The Almería Focus

Welcome 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 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.

The copy deadline for the November issue is October 18th.

Dealing With Climate Change

The very major fire in Galicia that started on August 12th took over a fortnight to extinguish. High winds hampered the work to put it out along with entering dense forest areas with very difficult access. 800 firemen and 44 vehicles were involved at the peak of the crisis and Sandra Martínez, head of the firefighting organisation in the area, warned that no one could assume that the danger had passed. Traditionally, September and October are the months when fires occur in their area.

On September 10th, the Junta de Andalucía delegate, Aránzazu Martín, came to Almería city and met with the vast majority of the mayors and mayoresses from the 103 municipalities in our province. He stated that every municipality had to prepare a “practical” Local Emergency Plan that is considered to be a fundamental tool to react to fires and floods in particular. He blames climate change as being a big factor and he stated that the 112-emergency service and the ‘Infoca’ fire prevention and fire-fighting organisation would give technical assistance to prepare the plans. He also reminded them that the ‘Infoca’ plan was still in force until October 15th. All the eight provinces in Andalucía will have to produce these emergency procedures.

In our “In the News” section we explain how the new anti-tobacco law will affect the general population, and this may become law before the end of the year. Minors will no longer be able to buy single use vapes of all types, with a fine to be paid by their parents or guardians if they are using ones containing tobacco.

The Spanish Government are committed to stopping short-term tourist accommodation if they do not comply with the law. Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, at a meeting in Málaga, stated that 53,000 properties would be stopped from being tourist accommodation throughout Spain. Companies such as Airbnb are required to quickly stop listing all of them on their sites. He considers that in Almería province this applies to 851 properties. We expand on this in our “In the News” section.

The ‘Almería Western Film Festival’ at Tabernas starts on Wednesday, October 8th and there is still a steady stream of directors who come here to make films, documentaries or commercials.

Sunday, October 12th, is a national fiesta day in Spain now called ‘Día de la Hispanidád’ (Hispanic Day). It used to be called ‘Christopher Columbus Day’ but whether he was actually Spanish, Italian or Portuguese has not been clear for a very long time. Comprehensive research carried out by Granada University has concluded that his origins in Spain were from Sephardic Jews and in all probability, he was born in the Valencia region. Apart from doubts regarding his nationality he was very cruel to prisoners, so naming this day in his honour was dropped. October 12th is also the religious fiesta of ‘Nuestra Señora del Pilar’ (Virgin Mary of the Pillar) who is the Guardia Civil Police patron saint. As is normal, the Sunday fiestas will slide to the Monday instead.

Turre have a fiesta in honour of their patron saint San Francisco de Asís starting on Saturday, October 4th, and in Mojácar, Tuesday, October 7th is their patron saint ‘Virgen de Rosario’ day. Friday, October 31st is Hallowe’en, and November 1st is ‘All Saint’s Day’, a national fiesta day to remember family and friends who have died, and cemeteries are decked out with candles and flowers. November 2nd is ‘All Souls Day’ to remember all the dead.

Clocks go back one hour at 3am on Sunday, October 26th.

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House Prices Still Going Up

The portal ‘Fotocasa’ collect information from estate agents and they state that in August in Almería province, prices for second-hand properties were 11.7% higher than August last year. They give the average price as being 1,527 euros /m2 so a property with 100m2 costs 152,700 euros. Prices in Almería city did not go up as much at only 7.4% but the average was 1,771 euros /m2. Looking at figures in Andalucía as a whole, Almería province is second from the bottom with only Jaén having a lower average cost at 1,011 euros /m2. The highest cost in any province is Málaga where the rise is 17.1% and over 4,000 euros /m2 on average. As regards other cities in Andalucía, a property in Benahavis costs 5.467 euros/m2, Marbella is 5,381 euros/ m2, Fuengirola is 4,960 euros /m2, Tarifa is 4,801 euros/m2 and Nerja is 4.650 euros/m2. In Vera there has been a very substantial rise in August, and prices are 58% more than last year and the number of people living there now tops 20,000. Looking at the price 10 years ago in Andalucía the average cost in 2015 was 115,258 euro /m2 so an 80m2 apartment cost 115,258 euros which has now gone up to 213,355 euros, a rise of 85.1%. María Matos, the spokesperson for ‘Fotocasa’, states that part of the reason has been cheaper mortgages and the numbers of new homes being built is going up, but not to a large extent. She expects to see prices increasing, probably less than in the last six months but points out that second hand property sales are still very buoyant. The number of mortgages signed up to the end of June in our province was 6,226. This is an increase of 29.25%, much higher than the average of 18% in Andalucía and 16.6% nationally. More than 1,000 mortgages were signed in the months of March, April and May, with only a slight fall to 990 in June. The property portal ‘Idealista’ states that visits to their site regarding properties in our province in the second quarter of this year were 22% from the UK, ahead of Alicante with only 11%. The other nationalities who are very interested are Germans, Dutch and French people, and the vast majority are looking for second-hand properties. At present, Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, has not mentioned the proposal he made some months ago. He suggested that non-residents in Spain and

non-EU nationals (so Brits) should have to pay a 100% tax on the purchase price of a second-hand home. The 100% tax would include existing taxes for the purchase of a second-hand property that in Andalucía are 8.2%, so the additional tax would be 91.8%. This would kill most purchases by Brits, unless they buy new properties that are harder to find.

Withdrawing Tourist Licences

On Sunday, September 14th Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, was in Málaga and announced a major crack down on tourist accommodation. He explained that 53,000 tourist rental properties have been reported throughout Spain as having “thousands of irregularities”. According to the latest data from August, Almeria province has increased the number of registered properties for tourist use by 33.6% compared to 2023, totalling 12,808. He announced that a total of 851 illegal tourist properties in Almería province will have to shut, and they cannot be advertised on sites such as Airbnb who will be given their details to immediately remove them. He stated that in Almería city this applied to 117 properties, but the number in Seville is 2,289 and in Málaga 1,471. He announced that starting from the following day, the 53,000 properties would be removed from the Registry of Leases. He went on to say that during 2024 and until August this year an estimated total of 10,266 cancellations were made in Andalucía as a whole and 121 in Almería city. He claimed that the PSOE Political Party, with him in government, has approved the new housing laws “for the first time in more than 40 years of the history of democracy. This allows government and the autonomous communities to use tools to reduce the price of housing in general, build official housing and protected housing for young people.” He considers that all the properties that are being denied tourist licences should be rented out to become “constant and permanent rentals for young people and families in this country”. The proposed cancellations caused a major disagreement from the Junta de Andalucía. They stated that tourist accommodation in Andalucía was their responsibility, and they had their own rules. They stated that although the properties would be removed from internet rental sites and the central registry, the

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regional licences were still valid, unless there were infractions, and they could still be let out. Juanma Moreno, President of the Junta confirmed this and stated that “The only thing it (central government) can do is force them not to be published on certain portals.”

Rent and Purchase; Young People

A new rental and purchase law proposal was unveiled by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda on September 17th. The plan from 2026-2030 recognises that young people are the big victims. Only 14.6% of those between 16 and 29 years of age are living away from their family home, compared to 32% that is the European average, and the age of leaving home in Spain has increasing to age 30. To respond to this problem, youth rental aid is reinforced which rises to 300 euros per month (200 euros if it is for one room) payable for a period of two years with an option to extend it for another two years. The rental price must be less than 1,000 euros per month, and in the case of rooms, 600 per month, doubling the current threshold. The document states that households allocate more than 35% of their income to housing, and 38.6% bear a burden of more than 40%, when the recommended percentage is a maximum of 30%. The plan and grants will be a joint government and autonomous community initiative with a budget of 7 billion euros. 60% is state aid and the other 40% from the autonomous communities that are responsible for the direct management. The Bank of Spain estimates that there is a shortage of 400,000 homes and state that the average price in June reached 1,906 euros/ m2, 8% more than last year. More than a decade of paralysis in construction after the bursting of the real estate bubble, added to the shortage of qualified labour and buildable land, has generated the structural deficit. To be eligible for rental aid landlords will be obliged to register with the regional administration and also the government ministry. There is also new help for vulnerable groups of 100% of rent over 5 years, for victims of gender violence, people in a particularly vulnerable situation or who have been evicted. This can also include community fees, utilities and internet, with direct payment to the owner or manager of the property. Statistics

published from April to June are that there were 4,133 foreclosures on properties throughout Spain that is 20.5% more than in the first quarter and more than 27.8% annually. Purchase support will also be introduced in municipalities with less than 10,000 inhabitants, with up to 15,000 euros per transaction, as long as this does not exceed 20% of the total price and that the property is used as a habitual residence. A maximum price of 300,000 euros is set, but this may vary according to the region.

Electric Cars

There is some increase in Spain in people buying electric cars, much slower than in other EU countries at only 8% of all sales, but this is 87% better than last year. In France it is 18%, in Belgium 32%, in Sweden and the Low Countries 35%, in Denmark 63% and in Norway 94%. Sales of electric cars are vitally important for EU car manufacturers who have strict lower emission targets that are the average of all sales, so with 0% emissions for purely electric cars this helps reduce the average. An EU survey states that per 100kms, an electric car 80% charged at home costs 7,34 euros, 8,60 euros for a diesel one, 9,49 euros for a plug-in hybrid and 11,02 euros for a petrol-fuelled car. In Spain, the price of electricity at present reduces the 100km cost for purely electric cars down to 6,19 euros. There are still barriers in Spain against electric vehicles and one of them is that 65% of inhabitants live in apartments, a very high percentage. Many apartment blocks, particularly older ones, do not have underground parking so there are no charging points. There is also a belief that there are not enough public charging points, but in reality, there are now 37,000 which is increasing by 1,000 per month, and there are 4,200 ultra-fast ones. Unfortunately, a large number of apps have to be used, except at petrol stations where a person can pay in cash. The other big problem that will not go away is the very long time that it takes for a purchaser to obtain the grants available from their autonomous community. Dealers are continually calling for the discount to be taken off the price at the point of sale. Portugal has many incentives for the purchase of purely electric vehicles with no IVA (VAT) and the municipal road tax starts at 0% going up in bands for other fuelled vehicles. Consequently,

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their market share is 32%. Apart from grants, a purchaser in Spain can have a 15% reduction in their income tax of up to 3,000 euros so this does help somewhat, but they still have to pay 21% IVA which is included in the purchase price.

Free Nursery for Children Age 2-3

Nursery schools in our province and the rest of Andalucía started their 2025/2026 academic year on September 1st with free education for all twoyear-old children in the first cycle of early childhood education that goes from birth up to age 3. More than 6,900 minors in Almería province and 64,000 minors in the whole of Andalucía between the ages of two and three will benefit from this that will cost the Andalucía Education Department 40 million euros. This does not affect children up to the age of one who continue with the same system at present that provides a reduction in fees for parents that is means tested. It is intended that for the next 2026/ 2027 academic year, nurseries will be free of charge up to the age of one. Nursey schooling is not just child minding and pupils receive a basic education. The age when children have to start school is six which continues to age 16 and is free, but the vast majority of children have gone through the nursey and infant schooling prior to this.

Ryanair Flexing their Muscles

Ryanair is still having major disputes with ‘Aena’ that run the Spanish airports and fix landing costs. Ryanair’s CEO, Eddie Wilson, has announced a new capacity adjustment plan at Spain’s regional airports, where for the next winter season (from the end of October to the end of March) he plans to eliminate up to one million seats. At the beginning of the year, the Irish low-cost airline announced that it was going to reduce its offer by 18% (800,000 seats) and 12 routes at seven Spanish regional airports due to excessive airport charges and the lack of effectiveness of Aena’s “incentive plans”. Ryanair has ceased operations in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) and Valladolid and has reduced its offer in Vigo (-61%), Santiago (-28%), Zaragoza (-20%), Asturias (-11%) and Santander (-5%), all of them highly dependent on the Irish company’s flights. However, in Malaga it increased its presence with 78 routes and new

destinations to Bucharest and Poznan, and in Seville it offered 51 routes, including two new destinations of Rome (Fiumicino) and Trieste. Last February, The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, revealed that he had rejected a growth plan by Ryanair in 14 of the 32 Spanish regional airports for 2025 and 2026 because they were conditional on large discounts in airport fees and substantial subsidies. Last April, the president of Aena, Maurici Lucena, commented that Ryanair was in fact offering 1.5 million more seats to Spain this summer than in 2024, by moving its aircraft from regional airports to larger tourist airports such as Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante or Palma. He states that the elimination of Ryanair routes is not due to Aena’s taxes, it is a decision to “maximise profits, placing its aircraft where they obtain greatest economic profitability, so they can charge higher ticket prices”. At the beginning of July, the CEO of the Ryanair group, Michael O’Leary, said that it was “inevitable” that the company will continue with the cuts at regional airports, whilst another executive promised that if Aena “cooperated”, Ryanair could open up to five new bases in Spain (Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Reus, Menorca and Santander), return to operations in Jerez and Valladolid, and create 1,000 additional jobs. It is not considered that Aena will give in to Ryanair’s demands that have been described as being “crazy” and excessive. Michael O’Leary knows that passenger numbers for Spain are very substantial and important. On March 26th Ryanair welcomed their 200 millionth passenger in the 12 months from March last year, Maria Cornelia Vos, who landed in Madrid. She was awarded free flights for a year!

