The Almería Focus - December 2024

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The Almería Focus Introduction & Contents

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elcome to the Almería Focus Magazine and useful A-Z Directory for the Levante area, with more than 2000 entries and contact numbers! View it online at www.issuu.com/almeriafocus. The Focus is free every month and distributed from Mojácar to San Juan de los Terreros on the coast and inland as far as Albox and Huércal-Overa.

Contents Nearly Christmas! ............................................................................10 In the News ........…..........................…………................................…….12 Ryanair ................................................................................................32 So Now You Know .........................................................................34 The Devastating Floods ............................................................36 Squatters in Spain .........................................................................38 Secondhand or Refurbished .....................................................40 A-Z Directory ……………...….......……................................................42 Useful Numbers .............................................................................79 Community News ...........................................................................80 Coffee Break ...…...………......................……........................................…81 What’s On ..........................................................................................82 Activities, Clubs and Associations .........................................88 Your Stars …………......................……...…….............................................…91 Jokes of the Month …...............……………............................................92 For general or advertising enquiries, call or WhatsApp Clare on 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com

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nfortunately, November has been the time for devastating floods in many parts of Spain. In Valencia it has been described as a 1 in 500 years event, but the Mediterranean coast is literally a hot spot. The temperature of the sea is critical, and we are experiencing air temperatures that are close to those normally recorded in the Spring.

Nearly four weeks later, in some municipalities, the antiquated sewers are still blocked with mud and debris, and we explain what happened in an article.

Andalucía also suffered from these storms, and we comment on this in our “In the News” section.

The Junta de Andalucía intends to make a major investment in beefing up and streamlining the emergency response. Growth predictions in Spain have been upgraded for 2025, but the EU is pointing out that the recovery necessary because of the devastating storms may have a negative effect.

Constitution in 1978 and town halls, banks and other entities will be shut. Sunday, December 8th is a religious national fiesta, “The Feast of the Immaculate Conception” of the Virgin Mary. As is normal, a fiesta on a Sunday slides over to the Monday.

Sunday, December 22nd is the date every December when the winners of the ‘El Gordo’ (the fat one) lottery are revealed. 70% of the ticket sales of about 2.5 billion euros are returned as A campaign explaining the importance of the prizes. The first prize is 400,000 euros for a single correct disposal of domestic batteries throughout winning ticket that costs 20 euros.

Andalucia in 160 municipalities has a road show entitled in English “A pile of Reasons” which is a Tuesday, December 24th , ‘Christmas Eve’, is the play on the Spanish word for these batteries day when Spanish people living away from their which is “una pila”. It recently came to Mojácar, family try to come back for a meal in the evening. and information panels were set up in the town Because of this, some restaurants will be shut in hall square. The importance of the recycling of the evening but reopen on Christmas Day. A week batteries was stressed, with information on where later, on Tuesday, December 31st a famous clock they can be put in the special collection bins. in Madrid marks midnight with one grape eaten A new law designed to drastically cut down the time when squatters can be evicted from homes that they have taken over has been passed in the lower Congress parliament (the equivalent of the House of Commons) and it has gone to the Senate for approval. We explain the ramifications in an article.

at every stroke with a glass of Cava, Spanish ‘champagne’. Wednesday, January 1st is a national fiesta and so is Monday, January 6th as this is the day of “Los Reyes Magos” (the Three Kings Day) when children in Spain receive their presents. The night before, in many municipalities, and Garrucha is a prime example, the Three Kings tour the streets on decorated floats throwing sweets into the crowd.

December is a month when there are various entertainment events for all ages relating to As in other years there will be no ‘Focus’ magazine Christmas, and we highlight some of these in our in January, but we return in February. We wish “What’s On” section. all our readers and advertisers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The Spanish Friday, December 6th is a national fiesta to greeting at Christmas and the New Year is “¡Felices celebrate the signing of the written Spanish Fiestas!” Happy Holidays!

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In the News The DANA in Andalucía In an article we deal with the DANA (extreme storm) in Valencia but there was severe damage throughout Andalucía as well, from two storms on October 29th to November 3rd, and from November 11th to November 15th. The Junta de Andalucía stated that a total of 445 municipalities were affected. The Junta quickly provided aid of more than 80 million euros for the first DANA to help the countryside recover, with 12 million euros for 284 municipalities, the repair of roads, hydraulic infrastructures and educational centres. After the second DANA, 282 municipalities were affected with the total damage still being quantified. The province of Malaga with 1,542 emergency calls to the 112 number has been the most affected province followed by Cádiz with 571 calls, Granada with 372, Seville with 249, Almeria with 217, Huelva with 154, Jaén with 62 and Córdoba with 47. A total of 4,687 people were evacuated with 50% moved to shelters or hotels. Various injuries were reported, and one death indirectly linked to the DANA. A 71-year-old Brit with existing health and mobility problems was rescued from a farm in the Alhaurín de la Torre area of Málaga with hypothermia, but he later had a heart attack and died in hospital. A spokesperson stated that the “ES Alert” system that sends mass messages to the population’s mobile phones, was activated three times during the DANA in Cádiz, Huelva and Málaga and was very effective. (There was one alert in our area that in the main did not apply to our situation). It had been tested in Andalucía, the first time on October 22nd, 2022. Because of the need to strengthen the emergency services, the Junta intends to create ASEMA, the Agency for Security and Emergencies in Andalucía. The 2025 budget will have 270 million euros for the creation of this Agency, which will have around 5,000 personnel, the largest in Spain. Similarly, the PIGEA project (The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan of Andalucía) has a budget of 17 million euros to modernise emergency management through the use of artificial intelligence, the intensive use of new technologies, as well as the digitisation of all warning systems to the population.

Help in Valencia In the municipality of Adsuara, badly affected by the floods in Valencia, Mercadona was one of the few commercial premises not affected. They advised the mayor on October 31st that they were in a position to open. He replied that in the next few days they were to keep details of all their sales that would be paid for by the municipality as it was totally unfair that residents had to pay when many of them had nothing. After some discussion, this was agreed. The La Fila public school in nearby Alfafar, which was not badly flooded, suddenly became the logistical heart. The primary classes on the upper floor were converted into dormitories and the school kitchen was transformed into a field kitchen capable of serving 3,000 plates of food a day to residents and rescue workers. One teachers’ room became a drugstore and medical supply dispenser until a farmacia was able to open on November 13th. The corridors and the courtyard became a warehouse full of material of all kinds including water and clothes brought there by various organisations. The school’s principal, Luisa Oliver, became the full-time manager of the makeshift supply centre and temporary shelter but there was no electricity until November 4th.

Juan Roig, the owner of Mercadona, announced that they were setting aside 40 million euros to help employees who had lost homes or cars, or both. Withing a few days, 50,000 euros was paid into the bank accounts of employees whose homes were totally wrecked. A spokesperson for the company stated, “We want to help our employees who in some cases have lost everything and have to start all over again.” The city authorities have a solidarity bank account to receive donations from individuals, companies, and entities. Money received will be used to help the victims and towards repairing the damage. The account number is: ES94 0081 0693 61 0002423445.

Damage in El Ejido In general, Almería province was not badly affected by the recent storms, but on the night of October 28th, a violent storm with very large hail stones, rain and strong wind hit the municipality of El

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In the News Ejido, causing catastrophic damage. In figures, the mayor states that “More than 7,000 calls have been received, with damage to some 2,000 homes and more than 5,000 vehicles for an estimated amount of more than 26 million euros, to which we add almost 7 million euros for damage to public spaces and facilities, such as pavilions, schools, solar panels, traffic lights, road signs and roads.” The hail stones, which were the size golf balls, damaged car bodywork and punched holes in windscreens and rear windows. Local windscreen replacement companies soon ran out of windscreens and asked companies in Almería city and Roquetas de Mar to send their stocks to El Ejido along with mobile windscreen replacement vehicles. The greatest damage occurred in the agricultural sector with more than 5,000 hectares (19 square miles) of crops affected. The financial implication is put at more than 158 million euros in both crop losses and direct damage that flattened huge areas of plastic and polycarbonate greenhouses. These figures place the municipality as one of the most seriously affected in Andalucía.

On November 5th , a Royal Decree was published that gives government aid to named catastrophic zones severely damaged by the storms. El Ejido was not included and the mayor, Francisco Góngora, demanded that the exclusion of El Ejido was reconsidered, as well as aid and money from any other measures agreed by the Council of Ministers. Within a few days it was announced that places where they had been “gravely affected” would have the cost of the damage paid by central government and El Ejido was on this list. The mayor of Serón has also appealed for government aid as he considers that the municipality cannot cover the cost of the storm damage.

Trump and Imports from Andalucía Donald Trump is threatening a trade war in which he proposes taxes of 10%-60% on all imported products. His victory potentially puts at risk 3.2 billion euros a year in exports from Andalucía of refined oil, table olive oil, olives, construction and aeronautical goods, and Jaén is the main producer of olive oil in Spain. The regional secretary of the

Union of Small Farmers in Andalucía, Cristóbal Cano, defines this situation as a “real threat” because, “We have surpassed Italy and we have the largest market share in the US that is the largest importer after the EU.” According to data from Andalucía Trade, sales of olive oil to the US from Andalucía reached 329 million with a growth of 48% during the first half of 2024. Manuel Parras is the President of the PGI ‘Aceite de Jaén’ association and Professor of Marketing and Market Research at the University of Jaén. He stresses that the future “is not very promising” and stresses that “protectionism is, fundamentally, a detriment to consumers who are going to have to pay more for the products they want.” He also asserts that this type of measure makes “much less sense” in countries such as the US since “it produces very little olive oil itself, but was a consumer in 2023 of 400 million litres.” The agri-food industry still has the recent memory of the additional tariffs that the Trump Administration began to apply in 2018 of nearly 7 billion euros on 113 Spanish products including a 30% tax on olive oil and olives.

This was a dispute with the EU over subsidies to the aeronautical giant Airbus, assembled in Seville, to protect Boeing. Apart from Airbus itself, other aeronautical companies supply components to the US. Although the tariffs were suspended in 2021 for five years, their definitive elimination is still pending. Another export to the US is refined crude oil that comes from Cepsa in Andalucía.

At the national level, and with less repercussion in Andalucía, Trump’s victory opens a stage of uncertainty in the trade relationship between Europe and the US for the wine sector. The US is in fourth place of countries that spend the most money to buy wine, with 3.4 billion euros in 2023, according to the Spanish Wine Market Organisation.

At Risk of Flooding The Mediterranean Ecology Organisation has cross referenced areas in Almería province officially declared to be at risk of flooding with details from the property registry. They conclude that 25,000 are in the flood areas, and another 15,000 are not on the property register because they

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In the News are officially illegal, such as properties in rural areas where buildings are not allowed. This is apart from very large agricultural areas that are at risk of flooding. They point out that flooding is not at all unusual, such as the major floods in Puerto Rey and Pueblo Laguna in 2012 (the third time), and the heaviest rainfall recorded in the province of 800 litres per m2 in 24hrs at Zurgena in 1973. They point out that the list of flood zones established by the National System of Flood Zones for Almeria province is very extensive and covers many areas, both inland and coastal, including Pulpí, San Juan de Los Terreros, Palomares, Vera, Valle del Este, Puerto Rey, Pueblo Laguna and Mojácar. The ecologists state that in Vera and Vera play there are 3,600 properties in the official flood areas at danger from the Río Antas.

Self Employed Numbers Out of a total of 298,826 workers in the province, 60,264 identify themselves as selfemployed, representing approximately 20.2% of the active population. Among the municipalities that stand out for their entrepreneurial activity, Mojácar is in a privileged position. With an active population of 2,111 workers, 791 of them are self-employed, which represents a notable 37.4%. The tourism industry, which attracts numerous visitors during the summer, has allowed many residents to start their own businesses, especially in hospitality and related services.

80 Years of Endesa Since its foundation in 1944, Endesa, the electricity supply company, has followed a path of transformation and growth that positions it today as one of the leading energy companies in Spain. Andalucía has been a fundamental pillar in their growth and plays a leading role in the energy transition and decarbonisation sectors.

At a press meeting, José Bogas their CEO, announced, “Endesa has been and continues to be a company aimed at serving our society.

Since our origin in Ponferrada eight decades ago, we have built a company that has the trust of more than 12 million customers with 9,000

employees.” He continued, “The integration of the Sevillana de Electricidad company into Endesa at the end of the 90s consolidated the company’s presence in Andalucía. The Carboneras ‘Litoral’ power station was opened in 1985 in the middle of the oil crisis, with the aim of using imported coal to produce energy, and it has only recently been taken out of service.” The company’s major shareholder since 2009 is the Italian Enel group.

El Algarrobico Hotel Finally, Carboneras council have issued an amended PGOU (town planning document) stating that the area of El Algarrobico, on which the 21-storey Azata del Sol hotel is located, is non-developable non-urban land with special protection, along with the El Canillar sector. One of the most recent reasons as to why they could not do this (or didn’t want to) was because they had no municipal secretary. The Andalucía High Court in Seville wrote to the council on July 23rd and October 4th stating that the lack of a municipal secretary was not an obstacle to passing legislation of a technical planning nature. Greenpeace have consistently been asking that the council and mayor are given a daily fine for “non-compliance” with legal requests.

The next step in the saga that started in 2003 when Carboneras council approved the building of the hotel and issued a licence, is a demolition order. Once this is done, there is some prospect that the hotel will be demolished. The Junta de Andalucía still do not own the land where the hotel has been built which is a prior pre-condition.

The council have always been worried that the

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In the News developer, who has had the almost-finished hotel Trump and Palomares valued at 70 million euros, will take them to court With Donald Trump back in the White House, there now the original building licence is no longer valid. are fears that this may scupper the removal of the Palomares radioactive soil that affects 40 Cosentino News hectares. There was nil interest nor progress during The Executive Vice-president of Cosentino, Álvaro his first term. The Palomares problem, caused by de la Haza, has ruled out the company’s IPO the accident between a B-52 bomber and a tanker (stock exchange listing) “in the short and medium plane that released four nuclear bombs in 1966, term”, so the company will remain 100% owned has been a pending issue in diplomatic relations by the family members. He stated that they have between Spain and the United States. Under Biden, too much workload to focus on other things. As a 2015 agreement signed between John Kerry and regards Donald Trump and his threatened tariff the then- Spanish Foreign, Minister José Garcíahike, Álvaro de la Haza considers that, “We are Margallo, to move contaminated soil to the US was a very Spanish company and we are also a very revived. In May 2023, Biden and Pedro Sánchez American company and it will be the second time made “technical progress”, giving new hope to we have lived with the Trump administration, so we residents affected by the plutonium that it would have a ‘certain confidence’. The US manufacturing be removed. The 600 million dollar estimated plant should not be affected and the US is one of cost in removing the soil and transporting it to our main customers.” As regards the company in the US, combined with bureaucratic and technical general he explained, “We are not going to have requirements, represents an obstacle that the great growth in 2024, it will be a year very similar to Trump administration may not be willing to take on.

