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Welcome to the June issue of Key to Mijas Costa. No competition winner this time around, so keep sending in your photos. Next issue is in August, so we would like some bright photos of summer fun if you would like to share them with our readers. Someone has turned up the heat switch so summer has now well and truly arrived. Lots for you to enjoy in the summer issue of Key to Mijas Costa including a “taster” of a book written recently by one of the locals, Jan Constable, about her adventures in the Middle East called “The Adventures of a Girl Wearing Pearls” which you will find on page 20. As usual for this time of year, there are plenty of diverse events that will take place in the coming weeks from Art

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Exhibitions to live music to the La Cala Feria which you will find on page 24. Updates can always be found on the Key to Mijas Costa Facebook page. Keeping your dog healthy in summer is always a challenge. Joanna Fleur Oxley gives some expert advice on page 26. In view of the huge hacking scandals that have rocked the globe recently, Computer City advises on the best ways to protect your home computer. More information on page 31. As always, our Restaurant Guide in this issue is from pages 41 – 59. You will find updates on all your favourites including what they have on offer for the summer season plus a good selection of new restaurants for you to try. Enjoy the summer and see you next time!

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KEY BEAUTY Marbella Beauty Academy Summer Make-Up Trends

By Marbella Beauty Academy

As we approach summer 2017 let’s take a minute to remember the 2016 make-up looks, Rainbow highlighter, over load contouring and more matte lip kits than ever seen. This summer it’s time to cool all that down as it’s going to be a scorcher. We want to go back to dewy skin, glossy lips and natural fluffy eyebrows. LIPS- It’s officially time to retire your matte lipstick and bring out your Glosses! It makes you look fresh giving you dimension, shine and youth. The colour of the Season is Orange! My favourite look is Apricot lips with bronzed skin and matching Apricot blush on the cheeks! It is a real winner for a summery look. Pale skins can still rock this look but if you want a more subdued look, nude gloss with nothing but sunglasses and a Kaftan always looks sexy on the beach. Cheeks Matching your lip gloss and blusher was all the range on the runways of S/S fashions week.

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Brows When it comes to brows, it’s out with the overdone “dramatic” squared off Instagram arches it is starting to look a bit dated. Naturally groomed, straight brows or scruffy brushed up make you look younger. Give the tweezers and powders a rest and reach for tinted gel to hold freshly brushed brows, and if needed fill in with pencil. This is only some of the many looks coming this summer. For festival party lovers, sparkles are not just for Christmas, seen at the S/S 2017 Luisa Beccaria models lids were loaded with sparkle packed shadows. Also flower crowns are out! For the boho lovers, trade in your crown for embellishments on your chest and arms either with glitter or flowers - this will look awesome for a pool party or Festival! MBA…….. HAVE SOME AMAZING NEW 1 DAY MASTERCLASSES FOR YOU TO CHANGE YOUR IMAGE, LEARN A SKILL OR REFRESH YOUR MAKE-UP SKILLS!!

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KEY BEAUTY High Standards of Excellence in Hairdressing, Beauty and Customer Care

By Forum Hair & Beauty Spa

Forum is a lively, modern salon providing high standards of excellence in hairdressing, beauty and customer care. Let our team of friendly, yet highly dedicated and experienced hair stylists, turn your hair dreams into reality using products from L’Oreal.

system....just pop in or call for a consultation. Finally, upstairs we have Zoe of Deja Vu Tattoos providing piercings and body art tattooing.

Forum also provides a portfolio of cutting edge beauty services and luxury pampering treatments.

Coming to Forum next month is the ultimate in non surgical face and body lifting .......it is brand new on the market and is being launched next month so check our Facebook page for more details for dates!

Our highly-trained beauty therapists will provide a prescriptive consultation to access your individual needs, using our specialist spa treatments and facials to deliver visible results. Enjoy our various massages including relaxing back and shoulder, aromatherapy and Swedish. Also available is choice of luxury manicure and pedicure treatments and gel and acrylic nail extensions, not forgetting non chip Shellac and Halo polishes for that long lasting finish.

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For appointments and more information please call 952 599 098 or check FB forumspa2002.

We offer a wide selection of spa facials suitable for all types of skin using products and equipment from Guinot, Mary Cohr and Christina Zahawi of Israel providing fantastic results from just a deep cleanse to a skin altering course of treatments. Our most popular are Mary Cohr Cathio Vital Galvanic Facial to cleanse, hydrate and brighten the skin and their latest lifting facial the CathioLift which helps to improve the contours of the face, neck and jaw line to create the ultimate result in just one session. A course of treatments will have the added benefits of softer, brighter and more supple skin, however, still as popular as ever is the fabulous Guinot Hydradermie....the “Rolls Royce” of all facials. Please check our special offer which includes a diamond tip microdermabrasion facial....perfect for that deep-down cleanse to prepare the skin for the summer months ahead. Also available in the salon is semi permanent make up, individual eyelash extensions, botox and dermal fillers and custom tailored hair extensions....stylish, sexy and absolutely safe, expertly created for the look of your dreams, with 20 years experience and all systems covered....micro loop, micro links, nano beads, pre bonded, plait and fusion

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KEY FEATURE 5 Do’s for being Self-employed in Spain During 2016, Costa Women launched an ebook called Spain & Me. One of the chapters covered 10 do’s for being self-employed in Spain by Joanna Styles of http://www. guidetomalaga.com. The first 5 tips are abridged below and you can download the whole ebook at https://costawomen. com/help/contact. “The employment situation in Spain ranks among the worst in the EU. As well as high unemployment, wages are notoriously low while hours can be extremely long. And your contract may only be temporary. An obvious solution is to go the self-employed route. Not only will you be your own boss doing what you want to do, you’ll be able to decide how and when you want to do it. This sounds like the perfect scenario and not for nothing are small and medium enterprises the backbone of the Spanish economy. But while being self-employed is a great option especially in today’s internet-driven world, there are some pitfalls and obstacles on the way. In addition, Spain isn’t particularly selfemployed friendly. However, with careful planning there’s no reason why you can’t make a success of going it alone. 1. Know your Niche Before you become officially self-employed, take a look at what you’re going to offer. To make a success of going it alone, you need to offer a unique service or product, or do something better than your competitors. Define your unique selling points (USPs). These will help you in two ways: firstly, to market your service or product and by extension, get clients; and secondly, help you define your market niche so you know who to target.

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2. Do your Market Research first To make a success of your self-employment, you need to sell your service or product. But first you need to find your clients. Don’t underestimate the Spanish market – it’s almost always bigger than you think. For example, on the Costa del Sol 87 per cent of the registered population is Spanish. Importantly for businesses, the Spanish population is much more stable than the expat – foreigners tend to come and go while the Spanish will stay for several years. Even if your Spanish language skills (see 3 below) aren’t fluent, you can still provide the Spaniards with your services or products. For example, as a copywriter I can give Spanish businesses help with their marketing materials in English. 3. Learn Spanish In many parts of Spain popular with expats it’s often all too easy to get by with nothing more than a few words in Spanish. After all, everyone speaks some English and you can always resort to sign language. But if you’re hoping to make a serious go of being self-employed in Spain you need to make the effort to learn Spanish to a reasonable level. 4. Go Legal Once you’ve made the decision to go self-employed, you need to do it legally. Don’t be tempted by payments in cash, by PayPal etc. You might be able to stay under the taxman’s radar for a bit (and only then if you manage to keep your earnings low), but sooner or later you will have to register. 5. Take Professional Advice In the beginning, take professional advice from an accountant about tax rates, invoicing, expenses and filing tax returns. https://costawomen.com is a free website for Women moving to, or living in Spain.

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KEY HEALTH Your Smile Makeover in Calahonda!

By Dr Belinda Pamos, Sonrisa

Research shows that quite a lot of people lack confidence when smiling or even having a photo taken, and that they are concerned about the impact of their smiles on first impressions, such as at job interviews, business meetings or when meeting a romantic candidate.

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KEY HEALTH The Sparkle is back in my Eyes What is Sea Buckthorn Oil? Sea Buckthorn is a berry bush found in Asia and Europe. The berry has been used in traditional Asian medicine for more than a thousand years. In the past few decades, scientists from the University of Turku, Finland, have carried out extensive research into sea buckthorn which has resulted in improved understanding of the health effects the berry has to offer. Sea buckthorn oil is rich in beta carotene, vitamins and omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9. Why take Omega 7 ®? Dry Eyes? Dry Mouth? Intimate Dryness? Modern research has found that sea buckthorn oil is an important source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (particularly Omega 7). Polyunsaturated fatty acids are important structural components of mucous membranes which form the protective lubricating lining of internal organs such as vaginal, digestive and respiratory tracts, as well as the surface of the eyes and mouth. Mucous membranes may become dry as a result of ageing or environmental factors. Sea buckthorn oil may therefore help to maintain healthy mucous membranes, as a source of nutrients required to main their structure and function. Linda Lusardi Loves Omega 7 “It has been life changing for me, I no longer need my eye drops and Omega 7 benefits so many other areas of the body that it is a must in my daily routine” Q. How did you discover Omega 7? A. I wanted natural help for my dry eyes, which have plagued me for about 10 years. I was tired of using drops and feeling uncomfortable. I found out that other people with my problem use sea buckthorn oil to provide moisture from the inside. Q. Tell us more about your problem A. My eyes felt dry and gritty most days, and also they would become red and sore. It would flare up when I was under artificial lighting, in air conditioned rooms or when I wore false eyelashes. It also seemed to worsen after I had my two children. I was forced to use eye drops every single morning. If I ever forgot my drops, my eyes would be terrible all day and people would think I’d been crying! Q. How has Omega 7 helped you? A. No more eye drops and no more discomfort! With TV and

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photographic work I do, it’s important that my eyes look clear and healthy. Omega 7 has helped me achieve that. Q. How long did it take to work for you? A. I took two capsules in the morning and two at night and I started to see an improvement in a fortnight. After a few more weeks I was able to stop using my eye drops. Q. Do you recommend it to others? A. Absolutely! It has been life changing for me. Sea buckthorn benefits so many other areas of the body that it is now a must in my daily routine. Pharma Nord’s Omega 7 is made to such high standards that I know my health is in good hands. 100% natural. Totally unique.

