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Editors Note... Despite the glorious weather September marks, for me, the end of the summer as the children start back at school. My daughter starts a new phase in her life by going to college in Torrox and getting the bus every morning down to the coast. My son continues on at the secondary school in Competa without his sister a new phase for him too! Life slots into a definite route of work and school runs and beach days become less and less. However, we are lucky to be able to have the choice of beach days all year round. The month of September also brings the Competa annual Walking Festival now in its 7th year. This takes place between the 26th and 29th of the month and compromises of 2 different walks on each of the days, an easier and harder one. You can sign up for all the walks or just one or some, see more information on pages 36 and 37. If you prefer art to walking, there is a fabulous event being held in Competa at the Galeria Luz de Vida from the 12th to 19th September, They are welcoming artists from all round the world for their 5th Art Symposium. Also, a date for the diary, The 3rd Arts Route of Frigiliana will be held from the 4th - 6th of October 2019 from 11 am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm
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September Weather Days with rainfall: 2 Days
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Avg Max Temperature: 27.7c Hours of Sunshine : 8.2 p/day
Inside This Month
The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol
24 The 3rd Ruta del Arte Frigiliana More than 50 artists from 12 different nationalities will show their works in 34 locations in the village of Frigiliana.
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36 2019 Competa Walking Festival Come and enjoy the seventh Walking Festival in the village of Competa.
50 A chat with Pete Benson, PMS PMS, much more than a local property maintenance company
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people, making it harder and more expensive to reach Spanish territory. The 39% drop means that the Spanish government is coming closer to its goal of reducing irregular immigration by half in 2019. Last year, by comparison, the western Mediterranean route became the main gateway into Europe after Italy closed off access to its ports. As a result, there were 65,000 arrivals in Spain. These days, it is Greece that is seeing the highest arrival figures in the Mediterranean: 28,200 so far this year.
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ullfighting returns to Mallorca, despite protests. After an absence of two years, traditional bullfights have returned to the Spanish island of Mallorca. The first spectacle after the break was held at the Coliseo Balear bullring arena in capital city, Palma. Last month. Lawmakers in Spain's Balearic Islands have banned young spectators from attending bullfights as well as the killing or harming of the animals at regional bullfights back in 2017, but this was overruled by a court in December 2018.The bullfight last month was the first since the ban was overruled. Around 11-thousand people witnessed the fight and were happy about the return of the Spanish tradition. Outside the arena, however, a group of protesters gathered, holding signs and chanting slogans calling the tradition "torture". Bullfighting and bull-related events in summer festivals remain immensely popular throughout Spain although animal rights groups have gained some ground in their campaigns.
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company's internal policy against beards, moustaches, or stubble went against their constitutional rights. The region's labour inspectorate also ruled that policies stipulating men wear ties and women wear ribbons amounted to sexual discrimination. Their decision was made after the local branch of the Workers’ Commission union complained about Burger King’s internal policy. Burger King’s policy made it mandatory for men to shave off beards, moustaches, and goatees for “sanitary reasons”. But, for the labour inspectorate, “food hygiene can be equally achieved by more moderate measures that don't go against the fundamental rights of workers”. Carles Catalá, the union's spokesman, told Euronews he was happy about the outcome and hopes it can be applied to other companies with similar discrimination cases, though he insisted that “people need to make unions aware of their complaint” if they want to see some change since decisions are made at the regional level.
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arcelona city council has announced it is to take action against the mostly unlicensed rickshaws that have proliferated on the city’s streets in recent years, which some estimates put as high as 2,000. “Barcelona isn’t Bombay,” said Jaume Collboni, the deputy mayor. “We have cycle lanes that are for bicycles, pavements for pedestrians and we aspire to having a respectful and quality tourism model.” Rosa Alarcón, the city’s councillor for mobility, complained that the rickshaws “contribute nothing to citizens’ mobility because they are fundamentally focussed on tourism”. However, outside the tourist season, drivers often look for clients outside nightclubs, concerts and football matches. In July police decommissioned 122 rickshaws, and the council now proposes a “zero-tolerance” policy on traffic infringements in an effort to bring the business under control. Only around 500 rickshaws are registered with the authorities. As with the explosion in the number of electric scooters, as well as the ubiquitous bike and Segway tours, the problem is that rickshaws exist in a legal vacuum. Technically speaking they may, like bikes, use cycle lanes and wide pavements, but the city wants them to be covered by a separate bylaw.
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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 (Except On Wednesdays, Cafeteria and Kitchen are closed after Breakfast due to staff day off) .
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not comply with the obligations established in the Article.10 of the Horizontal Property Law (LPH) and damages do occur, we cite two cases to demonstrate the difference in claims depending on the affected party. 1. – If the affected party is an owner in the community and falls due to inadequate maintenance by the Community of Owners i.e. a broken tile or poorly preserved community entrance floor, or if damage is caused to their property due to a leaking community drainpipe, a leak from a community terrace, or a leak from a community façade, they should file a claim for damages against the Community based on Article. 10- LPH.
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perfect condition. Article.10 of the Horizontal Property Law (LPH) establishes that the Community of Owners is obliged to carry out the necessary works to sustain the proper maintenance and conservation of the property and its services, so that it meets the necessary structural, habitability, accessibility, safety and security conditions. If damage to a person or to a dwelling occurs as a result of neglect to maintain the common installations, areas, or property in perfect condition, the Community of owners can be held civilly responsible, but the Community President or administrator could also be directly or indirectly responsible. They are required by law to take the appropriate measures to ensure that no harm can occur to a third party by ensuring any urgent repair works, or maintenance is carried out immediately when there is evidence that the lack of maintenance could cause harm to a third party or dwelling If the Community of Owners does
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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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THE 3rd RUTA DEL ARTE FRIGILIANA 4th - 6th of October 2019
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ne more year, in the unique setting such as Frigiliana, one of "The most beautiful villages in Spain�, more than 50 artists from 12 different nationalities will show their works in the 34 locations that you will discover along your walk through the picturesque white streets. Come and enjoy THE 3RD ART ROUTE OF FRIGILIANA! From the 4th to the 6th October 2019 from 11 am to
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2pm and from 4pm to 8pm Different disciplines: painting, photography, sculpture, collage ... As many styles as authors and a great variety of techniques, materials: tiles, clay, glass, cardboard, paper, canvas, wood, stone, metal ..., that you will be able to appreciate chatting personally with the artists themselves. Among the particularities of this
edition, we want to highlight our PHOTOCALL, thanks to which, you can be part of the 3rd RUTA DEL ARTE FRIGILIANA, as a spectator and as a creator. You can make your own work of art in the PHOTOCALL, that you will find next to the information kiosk, and share it on social media by tagging @rutadelartefrigiliana or using #rutadelartefrigiliana #fotocolrutadelartefrigiliana #photocallrutadelartefrigiliana, so that everyone can see all the works
