carried out during April, May and June 2019, corresponding to the Tax Year 2018. According to this official information the campaign was a total success in terms of TAXES COLLECTED by the Tax Office, being the highest amount in decades. The tax office normally refunds money to citizens (around 300 MILLION EURO), but this time the Tax office received an extra 1,100 MILLION EURO. The total amount of tax collected by the tax office was much more than expected by the authorities. The reason for this increase in
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the total tax collected was because now all European Union countries interchange their tax information and this together with the taxes now being paid by the bigger private companies like Airbnb, Homeaway, etc. also contributed to this rise. Using the information provided by other EU countries the tax office has sent thousands of “Informative” letters to citizens suggesting that they should declare all their income in Spain, and this has proved to be very effective in many cases. In conclusion it could be said that the sharing of computer data by Tax offices is much easier and more effective nowadays. Resulting in the Spanish Tax Authorities having access to much more information than ever about citizens. To avoid penalties, charges and default interests, we recommend all readers should submit their annual tax returns correctly and on time (as residents or as non-residents), by
contacting a professional solicitor / tax advisor. All readers should contact a professional to review their personal tax situation and be ready to pay their taxes on time. Our law office is happy to meet readers free of charge to review and discuss their personal circumstances and recommend the best course of action. To make a free appointment please contact our Law office. Jose M. Lopez-Avalos Tel. (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax. (00 34) 952 901 226 E-Mail: mail@manilvasolicitors.com See Advert opposite
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El Cortijo
Bar & Restaurante
Avd Canillas 6, Competa Tel: 952 553 647 Mov: 617 066 855
Private on-site Parking email: elcortjocompeta.gmail.com
We are now open for Sunday Lunch
Full Vegan & Vegetarian menu!
Unique to our restaurant in Competa Meat cooked on the stone to your liking alongside a full a la cart menu
Stunning views to the coast
Abierto 6 noches cada semana de 19.00 - 23.00 Open 6 nights a week from 19.00 - 23.00 Jedeu / Abend / Geoffuet 19.00 - 23.00 Cerrado el lunes Closed Mondays
A great venue for a special event and fantastic views of the hanging houses of Competa!
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PICO DE VELETA, ONE OF THE GREAT CYCLING CHALLENGES IN EUROPE. The third highest peak in Spain on the highest paved road in Europe! Europe’s highest and longest road bike ascent. (2430m) Going from glorious sunshine to freezing temperatures in just a few kilometres riding into the thin air, one for the cyclists bucket list! One Day Excursion Distance: 71km Metres Climbed: 2430m Difficulty Rating: *4/5
We will collect you from your holiday accommodation and drive to the village of Güejar Sierra, which is located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Granada Province of Andalucia. From here the climbing begins!
Minimum of two cyclists. Discounts available for groups of 3 or more. Bike Hire, helmet, pedals, transport and guide incl. If you have already booked bike hire the excursion price will be discounted
This tour can be shortened and completed on 29er mountain bikes
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Restaurante Taberna
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Teteria Hierbabuena
Get the real & tasty Indian & Moroccan food as well as Traditional Spanish Food. All ingredients are fresh and all dishes homemade
Breakfasts - Tapas - Snacks - Main Dishes Thursday Curry Night - Traditional Fish and chips Served Every Day Outside Terrace with Heaters Morrocan Shop inside the restaurant! Teteria Hierbabuena Taberna Reservations call 951 70 76 38 Avenida de la Constitucion 35, CĂłmpeta We can be found next to the Car Park Reservations Recommended
Las Arrijana Sayalonga Our Self catering houses are at the foot of the Natural Park of Sierras Tejeda and Almijara. The Arrijana Rural House has 5 double bedrooms with bathrooms all in a Morrocan style, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, BBQ and a beautiful Arab tent.Ideal for large groups and popular for Special Events. Ask for more information about our Christmas Lunch and Xmas Market
We also have Casa Rural Madre Tierra and three apartments (Alma, MontaĂąa y Reina). We are a family company with years of experience in the tourism sector You can reserve a table in our restaurant, book hiking trails and other outdoor activities We would love you to experince Andalucia from our rural country homes. .
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casa rurales costa del sol
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Grandad’s Chippy
See Map Spot 4
Avda Constitucion 59, Competa Tel 643303098
BRITISH FISH & CHIPS
Cod Scampi Cod Fish Cake Sausage in Batter Burgers Chicken Nuggets Onion Rings Soft Drinks
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Roast Chicken Steak & Kidney Pie Steak & Onion Pie Chicken & Mushroom Pie Cornish Pasties Curry Sauce Mushy Peas Gravy
Grandads chippy
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Wow guests with our indulgent selections of, biscuits, hortbread, melt in the mouth chocolates, Turkish delight, chocolate liqueurs, fudge, salted caramel, chocolate coins and choc characters for stockings. We have all the Christmas ingredients. Plus mince pies, mince meat, luxury mince meat and puddings large and small. Our luxury Christmas pudding is steeped in brandy, cider and sherry and matured for an incredible richness and flavour.
CHRISTMAS AT TODO EXPRESS We've got Christmas Wrapped Up
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ere we go again... it is after all the most wonderful time of the year and once you've taken a sneak peek at the Todo Express Christmas offering you'll be counting down the days. There are so many things we love about the festive season, spending time with friends and family, great TV, choosing and receiving gifts, but once all the presents are wrapped, good food really makes Christmas perfect, and the Todo Express Christmas food selection never fails to disappoint. We're here to help you celebrate this festive season, with all the Christmas food staples and so much more, at prices that'll make your Christmas. ... This year our seasonal food range is bigger and better than ever before. Treat yourself to hand-reared turkeys and succulent joints of meat. Delight your friends and family with delicious desserts, seasonal puds and exquisite chocolates. Salted caramel, mince pies... surely life doesn't get better than that? November is a month of bargains at Todo Express. Buy 3 individual cards and get the 4th free. Buy 2 packs of cards and get the 3rd half price
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Multi-buy chocolate Tub Offer Buy 1 for 8.50€, Buy 2 for 16€ (8€ each), Buy 3 for 22.50€ (7.50 each), Buy 4 for 28€ (7€ each) Any combination of Roses, Quality Street, Heroes and Celebrations., so open up and let everyone dip into their favourites. Up the Hill at La Casa Bella Throughout November all rugs, throws and cushions are discounted. Something like “so as well as adding a touch of colour and comfort to your home, this is the perfect opportunity to buy a friend or loved one a beautiful and useful present. Get Christmas going with a bang with this year's selection of crackers and find Christmas gift paper, wrapping tags and trims that add the perfect finishing touch to those carefully-chosen gifts. Get the party started. Christmas is all about sharing, and we bring you party foods that are just the thing to enjoy with friends and family during the festivities. From the English classics, buffet pork pies, sausages and sausage, onion bhaji, samosas, vegetable and duck hoi sin spring rolls. breaded mozzarella, chicken and fish goujons. Whether you're organising a family gathering or a Christmas party we've got the perfect assortment for stress-free snacks.
Dazzle your dinner guests with one of our Organic Corn Fed Turkeys from Seville, which are fed a simple, additive-free diet (with no growth hormones or other drugs), and enjoy foraging in large, open paddocks. Their simple, natural lifestyle results in superbly flavoured meat, perfect for a traditional Christmas roast. Which is why year after year people tell us that it is the best turkey they have ever tasted. Turkey doesn't have to rule the roast. Ring the changes with our selection of seasonal meats including whole goose, pheasant and duck, flavoursome pork with crackling, tasty gammon and juicy lamb. Make Christmas extra special with cuts of the highest quality and the exquisite natural taste of quality meat. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without all the trimmings. As well as all the traditional favourites this year we have a delicious range of speciality extras. Christmas just got cheesier with Stilton, extra mature cheddar, chilli cheese, herby cheese, fruity cheese and our selections of crackers for cheese. Spend less time planning and more time celebrating, our Christmas order form will be available to from the start of November. Email info@todo-todo.co.uk and we will send you one, or call in and pick one up.