The Vélez-Blanco Patio

Vélez-Blanco castle was built between 1506 and 1515 at the initiative of Pedro Fajardo, the first Marquis of the Vélez. He spared no expense when it came to building it with a superb patio / courtyard that separated the military section from the domestic one. It was sculpted in Macael marble by artists from northern Italy. Much later, the castle almost fell into disuse and in 1904 the complete patio was dismantled and sold to a French antique dealer. It went to New York intended to be bought by the founder of the Hispanic Society of America, Archer

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M. Hungtinton, but in 1913 it was acquired by banker George Blumenthal to decorate his New York home where it was installed. On his death, he donated it to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and finally, in 1964, it was erected there. Over the last few years there have been plans to instal a replica at the castle, and Spanish technicians went to New York and made complete 3D images. It has now been announced that the second phase of carving all the pieces will start, with a grant of 4 million euros cofinanced with European EAFRD heritage funding and is expected to take two years. Stone masons from several companies will use Macael marble to recreate it in its original form. Other repairs and extensions have been started or completed at a cost of 2 million euros.

Charter Supermarkets

‘Charter’ is a ‘Consum’ franchise, and they have opened 25 new supermarkets in the first half of the 2025 financial year, which is 71% of the total planned for the whole year. The highest concentration of openings is in Catalonia and the Valencian Community, with 21. In Andalucía there are two new ones in our province, in Almería city and Mojácar, and another new one in Jaén. In midJuly there were 500 supermarkets in total with 18 previously opened in Andalucía. Some of them are existing businesses that want to join Charter to expand, but some are new people who want to start one up. The aim of the supermarkets is to have them in the right location with a range of products that are the normal ones that people want, so ideally, their complete shopping can be done in the same place. At present the supermarkets represents 16.6% of Consum’s turnover, making it an important complementary line of business alongside their own stores.

Terrible Kennels

The ‘Miau Almería Canina’ Association in Pechina made a ‘denuncia’ (reported) some premises alleging a serious case of animal abandonment where 14 dogs lived that were all tied up in unsanitary conditions. There was no visible food and hardly any water, only in some buckets, with several of them too far from the animals that meant that they could not reach

them. They made the ‘denuncia’ to the Local Police, the Seprona arm of the Guardia Civil Police (tasked with looking after flora and fauna), the town hall and the media. After a few days Seprona officers went to where the dogs were being kept. They stated that some dogs were micro-chipped but others weren’t. The animal charity was asked to collect the dogs after the owner claimed that “the situation had got out of hand”. Various volunteers, with an assortment of vehicles, rescued the dogs and took them back to their kennels. They had requested that the dogs were not taken to the municipal dog pound. A spokesperson from the charity stated that most of the dogs had parasites and ticks and some had untreated wounds. They asked the public to donate money to help with food and vet costs until they could be found foster homes. It will be up to Seprona as to whether court proceedings follow and for serious cases of this type there are hefty fines following a conviction.

Almería Airport

Up to the end of August, passenger numbers at Almería airport came to 555,573 with 9,710 flights. During August, numbers were up by 1.6% from August last year with 96,237 passengers. 31,516 came from Spanish airports which is 67% more than last year. In relation to international traffic, the markets with the highest demand were from the UK (36,903 passengers), Belgium (9,987), the Czech Republic (5,080), the Netherlands (4,084) and Luxembourg (2,080). By rate of growth the numbers were made up of flights with the Netherlands (+19.2% more passengers), the UK (+18.1%), Portugal (+12.2%) and Belgium (+6.2%). There were 1,299 aircraft that came to Almería of which 808 were commercial. The remaining ones were chartered or carrying cargo.

100 Years Old

On September 3rd José Antonio Torres Sáez celebrated his 100th birthday. What is also very noteworthy is that he has been the mayor of Chercos in the Sierra de Los Filabres area since 1995 and is the oldest mayor in Spain, affectionally known as ‘Pepe’. The president of the Provincial Council of Almeria, Javier A. García, presented him with the

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‘Golden Shield of the Province’ and Alberto Núñez Feijóo (leader of the PP party in Spain) and Juanma Moreno (President of the Junta de Andalucía) sent him congratulatory messages. Owing to bad weather the ceremony could not be held in the Plaza de Chercos in front of the town hall which has been renamed Plaza de José Antonio Torres Sáez in his honour. José Antonio was a Guardia Civil Police officer from 1949-1995 and when he retired, he entered politics and became the mayor age 70. Despite there being only just over 300 inhabitants, he is credited with setting up the town’s library, a scholarship program for children, the construction of the swimming pool, sports courts, a theatre, and the funeral home. He obtained the first ATM, encouraged the growth of shops, and helped companies to set up in the municipality, with some of them having major exports worldwide.

The Proposed Anti-tobacco Laws

A draft bill is being debated in the Spanish parliament that increases anti-tobacco prohibitions. Smoking, including vapes whether they contain nicotine or not, will be banned inside and within 15 metres of bars and restaurants including terraces, sports centres, events in the open air such as concerts and bullfights and educational establishments. Inside vehicles used for work by employees will be a smoke-free area, but not when the vehicle is being used privately. The ban also applies to public transport stops and bus or train terminals. The sale of vapes containing nicotine will be banned for minors, and using them will result in an initial 100 euros fine to be paid by the parents or guardians. “One time only” vapes will cease to be available and sold. Additionally, all types of publicity will be banned including digital and social media sites and the endorsement of cultural and sporting events. Tobacconists can still feature promotions such as posters or point of sale publicity, providing they cannot be seen from outside. It appears that there will not be a rise in the cost of tobacco products that was initially suggested, although there is already an increased tax on vape liquids that contain nicotine, effective from last April. If the draft law is approved by both of the lower and higher parliaments, the Congress and the Senate, it will probably become law in 6 to 12 months. The Spanish Minister of Health,

Mónica García, has announced that after the bill becomes law there will be a transition period of 12 months for manufacturers to adapt to the new regulations and comply with them.

Almería Mortgages in 2025

Mortgages signed in Almería province in the first half of 2025 saw a large surge in numbers. 6,226 were approved and signed that is a significant annual growth compared to 2024, and it is the highest figure in the last five years according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). From the same period in 2024 they are up by 29.25%, higher than the 18% in Andalucía in general and the 16.6% nationally. March, April and May were the best months with more than 1,000 each month but a slight fall in June totalled 990. Despite this, June is the second best since 2020 and only surpassed in 2021 when a total of 1,432 mortgages were signed. Analysts point out that this significant growth shows that the real estate market is very buoyant. The construction of new houses is also growing to meet the demand for new ones. At the national level, the purchase of homes continues and with it, the signing of mortgages. The number of loans signed in June increased by 31.7% to 41,834. In the first half of the year the 243,257 mortgages are 24.9% more than in the same period of 2024. This is the highest number of mortgages signed in the first half of the year since 2011.

The ’V16’ Emergency Lights

The DGT (Spanish Traffic Department) is reminding motorists that from January 1st next year, all drivers of cars or motorbikes in Spain are legally obliged to have purchased the new 3.0 eSim version of the V16 emergency lights. Because of this, warning triangles cannot be used instead. The magnetic lights have existed for some time and give high intensity flashes that alert other motorists that a person has broken down or been involved in an accident and help emergency services and recovery vehicles to find you. These are very useful but only give a flashing light. From next January when the new lights are activated (The cost of various approved models is about 40-50 euros) they transmit your exact location to DGT centres. They have an inbuilt eSim

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card and the connectivity is guaranteed until 2038. The signal shows that a light has been activated with pin-point location sent every 100 seconds, but no details of the type of vehicle or driver. If several are activated at the same time, for instance on a motorway, warning signs with lane restrictions can be put on the overhead information gantries. One of the big advantages of the light is that a motorist can put them on the roof of their car without getting out. Warning triangles can be dangerous whilst being put in place and their use on motorways or fast dual carriageways was stopped being a requirement because of drivers being run over. The 360° lights have to be visible from 1km and flash every 100 milliseconds for 2 hours if not switched off, with three normal type batteries that can be replaced if necessary. The lights will function in all weathers, can operate at temperatures of up to 50 degrees and in freezing conditions up to 10 degrees below zero. If purchased now, they will flash as normal but not transmit any information until next January. The ‘El Motor’ Spanish motoring magazine is complaining bitterly that on the internet from Amazon, AliExpress and some stores, the analogue version, no use after January 1st next year, are still being sold. Many of these seller’s state that they are “approved by the DGT” implying that they are the new model. The existing model does have to have this approval but only the DGT 3.0 eSim version is legal next year. These are unique to Spain, so if a motorist intends to drive in other countries such as France, the triangles are still needed by law. In the UK triangles are recommended but not compulsory. The DGT also reminds drivers that if they get out of a vehicle when broken down or in an accident, they have to wear a reflective jacket that has to be within reach of the driver, not in the boot. If a passenger gets out, they are not legally required to wear a jacket but this is highly recommended.

Motoring Fines 2024

A report by Associated European Motorists (AEA) reveals in detail the reasons for traffic fines imposed in Almeria province in 2024. The DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority) collected in 540 million euros in fines in 2024, a record amount. It has to be remembered that there is a 50% reduction in most fines for

prompt payment within 20 days, so the fines issued were probably approaching about 75% above the amount they collected. The main infractions were 16,036 fines for not having a current ITV (MOT) in force, speeding captured by a mobile radar resulted in 13,265 fines and from a fixed radar 7,673. Some 6,216 drivers were fined for not having a valid driving licence and 3,162 were fined for not wearing a seat belt. (If these figures are compared with the rest of Andalucía, the trend is similar). Between 2023 and 2024, the number of penalties for getting behind the wheel after consuming drugs increased, with a rise of 31%, well above the Andalucía average, and drivers who refused to submit to an alcohol or drug test shot up by 76% compared to the regional average of an increase of 25%. Added to this are the infractions for running a red light, which have risen by more than half in 2024. The most striking thing is the rise in distractions at the wheel. Fines for using screens or visual devices while driving have tripled, with a growth of 236% in Almería, well above the rest of Andalucía. 342 drivers were fined for using headphones at the wheel and 37 for handling visual devices (such as mobile phones or tablets). On the other hand, some fines have dropped significantly. Fines for improper overtaking reduced by more than 20% while in Andalucía as a whole, they increased slightly. Also, fines for moto or motorbike drivers not wearing a helmet, drivers not using child seats or illegal reversing fell by 23%. 22 pedestrians were fined in pedestrian areas for “jaywalking”, crossing in places where there is no pedestrian crossing or when the traffic light is red. The Local Police employed by town halls can also issue fines for fairly minor offences, but when there is a major campaign against drinking and driving, they take part in this as well. We referred to the large number of fines issued in Almería city for people on e-scooters in an article last month.

Fake Mechanics

The National Police has dismantled a criminal gang specialising in a “fake mechanic” scam, whose members posed as professionals to deceive their victims and demand thousands of euros for fraudulent repairs with several scams in our province. Motorists, generally elderly ones, were told by two “passersby” that they had a faulty wheel and

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a “mechanic” then appeared in overalls who offered to make repairs. After the non-existent “repairs” the motorists were given a bill that looked genuine, for 6,000-9,000 euros. On several occasions they went with the victims to their bank to obtain the money. The operation culminated in the arrest in “flagrante delicto” of one of the men in Parla, an area of Madrid, while he was trying to defraud an octogenarian following a tracking device being put on his vehicle. The other two members, a man and a woman who fled the scene, were arrested just an hour later where they were staying and were about to leave in a hurry. In their vehicle, the police found tools, overalls and stickers for the bills to give an appearance of legality. The three detainees, two men and a woman, are accused of the crimes of belonging to a criminal group and fraud. At the first court hearing they were all remanded in custody.