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the RUTA DEL ARTE FRIGILIANA 2019. A special mention requires the posthumous tribute to Soledad Platero Sánchez (1995-2019) in LOCALIZATION Nº14, where, along with her posthumous work, is the initiative UN NARCISO PARA SOLEDAD, a charitable proposal to raise funds for research against cancer, in general and sarcoma, in particular. "Soledad's favorite flower was Narciso. She loved the beauty of the ephemeral of its flower, and the simple fact of seeing them bloom in spring made her happy”. A DAFFODIL FOR SOLEDAD is an initiative for the Art Route Frigiliana 2019. We would love that all those who want to be part, send us a daffofil in any creative format by traditional mail or hand delivered to ESTUDIO-GALERÍA AMARTE , C / HERNANDO EL DARRA 6, 29788 FRIGILIANA (MÁLAGA), before October the 3rd 2019. All the daffodils dedicated to Soledad will be on display and will be on sale at location number 14 of RUTA DEL ARTE FRIGILIANA 2019, at C / Alta 11, next to his posthumous work. The benefits obtained with this activity and exhibition will be donated: -to the AECC (Spanish Association Against Cancer) -To Other Associations or Foundations that support research. (CRIS Foundation ...) -and direct donations to research groups on sarcoma. Also, so that Soledad always has daffodils, share yours by tagging @unnarcisoparasoledad or using #unnarcisoparasoledad, you can also send them via email to unnarcisoparasoledad@gmail.com And like every year, so that you can discover the treasures that each exhibition holds, we will put at your disposal the information brochures with a map, where you will find the 34 locations and an example of the work of each artist. As well, this year we will also have an information kiosk to collect the brochures, ask your questions and participate in the photocall. One more year we want you to enjoy the walk and the art in an environment full of charm, beauty and creativity. To thank all the people and groups that have supported us and made it possible for this project to grow and become an annual appointment for residents, participants and visitors. Special thanks to the collaboration of the establishments HOSPEDERÍA EL CARAVANSAR, HOTEL CASA TORREÓN109, HOTEL VILLA FRIGILIANA, PELUQUERÍA MARÍA ISABEL; to the Associations EL ABANICO and FRIGILIANARTE; to the individuals BASILIZA SÁNCHEZ, LOLITA GUTIÉRREZ, PATY CRUZ, THEA BAIRD, and to all those who have
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contributed so that the RUTA DEL ARTE FRIGILIANA is possible. Organized by Maribel Martín and Brendon Taylor (Studio-gallery AMARTE) in collaboration with the Town Council of Frigiliana. The brochures with the map and the locations will be available from August in the tourist offices of the area and commercial stores. For more information: @rutadelartefrigiliana rutadelartefrigiliana@gmail.com Studio-gallery AmArte Frigiliana See Advert on Page 23
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2019 COMPETA WALKING FESTIVAL September 26-29
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ur seventh festival will take place in 2019: September 26-29. You may enrol for the 2019 Walking Festival now. Joost experienced walking guide Cómpeta, 65 km east of Málaga, is a walkers’ paradise! Come and enjoy it with us during our seventh Walking Festival. Also this year we chose several new fantastic walks. The principle will stay the same. Each day you will have the choice between an easy walk of ± 3 – 4 hours or an intermediate walk of ± 5 –7 hours. Each day you can change your choice. We will walk with guides in groups of no more than 25 persons. The Cómpeta Walking Festival is the occasion to discover more of this beautiful walking area and to meet old and new walking friends. The maximum number of
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participants is: 100. Cost & Booking The participation cost for all 4 days is € 20,- per person incl. the bustransfer.and free coffee or tea during a stop each day. The buffet in Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta on the last day costs € 14,- per person. Reservations by email only to: walkingtoursinspain@ gmail.com or spanjeanders@gmail.com Please indicate with your reservation whether you choose: – for the easy walks or for the moderate walks, – if you want to participate with the buffet on the last day Sunday 29 September. Upon reservation, you will receive a booking confirmation/invoice and all necessary further information.
N.B. If you reserve the buffet with your application, you will receive on the first day a coupon for a reserved seat on the terrace of Hotel Balcón. Accommodation in Cómpeta During the festival we can offer exclusively for participants in *** Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta: – a double bedroom superior with balcony for 75 euros per night (breakfast included) – a double bedroom standard with balcony for 68 euros per night (breakfast included) – a double bedroom without balcony for 63 euros per night (breakfast included) And we can offer single bedrooms in restored village houses for 30 euros per night (without breakfast). Just send us an e-mail: walkingtoursinspain @ gmail.com or spanjeanders@gmail.com
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26-29 SEPTEMBER 2018 www.walkspain.co.uk www.spanjeanders.nl
Program 2019 26 September Start and finish hotel Balcón de Cómpeta Intermediate walk 9:00 am approx. 5 hours Cómpeta-Archez-Molino MatíasCanillas de Albaida-loma de Canillas-Cruz del Monte-Venta de Palma. Easy walk 10.00 am approx. 3 hours Cómpeta-Archez-Molino MatíasErmita San Anton-along avocado plantations back to Cómpeta.
circular route via 2 rio’s-lower track back to Cómpeta. Easy walk 10.00 am approx. 4 hours Cómpeta-path along acequia to Canillas de Albaida-shorter circular route via 2 rio’s-lower track back to Cómpeta. 28 September Start and finish tourist office Cómpeta
27 September Start and finish hotel Balcón de Cómpeta.
Intermediate walk 9.00 am approx. 7 hours Cómpeta-bustransfer to FogaratePuerto Blanquillo-Cerro VerdeCerro Atalaya-via acequia back to Cómpeta.
Intermediate walk 9.00 am approx. 6,5 hours Cómpeta-las Colmenillas-higher track to Canillas de Albaida-longer
Easy walk 10.00 am approx. 4 hours Cómpeta-bustransfer to FogarateFábrica de la Luz-via acequia
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back to Cómpeta. 29 September Start and finish hotel Balcón de Cómpeta Intermediate walk 9.00 am approx. 6 hours Cómpeta-Puerto del Collado!oma del Daire-Venta PradillosCómpeta. Easy walk 10.00 am approx 4 hours Cómpeta-Puerto del Colladotrack over mountain edge back to Cómpeta. 3.00 pm buffet on the terrace of Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta and delivery of the medals.
Organization: www.walkspain.co.uk and www.spanjeanders.nl
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ART & CREATION...BE MOVED BY THE ENERGY, LIGHT & INSPIRATION! Get Inspired By High Quality Art 5th International Art Symposium LUZ
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or seven days from the 12th fill the 19th of October artists from all over the world will gather to exchange information, techniques and ideas related to their professions. The symposium is a public event using local spaces in CĂłmpeta where locals, art-lovers and visitors can meet the artists and experience how they create their art with spontaneity, originality and creativity. Painters and sculptors from different backgrounds will inspire each other and will see their colleagues at work. This event will broaden horizons and help improve understanding of other cultures, countries and art. Without doubt the Spanish culture, sun, sky, mountains, sea
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and new contacts will help inspire atists & visitors! On Saturday the 12th of October, AT 12 PM, 12 artists from different countries will introduce themselves in the Gallery Luz de la Vida, they will do a short presentation about their art and you’re welcome to meet them. This year (if all goes all right with the visa applications) we'll host professional artists from Armenia, India, Russia, Spain, Belarus, Denmark, Korea, Bulgaria/ USA, Belgium and China. From Monday the 14th till Friday the 19th of October from 11AM 14:00 and from 16:00 till 18:00PM you can visit the artists who will be at work and one can witness the process of creating art. They use the space of the council: Salon de Actos in Competa and
the Gallery Luz de la Vida. On Saturday the 19th of October, all the art will be shown in Gallery Luz de la Vida in Competa. The inauguration and celebration takes place at 12PM and most artists will be present. The art is for sale and the exhibition will be on show till the end of November. More information in the next 'Grapevine' October editition! Save the dates! And we hope to see and meet you then. Meanwhile we've in September another exhibition on. Till the 7th of Sept the gallery features work by professional artists: Leanda Jaine (UK), Sandra Costello (UK), Nanon Morsink (NL), Lieuwke Loth (NL) and Bo Arenander
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(SE). All of whom are based in Competa! You may know their art from seeing it during the Competa Art Walk. The charmingly rustic and yet modern gallery space offers an authentic and cosy atmosphere for you to enjoy this months contemporary art collection beautifully displayed within. For sure you will feel inspired by all the colours and shapes. Leanda is a printmaker from England, she exhibits prints of the Competa church and the famous 'Spanish sardines'. Nanon presents modern contemporary art with her mixed media paintings with embroidery. Bo creates 'abstract landscapes' in which one could dream away. His collections of 3d sculptures look as if they come from an African continent. Tribal and original, as if they are given a soul. Sandra Costella is offering
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the spectator a rich palet of bleuish/ turqouise colours in which one can see fishes, wales and other sea creatures. Lieuwke presents her playful and colourful laser-cut designs out of steel. After the 7th of Sept there will be other art on show. The gallery garden is popular for its gentle fusion between the sculptures and flora created and nurtured by Lieuwke Loth: a perfect place to sit down, relax, refresh and enjoy the beauty. Please feel welcome to visit us and explore the gallery to its fullest. We have all kinds of art waiting to be discovered; from big to small works, abstract to figurative. Colorful to black and white, paintings to prints to sculptures. If you wish there is also a delightful collection of original art cards and posters available for purchase. Get
inspired by high quality art and a good atmosphere at Galeria Luz de la Vida. Calle Laberinto 15 Bajo, Competa Business hours: Thursday & Friday 11:00-14:00 & 17:00 - 20:00 Saturday 11:00-14:00 or on appointment 0034-722539488 / 0031650408977 info@lieuwkeloth.nl More information; www.galerialuzdelavida.com www.facebook.com/galerialuzdel avida www.facebook.com/symposiumluz
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PMS Taking the Stress Out Of Properties, Pools and Gardens!
