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DEPOSITO LEGAL: NO. MA-711-2005
Last month the International news highlighted that property prices are bottoming out along with the stabilising of the Spanish economy. It now appears to be a great time to buy a property in Spain, before the predicted increase in prices next year. Our quarterly property feature will give you some great ideas of what is available in the area and some buying and selling advice too. See pages 52 to 63. This month the village of Canillas de Albaida hosts its cultural week from 1st to 7th of October. A couple of events are worthy of a special mention during this week and that is the artists from the 5+ Art Group are show casing their work in various locations around the village. See page 83 for more details. Also, on Sunday 5th of October the week finishes with a bang in the central Plaza with the Night of Multicultural Music and Dance. Entrance is free and starts at 7.30pm. On a personal note thanks to my family who looked after the kids while we spent a weekend in tarifa. The area of Cadiz is our favourite coastline and we love the white sandy beaches and watching the kite and wind surfing. The winds can get fierce but we were lucky as there was only mild wind during our stay and the temperatures were still high for September. The town of Tarifa isn’t the prettiest; the places to stay are not the poshest. However, Tarifa has something about it, its buzzing day and night and is great for people watching, drinking a mojito on the beach and eating some really good tapas. Enjoy and keep reading The Editor
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Action for Animals, Competa Saying goodbye to one of our highly valued and hugely loved volunteers
34 Honeybee Managament Changeovers, pet and house sitting and more....
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53 The Property Feature A selection of properties for sale from the leading estate agents in the area
84 Tulips in Amster.. er, AndalucĂa! More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh
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Los Romanes
Los Romanes
Competa
Attractive well established 4 bed 4 bath villa (149 m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with easy access, spacious versatile living accommodation, pool, covered terrace, roof terrace and spectacular lake views.
Fabulous immaculately presented 4 bed 4 bath villa (181m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with superb living accommodation, secluded pool area, various terraces and mature gardens.
Fabulous location! Well established south facing 4 bed 3 bath villa (145 m²) within walking distance of the village with spacious accommodation, pool, covered terrace, garage, mature gardens and breathtaking sea views.
ref: v987
EPC - E
Price Reduced!
Price:299,995 Euros
Price:425,000 Euros
Price:299,950 Euros
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EPC - In process
ref: v882
Price: 275,000 Euros
Price Reduced!
Price: 139,995 Euros
EPC - D
Great value!
Price Reduced!
This Month’s Special Offer!
Competa
Canillas de Albaida Fabulous two storey 4 bed 2 bath villa (191 m²) in a peaceful countryside location with large living room, separate dining room, superb master bedroom, pool, terraces, roof terraces, workshop and gardens.
Charming rustic style 4 bed 2 bath country house (185.57 m²) beautifully renovated and extended to provide spacious living accommodation. Located in the countryside just 5 mins from Competa, this superb property is full of character and has excellent access with no track, open views, pool, terraces and gardens.
EPC - G
EPC - G
Price Reduced!
ref: v947 Price:245,000 Euros
Price Reduced!
ref: v989 Price: 230,000 Euros
Canillas de Albaida Charming traditional rustic style 2 bed 2 bath country house (76 m²) within walking distance of the village with country kitchen, covered terrace, Jacuzzi, summerhouse and facilities for animals.
EPC - E
Price Reduced!
ref: v950 Price:49,000 Euros
Competa
Alcaucin
Canillas de Albaida
Attractive beautifully presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (125 m²) with easy access, large living/dining room, sun room, good sized kitchen, pool and outdoor kitchen/bbq area.
Fabulous rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (127 m²) well maintained inside and out with easy access, pool, terraces and amazing views - a fantastic holiday home/rental property ready for immediate use.
EPC - E
ref: v972
EPC - E
Charming fully modernised nicely renovated rustic style 1 bed 1 bath village house (59 m²) to be sold furnished with clever use made of the living space available and 2 good sized roof terraces with lovely views. EPC - in process
ref: v826
“ 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 registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”
ref: t773
Price reduced!
Price:239,000 Euros
Competa
Price reduced!
ref:v817 Price:172,000 Euros
Competa Fabulous modern 3 bed 1 bath penthouse apartment (93.50 m²) within walking distance of all amenities in Competa. This superb apartment has spacious accommodation, huge terrace with stunning sea views, lift access and parking space. Sold furnished. ref:t685 EPC - G
Price Reduced!
Price:180,000 Euros
Arenas
Attractive newly refurbished south facing 3 bed 2 bath villa (91 m²) with good access, open plan accommodation, brand new kitchen, plunge pool, terraces, mature gardens and spectacular sea views.
EPC - E
Price reduced!
Price:57,000 Euros
Traditional 5 bed 3 bath country house (184m²) in a peaceful rural location near Arenas. Formerly a school, this interesting property has been converted to provide flexible living accommodation and it has a secluded pool area, 3 terraces, superb open views and good rental potential. EPC- G ref: v666
We urgently need properties in any area of the Axarquia .
Clients looking now! Spacious house!
Price: 245,000 Euros
Price Reduced!
Price:250,000 Euros
Canillas de Albaida Fantastic opportunity to purchase 2 modern semidetached villas (292 m²) within walking distance of the village with 6 beds, 6 baths, 2 garages and room for a pool.
ref: v908
EPC - In process
Great Location!
Price:135,000 Euros
Competa
Attractive well established 2 bed 1 bath villa (75m²) in Sedella with sea, mountain, countryside and village views. This charming property has easy access, on-street parking, spacious living accommodation, covered terrace and mature gardens. Possible to add a pool!
EPC - E
Greatvalue! Location! Great
ref: v672 Price:165,000 Price:69,000 Euros
Salares Gorgeous traditional Moorish style 3 bed 1 bath village house (71 m²) with attractive rustic features, good sized accommodation, courtyard and roof terrace. Buy next door to extend for just 10,000€.
EPC - in process
ref:v832 Spacious property! Price:250,000 Euros
Sayalonga
Canillas de Albaida
Charming rustic style 3 bed 2 bath country house (106 m²) with spacious living/dining room and open plan kitchen, 2 covered terraces, secluded pool area with sun terrace and spectacular countryside views. ref: v902 EPC - E
Superb 2 storey 3 bed 2 bath village house (124 m²) and separate finca (45 m²) with excellent access, great rental potential, versatile living accommodation, 2 terraces, courtyard, car port and sea views. EPC - E ref: v936
Great Value!
Price:199,950 Euros
Building Project!
Price:85,000 Euros
Competa
Alcaucin
Competa Attractive well established 2 bed 2
Delightful spacious 4 bed 3 bath villa (161 m²) with easy access, large living/dining room, 4 double beds (2 en suite), garage with roof terrace, covered terrace, pool and lake and sea views.
bath villa (97 m²) in a tranquil rural setting near Competa. Spacious accommodation, great outside space and stunning mountain and countryside views make this the perfect location for anyone wanting a peaceful lifestyle or relaxing holidays. ref: vc1-561 EPC - G
EPC - E
ref: v981
A building project situated in the centre of Competa. Existing property is a ruin, but offers great potential to develop one large house or 2 separate good sized houses, ideal as rental properties. The finished living space could be approx 160m². 2 separate title deeds in place.
EPC- N/A
ref: t330
E
milio Botin, the chairman of Spanish banking giant Banco Santander, has died of a heart attack. Mr Botin, who was one of Spain’s most powerful men and oversaw the transformation of Santander from a small regional lender into the eurozone's biggest retail ban.. He was 79 years old. Shares in bank fell almost 2pc as the news was released on 8am. Mr Botins’ father and grandfather were also called Emilio and both preceded him as chairman of the bank.
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Caminito del Rey
NEWS IN SPAIN News from Around Spain
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luxurious central Madrid square was named after Margaret Thatcher last month, in a gesture that will see the late prime minister remembered alongside sculptures by Pablo Picasso and a statue to Christopher Columbus. Sir Mark Thatcher attended the inauguration ceremony in the Spanish capital, which marked the first city square outside the UK to honour his mother. "I know that her history, her honour, will be adequately well defended by the people of Spain, the people of Madrid and in particular, in this wonderful location, which will live for many, many years in the future," Sir Mark said. Madrid's mayor, Ana Botella, unveiled a sign bearing the inscription 'Plaza Margaret Thatcher' and acclaimed her as one of "the past century's most extraordinary figures", recalling how she survived an IRA bombing in Brighton in 1984.
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p to 1.8 million Catalans filled the streets of Barcelona Last month demanding the chance to hold a Scottish-style referendum on independence. A week before Scotland went to the polls on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in Spain’s northeastern region of Catalonia called for their own referendum as they celebrated their national day. An official from Barcelona's nationalist-led city hall told reporters it estimated turnout for the demonstration at 1.8 million, but central government officials put the figure much lower.The Spanish government delegation in Catalonia ? calculated the figure at between 470,000 and 520,000, it said in a statement.Crowds dressed in the red and yellow national colours of Catalonia filled the streets of the region’s capital to form a giant "V" stretching seven miles - the "V" sign stands for via (way), voluntat (will), votar (vote) and victoria (victory).
he Caminito del Rey, one of the world scariest hikes, is reopening to the public early next year. It is currently illegal to walk along the dangerously dilapidated path, which skirts the Guadalhorce river gorge near El Chorro in southern Spain – although that hasn’t stopped daredevil climbers.09 years ago the trail was completed by workers at nearby hydroelectric plants. 5 people died in the gorge in 1999 and 2000, resulting in the walkway’s closure. €6,000 is the maximum fine for trespassers. 4 kilometres of the path are being restored, including the infamous cliff side section through the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, which has huge drops to the river below. €2.2m was the original budget for restoration, agreed in 2011 by the Málaga city council and Andalucía’s regional government – though costs are now estimated to be more than €5m. 500 tonnes of new metal parts will replace those that have fallen in the ravine or rusted away; concrete paths will be replaced with wooden panels; handrails will be added; and there are plans for a skywalk section. 70% of the restoration work has been completed, with the hike due to reopen in January or February next year. €0 is the cost of walking the trail for the first three months after it reopens, after which there will be a charge and visitor numbers will be limited.