False Black Friday Deals

In France, the Shein company has been fined 40 million euros for Black Friday offences, when, amongst other infractions, the price was deliberately inflated just before Black Friday that showed a false discount as the price was the same as before the special rise in price was applied. Also, the company indicated that there were only a few of many items available, to encourage purchases which was a lie. In addition, a claim that they were reducing their CO2 emissions in their factories by 25% was not true. In Spain, the Consumer Affairs Department has fined seven online companies a total of 350,000 euros for the same reasons. These practices are a breach of Article 20 of the Spanish Law on the Regulation of Retail Trade, because one regulation stipulates that when showing the discount of a product, the lowest price that the product has had in the 30 days prior to the discount must be used as a reference price. False discounts are classified as serious infractions with very hefty fines of up to six times the illicit profit obtained. The seven companies have not been named, but three of them have admitted to having carried out these deceptive practices, decided not to appeal and paid the fine with a prompt payment. The remaining four companies have not admitted guilt, so their fines increase every week prior to a court case. The Consumer Affairs Department point

out that they have a price comparison site that should be consulted before buying high price items, particularly electronic ones such as TVs or gaming consoles. The department has also ruled that if a consumer chooses to have a repair of an item within the three-year warranty, instead of replacing it with a new one, the warranty will be extended by 12 months, reaching four years in total.

Combatting Fuel Supplies

Maritime Police and the Guardia Civil Police are intensifying their war against the high speed “narco-launches” who bring drugs or people to the coast in our province. Stopping them at sea when travelling at high speed has been described as being “suicidal”. Instead, they have been concentrating on breaking up the infrastructure on land. They have made a large number of raids on premises where fuel is stored and then taken out to sea to refuel the launches. They have mounted operations and raids in Almería capital, Níjar, Adra, Roquetas de Mar, San José and Cuevas del Almanzora. At the end of August, a raid resulted in the arrest of a man for his links and collaboration with criminal activities. They seized a 6-metre-semi rigid launch with three 300 hp engine, two tractors, two trailers, a van, 400 empty fuel containers and 10,000 litres of petrol ready to be transported. Prosecuting someone for taking part in a criminal gang, results in an increased prison term if convicted, much longer than the lesser offence of keeping an amount of fuel that is over the legal limit for storage. The coast of Almería is now part of the area starting opposite Gibraltar that has a considerable array of anti-mafia tools, and raids can be made with extra police drafted in from part of this area if needed. The Seprona branch of the Guardia Civil police operate principally in the countryside where they monitor offences against flora and fauna and also illegal houses. They are ideally placed to spot premises that are being used for this type of criminal activity and have drones to help them survey large areas. Guardia Civil police are also taking action against unmanned petrol stations where the fuel is collected during the night. The pumps have to have a safety device to stop a large amount of fuel being drawn off at one time, but in many petrol stations they are not operational

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which is an offence. They also rely on information from the public that can be of vital importance and can be contacted using the mobile phone app “Alertcops” or the emergency telephone number 062. In both cases the person contacting them can be anonymous if they wish to be.

Burglar Alarm Companies

The Spanish Consumer Affairs Department want more teeth to put a stop to “fear advertising” where (for instance) a company that sells burglar alarms claims that there are robberies at all hours and homes are continuously being occupied by squatters, so an alarm system is needed. In reality, of the 26.9 million homes in Spain, in 2024 only 16,000 people complained that their vacant homes had squatters. “When companies resort to these practices, they contribute to the perception that everyday environments are inherently dangerous, which increases distrust and the feeling of generalised insecurity. This can not only alter people’s quality of life and mental

health but also divert money towards services that are unnecessary or disproportionate to the actual risk.” The proposal is that it will be Consumer Affairs that will sanction these practices when it comes to print media, while in audiovisual media the task falls to the National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC). The department also intends to tackle “shrink-inflation” where a company maintains the same price but reduces the content, such as 180 grammes when before it was 200 grammes. A “Sustainable consumption law” will modify article 20 of the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users to add this paragraph: “When a pre-packaged consumer product is put on sale with a constant nominal quantity, or several units of product in a packaged form with constant units of product, consumers must be informed in a clear and understandable way when the quantity or number of units included in the package is reduced and this reduction translates into an increase in the price per unit of measurement with no change in the packaging.”

So Now You Know...

The Microwave Oven

American engineer Percy Spencer did experiments and developed magnetrons that are vacuum tubes capable of generating microwaves. These cavity magnetrons were initially developed for radar systems during the war in 1940. While working with magnetrons during the war, he noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had melted due to exposure to microwave radiation. This accidental discovery sparked his curiosity and set him on the path to developing a cooking appliance that would utilise microwaves. An enormous one was used in a Boston restaurant in 1946, called the “Radarange” by its manufacturer, Raytheon.

The Tower of London

From an early stage of its history, the Tower of London acted as a prison, though it was never designed to be one. The earliest known prisoner was Ranulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham, who was found guilty of extortion in 1100. The last state prisoner to be held in the Tower in May 1941 was Rudolf Hess, the deputy leader of the Nazi Party. The last person to be executed in the Tower was Josef Jakobs, convicted of being a Nazi spy who was shot by a firing squad on August 15th, 1941.Amazingly, the last people to be held in the Tower were the Kray Twins. They were imprisoned for a few days in 1952 for failing to report for national service.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

On 7th July, 1930, Arthur Conan Doyle died in the Edwardian country house of Windlesham Manor, Sussex, where he had spent the previous 23 years. Doyle is best known for his work writing the famous detective stories ‘Sherlock Holmes’, but he was also a doctor, spiritualist, justice advocate, and political campaigner. Between 1876 and 1881, Arthur Conan Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and was impressed by Dr. Joseph Bell, a professor who appeared to observe his patients’ conditions extremely closely. Dr. Bell became an important influence on Conan Doyle’s character of Sherlock Holmes.

The Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST or Hubble) is a space telescope that was launched into a low Earth orbit in 1990 and is still in operation. It was not the first space telescope, but it is one of the largest and most versatile, renowned as a vital research tool, and it gave a boost to the interest in astronomy. It features a 2.4m (7 ft 10 in) mirror, and its five main instruments observe the ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Its orbit outside the distortion of Earth’s atmosphere allows it to capture extremely high-resolution images, far better than ground-based telescopes.

Dolphins

When humans take a breath, they replace only 15% of the air in their lungs with fresh air. When dolphins take a breath, they replace 90% of the air in their lungs with fresh air. For dolphins to inhale and exhale, they must breathe through their blowhole, not their mouth. This is because of the major difference between dolphins and land mammals, in that dolphins live exclusively in the ocean. To maximize their survival and make life easier, they have developed separate holes for breathing and eating. When a dolphin dives underwater, it is actually holding its breath to prevent it from accidentally sucking up water.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain predicted his own death. In 1909, he said: ‘I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it. It will be the greatest disappointment of my life if I don’t go out with Halley’s Comet. The Almighty has said, no doubt, “Now there are these two unaccountable freaks; they came in together, they must go out together”’. He died of a heart attack on 21st April, 1910, one day after the comet had come again and appeared at its brightest. Halley’s comet only passes by Earth approximately every 76 years and has been the subject of a string of predictions since 1705.

Olive Oil from Spain and Andalucía

Olive

oil producers in Spain are hoping that the 15% US tariff will be scrapped when the final text of the EU and US agreement is signed. The tariffs are designed to protect manufacturers in the US but the amount they produce is minimal.

US consumers buy 50% of the worldwide production of olive oil, and Rafael Pico is the President of the Spanish Association of Olive Oil Production and Exports. He points out that the US only produces 10,000 tonnes of olive oil annually but they consume 440,000 tonnes so they need to import 98%. 180,000 tonnes come directly from Spain and another 140,000 tonnes come from Italy who bottle olive oil from Spain, so 320,000 tonnes out of the 440,00 is Spanish olive oil.

Andalucía is the largest producer in Spain, and Rafael Pico states that growers in Andalucía provide 70% of the total which amounts to 210,000 tonnes consumed in the US. In Almería in 2024 sales were 13.8 million euros which was 126% higher than in 2023 when there was a drought, and the total was nearly 50,000 tonnes. The 15% tariff took effect from August 7th but boats taking it to the US are on the seas for about two months, so exports from about June 7th will have the surcharge when they dock. He goes on to say that the margins in the production are quite tight, and Spain cannot absorb the extra cost, so consumers in the US will see the price go up. Three Spanish companies, Sovena, Dcoop and Acesur bottle the oil in the US whcih gives some employment to US workers but the 15% will still apply when the oil is imported before it is bottled.

Americans value virgin olive oil highly, and the equivalent of 10 euros that they pay now will only go up to 11 euros 50 céntimos with the 15% tax. Two years ago, with a prolonged drought, the price rose to the equivalent of 20 euros with a negligible effect on sales. Olive oil from Italy will have the 15% tariff applied, the same as Turkey, and Tunis has a tax of 25%. The only one that is lower is Morocco who will only have a 10% tax

applied, so apart from Morocco this does not put Spanish olive oil at a disadvantage and imports of olive oil from Morocco are not a large amount.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón FernándezPacheco, recently visited Seville with a “message of tranquillity” in the face of the impact of the Trump Administration’s tariffs on Andalucía. He considers that even if the 15% tariff is maintained, the US market will not be affected. He stated that he highly valued the “interesting meeting with professional agricultural organisations and agri-food cooperatives of Andalucía” and noted that Juanma Moreno, the President of the Junta de Andalucía, was holding “pragmatic” meetings with the producers to see if there was any way that their margins could be improved with better manufacturing techniques. He stated that his department, working with the Junta de Andalucía, would work together on improvements not just with olive oil producers, but the whole agricultural sector, to “protect the livelihood of the many thousands of people who work in this very important sector in Andalucía”.

If Trump accepts that production in the US is only 2% of what they consume perhaps the 15% will be scrapped, as it is quite clear that the American consumers will have to pay the extra cost.

The Booming Almería Economy

The Professional Association of Economists of Almería have published a report dealing with the economy in Almería province during the first six months of this year. Their figures are extremely impressive and show a substantial growth compared to the same period last year.

The agricultural sector, based on export data, remains the main economic engine of the province of Almeria. In the first half of this year, fruit and vegetable exports reached a cumulative total of almost 2.5 billion euros (1.6 million tonnes) and the international sales grew by about 16.5%. Another very good figure is from the natural stone industry that had sales of 253 million euros. Maritime freight transport from Almería port increased by 22.8% in the same period and handled 3.7 billion tonnes.

The analysis also reflects the state of the sale and purchase of housing, which is one of the main concerns and problems in Spain with young people trying to get on the property ladder. There is a continual growth in our province with 9,100 home property sales completed at the notaries which is up by 36%. Purchases in March were the highest number since January 2023 with a total of 2,700 sales. The continuous monthly increase is above the average in Andalucía and in Spain as a whole. Regarding the average price per m2, this was 7.3% higher reaching just over 1,300 euros. The number of new homes in the province that began to be built in this first half of the year is close to 700.

In relation to investment, the report registers more than 237 million euros in public works coming from the Junta de Andalucía and almost 180 million euros in state projects from the Ministry of Public Works. These data represent a year-onyear increase of 103% and 72%, respectively. The number of commercial companies that started up grew to 953 which is 9.2% more.

More than 1,300 industrial vehicles were registered, which is taken as an investment

indicator and is 11.2% more than the same period last year. As usual, the largest number of newly registered vehicles related to passenger cars. The registration of new ones increased by 23% to over 4,700. There has been a 10% rise in petrol and diesel sales. Petrol purchases climbed to 4 billion litres and diesel sales went up to 24 billion litres.

As regards employment and unemployment, the numbers of people out of work and registered as being unemployed has decreased significantly every month. In August it was 43,500 compared to 48,000 in August last year. People finding employment or becoming self-employed pay into the Social Security system and was a record 338,000 in April, although it fell in August to 316,000. This is regular feature each year with a decline in seasonal employment in agriculture. Nevertheless, the 316,000 is still higher than in August last year.

David Uclés, from the College of Economists, states that “Almeria is showing a clear growth, and the evolving economy in general is slightly over the average in Andalucía and in some cases Spain as a whole. Also, the significant growth that is being experienced in sectors such as construction, both from public and private development, is good for improved employment figures.

As regards the rest of the year he anticipates a similar upward trend in growth. His only reservation is the uncertainty of what will happen with the US tariffs and how this may affect it. In another article, we comment on the tariffs for the olive oil industry in Andalucía and Spain.

Insurance in Spain

Spain is unique in that there are two public insurance entities that cover insurance claims for damage not covered by private insurance policies.