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TODOS LOS SANTOS All Saints Day November 1st ll Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. It should not be confused with All Souls' Day, which is observed on November 2, and is dedicated to those who have died and not yet reached heaven.
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Although millions, or even billions of people may already be saints, All Saints' Day observances tend to focus on known saints --that is those recognized in the canon of the saints by the Catholic Church. The traditional thing to do on November 1st is to purchase flowers, especially chrysanthemums and present them as gifts to their loved ones. It is the day of the year when the most flowers are sold, and the cemeteries are filled with colour from every type of flower
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imaginable. A beautiful sight to see, indeed! Churches also hold mass in memories of those deceased to supposedly shorten their time spent in purgatory. Despite the feeling of sadness one would think should pertain to Dia de Todos los Santos, this day is not just about mourning the loss of loved ones. It is also a day to celebrate life. Popular activities for such purpose are eating traditional sweets (more on that below) and participating in family-friendly activities such as going to see José Zorilla's 1844 play “Don Juan Tenorio”, traditionally staged in theatres across the country. The character of the play is closely related to the dead. Another activity, one especially popular in the north of Spain, is to head out to the streets or the countryside for a traditional “castañada”. The castañada consists of townsfolk gathering for an outside get-together and keep warm by eating the “castañas”
(chestnuts) that someone roasts and sells in the most traditional of ways: in a small bonfire or using a modern grill. You may want to head out to Cádiz for the Fiesta de Todos los Santos. The locals really "paint the town red" and go all out with parades, fireworks, markets selling all types of local products, children´s activities and magic shows. The city celebrates this holiday for a whole week (starting even before November 1st!), so festivities will be abundant. There are times when it is easy to forget how catholic Spain can be but All Saints’ Day is a powerful reminder of the importance of religion, and of the family, even in the modern age.
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BENIDORM FIESTAS Starts 2nd Weekend in November
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he annual Benidorm fiestas take place in honour of the town’s patron Saints ‘la Virgen del Sufragio’ and ‘San Jaime Apóstol’. They always begin on the Friday of the second weekend of November and officially end the following Wednesday. During these days there are all kinds of street parties, open air theatre, sporting contests and music events of many genres as well as joyful religious events all of which serve to unite the population of Benidorm. The celebrations officially culminate in a huge parade of beautifully decorated floats early in the evening of the Wednesday followed by a fantastic firework display from Playa de Poniente. The people on the floats are all in fancy dress and throw thousands of sweets into the crowd so if you’re visiting with children tell them to take a
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carrier bag to collect them. The first place online to list all the planned activities is the Visitbenidorm Website. Just look for “Benidorm’s Patron Saint Fiestas Programme”. Origins of the Benidorm Festival These fiestas can be traced back as far as March 1740 when legend has it that a ship was washed up on the local shore during a terrible storm. Not knowing where the ship had come from some of the local townsfolk decided to burn it so as to aleviate any danger of it being the source of an outbreak of any infectious diseases. In the ashes that remained they saw an image of the Virgin which they took to the church where a small chapel was built in her honour. A reenactment of this episode is staged every year on Playa de Poniente as part of the
celebrations. The reason that the fiestas are in November rather than March are because otherwise the fishermen who were out at sea catching tuna wouldn’t have been able to attend so they were delayed until they returned from what was known as the ‘Almadraba’ in November. Fancy Dress Thursday Whilst the fiestas officially end with the Wednesday night fireworks display it is the unofficial Thursday that unites many of Benidorm’s British residents with visiting holidaymakers. The day is dedicated to a full day party in fancy dress that takes places all around the resort’s popular bars. Make sure to bring some fancy dress with you and don’t plan on travelling home on the Friday!
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little Spanish village is now known for this vibrant cultural event. Visitors came especially for this Symposium Luz and to experience the creative vibes and the beauty of the village. All artists have gone home again with many sweet memories, new inspiration, new friendships and beautiful experiences.
5TH SYMPSOIUM LUZ An Unforgettable Week in Competa!
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ultural association Luz de la Vida & Galeria Luz de la Vida held from the 12th till the 19th October the 5th International Art Symposium LUZ. A special group of professional artists visited the charming mountain village Cómpeta. Lieuwke Loth, an artist herself who also runs the art Galeria Luz de la Vida, organises this art symposium every year. This time 13 artists were invited: Abgar Khachatryan (Armenia), Lebuïn d’Haese (Belgium), Tanja Eigendaal (Denmark), Lee Youngji (Korea), Natalya Zaloznaya (Belarus), Wieland Schoeffner (Germany), Ronald Kleijer (Netherlands/Uzbekistan), Lidia Simeonova USA/Bulgaria), Krassimir Kolev (Bulgaria), Jin Yu (China), Sergey Komyagin and Elena Shumacher (Russia). They stayed in three different houses and worked in a public space, they all loved Competa and its natural surroundings. The sun did shine all the week! As an
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excursion they went on the inspiring trip to El Torcal, the rock formations. Many visitors witnessed the creative processes of the artists. On Thursday as a special guest we welcomed the Spanish Bonsai Master Nacho Salar who lives in Torrox where he has his Bonsai garden and workshop named ‘Bonsainara’. He showed us the art of shaping Bonsai trees! Wieland Schoeffner made a sculpture out of local stone and Lebuin D’Haese made many art pieces in ceramics. The others started with blank canvases and at the end of the week there was much exquisite high quality art! Saturday the 19th Oct they celebrated together the end of the joyful Symposium and the start of the International art show in Galeria Luz de la Vida. A young Czech couple came especially to help Lieuwke during the event. New friendships were made and many ideas, expertise, contacts, inspiration and laughter was shared. For Cómpeta this event brings new dynamics as well. Even from far abroad this
This is organised and arranged by Lieuwke Loth. English filmmaker Lara Jackson filmed many hours and will edit all film footage and we’ll put the film online in 2020! Lieuwke is thankful for the help of Marga (catering) Lara Jaine Jackson (filmer), Patrick, Veronika and Kristov (volunteers), other volunteers and the musicians. She is glad that the council of Competa offered that public space to use. The collaboration with the Teteria Hierbabuena and Taberna Oscar helps her to make it a great experience for the artists. She thanks all magazines, of course also The Grapevine and other press for announcing the event. Hopefully next year in October we'll be able to welcome another beautiful group of professional artists to Competa! By selling the symposium art Lieuwke can continue this great annual event! The art will be on show until the end of November. Don’t miss this exclusive show. We’re looking forward to welcome you in the gallery Luz de la Vida in Cómpeta! For more impressions of the event: www.facebook.com/symposiumlu z. Galeria Luz de la Vida, Calle Laberinto 15 Bajo, Cómpeta, 0034-722 539 488 / 0031-650 408 977, info@lieuwkeloth.nl www.galerialuzdelavida.com
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BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, SAYALONGA Home to Málaga's Best Wines?