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ACTION FOR ANIMALS NEWS UPDATE Goodbye Beth
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his month we're very sad to be saying goodbye to one of our highly valued and hugely loved volunteers, Beth Mcavoy, as she leaves Spain to return to the UK. Beth has been a member of our team from the beginning and over the years we've lost count of how many new born abandoned kittens and puppies she's handreared to become healthy young adults, ready for their new homes. She has worked tirelessly and selflessly to lovingly nurture each and every one of them, spending countless sleepless nights carrying out bottle feeds every 3 to 4 hours, dedicating herself to the task at hand. And she's still managed to turn up for work at the charity shop the next day, kittens and puppies in tow so they don't have to miss one of their vital feeds.
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Her artistic and organisational skills are truly outstanding and have been invaluable to us each year at our annual Scruffs Dog Show. Who else could make a fortune-teller's tent from a beach parasol and a pile of old curtains? Or a brilliant banner from a plastic tablecloth and a pot of paint? In addition to all this, Beth has worked as a volunteer in our charity shop since it first opened and has been instrumental in making it the success it is today. As a tribute to Beth and her magnificent work, we'd like to show just a few of the little lives she's saved over the years. We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we've enjoyed working with Beth and we'd like to wish her all the happiness she deserves in her new life back in
the UK. Thank you Beth, from everyone at Action for Animals, for being such a fantastic part of our team and from all the animals who owe you their lives. We're all going to miss you enormously. Action for Animals Charity Shop, Avenida de la Constituci贸n 59, C贸mpeta. Opening hours: 10.00-14.00 Monday to Friday 10.00-13.30 Saturday Telephone 660586040 www.actionforanimals.org
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Hispanic Day in Spain October 12th
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ispanic Day (DĂa de la Hispanidad) or National Day (Fiesta Nacional de EspaĂąa) is an annual national public holiday in Spain on October 12. It commemorates when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492. What do people do? The king of Spain supervises the raising of the Spanish national flag in the center of Madrid on Hispanic Day. He and the prime minister lead a military parade after that. The parade includes representatives from most of Spain's military units and various military vehicles. Armed forces' planes perform aerobatics above the parade route and display yellow and red smoke to represent the Spanish flag. Radio, television and Internet news services broadcast live on
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these events. Hispanic Day is a day off work and an opportunity to spend time quietly at home or in the company of family members and close friends. People in the Aragon region in the north-east of Spain also commemorate Our Lady of the Pillar, their patron saint, on October 12.
calendar, Christopher Columbus set sail from the port of Palos de la Frontera in South-West Spain on August 3, 1492. He landed on a island that is now part of the Bahamas in the Caribbean on October 12, 1492.The anniversary of this date is marked as Hispanic Day in Spain.
Public life Hispanic Day is a national public holiday in Spain on October 12. Public life is generally quiet and many businesses and other organizations are closed. Many stores are closed but some bakers and food stores may be open. Public transport services generally run to a reduced schedule, although there may be no services in rural areas.
Events similar to Hispanic Day to mark the anniversary of the date Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas are also held in other countries. October 12 is known as Discovery Day in the Bahamas, Day of the Cultures in Costa Rica, Day of the Race in Argentina, Chile and Mexico and the Day of Indigenous Resistance in Venezuela. The second Monday of October is Columbus Day in the United States.
Background According to the Julian
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THE PLAZA RESTAURANT CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA The Plaza restaurant is set in a beautiful example of an andalucian village square. featuring a roof terrace with spectacular views and seating for 60 plus in the square We have put together a new a la carte menu featuring local produce and it's already receiving great reviews
Whilst on holiday why not make your Christmas reservation. Bookings now being taken for the Christmas Period!
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Live music nights and BBQ's Snack lunch menu with dishes from 4 euros. La plaza is well worth a visit or re-visit! Open 6 days 12pm-4pm & 6pm -11pm Closed Wednesdays Tel: 952 55 48 07 Mob: 609 167 127
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hook” but, because of an unfortunate sound problem, it has been misheard by a number of customers as uttering the foul-mouthed exclamation.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL Strange News from Around the World
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oy manufacturer Mattel has launched an investigation over claims that one of its Barbie dolls, instead of talking about glitter, pink dresses and parties, blurts out a four letter word. Talina Evans gave her daughter the longed-for Barbie doll as a special treat. But the young mother was shocked when her seven-year-old child's new toy apparently swore, exclaiming . “What the f***?” as her daughter Demileigh played with it. Ms Evans, 25, claims that she could hear the doll - which is based on Barbie’s web reality series, Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse – utter the obscenity. The doll is programmed to say 15 different phrases, including“Amaze”, “I love a makeover”, “There is no substitute for glitter”, and “To the salon!”. But Ms Evans, who is pregnant with her second child, said she was left mortified when she claims to have heard the doll swear. She attempted to return the Mattel toy to the Home Bargains store where she bought it - but was told there was nothing they could do because she had lost the receipt. It is believed the doll is actually programmed to say “Off the
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commuter has proved that travelling on foot can be just as fast as taking the Tube – and staged a race against a London Underground train to prove his point. James Heptonstall filmed his 380m sprint from London’s Mansion House to Cannon Street station while his friend Noel Carroll took the Circle Line Tube for the same journey. He made it back on to the train with seconds to spare and was applauded by his fellow passengers. The pair created a video of the stunt, which included climbing 75 steps and passing through two ticket barriers, using GoPro cameras and uploaded it to YouTube last month. Mr Heptonstall, 30, an environmental consultant who lives in Hampstead, said they had been inspired by similar challenges in other European cities. He said: "It was just a test project. We had seen some people had done endurance challenges on European transport networks and put them online but we had not seen anything done in London. I usually get the Northern line to work in the morning - it is not an enjoyable experience so I sometimes run or cycle if I can. "Describing the stunt, which he completed in just 80 seconds, he told the Evening Standard: "I got some quite strange looks from people in the carriage because I was in my sportswear and a camera attached to my head."While I was running someone asked Noel what I was doing - they said they did not think I would make it. [The other passengers] were all waiting on tenterhooks. But then I dived on the Tube and they were applauding.”
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dog had to be rushed to the vets for emergency surgery after eating too many pairs of its owner’s knickers. Kaye Banks 47, became worried when her pet Brian, a four-year-old Samoyed, was unable to digest its food. She took the animal to Abbey Vets in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, where staff were stunned to discover its owner’s silk thongs were clogging up the animal’s stomach. They carried out an emergency two-hour operation to save Brian’s life — and after four days, the dog was deemed well enough to return home. But within hours of being back at home in Rotherham, the dog raided the washing basket again, swallowing another set of underwear.“We just couldn’t believe that after an operation and four days at the vets he comes home and does it again.
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant
9.95€
We offer an “eat as much as you like” menu, as many starters, main courses & desserts as you want. which is all freshly cooked to order. You do not have to move from your table as everything is served to you.
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Mon- Thurs 12pm - 4pm Starters: Poppadom & Pickle Tray Mains: Curry with rice or naan + Green Tea
Torrox Costa (Next to Post Office) Open 12.00-16.00 / 18.00-24.00 Daily Tel: 952 534 972 / 634 051 535 To advertise call 637 028 873
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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 1, Cómpeta, Málaga (+34) 952 553 512
Open 6 nights a week from 7PM Closed Tuesdays Sunday lunch served from 1pm-3:30pm “We are a 2014 winner… and the only restaurant in Cómpeta to receive this award three years in a row!”
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info@restaurantelpilon.com www.restaurantelpilon.com If you have a special occasion, we can help. Special menu, cake, entertainment. To advertise call 637 028 873
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www.competaart.com Tel: 952 55 34 64 Bring in summer with our complete repair and upholstery service Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials. Parasol and gazebo cover repairs Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture. Free pick up and delivery on small items.
El Recreo 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
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WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH - WE SPEAK ENGLISH - ON PARLE FRANCAIS
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INMOBILIARIA TU RINCON DEL SOL ESTATE AGENTS Avd. de Torrox, 46 29754 CÓMPETA (Málaga) Tel: 952 51 63 58 Mov: 628 06 97 03
Cómpeta
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Country house between Torrox and Cómpeta. Brand new and finished to a high standard Three bedrooms two bathrooms Private pool
Business opportunity. Available finished or as is Nine en-suite bedrooms. Dip pool on roof. Perfect for adventure tourism hotel Additional land also available
Country house in Archez. Only 20 minutes to the coast. Two bedrooms Private pool. Heating and insulation. Ample parking
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worked perfectly. Linda, is a lawyer in the UK and when it came to negotiating a deal with the buyer, this came easily to her. Andrew and Linda still used a Spanish lawyer to represent them, but the whole sales process, from beginning to end (just 4 months) has been easy and enjoyable for the couple. Of course, we are thrilled for them. Now we have to find a buyer for the next property they wish to sell – no pressure then!