2023, but we still managed to contain the turnover thanks to diversification.” He stressed that the Squatters in Spain company has “great accumulated growth in At present, it is quite difficult and slow to get recent years following the Covid-19 pandemic”. He squatters (Los Okupas) out of a property, and a explained that their latest advances and milestones period of 6 months or longer for 80% of them, in terms of innovation and R&D was the “Circular is not uncommon. A new law passed in the Technological Quarry” (CT Quarry), a project that lower Congress of Deputies parliament makes is “the biggest leap for the sector globally in more “usurpation of a dwelling” illegal under article 245 than a decade”. With an estimated total investment of the Penal Code, and “trespassing” under article of 90 million euros, “Cantera Tecnológica” has been 202. The aim is that in a maximum of 15 days after a one of the 16 medium-scale projects, and the only complaint to a court, squatters can be tried, and if one in Spain, selected in the latest announcement convicted this is followed by eviction. The law now for funding from the European Commission’s goes to the upper house Senate for approval that Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund is one of the can be “rubber stamped”, approved by a majority largest financing programmes in the world for the or sent back for amendments. Once approved implementation of innovative net-zero and low- in the Senate, within 15 days it receives royal carbon emission technologies, being one of the key assent, is published in the Official State Gazette tools of the European Green Deal Industrial Plan. (BOE) and becomes law. If there are minors in the Their 2024-2026 Investment Plan is currently being property, the Social Services get involved if they executed, which amounts to a total of about 400 are deemed to be at risk and the eviction may be million euros. Cosentino has an extensive intellectual postponed until alternative housing is found. Spain property portfolio that includes 30 families of is behind other countries in Europe, and in France, patents in force that protect different inventions the landlord can notify the police that their home in the various countries where it operates, in has been usurped by squatters, and they are addition to 88 different registered designs. authorised to evict the usurpers immediately,

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In the News without the need for a judge’s permission. The process lasts around 48 hours and is punishable by a maximum of three years in prison and a fine of up to 45,000 euros. In Germany, eviction takes place within 24 hours and occupation has penalties of up to one year in prison or two if violence is used. In the United Kingdom, the police can enter the home if they have suspicions or a complaint that it has been occupied by squatters and do not require judicial authorisation. It is punishable by maximum sentences of 51 weeks in prison and fines of up to the equivalent of 5,700 euros. If the squatters leave the house within 24 hours of them moving in, they are not punished.

Manuel Lao, founder of Cirsa, a multinational dedicated to the gaming and leisure sector, leads the list as the richest man in Andalucía among the 100 Spaniards with the most wealth. Lao is not the only man from Almería who appears on this list as Eduardo and Francisco Cosentino, from the world-famous company Cosentino, based in Cantoria, are on the list as well. Juan Roig, the main owner of Mercadona, is in fourth place with almost 6 billion euros of assets. María del Pino Calvo-Sotelo is the second richest woman in the country with an approximate wealth of 3.2 billion euros. She is the daughter Rafael del Pino, founder of the enormous construction company Ferrovial.

New Flights to Almería EasyJet have announced that from June to October next year they will have flights from Luton to Almería on Wednesdays and Sundays with a total of 14,000 seats. These are in addition to their flights from Gatwick and Southend.

A Roquetas de Mar Home Zoo After a man went to the Poniente hospital in El Ejido because he had been bitten by a snake, specialist police officers from the Seprona branch, who are responsible for flora and fauna amongst other tasks, went to the man’s apartment where he lived with another man. They found various animals including a water monitor lizard, a pink tarantula, and a California king snake. Two specimens that are protected species were also found; an albino python and a boa constrictor that lacked microchips or documentations and are banned from being kept, bought or sold. Three potentially dangerous dogs were found that had no water or food and were in an environment with serious hygienic-sanitary deficiencies, in addition to lacking mandatory vaccinations. The man was treated and sent home without any antidote being needed, but the two men were charged with crimes against flora and fauna, a lack of any security for the animals, animal abuse, lack of documentation and no required vaccinations for the dogs. All the exotic species were confiscated and will be transferred to specialist centres.

“Adios” For Rafa In Málaga, when the Davis Cup Spanish doubles match resulted in a defeat on Tuesday, November 19th, Rafa Nadal said goodbye to competitive tennis. He, his coaches, and his family were very emotional when the Spanish National Anthem was played as a tribute to his 20-year career. Rafa stated that injury had plagued him in recent years and he was not at his best. He was partnered by the rising tennis player Carlos Alcaraz from Murcia who is considered to be “a young Rafa” and is currently number three in the world rankings. Rafa will continue to work with his tennis Foundation and Academy schemes to promote young players.

The Richest Men and Women In Spain The ‘Forbes’ magazine in the US regularly calculates and publishes details of the richest men and women. Amancio Ortega, founder of Inditex, the multinational clothes company, heads the Spanish list in 2024 for the tenth consecutive year, with a net worth of more than 120.2 billion euros.

Sandra Orega, his daughter, is the richest woman in Spain thanks to her worth of 10.4 billion euros.

Water For Pulpí One cubic hectometre (1hm3) of desalinated water will be sent to Pulpí from the desalination plant in Aguilas. This has been announced by the Almería diputación (county council) at a cost of 2 million euros. A spokesperson has stated,

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worth 600,000 euros, jewellery, and high value clothes from leading luxury manufacturers.

The value of these items was put at 500,000 euros. Large amounts of money in a variety of accounts throughout Europe were frozen and will be seized. The Dutchman was deported to Holland where there were “find and capture” and extradition warrants in place. The investigations Electric Scooter Accidents in Almería City in both countries and the help of Europol were The Local Police in Almería city have revealed that funded by EU money from an Internal Security in the 12 months up to this November, there have Fund that helps European police stop major fraud been 72 accidents with electric scooters, and in complicated and expensive investigations.

60 of them were collisions with other vehicles.

The remainder were collisions with pedestrians or buildings. The DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority) have published new regulations that will be in force shortly, including the compulsory use of approved helmets, insurance, reflective jackets and reflective panels on the scooters. The Local Police in Almería city go to schools to explain the regulations and also the highway code, that many younger people are not familiar with.

Crypto Currency Fraud In conjunction with fraud police in Holland, Spanish National Police recently arrested a Dutchman aged 24 in Marbella. He and his family had set up a site where he invited people to transfer crypto currency to an account of his, that he then changed into dollars or euros. He started with small amount of money to gain their confidence that he was genuine. Amongst his “clients” were crime bosses who were trying to launder money.

He pocketed large amounts of crypto currency transferred to him and moved frequently between luxury villas in Marbella that he rented for just a few weeks to avoid detection. Police in Holland had told the Spanish police that they thought the main fraudster was in Marbella and they set up an investigation. Along with family members he had amassed 20 million dollars. The fraudster owned an apartment, and a police raid found high value watches, jewellery, luxury items, 16,000 euros in cash, mobile phones, and computer hard drives. In a similar raid in Holland police found 238,000 euros in a safe, watches

‘Infoca’ Fire Fighting The organisation ‘Infoca’ are responsible for work to minimise forest fires and other fires and dealing with them when they occur. The 2024 “high season” went from June 15th to October 15th and they extinguished fires that covered 2,795 hectares (just under 11 square miles) in the province. They dealt with 12 major fires and 48 small ones. The two most serious ones that consumed over 500 hectares were the 639 hectares in Enix and 1,132 hectares in Níjar, which was the largest fire in Andalucía, caused by lightning during an electrical storm. These two major fires meant that the total area was eight times that of 2023. Infoca use as a danger yardstick the 30 30 30 rule; winds more than 30km/h, temperatures of 30 degrees or over, and humidity less than 30%. The Níjar fire took place with winds of 50km/h, 30 degrees and a humidity of 28%. Fire crews using 200 vehicles and 12 aircraft managed to extinguish the fire eventually. Their report reveals that 62% of all fires were caused by negligence, 7.8% were accidental, the origin of 13% could not be

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In the News established, and 10% were arson. Infoca operate out of a main control centre and three forest centres that are in Alhama de Almería, Serón and Vélez Blanco, with an aircraft runway at Gergal, and they have 10 monitoring stations throughout the province. At the height of the summer alert period, they employed 445 people with a budget of 3 million euros. Many operatives work in the winter and spring to clear vegetation and clean firebreaks apart from working during the summer.

The Andalucía delegate in Almería for Security and Emergencies, Martín Moya, is suggesting that they should operate over the entire year for those workers that want to do this. He considers that in addition, they could help with other emergencies such as flooding, earthquakes and searching for people who go missing in the countryside.

A number of employees have already had their contracts extended to the end of the year. In the June to October period 721 calls were made to the 112-emergency number, compared to 973 in 2023. Martín Moya saw this reduction as a sign that people were being more careful. In early 2025 Andalucía has a commitment to purchase new land vehicles, particularly helicopters, at a cost of 62 million euros. New radios have allowed Infoca and all the emergency services to be in contact on one shared frequency that has cost 27 million euros, described as one of the most modern and comprehensive facilities for emergency services in Europe. On November 20th Infoca were called out to deal with a fire at the Legionnaire base in Viator. An army spokesperson stated that the fire had been caused by a mortar shell fired in a live drill. High winds of 25-40kms/h slowed down the extinguishing of the fire that was dealt with on the ground and by two Infoca airplanes.

Non-Spanish Residents An analysis of the Land Registry details in our province reveals that between the months of July and September 2024, 19.97% of the homes that were sold were acquired by foreigners led by British, German, and Scandinavian nationals. This is higher than the national average that is 14.45%, but five autonomous communities have a high percentage

of foreign buyers: the Balearic Islands (32.50%), the Valencian Community (28.45%), the Canary Islands (27.25%), Murcia (24.68%), and Catalonia (16.79%).

The five nationalities that accumulated the most sales in Spain in the third quarter were British (8.52%), Germans (6.43%), Moroccans (5.46%), Poles (5.32%) and Italians (5.25%). Above 5% of the market were the French (5.23%), Romanians (5.13%) and the Dutch (5.03%). Converted to numbers, the highest quarterly figures are British citizens (2,077), Germans (1,568), Moroccans (1,331), Poles (1,296), Italians (1,279), French (1,274), Romanians (1,250) and Dutch (1,226).

The 13 tonnes of Cocaine Last month we commented on the largest cocaine seizure in Spain when 13 tonnes of cocaine were discovered in a container at Algeciras port on October 14th. It was the largest amount discovered in Spain and the second largest in Europe, in a single container with a street value of 780 million euros. Police became suspicious when they noted that the company that had sent it from Ecuador was linked to the illicit supply of drugs, and the fruit merchant where it was being sent in Alicante had been suspected of drug smuggling before. An x-ray of the container revealed hidden compartments amongst the load of bananas. In November, specialist police raided the home of the head of the Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit who is in charge of crimes related to money laundering. There had been a covert operation since last January investigating whether this police chief was linked to drug smuggling, and the cocaine seizure accelerated his arrest. Police sources confirmed that he had 15 million euros in notes hidden in different locations, with most of the money hidden behind a wall of his house in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.

They also discovered one million euros hidden in his official office. He was charged with crimes of drug trafficking, bribery, money laundering, belonging to a criminal organisation, and omission of the duty to prosecute crimes. His wife was also arrested. During the operation, another senior policeman in the same anti-money laundering unit

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Living on Boats In Las Palmas, the price of housing has pushed large numbers of people to live on boats moored in the marina despite the fact that local regulations don’t allow this. Las Palmas Marina, known in the city as simply “the marina”, is the largest recreational dock in the Canary Islands, with nearly 1,400 berths. It has also become very popular with nightclubs and restaurants. One pensioner, a retired freelance journalist, explained to the ‘El País’ newspaper that for nine years he lived in an apartment belonging to one of his daughters, but when she wanted to sell it, his pension of 500 euros per month made it impossible for him to rent a property. He made an agreement with his daughter that if he managed to sell the apartment for more than her asking price, he would keep the difference. This ended up as being 20,0000 euros that he spent buying a 9-metre boat moored in the marina. The population of the Canary Islands is now 2.2 million and immigration, mostly from other parts of Spain or countries such as Italy (the largest expat population, with 49,987 people) or the United Kingdom (29,631) is the main cause of population growth. Between January and September 2024, rental prices have risen by almost 9% in the Canary Islands, the fourth most expensive region of Spain, after the Balearic Islands, Madrid, and Catalonia. In San Bartolomé de Tirajana, the main tourist town in the Canary Islands, the average holiday rental price for an apartment is 2,250 euros per month.

The pensioner explained that with mooring fees (the cheapest in Spain), electricity and water it costs less than 150 euros per month. Boat owners can also use the facilities on the dock,

which include a shower with hot water, toilets and wash basins. The authorities, that strictly speaking ban living on a boat, can’t evict you if you’ve been there for more than six months and are considered to have your registered home base in the port. There were 259 people registered as living in the marina prior to 2019, when the Port Authority published the ordinance that prohibited living on a boat. It is considered that this number has gone down somewhat, but the exact current numbers are not known. Some people working in the hotel or restaurant industry during the high season are renting caravans because they cannot afford to rent a property, and this is a feature of Ibiza as well. Companies such as Airbnb are prohibited from renting boats to tourists in the marina, which was outlawed in 2020.

Less CO2 Emissions The United Nations have published a report dealing with the reductions in CO2 emissions and Europe is the only area where there has been a substantial reduction. They went down 7.3% during 2022 and 2023, and the drop in the US was only 1.2%. Emissions in India, China and Russia went up by 6.1%, 5% and 2% respectively. The UN are calling for far more action and less claims that reductions are taking place and requesting “No more Hot Air!” Experts calculate that emissions have to go down by 7% every year up to 2035 to achieve the 1.5% limit agreed in Paris in 2015.

Pensions in 2025 For people in Spain receiving full or partial retirement pensions the key date is December 13th. This is when the INE (Institute of Statistics) publish the inflation figure from November based on the Consumer Price Index. This is the benchmark and pensions from January 1st next year will go up by this amount. Apart from pensioners, the November inflation rate will determine how much the Social Security Department has to allow for pensions next year. The number of people paying into Social Security through legal employment has been going up steadily, and in the third quarter this year had risen to 21.82 million people, 376,000

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In the News more over the last 12 months and a record number.

Unemployed persons dropped by 222,000 to the lowest number since 2008, and although this is 11.27% it was 13.4% in the first quarter of 2023. A rise in employment and a drop in the unemployed gives the Social Security Department more money.

Dreambeach 2025 The 11th Dreambeach 2025 music festival is on the same site in El Toyo at Retamar and takes place on August 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. At the end of October, it was announced that their headline performer from the US will be Will Smith. Their website advertised that the lineup of artists of the 11th edition would present many surprises of international stature, betting on both big names in the electronic circuit who have passed through Dreambeach throughout this decade, as well as new reference or urban artists, and will also give a relevant space to the national and local scene. Tickets went on sale from November 3rd at www.dreambeach.es.

Almería Airport Charges ‘AENA’ the Spanish airport authority have announced incentive schemes that apply to Almería airport in a bid to get passenger numbers up to over the 2019 ones. On winter and summer flights in 2025 and 2026, airlines who bring more passengers than in 2023 on a particular route will not have to pay additional passenger fees.

This means that for each additional person the airline might save five euros. The reductions apply to all airports who have less than 3 million passengers. Additionally, the amount charged for airport security will also be scrapped when there are more passengers than in 2023 along with the ‘passengers with reduced mobility’ charge.

Electric Car Public Charging The electricity company Endesa intend to instal double the number of public charging points for all-electric vehicles in Andalucía within the next 12 months, going up to 2,000 in 460 locations.

The fleet of electric vehicles in Spain exceeded 466,000 at the end of 2023 when there were 125,000 new registrations, more than 25% of the total. Despite this acceleration in 2023, the current take-off of electric mobility in Spain is considerably slower than expected and is far from the target of the National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC), which aims to reach 3.5 million vehicles by 2030. The 13% penetration in Spain is much lower than the 22% in Portugal. Manuel Muñoz, head of marketing and commercialisation of Electric Mobility at Endesa presented these figures at a conference in Jérez. He explained that Endesa and other companies need decisive support from the public administrations (central, regional, provincial and municipal), which are slowing down progress with too much red tape. A common complaint from car owners is charging points that are not in use. According to Muñoz, the problem lies in the fact that many of the charging points installed are not connected to the grid due to delays in processing. This causes not only frustration among users, but also losses for investors and operators, who must cover the costs without generating revenue. He criticised the Moves III subsidy scheme for electric and hybrid cars as being over complicated for buyers as the subsidies take a very long time to arrive, and when they do, are subject to income tax. He states that this does not happen in other countries, where in addition to being more accessible, they are applied directly at the time of a purchase, taken off the purchase price, and fully tax deductible.