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aking the Stress out of properties, pools and gardens, PMS - what a great name! If you own a villa and want it looked after by a trustworthy, hardworking and capable gentleman then Pete Benson owner of newly launched PMS is the man for you. However, PMS is much more than a local property maintenance company, they have invested heavily in the correct machinery to make sure a job is done swiftly, effectively and with as little mess as possible. Pete and his wife and son moved to Competa over 10 years ago. Pete has spent a large proportion of his time working abroad. He is ex-military with 22 years of service, he retired at 40 with full time served and then worked in similar roles in Afghanistan, Iraq and West Africa. When Pete took leave he was often found working alongside friends in the construction and maintenance business in and around Competa. As a result of this he has already built up a small customer base who rely on him. The family decided it was time for Pete to stay at home on a more
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permanent basis to enjoy family life and the village they fell in love with and chose to move to. It was then the natural decision for Pete to leverage from the experience he had gained whilst on leave and to expand the small customer base he had already created within the Property Maintenance business. In order to provide a truly great service and separate himself a little from the competition he has bought a Wood Chipper, Industrial Strimmer, Chain Saw and other garden machinery and implements to provide effective results for the task at hand. I asked about the wood chipper not totally understanding its role. Pete explained it helps cut up branches and logs and mulches it down to be taken away easily without the need for skips or spread on the land providing a valuable source of nutrients.
weekly up keep visits. Finally, Pete was keen talk about his Industrial Spray Painter which uses Airless Compression. Unlike air-powered paint sprayers, which use air compressors to push the paint out with force, airless paint sprayers contain no air compressor. Instead, the airless compression uses a motorised pump to pressurise and push the paint out of the spray gun's tip. The high pressure built up within the tube atomisers the paint, meaning that it pulls it apart into a fine mist. This creates a smooth finish with a minimum amount of paint. A 10 x 15 room can be painted in 15 minutes. The painting side of the business includes both exterior and interior walls and a Scaffold tower is included in the professional equipment he has to ensure the job is finished to a high standard.
Despite the investment in machinery no garden job is to small and Pete is equally happy to quote on regular weeding and maintenance of a garden or clearing of land. This type of work often sits nicely alongside the pool maintenance service he provides which again can be a one-off cleaning or sand filter changing or
PMS is a fully legal business run by dependable, reliable and family man Pete Benson who we at The Grapevine have known for years and we wish you all the best in your new venture. See Advert Opposite .
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handball, tennis, motorcycling and even Formula One. This is mainly due to the fact that they have garnered championships in all of these sports. They have also hosted various international events most notably the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona. Some of the brightest Spanish stars in sports includes tennis player Rafael Nadal who has won many Grand Slam titles and Alberto Contador who has taken home many Grand Tour titles that includes many Tour de France titles. Major events that have been hosted in Spain include the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Other highlights of sport in Spain is the football team bringing home the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 trophies and Óscar Pereiro, Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre's 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 triumphs in the Tour de France.
Athletes from Spain Miguel Indurain (cycling) Carlos Sastre (cycling) Rafael Nadal (tennis) Wimbledon champion in 2008 and 2010 Seve Ballesteros (golf) Fernando Alonso (motorsports) 2005 and 2006 F1 championships If you ask people to think of a typical Spanish sport, most people will think of soccer. But the truth is that in Spain we also have typical, traditional sports with a lot of history behind them, and which, unfortunately, many people have forgotten about. Here are some examples: Caliche murciano (caliche from Murcia): This sport gets its name from the wooden cylinder placed on the ground that must be knocked over with pieces of metal called “moneos.” Usually coins are placed on top of the caliche. The distance between the knocked down caliche and the
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coins determines the points won by the player.
Valencian pilota: This is a sport, many centuries old, in which two opponents or two teams compete Harri-jasotze: This is a traditional by throwing a ball against a wall sport from the Basque Country in with their bare hands, while the which stones of different weights opposing team uses the ball’s and shapes are lifted. There are momentum to return the serve in four categories based on the order to stay in the game. There’s shape of the weights: cylindrical, controversy about this game rectangular, cubic or spherical. It because many think that it is very became very popular thanks to similar to Basque pelota. the sportsman Iñaki Perurena from Navarre. Picota: This is a sport from Aragon that reminds some people Loita galega (Loita from of baseball, although it’s played Galicia): This literally means individually. The player has to “Galician fight” and is being pick up the “picota” (a piece of saved from oblivion by different tapered wood) from the ground cultural and sports associations in with the help of a bat and then hit Galicia. Its peculiarity comes from it with the bat before it hits the the fact that you have to take ground again. The same process down your opponent using only is repeated three times and the your skills, without hitting him. player who has hit the “picota” the Interestingly, there is a mixed farthest wins. form of the sport in which a man faces a woman which, in the past, Tiro de reja (plowshare throw): was thought to be a form of This is a throwing sport that flirting. comes from Castilla-La Mancha in which the person who throws a plowshare the farthest and with
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the best form wins (the plowshare is the part of the plow that breaks up the earth). Vela Latina Canaria: The origins of this sport are unknown although many think it comes from the mythic guanches, the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands. The sport revolves around regattas in which small boats with enormous sails, which oblige crews to use their technical skills to make sure the boat doesn’t capsize and in order to take advantage of the wind, race. Verdadera destreza: This is an ancient discipline that could be placed in the category “European martial art.” It is a form of fencing based on modernizing various types of military fencing used in the 16th and 17th centuries. Today it is fairly popular because of the new surge in books and shows set in the golden age.
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as 20 days and more. It’s a great way to sail to Miami, Singapore, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to name just a few destinations. Once you have arrived at the final destination, The Cruise Market will tailor your holiday to take in a few extra nights and take care of your flights home- it’s all a part of the unique service being provided by John and his team.