SELLING A PROPERTY PRIVATELY VIA THE INTERNET IS THE FUTURE…BUT IS IT FOR YOU?
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elling a property can be a stressful experience and as the method of selling property moves away from traditional estate agency and towards using the internet, some may say this sounds even more daunting. But in reality, is it actually that scary? We have been monitoring this scenario carefully - observing how our private sellers handle selling via this modern method and our findings are not necessarily surprising but very interesting… What we have found is that those sellers who often succeed to sell in record time and with ease are the ones who communicate well, who are proactive in their approach and who show urgency to reach the buyers before others do! A good example of using this technique successfully are, Andrew and Linda, a professional British couple who sold one of their village properties in Montejaque, Malaga through us during August. They have a number of holiday rental
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properties in Spain and want to sell them over the coming years – one or two at a time. They came to us in April via a recommendation (another British seller who had already sold via us in Montejaque). Andrew and Linda had a rather jaundiced view of “property professionals in Spain” to say the least! This set us a challenge from the start, to prove that not everyone involved with property in Spain was the same. What Andrew and Linda loved about selling privately through us, was the control they gained. Yes, we produced their property details for them but they could use their own photographs and have input into what was written. They then had complete control over the buyers who enquired when we passed them over. This really suited Andrew and Linda who were used to selling their properties to holiday makers, so the process was not dissimilar. They moved quickly to make contact with the buyers who enquired and pushed for viewings at every opportunity. They used their housekeeper to open up for viewings and it
So, if you are a seller who: w Enjoys communicating with others via email or phone. w Who would be proactive in their approach to getting a buyer's attention. w Who believes they are the best person to sell their property to a buyer. w Who is happy to ask a neighbour or friend to do the viewings for them if away from the property. w Who would relish the opportunity to seal a deal with a buyer. w Who is happy to communicate with us and ask for help if you need it. w Who is comfortable with asking us how they can generate more enquiries and viewings for their property – there is always a solution! Why aren't you selling your property privately already? You would be great at it and would save yourself a lot of money in the process! When selling with the help of Creative Property Marketing you are not alone. You can contact us and ask for help at any stage and we will step in. However, a proactive approach and willingness to chase up the buyers who enquire about your property is essential – it does not matter if this is by email or phone – communication is the key to selling privately! See our advert on the opposite page for details on how to contact us.
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problem, as long as the house owners have internet so that she can continue her design work whilst also looking after peoples properties. It then evolved into helping with changeovers and soon the whole family were involved, “my partner Dan has experience in grounds maintenance, and so it made sense for him to help with the outdoor maintenance of properties…” Services provided by HoneyBee Management also include one-off cleaning, as well as regular cleaning, property maintenance and holiday rental marketing. For all services, Ali will meet with you personally to find out your needs, whether it is house sitting or running your holiday rental, whilst you take a well-deserved break. Competitively priced, and local to Competa, HoneyBee Management also serves the surrounding areas and villages.
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AYUNTAMIENTO DE Cร MPETA (Mรกlaga) INFORMATION Next year 2015, in May there will be municipal elections to decide who will be Mayor in our municipality. If you are a foreign resident and would like to exercise your right to vote you must ask about this in the town hall. This has to be done before the 31st of December 2014. Do not forget it is the right of all to vote. Thank you 38 The Grapevine
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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: (+34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax (+34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com
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DISCO FEVER Time for those treasured outfits to emerge from the wardrobe, get your 70's/80's gear ready for our Disco. It will be held in the Hotel Balcon, Competa ballroom onDecember 13th, time to be confirmed. Finger food will be included in the ticket price. Antonio will be our DJ Christmas sing along and Santa's grotto More information in the November issue Action for Animals, Competa and AECC Cancer Research, Malaga will benefit from the evening 40 The Grapevine
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Having Erosion Problems? We have a GREEN solution We are suppliers of a unique grass called Vetiver, (Chrysopogon Zizaioides) It is used for stopping erosion and the grass has a huge vertical root system and grows to about 1 meter with roots 3-4 meters deep. The plants are 1 euro each. This grass needs no special soil, fertilizer, or care. To plant a slip (one stalk) you just make a small hole, and put the slip in. Nothing labour intensive. The plants are planted approximately 30cm apart, so the cost for 30 linear meters is 100 euro, a very cost effective way of stopping erosion. The Vetiver Grass can handle a great deal of water, or no water at all once established. The roots grow 3-4 meters deep in one year and the roots have the strength of 1.6 mil steel Take a look at the below interesting links to explain Vetiver Grass in more depth. To view these links please go to our website www.vetiverspain.com
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THE BEST PLACES TO EAT AROUND THE GLOBE The Worlds Top 25 Restaurants 1) Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark: This two Michelin star restaurant is run by chef René Redzepi. The restaurant has aimed to reinvent Nordic cuisine and serves dishes such as sea urchin toast and beef tartar with live ants. 2) El Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain: The family-run, three Michelin star restaurant is managed by brothers Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca and serves traditional Catalan dishes with 'creative' twists. It is known for its unusual presentation of dishes, such as caramelised olives served on a bonsai tree. 3) Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy: Massimo Bottura runs this three Michelin star restaurant in Modena. The restaurant’s menu has a lyrical twist, advertising dishes like An Eel Swimming Up The Po River, Snails Under The
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Earth, All The Tongues Of The World, and A Potato Waiting To Become A Truffle. 4) Eleven Madison Park, New York, USA: This restaurant is run by coowners Daniel Humm and Will Guidara, and offers a tasting menu. The maitre d' of the famous restaurant, Justin Roller, revealed to New York magazine earlier this month that he spends hours looking up the restaurant's patrons on the Internet before they arrive so he can tailor their experience to their needs. 5) Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, London, UK: Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal opened this restaurant in 2011 and it received its first Michelin star within a year. It features traditional British dishes dating back to the 1300's, including Meat Fruit and Rice & Flesh. 6) Mugaritz, San Sebastián, :
This two-Michelin star restaurant was established in 1998 and is under the management of chef Andoni Luis Aduriz. 7) D.O.M, Sao Paulo, Brazil: D.O.M. won the award for best restaurant in South America. The Brazilian restaurant is run by chef Alex Atala and incorporates native ingredients such as Tucupi juice, the jambu herb and pirarucu into its four or eight dish degustation menu. 8) Arzak, San Sebastian, Spain: The three Michelin star restaurant is run by Juan Mari Arzak. The restaurant is family-run, with kitchen duties shared between Juan and his daughter Elena and serves Basque cuisine . 9) Alinea, Chicago, USA: Alinea opened in 2005 and has three Michelin stars. It serves patrons a 25-course degustation, including dishes such as sweet potato bourbon with brown sugar and
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smouldering cinnamon, and its signature dish, the black-truffle explosion. 10) The Ledbury, London, UK: Australian Brett Graham is the head chef of this two Michelin starred restaurant, which opened in 2005. It features dishes such as buffalo milk curd with truffle toast and a broth of grilled onions. 11) Mirazur, Menton, France: This two Michelin star restaurant operates under head chef Mauro Colagreco, from Argentina. Colagreco took over as head chef in 2006. 12) Vendôme, Bergisch Gladbach, Vendôme, Germany: Run by head chef Joachim Wissler. The restaurant features ‘New German Cuisine’, and is known for its exquisite presentation of dishes. 13) Nahm, Bangkok, Thailand: Nahm was voted best restaurant in Asia and is run by Australian chef David Thompson. Opened four years ago, the restaurant serves dishes that draw on ancient Thai cookbooks for inspiration. 14) Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan: Narisawa opened in 2003 under head chef Yoshihiro Narisawa. The restaurant serves a 10course tasting dish ‘designed to express the flow of the changing seasons’, which it encourages patrons to enjoy ‘with an open mind’. 15) Central, Lima, Peru: Central Restaurante is run by Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez Véliz and is known for providing a contemporary twist on traditional Peruvian cuisine and for using relatively unknown Peruvian ingredients, such as arracacha, a root vegetable, and arapaima, a freshwater fish from the Amazon River. 16) Steirereck, Vienna, Austria:
Steirereck is located in Stadtpark, a park in the middle of Vienna. Featuring traditional Viennese and international cuisine, the restaurant is housed in a revitalised dairy farmhouse and features a terrace and river-side garden.
Michelin star French seafood restaurant. It was started in Paris in 1972 and moved to New York in 1986, the current head chef is Eric Ripert, who took over in 1994. Signature dishes include sustainably-raised Bluefin tuna and Kobe beef.
17) Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand: Chef Gaggan Anand brings Indian cuisine to downtown Bangkok at Gaggan. The restaurant serves a surprise 10-course tasting menu to patrons, with dishes including Norwegian diver scallops baked with Malabar curry.
22) Vila Joya, Albufeira, Portugal: Vila Joya is a two Michelin star restaurant, which is part of a luxury spa and beach resort in Portugal. The head chef Dieter Koschina is originally from Austria and worked there before settling in Portugal more than twenty years ago. The fusion of Portuguese and northern European cooking techniques create innovative dishes.