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he low-cost airline Ryanair complained bitterly on October 28th when flights into Palma de Mallorca were prevented from landing due to weather conditions. Ryanair stated that passengers could board aircraft and fly out, and in their opinion, there were no weather issues.

Ryanair’s Chief Ops Officer, Neal McMahon said, “This is the latest example of terrible Air Traffic Control performance this summer, which has caused repeated and unnecessary disruption to passengers. Ryanair once again calls on Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to reform the shambolic ATC services.”

584, and their 10-year plan is to buy Boeing Max10 aircraft and have 800 aircraft by 2034. The new aircraft will have a capacity to carry 20% more passengers with fuel cost savings of 20%.

Spanish authorities hit back calling the criticism “unacceptable” and defended the decision as being based purely on “public safety reasons.”

They explained that high gusty winds could severely affect planes landing and in the worstcase scenario, blow them off the runway. Outgoing flights were not affected because they took off at full power. Easyjet issued a statement, “The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is our highest priority. We are sorry for any difficulty or inconvenience caused to our passengers.”

Cost figures per passenger are stated to be 34 euros excluding fuel, compared to 45 euros for Wizz Air, 79 euros for EasyJet, 164 euros for Lufthansa, 222 euros for Air France-KLM and 159 euros for Iberia. They slash costs with staff wages that they keep very low, despite strikes, and an aggressive policy to cut or abolish airport fees. They recently told Spain that if airport taxes were not reduced there were other countries that Ryanair are often involved in controversy, but would welcome them, but they are not going to they are streets in front of other low-cost airlines. ignore the very lucrative Spanish market.

Fixed costs are under the control of any airline, but the major variable is the cost of fuel. The Analysts state that in the last few years, excluding stock market valuation of Ryanair has risen by the years of pandemic losses in fiscal years 2021 and 138% since 2014 compared to losses of 17% by AIG 2022, Ryanair has earned an average of nine euros (that includes Iberia), 23% by Lufthansa, 60% by for each passenger it has taken on its flights. For the EasyJet and a whopping 72% by Air France-KLM. next few years, the figure of 10 euros is very much within reach as long as there are no major problems Ryanair also benefit from having no debt. with the high cost of fuel. If not, in 2034 with 300 One of the keys to Ryanair’s success is their million passengers the company could earn more sheer volume and they fly to 37 countries with than three billion euros in net profit, compared to the 95 bases. In early November they had achieved 1.5 billion estimated for this year.

3,402 average daily flights compared to 1,749 from EasyJet, 1,250 from Lufthansa, 1,042 from Positive net cash, a competitive cost structure, Air France and 623 from Vueling. In 2012 they capturing niche markets in various countries, carried 76 million passengers which has now gone and a good management team, are the keys to up to 184 million, and with a projected growth of the exceptional stock market performance of a 9% next year they will nearly surpass 200 million. company that operates in a business that can be They had 294 planes in 2012 that has now risen to very tough.

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So Now You Know...

Father Christmas Santa hasn’t always been dressed in red. Pre 1930s there were many different variations of Santa, sporting a variety of different coloured garments.

The idea that the modern-day image of Santa Claus was created by Coca-Cola is not strictly true. The original red-suited Santa became popular in the US and Canada in the 19th century due to the influence of the cartoonist Thomas Nast. In the ‘Harpers Weekly’ magazine in 1863 he depicted a red Santa giving presents to Union soldiers engaged in the war with the message “Happy Christmas”. In 1931 Coca-Cola commissioned their own trademarked depiction of Santa from Thomas Nash.

The Royal Christmas Broadcast The Queen Elizabeth II 1957 Christmas Day Broadcast was a historic event, as it was the first to be televised. The broadcast was made live from the Long Library at Sandringham, Norfolk and altogether the Queen made 64 Christmas speeches. It was also the 25th anniversary of the first Christmas Broadcast on the radio by King George V in 1932. The chosen time of 3pm was so that people in the British Empire could hear it, and it attracted over 20 million listeners. King Charles III’s speech, made from St George’s Chapel in Windsor, attracted an audience of 10.6 million, making it the most viewed TV programme of the day.

The Christmas Cracker The Christmas cracker was invented by a London sweet shop owner called Tom Smith. In 1847 he came across French sweets that were wrapped in colourful paper with a twist at each end to undo them. He sold similar sweets with a “love motto” inside. Thinking about Christmas in 1885, he introduced tubes with a twisted end, the same as the Christmas cracker we have now. He included a little trinket and the strip that made a bang if you held it properly. He progressed to marketing Christmas “Bangs of Expectation” included gifts such as a small item of jewellery and miniature dolls. By 1900, he was selling 13 million a year.

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Christmas Jumpers According to Matalan, 62% of customers surveyed own a Christmas jumper, with people aged 25-34 the most likely to buy one. Over 75% buy their jumpers to wear for work parties and 50% on Christmas Day. The festive jumper became popular in the UK, worn by crooners Val Doonican and Andy Williams on their Christmas TV specials. It rose in popularity again during the 1980s, and then in North America in the early 2000s when the ‘uglyChristmas-sweater party’ took off, with guests competing to wear the most hideous garment.

In the UK in 2001, Mark Darcy in ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ wore a very colourful Christmas jumper.

Mince Pies In 1390 in an English cookbook ‘A Forme of Cury’ cooks were instructed to grind up pork, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese, before mixing them with spices, saffron, and sugar. By the mid-17th Century, there appears to have been some connection made to Christmas, although people certainly ate mince pies at other times as well – Samuel Pepys had mince pies at a friend’s anniversary party in 1661. Perhaps a more important change in mince pies has been the transition to a sweeter one, which it appears was already underway by the time Hannah Glasse wrote her ‘Art of Cookery’ in 1747. She described a sweet tart with no meat.

A White Christmas For a Christmas to be officially classified as “white” a single snowflake needed to be observed falling in the 24 hours of December 25th on the rooftop of the Met Office Headquarters in London. However, with the increase in betting on where will be a white Christmas, the number of locations has increased to sites such as Buckingham Palace, Belfast (Aldergrove Airport), Aberdeen (Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen FC), Edinburgh (Castle), Coronation Street in Manchester and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Technically, 2022 was the last white Christmas in the UK with 9% of stations recording snow falling, but none lying on the ground.

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The Devastating Floods

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evere storms in Spain are often attributed to a DANA, “Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos,” an isolated depression at high altitudes, a feature of the Mediterranean coastal areas and in Spain during October. When cold air descends over the warm waters of the sea this results in atmospheric instability, causing hotter, moist air on the surface of the sea to rise quickly, leading to the formation of dense, towering cumulous clouds in a matter of hours that then dump heavy rain. Off the coast of Valencia, sea temperatures were two degrees higher than normal and air temperatures were high as well.

Aemet is the National Meteorological Department and they have three levels of danger; yellow (caution), orange (alert) and red (emergency) where there is an extreme danger to life, possessions and infrastructure. They started giving storm warning in the Valencia region on October 24th and their first red alert was sent out at 7.30am on Tuesday, October 29th. Autonomous communities, in this case Valencia, have to decide what action to take through their Integrated Operational Coordination Centre (Cecopi), but their response was very slow. There was not a full meeting until 5pm and the President of Valencia, Carles Mazón, did not arrive until 7.10pm after a threehour lunch with a journalist from 3pm to 6pm.

The ES-Alert system to mobile phones is put out by the 112-emergency department in Spanish and English warning of situations that the public need to take into account, authorised and worded by the Coordination Centre. This was not sent out until 8.11pm and an instruction that people should go to the first floors of buildings was watered down “to prevent panic”. It only specified that people should not travel in the area. This was a bad mistake as by then thousands of people had their homes wrecked, and many had died.

The National Authority that deals with rivers and dams have an Automated Hydrological Information System that measures rainfall and has sensors in rivers and dams. They started to

get extremely worried during the afternoon and at 5.25pm, the water flow sensor in the Rambla del Poyo normally dry riverbed, detected a breach of the safety threshold set at 150 cubic meters per second (m³/s), and a warning email was sent to the authorities. At 6.40pm the flow was 1,686 m³/s, and a second email warned “the flood is very fast”. 20 minutes later, the measuring station was destroyed by the water after a reading of 2,282 m³/s. At the large Forata reservoir the capacity was 17% at 1pm but 65% at 4pm. The technicians feared that there could be a catastrophic break in the dam if it continued to fill up at that speed so they notified the authorities, particularly the Civil Defence Headquarters, that they were releasing water from the reservoir to halt the 78% rising level, affecting people living downstream. Later, an expert concluded that if the dam had given way Valencia city would have been severely flooded.

The UME is a unique branch of the Spanish military trained to respond to all emergencies with equipment, vehicles and helicopters, and the Valencia unit is very close to the city. Monitoring the situation, they informed the authorities at 2pm that troops were ready to be dispatched.

At 3.40pm their Commanding Officer, having received no instructions, authorised 100 troops to start rescue work on his own initiative. When the severity of the situation was reported back, he sent another 200 soldiers. In all, the UME, Guardia Civil police and the fire service rescued 36,600 people.

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Over an area of 530 km2 (204 square miles), 78 municipalities were affected with a population of 400,000. Aemet weather stations recorded between 150 and 200 litres per square metre (150200 l/m2, 15-20cms deep) in several areas over a two-hour period. At the Turís weather station the rainfall went from zero to 42 l/m2 in 15 minutes, 102.8 l/m2 after thirty minutes and 184.6 l/m2 after 60 minutes, the highest recorded rainfall in Spain. Over 24hrs the total was 771.8 l/m2. In a few areas there was no rainfall but the flood water reached levels of up to 3m.

The Ministry of Defence told Carles Mazón that troops and equipment would be drafted in, but he only asked for 500. Criticised the following day, the number requested went up to 1,000 then 2,000 the next day. Finally, after one week there were 6,700 military there and this was then stepped up to 7,800. The Legionnaire base at Viator sent three teams and equipment to the area over a period of a few days. 1,700 Firemen were sent there from 42 locations, with 6,000 Guardia Civil police.

Heavy equipment was badly needed and these came from all over Spain. On Saturday, November 2nd , 15,600 mostly young people, with brooms and shovels, met at the Science Museum to help with the clean-up. 9,000 were taken to the most effected area in a fleet of 50 coaches, and others set off on foot.

euros available. 99,000 vehicles (19% of all vehicles registered) were damaged and 80% were considered to be write-offs with an estimated cost of 1.9 billion euros. Over 50,000 houses or apartments were severely damaged, 4,500 businesses and 1,800 retail premises. 34,000 commercial premises will probably be able to open again and the total workforce affected in the service industry is 217,000. The consortium uses insurance assessors from other insurance companies and 400 were sent there. This was still not enough and the consortium accepted photos of wrecked vehicles as proof of damage.

After 8 days, 43,608 claims corresponded to homes, 83,437 to vehicles and 8,137 to shops and warehouses. Insurance companies processed claims from their own clients that they normally don’t handle to speed things up, and the total bill for these alone probably amounts to 3.5 billion euros. This is apart from losses in income for businesses and agricultural land destroyed. The severely flooded huge Riba-Roja industrial estate had 20,000 workers spread over 1,400 companies.

The consortium started paying out money from claims on November 6th.

Unfortunately, 222 people in the Valencia region died (229 throughout Spain) and bodies were identified from fingerprints, DNA, medical records and photographs provided by relatives.

70% of deaths occurred in homes, basements and underground garages, 26 were recovered in streets, 26 in the countryside and 18 in cars and other vehicles. 7 people were still missing as of Friday, November 22nd.

The Copernicus satellite system uses very highresolution imagery to calculate the damage caused by disasters such as this one, and it can be tasked to concentrate on a very small area. This revealed the destruction of 1,500 kms of roads, 99 kms of railways, and the two AVE (high speed The cost of the DANA in Valencia alone, is estimated trains) to Barcelona and Madrid were out of action to be 31 billion euros. Central government have with severe track damage. come up with 13 billion euros so far, and the EU will contribute.

When a person in Spain takes out an insurance policy, a small amount of money goes to the The DANA in Valencia and other areas, including Insurance Compensation Consortium that cover Andalucía, is by far the worst natural disaster the situation when normal insurance companies in Spain, with climate change playing a large decline to pay out for “Acts of God”. At the part. There are many questions as to how the start of 2024 they had a reserve of 10.3 billion emergency was so badly managed.

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Squatters in Spain Spanish law provides for an immediate eviction at risk and the eviction may be postponed until procedure of squatters (Los Okupas) that can alternative housing is found. be enacted within 48 hours of illegal occupation provided that the property owner can promptly demonstrate proof of ownership and swiftly report the occupation to the police.

When squatters can prove that they have been in a home for more than 48 hours, (and often the owner is not aware that this has happened), getting them out will often need a favourable verdict in a standard civil trial. A written request to leave voluntarily, has to be given to the illegal occupants which may be difficult to do. If this is not successful, a civil complaint has to be started in court. When it comes to trial, the judge issues a sentence. If the judgment is favourable to the owner, an eviction is ordered that will normally be supervised by the police. These procedures usually last for several months, particularly with a backlog in cases at court, leaving the owners in a situation over which they have no control. A period of six months or longer, for 80% of them, is not uncommon.

As regards vulnerable people, the housing law prioritises avoiding the eviction of people at risk of social exclusion. The new reform streamlines the processes without making clear exceptions for these cases. Social organisations have warned that this law could increase the criminalisation of people in poverty who occupy homes peacefully out of necessity, and will pay some rent. Housing experts consider that although the anti-squatting law favours owners, its application could unleash controversies if measures are not spelt out that A new law passed in the lower Congress of balance the rights of both parties.

Deputies makes “usurpation of a dwelling” illegal under article 245 of the Penal Code, and Spain is behind other countries in Europe. In “trespassing” under article 202. In a maximum France, the landlord can notify the police that their of 15 days after a complaint is made to a court home has been usurped by squatters, and they squatters can be tried and if convicted, evicted. are authorised to evict the usurpers immediately, The law now goes to the upper house Senate for without the need for a judge’s permission. The approval that can be “rubber stamped”, approved process lasts around 48 hours and is punishable by a majority, or sent back for amendments. Once by a maximum of three years in prison and a fine approved, within 15 days it receives royal assent, of up to 45,000 euros. In Germany, eviction takes is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), and place within 24 hours and occupation has penalties becomes law. of up to one year in prison or two if violence is used. In the United Kingdom, the police can enter There are potential problems with the new the home if they have suspicions or a complaint housing law approved earlier this year. It seeks that it has been occupied by squatters and do to guarantee access to housing for the most not require judicial authorisation. It is punishable vulnerable groups and the anti-squatting law by maximum sentences of 51 weeks in prison and could conflict with some of its principles. If there fines of up to the equivalent of 5,700 euros. If are minors in the property the Social Services the squatters leave the house within 24 hours of get involved if the children are deemed to be them moving in, they are not punished.

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oming up to Christmas, there will be a surge in people buying second-hand or refurbished items and the most popular categories are household appliances such as robot vacuum cleaners, coffee makers and fryers These are followed by computer and electronic equipment including routers, memory sticks or headphones, and personal care devices such as hair straighteners or electric razors.

