The Almeria Focus – December 2023

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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 A New Government ......................................................................10 In the News ........…..........................…………................................…….12 All for Seven Votes ......................................................................35 Almería City “ZBE” .......................................................................36 So Now You Know .........................................................................38 Recycling in Spain ........................................................................40 A-Z Directory ……………...….......……................................................42 Useful Numbers .............................................................................79 Community News ...........................................................................80 What’s On ..........................................................................................83 Activities, Clubs and Associations .........................................88 Coffee Break ...…...………......................……........................................…91 Jokes of the Month …...............……………............................................92 Your Stars …………......................……...…….............................................…94 For general or advertising enquiries, call or WhatsApp Clare on 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com

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A New Government

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inally, after the general elections on July 23rd, Pedro Sánchez became Prime Minister again for another four years on November 16th. We comment on this in our “In the News” section and an article.

a refund of the 20 euro “decimo” ticket cost is 1 in 10. They are called a “decimo” because they are one of 10 tickets on a sheet. The first prize, if a person or a group of workers purchase all ten tickets, is 4 million euros. If you buy a ticket from a bar / restaurant or association the cost is 23 Cities in Spain with more than 50,000 inhabitants euros with the 3 euros going to the association. If are supposed to have low emission zones in place a person wins less than 40,000 euros there is no from January 1st. In an article we explain how tax to pay, but it is 20% over this amount.

Almería city is putting this in place.

In our “In the News” section we highlight the very large swings in the cost of electricity in November for clients on the PVPC variable rate hourly tariff.

Last month we explained how a new method of controlling the cost will come into place on January 1st. The new government are keeping all the reduced taxes on electricity in place until next June, along with the reduction in IVA (VAT) on various food items, that will help to lower the cost of living.

Wednesday, December 6th, is a national fiesta to celebrate the signing of the written Spanish Constitution in 1978. Many politicians think that the dispensations that Pedro Sánchez has had to make to become Prime Minister are unlawful under the articles of the Constitution, and there will no doubt be demonstrations in Madrid and other cities.

Friday, December 8th, is a religious national fiesta, “The Feast of the Immaculate Conception”, to celebrate the Roman Catholic doctrine that the Virgin Mary was born without original sin, which doesn’t apply to everybody else because Adam and Eve sinned when they ate the forbidden fruit, and this is passed down to all births.

Friday, December 22nd, is a big day in Spain when the winners of the ‘El Gordo’ (the fat one) lottery are drawn. Pupils from the San Ildefonso school in Madrid sing out the numbers and whether they have won a prize, starting at 9am. 70% of ticket sales, estimated to be 2.4 billion euros, are returned as prizes, and the possibility of getting

Sunday, December 24th, ‘Christmas Eve’, is the day when Spaniards living away from their families try to get back for a meal in the evening.

Because of this, many restaurants will be shut in the evening but will reopen on Christmas Day which is a national fiesta. A week later on Sunday, December 31st, large crowds will gather in the Puerto del Sol square in Madrid to watch the clock strike midnight. A grape has to be eaten on every stroke, and people at home watching this on their TV do the same thing, along with a glass of Cava. Monday, January 1st, is a fiesta day along with January 6th when Spanish children receive their presents from “Los Reyes Magos” (the three kings), with processions featuring the kings on the evening of January 5th.

As in other years there will be no ‘Focus’ magazine in January, but we return in February. We wish all our readers and advertisers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The Spanish greeting at Christmas and New Year is “¡Felices Fiestas!”.

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In the News Prime Minister Again

combat inflation and increase growth are working.

On November 16th, Pedro Sanchez, leader of the PSOE party received enough votes for him to become Prime Minister for another four years, with a coalition of eight political parties. How he achieved this is the subject of a fierce debate. On one hand his agreement with politicians in Catalonia is described as “pragmatic” but the other viewpoint is that he has severely damaged the Spanish democracy.

There have been many protest marches in Madrid and other cities including Almería, where windows were broken at the PSOE party headquarters, and we explain the ramifications in an article. The new government are promising a large increase in the minimum wage for 2024, a reduced working week of 38.5 hours and an increase in retirement pensions by 4%. The reductions in IVA (VAT) for food items along with electricity and gas bills will continue until next June, keeping the windfall tax on energy companies and free public service transport for minors, young people and the unemployed.

Better Spanish Economy Figures In Spain at the end of October, inflation was 3.6%, and the rise in the prices of food and drink had come down from double figures to 9.5% compared to 16% last February. The inflation in Almería province was also 3.6%, only bettered in Andalucía

by Jaén with 3.1%. Compared to September, food went up 1.7%, clothing by 8.6% and footwear by 1.7%, but both of these reflected “going back to school” costs and purchases for the autumn and winter. Oils and fats still had the highest increase followed by fresh fruit, vegetables and pork but the figures were helped by the reduction in the cost of fuel. The EU aim is 2% which is why the Euribor interest rate has continued to rise sharply, but in 2024 (in theory) the Euribor might come down. The inflation figures in Spain are the lowest of nearby states including Germany, France, Italy and Greece, and Spain has the highest growth figures with the largest fall in unemployment. The EU has put the growth for 2023 up slightly to 2.4%, reduced it slightly to 1.7% for 2025 and forecast 2% in 2026.

These are considerably higher than in the Eurozone of 0.6% for 2023 and 1.3% in 2024. Economists consider that government policies in Spain to

Far Less Fires The high alert for forest fires started earlier than normal this year on May15th and ended on October 15th. ‘INFOCA’, the fire prevention and firefighting organisation with a total of 4,700 operatives have published some extremely good figures. Despite hot weather and lack of rain in many parts of Andalucía (which is why the start of the high alert was brought forward) there were only 124 major fires, 40 less than in 2022. The area affected was 1,824 hectares, the lowest since 2013, and an eighth of the 15,660 hectares in 2022. (1,000 hectares is 39 square miles). The Infoca firefighters responded to 641 calls but 517 were “conatos” that are minor fires covering less than 1 hectare. Antonio Sanz, the Andalucía Minister of the Interior, thanked all the bodies that work with Infoca, including the 112 emergency centres, the ‘UME’ dedicated army battalions, Guardia Civil police, Local police, the Civil Defence organisation, local firefighters and the Red Cross. He stated that the “pre-season” fire prevention campaign had been very successful and members of the public had responded well to calls to be careful. Infoca, the National and Guardia Civil police investigated 84 fires to determine the cause and 16 people were arrested accused of arson. Despite the end of the high alert, Infoca still respond to fires and one in Mijas (Málaga) on the weekend of November 11th & 12th was extinguished after 300 people were evacuated. In 2024 a new comprehensive radio network will be put in operation to give quick contact between all the professionals at a cost of 27 million euros.

New Albox Supermarkets Albox has, or will very shortly, have two new supermarkets. Mercadona is moving into a new larger building, near the Albox Sports pavilion. Aldi is opening a new one in the Angel Oller site that is across the road from Lidl.

Free Electricity In an article last month, we commented on the wide swings in the price of electricity for the 10 million customers on the PVPC hourly tariff. In theory,

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In the News but rarely in practice, the cost of electricity at weekends is cheap all day. On Saturday, November 4th, with high winds and rain in many parts of Spain, and sunshine in other parts, the renewable energy from wind farms, hydroelectric dams and solar panels provided 70% of the requirements. With 20% of electricity coming from nuclear power stations (which is constant) this rose to 90%. The expensive electricity generated from combined cycle power stations burning gas was hardly needed at all. From www.tarifaluzhora.es the average cost for 1kW/h (a 1,000-watt appliance on for 1 hour) was 2.6 céntimos, the most expensive was 3.4 céntimos from midnight to 1am, but it wasn’t the cheapest from 1am to 9am. It was cheap from 11am-3pm & 10pm-midnight, and the cheapest hour from 11pm-midnight was 1.7 céntimos. Effectively, electricity was almost completely free, and the cheapest all year! On Sunday, November 5th the average cost was 3.3 céntimos, cheap from 9am to 6pm with a low of 2.1 céntimos from 1pm-2pm and more expensive from 9pm-midnight, peaking at 5.3 céntimos from 8pm-9pm. As a comparison, the average 1kW/h cost on Friday, November 3rd (a weekday of course) was 6.3 céntimos, cheap from midnight to 10am, 2pm-5pm & 11pm-midnight with the cheapest hour from 7am-8am costing 2.9 céntimos. The most expensive hour was 10.8 céntimos from 8pm-9pm. This showed, once again, that the “advertised” cheap, medium and highcost periods for weekdays were far from being correct. Consumers paying on fixed price “plans” paid a lot more money on this weekend, but it is entirely swings and roundabouts, unfortunately, and highly dependent on the weather. In Almería city and other parts of the province storm “Ciarán” in early November caused widespread damage with one fatal and several severe injuries, whilst in eastern Valencia they were fighting forest fires with nearly 1,000 people evacuated! On Thursday, November 16th the average cost per hour zoomed up to 17.4 céntimos, with a high of 23.5 céntimos from 7pm-8pm. The cheapest hour from 2am-3am still cost 12.5 céntimos.

Development, and the mayor of Mojácar Francisco García, went to the new Mojácar bus station on November 12th when it was formally handed over to the town hall. The Junta have funded it to the tune of 650,000 euros with grants from the ERDF (EU), and Rocio Díaz stated that it was designed to “bring together all of Mojácar’s interurban transport, whether in summer or winter”. As well as a taxi rank there are four 15m bays for metropolitan transport, one for local buses, together with a ticket office and toilets. The normal population in Mojácar of about 7,000 swells to 40,000 in the summer high season and from the bus station there is a direct link to the Garrucha to Los Gallardos bypass where the junction is being completely remodelled, and then the A-7 motorway. The bus station was completed several months ago, but administrative proceedings including the supply of electricity has delayed the opening which will be done “progressively”.

Not Going for an ‘ITV’

All vehicles on the roads in Spain have to have obligatory ITV (MOT) Inspección Técnica de Vehículos tests depending on their age and type. In 2022 (the latest figures), 81% of vehicles that did have the test passed first time, but 34% of vehicle owners didn’t take them to be tested which has gone up steadily from 27% in 2017. The Director of the ITV test stations in Andalucía points out that not having a current ITV leads to a fine of 200 euros, but no points are deducted because some vehicles belong to companies. What is causing great concern is that currently, the average age of vehicles is now 14.9, up from 10.4 five years ago. A vehicle, particularly an older one, that has not gone for a test may well have defects that can cause an accident, and if this does happen, the insurance company may decline to process a claim from the driver. In the event of injury or death to a third party, an uninsured driver, because they have no ITV certificate, may personally be liable for large amounts of money in compensation. Normally, and in Andalucía, a vehicle that has a small defect (perhaps a light bulb that does not work) incurs no further fee for retesting the vehicle within 14 days and it will The Mojácar Bus Station not need a complete retest. When a vehicle has Rocio Díaz, the Junta de Andalucía Minister for passed the test, a sticker is provided to be put on

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In the News the windscreen that proves it has passed, and gives the year and month for the next test. The stickers are colour coded according to the year and the ITV paper certificate for modern cars includes a frontal photo of the vehicle showing the number plate.