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here's a winery above Sayalonga – it is just off the road between the town and the Archez junction. It's called Bodegas Bentomiz and the wine they make is first class. Set up by a Dutch couple who moved to the area almost 25 years ago, they produce wines that are distinctively fresh and subtle. The range is called “Ariyanas” and includes sweet and dry, white, red and rosé. The Ariyanas wines have caught the attention of the wine world at large. Over the 15 years they've been operating commercially they have found distribution in a dozen countries and placed the wines in some 20 or so Michelin-starred restaurants. Their dry muscat (Ariyanas Seco Sobre Lías Finas) and one of their sweet muscats (Ariyanas Terruño Pizarroso) won in the Sabor a Málaga competition to be named the best of their respective categories. The story of how their business
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has developed is astonishing: André and Clara started in other fields; both are self-taught and yet have achieved a professional level of expertise and excellence. Their history – along with just what wine-making in Málaga's Axarquía region involves – can be discovered at the winery. They run a daily tour and tasting from Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. Not only that, but to provide a fuller experience of the wine with food, as well as developing their love of gastronomy and André's love of cooking, their wine-salon doubles as a lunch-time restaurant, with the gourmet meals served just after the tasting at 14:00 – so you can combine tour, tasting and lunch, if you wish. Accolades have rolled in from all sides: the food is just wonderful. Indeed, the reviews of Bodegas Bentomiz on TripAdvisor and Facebook, their client photos on Instagram (#bodegasbentomiz), and press articles, all express visitors'
delight in the passion that André, Clara and their small, dedicated team, display in creating a “complete wine experience”. For special occasions they go a little further. Their “Mountain Wine & Music” summer concerts are thrilling events with live music, gourmet food and wine all enjoyed beside the winery in one of the most beautiful places in the province. Their occasional “dinner and music” evenings allow André to develop exciting new menus. And this Christmas they're offering a splendid 7-course banquet with wine – the best gastronomic celebration! After Christmas, when we're all in the doldrums they have a special JANUARY OFFER – book lunch for 4 and one wine-pairing menu (a glass with each course) is free. That's a taste of the best of Málaga, free of charge – a mustdo experience www.bodegasbentomiz.com
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SPANISH HAMS Vocabulary surrounding Spanish Hams
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he unique vocabulary surrounding Spanish hams can be daunting initially, until you understand the three key variables used to classify Spanish hams: pig breed, diet and cut. Pig Breed & Diet Ibérico Breed Pigs There are four classifications of Jamón Ibérico, made from the Ibérico breed pig. The classifications reflect the breed of pig, the percent of pure Ibérico genetics in the pig and the quantity of acorns they eat (the word "acorns" is translated as “bellota”). -Jamón 100% Ibérico de Bellota made from free-range, 100% Ibérico breed pigs that eat acorns. Ibérico de Bellota hams are from Ibérico pigs that live outdoors most of their lives and spend the last three to four months of their lives feasting on rich, sweet acorns that have dropped from the ground from holm and cork trees in the meadows of a region called the dehesa. This period of grazing on the open range is called the montanera, and the pigs add about half their weight during this period. The coveted hams they produce are unique in the world: beautiful nutty ham slices which glisten
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when they are served because 60% of their marbled fat contains healthy mono triglycerides (like olive oil) that melt at room temperature. Because of its quality, many connoisseurs have referred to Jamón Ibérico de Bellota as the "Beluga caviar of hams."
usually referred to by the following names, whether made from Ibérico pigs or others. The Ibérico versions of each of these cuts only became available in the U.S. in 2007.
-Jamón Ibérico de Bellota - made from crossbred free-range Ibérico pigs (crossed with Duroc pigs) that eat acorns. The percentage (%) of Ibérico breed must be added to the label.
-Paleta (front leg or shoulder, bone-in or boneless)
-Jamón Ibérico Cebo de Campo made from crossbred free-range Ibérico pigs that eat a mix of fodder and acorns. -Jamón Ibérico Cebo or simply Jamón Ibérico - made from farmraised, crossbred Ibérico pigs that only eat fodder. Durac & Landrace Breed Pigs Jamón Serrano comes from white pigs of the Duroc or Landrace breeds. These pigs are raised on farms, rather than open ranges, and fed a diet of cereals. They are cured in Spain for 8 months to two years.
-Jamón (back leg, bone-in or boneless)
-Lomo (cured pork loin) -Chorizo, Salchichón, Fuet, Butifarra, Morcilla, Longaniza and Sarta (types of sausage) Other Classifications Just as with wines, some hams now carry a Denominación de Origin, indicating where and how the ham was cured. There are also quality seals, from industry groups like the Consorcio del Jamón Serrano Español, on jamones that deliver the quality and flavors synonymous with specific guidelines.
Jamón Cuts Cured meats from Spain are
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moving the new barrels of wine down to the sea, ready for export. They were transported on sledges pulled by oxen. The clattering sound this created through the streets indicated to everyone that the new wine was ready and was a cause for celebration.
FIESTA DE SAN ANDREAS Some Bizzare Party Behaviour!
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a Fiesta de San Andres, or the Festival of San Andres, occurs on the 29th/30th of November. As it is connected with the production of the new season's wine, it tends to have the better celebrations in the northern wine producing areas, at such towns and villages as La Orotava, Icod de Los Vinos, Puerto de La Cruz and San Juan de La Rambla. It consists of a typical saint's day festivities, but with a couple of unique twists. Arrastre los Cacharros Literally meaning "dragging the pots", this quaint (if noisy) custom has a variety of theories as to its origins. Two of these relate to San Andres himself. One suggests that he came home late in November (all the other saints having arrived on their appointed All Saints Day, November the 1st), limping, drunk and "full of pots", making an almighty clattering sound. Another also refers to the saint's drinking habits, stating that he arrived on the island just as the new wine was being unveiled and partook a little too enthusiatically. Subsequently falling into an drunken stupor, the children of the village tied pots and pans to his clothes, so that if he stirred in his sleep, the noise would wake him.
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Another, probably more authentic, theory is that in centuries gone by, the wine production process involved washing the barrels in salt water and the villagers had no option but to roll them down to the sea. The metal rim of the barrels made a clattering sound which the Arrastre los Cacharros is attempting to reproduce today. The event begins at a modest level, with young children running through the streets dragging a few cans tied to a piece of string. Later on, the young men of the town join in and things, naturally, are taken up a notch. Objects dragged by now start to get bigger and can include such items as oil drums, car exhausts and washing machine drums! Such heavy objects have to be very securely tied together and, because of the weight involved, are connected to a sort of yolk, which several youths will attempt to drag as fast as possible. There is another youth running in front to clear the way and care is taken to aim for any potholes, to increase the deafening racket. Only in Tenerife, eh? Arrastre de Las Tableros This means "dragging the boards", but should more accurately be called "riding the boards". It seems to originate from the ancient practice of
The riding of the boards requires a very steep incline and is thus confined to such towns and villages that have them, most notably Icod de Los Vinos and La Guancha. Needless to say, it's mostly young Tenerife men who indulge in this reckless practice. A sort of sledge is fashioned out of wood, which is then waxed on its underside to make it slippy. Yes, you've guessed it - the participants then slide off down the steep streets. The boards travel faster and faster and, as there's not really any way of steering them, it's more a matter of luck whether they avoid any obstacles to reach the finish. This is marked by a big pile of old tyres, which the board eventually crashes into, sending its rider hurtling through the air. There's no prize - just the gathered crowd's applause.
The Wine Tasting Even though it's November, the weather is usually clement enough to make this an outdoor event. The various wineries offer their new vintages for tasting. It is a community event and you'll be given your sample of wine in a plastic cup. Braziers are set up in the street where chestnuts are roasted and you can also get a snack of sardines and sweet potatoes. Where: Icod de los Vinos and Puerto de la Cruz. When: 29 November.
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NOT JUST ANY OLD SUPERMARKET! Coviran in Competa ince expanding the supermarket last year Coviran has become the place to do your weekly shop: going to the coast to buy your groceries is now a thing of the past!
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selection, as well as cardboard boxes for those of us that feel uncomfortable using plastic. Some clients even take their own containers for when they are buying meats and cheeses from fresh food section.
The Portales family have made sure that you can find everything you want right here in the village, whether it be specialist vegan produce, gluten free brands, home-made meat goods or those delicious foreign delights that we all miss from home!
A large majority of the fruit and vegetables are locally sourced, some of them even coming from their own campo, where they are grown organically.