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KEY HEALTH Vithas Xanit International Hospital Are you looking for an International hospital in southern Spain, with both an excellent reputation as well as access to some of the best doctors in the country? Well if this is the case then please read on….. Vithas Xanit International Hospital is situated in Benalmadena and is a centre of reference on the Costa del Sol. The Hospital belongs to the Vithas Healthcare Group and was accredited by “The International Joint Commission” in July 2014 for its high standards of safety and quality care. Vithas Xanit has become the ninth hospital in Spain and the first private centre in Andalucia to receive this accreditation from an organisation which is recognised on a worldwide scale. The hospital itself has a team made up of more than 680 professionals, 250 of whom are medical experts, recognised on a national and international scale. The hospital offers a team that are multi-lingual, whilst providing their clients with the highest quality healthcare service to patients using the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. A large percentage of the team speak excellent English, which is always critical when dealing with medical matters. Furthermore, Vithas Xanit International Hospital has an International Services Department which is available 24 hours a day, to deal with its International clients. This department offers a personalised service to foreign patients in 16 languages, including English. This team provides a valuable service to clients by detailing appointment information, specialist details and pricing information, as required. Furthermore, the hospital provides more than 40 medical specialities as well as an extensive and complex directory of services using the most up-to-date technology. The hospital is renowned for The Vithas Xanit Oncological Institute (IOX) and for the Cardiology Unit.

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• The Xanit Oncological Institute incorporates all of the different aspects which are related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Their successful model is a replica of the best international Oncological Hospitals and incorporates specific units for different types of cancers. • The Cardiology Unit is equipped to treat patients with any type of cardiovascular illness using the most advanced technology. Dr. Hans-Joachim Schäefers, an internationally recognised Cardiologist, has recently joined the Cardiac Surgery team at the hospital. At Vithas Xanit International their belief is that quality is a form of thinking and acting, which is linked to ethical care and good healthcare results. Their work is based upon a quality control programme, with protocols and standards in place. In addition to this, Vithas Xanit is the first private hospital in Andalucia to obtain an accreditation from The Committee for Ethical Healthcare on behalf of the Ministry of Health for the Andalucian Government. Vithas Xanit International Hospital has various centers throughout Malaga province, to support the main hospital located in Benalmadena: 1. Xanit Fuengirola, is a centre offering medical specialities. 2. Vithas Xanit Limonar is a center for medical specialities in Malaga which offers patients the most innovative techniques and protocols in Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology. The centre also provides external consultations in specialities related to Oncology. Vithas Xanit is a Preferred Partner of “medilink” offering a full range of services that you would expect from a private hospital. For more information on Vithas Xanit or any of our other Preferred Partners please call “medilink” on: 952 93 38 76…. or if you would like to source additional information on Vithas Xanit, its team, its services, etc then please reference there website (which is available in English) - www.vithas.es/Benalmadena.

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KEY HEALTH What is Acupressure with Meridian Massage? Being a Complementary Therapist with almost 20 years of experience, I have always looked ‘beyond’ what a client presents me with. I have always relied on my intuition to ‘fathom out’ why, how and from where the problem originates – and it’s hardly ever where the client thought it was! It is for this reason that I have always been attracted to Chinese medicine and its holistic approach to healing. I have recently completed an in-depth course on Acupressure with Meridian Massage, which involved many, many hours of study which I admit, took over my life. I am now very happy to report that I am now qualified to treat clients, happy in the knowledge that all of my guinea pigs survived! Meridian Massage, drawn from the ancient tradition of Classical Chinese Massage is applied in the context of our modern Western world. It is a combination of elements of Classical Chinese medical theory, Western massage techniques and Chinese massage techniques. Chinese Classical Medicine has its roots in Taoism, the main philosophy of ancient China about 5000 years ago. You may have heard of Yin and Yang. This dynamism is a fundamental principle of Chinese medicine. It is all about balance and har-

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By Patricia Kaines

mony within the body and in Nature. Qi, pronounced chee, is another fundamental part of Chinese medicine. Qi is the energy of life. Qi flows through the body within Meridians (channels). These meridians cannot be seen, just as Qi cannot be seen. They are located in anatomically precise lines throughout the body. Qi is stored, transformed and released by Organs. Every meridian is rooted to an Organ. To access the Qi, we use Acupoints. These points can be found in anatomical places along a meridian where it can be ‘treated’ or contacted in order to help Qi return to its balanced flow. As long as Qi is plentiful and flowing through all the meridians, life is also balanced and harmonious. As a practitioner, I have learnt how to use the flow of Qi in the meridians and the acupoints to directly support and re-balance the Qi to resolve the root of physical ailments. I am now offering Acupressure with Meridian Massage treatments at Clinica Medicare in La Cala de Mijas and also in Fuengirola. If you would like to find out more about this wonderful therapy or would like to book a treatment, please call me on 666 170 868 or the Clinic on 952 835 776.

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KEY HEALTH Sport & Remedial Therapy Sport and Remedial therapy should be designed to the individual. You are unique, and any problems that you suffer from, whether they are injuries or just aches and pains, are specific to you, and your treatment should reflect that. Postural, medical and historical background checks are crucial to your treatment, as they help the therapist in determining a treatment for your specific needs, finding root causes for pain and injuries that need aid in healing. The therapist should be professionally trained in multiple techniques e.g. trigger point, myofascial, deep tissue, sport, physical therapy, that will aid in pain relief and rehabilitation. The therapist should also give you advice on how to stop the problem returning. Being able to pinpoint problem event

By Mike Izon, Sport Massage Marbella cycles and help in breaking them will improve your mobility and prevent pain and injury. If all you need is a relaxing, de-stressing massage, there are many therapists in spas, beauty salons and private practice that can accommodate this. However, if you have aches or pains, want to improve your mobility, have injuries from sport or accident, or want to improve your sports performance, then this is for you. Any age, level of mobility or level of sport will be helped by regular treatments. You will not only release physical aches and pains, but also reduce the risk of physical injury. With over 20 years of experience, and 10 years helping people here in Spain, you can come to the clinic in Fuengirola or have treatment in the privacy of your home, 7 days per week.

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KEY HEALTH Tasty Vegetarian Meals

By Jon Stark

Previously, like a lot of young men, I had a very poor diet. I was the type of person that would drink loads of sugary drinks, goods from the bakery and meat. About three years ago I took up a vegetarian cooking class that changed my way of looking at food. I got to learn how to cook better options of food that still taste good! What I learned was that vegetarian food is knowing how to season your vegetables. That’s why I subsequently took up a nutritionist course - to learn how the body works, what it needs and how to supply it with the right nutrients to keep it in good health. I suggest you start gently and then expand your taste buds! The first thing is that it would be a good idea to add juicing or blending to your diet, which is a great way to add the 7-aday vegetables and fruit that is recommended by any doctor to keep your body health. Why not try mixing a combination of fruit and vegetables? For example, you could add some spinach, 6 strawberries, a cup of water, tsp. maca powder, tsp. Organic Super Mix (it’s made of chlorella, spirulina, barley grass and wheatgrass). You might also want to add a banana or kiwi fruit to taste. The super mix is great for those with an underactive thyroid. It will activate your metabolism thanks to the iodine as well as detoxify your body from the inside from heavy metals and toxins that we absorb from pollution and other contaminants which need a little help to expel them from the body. Another thing we should all try is to add more raw vegetables to our diet. The reason for this is to achieve great enzymes, vitamins, and phytonutrients from your vegetables, that will make your body thrive, not just survive. Here is a very simple, but tasty vegetarian recipe.

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Raw Courgette Pasta with Bolognaise Sauce Ingredients Pasta: 1 courgette spiralised in a Spiromat Bolognaise Sauce: 1 tsp Coconut Virgin Extra Oil 1Onion, diced 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed 4 Sun-dried Tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 Red Pepper (2 if small), thinly sliced 4 Fresh Tomatoes, diced 1 cup Natural Cashew Nuts, blended 1 tsp. Himalayan Pink Salt 2 tbsp. Oregano 1 and a half tbsp Cumin Powder ½ tsp. Black Pepper 200ml Tomato Sauce (approx) ½ Cup Water (if necessary) First prepare the Bolognaise, add the coconut oil to a pan with the onion, garlic and red pepper. Fry it all in the pan until it starts to get soft. Add the spices and the sun dried tomatoes. Let it cook slowly. Next add the fresh diced tomatoes and cook for a little longer. Once almost cooked, add the cashews and let it soak up the moisture. Now add the tomato sauce and, if needed, the water. The Bolognaise sauce should be nice and thick. Tip Personally, I like to pass over the Bolognaise sauce with a hand blender and then pulse through it all to make it smooth and creamy.