Immigrants Brought to Almería Province At the end of October with only two hours’ notice, the Spanish Ministry of the Interior announced that 321 immigrants, who had just arrived in the Canary Islands had been flown to Madrid, put on coaches and were being brought to a hotel in El Toyo near Almería city that had re-opened after recently closing. In the previous two weeks over 2,000 immigrants had arrived in the Canary Islands with 14,900 in October and 31,000 up to the end of October. The immigrants from Senegal were initially stated to be “mostly men” but the Senator hotel group stated there were 77 families including some pregnant women. Arrangements were made for initial processing to take place at the hotel by people from the Spanish Red Cross, in co-ordination with the Spanish Department for Migrants and they were individually interviewed to determine their status and if they had relatives in Spain. The mayoress of Almería city, María de Mar Vázquez, stated that whilst she appreciated there were very severe problems with immigrants arriving in the Canary Islands, the Ministry of the Interior should have given them far more advanced warning that the 321 people were coming to Almería when they were already on the coaches! Another 166 then arrived and 54 were taken to an emergency centre in Almería as they had Covid. The Ministry of Defence announced that 4,000 immigrants would be lodged in four military barracks near to Madrid that were not being used, and the Ministry of the Interior stated that “temporarily” 3,000 would be sent to hotels and another 3,000 to other accommodation. On Saturday, October 28th, coastguards received an alert that a boat packed with people, 82 nautical miles off the coast of Tenerife was in trouble. A helicopter found them and rescue vessels went to the scene arriving at 11.30pm. The grossly overloaded fishing boat shaped like a large canoe, had set off from Gambia with 240 people. 19 of them died on the crossing

and were put overboard and a young boy was dead.

4 semi-conscious people were airlifted to hospital, another 7 went to hospital when the rescue boats docked and over 100 were treated by Red Cross staff and the emergency services. From late Friday, November 3rd to midday Saturday, 500 people were rescued from four boats with six people dead and two air-lifted to hospital. On one of the boats there were a large number of women, some pregnant, and children. Boats leaving North Africa for the Canary Islands frequently encounter bad sea conditions so the crossing is very dangerous, and the journey takes from 8-15 days. People die from hypothermia, dehydration without sufficient drinking water, and continually having to top-up the motor with fuel from up to 60 containers can cause fires. A week later, 200 immigrants were brought to a hotel in Aguadulce for processing. The Red Cross have stated that immigrants needing medical attention, including pregnant women, would be given access to the Spanish health service.

Cat Colonies Last month we commented on the new Animal Welfare Law and this includes dealing with colonies of cats. Almería city state that there are 3,500 feral cats spread between 179 registered colonies.

A sum of 97,500 euros from central government will be spent to put in place the ‘CER’ initiative which is for “capture, sterilisation and release” along with treatment for parasites, a rabies vaccination, and microchips. The management of

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Low Annual Wages The average annual wage throughout Spain at the end of October was 22,781 euros, with a high of 29,477 euros in Madrid. Andalucía was sixteenth in the list with an average of 18,503 euros with only Extremadura below it. In all of Andalucía, Almería province was the third lowest at only 19,962 euros, above Jaén and Huelva. In contrast, as we mentioned last month, Mojácar had the fourth highest income in the province per head of population, from the 2022 tax returns. The income for Mojácar is entirely from tourism and associated services, not partly from agriculture and industry which applied to the first three highest incomes in the province

Amazon & AliExpress Returns Starting in Madrid with three warehouses, another one in Seville and one planned in Murcia, these four stores sell returned items obtained from Amazon and AliExpress with up to 5,000 per week, per store.

Their ‘Crazy Day Factory’ in Madrid is stocked up

by Thursday night and opens at 9.30am on Fridays.

No more than 10 items can be purchased by each person and no boxes can be opened, but there are tables with power points where items without boxes can be checked. A pallet can be bought for 550 euros and a trailer-full for 1,700 euros. Buyers can sell the items on of course, without the benefit of any guarantees, but they can’t take them back. Televisions and other items including air-con units are for sale from 20 euros “sight unseen”.

Alternatively, items checked as working by the store can be purchased with 70% discount on the retail price, such as mobile phones or tablets. Most people queue for 24hrs or more, and there are strict rules. Potential buyers cannot be absent for more than 1hr three times a day with fast food available very close by. If they want to go to the loo for a maximum of 30 mins this has to be notified to

the people before and after them in the queue to save their place. Amazon and AliExpress state that rather than returned items going to landfill, it is much better to sell them for a nominal price to these warehouses, and this also complies with regulations relating to the disposal of items, particularly electronic ones. There is another rule, enforced by security staff when they open, “No running!”

Two Unexpected Arrivals A large USAF Military Boeing C-17 Globemaster 111 plane landed unexpectedly at Almeria airport at 9am on Thursday, November 9th. It had taken off from Niamey in Niger, West Africa, on a flight to the US airbase at Rota near Seville, but experienced “technical difficulties” thought to be related to fuel. The Almería airport authorities refused to comment on the landing and circumstances and referred enquiries to the Spanish Ministry of Defence who also declined to comment. ‘AENA’ the Spanish airport authority was also tight lipped.

The C-17 Globemaster plane is used to carry troops and equipment and it can land on short runways of various types. The ‘Flightradar24’ site stated that the plane took off in the afternoon at 4.30pm to go to the USAF base at Ramstein in Germany. On Sunday, November 12th at 11am, an emergency 112 helicopter was despatched to airlift a person who had collapsed in a street in Adra, suffered a heart attack and gone into cardiac arrest. A second division football match was temporarily suspended when the helicopter landed on the football pitch that was the area nearest to the patient, who needed to be urgently transferred from an ambulance and taken to the Poniente hospital.

Andalucía Tourist Figures In early November, Juanma Moreno, the President of the Junta de Andalucía, gave a press conference at the opening of the Andalucía Pavilion at the World Trade Fair in London. He revealed that the period of July to September had been a record year for tourism with 12.4 million people choosing Andalucía for their holidays. This is 800,000 more than last year and 600,000 more than 2019, a reference year before the pandemic. He stressed the importance of the annual World Trade Fair

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Torrecárdenas Café to Re-open The café and restaurant at the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería city closed during the Covid pandemic, with food and drink only available from dispensers, and it stayed closed. The contract with the company who had the franchise was recently amended so that it could re-open which took place during November. When the new multi-storey car park has been built there will be a large café / restaurant on the ground floor.

Stop Smoking Drug According to the World Health Organisation, smoking causes the most deaths, chronic illnesses, and work and social problems, and in Spain 63,000 people die every year. From March 2020 to March 2022, 101,135 people died from the Covid pandemic, but 122,652 died from smoking. The Spanish Health Service has announced that it is funding the drug ‘Recigarum’ that is an anti-smoking treatment for 25 days. Recigarum contains cytisinicline, a plant colloid that can be extracted from trees and was widely used by Russian and German troops who had no tobacco in WW2. The chemical it contains is similar to weak nicotine, but with no adverse side effects from withdrawal symptoms. The brand

name of the drug is ‘Todacitan’ and comes in a pack of 100 tablets to be taken with water. It is stressed that a person starting the treatment has to want to stop smoking. Up to six tablets every day is the initial dose for three days, reduced to five on day four, and so on. A person should refrain from smoking after the fifth day, and the only reported side-effect is nausea in some cases. At present it is not recommended for people over the age of 65, or minors. One pack has a retail price of 111 euros, but with a discount of up to 40% depending on the circumstances of the patient, the same as discounts on normal drugs. It can be obtained once a year but only with a prescription from a doctor. The drug has been in use in other countries for some time and is stated to be very effective and doubles the chance of giving up compared to other aids or treatments.

Six New Torrecárdenas Businesses Open now, or before the end of the year, there are six new businesses in the Almería city Torrecárdenas shopping centre. The menswear company Alvaro Moreno is joined by the Portuguese women’s accessory company Parfois. Claire’s, which is an American chain of accessories and jewellery store for young people, will also be open soon.

Hollywood Bobs serve ‘Bubble tea’ in a variety of flavours, and Bombón Boss is a more traditional café / restaurant. Bloomest de Miele is a fully digitalised self-service launderette with programs for the most delicate of fabrics, and machines for difficult-to-wash items such as duvets and anoraks.

Banks Still Highly Solvent Figures from the 6 major banks in Spain, from January to September, were published in early November. The figures represented the increase in profits over predictions and objectives, and came to 6.49 billion euros in total. Other data gave the ‘CTI’ percentage, that is the “cost to income” ratio and an indicator of efficiency and profitability.

The BBVA bank figures were 2.6 billion euros more than their target and their CTI aim of 12% was 12.7%. Santander had an excess of 1.7 billion euros and their predicted CTI of 12% was 12.3% and Sabadell bank had 868 million euros more than predicted with their CTI target of 12% going up

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In the News to 13.3%. Unicaja recorded a surplus of 616 million euros with the estimated CTI of 12.5% going up to 14.2%, the highest amount of all six. CaixaBank estimates were up by 562 million euros and their CTI was 0.3% more and finally, Bankinter had a surplus of 77 million euros with a 0.2% excess on CTI. In the main, these excess profits will be given to shareholders, and Santander Bank gives 50% of their profit to shareholders equally split between dividends and share buyback. Grupo Cajamar, that was originally a savings bank based in Almería, is not one of the six largest banks but they achieved a growth in income of 968 million euros, 15.8% more than in the same period last year, and a CTI of 13.4%, up 1,4%. The Bank of Spain and the Central European Bank both believe that in the main, bank profits should be used to increase solvency as we live in troubled times with war in Ukraine, along with high inflation. The high ‘Euribor’ interest rates will come down at some stage, possibly during 2024, that is good news for variable rate mortgages but less profit for banks. Meanwhile, interest paid on deposit accounts is still paltry.

been a problem with the water, and not drink tap water that smelt of bleach. In hotel pools, with a very large number of people in the pool at any one time, they can spread the parasites between them, and water parks are other places where it can breed. Bathers with poor personal hygiene who don’t wash their hands after going to the toilet are considered to be prime suspects. Irish authorities, in the case of diarrhoea, advised those affected not to use communal pools for two days after the symptoms disappeared but other experts said this was far too soon. A European health expert points out that 50% of people affected in the UK in this time period had not been abroad, and infected people who do travel abroad can take the parasites with them. In Milwaukee in the US in 1993, contaminated drinking water with the same parasites affected 400,000 people, 25% of the metropolitan population, with 69 deaths.