18) Astrid y Gastón, Lima, Peru: Chef Gastón Acurio serves a tasting menu based on the five different landscapes of Peru: The Pacific Ocean, The Desert, The Andes, The High Plain and The Amazon. The restaurant, which is named for the chef and his wife, moved to a new location earlier this year, to a centre which has an event space, botanic garden and research facility, as well as a restaurant. 19) Fäviken, Järpen, Sweden: Fäviken is one of the world’s most isolated restaurants and serves rustic Scandinavian cuisine. Head chef Magnus Nilsson often hunts and forages for ingredients from the 20,000-acred hunting estate on which the restaurant sits. Amber in Hong Kong features a striking chandelier made of more than 400 bronze rods +9 Amber in Hong Kong features a striking chandelier made of more than 400 bronze rods
23) Restaurant Frantzén, Stockholm, Sweden: Frantzén Dropped from 12th position on last year’s list to 23rd this year. The restaurant strives to provide modern Scandinavian cuisine, often belding Swedish ingredients with Asian flavours. The restaurant serves small ‘prologue’ bites, such as confit of pig’s head on pork skin, and blood and liver pancake with cherries and violet . 24) Amber, Hong Kong, China: This two Michelin star restaurant opened in 2005 and is headed up by Dutch chef Richard Ekkebus. Amber serves French cuisine with Hong Kong influences. The striking dining room was designed by Adam Tihany, and features a chandelier made up of more than 4,000 bronze rods.
20) Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico: Pujol is run by Mexico’s most famous chef, Enrique Olvera, and serves modern Mexican cuisine. Ingredients include frogs’ legs, 20day-old banana, and dried insects, such as those used in the grasshopper salsa that accompanies the hidden egg in inflated tortilla.
25) L’Arpège, Paris, France: A large amount of food served at Alain Passard’s landmark restaurant is grown in a 2.5 hectare garden outside the city. Passard is so committed to fresh local produce that a decade ago he removed red meat from the menu, though it has since been reinstated in small amounts.
21) Le Bernardin, New York, USA: Le Bernardin is a three
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CORTIJO-PACO The Best Views & The Best Steaks in Competa
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Restaurant: Varied a la carte menu with honest food and a lot of vegetarian options. Every day a menu of the day between 1pm and 4pm for only 10,00€
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Hotel Restaurante Alberdini Something to Pago La Lomilla 85 - Cómpeta The only place celebrate? 952516294 in Cómpeta info@alberdini.com www.alberdini.com Alberdini takes the time to sit with you and make Open 7 days a week. Kitchen open from 1pm-4pm and from 7-11pm you a quotation!
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Paul’s Problem Page Most asked questionsQ: my sky box is not working? A: check 501 sky news Q: but I have no BBC and no ITV! A: These channels from UK have moved to a new satellite and are no longer available in Andulucia via your system
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school and visit one of Market Force Europe's' client's shops or cafĂŠs. They could share a light lunch with friends at a variety of restaurants or even plan a night out with a partner and will receive reimbursement towards the purchases! Market Force Europe has many airport assignments currently available airside and landside. If you use Malaga airport then this is a great opportunity for you to have a coffee or a drink on us whilst waiting for your flight or waiting to collect family or friends. All Market Force Europe mystery shopping assignments are completed online following a simple step-by-step questionnaire. Reports are submitted in separate stages, so if there's an interruption, the file can be saved and completed later. Anyone interested in becoming a Market Force Europe Mystery Shopper, should visit es.marketforce.com register for free, and start shopping!
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SAYALONGA
Well built luxury country residence with breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Maroma mountain & the countryside..
The spacious accommodation comprises: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), dining/living room, open plan fully fitted kitchen & utility room 2,800m2 fully fenced & landscaped plot, gated entrance with concrete drive to good size parking area and garage. Beautiful terrace inset with a lovely private pool, offering a variety of areas to relax and enjoy the stunning views Benefitting from fitted wardrobes, wooden ceiling beams, double glazed windows, fireplace, gas central heating, internet access, mains electricity & water and a large water deposit A prestigious property with great access in a very desirable location. Would be equally suitable as a full time residence or holiday home with letting potential.
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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n, Tel: (0034) 952 535 043 .
Mb: (0034) 660 743 670
email: info@taurusrealestate.com
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450,000 euro
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CÓMPETA: Avda. de la Constitución, 31, Tel: (0034) 952 516 633 Fax: (0034) 952 516 635 email: clara@taurusrealestate.com
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www.taurusrealestate.com
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The Propert y Feature 2014
Private housing prices rose by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2014, compared to the same period last year, marking their first positive annual increase since the first quarter of 2008 and putting an end to six years of annual declines, according to the latest House Price Index published on by the National Statistics Institute. The residential property market in Spain is set to bottom out next year and see a 2% rise in prices in 2016, according to ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. Property prices in Spain have fallen around 30% since the economic downturn hit the country’s real estate markets in 2008. S&P says that the positive outlook for the property market is down to a faster than expected recovery of the Spanish economy and a subsequent quicker fall in unemployment. According to the Spanish Central Bank the country's economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2014, the fastest rate in six years, and the latest job figures show that 192,000 people had joined the country's workforce in the 12 months to the end of June. To advertise call 637 028 873
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Bargain Price: 199,000€ Ref: T737 Location: Arenas Beds: 3 Bath: 2 Size: 152m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate
Price: 118,000€ Ref: v945 Location: Viñuela Beds: 2 Baths:2 Size: 99m² Pool: No Sunset Properties
Price: 49,500€ Ref: 203 Location: Competa Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Size: 70m² Pool: No Tu Rincon del Sol
Thank-you to Wayne Wayne Newman first became involved with Artists when the late Juan Cuenca asked him to produce a web site for Price: 80,000€ Price: 149,000€ Price: 230,000€ him, which Wayne had great fun setting up for him. At that time the artist gallery opposite El Pilon being Ref: 635 Ref: v937 run by Ref: C3317 Location: Torrox Location: Competa Location: Canillas de Albaida several artists was still Frigiliana operating. When it closed Wayne asked several of them whether they would like to be on a Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Beds: 2 Baths:2 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 combined art web site. Many said yes and hence the start of the Competaart web page. Wayne then organized Size: 80m² Size: 127m² Size: 130m² monthly meetings which discussions led to what exhibitions thePool: groupNowould like to Pool: Yes everyone enjoyed, and from that Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U it would be good; both SunsetinProperties Taurus Real Estate do. Some members suggested for the artists themselves but also Competa general, if as many as possible opened their doors to the public over the Easter weekend. This was the start of the yearly Competaart Walkabout. It proved very successful and in 2011 Wayne was presented by the mayor with the “Home prices in Compitorum award on behalf of Competaart for the benefit the group had achieved for Competa by bringing in a lot fallen more visitors to the village. Wayne has now decided that enough is enough as it hasSpain been a lot ofhave hard work each year. Our thanks and appreciation to Wayne for what he has done over the past years, and hope that he will less severely continue than the Competaart web site.
in recent months
There will be no big Walkabout this year but plans are afoot for 2014 and several artists have exhibitions here and indicating that Price: 349,000€ abroad these coming months. We would like to thank everyone who has expressed great interest in the Walkabouts Price: 249.000€ Ref:of676 Ref: V326 here and you can the and the activities the many local artists and craftsmen/women be suremarket we will be backcould next year. Location: Competa Beds :7 Baths: 5 Size: 220m² Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U
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be nearing the bottom”
Rustic Price: 72,000€ Ref: 154 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 8 Rooms Size: 100m² Pool: No Solutions 4 U
Price: 199,950€ Ref: v984 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds:2 Baths:2 Size: 93m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties
Price: 180,000€ Ref: V613 Location: Competa Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Size: 67m² Pool: Yes Competa Properties
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Price: 120,000€ Ref: C3403 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Size: 50m² Pool: No Taurus Real Estate
Price: 155,00€ Ref: 666 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 2 Bath: 2 Size: 102m² Pool: Hot Tub Solutions 4 U
Price: 180,000€ Ref: T661 Location: Sedella Beds: 5 Baths:3 Size: 187m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate
Price: 199,000€ Ref: v982 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Size: 104m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties
Price: 18,000€ Ref: 239 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 0 Size: 20m² Pool: No Tu Rincon del Sol
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Prestige Propert y Price: 345,000€ Ref: T853 Location: La Viñuela Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 189m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate
Price: 395,000€ Ref: v979 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 177m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties
Price: 425.000€ Ref: 205 Location: Competa Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 146m² Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U
Price: 425.000€ Ref: v985 Location: Competa Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Size: 181m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties
Price: 180,000€ Ref: V526 Location: Competa Beds: 4 Baths:4 Size: 267m² + Bodega 54m² Pool: Yes Competa Properties
Price: 259,500€ Ref: 240 Location: Competa Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Size: 140m² Pool: Yes Tu Rincon del Sol
Price: 495,000€ Ref: T844 Location: Canillas de Aceituno Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Size: 238m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate
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Price: 345,000€ Ref: 678 Location: Sayalonga Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Size: 166m² Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U
“Property prices in Spain's luxury real estate markets have continued to remain steady over the past six months, according to the latest half yearly analysis” To Toadvertise advertisecall call637 637028 028873 873
Solutions 4 U More Than Just An Estate Agent
Office Address: El Atajo, Opp. Villa Chile, Competa Email: Info@solutions4u-competa.com Web Pages: www.solutions4u-competa.com
Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07 Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
Detached Villa & Pool, Walking Distance to Competa
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2 Bedroom Villa, Lounge + Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, New Bathroom, Exterior Storeroom – possible to convert Small Pool, Large Covered Terraces Approx. 1,030m2 Land, South West Facing, Good Access, No Unmade Track Price to Sell: 180,000 Euros Solutions 4 U – easy parking right outside the office On the Torrox/Sayalonga Rd junction, ½ kilometer before Cómpeta
THE AXARQUÍA – THE BEST CLIMATE IN EUROPE! Sunset Properties reports
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any people dream of owning property abroad either for holidays or for permanent living but where to buy that property? Generally speaking, the further south you go, the better the weather so if a warm climate is a priority, then Spain has to be your best option!