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KEY HOLISTIC SoundCoaching by Christine Heckel SoundCoaching by Christine Heckel is a new way of Lifestyle Relaxation Coaching for better health, happiness, vitality and balance. Christine enjoys inspiring others leading a balanced and fulfilled life through her passion for sound therapy and holistic insights. Christine herself has had major improvements In her health using sound massage therapy during a time when she was suffering serious illness. It has changed her life completely to a much more balanced, happy and healthy life. We are all affected by sound, whether soothing sounds of bird singing or less relaxing sound of cars or loud music. All sounds have a profound effect on our emotions and well-being. Science has proven that our brain waves change into much more relaxing state, even into very deep relaxing states of mind, when listening to certain sound frequencies. Sound vibrations of singing bowls and gongs may offer you a variety of benefits, aside deep relaxation, liberating pains and tension in the physical body, helping with sleeping disorder, balancing the bio-systems of our body, connecting to our inner wisdom – it is said that we carry all the answers in ourselves. Our body may recuperate, regenerate, detox. Deep relaxation is essential for a long, healthy and happy life! We would like to introduce the newest edition “Relaxed Mind”,

with deep relaxing and harmonious sounds of Christine’s therapy singing bowls, gongs, flute, chimes, bells and voice. A wonderful medley of deep relaxing sounds, which may take you on a one hour journey. With this music we offer you the sounds and vibrations, which may help you to take time for yourself and clear your mind, to centre and balance. Relaxed Mind is great for relaxation and meditation, for healing, deep sleep, studying and yoga. Just sit in a comfortable position and breath in and out, which tends to slow you down so you can be aware of the harmony of life that is already here. We are all moving too fast. By breathing naturally in and out, your mind and body will relax and then your mind awakens. The deep relaxing sounds of the therapy singing bowls, gongs and other instruments may help to cleanse the mind. Not suitable when driving or managing machines. For more information please contact Christine by calling +34 667 43 88 29 or send a message to ch@christine-heckel.com or click on the QR code in the advert below. Christine Heckel is the only representative of the Peter Hess Academy Spain and the only reseller Peter Hess® quality singing bowls in Spain. In her courses and workshops, she teaches how to use singing bowls for self-application as well as for health professionals.

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KEY SPORTS Champions League & Golf Roundup Leicester were eliminated at the quarter final stage of the Champions League to Athletico Madrid after a hotly disputed penalty where Albrighton appeared to trip Griezmann outside of the box gave Madrid a 1-0 win. Leicester could only manage a 1-1 draw in the home tie, Jamie Vardy giving them half an hour of hope after scrambling an equaliser. Athletico went through 2-1 on aggregate. ‘Athletico showed their class in the first half and were on top. However Leicester changed their system in the second half and were spirited – 2 chances were cleared off the line,’ said a supporter who attended the match. ‘Leicester can be proud of their run in the Champions League – but it was never a penalty in the first leg. Another observer remarked, ‘In the afternoon before the kick-off, it was nice to see all the Spanish supporters in their shirts, scarfs, hats and flags sitting out in the pubs in the sunshine in Leicester City centre, it was like being in Spain, well apart from the beach anyway. But then again Madrid hasn’t got a beach either has it? 2017 MASTERS GOLF (April 6-9) Danny Willett began the defence of his Masters title with a double bogey at the first. England had 11 representatives in the tournament, more than ever before (in 2002 only Sir Nick Faldo and Lee Westwood competed.) High Winds, High Drama Jordan Spieth took 9 on the 15th, the conditions the toughest the course had played for a decade. At the end of the second day’s play, four were tied for the lead: Charley Hoffman, Garcia, Pieters and Fowler on 4 under par. Not so many crickets croaking this year. Garcia missed 3 birdie putts in round 3 and was paired with Justin Rose in the final round – the first European final round pairing in Masters history. The course was set up for a very low score on the final days play and it developed into a duel between the two players. Garcia made 2 birdies in the first 5 holes to move 3 shots clear at 8 under par. However, 2 Rose birdies closed the gap to a shot after 7 holes. Rose’s birdie putt at the 8th dropped to level it up, although Garcia missed from a few feet for a birdie himself.

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Spieth in the Pond Again on the 12th Jordan Spieth never looked totally comfortable with the 12th in this year’s tournament (over hit, under hit) and put in the water again in the final round. Matt Kuchar holed in one on the 16th, signed the ball and passed it to a child in the crowd. 2 Garcia bogeys meant Rose had a 2 shot lead going into the 12th. Garcia’s shots started going wayward and into trees, Rose should have gone 3 up at the 13th but didn’t, the putt rolled by. Garcia birdied the 14th to move to 7 under a shot back from Rose. A high iron and putt for an eagle moved Garcia to 9 under then Rose birdied for 9 under. All square then at the 16th, both players put their 8 irons on the green a few feet away from the hole like at a pitch and putt. Rose holed right to left for a birdie while Garcia left his easier putt short and again Rose had the shot advantage. Rose bogeyed the 17th while Garcia parred and it was all square again. Garcia had a putt to win on the final green but it rolled past on the right and the contest went into a play-off. Garcia holed from 18 feet at the first play-off hole to win his first Major on the Late Seve Ballesteros 60th birthday. Rocco Forte Open (May 18-21) Cadiz’s Alvaro Quiros returned to winning ways with victory in the Rocco Forte Open at Verdura in Sicily. Going into the final round 5 shots clear, Quiros eventually won at the second play-off hole after he and South Africa’s Zander Lombard had finished on 14 under par. Quiros had hardly contended the past 2 or 3 seasons and started the event with a ranking of 703. This is his 7th European Tour victory, his last coming in Dubai in 2011. BMW Championship, Wentworth (25-28 May) Once upon a time when the likes of David Howell and Johan Edfors were winning the BMW Championship held at Wentworth, the British television viewer could watch all 4 days play of the tournament live. Now you get an hour of highlights on Saturday and Sunday evening. At the start of the final day’s play, 6 players were tied in second place on 5 under par. Australian Andrew Dodt led but fell away, Francesco Molinari was leading in the early rounds, then fell out of the top 10 but managed to claw back in the closing holes for a runner-up spot and 9 under par finish. Sweden’s Alex Noren won the tournament with an 11 under par total equalling the course record with a 62.

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KEY FEATURE The Adventures of a Girl Wearing Pearls About the Author Jan Constable came late to writing but found her forte recounting her amazing and sometimes hair-raising experiences to friends and colleagues, which she decided to commit to paper. Born and brought up near London, Jan was educated at The Lady Eleanor Holles School in West London and in her spare time enjoyed playing tennis and sailing. Her early working life included stints in both London and Paris where she worked at the British Embassy. In 1970 at the age of 27, she found herself catapulted into Dubai as a result of her husband’s job. Dubai then was an unknown desert kingdom lapped by the Persian Gulf. Always assuming that her destiny lay somewhere in rural England, she was not exactly equipped for this extraordinary adventure. How dull her life would have been and her tales of “The Adventures of a Girl Wearing Pearls” would never have seen the light of day! Jan never returned to live in the UK permanently and now lives in Spain. Taster of “The Adventures of a Girl Wearing Pearls” Bombshell! I will never forget May 8th 1970 as it was the day my life, as I knew it, was to irrevocably change forever. Mike, my husband, had been posted to Dubai in the Trucial Oman States at a time when nobody had even heard of Dubai and the only information that could be gleaned from the Board of Trade was that it imported massive quantities of gold, had no official exports and was hideously hot during the summer. In those days, there was no option and wives were expected to accompany their husbands wherever they were posted, donning a stiff upper lip at all times or, more to the point, being seen and not heard. I think it was called towing the line! It was with total fear and trepidation that we advanced towards the dreaded day, with so many plans and so much to do, not least of which was stocking up on essentials, as back then Dubai was not the shopping Mecca that it is today. I was briefed as to what was available and what I should definitely consider taking with me, and one considerable item was cosmetics. To that end I can vividly remember visiting Elizabeth Arden in Bond Street and attempting to order enough cosmetics to last a year; it sounds quite preposterous now. Oh, and J-cloths — why I thought we needed about 500 I will never know; and then there was the question of hosting company soirées which would require, as far as I could make out, buying up the whole of Mappin & Webb. What a nightmare!

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For clothes, it was suggested that one should take a sufficient amount to cover every eventuality, but what was every eventuality, I wondered. My first priority was to be well-turned-out at all times, disregarding the sweltering temperatures; consequently, I embarked on a dizzy round of shopping and fittings for cocktail dresses, evening dresses and tea dresses, as well as all the other essentials, including tennis, golf and swimming gear. At this stage, I really had no idea at all as to whether my acquisitions would be appropriate or whether I would need to be covered from head to toe in a black abaya and burka, or indeed if I would ever see the light of day, this being an Arab country where women did not have too many rights. The dreaded day was fast approaching, the packers had been, the house was let, the car was sold, our lovely dog Lucy was going to stay with my parents and numerous farewell parties had been attended. It was like sleepwalking into an abyss. Our farewells had been made. ‘When will we see you again?’ chums chorused. ‘Not sure,’ was the reply, ‘maybe sooner rather than later’. May 8th had arrived and I was dressed to kill in one of my beautiful new outfits, in retrospect more appropriate for Ladies’ Day at Ascot than for heading to the desert. We were driven to Heathrow by my parents and joined there by Mike’s parents and chums, and this was when realization dawned — there was no going back. I managed to get through immigration but then it was a total collapse of ‘stout party’, the stout party being me. On reflection, I think I cried all the way to Dubai. Oh what misery, even my beautiful new clothes didn’t lift the spirits or the wonderment of being on my first international flight, or the concern of the cabin crew. My poor Mike was wondering just what could be done to console me; I think I kept saying ‘I want to go home’ but we were helterskeltering into the unknown, possibly both as terrified as each other. “The Girl Wearing Pearls” is available for worldwide delivery in paperback and eBook form and also available to download using iphones and other Apple Apps via Lulu.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com or locally here in Spain directly from Jan on 0034 952 491 359/ 0034 689 704 060 for 13 Euros. Key to Mijas Costa FB page will be posting about the book launch at Café Boulevard in La Cala this summer. Watch this space… Blog www.tiptoeingintothebloodyabroad.com Email – janstable@gmail.com Facebook – The Adventures of a Girl Wearing Pearls Twitter – @janstable

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KEY MUSIC Techno Top 5 Marvis Dee – Subconcious Jacking Detroit style track on Dublin’s Lime Street Music Digs Diy – Loop Da Loop 5 years old but quality piece of percussive deep house Mozambo & Max Liese ft Julia Church – Vapours (DeusEx Maschine Remix) Excellent Swedish deep house

By Steve Billingham Trinadadian Deep – Italness Funky drums and laidback keys, very Summery sounding. The stand-out track on the guidance ep on Cologne’s Rough House Rosie label. Timebase – Tasty Green Marbella Pete is a bleepy analogue jam while Tasty Green is a funky Detroit type track. As played by Colin Dale, Purveyors of Fine Funk and 2 Funky. Hear the tracks on the sbillingham888 soundcloud page.