The Consorcio (Consortium) de Compensación de Seguros accepts claims that normal policies do not cover when there is damage and consequences from floods and storms, winds of more than 120k/ hr, and earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Typical events they have covered have been the 2011 earthquake in Lorca, the 2021 volcanic eruption in La Palma and the extensive ‘Dana’ flooding in Valencia last year. The only condition is that existing normal insurance is in place. All insurance policies have a small amount added on to the premium, and in the case of car insurance it is 2.1 euros per year, whilst for home insurance it is 7 euros per year for every 100,000 euros insured. This surcharge helps to fund it and it is very different to other scenarios such as in the United States where, depending on the areas, it can be very difficult to find affordable insurance for risks such as fires and floods.

A new feature that is being looked at by insurance companies is climate change and whether these claims should put up the premium. In Spain there are not, for now, areas excluded by insurers, and there is widespread coverage at affordable prices. Rafael Manchón, Director of Risk Placement at PIB Group, which brings together brokers in 20 cities says, “There are no areas where it is impossible to obtain home insurance, but there are areas where it is slightly more expensive due to climate risks, such as coastal areas or those prone to floods or fires.”

‘Agroseguro’ is the public entity that pays out for events and damage not covered by normal agricultural insurance currently affected by the increase in droughts, hailstones and large fires. A spokesperson from Agroseguro states, “The impact of the current climate reality is seen in the increase in compensation paid in recent years. 2024 has been the fourth consecutive year above 700 million euros in claims, with special attention to the historical compensation paid in 2023, after the drought suffered in the Iberian Peninsula which raised the claims rate to 1.24 billion euros.”

According to its data, droughts have increased in recent years, with severe episodes in 2012, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In addition, the countryside has faced frequent frosts, especially in 2022 and 2024. “In the case of storms, the constant discharge of hailstorms is striking, which increasingly occurs in longer periods of the year such as 2023 with losses in 600,000 agricultural hectares” (2,316 sq. miles).

While all brands include climate change in their risk assessment reports, some events may eventually lead to price variations. The ‘Zurich’ company state, “Claims for natural catastrophes compensated by the Consortium, whose rate is independent of that of our company, do not affect the price of home or life insurance. In the case of claims covered by normal insurers such as fires, the evolution of the claim determines whether or not it may affect the premium.” The ‘Allianz’ company considers that, “Climate change is not yet having a relevant impact on life insurance rates. The amount of heat wave deaths is less significant than the increase in longevity”. Mirenchu del Valle, President of the Insurance Employers’ Association, Unespa, states that the Spanish model of climate risk prevention is the envy of Europe.

When disasters occur, national and regional governments have their own system of compensation. After the ‘Dana’ flooding in Valencia, Mercadona quickly gave employees money for losses of vehicles and homes.

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ACCOUNTING

AFIRA (Mojácar) ...........................................................622 549019

Asesoría Forte (Vera) ........................950 395778 / 682 372196

Asesoría López (Vera) …….....................................….950 393071

Asesoría Torres (Mojácar) ...........................................950 472748

Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726

Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) ….............................950 390427

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) .950 472504 / 670 215926

Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

Cazorla Martinez (Turre) ..........................................950 479137

Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) .950 106490 / 647 863787

Concepción Rivas Gil (Arboleas) …..........950 438092 / 647 577716

Flores Montoya Asesoria S.L. (Garrucha) ....................950 132577

Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) ...950 475949 / 638 264621

Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192

Mojácar Playa Asesores …….......................…………950 472710

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) .............................................950 619039

Sintra Consultores (Vera) ….......................................950 393815

Vera Advisors (Vera) ………………..................………950 390621

Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..........................................950 431720

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture Antonio Herrero ......................................670 099725

AIRPORT PARKING

AA Parking (Almería, Murcia, Alicante) ......................639 081067

Coastline Alicante Airport Parking .............................661 517890

Plane Parking S.L. …………..........................................966 840 289 ...............(24hrs Alicante) 656 532725, (24hrs Murcia) 656 532724

Seguro Parking (San Jávier – Murcia) ……............622 062115

Victoria Parking (Alicante) ............................................965 830 254

AIR CONDITIONING

ABC (A Better Climate) .......................647 247494 / 950 092604

Aire Agusto .................................................................693 486788

Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ............................…..677 741366

Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916

Cool Solutions ...........................................................600 621436

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Electrotorres ........................................677 530410 / 610 750771

Fontanería GarciMar (Garrucha) ................................635 581070

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L. 607 364917 / 950 432110

Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676

SolAir (See p.27) ................................950 472081 / 645 294064

Solo Air-Conditioning ...................................................699 909737

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Safes & Security (Dean)...............................................666 949213

SE Telecoms ..............................................................697 780499

ANTIQUES

Pink House (La Concepción) ............622 288750 / 681 095096

ARCHITECTS

Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 939315

Antonio Martinez de la Casa .....................................950 092094

Architecture & Engineering Mojácar ...........................950 655468

BeniHomes (Albox) ......................................................950 500410

Blas Haro Morales (Mojácar).......................................639 317429

Daniel González Aranda (Vera) ...................................686 846 624

Elena Acebo Architects (Huércal-Overa) .669 680098 / 950 134976

MiPassiveHome (See p.45) ........................................634 007659

Néstor Fábrega (Mojácar) ......................................670 363125

Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 433001

ART & ARTISTS

Adolfo Prado .................................................................950 472668

Alison ..............................................................................630 833873

Anushree Krementz ...................................................672 721096

Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034

Dee Butler (Albox) .................................................….663 341904

Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) ….........................................647 163681

Evie Fox ....................................................................603 624659

Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957

Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...............................................0044 7549667172

Jill Bennett (Mojácar) ........................950 478383 / 600 070188

Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073

Melanie ......................................................................638 495784

Michele Winfield (Purchena) ..................................711 063271

Miki ............................................................................628 458491

My name is Fran (murals) .............................................634 499500

Pink House (La Concepción)................ 622 288750 / 681 095096

Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317

AUCTIONS

Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 528565

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES

The Metal Works (Albox).......................950 930520 / 638 900949

AWNINGS & BLINDS

Curtains with Style (Interior blinds) ...950 069032 / 678 811125

Costasol S.L. (Anika Poort) (See cover) .......................666 442262

Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007

Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711

Multiservicios Ciudad del Sol (Mojácar Playa) .............667 567563

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

PersiVera 2005 S.L. ......................................................627 978635

Screenmasters (See p.39).........….….........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. ..........................................................627 907207

Speedyfit ......................................................................600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...................................................667 567564

BAKERIES

Cornish Pride (Albox) …...................................………666 618933

BARS

& CAFES

See Restaurants & Bars

BATHROOMS

& SHOWERS

ABS Steve Ennis ..........................................................687 846016

Ana Rodríguez (Huércal-Overa) ..........950 939154 / 606 784598

Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986

Dorothy Baños (Albox)..................................................661 463842

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

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

Indalo Kitchens & Bathrooms (See p.6).661 267060 / 623 324047

S.Willems Bathroom renovation ...................................641 192429

SpeedyFit (Screens) ..................................................600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Screens)(Vera) .................................667 567564

BEAUTY

See Hair, Health & Beauty BEDS & BEDDING Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa) ........................950 809519 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25)........................634 364795 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294 Sleep Tight (Albox)

BED & BREAKFAST

Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ..............................648 250699

Casa Blanca B&B (Oria) ..........................................711 053679

Casa Caballito De Mar Boutique B&B (Bédar) ........950 095956

Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) .......................686 400331

Castellón (Bédar) ........................................................642 435909

La Casa Gallardos ....................................................611 318709

BEREAVEMENT/WILL SERVICES

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

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) .....................................950 133063

All Bike All Run Sport (Albox) ...............................647 836426

Bikespin (Huércal-Overa) ................. 95027678 / 662 543056

Costabike (Las Buganvillas) ..........950 460738 / 649 367395

Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646

Easy ebike Hire ....................+44 7554 013955 / 634 341196

Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753

Rock & Road (Garrucha) ..................850 992805 / 628 263338

Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525

Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460738

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

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds

BOATS & NAUTICAL

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

BOAT TRIPS

Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456

Partylevante (Puerto Deportivo Garrucha) .................680 942141

Sunshine Charters (Garrucha) ....................................634 398074

BOOKS

Librería Nobel (Vera) ..................................................950 392642

The Book Box (Albox) ……...............................…….662 585098

The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170

Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

BUILDING MATERIALS

(& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

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

Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652

Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740

Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453

Comercial Vera (Vera) ..........................664 648652 / 950 393329

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................…950 339800

VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

Adam’s Building Services

679728

Bédar Directo

BeniHomes (Albox) ....................................................950 500410

Byouniquehomes ........................................................603 867249

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

MSB Building Services ..............................................627 417071

Nail It .........................................................................621 252997

PR Building Services ..................................................662 422170

Palmer Project Managemant ..................................744 609364

Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779

Plasterboard Solutions ...............................................624 961299

Sierra Construcción ...................................................611 028716

The Andalucian Building Company ............................671 971686

TRP Construction .......................................................641 309708

Valoser Obras ............................................................642 016954

BUTCHERS

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

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 Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399

Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

CAR HIRE

CAR WASH & VALETING

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

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 (Turre) .........................................950 468295

CARERS See Home Carers

CARPENTRY

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ...............................................687 503181

Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400

Go2 Joinery & Services ............................................674 963957

Juegare S.L. (Vera) ....................................................672 264807

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

CATERING / EVENTS

Hog Roasts ...............................................................671 851135

The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 920126

Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines .......600 006032

CATTERY see Kennels

CBD Shops

HiiCBD (Mojácar Playa) ..............................................692 170582

CHILDREN & 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

Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126 CHIMNEYS

Fireplaces

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

CHIROPODIST

& PODIATRISTS

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

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Amba Cleaners .........................................................697 516955

Charmaine ...................................................................671 198188

Chris ............................................................................627 565049

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

Crystal Clear .............................................................637 229464

Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596

Idea (Mojácar) ...........................................................605 162709

Jan’s Domestic & Builders Cleaning .........................660 868467

Jones Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939

Limpiezas Cristina ......................................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) …....678 567783 / 629 680161

Oven cleaning (Sue Parmenter) ..............................711 080697

SDF Cleaning Services .............................................711 005562

Shine Bright (Mojácar area) ...................................711 068645

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS

Keith Simpson (Turre) .............................................711 064079

CLOTHING (Personalised)

Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ...................................607 424452

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.39) ......….…..........................677 152911

SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

COUNSELLING / HEALING

Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429

Anushree (Healing, Spiritual Coach, Sound) .............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

Hari (Energy Work, Spiritual Coach) .........................608 176578

Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733

Hypnotherapy (Karen) ................................................663 477658

Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...........................618 920126

Karen Green (Holistic Therapist) .....615 163416 / 850 993150

Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725

Natural Health (Mojácar) .........UK 0783 4872273 / 658 638142

Reshmi Purmar (Psychic, healer, spiritual coach) ..634 370903

Shiatsu (Wendy) .......................................................671 851135

Sound Therapy/Reiki/Readings (Bedar) ......................711 096381

Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950 473021 / 600 847964

Susan Hales (Tarot) ................................................ 643 960118

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Dr. Wanda Broeshart .................................................610 243327

COURIERS See Postal Services 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

Cortinas Gredécor (Vera / Huércal-Overa) ..................950 391361

Curtains with Style (See p.21) ........950 069032 / 678 811125

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

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

Slim Well Spain ..............................................0044 7794118214

DOCTORS & CLINICS

Analysis Clinic (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 475282

Centro Médico Mojácar ..............................................950 475105

Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500

Euroclinicas (Vera) ...................................................950 391300

Centro Medico Slavica (Mojácar) .............................950 001789

DOG GROOMING

Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734

Berta Ayora (Turre) ....................................................637 395775

Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123

Carla García (Mojácar Playa) .................................662 257084

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548

ChuchosChic (Mojácar) ........................950 168778 / 621 231369

Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587

Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616

Lulu’s (Albox) ...................................950 952940 / 600 046557

Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734

Pelitos (Los Gallardos) ..............................................637 286176

Precious Perros Mobile Grooming (Aoife) ..............634 342470

Shampooch professional pet grooming .......................642 276442

SoloPerros (Turre) ......................................................674 509382

Ulti-Mutt (Turre) .........................+44 7894747657 / 634 332578

Vivancos Dog Grooming (Vera Playa) ......................608 178361

DOG TRAINING

Didi Arias

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

(Vera) (Spanish speaking)

CLEANERS

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

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

Revolution Technology (La Alfoquía & Turre) ................694 440104

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

Byouniquehomes ........................................................603 867249

DJT Electrical Services (Vera) ...........686 817945 / 626 578164

Damaso .....................................................................647 292966

Electro Talavera ..........................................................632 820625

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

Female Sax ................................................................619 826238

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

JJ.Jones (Neil Diamond Tribute and Country to Rock) 684 416833

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

John Vincent - Sinatra tribute ..................................642 097532

Jools Hirst ..........................................................0044 7754 035724

Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244

Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198

Kev Moore ................................................................600 762856

Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525

Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268

Last Man Standing (Simon) (Guitar, vocals, karaoke) ...643 195322

Loose Change ...........................................................671 754851

Marilyn Shipley ..........................................................722 300797

Maurice Casanove ......................................................671 386947

Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco .............................697 317557

Melanie Howard-Coles ...............................................607 324624

Mel J (Female Vocalist) .............................................664 111990

Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964

Obsession Duo ...........................................................619 826238

Pedro Clemente .........................................................678 752178

Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120

Rebs on the Rocks .....................................................604 944749

Richard Hill ...................................................................670 243461

Roadrunner (duo) ............................628 122363 / 684 330431

Robin Lamble ..............................................................602 469425

Seldom Sober ............................................................689 750176

Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ...........0044 7340 638513

Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055

Shirin (bellydancer) .......................................................607 805367

Smartie Pants the Clown ..........................................617 815221

Solo Simon ..................................................................667 989270

Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .........634 311652

Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919

Stiff Upper Lip ...........................................................699 462859

Sue Moretta ............................................................672 543027

Sultans ......................................................................667 787124

Sunset Beach Rock Band ......................................711 004575

The Boyz (acoustic pop & emotional songs) .................611 318709

The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728

The Buddhas ………………...................................….687 033106

The Geckos ..............................................................651 659109

The Sonny Boy Blues Bans ................................634 311165

The Trippers .............................................................671 163857

Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851

Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414

Triple Trouble Blues Band .......................................671 754851

Wine Not? Accoustic Duo ........................................678 752178

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) ................................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 …………........……...........................655 312156 D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063

Domo (Turre) ...............................................................722 448252

Dream Homes Almería (Arboleas) ............................697 875717

FW Properties ..................................634 325152 / 634 352285

Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) (See p.4) 950 466112 / 666 687251

Holmes for Homes (Arboleas) ..........850 993099 / 664 012024

Home Mar y Sol (Vera) ...........................................646 640663

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................................................950 472200

Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 251238

InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 255765

K7 Mojácar ................................................................950 478555

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

Nicla

Okisur (Mojácar)

Linnitt Properties (Turre)

Mojácar Estates

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.7) ...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

JuJu

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

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

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

Ikikiz (Mojácar Playa) .................................................623 443125

Koko’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................613 026780

Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179

Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 473222

Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813

Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690

Saga Boutique (Mojácar) ......................................950 475258

Taylor’s Hats, Caps & Accessories (Valle del Este) ..711 097014

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Kennedy Financial Services .....................................678 035992

Offshore Money Management ..........952 830916 / 950 398078

Tim Taplin Financial Services .......................................950 472242

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …........………………..950 263565

Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ........................................950 475067

FIREPLACES

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

Chimeneas Ramos (Vera) ................950 390107 / 616 953114

FISH & CHIPS

Mojácar Cod ..............................................................950 968745

The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484

FISHING

Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173

Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid & Graham). 647 020929 / 647 803030

FITNESS & DANCE

FLY SCREENS

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

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FLORISTS

Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985

Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902

LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901

Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

FOOD SHOPS

All Asia (Arboleas) .......................................................641 461304

Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288

Coviran (La Alfoquía) ..................................................652 827481

Eurowise (Albox) ………………...............................…..950 439801

Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048

Harrison’s (Albox) .........................................................643 518352

Ideal British Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) .........…..950 135222

La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) .....................950 469660

Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408

Mandy’s Mini Mart (Huércal-Overa) .............................669 594322

Manoli (Arboleas) …....................................................627 941654

Musseum (Mojácar Pueblo) (See p.27) ......................605 049431

Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494

Sol Supermercado (Albox) …..................................….711 012006

Spices n’ Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694

The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791 Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) ..........................................950 472108 Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ..............................637 393873

FOOT HEALTH

FROZEN FOOD SUPPLIER

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

FUNERAL COMPANIES

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

Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383

Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672

Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) (See p.64) .....................950 478102

FUNERAL PLANS

Avalon Funeral Plans .................................................865 616550

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082

FURNITURE PACKAGES

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

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE

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

Prosecco Tables ..................................................0044 7709 244366

The Furniture Doctor ................................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

Abodes (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5) .............................697 778355

Ahorro Mueble (Albox) .........................950 120992 / 661 975417

Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ....950 633288

El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071

Elegant Exteriors Marble Furniture (Albox) ...............642 495439

Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)...........868 931872 / 671 715294

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

Ideas del Mueble (Antas) .........................................950 452816

Indalo Muebles (El Real, Antas) ...............................662 299573

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs (See p.16)..........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas)(See p.37)950 147763

Koala Furniture (Antas)....................................….........950 392307

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.49) ......................................968 443322

Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25) .......................634 364795

Mueble-Hogar Milenium (Los Carasoles) 950 449013 / 645 947328

Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778

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

GARDENS

24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Antas Garden Centre (El Real) ...............................610 243838 Cedar Landscapes …….............……......................…620 112193 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Darryl Primo Gardens .................................................643 371630

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs .(See p.16)........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) (See p.33).950 147763

Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187

L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538

La French Touch ........................................................607 226269

Lady Muck Gardening ...............................................697 317557

Luke’s Landscapes and Reforms ................................711 085 654

Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) …...........................667 562872

Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884

Nash Groundworks ....................................................722 546192

Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294

Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146

The Tidy Gardener .................... 0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

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

Fontanería GarciMar (Garrucha) ...................................635 581070

GAS TANK SUPPLIERS

Gas Alboran ..........................................656 662000 / 950 259382

GIFT SHOPS

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

GLASS CURTAINS

Multiservicios Ciudad del Sol (Mojácar Playa) .............667 567563

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

Screenmasters (See p.39)........….…...........................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

Multiservicios Ciudad del Sol (Mojácar Playa) .............667 567563

SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

Cash4Gold ...........................................692 596681 / 653 098329

Gold & Jewellery Buying ...........................................616 453813

GOLF COURSES

Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 655600

Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 479176

Desert Springs ........................................................637 861591

Marina Golf ..............................................................950 133235

Valle del Este ...........................................................950 398743

GOLF TUITION

Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 479176

Martin D’Archivio (Mojácar) ........................................635 446460

Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ..............638 531821

Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676 256923

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145

Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......…………629 947633

Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

Smart Grss Spain (La Hortichela) .............................643 011764

Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745

GUTTERING

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

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093

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

Ayora Barber’s (Turre) .................................................661 523734

Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..........................950 473110 Beauty by Betsy ...........................................................664 821554

by Marilyn ......................................................950 398852

Beauty Center (Mojácar) ...........................................687 480694

Blossom (Nails & Beauty) (Mojácar Playa) .................641 640578

CDB Natural (Skin care) ............................................950 882237

Carlos’s Barber Shop (Mojácar Playa)...........................610 575911

Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680

Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630

Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086

Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106

Deb’s Mobile Hairdressing .....................................+44 7538809005

Donna’s (Albox).....................................950 930167 / 628 669456

El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) .............644 505210 / 656 646257

Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424

Etticut (Turre) ..............................................................667 971960

Farrow’s Hair Design (Arboleas) ....................................643 641 782

Forever Chic (Palomares) ..........................................601 634193

Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……......................…..663 923733

Holistic Treatments (Ali) ..............................................634 308906

Isabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462

Jackie Miles Kirby …..................................………….642 829269

Jean & Co. (Mojácar Playa) ……............................…950 615094

Jenny’s Hair Design (Albox) .....................................620 447858

Kyra Beauty Salon (Arboleas) ...........950 106294 / 643 357906

Jing Nails ....................................................................622 251432

Julian Hair Design .....................................................634 354507

Julie Rodriguez ..........................................................634 338017

Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) …….......…...….637 149659

La Pelu (Mojácar Playa) Hair....634 308877 Beauty...664 821554

LU & NA (Valle del Este) ……...........................…950 461113

Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) ....................697 421672

Miki Designe (Villaricos) ..........................................635 867757

Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) 655 299494

Nicole Andreano (Las Buganvillas) ...........................675 622216

Opulence (La Alfoquía) …..................................…...711 061763

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Clinincs (Arboleas & Galera) 621 209380

Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) .650 092766 / 950 618129

Pedicura Gabriela (Garrucha) ......................................692 840315

Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 066163

R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680

Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261

Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...........950 133162

Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500

Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 699973

Sunlight Spain (Herbal Products) ...............................684 212474

The Salon (Albox) ..............................950 717938 / 685 652222

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645

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

HEALTH FOODS

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

HEARING AIDS

Centro Auditvo Isabel Egea (Vera) (See next page) ...722 258992

Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ..........950 385082

Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707

Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200

Salas García (Huércal Overa) ..............950 135081 / 638 010656

HEATING

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

Graham (oil heating) ……….......................................620 112193 Neater Heater

HIRE

Baby Basics (Mojácar) .............................................641 679728

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .................................634 322475 Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 /

Systems

231644

Hire (Las Buganvillas) .....................................629 483776 Vera Maquinaria (Vera) .............................................950 391182

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

Consultus Care & Nursing

711 060615

Helping Hands Mojacar ...............................................678 590988

Home Care Services by Andreea ..............................645 253397

Indalo Care Group .....................................................634 332824

Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

HORSE RIDING

Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 241878

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

Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 243561

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) .................................642 118546 Sanctuary Limaria ......................................................628 239696

HOTELS & HOSTALS

Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) .....................................950 069077

Hostal Don Tadeo (Villaricos) ..................................950 467105

Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767

Hostal Muria (Villaricos) ..............................................642 050290

Hostal Playa Azul (Villaricos) .............950 467075 / 609 386282

Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) ...........................................968 419466

Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ...........................................968 411650

Hotel Carmona (Vera) ...................................................950 390760

Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813

Hotel Continental) (See p.3) .....................................950 478225

Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) …............................................968 447125

Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014

Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109

Hotel Mamabel’s (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542

Hotel Overa ................................................................950 470879

Hotel Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................600 350382

Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229

Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813

Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ...........................................950 132061

Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103

Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) .................................................950 617131

Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ........................................950 130444

Hotel Valle del Este .....................................................950 398743

Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) .................................902 472222

Jardines de la Mata (Mojácar Playa) ...................602 491119

La Esperanza (Mojácar Playa) ..........686 906624 / 606 916055

Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) ......950 466353

Parador de Mojácar ......................................................950 478250

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Chris Leek .................................................................642 608805

Linda Pettit .................................................................642 016954

Louise B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031

Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

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

Andrea Venettoni (Allianz & DKV) (Vera) ....................605 218895

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) ...............................……………950 392487

Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950

Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333

BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054

Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307

Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090

García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563

Generali Seguros .........................................................913 422549

Generali Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206

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

Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376

Maxine Morgan (Las Buganvillas) (See p.31) .............669 074996

Mojácar Insurance ......................................................634 323399

San Juan Insurance .....................................................664 643000

Sol Insure ……….............................................………..950 472098

INTERIOR DESIGN

Evie Fox-Rayner ..........................................................603 624659

Curtains with Style (See p.21) .........950 069032 / 678 811125

Deco-house (Ann) ......................................................666 260792

Essential Solutions ……..............................................627 245658

Instant Walls ................................................................624 961299

Lola Barranco ……...…..........................950 086116 / 691 261818

MHK Studio .................................................................608 187921

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

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Europa Digital ......................................950 133233 / 678 332815

Ezetv ........................................................................950 091112

GBTV ...........................................................................616 888058

GSF Communications ..............................................950 473102

IPTV UK ...................................................................603 613918

IPTV Spain UKTV ..............................654 617496 / 699 386277

PC Playa (Mojácar) ...................................................634 356498

Revolution Technology (La Alfoquía & Turre) ................694 440104

S E Telecoms .............................................................697 780499

UKTV Almería ......................................850 993202 / 694 440184

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Alpha Interpreting and Translation ....950 133508 / 677 530690

Andrés (Mojácar) ......................................................679 932632

Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) .............................606 198958

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

Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) .............647 863745

Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545

Cristina ……...........................................................…..626 741386

Clara Mata .................................................................629 132529

Donna (Vera-Playa) .....................................................672 668803

Donna González-Linnitt .............................................699 067922

Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734

Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876

Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) ...............616 605341

Houri Talliss ..................................................................671 067468.

Interpreter/Translator ...................................................633

Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513 Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ...........................................