Intestinal Parasites ‘Cryptosporidium’ is a microscopic protozoan parasite that is causing great concern in Spain, the UK, Ireland and some other European countries. It usually causes mild gastrointestinal symptoms, although they can be serious in babies due to dehydration and pose a vital risk for immunosuppressed people. To some extent, the exact cause in the present outbreaks is still baffling health professionals. The National Epidemiology Centre in Spain has recorded 2,940 confirmed cases so far this year, compared to 805 in 2022 and 121 people have been hospitalised. A similar trend has been recorded in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and is causing concern from the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC). They state that from mid-August to October 1st there were 2,411 confirmed cases in the UK and 25%, so 600, were UK tourists returning from holidays in Spain. There were similar numbers in Ireland with a possible “hot spot” in Salou (Tarragona). Prudent advice was not to have ice in drinks in case there might have

Trains Not Planes Last month we commented on domestic flight being stopped in France where there was a viable alternative train route of 2hrs 30mins or less.

This has been proposed in Spain as part of the Ecological Transition, but the latest proposal was not discussed in parliament before the General Elections. Greenpeace have now put forward their own plan that would see 11 internal flights stopped.

The criteria are that there has to be an alternative train journey of not more than 4hrs, with four

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Greenpeace calculate that 300,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions would be saved, 10% of all emissions from transport in Spain, with a reduction of 50,000 flights per annum and 5.9 million passengers less. They point out that on a plane journey, average emissions are 192 grammes of CO2 per passenger, per km, and on the AVE (high-speed train) it is only 23 grammes. One problem is that in some cases a rail ticket is more expensive than a plane ticket, but Greenpeace consider that with considerably more passengers, rail travel would become cheaper or it could be subsidised from the standpoint of “urgent environmental necessities.”

The only non-Spanish airline that would be affected is Ryanair, ignoring the fact that the Iberia company is part of the IAG / British Airways group.

Dogs and Supermarkets Last month we commented on the new Spanish animal welfare law that includes it being an offence, with a potentially large fine, to tie up a dog outside premises such as supermarkets whilst the owner is inside. To combat similar bans, a novel solution was introduced in Finland, and has now spread to Italy and Brazil. Dog owners at some supermarket chains can use special trolleys that have a section for a small to medium size dog. There is the equivalent of a bed, and the lead or harness can be clipped to the trolley. This has generated a lot of comment as to whether it is hygienic, and what happens if there are various dogs in trolleys at the same time? However, supermarkets that have supplied the special trolleys consider trade has increased. Legally, this is allowed in Spain as the new law that gives entry

to dogs in a wide range of businesses (with the permission of the owner) states, “Providing they do not constitute a risk to people, other animals and things”. Where a supermarket is within walking distance of a dog owner this could be a solution and there are an estimated 9.3 million dogs in Spain.

“The Boss” coming to Madrid and Barcelona As part of his 2024 tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E-street band are coming to Madrid and Barcelona in June, and tickets went on sale on November 14th. In 2022 fans were furious that blocks of tickets had been purchased and soldon at inflated prices. He apologised for this and for his 2024 concerts no-one can buy more than six tickets, and cannot make multiple purchases.

We have more details in our “What’s on” section.

Chinese Cars Coming to Spain On October 4th, the EU opened proceedings to try to combat the influx of Chinese cars, particularly electric ones, that they consider are highly subsidised by the Chinese government. It is proposed that there may have to be tariffs imposed to offset the subsidies, as the Chinese imports are about 20% cheaper than comparable European cars. There is also a claim that the production of batteries is highly subsidised and over production means they can be “dumped” in other countries. The US has already put in place a 27.5% tariff on Chinese electric car imports. Chinese manufacturers state that from now until the end of 2025, cars destined to be sold in Spain will increase dramatically in numbers, all competitively priced.

Lynk, MG and Polestar already have good sales and will be followed by increased imports of Aiways and DFSK and brands such as Maxsus and SWM. The BYD company state they will come to Spain in 2024 and will combine “face to face” sales with dedicated dealers along with online ones, despite the very expensive cost of setting up dealerships.

Their CEO says that there will be a quick delivery as they also manufacture all the semiconductors needed. The Great Wall company already has a foothold in Europe via a major German importer, and Banco Santander will handle rental and leasing.

DUDE is a luxury and high -performance car, aimed

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Ideally, the EU would like come to an agreement with China defining a minimum sale price and maximum quantities, as opposed to levying tariffs.

Spain is only 3.06%. As we have mentioned before, there is a “Code of good practice” that Spanish banks have to apply to persons suffering financial hardship. The Bank of Spain has stated that in the first half of 2023 some 42,800 people did this.

Banco Santander Profit In 1857 Banco Santander was formed by the BotinSanz family in Santander and the present CEO Ana Patricia Botin-Sanz is the granddaughter. The family still own 75% of the shares and it is the largest bank in Spain. Financial banking analysts are predicting a profit of 10 billion euros for 2023, partly based on the profit up to the end of the third quarter, which was a record 8.143 billion euros. This is 11% more than at the end of the third quarter in 2022. The boost in the Euribor interest rate is responsible for large profits in Spain, along with the third highest profit in the UK, partly offset by a reduced profit in Brazil and the US. The Spanish Government levied a windfall tax of 4.8% on the interest and commission banks earned in Spain for 2022 and 2023, and the second payment from 2022 for Santander is 224 million euros. In October, the government announced that the levy will be extended to profits in 2024. This year within Spain, up to the end of the third quarter, (with the 4.8% tax payable next year), the bank took in 4.9 billion euros in interest (up 54%) and 2 billion euros in net fees and commissions, slightly down on 2022. Interest rates on the variable Euribor mortgages are reviewed every 12 months, so this will generate more income. Ana Botin states that the bank has 9 billion customers in Spain and 166 billion worldwide. Profit in Spain was 1.85 billion euros (up 68%) on 2022 and 1.24 billion pounds sterling in the UK (up 9%) but this equates to 12% in constant euros exchange rates. Along with other banks in Spain, Santander has been criticised for only paying a very small amount of interest on deposit accounts. Up to the end of September they lost 19.3 billion euros (twice more than any other bank), when clients raided their deposit accounts to pay off, or part pay off their mortgages, or invest the money elsewhere. The percentage of customers defaulting on their mortgage or loan payments was a low 3.13%, but the average in

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News From Ikea With the aim of helping customers with inflation, ‘IKEA’ have announced that 350 products have been reduced in price, which is said to amount to 32 million euros throughout Spain. Among the discounted products there are the well-known furniture ranges such as KALLAX, HEMNES or MALM. Products related to storage and kitchen furniture are also included, such as the EKET, KALLARP or VOXTORP range. The best-selling SMASPORRE duvet has been reduced by more than 30%. The store in Almería city is open on weekdays from 10am-10pm and in December it will be open normal hours on Sundays and Fiesta days on December 3rd, 8th, 10th and 17th. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the store will close at 6pm, and it is closed on Christmas day. The Almería store has 5,300 items which is about 50% of those available from their website. Their “Click and Collect” service operates during normal opening hours on Monday to Saturdays and they state that items will be ready to be collected after a period of three hours and customers can specify a date and time slot. For purchases of 70 euros or less, there is a fee of 5 euros. As an alternative, the collection points installed in the municipalities of Viator (managed

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In the News Roquetas de Mar (managed by Home Almería) 37% more on the same period in 2022, and the continue to operate. The popular IKEA restaurant is Cupra ‘Formentor’ and ‘Born’ were the best-selling open from 9.30am-9.30pm Mondays to Saturdays. cars. In 2022 Cupra sales went down by 40% owing to the scarcity of microchips and semiconductors.

Don’t Say “Yes” Wayne Grifiths, their CEO, states that sales of The Spanish National Police are warning people that the more expensive Cupra models are continuing there are fraudulent companies that telephone to increase and by the end of 2023 will probably people and ask questions. They want the reply overtake Seat sales. The future of Seat has been to be a simple “Si” (“Yes”) and they record it as a in doubt for some time, but with the need for voiceprint. This verifies that there is an active phone electric cars it appears that the brand will continue. number and scammers sell these recordings to scam telemarketers who can use this to sign up to The Distraction Campaign expensive services that they control. Alternatively, Last month we reported that as part of a ‘Baseline’ hackers can use the recording to access bank initiative in Europe, Spanish traffic police were accounts and make a transfer. The person who mounting a campaign to catch drivers being has been scammed may not know that this has distracted at the wheel. In Andalucía 51,000 drivers been done until they check their bank balance. The were monitored at 1,380 check points. 1,400 police stress that people should be wary of calls drivers were committing an offence and 530 were from numbers they do not recognise and ask their manually using a mobile phone. The ‘DGT’ (Spanish own questions as to who this person or entity is. Traffic Authority) state that using a mobile phone If you are not satisfied with the answer, cut off multiplies the risk of accidents by four, and the the call. It is second nature to reply to a question driver is affected the same way as if they have such as “Is this….(your name)” by saying “Yes”, but been drinking. Not wearing seat belts is an offence, instead you should reply “It is.” Another question but buckling up when a driver spots a police vehicle may be, “Can you hear me?” so the reply should is a distraction and 112 drivers were sanctioned. be, “I can.” Contact your bank or other financial 60 drivers were fined for listening to music entity straight away if you see charges or transfers through headphone devices or manipulating GPS that you consider to be fraudulent. Of course, equipment. Some drivers were caught eating whilst not all phone calls where you will normally reply driving or turning round to talk to passengers, and “yes” to a question are scam calls. From last June 515 drivers failed an alcohol or drug test. Using a 30th in Spain, companies can no longer make “cold mobile phone whilst driving and other distractions calls” trying to sell goods or services to potential result in a loss of six driver points and a fine of 200 customers on mobile phones or landlines. This also euros. Not wearing a seat belt has a loss of four applies to Spanish companies using a call centre points and a fine of 200 euros, but buckling up abroad. The only calls allowed are ones where a whilst driving counts as a distraction. ‘DGT’ figures person has asked to be called, such as a request for 2022 are that there were 404 fatal accidents made from a website. The Spanish Agency for Data (31%) from a driver being distracted at the wheel.

Protection will investigate complaints of cold calling with heavy penalties for the company making them. Property Purchases The property market in Spain has seen many ‘Seat’ & ‘Cupra’ Profits changes in the last few years, and the latest Figures up to the end of September from Seat S.A. figures for 2023 show that in our province 48% with Seat and Cupra sales are extremely good, and of sales are to non-Spanish buyers. This is double their profit was 501 million euros on a turnover of the percentage throughout Andalucía, and only 10.8 billion euros. This is extremely good news as in Málaga province with 42% has comparable figures.