THE CRUISE MARKET An Interview with John Deverell
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he Cruise Market established a couple of years ago by local investors headed by John Deverell brings a new level of travel and tourism expertise to Andalucía. As the name suggests they focus on cruises and using his wealth of experience and knowledge, John and his team can put together cruises that will exceed your expectations. I interviewed John a couple of years back when the business was still in its infancy and so I was intrigued to see how the business has progressed. Before I met with John, I did a little research and scanned over the website. I was interested to see that it had developed enormously since we last spoke. Each cruise is detailed with dates, prices and maps. Each of the many ships are detailed with full itineraries, types of cabins, price differences, deck plans and plenty of photos. Also, there is a cruise and ship finder feature to help start your planning. John explained this is
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only a starting point and that once you have an idea of the type of cruise you are looking for then the next step is to give them a call. Special offers and fabulous itineraries come up all the time and aren’t necessarily on their website. Over the next month a new section is coming to their website called River Cruising. These are smaller river boats which sail through cities stopping at least once a day with fascinating itineraries. I asked John to talk to me more about other offers. He asked if I knew about repositioning cruises which I didn’t. This is where ships follow the sun, crossing the Atlantic from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and South America at the end of the summer season and in reverse in springtime. These repositioning cruises can be exceptionally economical, often less than 2,000 euros per person for a 14-night holiday. They are never less than 10 days and are often for as long
Another holiday that has become very popular over the last couple of years is the Baltic cruise. This is very different from the typical Mediterranean cruises on offer. It operates from May until midSeptember and the most popular choice is the 10-day cruise visiting up to 8 very different countries such as Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Latvia, Estonia and Germany. St. Petersburg in Russia is the high-point of these cruises where most ships stay overnight to allow extra time in this stunning city. This is often classed as the “Midnight Sun” Cruise due to the almost, 24 hours of sunshine throughout the trip. As John talked, I realised how many different types of cruises, types of ships and destinations there are on offer and how John described them they honestly all sounded fabulous. For example, for those interested in art, history and culture there are arts orientated cruises with guest speakers and enhanced tours that bring alive events that formed the character of the areas you are visiting. If you want the traditional Mediterranean Cruise it’s on offer or if you want to sail around the world you can too. Take a look at their website then give them a call you won’t be disappointed. See Advert Opposite
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ARCHGROVE TRANSPORT SERVICES Archgrove Transport Expand Their Services
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ince Archgrove Transport Services started in November 2018 we have been inundated with work across Spain, Portugal, France and the UK. We are also off to Norway in October to move our customers to Spain and are presently looking into a move for another customer to Crete. Due to many requests for storage we are now in the process of developing a sister company to deal with this specifically although we do already provide storage facilities for our customers in Spain and UK. We pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much 'can do'
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approach hence recently increasing our load capacity to cater for customer requirements. From full house moves to vehicles right down to small single items we are the one stop solution to all your transport needs. A UK home shopping service with delivery address for mail order is provided and our new 'fill a crate' scheme is now also available. Simply fill a crate (60cmx45cmx25cm) with shopping from any UK based stores and we will ship it to you for â‚Ź25.00. Please call or email us for details.
issues you may have so, again, please give us a call. There is always a solution! We are on facebook and available 24/7 by phone or email.. In the meantime a big big thankyou to all our customers for supporting us and putting your faith into a new venture. Steve & Gail 0044 7868 435052 0034 951 066 093 archgroveservices@gmail.com See Advert Opposite
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English Foods: - Incl. Sauces, Sweets ,Biscuits & much more. Home Delivery Service Available - www.centro-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 NEW Workshop for Adults look out for Jewellery Making Classes
Breakfasts, tapas dishes, Lunch, A La Carte menu Come for coffee and cake! Variety of Ice creams Tel: 951 832 810 - 690 221 100
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Batalla del Vino, Haro
SPANISH WINE FESTIVALS Celebrating Wine Throughout The Year
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ast month saw Competa hold their annual wine festival. However the aremany wine festivals throughout the year. In many of the wine growing areas the festivals begin around about September 21st but there are lots of places which celebrate their new vintage at different times. Around the third week of May, for example, there is a delightful festival dedicated to the local Manzanilla held in Sanlucar de Barrameda. This lovely town at the mouth of the Guadalquivir river looking across at the Doñana National Park produces a fino wine, very similar to sherry but unfortified and with a delightful delicate flavour that the locals say obtains its delicacy from the sea breezes working their way through the bodegas. The quality of the sea food here is best enjoyed with a glass of
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manzanilla whilst listening to local flamenco – it doesn’t get much better. During March you’ll find a fantastic feiro do viño in the small market town of Chantada in the province of Lugo in the very heart of Galicia. Chantada is a typical Galician town with Romanesque churches, steep terraced vineyards and hill forts from the iron ages. You will find fabulous Albariño wines and spicy young red wines made from the mencía grape. The accompanying food of choice is pulpo (octopus) which is cooked up in enormous copper cauldrons – into which you dip the crusty bread that is a speciality of the nearby village of Cea. Spend all night dancing to a local band and then do the very same thing the next day! If you’re a fan of bathing in wine as well as drinking it then
perhaps think about a visit to Haro in La Rioja at the end of June for the Feast of Saint Peter. It is here that they have a spectacular Batalla del Vino in which hundreds of people throng the streets with huge plastic bottles or leather bags of wine that they proceed to spray over everyone else. Don’t wear your best clothes and you’ll probably have great fun. It also helps that the town of Haro is reputed to be one of the finest places for tapas in the whole of the region, as well. Towards the end of August there is another opportunity for a soaking in the Fiesta de la Vendimia in the Valencian town of Requena, only this time it’s with water. On the noche de zurra the people parade the streets calling for water to help with the next year’s grape harvest. Neighbours and firemen alike then delight in
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making their prayers come true by using hoses and buckets to totally soak the paraders. You will find that wine from the year’s first pressing will help the recovery process. La Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine-producing region, the fiestas are generally held towards the end of September especially around St Matthew’s Day (San Mateo), the 24th. The most celebrated, and biggest, of these is at the capital of the province, Logroño. Logroño organizes a ceremony where the new harvest is offered to Our Lady of Valvanera – La Rioja patron. It’s the main date of the Rioja wine festival, and during one week, you can try delicious gastronomic delicacies, watch fireworks, sports and listen to concerts. The Rioja wine festival main area
is Paseo del Espolón, but you find events all around the city, so have a look at the program so you know what’s happening where. 21th September is the main feast day of San Mateo At San Mateo day, 21 September in the park Paseo del Espolon, you can see the ceremony where grapes from different vineyards is carried by hundreds of children and poured into a large wine barrel. Be out early to get a good spot to see this. The area is packed with people and it starts around 12 o’clock, so try to be there at least one hour before. After that two men dressed in regional costume, barefoot treading the grapes in the large wooden tub. With circular dance movements until they can fill a jug with the first juice that will be offered to the statue of the Virgin of Valvanera.
This is a solemn ceremony you can expect to see when you visit Rioja Wine Harvest Festival. During the week, in social clubs known by the name peñas you’ll be able to try gastronomic products and see some things that are usual for this region and Logroño. For example the San Mateo pelota tournament, live music in the streets, firework displays and much more. There are many, many more Wine Festivals throughout the country each of them having its own special atmosphere and customs.
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More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses.
ASESORÍA ALJARIFE Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc. General Administration
We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.