What is more, if you can't see what you are looking for, you only need ask and Jose Maria and Santiago will find a way to source it for you! This family run supermarket has been an integral part of Cómpeta daily life for over 40 years and it just keeps getting better and better! Like so many of us, they are also striving to do their bit to help protect the planet and they've recently started offering both paper and reusable bags to their
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With Christmas creeping up on us it's nearly time to start thinking about the festive preparations! As always, you can pre-order your Christmas meat: turkey, beef, duck as well as other options. However, that's not all that they have on offer! Don't forget about those little extras; the champagne and prosecco, the luxury cheeses fresh from the deli counter, Gluhwein, crème freiche, double cream, mince pies, advent calanders, parsnips, truffles…the list of things to indulge in is endless! For those of you who shopped their last year, you will remember that as well as the normal smiles and laughter of the staff, there
was an extra sprinkle of magic every time they would burst into song and dance! Their Christmas video on Facebook went Cómpeta viral and there were gifts for all of their clients! If you are away or have problems getting to the supermarket in person remember that you can also phone in your orders and arrange for them to be delivered at a convenient time! Another option that they offer is a pick-up service for people who do not drive and need bringing into the village to do their shopping: they will send a car to collect you from home and then take you back again once you have finished. Despite speaking English they are also encouraging to those who wish to practice and improve their Spanish. Ana is always up for a chat and makes for a very good impromptu teacher! We feel that it is important to support local businesses and this family run shop is a true example of how shopping locally gives you so much more! If you haven't been there already, what are you waiting for!?
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RIOJA-STYLE CHICKEN RECIPE Pollo a la Riojana
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his chicken recipe comes from the region of La Rioja, in the North of Spain, hence the name "Pollo a la Riojana" or Rioja-Style Chicken. It is a region wellknown for its wine production. The winters in Northern Spain are cold, like the climate in much of Europe, so soups and stews are very popular. This stew includes chicken and chorizo with sautĂŠed peppers and garlic. It is a hearty main course for winter but is light enough for any time of the year. Ingredients 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces, OR 8 pieces of legs and breasts 1 yellow onion, peeled 2 cloves garlic 2 red peppers 1 Spanish chorizo sausage 3-4 Tbsp. olive oil 2-3 sprigs parsley 1 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1-15 oz. can peas, drained (or 8 oz. frozen peas)
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salt and pepper to taste Steps to Make It Important Note: If you are unable to find Spanish chorizo sausage, you may substitute Portuguese Linguica sausage, which is very similar. Mexican or Caribbean varieties cannot be used as substitutes for Spanish chorizo in Spanish recipes, due to the difference in consistency and flavor. Peel and chop the onion. Peel the garlic and cut into thin slices. Remove the stems and seeds and cut the red peppers into strips. Slice the chorizo into rounds. Chop the parsley. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the chicken in the pot on both sides. Remove pot from heat and set aside.
While the chicken is browning in the pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavybottomed frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sautĂŠ until onion is translucent. Add parsley, peppers, chorizo. Cook, stirring often for about 10 minutes. Add vegetables to the large pot of chicken and mix. Add white wine and chicken broth. Stir. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. About 5 minutes before removing chicken from stove, add peas. Total:60 mins Prep:10 mins Cook:50 mins Yield: 5-6 Servings
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20 year renovating in the Axarquia and the UK
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Price: 20 Euro p/p or 50 euro for three We organize classes/workshops in mosaics, sculpture art and modeling in clay (ceramics). Special events/groups request. We also have an “open workshop group” on Wednesdays, 10.00 - 13.00 hrs. Casa Optima, Carril de Circunvalacion, Cómpeta Email: mozartymas@gmail.com Tel.: +34653134371 Facebook: Mosaic and Sculpture Art Group 60 The Grapevine
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La Termica, Malaga
TWO SUMMER TRIPS Josephine Drew Reports
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y friend and I went to the Banksy experience in La Termica which is west of Malaga, and I thought you may like to know what a wonderful venue this is. (Well, I thought so)! Its not really on the 'to do' list when visiting, especially when the last bus out to Competa is 6.30!
for about three quarters of an hour along the coast road, you would reach the area! It took about that long on the bus! (Bye the bye, if you ever do get a town bus or indeed an Alsa bus, do remember to get off at the rear, or the driver will have words, and the 'British embarrassment' factor will set in)!
We got off our bus at the Port stop and then caught a no 7 bus, which uses the next bus shelter on from the Loymerbus, (we googled it, I am not that au fait with bus timetables)! All fares are 1.30e and there was a map of stops on the bus shelter, which meant nothing to us except that La Termica was second to last, so we knew we were in for a roundabout route of Malaga.
Another tip is to sit in the middle section so you can view the screen showing the bus stops. We didn’t, and spent the journey craning our necks to see where we were and t what was written on some bus shelters. It was by pure luck we spotted the name on a hoarding with an arrow. It was around the corner from the bus stop.
We went to places I have never seen, and probably wouldn’t recognise again. This part of the city has lots of lovely old buildings, with bustling streets, houses and apartments. And a Park. If you walked from the Port
I immediately recognised it as the building where we always used to enjoy a substantial lunch, including wine, on the 'Competa old people's jollies'! (They stopped for a while but have been re-instated, now called education trips).
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The building that stands today, was built in 1907 to 1912, but before that, in 1904 it was the House of Mercy, and before that the Convent of San Domingo. I think there is still a chapel ruin, but I have never explored it. It has three square courtyards and is two stories high, and cost 15,000e to build! There is a lovely garden in the front with a marble fountain from the 19th century taken from the Civil Hospital. The inside courtyards are full of trees and plants, and there are dormitories upstairs. This is where the Competa senior citizens went to stay a few weeks ago on a cultural weekend in Malaga. During the war with Morocco (a new war on me) it was a hospital and recovery centre. Its other early uses were to take children in need from the neighbourhood of Huelin and teach the boys how to use the printing press which published the official gazette of the province, thus preparing them to have a career in graphic arts. (Probably taught the girls how to
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mop)! It was an education centre for all children in need. From 1938 it became known as the home of our Lady of Victory, Sra Teresa Prat, she was the Mother Superior for more than half a century and when she died Malaga city named the street leading to La Termica after her. I heard, no idea if true, that in the Spanish Civil War it housed orphans.
and I was quite taken with the ones made from recycled items, for example, the bull which from a distance looked like a bronze, up close its legs were really table legs, and his horns looked like door handles, its back was a net with small shells, and all had been treated to look like bronze! Its well worth visiting. We caught the no 7 back and there is also a no 16 that goes to the Parque.
I haven’t been there for a few years and I was surprise when I saw that it had been refurbished in 2013. Its previous refurbishment was 1981.
I went on another education trip at the beginning of October, (this is all free for Pensioners in the village) and we stopped at La Termica, but only for the Mayor to have a conversation with someone at the gate, I was hoping we would eat there again, but we didn’t. We ate in a beach-front bar with more flies than at Ayers Rock!