2022 their profit was only 68 million and in 2021 In all of Andalucía, UK purchasers amount to 20%, they lost 256 million. Sales went up to 454,000, followed by Latin Americans at 13% and Moroccans

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In the News at 12%. Some 60% of purchases are in a tower block, 21% are apartments and studios, and 19% are houses. 70% of non-Spanish buyers are purchasing a permanent home, 21% want a second home and 11% are purchasing to rent out. The numbers vary in different areas and coastal properties are the ones in most demand. The company www.hogaria. net collect the prices of second-hand properties for sale, although they use the “as built” m2, ignoring gardens, terraces and pools. They also exclude properties with less than 35m2, above 200m2 and ones for sale at less than 25,000 euros and over 500,000 euros. In September the average asking price per m2 in our province was 1,630 euros, up 0.22% on August and up 1.8% on September 2022. The highest average price was in San Juan de Los Terreros at 1,783 euros per m2 (up 8% on September 2022), and then Mojácar at 1,573 euros. In Villaricos it was 1,426 euros, in Garrucha 1,289 euros, in Vera 1,136 euros and 1,059 euros in Cuevas. Surprisingly, it was cheaper in Roquetas

de Mar, where the asking price was 1,040 euros per m2 but there are a disproportionate number of high-rise apartments. In Zurgena it was 837 euros and in Turre 822 euros. The difference in cost between Mojácar and Turre is particularly notable, proving once again that “sun and sea” is a big attraction, but with a substantial increase in cost.

The ‘Celebrity Constellation’ Rescue On the late evening of November 10th, the cruise ship ‘Celebrity Constellation’ contacted the Spanish authorities to ask for assistance with a passenger who needed urgent medical attention when the ship was 62 nautical miles off the Almería coast. It was determined that her transfer to a helicopter was not feasible so the coastguard vessel Salvamar Spica went to the ship and the female passenger was brought to Almería port along with a cruise ship paramedic. She was then transferred to the Torrecárdenas hospital, and the cruise ship continued on its planned itinerary to Málaga.

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All for Seven Votes

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ollowing the General Elections on July 23rd, neither of the two main parties could form a government with a majority of 176 MPs. The PP (roughly a conservative party) failed to form one, so the PSOE (roughly a labour party) and former Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were invited to try.

Pedro Sánchez knew he had to reach agreements with three political parties in Catalonia and the most radical JUNTS “independence” party with 7 MPs. In 2017 there was an illegal referendum of independence on October 1st and on October 27th an illegal declaration of independence in the Catalonia parliament, whose President was Carles Puigdemont. It had been fully spelt out that if the independence declaration was passed, parliament would be dissolved, central government would take over, and the “ringleaders” would be arrested and charged with ‘sedition’ (treason). In 2021 ‘sedition’ was replaced by a lesser offence with a reduced prison term.

Catalonia was promised more government funding, and help to try and get back a host of medium to large companies who moved their fiscal headquarters out of Catalonia soon after October 2017 to Madrid and Valencia, fearing a hike in corporation tax. A 15 billion euros debt in Catalonia will be wiped out along with 1.5 billion in interest.

Another agreement is that all taxes levied and received in Catalonia will stay there, as at present (in all autonomous communities) 50% of income tax goes to central government.

Carles Puigdemont and other government ministers fled Spain to avoid arrest, and he went to Brussels where he has stayed. Nine politicians who remained in Spain were taken to court and received prison sentences, with others arrested and charged with disobedience and misuse of public funds. National arrest warrants were put in place supposing the MPs who had fled Spain came back, followed by European arrest warrants currently on hold.

The extremely thorny question, that was debated fiercely until the very last minute, was an amnesty for any person convicted, or not yet convicted, following independence offences, including bans on holding public office. In principle, this has been agreed. A Swiss committee will be appointed to oversee the implementation.

Carles Puigdemont and another ex-MP in exile are Euro MPs for Catalonia until the middle of next year.

Before the July 23rd elections Pedro Sánchez had stated that there was nil possibility of an amnesty, but as the deadline of forming a government on November 27th loomed, an amnesty became a proposal for discussion. Charles Puigdemont is very media savvy, an ex-journalist, and he rubbed his hands with glee when he suddenly became the most important politician representing the JUNTS party, who had the whip hand. PSOE negotiators went to Brussels, as Carles Puigdemont could not come to Spain, and an agreement was hammered out and signed at 3.30am on November 9th.

The amnesty from 2012 affecting 350 people, has been roundly condemned by the PP party and the VOX party (an ultra-right-wing party) who have vowed to fight it “sentence by sentence”, and go to national and European courts to get it declared illegal. As regards the Spanish courts, the JUNTS party have accused them of “lawfare” claiming that their judgements and sentences in all the post-independence proceedings were politically motivated. Various courts roundly deny this and say that “the rule of law is the law” and are outraged to be accused of “lawfare”. Pedro Sánchez gained a government majority with 179 MPs (after an MP from the Canary Islands supported him) on November 16th, but the eventual ramifications remain to be seen.

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Almería City “ZBE”

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he letters ‘ZBE’ stand for “Zona de Bajas Emisiones” (Low Emission Zones). All cities in Spain with more than 50,000 inhabitants have to put these zones into effect from January 1st, 2024.

The aim is to lower emissions through a restriction of vehicles in one or several urban areas.

In Almería province it applies to Almería city, Roquetas de Mar and El Ejido, but probably the Almería city regulations are the most relevant ones.

At the end of October, at a contentious extraordinary council meeting, the regulations for Almería city were passed.

registered on the ‘trafico’ vehicle register as being in Almería city for the last three years is exempt.

The exemption also applies to bicycles, personal mobility scooters, registered owners of reduced mobility scooters, medical services, funeral services, civil protection, firefighting, state security forces and police, private security, council service vehicles, collective public transport, taxis, driving school vehicles, vehicles relating to owners of shops or hotels, delivery vehicles, parcel service vehicles and ones in specifically approved residential parking areas.

The ‘PP’ party joined forces with councillors from the ‘PSOE’ party (although they expressed reservations), the ‘Podemos’ left-wing party abstained from voting but the right-wing ‘Vox’ party voted against them. Their spokesperson stated that Almería city was not one with continuous high contamination, partly because it was by the sea, and with reference to Clint Eastwood, they stated it was just “A fistful of dollars” because of the unnecessary fines, and was purely “ideological eco-posturing imposed by the EU”. They also criticised the very high cost of signage, information panels, cameras and people to run it.

When traffic cameras detect an infraction, the fine is 200 euros, but if more than three infractions take place within 12 months the fine is 30% more, so 260 euros. The good news is that no fines will be levied until January 1st, 2025, but infringement notificaThere is a “consultation” period until December 31st tions will be issued. when complaints will be considered and the regulations are in force for an initial three years. There To obtain one of the four stickers that have to be is only one zone, mostly centred round the historic displayed at the bottom of the windscreen on the parts of the city centre and the port, in force from passenger side, the owner of a Spanish registered vehicle can go to a post office with their vehicle 8am-8pm Mondays to Fridays. registration document (either the green one or The ‘DGT’ (Spanish traffic authority) have intro- the more modern A4 sheet) and TIE card and pay duced four environmental stickers ranging from a fee of 5 euros. The information is checked and zero contamination blue stickers to yellow stickers the relevant sticker is printed out with the registrafor Euro 3 lightweight petrol fuelled cars and vans tion number. It was stated by the ‘DGT’ that at some registered after 2000, and Euro 4 & 5 lightweight stage the stickers would be free, but this has not diesel fuelled cars and vans registered after 2006. happened yet.

Vehicles with any of the stickers can enter the low emission zone in Almería city, unlike in larger cities There is going to be a complicated registration fawhere there are several different contamination cility for many exempt vehicles, but this is not yet zones depending on the vehicle rating. Vehicles in force. The Almería city regulations are far less without any stickers cannot enter the zones with- stringent than those in other cities, so this is the out incurring a fine, but in Almería city any vehicle good news.

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So Now You Know...

Christmas Cards The first commercially available Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole and were produced by John Horsley in 1843. The picture was of three generations of a family, raising a toast to the recipient of the card. On the other side there were pictures of food and clothing being given to the poor. The idea of a large family drinking wine was considered controversial, but the cards were held to be a good idea. Sir Henry was very shrewd and had been instrumental in the introduction of the ‘Penny Post’. Two batches of the cards were printed, totalling 2,050 and they sold for 1 shilling. In 1873 the firm Prang and Mayer produced lithograph cards for the general public.

Christmas Day In 336, in Rome, during the reign of Constantine who had legalised Christianity, December 25th was made Christmas Day. It was designed to take away the importance of the pagan celebrations around December 21st. In Medieval England, Christmas was twelve days involving all types of revelry from plays, pageants and lavish meals. King Henry III is stated to have held a banquet in the 13th century where guests gorged themselves on 600 oxen and gallons of ale. In 1649 the Puritans overthrew King Charles I and banned all Christmas celebrations as they were considered frivolous and decadent. Christmas trees originated in Germany and Queen Victoria’s husband Albert introduced them into the UK.

The Festival of Yule Starting in Scandinavia as a Norse Festival of Yule, the winter solstice on December 21st, which has the shortest day and the longest night, was celebrated as being the return of the sun, as from then on, the daytime hours grew longer. This pagan festival saw a yule log being burnt, but eventually it became part of the Christmas celebrations in the 9th century. A large tree was felled and the sawed-off bottom of the trunk was stood downwards and burnt during the 12 days of Christmas. The fire was started with parts of the tree that had been felled the previous year. Eventually, a yule log became an item to be eaten made of chocolate sponge and cream inside, similar to a Swiss roll covered in chocolate.

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Christmas Lights On December 21st, 1880, the ‘New York Times’ reported that officials from the New York Authority went to Thomas Edison’s factory, and the walk from the station was illuminated by strings of electric lights. The 290 lights were stated to give “a soft and mellow light on all sides.” It was common for candles to be lit on a Christmas tree, but this was very dangerous. In 1882 an employee of Thomas Edison put on a show with electric lights to demonstrate how they could be used at Christmas, and Edward H Johnson, the president of the company that Edison had formed, donated electric lights to decorate the main New York Christmas tree. An Edison dynamo provided the power for the lights.