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GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47
Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges
Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills
Taxes: • Non resident tax (for foreigners with properties in Spain) • Resident taxes (for foreigners with residency in Spain)
Property Management: • Advice in Community issues • Administration of incomes and expenses • AGMS
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant Torrox Costa ONLY
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Roast Chicken & Beef & with all the trimmings Lamb available if pre-ordered by Thursday afternoon Live Music & BBQ´s 1 course 9 euro, 4th September 2 courses 10.50 euro Betty Loop or 3 courses 12 euro
2x 50"TV's so we can show different matches at the same time
11th & 18th September Call for more info
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VICTOR ROMAN MULTISERVICIOS General Reforms Plumbing & Electrics Airconditioning Installation
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Competa and surrounding area.
Floristeria MaritoĂąi Plantas Naturales y Artificiales Todo tipo de ceramica para su jardin Especialidad en bodas y grandes eventos Natural & Artificial Plants and Flowers Selection of Ceramic ornaments for the garden Specialists in weddings and large events
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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across
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1. Oily or greasy (9) 5. Bet (5) 7. Young eel (5) 9. Land measure (4) 10. Sultry (6) 12. Dairy product (6) 13. Hex (4) 15. Crowd scene actor (5) 16. Hidden drawback (5) 18. Accumulated (9)
1. Cutting tool (3) 2. Remedy (4) 3. Wildcat (6) 4. Contradiction in terms (7) 6. Article of clothing (7) 8. Findings of a jury (7) 9. Of times long past (7) 11. Attack (6) 14. Dull pain (4) 17. Concealed (3)
Solution on page 82
1. Name the four members of the pop group 'The Monkees'. One point for each correct answer. 2. Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, who was the second? 3. Edward Teach (1680-1718) was given which colourful nickname? 4. Name the units used to measure radiation that begin with the following letters. One point for each correct answer. a. The letter 'S’ b. The letter 'C’ c. The letter 'B’ d. The letter 'G’ 5. The name of which popular British television series is found in William Shakespeare's Sonnet 18? "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day....." centuries. What were the four possible answers? One point for each correct answer. 6. The only heavyweight boxing champion to finish his career undefeated was nicknamed 'The Brockton 9. The following are important harbour cities which Blockbuster'. What was his real name? border the Atlantic coast. Can you name the country in which each one is found? One point for each correct 7. The name of which overseas territory of the United answer. Kingdom translated means 'eel'? a. Belgrano b. Accra c. Hamilton d. Recife 8. In the film 'Slumdog Millionare' there is a question about which cricketer recorded the most first class
10. What was the name of the electrifying hand held invention from Lester Polfus?
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El Recreo
El Recreo Tapasโ ขMesรณn
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Located next to the Town Hall in Competa
Pressure Washer Cleaning
Antonio and Belen welcome you to their Bar and Restaurant
15 euros p/hour (min 2 hours)
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
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TRIPS FROM THE VILLAGE OF COMPETA Josie Talks Travel!
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s the 'travel correspondent' for the Grapevine, I thought I would tell you about some recent trips I have been on from Competa. I haven’t written about buses for a while! For the past couple of years Loymerbus and Competa SL have picked up from Canillias and Competa, prior to this, day trips were picked up from Lidl, on Algarrobo Costa. First one was with Loymerbus to Cordoba to see the Patios, on a Sunday. It was 15e and we were picked up at 7am along with about 6 others. We collected up other nationalities on the journey down to Sayalonga, Algarrobo Costa and Torre. On the way we stopped for breakfast, this is normal, but you need a strategy, if there are two or more of you,
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one grabs a seat or table, whilst the other elbows it to the bar for the coffee etc. Use the loo after. Most of the first timers, go to the loo first and then have a fight to get served! Don’t hold back, shout your order and fix the barman with your best smile, not holding back and saying, 'after you', to another person. On reaching Cordoba, we were disappointed with the crowds of people and found out from a local that Cordoba is a Heritage site and Sundays in May are the worse time to visit! (The last time we did the Patios was a few years ago and then you could wander round comfortably). We took a picnic, missed the patios and instead went to the Jewish Museum, which was very interesting. For the money the day trip was good, and Cordoba
itself it very pretty and full of winding streets, and Roman ruins. Well worth a visit any other month. The second trip was to Almeria town, again 15e, on a Saturday. I went on my own this time and was the only non Spaniard on board. Two of us waited by the Tourist office for the bus, which didn’t come, then 'Mr and Mrs Loymer' arrived in their car and took us to Sayalonga. The best bus on the fleet was waiting, air conditioned and comfortable, the driver hugged me, and after an hour of picking up from the coast we were off on the motorway. The bus was about half full, but from the noise it sounded more! We went via the motorway and the views from Motril onwards are all plastic down to the sea and creeping up the hillsides. One man in the front told anyone who
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would listen the name of each town we passed, including the driver, whilst waiving his arms about. The driver was a talker and an arm waver too! Then the lady in front started talking to the arm waver and the driver! I put my seat belt on! Now I can hear Disgusted of Dorking gasping in disbelief. 'Talking to the driver, and him joining in, this would never be allowed in Britain'! (So far, in all my bus travels I have not seen a bus accident) We stopped for breakfast at small village marooned in the biggest sea of plastic I thought I had seen, until we got to Almeria province! I rushed to the cafĂŠ and sat at the bar, ordered my coffee and two madeleines and watched the rest of the passengers, worrying about where to sit, what to have etc. They queued for the toilets and then had to fight at the bar for service and rush to eat and drink, I was feeling quite the seasoned traveller. On arriving at Almeria the driver said to be back at the bus at 5.45pm, so I asked him to write the time down and what our pick up point was called. (I could always show this to a taxi driver if I got lost), but to my surprise everyone I spoke to in Almeria, asking the way, getting on the buses and using the little train around the town, understood me. Its a town of 3 areas as far as I could see. The old part which is crumbling, with building works in progress, has the Cathedral, Alcazaba and Bull ring. The modern middle of town is a shopping centre with tree lined walks and fountains and a huge modern port area, and then there is the beach, which is very long and clean, but as far as I could see, no sun beds to hire, and no chiringuitos, but maybe that was just in the area I walked along. I
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spent a lovely day wandering around under the shade of trees. During siesta the town is silent, with hardly any traffic. At about 5pm the town awoke and I saw three horse drawn carts full of girls singing, dressed in white with red flowers in their hair, but when I asked the kiosk owner why, he didn’t know, just a fiesta. We left on time and belted back to Torre, on a silent bus with a film showing . A good day out in a very nice town. My third trip was with Competa sl bus with Franci the owner and driver, he’s a careful driver who never talks to his passengers whist driving! His wife Toni accompanied us, and they are very helpful. It was to the cherry festival on a Sunday in Alfarnate. I went with a friend and 4 other English speakers. We picked up a couple of people at the garage in Algarrobo and the it took about two hours via Vinuela. The village is small and pretty with flat wheat fields on either side, and we were told that its very cold in the Winter, which is good for growing cherries. Everyone had paper cut out cherries flying from their terraces. The festival was mainly in the local park with a huge sports hall in the middle, there were plenty of toilet facilities which were cleaned on a regular basis during the day. Shady trees with seats around and tree stumps to sit on. Some people carried their own chairs. You could get tickets for food and drink at the bars outside, but the queues were quite long. Especially the bar selling barbecued meat straight from a spit.
boxes of cherries, (for more than it costs at the local market) but only two cherry product stalls, one was selling jam and other things and the other wine in different strengths, but there were so many people pressed around it was impossible to see what else was for sale. (I decided to go back later. I did, only to find they had run out of everything and only had raspberry wine)! We found a man slicing ham, and another one cheese and plating them up for 6e, right next to three beer pumps selling cherry beer, summer beer and oktober beer, I got the beers and my friend queued for the ham. There were no chairs to been seen, but I spotted the fixed chairs around one side of the hall for watching sport, the stall holders had put their personal items on them, but I spotted one and played the old lady card, sitting down with a sigh behind the book stall and gently removed the bag from the next chair. We spend a pleasant hour sitting, eating and watching. The music started in the park, and was good, and again we found two vacant chairs behind the stage and moved them to the shade and stayed until it was time to get back on the bus. Everyone said they had good time and we got back to Competa at 8pm. Its nice to go out and about to see the local villages and customs. To go on these trips Competa sl bus has a website and Loymerbus advertise on the Competa bus stand, or on their office window in Torre and also inside the buses. By Josephine Drew
We went into the sports hall which was full of stalls, selling, ham, cheese, knick knacks, books, turron, ceramics and
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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!