The toilets are a vast improvement. They are housed in a huge room, and previously, although very clean, (the Spanish use more bleach per capita than any other European country) they were decidedly old fashioned, with chipped tiles and the largest wash basins in the world, like mini baths! We used to see teenagers washing and cleaning their teeth when we visited at lunch times. Sometimes after we had finished our meal they would troop in for food, and also some very small children would come in accompanied by a couple of adults, so perhaps they still looked after the needy young people of the district. These days it houses art exhibitions, music recitals and other activities, in fact its a thriving cultural centre. But no idea now if its used to feed children. If anyone knows its present usage and history I would love to know. When you cross the road from the main entrance you can see the gates of a park at the end of the road, this is the Parque del Oeste. A large shady place with a lake, fountains, swans, ducks, turtles, a few animals, and a play and picnic areas. Also there is art. Plenty of statues of animals
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We were a bit early for our first museum 'slot', so we broke up and went into various cafés, where my Spanish companions proceeded to take out half baguettes, wrapped in foil, and started eating. ( This was a café that managed to charge us 5.95e for a coffee and a tila tea)! Then they ordered their drinks from the waiter and complained he was taking too long! The very young staff looked bemused by the village ways. We call these, 'only in Spain' moments. The first Museum was called 'Revello de Toro', in Calle Afligidos, which is in the area of the Malaga Museum and the Roman amphitheater. Its housed in a 17th century house which belonged to Pedro de Mena a sculptor, whose statue is outside, it was his home and workshop and they have been beautifully preserved. It also houses some artifacts of the sculptor and I think the guide said its the best example of a 17th century house. (The lift is new)
born in 1926, are mainly female figures and there are 104 housed permanently. We also saw the feria posters he painted in a temporary collection, I thought they were lovely. Leaflets in all languages were on display just inside the door with a small inexpensive shop, no security and helpful staff. We then had our meal, and off to Carmen Thyssen Museum near Calle Larios. This had security, an expensive shop, a nice café and is in a large several storey building. It does have a lovely shady courtyard just inside the entrance where several of the ladies, who were tired, sat and chatted, whilst the guides raced us round in two groups, up three stories, (thankfully they used the lifts), looking at Spanish art from 1700s onwards, some of it had really delicate brush strokes, especially on the costumes of the time. It was like a history lesson on fiesta clothing! What was also noticeable were the vibrant colours in the older pictures and the attention to the smallest detail, a bird or a butterfly. On an other floor were pictures done in the Impressionist style, and a collection of seascapes and beaches of around Malaga. I ana others were on overload by this time! I personally preferred the Toro pictures, but I was glad I went to see both. I would like to thank the Mayor and the Diputation de Malaga for our day out, especially as we managed to get to Competa at 7pm. Normally if the bus gets back before 8pm the day has not been deemed a success, but this time everyone was glad to get home to rest their feet.
The pictures by Revello de Toro
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More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses.
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant Torrox Costa ONLY
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Your preferences From the village to the country side, a day trip to Granada, to the hospital, the airport or shopping in Málaga, traveling with Taxi Silvia is a pleasure. Prices With Taxi Silvia there are no unpleasant surprises about the price, we work with fixed rates for several journeys like to the airport or between the village and the country side. Before we drive off the price has been agreed upon.
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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across
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6 Ultimately (7) 7 Fertile area in a desert (5) 9 Polynesian dance (4) 10 Loathing (10) 11 A moon of Jupiter (8) 13 Inflow (6) 15 Forms on a wound (4) 17 A plot of parish land (5) 18 Matured (4) 19 Admiration (6) 20 Shows (8) 23 Bagpipe (10) 26 3 feet (4) 27 Cut (5) 28 Aerial (7)
1 Incapable of error (10) 2 Stays on a liquid surface (6) 3 A type of story (4) 4 Mute (archaic) (8) 5 Nature of being (4) 6 Animal wildlife (5) 8 Keep away from others (7) 12 Overweight (5) 14 Showy (10) 16 Tariffs or duties (7) 17 Wagerers (8) 21 A suit of playing cards (6) 22 Latin for "Earth" (5) 24 Prima donna (4) 25 Islamic prayer leader (4)
Solution on page 82
1: What is Heisei 29 in Japan? 2: Where does the cloth denim, used in jeans, originally come from? 3: Which is the busiest air route in the world by number of flights? 4: SEAT, the car manufacturer, is an acronym of what? 5: How many candles does a menorah have in all? 6: What's the first letter of the Russian alphabet? 7: According to Christian, Jewish and Muslim tradition, who is Adam and Eve's third son?
8: What did my true love give to me on the first day of Christmas? 9: What is Sirimavo Bandaranaike's claim to fame? 10: Europeans are familiar with A-4 size paper. What is the area of A-0 paper? See page 82 for answers
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Located next to the Town Hall in Competa
Antonio and Belen welcome you to their Bar and Restaurant
Breakfasts, Tapas, Pizza, Roscas Montaditos, Fish Dishes, Meat Dishes BBQ Meats, Ice Cream & Traditional Cocktails Inside Seating & Upstairs Restaurant Outside terrace and roof terrace Daily Specials Board Open 9am until late Kitchen open 11-4pm & 7pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays - Tel: 952 51 60 43 The Grapevine 71
CUT BACK AND LOOSE A FEW POUNDS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Make Some sensible and Simple Choices.
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t's that time of year again. The air is turning chillier, the nights are closing in and our thoughts are turning to that Christmas party outfit we'll be wearing in two months time.
Fish which is fatty is good for you because it keeps you full for longer.
If the thought of squeezing into it terrifies you, you might be tempted to resort to a crash diet come November. Instead, why not try to make simple changes to your diet now? You'll barely recognise them and might see the pounds start to slowly fall away in time for the festive season. Simple changes for healthy living here are some top tips.
3. Cut out sugary carbs Cut out sugary carbs like chocolate, cake and bread.Bread is very sugary unless you make it yourself.
1. Don’t cut out fat “There are different sorts of fats.
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2.Stop drinking fruit juice Cut out fruit juices.
4. Cut down on your alcohol intake Try and have a couple of days a week without alcohol to give your liver a bit of a rest. There are a lot of calories in drinks but also if you’re drinking alcohol you’re more likely to reach for the crisps
because your inhibitions go. 5. Don’t eat between meals Eating lots of small meals, that’s a popular diet myth. 6. Measure your waist It’s best to measure your stomach around your belly button. It should be less than half your height. Gut fat is the worst sort of fat. It’s a better measurement than weighing yourself. Get the tape measure out. If you want to lose 10 pounds fast in time for Christmas you don't have time to start a diet delivery plan, hire a personal trainer, or read self-help books. You need a no-nonsense approach that
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accomplishes two basic things: Burns more calories than you consume Provides ample nutrition irrespective of the calorie count. The bottom line is that you want to be both sensible and realistic in your approach. While some people can shed 10 pounds in a few weeks, the amount you lose ultimately depends on your starting weight, your current health and age, and your commitment to a holistic plan involving diet and exercise. Weight loss is all about consuming fewer calories than you burn during routine activity. The best way to figure this out is by writing down everything you eat or in the course of a day. Since you're on a deadline, you won't have time to keep a food diary to track your intake over a week. Instead, just sit down and crunch the numbers, listing everything you eat and drink on a normal day. You can then use a nutritional counter to add up how many calories you consume in a 24-hour period.
many calories you need to cut back on based on your age, height, current weight, activity level, and target date. The great thing about the calculator is that it will tell you if your weight loss goals are too ambitious and will likely to put you at risk. Now that you've done your initial calculations, you can subtract the recommended caloric intake from the numbers of calories you currently consume. For example, if you currently consume 2,800 calories per day and need to eat no more than 2,000 to lose a pound or two per week, that leaves you with 800 calories you need to cut. But rather than just saying "I'll cut out all bread," take the time to build a weekly menu that is both balanced and meets your daily nutritional needs. While you can certainly take a daily supplement to replace lost nutrients, but it is far better to do so with food rather than tablets.