Boxing Day In the reign of Queen Victoria in the 1880s, it became a tradition that on December 26th, the day after Christmas Day, upper-class families gave their workers and servants a day off. They also received a box with a present inside. It is now a public holiday in the UK and Commonwealth countries and if the 26th is a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday moves to the Monday or Tuesday. Traditionally, Boxing Day also became the day when fox hunting took place and the riders gathered in market places to drink a sherry before they set off. Nowadays it is the start of retail sales where people hope to find a bargain. Alternatively, soccer fans watch the football matches that take place in the afternoon.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception On December 8th, Roman Catholics and some other Christians celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This doctrine was put in place by Pope Pius IX in 1854 when he ruled that the Blessed Virgin Mary, from her conception, was without original sin. The “Stain of original sin” is based on the fact that Adam and Eve committed the sin of eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. This sin is passed down to everybody and is the reason why Roman Catholics tell parents that their child should be baptised as soon as possible, which absolves them from the sin.

Alternatively, the Eastern Orthodox religion states that the Virgin Mary committed no sin whilst alive.

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Recycling in Spain

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hristmas is the time of year when the average household probably consumes more food and drink at home or in bars and restaurants, and this generates more disposable packaging. It is also the time of year when presents come in materials that can usually be recycled.

Glass bottles can be 100% recycled which saves 44% of the energy needed to manufacture new ones, and one tonne of recycled glass saves 1.2 tonnes of the prime materials. One tonne of recycled paper and cardboard saves 15 trees, and every tonne of aluminium (drink cans are universally made of aluminium) put in a landfill The main four types of containers in Spain are requires four tonnes of Bauxite ore to replace it. firstly the grey ones where the contents go mainly to landfills, and the green “igloo” ones for glass. Yellow ones are for general plastic, water containers, tins, cans, bottle tops and ‘tetrabriks’ (containers usually metal coated on the inside for milk, juice, some wines, gazpacho, cream, etc.). The blue ones are for paper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, and paper publicity material. There are also orange containers for used cooking oil.

General advice is to reduce the volume such as flattening cardboard boxes. If you stand on an empty water container, which only takes a few seconds, this greatly reduces the volume, as does crushing a drink can by hand.

In comparison with the EU, Spain is better in some respects but worse in others. Latest figures from Brown containers are being introduced in Spain 2022 are that we produce 420kg of rubbish per for bagged waste cooked food, the remains inhabitant per annum, but in the EU the average is of fruit and vegetables, unused meat and fish, 521kg. In 1998 in Spain there were 44,000 tonnes coffee grounds and garden waste; all items that of recycled material which has now gone up to decompose naturally. The materials are kept for 1.6 million tonnes. 1.1 million tonnes are put in 6-12 months so they become compost and can be yellow or blue containers and the rest in specific used to produce biomass. At present there are 50 containers such as glass, used oil and textiles that in Almería city put in place as a pilot study, with works out at 36% of all rubbish. In the EU it is 49% 500 more expected. Also, there are red containers but the 2025 target is 56%. This is split into the for textiles. ratio of 75% recycled paper and cardboard, 70% glass, and 50% plastic and aluminium.

Additionally, there are containers for batteries and in certain locations for light bulbs and Sorting waste requires some effort, and taking the fluorescent tubes. Many town halls have a place different types to a place where there are green, called ‘Punto limpio’ where you can dispose of yellow or blue containers often needs a car journey, items that cannot be put into the containers such but this is clean rubbish. At the end of 2022 in as furniture, televisions, aircon units, washing Andalucía, there were 389,000 yellow containers machines and fridges. Alternatively, a town hall and 243,000 blue ones, but more are needed. will designate days when they will collect them The EU are asking member states to be more from alongside the normal containers. Retailers vigilant, and mount campaigns for better recycling, of electro-domestic appliances are required to including Spain. Not putting any glass, metal, plastic collect old ones when they deliver new ones. or cardboard in a grey container is the aim.

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

BOOKS

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

BOOK PUBLISHING

Costa Books ................................................................634 304344

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

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

BUILDING MATERIALS (& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

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

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) (See p.11) ........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

Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Rock & Road (Garrucha) ..................850 992805 / 628 263338 Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460738

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Arboleas Building ………........………..........................634 306690 Art’n’Build ..................................................................641 679728 Bédar Directo ............................................................689 702916 BeniHomes (Albox) ....................................................950 500410 CES Builders (Paul) .................................................685 017178 Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450 Complete Renovations ........................644 389255 / 672 379960 Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944 Country New Houses ................................................674 165671 Dan (Almanzora area) .................................................692 596681 David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 Pritchard Construcciones (See front cover)................662 046497 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

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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

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CAKES TO ORDER

Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517 Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403 The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244

CAMPSITES

Camping el Cantal (Mojacar) ................................. 950 478204 Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

CAR HIRE

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ...............................................687 503181 Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................697 907708 Go2 Joinery & Services ............................................674 963957 Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270 Total Carpentry ............................................................624 961299 Unicraft …...............................................................…692 176069 Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634 328574

CARPET CLEANING

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

Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440 Auto Corner (Limousines) ...................950 069198 / 667 439671 Caracola (Mojácar) ............................950 473157 / 637 545814

CATERING / EVENTS

Hog Roasts ...............................................................671 851135 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 920126

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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 Paula Tyrrell (Mojacar) ................................................634 389596

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

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

CIVIL ENGINEERS

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

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

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

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

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

COUNSELLING / HEALING

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)...968 485729 / 618 920126

CLEANING SERVICES

Amba Cleaners ...........................................................697 516955 Chris ............................................................................627 565049 Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Crystal Clear .............................................................637 229464 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596 Dusters Cleaning Company .......................................683 547581 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

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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

DAMP PROOFING

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

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT

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

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 Pam (Turre) .................................................................639 465631 Slim Well Spain ..............................................0044 7794118214 Vicki (Turre) ...............................................................650 764623

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 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

DOG GROOMING

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

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DOG TRAINING

Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Chris Walker .............................................................622 591096 Damaso .....................................................................647 292966

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 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 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 Melodee (Duo) ..................................610 855964 / 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 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 Tony Justice ………...........................950 950797 / 637 159249 Triple Trouble Blues Band .......................................671 754851

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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 Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792 Amay (Vera Playa) .....................................................673 352852 Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054 Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094 BMS Huerta Nueva .........................950 615035 / 669 355914 BeniHomes (Albox) ................................,...................950 500410 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar)(See front cover) ...........950 478643 Calida Homes (Arboleas) ......................950 430763 / 634 302801 Casa y Campo (Lubrin) (See front cover) ..............678 587007 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .......950 134434 / 649 777218 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole’s of Andalucia .............................950 469592 / 659 265907 Complete Holiday Care .....................950 478612 / 610 808631 Cortijos Almería …………........……...........................676 916088 D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063 Dream Homes Almería (Arboleas) ............................697 875717

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652 Mojacarmar ...........................................950 475891 / 636 903184 Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022 New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) .................................950 438221 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 Next Stop Almería (See p.3)..............950 617518 / 678 034651 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538

Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607 European Property Company (Mojácar) ...................950 285704 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 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

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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

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)(See p.48)..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 Sunflower (Mojácar) ...............0044 7596 063544 / 600 880525 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 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750 El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 479185 Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632 MD Digger Hire & Construction.................................634 375428 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

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

FIREPLACES

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

FISH & CHIPS

The Chippy (La Alfoquía)

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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

Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa)......................................950 284845 Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306 Sano Centre (Huércal-Overa) ...................................666 021259 Sierra Club Desert Springs ......................................687 599115 Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .......................................686 400331 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 449451 Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ........................950 548600 VaVa Yoga / VaVa Danza (Vera) ................................642 314316 Young at Heart Fitness .............................................711 032244

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 La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) .....................950 469660 Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408 Manoli (Arboleas) …....................................................627 941654 Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494 Pincha Aperitivos (Mojácar) .........................................610 384912 Sol Supermercado (Albox) …..................................….711 012006 Spices n’ Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694 The Best Catch (English Fish Supplier) ...................643 512369 The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

FLY SCREENS

AA Window Doctor ..............…….........................…630 231644 Bugs ..........................................................................600 049515 Coastal Mosquitoes ...........................606 040462 / 610 000700 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 Tony Justice ..................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249 Mojácar Home Improvements .........................…….950 473104

FLORISTS

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

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) ..........................................950 472108 Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ..............................637 393873

FROZEN FOOD SUPPLIER

Valero Alonso (Antas) ................................................950 453316

FOOD SHOPS

FUNERAL COMPANIES

CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….............617 456259 / 617 456335 All Asia (Arboleas) .......................................................641 461304 Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383 Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288 Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672

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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

Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ...........................................950 478102

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.27) ......................................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 Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443 Oak Furniture Spain .............................622 288750 / 681 095096 Something Special (Turre) .........................................637 159249 Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .........................692 176069

FUNERAL PLANS

Avalon Europe S.L. ............................950 069012 / 634 321296 Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082 Iberian Funeral Plans ...........................951 203994 / 965 993498

FURNITURE PACKAGES

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

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE

La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508

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.17)........850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) ..............950 147763 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187

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GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

Smith Plumbing (Spanish Authorised).........................950 468041

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

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093 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 Marilyn .......................................................950 398852 Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.37)..........................687 480694 GAS TANK SUPPLIERS Gas Alboran ..........................................656 662000 / 950 259382 CDB Natural (Skin care) ................................................950 882237 Carlos Barber Shop (Mojácar Playa)...........................610 575911 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680 GIFT SHOPS Isabella (Vera Playa) ....................................................637 188901 Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630 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 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING Donna’s (Albox).....................................950 930167 / 628 669456 Cash4Gold ...........................................692 596681 / 653 098329 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) ................................. 644 505210 Gold & Jewellery Buying ...........................................616 453813 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) Yasmin ......................656 646257 Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424 Elegance (Turre) .........................................................634 308877 GOLF COURSES Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 655600 Etticut (Turre) ..............................................................667 971960 Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 479176 Farrow’s Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 Desert Springs ........................................................637 861591 Forever Chic (Palomares) ..........................................601 634193 Marina Golf ..............................................................950 133235 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……......................…..663 923733 Valle del Este ...........................................................950 398743 Holistic Treatments (Ali) ..............................................634 308906 Isabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 Jackie Miles Kirby …..................................………….642 829269

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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

Elite Carers ................................................................627 158138 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

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

HARDWARE OUTLETS

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384 Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026 Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064 Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

Chris Leek .................................................................642 608805 Linda Pettit .................................................................642 016954 Louise B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031 Lucy Hall ..............................................674 411008 / 950 525790 Micaela (San Juan de los Terreros) …......................680 331261 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

HEALTH FOODS

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

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

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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

Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) .........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ......................................................634 323399 Sol Insure ……….............................................………..950 472098

INTERIOR DESIGN

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) ...............................……………950 392487 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950 Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Evie Fox-Rayner ..........................................................603 624659 Curtains with Style (See p.21) .........950 069032 / 678 811125 Deco-house (Ann) ......................................................666 260792 Essential Solutions ……..............................................627 245658 Instant Walls ................................................................624 961299 Lola Barranco ……...…..........................950 086116 / 691 261818