Additionally, mobile phones, computers and TVs are for sale. It is estimated that 30% of purchases in these categories will be second hand or refurbished.

Savings can be considerable and in certain cases the discount can amount to 50% - 60%.

There is a major difference in buying second-hand goods, usually owned by a private person where the condition can vary according to the prior use, and refurbished ones. Refurbished items, “reacondicionados”, are only sold by major stores, the manufacturer, or some online companies, and they may have been repaired, but if so, they are guaranteed to be fully working and to the same specification as a new one. Where applicable, software will be updated. The Spanish company Anovo refurbish five million devices per annum from more than 350 different manufacturers sent to them from main retailers nationwide, that are then available for sale on the retailers’ websites.

sometimes in perfect condition and only with an opened box, or products that have suffered cosmetic damage in our warehouse and are brand new or almost brand new.” Discounts are up to 60%. There are also used items in categories that go from 1-4 that are scarce use, scarce use with minor marks, moderate use and considerable use, but all of them are refurbished with a three-year warranty with a 15 day return period.

Back Market only sell refurbished electro-domestic items and mobile phones, and claim 15 million buyers world-wide. They advertise that they are contributing to “saving the planet” by selling refurbished items. Manzanas Usadas only sell used Apple products from private sellers on their website, with a commission charge. They have a five-day “escrow” period after the item is delivered and the buyer can notify them and reject the purchase in this period and then return it. If not, the money is then released to the seller.

Amazon, Apple, El Corte Inglés, Fnac, MediaMarkt, PcComponentes and Worten all offer refurbished items, and the most popular second-hand companies are Back Market or Manzanas Usadas.

Products for sale are often assigned a category that in the case of Amazon is new, very good, good or acceptable. PcComponentes have three: perfect, pre-owned or in working condition, or refurbished Advice to consumers purchasing refurbished or recertified that have come directly from the products is that they should carefully read the manufacturer with a 3-year guarantee. advertised condition of the item they are buying.

They must also be aware of the guarantee period El Corte Inglés sell items solely on their website and that has to be 12 months, but as is the case with El describe them as follows: “Refurbished products Corte Inglés it can be up to three years. It should are those products from the electronics category also be specified that if the item is returned, is (Image and Sound, Photography, Telephony, there a shipping charge that some companies ask Computing), Video Games and Toys that come from for, and how much will this cost? Nevertheless, displays in our stores, returns from our customers, there are some bargains to be had.

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Wow Pops (El Real, Antas) .....................................643 158154

BARS & CAFES See Restaurants & Bars BATHROOMS & SHOWERS

ABS Steve Ennis ..........................................................687 846016 Ana Rodríguez (Huércal-Overa) ..........950 939154 / 606 784598 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Dorothy Baños (Albox)..................................................661 463842 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

ART & ARTISTS

Adolfo Prado .................................................................950 472668 Alison ..............................................................................630 833873 Anushree Krementz ...................................................672 721096 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034 Dee Butler (Albox) .................................................….663 341904 Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) ….........................................647 163681 Evie Fox ....................................................................603 624659 Fran Fajardo (murals) .....................................................634 4499500 Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957

Mojácar Home Improvements ...................................950 473104 S.Willems Bathroom renovation ...................................641 192429

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BEAUTY See Hair, Health & Beauty BEDS & BEDDING

Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa) ........................950 809519 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25)........................634 364795 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294

Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) .....................................950 133063 All Bike All Run Sport (Albox) ...............................647 836426 Bikespin (Huércal-Overa) ................. 95027678 / 662 543056 Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646 Easy ebike Hire ....................+44 7554 013955 / 634 341196 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Rock & Road (Garrucha) ..................850 992805 / 628 263338 Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460738

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds BOATS & NAUTICAL

Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552

BOAT TRIPS

Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456 Partylevante (Puerto Deportivo Garrucha) .................680 942141 Sunshine Charters (Garrucha) ....................................634 398074

BOOKS

Sleep Tight (Albox) .....................................................722 122598 Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

BED & BREAKFAST

Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ..............................648 250699 Casa Caballito De Mar Boutique B&B (Bédar) ........950 095956 Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) .......................686 400331 Castellón (Bédar) ........................................................642 435909 La Casa Gallardos ....................................................611 318709

BEREAVEMENT/WILL SERVICES

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

Librería Nobel (Vera) ..................................................950 392642 The Book Box (Albox) ……...............................…….662 585098 The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

BUILDING MATERIALS (& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257 Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652 Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740 Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453 Comercial Vera (Vera) ..........................664 648652 / 950 393329 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................…950 339800 VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016 Adam’s Building Services .............................………..600 041820 Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176 AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659 685133 / 950 9305202

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

Arboleas Building ………........………..........................634 306690 Art’n’Build ..................................................................641 679728 Bédar Directo ............................................................689 702916 BeniHomes (Albox) ....................................................950 500410

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The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244

CAMPSITES

Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

CAR HIRE

Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440 Auto Corner (Limousines) ...................950 069198 / 667 439671 Caracola (Mojácar) ............................950 473157 / 637 545814 Costa Coches (Mojácar) .......................950 459208 / 950 069272 Costa Rentals Antas ......................... 950 085362 / 662 336439 Europcar .............................,......................................950 615101 Mo-Car (Mojácar) ...............................950 478307 / 626 976973 Solvi Car (Mojácar) ………….......................................950 478151 SRS Vehicle Services .................................................950 449095

CAR WASH & VALETING

Jones’s Mobile Valeting

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BUTCHERS

Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) .............................950 478409

CARD SHOPS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...............950 634388 / 627 635514 Colin the Card (Albox) ..........................................…..650 600032 Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 118043

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ..................................634 348902 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

CARERS See Home Carers CARPENTRY

CAKES TO ORDER

Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517 Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ...............................................687 503181 Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400 Go2 Joinery & Services ............................................674 963957 Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270

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CARPET CLEANING

Jones’s Mobile Valeting .............................................661 571939

CATERING / EVENTS

Hog Roasts ...............................................................671 851135 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 920126 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines .......600 006032

CATTERY see Kennels CBD SPECIALISTS

CBD Natural (Huércal Overa) ..............950 882237 / 661 373684

CHILDREN & BABY

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475 Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244 Smartie Pants the Clown ..........................................617 815221 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS

Clinica Montero (Albox) ................................................647 827793 Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ...................................950 132768 In-Step (Arboleas) .......................................................634 330067 iPIE (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 500336 / 623 380187 Kim White (Turre) ………...........................................637 149659

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

Paul the Chimney Sweep …………..617 150300 / 850 993057 Sammy Sweep ..........…................................…………..619 070839

CIVIL ENGINEERS

Isabel Morales .............................................................617 749105

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

Amba Cleaners .........................................................697 516955 Charmaine ...................................................................671 198188 Chris ............................................................................627 565049 Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Crystal Clear .............................................................637 229464 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596 Idea (Mojácar) ...........................................................605 162709 Jan’s Domestic & Builders Cleaning .........................660 868467 Jones Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939 Limpiezas Cristina ......................................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) …....678 567783 / 629 680161 Oven cleaning (Sue Parmenter) ..............................711 080697 SDF Cleaning Services .............................................711 005562 Shine Bright (Mojácar area) ...................................711 068645 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

CLOTHING (Personalised)

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ...................................607 424452 Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140

COMPUTERS

Androidez (Vera Playa) ....................950 042338 / 661 375489 Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569 Beck Tech Solutions (Huércal-Overa) ......................618 779162 Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059 Connexions (Turre) ....................................................950 479502 C.Y.G. Vera ...............................................................950 393350 Don Robinson ............................................................646 587746 Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………..................……..950 430806 IKamale-on ……………..............................................950 616521 Infordatox (Albox) .....................................................950 633223 Mark Adamou (Mojácar) .....................634 324918 / 634 306799 Mr. Micro (Turre) ......................................................950 479502 PC Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................634 356498 PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511 Reperamos (Albox) ....................................................644 346111 Paul Wieder (Mojácar) ..............................................617 830696 SH Informatica (Albox) ..............................................615 647058

CONSERVATORIES

Anna (Tarot) ………...........................................………670 897832 Beverley Kearns ...........................................................600 796684 Chrissie Cremore ........................................................634 349638 Psychic Karen (Turre) ….............................................663 477658 Tarot readings by Susan .........................................643 960118

AA Window Doctor ......................…........................630 231644 Screenmasters (See p.41) ......….…..........................677 152911 SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

CLEANING SERVICES

Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429 Anushree Krementz (Healing / Satsang) .................672 721096 Barbara Clarke ..............................................................637 469937 Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638 Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022 Emotional Freedom Technique ......................................711 066 822 Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652 Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351 Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...........................663 336655 Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733 Hypnotherapy (Karen) ................................................663 477658 Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...........................618 920126 Karen Green (Holistic Therapist) .....615 163416 / 850 993150 Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725 Natural Health (Mojácar) .........UK 0783 4872273 / 658 638142

ATC Power & Jet Washing Services ....................672 873618

COUNSELLING / HEALING

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DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT

Alias Quadros Dental Studio (Mojácar) ....................677 005005

Reshmi Purmar (Psychic, healer, spiritual coach) ..634 370903 Shiatsu (Wendy) .......................................................671 851135 Sound Therapy/Reiki/Readings (Bedar) ......................711 096381 Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950 473021 / 600 847964 Susan Hales (Tarot) ................................................ 643 960118 VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316 Dr. Wanda Broeshart .................................................610 243327

CRAFTS

Elaine’s Wools (Arboleas) ...........................................667 273889 R.F. (Marquetry) ...........................................................711 003476 Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................643 563803

CURRENCY

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 661 373404 Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

Cortinas Gredécor (Vera / Huércal-Overa) ..................950 391361 Curtains with Style (See p.21) ........950 069032 / 678 811125

Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) .........................950 390655 Clinica Dental (Albox) ..................................................950 120732 Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989 Clinica Dental Palomares .....................950 109710 / 670 878427 Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534 Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672 Dentalbox (Albox) .....................................................950 121284 Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) ...........................................950 479444 Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ...........722 706732 / 950 398993 Puerta de Vera (Vera) ...................................................950 395319 Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

1:1 Diet ............................................... 711 019507 / 660 373103 Image (Helen) ....................................950 930192 / 665 178326 Issysweigh (Albox) ........................................................600 334318 Slim Well Spain ..............................................0044 7794118214

DIGGER HIRE See Excavation DIVING See Scuba Diving DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

Analysis Clinic (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 475282 Centro Médico Mojácar ..............................................950 475105 Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500 Euroclinicas (Vera) ...................................................950 391300 Centro Medico Slavica (Mojácar) .............................950 001789

DOG GROOMING

Curtainsandthings .................................................……678 684564 Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907

CYBERCAFES

Can Connect (Albox) …........................................….....950 121149 Total Entertainment (Albox) ........................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ...................................634 348902 Total Entertainment (Turre) ...........................................950 468295 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……..............................950 615596

CYCLING

Zen Cycle Mojácar ......................................................643 722762

DAMP PROOFING

Pukka Plastering & Damp Proofing (Almanzora area) .692 596681 Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672

Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734 Berta Ayora (Turre) ....................................................637 395775 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 Carla García (Mojácar Playa) .................................662 257084 Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548 ChuchosChic (Mojácar) ........................950 168778 / 621 231369 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587 Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616 Lulu’s (Albox) ...................................950 952940 / 600 046557 Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734 Pelitos (Los Gallardos) ..............................................637 286176 Precious Perros Mobile Grooming (Aoife) ..............634 342470 Shampooch professional pet grooming .......................642 276442 SoloPerros (Turre) ......................................................674 509382 Ulti-Mutt (Turre) .........................+44 7894747657 / 634 332578 Vivancos Dog Grooming (Vera Playa) ......................608 178361

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DOG TRAINING

Didi Arias ..................……............................................639 724521

DOORS See Windows & Doors DRY CLEANERS

City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

DVD & VIDEO

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902 Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596 VHS to DVD conversion ..............................................647 202599

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

Eco1 (Garrucha) .........................................................627 690056

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) ............950 442012 Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar .............................950 473111 De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129 Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069 Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832 Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

ELECTRICIANS

A1 Services ……….....................................................679 631458 Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ..........................…..677 741366 Baltasar ..........................................................................655 691107 Bédar Directo .................................................................689 702916 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) ...........686 817945 / 626 578164 Damaso .....................................................................647 292966 ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771 EMI Electrical Installations ...........................................673 502867 Fernando (Huércal Overa) ..........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352 N.E.Electrics(Arboleas) ..............................................634 358777 Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662 Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

CDB Natural ...............................................................950 882237 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ......634 322475 / 633 629883 Voluta’s Place (Mojácar Playa) …...............................699 975552

ENTERTAINERS

Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) ......................................687 340544 All Skas .....................................................................635 333387 Andy Owen ................................................................634 370388 Ashley Cathcart .........................................................693 486788 Bob Rock ..................................................................666 310251 Brendan O’Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964 Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 Carl Lewis ..................................................................634 364041 Carol George (Female Vocalist) .................................634 285009 D n A Accoustic Duo .................................................634 366372 Debbie Davis .............................................................694 438917 Dominic Doolittle .........................................................634 353525 Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028

Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 Emma Wild ................................................................642 276385 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ............................687 480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Free Ride ...................................................................606 127424 Funky Nomad .............................................................643 256459 Geoff Murrell ..............................................................699 462859 GuitarMac (Guitar/Vocals) .....................................634 340476 Harmony Duo .............................................................687 340544 Jack Law ....................................................................689 750176 JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746 John Vincent - Sinatra tribute ..................................642 097532 Jools Hirst ..........................................................0044 7754 035724 Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198 Kev Moore ................................................................600 762856 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Last Man Standing (Simon) (Guitar, vocals, karaoke) ...643 195322 Loose Change ...........................................................671 754851 Marilyn Shipley ..........................................................722 300797 Maurice Casanove ......................................................671 386947 Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco .............................697 317557 Melanie Howard-Coles ...............................................607 324624 Mel J (Female Vocalist) .............................................664 111990 Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964 Pedro Clemente .........................................................678 752178 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120 Richard Hill ...................................................................670 243461 Roadrunner (duo) ............................628 122363 / 684 330431 Robin Lamble ..............................................................602 469425 Seldom Sober ............................................................689 750176 Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ...........0044 7340 638513 Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055 Shirin (bellydancer) .......................................................607 805367 Smartie Pants the Clown ..........................................617 815221 Solo Simon ..................................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .........634 311652 Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919 Stiff Upper Lip ...........................................................699 462859 Sue Moretta ............................................................672 543027 Sultans ......................................................................667 787124 Sunset Beach Rock Band ......................................711 004575 The Boyz (acoustic pop & emotional songs) .................611 318709 The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728 The Buddhas ………………...................................….687 033106 The Geckos ..............................................................651 659109 The Sonny Boy Blues Bans ................................634 311165 The Trippers .............................................................671 163857 Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851 Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414 Triple Trouble Blues Band .......................................671 754851 Wine Not? Accoustic Duo ........................................678 752178

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) (See p.13)................672 421884 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) .............950 475199 / 629 673450 AlmeríaCasas (Albox) .......................950 169680 / 658 845741 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624

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New One Stop (Mojácar) .............................................950 473040 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover)950 475800 / 607 146352 Next House Almería (Albox) .................950 500060 / 645 066139 Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607 Next Stop Almería (See p.3)..............950 617518 / 678 034651 European Property Company (Mojácar) ...................950 285704 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538 Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767 FW Properties ..................................634 325152 / 634 352285 Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) (See p.4) 950 466112 / 666 687251 Holmes for Homes (Arboleas) ..........850 993099 / 664 012024 Home Mar y Sol (Vera) ...........................................646 640663 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447 Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526 Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................................................950 472200 Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 251238 InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 255765 K7 Mojácar ................................................................950 478555 Okisur (Mojácar) .........................................................950 472010 Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466 Paco Parra (Garrucha) ..................................................678 903998 Polansky and Associates ...........................................950 478086 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ...............................950 478915