(Garrucha) ........................642 572412

IRONING

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

JEWELLERY

Castellón (Bédar) .........................................................642 435909

Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 430871

Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 460636

La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 132543

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197

Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073

Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640

Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592

Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673

Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556

Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165

Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662

Purrfect Paws Cat & Dog Sitting (Nr Albox) .........711 099296

Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482

Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587

Stonehouse boarding kennels (Almendricos)................638 753479

The Hilton Cattery ..............................950 163489 / 664 565479

Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….950 930585

KITCHENS

24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Artizan (Vera) (See p.2) ....................…950 390635 / 661 985310

Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444

Cocinas El Real (Los Gallardos) .........639 036051 / 622 232186

Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950

Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400

Ergo Küchen (Vera) ...........................950 043740 / 636 447730

Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405

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

Indalo Kitchens & Bathrooms (See p.6).661 267060 / 623 324047

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

Vera Cocinas .................................................................629 462119

LANDSCAPING

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

La French Touch .................. ..................................607 226269

Luke’s Landscapes and Reforms ................................711 085 654

Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706

Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192

LAUNDERETTES

Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................711 051400

The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ..............................666 007824

LAUNDERIES

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

Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 332502

Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 414327

Ivi’s Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 132657

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885

Locksmith (Dean) .....................................................666 949213

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

Aeraki ....................................................615 781474 / 605 435869

Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170

Andreea (Therapeutic Massage) ................................645 253397

Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 721096

Hari (Intuitive Healing Massage, Bodywork) ............608 176578

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

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) ...................657 050394

Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239

Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

Sri Sawang (Thai) .......................................................614 232644

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MATTRESSES

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795

Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

MEALS DELIVERED

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

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.24) ......................................687 845730

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

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082 Natural Optics (Garrucha)

Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783 Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084 Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

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

Salas García (Huércal Overa) .................950 135081 / 638 010656

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

2 Strokes .....................................................................649 186107

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

Moran’s Decorating Services .....................................711 072629

PB Painting ...............................................................661 184848

Paul ...........................................................................649 186107

Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259

Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 580295

Premier Painters ..........................................................711 055648

Sol Spray Painters

PATIO

ENCLOSURES

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

PEST CONTROL

Famim (Albox) .............................................................950 430783

Jason ……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609

Sedesa (Vera) ………….............................................950 393048

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445

Happy Pets Garrucha, (Vera Playa) ...........................671 526839

La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412

Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872

Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203

Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027

Que Guau! (Mojácar) ...............................................633 558540

Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670

Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560

VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

20seven photography ...............................................634 301635

Almería-Fotografía ....................................................663 627942

Bluwater Photography ….........…………………...……616 189002

Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182

El Studio Primo ..................................643

/ 643 517001

Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) ............................................620 786914

Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223 Frank Millar Photography & Videographer

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

107953

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

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

Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

PIZZERIAS

Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ..............................……..950 450215

Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506

Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) ....................................950 615224

Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614

Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425

D’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517

D´Luigi (Arboleas) .......................................................602 815929

El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .....................................663 304531

Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738

Góndola (Garrucha) ..................................................950 133928

Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117

Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966

Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098

In Viaggio .............................................950 090824 / 605 074879

Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023

La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928

Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122

Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676

Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472

Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308

Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401

Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220

Quick (Garrucha) .........................................................950 132305

Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075

Vesuvio (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................604 914137

PLASTERERS

Pritchard Construcciones .........................................662 046497

Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681

PLUMBERS

24hr Casaserve ......................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Byouniquehomes .........................................................603 867249

Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating .....................620 742954

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Drain Dctor ...............................................................620 425948

Drainage Solutions .............................616 531283 / 670 088966

Fontanería GarciMar (Garrucha) ...............................635 581070

Graham ....................................................................620 112193

Knowles ….........................................684 143560 / 606 807797

Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247

Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............……………..687 466352

Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

PODIATRISTS

See Chiropodists & Podiatrists

POOL COVERS

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

Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007

Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097

Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730

Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333

WS Cover ...................................................................667 480363

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE

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

24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269

Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064

Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018

Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 /

POSTAL SERVICES

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover)............….950 478643

Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149

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

Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502

Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ...............………..950 118043

Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) ......................................662 474861

GLS (Pol.Ind. El Real) ............................................950 786182

Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835

Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942

Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479

Postbox Terreros ......................................................621 285212

Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290

The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ......................................950 468295

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641 407147

Design & 3D Printing ................................................641 651902

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Graphic design ...........................................................722 452265

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475

Mojácar Business .......................................................950 680110

neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................…..950 390424 / 622 262100

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover) ..........950 133492

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

24hr Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269

ABS Advanced Building Services .............................687 846016

Arboleas Builders ………...............…950 930536 / 634 306690

Can I Help You (Vera) ……….................................691 662267

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................634 348703

Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022

................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) ................950 475199 / 629 673450

Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708 Almería Holiday Rentals

Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865

Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073

Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580

APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164

Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643

Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002

Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118

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

Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254

Coastal Properties (Mojácar) .......................................950 475235

Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

E-Property Almería .......................................................677 146592

Exclusive Holiday Villas ..............................................634 348703

Gabriel Gaggero ............................................................667 288427

Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258

Holiday Letting Service ........................950 472903 / 627 565049

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ...................……....................….950 472200

Inmoterreros ...............................................................950 096180

KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

PSYCHOLOGIST

RADIO STATIONS

Spectrum FM (96.1) ...........................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

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

REMOVALS & STORAGE

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES

See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias

Agua Amarga

La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298

Los Tarahis (Beachbar) .............................................950 138235

Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014

Albox

Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261

Charlotte’s Bar & Restaurant ...................................850 991233

Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933

Elephant Cafe ...........................................................699 090183

Gran Muralla (Chinese) ...........................................950 120166

Happy Garden (Chinese/Asian). ................................950 120851

La Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930

La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993

La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024

Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 430145

Restaurante Virgen del Saliente ................................669 300291

Scrumptious ...............................................................608 543866

Taberna Topares ........................................................647 443248

TCs .............................................................................642

Arboleas

El

(Bédar-Lubrin)

Garrucha

GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993

Góndola ....................................................................950 133928

La Cantina de Floor ....................................................950 132757

Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882

Nautico …................................................................687 918669

Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604

Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131

Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043

Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940

Huércal-Overa

Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224

Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 / 607 338460

El Capricho …...........................................................637 595326

El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536

Hotel Overa .............................................................950 470879

New Why Not? ............................................................950 135614

La Alfoquía

Gondola .................................................………..……..643 136117

Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888

The Heathers ............................................................642 835993

Las Herrerias

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

Los Carasoles

Bar Los Camioneros ...................................................634 352548

Leonard’s Bistro ..........................................................634 393235

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) (See p.6)...........950 478981 / 634 979360

Alma Beach Club ......................................................674 665806

Al Punto (Brazilian) (See p.4) ....................................950 475899

Ankara Beach Terrace ..............................................950 473042

Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215

Aurora (Beachbar) ....................................................950 472163

BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923

Badgers .....................................................................678 141556

Balti

527597

Botaniq ......................................................................681 127504

Bowen Resto Bar .......................................................666 406203

Brisa del Mar .............................................................643 197724

Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 891772

Cala Marina (Beachbar) ...........................................689

Jimmis ........................................................................711 018128

Kalamata (Greek) ........................................................950 968771

Kontiki (Beachbar) ....................................................950 968676

Kukis ...........................................................................950 377076

La Bohemia ...............................................................632 169552

La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179

La Cantina (Mexican) ..............................................950 615030

La Cava ...................................................................950 472181

La Estancia …….............................................………654 562449

La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177

La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590

La Toscana del Mar .....................................................722 246135

Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489

Levante .....................................................................950 615224

Lua Beach Club ...........................................…………950 472643

Lucero ………....................................................…….673 544617

Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131

Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806

Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405

Marcelo Entre Tapas ........................673 744249 / 950 027218

Martín Morales ...........................................................950 478812

Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405

Mandala Beach Club ..............................................950 473131

Mohana .......................................................................677 420108

Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387

Omega ................................................950 475317 / 647 675919

PJ’s Cafe .................................................................634 368446

Pachamama .................................................................666 140051

Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) .950 472208

Parador de Mojácar .................................................950 478250

Parwaz (Indian) .........................................................631 995178

Pecado ......................................................................950 356256

Piamonte ....................................................................950 473204

Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992

Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617

Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412

Rusty Nail .................................................................662 153813

Sal Marina ................................................................950 472405

Samsara ......................................................................642 092629

Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540

Sensations (See p.15)..................................................950 472057

San Pedro Belgian Bar ...........................................722 485340

Shea’s Kitchen (See p.7) ............................................950 478186

Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308

Solana Beach ..............................................................632 727851

Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075

The Snug ....................................................................633

Mojácar Pueblo

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

Partaloa

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

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa

Lorena’s ...................................................................634 345353

San Juan de Los Terreros

Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 236798

La Geoda ..................................................................673 020159

Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809

Sopalmo

Meson El Algarrobo ...................................................950 968784

Restaurante Sopalmo Maremonti (Italian)...................655 797530

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

Solare ......................................................................608 802227

Valle del Este Golf

Hole in One Karen’s Bar ..........................................950 461068

Vera

Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ......................................950 391691

La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817

Made in Italy .............................................................950 118461

Terraza Carmona .....................................................950 390760

Thai Fusion Phuket ...................................................658 381786

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021

b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856

Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453

Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 959770

Frankie’s

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Anto’s

Vera Playa (Naturista)

Bar

Chiringuito

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 .............................................................642 105702

Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….642 767122

Playa Azul ........................................950 467075 / 609 386282

Tipico Italiano ..............................................................641 757160

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

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25)........................634 364795

P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Arboleas) .......................665 258680

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

RURAL TOURISM

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752

Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656

Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815

GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Solo Satellite & Air-Con. .............................................699 909737

Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097

Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576

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

Screenmasters (See p.39)............................................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. ........................................................627 907207

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar .....................................950 472760 / 654 575790

The Almería Focus

5,000 copies delivered monthly to 250 places.

Advertise and get your business seen. Call or WhatsApp Paul on 603 81 04 75

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

J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502

Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835

Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907

Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872

The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695

Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 /

Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

(Vera)

390732 Sepserve (All areas)

SHOE REPAIRS

838808

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

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 ..............................................................689 702916

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947 Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

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

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

SWEET SHOPS

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

TATTOO ARTISTS

Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782

Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810

Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111

Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602

Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111

Androidez (Vera Playa) ..................950 042338 / 661 375489

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102

Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538

The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK

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

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

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

Jennifer Lacey (Mathematics) ..................................711 067162

Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909

Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472

La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904

Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352

Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110

Piano Lessons …………............+44 7930 373786 / 634 374931

Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435

Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097

Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284

Tiffany‘s English Academy (Garrucha) ........................685 710078

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

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

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

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

Easy Import .................................................................644 711332

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

Delgado & Gómez (Ind. El Real) ....663 871773 / 687 538416

Glass Drive (Vera, Antas, Mojácar, Huércal-Overa) 900 501501

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

Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104

Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

Cool Air (Air Conditioning) .......................................711 052843

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

Javier (Garrucha) ............950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059

Movet (Mobile) .........................................................644 672782

Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307

VetCare (Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102

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

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

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

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

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

Idea (Mojácar) ..................................................……..605 162709

James ..........................................................................678 988812

Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526

Mick .............................................................................634 327075

Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450

Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231

Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644

Pritchard Construcciones .............................................662 046497

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................950 460028

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

Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305

Screenmasters (See p.39).............…............................677 152911

Speedyfit .............................................950 439228 / 600 006032

WINES

Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655

Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131

Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) .......................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ...........................637 393873

WOOD & PELLET STOVES

Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077

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

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

ZOO & PARK

Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

Useful Numbers

Emergencies (Multi-lingual) ......................112

Emergencies:

Life Threatening Emergencies ....................061

Other Health Emergencies .......902 505 061

Guardia Civil ............................................................062

Local Police ...............................................................092

Coast Guard .................................................900 202 202

AIRPORTS

Almeria airport .....…...............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700

Alicante airport …...............……913 211 000 / 966 919 000

Corvera airport …….............................................….913 211 000

BRITISH EMBASSY

Madrid ...........................................................................917 146300

BRITISH CONSULATE

Málaga (for this area) ........................................952 352300

UK PASSPORT INFORMATION

www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS

www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document

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

ELECTRICITY

Endesa Enquiries: .....................................(free).800 760333

Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840 WATER

Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200

Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575

Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649

GAS

Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224

Cepsa, information ….......................................902 416416

Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212

Repsol, information ...........................................901 100100

ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres)

Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio

Central number …………….......................................959 999999

TRAINS

Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE)

Huércal Overa .....................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Albox (Funerarias Teruel) ................................950 430122

Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...........................950 616161

Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) .....................950 460295

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

Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) 950390884

HOSPITALS

Huércal-Overa, La Inmaculada .........................950 029000

Almería Torrecárdenas ......................................950 016000

Almería, Vithas, (Virgen del Mar) (Private) 950 217100

LOCAL POLICE

Albox ...........................................................................950 121080

Carboneras .............................................................950 136136

390010

TOWN HALLS Albox .............................................................................950 120908

460058 Huércal-Overa ..........................................................950 134900

.......................................................................950 615009

TELEPHONE (Movistar)

TAXIS See Directory pages

MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN

(From any ‘phone) Orange ….......................................................................656 001470 Telefónica Movistar ..............................….............095 702611 Vodafone

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Community News

Uncertain Future for Maz’s Canine Rescue

Maz’s Canine Rescue is a dog rescue charity in Tijola. They provide care and medical attention to ANY abandoned and/or abused dogs in the region. At the moment there are 20 dogs that have not yet been rehomed for whatever reason but are not unwell. They can be rehomed but just need to find that special person. Maz’s provides them with a loving home whilst they wait.