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes INTERNET PROVIDERS

Acaciophone (Mojácar) ......................950 968216 / 900 827209 Albox Online ...........................................................950 091111 Connexions (Turre) …….............................…………..950 479502 Next ...........................................................................950 479369 Plusnet ...............................................744 610389 / 850 992555 GSF Communications ..............................................950 473102 Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335

INTERNET TV

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502 Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307 Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090 García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908 Helvetia .......................................................................673 063798 Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070 Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Liberty Seguros ..........................................................913 422549 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376

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INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Susi ..............................................................................617 920 190 Wendy Interpreter/Translator ...................................... 661 194278 Yamile (Written Translations) ........................................626 207575

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 1-2-1 Translations (Spanish, English, Norwegian)......662 390453 Alpha Interpreting and Translation ....950 133508 / 677 530690 & PET SITTING Andrés (Mojácar) ......................................................679 932632 Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) .............................606 198958 Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............50 634388 / 627 635514 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 Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ..............674 113217 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 Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) .............647 863745 Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Cristina ……...........................................................…..626 741386 Clara Mata .................................................................629 132529 Donna González-Linnitt .............................................699 067922 Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734 Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) ...............616 605341 Jenni (Almanzora valley area) ..............................653 098329 Jill Willems (Turre) ......................................................627 855930 Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150 Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) ...........609 781438 Lucy Hall (medical) ............................674 411008 / 950 525790 Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) ......................... 676 951352 Marguerite …….....................................................…..687 814157 Marisa .........................................................................636 179128 Mauro Medina ............................................................639 742127 Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765 Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366 Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513 Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ........................................... 622 306389 Parsons Knows ..........................................................672 668803 Paula Similie (Mojácar) ................................................627 423675 Pedro .........................................................................655 510420 Robert Boucher ..........................................................693 618705 Simply Solved ………..................................................663 327091 Susan Leach ...............................................................664 616037

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 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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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 Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787 Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621

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

LOCKSMITHS

Gestoría Salvador (Albox) ........................................950 500401 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192 Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420 Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568 Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ............................................950 619039 Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ............................................950 431720

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MATTRESSES

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

LIGHTING

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

LOGS FOR SALE

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

Micaela (Massage for body & inner balance) (Terreros) 680 331261 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

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MEALS DELIVERED

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

METAL WORK

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

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.35) ........................................687 845730 Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550 Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033

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NEWSAGENTS

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

NURSING see also Home Carers

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

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

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

Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084 Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482 Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279

OSTEOPATHS

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381 Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385 Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765 Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451 Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285 Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082 Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921 Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176 Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) .........................................634 621747 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726 Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483 Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030 Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881 JPM .............................................................................627 090422

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PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...........950 634388 / 627 635514 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ...............................650 134805 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ....................................695 355381 Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) .........................................629 402852 Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) ................644 394335

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PERFUMES & COSMETICS

Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ...................................666 348253

PEST CONTROL

Famim (Albox) .............................................................950 430783 Jason ……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Sedesa (Vera) ………….............................................950 390990

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

PICTURE FRAMING

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445 Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329 La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872 PIZZERIAS Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203 Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027 Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ..............................……..950 450215 Que Guau! (Mojácar) ...............................................633 558540 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) ....................................950 615224 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 D’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517 D´Luigi (Arboleas) .......................................................602 815929 PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES 20seven photography ...............................................634 301635 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .....................................663 304531 Almería-Fotografía ....................................................663 627942 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 Bluwater Photography ….........…………………...……616 189002 Góndola (Garrucha) ..................................................950 133928 Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182 Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117 El Studio Primo ..................................643 371630 / 643 517001 Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) ............................................620 786914 Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098 Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223 Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023 Frank Millar Photography & Videographer ….............642 107953 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Indigo Photography & Video ....................................637 974793 Los Gurullos Pizzeria (Mojácar) ................................950 968242 Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852 Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122 Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599 Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676 Real estate photography .............................................722 452265 Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 The Image Suite …….............................…...................647 918 848 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401 Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220 Quick (Garrucha) .........................................................950 132305

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(Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 601 634192 / 634 891709 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414 Pritchard Construcciones ............................................662 046497 La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 IndalPool (Albox) …………................................……..950 431859 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652 Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Olive Tree Farm Pool Services ...............................643 463129 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322 Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911 Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525 Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576 Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681 Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299 RENTALS Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) ................950 475199 / 629 673450 Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ..................950 472845 Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708 Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549 Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670 Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865 Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244 Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073 True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580 APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164 POSTAL SERVICES Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover)............….950 478643 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514 Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002

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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

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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 Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060 New Villas (Albox) ………………........………............…950 121036 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. .................................950 133508 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Promobys …………….................................................950 618889

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

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 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

Indal 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

Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261 Charlotte’s Bar & Restaurant ...................................950 787614 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

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

Antas

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

Arboleas

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

La Alfoquía

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

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 / 950 478525

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

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

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

Huércal-Overa

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

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Free directory entries: WhatsApp 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Casa Flor ..................................................................626 353147 Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Cheers………….....................................................…….643 664077 Chiringuito Manacá (Beachbar) ............693 618671 / 600 045599 Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 / 676 547555 Cowboy Kenny’s Bar and Que ................................711 007976 D’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517 Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 220095 Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476 Don Pancho (Mexican) ............................................950 472543 El Anzuelo ...............................................................950 283401 El Chacho ...................................................................613 131639

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 Kontiki (Beachbar) ....................................................617 774330 Kukis ...........................................................................950 377076 La Bohemia ...............................................................677 659072 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 Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489 Los Gurullos Pizzeria .............................................950 968242 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 Mimi’s Bar ..................................................................651 872604 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 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 ................................................................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 Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 615030 Torre Bahía Lounge ..................................................634 897350 Trufibar .......................................................................664 103611 Twister .....................................................………………600 006032 Valery ........................................................................662 968460 Zeppelin ......................................................................643 199723 Vista del Mar ..............................................................711 054966

Mojácar Pueblo

Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781

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Free directory entries: WhatsApp 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331 Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614 El Aleman .................................................................617 317801 El Antler …….....................................................……600 540661 El Pimiento (See p.29) ............................................647 163681 La Candela …...........................................................647 724367 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................................950 615106 Napoli Pizzeria .........................................................950 102472 Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur ..........................................637 938996 Restaurante Mamabel’s ...............................................950 472448 Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270 Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220

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

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

Partaloa

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

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa Lorena’s

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

Pueblo Laguna

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

Turre

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

Vera Playa (Naturista)

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

Villaricos

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 ....................................950 618629 / 699 010705 Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….642 767122 Playa Azul ........................................950 467075 / 609 386282

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 Terraza Carmona .....................................................950 390760 Thai Fusion Phuket ...................................................658 381786

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021 b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856 Bar La Reva ..........................................................618 541115 Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

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

ROOFING

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

RUGS & CARPETS

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868 931872 / 671 715294 P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Aroleas) .......................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

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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. (See p.23) ......950 398146 / 699 909737 Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

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 .

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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

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEWING

Alice ..........................................................................620 876485 Alexis Shillinglaw ......................................................634 361874 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

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

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

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

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

SKIP HIRE

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257

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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

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

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

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986 Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182 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 Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999

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

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Free directory entries: WhatsApp 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com 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

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

TILING & PATIO WORK See also Building Services

Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Seth Pittham (Arboleas) ......................950 634477 / 666 826886

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

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

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

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

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

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

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

UNIFORMS

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

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

Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369 Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730 Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

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 Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

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VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

Cool Air (Air Conditioning) ........................................673 195872 Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

VEHICLE SALES

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

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

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Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 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

Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

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

WINES

WATER PARK

Aquavera (Vera Playa)

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

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

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

Carl the Squeegee (Turre) .........................................634 364041

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

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 Age in Spain Good Neighbour Award Following the scheme’s successful launch in 2022, Age in Spain is once again inviting nominations for its Good Neighbour Award. Nominations are open via a simple application form. The organisation, which supports older people living in Spain to lead full lives, is on the lookout for the best neighbour in Spain: someone who has done someone else a good turn, gone the extra mile to help someone in need, or made a positive contribution to their Los Bandidos Trophy Haul at Gador local community. A person who deserves to be recognised for what they’ve done for others.

13 Los Bandidos runners participated in the 18th and last race in the Circuito de Carreras Populares The winner will receive congratulations from the Diputación de Almeria 2023 on Saturday 18 UK Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, who has November. The 9km course was partly through endorsed the award, and a celebratory dinner the town, partly on tracks through the campo, and for two provided by Age in Spain. Launching the finished on a long, steady hill, with a steep downhill initiative, the President of Age in Spain, John to the finish line in front of the Ayuntamiento.

Rafferty, said ‘A good neighbour needn’t be the person next door. It can be anyone who has gone The winner finished in 31:24, with the first lady in out of their way to help either an individual or a 34:59. 141 runners crossed the finish line. Trophies whole community. Our initiative is a chance to say were awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each thank you to that person. Last year’s nominations age group as well as to the overall winners. Los unearthed incredible acts of kindness all over the Bandidos took home nine trophies. The overall country – we got to hear of people providing winners won their own weight in fresh oranges! practical help and emotional support. We got to hear of individuals making a big contribution to Los Bandidos results (position, name, times and age their host country and of Spanish people making group prizes) outsiders welcome in their midst and helping them to settle in. The nomination process is very simple 36 Gail Colville 39:46 (2nd F) and all we need to know is what the nominee has 49 Steve Slack 41:55 (3rd E-M) done that has made a difference to someone’s life. 83 Paul Darcy 48:38 (3rd F-M) To select the winner, we have an international panel 85 Sarah Briggs 49:38 of judges, chaired by the UK Ambassador to Spain.’ 94 Patricia Mulcahy 51:37 (1st D-F) Anyone can make a nomination, but the person 100 Karen Ayers 52:50 (1st F-F) nominated must live in Spain. Age in Spain works 102 Rachael Slack 53:46 (2nd E-F) on behalf of speakers of English irrespective of 103 Jackie Darcy 53:49 (3rd E-F) nationality.

104 Corinne Cherel 53:48 Nominations opened on November 10th, and close 109 Sharon Howlett 56:04 (2nd D-F) on December 12th. The winner will be announced in 116 John Davidge 58:55 the New Year. To make a nomination visit the Age 141 Lesley Davidge 1:22:31 (2nd G-F) in Spain website at https://www.ageinspain.org/ goodneighbouraward where a short form can be In the Sub-14 category Guillermo Moscardo Cherel completed and submitted in just a few minutes. finished in 7th place in a time of 11:04.

Those without easy access to the internet may get Full results: https://www.cruzandolameta.es/ help by phoning +34 932 20 97 41. clasificaciones/v2/gador-circuito-de-carreras-

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Community News p 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 2 3 - - - Mojácar to learn first-hand about their experience and the work carried out until becoming winners of 1858/#clasificaciones the 2022 edition.