Linnitt Properties (Turre) ..............................................950 479054 Mojácar Estates .........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652 Mojacarmar ...........................................950 475891 / 636 903184 Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022 New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) .................................950 438221

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EXCURSIONS

Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389 Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155 Mojácar Jeep Tours .................................................611 028716 Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........……...……………..642 1185467

FABRICS

Curtains with Style ...........................950 069032 / 678 811125 Hemp Fabric ...............................................................602 004096 Material Girl Fabric Warehouse (Albox) ................633 683872

FASHION

Property Floor Plans ...................................................619 672431 Real Almería Property (Mojácar) .......950 336 769 / 620 368194 Realtors MB Spain .......................................................678 347125 Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................…950 472200 SYM Spain (Albox) .................................................951 250574 Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640 Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ……950 431855 / 661 143871 Spain Assured ....................................950 469622 / 634 300020 Spain Property Finder …..............…….......................686 878789 Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)....................950 615388 Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209 Vaitier SL (Cabrera) ................................................609 626140 Veritas Homes (Mojácar) ...........................950 472430 / 610 053563 VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See back)..950 472524 / 617 587903 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013 Etcetera (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 532810 Garabatis (Children’s) (Mojácar Playa) …...………670 035630 Glad Rags (Albox) ………........................................634 313071 H & R Men’s Fashion (Albox) …............................692 682164 Hemp Horizon ............................................................602 004096 Koko’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................613 026780 Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179 Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 473222

Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813 Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690 Saga Boutique (Mojácar) ......................................950 475258 Taylor’s Hats, Caps & Accessories (Valle del Este) ..711 097014

FINANCIAL SERVICES

WPMS Inmobiliario (Villaricos) ..........678 321111 / 950 618697

EVENT MANAGEMENT

JuJu Entertainment .............................950 950797 / 697 462746

EXCAVATION

Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257 Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 392922 Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944

AMASS …….....................................................……..678 035992 Blacktower ................................................................657 684094 Blevin Franks ...........................................................965 705502 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar) .........950 472504 / 670 215926 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....……950 478914 / 661 373404 Indalo Partners ............................................................950 472242 Kennedy Financial Services .....................................678 035992 Offshore Money Management ..........952 830916 / 950 398078

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …........………………..950 263565 Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ........................................950 475067

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FIREPLACES

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Turre) ...............................950 472135

FISH & CHIPS

Mojácar Cod ..............................................................950 968745 The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484

FLY SCREENS

AA Window Doctor ..............…….........................…630 231644 Bugs ..........................................................................600 049515 Coastal Mosquitoes ...........................606 040462 / 610 000700

FISHING

Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173 Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid & Graham). 647 020929 / 647 803030

FITNESS & DANCE See also Activities-Clubs-Associations

Alison ..........................................................................666 273168 Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) ......................637 435864 Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545 Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 Evolution Fitness Club (Arboleas) ............................667 306764 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………........…………………..647 593323 Geoff Oram (Personal Training) ...............................634 362436 Gimnasio Formas (Turre) ...........................................950 468065 Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606 Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) ...........................671 247035

Curtains with Style .........................950 069032 / 678 811125 Dave ..........................................................................634 351275 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 SpeedyFit ..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ................................................667 567564

FLORISTS

Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902 LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

Léonard’s Coaching (Los Gallardos) ..........................611 318709 Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa)......................................950 284845 Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306 Sano Centre (Huércal-Overa) ...................................666 021259 FOOD SHOPS Sierra Club Desert Springs ......................................687 599115 All Asia (Arboleas) .......................................................641 461304 Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .......................................686 400331 Unalome Rooms - Yoga (Albox) .................................722 469570 Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288 Coviran (La Alfoquía) ..................................................652 827481 Eurowise (Albox) ………………...............................…..950 439801 Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048 Harrison’s (Albox) .........................................................643 518352 Ideal British Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) .........…..950 135222

Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ........................950 548600 VaVa Yoga / VaVa Danza (Vera) ................................642 314316 Young at Heart Fitness .............................................711 032244

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Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383 Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672 Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ...........................................950 478102

FUNERAL COMPANIES

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….............617 456259 / 617 456335

FUNERAL PLANS

Avalon Funeral Plans .................................................865 616550 Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082 Iberian Funeral Plans ...........................951 203994 / 965 993498

FURNITURE PACKAGES

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE

La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 Prosecco Tables ..................................................0044 7709 244366 The Furniture Doctor ................................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

Abodes (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5) .............................697 778355 Ahorro Mueble (Albox) .........................950 120992 / 661 975417 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ....950 633288 El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 Elegant Exteriors Marble Furniture (Albox) ...............642 495439 Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)...........868 931872 / 671 715294 Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) .................................950 132458 Ideas del Mueble (Antas) .........................................950 452816 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs (See p.16)..........850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas)(See p.33)950 147763 Koala Furniture (Antas)....................................….........950 392307 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.49) ......................................968 443322 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25) .......................634 364795 Mueble-Hogar Milenium (Los Carasoles) 950 449013 / 645 947328 Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778

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GOLF COURSES

GARDENS

24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Antas Garden Centre (El Real) ...............................610 243838 Cedar Landscapes …….............……......................…620 112193 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Darryl Primo Gardens .................................................643 371630 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs .(See p.16)........850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) (See p.33).950 147763 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538 La French Touch ........................................................607 226269 Lady Muck Gardening ...............................................697 317557 Luke’s Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017 Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) …...........................667 562872 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Nash Groundworks ....................................................722 546192 Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146 Saxon’s Garden Maintenance ............618 920126 / 968 485729 The Tidy Gardener .................... 0044 7957167633 / 634 318369 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 655600 Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 479176 Desert Springs ........................................................637 861591 Marina Golf ..............................................................950 133235 Valle del Este ...........................................................950 398743

GOLF TUITION

Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 479176 Martin D’Archivio (Mojácar) ........................................635 446460 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ..............638 531821 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676 256923

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145 Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......…………629 947633 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192 Smart Grss Spain (La Hortichela) .............................643 011764 Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745

GUTTERING

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093 Smith Plumbing (Spanish Authorised).........................950 468041 Amazing Nails ............................................................641 640578 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722 Angela Ellis - Holistic Therapist ...............................642 577637 Avon Co-ordinator (Mojácar) …...................................670 722705 Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454 Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208 Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335 Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318 Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................634 348902 Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..........................950 473110 Beauty by Betsy .........................................................664 821554 Beauty by Marilyn .......................................................950 398852 Beauty Center (Mojácar) ..............................................687 480694 CDB Natural (Skin care) ................................................950 882237 Carlos Barber Shop (Mojácar Playa)...........................610 575911 GAS TANK SUPPLIERS Gas Alboran ..........................................656 662000 / 950 259382 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680 Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630

GIFT SHOPS

Sassy Casa (Arboleas) .................................................627 249462

GLASS CURTAINS

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Screenmasters (See p.41)........….…...........................677 152911 SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

GLAZING (Supply & Repair)

AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644 Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546 Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

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Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

HEALTH FOODS

Girasol (Albox) …..........................................................639 089170

HEARING AIDS

Centro Auditvo Isabel Egea (Vera) (See next page) ...722 258992 Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665 Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285 Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082 Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865 Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707 Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200 Salas García (Huércal Overa) ..............950 135081 / 638 010656

HEATING

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604 Graham (oil heating) ……….......................................620 112193 Neater Heater ………....................................………….634 312171

HIRE

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See front cover)......634 322475 Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688 Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644 Vera Hire (Las Buganvillas) .....................................629 483776

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

Angels Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462 Committed2ucare ................................645 513477 / 711 017074 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 Consultus Care & Nursing ............................0034 711 060615 Helping Hands Mojacar ...............................................678 590988 Home Care Services by Andreea ..............................645 253397 Indalo Care Group .....................................................634 332824 Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

HORSE RIDING

Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 241878 Didi Arias (Mojácar) ...............................................639 724521 Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 243561 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) .................................642 118546 Sanctuary Limaria ......................................................628 239696

HOTELS & HOSTALS

HARDWARE OUTLETS

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384 Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026 Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064

Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) .....................................950 069077 Hostal Don Tadeo (Villaricos) ..................................950 467105 Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767 Hostal Muria (Villaricos) ..............................................642 050290 Hostal Playa Azul (Villaricos) .............950 467075 / 609 386282 Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) ...........................................968 419466 Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ...........................................968 411650 Hotel Carmona (Vera) ...................................................950 390760 Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813 Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) …............................................968 447125 Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014 Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109 Hotel Mamabel’s (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542 Hotel Mayari (Calabardina) .................620 629508 / 968 409338 Hotel Overa ................................................................950 470879

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HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716 Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Chris Leek .................................................................642 608805 Linda Pettit .................................................................642 016954 Louise B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307 Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090 García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563 Generali Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 390990

INSURANCE

Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900 Albox Insurance .........................................................950 121943

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 Helvetia .......................................................................673 063798 Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070

Andrea Venettoni (Allianz & DKV) (Vera) ....................605 218895 ASSSA Seguros (Vera) ...............................……………950 392487 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950

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S E Telecoms .............................................................697 780499 UKTV Almería ......................................850 993202 / 694 440184

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Alpha Interpreting and Translation ....950 133508 / 677 530690 Andrés (Mojácar) ......................................................679 932632 Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) .............................606 198958 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............50 634388 / 627 635514

Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 Maxine Morgan (Las Buganvillas) .........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ......................................................634 323399 San Juan Insurance .....................................................664 643000 Sol Insure ……….............................................………..950 472098

INTERIOR DESIGN

Evie Fox-Rayner ..........................................................603 624659 Curtains with Style (See p.21) .........950 069032 / 678 811125 Deco-house (Ann) ......................................................666 260792 Essential Solutions ……..............................................627 245658 Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) .............647 863745 Instant Walls ................................................................624 961299 Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Lola Barranco ……...…..........................950 086116 / 691 261818 Cristina ……...........................................................…..626 741386 Clara Mata .................................................................629 132529 INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes Donna González-Linnitt .............................................699 067922 Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734 Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 INTERNET PROVIDERS Acaciophone (Mojácar) ......................950 968216 / 900 827209 Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) ...............616 605341 Albox Online ...........................................................950 091111 Interpreter/Translator (See p.23) ................................633 240315 ..............................653 098329 Connexions (Turre) …….............................…………..950 479502 Jenni (Almanzora valley area) Next ...........................................................................950 479369 Jill Willems (Turre) ......................................................627 855930 Plusnet ...............................................744 610389 / 850 992555 Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150 GSF Communications ..............................................950 473102 Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125 Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) ...........609 781438 Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) ......................... 676 951352 INTERNET TV Marguerite …….....................................................…..687 814157 Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502 Marisa .........................................................................636 179128 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Mauro Medina ............................................................639 742127 Europa Digital ......................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765 Ezetv ........................................................................950 091112 Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366 GBTV ...........................................................................616 888058 Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513 GSF Communications ..............................................950 473102 Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ........................................... 622 306389 IPTV UK ...................................................................603 613918 Paula Similie (Mojácar) ................................................627 423675 IPTV Spain UKTV ..............................654 617496 / 699 386277 Pedro .........................................................................655 510420 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475 Robert Boucher ..........................................................693 618705 PC Playa (Mojácar) ...................................................634 356498 Simply Solved ………..................................................663 327091 Susan Leach ...............................................................664 616037

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IRONING

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Pressed for Time ......................................................711 065805

JEWELLERY

Castellón (Bédar) .........................................................642 435909 Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 430871 Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 460636 La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 132543

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073 Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640 Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592 Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673 Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556 Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165 Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662 Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200 Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587 The Hilton Cattery ..............................950 163489 / 664 565479 Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….950 930585

La French Touch .................. ..................................607 226269 Luke’s Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192

LAUNDERETTES

Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................711 051400 The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ..............................666 007824

LAUNDERIES

City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255 Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 332502 Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 414327 Ivi’s Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 132657

LEGAL SERVICES See also Solicitors

ALO Services (Zurgena) ....................950 449179 / 667 994682 Almería Documents Direct (Arboleas) ..50 991411 / 616 293334 Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ..........................670 099726 Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …....…………. 950 471357

KITCHENS

24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Artizan (Vera) (See p.2) ....................…950 390635 / 661 985310 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Cocinas El Real (Los Gallardos) .........639 036051 / 622 232186 Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950 Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400 Ergo Küchen (Huércal-Overa) ...................................636 447730 Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104 S.Willems kitchen fitting service ....................................641 192429

LANDSCAPING

D & C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170 Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Karting (Garrucha) …..........................................……950 460207 Lunar Cable Park (Cuevas del Almanzora) .................665 512873 Nautarium Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554 Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549

Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 044719 Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632 Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783 Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724 Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839 Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008 Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779 Potty Finca Services ............................950 163930 / 616 855294

MARKETING

Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352 Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110

MASSAGE

Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 120429 Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170 Andreea (Therapeutic Massage) ................................645 253397 Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 721096 Holistic Massage (Ali) ...............................................634 308906 Holistic Massage (Lorraine) ................950 064484 / 687 569113 Jason (relaxing massage) ........................................711 026456 Lymphatic Drainage & Cranio Sacral-Therapy (Gabi) 633 011442

LOCKSMITHS

Anteva (Mojácar Playa) .......................850 984888 / 605 179179

Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885 Locksmith (Dean) .....................................................666 949213

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) .....................657 050394 Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239 Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564 VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316 Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MATTRESSES

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294 Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

MEALS DELIVERED

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 Dine In ....................................................................+44 7487392926 Hannah’s Kitchen .........................................................642 142745

METAL WORK

Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................................697 243181

LIGHTING

Nuar Home (Vera) .......................................................665 554019

LOGS FOR SALE

Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328 Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078

AA Window Doctor ....................…............................630 231644 Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986 Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700 Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064 Jon (Zurgena) ............................................................626 972545 Metalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 633090 P & D Metals ..............................................................638 707406 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ........................................600 006032 The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949

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MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS

Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Caravan Storage (Antas) ……..............................….661 508776 Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348 Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153 Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907 Hispavan (Antas) (See p.23) ........................................687 845730 Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550 Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033 Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352

NEWSAGENTS

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902 Total Entertainment (Turre) .....................................950 468295

NURSING see also Home Carers

Angels Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462

Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921 Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865 Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707 Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991 Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 Optica Orbera (Albox) .................................................950 430101 Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783 Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084 Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622 015765

NUTRITION

Alternativa (Anne-Marie Pichon)

...............................666 966573

OPTICIANS

Centro Optico Otra Mirada (Vera) ...............................640 836696 Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122 Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665 Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285 Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082

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Salas García (Huércal Overa) .................950 135081 / 638 010656 Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279 Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881 JPM .............................................................................627 090422 OSTEOPATHS PB Painting ...............................................................661 184848 Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259 Paul ...........................................................................649 186107 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259 Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385 Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 580295 Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765 Premier Painters ..........................................................711 055648 Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451 SJ Decor .....................................................................711 084585 Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453 The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668 True Colours .............................................................636 638670 PAINTING & DECORATING Vera Painting Services ............................................711 004024 2 Strokes .....................................................................649 186107 PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176 See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 PERFUMES & COSMETICS Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ...................................666 348253 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) .........................................634 621747 PEST CONTROL Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Famim (Albox) .............................................................950 430783 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726 Jason ……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483 Sedesa (Vera) ………….............................................950 390990

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PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445 Happy Pets Garrucha, (Vera Playa) ...........................671 526839 La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872 Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203 Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027 Que Guau! (Mojácar) ...............................................633 558540 Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560 VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

20seven photography ...............................................634 301635 Almería-Fotografía ....................................................663 627942 Bluwater Photography ….........…………………...……616 189002 Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182 El Studio Primo ..................................643 371630 / 643 517001 Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) ............................................620 786914 Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223 Frank Millar Photography & Videographer ….............642 107953 Indigo Photography & Video ....................................637 974793 Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852 Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599 Real estate photography .............................................722 452265 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 The Image Suite …….............................…...................647 918 848