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ince 1980 IDECOCINA has been engaged in designing and fitting all types of kitchens in all range of styles, including accessories and electrical appliances. They offer comprehensive service performed by their own company staff.
They provide solutions for any space issues, storage and layout and provide the most convenient and economical option for you. They offer you solutions for your requirements and professionally advise you about any question regarding your kitchen.
From refurbishment works to installation of kitchens, they perform everything so that your kitchen is ready from the start in perfect conditions. Your only concern is to choose what you like the most and they will do the rest (See advert opposite for contact details).
Naturvets Competa
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• September 2019 Horoscopes • ARIES
GEMINI
20th March - 19th April
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f you don't feel that you make enough money, this is the time to do something about it. Are you sure you're doing everything you can to earn as much as possible? Perhaps you've wanted to change jobs for quite some time but something is holding you back. What do you think? Try to figure it out.
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TAURUS
his month you'll have a banker's precision. You will recheck everything from your expenses to your investments to your children's pocket money, not to mention how much you've paid back on your loans. Keep at it! This is the time to do it.
CANCER
o you wonder whether other people are attracted to you, Gemini? If you'd like to reassure yourself, you could work on your outward appearance. You may have an inclination to change something, but you don't have to overdo it.
LEO
our children, grandchildren, or siblings may have a lot of excess energy. It's up to you to take care of them. It's your turn to plan things in the family. You won't have any trouble with this task. Have you ever thought about being a planner or organizer for a living?
LIBRA
o you feel like you're in a video game and about to get eaten by a monster? Today you should try a new game - avoiding stress! Whether this concerns your career or personal life, you need to find some neutral territory where you can relax.
SAGITTARIUS
22th November - 21st December
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hat a perfect month to go to a spa, get a massage, or enjoy a sauna. You've accumulated a lot of tension and stress lately, and you may have had a hard time trying to calm down. You need some peace and quiet.
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23rd October - 21st November
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our instincts will be excellent and draw you to the people who can help you. It might be an excellent month to write any reports - or even your memoirs. Don't be afraid to grab a pen and paper - you will be wonderfully prolific!
CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
T
he planetary positions are telling you to watch what you eat. Why don't you think about eating more fruit? Buy the nicest fruit you can find and really be good to yourself. What you do for your body will bring great benefits in a week or two.
f you've encountered a lot of resistance on some of your projects, you should probably let them go. All you used to think about was getting ahead in your career. Is that what you still want?
AQUARIUS
23rd August - 22th September
ife is giving you more space and freedom at the moment. You could take advantage of this space to do something with your creativity. It's the perfect time to sign up for some art classes or just begin something on your own, like singing or painting.
SCORPIO
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ou're probably looking for new objectives in your career and personal life. You'll get the opportunity to share some dynamic ideas with new people. You should try to set up regular meetings with them. This could be your new group for brainstorming.
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f you've been hesitant about whether you should go on a diet, now is a good month. If you're one of those people who really doesn't have to watch what you eat, you should still stay away from rich foods.
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"I bet there's never any workers' strikes at a stress ball factory.”
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"I tell my friends I'm here for them 24/7 because it sounds better than saying I'm only here for them on 24 July.” "A cowboy asked me if I could help him round up 18 cows. I said, ‘Yes, of course. That’s 20 cows.’”
I just got a new job as a street cleaner! Turns out there’s not much training involved, you just pick stuff up as you go along. My family said I'd never amount to anything, then I invented an invisibility cloak. If only they could see me now "I regret rubbing ketchup in my eyes, but that’s Heinz sight." "I've got an Eton-themed advent calendar, where all the doors are opened for me by my dad's contacts.
"In his job my dad's never lost a case. That makes him Gatwick's top baggage handler. "British people are like coconuts. Hard on the outside but sweet once you crack us. Also often found full of alcohol and holding an umbrella.” "Do I enjoy randomly appointing people to judicial positions? I’ll let you be the judge of that.” Planning meals in advance, now that's some food forethought" "I’m pleased to be getting a beer belly. I’ve always wanted a father figure."
"I’m 20 stone, so being stalked by me is like heart disease. If you really want to avoid it, just start jogging.” After waking up in the morning, a woman tells her husband, "I just had a dream that you gave me the most beautiful diamond necklace. What do you think it means?" "You'll know tonight," the husband says with a smile. The woman can hardly think of anything else all day, and she waits in anticipation for her husband to come home. That evening, the man walks through the door carrying a small package. Elated, the wife tears into the wrapping . . . and uncovers a book titled 'The Meaning of Dreams'.
"My friend doesn’t like to talk about his psoriasis. He’d rather just sweep it under the carpet."
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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.
Los Caballos del Mosquin El Mosquin Cómpeta Tel: 608 658 108 www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com
Horse riding in the natural park Sale of original Spanish handmade leather boots.
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Specials for the Noche del Vino Wine Festival on August 15th Local Flavours - Avocado Ice cream, Competa Honey Ice cream and much more!!! - Open until late
Open every day from 10am (We do not close for siesta!) Artisan italian ice creams made daily in our kitchens in Competa.
Now you can Gluten & lactose free Gelato. also enjoy our Italian coffee: Espresso, Cappucino, Affogato. Gourmet Tea. Ice creams Natural fruit juices. Mini pastries & Cakes made to order. Selection of Italian wines & pasta on the coast! Al Sole Gelateria Italiana Carretera N340 Nº 162 - Benajarafe
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THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF SPANISH BEACHES by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta
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id-August, 28C with a light breeze tickling the skin – that's what southern Atlantic summers are famed for. Made to be enjoyed before the storm clouds of autumn arrive! It's been a soft summer in Cádiz province; the heat has been gentler than usual, nights are decidedly cool and many mornings are still heavy with dew – that's what helps the plants survive. As I look around the garden here, there's the usual patch of burnt out gramma grass (that will recover with autumn rains and look greenly lush all winter), the ubiquitous myoporum hedging and yuccas marching their way ever beachward. Beyond, on the dunes, there's lion's claw still throwing out the occasional flower, bird's foot trefoil (lotus corniculatus) and the devilish prickly sea holly that attacks bare feet mercilessly. We like the
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wildness of it all; it's empty (almost) and the people that do appear seem to be 'characters' – far from the miles of the brilliant beach brolly brigade. Just yesterday there was one of those characters on the beach, complete with grey parrot in a large cage on the beach. Everything but the kitchen sink sprung to mind, but a parrot?!! But, who knows, maybe the parrot enjoys the sea breezes too – sadly the lady was taking a siesta so I couldn´t ask her. But back to the job at hand and the idiosyncrasy that I wanted to talk about really is pancratium maritimum, the beautiful and ethereal sea daffodil. It's suddenly there, where yesterday there was nothing, and looking impossibly dainty and ephemeral; magical that it grows out of hot dry sand, emerging to salty winds and yet still looks so perfect.