At the end of the 18 race series, Los Bandidos picked up a total of 20 1st place, 22 2nd place and They were received at the Town Hall by the Mojácar Mayor, Francisco García Cerdá; the 21 3rd place trophies!

Tourism Councillor, María Gracia, and Carmen García Los Bandidos was set up in June 2018 with a small Campoy, director of the Mojácar Council Tourism group running the 5k Mojácar Paseo, and now has Department. road cycling, sea swimming and triathlon groups.

All ages, nationalities and speeds are welcome, Francisco García Cerdá expressed his support for whether permanent residents or holiday makers. Iznájar’s candidacy, as well as providing them with Los Bandidos are keen to integrate and support the all assistance with whatever they may need. Iznájar local community. We are currently collecting non- is the only town representing Andalucia in the perishable food and toiletries for the Red Cross “Together We Shine More” Ferrero Rocher campaign and that features the values and traditions of the Food Bank.

Andalucian Community.

We are very sociable and most sessions are followed by a post-activity coffee, cake or In the meeting between the two mayors, Francisco breakfast, depending on the time of day. Follow García Cerdá highlighted the unprecedented us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with our relevance and impact of Mojácar’s participation latest activities (https://www.facebook.com/ in the Ferrero Rocher contest. As a result of this groups/490933409244200). We look forward to award, all forecasts for the increase in visits to the locality multiplied exponentially and the boost to seeing you soon. breaking the seasonal nature of the tourist season was more than significant.

In Mojácar there has been a before and after in its Christmas celebrations. In fact, the lights remained on until well into February on registering a large number of visitors who wanted to admire the impressive illumination and that did not end, even when the festivities were over.

The whole of Iznájar is now working on its candidacy and on its strategies to pass the first phase that would keep it in the competition. The Iznájar delegation was able to share with Mojácar the ideas and plans that they are now carrying out for this purpose and they exchanged ideas and experiences about the contest.

Mojácar Supports Iznájar in the Ferrero Rocher “Together We Shine Brighter 2023” Competition Press release from Mojácar Town Hall

The Iznájar Mayor, Lope Ruiz López, visited Mojácar accompanied by a delegation from the locality. The Cordaban locality of Iznájar has been selected as a Pueblo Ferrero Rocher candidate for this Christmas 2023, and for this reason, a delegation from this municipality, with its mayor at the head, travelled to

Mayor Lope Ruiz thanked Francisco García Cerdá and Mojácar for their help, as well as Almería province, which, without doubt, will also support its candidacy with the votes, not only of all the Mojácar locals, but also of all Almeríans.

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Community News Vera and District Lions Christmas is looming and the Vera and District Lions have several things they focus on at this time of year in addition to normal activities: supporting a local children’s home, and supporting the local food banks.

Food banks Throughout the year, the club supports both Vera and Turre food banks, Mojacar Red Cross and Arboleas Food Bank with financial and/or food donations, and helps to meet the cost of the Vera Food Banks’s vans.

Over 1300 families weekly receive help – and rising.

Easy ways to help Anyone stocking up at the Iceland store in Vera can put things in the Lions’ donation trolley. Dried and tinned foods, toiletries and personal hygiene products are in big demand. The goods can come from any supermarket, not just Iceland. The trolley is by the exit after checkout and features the Lions logo.

The Lions support the Vera Food Bank vans which collect food daily from the local supermarkets and are also used to collect fresh food from the central food bank in Almeria on a weekly basis. To help with this the Lions has started a GoFundMe appeal: https:// www.gofundme.com/f/b6df6z-were-hungry-fordonations.

Children’s home Vera and District Lions supports the local children’s home in Vera and each year funds Christmas presents for the children, even doing the wrapping.

Easy Ways to Help One of the easiest ways to help is to buy a ticket for just 10 euros for the much loved Jingle Bell Ball at the Irish Rover in Mojacar (tickets from The Irish Rover). All money raised goes to support the Children’s home.

Or donate - the Lions are looking for raffle prizes.

And if you want to join the teams of volunteers email veralionsseretary@gmail.com Don’t forget: the Vera and Lions District Shop in Turre has a fabulous selection of Christmas decorations, and is a great place to pick up bargain stocking filler, presents or crafting materials to make special cards with. It has a range of fabulous preloved clothes – and is equally always looking for good quality party gear at this time of year. Who knows? You might even find your outfit for the ball!

Contact the Lions Website: https://veralions.com/ or call President Andy Person on 711 005 682.

Dreams Do Come True by: Chrissie Cremore

Yes, apparently they do and after almost 4 years...1,441 days, the dream of living in a caring and loving family home finally arrived for Jamie. On 3.11.2019, like many other dogs, a distressed and forlorn looking Pitbull was left tied to the PAWSPATAS shelter gate. Frightened, hungry, very thin and with some terrible wounds and ears cut to give a more menacing look, the dog, estimated to be about 5 years old was named Jamie by one of the volunteers. It didn’t take long to find out that Jamie was indeed a huge softie and he became a firm favourite with everyone.

Jamie was also suffering from leishmaniasis which has many symptoms. The disease can be treated with lifelong medication allowing the dog to lead a normal life. There is no cure. Shelter Manager, Vanessa Maipauw was also aware that it would not be easy finding someone to adopt him. Although Spain does not have breed-specific bans, there are restrictions on certain ones such as Pitbulls. There was a massive sigh of relief for Jamie in August 2021 when he was adopted by an English couple but sadly, due to Brexit rules, after a couple of months he was taken back to the shelter because they had to return to the UK. Another stressful episode in his dear life. Then, thankfully, recently the magic wand was waved again and a Dutch couple contacted Vanessa stipulating that they were keen to rescue an elderly dog and didn’t mind if there were any health issues. Whilst on holiday in Spain, they came to visit him and were immediately taken with his calm and friendly manner and at almost 9 years old, Jamie finally found his “golden bed”, adorable parents, and a safe and secure home.

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What’s On Madrid & Barcelona

Iberia Sumergida is a tribute concert to Héroes del Silencio from Madrid and comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city on Friday, December 8th at 10pm. Tickets are 12 euros in advance or 15 euros at the door.

Bruce Springsteen and the E-street band perform next year in Madrid at the Civitas stadium on June 12th & 14th and at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona on June 20th.

Tickets range from 65 to 128 euros and can only be purchased from the websites doctormusic.com and entradas.com, with a maximum of 6 tickets per person.

The International Ballet Company from Moldavia perform Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Ballet at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Thursday, January 4th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 26 & 30 euros.

Almería The Disney Stars Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jose A. Vélez are in concert on Saturday, December 2nd, at 8.30pm at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city. Tickets are 12 euros.

La Gran Noche de los Musicales is a performance of excerpts from famous musicals on Wednesday, December 6th at 8pm at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city.

It is performed by an orchestra, soloists and dancers. Tickets are 12 euros in advance & 15 euros at the door.

The Opera Don Giovanni composed by Mozart, is performed by the Opera 2001 company at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city, on Sunday, December 10th, at 7pm. Tickets are 25 & 30 euros.

Candy Circus is a family event that comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Wednesday, January 3rd & Thursday, January 4th at 6pm each day. It combines circus with Christmas themes.

Tickets are 15 euros in advance or 18 euros at the door.

The Abba tribute group ‘Abborn’ come to the Maestro Padilla auditorio in Almería city on December 23rd at 8.30pm. Their ‘Generation Abba’ tour has been seen in 50 countries with 3,000 concerts since the group from Slovakia started up in 1999.

Tickets are 24 & 28 euros.

Marina García, a well-known and very respected flamenco performer, comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Saturday, February 17th at 9pm. She is celebrating her 10th anniversary since she first started performing. Tickets are 18 euros.

La Granja de Zenón is a concert for children that has won many awards. It comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city on Sunday, December 17th, 4.30pm & 7pm. Tickets are 15,18, 24, 26 & 28 euros.

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What’s On A Mecano homage concert comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city, on Sunday, January 20th at 8.30pm. This is considered to be one of the best tribute performances depicting the most important Spanish pop group. Tickets are 31 & 36 euros.

The Neon Collective 80s show is a tribute concert to the Cure, U2 and Depeche Mode in the original English led by DJ Karl Sound. It comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Saturday, March 23rd at 10.30pm and the performance lasts for

3 hrs. Tickets are 18 euros in advance or 25 euros at the door.

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, 10.30am-1.30pm 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

Roquetas de Mar The International Ballet Company with artistes from Moldavia, Ukraine and Italy comes to the Roquetas Auditorio on Sunday, December 3rd at 8pm, to perform Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.

Tickets are 22 euros.

Roquetas de Mar Auditorio tickets are on sale at www. teatroauditorioroquetas.org or their ticket office, open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am-1pm & 6pm8pm.

Águilas The Opera Don Giovanni composed by Mozart, is performed by the Opera 2001 company at the Águilas Auditorio on Friday, December 8th at 8pm. Tickets are 25 & 30 euros.

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

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What’s On Mojácar Wednesday,

December

6th

is the opening of the Christmas market. The switching on of the Christmas lights takes place on Friday, December 8th, followed by a Ferrero Rocher gala and a flamenco carol performance by the Raya Real group. The location, start time and ticket prices were not shown at time of going to press.

Gala Flamenco Navideña comes to the Centro de Usos Múltiples (artisan centre) on Saturday, December 2nd, 8.30pm.

It features ‘Pepín’ who is the lead flamenco dancer with the Sara Baras company and the Spanish National Ballet Company. Tickets are 20 euros from the tourist office, ‘La Super Tienda’ at the Parque Comercial or ‘Whatsapp’ 687 480 694.

The Jingle Bell Ball is back. With four live bands for just 10 euros (Seldom Sober, Lady Ellen, Ruby Welts and the Harmony Duo), plus a whole load of entertainment, it remains the unmissable Christmas event. Tickets available only at The Irish Rover in Mojacar, all money going to a local children’s home via Vera and District Lions.

Mojácar Moors and Christians event in 2024 will take place from June 14th-16th.

Mojácar guided walks take place on Saturdays during December with the first one on December 9th from the Macenas castle. On December 16th there is one in Las Huertas area and on December 30th a village route for families. Bookings can be made by phoning 950 615 025 or on the website www.mojacar.es.

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Miscellaneous

Open Mic Night every Thursday 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

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 Bédar, 2nd Saturday of the month Chiringuito Extreme, Hostal Rural, Turre 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 Almeria Link Friendship Group Membership is free and open to all. We meet at weekends in the Mojacar area to enjoy dining experiences and form friendships.

New members are always welcome. Please contact Bob on 950472551 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.

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Psychic Development Circle Various classes at different times.

Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com Vera Photo Club First Sunday of month, Bar La Pará, Turre (opposite the Vet), 10am - 12.30pm.