To the east of Málaga, the Axarquía region is generally quieter and less populated and comprises coastal resorts such as Torre del Mar, Torrox and Nerja and inland the 'pueblos blancos' or white villages of Cómpeta, Sayalonga and Canillas de Albaida to name but a few.
The fabulous country of Spain is made up of a number of beautiful regions all with their own appeal. The autonomous region of Andalucía is the most southern in Spain and the province of Málaga is about as far south as you can get! The temperate Mediterranean climate in the province of Málaga is that of long, dry, warm summers and short mild winters.
So why choose the Axarquía? Firstly and most importantly, the Axarquía is known for having the best climate in Europe. The exceptional climate means that it is open for business all year round with the beach resorts the focus for summer tourists and the inland countryside popular with walkers during the spring and autumn months.
The west of Málaga has its own attractions including the busy tourist resorts of Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Marbella and the inland beauty of Ronda, Antequera and El Chorro.
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The Axarquía has so much to offer from the coastal resorts to the traditional inland villages with plenty of amenities for tourists and residents alike. The white villages have not lost their identity and have a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere attracting a wide variety of
nationalities mixing together with the Spanish community. No one nationality prevails either and there is a fantastic mix of different people from various northern European countries. In addition to the many local fiestas which take place throughout the year, there are also plenty of societies and clubs offering year round social, cultural and sporting activities. At Sunset Properties Spain www.sunsetproperties-spain.com we have an extensive selection of properties for sale throughout the Axarquía, both inland and coastal, so for your own piece of the best climate in Europe. Pplease contact Denise to make an appointment either by telephone on 618 295 063 or by email info@sunsetpropertiesspain.com for a friendly, reliable and professional service.
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THOMAS GANT LAW
Wills Inheritance Property Purchases Company Incorporations Taxes (both residents & non residents) Thomas Gant Law Avenida Constituci贸n, Local 6 29754 C贸mpeta (M谩laga) Tlf: 0034 952 51 69 61 info@gantlaw.eu 2412The TheGrapevine Grapevine The Grapevine To62 advertise call 637 028 873
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3 KEY FACTORS IN BUYING ABROAD Find people you trust and are reputable Trusted property agent There are a lot property agents – especially in Spain! It can be somewhat overwhelming, and it is often difficult to know which one to choose. Online research into an agent in your area of choice can be useful and can give you a better idea of the different agents in the area where you are looking for a property. But nothing beats a personal recommendation, or being able to identify a tried and tested professional with a successful track record. A property agent who knows and specialises in the areas of Spain where you want to buy can match your requirements more effectively and will make your
property search and the buying process in Spain far easier. Having a trusted contact in the region, who can answer any questions or address any concerns you may have, means you can make the most of your time on your viewing trips in Spain and rest assured you are in safe hands. Currency specialists It may be the last thing on your mind when caught up in the excitement of a move abroad, but transferring money through your high street bank can be a slow, expensive, process – not what you need when you are trying to move quickly to secure your
TAURUS REAL ESTATE Taurus Real Estate add to their team
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aving been in business for over ten years with both our Sayalonga and Cómpeta office reporting record sales during the last year, all the signs are that the end of the recession is very near.
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on all the legal paperwork and liaising with Town Halls, lawyers and legal advisors, speaks three. Our sister office in Belgium is also showing a greater increase in the number people who wish
dream property in Spain with a deposit! There is a safe, secure way to get this done – by using currency specialists. Independent solicitor Once your Spanish property purchase is in motion, you do not want to be held back by delays, communication issues, or any confusion over the property completion. An independent, impartial, English-speaking solicitor with expert knowledge of Spain and the specific area in which you are buying your property is key to a smooth property purchase.
to have a home in the sun. With the stock of cheaper properties now getting smaller it will not be too long before the market returns to a more stable financial position. Prospective buyers now appear to be more realistic and realize that most of the bargain properties have been sold and the market, whilst it is still very competitively priced, is now on an upward trend. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our vendors, you have shown great patience to weather the financial storm over the last few years, we are very confident that the future will soon get a lot better as the market returns to normal. If any new vendors would like a valuation on their properties we would be delighted for you to call into one of our offices for a coffee and a chat, we would love to see you.Thanks to everyone who have helped make Taurus one of the leading agencies in this fantastic part of Spain.
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DO YOU KNOW THE COSTS INVOLVED IN SELLING? Make sure you take all these things into consideration
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ake sure you take into account the following costs when selling:
1) Plusvalia: Every seller has to pay a tax based on the incremental value of the land which the property occupies over the amount of years you have owned it. 2) Community Fees: Make sure your Community Fees are up to date – normally you will have to present a Certicado de Communidad to the buyer on signing the Escritura. This may cost 15-25€ 3) IBI & Utilities: Ensure your utility bills are up to date as these will need to be paid up to the date of sale. You will have to provide the original proof of payment at the signing. Sellers have to pay the IBI or Council tax for the whole year they are selling. 4) Mortgage Cancellation Fees: Your bank will probably have anywhere from a 0.5% to 1% cancellation charge on the balance of your outstanding mortgage. 5) Mortgage Cancellation &
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Registration Fees at the Notary: In addition to point 4), as a seller you will have to ensure your mortgage is cancelled at the Notary and Registry. This may cost anywhere from 600 Euros to 1000 Euros, and is an amount that will probably be retained by the solicitor to ensure this is done . 6) Non Resident Retention 3%: If you are non-resident in Spain, the buyer of your property will also have to retain 3% of the Escritura Sales Price to pay directly to the Spanish tax man (Hacienda) on your behalf towards your Capital Gains Tax. Fiscal residents do not have any retentions made on them, but they may have to pay tax on the sale in the following year through their tax returns. 7) Agents Commission: If you have used an Agent to sell your property, then you will also have to account for the Agent’s fees. 8) Legal fees: A good legal office should prepare prepare utilities contracts, community charge and Suma invoices, liase with the purchaser’s representatives and the Notary, prepare the Notary appointment and all related and
paperwork, accompany the seller to the Notary and translate, calculate the 3% retention, calculate and advise re Capital Gains Tax and give fiscal representation throughout the Process. Obviously you will still have your Capital Gains Tax Liability, but that will depend on your profit. For non-residents, the 3% retention tax counts towards this. Those of you who are making a loss still have to pay out the 3% retention tax, but can reclaim it back from the Spanish tax providing you have all the correct documentation and receipts to prove you have made a loss and paid all your annual taxes. Once you know what all of these costs may be, you can then work backwards to calculate what price you need to sell at in order to walk away with the amount you have in mind in your hand. This article is a guide please seek advice from your local lawyear and estate agent too.
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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.
Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.) Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances (house, car, health, etc)
We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian
www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29
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
We speak Spanish, English, German, Italian & French
Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es To advertise call 637 028 873
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C/Los Prados, 4.- Torre del Mar
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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.
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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).
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Taberna - Teteria Hierbabuena Taberna - Restaurant Teteria Hierbabuena Fish & Chips All Day Every Friday Indian Night with Indian Chef Every Thursday Evening
Specialising in Moroccan Food& typical Spanish dishes Hot/Cold Tapas & Raciones
Outside Terrace & Inside Dining Full English Breakfasts always available
Reservations call 951 70 76 38 Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, Cómpeta
www.tabernateteriahierbabuena.com
Monday Closed
Café Bar
“El Despacho De Fernan” C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518
Behind the Town hall
Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays) 9.00am till late - Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu
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Ready for the winter?
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HERBALIST & HEALTH CARE STORE
Samusalud Avenida de la Constitucion n.43, 29754 Competa - Malaga Tel: 952 516 601 Movil: 650 901 941 Monday to Saturday 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:30
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FOOD: Ecological, Gluten Free, Vegan and Baby MASSAGE REFLEXOLOGY AROMATHERAPY HERBAL BACH FLOWERS REIKI MAGNET THERAPY
DIETICIAN (customized diets) NATURALISTA PSYCHOLOGY IRIDOLOGY PHOTODEPILATION PODOLOGIA FACIAL CARE CUSTOM DIETS
(Therapies by appointment)
Complete Health Care for all the Family
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THE QUICK CROSSWORD
1. Which US state is named on the label of a Jack Daniels bottle? 2. A phlebotomist extracts what from the human body? 3. What is the female equivalent of polygyny? 4. How many feet are there in a fathom? 5. Granadilla is another name for which fruit? 6. Nariyal is the Indian term for which nut? 7. Who was president of Vietnam from 1945-54? 8. In which county of the UK is Bramber Castle? 9. What type of animal was inside Sputnik 2 when launched into orbit in 1957? 10. Who was the eldest of the Marx Brothers? 11. What type of creature is a dugite? 12. What are the first names of English novelist G K Chesterton?