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KEY EVENTS Art Exhibitions Taste of Spain at Arte y Cocina Restaurante, Calle Miguel de Cervantes, 15, Fuengirola until 30th June from 19.00 to 23.00. Closed Mondays. An interesting collection of paintings combining influences based on James Joyce and Miguel de Cervantes and other Spanish related themes by Roger Thomas Cummiskey, Irish Artist. Bloomsday Mr RoHs present for the second year an art exhibition by local Joycean Roger Cummiskey of a selection of seven original charcoal drawings based around James Joyce and friends. Until 29th June. Open daily 12-16 h and 19-24 h. Closed Sundays. Organised by Ayuntamiento de Mijas Sundown Sounds Every Thursday outside the Town Hall in La Cala from 9pm

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in June & July. Mijas Auditorium Saturday 24th June – Johnny G & The Legends of Soul. Saturday 22nd July – Johnny G & The Sounds of the 70s. Wednesday 16th August – Elvis Friday 25th August – Johnny G Murs to Mars. More info – www.livemusicmijas.es Feria de La Cala 21st – 25th July. Music by the Sea At 21.00 at Plaza del Torreon, La Cala Friday 11th August Adriana La Pimienta Friday 8th August – Andalucia: Suenos de Zarazuela & Opera Friday 18th August – Mijas Village Choir For any other events and updates, please see Key to Mijas Costa Facebook Page.

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KEY FEATURE Natural Family Photography in Mijas Costa Jess specialises in Wedding, Family, Pregnancy, Boudoir, and creative business branding photography and has a natural flair for capturing authentic moments. Below Jess tells us about her family photography business and how you too can make the most out of the stunning locations that surround us. “For me family photography is about capturing the real essence of a family and their unique family bond; playing, laughing, smiling, sometimes even crying, around those they love in familiar surroundings. It always works well when photographing children to not confine them to a small space, and allow them to play freely & naturally. That is why living by the Andalucían Coast is the perfect place to have your family photo-shoot. We have the perfect weather, and Children will happily play for hours at the beach and will be entertained by the simplest of things; looking for shells, sealife in the rock-pools, building sandcastles, paddling etc... My style of photography is very relaxed and natural, and

By Wedding & Portrait Photographer Jess Petrie.

I encourage families to do their own thing whilst I document their time together using my artistic vision. The best photos are not staged and cannot be re-created, they have to be captured in that exact moment, and that is what I am really good at. The best time for a photo-shoot outdoor is either at dawn or evening, during the day the sunlight is too harsh and it can be uncomfortably hot too. Really it’s just a couple of hours out as a family, having fun, and making a new friend who will take beautiful photographs of you all. Before the photo-shoot I always advise on colour schemes for what to wear, and help with any ideas you may have. I love hanging out with families, it’s always a spontaneous and fun adventure and I promise to provide you with beautiful photographs of you and your family that will keep you remembering those precious moments, even when time passes by.” Jess is offering her photography services at a reduced price just for the Summer.

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KEY PETS Keeping your Dog Healthy in Summer With summer here already in this issue I will give you my top tips on keeping your dog healthy in the heat. With over 26 years of working with dogs as a professional groomer and dietician, these tips are based on my experience of having worked with dogs as my life’s passion. I’m one of the lucky few who can say I love my job! Prevention is key so here are my tips on things you can do to help keep your dogs in great condition, helping to prevent common problems: Ears - Simply clean ears weekly (do not use cotton ear buds) using my best selling product Colloidal Liquid Silver (check out my Facebook page called Natures Secrets RUS pets). Spray inside of ears to help keep fungus, bacteria and mite infections at bay. Pads and Paws - Avoid walking your dogs between 12pm and 4pm due to the hot floors that could burn your dog’s delicate pads within seconds. Oil pads with any natural oil once a week (my 3in1 miracle oil is 100% natural and organic). Spray inside of pads daily with colloidal liquid silver to help keep pads healthy and help reduce itching and inflammation. Remember good pad care is one of the most important parts of a dog’s health. Sore pads can not only cause pain and distress and constant licking and chewing but long term could cause damage to pads resulting in pain in other joints. Add Colloidal liquid silver (just a few mls) to your dog’s water bowl. Liquid silver not only sterilises the water (NASA use it) but kills parasites like Guardia - a huge problem here in Spain that

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causes upset tummy which can be on and off and cause long term damage to the colon Mouth, Gums and Teeth - Spray corners of mouth and teeth and gums twice weekly with liquid silver and use organic coconut oil to brush teeth weekly to help keep clean and free from bacteria. Skin and Coat - spray every few days with liquid silver to keep fungus, bacteria, fleas, ticks and mozzies at bay. Use after swimming. Keep coat free from undercoat and use coconut oil on areas with little fur to hydrate. If your dog starts limping or holding paws up, check inside the paws as bee stings are a common problem at this time of year. Unlike wasp stings, bees leave the stinger in, so it’s important this is removed to prevent more venom going into the body. Spray area with liquid silver and watch your dog for signs of inflammation or breathing problems. Seek veterinarian help if worried. Lastly and it seems silly to even write this, BUT I still read daily sad stories of dogs dying in cars - never leave your dog in your car, even with windows open. Temperatures can reach dangerous levels in minutes and remember walking your dog around an open market in the heat of June, July and August is not recommended. Enjoy your summer and if you would like my advice concerning dog health care, please go to my Facebook page - Compassionate Grooming by Joanna Fleur Oxley- and message me directly. For grooming appointments please be aware I am fully booked up to 10 days in advance during the summer.

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KEY MOTOR F1 & Moto GP Calendar Here are the dates of the F1 and Moto GP races for this issue: F1 June 25: AZERBAIJAN, Baku July 9: AUSTRIA, Spielberg July 16: UNITED KINGDOM, Silverstone July 30: HUNGARY, Budapest

Moto GP June 25: NETHERLANDS, Assen July 2: GERMANY, Sachsenring Aug 6: CZECH REPUBLIC, Brno Aug 13: AUSTRIA, Spielberg

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KEY COMPUTERS Do You Really Need to Pay for Antivirus Software?

By Computer City

Anybody who accesses the internet can benefit from knowing about various antivirus programmes that enable you to stay safe while online. Accessing websites leaves the way open for unscrupulous people to infect your computer. By installing suitable software, you can prevent viruses from invading your computer.

for suspicious behaviour, such as a programme attempting to access files it shouldn’t. The choice is yours! Just make sure you install an antivirus on your computer and update it regularly.

It’s a free world out there! But should you trust your digital security to a free programme? There are plenty of free options, including free basic programmes from the same developers that also offer for-pay packages. On the free side are some solid and reputable antivirus programmes for Windows machines, Avast free antivirus, AVG Antivirus and Bitdefender antivirus free are just some of the free antiviruses out there. Microsoft itself even offers Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows Vista and Windows 7. On Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, it’s rebranded as Windows Defender and built into the system. Either version will scan your system for bad actors and keep a constant vigil on downloaded files. There are many more paid anti-virus programmes from well-known names like McAfee, Norton/Symantec, Kaspersky and ESET smart security. Paid programmes generally offer many additional features, which can be helpful depending on what kind of computer owner you are. The main differences between free and paid anti-virus software are the additional features you get when you pay for a one-year license. Parental controls, more elaborate firewalls to prevent intrusions, and performance and conflict scans for Windows PCs. The paid programmes also look

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KEY LAW EU e-Privacy Regulation

By Victoria Anzola, www.seqqe.com

May 2018 Deadline may be Unrealistic Many companies have not understood the importance of compliance. Not only are the fines to be worried about, it is also the criminal charges administrators are facing that should raise awareness. Spanish Criminal Code Reform-2015 provides companies with an exemption from criminal liability if they have effectively implemented a compliance programme that meets the requirements of the new Code. The new reform clearly follows what has been incorporated in the legislation of many other jurisdictions around the world, and it is also contained in international treaties to which Spain has adhered. The 2015 Reform establishes that the effective adoption and implementation of a compliance programme can serve as an exonerating or attenuating factor when a company is subject to criminal liability for crimes committed by its directors or employees. EU e-Privacy Regulation The EU Council’s Maltese Presidency’s progress report on the EU Commission’s proposal for an e-Privacy Regulation

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reveals that while Member States are still preparing their national positions, some delegations are already asking for greater flexibility. Some Member States’ delegations think that the proposal should follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) more closely, and for example, make it possible to base certain processing on legitimate interest grounds. They also think that the level of detail required for a Regulation may be too difficult to achieve by May 2018. According to the proposal, telecoms companies could face fines of up to 4% of global turnover or €20 million, which equates to the levels in the GDPR. The European Data Protection Supervisor, Giovanni Buttarelli, said that in case of a breach involving several aspects, some of which would fall under the GDPR and others under e-Privacy, a company could be fined under both regimes. The EU Commission aims to have the e-Privacy Regulation adopted by May 2018 when the GDPR enters into force. A vote at the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee is tentatively scheduled for October 2017, and Ms Marju Lauristin, an Estonian MEP (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats) has been appointed as the Rapporteur for the European Parliament.