Maz’s story is incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking. They knew they had to move premises some years ago and managed to secure a new plot. They began preparing it for kennels but the property doesn’t have its Certificate of First Occupation (AFO) Without it, they cannot legally build. Two years passed with Maz’s being reassured time and again that the AFO paperwork was coming quickly. After being stonewalled time and again, they’ve now been advised the process could take up to 5 years and time has run out. The land is no longer available. All that time, effort and money, spent with nothing to show for it.

The land they currently occupy has been sold, because the landlord thought they were moving to this new plot, which has now fallen through. They are facing the unthinkable — having to close for good. It’s all incredibly bad timing and sad. They have to be out of their current premises by the end of November 2025 and at the moment, have nowhere to go. This matters because without Maz’s, there will be more abandoned dogs left roaming or ending up in the local council run dog pound, when they don’t need to be.

This is where you can help, if you can. Just 30 euros will foster one rescue dog for a month. The GoFundMe link is below and any amount, no matter how large or small, would be greatly appreciated.

Links to their Facebook page, GoFundMe page and website are below: https://www.facebook.com/mazscaninerescue/ Website: https://mazsrescues.org/ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d42e1fbb

If you know of any potential site for new kennels in this region, please contact Sarah, the Kennel Manager. Your money could make a massive difference to this wonderful charity and help these dogs. The more money we raise, the more likely that Maz’s will be able to continue their wonderful work. By

Mark Rodríguez

PAWS-PATAS Update

by Martine Schindler

It’s PAWS-PATAS “pup-date” time, a chance to give you good news & tell you about the wonderful donations we received in August

The best news is that 31 dogs and 4 cats found their forever homes during August. It’s why we do what we do. Thank you to all the families that have given our previous members their new beginnings.

One of those who went to an amazing home was our beautiful “oldie”, Tango, who was adopted within a week of us mentioning his story on FB. We are absolutely overjoyed that our big and beautiful 11 year old can look forward to spending the rest of his life in a loving and caring home after a previous life of kennels, abandonment and before that, well, we just don’t know. Thank you to his new family. We wish you and Tango many wonderful years together.

More good news – despite our fundraising volunteers taking a well earned break during August, we

Community News

raised 270 euros for our PAWS-SOME CLUB. Our membership is now full and the first draw will take place soon. If you have signed up, please keep an eye on our FB page where we’ll announce the date and time. Good luck to you all – someone is going to be lucky with 250 euros of vouchers of their choice to spend!

Now our “thank you’s” and donations -

1,000 euros from Riders for dogs, a non profit organisation that raises money to support dog rescue charities

100 euros from a client of one of our volunteers, Jasper, who has a dog walking service in Holland 1550 euros from Hundepfoten-in-not.E.V 120 euros from Nichola Lyon who asked for donations to PAWS-PATAS instead of presents. Anonymous donations of 245 euros, 175 euros and 100 euros.

On to our events for October...

2nd: Bingo Lunch Club at The Snug, Mojácar Playa 1.30pm. Just 10 euros for 2 full games of bingo & lunch. Whatsapp or call 680 588 377 to reserve your table

14th: Book Club at Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa. 10.30am - 1pm

Do you have even a little time to volunteer? We are seriously in need of drivers to help collect/ deliver furniture from our shops. Maybe you’d like to walk our dogs at the shelter, socialise the cats and kittens or help our fundraising team? We really do need all the help we can get and all volunteering makes a huge difference.

And finally – thank you to every single one of you who supports us in some way.

Los Bandidos in Rioja

Eight Los Bandidos runners took part in the 14th race of the Circuito de Carreras Populares Diputación de Almería 2025, held in Rioja on Saturday, 13th September. Despite a hot 27°C at the 19:00 start, the lower humidity and refreshing breeze made conditions more comfortable than in recent races for the 7.65k, three-lap course.

Los Bandidos enjoyed another successful evening, collecting four age-group trophies and celebrating several personal bests. Thanks to the combined efforts of Keith Cotter, John Davidge, Corinne Cherel and Sharon Howlett, the team finished 12th in the team standings with a total time of 2:32:36.

Los Bandidos results (position, name, time and age group prizes)

12 Keith Cotter 26:05 (1st C-M)

157 John Davidge 40:24

158 Corinne Cherel 40:45 (1st C-F)

172 Sharon Howlett 44:55 (2nd E-F)

182 Russ Chance 49:11

183 Teresa Chance 49:12 (1st G-F)

185 Derek Wright 51:32

In the Sub-16 category Guillermo Moscardo Cherel finished in 12th place in a time of 05:29.

About Los Bandidos

Founded in June 2018 with a handful of runners on the Mojácar Paseo, Los Bandidos has grown into a thriving multisport community, now embracing road cycling, sea swimming, and triathlon. We welcome all ages, paces, and nationalities— whether you live here full time or are just passing through.

We’re currently collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for the Red Cross Food Bank. We’re proudly supported by: Alfaix Village Store, Caracola Car Hire, Five Bones Pet Hotel, Heladería Blu, Oasis Fashions, and Restaurante Piamonte. We’re famously sociable! Most of our sessions end with coffee, cake, or breakfast (depending on the time of day, of course). Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date and get involved: facebook.com/groups/490933409244200

Coffee Break

What’s On

Almería

Aidalai is a lavish tribute concert to Mecano performed at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería City on Saturday, October 4th at 10.30pm. Tickets are 20 euros.

Silvia Pérez Cruz presents a concert entitled “Canciones” (songs) at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería City on Friday, October 3rd at 8.30pm. She is accompanied by cellist Marta Roma, Bori Albero on double bass and violinist Carlos Montfort. Tickets are 33 and 38 euros.

Popeye The Musical is a musical show for all ages that comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería City, on Sunday, October 19th at 5.30pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

‘Me quedo solo en casa’ is a children’s musical narrating what happened when a small boy was left “home alone”. It is performed at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Friday, December 5th at 6pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

Encanto, a Disney tribute musical is performed at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería City on Sunday, October 12th at 12.30am. Tickets are 15 and 20 euros.

What’s On

Los Brincos come to the Maestro Padilla auditorium on Saturday, October 11th at 8.30pm. Formed in 1964, this is their 60th anniversary. Their repertoire is famous pop/rock music. Tickets are 33 & 39 euros.

‘Un Siglo de Magia’ is a family concert featuring the most famous songs from Walt Disney productions. It is performed at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Sunday, November 2nd at 5pm. Tickets are 16 & 18 euros.

‘El Fantasma de la Ópera’ (Phantom of the Opera) comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Sunday, October 12th at 6pm. It is performed by the Compañía La Máscara Producciones and tickets are 15 & 20 euros.

Hevia is a bagpipe player who has won a Platinum European Award and this is his 25th anniversary. He performs at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería City on Friday, October 10th at 8pm. Tickets are 25 and 30 euros.

‘Como una ola’ is a tribute concert to Rocio Jurado, a famous singer and actress, performed by María Durán at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Sunday, October 19th at 5.30pm. “Como una ola” is one of Rocio’s most famous songs. Tickets are 18 euros in advance & 20 euros at the door.

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm .

Águilas

The Compañia Opera 2001 perform Verdi’s opera La Traviata at the auditorio on Sunday, October 19th at 8pm. Tickets are 20, 25 & 30 euros.

What’s On

‘Entre Cuerdas y Metales’ (between strings and brass) comes to the auditorio on Friday, November 7th at 8pm. It is a classical music concert by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Cartagena and entry is free of charge.

Aguilas tickets from Victoria Travel 968 414 752 and www.bacantix.com, Museo Arqueológico, www.auditorio-aguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Roquetas de Mar

María Peláe comes to the auditorio as part of her tour El Evangelio, on Saturday, October 4th at 9pm. Tickets are 30 euros.

Pasión Vega, is in concert at the auditorio on Friday, October 17th at 9pm. She performs excerpts from films by Pedro Almodóvar with music and film clips. The musical director is Moisés P. Sánchez and the scenic director is Joan Anton Rechi. Tickets 24 euros.

Cantajuego perform their Mega Hits production, intended for families, at the auditorio on Saturday, October 25th at 5pm. It features music, dancing and entertaining content. Tickets are 14 euros.

The Kiev Ballet Company present the opera Sleeping Beauty by Piotr Tchaikovsky, at the auditorio on Friday, October 31st at 9pm. Choreography is by Marius Petipa and the conductor is Viktor Ishchuk. Tickets are 31 euros.

What’s On

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

Tabernas

The 15th edition of the Almería Western Film Festival (AWFF) starts in Tabernas with an award presentation to the actress Charo López during the opening gala on Wednesday, October 8th and the festival continues until Sunday, October 12th. The main

film being shown is the Clint Eastwood “For a few dollars more” filmed 60 years ago, directed by Sergio Leone.

Vera

El Circuito de Carreras Populares de Almería 2025 is 17 road races organised by the Almería ‘diputación’ (county council), from April to October. They take place in Antas on Saturday, October 4th and Pulpí on Saturday, October 25th. The website is www.carreraspopularesalmeria. com and registration for participants can be made at https:// www.cruzandolameta.es/. Children’s races start at 6.30pm and the general one at 7.30pm with various prizes.

Mojácar

Mojacar: Remembrance and Poppy Appeal Due to the folding of the Mojácar Branch of the Royal British Legion, all members are encouraged to attend the Zurgena Remembrance Day Service at 10.15 on 11th November at the RENFE Building La Alfoquia. The Poppy Appeal in Mojácar & District will continue, with the main effort being the table at the

The Food Store (originally Iceland) in Vera from 24th October. Anyone who would like to volunteer to man the table for a morning or two should contact Nick Allbeury on 699953222. There will also be poppies available in Turre at Total Entertainment and at a Mojacar venue to be notified. If local hospitality venues and businesses wish to have an event in aid of the Poppy Appeal and require support please contact Nick. There is a Mojacar Royal British Legion Group on Facebook where further details of Remembrance and the Poppy Appeal will be published over the coming weeks.

The Mojácar 5* gourmet events continue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 3rd, 4th & 5th. For more information and tickets see: https://mojacar5estrellas.es/

Miscellaneous

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

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

What’s On

Market Days

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja

Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora

Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares, Tabernas Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena

Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio

Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox

Plaza del Rey, Velez Rubio

Mojácar Rastro, Multiple Use Centre

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities

Free Spanish and English Lessons Available in some municipalities. Enquire at your local town hall.

Almanzora Group of Friends, Albox Library and Social Centre, Tues - Fri, 10am1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly magazine, monthly quiz, trips. www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 495 306

WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people.

Loose Women Club Tuesdays, 1.30 - 4pm. El Chacho Bar & Restaurant, Mojácar. All welcome. Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

Dames in Huércal Overa

3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Las Vegas Restaurant, Los Pinos 1, Huercal-Overa.. All welcome. Chairperson, Gloria Hammett, dameshuercalovera@gmail.com

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

Rosaleda Hotel, Arboleas, Branch Meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month, Coffee Morning on the 3rd Thursday of the month, Quiz, last Tuesday of the month, 10.30 a.m. for 11.00 a.m. start. It is not restricted to just members. If you would like to join please email Zurgena,Secretary@rbl.community

The Poppy Appeal - Mojacar & District

The Mojacar Branch of the Royal British Legion has folded and the members have transferred to the Zurgena Branch. However the supporters of the Poppy Appeal in Mojacar continue to meet for coffee mornings at Cokkia Restaurant on the Playa opposite Neptuno, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11am. Anyone can attend, it is not restricted to RBL members. Anyone interested in joining the RBL should contact zurgenarblchairman@gmail.com

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.

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

Psychic Development Circle

Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

Vera Photo Club

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

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 .

667 80 11 40

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, Ballabona restaurant, A15 motorway junction 686. Tel. Steve 711 062 303. Email: info@a-c-c.es. www.a-c-c.es

Antas 1/10 Scale RC Club

Thursdays 10.00am at RC Circuito, Antas. Ring Chris on 634328059 for more details.