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

PICTURE FRAMING

Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

PIZZERIAS

Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ..............................……..950 450215 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) ....................................950 615224 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 D’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517 D´Luigi (Arboleas) .......................................................602 815929 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .....................................663 304531 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 Góndola (Garrucha) ..................................................950 133928 Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117 Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098 Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122 Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676 Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401 Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220 Quick (Garrucha) .........................................................950 132305 Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075

PLASTERERS C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...........950 634388 / 627 635514 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 Pritchard Construcciones .........................................662 046497 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726 PLUMBERS Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 24hr Casaserve ......................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902 Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916 PHYSIOTHERAPY Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ...............................650 134805 Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating .....................620 742954 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ....................................695 355381 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) .........................................629 402852 Drain Dctor ...............................................................620 425948 Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) ................644 394335 Drainage Solutions .............................616 531283 / 670 088966 Graham ....................................................................620 112193 Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............……………..687 466352 Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041 PODIATRISTS See Chiropodists & Podiatrists POOL COVERS

Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 Gabi Triebel (Mojácar Playa) ..............633 011442 / 950 472263 Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247 Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564 Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007 Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097 Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730 Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333 WS Cover ...................................................................667 480363

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

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POSTAL SERVICES

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover)............….950 478643 Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ...............………..950 118043 Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) ......................................662 474861 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835 Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942 Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479 Postbox Terreros ......................................................621 285212 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902 Total Entertainment (Turre) ......................................950 468295

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641 407147 Design & 3D Printing ................................................641 651902 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102 Graphic design ...........................................................722 452265 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475 Mojácar Business .......................................................950 680110 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................…..950 390424 / 622 262100 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover) ..........950 133492 Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................634 348703 Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022 J & B Maintenance Services ..........617 477797 / 711 082491

IDP Services …………................................................608 238775 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414 La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911 Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) ................950 475199 / 629 673450 Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708 Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865 Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580 APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643 Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002 Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514 Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254 Coastal Properties (Mojácar) .......................................950 475235 Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

24hr Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269 ABS Advanced Building Services .............................687 846016 Arboleas Builders ………...............…950 930536 / 634 306690 Can I Help You (Vera) ……….................................691 662267 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

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La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Holiday Services .......................950 699947 / 634 972377 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652 Mojácar Long Term Rentals …...............................…636 903184 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Primos Property Services .......................643 517001 / 643 371 630 Real Almería Property (Mojácar) ............................634 316068 Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 Sandy Goldfinch ........................+44 7767 301159 / 670 575897 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184 Swallows Nest Holiday Apartment (Fines) .................711 032950 The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710 Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076 El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496 GM Associates (Mojácar) ……….........……..............…950 475225

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PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Jane Thompson ............................968 485729 / 618 920126

RADIO STATIONS

Onda Aguilas (100.1) …............................................968 447864 Smooth FM online (89.8) ......................................634 332666 Spectrum FM (96.1) ...........................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL ...607 364917 / 607 366040

REMOVALS & STORAGE See also Van & Man Hire

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 280268 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524 English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213 Indalo Storage .........................................................950 821002 Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560 Wanderers Transport and Storage ..UK 0044 7906852325 / 623 300425

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias

Agua Amarga

La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298 Los Tarahis (Beachbar) .............................................950 138235 Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014

Albox

Indalo Transport ......................................................950 821002 Items For Sale Mojácar ..................694 439275 / 950 478753 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412 Los Gallardos Store ...................................................607 687760 Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234 U-Store (Antas) .........................................................654 482746 UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 099479

Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261 Charlotte’s Bar & Restaurant ...................................850 991233 Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933 Elephant Cafe ...........................................................699 090183 Gran Muralla (Chinese) ...........................................950 120166 Happy Garden (Chinese/Asian). ................................950 120851 La Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930 La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993 La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024 Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 430145 Restaurante Virgen del Saliente ................................669 300291 Scrumptious ...............................................................608 543866 Taberna Topares ........................................................647 443248 TCs .............................................................................642 347943 Terraza Lamarlo ........................................................670 306290 The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639 231507 The Taj (Indian) ........................................................950 633278

Alfaix

La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464

Antas

El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081 Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

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Bar Limaria ..............................................................950 930047 D´Luigi ........................................................................602 815929 Harley’s .....................................................................642 637371 Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 612738 Hotel Rural Azabache ..............................................690 258813 New Bar International .............................................693 709931 Nueva Trinidad ..................................850 993250 / 634 369833

Bédar

El Cortijo ...................................................................950 398108 El Paso ................................................678 868963 / 950 469409 Miramar .....................................................................950 469308

Cabrera

Riad Cabrera ………………….....................................950 092042

Cerro Gordo

Bistro Bonita .......................................650 599739 / 950 930169

Cortijo Grande

Finca Listonero .........................................................950 982045

Las Herrerias

Eugenia ......................................................................950 069021

Los Carasoles Bar Los Camioneros

...............................................634 352548

Los Gallardos

Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182 El Palacio ..................................................................641 650907 Miraflores ..................................................................950 528324 Oasis Pool Bar ...........................................................693 734991

Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo

Aku Aku (Beachbar) ............................950 478981 / 634 979360 Alma Beach Club ......................................................674 665806 Al Punto (Brazilian) ...................................................950 475899 Ankara Beach Terrace ..............................................950 473042 Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215 Aurora (Beachbar) ....................................................950 472163 BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923 Badgers .....................................................................678 141556

Cucador La Vida

……….................................….........……….950 634562

Desert Springs Resort

El Torrente Restaurant ........................................……950 091546

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin)

La Montaña ...............................................................950 398856

El Pilar de Lubrin Restaurante Albar

El Pinar Bar El Pinar

....................................................647 877091

...........................................................634 302673

Garrucha

Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588 Aurinko ....................................................................950 533350 Casa Adriana ......................................637 099475 / 950 133154 Chino Peking (Chinese) .............................................950 132948 GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993 Góndola ....................................................................950 133928 La Cantina de Floor ....................................................950 132757 Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882 Nautico …................................................................687 918669 Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604 Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043 Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940

Huércal-Overa

Balti Tower ll ..........................................................632 246365 Bar Luz ....................................................................950 027844 Bellagio Sports Bar ...................................................950 472342 Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800 Bocaina Beach Club .................................................950 527597 Botaniq ......................................................................681 127504 Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 357654 Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 891772 Cala Marina (Beachbar) ...........................................689 572249 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797 Caribe ........................................................................643 197724 Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190 Casa Flor ..................................................................626 353147 Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Cheers………….....................................................…….643 664077

Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224 Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 / 607 338460 El Capricho …........................................................637 595326 El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536 Hotel Overa .............................................................950 470879 New Why Not? ............................................................950 135614

La Alfoquía

Gondola .................................................………..……..643 136117 Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888 The Heathers ............................................................642 835993

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El Cid (Beachbar) ..............................950 472063 / 696 056128 El Deseo .................................................................629 287265 El Gaucho ................................................................663 304531 El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411 El Toro .....................................................................691 628061 Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Fusion Beach ...............................................................950 615224

Ganesha (Indian) ......................................................602 006977 Gastro Malabar .........................................................950 472970 Habana 1957 ...........................................................850 987214 Hola Ola (Beachbar) .................................................664 097279 Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098 Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360 Isla Blanca ................................................................603 032677

Jimmis ........................................................................711 018128 Kontiki (Beachbar) ....................................................950 968676 Kukis ...........................................................................950 377076 La Bohemia ...............................................................632 169552 La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179 La Cantina (Mexican) ..............................................950 615030 La Cava ...................................................................950 472181 La Estancia …….............................................………654 562449 La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177 La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590 La Toscana del Mar .....................................................722 246135 Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489 Levante .....................................................................950 615224 Lua Beach Club ...........................................…………950 472643 Lucero ………....................................................…….673 544617 Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131 Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806 Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405 Marama .....................................................................606 615435 Marcelo Entre Tapas ........................673 744249 / 950 027218 Martín Morales ...........................................................950 478812 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966 Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405 Mandala Beach Club ..............................................950 473131 Mohana .......................................................................677 420108 Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387 Olive Tree .........................................622 348221 / 950 786423 Omega ................................................950 475317 / 647 675919 PJ’s Cafe .................................................................634 368446 Pachamama .................................................................643 199723 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) .950 472208 Parador de Mojácar .................................................950 478250 Parwaz (Indian) .........................................................631 995178 Piamonte ......................................................................950 473204 Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992 Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617 Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412 Rusty Nail .................................................................662 153813 Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405 Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540 Sensations (See p.15)..................................................950 472057 San Pedro Belgian Bar ...........................................722 485340 Shea’s Kitchen (See p.7) ............................................950 478186 Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308 Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075 Terraza de la Luz .......................................................722 194767 The Emerald Isle ......................................................850 994616 The Irish Rover ..........................................................950 473135 The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659 The Snug ....................................................................633 583164 Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 615030 Torre Bahía Lounge ..................................................634 897350 Trufibar .......................................................................664 103611 Twister .....................................................………………600 006032 Valery (See p.14).........................................................662 968460 Zeppelin ......................................................................643 199723 Vista del Mar ..............................................................711 054966

Mojácar Pueblo

Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781 Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331

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Palomares

102 Tapas Bar …………......................950 467745 / 615 157905.

Akua ..........................................................................621 210854 Asagía Asador ...........................................................662 305051 Monika’s Bar .......................................950 467720 / 659 672615 La Dulce Casa …......................................................602 451772 The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010

Partaloa

Mis Amigos ..............................................…………….612 508447

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa Lorena’s

...................................................................634 345353

Pueblo Laguna

Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453 Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 959770 Frankie’s Bar ............................................................950 467541 Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 462540 KOA/Blue Parrot ......................................................611 482966 La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 642856 Lua Puerto Rey ........................................................950 478202 Maraú Beach Club ……................................…………671 580340 Paradise Bar/Chiringuito ...........................................667 554957 Pizzeria Jardin ..........................................................950 467023 Yaho (Thai / Asian) .................................................645 018403

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Anto’s Irish Bar ............................................................950 309730 Bistro .......................................................950 970050 / 608 921287 Dragon Chino ...............................................................950 133226 La Colonial ..............................................................….950 133918 Memoli Pizzeria .................................…..950 093017 / 603 804676 Pub Millionaire ........................................950 378692 / 603 770551

Vera Playa (Naturista)

Bar Oh La La! ............................................................616 338355 Chiringuito Naturista ...................................................950 397726 La Golondrina ............................................................683 342376 Puntonat ......................................................................636 401424

Villaricos

Sopalmo

Bar La Plaza Villaricos .........................................…950 467590 Don Tadeo ..................................................................950 467105 El Faro ..................................................649 766252 / 687 351764 El Galeon …….....................................................……671 588790 El Gato ..............................................619 884792 / 628 169659 Gastrobar D’Alvaro ....................................................648 220383 Los Conteros .............................................................642 105702 Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….642 767122 Playa Azul ........................................950 467075 / 609 386282

Turre

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

New Bistro ................................................................608 921287 Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros

Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 236798 La Geoda ..................................................................673 020159 Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323 Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809 Restaurante Sopalmo Maremonti (Italian)...................655 797530 Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................620 876485 Casa Adelina ............................................................950 479153 Chili ...........................................................................950 468425 Ciringuito Extreme .....................................................673 617732 Doner Kebab ............................................................603 527699 Hostal Rural .............................................................950 478806 La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 545590 La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 099901 Rosie Lees ..............................................................643 198600 Solare ......................................................................608 802227

Valle del Este Golf

Hole in One Karen’s Bar ..........................................950 461068 Sawadee Thai .........................................................634 393235

Vera

Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ......................................950 391691 La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817 Made in Italy .............................................................950 118461 Terraza Carmona .....................................................950 390760 Thai Fusion Phuket ...................................................658 381786

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021 b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS ROOFING

Ark Roofing ...............................................................634 379173

RUGS & CARPETS

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868 931872 / 671 715294 P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Arboleas) .......................665 258680 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

RURAL TOURISM

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752 Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656 Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. .............................................699 909737 Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

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SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097 Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9).. 950 459060 / 638 063196 Screenmasters (See p.41) ......….…...........................677 152911 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.41) ........................................627 907207 Buceo Mojácar

SCUBA DIVING

........................................................950 472760

SECOND HAND

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716 Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999 Items for Sale Mojácar .....................694 439275 / 950 478753 John’s (Albox) .............................................................634 325639 Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006 Pink House (La Concepción) ...........622 288750 / 681 095096 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 673 608854

Go Solar (Mojácar) ......................................................654 596247 Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230 Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730 Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SOLICITORS

Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040 Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208 AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437 AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576 Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114 C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160 Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEWING

Alice ..........................................................................620 876485 J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502 Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907 Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872 The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695 Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 088966 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355 Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732 Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHOE REPAIRS

José M. Ortega López (Garrucha) .......693 788311 / 642 024256

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434 Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017 José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986 Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SKIP HIRE

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257 Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425 El Cano SL (Mojácar) ................................................950 479185 Servacon .....................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS

CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526 Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) ..............................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Ainsol Energy (Turre) ..................................................689 702916 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947 Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917 Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .........................................950 475012 Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911 Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322 Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404 Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

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SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998

STORAGE see Removals & Storage SURVEYORS

Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624

SWEET SHOPS

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................950 118 043

TATTOO ARTISTS

Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782 Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810 Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111 Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602 Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111 Androidez (Vera Playa) ..................950 042338 / 661 375489 Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502 Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608 Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369 The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK See also Building Services

Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999 Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171 Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039 Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

SPAS

IndalOcio (Arboleas) .................................................850 993090 Sundance Spas (El Real, Antas) ..............................635 758773

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172 Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708 United Tile ................................................................667 702817

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TIMBER SUPPLIERS

Wood2Go (Velez Rubio)..............................................950 614050

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Seth Pittham (Arboleas) ......................950 634477 / 666 826886

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Almería Alcazaba (castle) .......................................…950 271617 Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122 Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036 Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405 Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554 Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778 Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236 Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

TRANSLATING - see Interpreters TRANSPORT - see Removals TRAVEL

UNIFORMS

Adelpha Travel ............................................................672 736240

Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

UPHOLSTERY

Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125 Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939 Unicraft ........................................................................692 176069 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256 Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472 Exclusive Airport Shuttles ........................................950 092602 Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752 Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) ............................…..950 475757 Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663 Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021 Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ..........................600 225929 Indalo Transport ......................................................634 336468 K.Morris (Vera) ...........................0035 711004024 / 0044 7759692010 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316 Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

TUITION

Chris Walker (Spanish Accent Coaching) .................622 591096 Darío (English tuition for adults) ...............................642 314316 Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342 English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316 Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ............................616 605341 Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Piano Lessons …………............+44 7930 373786 / 634 374931 Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097 Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284 Tiffany‘s English Academy (Garrucha) ........................685 710078

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VEHICLE REPAIRS

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671 Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624 Costa Coches Antas .........................950 459209 / 625 133383 Fran’s Garage ....................................664 571060 / 950 164912 Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861 Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250 Euro Repar Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ….......950 478335 NV Transmatix (Antas El Real) ..................850 989958 / 631 556955

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

AF Vehicle Detailing .................................................711 052843 Cool Air (Air Conditioning) ........................................673 195872 Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

VEHICLE SALES

Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671 AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 Costa Coches Antas ...........................950 459209 / 625 133383 Euro Repar Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ..(Workshop) 950 478335 Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) ............670 038580 / 950 393170 Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Skoda - Cadena Automocion SL (Vera) .....950 393190 / 637 029737 Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VETS

Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064 Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298 Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912 Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400 Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104 The Car Surgery .....................................................666 272792 Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

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Free directory entries: WhatsApp 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ........950 616820 / 617 456548 Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 Clinica Nexo (Olula del Rio) ..950 441819 Emergencies: 617 305784 Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327 CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999 Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017 Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683 Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921 Javier (Garrucha) ............950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059 Movet (Mobile) .........................................................644 672782

WATER TREATMENTS

Healthy H2O ..............................................968 437270 / 666 302 987