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1 Answers (9) 6 A gesture of indifference (5) 9 A bladed cooking utensil (7) 10 Hunting guide (7) 11 The washing of clothes (7) 12 An abusive name (7) 13 Engraved (9) 15 With the end toward the observer (5) 16 Ships floors (5) 19 Devoted (9) 22 A very attractive woman (7) 23 Hindered (7) 25 Specify individually (7) 26 An amateur (7) 27 A Ukrainian resort city (5) 28 Opposite extremes (9)Down
1 A plant used to make rope (5) 2 Sports associations (7) 3 Comes with lightning (7) 4 Female organ (5) 5 Barred temporarily (9) 6 Killing oneself (7) 7 Attained (7) 8 Gleamed (9) 13 Damages (9) 14 Bed cover (9) 17 Jell (7) 18 Bacteria (7) 20 Possessing the necessary skills (7) 21 Infant (7) 23 2nd most populous country (5) 24 An order of classical Greek architecture (5)
13. In computing what does DMA normally stand for? 14. Who painted The Water Lily Pool? 15. Which vitamin is also known as pantothenic acid? 16. A couple celebrating their crystal wedding anniversary have been married for how many years? 17. The song Luck be a Lady features in which musical? See page 82 for answers
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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.
taxiSILVIA déjate llevar SILVIA CRISTINA RODRIGUEZ TORRES CALLE ESTACIÓN 3 CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA T: +34 952 553 180 / 652 635 500 silviarotorres@hotmail.com
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.
José Luis PERSIANAS
SUPPLY & FITTING Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains. Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Sun lounges, extensions, Security doors Shower screens & curtains Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450 Mobile: 658 847 421 persianasjoseluis.blogspot.com.es
Do you want a perfect green lawn ??? Ever thought about Artificial Grass ? It is the perfect solution; green, lean and clean!
Axarverde.com
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Chimney Care Costa del Sol
FOR A PROFESSIONAL INEXPENSIVE CHIMNEY SWEEPING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE Telephone: Russ Heath 654 184 242
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The Spanish Coffee Break Transportation
avion bicicleta barco coche moto a pie taxi tren izqierda derecha motor llanta mapa direcciones acelerar
airplane bicyle boat car motorbike on foot taxi train left right engine wheel map directions accelerate
retardarse parar ir accidente choque el desvío salida el paisaje estación calle vehículo transferencia todoterreno túnel camioneta
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Sopa de Letras
Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Transportation
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avion bicicleta barco coche moto taxi tren izqierda derecha motor llanta mapa direcciones acelerar parar ir accidente choque el desvío salida el paisaje estación calle vehículo transferencia todoterreno túnel camioneta
airplane bicyle boat car motorbike taxi train left right engine wheel map directions accelerate To Stop to go accident Crash detour Exit scenery station street vehicle transfer 4x4 Tunnel small Van
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Chica Loca Chica Loca
Lyn Jones Hair Stylist
Chica Loca welcomes you to the exciting new hairdressing salon in Competa. With many years experience, Lyn Jones specialises in precision cutting and creative colour.
RED ALERT AT CHICA LOCA! Stand out from the crowd and dare to be different Colour Topping Introduce yourself to colour. Eight to ten foils adding interest and subtle change when having Cut/Blow. Call into the salon for more details
Chica Loca
Monday to Saturday 9am - 3pm For special occasions earlier or later appointments available
Avenida de la Constitucion 53 Competa - Malaga Tel: 622 305 532 Email: chicalocacompeta@gmail.com Spanish /English spoken
ChicaSat British TV in Spain Established here in Spain over 15 years, our installer can connect you to British TV at a fraction of the coast of the competitors. For a one off payment you can watch your favorite channels in super high definition. Cost: To install the new satellite box and realign your old dish the price is only 200.00 Euros (Installed and fully working)
Call us now on 696 34 67 15 for a free assessment (Competa, Malaga) To advertise call 637 028 873
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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!
Level: Easy
Level: Intermediate
Autumn - Winter in La Gelateria Italian Coffee, Expresso & Cappuccino Traditional Italian Desserts Pastries & Frozen Desserts New gourmet products and your favourite Artisan Gelato made daily in our kitchens in Competa Constitution Avenue S / n Local 2 Competa www.facebook.com / heladeriacompeta lagelateriacompeta@gmail.com Open Monday-Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm & 5.00pm - 10pm Saturday & Sunday 9.00am -11pm 74 The Grapevine
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Rebeccah Curtis ITEC AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE BOWEN TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTOR COUNSELLING BODY MASSAGE Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284 TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00
NEW-PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL! Rid yourself of undesirable body hair with Pulsed Light Therapy. Latest generation state-of-the-art technology with in built cooling system (-4') ...minimalises discomfort. Free consultation to discuss your problem areas and formulate a personalised treatment plan and quote.
OCTOBER OFFER: 50% OFF 1st SESSION !!! To advertise call 637 028 873
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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro for two month Text adverts (max 30 words) free Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month 500cc 4X4 Buggy with various options The price is 5900 euro new Tel 653 635 180
NiSSAN MICRA 1.4 PETROL 90CV 2008 I.T.V until 03/2016 only 56,000kms Tel or WhatsApp 625 029 316 Only 5000 Euros Competa
STUDIO - COMPETA Studio for Sale with Chimea and air con.
Near the Plaza Only 27,000 euro Tel 657 22 59 63
FLAMENCO GUITAR, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price in Spain new €1,500, will accept €650, Canillas/Competa area. Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
YAMAHA LL-11E ELECTRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR lovely guitar in good condition for year: €425 inc case. Canillas/Competa area Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
6 x New Self Assembly White Kitchen Units from Albalat in Nerja. Base units 1x90, 1x45, 2x40cms Wall unit 1 x 60cms Sealed 1 x corner base unwrapped. 50,00€. Canillas de Albaida 691 94 43 94
GAS-COOKER, 4 FLAMES space for a bottle, for in- + outside, 90 x 1,55 cm, good condition, 65,00€ Tel.: 625 85 91 88
CHILDREN'S WATER SLIDE Use dry or wet with hose attachment for poolside. As new. Packs flat. 65 euros. (0044)(0)7808739995. Leather sofas for sale, all very good condition, third of new price: 2 x 3 seater sofas €400 each 1 x 2 seater sofa €300 Flamenco Guitar, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price new €1,500, will accept €750 Call Mitch on 616 891473 or mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
Air Purifier Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) only 100,00€
Mothercare Travel Cot & Playpen Complete with carry holder on wheels Only used once 75,00€ Tel: 952 03 03 96 Mob: 680 60 86 99 Sedella
STRACHENOVER gas fired radiator wall mounted and room sealed, high output, no condensation or smell unlike cabinet heaters. 65,00 euros Tel: 634415531
SPAIN - UK - SPAIN DELIVERIES We collect from your address and deliver direct No trans shipping
CHEAPEST PRICES ONLY PAY FOR ONE WAY DELIVERIES EVERY 2 WEEKS email: nerjatransport@gmail.com www.nerjatransport.com Spain Tel: 608091660 UK Tel: 0044 7907735324
Pets & Motorbike Specialists
NICK ATKINSON RESTORATION PROJECTS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
General Building Services Carpentry, Roofing, Tiling, Walling etc. Kitchen and Bathroom refurbishments. Pool Maintenance and repairs. Land Clearing and gardening All aspects considered Email: nickjohngilding@yahoo.com Mobile 658151628 To advertise call 637 028 873
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•October 2014 Horoscopes• ARIES
20th March - 19th April
Y
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
Y
ou're likely to attract admiring glances.If you're single, you might attract an exciting new partner. If you're already involved, your beloved could fall in love with you all over again.
LEO
VIRGO
S
SCORPIO
Y
ou might find that feelings for a special person provide lots of inspiration for creative projects. Your creative energy makes you that much more attractive to the one you love most.
SAGITTARIUS
22th November - 21st December
A
T
his is a great month to schedule an intimate evening alone with your friend and see where it takes you. All signs indicate that your friend returns your feelings.
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ou could feel like a millionaire Cancer. Money matters seem to surpass your expectations. You might want to spend time fixing up your home or perhaps shopping for yourself.
.
23rd August - 22th September
C
23rd October - 21st November
Y
ou tend to be down to Earth and practical, Scorpio, but now you feel like indulging in some flights of fancy. Romance or fantasy novels could be especially appealing right now.
CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
T
his could be the right time to make a change. Positive professional developments are indicated for you. List your options and then do some research on each one.
n affectionate letter, phone call, or email could come to you from an old friend, Sagittarius, expressing gratitude for past favours. This is going to make you feel warm toward this person,
AQUARIUS
Y
areer and money matters continue to go well for you, Virgo, and probably romance, too. Your life may be the envy of others, but you probably feel there's still something missing.
omeone you've never met before who you find exceedingly attractive could pass you. You might discover not only a physical attraction but an intellectual compatibility as well.
LIBRA
Y
ou may be asked to speak to a gathering or lead a discussion group, Taurus. You tend to be shy, but you'll be all for it and enjoy being in the limelight, albeit temporarily.
ou might find yourself reeling from shock when an old friend suddenly seems to show romantic interest in you. Conflicting emotions could come up, but don't write it off if you're available.
PISCES
I
f you aren't currently working on a project, ideas could flood your imagination. Let them stew for a while. There's no rush to pick one. Enjoy your month.
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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon
Tin Tin NEW SemiPermanent Nail Polish . .
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Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light, wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, colouring eyelashes, eyebrows & make up.
Nueva villa de C贸mpeta (Just behind Caf茅 C贸mpeta)
Tel: 952 516 416 English, Danish & Spanish
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Find us on the top floor of the Q8 Garage Competa. Enter the Q8 Forecourt And take the slip road up by the Side of the car wash.
Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates
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Fruteria Jara
Local produce of the area
Lots of changing special offers Also Fresh Herbs & Ambient Products Delivery Service to Restaurants Fruteria Jara, Avenida de la Constitución Local 3, Competa
Mon - Fri: 8.30-2.30 & 5.00-8.30
Sat: 8.30-2.30
Sun: 10.00-2.00
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OCT 1ST
FROM 8.30PM
ALEGRIA CHOIR CONCERT
FREE MIXED ENGLISH & SPANISH TAPAS EVERY SUNDAY 12.30 UNTIL THEY’RE GONE!
EVERY SUNDAY
COMING IN OCTOBERA NEW AUTUMN MENU
CLOSED ON MONDAYS TUES & WED 11am - CLOSE THURS & FRI 11am - CLOSE SATURDAY 11am - CLOSE SUNDAY MIDDAY - 4pm
CASH PRIZES 8.30 START
QUIZ
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FROM 9.30pm
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My son says he's sick of feeling like the parent in our relationship. That's the last time I ask him for money.
"I won't let you put me down by calling me fat," said my wife, "I'm bigger than that." My girlfriend just said to me, "Did you know, butterflies only live for two days?"
"I know," I said, "The word Obese springs to mind.�
Don't put all my eggs in one basket? Nice try, basket industry.
I said, "Honey, I think that's a myth." She said, "No, it's definitely a butterfly.�
Ryanair lost 3 million bags last year, and they've got the nerve to question us about them. We should be the ones asking THEM the questions at the airport.
I was an accountant from the age of twenty to the age of thirty before I was sacked for no apparent reason.
"Do you have our bags?"
My wife has just been sacked from her job at the council recycling centre for being incompetent. I cant believe she's gone and thrown it all away.
"Have you let them out of your sight?"
The wife has just nominated me to do the ice bucket challenge. I'm a little confused.
"Did you put them on the plane yourselves?"
Has anyone else been asked to hold a toaster at the same time?
What a waste of fourteen years.
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CAMPO CUTTINGS BY LORRAINE CAVANAGH Tulips in Amster… er, Andalucía!
A
s the days shorten, colours turn golden and there´s a bit of a nip to the evenings we know that autumn is peeping around the corner. It´s a busy month for gardeners tidying and waking some plants up after their summer siesta and pruning and preparing others for their winter hibernation. But once
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it´s too dark to work outside anymore, one of my favourite pleasures has always been browsing through bulb catalogues whilst sipping at a cup of hot chocolate. I know you´re supposed to say that because it sounds all cosy and homely but I´d really prefer a glass of red wine with my bulbs! Whichever your tipple, it is a
delight to envisage pots full of sweet- smelling freesias and jewel-toned anemones, sweeps of daffodils under olive trees and outrageously coloured tulips rising out of a sea of ground cover. And now is the time to plant bulbs to achieve that look and prepare and create that sense of excitement and achievement when you see the first shoots poking through the
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soil. Bulbs are so easy really and give a lot of flower power for little outlay, increasing and spreading each year. They´re ideal if you´re keen but clueless and want to create an artistic masterpiece because they come in such a range of shapes, forms and colours. They like sun, welldrained soil and lots of company to give of their best! Just remember that springflowering bulbs (things like crocus, daffodils and alliums) have to be planted in autumn and summer/autumn-flowerers (gladioli, dahlia and colchicums) need to be planted in springtime. Prepare the ground by clearing it of any weeds and dig and rake it over incorporating compost if the ground is poor. Most bulbs do not like to be waterlogged so, if you are gardening on clay, sit the bulb on a layer of grit or gravel to prevent rotting. As a general rule, bulbs should be planted in a hole 3 to 4 times as deep as the bulb itself. For example, if a daffodil measures 5cm from top to bottom, then plant it between 15cm and 20cm deep. It can sometimes be a little tricky, with certain types, to distinguish between top and bottom of the bulb/corm so, if really in doubt, plant it on its side and the emerging shoot will find the “up” direction! Do you like making lasagne? Well try it in your garden too by layering bulbs for continuity of flower and plump potfuls. Three layers are great and, if you have some really tall pots, you can fit up to 5 sandwiched layers. Take advantage of the fact that different bulbs need to be planted at different levels and work out some fabulous combinations. If space is tight in your garden, this is an idea you can copy there too.
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By the time you are reading this, our stocks of bulbs should have arrived. We are selling them loose (instead of in expensive packs) so that you can “pick-andmix” like in a sweet shop and create your own colourful combinations. So, just to whet your appetite and tantalise a little, here are a few of what we shall have. Alliums: describing them as belonging to the onion and garlic family doesn´t do them justice! Their drumstick-like flowers are persistent and in lots of shades of blue, lilacs, pinks and purples (there are white and yellow too). Plant in a hot sunny spot for long-lasting pleasure and spreading clumps in subsequent years. Anemones: we have the wellknown jewel-hued and velvety Coronaria de Caen and, shade loving, Blanda Blue. Crocus: a permanent favourite with their cup-shaped bowls in a range of colours. We will also have the saffron crocus, crocus sativus – so grow your own saffron, that red-gold of the spice world. Freesia and Hyacinth: Both loved for their fabulous perfume. Lilies: Cool, elegant and scented – we have the Madonna lily so traditional in Spanish cortijos and the pink-flushed Regal trumpet lily Narcissus: we´ve some of the smaller, scented varieties. Scatter them in drifts under deciduous trees to take advantage of spring sunshine before leaves unfurl. The leafy canopy of summer will protect them from the baking sun. Scilla: the bluebell, lovely naturalised under trees.
cool elegance in near black, burnt orange, magenta pink – make your own stunning designs. So go natural and rustic, fill baskets and old milk churns in soft blues, yellows and white or be coolly elegant with deep glowing colours – we have it all. For more details, check out our webpage www.viverosflorena.com Don´t forget that, as of 30th September, we change to winter hours, 10 - 4 P.S. Because we´ve been so struck by the devastation caused by the fire we´ve decided at the Garden Centre to help you all we can. So, for those of you who suffered with the recent Cómpeta/ Torrox fire, we are offering through September, October and November 2014, a 20% reduction on alltrees, shrubs and plants to help you restock your gardens. Just on planting time and just when you need it most! Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist garden centre Viveros Florena, Competa, Malaga (garden centre, designers & landscapers) and is author of the bestselling Mediterranean Garden Plants and Citrus, The Zest of Life. Keep checking our web page for latest news and exciting new stock arriving at the garden centre. Join our mailing list to keep in constant touch. NEW: Shop on-line with us for unusual plants, plug plants, rare tomato seeds, organic products and my books. Winter Hours, October - May: 10 – 4, closed Sundays and Mondays. Summer Hours, June, July & September: 9 – 2, closed Sundays & Mondays (closed for the month of August) Tel: 689928201 Web page: www.viverosflorena.com Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com Also see us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre
Tulip: we´ve parrot tulips, ruffled, frilled and flounced for an outrageously exotic look and
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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA
NIGHT OF MULTI-CULTURAL MUSIC AND DANCE. As part of its Cultural week, the Ayuntamiento of Canillas de Albaida proudly presents the third Night of Multi-cultural Music and Dance to be held in the Plaza (main square) in Canillas de Albaida on Sunday 5th October. Admission to the event is free but there will be opportunities to donate to local charities.The event will be hosted by Inez Leniere and Roger Sparks in Spanish and English and they will open the concert at 7.30pm. TALENT IN COMPETA 'Talent in Competa' artists will work and show some of their works nearby the 'plaza almijara' next to the Church at the Paseo de las Tradiciones.from 11:00 till 15:00 on 11th of October.
FANCY A HASH? Do you fancy doing something a bit different and challenging now and then – perhaps something that helps you stay fit and takes you slightly out of your comfort
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zone? Why not join Axarquia Hash House Harriers? Axarquia Hash House Harriers (AH3) is a social, non-competitive club. Every second Sunday at 12:00 we meet at different places throughout Axarquia – mainly in the campo or villages around Velez Malaga. Members take turns acting as ‘hares’ which involves laying a trail of flour. The rest of the hash (the ‘hounds’) follow the trail which takes about two hours and eventually leads back to the start. Hounds can walk, jog or run along the route according to their ability and inclination. To liven things up the hares include some false paths and dead ends. To liven up flagging hounds a beer/soft drinks stop is included along the way and cold drinks are also provided at the end of the hash. After the hash we usually head to a nearby restaurant for a very sociable meal.The hash is open to all ages, abilities and nationalities. All you need is a good pair of trainers, a reasonable level of fitness and a sense of humour. Bottles of cold water are provided at the start to take with you on the ‘run’ and hares are happy to look after valuables for you so there’s no risk of dropping your car keys in a ditch! We make a charge of 4 Euros per run, which includes water, beer, crisps and soft drinks. In addition to the regular hash we organise other events from time to time such as barbecues and a summer hash camp. The hash is a great way to get out, take some exercise, socialise and see different parts of the beautiful Axarquia. So why not come along, take part and find out if hashing is for you? For more information on AHH and details of the next hash please go to www.ah3.co.uk
U3A PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SEEKS NEW HOME Following the recent closure of La Taperia La Jarta in Torre del Mar, where the U3A Photography Group had been exhibiting their photos for just over a year, they are now faced with the challenge of trying to find a new home for their exhibition work.Ideally, the Group would like to find a bar, restaurant, hotel, or other public space, where they can hang their pictures & offer them for sale. Ideally there would be a good footfall throughout the year. The Group which is part of the international University of the Third Age (U3A) organisation, exhibit a wide range of members photos, and change them over once every 6 weeks, so as to keep the exhibition looking fresh, and offer visitors or customers to the host premises something new to look at on a regular basis. The members of the group are drawn from a wide geographical area in Axarquia, and each have their own skill, expertise & photo interest, which means that the exhibits, are a general mix of photos. Commenting on their search, Group Leader, Adrian Wilkinson, said –“We are sure that there must be a number of restaurants or similar businesses who have got lots of blank walls that would be enhanced by a display of photographs for their customers to look at”
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Local News Just before the closure of La Jarta, the Group had invested in a professional hanging system, which allowed photos to be hung on walls, without the need for lots of holes everywhere, and making the wall look like a 'join the dots' puzzle. Group Leader Adrian Wilkinson can be contacted on 952 516 152 or by email on adrianinspain@gmail.com.