If you want to meet your weight loss goal within a specific time frame, you cannot do it without exercise. Remember that the weight loss equation is based on An average woman needs to burning more calories than you about 2,000 calories per day to consume. By increasing your maintain her normal weight and activity level, even by as little as 1,500 calories per to lose one pound per week. An average man 10 minutes per day, you will be burning fuel faster than you did needs around 2,500 and 2,000 when you first started. calories, respectively, to do the same. Start with a simple five-minute routine to get you started and If you are overweight, it is likely make an effort week-on-week to you are consuming more than increase the intensity and this. As such, it would be duration of your workout. This is unrealistic to think you can not only a realistic approach, but suddenly drop from 3,500 calories to 1,500 calories per day it also helps to develop a lifelong habit you can maintain once your and remain healthy. You won't. weight loss goal is met. This is especially true if you are older, are largely inactive, or have But don't overdo it. medical conditions to manage. Overexercising is more likely to To this end, use an online weight put you on the fast-track to injury than weight loss. By taking a day loss calculator to determine how
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or two off per week, you give your muscles a chance to recover, strengthen, and grow after strenuous activity. On your days off, enjoy a walk with a friend and do other activities you enjoy to reward yourself. By keeping active, a little every day, you will begin to see the results before you know it. While most of us measure our weight loss by stepping on the scale, it is equally important to keep track of the tools for weight loss, namely the number of calories you eat and the amount of activity you put in. It is all about discipline. By counting every calorie and logging your exercise hours, you can stay firmly on track while better understanding how each contributes to your weight loss goals. Keep to a plan make sensible choices, excersise and then pounds will fall away in time for Christmas but be realistic. Weight loss is generally a slow process. Many people lose patience before reaching their end goal. Although it is often possible to lose weight fast in the beginning, very few people can continue to lose weight at a rate of more than 1–2 pounds per week. Another major problem is that many people have unrealistic expectations of what is achievable with a healthy diet and exercise. The truth is, not everyone can look like a fitness model or bodybuilder. The photos you see in magazines and other places are often enhanced. If you have already lost some weight and you feel good about yourself, but the scale doesn't seem to want to budge any further, then perhaps you should start working on accepting your body the way it is.
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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!
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ARIES
GEMINI
LEO
• November 2019 Horoscopes • 20th March - 19th April
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TAURUS
ou may have so much fun this month that you forget to check on the happiness of the people around you. You should feel quite a surge of strength because of the energy, but realize that other people may have a hard time keeping up with your fantastic pace.
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f you try to go against the flow, you'll have a difficult time achieving your goals. You're much better off setting your sights on something downstream so that you can utilize the incredible force that already has a great deal of momentum behind it.
ou may not be terribly impressed with the activity going on around you, but that doesn't mean you have to be miserable because of it. This isn't the time to sit back and let others take the lead.
CANCER
on't hesitate to dive into whatever project or situation suits your fancy this month. Your luck will make you victorious in whatever game you choose. Happiness is almost inevitable.
LIBRA
our emotions are dynamic and extreme. They're apt to control every action you take whether you realize it or not. Be aware that it's best to realize it so you can then control these volatile feelings instead of being controlled by them.
SAGITTARIUS
22th November - 21st December
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nce you take the first step the rest of the way will be a piece of cake. Before you know it, you'll have completed the entire marathon with very little sweat on your brow.
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23rd October - 21st November
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here's an inspirational quality about you that you should make more public. Instead of shrinking into your imagination, you should expand your energy outward to the people around you. Your heart is caring and sensitive.
CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
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onsider cooking dinner for a large group tonight. Ask everyone to pitch in some money and you'll be surprised at the fantastic masterpiece you can create with just a small amount of effort on your part. Set the table with candles and add good music.
n many respects, your energy can't get much better for you. It's up to you to direct this energy into action that will nourish your soul. There's a great deal of power and strength behind your emotions.
AQUARIUS
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23rd August - 22th September
on't blow things out of proportion. You're apt to have a tendency to exaggerate everything to such a degree that you completely lose touch with the true reality of the situation. You could be painting a scene in order to elicit pity from others.
SCORPIO
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ou're competing with someone as you fight for dominance in a situation. The unspoken battle has begun, and the war won't end until you've successfully claimed your victorious position as ruler of the mountain.
VIRGO
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PISCES
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ou could feel a great deal of pressure from the people around you to join in their festivities. Don't feel like you have to be a part of the party if you don't want to be.
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www.centro-plaza.com centroplaza94@gmail.com Plaza Don Rafael Alcoba No. 5, Sayalonga Tel 658 938 856 / 691 231 683 New Winter Hours Mon to Fri 10am til 1pm -6pm til 8pm Weekends by appointment only We will be offering custom made Christmas hampers essential food items needed for Xmas gatherings and party’s for free delivery or collection
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We also stock Christmas cards Christmas crackers and wrapping paper Toys and gift list is available to order from and includes free delivery A 6 week polymer clay class is starting the 4th November at 6pm .
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English Foods: - Incl. Sauces, Sweets ,Biscuits & much more. Home Delivery Service Available - www.cento-plaza.com Stationary: School Supplies, Books & Notepads Haberdashery: UK Brand Wools & Art and Craft items Customised Printing Services: T-Shirts, Mugs & Magnets Toys & Clothes: Ex UK Chain store Regular Workshops for the Kids
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happy on poor soils. Evergreen, it weeps romantically down to the ground and its white flowers are followed by cascading strings of pink berries which can be used as a peppercorn substitute. Very aggressive rooting, it's great for binding soil together but not one you'd want by any sort of structure. Cupressus Arizonica, the Arizona cypress, is another platinised planting. Very drought resistant, it would make a permanent and lovely towering silvery Christmas tree – as we are approaching that season! Metrosideros excelsa, the New Zealand Christmas tree can be grown either as a shrub or tree. It is slow-growing but exceptionally tough and its olive green leathery leaves blend well into the soft shades of the campo. In late spring/ summer it will erupt with red pom-pom like flowers.
DOWN TO EARTH! Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta
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ovember comes smothered in falling leaves, tinted golden by the sunrays of late autumn, hot chestnuts on chilly evenings and snuggling close to the fire. But it's also a month of great action in the garden; this is the month, above all, for making dreams come true – for planting for pleasure next year and through the years. Autumnal dews, dampness and downpours indicate that now is the time to settle plants into their new homes. Almost everything benefits from an autumn planting, from winter bedding, herbs, perennials, shrubs, climbers, succulents, fruit and ornamental trees. If your starting with a new garden, or new area, it's always best to get the bigger items in first – trees that
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not only give structure and beauty but provide shade and windbreaks too for more delicate souls. They are such an important decision that it's essential to get it right – it's not very easy to move a badlyplaced/ill-considered tree. Let's have a look at some options but, don´t forget, at Viveros Florena we can show you examples and talk through best options for you, so come and see us. We're wellstocked and can provide all of these: Windbreak/shelter trees and trees for windy positions: Tamarix gallica a tough, deciduous, shrubby small tree with fine feathery foliage to filters the wind and a froth of pink flowers like candy floss in springtime. A good pioneer planting as it fills out quickly on very lean pickings! Schinus molle, or false pepper tree, is another quick grower,
Trees to give privacy/block a bad view: One of the first priorities in these cases is speed of growth – if you've something to hide, you want to do it quickly! Schinus molle, as detailed above, with its big head of foliage is a natural. The large and varied mimosa family, or acacias, are great for their speed of growth too. Evergreen with many differing leaf forms and their typical yellow powder-puff scented flowers, don´t overwater them and they will then grow harder and more windresistant. If you need something skinny – maybe to hide a pylon – the Italian cypresses, cupressus sempervirens, are naturals piercing blue skylines with their vertical form. Trees that are good near pools: In this situation cleanliness is tantamount and a non-aggressive root system. Evergreen is almost essential though, if you cover your pool during the colder months you may be ok with leaf drop. Some trees, although evergreen, are incredibly messy – like mimosas. This is where citrus are brilliant. Evergreen with shiny dark green leaves, white heavily-scented flowers and stunning fruits, they
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are incredibly ornamental. Another quick-growing and pretty evergreen is the Norfolk Island hibiscus or lagunaria patersonii. It has olive-green leaves, more silvered underneath and pale pink hibiscus-like flowers through late spring and summer. Downside is that the seedcases are lined with irritant hairs which protect the seeds, so take care not to handle them. If you've a sheltered poolside setting, the deciduous plumeria or frangipane might suit. It will lose its leaves but they are big so not too much problem to collect up and its waxy perfumed flowers are stunningly beautiful. Small trees for patios: Citrus and lagunaria patersonii, as above, and lagerstroemia indica or crepe myrtle tree. This makes an extremely pretty deciduous tree with good autumn colours and ruffled crepe-paperlike springtime flowers in soft shades of pink, lilac and white. If you've patience, arbutus unedo the strawberry tree is very pretty too with dark green evergreen leaves, clusters of scented white bell-like flowers and red strawberry-like fruits which are edible if somewhat unpalatable; they are however used in liqueurs. Mature trees develop lovely peeling caramel-coloured bark too.