Model-Racers Scalextric y Carrera Arboleas.Please call 0049 15150739568, Jürgen

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande

Sunday & Wednesday, 9/9.30 - 12 noon. Contact Mick on 711 015 032

Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club

Arboleas Theatre. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

Pita Escuela Agave School of Río Aguas. A multicultural, environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) pitaescuela@hotmail.com

Sunseed

A hands-on practical centre for low-impact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches

Church of England (Anglican Services)

Mojácar, Sundays, 11am; Llanos Del Peral, Sundays,11am; Aljambra Chapel Albox, 2nd Thursday monthly at 11am. For directions, details and all church activities please see www.almeriaanglican.com or contact Tony Noble on 634303807. Also available Funerals, Wedding Blessings, Wedding Vow renewals and Baptisms.

Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses Friday 18:00 & Sunday 10:00. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: 652 293 269

Turre Evangelical Church

Sundays at 10.30 – worship, a not too long talk from the Bible, coffee and cake. Welcoming and relaxed – all welcome. Find us on Turre’s main street, Avenida de Almeria, corner of C/Alberquillca. Email: contact@turrechurch.es Tel: (0034) 711 035 486 Web: turrechurch.es

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

Living Water Church Mojácar Playa

The Kimrick, Calle Zurbarán 7. Sunday Service 11am. Bible study, Tuesday 10am. Prayer, Tuesday, 12:30pm. Café Church, every 2nd & 4th Thursday in the month 3pm. See FaceBook or visit www. livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

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.

Support Groups & Charities

Associacion Mojacar Area Cancer Support (MACS)

Shops in Mojacar, Turre, Las Buganvillas, Albox and Huercal-Overa. Fully registered Spanish charity – CIF: G04691572. For general enquiries call 634 328 334, 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Email: macsshannon@gmail.com. Follow us on FaceBook.

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 Wednesday & Friday, 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@ gmail.com

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

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

Open Mic Night

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

Indalo Players

Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Email indaloplayers@gmail.com / phone 722 236237

Independent Theatre Group

Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com

The Luvvies

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

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. 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.

Dance

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

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class

Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, Mondays, 2pm3.45pm. All levels welcome. 647932 078.

Step2It - Line Dancing

Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m-7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m-10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. Carrie Ann 627279584 www.carrieanngreen.com

Almeria Line Dancers

Julie - 634304625 / 950110433

Ceroc Dancing

Regular social dance nights and dance workshops. Please call or WhatsApp Trace on 687251799 for more information.

Belly Dancing

Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 472 596

Bellydance Classes

Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre. Tel: 634 317 391

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

VaVa Yoga Danza (Spanish)

With Barbarito. Cuban & Latin Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Tel: 642 314 316

Arts & Crafts

Sewing Group, Mojacar

We meet at Scotty’s el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat.

Ladies Sewing Circle

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

Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30. No experience needed.

Bedar Arts Centre

Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:30-1330. For info, call 664 896 555

Levante Sewing and Quilting Group

Do you love to sew? We are an enthusiastic group, embracing all aspects of sewing from needlework, doll making, dressmaking and quilting. Come and join our friendly group on the second Thursday of the month at Scotty’s El Tropico, Mojácar from 11 am. For more information telephone Ruth Brown on 711 011 629 or email her at ruth-brown@ hotmail.co uk

Fitness & Martial Arts

Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170

Mojácar Taekwondo

5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain

Fitness with Alison, Mojácar

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

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

Jova Gym, Mojácar

Various activities. www.jovasport.es 671 247 035. See facebook.

Qigong

Group courses and personal training. Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975

Qigong Classes

Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Taijiquan Mojácar

Qigong and Chen style Tai Chi training on the beach. Details of venues and timings FB Taijiquan Mojácar or text +34 634 324 994

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Sports

Almería Lawn Bowling Club

Contact Shirley: 679 970 399

Bowling Club de Zurgena

Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com

Indalo Lawn Bowling Club

First class facilities with all levels of bowling catered for. Visit our website http://www. indalobowlingclub.org

Mojacar Bowls Club

Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Jen 634346035, jencothier@gmail.com

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

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

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

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 Albox

Play friendly competitions every Friday and fun events on Tuesdays at Aguilon and local courses. Call Richard Price 634 305 353, rfp53@yahoo.co.uk, and www. Arboleasforum/forumgolf for details

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.

Valle del Este Golf Society. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982

Almería Golf League

Contact Les on 950 619 273.

Marina Phoenix Golf Society

Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com

Huzzah Golf Society

Friendly group of all abilities, playing Aguilon golf course each Monday and local courses. All welcome. Call or WhatsApp Gary 619 248 702. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com

Albox Club de Tenis

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

Cabrera Tennis Club

Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com

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

Tennis Coach

Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Padel tennis lessons

At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691

PartyLevante Sailing Club

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

Santa Irene Sailing Club

Come and join us out on the watersailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com www. santaireneclubdevela.com

Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica

Huercal-Overa.Classes for fun gymnastics, competitive levels, pre school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es www. adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Walking Football Club

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

Albanchez Walking football Club

Campo de Futbol astro pitch, Albanchez. Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am. All over 50 welcome regardless of ability or fitness level. Enjoy getting fitter, improve co ordination, mobility & balance in a friendly fun club. Contact Tony, Whatsapp 0044 7413231696

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

Club Montañero Carbonero

Hiking Club based in Carboneras associated with the Federación Andaluza de Deportes de Montaña, Escalada y Senderismo (FADMES) that organises routes every week. See www.clubcarbonero.com or contact 616104404 (WhatsApp), email clubmontanerocarbonero@hotmail.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.

Yoga

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera. Tel: 642 314 316

Yoga Therapy

with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www. portiaoliver.es

Unalome Rooms

Yoga, chair yoga & more. Albox. See facebook. Tel. 722 469 570

Your Stars

Mar. 21

- April 20

Apr. 21

- May 21

May 22 - June 21

June 22 - July 22

July 23 - Aug 22

Aug. 23 - Sept. 23

Your knowledge and good sense will help more than you think. Confusion at an emotional level will cause you to make wrong decisions concerning your personal life. Someone you least expect may not have your best interests at heart. Real estate and joint financial ventures will be profitable. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

You can make money if you concentrate on producing services or goods that will make domestic chores easier. You could be cornered, so be prepared to tell the truth. Don’t forget to let your mate know how much you care. You will find that social activities will be enjoyable and will promote new connections. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

New hair, new outfit, new you. You must be careful not to ignore the needs of the youngsters in your family. Don’t blow situations out of proportion. You won’t impress anyone by being overly generous. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Do not reveal personal information to those you feel may be untrustworthy. You may want to take a look at your direction in life. Romance could be exciting if you are spontaneous. Accept the inevitable. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Don’t hesitate to voice your opinions at a group meeting; however, keep your thoughts to yourself at home. You like to stay busy and now is your chance to do just that. Try to put your money away for a rainy day. However, you should be concerned about what they want in return. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

If you are not already, think about going into business for yourself. You mustn’t give too much to your children. Concentrate on work. Deception may cause disputes you can do without. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

You will meet new romantic partners through the company you keep. Make changes regarding your status in society. Your greatest enjoyment will come through social activities and pleasure trips. Be prudent and don’t be led down the garden path. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Daydreaming will be your downfall. Don’t let your stubborn nature get the better of you. It would be in your best interest to stay away from any intimate involvement with a client or coworker. Your depressed mood has been hard to shake. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Travel will be enjoyable but could be expensive. Don’t use emotional blackmail on someone you love. Let them know what your intentions are. You will be able to make favourable changes in your living quarters. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

You must take care not to over exert yourself if involved in sports. Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. You’ll find it easy to charm members of the opposite sex this month. Your input into their activities will help bring you closer together. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

You may want to make changes in your home environment. Residential moves are evident. Use your quick wit to win points with friends. Don’t be afraid to speak in defence of others. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

You will be able to make financial gains. Don’t try to get even without having all the facts. Make money using your ingenuity and creative talent. Travel and communication will be lucrative for you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Jokes of the Month

Short Term Memory

A couple in their 80’s go to their doctor for a check up. Basically, they are physically alright but complain to the doctor they forget things. The doctor gives them some pills and suggests they start writing things down, so they don’t forget.

The couple thanked the doctor and went back home. Later that night whilst watching television the man got up from his chair. His wife asked, “Where are you going?” The husband replied he was going to the kitchen to get a sandwich. The wife asked, “Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?” The husband replied “Sure”. She then said to him “Don’t you think you should write it down?” The husband said he had no need to write it down! His wife said, “But I want some strawberries as well, you should write it down!” The husband replied he could remember ice cream and strawberries. His wife replied, “Well I want some whipped cream on top as well, so make sure you write that down, all of it!”

The husband was cross, and stormed off into the kitchen. After 20 minutes he came back into the lounge and slapped a plate down in front of her. There was bacon, an egg and beans. His wife was furious and shouted, “I told you to write it down - you forgot the toast!”

For Ever and Ever

A young couple had just selected their wedding rings at the jewellers. The young lady asked the elderly owner, after choosing a diamond and platinum band, “How can I make sure this lasts for ever & ever?” The jeweller replied, with a fatherly smile, “Well, my dear, men seem to think the best way is to soak it with the dishes at least twice a day, and three times on Sundays!”.

The Blonde Joke

A Canadian blonde was given a pair of water skis for her birthday. She told her friends that the next day, Saturday, she was going to drive up to the lakes to try them. When they all met up on Sunday they asked her if she had enjoyed her day out. She replied, “No, it was terrible. I drove round and round all day, and I still couldn’t find a lake with a decent slope”.

The Engineer

A hard working engineer has a heart attack and dies. When he gets to the pearly gates St. Peter looks on his list. “I can’t find you, so you must report to Hell”. The engineer reports to Hell, and they look on their list, and can’t find him either - but they let him in. After a few days the engineer meets Satan and complains about the conditions. He tells Satan he was an engineer and can make things a whole lot better. Satan tells him he doesn’t think they have ever had an engineer before, but go ahead! After a few weeks the engineer has put in air-conditioning, flush toilets and escalators and everybody thinks he is a really good guy.

After two months God calls Satan up on the telephone and asks him how everything is going down there? Is it hot enough? Satan replies, “Actually things are going great. That engineer you sent me has all sorts of plans and we already have air-conditioning and flush toilets and escalators. He has some amazing ideas!”

God is furious, “What??? You’ve got an engineer? That’s a mistake - he should never have been sent to you, so send him back straight away!”

Satan replied, “No way, I like having an engineer on my staff, and I’m keeping him!”

God says, “Send him back up here or I will take you to court!”

Satan laughed until tears rolled down his face, and spluttered, “Yes, right - but just where are YOU going to find a judge?”

Quick Thinking

A young man worked on the vegetable and fruit section of a supermarket in the US. One day a customer asked for just half a lettuce. The young man went to find the manager and said, “There is some idiot out there who wants to buy just half a head of lettuce!” Then he noticed the customer had followed him across the store, so he quickly added, “And this gentleman would like to buy the other half!”

Later the manager said to him, “You nearly got yourself in a lot of trouble earlier, but you thought quick and it was ok. Where are you from?” The young man said Minnesota. The manager said, “Really, why did you leave?”

The young man replied, “They are all whores or hockey players up there!” The manager exclaimed, “My wife is from Minnesota:” The young man instantly replied, “That’s great, which team did she play for?”

A Trump Joke

President Trump strode into the White House Library and shouted to the woman behind the desk, “Get me a Burger and fries, ma’am”: The woman replied, “Mr President, don’t you know this is the library?” Trump replied in a whisper, “Sorry, a large burger and fries please.”

A Close Shave

A man goes into a barber’s shop for a shave. Whilst the barber is soaping him up he tells the barber he always has a problem getting a close shave round his cheeks. “I have just the thing” says the barber and opens a drawer with several small wooden balls. “Just place this between your gums and your cheek”. The man puts the ball in his mouth which pushes out his cheek and the barber gives him the closest shave he has ever had. When he is told to change the ball to the other side he asks the barber, “What happens if I swallow the ball?” “No problem”, the barber replied, “Just bring it back in a couple of days like everybody else does!”

The Healer

This elderly couple are watching one of those television preachers on TV one night. The preacher faces the camera, and announces, “My friends, I’d like to share my healing powers with everyone watching this program. Place one hand on top of your TV & the other hand on the part of your body which ails you & I will heal you.” The old woman has been having terrible stomach problems, so she places one hand on the television, and her other hand on her stomach. Meanwhile, her husband approaches the television, placing one hand on top of the TV and his other hand on his groin. With a frown his wife says, “Ernest, he’s talking about healing the sick, not raising the dead.”

The Golf Joke

A bride came down the aisle to get married and noticed the bridegroom and best man both had bags with their golf clubs and clothes beside them. She asked, “What are your golf bags and clubs doing here?” The bridegroom replied, looking her straight in the eye, “This isn’t going to take all day is it?”