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KEY FINANCE Medical Insurance - Up To 55% Discounts There has never been a better time to take out your Private Medical Insurance with Right Way Insurance. Our recommended Medical Insurer provides great coverage and services but is also providing important discounts during 2017 without reducing your coverage. At Right Way Insurance we could help you to benefit from up to 55% of Discounts off the Normal Premiums for Private Medical Insurance. The Discounts are spread over 4 years and coverage would be with one of the biggest and best Medical Insurance providers here in Spain. If you take a New Policy during 2017 you could benefit from 55% of Discounts over the first 4 years of coverage. As a New Policyholder you could receive a 25% discount off the Normal Premiums during 2017, plus 15% discount during 2018, then 10% discount in 2019 and finally 5% Discount off the Normal Premiums during 2020. That’s 55% of Discounts and you won’t pay Normal Rates till the year 2021. It doesn’t matter whether you are an individual, a couple, a family, employed, self-employed or retired speak to us at Right Way Insurance and we will help you find a Private Medical Insurance Policy to suit your needs and budget. All you have to do is contact us to find out more. And there should be no doubts about the coverage and services that you will receive.

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The Health Insurance policies will include:PRIMARY CARE: General Medicine, Paediatrics, Clinical Analysis, Health Care at Home, 24 Hour Emergency Hospital Care, Ambulances, Standard X-Rays and Basic Annual Cardiological Check-up. SPECIALISTS: Consultations, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Gynaecological Check-ups, Preventative Programmes, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology and Complementary Diagnostic Aids. HOSPITAL CARE: Surgery, Medical and Child Care, Childbirth, Prostheses, Dialysis, Intensive Care Unit etc. Don´t wait till it’s too late. It’s not uncommon for us to receive a request for Private Medical Insurance when the Customer thinks that they might have a Medical problem and want to get it checked. Or, there are other occasions when we offer Private Medical Insurance to our Customers many may respond with “I´m healthy, nothing wrong with me, I don’t need it”. However, when you are healthy is precisely the correct time to take out Private Medical Insurance. Insurers won’t provide cover on a preexisting Medical Condition, so don’t wait till it’s too late. Don’t wait till you think you might have a Medical problem because that is too late. Get Private Medical Insurance today. Go the Right Way for your Cover and contact Right Way Insurance today on 952 934 963 to discuss your Insurance needs or go to www.rightwayinsure.com and provide your information to us online.

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KEY FEATURE Summer Precautions

By Security of Spain

A warm welcome to summer from Security of Spain! Unfortunately when summer arrives, so do the dishonest opportunists who continue to blight us, so here are a few security tips: Don’t advertise! As temping as it is to broadcast your holiday to Hawaii on social media, it´s a sure way to tell the world (and anyone who´s planning a break-in) you´re away from home. If you own a holiday rental, consider installing a Tecon TC8 High Security Cylinder to your property. Its patented key is designed to control key duplication by having to present the ownership card bought with the cylinder for copies. At the same time, it offers protection against bumping, picking and drilling so adds an extra high level of security. Key Keepers are a cheap secure option if your holidaymakers are arriving at all hours. Fastened to any wall, its suit-

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able to hold keys or remotes allowing only those with the code access to your property. For those wishing to let a little air into their property, install Window Stops which prevent windows from being opened more than six inches – perfect for ventilation, but not for a criminal who wants to slip inside! Equally Patio Door Locks are a prudent investment as the terrace is a popular point of entry for break-ins. A Small Hotel or Laptop Safe can be installed and will keep your passports, care keys and credit cards safe, whilst you’re relaxing on the beach. Lost Keys...? If you are unfortunate enough to be a victim of a stolen handbag or keys, keep our number stored in your phone, or our business card in your back pocket when you go out partying! We´re always available to help you in emergency situations 24/7. Your Security is Our Concern!

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue113 17th Jun - 16th Aug 2017 The Key to Mijas Costa magazine’s website, www.keytomijascosta.com, is Mobile Friendly. For simplicity, we have also individually included a QR code in the legends of the individual restaurants in the Restaurant Guide so that you can click through directly from your mobile, enabling you to store the details of your favourites for future use. Just a reminder that we have highlighted the USP of each venue in the Restaurant Guide and given a brief “taster”, but you will still be able to read the whole, updated review either online at www. keytomijascosta.com, or through the individual QR codes. We are delighted to report that, at the time of going to print, the majority of the restaurants in our restaurant section could be found on the first page of Google through our restaurant guide! The reviews of new restaurants will continue to be shown in full text in the magazine.

Bar Tuta Lounge Bar La Cala’s Ultimate Chill Out Bar in Jardin Botanico - open every day from 2.00 p.m. Bar Tuta is a popular choice with the locals for either a drink after work or a place to chill at weekends or even a birthday party etc. Bar Tuta boasts a large, airy terrace, fully air-conditioned, comfortable seating, choice of cocktails and an impressive selection of alcoholic drinks and of course friendly staff. Easy parking right outside. Live entertainment every month – please check with venue. Dragtastic last Saturday of every month June to October.

Cortijo La Herradura BBQ & Grill. Under new ownership. Near the Aldi on the Camino Viejo de Coin with the cow outside. Basque Cuisine – 5* Quality, 4* Prices. Non-stop kitchen from 9am to 11.30pm. Cider Barrel on Tap. Wine Shop. Best quality meat in the area. Owners, brothers, Ben and Ivan, took over Cortijo La Herradura in November 2016 and are from San Sebastien, the gourmet city of Northern Spain.

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Breakfast includes Full English and Smoothies. Delicious Pitxos from only 1.50 Euros all day. Tried and recommended from the main menu are Sundried Iberic Tomatoes. We also enjoyed the Artichokes with Grilled Ham and Idiazabel Cheese from the starter menu as well as the Stuffed Red Peppers and selection of Croquettes. The “Vasca” Salad is also highly recommended. We always enjoy “Achuras” a selection of Mixed Chorizo with Creole Sausage, Basque Chorizo and Burgos Black Pudding. Fish dishes include best quality fresh Hake as well as Octopus Leg and more. The piece de resistance are the top-quality steaks, including Basque Country Entrecote, Irish Fillet, Argentinian Rib Eye, T-Bone and Irish Black Angus Matured Steak. Also available are Lamb Chops, Burgos Baby Lamb or Segovian Suckling Pig for 2, Chicken Big Skewer, Texas BBQ Ribs and much more. The chips are also delicious. Home-made Cheesecake for dessert is highly recommended. You can also host any celebration at Cortijo La Herradura, which has a capacity of approx 100. The most important aspect for Ben & Ivan, apart from the quality of their fresh food, is that you feel at home when you pay them a visit. Live music most nights. Adjoining car park. Key Recommended.

El Zoco Café The classy café at the Supersol, El Zoco, Calahonda, right by the supermarket. Sister café to Cafeteria Los Olivos. Keen prices, top quality food and service, daily specials, a range of tapas, selection of breakfasts or simply a cup of coffee or refreshing drink. Established since 1975, prides itself on attention to detail and is renowned for being spotlessly clean. Ideal venue. Open from 9 until 9. Key Recommended.

Japanese Restaurant Ginza Wide range of authentic Japanese food including Sushi and Sashimi and Teppanyaki Show plus much more in its sophisticated surrounds. Ginza is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Decorated to a high standard. High-

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light is the Teppanyaki show where exotic food using the best quality ingredients is masterfully prepared on a hot steel plate right in the middle of the table. The chef will show you the unforgettable cooking display called “Teppanyaki”. Pepper pots etc are expertly thrown in the air and you must watch the trick with the eggs. Try to catch a bit of the omelette in your mouth when cooked! This is great fun to experience something a bit different or particularly if there are a few of you. Try one of the specially selected Teppanyaki menus which are great value for money. Ginza is open from 12.00 to 24.00. Places around the Teppanyaki spectacle are limited, so it is advisable to book. Food here is consistently of the highest standard, excellent service, Teppanyaki show makes for a very entertaining night out. We visited Ginza recently and the standard of food and service is as good as always.

Just Baked Freshly baked pies and cakes in Calypso, Calahonda. Limited seating area and outdoor terrace but mainly for daytime takeaway.Opening hours Mon-Fri 9.30am to 4pm and Saturdays 9.30am to 2pm. Just Baked is well established in Calypso, Calahonda. Pies and cakes are baked fresh every day. A nice corner of England here in Calahonda with Cornish Pasties, Sausage Rolls, individual or family size Meat or Cheese Pies and Quiches ideal for your tea, a snack or packed lunch. Assorted filled fresh baquettes also available. Just Baked also has a range of freshly baked cakes and fruit pies etc. Easy parking, friendly service. We love the pies here - the Cornish Pasties and Carrot Cake come highly recommended. Why not take some pies home for your family after you have visited the Thursday market? Now available – fresh baguette with choice of fillings.