Spectacular lookers: Jacaranda mimosifolia with their blue-lilac clouds of flowers are everyone's favourite and one of my favourite childhood memories of African cities. Chorisia speciosa/insignis, the kapok trees, have become popular in recent years with their striking thorny trunks and gorgeous orchidlike flowers in pink/gold or speckled yellow/buff. Paulownia tomentosa, Empress/foxglove tree. Ours at the garden centre always draws comment with its huge heartshaped leaves and racemes of lilac, yellow-throated foxglove-like flowers. It's big, bold and beautiful. Brachychiton acerifolius, the Illiwarra flame tree with shiny hand-like leaves that drop in May/June revealing brilliant scarlet clusters of flowers dangling on the bare branches until it re-leafs. Erythrina lysistemon, common coral tree with striking clusters of scarlet-coral flowers on bare branches.
More tender beauties: If you've a sheletered garden, lucky you! You can grow the African tulip tree, spathodea campanulata, an absolute stunner with bunches of scarlet flowers lined gold on their edges. More sheltered still – go for the flamboyant tree – its common Best shade trees: name says it all! Botanically If you want lush summer shade but delonix regia, it is widely regarded winter sun go for: as one of the most beautiful trees Albizia julibrissin, the silk tree, with super-elegant lacy leaves and has ferny, far-reaching branches striking scarlet flowers. with pink powder-puff flowers in late spring. It also comes in a Unusual leaf colour: delicious chocolate form. One of the best for fiery autumnal Melia azedarach, or Persian lilac, colour is liquidambar styraciflua, has deep-green filigreed leaves the sweetgum. Or try the slowand scented lilac springtime growing but majestic ginkgo flowers followed by clusters of biloba, maidenhair tree with its honey-coloured berries lovely honeyed colouration in (poisonous) which dangle on the autumn. Plummy leaf colour bare-branches through winter. makes for a great contrast tree. Tipuana tipu, the tipu tree, bears Two of the best are the ornamental yellow flowers and has one of the plum, prunus cerasifera, with its biggest canopies. lovely pink springtime flowers and Tecoma stans is another yellow the dark burgundy tinged leaves of with dangling bells of golden cercis Canadensis Forest Pansy. flowers – tough and quick, it's also a good pioneering tree.
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Large leaves: Banana and the banana look-alike, but tougher, strelitzia Nicolai, the giant bird of paradise plant give a touch of exoticism. Catalpa bignonioides, the Indian bean tree has huge heart-shaped leaves (rather like the paulownia described above) and scented white flowers with purple and yellow striations. And hibiscus tiliaceus, beach hibiscus, great for a seaside position, as you may have guessed! It has big rounded leaves and pale yellow hibiscus flowers which fade to pale pink before falling. Which reminds me of another hibiscus, h. mutabilis or confederate rose, another largeleaved lovely, either shrubby or tree-form, but this one is special because its flowers change colour, from white to pale pink and deep rose before dying. Edible trees: Lots of trees have edible fruits but not many have edible flowers or leaves! Acca sellowiana, feijoa or pineapple-guava tree has beautiful coral-coloured waxy flowers that almost look too good to eat but they are edible – try them across a green salad for that wow factor. Just remember that, if you take the flowers, you won´t get the fruits which are equally delicious! Moringa oleifera, the drumstick tree because of its long dangling seed pods has edible leaves which are highly nutritious and energizing. Lots of options, so let's plant! Our weekly Food and Health Market is every Wednesday morning between 10 and 2. Our Winter Market is on 4th December 2019. IF YOU WANT A POTTED CHRISTMAS TREE, PLEASE GET YOUR ORDER TO US NOW – WE ONLY SUPPLY TO ORDER. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Málaga. Garden Centre, Landscape Designers and Constructors. Winter Hours: 10 until 4, closed Sundays and Mondays. el:689928201 Email:florenaspain@hotmail.com Web:viverosflorena.com Facebk:Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre, Viveros Florena
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WORLDS BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING As a result of the Competa World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, 04 October, 2019, I am delighted to announce that at the time of going to press, we raised an amazing e1770 for Cudeca Cancer Care, Spain and MacMillan Cancer Support, UK. My personal grateful thanks to everyone who contributed in making the morning such a success;Our wonderful host, Café/Restaurante Lorena; all the local businesses who donated a raffle prize especially “The Cruise Market” who gave 1st prize of an educational tour and luncheon for two persons on a cruise ship whilst docked in Malaga. To everyone who generously gave a tombola prize, over 100 this year. Aki who donated his time and music for the morning, of course all the cake bakers plus all the wonderful volunteers, I couldn't do it without you. Over 100 people supported our event, Lizzie Keag correctly guess the number of coffee beans in the jar, 895 and won a gift voucher from La Casa Bella. Helen Sanderson won the Numbers Board game. At the time of going to press, I have one unclaimed raffle prize, so please check your tickets and if you have a blue ticket 140 which you bought from our raffle king, Kevin; please
contact me, Cindy Jones. Thank you for your continuing support. Cindy Jones Cudeca Volunteer
VILLA TIBERIO GALA DINNER ONE MORE YEAR TO HELP CUDECA HOSPICE Sandro Morelli, owner of Villa Tiberio Restaurant in Marbella, is holding his annual Fundraising Gala Evening on Sunday 3th November, in aid of Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice. A champagne drinks reception will be held on the terrace at 7:30 pm followed by a delicious three course dinner served with wine. The evening will be filled with live musical entertainment from renowned artistes from here on the Coast who will perform and the MC and Auctioneer will be Mr Steve Cline. All artist will be performing for free to support Cudeca.There will also be a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the Guy Fawkes night. Remembering it is a fundraising Gala there will also be a raffle /auction/silent auction to raise much needed funds. Thanks to Sandro Morelli, who has been collaborating and supporting Cudeca for nearly 20 years, more than 150 thousand euros have been raised in total during all this years. If anyone wishes to donate a prize, please contact Vanesa
Morales with the Communication & Fundraising department of the Cudeca Hospice at pr1@cudeca.org or 664 248 559. Fully inclusive tickets €75 each, and €25 out of each ticket will be donated to Cudeca. Reservations can be made directly through Sandro Morelli, by sending an email to rest.villatiberio@hotmail.com or telephone 952 771 799.
16TH, 17TH AND 18TH NOVEMBER: FOOD TRUCKS WITH LIVE MUSIC IN VELEZ MALAGA Different cuisines served up from retro food trucks in the historic centre of Velez. You can drink, and dance in the Plaza de la Constitucion, Velez-Malaga with live music over the weekend. It's a fee event but you have to pay for the food and drink. 18TH NOVEMBER: HALF MARATHON RUN IN VELEZ-MALAGA 8km or Half Marathon Vivar Téllez Football Stadium in Velez at 10.00am. Entrance is 20€ in Deportes Base (Velez-Malaga and Torre del Mar), Centro Comercial El Ingenio (VelezMalaga), Triaworld (Rincon de la Victoria) and The Best Sport (antiguo Bikila) (Malaga).