NEW MAHJONG GROUP IS LAUNCHING As the U3A Axarquia gets back to regular meetings following its summer break, several new groups are in the process of being formed.As part of its ever increasing move into the inland region of Axarquia, a new Mahjong group is launching in Canillas de Albaida. CORAXALIA CHOIR Thursday 17.30 to 20.00 in Vinuela Casa de Cultura. We are beginning our new musical season and are looking for new members both male and female. 669 682 139 English eucorax@hotmail.es
27th September onwards for vital works. The pool will be cleaned, and heaters will be installed for winter. We hope to open the pool again as soon as possible.
TOWN HALL NEWS “Semana Joven” From Wednesday the 8th until Saturday the 11th of October. Activities for all those “young at heart” More information at the Town Hall or on Facebook.com/ayuntamientodeco mpeta
THE ROOTERS Friday 3rd October Restaurante Maria Hotel Balcon, Competa Reservations: 952 553662
Día de la Hispanidad On the 12th of October we celebrate Hispanic day. At 12.00 we honour our Guardia Civil at the Church of Cómpeta..
Sunday 5th October Canillas Cultural Concert La Plaza Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127
Weekend for elderly at Diputación (Málaga). From the 17th until the 19th of October. Register for this weekend at the Town Hall.
Friday 10th October Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 16712
VII Day of the bicycle Ladies and gentlemen of Cómpeta prepare your bikes for the 19th October for our annual Day of the bicycle. Inscription at 09.00H and we start at 10.00H from the Mirador at Portichuelo. Don´t miss out, join in for a fun packed healthy day!
Saturday 11th October Restaurante Alberdini Competa Tel: 952 516294
Noche de las castañas/ Night of the chestnuts Thursday the 31st of October – 20h Come and join the traditional festivities at ”La Plazoleta” in the evening! Roasted chestnuts, drinks, live music, dance,… Swimming pool The Town Hall informs that our public pool will be closed from the
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·“Music and Life” Come and join our dancing classes: Ballroom & Salsa: Every Tuesday at the Salón de Actos (below the Town Hall) from 4 til 5 pm. Spanish dance: Every Wednesday from 9.45 til 11.15 and from 11.15 til 12.45 at the Salón de Actos.
Friday 17th October Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127 Saturday 18th October Plaza Almijara (TBC) Competa La Casona: 952 553701, Pericos: 952 553739 or La Cantina: 658 338166 Friday 24th October Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127
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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
Alcaucin
Tel: 952 510 002
Archez
Tel: 952 553 159
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Salares
Tel: 952 508 906
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002
Sayalonga
Tel : 952 552 404
Cómpeta,
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 858
Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Nerja
Tel: 952 523 131
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
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 Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
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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 Canillas de Albaida Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta 952 553 662 Franquelo: El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029 Velez Malaga 952 540 016
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 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 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri
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www.thegrapevine.es 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 C贸mpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Church Services C贸mpeta 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
C贸mpeta & 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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Accommodation
Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com
The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Tel: 952 51 62 94
Construction Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49
Hairdressers Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Airconditioning / Heating
Electricians Phone: 952.539.742
Mobile: 606.423.869
www.redwell.com infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp
CALL NOW 952 967 015
Electricians Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost
Food Stores & Shops Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com
Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38 Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323
Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149
Computers
Fruteria Jara Ave de la Constitucion 31 La Gelateria facebook/heladeriacompeta
Furniture Stores La Boutique de Competa 952 553 331
printerink.es Ink Cartridges & Stationery Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es
Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03
Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364
www.malagaclima.com www.competa-computer.com john@competa-computers.com
Glass, lighting & blinds Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397
Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734 Chica Loca Tel: 622 305 532
Health & Beauty Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner
General Practitioner Psychology Physiotherapy Osteopathy Massage Acupuncture Neurology Gynaecology Medical Thermography Dermatology Iridology Vitamin & Mineral dificiencies testing Etioscan Food allergies testing Pedicure Colontherapy Nutritional Coaching Energy Healing Gym classes Cosmetic treatments Nursing Care Paseo MarĂtimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com
The Hair & Beauty Studio
Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel
Beauty Treatments Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing
Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers
Gift Stores Marco Polo - Competa c/Jose Antonio 3, Competa
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots
For all enquires please call: 693 740 575
Internet & Telephone Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 52 71 45 www.mimifi.com Tel: 693 777 065
Insurance Essential Cover Tel: 951 39 07 00
Kennels & Pets
Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts
Buggy Tours www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180
Mechanics & Recovery
BIG Garage
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industrial,
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Wagtails Boarding kennels for cats and dogs www.wagtails.es Tel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935
Como Piensos Tel: 952 51 61 18
Language Schools Axareducation Tel: 655 48 59 44
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Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 53 50 43 Creative Property Marketing Tel: 951 40 02 28 Tu Rincon del Sol Tel: 952 51 63 58 Competa Properties Tel: 952 51 61 07
Tel: 952 507 144
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Property Legal Advice Solutions 4 U Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07
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Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
www.solutions4u-competa.com Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61
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Property Management House Martins Tel: 692 40 83 06 Todo Casa Tel: 628 77 62 26
Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660
La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Restaurante La Plaza Tel: 952 55 48 07 El Pilon - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 35 12 Bar Fernans - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 92 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta Museo del vino - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 3314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 49 72 The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Rd Tel: 654 86 90 83 Cantueso - Periana Tel: 699 94 62 13 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 Moreno’s Puente don Manuel El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 951 51 60 43
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Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 IPTV Spain Tel: 951 390 567
Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA CÓMPETA Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225 LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225 PUENTE DON MANUEL Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225
Windows & Doors
Solicitors UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS
Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74
Solar
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Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com
Official Manufacturer
Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75
Work Opportunities Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Retail Eyes
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House Martins
Mobility
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Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
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Swimming Pool Heating
Property Care and Management Services
Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226
Pet Supplies Como Piensos Tel: 951 51 61 18
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in OCTOBER 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. and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the 1st THURSDAY of the month from 12noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at Bar Atila, Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, open the box, bingo and a guest speaker. For further details please contact 676772693 or email lake.vinuela@yahoo.co.uk LUX MUNDI Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Friday only 11.00am to 13.00pm. Tel.952 543 334 Email: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.luxmundi.org CHURCH SERVICES Saturday Catholic Mass. 18.00h summer. Sunday Anglican Church of St. Barnabas (IERE). 11.00h. Morning Prayer OCTOBER COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS Sunday 12th – Ecumenical Harvest Blessing at the Centre. Time 12.30h. Monday 13th – Centre closed for Public Holiday. Thursday 16th – Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Ramero) 6.45am,Algarrobo (Lidle) 7.15am, Caleta 7.20am and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30am, PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Monday 20th – Funeral Talk. Please come and join friends and listen to a presentation on how funeral services and funeral plans work in Spain.
To advertise call 637 028 873
Refreshments available. Time 11.30 – 13.00h. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 28th29th/30th Excursion to Ruidera National Park. Ticket Price 200 Euros sharing a double room, single supplement 40 Euros, and the price includes transport, full board accommodation, lunch on the third day, and visit to the bodega, guided tour, insurance. A non-refundable of 50 Euros deposit required. Last date for booking 17th October and there is a maximum of 40 people. Departure times Algarrobo (Lidle) 8.15h, Caleta 8.20h, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 8.30h, Viñuela (Football Ground) 9.00h.
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For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site. FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobillaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185 Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm. Charity shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 1.30pm. TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB The Trapiche Social Club meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 Velez-Malaga 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 We now meet on a 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 LOCAL MARKETS Every Tuesday Trapiche Farmers Market 10-2 COMPETA 11th OCTOBER 'Talent in Competa' artists will work and show some of their works nearby the 'plaza almijara' next to the Church at the Paseo de las Tradiciones. from 11:00 till 15:00
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CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO
Charming 4 bedroom villa (96m2) with guest studio (28m2) in tranquil setting close to village. Kitchen/diner, living room & family bathroom. Pretty established garden. Shaded dining terraces & roof terrace with fabulous country views. Excellent access. EPC rating F
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285,000 euro
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225,000 euro
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249,000 euro
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ARENAS Beautiful villa in small development. Provides max of privacy with 3 double bedrooms incl. en suite bathrooms, luxury kitchen, swimming pool, large terrace and stunning views to Mediterranean and mountains. Ideal holiday home or investment. Awaiting EPC Ref: C3408
298,000 euro
CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA
Pretty town house within walking distance to all the local amenities. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fitted kitchen, sitting room & dining room. Great outside space, large terrace with coastal views. Ideal permanent , holiday or rental potential. Awaiting EPC Ref: C1143
99,000 euro
Stunning modern villa with mountain and coastal views. Spacious 158m2 accommodation of: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, f/f kitchen & open plan living/dining room. Fabulous pool terrace, casita with summer kitchen, plus car port and ample parking. EPC rating E Ref: T787
325,000 euro