La Montaña Cafeteria Kebab Near the Aquapark. Open for breakfast, snack or meal. Warm, friendly welcome and fresh food. Doner Kebab plus Moroccan cuisine with Cous Cous offer on Fridays plus other offers Monday & Tuesday. Moroccan outside catering for your event. Near the Aquapark and is owned

by Touria (who works in Snack Attack) and her husband. It is a very friendly place to go for either breakfast, a snack or meal. We really enjoyed the Beef Doner Kebab with very fresh salad and a nice pot of Moroccan Tea. There are specials offers during the week such as Monday – Pizza with choice of 3 toppings 3.50 Euros, Tuesday – Jacket Potato with choice of 3 fillings 2.99 Euros and Friday – Cous Cous 5.50 Euros or Moroccan Pastela 3 Euros. We recently celebrated Adam’s 1st birthday at

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Cafteria Kebab La Montana when we got to try the Moroccan catering. The food was delicious – we thoroughly enjoyed it. Pop down to Cafeteria Kebab La Montaña for a friendly, warm welcome and good, fresh food with a difference.

Lemongrass Now established in the Doña Lola complex, Calahonda. Fresh produce and authentic cuisine with Thai chef. Open every evening* from 6 – 11.30pm. Booking recommended. Takeaway service available. We have eaten at Lemongrass many times and in my opinion, Lemongrass is the best Thai restaurant on the coast with a native Thai chef in its kitchen. Unusually the menu included Som Tam (Shredded Green Papaya Salad) for starters - exactly as I remember it – perfect taste with the small peanuts as well and it packed a punch with the chilli! Other starters include a selection of favourite Thai soups, Special Thai Chicken Salad, Glass Noodle Salad etc as well as Chicken Satay, Thai Spring Rolls, Thai Fish Cakes or better still, the Mixed Starter for 2. Main courses are made from Chicken, Beef or Lamb, Duck, Prawns or Fish. Personal recommendations include Chicken Green Curry, Crispy Roasted Duck with Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce & Basil Leaves, Stir-fried Prawns with Spring Onion & Ginger and Sweet & Sour Prawns (Thai style has a completely different flavour). There is a good selection of different rice and I particular enjoy the Fried Rice with Eggs. Lemongrass also serves a very good Pad Thai Noodle dish. Thai food can be VERY spicy, so best to ask for a little bit of spice the first time to see how you go! The Mango with Sticky Rice for Dessert is also delicious. The venue has a closed, glass curtain, outdoor terrace and limited seating indoors (which is air conditioned) so booking is recommended as Lemongrass is already very popular. Please check that delivery is available and also if the restaurant is closed on any nights during the cooler months.

Le Papillon Restaurant and Beach Club – If you enjoy stunning sunsets and a chilled vibe we recommend heading to Le Papillon!! Freshly made Cocktails or indulge with a special G&T from the ample gin menu before heading onto the spectacular beach-front terrace. Adorned with comfort-

able, chic furniture, they provide the perfect setting for light lunches, lunch meetings and of course, dinner. At lunch time choose from a light bites menu or the main menu selection of dishes such as Baked Sea Bass, Rack of Lamb, Paella and the delicious Le Papillon Chicken Curry. Other favourites include Tempura Prawns and Chicken Caesar Salad for start-

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ers and Grilled Salmon or Jack Daniels Pork Fillets for main course. Bali, or “Chill-Out beds” are available from only 25 Euros per day or standard sun beds with a shade for only 5 Euros each per day. Children are always welcome at Le Papillon Restaurante & Beach Club. There is a small play area and of course the beach front is fantastic for kids. The Children’s Menu offers healthy starters and traditional favourites such as Spaghetti Bolognaise and Chicken Nuggets and Chips at very affordable prices. Live Music 2017 started in March and is on every Friday from 8pm and Sundays from 2pm. Le Papillon really is a place for all seasons and an experience not to be missed! For further information please contact the restaurant directly on 952 834 113 or follow them on Facebook.

Los Olivos Café Now in its 10th year. Top-notch Spanish Café & Restaurant in the Los Olivos Shopping Centre, Calahonda – Large, all-weather terrace with electronic roofing, glazing and blinds, spacious, air conditioned interior, large car park. Ideal for an informal business meeting. Open 8.30am to 10.30pm Monday to Saturday (kitchen closes 9.30pm). Everything well presented with large visual display fridge and extremely fresh food, competitively priced. English and continental breakfast, plus good selection of bread and rolls with choice of fillings. Hot and cold fresh Tapas includes Russian Salad, Potato and Tuna Salad, Meat Balls, Curry or Pork in Cream Sauce all served with a selection of fresh bread. Also available is a selection of Fresh Salads, Omelette or Spanish Tortilla, Chicken Pinchitos and Rice, or our personal favourite, the Fish Skewer, plus many more. Please ask about the dish of the day. Attentive service and the staff speak a good level of English. Coffee is freshly ground for each individual order and the milk is added at the table to ensure the best possible taste. Baby changing facilities available in disabled toilet. Los Olivos Cafe is a favourite haunt of Key to Mijas Costa – the venue is absolutely spotless, service always attentive, food fresh and parking right outside the door. Los Olivos Cafe was voted Restaurant of Issue 109. Key Recommended. Open Sunday July & August.

PAL’S BAR On the 1st floor of the El Zoco Commercial Centre, Calahonda. Under new ownership and fully refurbished but same friendly atmosphere and continues to be a favourite with the locals. Cosy indoor pub area or enjoy the warmer nights on the extensive terrace. Many of you will recognise

new owner, Kerry, from Kerry’s Sports Bar in Cabopino. Kerry

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is looking forward to welcoming friends both old and new to Pal’s Bar in Calahonda, which has been a favourite amongst the locals and tourists alike for many years now. Pal’s Bar has recently undergone a complete refurbishment with comfy seating in the fresh, new interior or relax on the extensive terrace. Pal’s Bar is the ideal place for a pre or post dinner drink with family and friends. Pal’s Bar has large TV screens and a good selection of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails and of course a friendly welcome. See you there! For live music during the summer see Pal’s Bar Calahonda Facebook Page

Ristorante Zia Lola Located in Mijas Golf opposite the Eurostars Hotel. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine. Please call for details of entertainment. Now in its 4th year. Extensive, all-weather terrace and cosy, indoor restaurant with bar area and plenty of room for the kids to play. Open all day from Tuesday to Sunday. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine, and extensive kids’ menu. Great Italian menu of family favourites – large selection of pastas, thin and crispy pizzas, wide selection of salads, as well of meat and seafood dishes cooked to perfection and also available as take away. Zia Lola can also cater for events. Our particular favourites for starters are the homemade Minestrone Soup, Beef Carpaccio with Rocket & Parmesan and Strattecci. Recommendation for main course are the Risotto and for meats, Scalopine Alla Milanese or Fillet Steak with Pepper Sauce. Rosada Filet with King Prawns in a white wine sauce is highly recommended as a fish dish. - Good selection of home-made desserts, especially the Tiramisu. Fine wine list including Italian favourites. A very popular venue all year round with the locals for a glass of wine, a snack, great meal, celebration etc. Live music on Friday nights. We suggest you book as this popular restaurant gets really busy. Key Recommended. We have eaten at Zia Lola regularly for many years. Always great service and good food. We have voted Ristorante Zia Lola Restaurant of issue 111.

Roberto’s Pizzeria is tucked away in the well established urbanisation of Marbesa, on the beach side of the road between Cabopino and Elviria. The restaurant is part of the Playa Real hotel complex but is operated independently. The large restaurant and tranquil outdoor terrace offer the finest

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quality artisan pizzas and pastas as well as other well known dishes. Every Tuesday from 7 – 8pm there is a 2x1 offer on

all pasta dishes, and on Thursdays from 7 – 8pm 2x1 on pizzas. There is also a takeaway service (collection only) and for orders of 30 Euros or more, a free bottle of house wine is included. For more details see our facebook page : Robertos Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria or call 952 839 190. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day except Friday. BBQ & Live Music Wednesdays.

Sofia’s Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order. Extensive menu with something for everyone - you will be spoilt for choice. Fronted by Sofia, affectionately known as “Mrs Wu”

among the locals and husband, Gi, is the chef. Hong Kong is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala, next door to Henry’s. Spacious indoor restaurant with modern décor with large, covered and outdoor terraces. Hong Kong serves fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order with many meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes to eat in or take away. Open from 12.00 to 16.00 and 18.00 – Midnight every day. Selection of keenly priced menus for two or four people. Special lunchtime menu only 8.70 Euros per person and includes TWO starters, main course, rice or noodles, and dessert or tea/coffee, with plenty of choices. Good quality food, great choice, keenly priced. Key recommended.

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Snack Attack Mijas Costa’s Favourite Café - Now in its 13th Year! In Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Large selection of daily specials and sandwich fillings. Open weekdays 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday’s 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and Sundays 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Kitchen closes Mon-Fri 5pm and 4pm at the weekend. Breakfast from only 3.95 Euros and of course their wonderful Sunday Roast, two courses only 10 Euros! Super Saver Meals including drink, only 5 Euros, changes daily. Healthy eating options. Everything available as take away for days out or take a baguette of your choice to the airport? Extensive menu, something for everyone. Large selection of soups and midweek roast during the winter months, plenty of choice of fresh salads during the warmer weather. Full cyber-café facilities including 4 stations of high-speed internet, faxes, photocopying and all phone top-ups. If you would like to advertise on the four screens at Snack Attack, please ask a member of staff. For more information see http://www.keytomijascosta.com/ restaurantguide/snackattack/index.php.