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finished in accordance with Malaga Town Hall. There is strict condition that the project must be 100% finished or its license to operate would be invalid. Although it had been billed as having 100 stores, there are now just 6, and four restaurants. The largest store will be Ralph Lauren Polo, which will be located in the central plaza of the site.Behind will be Boss and Lacoste, with Puma, Adidas and Guess nearby.
MALAGA LIGHTS Malaga has started installing its 2019 Christmas decorations, ahead of the big switch on at the end of November. The Town Hall has said Larios Street the main shopping street in the centre of Malaga will remain the main focus of the Christmas light display, despite the town hall having sold the street’s famous light tunnel to Liverpool. A huge Christmas tree will also return to Plaza de la Constitución in Málaga centre. The Town Hall are keeping to a mix of music and lights LENNY KRAVITZ IN MALAGA in order to attract as many tourists Lenny Kravitz has chosen Malaga for his only concert in Andalucía as possible this year. next year. The American rocker's international tour Here to Love will come to Marenostrum Fuengirola on 23 July 2020 (10pm). Tickets will go on sale on 28 October with prices ranging from 50 to 90 euros. Kravitz was last in the area in 2015 when he filled the Nagüeles quarry in Marbella during the Starlite Festival. On this occasion, the artist will take to the stage installed below the Sohail castle to perform songs from his latest album Raise Vibration, as well as the biggest PLAZA MAYOR The new luxury designer outlet on hits of his 30-year career that has Malaga’s Plaza Mayor did not open earned him four Grammy awards in October as planned after it failed and more than 40 million albums sold worldwide. to acquire the necessary permits. The Mcarthurglen Designer Outlet complex has said it will ‘open soon’, but failed to confirm when at the time of going to print. Issues have arisen over the fact that small parts of the complex have not yet been
THIS MONTH THE MALAGA JAZZ FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 33RD ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR. The festival takes place from Tuesday 5th November to Monday 11th November. All 7 concerts are at the Cervantes Theatre beginning at 8.30pm. However, there are also various concerts and Jazz related events thorough out the city of Malaga. 2019 will be the first time Jazz will take place at other locations including parks and squares. Such locations are as follows and are free entry. 13.00 h Este. Paseo Marítimo El Pedregal. Plaza del Ancla Swing for Five 18.00 h Teatinos-Universidad. Balsa de Decantación Swing for Five 13.00 h Puerto de la Torre. Parque Virgen de las Cañas Belle McNulty Quartet 18.00 h Churriana. Plaza de la Inmaculada Belle McNulty Quartet 13.00 h Carretera de Cádiz. Parque de Huelin, Alicia Tamariz Quartet. 18.00 h Campanillas. Parque El Brillante, Alicia Tamariz Quartet 13.00 h Palma-Palmilla. Parque Manuel Navarrete, Pareja Quartet 18.00 h Ciudad Jardín. Auditorio Alcalde Nicolás Maroto, Pareja Quartet. 13.00 h Cruz de Humilladero. Plazuela María Santísima de Dolores y Esperanza
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Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro
Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024
Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791 Salares Tel: 952 508 906 Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404 Sedella Tel: 952 508 858 Nerja Tel: 952 523 131 Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396
Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112
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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-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.30 Sat, Sun & Festivals 9.00 Sat & Festivals 15.30 Sun 18.00 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15
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Large Terrace - 952 553 018 Canillas de Albaida (Málaga) C/Estacion 5 - restaurantecerezo@hotmail.com
www.taurusrealestate.com Brogan Properties Tel: 952 55 38 60 Axarquia Properties Tel: 609 436 537 Immotions Real Estate Tel: 654 899 531 Andalucia Real Estate Tel: 952 534481 .
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Argentinian Grill
ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)
www.ventaelcurro.com Restaurante El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 - Cómpeta Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 El Cortijo - Competa Tel:952 553 647 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 Bar Miguel - Competa Tel: 952 516 754 .
Restaurante Bistro 6 Tel: 951 832 817 .
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Satellite Services
Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 Sky Digital Tel: 952 464 378
Solicitors
Swimming Pool Heating
Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es
www.competasolar.es
Spa’s & Saunas
Vets
Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850
Windows & Doors
UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com
Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74 Axarquia Solicitors Tel: 951 901 225
Official Manufacturer
Window Tinting
Solar Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com
Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es
www.competasolar.es
Upholstery
Wine / Bodega
Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64
Mobility Mobility Products For Sale or Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
www.bluebadgemobility.com
STAIR-LIFTS
Villa Care PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643
M:(+34) 658 845 285 reservas@bodegasbentomiz.com
Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965
Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
www.bluebadgemobility.com
cyclemalaga.com BIKE HIRE TOURS & HOLIDAYS
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Electric Mountain Bike Rental 1 day 40€ p/day 2 - 4 days 35€ p/day 5 plus days 30€ p/day
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November 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. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. For further information and bookings please Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.org. Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00 at the Centre. Every Tuesday 11.30 to 13.00 & Thursday 16:30 to 18:00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre.2 Euros for room fee or Friends of Lux Mundi card 1 Euro. Every Wednesday – Tech. Workshop, c. Please come along to the Centre with your laptop, phone or tablet. Time 10.00 to 11.30. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 – 17.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Friday November 1st – Closed for All Saints Day. Monday November 4th - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. Time 13.00. Tuesday November 5th – U3A Photography Group.Time 16.00 to 18.00. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Monday November 11th – Spanish History Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00. 2 Euros for room fee. Wednesday November 13th – Fashion Show. – Wide range of quality new, second hand, clothes, shoes and accessories, modelled by friends of
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Lux Mundi. Monday November 18th – U3A Art Appreciation Group. Time 11.00. Tuesday November 19th – Concert “All Aboard” by a Touch of Class. Songs include Ballads and songs from the 60s and 70s to be held in the House of Culture in Fuengirola. Tickets available at the Centre price 21 Euros or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 20. Thursday November 21st - Excursion to Gibraltar. Tuesday November 26th – Talk about “Living Will”. Hear about how to make a “Living Will”, the talk will be held at Hospital Comarcal, Torre del Mar, in the Salon de Actos. Time 11.00.Entrance is Free Thursday November 28th – Excursion to Mijas Pueblo and Viveros Guzman. Ticket price available at the Centre 16 Friday November 29th – Christmas Artisan Market. Please come and join friends and have a fun morning. Time 11.00 to 1.00. EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL CHURCH 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 Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm. Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 2.00pm TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB Meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 VelezMalaga to La Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50. 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.RBLLosromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONThe Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Also at the Restaurant Nueva Arenas, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information about the branch or to book for lunch , Please contact Vera, Tel 952967200 or Email: ozzybaldwin@yahoo.co.uk
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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004
CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO
COMPETA
Stunning 146m2 country villa, all on one level. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa with large living room, fully fitted kitchen and office, on a 4,100m2 plot with 8mt x 4mt pool. Breathtaking views of the countryside and a glimpse of the sea. Immaculate condition.
Charming Andalucian country house in a tranquil location with easy access and sea views. Approx. 78m2 comprising a f/f kitchen, lounge, dining area, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Approx 2,500m2 terraced plot with a variety of fruit trees, swimming pool and terrace.
REF: C3653
REF: C3662
Awaiting EPC
299,000€
Awaiting EPC
210,000€
www.taurusrealestate.com
COMPETA
ALGARROBO COSTA
Exceptional town house in the upper part of the village with one of the best roof terraces in the area. Ample parking right outside. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, garage, bodega and wonderful sea views. Huge potential as business premises or 2 separate flats.
Immaculate recently refurbished seaside studio apartment with sea views. Approx. 45m2 with large open plan layout comprising separate kitchen, good size bathroom & fitted wardrobes. Communal pool, children's pool, tennis courts, storage for bicycles and beach loungers.
REF: C1420
See Map Spot 7
EPC Rating D
129,000€
REF: MS190
Awaiting EPC
96,000€
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