Walking along the beach under the moonlight, the fabulously heavy lily-like perfume first alerts you to their presence and then you see their perfect glowing whiteness. Lovely natives of our Mediterranean and Atlantic shores, the very large bulb, some 5 cm to 7 cm across, is buried deep underground – as much as 0.5m deep. Because it grows in loose sand, shoots can easily poke their way up to the surface. Their strap-like leaves emerge in late autumn, with the rains, dying back in summer to protect themselves from the scorching heat. The beautiful pure white flowers, rather orchid-like, do the opposite, relishing the heat from July through to October. They are carried in umbels ranging from 3 to 15 flowers on stems 30cm tall; each flower may only last 24 hours, but they are prolifically produced. Although bees will visit the
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flowers during the day, interestingly, they can only be cross-pollinated by migratory hawk moths. They visit during the months when the sea daffodils open and, being night pollinators, they are drawn in by the scent – emitted only on warm windless nights. Apparently the moths will only visit and pollinate the flowers when winds are less than 2m per second; amazingly the sea daffodils seem able to detect the wind velocity and waft their scent around on still evenings. If the flowers are 'artificially' pollinated by the wind, they will not produce seed because they are not receptive to their own pollen and the plant recognises this. Thus, to avoid wasting pollen (which is a valuable plant resource), it does not release pollen during windy weather. This mechanism is thought to be a throw-back to avoid self-pollination and thus weakening the species gene pool. The daffodils and hawk
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moths have perfectly slotted together, adapting life styles to use each other. Who said plants and creatures have no intelligence? The black seeds produced are quite large and thickened by a spongy outer layer which enables them to float easily on water and travel long distances before germination. Young plants will need to be three years old before they will flower, so it's a long process.
So do go down to the beach and admire but, please, don't pick them, just store that lovely picture in your memory! Their native habitat of sand dunes is now extremely threatened and the plants are considered rare in the wild and a protected species. There are reputable sources of cultivated bulbs where you can buy them; emulate growing conditions as closely as possible for success. Viveros Florena will be reopening on 3rd September! And through September we are open 9 until 2, closed Sundays and Mondays.
Pancratium is derived from the Greek meaning 'all strength' possibly as a reference to the plants ability to withstand extreme conditions, whilst maritimum, Viveros Florena, CĂłmpeta, unsurprisingly, means 'from the MĂĄlaga. sea coast'. Garden Centre, Landscape Designers and Constructors. The bulbs are poisonous, as with Summer Hours: 9 until 2, closed our springtime daffodils, although Sundays and Mondays. Email:florenaspain@hotmail.com they are in no way related. Web:viverosflorena.com
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de la Vida." She loves to create art, organise art events, and connect with other creative souls. In this exhibition she will show primarily lasercut wall pieces.
LIVE GIGS AUGUST
Friday Aug 23: El Recreo, Competa, from 9.00pm Reservations 952 516043 Mitch & Miguelito Friday Aug 30: La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida, from 9.00pm. Reservations: 952 553254/609 167127 INSPIRATIONAL SUMMER EXHIBITION IN CALLE REAL 98 IN FRIGILIANA "Summerjoy/ Alegria de verano" This August Spanish artist Alberto Tarsicio and Dutch artist Lieuwke Loth exhibit their art in the exhibition space 'Real 98'. Alberto Tarsicio will show oil painting impressions of the summertime sun illuminating the Spanish sea. Lieuwke Loth is a Dutch artist based in Competa's natural park. She runs a gallery in the center of the mountain village; "Galeria Luz
9th August – fiesta del agua in chilches What: A family fun party with huge water slides, foam and all things fun with water. Where: Plaza del Pueblo in Chilches What time: From 17.00hrs to 20.00hrs 11th August – open-air flamenco concerts in velez-malaga
The Bandits Friday Aug 2: Feria, Canillas de Albaida, from 10.00pm Friday Aug 9: La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida, from 9.00pm. Reservations: 952 553254/609 167127
this weekend. Expect music, dancing and long, raucous nights of eating and drinking.
24th – 27th August – Festival de 3 Culturas, Frigiliana. You might like to combine your visit to Frigiliana with the famous '3 Culturas Festival' taking place the 22nd till 25th of August! A big music and cultural festival during the day & night. These days the gallery, owned by the town hall, is open as well. Get inspired by high quality art and a good atmosphere at Calle Real 98! Calle Real 98, Frigiliana 16th till the 31st of August Business hours: Friday 16th of August 6-9pm Inauguration Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11-2 & Thursday, Friday, Saturday 69pm 0034-722539488 (whatsapp) / 0031-650408977 www.facebook.com/lieuwkelothart www.lieuwkeloth.com https://albertotarsicio.wordpress.c om/ TH MONTH OF FERIAS 4th – 6th August The ferias of Chilches, Macharaviaya, Benagalbon, Alcaucin, Algarrobo, Sedella, Canillas de Albaida and Benamargosa all take place over
DATE FOR THE DAIRY Ruta del arte frigiliana.This year it will be from the 4th to the 6th October.
NOCHE DEL VINO COMPETA Every 15th August the party begins with the traditional treading of the grapes in the Plaza de la Vendimia, accompanied by the music of the fandangos of Cómpeta and the verdiales (folk dancing) groups from other localities. A complete programme of activities takes place throughout the day and night with the festival of Flamenco Song and the craft market with typical products from the area.
Points of sale: - Entradium: https://entradium.com/es/events/mu sicstory - Cudeca Charity Shop in Federico García Lorca Avenue (Arroyo de la Miel) - CUDECA Centre in Benalmádena (Avda. del Cosmos, s/n., Benalmádena)
BLOOD DONATION COMPETA Tuesday, September 3rd Adult Leisure Center Competa From 17:30 to 21:30 hours
combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power. The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an electrifying world full of surprises, thrills, audacity and total involvement.
The doors will open at 20:30h and there will be a solidarity bar, managed by foundation staff and volunteers, for drinks and food.