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Hotel Tamisa Golf Camino Viejo de Coin overlooking Mijas Los Lagos golf course. Fine food, fine wine, attentive service and lively entertainment make for a perfect evening. Numer-

ous and varied events throughout the year including fund raisers, contact the hotel for more information. From 17th June Italian Night every Thursday with Happy Hour from 6 to 8pm (drinks 50%) and a wide selection of Italian Specialties. Friday night sees BBQ from 7.30pm with delicious BBQ meats and Live Entertainment on the terrace. Discover the Summer Special Menu on Saturdays. Sundays come and enjoy Paella & a pint of Sangria or Beer for only 12 euros from 1pm.

Tapavino A blend of unique Spanish & International wines to enhance fresh and creative gastro tapas with a twist. Open Mon – Sat from 4pm until late. Reservations recommended as this venue is very popular. Located on the Avda de España next to Slow Boat in Calahonda. Lovely venue to enjoy quirky tapas and over 18 different selections of local wine by the glass or 60 different bottle to choose from. Each wine has been chosen to enhance the fresh and vibrant flavours of the creative tapas-style menu. Also available is the new, 5-course tasting menu, with each course paired with one of our unique wines. Only 29 Euros per person or the “Tasting Tower” 7 sample Tapas & 2 glasses of wine for only 14.95€ and is available from 4 – 6pm. If you have enjoyed the wine, buy a bottle (or 2 or 3!) to take home with you. Enjoy the experience on the large, shaded terrace, or indoor area during the cooler months. Fantastic concept. As we know there are so many wine lovers in Mijas Costa, we are sure that you are going to spend many a day tasting all the different varieties of wine that are served at Tapavino. Tapavino can cater for private functions. For more details, visit their website – www. tapavino.eu. Great service, friendly atmosphere and of course great food and wine. Voted Restaurant of issue 112.

The Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant Unique Seafood Restaurant in Torrenueva run by 3 AA Rosette award-winning chef, Steve Hyatt, and his wife Alison who is front of house. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6.00pm. Special Earlybird

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2-course menu is only 20 Euros per head available from 6-8pm which includes a glass of very good quality house wine. Great new a la carte menu includes Fresh Rock Oysters, the ever-popular Bang Bang Shrimp and for those who prefer a non-fish option, Olive & Duck Liver Paté with Walnut & Orange, Citrus Dressing and Garlic Toast. For main course we would highly recommend the Mixed Fish Grill served with delicious sweet potato chips and also the Cape Malay Dhal Monkfish and Tiger Prawn Curry or then again, Blue Marlin Seafood Stew or perhaps Lobster Thermidor. If you should have any room left for dessert, then the Boozy Bread, Butter and Date Pudding or Crèpes Suzette are highly recommended. Alison has chosen the wine list very carefully and there is something for everyone’s taste including some organic choices and “blue” wine. Key Recommended. Voted Restaurant of Issue 110.

The Connoisseur Indian Restaurant Quality, fresh ingredients, passion and customer experience are the hallmarks of The Commoisseur. Open every day in Terrazas de Miraflores, Rivera del Sol, from 6pm until midnight. Live Sitar Music every Thursday night. A lovely restaurant with ample indoor space

plus large, airy terrace and parking right outside. Food freshly prepared and attentive service. You will find all your favourites on the menu. Starters include a Chicken Tikka Puri.There is an ample selection of Tandoori Dishes. Main courses range from a Korma to a Phal and everything in between and made from either Chicken, Lamb, Seafood or King Prawns. There is also a good selection of Balti and Kadai dishes, Biriyanis and several vegetable options, breads and rice. There is also a dedicated children’s menu. Delivery and Takeaway service available. The professional Indian Sitar player on a Thursday night adds a good ambience. All is all a good restaurant with freshly prepared food, friendly service and good atmosphere.

Venta El Jinete Nestling in beautiful scenic countryside, the large imposing terrace has views across to the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean. 4.5 kms from La Cala on golf road, just before Golf entrance. Open every day except Fridays for Lunch through to Dinner. Enjoy a long, lazy lunch on warm days, sundowners and supper or a romantic dinner in the evening. Warm and cosy interior restaurant has seating for small groups and additional areas for large parties, golfers and family gatherings etc., making it the ideal venue for events. Excellent set menu lunchtimes and Tuesday night

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only 20 Euros with a choice of starters, main course and desserts are wonderful value. A la carte reasonably priced includes various Mediterranean dishes, succulent steaks and meat from the charcoal grill. Everything beautifully presented by attentive and charming staff. Excellent wine list. Live music on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (please enquire) when menu is priced at 25 Euros. Great service, food and entertainment. Stunning views and art exhibitions held here regularly. Lovely venue to get away from the coastal area for a change. Venta El Jinete is very popular so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. RESTAURANT REVIEWS

DREW´S Café Bar Restaurant recently opened in Calypso, Calahonda offering exceptional, hand-crafted international cuisine. 100% Beef Gourmet Burgers, Daily Specials, Curries, Steaks, Roast Chicken & Home-made Cakes & Desserts. Lovely, friendly service and fresh, hand-crafted food. The 100% Beef Gourmet Burgers are the best on the coast and there are 8 different varieties to choose from. Also on offer are Gourmet Salads and Sandwiches, home-made pasta dishes and a large Breakfast selection and a good selection of snacks. Fully stocked bar and Cocktails available as well as great coffee and a selection of 12 premium infusion teas. Drew’s caters for most dietary needs so please ask. Takeaway service available and you can also hire the restaurant for private parties. Drew’s has already become a firm favourite of Key to Mijas Costa. As well as the delicious burgers, We love the home-made Lemon Meringue – the best on the Coast, as well as the warm friendly welcome and very clean venue. Enjoy! Drew’s is one of the venues with the KMG screens so if you would like to advertise your business on the screens, please ask a member of staff.

EL CHANCHO BBQ & GRILL RESTAURANT Established over 20 years. Possibly the best grill & BBQ restaurant on the Costa del Sol. Fresh meat and fish sourced nationally. Open Monday to Saturday from 18.00-23.00. El Chancho is situated

on the middle floor of El Zoco, Calahonda and has been established for over 20 years. A firm favourite with the locals and tourists alike. Specialising in nationally-sourced fresh meats and fish purchased daily. All food freshly prepared to order. There are four different set menus to choose from. Alternatively there is an extensive selection from the á la carte menu.

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Starters include Crepes Gratinée with Spinach & Prawns plus plenty of choice for vegetarians too. There is also a good selection of soups and salads. For main course the fresh meat is of course the specialty with Fillet Steak in Pepper or Roquefort Sauce, Steak Diane, Stroganoff, Pork Fillet in Port or Sherry Sauce, Curry Chicken Breast or Lemon Chicken Breast plus Roast Fillet or Baby Leg of Lamb. We asked Fransisco, the owner, what the best selling dish was and he told us the delicious Tournedos Rossini with port gravy, cream, paté and wild mushrooms, of course. There is also an extensive menu from the Charcoal Grill including Mixed Grill for one or two people, plus a good selection of Fish dishes, Pasta and Pizzas as well as a children’s menu plus a well-priced wine menu. Favourites for dessert include Pears in Red Wine and either Bananas or Pineapple flambéed in Gran Marnier – simply delicious. We are sure that you will enjoy El Chancho BBQ & Grill Restaurant in El Zoco, Calahonda for the ambience, the service and cuisine and will join the many regulars who have enjoyed this restaurant over the years. Interior dining room air conditioned.

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LA PLAZA BAR Lovely, relaxed venue at the entrance to the picturesque port of Cabopino. Full menu of exotic cocktails. Happy Hour Cocktails at only 4 Euros, served from 17.00 – 21.00. Mixed Cheese and Cold Cuts Platter for 2 persons now available. Brian is a familiar face in Cabopino as Brian’s

La Plaza Bar is well established. It is in the Plaza just before you enter the port of Cabopino. This is a lovely, relaxed venue where there is a full menu of exotic cocktails to include Pimms, Sangria, Mojito, Daiquiri, Sex on the Beach etc. Beers, wine, exotic coffees, soft drinks and milk shakes are also served. Popular place for a pre-dinner drink or to spend time chilling after you have eaten. Relax with a cocktail or a special coffee. A great place especially if you have some friends over from back home as you will be able to have a good chat and not be drowned out by loud music! Have a nice stroll viewing the boats in the port and then enjoy a great night out! Key recommended.