WEB SERVICES

MODS .........................................................................600 284975 Mojácar Web Services ..............................................633 202248 Web Design .................................................................722 452265

WINDOW CLEANING

Carl the Squeegee (Turre) .........................................634 364041 Idea (Mojácar) ..................................................……..605 162709 James ..........................................................................678 988812 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526 Mick .............................................................................634 327075 Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450 Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231 Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307 VetCare (Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102

AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644 Pritchard Construcciones .............................................662 046497 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................950 460028 Interglaze ……..............................…...................... 680 743311 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104 Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305 Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 320761 Screenmasters (See p.41)......….…............................677 152911 Speedyfit .............................................950 439228 / 600 006032

WINES

Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655 Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131 Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092 Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) .......................................950 472108 Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ...........................637 393873 Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941

WATER PARK

Aquavera (Vera Playa)

............................................950 467337

WOOD & PELLET STOVES

Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077 Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Turre) ..................................950 472135 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Oasys (Tabernas)

ZOO & PARK

....................................................950 365236

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Useful Numbers Emergencies (Multi-lingual) ......................112 Emergencies: Life Threatening Emergencies ....................061 Other Health Emergencies .......902 505 061

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE) Huércal Overa .....................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Albox (Funerarias Teruel) ................................950 430122 Guardia Civil ............................................................062 Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...........................950 616161 Local Police ...............................................................092 Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) .....................950 460295 Coast Guard .................................................900 202 202 Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) .............................950 478102 Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) 950390884 AIRPORTS Almeria airport .....…...............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700 HOSPITALS Alicante airport …...............……913 211 000 / 966 919 000 Huércal-Overa, La Inmaculada .........................950 029000 Corvera airport …….............................................….913 211 000 Almería Torrecárdenas ......................................950 016000 Almería, Virgen del Mar (Private) ...............950 217100 BRITISH EMBASSY Virgen del Mar Emergencies :.......................950 217240 Madrid ...........................................................................917 146300 LOCAL POLICE BRITISH CONSULATE Albox ...........................................................................950 121080 Málaga (for this area) ........................................952 352300 Carboneras .............................................................950 136136 Cuevas del Almanzora .....................................950 548700 UK PASSPORT INFORMATION Garrucha ....................................................................950 460002 www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports Huércal-Overa .....................................................950 470585 Mojácar .....................................................................950 472000 EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS Pulpi .........………...........................................................950 465049 www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document Vera .............................................................................950 390010 CREDIT CARDS 24hr EMERGENCIES 4B(Visa/Mastercard) ….........902 114400 / 913 626200 American Express …................................................900 814500 Diners Club ….............................................................902 401112 Mastercard ….............................................................900 971231 Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …...........................902 192100 Visa ….............................................................................900 991124

TOWN HALLS Albox .............................................................................950 120908 Antas ............................................................................950 619015 Arboleas .......................................................................950 449430 Cuevas del Almanzora ..........................................950 456488 Los Gallardos .............................................................950 469000 Garrucha ......................................................................950 460058 Huércal-Overa ..........................................................950 134900 ELECTRICITY Mojácar .......................................................................950 615009 Endesa Enquiries: .....................................(free).800 760333 Turre ............................................................................950 479011 Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840 Vera ..............................................................................950 393016 WATER Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200 TELEPHONE (Movistar) Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575 Normal Operator ........................................................1004 Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649 Faults Operator .........................................................1002

International Operator ........................................11825

GAS Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224 TAXIS See Directory pages Cepsa, information ….......................................902 416416 Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212 MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN Repsol, information ...........................................901 100100 (From any ‘phone) Orange ….......................................................................656 001470 ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres) Telefónica Movistar ..............................….............095 702611 Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio Vodafone …................................................................607 123000 Central number …………….......................................959 999999 Yoigo ….........................................................................622 622622 TRAINS Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

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Community News At the end of the 17 race series, Los Bandidos took 85 podium places; 19 1st place, 22 2nd place and 44 3rd place, all receiving age group trophies!

Full results: https://www.cruzandolameta.es/ clasificaciones/v2/gador-circuito-de-carrerasp o p u l a r e s - d i p u t a c i o n - d e - a l m e r i a - 2 0 24 - - 2054/#clasificaciones

Los Bandidos Success at Gador 14 Los Bandidos runners participated in the 17th and last race in the Circuito de Carreras Populares Diputación de Almeria 2024 on Saturday 9 November. Before the race a minute’s silence was observed for the victims of the recent floods. The 8.9km course went through the town, past orange groves, along a campo trail, up a seemingly endless hill, ending with a steep downhill to the finish line in front of the Ayuntamiento.

On Sunday, 10th November, three Bandidos; Sarah Briggs, Sharon Howlett and Kristy Barclay, participated in the Bajo Almanzora Media Maratón (which was actually 19.5km). Sarah and Sharon completed this after racing at Gador the previous night! The event started from Hotel Overa and finished in Cuevas de Almanzora. There were lots of ups and downs, mostly along a track above the Embalse de Cuevas de Almanzora, with great views, plenty of water, finishing with post-race beer and snacks

Los Bandidos are keen to integrate and support the local community. We are currently collecting donations, toys, books and games for the Red Cross Christmas Toy Appeal. Follow us on Facebook (https:// www.facebook.com/groups/490933409244200). We The winner finished in 30:28, with the first lady in look forward to seeing you soon 35:14. 176 runners crossed the finish line. Trophies were awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each age group as well as to the overall winners. Los Bandidos took home six trophies. The overall winners won their own weight in fresh oranges!

Los Bandidos results (position, name, times and age group prizes) 45 Gail Colville 39:19 (2nd F) 68 Nigel Smith 42:10 81 Mark Ratcliffe 44:00 97 Paul Darcy 45:44 117 Catherine Kingswood 49:06 (1st F-F) 118 Sarah Briggs 49:30 128 Patricia Mulcahy 50:53 (3rd D-F) 135 Sharon Howlett 51:52 136 Jackie Darcy 52:34 (2nd F-F) 138 Karen Ayers 53:03 (3rd F-F) 147 Kirsty Ratcliffe 54:43 148 Russ Chance 54:55 162 Teresa Chance 59:09 Los Bandidos were 7th team (Gail, Nigel, Mark and Paul), in a cumulative time of 2:51:33.

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What’s On Madrid

The Almería City Orchestra and the Vocla Choir have a Christmas concert performing O Magnum Mysterium at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Sunday, December 22nd at 7.30pm. Soloists are the Soprano Elena Gallado, the Oboist Francisco José Moreno, Singer Ana Mar, and Dancer Inés de Inés. The conductor is Michael Thomas and the choir director is Román Barceló. Tickets are 10 & 12 euros.

Paul McCartney has two concerts in Madrid at the WiZink Sports Stadium on December 9th and 10th, as part of his ‘Got Back’ Tour, his only two concerts in Spain. Tickets are from 212 to 950 euros from normal internet booking sites.

Almería The Ballet Clásico Internacional company perform the ballet ‘El Cascanueces’ (The Nut Cracker suite) by Tchaikovsky, at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Friday, January 3rd at 8.30pm. Tickets are 26 & 30 euros.

COCO El Musical, Recuérdame comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Sat, Dec 14th at 5pm. It has been seen by audiences of 700,000 throughout Spain. Tickets are 15 euros.

The VIII Christmas Festival by the Almenara Group comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Thurs, Dec 26th at 8pm.

Originally comprised of 12 friends who got together in 2013, the cast is now 27. They perform bolero, Latin music, romantic music and Euro- Niña Pastori comes to the Maepean pop. Tickets are 12 euros. stro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Friday, December 27th at 8.30pm. She performs songs from her new album ¡Feliz Navidad! Tickets are 60 & 70 euros.

The Andalucía Public Orchestral Barenboim-Said Foundation, attached to the Ministry of Culture and Sport, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Almeria with an orchestral concert in the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Monday, December 30th at 8pm.

Works performed include Berlioz’s ‘King ar’ overture, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. The Ukrainian

Michael Is Back, is considered to be the best Michael Jackson tribute group and performs in many European cities. It comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Saturday, December 28th at 8pm. Michael Jackson is played

by SacMJJ (Adrián Álvarez) and the concert is a combination of music and dance. Tickets are 31 & 36 euros.

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What’s On conductor is Oksana Lyniv and the solo violinist is Michael Barenboim. Tickets are 20 & 25 euros.

The Opera Tosca by Puccini comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Thursday, December 5th at 7pm. Tickets are 25 & 30 euros.

The Ballet Clásico Internacional company perform the ballet ‘El Lago de los Cisnes’, (Swan Lake)

by Tchaikovsky at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Wednesday, Dec 4th, at 8.30pm.

Tickets are 26 & 30 euros.

The Almería City Orchestra perform a New Year concert at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Wednesday, January 1st at 7.30pm. They perform the Grieg piano concerto opus 16 and a selection of Viennese Waltzes and Polkas. The piano Soloist is Francisco Fierro and the conductor is Michael Thomas. Tickets are 18 & 20 euros.

‘Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte’ is a Mecano tribute concert that has received rave reviews throughout Spain. It comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Saturday, January 25th at 8pm. Tickets are 32 & 38 euros.

Asi Canta Jerez is a flamenco performance specially dedicated to Christmas. It comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city on Thursday, December 19th at 9.30pm. Tickets are 26 euros in advance and 30 at the door.

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Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am1.30pm

What’s On Roquetas de Mar The International Ballet Company perform the Nutcracker Suite at the Roquetas Auditorio on Sunday, Dec 8th at 8pm as part of their 2024 winter tour. Tickets are 20 & 24 euros.

The Best of Soul is a celebration of the best Soul music with five singers and a band from New York.

It comes to the Roquetas Auditorio on Saturday, January 18th at 8pm.

Ticket prices were not shown at time of going to press.

‘Corazón de Plástico’ is a new album by Paco Candela and he performs it at the Roquetas de Mar Auditorio on Saturday, Dec 21st at 9pm. His music is a fusion of rumbas, fandangos, tangos, ballads and flamenco, and during his tour of Spain he has attracted audiences of over 200,000. Tickets are 32 & 38 euros.

Roquetas de Mar Auditorio tickets are on sale at www. teatroauditorioroquetas.org or their ticket office, open Tuesdays to Fridays, 11am-1pm & 6-8pm.

Vera Michael Is Back, comes to the Vera Auditorio, on Saturday, December 14th at 8.30pm. Michael Jackson is played by SacMJJ (Adrián Álvarez) and the concert is a combination of music and dance. Tickets are 33 euros.

Águilas The XXII Festival of Dance Sinergy is performed at the Águilas Auditorio on Sunday, December 22nd at 6pm. The performance is entitled Pureza.

Ticket prices were not shown at time of going to press.

The Kiev Ballet performs the ballet ‘El Cascanueces’ (The Nut Cracker suite) by Tchaikovsky, at the Águilas Auditorio on Friday, January 10th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 33 euros.

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What’s On Aguilas tickets from Victoria Travel 968 410 929 and www. bacantix.com, Museo Arqueológico, www. auditorio-aguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Mojácar Flamenco Dance Festival This year, to celebrate the tenth year of Annual Christmas Flamenco Galas which take place in Mojácar Teatro del Centro de

Usos Multiples (fondly known as the ‘ Artisan Centre ‘) there will be a unique performance dedicated to the art of Flamenco dance. This year the Festival will feature world class dancers from Barcelona, and the theme will be the beauty of the male and female dance partnership. The lead dancers male and female will dance together showing the passion

and beauty of the partnership.

Also there will be a showcase of the stunning long tailed dress (Bata de Cola) in its full glory danced by lead female dancer.

As if this wasn’t enough, the Festival will also feature 2 top guitarists, one of whom started winning acclaimed awards from aged 12!

The Festival will take place on Saturday, December 7th at the aforementioned Teatro del Centro de Usos Multiples. Tickets will be on sale from October from: 1. La Súpertienda ( ground floor of the Parque Comercial de Mojácar) 2. Tourist Office Mojácar Pueblo.

For pre bookings and more information, there is an English speaking number (0034) 687 480 694 (WhatsApp message).

Miscellaneous Open Mic Night alternate Thursdays at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, kick off at 8pm.

Everyone welcome.

PAWS-PATAS The secondhand book sale at Scotty’s El Tropico is held on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering.

Send details of your events to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp 667 80 11 40

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What’s On Market Days Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja Monday: Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora Tuesday: Wednesday: Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares, Tabernas Thursday: Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Friday: Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena Saturday: Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio Sunday: Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday: Sunday:

Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox Plaza del Rey, Velez Rubio Mojácar Rastro, Multiple Use Centre

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities Free Spanish and English Lessons Available in some municipalities. Enquire at your local town hall.

Almanzora Group of Friends, Albox Library and Social Centre, Tues - Fri, 10am1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox.

Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly magazine, monthly quiz, trips. www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 495 306 WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people.

Loose Women Club Tuesdays, 1.30 - 4pm. El Chacho Bar & Restaurant, Mojácar. All welcome.

Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694 Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Tennis Club, Huércal Overa. All welcome. Tel. Jan Oliver 642 413 945.

Dames in Turre Monthly lunches and trips. New members welcome. Chairman, Barbara Wardley, casaroojo@hotmail.co.uk. Secretary, Moira Armatage +34 711 007 192, mogsy2009@ live.com

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch La Parrilla, Albox, first Thursday of the month, 11am. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary @yahoo.co.uk. See www.britishlegion.org/ branches/zurgena Indalo Hash House Harriers Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. www.indaloh3.com Mojácar Bridge Club Contact Les Brice 697 297 991 or Ron Hounsell 711 064 726. www.bridgewebs. com/mojacar/ Vera & District Lions Club The Lions meet regularly, including social events. New members and volunteers warmly welcomed. The Lions Charity Shop in Turre is open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-2pm. Mobility equipment available for those in need. There are plenty of roles for volunteers from occasionally moving furniture to scrapbooking, from event organisation to helping clean the shop. For more information, including forthcoming fundraising events see https://veralions. com, email veralionssecretary@gmail. com or call President Andy Pearson on 711 005 682.

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar First and third Thursday of every month (except July & August) at 11am, coffee and chat at Cokkia Restaurant (opposite Neptuno). Ex-Forces and non-Service people all welcome. We hold lunches and other events which we publicise at the coffee mornings and on local media.

For welfare advice and help for the exForces community in need of support email SpainNorthCommunitySupport@rbl. community. If you wish to hold an event in aid of the Poppy Appeal or help at our collection points in October and November please email Mojacar.Committee1@rbl. community or ring 699 953 222. We are now on Facebook, click on Groups and search for Royal British Legion Mojacar Branch.

Psychic Development Circle Various classes at different times.

Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

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Vera Photo Club Local photography enthusiasts with a wide range of experience and photography styles. Critiqued monthly challenges, exhibitions, presentations and field trips. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in El Puntazo Hotel, Mojacar 10am - 12:30pm. All levels welcome. See www.veraphotoclub.org or email info@ veraphotoclub.org for more information.

Freemasons in the Province of Almeria Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37 Freemasons – The Side Degrees Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 678 574 579 Albox Computer Club Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www. alboxcc.com Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930 Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Tel. 634 309 590 Mojácar Community Library Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm .

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club Community Centre, opposite the Health Centre car park. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities continued Amigos de los Coches Clasicos Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 630740502 Antas 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays 10.00am at RC Circuito, Antas.

Ring Chris on 634328059 for more details.

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande Sunday & Wednesday, 9/9.30 - 12 noon.

Contact Mick on 711 015 032 Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553 Pita Escuela Agave School of Río Aguas. A multicultural, environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) pitaescuela@hotmail.com Sunseed A hands-on practical centre for low-impact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches Church of England (Anglican Services) Mojácar, Sundays, 11am; Llanos Del Peral, Sundays,11am; Aljambra Chapel Albox, 2nd Thursday monthly at 11am.