LIVE GIGS SEPTEMBER The Bandits Sept 8: Balcon Hotel, Competa, 2.00pm. Call 952 553662 Sept 27: La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida, 8.30pm. Call 952 553254/609 167127 Mitch & Miguelito Sept 13: La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida, 8.30pm. Call 952 553254/609 167127 Sept 22: Balcon Hotel, Competa, 2.00pm. Call 952 553662 Sept 8: Balcon Hotel, Competa, 2.00pm. Call 952 55366
LUX MUNDI PAELLA LUNCH Recently 53 friends of Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar enjoyed a lunch at the Centre after the usual Friday coffee morning. They were able to purchase second hand books, ladies and gentlemen’s nearly new clothes, shoes and house hold goods, enjoy homemade cakes and drinks. Because of the beautiful sunny day they were able to also sit in the restful garden and enjoy their three different varieties of paella made by Pili and Paco. Lux Mundi would like to thank all who supported this event, which enables them to continue with their charitable work and we hope to see you all again at future events in the Centre and excursions. We would also like to invite you to become a Friend of Lux Mundi, please call in the Centre for more information. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL KOOZA 13 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2019 Recinto Ferial Cortijo de Torres Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical producer in the world will be back in the Costa del Sol to present its laters show, Kooza, from 13th September in the fairground of Malaga. A return to their origins, Kooza
WORLD TOURISM DAY The World Tourism Day in Malaga will have an open day, where the Monuments and Museums will offer free admission. Where: In the Monuments and Museums of Malaga. When: 27 September PASARELA LARIOS / FASHION WEEK MALAGA On September 14 and 15 there will be a new edition of Pasarela Larios, the longest Haute Couture catwalk in Europe, which takes place outdoors in Calle Larios. Where: Larios Street, Malaga When: 14 and 15 September, 8:30 am MIJAS PUEBLO FAIR In the first fortnight of September the fair is celebrated in the white village of Mijas in honour of its patron saint, the Virgen de la Peña with a wide program of cultural, sporting, musical and festive activities. The patron’s day is September 8. Where: Mijas Pueblo When: 5 to 9 September
C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil
112 061 080 062
Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro
Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024
Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791 Salares Tel: 952 508 906 Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404 Sedella Tel: 952 508 858 Nerja Tel: 952 523 131 Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396
Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112
Tourist Information Cómpeta Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar
Tel: 952 553 685 Tel: 952 521 531 Tel: 952 535 206 Tel: 952 541 104
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Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002 Archez Tel: 952 553 159 Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006 Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025 Periana Tel: 952 536 016 Rio Gordo Tel: 952 732 154 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 021 Salares Tel: 952 508 903 Sedella Tel: 952 508 839 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela Tel: 952 519 002 Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 122 La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja Tel: 952 548 430 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200
Taxi’s de Albaida Canillas Silvia: 952 553 180 Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta Franquelo: 952 553 662 El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: Speaking Clock Tel : Line Faults Tel: Directory Enquires Tel:
1004 093 1002 025
Airports Doctors Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804
Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.30 Sat, Sun & Festivals 9.00 Sat & Festivals 15.30 Sun 18.00 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15
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Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday Cรณmpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Church Services Cรณmpeta Catholic
Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday
Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406
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Consulates
Hospitals
Austria
Tel: 952 600 267
Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
Belgium
Tel: 952 399 907
Motril
Denmark
Tel: 952 211 797
Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000
Finland
Tel: 952 212 435
France
Tel: 952 214 888
Germany
Tel: 952 363 591
Ireland
Tel: 952 475 108
Italy
Tel: 952 306 150
Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway
Tel: 952 667 955
Sweden
Tel: 952 604 383
UK
Tel: 952 352 300
USA
Tel: 952 474 891
Airlines
Tel: 958 603 506
Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa
608 45 42 70
La Herradura
625 233 778
Cรณmpeta & La Caleta:
657 582 225
National Holidays
www.easyjet.com www.bmibaby.com
January 1st
New Years Day
www.ryanair.com
January 6th
Three Kings Day
www.thompsonfly.com
February 28th
www.flymonarch.com
May 1st
www.flybe.com
August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion
www.xl.com
English Radio Stations Global Radio
96.5 FM
Andalucia Day May Day
October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st
All Saints day
December 6th Dia de la Constitucion
Wave
96.0 FM
Coastline Radio
97.6 FM
Radio Sol Almijara
99.1 FM
December 8th Immaculate Conception
Spectrum
105.5 FM
December 25th Christmas Day
REM FM
104.8 FM
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BUSIN
Accommodation
Finca el Cerrillo
Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com
Finca Los Pinos Tel: 619 175 649 The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662
Airconditioning / Heating
Computers
Furniture Stores
David Fenton Computer Help Specialist
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer House calls, remote assistance or bring it to me. Help and impartial advice
TEL: 952 549 607 / MOB: 654 899 976
Construction
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Mobile: 606.423.869
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Construcciones Schmid S.L Tel: 652 656 066
Cooling and Heating Solutions Joe Jones 655 791167
Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323 Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Connect Airconditioning Tel: 951 282 196 / 639 738 624
Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Electricians
Electrician Tel 951242449
Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33
C&Gs 2381 & 2391
Mob 666707297
www.english-electrician-nerja.com
Electricians Roger 648 025 901
Car Hire Estrella Car Rentals Tel: 952 511 209 Competa Car Hire Tel: 643 053 068
Glass, lighting & blinds Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397
Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734
Health & Beauty Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908 Rebeccah Curtis Tel: 952 530 122 Happy Feet Foot Health Tel: 643 303 157
Sales, Service & Installation Air Con, Solar Systems & Pool Heat Pumps
De Tropen Tel: 618 963609
Food Stores & Shops
Bike Rental
BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73
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NESS Insurance
Mechanics & Recovery
Restaurants & Bars
Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603
Restaurante Cerezo
Tel: 952 507 144
Kennels & Pets
Competa Motors
Raza Hotel for dogs Tel: 952 535 417
Costa del Sol & Axarquia Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63
www.vespadelsol.com
BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS
Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869
Property Legal Advice Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 CS Lawyers Tel: 952 96 70 04 Axarquia Solictors Tel: 952 901 225
Road & Mountain Bikes
Tel: Hikes 637 02 88 73 Competa Tel: 619 175 649
Real Estate
cyclemalaga.com Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 601 626 525
We deliver bikes direct to you! Race bike & MTB Rental in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana
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VENTA EL CURRO
General & Electrical Mechanic
Leisure & Hobbies RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS
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
Vets
Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850
Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Spa’s & Saunas
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 Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Upholstery
Mobility
Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64
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September CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday, will now take place in Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm. 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. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSION. Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00 at the Centre. Every Wednesday - Get Slim Group. Time 11.00 Price 3 Euros or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 2 Euros. Every Tuesday 11.30 to 13.00 & Thursday 16:30 to 18:00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre. Interchange of Languages. IPrice 2 Euros, or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 1 Euro. Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 – 17.00 at the Centre. Price 5€ or Lux Mundi Card 4€. Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Monday September 2nd - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group Time 13.00. Tuesday September 3rd - Photography Group. Price 5 Euros Lux Mundi card 4 Euros. Time 16.00. Monday September 9th – The Spanish Groups start. Thursday September 19th - Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 13 Euros, Lux Mundi Card
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12 Euros available at the Centre. Friday September 27th – The Centre will be closed for ST. Miguel Feria. Sunday September 29th – Harvest Thanksgiving. Please come and join friends of the St. Barnabas Church, in the Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Centre. Once the prayers are over, you will share a lunch, so please bring a plate of food. From Sunday September 29th to Sunday 27th October food will be collected at the Centre and distributed amongst the local charities. Time of the Service 11.00. Monday 21st to Thursday 24th October – Excursion to Baeza, Úbeda and Cazorla. Tickets are available at the Centre, price: A non refundable deposit of 120 Euros or with Lux Mundi card 100 Euros. The balance due by the end of September of 189 Euros per person in a double room or 229 Euros single room. 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.RBL-Losromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro on the 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
ARCHEZ
CORUMBELA
Gorgeous villa with easy access and within walking distance to the village. Beautiful pool terrace with pergola, sun awning and BBQ, ample parking and peaceful location. Set over one level of approx. 129 m2, bright and airy interior with open plan living space, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.
Superb rustic-style country property in a tranquil location, ready to move into, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, plunge pool, and beautifully landscaped mature garden. South-facing with spectacular views of the village and mountains.
REF: C3679
REF: C3638
EPC Rating F
239,000€
EPC Rating F
210,000€
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COMPETA Delightful apartment (99.95m2) in an accessible location in Cómpeta and with wonderful Sea views. Open plan lounge, dining area, f/f kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Air con/heating, D/G windows, fitted wardrobes and allotted parking space. ´Lock up and leave´ home.
REF: C1201
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Awaiting EPC 106,000€
CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA Stunning luxury villa in a breathtakingly beautiful countryside location with good access and 360º views of the surrounding mountains, white villages, Lake Viñuela and Mediterranean Sea. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, central heating, lovely pool and terrace.
REF: C3597
EPC Rating D
395,000€
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