WRIGHT PLAICE Genuine English Fish & Chip Shop recently opened in the centre of La Cala behind the Supersol. Large selection of Fish, Burgers, Spit Roast Chickens and Kebabs. Eat in or Takeaway. Best quality Cod, Haddock, Plaice, Rock and Skate Wing as well as Scampi, Fish Cakes

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and Cod Goujons either to eat solo or with delicious fresh potato chips. You can have skinless fish on request. Also available is a selection of Burgers, Spit Roast Chicken, tasty Saveloys, Jumbo Sausage either plain or battered, Veggie Sausages, Home-made Pies and Doner Kebab with Salad & Pita. Kids’ portions available. Sides include tasty, homemade Onion Rings, Mushy Peas, Beans, Gravy or Curry Sauce, Wally, Pickled Onion and Side Salad. The Wright Plaice also has a fully stocked bar. Eat inside the restaurant or the large terrace or order for Takeaway. We have thoroughly enjoyed the Cod & Chips as well as the Onion Rings and the Doner Kebab. We hope to see you there! RESTAURANT OF THE ISSUE

THE DELI Recently opened on the Boulevard de La Cala behind the Supersol. Open daytime for American Style Breakfast, New York home-made Fresh Bagels and Subs (including a generous portion of Salt Beef!) Home-smoked roasted and cured meats and European Cheese Counter. Reasonably priced. The Deli has already become a firm favourite with the locals. Breakfast menu is served from 9.30am until midday and includes an unusal assortment from home-made Cumberland Chipolata Sausages or Candian Maple Smoked Bacon served in a toasted plain Bagel or Jumbo Sub to a Beef Tomatoe Rarebit on a Toasted giant Croisssant or Bagel or perhaps a Giant toasted English Fruit Scome served with Strawberry Preserve and Cornish Clotted Cream. Sandwiches (served on a variety of different breads) can be filled with the Famous New York Reuben – generous portion of house Salt Beef with Sauerkraut and melted Swiss Cheese, stacked high with pickled gherkins and a Russian dressing or for vegetarians Roasted Mediterranean vegetables smothered in in-house hummus with fresh Rocket Leaves and Baby Spinach, plus plenty of really interesting choices in between. Deli Boards are available for one or two to share and include a choice of 2 meats and 1 cheese from the deli counter with a selection of chutneys, side salad, marinated mixed olives, in-house hummus of the day, pickled gherkins, sundried tomatoes and freshly ovenroasted Ciabatta with a Herb Alioli. Collect a bowl from the Salad Station as a main or side dish or to take away and make your own choice. There is also a great selection of home-made cakes, including the best Carrot Cake on the Coast! Don’t forget our shop stocks Meats & European Cheeses to take way as well as Home-made Chutneys, Jumbo Pies, Savoury Quiches, Pastas and Slices etc. A new menu will shortly be available so pop along and see what’s new at The Deli.We love the Classic Salt Beef Bagel and the Salad Bar and have voted The Deli Restaurant of Issue 113.

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KEY NEWS ATLANTIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE SL

is located in the Commercial Centre of Los Olivos in Calahonda. Easy and plenty of free and parking, 24- hour security, always a welcoming smile and great attentive and friendly agents. Atlantis Property Management and Real Estate SL offer a Comprehensive Property and Vacation Service for Property Buyers, Owners and Rental Clients. The Agents speak English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Ukranian. Coming soon, The New Comprehensive and informative Property and Lifestyle Magazine (see ad on page 35). Check out their website http://www.atlantispmr.com where you can reserve your next vacation on the Costa del Sol as well as hire your car. Atlantis PMR is definitely The One Stop Shop for Property and Vacations on the Costa del Sol.

COSTA VAPOR

Fuengirola´s Premier Vaping Shop located near to the Church Square and with free parking for 30 mins in the nearby car park at Plaza de Espana with purchases over 10 Euros. Over 200 E-liquid flavours to choose from. Starter packs, many choices for professional vapers, tanks, cartomisers and adjustable batteries. Summer opening hours until 31st August – Mon – Fri 9am to 9pm and Sat 10am to 3pm. See page 19 for more information.

is the leading pressure washing company on the Costa Del Sol working with the best, adjustable, high power and high flow petrol driven pressure washers to deliver a superior deep clean. They cater for both private and commercial jet washing from Torremolinos to Mijas and from Coin to Estepona. Why not have your patio, path, driveway, terrace or pool area professionally cleaned? Check out their Facebook page or website for more before and after photos. Phone for a quote. Friendly, honest service. See page 40 for more information.

is well established in Los Jarales, Calahonda near La Caixa bank but is now family run under new, friendly management for the last year. Hot Off The Press is eco friendly and offers an Express Laundry Service plus superior Dry

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IMMACULATE

are automotive, marine & property appearance specialists. With over 20 years’ experience bring the pinnacle in presentation for your car, boat or property. Not only do Immaculate offer paintwork correction by the removal of paintwork defects including a tired or faded finish by removing these and then protecting your paintwork against further damage. Immaculate are also dedicated to ensuring both the interior of your vehicle plus the engine are cleaned to the maximum standard. Immaculate also offers a complete service for your marine craft including cleaning, paintwork correction and polishing, interior detailing including upholstery, full mechanical servicing and repairs as well as regular maintenance to keep your boat looking its absolute best. Immaculate also offers a bespoke property service. This service is not a luxury, but a necessity to protect your investment, whether it is your car, bike, truck, jet ski, boat or property. We have used Immaculate in the past and were amazed at the quality of their work. Why not treat hubbie as a gift? Highly recommended service. Please see page 66 for more information.

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Cleaning. As well as general laundry and dry cleaning, Hot Off The Press are experts in Silk & Linen, cleaning Wedding Dresses, Rug Revival, Suede & Leather, Duvets, Pillows and Curtains as well as offering a Clothing Alterations Service or Iron Only Service. The team at Hot Off The Price go that extra mile and offer an outstanding service. Easy parking right outside. For more information see Page 40.

Jess from Jess Petrie Photography specialises in Wedding, Family, Pregnancy, Boudoir, and creative business branding photography and has a natural and artistic flair for capturing authentic moments. Jess has over 10 years’ experience in both photography and within the wedding industry, and she is renowned for her relaxed approach and natural visual storytelling. Having recently moved, together with her husband, from the UK, she is now based in Mijas Costa and happily travels the area capturing authentic moments for her clients and further afield, and abroad for weddings. Jess is very down-to-earth, super friendly and she believes strongly in running and maintaining an ethical business providing each of her clients with an outstanding service and ensures that she builds strong and lasting relationships with everyone she works with. Jess has won multiple awards within the wedding industry for her photography and outstanding customer service, worldwide. She recently spoke to over 200 delegates at a photographers’ conference in Vancouver BC and mentors individuals and runs workshops for groups of enthusiasts and established photographers. She has also had her wedding work published in

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National and International wedding magazines and has won awards for her portrait work with the prestigious New York Range Finder Magazine, where she has also had her wedding work featured and been interviewed about her Boudoir Business. Jess also provides businesses with beautiful imagery for their websites and brochures, whatever your photography needs, feel free to get in-touch with Jess at: info@jesspetrie. com | www.jesspetrie.com. For more information see page 25.

K9 BODY WORK

is run by Caroline Stone who is a member of the Canine Massage Guild, the UK Professional Association for Canine Massage Therapists. Caroline’s aim is to give your dog a better quality of life. Therapeutic Canine Massage is essential for ageing dogs, orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis and hip dysplasia, after surgery, pain management, agility dogs, general wellbeing and keeping your dog active for longer. For results you can see and your dog can feel, contact K9 Body Works for more information. Please see main ad on page 28.

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Experience Spain with up to 70% off in restaurants, hotels, courses and other activities. Register today to receive your daily offers and discounts. Some great new experiences for you at a fraction of the cost. See page 34 for more information.

root source of problems and is highly effective. I have recently enjoyed sessions with Patricia using the Acupressure with Meridian Massage from which I have already enjoyed many benefits. Patricia has her practice in Fuengirola and is also available at Clinica Medicare near the BP garage in La Cala. Please see page 14 for more information.

PINK PURPLE ZEP FEST

is a live concert celebrating the music of Pink Floyd (Think Floyd), Deep Purple (Deeper Purple) and Led Zeppelin (Whole Lotta Led). This will take place at the bullring in Estepona on Saturday 26th August form 7.30pm. For further information see the main advert on page 23.

SPLASH WATERSPORTS

is a licensed RYA Training Centre and can be found in the lovely, picturesque port of Cabopino and in Fuengirola Port. Splash Watersports has been operating since 1989 and offers Dolphin Trips where you also might be lucky enough to see Whales, Sunfish, Flying Fish and Turtles. You can get a full HD video of your trip to remember the fantastic day you had. At Splash Watersports you can also enjoy all sorts of aquatic fun such as Rapid Rib Rides, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Airstream, Fishing Trips, Private Functions and NEW to Splash is Luxury Boat Charter. Splash Nautical at the same location can help you with Boats and Moorings, Chandlery Items and Licenses for Boats and Jet Skis. Please see main ad on page 21.

NATIONWIDE CAR BUYER

Sell your UK registered car quickly and securely in 3 easy steps – (1) Tell Nationwide your vehicle registration, (2) Receive an instant offer and (3) they pay you and collect your car. Monies/Transfers same day service and can be made to either a UK or Spanish bank account. Nationwide Car Buyer now covers the south coast of Spain. If you would like to sell your car quickly, give them a call today. See page 29 for full details.

PATRICIA KAINES

is a Vodder-trained Manual Lymphatic Drainage Specialist. Patricia also offers Massage Therpay, Hivamat 200 Deep Oscillation, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Thermal Auricular Therapy as well as Reiki. Patricia has now also qualified in Acupressure with Meridian Massage which is a therapeutic therapy based in Oriental medicine, gets to the

TECNOPHONIA

We are really pleased to welcome Tecnophonia to the magazine as we have used their services for a considerable time. Most of us now use new, expensive telephony so it’s great to know that should something go wrong, Sergio can repair ALL the latest devices including of course Apple and Samsung phones and tablets etc. Sergio is very knowledgeable and experienced and all his work is guaranteed. Technophonia also buys and sells new and second hand phones and tablets as well as offering top-ups, pre-paid SIM cards and contracts. It is well worth the trip to his shop as his advice is always sound and honest and not expensive as well as the work being guaranteed and is a much better option than sending your phone back to the service provider. Technophonia offers a service way above that which unfortunately we have had to come to accept here. You will also find a large selection of cases, accessories, screen protectors etc in the shop. Please see page 30 for more information.

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