For directions, details and all church activities please see www.almeriaanglican.com or contact Tony Noble on 634303807. Also available Funerals, Wedding Blessings, Wedding Vow renewals and Baptisms.

Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses Friday 18:00 & Sunday 10:00. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas.

Contact: 652 293 269 Turre Evangelical Church Sundays at 10.30 – worship, a not too long talk from the Bible, coffee and cake.

Welcoming and relaxed – all welcome.

Find us on Turre’s main street, Avenida de Almeria, corner of C/Alberquillca.

Email: contact@turrechurch.es Tel: (0034) 711 035 486 Web: turrechurch.es

Support Groups & Charities MACS Cancer Support Group General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555.

Fully Spanish registered charity. Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm www.macscancersu pport.com Email: macscancersupport@ live.co.uk Stepping Stones Carers Support Group Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm.

Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www. steppingstones.group Age Support Almanzora Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox, open Mon-Sat, 10:0013:45. Lunch club, bereavement group, equipment loan, befrienders. Helpline 642 045 210.

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Friday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@gmail.com

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184

Universal Wonderful Street Academy NGO that supports street children in Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. www. universalwonderfulstreetacademy.org.

Beatriz: 617 182 154

Living Water Church Mojacar Playa Opposite Red Cross Centre and Salas Farmacia. Sunday Service 11am.

Bible study, Tuesday 10am. Prayer, Tuesday, 12:30pm. Café Church, every 2nd & 4th Thursday in the month 3pm. See FaceBook or visit www. livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Harmony Community Support Providing assistance to those in need. Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity.com

Aguaviva Evangelical Church Near the health Centre, opposite BiciBox, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 560 544 Roman Catholic Masses These can be found on www.misas.org for most places.

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Walk for Life Arboleas If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer and need help or support contact our welfare team. Email irenewalk4life@icloud.com Tel. 643 63 81 77. To volunteer to help at any of our events and become a Friend of Walk for Life email claire.walk4life@gmail.com Tel 644602249.

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations Music & Drama Groups

Yoga

Dance

Open Mic Night Alternate Thursdays, 8pm, at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

Strictly Line Dancing Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos Multiples, Mojacar. Fridays, 4–7pm.

Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com

Indalo Players Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage.

Email indaloplayers@gmail.com / phone 722 236237 Independent Theatre Group Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera.

Tel: 642 314 316 Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www. portiaoliver.es Unalome Rooms Yoga, chair yoga & more. Albox. See facebook. Tel. 722 469 570

The Luvvies New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Tel. 634 346 309 or e-mail theluvvies@hotmail.com

Vera Voces A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions.

Rehearsals Mondays, 5-7pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. Contact veravoces1@gmail.com

Step2It - Line Dancing Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m-7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m-10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. Carrie Ann 627279584 www.carrieanngreen.com Almeria Line Dancers Julie - 634304625 / 950110433 Ceroc Dancing Regular social dance nights and dance workshops. Please call or WhatsApp Trace on 687251799 for more information.

Jacqueline Welby Productions New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531 Orquesta Ciudad de Vera A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. All newcomers welcome, only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio on Saturday mornings. See www. ocv.org.es for details.

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, Mondays, 2pm 3.45pm. All levels welcome. 647932 078.

Arts & Crafts Sewing Group, Mojacar We meet at Scotty’s el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds.

10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat.

Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774 Cloud Zebra Craft WorkshopsIn Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30.

No experience needed.

All Aloud Community Choir Meet every Wednesday at Bar Kubatin (at Hostal Meson) Arboleas from 3pm to 5pm.

All welcome, no auditions.

Bedar Arts Centre Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:301330. For info, call 664 896 555

Albox Ukebox A friendly group that meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons in Charlotte’s Bar (formerly Chapman’s) in Albox to learn and sing songs with the ukulele. All welcome. For details tel. Chris on 634 375 471.

Mojácar Quilters Cokkia, Mojacar Playa, second Tuesday of the month. We enjoy talking about quilting, having show and tells, receiving hints and tips from our members and learning new techniques. We are beginners and experienced quilters. Please contact Ruth Brown on 0034 711 011 629 or by email to ruth-brown@hotmail.co.uk

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Belly Dancing Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa.

Contact Fatima: 610 472 596 Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521 Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre.

Tel: 634 317 391 Complete Beginners Flamenco Mojácar. No specialist shoes or equipment required, friendly hour long class. Email info@lagitanainglesa.com VaVa Yoga Danza (Spanish) With Barbarito. Cuban & Latin Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Tel: 642 314 316

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations Sports Almería Lawn Bowling Club Contact Shirley: 679 970 399 Bowling Club de Zurgena Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com Indalo Lawn Bowling Club First class facilities with all levels of bowling catered for. Visit our website http://www. indalobowlingclub.org Mojacar Bowls Club Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Jen 634346035, jencothier@gmail.com

Valle del Este Golf Society.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982 Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273.

Marina Phoenix Golf Society Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays.

Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com Huzzah Golf Society Friendly group of all abilities, playing Aguilon golf course each Monday and local courses.

All welcome. Call or WhatsApp Gary 619 248 702. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com Albox Club de Tenis Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Tenis

Aguilón Amigos Golf Club Aguilon Golf Course on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays teeing off just before 9am. If you would like to play email aguilonamigos2021@gmail.com

Cabrera Tennis Club Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com

Badgers Golf Society Mojácar We play every Wednesday and alternate Saturdays. All are welcome. Contact Paul Cunningham on (0044)7775837453 WhatsApp or badgersmojacar@mail.com

Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Boxers Golf Society Albox All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com

PartyLevante Sailing Club Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small groups. Email info@partylevante.com or call 680942141 www.partylevante.com

Mojácar Playa Golf Play every Tuesday around 11.30. Mostly at Marina Golf Club. Everybody welcome.

Membership available. Call James 681 355 796. Golf trip holidays also available. Golf tour operator.

Forum Golf Society Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com Golfing Guapas Society We are a group of ladies of all nationalities meeting one Friday in the month...golf followed by lunch and prizes. All welcome.

Call Vivienne 683 558 696.

Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607

Padel tennis lessons At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691

Santa Irene Sailing Club Come and join us out on the water sailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com www. santaireneclubdevela.com Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica Huercal-Overa.Classes for fun gymnastics, competitive levels, pre school and adults.

Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es www. adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Walking Football Club Turre football ground, 9.30am, Monday, for training, exercise & playing. www. fclosamigos.com

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Los Bandidos Run, jog, walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Weds/Sat, 9am, Red Cross end (from 4th Oct). See Facebook. Contact Kevin on ironmankev08@gmail.com Arboleas Table Tennis Club Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30 - 10.30 am, building with blue door next to swimming pool bar, Arboleas. Beginners welcome. Contact Chairperson - Keith tel 634 326 350.

Fitness & Martial Arts Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170 Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times.

Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Fitness with Hollie Newell, Turre Keepfit, Zumba, Hips Bums Tums, HiiT. Contact 634 317 391.

Jova Gym, Mojácar Various activities. www.jovasport.es 671 247 035. See facebook.

Qigong Group courses and personal training.

Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975 https://ilsevanbrabant.com/en/course/ Qigong Classes Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Mojácar Qigong/Taijiquan Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.00am.

Samsara (Opposite Lua) monjchalao@ gmail.com. See Facebook gusfit.es

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Your Stars You are best to get out of the house this month. You can make money through real estate or by using your head when it comes to personal investments. New romantic ties can be made; however, you must make Mar. 21 sure that your motives are not selfish before you make - April 20 your move. Your contributions will be valued and helpful.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

You need time to put your house in order and sort out what you are going to do about your personal direction.

Don’t rely on others to handle the workload. So smile!

Romance appears. Your luckiest events this month will Sept. 24 occur on a Thursday.

- Oct. 23

You will need to finalize important deals this month. Family outings will make you feel secure and happy. Relatives may be less than easy to deal with. Valuable information can be yours if you listen to those with experience. Your Apr. 21 luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

- May 21

Don’t be too quick to judge others. Try to keep any mood swings under control; they may result in alienation.

Opportunities for romance may develop through dealing with groups that have a purpose. Stand up and propose Oct. 24 your ideas, and you’ll be surprised how many people - Nov. 22 will follow you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Your dedication and fortitude when dealing with humanitarian groups will enhance your reputation.

Pleasure trips will be most enjoyable and should lead to new and lasting friendships. Don’t exhaust yourself or May 22 minor health problems will set in. Keep your eyes and - June 21 ears alert for any evasive or deceptive statements. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Avoid purchasing expensive items. Put your efforts into physical fitness programs or competitive sports. Get involved in groups that will help you meet established individuals. Sudden changes regarding colleagues may Nov. 23 surprise you. Your luckiest events this month will occur - Dec. 21 on a Tuesday.

Relatives may be less than easy to deal with. Take care of the needs of elders in your family. Listen to the problems of others and offer suggestions where possible. Your boss won’t be too thrilled if you leave June 22 things unfinished. Your luckiest events this month will - July 22 occur on a Monday.

Don’t evade important issues; you may find yourself backed into a corner. Make amends if you can.

Acknowledge your lover’s needs. Financial investments that deal with joint money can be extremely prosperous.

Dec. 22 Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

- Jan. 20

You may be overreacting to personal problems. You are best to put in some overtime rather than get involved in family gatherings. Opportunities for advancement at work are apparent. Be prudent and don’t be led down the garden path. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Social activity with friends and relatives will be most successful. You can convince others to follow suit.

Pamper yourself; you deserve it. Don’t give in too quickly. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Jan. 21 Thursday.

- Feb. 19

July 23 - Aug 22

Entertainment could be pleasing if it is of an energetic You should get out and meet some of those clients nature. You’ll be pleased with the results if you take the that you only speak to on the phone. Go out with close time to decorate your home. Don’t let situations get out friends who understand your situation and your needs. of control. You should feel a little more stable about your You may not be able to help, but your support will be Aug. 23 position; however, don’t be surprised if a job offer comes Feb. 20 favourable. You can pick up some overtime this month.

- Sept. 23 your way. Your luckiest events this month will occur on - Mar. 20 Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. a Monday.

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Jokes of the Month The Post Office One Christmas, George in the post office sorting department found a letter addressed to ‘God’. He opened it and read, “I am a 93-year-old widow. Yesterday someone stole my purse with £100 in it, which was all the money I had. Next week is Christmas and I have invited four of my friends over for Christmas lunch but I can’t buy any food. I have no family to turn to, and you are my only hope. Please God; can you help me?” George put the letter on the staff notice board and between them, they raised £95.

They posted the cash to the old lady, and for the rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of the nice thing they had done.

Christmas came and went, but a few days later another letter addressed to ‘God’ landed in the Sorting Office. The postmen gathered around while George opened it. It read, “How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me?

Because of your generosity, I was able to provide a lovely lunch for my friends. We had a great day and I told my friends about your wonderful gift.

Even Father John, our parish priest, is beside himself with joy. One thing however, there was £5 missing. I think it must have been those thieving people at the Post Office”.

The Turkey Sarah, a new young bride, calls her mother in tears.

She sobs, ‘Richard doesn’t appreciate what I do for him.’ ‘Now, now,’ her mother comforted, ‘I am sure it was all just a misunderstanding.’ ‘No, mother, you don’t understand. I bought a frozen turkey roll and he yelled and screamed at me about the price.’

‘Well, the nerve of that lousy cheapskate,’ says her mum. ‘Those turkey rolls are only a few dollars.’ ‘No, Mother it wasn’t the price of the turkey. It was the airplane ticket.’ “Aeroplane ticket….” What did you need an airplane ticket for?’ ‘Well Mother, I looked at the directions on the package and it said, “Prepare from a frozen state,” so I flew to Alaska.’

The Weather Forecast One day in early September the chief of a Native American tribe was asked by his tribal elders if the forth coming winter was going to be cold or mild. The chief asked his medicine man, but he too had lost touch with reading signs from the natural world around the Great Lakes. Neither of them had any idea about how to predict the coming winter. However, the chief decided to take a modern approach, and he rang the National Weather Service. ‘Yes, it is going to be a cold winter,’ the meteorological officer told the chief. Consequently, he went back to his tribe and told the men to collect plenty of firewood.

A fortnight later, the chief called the Weather Service and asked for an update. ‘Are you still forecasting a cold winter?’ he asked. ‘Yes, very cold’, the weather officer told him. As a result of this brief conversation, the chief went back to the tribe and told his people to collect every bit of wood they could find. In December, just before Christmas, the chief called the National Weather Service once more and asked about the coming winter. ‘Yes,’ he was told, ‘it is going to be one of the coldest winters ever.’

‘How can you be so sure?’ the chief asked. The weatherman replied, ‘We know that the Native Americans around the Great Lakes are collecting wood like crazy.’

The Grandchildren’s Cheques Grandpa decided that shopping for Christmas presents had become too difficult. All his grandchildren had everything they needed, so he decided to send them each a cheque. On each card, he wrote: ‘Happy Christmas, Grandpa. P.S. Buy your own present!’ While Grandpa enjoyed the family festivities, he thought that his grandchildren were slow to come and see him, or ring him, and it preyed on his mind into the New Year. Then, on January 2nd he was sorting out his study and under a pile of papers he found the cheques for his grandchildren.

He had completely forgotten to put them in with the Christmas cards.

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Getting Into Heaven Three men died on Christmas Eve in a car crash after a Christmas party and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. ‘In honour of this holy season,’ Saint Peter said, ‘You must each possess something that symbolises Christmas to get into heaven.’ The Englishman fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. ‘It’s to light all the church candles’, he said. ‘You may pass through the pearly gates,’ Saint Peter said. The Scotsman reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them so they all rattled and said, ‘These are to remind me to ring the church bells on Christmas Day.’ Saint Peter said, ‘You may pass through the pearly gates’. The Irishman started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of lacy red women’s knickers. St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and said, ‘Well, they are red, but what do those symbolise?’ The Irishman replied, ‘They’re Carol’s’.

The Red Wagon It was the day after Christmas at St Peter and St Paul’s church and Father John, the vicar, was looking at the nativity scene in the porch outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing.

Immediately, Father John’s thoughts turned to calling in the police but as he was about to do so, he saw little Nathan with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of the little infant, Jesus.

Father John approached Nathan and asked him, ‘Well, Nathan, where did you get the little infant Jesus?’ Nathan looked up, smiled, and replied, ‘I took him from the church.’ ‘And why did you take him?’ With a big grin, Nathan said, ‘Well, Father John, about a week before Christmas I prayed to Lord Jesus. I told him if he would bring me a red wagon for Christmas, I would give him a ride around the block in it.’

The Christmas Wish The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when Emily, a young lady aged about 20 walked up and sat on his lap. Now, we all know that Santa doesn’t usually take requests from adults, but she smiled very nicely at him, so he asked her, ‘What do you want for Christmas?’ ‘Something for my mother, please,’ replied Emily sweetly. ‘Something for your mother? Well, that’s very loving and thoughtful of you,’ smiled Santa. ‘What would you like me to bring her?’ Emily answered, ‘A handsome and rich son-in-law.’

The Presents Alex was seven; all his Christmas presents were always signed, ‘From Father Christmas.’ A little while after Alex had opened all his presents on Christmas morning, he was looking quite down in the mouth for no obvious reason. ‘What’s the matter, Alex?’ I asked. He replied slowly, ‘I really hoped that you and Mummy would give me something for Christmas. My friend Jane has a lot of presents from her parents.’

Two Week Holiday For Christmas, I bought my wife a world map and gave her a dart. I told her to throw it and wherever it lands, we will go on vacation after this pandemic is over. Turns out we are spending two weeks behind the fridge.

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