Presentations by invited speakers, field trips, instruction, studio photography, monthly assignments and exhibitions. All levels welcome. Phone Sarah 670003717 or Claus 628585538.

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 Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186 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 Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. 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. Cafe Church, Thursday 11am to 1pm. 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 Every Thursday, 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. Contact Jennifer Jordan email jenniferjanejordan@gmail.com/ phone 34 722 860 085.

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera.

Tel: 642 314 316 Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www. portiaoliver.es

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, 2pm- 3-45pm, Mondays. All levels welcome. 950439003.

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

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

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

Almeria Line Dancers Julie - 634304625 / 950110433

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.

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

All welcome, no auditions.

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.

Ceroc Dancing Artisan Centre, Mojacar, Tues 8.15pm Beginners, Improvers, Advanced. All welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799

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.

Belly Dancing Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa.

Contact Fatima: 610 472 596 Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774

Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre.

Tel: 634 317 391

Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops & Clubs In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30.

No experience needed.

Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera 54 Verasol, Vera. Royal Academy Ballet, Imperial Society Modern, Tap and Jazz.

Also Hip-Hop, Oriental Dance, Spanish Classical. Tel Anita: 670 715 787

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

Complete Beginners Flamenco Mojácar. No specialist shoes or equipment required, friendly hour long class. Email info@lagitanainglesa.com

Mojácar Quilters We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10am at various locations in Mojácar. We welcome anyone interested in patchwork and quilting. Help and support provided as well as chat. What’s App or ring JD on 722 236 237 or email jd@ joanda.co.uk

VaVa Yoga Danza (Spanish) With Barbarito. Cuban & Latin Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Tel: 642 314 316

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Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com 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. Contact Janet 627204422, janlawspain@yahoo.co.uk

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 Eric & WhatsApp 643 04 96 96. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com

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

Albox Club de Tenis Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Tenis

Aerobics or Pilates Campo de Futbol, Turre. Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk

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

Slimming Group Sophia Wellness Centre Arboleas, Thurs 12.30pm, Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk

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

Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times.

Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Various activities. Tel. 950 449 451.

Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Hollie Newell Zumba Almeria Turre, Los Gallardos, Arboleas and San Juan. Contact: 634 317 391 Jova Gym, Mojácar Various activities. www.jovasport.es 671 247 035. See facebook.

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.

Qigong Group courses and personal training.

Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975 https://ilsevanbrabant.com/en/course/

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

Mojácar Qigong/Taijiquan Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.00am.

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

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Qigong Classes Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

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Jokes of the Month The Costumes Sam and Becky had been invited to a masked Christmas fancy dress party. Unfortunately, Becky developed a really bad headache so Sam went on his own, dressed in his Santa outfit. After a while, Becky felt better. She went to the party, to see to see how Sam would behave if he didn’t know she was there.

It didn’t take her long to spot Sam in his outfit, who was smooching on the dance floor with a leggy Christmas fairy. When the moment was right, she sidled up to him in her mask, danced for a while, whispered a few sexy words and then suggested they went outside. Being her husband, she encouraged him to go as far as he wanted to. Just before the party came to a close, she slipped away and went back home to bed. She awoke sleepily as Sam came into the bedroom. “Did you have a nice time?” she asked. “Okay I suppose.” “Only okay? Is that all? What about the dancing?” “I didn’t bother.

I met up with Mark and Bill and we had a few drinks and talked about football and stuff.

Harry was there too. He had a great time, couldn’t stop bragging about it. He’s a good mate though. I was having serious problems with my Santa Claus beard so he agreed to change costumes with me!

A Condition A father took his son Billy to the Penney’s mall to see Santa. They stood in line awhile, and finally the boy was able to meet Santa and sit on his lap.

“What would you like for Christmas, Billy?” asked Santa. “An X-Box and a Hobbit game,” Billy said.

“Okay, we’ll see what we can do about that,” said Santa with a big smile. Later that day they also went to see Santa at the Sears mall. When Santa asked Billy what he wanted for Christmas, Billy said, “An X-Box and a Hobbit game.” “Will you be a good boy and do what your daddy tells you?”

Santa asked. Billy turned to his dad and said, “Let’s go back to the other Santa, Dad.” “Why Billy?” asked his father. “Because I didn’t have to make any deals with that one.”

The Wrong Answer I asked my wife what she wanted for Christmas.

She told me “Nothing would make her happier than a diamond necklace” So I bought her nothing.

The Lost Wife A man has been doing some Christmas shopping in a big store with his wife, when he realises that he has no idea where she is. He approached a very beautiful blonde woman and said, “I’ve lost my wife somewhere. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?” The woman asks, “Why?” The man replies, “Because, every time I talk to Married Life a beautiful woman my wife is guaranteed to “Honey,” said the husband to his wife, “I invited appear out of nowhere.” a friend home to have Christmas dinner with us tomorrow.” “What? Are you crazy? The house is a Being Good mess, I haven’t been shopping, all the dishes are dirty, A boy and his mom waited in line at the mall to and I don’t feel like cooking a fancy meal!” “I know all see Santa. When the boy finally got on Santa’s that.” “Then why did you invite him?” “The poor fool lap, he had a long list of stuff he wanted. “Santa, told me he is thinking about getting married!”

I want a new bike, a Star Wars video game, a baseball glove, ice skates, a remote-control drone, a new red sled, and a skateboard.” Santa Unwanted Clothing raised his eyebrows and said, “That’s a very Wife: As Christmas is the season of good will, I long list you have there, young man. I’ll have want to donate all the clothes I never wear to to check my records and see if you’ve been a poor people who are starving. Husband: Anyone good boy.” The boy replied, “Oh no. No need to who your clothes fit is certainly not starving. bother with that. I’ll just take the skateboard.”

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The Mistletoe A businessman is trying to get home for Christmas. His taxi from the hotel to the airport gets stuck in traffic with the meter running, and when he goes into duty free to buy his wife some perfume he can’t get served. Christmas carols are blaring out and the Christmas decorations are really tacky. The queue at check-in is enormous, but eventually it is his turn. He slams his luggage down to get it weighed, and notices a plastic piece of mistletoe hanging down over the desk. The woman hasn’t even smiled once and he tells her, “I’m having a really bad day, and even if I wasn’t married, there is no way I would kiss you!”. She replies, “It isn’t anything to do with me, it’s so you can kiss your luggage goodbye!”

The Party Bill wakes up at home with a huge hangover after the office Christmas party. He forces himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins and a glass of water beside the bed. He sees that his cloths are all folded neatly, ready for him to put on. He takes the aspirins and notices a note, “Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to go shopping. Love you.” He goes to the kitchen and sure enough there is a cooked breakfast waiting, and lots of coffee. His adult son is at the table and Bill asks, “What happened last night?” His son says, “Well, you came home about 3am, completely drunk, puked in the hallway, and gave yourself a black eye when you stumbled into the door knob.” Confused, Bill asks, “So, why is my breakfast waiting for me on the stove?” His son replies, “Well, we managed to drag you up to the bedroom, but when Mom tried to take your trousers off you said, ‘Leave me alone, I’m married!’”

The Children A man in Scotland calls his son in London the day before Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough.” “Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams. “We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer” the father says. “We’re sick of each other and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Leeds and tell her.” Frantically, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone, “Like hell they’re getting divorced!” and shouts, “I’ll take care of this!” She calls her parents immediately, and screams at her father, “You are NOT getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until we both arrive tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?” and hangs up. The man turns to his wife. “Sorted!

They’re both coming for Christmas - and they’re paying their own way.”

The Photo Just before Christmas, a soldier serving overseas, far from home, was really upset when he received a letter from his girlfriend. She wrote that she was breaking off their engagement and asked for her photograph back. After he felt a bit better, he collected all the unwanted photographs of women that he could find from his mates, particularly the raunchier ones, bundled them all together, and sent them to her with a note that read, “Sorry, I can’t remember which one you are. Please keep yours and return all the others.”

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Your Stars Family members may feel anxious if you make promises you don’t deliver. Overindulgence may be a problem. Romantic opportunities may not be as they appear. You can ferret out secret information if you just Mar. 21 listen to what others have to say. Your luckiest events - April 20 this month will occur on a Saturday.

Your knowledge and good sense will help more than you think. Verbal abuse may lead to walkouts; don’t make any rash statements you may regret later. Focus on your own domestic problems. Problems with in-laws or relatives may Sept. 24 be more damaging than you realise. Your luckiest events - Oct. 23 this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Keep your mind on your work and stay away from situations that could ruin your reputation. You will attract new love interests. Social events will be favourable.

Disappointments regarding partners will be subject to the way you react to their personal comments. Your Apr. 21 - May 21 luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Dig deep to find out how costly a new venture will be before you sign on the dotted line. It will be important that you have your priorities straight. Travel for business will be advantageous. Concentrate on work and Oct. 24 on making money. Your luckiest events this month will - Nov. 22 occur on a Wednesday.

Try not to be too aggressive or judgmental when talking to your mate. Some of your new friends may not be that trustworthy. Try to get out and socialize.

They won’t get away with it. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

You can form new partnerships, but don’t move too quickly; things may not be as they appear. Business and emotional partnerships will run smoothly. Refuse to let others make unrealistic demands of you. You may Nov. 23 have difficulties with someone who lives with you. Your - Dec. 21 luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

May 22 - June 21

Get out and, about. Focus, and concentrate on yourself and your future. Travel could turn out to be more exciting than you imagined. Hide your cards and learn to say no. Your luckiest events this month will occur June 22 on a Tuesday.

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July 23 - Aug 22

Too many opportunities and too many changes going on. Keep your ears open, especially to those who care about you. You may find it impossible to get the rest you require. Consider making pleasure trips or participating in entertainment that will require energy. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Look into alternatives that would better suit both your needs. You can make personal changes that will enhance your reputation and give you greater self confidence. If you’ve been under stress and worrying Aug. 23 about older members of the family, it’s time to come to - Sept. 23 terms with the situation. Relatives may play an important role in your personal life. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Travel will be on your mind, but you should be sure that you’ve got all your work up-to-date. Sudden changes concerning colleagues may surprise you. Your passionate mood will be well received by your mate. Take whatever Dec. 22 time you can to get to know each other all over again. Your - Jan. 20 luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Tie up your personal papers or push to have legal settlements completed. You need to look into some private matters before you can proceed with your plans.

You will attract potential lovers, but be sure that they’re Jan. 21 unattached. Your accomplishments could exceed your - Feb. 19 expectations if you mix a little business with pleasure.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Be discreet about any information you uncover. Don’t let your personal dilemmas interfere with your goals.

You may have a rather hectic day due to events that children are involved in. You’ve been a little down and Feb. 20 you need a lift. Your luckiest events this month will oc- Mar. 20 cur on a Thursday.

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